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The Friday Hip Hop Report (July 3rd 2009)

2009-07-04T03:22:00Z

Birthday - Twista

2009-07-04T00:56:00Z

STAR & BUC WILD: Bullets, Beats and Teeth

2009-07-02T21:45:00Z

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Tarrus Riley Contagious album August 4th

2009-07-01T11:36:00Z

Awarded Best Male Vocalist and Best Song at the 2008 International Reggae and World Music Awards, Tarrus Riley is the most promising of the second generation of Jamaica roots reggae singers. With an August 4, 2009 release of his much-anticipated third set CONTAGIOUS on Cannon Productions, distributed by VP Records, Tarrus Riley reaffirms that he is one of finest singer/songwriters of his generation, irrespective of musical genre. The son of Jimmy Riley - who has had a long career as a solo artist as well as being a former member of the Uniques and the Techniques. Riley's songs retain ties to the Jamaican roots tradition while still managing to sound distinctly contemporary. In addition, his strong stage presence gives him crossover appeal and marks him as a coming force on the international reggae scene.

The album is grounded in a roots reggae tradition that is recast with a gleaming 21st century sheen courtesy of the album’s primary producer, venerable saxophonist Dean Fraser and created by Grafton and Tuff Gong studios sovereignty including Sly and Robbie on drum and bass, guitarists Mitchum “Khan” Chin and Cat Coore, keyboardist Robbie Lyn and Dean Fraser’s impassioned sax styling.Contagious remarkably shifts between smoothly crooned lover’s rock and artful Rastafarian declarations, provocative commentaries and dancehall’s combustible edge, its cohesion provided by Tarrus’s spectacularly emotive vocals and reliably inspiring words. As its title indicates, this highly infectious collection of 19 songs is characterized by symptoms of melodiousness, rapturous roots rhythms and hard hitting lyrical realities that are transmitted through repeated spins, resulting in a high grade musical fever from which you will not want to recover. “The reason why I called it ‘Contagious’ is because I would love for everyone to catch it,” says Tarrus. “I don’t want my music to have boundaries of race, age, nationality or religion; I represent reggae, live music, and I want everyone to catch on to its positive, good vibes.”

Standout tracks are easily spread throughout Contagious. Tarrus returns to the rapid-fire deejaying of his Taurus days on “Good Girl Gone Bad” (featuring rising dancehall star Konshens) produced by Tarik “Russian” Johnston. On “Don’t Judge”, Tarrus cautions harsh judgments often times leads to reckless actions. Random brutality, war and an array of social injustices prompts the contemplative “Why So Much Wickedness?”. A simple yet stirring invocation to His Majesty is expressed on “King Selassie” and the title track “Contagious” reworks the majestic one-drop rhythm from Bob Marley’s immortal “Coming in From the Cold” as it details that untreatable sweet sickness.

Tarrus forthrightly addresses the wicked act of violence against women in “Start A New” (produced by Shane Brown), urging the song’s female protagonist to leave her abusive man. As a means of calling greater attention to this malady, Tarrus has established a non-funded, anti domestic violence campaign, Start A New in which he, Blak Soil, Majah , the Area Yutes Foundation, Miss Jamaica 2007 Yendi Phillips and an assortment of artists regularly visit schools and speak to children from some of the island’s most troubled communities about the violence which many of them are exposed each day. “We put on plays, perform and talk to the kids about things that touch their lives and violence is a part of that,” he explains, “and they really appreciate that we would take the time to do that.”

Like his father, Tarrus has a sweet, nuanced tenor vocal style, he taught himself to play keyboards and several percussion instruments and began writing his own songs, many of which had strong Rastafarian and consciousness-leaning themes. His 2004 debut album Challenges was an impressive introduction to the Jamaican market deserving of a much wider audience. His sophomore effort Parables featured the most popular reggae song of 2007 “She’s Royal”, won critical praise throughout the Caribbean Diaspora and almost single handedly heralded a roots reggae renaissance.

Just A Kiss by Mishon

2009-07-01T11:26:00Z

Just A Kiss - Mishon

STAR & BUC WILD: Rough, Rugged and Raw

2009-07-01T11:20:00Z

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STAR & BUC WILD: Rough, Rugged and Raw

2009-07-01T11:20:00Z

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MR HUDSON [FEAT KANYE WEST] - SUPERNOVA

2009-07-01T04:04:00Z

MR HUDSON [FEAT KANYE WEST] - SUPERNOVA from MrHudson on Vimeo.

