N*E*R*D

N*E*R*D
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mos def writin rhymes

mos def writin rhymes
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Mos Def Picks Fros Not Fights!

Mos Def Picks Fros Not Fights!
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ThunderHeist Up Front

ThunderHeist Up Front
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Groundhog Day

It's Groundhog Day again for Classified, I mean he's that guy, but I guess so is Mad Child (of Swollen Members). The amount of work that each has put down in regards to making a real living off the music they provide is beyond respectable.


Checking back a couple of Junos, Swollen Members have owned the new millenium of the B.R.R.

• 2001 - Balance
• 2002 - Bad Dreams
• 2003 - Monsters in the Closet
• 2007 - Black Magic (just recieved)

That's 4 out of 7 years since 2000 and a perfect 4 for 4 on releases!

What I find really sucks about this is that Classified has been the complete opposite. With nothing to show from all the quality that he has delivered. 11 official releases to be exact, dating back to '95. Hopefully, he's not waiting for his recognition of sorts from the Junos, espcially last year when it was destined to be dropped on Class due to hometown advantage. It makes more sense to just keep doing his thing, and doing it well.

Shoud there be a petition? cuz this is just disheartening and I'm not even Classified. Let me know what should do.

Just Spell My Name Right

Kardinal Offishall
Originally uploaded by Kev_s favorites....

I swear, noooobody can spell this guy's name. I should know, but I consistently question myself. Nice tryEngland.

Congrats to dude for being the newest label-mate of T-Pain.

Can someone confirm the spellage?

What.. Thee Album??

Juno weekend, in saska-ka-toon, and someone is going to get a Best Rap Recording statuette. No doubt, best of luck to those nominated, but not everyone cut an album. Considering, those buzz names that we all hear from somebody that claims the Prince, King, Heir to the throne of the northern state, we rarely get to indulge in a fully produced clip.

BTW - Brassmunk albums are in stores - The Fewturistic

I can't wait to get to the point where the business is put into the Canadian Hip-Hop game. Who really knows what an act is worth until they have a product that can be sold? Don't front like you don't know what I mean. I'm talking about a release with the ethics of Dead Prez, plan your work/ work your plan.

I bet the aspiring rapper / manager/ 'label' is reading this and calling out all the domestic artists that have released music through a respected distributor and have promoted their music and had a sales point for their album and saying.. 'psshhh they didn't go platinum'. Well, platinum is for the brave, and those are the artist that are comfortable to put out a piece of work for everyone and their mom's blog to criticize.

Just in my precious little opinion, let's see 2008 be the year of the album.

• Take 2007 and get the sound right
• Prepare your launch
• Secure some finances
• Do some paper work
• Set realistic goals
• Work until you get what you deserve

Lots of good artists + no full length offerings = Bad Biz and It Makes The Kids Cry.

It's....it's...it's...it's that ON TOP MUUUUUUUUZIK

Jumpoff aka Mouse bka Hi Haters aka Regular Joe aka Hustle and Flow bka Joe Budden is back at it again...
While waiting on a Budden album seems completely futile, it seems as if Joey is about to drop on the fans something they yearn for more. The 3rd installement of the MOOD MUZIK series mixtapes (although MM2 was more of a 'street album' format witht he amount of orignal songs on there), appears as if it is close to dropping. In a recent interview Joe Budden (NO 'S'!)stated that "it's coming sooner then you think. While this is the typical statement from most rappers wanting their buzz to stay high, it appears as if it may actually be on it's way. With a slew of interviews, radio appearances, and most importantly, NEW TRACKS/FREESTYLES dropping, it appears as if Joe is setting up that pre album/mixtape buzz. The internet's buzzin' about this new material dropping, and hoping that the Jersey City representative holds to his words in that MOOD MUZIK 3 will be better then number 2. Personally, MOOD MUZIK 2, is one of my favourite COLLECTION OF SONGS OF ALLTIME...Whether you want to call it a mixtape, or an album, I rank it in my top 3 of all time, without thinking twice. If the songs leaked so far are what Joey can give away from it before it drops, then I can see it actually topping the first two.
With songs already released such as OUTCAST, the heavy Metallica sampled UNFORGIVEN,and the BROKEN WINGS FREESTYLE, Joey gives us that heartfelt, introspective shit where he goes others are scared.
Continuing on with this trend, we get a look into the mind of this madman on MY LIFE.

