RIP Baatin
August 1, 2009It’s been a while since I’ve been on this page to write, say or upload anything. But we lost yet another hip hop legend today… Baatan of Slum Village.
Here is a link to another one of my favorite artists Phonte (of Little Brother) interviewing Baatin.
RIP. I am praying and sending my love to your family, friends and fans.
MIXTAPE: Busta Rhymes/DJ Scratch “I Bullshit You Not”
May 12, 2009Mixtape Mondays. It’s been a long minute since I dropped by. Feels good to be back.
1. Fate Of The World
2. Director’s Cut (feat. Uncle Murda)
3. Let’s Do It (feat. Spliff Star)
4. Foreign Currency (feat. Maino)
5. Piano Man (feat. Spliff Star & Reek)
6. Death Wish (feat. Raekwon)
7. Try Your Hand (feat. Show Money)
8. The Game Room (feat. Lil Fame)
9. Victim
10. Give A Damn (feat. Show Money & Reek)
11. Bounce Back
12. Feel My Pain
NEWS: Hear Your Voice Over J Dilla Beat + Illa J Hook
March 7, 2009In 2008, Illa J teamed up with the historic Delicious Vinyl record label to release the highly acclaimed Yancey Boys, an album featuring beats by his brother the legendary producer J Dilla.
Now, to celebrate the recent release of Yancey Boys Instrumentals, Illa J is giving aspiring rappers an opportunity to shine on two of the album tracks. Illa J, 2dopeboyz.com, Delicious Vinyl, and Audible Treats have joined forces and are proud to bring you the Illa J Remix Contest. After downloading the hook-included instrumentals of “R U Listening” and “Showtime” (found at the links below), contestants will have two weeks to rap their best verses based around the concept of Illa J’s hooks and submit their versions of the songs to be judged by Illa J and Delicious Vinyl. Two winners, one for each song, will be chosen. Delicious Vinyl will officially release both winning submissions as digital singles for free download. Each winner will also each receive one unique 16 bar verse recorded personally by Illa J for inclusion on whichever personal project(s) they choose. So… Got the skills to hang with the Yancey Boys.
To enter the contest, or for further information about the contest, including download links for the two hook-included instrumentals, rules, deadlines, and prizes:
Masta Ace – The Making of The Symphony
January 3, 2009True Hip-Hop Stories: Masta Ace from D-Nice on Vimeo.
Interview: Jean Grae
December 15, 2008
Jeanius (Black Sheep version) cover - 1 of 4 old school cover tributes by JG
