Monday 13 July 2015

Bodega Brovas on Sway In The Morning (Video)


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Headkrack, Keynote and Travii
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Finally, after the disappointment of not all the group making the show a few months back, the Bodega Brovas made their first appearance on Shade 45's Sway In The Morning. All three members were present to discuss how they balance their work in radio along with a music career and also talked about their live shows. Having seen them perform a few years back, I can agree with Sway when I say they are impressive.

Headkrack, Keynote and Travii also performed a live version of "In The Sky". You can also get a free download (for a limited time) of "Rising" here which was premiered on the show.

Watch the interview and performance below. Also, look for the new LP "L.G.A." coming in September. #BelieveInBodega


Saturday 27 June 2015

Voodoo Black - Day By Day (Video)

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Ellis Meade, Dubbul O and Sparkz

Voodoo Black return with a new video from their current project the "OutSauced EP". Pete Cannon delivers a nostalgic banger while Sparkz, Dubbul O and Ellis Meade drop a verse each respectively.

As mentioned, this track can be found on the "OutSauced EP" which is available for a 'name your price' amount on their Bandcamp.


Check the video below and take a look at Room2 Records for a slew of other releases from Voodoo Black and the rest of the roster.




Thursday 25 June 2015

Magnum Opus: The Making of Gang Starr's Mass Appeal (Video)

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DJ Premier and Guru

Once again, Complex add another great episode to their series of web episodes "Magnum Opus". This time they take a look at the classic record "Mass Appeal" by Gang Starr. DJ Premier himself, Jadakiss, Fat Joe, Stretch Armstrong and Lil Dap all add their stories and memories of the record among others.

RIP Guru.

Watch the episode below and check out the video for "Mass Appeal" beneath that.


Wednesday 24 June 2015

Skyzoo - Luxury ft. Westside Gunn (Video)

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Fresh off the early release of his anticipated new album, "Music For My Friends", Skyzoo drops the visual to his single "Luxury". With a beat familiar to A Tribe Called Quest's "8 Million Stories" and Buffalo's Westside Gunn on the chorus assist, Sky continues to add to his collection of videos and great discography.

"Music For My Friends" is available everywhere now.






Thursday 18 June 2015

The Doppelgangaz - Parts Unknown (Free EP)

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As a thank you to the Shark Nation, yesterday The Doppelgangaz dropped a brand new EP for free. "Parts Unknown" is available to stream below and download here.

Thursday 4 June 2015

Levelz - LVL 09 (Video)

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Manchester's very own Levelz crew return with an absolute banger. All bias aside, this is something else. Nobody sounds like this lot right now, or before to be honest. Definitely taking the music and their city to another place. Check the amazing visuals below. Then get the free download on their Bandcamp.




The Doppelgangaz - Scintilla (Video)

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Matter Ov Fact and EP

The Doppelgangaz return with a new track from an as yet unknown project with "Scintilla". Keep an eye (and ear) out for new music from Matter Ov Fact and EP in the coming months.


Monday 1 June 2015

eMC - Signtology ft. Dion (Video)

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Words, Stricklin' and Ace

eMC collective Wordsworth, Stricklin and Masta Ace return with another visual from their latest project "The Tonite Show". With production from KIC beats and vocals from Dion, the trio take a smoother approach on the track "Signtology".

Set in the always splendid backdrop of NYC, they deliver a great video to accompany one of my favourite cuts from the album. I'm not mad at the ladies starring in the video either!


"The Tonite Show" is available now.

Sunday 17 May 2015

Jay Z - B-Sides Concert (Full Show)

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Jay Z

After being announced several weeks ago, Jay Z took to the stage of Terminal 5 in NYC last night to perform a selection from his vast catalogue. Streamed exclusively via TIDAL, this "B-Sides" show was a chance for Hov to go back and revisit some of his album cuts and various verses that he seldom plays out these days. There are a few obvious hits in there too but it's great to see if you're more than just a casual fan.

There were a few surprise guests too but you can see for yourself. I doubt this will remain on Youtube for long so watch it while you can.

Monday 4 May 2015

Dave East - The Offering (Video)

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Dave East

Taken from his EP/mixtape "Black Rose", Dave East drops the video for the opening track to the release with "The Offering". The start is reminiscent of Nas' track "Book Of Rhymes" and is released through Mass Appeal, so he's definitely in good company with Nas, Fashawn, Boldy James and Run The Jewels.

"Black Rose" is available on iTunes now.

J.PERIOD & Black Thought - The Live Mixtape (JB Edition)

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Black Thought and J.PERIOD

The Roots' leading man Black Thought continues his "Live Mixtape" series with close collaborator J.PERIOD on their most recent "JB Edition". In remembrance of the late James Brown, Thought goes in for 35 minutes with J.PERIOD cutting up remixes, JB instrumentals and Brown vocals all live.

This is just stupid. Love this. Stream the performance below and visit J's site for the download.

Thursday 23 April 2015

Fashawn - Higher (Video)

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Fashawn

Mass Appeal drop another video from Fashawn's sophomore album "The Ecology" with the single "Higher" dedicated to his daughter. Exile on production.



Revolutions On Air: The Golden Era of New York Radio 1980-1988 (Mini-Documentary)

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"New York City Radio during the 1980's featured the most dynamic and influential soundtrack the city had ever heard."

Red Bull Music takes a look back at radio in New York City in the 1980's with DJs such as DJ Red Alert, Stretch Armstrong, Marley Mal and DJ Spinna sharing their memories. Everyone on here was influenced in one way or another and they all reminisce about their personal connection to the music.

Unfortunately, this is desperately short considering the scope of music released back then but still very enjoyable.

Watch the video below.



Wednesday 15 April 2015

Mobb Deep - The Infamous Documentary (Video)

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Havoc and Prodigy

With Mobb Deep recently being added to the line up at this years' Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, the festival executive Wes Jackson dropped this short documentary on their classic album "The Infamous". This coincides nicely, as this year marks the 20th anniversary of the album's release.

Watch the documentary below.

Sunday 12 April 2015

Raekwon & Ghostface Killah Live Set at Coachella (Video)

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Raekwon, Ghostface & Scram Jones

Yesterday at Coachella, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah performed the classic album "Only Built For Cuban Linx". Backed by Scram Jones on the 1's and 2's, the duo went back and forth over some of the most iconic beats ever to be contained on one album.

Check the set below. Props to Yardie for the upload.