Monthly Archives: November 2009

Kam Moye’s “Let’s Be Honest”

The rapper formerly known as Supastition spits grown man talk for that VH1 Soul action. Directed by Matt Koza. Taken from Splitting Image, in stores now.

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Aaliyah, “Try Again (Belief Remix)”

And now for something different…Aaliyah blends are as common as karaoke singers, but Belief’s remix is actually pretty dope. DJ Steve1der edits the original video to fit the new style. Taken from Belief’s forthcoming mixtape of Aaliyah remixes. Aaliyah, Try … Continue reading

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Superlists!: Ten tips on file-sharing etiquette

This is a primer for labeling and properly uploading mixtapes. Some tech-savvy dudes will mock my simple suggestions. But it’s hard to laugh at the sundry ways musicians, labels and marketers label their wares; and the inconvenience they cause for … Continue reading

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Eyedea & Abilities’ “Smile”

This is one of the better tracks from Eyedea & Abilities’ By the Throat. And the concept for the video is very imaginative. All in all, nicely done. Directed by Maria Juranic.

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The Wrap Up – November 16, 2009

A wrap up of last week’s news, yo: Google music search goes official (mtv.com) Madlib announces 12-months of “The Madlib Medicine Show” (stonesthrow.com) Preview of Jeff Chang’s 2010 book Who We Be in The Believer (cantstopwontstop.com) Georgia Anne Muldrow releases … Continue reading

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Raekwon, Xzibit and Murs’ “Legacy”

Remember in the 90s when rappers use to compose battle anthems for random B-movie action flicks? This is like a throwback to that.

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Four Tet’s “There Is Love in You”

Kieran Hebden returns to his Four Tet alias in January with There Is Love In You. Set for release via Domino Records on January 26, 2010, it follows his 2005 album Everything Ecstatic. The lead single, “Love Cry,” is already … Continue reading

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“How the Grouch Stole Christmas” re-ups for ’09

Next month, the Grouch reprises his holiday tradition, the “How the Grouch Stole Christmas” tour. Accompanying him on this ride will be DJ Fresh, with opening performances from Fashawn & Exile and Mistah F.A.B.

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Bisco Smith’s “The Broadcast”

Bisco “Bisc1″ Smith’s new album The Broadcast has a release date of January 19, 2010. His prior material, including 2008′s modestly pleasurable When Electric Night Falls dropped via Embedded Music, but he’s releasing this one himself. No word yet on … Continue reading

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Second trailer for Rae, Ghost and Meth’s album

Part two of three. Somebody call a hearse. Directed by Rik Cordero.

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First trailer for Rae, Ghost and Meth’s upcoming album

Part one of three. Please, please don’t let this be another crack rap album. I know the punters love it, but that shit gets boring. Directed by Rik Cordero. This album doesn’t have a title or a label yet (it … Continue reading

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Amp Live’s “Gary is a Robot”

Death of Auto-Tune, chapter 456. From Amp Live’s forthcoming album Murder at the Disco on Child’s Play/Om Records.

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James Pants’ “Seven Seals”

On December 8, Stones Throw Records will release the second album by Northwest eccentric James Pants, Seven Seals. Judging by the cover artwork on the label site, Mr. Pants has turned his gaze from the electro and New Wave stylings … Continue reading

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