Written on September 2, 2006, by .
Lexicon Return With Exclusive iTunes EP LEXICON.The Rapstars E.P. (B.E.A.R./Alpha Pup Records)iTUNES EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL EP – 10/3/06 After releasing two successful indy hiphop albums and becoming one of the bigger names in the LA underground hiphop scene, Lexicon was frustrated. They felt they weren’t expressing themselves creatively how they wanted to, so instead of building [...]
Written on September 2, 2006, by .
SILK’S “ALWAYS AND FOREVER” CD TAKES “BABY-MAKING MUSIC” TO THE NEXT LEVEL “Always And Forever” is not a phrase usually associated with a fickle music business, especially in recent times when one-hit wonders and manufactured artists have been especially prevalent. But for Silk, one of the few vocal groups to breakthrough in the hip-hop era, [...]
Written on March 22, 2006, by .
Hil St. Soul: SOULidified (Shanachie, April 18, 2006) When Hil St. Soul’s Hilary Mwelwa hit Philadelphia for one of her first shows in America last year, she was met by an enthusiastic crowd shouting requests for her to sing Aretha Franklin’s “Until You Come Back to Me,” which was featured on her first import-only album. [...]
Written on March 22, 2006, by .
HALFTOOTH RECORDS PRESENTS: WORDSWORTH – MIRROR MUSIC: THE DELUXE EDITIONIn Stores: 04/25/06 Check out the video for “Gotta Pay/Trust”:http://youtube.com/watch?v=KnasoQhZQb8“Wordsworth’s latest is so good it’s almost hard to describe…an indie hip-hop classic.”–Music Connection “Oddisee may be the best producer in Hip-Hop that you probably don’t know yet…”–AllHipHop.comSince its initial commercial release in 2004, and following its [...]
Written on March 17, 2006, by .
SUBSTANCE ABUSE feat. KOOL KEITH “Night On The Town”Taken from the forthcoming album “Overproof” (April 25th) More info:www.myspace.com/substanceabusewww.weapon-shaped.com/substanceabuse
Written on March 17, 2006, by .
CODE RED “ALL ABOARD” (TOUCAN COVE/LABEL X) Watch stars from the Lakers, 76ers & Pacers bump and drive the lane to the sounds of Code Red’s “Elbow Room”. Features Kobe, Devean George, Inguodala, Iverson & Granger.Watch the Code Red EPK featuring live footage:
Written on November 18, 2005, by .
THE PRIMERIDIAN “DA ALL NIGHTA” (ALL NATURAL)The Primeridian has established a strong following in Chicago and surrounding areas with their conscious and passion-enriched music. The release of their first album “Meet You In Greenwhich”, led to The Primeridian being featured on a number of compilations that included the likes of Chuck D, Mos Def, Afu-Ra [...]
Written on October 26, 2005, by .
NEW PROCUSSIONS TRACK Take a listen to the new Procussions track “Miss January” HERE.Taken from their forthcoming album “5 Sparrows For 2 Cents”, it is available as an advanced download purchase from iTunes.For more on the Procussions visit: www.theprocussions.com
Written on October 24, 2005, by .
Digable Planets – Beyond The Spectrum: The Creamy Spy Chronicles“Insects stick together and work for mutually beneficial causes,” Ladybug Mecca of Digable Planets once commented in Essence Magazine. Following that concept, Butterfly, Doodlebug and Ladybug joined together and formed Digable Planets in the early 90s, bringing a new vibe to hip-hop. Following their recent reunion [...]
Written on October 18, 2005, by .
STREAMING MEDIA: AXELROD, MIZELL, BLUE NOTE TRIPAxelrod:The Edge128: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/axelrod_audio/david_mccallum_the_edge_128k.asx64: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/axelrod_audio/david_mccallum_the_edge_64k.asx The Smile128: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/axelrod_audio/david_axelrod_the_smile_128k.asx64: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/axelrod_audio/david_axelrod_the_smile_64k.asx Mizell Brothers:Wind Parade128: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/mizell_audio/donald_byrd_wind_parade_128k.asx64: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/mizell_audio/donald_byrd_wind_parade_64k.asx Funked Up128: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/mizell_audio/gary_bartz_funked_up_128k.asx64: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/mizell_audio/gary_bartz_funked_up_64k.asxNR Time128: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/mizell_audio/mizellstory_n_r_time_128k.asx64: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/mizell_audio/mizellstory_n_r_time_64k.asx Jazzanova – Blue Note TripStreaming Tracks:CD 1Bobbi Humphrey- You Make Me Feels So Good128:http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/jazzanova_blue_note_trip/you_make_me_feel_so_good_128k.asx 64: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/jazzanova_blue_note_trip/you_make_me_feel_so_good_64k.asx Horace Silver- I’ve Had A Little Talk128: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/jazzanova_blue_note_trip/ive_had_a_little_talk_128k.asx64: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/bluenote/jazzanova_blue_note_trip/ive_had_a_little_talk_64k.asx CD 2Chico Hamilton- The [...]