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The Death of a Legend: Rest in Beats, Nujabes

Jowin Okere — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:41:09 +0000

It has recently been reported that Japanese hip-hop producer, Nujabes, passed away late last month in a car crash. For those who do not know, Nujabes was the primary producer behind the soundtrack to Samurai Champloo, one of the most popular and impactful animes of last decade. He introduced many people, including myself, to a whole new culture of underground hip-hop. Not only was his work on Samurai Champloo genius, but his work outside of it has made a great impact on hip-hop in Japan and underground in the West. He inspired many hip-hop artists and beatmakers to express from the soul.

I remember my first time watching Samurai Champloo on Adult Swim with my brother about 5 years ago, I believe. When the theme song came on we both looked at each other and grinned. I will never forget it. The same year, Lobo-Amaruq made me a mix CD of some of Nujabes’ stuff, told me I HAD to listen to it, like he always does, and let me borrow it. I still have it to this day. His production still takes me to another world. A world where I felt better about whatever was to come, good or bad. Nujabes inspired a whole culture of anime/hip-hop lovers and he’ll be forever remembered. Here’s my personal favorite track from him. Its called “Horizon” check it out below. Rest in beats, Jun Seba.

UPDATE: By the way, here is a link to Shing02’s statements, an MC and close comrade of Nujabes, here.

[Free Download] Baby Blue – Firefly Mixtape

Gary A Swaby — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:41:31 +0000

UK’s female gem Baby Blue is back on the scene, working on an EP which should be out in a couple weeks hopefully. Until then here is a free mixtape she put out for her fans, full of freestyles and remixes. If you loved her Out of The Blue mixtape’s, then this will be a treat. Don’t forget to check out my interview with Baby Blue, which can be found here.

K’Naan – Wavin Flag Video

A.B. Frasier — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:27:14 +0000

K’Naan teamed up with Coca-Cola to make Wavin Flag’ their official song for the 2010 World Cup ad campaign. They shot the video and it even features cameos from the likes of Damien Marley. Pretty big move for K’Naan, this will make him a worldly celebrated artist. Really good look for hip hop. I know my colleague James will be bumping this while he plays FIFA. j/k

Salutes WoooHa

[Listen/Download] Method Man + Raekwon + Ghostface Killah – Miranda

Gary A Swaby — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:26:25 +0000

Looks like Meth, Rae and Ghostface liked Mass Effect 2 so much, that they made a song about Miranda. Just kidding, the song is completely unrelated to Mass Effect 2. One thing is for sure though, the song is fire. Whenever Method Man, Raekwon and Ghostface unite for the purpose of hip hop, it always results in some hot music being made. Listen to the song below, enjoy.

Free Download: Consequence – Movies On Demand [Mixtape]

Edward V — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:50:47 +0000

After listening to Consequence’s verses one several of Kanye’s song, I became a somewhat of a fan. His mixtapes were always decent and his debut album, Don’t Quit Your Day Job, was pretty good, and after that he turned into a ghost. Well now he’s back on his grind with a new mixtape entitled, Movies On Demand, which is presented by Nahright, G.O.O.D. Music, Universal Motown and ItsTheCons.com. The mixtape features Kanye West, Rick Ross, Asher Roth, and more with production from Kanye West, and Q-Tip. If you want some dope eastcoast hip-hop then this mixtape delivers. Its the Cons!

Cover:

Tracklist:

Props to Nahright

50 Cent Discusses New Album “Black Magic” (Video Interview)

Carl Daniel — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:21:11 +0000

It seems not enough of us bought 50’s last album Before I Self Destruct because for his next project the rapper from Queen’s seems to be taking a completely different approach. Speaking to an interviewer in Norway, 50 Cent revealed that the Norwegian club scene has inspired him to make more up-tempo music which means that fans should “expect the unexpected” as he can’t allow himself to be “placed in a box”. I suspect this means in the near future we can expect Fif’ to release less Crime Wave’s and more Hard Rock’s, this is what happens when you don’t buy albums people! Rick Ross fans start celebrating…. Now!