Joe Budden - My Life
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6M5ODR1H

Back once again, it's the INCREDIBLE

Yes Canadian artists drop albums.
I think the whole idea that videos are supposed to preceed albums, and then also follow them up is starting to stick with people in the scene. While there will will be those dropping random videos with no such album to follow it up, there is a STRONG, SOLID group of artists that have dropped a video, or will be shortly, to coincide with a 2007 release.
Here's a short, and incomplete list of albums that are expected to drop in the 07.

The Rawluck Movement - (self titled) - Urbnet / Honest Music
Rochester - Coming from the Cold - Maple Music/ FOUNDATION C.G.
Point Blank - (tbd??) - Tilt Rock Records / ( i think there is a major behind this)
Bishop Brigante - The Value of A Hustle - Bodog Music
Drake - (tbd???) - Universal (correct me if wrong)
Drex Inkredible - Honest Music - Honest Music
Saukrates - Coming 2077
BrassMunk - The FEWturistic - Viring Records
*feel free to add on to this list of who you are feeling and/or any other albums coming out which I have left off.

Check ya soon... P

Replacement Killers

Coming off an interesting weekend that included back2back 5a.m. post club snacks and a steady consumption of alcohol, I have to say there was a standout showing by 2 young urban spitfires. Drake & Trey Songz decided to film their video this weekend for 'Replacement Girl' in the video vixen capitol of the universe. My hometown! U can check the music on Drake's myspace.
There was a great party thrown @ Next Level on the shores of icy Lake Ontario by the boys @ Roundtable. There was also a live set by Trey Songz that included his hits. Personally, I think he has way more to offer than his mainstream hits, but hey. Soon after, Drake jumped in as they collabed for the upcoming video of the year... well.. we'll see how it goes. I got faith in 235 Films.

Shawty Wanna Ride?

A label that encourages gamblin addiction, a heavy work ethic, an ascending producer, a prime time feature from the latest R&B boy gives you our latest MP3.

Breakfast with Summer

This past weekend one of the harder working urban artist in Canada shot another video for his upcoming album "Music Starts with M". Malicious has dropped 2 videos over the past year, Heat Wave & Heavy M-T-L, that recieved consistent airplay on national video outlets (MuchVibe). Still a member of Offsides, Malish allowed RT! to work the wheel for the 3rd straight video taking over a grocery store for "Breakfast".

There must be some energy going with this new track because there's already a parody on youtube.Rotate your Screen&Enjoy:

6 Degrees of Nelly Furtado

nelly furtado
Originally uploaded by shamshungshinhdep.

If you really think about it, I mean, Victoria, B.C. native takes a chance to hit up Toronto. It's a flight that most people don't take in Canada never the less a residence change. So she did it. But my thing is, how many people has she met along the way.

Bringing me to my next point, to whatever effect, she has become a 'muse' to Timothy the Extraordinary. Serving as a killer 1-2 punch. Thinking if Nelly knows a few people, than Timbaland knows the population of a communist country. Therefore, if you're playing 6Degrees. From a canadian side of things, connect Nelly, the rest is Tarta de Pascoa.

Can U Feel The Pressure?

This is not a diss post, just a real post. I hope everyone can find the humour that I try to extend to the readers.

So I'm looking for another blog from Canada, Toronto to be exact. I remember this particular blog having a "Belly" behind the scenes video shoot on one of their posts. so I search the back links for youtube footage. No dice, but I start looking thru the related videos section, and these are the links I get.

Belly Dance
Jamil
Ghetto Arab

Sorry Belly, it is what it is.
Oh... and if anyone knows related Toronto/Urban/Lifestyle blogs please comment.

Team Rock

Regent Park's Finest

Pump It Up!

Welcome to the world of DJ Pump, filled with random links to online entertianment, rocking shows, off-humor and amazing taste for music. I met this dude in 2004, and he asked me if I wanted to go digging in his hometown. I'm not a DJ, but after hearing his CDs, the digging pays off. He recently put together a mix for Jeepney Clothing break out brand that has an ecclectic mix of men's, women's and hats. Take this mix in. I mean mix, cuz he puts work to make this jump off. Also look out for Pump alongside Hedspin in their national FASTBREAK tour (Canada) from March 1-20.