Club Nouveau's Jay King is Back on the Scene with Webisodes and New Solo CD

2009-07-01T03:46:00Z

Los Angeles, CA - Industry veteran, musician and producer, Jay King has always been ahead of the curve. As the founder/creator of Club Nouveau, perhaps one of the most distinctive and original groups to grace the contemporary music scene, he has been influencing the musical landscape since first forming the group in 1986.

Club Nouveau sold over ten million records, toured worldwide, charted eleven Billboard hit singles and garnered numerous awards and prestigious nominations with hits that included "Jealousy," "Situation #9, "Why You Treat Me So Bad," and the remake of Bill Withers' "Lean On Me."

Forever the maverick, King is also credited with creating a new chapter in music history by independently producing, pressing, marketing and promoting the biggest selling 12-inch single in history, "Rumors" by the Timex Social Club. He paved the path for independent record companies and was actually a forerunner to the current state of the music business, initially demonstrating the true power of the committed artist operating outside of the confines of the major label.

Unlike many past musical wonders however, King is undaunted by the newest wave of changes on the music horizon and is once again forging new inroads. With his first solo CD "Open Book," on KingJay Nouveau Music he proves himself still a true chameleon, remaining current and relevant to the times with an adult contemporary offering that is textured with the mature tonality of pure love.

A ten song adventure through adult contemporary, the musical escapade provides the textures of love, life and spirit. Working with musical powers such as Larry Dunn of Earth, Wind and Fire, guitar virtuoso Tony Dewayne, saxophone wizard Cal Bennett and veteran industry staple John Barnes, Jay has created a masterpiece in the realm of an audio experience that is a destined to become a standard for all time. Tracks like "I Would Die For You" and "I Have a Way with the Woman" ring like timeless classics.

In addition, King hosts his own Blogtalk radio show and has launched a new web series, "Up Close and Personal," which broadcast live from the Kulak Woodshed in North Hollywood, CA. Revealing yet another dimension to his musical master mind, "Up Close and Personal" is an intimate peak into the lives and personalities of some of music's most unheralded heroes. The two-hour webcast is a one-on-one conversation set in a music studio/coffee house atmosphere, where guests reveal untold anecdotes, behind-the-scenes revelations and inspiring tales about their musical paths.

On Thursday, July 2 from 8:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m. PST, the first family of jazz, the Laws Family will take the hot seat at the Kulak Woodshed with King for an unprecedented discussion about their rich history and contributions to the annuls of jazz. With over 30 years in the limelight, and over 50 albums between them, this will be a first for Ronnie, Eloise, Hubert and Debra Laws! The interview will broadcast live on the web at www.kulakswoodshed.com .

Then on Friday, July 10, at 8:00 p.m., Jay King returns to Kulak Woodshed for a live unplugged performace of material from his new CD "Open Book" That performance will also broadcast live on the web at www.kulakswoodshed.com . King is also slated to perform live at the Aqua Lounge in Beverly Hills, CA on July 14.

With his Blogtalk radio show at www.BlogTalkRadio.com/Jay-King, King ventures off the music trail to get topical about subjects spanning the field of social issues covering topics such as child rearing to gang-banging to corny pick-up lines. Every Sunday, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. PST, he is joined by co-host/sidekick Robert Redwine in an interactive medium of lively discussion and debate.

"The music business will never be the same again," cites King, "and neither will the world for that matter. So as veteran artists it's vital that we keep reinventing ourselves. The World Wide Web is just that, its world wide. I'm now able to develop a new platform and reach an even more diverse and wider fan base via the social networking sites. I tell older artists all the time, don't complain about the state of the industry, but jump in and get with it. I am having the time of my life."

Jay King can be accessed at www.jayking.ning.com , www.tagged.com/jking3 and www.myspace.com/jayking3music. "Open Book" is available on the Internet and wherever great music is sold !

Bobby Evans "Freak-A-Zoid Robotz"

2009-07-01T03:12:00Z

CHANJ - I'll Be There (We Miss You Michael)

2009-06-30T11:14:00Z

STAR & BUC WILD: Hip-Hop Apologies

2009-06-30T11:10:00Z

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Exclusive: Mysonne Freestyle

2009-06-28T19:05:00Z

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Motown 50 Fanthology: Songs for 2-CD Compilation to be Selected via Website Voting!

