New Video! The Roots - The Fire (feat. John Legend)

 

The Roots dropped a video from their latest release, How I Got Over.  Make sure you pick that up and check out their new vid! Let us know... 

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For more info on The Roots visit: www.theroots.com & www.okayplayer.com

New Monica - Love All Over Me (Video)

New Video from Monica called, "Love All Over Me" from her latest album Still Standing. Her fans had the chance to vote who she ends up with at the end of the video.  Did the votes turn out for Maino or Shannon Brown?  Watch and see.  After it's over let us know... 

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Get more info on Monica @ www.monica.com
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New Petey Pablo - Go (Produced by Timbaland)

 

New Petey Pablo track produced by Timbaland called "Go" check it out and let us know ...

It's been a while since we've had a new joint by Petey, let us know ...

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T.I. feat. Keri Hilson - Got Your Back [Video]

NEW MUSIC VIDEO!!!

T.I. feat. Keri Hilson - Got your Back 

off that King Uncaged album in stores Sept. 28th!

T.I. - New Music - More Music Videos

For more info on T.I. visit: www.trapmuzik.com

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Are You A Fan of Josh Holley?

One of my favorite sites to hear new music is, CDBaby.com and I came across Josh Holley.  Its very chill music that reminds me of the Beetles.  Here is his bio off of CDBaby.com:

Josh Holley's 'Self Titled' EP was released to critical acclaim in 2007, making waves in the underground acoustic scene and college/internet radio circuit. Primarily an acoustic album, it sparked comparisons to Amos Lee, Jeff Buckley, John Mayer, Jack Johnson and Jim Croce. After winning awards and praise for his lyrics and vocal range, and satisfied with his 'meditations on the human experience through folk roots', Josh decided to take a break to 'gain more experience as a person, poet, and performer'. After a few years writing, cartooning and performing as an actor, Josh Holley returns with two upcoming music releases for 2010: a second acoustic EP titled, 'The Extraordinarily Ordinary Acoustic Poet', and an 'electric' album with Producer Bobby Hamilton titled, 'Under the Whether'.  This is the first single from the electric album -a multilayered blend of psychedelia and 'fop' (Josh's term for 'folk/pop').


Visit his page on MySpace.com/soulbazaar.  You can hear his latest single there.  Also, listen and buy his latest single on his CD Baby page, Click Here for Josh Holley on CDBaby.com


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Are You A Fan of Humble Beast?

We love to highlight the independent artists and music.  This time we bring you an entire label, Humble Beast out of Portland, OR.  Featured artists: Theory Hazit, Braille, Odd Thomas, Propaganda, Citizen Aim, Foreknown.

Here is what their label has to offer to the culture and their impact on music:

Question: WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU take a collective of artists and attach the terms record label, hip-hop crew, support system and blend them together in a complimentary mission goal? Answer: Humble beast. In this day in age where most are concerned with brushing the dirt off their shoulders, our goal is wash the dirt off your feet. The conventional structure of a music industry powerhouse is a thing of the past. We openly embrace the outlets that technology permits but we hope to give back the character, honesty, and warmth that the digital age has squashed. How? Humility. Our aim is to put the music in the hands (or ears) of the listener for FREE if they choose. In a culture that has survived for so long on ego and falsehood, transparency is now the key. The consumers and fans of today feel that the product has been cheapened and overdone. Without sacrificing the quality and representation of the art, Humble beast wants to help level the scales that have been so wrongfully tipped.

Comprised of five initial artists, each pulling their own weight to accomplish this mission, we take the humble approach in offering the music we make for free. There’s a difference between an ego and confidence. We’re confident in our gifts and abilities but also understand we’re no better than the next man. We hope to profess, relate and share our view on life and the existence we live in and to do it well. Each artist has had their respective past nurturing and perfecting their craft from across the United States (Arizona, Ohio, Portland and Los Angeles). While our home is now in Portland, OR, our sound will reflect all that each member brings to the table. By handling all aspects of the production (music creation, writing, recording, beat-making, artwork, promotions and post-production) we want the final piece that the listener holds to be the best it can be, all presented in a “beastly” manner.

Our goal extends to when we take the stage: To be beastly in our delivery yet humble in our approach. When a listener comes to a Humble beast show, we see it as an opportunity to engage them. First, by giving them what they came for which is a well rehearsed, energetic, and ultimately face melting performance. Then, when we step off the stage, we embrace the opportunity to meet people, connect, and develop relationships. Days, months, even years later, when somebody says to them “I like this song! Who is it?” we want them to be able to say in all honesty “A good friend”.

Here is a joint by Theory Hazit to give you a good looks to the talent coming out of the Humble Beast.



Visit Humble Beast @ www.humblebeast.com and support their music as a true fan, but we need to know...

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New Bun B - Let 'em know, Are You A Fan Yet?

 

Texans Unite (Yea Premo is from Texas)!  I wouldn't mind hearing more based off of this joint!  Wishful thinking to get a EP, huh?  Kind of sad too, I wonder what Pimp C would do with this beat?  What ya'll think about this new joint from Bun B's Trill OG album dropping on August 3, 2010.

