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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 147

2013-05-15T08:30:00.000-04:00

In bringing back HHB, I decided to drop 'em when I felt the vibe. And right now, I feel the vibe. Sometimes the joints will be current, sometimes they won't. One thing is for sure, the cuts will be dope. Hit play. Enjoy. Chea!

01. Bitches is Crazy - DOPM
02. YC The Cynic - Hallelujah
03. L.atasha A.lcindor - St. Michael
04. Emilio Rojas - Did It Again
05. Chance The Rapper - Chain Smoker
06. Adrian Lau - All A Game
07. Signif - Long Overdue
08. Jon Connor feat. Talib Kweli - Rise Up Radio
09. Top $ Raz - You Love It

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Top $ Raz "You Love It" (Prod. by Dr. Khil)

2013-05-07T08:27:00.000-04:00

Rap is a lie but 'You Love It' tho. Peep the new sounds from Queens native Top $ Raz, produced by Dr. Khil. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: Torae - "Steady Mobbin' (Produced by 9th Wonder)"

2013-05-03T20:22:00.001-04:00

Torae's a beast. What more do I need to say?! Even though this is off his 2012 project "Off The Record EP", I'm posting this video as a friendly reminder of how dope that record is.

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What I'm Watching: 5:AM - "Let Up"

2013-05-03T20:08:00.000-04:00

This joint directed by Edwin Escobar is clever. Track is produced by Willis which seems to go hand in hand with the direction of the video but 5:AM is the guy that seems to bring it all together with the flows. This track bangs. I dig it.

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What I'm Watching: dUECE bUG - "Only Human" ft Cappadonna, White Cheddar, and Chuck Nickels

2013-05-03T19:59:00.000-04:00

Duece Bug enlist the assistance of Wu-Tang's Cappadonna as well as his Full Blast brethren White Cheddar and Chuck Nickels with some grimy production by Cymatics with cuts by Ice Grill. Peep the video.

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Talib Kweli - "5am In Brooklyn", "Rocket Ships" feat. Busta Rhymes (Prod. by RZA), and "Fine China"

2013-05-03T19:47:00.000-04:00

"Y'all niggas soft, B. Y'all niggas soft, B. You spoiled. Used to be you had to go look for your Hip-Hop. Now you're served it on a silver fucking platter." Talib definitely sounds like a man that needed to get shit off his chest. One of my favorite emcees. I can NOT wait for this new album that's out in days. May 7th!

"Rocket Ships" feat. Busta Rhymes (Prod. by RZA) off of 'Prisoner of Conscious'.

"Fine China track is so ill I decided to throw a verse on it." - Talib

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Event: Mic On Deck Presents: Unified Hip Hop ft Live Producer Showcase by Brainstorm, Jordan Meyer & Tracks (Plus more!)

2013-05-03T19:33:00.000-04:00

Another good show coming to you from the good folks over at Mic On Deck. Peep the info. See y'all there.

Peace Everyone, we'd like to invite you & yours to Mic On Deck Presents: Unified Hip Hop ft Live Producer Showcase by Brainstorm, Jordan Meyer & Tracks on Friday, May 10th @ Sully's Pub Hartford CT!! Here's some info on whats going on. Blessings. Hope to see you there!

-Featured Live Producer Showcase by Brainstorm, Jordan Meyer & Tracks.
-Performances by Big Mach, Autobotz, Unified Blocks, Muggsy, Splat 860, Versatile & J-Dot.
-Hosted by Zee Santiago w/ DJ Stealth on the breaks.
-Open BBoy/BGirl Cypher ft United Outkast (UOK).
-Live Graffiti Art & Bodypainting ft Harmal Cuevas.
-Human Beatbox Open Mic Cypher ft DJ Zulu King Ruckus.
-Specs Crew in the building taking professional pictures.
-Some of our local family vendors.
-BBQ Grill, $2 hot dogs & hamburgers will be available.

21+ w/ ID. No dress code.

$5 at door with proceeds going towards our new League of Xtraordinary Youth (L.X.Y.) Community Center in Hartford, CT.

