November | 2014 | The Greener Side of Hip Hop

Nov 29 2014

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“A Taste Full” – by Detroit Mixo | @DetroitMixo

This is the latest release from Detroit Mixo of Stereo Boyz entitled “A Taste Full”. Delivered over a soulful track, Detroit Mixo gives thanks and a gives us a lil slice of his soul. Here’s more about the song as told by Detroit Mixo…

“Just a taste of who I am and what I’m thankful for. This is solely dedicated to family, friends, musicians, and fans that have been apart of my life, be it big or small. I’m grateful to have or have had u in my life. The journey has only just begun. While you’re waiting on the next order grab a warm plate of #CCT or #HometownAdvantage or have a bite of this food for the soul.” – Mixo

Check the song out and grab your free copy right here.

Links:
www.stereoboyz.com
SoundCloud
Facebook

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Nov 29 2014

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“Building” by 1st Generation | @AntMcQueen x @IAmISIBoyzmusic

These are two emcees from Staten Island, Ant McQueen and I-AM-I
who are also members of the collective New Shaolin. The duo are now known as 1st Generation. You’ll love their new video entitled “Building”. Yes, admist all this chaos that is going on in our world today folks are building (and rapping their asses off). Enjoy!

Links:
SoundCloud
Facebook
Twitter

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Nov 29 2014

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The Low Rise | @The_Low_Rise – “Antisocial”

I’m not to familiar with this group but I appreciate their in your face grittiness on their track “Antisocial”. Here’s more about the hip hop duo The Low Rise…

“Veteran underground emcee Penzo Gritty and Verbal from the NL5 (Northern Lights) hip-hop collective have combined forces to form The Low Rise. “Antisocial” is the first single from their debut album titled “Building…” The track is produced by DJ Dialect with cuts by DJ Manzo.”

Artist Bio:
“Montreal based The Low Rise, consisting of two of the city’s seasoned heavyweight emcees prepares to launch their debut album together titled “Building…“ Verbal, well known as a member of the Hip-Hop collective NL5 (Northern Lights), collaborates with one of Montreal’s underground front men Penzo Gritty. In collaboration with many of the city’s finest producers, they are bringing to life a heavy-hitting, honest and personal project in their debut LP slated for release in late 2014. Stay tuned for The Low Rise.”

Links:
bandcamp
SoundCloud

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Nov 29 2014

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Online Radio: Independent Coolness Ep. 22 – ft. Emcee of the Week : @NotionBaby by @coolfdbeats

The Greener Side of Hip Hop absolutely LOVES gifts from France. I just had to put that out there Cool FD… Thank you for the heat always!

“About this radio show episode : Coming to you, all the way from Orleans, France is 96.2FM’s elite DJ and Beatmaker CoolFD (@CoolFDBeats) features nothing but hand-selected, 100% pure boom-bap from independent talents worldwide.

This episode features Notion (@NotionBaby) as the Emcee Of The Week. Learn more about this episode by visiting Cool FD’s website: www.coolfdbeats.com”

Listen to Episode #22 of Independent Coolness here. Enjoy!

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Nov 28 2014

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Buxaburn | @Buxaburn – “Skeleton Walk” – feat. Bo’kem Allah

I think I left off right about HERE (the last time I was going to post a hip hop video a week or so ago)…

Buxaburn (pictured above) and his partner in rhyme Bo’Kem Allah introduced me to “Skeleton Walk” on Twitter. I did not get a chance to post the video but I did not forget how this video made me feel – it was like seeing a fresh ass throwback. I do remember texting and sharing this video with Eye Cue from the Bay Area’s Hobo Junction and at the same asking him “Are you still rapping?” (remember in the nineties he was dirt hustlin’) A legend like Kool DJ Red Alert IS hip hop history and Buxaburn is that “G to death” who eloquently sums up our hip hop culture by taking it back to the basics. Shit this hip hop longevity makes me all smiles. So with that said listen to the message in Buxaburn’s “Skeleton Walk” – he can make “the radio a burial site”. See this is why I ditched mainstream radio a long time ago. Respect and enjoy!

Support…

“Skeleton Walk” is from Buxaburn’s current project “The Distance” which is now available on bandcamp.

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Nov 24 2014

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Photo: #FemalesBeenRappin

Some of us woke up like “this” (listening to females on the mic) in the 70s, 80s, 90s and currently everyday: Monie Love, Queen Latifah, Salt-n-Pepa, MC Lady B, MC Sha Rock, The Sequence…

AND MC Lyte, Roxanne Shante, Lauryn Hill, SAMMUS, Jean Grae, Raspy Rapz, Rapsody, G.L.A.M., CHAA, Rah Digga, Holly Saucy, Missy Elliott AND, AND, AND… you understand.