2009-06-28T15:23:00Z

Continuing the celebration of Motown’s 50th anniversary, fans will decide which 50 songs from the classic Motown catalog will be heard on a forthcoming two-CD “fanthology.” The selections on Motown 50 Fanthology (Motown/UMe), to be released September 1, 2009, will be chosen by fans voting for their favorites on a special Website, classic.motown.com/vote . Voting begins immediately and will conclude July 15. The songs will be arranged on the CDs from 1 to 50, with #1 being the track with the most votes.

On the site, fans may choose their five most beloved songs from a list of more than 100 of Motown’s greatest recordings, from the label’s first major hit, 1960’s “Money (That’s What I Want)” by Barrett Strong, through Boyz II Men’s Motown–retro smash “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye To Yesterday”, with such classics as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles’ “The Tears Of A Clown”, the Supremes’ “Stop! In The Name Of Love”, the Temptations’ “My Girl”, Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”, and Rick James’ “Super Freak” in between. One song is even offered in two versions: “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye and by Gladys Knight & The Pips. More than 40 artists are represented, including besides those already mentioned Diana Ross, Four Tops, the Jackson 5, the Commodores, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, the Marvelettes and Lionel Richie.

In 2008, fans in the U.K. and internationally voted for their favorites, which were heard on their best-selling (approaching 700,000 sales) editions of Motown 50. The top three? Gaye’s “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas’ “Dancing In The Street” and the Supremes’ “Baby Love”. The chart-topping Motown 50 has gone Platinum, Gold, or Silver in 8 European Countries. The successful compilation reached Top Ten in 13 countries, including Denmark, the U.K., Finland, Norway, and Sweden, where it was number 1. Fans not only picked up physical copies, but Motown 50 also scored Top Ten spots on the Digital Chart in numerous countries as well.

For Motown 50 Fanthology, U.S. fans will be able to vote only once. The first 50 voters will receive a credit on the album and the first 500 voters will receive an “I Voted! Motown 50” collector’s edition bumper sticker. All voters will be entered in a random drawing for a grand prize—a trip for two to Hitsville, U.S.A., the original Detroit home of Motown, including flight, hotel, admission to the Motown Museum, and tickets to a forthcoming Motown gala event. The winner will be announced on August 17.

In addition, UMe/Motown has partnered with the People’s Choice Awards to offer fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite Motown artist of all time. Voting in this exclusive category will take place on the official People’s Choice Awards website, www.pcaVOTE.com, from June 24 until July 15. The winner, as voted on by the fans, will be featured in the upcoming “fanthology” album and recognized during the 36th Annual People’s Choice Awards in 2010. By voting in this special category on ww.pcaVOTE.com, voters have another chance to compete for the grand prize.

As an irresistible force of social and cultural change, Berry Gordy’s legendary Motown Records made its mark not just on the music industry but society at large, with a sound that has become one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century. No other record company in history has exerted such an enormous influence on both the style and substance of popular music and culture. That influence is still being felt today, from pop to hip-hop, as Motown celebrates the 50th anniversary of the company’s founding.
Today, Motown is part of the Universal Music Group, with its classic recorded music catalog managed by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe).

KRIZZ KALIKO HEADS TO TOP OF RAP CLASS WITH GENIUS ON JULY 14

2009-06-28T13:34:00Z

It’s not every day a musical genius is born. On July 14, 2009, KRIZZ KALIKO will release his second solo CD, GENIUS. Along for KRIZZ KALIKO’s aurally eclectic rollercoaster ride are E-40, Kutt Calhoun, Big Scoob and, Strange’s flagship artist, Tech N9ne. Powered by a fusion of funk, rap, rock, R&B and opera – a self-made style KRIZZ KALIKO calls “Funkra” – GENIUS covers the entire spectrum of genres, from the slow and seductive “Get Off” with Tech N9ne and the rock-flavored “The Chemical” to the street anthem “Back Pack” and the album’s crossover single, “Misunderstood.”