Event Page – Mic On Deck Presents: Unified Hip Hop

Sponsored by Zulu Nation 860, DotGotIt.com, The L.X.Y. Community Center, G.M.I. Clothing, Jace Media, Specs Crew, Mind Power Ent., iBattle WorldWide, Thelegaldopespot.blogspot.com, TheMadBloggers.com, Dewy Neo, Hip Hop Port Authority, The Zonji & No Gimmick Music Coalition.

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What I'm Watching: Viva La Vam - "Mike & Ike's"

2013-05-03T19:17:00.000-04:00

New visuals from Viva La Vam off their new project that has some familiar production with some unfamiliar flows. Sounds like good stuff.

Check out this new collection of music interpreted by Viva La Vam and DJ Pest. The Best way to describe this music is "Hip Hop Is Back" in a Jazz, Funk, and Rap kind of way. Follow @WeAreVivaLaVam, @HipHopViva, @djpest

Download here free: A Tribe Called Clan.

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Wally Left - "Came of Age (Happy 18th)"

2013-05-03T18:56:00.000-04:00

Wally Left speaks like an adult matured on this track produced by andrewwilson. Refreshing to hear from a cat his age. Check it.

Wally Left is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. Known for his youthful energy, nonchalant style, and a flow that bounces over beats like a pinball, he has dropped one project thus far: the LCGT$ EP, a project where he rapped over beats from Chuck Inglish beat tapes. Part of the teenage rap crew No State Backgammon Gang, Wally is in the midst of working on several different projects, looking to release more material in the Fall of 2013.

Came of Age (Happy 18th) by Wally Left

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Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 146

2013-05-03T08:30:00.000-04:00

Back.

01. Chance The Rapper feat. Childish Gambino - Favorite Song
02. Greg Grease - Black King Cole
03. Talib Kweli feat. Busta Rhymes - Rocket Ships
04. L.atasha A.lcindor feat. Dayne Jordan - Red Light, Green Light
05. Signif - War & Peace
06. Big K.R.I.T. - Talkin 'bout Nothing
07. J. Cole - Kenny Lofton

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What I'm Watching: "Alone Together (acoustic)" x Daley

2013-05-03T08:09:00.001-04:00

Daley gives me life. It never fails. These cats that come out of the UK continue to impress me. I saw the same thing happening with the Berklee School phenomenon. Virtually anyone out of these two places are amaze-balls. I remember when I was first put on to Daley, and suffice it to say I can't wait until he drops a full length project. If you ever had any doubts about his talent, keep calm and listen on. Check out his acoustic version of "Alone Together" from ThisIsRnB TV below.

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Jinesis & TMB - Otisis the EP: A-Side

2013-04-15T13:34:00.000-04:00

Featuring a gang of talented emcees and Jinesis on the boards equipped with Otis Redding samples, TMB is proud to link up with the NYC based producer again for Otisis the EP: A-Side. Hit play and enjoy. Chea!

Jinesis & TMB - Otisis the EP: A-Side by Jinesis

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e.d.g.e. "8100"

2013-04-11T19:20:00.001-04:00

The homie e.d.g.e. is releasing an EP with producer CientifiQ in late April, Black Suitcase EP. In the meantime peep 8100.

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What I'm Watching: Greg Grease "C.R.E.A.M Dreams"

2013-04-11T19:17:00.001-04:00

Greg Grease is that dude. His project Cornbread, Pearl & G is still in heavy rotation. Peep the visuals for one of my favorite cuts. And look out for Greg's release of his vinyl debut of his Black King Cole EP via Sound Verite Records. Chea!

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BLAX "Wild Dogs"

2013-04-11T19:02:00.000-04:00

From the cutting room floor of BLAX's upcoming Everyday EP comes Wild Dogs produced by Super Brown Bum. Enjoy. Chea!

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Rome Clientel - "RVD"

2013-04-10T23:26:00.000-04:00

Rome once again handles business, this time over a 9th Wonder instrumental. Gotta hand it to dude, he hasn't let me down at all. This track is yet more proof of that. He's been busy with a Golden Era Music compilation project and a solo album in the future.

