Does (DoesOne), of Loveletters crew, is a graffiti artist based out of Sittard, Holland. We’ve got a few pieces for you including to collaborations with Nash!
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Zion I - The TakeOver
"Take OVer"
It’s been ten years since the release of Zion I’s debut single. Since then the Oakland based duo, Zumbi (lyricist) and AmpLive (producer), have released five LPs and a handful of EPs and mixtapes. And now Zion I is preparing to release, The TakeOver. Features guest appearances from Devin the Dude, Brother Ali, and UK emcee Ty. Over all the album itself gives you a strong vibe of their live performance.
In the past some of Zion I’s material has been labeled as conscious or backpack hip-hop. We’d just like to say that it’s just good music in general. But this album will take you for a little different Journey. Amp seems to have infused a good amount of funk and soul with a electro and hip hop. Lots of 808, funk guitars, and futuristic and experimental synth sounds and tweaks.
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The Mighty Underdogs On Tour – 1st Stop Detroit
This you should know, The Mighty Underdogs is a hip-hop group made up Gift of Gab (Blackalicious) and Lateef, Truth Speaker (Latyrx), and producer Headnodic (The Crown City Rockers). The Mighty Underdogs are just about to kick off a short midwest tour with Galactic.
The Mighty Underdogs released their debut EP, The Prelude, in late 2007 independently. Now signed to Definitive Jux, they have recently released, Dropping Science Fiction, back in October of 2008. Dropping Science Fiction features guests such as DJ Shadow, Mr. Lif, AKrobatic, Jurassic 5’s Chali 2na, and MF Doom. Just to sum things up briefly, the supergroup has an old school hip-hop foundation with creative and defining lyrical talents to compliment the package.
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HieroCasts From the Past
So we did some digging and thought that you if you don’t have these you should. For those who know a little bit about hiero you know what’s in the package. Whether you are familiar with Hiero or not you still should have some Hierocasts in your archive. The Hierocasts feature a good variety of classic Hiero bangers. Some you may have heard and some that you may not have. Take them they are free.
The Hieroglyphics Crew and Hiero, were founded in the 90’s by rapper Del tha Funkee Homosapien. The crew (Casual, Del, Domino, Pep Love, A+, Opio, Tajai, Phesto, & Toure) has been based out of the Bay Area of California and has been independently making hip-hop music that has set a standard for heads around the world.
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T. $ Green - Interview
Tony (T. Money) Green, was born and raised in Detroit, MI. As a bassist and producer he has lived an extraordinary life and left a legacy behind that most of you will recognize once you hear it from him. From P-Funk and the Dramatics. To Dr. Dre and Warren G. He's just one of the guys that hit the right notes and the right time. A little while ago we sat down with T. Money to ask him a little bit about a few of his memories from a variety of projects that he has been involved with.
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Kid Robot's Quasimoto
Kid Robot and Stones Throw Records hae teamed up for the design and release of the Quasimoto figure. Kid Robot’s Quasimoto will be released Febriuary 19, 2009. The figure stands a whole 8-inches and is will be available in two colors, yellow and blu, both with a spliff “cigerette”. The figure is modeled off of the character drawn by Jeff Jank and represents the hip-hop artist Quasimoto (aka Lord Quas) created by Madlib.
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DJ Shadow x Dr. Susuki Slipmats
Dr. Suzuki has been acknowledged as the inventor of the DJ Slipmat. His work has set the standard around the world. Check out these recently released limited Mix Edition DJ Shadow x Dr. Suzuki slipats. For more information or to purchase these gems follow the link below to DJ Shadow’s Official Website.
Guerilla Union getting ready to throw down with the 4th annual Paid Dues Independent Hip Hop Festival. The festival is set for March 28, 2009 at NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, CA. So far the featured acts are as follows: Atmosphere, Tech N9ne, Living Legends, Brother Ali, B-Real, Grouch & Eligh, Cage, BLU & Exile, Eydea & Abilities, LMNO, & The Bayliens. The event will be hosted by 2Mex and we’re sure that a few more acts will appear closer to the day of the festival. Tickets will be available to the public as of Saturday, 1/31/09.
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