Month: November 2012

  • Alex Jordahl “It’s On” (Prod. by Blacklight) [DOPE!]

    Alex Jordahl “It’s On” (Prod. by Blacklight) [DOPE!]

    This is a single that Alex has sat on for a minute, one of his favorite songs he’s made. This shows the roots of his development, where he started, where he’s at and where he plans on going. 2013 is going to be a big year… And this is just the start.

  • Floetry “SupaStar” ft. Common (Kensaye Remix) [DOPE!]

    Floetry “SupaStar” ft. Common (Kensaye Remix) [DOPE!]

    Kensaye’s been busy as of late, trying to keep it moving with these remixes… The initial challenge is to drop one a week. And, being prompt as always, drops his latest one: I’m a big fan of UK duo Floetry, and was saddened by their separation. This is me reminiscing and trying to figure out…

  • Twenty: Questions For Ladies w/ Ryan [VIDEO]

    Twenty: Questions For Ladies w/ Ryan [VIDEO]

    Ryan Diggs of FSHOA (Future Sneaker Heads Of America) clothing line was able to get with Shod Harris for the documentary, Twenty. Twenty is a documentary about the way people in their twenties think about dating, being single, relationships, sex and marriage. For this promotional video Ryan asks his question for the ladies that he…

  • Harn SOLO “Today” ft. Suave (Prod. by Prospek)

    Harn SOLO “Today” ft. Suave (Prod. by Prospek)

    Touring the United Kingdom x Netherlands this Summer, Harn SOLO returned eager to get back into the studio with producer Prospek for a follow-up project, “Journey To The Sky”. Check out the new school sound of “Today” with New Orleans soul singer @SuaveIsHere on the hook. The song has an upbeat bounce and is backed…

  • Jamla’s GQ Talks Life w/ Miss Special of Special Sundays Radio Show [VIDEO]

    Jamla’s GQ Talks Life w/ Miss Special of Special Sundays Radio Show [VIDEO]

    While at A3C Jamla’s GQ briefly chatted with Miss Special of Special Sundays Radio Show. The two spoke about his Oakland roots, the UNC vs Duke rivalry in Jamla, how basketball influences his music, and working with Rapsody on “The Idea Of Beautiful”. In addition he speaks on his next project “Death Threats & Love…

  • SYNLIFESTYLE: Dom Kennedy “MCMXCIX” [INTERVIEW]

    SYNLIFESTYLE: Dom Kennedy “MCMXCIX” [INTERVIEW]

    Fresh from his first international tour in the United Kingdom, we got a chance to do an on the spot interview with Dom Kennedy at Hampton University’s 2012 Homecoming. Dom discusses several topics including how he avoids creativity slumps as an artist and how he leads by example to ensure that hip-hop is financially viable…

  • The Black Opera “Black Lair” ft. Melody Betts [DOPE!]

    The Black Opera “Black Lair” ft. Melody Betts [DOPE!]

    Masked and unseen, The Black Opera have created an identity in hip-hop using anonymity to standout in a world of hyper-exposure. While most struggle to shine, TBO calmly dress in all black and treat their verses like sermons. Step into The Black Opera’s “Black Lair.” This high-energy track takes us to a place “blacker than…

  • Ashton Kynard “Love, Peace, & Chicken Grease” [MIXTAPE]

    Ashton Kynard “Love, Peace, & Chicken Grease” [MIXTAPE]

    Aspiring Aurora, CO rapper Ashton Kynard drops his second official mixtape which is a narrative of his senior year of high school, up until the release of this tape. LP&CG tells of dreams and dream killers, unrequited love, general hood ignorance, insecurities, death and suicide. Love, Peace, & Chicken Grease by Ashton Kynard

  • St Joe Louis “Millenium Falcon” [DOPE!]

    St Joe Louis “Millenium Falcon” [DOPE!]

    Imagine Fear and Loathing meets Dr. Seuss through the minds of St. Joe Louis and you will understand the vision behind their latest video Millennium Falcon. “We tried to capture the energy and spirit of the song without being a shot for shot rendition of the song.” Once we developed some of the elements the…

  • Livin Proof “I’m The Best” [DON’T SLEEP!]

    Livin Proof “I’m The Best” [DON’T SLEEP!]

    Livin Proof is an accomplished MC out of Brooklyn, New York’s Cooper Projects. He wrote his first rhyme at the tender age of 9 and it was only the beginning. Livin Proof went onto form a group with fellow Brooklyn-knight, Joell Ortiz, has performed on several Roc-A-Fella tours and was featured on Memphis Bleek’ M.A.D.E.…

  • Signif “I Rather” [DOPE!]

    Signif “I Rather” [DOPE!]

    Signif’s new project Significant Wizdom II: Atypical, produced entirely by Gee Wiz, is due out 11/20/12 via signif.bandcamp.com on her new imprint Intelligent Dummies in a joint venture with Throat Chop Music. Ahead of the release, Sig drops her second single, the honest and raw cut, I Rather, and a promo video. I Rather by…

  • Par-City “Fuck With Me”

    Par-City “Fuck With Me”

    As debuted this past Saturday on Shade 45 / Sirius ‘s VIP Saturdays with Da Union’s DJ Self, Kimmi Cupcakes, and Da Union’s DJ Superstar Jay, Check out the latest release from Par-city entitled “Fuck with Me.” The track is produced by Tom Davids. Listen as Par-City shares life lessons on how they have dealt…

  • Tim Stacks “Ridin Around” (Prod. by ItsDias)

    Tim Stacks “Ridin Around” (Prod. by ItsDias)

    While he continues to work on his new mixtape ” #NewEra ” The Charlotte rapper Tim Stacks Teams up with producer ItsDias & drops a new banger for you to vibe too, with dope lyrics & a smooth laid back flow this one will definitely be something u can ride out out too an enjoy.…

  • J.Slaughter “Kids With Dreams” [VIDEO]

    J.Slaughter “Kids With Dreams” [VIDEO]

    Virginia native J.Slaughter releases his first single “Kids With Dreams” off of his LP “Ever Since 1993” which will be released in May of 2013.

  • D. Tucker “Amplified” (Prod. by Maur-Bass)

    D. Tucker “Amplified” (Prod. by Maur-Bass)

    Amplified takes the listener through a faded-condo-party with D. Tucker. The extract from D. Tucker’s JR mixtape “Raising The Bar”, which will be released late 2012 on DwayneTucker.com, is the perfect party song for you to “Live Your Life” and “Get Turned Up!” D. Tucker Amplified (Prod. by Maur-Bass) by dtucker