Elmira's Rome Clientel releases a new track titled "RVD." The track, ironically (and quite unintentionally) released the day after Wrestlemania, finds Rome in his element, reflecting on his past and sizing up his future, delivering aggressive bars with his trademark gritty delivery. While initially recording this track over a beat that he produced himself, he decided that it fit better over an old 9th Wonder instrumental called "Dollar Circulate," and so he re-recorded it.

Chris "Puzzle" Green - "Party Crashers" (Prod by The Quarter Inch Kings)

2013-04-10T23:19:00.000-04:00

Really gritty track by by Chris Green and the Kings here that has me wanted to ride out on some G mode. Haha. I'll let the track speak for itself.

Chris "Puzzle" Green and The Quarter Inch Kings have paired up to bring you yet another joint/dj pack. Clever punchlines and heavy production being the norm from the long time collaborators you should know what to expect.

Download Link: "Party Crashers"

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What I'm Watching: Sean Price - "Bar-Barian"

2013-04-10T23:02:00.000-04:00

Do you have 2 minutes and 19 seconds? Use it on this video. "Young dummies...can't spar / No life / my flow tight...like your pants are". Sean Price is hilarious. "Mic Tyson" still bangs.

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Directed by Isaac Aguirre
Song produced by The Alchemist

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Talib Kweli - "Come Here" featuring Miguel

2013-04-10T22:47:00.001-04:00

"Prisoner of Conscious" from the BK emcee Talib Kweli is out next month in May but for now, rock to this joint featuring Miguel that was produced by Sean C and LV of Grind Music. Real chill vibe you can play when you're in need of some inspiration to speak to someone you might have an eye on. I love when a track like this has some quality lyrics to them.

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Marco Polo - "Fame For President" feat. Lil Fame (of M.O.P.) w/scratches by Shylow.

2013-04-10T22:33:00.000-04:00

Marco Polo is readying his next album "Port Authority 2" by giving us this new track off his also upcoming free LP Newport Authority 2. Says Marco Polo, “I’ve recorded so much quality material over the last few years and I really want to share it all. It couldn't all possibly fit on Port Authority 2; hence Newport Authority 2 came to be". Yo, if this is a free track, I can't wait to check the album out. Both, actually. Peep it.

Newport Authority 2 will feature appearances from Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Artifacts, Das Efx, Lil Fame (M.O.P.), Torae & Ruste Juxx all rocking over Marco’s production.
Yet, the project everyone should really be excited for is Marco’s Port Authority 2 LP which will be released this spring on Soulspazm Records. Port Authority 2 features appearances from Organized Konfusion (yes, a new Organized Konfusion track!!), Gangrene, Talib Kweli, DJ Premier, Masta Ace, Posdnuos (De La Soul), Kardinal Offishal, Styles P, Nature, Rah Digga, Slaine, Celph Titled, Ill Bill, Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C. & many many more.

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What I'm Watching: R.A. The Rugged Man - "The People's Champ"

2013-04-10T22:18:00.000-04:00

This dude went off in this video with "The People's Champ". R.A. is no joke and gives no fucks as he spits line after line letting folks know he's a lyrical fighter not to be messed with. Whether he wins or loses at the end of the fight, the fans know who they'll crown their victor. "The People's Champ" is the first official video off his new album "Legends Never Die." "The People's Champ" is produced by Apathy and features an intro from Rampage.

"Legends Never Die" hits stores on April 30th, and features appearances from Tech N9ne, Hopsin, Brother Ali, Talib Kweli, Krizz Kaliko, Masta Ace, Sadat X, Vinnie Paz, Eamon, and more. Pre-order the album here: "Legends Never Die".

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J-Live - "The Fun Razor"

2013-04-10T21:58:00.003-04:00

Brand new joint by the homie J-Live produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by the man himself. This right here is such a head nodder. We definitely could use a fun razor for some of the bullshit they're trying to pass off on the radio. Hit play and hear what I'm talking about. Dope.

