Nic White Stay (Original Version) Buy Now: https://amzn.to/35qtWwa Vince Allen Project Vol. 1 Buy Now: https://amzn.to/32bqbsy Vince Allen Project Vol. 2 Buy Now: https://amzn.to/32cDdG7 Vince Allen Buy Now: https://amzn.to/2B7F9Uw The instrumental to this track can be found on Vince Allen’s album Vince Allen. The original version of the song can be found on Nic White’s…
There have been years since I’ve grabbed my Gang Starr cds off of the shelf and just listened to the duo. I remember when the group fell apart. I always thought that if DJ Premier had worked on Jazzmatazz the albums would have been much better, but the music industry is difficult to navigate. Guru…
I don’t have to write anything when it comes to these Amerigo Gazaway remixes. Crooklyn is one of my favorite cuts. Masta Ace remains on my list of the most underrated emcees in the game. This is masterful work and a pleasure to the ears; especially when all that plays on my radio is…
Source: Sidestripe Sessions Featuring Anderson .Paak I’m watching BBC music and one of my favorite artists pops-up and I immediately pay attention. Anderson.Paak is performing a cover of “Old Town Road” and it’s the jazziest ish I’ve heard and I realize that the song isn’t just lucky, it’s a very good song. During the cover,…
The San Diego emcee who once dominated Snoop Dogg’s Underground YouTube top spot for months has discovered his voice again and while Tobe Nwigwe is currently dominating the viral Hip-Hop scene with his conscious, gospel inspired rap, Judah is a better emcee because he actually understands hooks (and this is coming from a guy who…
I’m in the assumption of editing a book and my entire soul needed a break. I checked my inbox and what do I see? An e-mail from Amerigo. Put this ish on loop and get your stank face in motion. To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Wu-Tang’s classic single “C.R.E.A.M.”, Amerigo Gazaway recreates a…
In 2017 I faced one of the biggest economic setbacks anyone could experience. In 2015 I made 700,000 dollars. In 2016 I made 300,000 dollars. In 2017 everything was gone. I tell the story and explain how losing half a million dollars was a matter of making a conscious decision after making a lot of…
Anyone who knows me realize that Pharoahe Monch has long been in rotation for me. His albums easily rank in the top ten of my favorite albums of all time. When someone raises the argument of the top emcees I always, always state that when it comes down to it Black Thought and Pharoahe Monch…
All Songs Featured in this playlist can be found here: https://amzn.to/2pU7GXP We got a chance to hit the outdoor musicfest for Memphis (held at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis) this year to see Nas. I was far back so the video isn’t clear, but I thought someone would like to peep this. Nas killed it….
Recently Robert Glasper put Lauryn Hill on blast, but not really. He was only speaking truth to power in stating that Lauryn Hill is difficult to work with. I, like the rest of the world, have been waiting patiently for Lauryn Hill, but L Boogie is basically the originator of the Jay Electronica in…
New Orleans’ native son brought his musical Gumbo — and a 10-piece orchestra — to the Tiny Desk for some well-seasoned soul and a lesson in creative freedom. Source: PJ Morton: Tiny Desk Concert I just feel like the people who read this blog will appreciate this so guess what I’m sharing it. Enjoy! Oh,…
Watch the New York rap icon perform “Paid In Full” and “Know The Ledge,” as well as a new song for Marvel’s Luke Cage, at the Tiny Desk. Source: Rakim: Tiny Desk Concert Rakim is indeed the God Emcee Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is from right down the road in Clarksdale, Mississippi and is truly the…
Stalley comes in and shows Nike how to release the real Cool Grey 11 in his latest video… but the real deal is that when the culture speaks of heads in Hip-Hop who are true to the game and have been at it for a while, the name that arises often is Stalley. While Drake…
Sometimes it’s not about sneakers or fighting for what’s right… sometimes you just have to roll the windows down on a hot day and turn up the music. This is one of those songs that makes me walk in slow mo checking my phone, nodding my head and smiling at silly stuff my wife…
1994 was the summer that Hip-Hop transitioned into the mainstream, but still held an edge that was both hardcore and lyrical. Nas dropped Illmatic, OutKast arrived from the South and The Chronic was spinning and playing out of every car in San Diego. I was introduced to 5% methodology (although never knowledged 120), Brand…
3 track album Source: The Illmatics – Hip-Hop Is Dead, by Amerigo Gazaway The Illmatics – Hip-Hop Is Dead by Amerigo Gazaway Every. Single. Time. Amerigo Gazaway drops one of his remixes you should download it. I’m shutting up and letting you rock to this right now.
4 track album Source: J Dilla – The Anthem (Amerigo Gazaway Remix), by Amerigo Gazaway I hate e-mail lists and I hate having to sign up for them so I do it, but I don’t like it. If I do sign up for your list that means I really want what you are going to…
Source: Feathery Music I have to be honest, the moment I saw Victor Oladipo in my YouTube browsing… my first response was “not again”. Not since Wayman Tisdale dropped Power Forward in his post NBA career as a jazz bass player (RIP Wayman), have I seen an NBA player and said, “This shit ain’t corny.”…
Vince Allen is a 16 year old guitar player in Memphis. This is his latest video on YouTube. He took the time to add his song “Focus” to a scene from one of my favorite movies District B-13. The scene features the main character running from a group of drug dealers after he stole…
The A3C Festival is a 2-day outdoor hip-hop festival in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Thousands of hip-hop fans, artists and creatives from around the world Source: A3C Hip Hop Festival | Atlanta GA, Oct 4-8, 2017 This is simply an FYI for those who love Hip-Hop, technology and informative building sessions. A 2-day indoor/outdoor hip-hop…
I guess it’s no secret that I’m a ridiculous Hip-Hop head. As the owner of a small label imprint I’ve dedicated a lot of my life to trying to promote musicians. I first ran across Blackalicious back when I was living in Cali. There is one track I always revert to when someone brings…
@Fashawn I don’t have a lot of connection to people on a consistent basis anymore as it relates to music. When I was in college or involved in basketball or teaching I was always able to share my music taste with the people around me. Now, the only thing I have is this blog where…