Shoutout to Trendsetter305 for the heads-up!

Trendsetter305

Lloyd Banks feat. Juelz Santana – Beamer, Benz & Bentley (Video)

Carl Daniel — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:35:06 +0000

Banks is back with the video for his latest single Beamer, Benz or Bentley. The song features Skull Gang honcho Juelz Santana and a beat which sounds like it jumped in to a time vortex in 2003 and reemerged in the 2010 where it has become incredibly stale and dated. Still, if you currently have three luxurious cars in your garage you’ll probably enjoy this one, the rest of us will just look at the pretty ladies then revert back the Joell Ortiz version.

Enjoy…

Joell Ortiz – Nissan, Honda, Chevy f. Jim Jones Video

A.B. Frasier — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:31:09 +0000

The spin off to Lloyd Banks and Juelz Santana hit song Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley is Nissan, Honda, Chevy. And it features 1 quarter of Slaughterhouse Joell Ortiz and Jim Jones. Song is dope as usual no hate here. Nissans are more in my range of cars anyway. Price range of course. The Beamer comes in 2 years. Enjoy.

HP Beats By Dr. Dre “Lets Do Amazing” Commercial

A.B. Frasier — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:53:28 +0000

HP Lets Do Amazing promotion has went into full effect. The Beats By Dr. Dre Laptop has made appearances in countless music videos and now a commercial has been put out showcasing the computer. Whats so special about it? Well I know my music will sound fire on it. But I wonder if gaming would fare well on it.

We tore the computer apart and rebuilt it so my music sounds the way its supposed to.
Over the last few years HP has evolved to become the worlds largest technology company, with the broadest integrated portfolio. We have acquired over 40 companies and greatly expanded our offering.
This campaign shows the breadth and depth of this portfolio by shining a light on amazing customer experiences empowered by, and in collaboration with, HP.

Big Boi (Feat. Too Short & George Clinton) – Fo Yo Sorrows

Randy Ledet Jr. — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:16:36 +0000

Daddy Fat Sacks is back just in time for the Spring. He also brought along with him two legends in the game. George Clinton (Dogg) and Too Short (Biatch) add a nice touch to this dope-ass track. So at the first sight at 70 degree weather jump in yo ride let the windows down, the seats, and sun roof back. Then blow one in the air “For Yo Sorrows”.

DJ Khaled’s “Victory” Fails To Find Chart Success…

Carl Daniel — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:44:01 +0000

It’s official, DJ Khaled’s forth (and worst) album Victory is a failure. Released last week Victory only managed to push 29,484 copies in it’s first 7 days on shelves despite the big names associated with it, such as Nas, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Drake, Usher, John Legend, Rick Ross, Jim Jones and Young Jeezy. Hopefully this won’t deter Khaled from releasing more albums in the future because I kinda liked his first three compilations.

In other Khaled news, the Miami DJ has just released a video for his latest single ironically titled “All We Do Is Win”, The song features Rick Ross, T-Pain, Snoop Dogg and Ludacris so I’m sure the clubs will go crazy for this one… Watch and enjoy.

Random – Here We Go Again! Video (Mega Man 10)

Edward V — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:46:17 +0000

Some of you might be stepping into the 8-bit world this month thanks to Capcom. Mega Man 10 is heading to all consoles near you, and in case you want a little hip-hop to go along with your 8-bit music, Ransom AKA Mega Ran provides.

Although I’m not a fan of 8-bit sounds, I like the song. It’s not too often we hear a good rapper spit over an 8-bit melody about Mega Man. What I really enjoyed was the music video dedicated to the single. This will probably be the first time you see a black Mega Man and a black Roll. I was hoping to see a black Wily but oh well.

Mega Man 10 is available on the Wii now, and coming to PSN this week, and on XBLA next week. You can also buy this song on ITunes for 99 cents.

Purchase the single here!
[Capcom Unity]