Skyzoo & !llmind “Speakers On Blast” [AUDIO]
August 30, 2010
The lead track off Skyzoo & !llmind’s ‘Live From The Tape Deck’ album in stores October 5th on Duck Down Music. Music video premiering shortly.
Skyzoo & !llmind “Speakers On Blast” by duckdown
Fat Beats Announces Schedule of In-Store Performances For Final Weeks
August 30, 2010
Today marks the official start of the week-long in-stores for the New York location. This location will host artist performances every day this week from 4-9pm until it closes its doors for the final time on Saturday, September 4th, 2010. Additionally, both locations will be selling limited edition commemorative t-shirts, as well as discounted music and merchandise
The schedule for the New York location is as follows:
Monday, August 30th: Artifacts, Da Beatminerz, Immortal Technique, and more
Tuesday, August 31st: Ras Kass, Sav KIllz, DJ Ready Cee, panel discussion, and more
Wednesday, September 1st: Bobbito, Mayhem, Riz, Juggaknots, Sputnik Brown, and more
Thursday, September 2nd: Rob Swift, Torae, DJ Concept, DJ Amir, and more
Friday, September 3rd: Masta Ace, J-Live, Pacewon, Tanya Morgan, and more
*FINAL DAY* Saturday, September 4th: Just Blaze, A-Trak, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and more
Los Angeles residents can expect a similar send-off later on in the month, as that location will remain open until September 18th. The final LA schedule will be announced soon.
DJ Green Lantern “Invasion Radio 2K10″ [Mixtape Download]
August 30, 2010
Spotted @ Nahright
The Jay-Z Chris Martin track alone is worth the download. Cop it.
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1. DJ Green Lantern – Invasion Radio Intro
2. Nas – Power, Paper, Pussy (Produced by Nas & Salaam Remi)
3. Fabolous – On Invasion Radio
4. Fabolous – Money Chaser
5. Jay-Z feat. Chris Martin – Most Kingz (Produced by DJ Green Lantern)
6. Nas feat. Damian Marley & Bun B – Leaders (Remix) (Produced by DJ Green Lantern)
7. Rick Ross – On The Spot Freestyle
8. Sheek Louch feat. Beanie Sigel – Silver Back Mack
9. N.O.R.E. feat. Uncle Murda – On The Spot Freestyle
10. Fabolous – Bitches
11. Jay-Z – The Borough (Young Guru Remix)
12. Emilio Rojas feat. Currensy & Young Chris – Asphault (Produced by DJ Green Lantern)
13. Kid Cudi – On The Spot Freestyle
14. 38 Special – Don’t Give A Fuck
15. Roscoe Dash feat. Lil Jon – On The Spot Freestyle
16. The Dream – On The Spot Freestyle
17. Devin The Dude – On The Spot Freestyle
18. Don Juan feat. Fever – Politics As Usual
19. Pill – On The Spot Freestyle
20. Alley Boy – On The Spot Freestyle
21. Sean Garrett – Pen And Paper (Produced by DJ Green Lantern)
22. Sean Garrett – On The Spot Freestyle
DJ Spinna And Spike Lee Wish MJ A Happy Birthday[VIDEO]
August 30, 2010
On Sunday August 29th 2010 DJ Spinna, Marley Marl, Spike Lee and all of Brooklyn came out to wish the late King of Pop a happy 52nd birthday. I grabbed some footage for the day job.
I had a “whose on first” moment when I asked Jamie Hector from The Wire what his favorite Michael Jackson record was and he answered, “Why.” Because you’re at a Michael Jackson party, man! He actually meant “Human Nature.” This is why we need music back in the schools. (I kid, I kid. )
While you’re at download these SUPERB MJ Mixes from my peoples DJ Just Dizle[DOWNLOAD] and Qool Marv[DOWNLOAD] and J Period[DOWNLOAD]
David Banner & 9th Wonder On 106 & Park [Video]
August 27, 2010
This is probably the first time I’ve watched 106 since Free and AJ left. 9th Wonder and David Banner were on the teen scream show to promote their various endeavors including Death Of A Popstar dropping November 9th.
Isn’t it ironic that David Banner implored folks to buy albums but Terrance bragged about stealing the album out of his dressing room?
(props to 2dopeboyz)
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The Tweets Is Watching: 50 Needs Beats, Says Producers Were The Downfall Of B.I.S.D.
August 27, 2010
First the fat boys break up, now everday I wake up, another rapper on twitter with something to say. In case you missed the 50 Cent introduction to twitter today I’ll give you a quick wrap up. He ended almost every tweet with mother f*cker, told Miss Info he wanted to do her, and gave producers the heads up on where to send beats, just make sure you don’t send any wack shit, he might kill you. Here’s a thought though, if the production on your project isn’t tight wouldn’t that be the A&R’s fault? Just sayin.
Producer Symbolyc One Is “On The Come Up”
August 27, 2010
By now everyone knows who S1 is, if you don’t then I suggest you turn off your mpc and come out of your momma’s basement! The man who brought us Kanye’s “Power” sat down with ASCAP for their “On The Come Up” series to talk about his introduction into the music industry as well as his work with, of course, Kanyeezy. Here’s a small excerpt of their interview.
How did you get the opportunity to work with Kanye? And how was your experience working with him?
S1: I was introduced to Kanye through Rhymefest (for whom I produced four tracks, including the first two singles on his album, El Che). Kanye really liked the “Power” beat that Fest played for him, and a couple days after he heard it, I was on a plane to Hawaii. Kanye has super energy in the studio. He’s a genius! He took the foundation that I laid, added to it, and beefed the song up to its maximum potential. The end result was his creative vision.
What was your inspiration for “Power?”
S1: Just trying to make world music! When I first heard the vocal chants, I knew the beat and everything around it had to be BIG. So, I put the drums on it and a siren to give it more energy. Kanye and his team did the rest. He knew the potential of the track was big, so he really took his time on it to get it right.
Click here for the full interview.
9th Wonder: “Nottz Is The Best Beatmaker On The Earth Right Now”
August 25, 2010
9th Wonder spoke to Hard Knock TV about Drake wanting his co-sign on Twitter and which producer in the game is his favorite right now.
“I think he’s really had the time to hone his sound. Nottz plays beats that scare you. That’s the person that pushes me to the limit.”
He also talks about having a picture of Dilla holding a copy of The Listening but admits that he never got to meet him.
Closed Sessions With Freddie Gibbs [VIDEO]
August 24, 2010
New heat from the good folks at Ruby Hornet featuring Freddie Gibbs. Download the track “Something New” featuring Chicago’s YP with production from Million $ Mano tomorrow on their site.
Closed Sessions x LRG: Freddie Gibbs Edition from Ruby Hornet on Vimeo.
Apollo Brown Releases The Reset Instrumentals [DOWNLOAD]
August 24, 2010
Apollo Brown was nice enough to release the instrumentals to The Reset today. Hit him up on Twitter and say thank you you ungrateful bastids.
Download The Reset Instrumentals for free here:
http://mellomusicgroup.bandcamp.com/album/the-reset-instrumentals
And watch Nodfactor’s interviews with the man below:
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