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What I'm Watching: Sivil - "Until It Feels Right"

2013-04-04T20:32:00.000-04:00

Off his "Perfection is a Theory" album, peep Sivil's latest video for "Until It Feels Right".

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DGRZZL - "psychadelic GOLD"

2013-04-04T20:14:00.000-04:00

DGRZZL comes through with the second installment to his upcoming project from 'less iS MORE : State of Mind' with a trailer and a new track produced by Audio FInesse. Check it.

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Willie Green Esq.'s We Live In The Future (Album Release Party)

2013-04-04T19:34:00.001-04:00

Willie Green returned home during his "Open Affairs Tour" to throw a release party for his new album "We Live In The Future". And he brought a few guests as well to help him celebrate the Fake Four Bistro released project. With performances by Warren S. Britt (Brooklyn), B. Durazzo (Oakland), Relic (Toronto), Dan Dillinger (Brooklyn), PremRock (NY), Fresh Kils and Mad Dukes (Toronto/Buffalo), and the man of the hour, Mr. William Green Esq., the night was a musically dope filled kind of night that I'm glad I attended at Spike Hill.

From getting to watch and hear one of the most energetic artists I've ever seen perform in Warren S. Britt, who was a last minute replacement for Emergency Service, to watching the skills of B. Durazzo work magic with dual MPCs, to Fresh Kils, Mad Dukes, and Relic rep Toronto respectively, there was more than enough evidence of talent in the room that night.

About half way through the night, we were blessed with the guest of honor Willie Green as he jumped on his Akai Ableton and played some new joints off his release live. Button after button he pushed recreating the music off "We Live In The Future" and the crowd reacted with as expected. Heads nodding, arms waving, and a few yells and whistling. All signs pointing to a successful night indeed.

As the event continued, we also got to see performances by hard working talents in PremRock, Corina Corina, Angi3, Illustrate, Loki The Trickster, Dan Dillinger, M.O.C.S., Reno Bang, with the latter three putting their own twists on a Macklemore track called "Can't Hold Us". All in all it was a very dope night that I don't regret participating in. Even with the drive. It was worth it!

Check the photos out after the jump, and don't forget to support Mr. Green Esq. too!

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The Mad Bloggers

Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 147

Top $ Raz "You Love It" (Prod. by Dr. Khil)

What I'm Watching: Torae - "Steady Mobbin' (Produced by 9th Wonder)"

What I'm Watching: 5:AM - "Let Up"

What I'm Watching: dUECE bUG - "Only Human" ft Cappadonna, White Cheddar, and Chuck Nickels

Talib Kweli - "5am In Brooklyn", "Rocket Ships" feat. Busta Rhymes (Prod. by RZA), and "Fine China"

Event: Mic On Deck Presents: Unified Hip Hop ft Live Producer Showcase by Brainstorm, Jordan Meyer & Tracks (Plus more!)

What I'm Watching: Viva La Vam - "Mike & Ike's"

Wally Left - "Came of Age (Happy 18th)"

Hip-Hop Breakfast Ep 146

What I'm Watching: "Alone Together (acoustic)" x Daley

Jinesis & TMB - Otisis the EP: A​-​Side

e.d.g.e. "8100"

What I'm Watching: Greg Grease "C.R.E.A.M Dreams"

BLAX "Wild Dogs"

Rome Clientel - "RVD"

Chris "Puzzle" Green - "Party Crashers" (Prod by The Quarter Inch Kings)

What I'm Watching: Sean Price - "Bar-Barian"

Talib Kweli - "Come Here" featuring Miguel

Marco Polo - "Fame For President" feat. Lil Fame (of M.O.P.) w/scratches by Shylow.

What I'm Watching: R.A. The Rugged Man - "The People's Champ"

J-Live - "The Fun Razor"

What I'm Watching: Sivil - "Until It Feels Right"

DGRZZL - "psychadelic GOLD"

Willie Green Esq.'s We Live In The Future (Album Release Party)

Jinesis & TMB - Otisis the EP: A-Side