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Ghostface Talks About Supreme Clientele

Posted in Media, Video with tags , , on Monday, August 3, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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Here is some footage of Tony Starks talking about, what is (and probably always will be), my favorite album of his, Supreme Clientele. I was just reminiscing last week about how I love re-visiting Supreme Clientele so much. Ghost talks about how it was one of the funnest records that he’s ever recorded, not to mention how he thinks he went to jail during that record. He also mentions that it was a time when those cats were doing a lot of drugs and staying up late in the studio, another testament that arists on drugs make great fucking albums. Hit the jump to view Ghost Deini on his new R&B album, and not being able to turn Hoes into Housewives. Continue reading →

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Copywrite & Sean Price “Pick-Up Stix”

Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags , , , , , on Monday, August 3, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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Here is a new joint off of Copywrite’s new project Ultrasound: The Rebirth EP which is due to drop in October. The track is produced by Jay Notes, and it features the always witty Sean Price on the mic. These guys make a great duo on the microphone, they have both always been known for their great rhymes. I can assure you that I will be grabbing the new EP as well as The High Exhaulted when it gets re-released. Make sure you go out and support Camu Tao and pick up the re-release of MHz, Table Scraps which is available via digital download as well as your local retail store. Shouts to 2DopeBoyz for the look on this one.

Download: Copywrite, “Pick-Up Stix” (Prod. By Jay Notes) (Feat. Sean Price)

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Jay Electronica Preaches at The House of Blues

Posted in Media, Video with tags , , , , on Monday, August 3, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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Here is some footage of the prophet Jay Electronica performing at the House of Blues in Chicago. I can’t tell you how upset I am that I had to miss his show with Mos Def in Minneapolis Saturday night. I can assure you that First Ave. was rockin’ like crazy that night. On the video you get to see him perform “Dear Moleskine” as well as “Exhibit A (Transformation)”. This guy is quickly becoming one of my favorites, I feel almost blessed that I’ve been able to put this many Jay Electronica posts up in the last week.

Spotted @ 2DopeBoyz

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R.I.P. Titus “Baatin” Glover

Posted in Music News, Video with tags , , on Sunday, August 2, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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I was utterly saddened and extremely expressionless yesterday when I heard that Baatin passed away. One of my colleagues sent me a Blackberry Message asking if “I heard the dude from Slum Village passed”? I almost thought he was bullshitting me right away, but I know he wouldn’t mess around with me when it came to Detroit Hip-Hop. I immediately sent him a message asking him (not sure why) if it was Baatin. He sent me a message that confirmed my previous question. I still to this moment can’t believe it, I almost feel like the whole situation is surreal. Baatin is absolutely seminal when it comes to talking about the Detroit Hip-Hop scene. He was the co-founder of Slum Village, which is easily one of my favorite groups of all-time. I simply don’t know if the Detroit scene would be anywhere near what it is today without Baatin. Detroit as well as the world of Hip-Hop lost an embassador yesterday. My heart goes out to Baatin’s family and everybody that was close to him, you’ve lost an extraordinary human being.

There’s only one thing we can all do now:

RAISE IT UP!

Editor’s Note: ?uestlove actually wrote a great piece on Baatin & Slum Village which you can read here.

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“Prizefight” teaser trailer

Posted in Media, Video with tags , , , on Friday, July 31, 2009 by Andy Bain

Here’s a look at the upcoming video for “Prizefight” off of the Hand Over Fist album from Mike Mictlan and Lazerbeak. Rumor has it there will be a free downloadable remix album that will coincide with the video’s full release in September.

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Raekwon, Ghostface, Inspectah Deck & Method Man are in the “House of Flying Daggers”

Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags , , , , , on Friday, July 31, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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Is it just me, or does September 8th seem right around the corner? With joints like this one, you can’t blame me for being anctious. This ridiculously fire track comes via 2DopeBoyz, and it will also be on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II. Raekwon brings along Ghostface, Inspectah Deck & Method Man to drop some mad Wu flavor on a Dilla treat. As you would expect all 4 emcees rip this shit apart (especially Ghost) on a ridiculous Dilla beat.

Download: Raekwon, “House of Flying Daggers” (Featuring: Ghostface, Inspectah Deck & Method Man) (Prod. By J Dilla)

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Brother Ali, “Us” (Download)

Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags , , on Friday, July 31, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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Brother Ali and the fine people at Rhymesayers Entertainment have leaked the track “Us” for free download. If you didn’t catch it, I posted the preview video of this track the other day. Above this post is the artwork for Ali’s new album Us. If you haven’t yet, make sure you pre-order the album here. Sounds like this album is shaping up to be yet another fine piece of work from Ali.

Download: Brother Ali, “Us” (from the forthcoming Us album)

Spotted @ Brother Ali’s Twitter

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Ghostface Talks Briefly About His Top 5

Posted in Media, Video with tags , , on Thursday, July 30, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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This video has Tony Starks listing off his top 5 emcees (with the exception of another one). Ghostface is one of the most consistent and potent cats in the game, and it’s good to see him giving other emcees props.

Spotted @ 2DopeBoyz

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Cymarshall Law “Runs This Town”

Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags , , , , , on Thursday, July 30, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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This is Cymarshall Law’s take on Jay-Z’s “Run This Town”, and boy does this shit go hard. If you haven’t listened to me talk about this guy before I don’t know if there is any hope left for you. He just leaves microphones destroyed and demolished everywhere in his path. Make sure you check this one out, I think you might even like it more than that Jay-Z version. I forgot to mention, the 2DopeBoyz article also confirmed that Cy has two projects (The Creator’s Kid EP & Everliven Sound) that are complete and will be coming out this fall. You know what that means people, more Cymarshall Law & Mr. Joeker.

Download: Cymarshall Law, “Run This Town” (Freestyle)

Spotted @ Cymarshall Law’s Twitter

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Royce Brings You “The Best Thing Yet” + Inside a Change (OST) Download

Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags , , , , , , , , on Thursday, July 30, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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This track comes to us via the Inside a Change original soundtrack. The movie is written and directed by Rik Cordero. The movie sounds like it is going to be a pretty deep emotional movie, and to be honest I really want to see it. The sountrack looks phenomenal, you can expect to hear from Royce Da 5’9″ (obviously), Joell Ortiz, Consequence, Saigon, Wale, The Kickdrums & More. Follow me after the jump for the Royce download as well as the download and tracklisting for the soundtrack. Continue reading →

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