Tanya Morgan is back with their third project, Brooklynati, dropping May 12th on Bay-Area based record label Interdependent Media. Tanya Morgan has gained major attention from artists, fans, and media from around the world and has been recognized as a shadow of super-groups such as De La Soul. We just wanted you to here “Morgan Blu” featuring Blu.
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Turnatablist guru DJ Qbert and the ArtistWorks, Inc have teamed up to revolutionize the future of DJ education and are getting ready to launch the Qbert Skratch University.” The site was created to allow Qbert to interact with turntablists around the world and give them an opportunity to learn and evolve as artists.
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The acclaimed DJ and producer DJ Green Lantern has announced the first artist, Johnny Polygon, that he has signed to his label, Invasion Music Group. Johnny Polygon will be releasing his first EP, Group Hug, digitally on May 12, 2009.
Johnny came out of a little humble town called Tusa, Oklahoma. You could never tell from listening to his music unless he told you. He’s got this genuine thing going for him that most artists just don’t have anymore.
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Blaq Poet's Tha Blaqprint drops June 30th
For the many of us that have been awaiting Blaq Poet’s new album, Tha Blaqprint, the wait is near over. Tha Blaqprint is a raw and honest reminder that there is still something pure dwelling in the mist of today’s oversaturated and watered down so-called music industry. A lot of artists want to talk about how the foundation, lifestyle, and image of hip-hop culture has been distorted, exploited, and degraded. This is true but all they do is talk about change instead of being the change. The Truth is that most of these artists haven’t never really had the talent, heart, and sound to be the change.
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All In Together Now Raw: A Tribute To Ol' Dirty Bastard
So the industry may have looked down on his lifestyle and behavior but those gritty moments were priceless. We all love and miss Ol’ Dirty Bastard aka Big Baby Jesus, aka Dirt McGirt, aka Osirus, aka Russell Jones. When Ol’ Dirty passed his cousin, Raison Allah, of Wu Tang affiliated rap group, Brooklyn Zu, made a promise to keep Ol' Dirty's legacy alive. Raison Allah Iceman, and 12 O'Clock, have executive-produced a 10 track music tribute disc, All In Together Now Raw, A Tribute to Ol' Dirty Bastard," which features The Rza, 4th Disciple, Brooklyn Zu, Raison Allah, Masta Killah, Killah Army, Free Murder and more.
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A-Side Worldwide Podcast - Honorable Mention
A-Side Worldwide Podcast #3 is a collection of real hip-hop straight out of Michigan mixed by 14kt. This is nothing new, Michigan has always been on the move and a melting pot for raw talent. This mix has tracks from Black Milk, Ezhi, the Fat Killahz, Big Tone, Monica Blaire and more. Give it up for A-Side Worldwide bringing that real flavor once again.
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Lushlife "Can't Stop Me"
"Can't Stop Me" Remix
Philadelphia MC & multi-instrumentalist Lushlife puts a hot spin on Jada-mwah's "Can't Stop Me." Made from an edit of an Ariel Pink-sampling cut from his upcoming Cassette City album, Lushlife breathes some animation into the track, highlighting Kiss' lyrics over summery backdrop. Cassette City will be out June 23rd on Rapster with featured guests Camp Lo, Elzhi, Ezra from Vampire Weekend, and more.
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