Our artist of the moment this week, Estum, is a graffiti artist based out of Glasgow,UK.
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Scarub & Very “The Classic EP”
Do Thangs
The rap duo, Afro Classic, consists of Scarub (Living Legends) and Very (Us Pros). The two of them have been working together since 1999. Back in 2001 the duo released their first self-entitled album, “Afro Classics”. Now they’ve returned to release a new project, “The Classic EP”. This six song EP covers a wide range of topics—from love and relationships to life and dedication. This funky west coast beat driven EP is just a taste of what’s to come. Afro Classics is going to be releasing another album in June of 2009 titled, “Classic Rock”. “The Classic EP” has officially hit the streets!
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Illa J / J Dilla Contest
J Dilla’s little brother, Illa J, released his debut solo album on Delicious Vinyl. The album, Yancey Boys, was backed by beats produced by Dilla that have been sitting around in Delicious Vinyl’s archives. Now in honor of the recent release of Yancey Boys Instrumentals, you aspiring rappers have a little chance to show the world what your made of. Illa J, 2dopeboyz.com, Delicious Vinyl, and Audible Treats have come together to bring us the Illa J Remix Contest. You only have about a week let but this is how it works.
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Blaq Poet To Release DJ Premier Produced Tha Blaqprint
Aint Nothing Changed prod by DJ Premier
New York based hip-hop artist, Blaq Poet, is getting ready to release his new album, Tha Blaqprint. For the many artists and fans that are currently sick of the current condition of hip-hop culture and the music industry, I feel that some of you will be refreshed to hear a little bit of Blaq’s new album. Its good to be reminded that hardcore East Coast hip-hop is still alive and well.
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CBGB:Decades of Graffiti
The legendary New York City music venue, CBGB ( Country BlueGrass Blues), was world renown from it’s part in NYC’s “punk” scene. In fact, some people would like to think that it was the birthplace of punk and even though many would like to dispute that nobody can take away the rich legacy that was left behind. The venue wasn’t much more than a tiny bar, a stage , and what seemed to be two bathrooms. CBGB first opened it’s doors in the borough of Manhatten in 1973. It was here that bands such as the Ramones, Misfits, The Fleshtones, and Talking Heads were introduced to the world.
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STS9 - Podcasts
The instrumental band, STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9), has released five studio albums and countless podcasts and remixes. They’re self-described “post-rock dance music” has laid a foundation for a cult following of fans and musicians from around the world. Here is a number of STS9 Free Podcasts. There’s more where they came from and they just recently made a number of live recordings available for download on their website.
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DEVO - NEW ALBUM COMING!!
In May, DEVO will head to the United Kingdom for a series of dates. On
Wednesday, May 6, DEVO will perform their debut album, the seminal Q:
Are We Not Men, We Are Devo! in its entirety from beginning to end at
London's Kentish Town Forum. Released in 1978, the seminal album
produced by Brian Eno and recorded in Germany features such notable
tracks such as the band's cover of The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No)
Satisfaction," "Mongoloid" and "Jocko Homo."
Opio - "Some Superfly Sh!t"
Buckethead with Claypool Bernie Worrell and Brain
Planet of the Drums @ Ultra Music Fest 2007 Miami Florida
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J Dilla’s little brother, Illa J, released his debut solo album on Delicious Vinyl. The album, Yancey Boys, was backed by beats produced by Dilla that have been sitting around in Delicious Vinyl’s archives. Now in honor of the recent release of Yancey Boys Instrumentals, you aspiring rappers have a little chance to show the world what your made of. Illa J, 2dopeboyz.com, Delicious Vinyl, and Audible Treats have come together to bring us the Illa J Remix Contest. You only have about a week let but this is how it works.
