More Been Hads, this time from Jose Hustle. They don't quit.
I was having a Twitter debate the other day about old school rappers and new school rappers dissing each other. I'm kinda of the opinion that it's fine (if you've got a proper reason) as that's just the nature of an emcee: bragging; battling; brawling.
I just don't like it when new school rappers (or fans) don't have respect for the greats. Even if they're wack now (or were always wack) you still gotta give them a certain level of respect, right?
Case in point: Eazy-E. He didn't write his own rhymes. He could hardly spit them. Go back and listen to Straight Outta Compton and try telling me with a straight face that Eazy could flow...
Regardless, we all loved his shit.
This video is from an appearance on Arsenio during the whole 'beefing with Dre' thing. It's beautiful viewing.
"Watch me gamble for paradise, and if I gotta pay the price... easy come, easy go like Eric Wright" - Ras Kass on If/Then
Ghostface "Stapleton Sex" video trailer from Miss Info on Vimeo.
Fucking real. Spotted @ Kevin Nottingham.
Spotted @ Nahright, I have no idea if this is the realness but if it is, fucking wow.
Big ups to K'naan for getting on there. Very keen to hear Joss and Stevie, as well as Erykah. Very excited.
01 Intro (Something New) (prod. Damian Marley)
02 As We Enter (prod. Damian Marley)
03 Revolutionary (prod. Damian Marley)
04 Count Your Blessings (prod. Damian & Stephen Marley)
05 Belief is Key (prod. Damian Marley)
06 Africa Must Wake Up f. K’naan (prod. Nas, Damian & Stephen Marley)
07 Black Horizon f. K’naan (prod. Damian Marley)
08 Only the Strong (prod. Damian & Stephen Marley)
09 Our Generation f. Joss Stone & Stevie Wonder (prod. Damian Marley)
10 Empowerment (prod. Stephen Marley)
11 AID (prod. K’naan & Nas)
12 Let’s End It (Poverty) f. K’naan (prod. 9th Wonder & Damian Marley)
13 The Earth f. Bob Marley (prod. Salaam Remix, Damian & Stephen Marley)
14 Black Man’s Paper f. Erykah Badu (prod. Afry) [UK Bonus]
15 Weed On f. Snoop Dogg (prod. Damian Marley) [iTunes Bonus]
KID CUDI | INTERVIEW & ANGELS FREESTYLE from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.
Cudi interview. Haven't heard the album yet, keen though. Peep the details:
"Talks about how proud he is that Jay kept his year-old vocals on BP3, the twitter convo with Wale about comments, working with Drake, and more."
Spotted @ Nahright.
Peep Rae speaking about his amazing new album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 on the On-Air Idiots show (never heard of it, either).
Peep the science:
"The Chef Raekwon checks into the On-air Idiot Show and talks about the Only Build For Cuban Llinx 2 album hitting stores Tuesday, his album release party hosted by Diddy, and how he is sick of being asked about the Joe Budden situation."
Spotted @ NahRight.
And it got me thinking; do we care about this?
I remember hearing this one speaker talk about how shareholders reacted to the news that a particular company would donate funds to victims of the tsunami in Asia. Great, a very socially responsible thing to do. However, the reaction was less than favorable.
How many of those who reacted that were less than impressed knew that there maybe a chance that a portion of their dividends could end up being doled out as aid dollars would also choose to buy fair trade coffee from oligopolistic fast food chains who use their buying power to bully 3rd world nations into changing their corporate strategy by forcing them not to use slave labour, and then hold them to a fixed price unit of product? (I am a big fan of not using slave labour, I will accept a price rise in a particular good, as long as you can show me that it's going to make a real difference to that regions economy or standard of education and or living.)
In the Hip Hop ages it has now come to a point more of bling than substance. "I went to Jacob with 25 thou, you went with 2500 WOW"
I'm fan of 'Ye, but how many others will just think, 'Man I gotta get me to the best jeweler from Antwerp or Gent & cop the biggest bit of ice I can fit on a ring' etc. The "Jacob's" and the like can never honestly say they don't deal in conflict diamonds. If they do, strap 'em to a polygraph. Every shop in the world has conflict diamonds. It's the trade they deal in. Accept it, or don't buy diamonds!
I digress though...
The point I'm trying to make is consumers are quick to buy a good something with a free trade sticker on it or purchase a carbon offset this or that, but few of us take time to find out what if any help will this be of to anyone but the companies bottom line. I'm sad to say free trade or fair trade are just marketing buzz words used to manipulate us into buying a little piece good will or consciousness for our souls...
Man, HiPNOTT seriously do not quit. I'm on the label and I'm surprised at how much shit is happening for such a young company. Love it. The homie Nobody Famous is at it again, peep the official details below but we got some more free shit for ya...
Thanks for your continued support for Nobody Famous... today we are unleashing the third single from the album Order Up! Vol 3 in our Digi 12" format. Cover is attached and details are below:
Released a little over a month ago, Order Up! Volume 3: Chicken and Waffles has proved to be a favorite among the fans. Thank you to those who have supported the album thus far. With this album, Nobody Famous has shown that he can tackle virtually every genre of urban music, as his production style varies from one track to the next. Today we are releasing (free to the public), the third promotional single from the album, “Mary” featuring L.A. emcee Wax. This is the second track Nobody Famous and Wax have paired up for; the first being last year’s “Famous’ Laboratory.”