R.I.P PIMP C.
R.I.P. GURU.




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Are You A Fan of KJ Hines?

Sharp as he wants to be KJ Hines is an MC out of Austin, TX that's putting his mark on the indie rap scene with his most recent release Before My Time Vol. 3.

I spent a few days listening to a lot of artist to the point where my ears were raw with half the garbage out there.  Some rapper's you can hear the lack of talent from the sheer force of the lies they tell, thats when boredom kills your enthusiasm.  KJ Hines is a refreshing voice that is actually spitting from his heart and people, he can spit.

I'm gonna be honest, when I first started listening to the CD I was like, "eh," but, we can blame that on the fact that I spent hours listening to lames.  Now, the song that grabbed my attention and made me wake up from slumber was his rendition of J. Cole's Lights Please (If you dont know how J. Cole tore that joint up, buy it).  I fell back and said, "Let me tap this mixtape back to the beginning."  From there I found myself entertained by the wit, fearlessness and intelligence of this MC.

Before My Time Vol. 3 speaks volumes to his talent and confidence on the mic.   KJ's ability to connect with the audience stems from his ability to not just scream the obvious, that there are haters in the world.  What he provides is insight to the effect that they have and the lessons he learned to overcome their watchful eye.  Most rappers always say what's in their heart after its been filtered through their minds.  That filter in the mind is doubt.  So by the time you hear it as a listener you're only getting half of what you paid for.  The thing that makes the greatest that ever done it great is the fact that the filter in the mind is removed, there are no doubts.  KJ is heading down this path artisticly.  Every verse and every song KJ telling his listener, "Keep up with me, I got a lot to say and I'm not going to stop." Rare do you see an artist take that position.  Most believe the mass public need their hand held.

I believe that KJ's, slight homage to Jay-Z's In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 is his way of saying that he's an MC with skills who is on his way to being a fierce competitor in the music scene and he is just getting started.  I recommend you visit his site and listen to how KJ has the ability to draw you into the world.  I'm not saying that KJ is one of the greats but he has the heart of one because the filter is gone.  We'll see what happens next album.

Although he has a good run of tracks on here, the repeat offenders for me are: Jealous, Ya' Know, Slick As They Come, Hi Hello.

For more info visit KJ Hines at www.kjhines.com.


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Charles Hamilton - Good Guy Goes Off

Sonic comes back swinging!  Releasing 6 mixtapes in less than 24 hours Charles Hamilton purged his library for our listening pleasure.  Here's a banger from Well This Isn't Akward (Winner Takes All) that has the internet buzzin' because of shots he's taking at Jay-Z and Chris Brown.  Listen for yourself and let us know, Are You A Fan Yet?

New LL Cool J - LLovely Day, Are You A Fan Yet?

 

LL Cool J is back with a new joint called LLovley Day.  Let us know what you think about this latest joint from the GOAT.

Is this going to be banging out your ride this 4th of July weekend?
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Are You A Fan of SageInfinite?

For nostalgic purposes lets take it back to a time when commercial and underground hip hop were at war.  When the MC used to say that a rapper was wack because they used to talk about making people sweat and what could and couldn't be touched.  Let's say the war between Commercial Hip Hop and Underground Hip Hop went differently.  Let's say that the Puff Daddy Era didn't win out at the turn of the millenia and the Grammy's understood that Wu Tang was for the children.  Nas never decided he was Escobar and created "jiggy" records for sales and Ja Rule never sang out of tune.  What would we be listening to?  What would hip hop artists sound like?  They would sound like SageInfinite. 

SageInfinite broke from the mold with raw rap that delivers timeless Hip Hop straight from New Jersey.  Between his rhymes and sharp delivery, Sage is a lyricist that reminds us how an MC is supposed to rhyme.  

His most recent mixtape release is a collaboration with Outbreak titled, Sage Vs. Outbreak.  Sage lives on the production molding every verse to the beat so the listener can embrace his world.  The first track titled Cloud Hoppin' sets the tone for the entire CD which is a button pushing opus that delves into the psyche of betrayal, mediocre rappers and his skill to create vivid images with words.

The lost art of story telling isn't missing when the mic is in front of Sage.  He verbally paints pictures on nearly every track but, the spotlight needs to be on the track titled Trynna Snatch Beauty.  Sage provides a story about a beautiful young lady whose father abandoned her before birth only to be jealous of her rise to fame.  I won't spoil the conclusion for you, but, it is worth a couple of listens to catch the intricacies of his rap flow and the little details that ad layers to the ending.

Sage is an artist that must be snatched up.  Artistically the passion is present and judging from his lyrics it's obvious he has the flexibility to bring what needs to be represented in the industry.

The whole CD is fire but if highlights needed to be selected off of Sage Vs. Outbreak, they would include: I am..., Crimes, Drugs, Liquor, & Life, Will I Make It Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 & Trynna Snatch Beauty.

For more information on SageInfinite visit: www.sageinfinite.com
Here's an exclusive joint from Sage for you to listen to:


I'm a Fan of SageInfinite.  The question is, Are You A Fan Yet?