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Nov 18 2014

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The Rebirth Of Slick Mutha*uckas.. : “3Dee” (3rd Dimensixnal) by MXSFLXWETICZ | @mfzzlr

I think I just watched (well, really watched and absorbed four times) Digable Planets meets Ice Cube which is not a bad thing. Now, my inability to pronounce this duo’s (Amani and Malkia Shujazz) name – MXSFLXWETICZ makes me feel bad. MXSFLXWETICZ y’all gotta give me at least one leg to stand on here but, it’s all love. It took a minute to warm up to their track “3Dee (3rd Dimensixnal)” – as my conditioned music listening ears will freeze up on me sometimes. However, I am really feeling the slick neo soul meets the streets vibe on “3Dee”. With production by the late J Dilla, MXSFLXWETICZ gives listeners a really, cool…laid back…nostalgic experience. Enjoy!

Support these artists…

Download their project “U.G.S.I. (UNDERGRXUND SXULS CHAPTER 1) now on bandcamp.

About the project…

“U.G.S.I. (UNDERGRXUND SXULS CHAPTER I)

This is the first chapter and introduction into the artistry of MXSFLXWETICZ, a duo Hip Hop and Neo Soul group consisting of Amani and Malkia Shujaaz. Together they use their intellect along with a variety of unique sounds and rhymes, to create an audio art gallery with no songs worth skipping. With ‘Undergrxund Sxuls Chapter II’ released June 27th 2014, you would never want to miss the first chapter of any good book.

Production credit to J Dilla, Karriem Riggins, CcreapMurda Prods., Skipless , Missy Elliott , GMF Music , Da Grassroots and Raphael Saadiq”

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Nov 13 2014

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“Knowledge Is Power” by V.A. tha Gray | @VAthaGray

“At a time when everyone wants to be heard… What are you really saying?” – V.A. Tha Gray

Some emcees can be so profound. And I LIKE it!

Now for the PR takeover… (shout out to Hope Dealers and Nile Music Group.)

“Taking viewers on a journey through his adolescence, V.A. Tha Gray teams up with visual artist Stack Moses for the video premiere of his lead single, “Knowledge Is Power”.

From the corner store where he bought his first cigarillo, to North Dallas staple street “Forest Lane”, V.A. Tha Gray and Stack Moses paint the perfect picture to bring his memoies back to life.”

Links:
www.smokegoodlivlyfe.com
bandcamp

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Nov 13 2014

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“Classic Material” by @DevineCarama (prod. by @CoolFDBeats)

“I put my soul and thought in crafting my rhymes because I wanted to make a classic…” – Devine Carama, “Classic Material”

Love thy craft…
Create the masterpiece.

Thats the message that Kentucky emcee Devine Carama and producer extraordinnaire Cool FD Beats have cooked up on the track “Classic Material” from Devine’s “Believing In Forever” album. Devine delivers pure lyrical passion over a chill melodic track.

Listen to “Classic Material” by Devine Carama here…

AND cop the “Believing In Forever” album now on bandcamp. Enjoy!

Links:
SoundCloud
www.coolfdbeats.com

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Nov 13 2014

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“ALL I WANT IZ” – DYSFUNKSHUNAL FAMILEE ft @TeamNDL | Prod. and Dir. by @CrazyDJBazarro

Something for the Queens…

Produced and directed by Crazy DJ Bazarro “All I Want Iz” from the forthcoming album “Family Matters” by Dysfunkshunal Familee.

“We just showing respect to the ladies who respect themselves”. that’s all. We just stay in the studio working and progressing as a team”- Crazy DJ Bazarro.

Enjoy!

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Monthly Archives: November 2014

“A Taste Full” – by Detroit Mixo | @DetroitMixo

“Building” by 1st Generation | @AntMcQueen x @IAmISIBoyzmusic

The Low Rise | @The_Low_Rise – “Antisocial”

Online Radio: Independent Coolness Ep. 22 – ft. Emcee of the Week : @NotionBaby by @coolfdbeats

Buxaburn | @Buxaburn – “Skeleton Walk” – feat. Bo’kem Allah

Photo: #FemalesBeenRappin

The Rebirth Of Slick Mutha*uckas.. : “3Dee” (3rd Dimensixnal) by MXSFLXWETICZ | @mfzzlr

“Knowledge Is Power” by V.A. tha Gray | @VAthaGray

“Classic Material” by @DevineCarama (prod. by @CoolFDBeats)

“ALL I WANT IZ” – DYSFUNKSHUNAL FAMILEE ft @TeamNDL | Prod. and Dir. by @CrazyDJBazarro