Jeepney Sound Vol.6

Take in the Trackage:

1. Boomin In Your Jeepney Intro

2. Common – Resurrection (fantastic remix)

3. Be Break

4. Ahmad Jamal – Ghetto Child

5. The Light (dj pump break)

6. Lupe Fiasco – Kick Push (handle it version)

7. Linda Clifford – Never Gonna Stop

8. The Sylvers – Stay Away From Me

9. Rottin Razcals – Oh Yeah (be easy mix)

10. Slum Village – Get Dis Money (dilla fix)

11. J Dilla - Say It! (feat. Ta’Raach & DJ Exile)

12. Nicolay – I Love The Way You Love (feat. Darien Brockington)

13. Method Man – Method Man (dj pump remix)

14. Zhane – Hey Mr. DJ (dj pump version)

15. Zhane – Request Line (beatapella)

16. Dwele - I think I Love You

17. Musiq – ForTheNight

18. Q-tip – Official

19. Yesterday’s New Quintet – Uno Esta

20. Bobbi Humphrey – Uno Esta

21. Quantic Soul Orchestra – We Got Soul (rob life remix)

22. El Michels Affair – Glaciers of Ice

23. Jimi Hendrix – Little Miss Lover

24. Sly & The Family Stone – Life Of Fortune & Fame

25. The Roots – Game Theory (feat. Malik B)

26. Junkyard Band – Sardines

27. Pharaoh Monch – Body Baby

28. Consequence – Callin Me

29. Consequence – The Consequence (feat. Q-tip)

30. Jazzy Jeff – Whatever U Want (feat. Little Brother)

31. The Free Design – Don’t Turn Away (sharpshooters mix)

32. Giorgio Moroder – E=Mc2

33. DILLA FOREVER – DJ Pump

34. Kanye West On J Dilla

35. J Dilla – Dilla’s World (still bangin’ in your jeep)

36. The Trammps – Rubber Band

37. Kool & The Gang – Fruitman

38. Martha Reeves - Sweet Misery

39. A Tribe Called Quest – 1nce Again (dj pump BKS remix)

40. J Dilla – Won’t Do

41. Kanye West – I Still Love H.E.R.

42. Kanye West, Nas, KRS-One, Rakim – Classic (dj premier remix)

43. Styles P – Testify

44. Talib Kweli & Madlib – Happy Home

45. Black Milk – So Gone

46. Nas feat. Snoop Dogg – Play On Playa

47. Marvin Gaye – After The Dance

48. Once You Get it Break

49. Steve Arrington – Nobody Can Be You

50. One Way – Don’t Fight The Feeling

51. Zapp – Heartbreaker

52. Slum Village – Give This Nigga

53. Musiq – Miss You

54. War – Sing A Happy Song

55. Ghostface Killah feat. Amy Winehouse – You Know I’m No Good

56. Common /Will I Am – I Have A Dream

57. Common – Geto Heaven (dj pump remix)

58. Richard Holmes – Onsaya Joy

59. Weldon Irvine – We Gettin’ Down

60. Incredible Bongo Band – In A Gadda Da Vida

*BONUS TRACK *61. Linda Lewis – Old Smokey

Full Transplant from Half Life

Just got some amazing news. The team over at Half Life Records in Halifax are jumpin ship for 6 dates confirmed including SXSW in the same region. This should be a great year for these guys. I'm expecting a Juno for Classified. Not to mention the work being put in by The IV League, JC (the teacher), J-Bru & Mic B. BTW they are opening on Kev Brown's tour.

Here's the dates:

• 3/11 - Kansas City MO
• 3/13 - San Antonio TX - @ Kingston Tycoon Black
• 3/14 - Austin TX (SXSW festival) @ Zero Degrees
• 3/17 - Los Angeles CA
• 3/21 - Sacramento CA
• 3/22 - Salt Lake City UT

I'm sure they'll be feeling fine.

On Some Dave Chapelle Shit..Hilarious video

The artist formally known as Rikoshay, now known as Seazon has jus dropped one of the funniest, yet informative videos i've seen ever...or at least in a really long time.
This shit had me on the floor more then a porn star.
Check it out..and definately hit up his myspace to hear his other gems.
www.myspace.com/seazon

On the mic is Big L

RIP to a true Hip Hop legend, and one of the most lyrically imitated artists of the past decade.
Big L passed away, 8 years to this day (Feb 15th, 1999).
Known for his witty punchlines and multi-syllable flows, Big L's relevance to the game has not dimished in the years following his death.
Radio Interview


Big L - Devils Son (unreleased)
http://download.yousendit.com/473429A70C239247

Valentines.Connected

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Originally uploaded by the.go.to.girl.

Take two steps into the game in T-dot and you will notice the girl.connected crew. Either by their visual appeal or their attention to B.I., they have been putting in the work for the better part of '06 and '07 is no diff.

Lissa is dropping the V.Day Edition of Girl..Interrupted series. Send that myspace message to get your copy. Between joints by R. Saadiq, Davina and Ne-Yo for the young bux this joint is certified to give ya mom grandkids. So If you are in the whip or gates w/ that somebody playing this and feel the urge, just make sure you suit up.