Outkast reunites, Muse and Arcade Fire return to headline Coachella 2014. This anticipation kind of came and went… didn’t it? For you Daft Punk fans, you’re gonna have to wait another year as they are missing from this line up. Who are you excited to see? Tickets go on sale this Friday PST. So feverishly wait aside your computer Friday morning, getting ready to hit the refresh button. Buy
Coachella 2014 Has Sold Out!
If you’re reading this, you’re probably too late to get passes for this year’s Coachella. Thanks to early bird passes last Summer, Weekend One Sold Out fairly quickly. See you there!
Train of Thought
Sha Rock Can’t Be Stopped*”Funk You Up” MP3*Bonus: It’s My Beat patron saint Jean Greasy with “My Crew”So I was thinking how I, we, don’t want to replicate the gender inequity in hip hop in our blog by centering male artists even in our critique of them. Then I was thinking about what hip hop songs by female hip hop artists resonated with me in the past few months. Then I was thinking barely any female hip hop artists have put out any major label albums in the past year. Then I was like I wonder if Jean Grae’s music is on iTunes. Then I saw that The Bootleg of the Bootleg, Attack of …
"…when I tend to think of Rosa"
*Freedom (Rap Version)* also listed on the full length soundtrack as “Dallas’ Clean Half Dozen Mix”*Freedom (Original)*I want to say this is my all time favorite hip hop posse cut but I don’t feel comfortable writing the word “posse.” It’s like raising the roof or furiously pumping one’s fist while wildly woofing Arsenio Hall style, practices in which I, and my lifelong best friend L’Erin Asantewaa, still participate un-ironically. But I just can’t get down with the word “posse” but I obviously haven’t let that stop me from earnestly foraging through crates and CD sleeves for my favorite female rap collaborations.Semantics aside hearing this song for the first time was like eating …
HUW – Reflections Vol 5
Not fantastic by any means but worth a listen. Featuring a downtempo kind of vibe,this a nice afternoon listening type of mix. For my beatdiggers out there you’ll enjoy this more than the average Hip Hop head. HUW Reflections Vol 5 (2013) | 128 MB|Astrud Gilberto – Who Needs Forever (Thievery Corporation Remix)Peder ft. Dean Bowman – The SourSkalpel – Break InBelladonna – EbatuléOjos de Brujo – Tiempo de SoleáNostalgia 77 – WildflowerHUW – What’s OnFreddy Fresh – Its A Latin ThingQuantic – What You GotSheila Landis – Secret LoverSi Se – Bizcocho AmargoEDC – Samba In SolitudeDownload/Listen Here
Chorizo Funk – Chorizo Chunks 14
Chorizo Funk is back with volume 14 within his Chorizo Chunks series. Recorded live at the Austin edition of Motown On Mondays and spotlighting the sounds of Motown,this is indeed my favorite within all the volumes within the series. Chorizo Funk Chorizo Chunks 14Live From Motown On Mondays Austin (2014) | 47 MB| Download/Listen Here
Chamillionaire – Watching Breaking Bad (Feat. Tami Latrell)
It’s not every day that we get new music from Cham, but he has decided to let something loose on this Valentine’s Day. The track, which was inspired by his favorite show, also features Tami Latrell. Download: Chamillionaire – Watching Breaking Bad (Feat. Tami Latrell) sdac_post_slideshows.push({fx: ‘fade’, timeout: 0, speed: 1000, pause: 0,})
Young Money – Rise Of An Empire (Album Cover)
YMCMB just released the video for the first single “We Alright” earlier today, and now they unveil the official artwork for the group’s compilation album which is set to drop on March 11th. Looks like Young Money isn’t playing around in 2014, getting straight to business. Shortly after this album, you can expect Tha Carter V on May 5th which was just announced last night. sdac_post_slideshows.push({fx: ‘fade’, timeout: 0, speed: 1000, pause: 0,})
Kanye West Rant 6.0: Ye Talks Being 10 Yrs. In The Game, Charlamagne The God, Fan Appreciation and Sway At Bryce Jordan Center (Video)
Watch below as Kanye West delivers his first rant of 2014 during his #Yeezus tour stop at Bryce Jordan Center. Ye Talks being 10 Yrs. in the game, Charlamagne The God, fan appreciation and Sway while in University Park, PA. Source: http://www.xclusiveszone.net/2014/02/video-kanye-wests-rant-at-bryce-jordan-center-in-university-park-pa/
Common – LA Leakers Freestyle (Video)
Watch Common‘s latest LA Leakers freestyle below. Looks like he wanted to remind critics and fans alike why he’s one of the best to ever do this!
K. Camp – Money Baby (Remix) (Feat. French Montana & Ty Dolla $ign)
K. Camp has been popping up a lot lately, and the ATL artist’s Money Baby is gaining momentum. Now, French & Ty Dolla $ign join him on the official remix. Download: K. Camp – Money Baby (Remix) (Feat. French Montana & Ty Dolla $ign) sdac_post_slideshows.push({fx: ‘fade’, timeout: 0, speed: 1000, pause: 0,})
Willie the Kid and Bronze Nazareth – The Living Daylights (Review)
“The Living Daylights” is a collaborative album between Michigan emcee Willie the Kid and Wu-Tang affiliate Bronze Nazareth. The album features guest appearances from Roc Marciano, Sean Price, Boldy James, LA the Darkman and others and is fully produced by Bronze Nazareth himself. It was released on February 11, 2014 via Embassy Ent. / Black Day In July Productions. 1) Overture – Intro.2) Avalon (featuring Roc Marciano) – The first track on the album has pretty much the exact same instrumental as “Good Morning” off of Bronze Nazareth’s “The Great Migration” album and features an airy horn sample layered over minimal drums. This was always one of my favorite beats off Bronze’s album, so I can’t be mad about the fact …