If you remember back in February of this year, an early version of “Mary” was leaked during our promotional campaign for Order Up! Volume 3. That version used a sample-based instrumental, produced by Nobody Famous. The subject of Wax’s lyrics were so powerful and the delivery was so emotional, that Nobody Famous felt compelled to go back to the studio and recompose the beat from scratch. The result is this sample-free epic composition that made it onto Order Up! Vol 3.
“Mary” is an amazing song with an incredible story and a beat that builds and builds with every bar. Grab the Digi 12″ below and if you still have not checked out Order Up! Volume 3, download your copy now!
1. Mary [Album Version]
2. Mary [Instrumental]
3. Mary [Acapella]
4. Keep It Movin’ (Live w/ Pinot Funk) [Bonus B-Side]
Word to another dope video from the homies Wax and EOM. Peep the info below. Brilliant shit, as usual. By the way, this cut didn't make their album 'Liquid Courage'.
"New short film/music video directed by Casey Chan. http://www.caseychanpictures.com . This video contains Wax and EOM's "Relax" and half of Wax and EOM's "Money". Also contains a snippet of "Paycut" by Wax and Herbal T. "
A few days late on this one but peep game. It's fresh.
Peep the Drake and Trey interview. Kinda wack and corny, but also kinda interesting. Word to the So Far Gone EP though, might cop that.
Wow. So dope. Just heard that The Blueprint 3 leaked online...might have to take a quick peek...
I ain't even watched this yet. Hustlin'. Peep. Killin' it in the US though.
![AIDS ad Grim Reaper [1987]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e3abef37013b50c08308f0/1459215178852-ZHR4QM8WHOYVR9YSAK2T/image-asset.png)
Bit of a throwback. The homies and I were discussing said commercial and I couldn't remember it. You might. Funny as shit though. Word to 'gays and intravenous drug users'. Oh and it was one year too early :)
Aight, so I caught this the other day...looks sick...up there with the Pun joint. Must be something in the air with tribute doco's right now. Excited.
"World premier and Exclusively only on BigLOnline.com - Big Shout outs to Jewlz The Director, Big Don, Pucci, Dangerzone Films and everybody else involved in the dvd of legendary emcee, Big L. "
![KevinNottingham.com Presents…Beat It: A Musical Tribute to Michael Jackson [Mixed by DJ Grain]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e3abef37013b50c08308f0/1459215178324-EGQQC13FXEMEJZ22DCQ0/image-asset.png)
That's what's up. The Movement Fam's own DJ Grain has put together his first solo mix...peep game...
"June 25, 2009 was a sad day for a lot of us. Michael Jackson had passed at the age of 50, just two months shy of his birthday. There were a ton of tributes going around for the King of Pop and everywhere you went, you heard Michael Jackson music playing in the street, in the clubs, or in the car next to you at the stop light.
To help ease the pain suffered from members here on the site, we held a beat contest. Producers came from everywhere to sample their favorite MJ song and to help pay tribute.
Today we celebrate the birth of Michael Jackson; he would have been 51. Out of the hundreds of beats that were submitted, we narrowed it down to the best 25. Then I let me man DJ Grain go to town, mix them and put his spin on it. Grab the mix after the cut. As a bonus, I’ve included a download of all the winning beats, unmixed."
- Ain’t No Sunshine, Maria [prod by Cehashi]
- Brought Back Ben [prod by Isbjerg]
- Earth Song [prod by M. Will]
- Got To Be There [prod by T.A.T.E.]
- Human Nature [prod by M. Will]
- I’m Glad It Rained [prod by Lakim]
- In The Closet [prod by Hotbox]
- Lady In My Life [prod by M. Will]
- Maria [prod by Dkelloway]
- Never Say Goodbye [prod by Iceman Beats]
- One Day In Your Life [prod by Phurcat]
- She’s Out Of My Life [prod by Fun-Kee J.]
- With A Child’s Heart [prod by Stevie Shorey]
- Baby Be Mine [prod by Jon Baylor]
- Can’t Help It [prod by Mass Appeal]
- Caribbean Girl [prod by Bidimridim]
- Dear Michael [prod by Young K]
- Beat Matrixx – Euphoria
- Give It Up [prod by G.C.]
- I Want You Back [prod by DJ ReMike]
- Lookin Through The Windows [prod by S.2]
- Ready Or Not (Here I Come) [prod by Mastam!nd]
- Rockin Robin [prod by Rodloos]
- Take Me Back [prod by Glitch]
- I Am Love [prod by Clarkwork]
...aaaaand we're back to the music. So everyone loves free shit, and free shit from Blu is even more of a bonus. Peep this lil joint. So there's no actual rapping on this, its just Blu messing with his new software as a producer. Interesting, anyway.
Download Blu - No Sleep For A Day (EP)
Spotted @ 2DopeBoyz
Aight, time to take a break from all the entertainment and a get a lil serious on y'all. Peep this video. It gives a brilliant overview on the oppressive New World Order (NWO) that is imminently upon us. Keep an open mind when watching this video, although there is a lot of proof direct from the mouths of many world leaders (as you will see) as to what is really happening out there. Scary stuff.