“There are only a few guys to come along in music every so often that I think are geniuses,” KRIZZ KALIKO declares. “You got Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Kanye, T-Pain, Tech N9ne. I think those dudes are geniuses. I want people to think that same thing about me.”

Ambitious? Yes. But after working with Tech N9ne and Strange Music for 10 years, performing over 200 shows a year, KRIZZ KALIKO has earned the right to claim that title. His solo debut, 2008’s Vitiligo, landed at No. 19 on the Billboard charts and he has been instrumental in Tech N9ne’s incredible success: In 2008, Tech N9ne SoundScanned over one million units, making him the most successful independent Hip Hop artist in history.

KRIZZ KALIKO is the sonic “glue” of Strange Music. “I’m Tech’s right hand man in writing,” he says. “It’s a weird, beautiful chemistry. The yin and the yang. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.”

Catch KRIZZ KALIKO with Tech N9ne and Kutt Kalhoun on the Rock the Bells 2009 Tour starting June 2. For more information, visit guerillaunion.com/rockthebells or krizzkaliko.com.

MP3 DL link for Krizz Kaliko’s “Misunderstood”: www.zshare.net/audio/618973023c64ec70/

Frank Nitt - L.O.V.E. featuring DJ Quik and J Black

2009-06-27T14:34:00Z

Frank Nitt - L.O.V.E. featuring DJ Quik and J Black

Blaq Poet - Ain't Nuttin' Changed (Queensbridge to California Remix) feat. MC Eiht and Young Malay

2009-06-26T21:48:00Z

Super Producer Honorable C.N.O.T.E. Continues to Crank Out Hits

2009-06-25T20:56:00Z

If you love hip hop music and consider yourself a conneisseur then undoubtedly you have heard the hypnotic beats produced by the Honorable C.N.O.T.E. The Benton Harbor, MI native is on pace to rule the summer and become one of the music industry’s most wanted producers by the end of 2009.

To date, the Honorable C.N.O.T.E. has produced for some of the biggest names in urban music such as The Game, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, 2 Pistols, Flo Rida, Gucci Mane, Juelz Santana and Block Exchange. Last year, the producer branched out beyond Hip Hop to Pop genres by landing placements with the Pussy Cat Dolls, Girlicious and new Pop artist, Priscilla Renea. His R&B credits include Cheri Dennis and Trey Songz.

With the summer just starting to heat up, the Honorable C.N.O.T.E. is celebrating the success of 3 songs currently playing at radio. The first, “Nymphomaniac” by Stuey Rock was recorded over a year ago but has recently resurfaced on urban radio stations such as Atlanta’s Hot 107.9. The second, “Love It When They Hate” by Young Snead is awesome quickly becoming a club favorite. The third is “I Own this Town” by BJ Cash, which is spinning in South Carolina.

By summer’s end, the Honorable C.N.O.T.E. is guaranteed to be one of the music industry’s new producers to watch. “Network or don’t work, go hard or go home,” is the motto of this super talented producer, who has just added famed songwriter and singer, Kandi Burress to his list of collaboration.

The Honorable C.N.O.T.E.’s discography reads as follows:

“Birds Flyin' In” by Juelz Santana featuring Jim Jones
“American SuperStar” by Flo-Rida featuring Lil' Wayne
“Don't Know How to Act” by Flo-Rida featuring Yung Joc
“Can't Help But Wait “(Remix) by Trey Songz featuring Lil' Wayne
“Here I Am” by the Pussy Cat Dolls
“Here I Am Partt 2” by Girlicious
“Screws Loose” by Gucci Mane
“Been Throwing Money” by 2 Pistols
“Death Before Dishonor” by 2 Pistols
“Cry” by Priscilla Renea
“I Fell In Love” by Priscilla Renea
“Blinded” by Short Dawg featuring Bow Wow
“Text Message” by C-Side
“Swoll” by BXC featuring T-Pain
“Yola City” by Boss G featuring Yung LA
“Do It 4 The Haters:” by 4ize featuring Chingy and Ludacris
“Dat Good” (Remix) by Da Fam featuring Chingy, Murphy Lee, and Diamond and Princess of Crime Mob
“Nymphomaniac” by Stuey Rock
“Love It When They Hate” by Young Snead
“Bitch I'm A Star” by Young Snead

Reflection Eternal "Back Again"

2009-06-25T13:50:00Z

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2009-06-24T19:34:00Z

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