Engine engine number 9

Now from a different perspective...


I was somewhere in that clusterfuck of hip hop heads! One of the best parts of the whole RTB concert in Miami!

Problems?

Just a little while ago I got an e-mail from a cat who's a regular to the site saying that he's confused about how to download Mp3's off divshare. If you have problems too, or are confused about how to download the divshare files, please let me know. If enough of you complain, I'll try to find a new hosting site which is easier to download. If you're wondering why I don't use zshare, it's because It doesn't work on my network for some unknown reason. But anyway, If you're having problems, drop me a comment, or send me an e-mail. Sorry for the inconvienice.

Keep rockin fresh,

Optimus.

Mickey Factz' road to achievement episode 1

"The road to success is always under construction"

Hip Hop Official artist of the week: PUTS!

More like artists of the century! Fun DMC out today!

New Jack Hustle

"2 It" - New Jack Hustle (Shawn Jackson & Newman) from Shawn Jackson on Vimeo.

So apparently 1/3 of my favorite hip hop trio (Newman of Giant Panda(who I've been listening to a lot again lately)) has hooked up with Shawn Jackson to create a duo called New Jack Hustle. The track is hot, Newman is probably one of the most creative producers out there, and Shawn Jackson really flows to Newmans beat. The video...well lets just say its a bit colorful, haha. Tres Records stand up!

Autobots, roll out!

I think this is appropriate for me haha. If only they had an adult medium...cop it here.

And for the ladies:hahaha, cop that here.

Notorious movie poster

Fox Searchlight needs feedback on which one of three posters should be used for the Notorious movie coming out in January. To help out, vote here!

In Spirit of hallows eve...

Garnished with the ghost imprint just for some Halloween spirit. I'm loving that vibrant green/yellow. Via Kicksonfire.com.

Q-Tip - I Believe

1/3 of ATCQ doin his thing 1nce again (get it? hint hint). Check it out, pretty soulful.

Q-Tip - I Believe

Manic Mondays #5: Hip Hip President

"I wrote this song from the perspective of myself running for the position of Hip Hop President...most people are aware that not only is the economy in a recession, but so is Hip Hop...album sales continue to suffer, while certain rappers(old and young)continue to put out terrible albums when they should retire...I have the utmost respect for the Hip Hop pioneers that paved the way for us...however,there are certain artist that have seen their day and although they have had their time to shine, they refuse to step down and let the next generation take over...I feel a song like this is long over due...most artist talk about this when I see them, but they are too shook to make a song like this because they are dick riders and puppets in this industry...but to be honest I never gave a fuck so here you have it...the undisputed truth...so who ever is presently in office putting out tired ass albums while killing the Hip Hop industry, step down." -K. SPARKS

K. Sparks - Hip Hop President

The Wiz

People Under The Stairs - The Wiz Video
by golddustmedia

An exclusive video from PUTS to their Fun DMC single, The Wiz. It was shot entirely in Australia, and embodies the P's lay back, and have fun mentality. Check it out! You saw it here first!! Fun DMC out tomorrow 9/30/08!

The Spirit Final Trailer

"I'm gonna kill you all kinds of dead"

Let me know when that quote makes sense.

Hate

long awaited stuff from the kid we call wahlayyy.

Wale - Hate

"B-boy for life so fuck the suit and a tie"

People Under The Stairs have been on the scene for 10 years now, and have left their imprint in underground hip hop no doubt. The P have put out 5 albums so far, and are going for their 6th dropping this Tuesday. These cats have a distinctive style that no other artist can capture. Their albums have that laid back, cool out and listen feeling. Perfect to listen to for a variety of situations. Every time I hit shuffle on my iPod, and one of their songs come up, I get excited and break my neck to their unsurpassed beats and well written lyrics. You can really hear the passion they put into their music as well as the fun they have making it.

If you were to ask me, I would tell you that these cats are the embodiment of hip hop; every rappers dream. Lyrically, they have never spit a wack bar. Every track they put out is chock full of lyrics that flow and rhyme impeccably. Along with their godly ability for writing, they also have talent in making beats, especially Thes One, who has perfected the art of beat making. Their beats are self synthesized, and consist of heavy snare, ear popping bass, reminiscent samples, and the occasional scratching.

Honestly it's pretty hard to sit here and try to analyze their music, even if I am a huge fan. I'm genuinely at a loss for words for this duo...all I can say is listen to their music and you'll see what I'm talking about.

Good cop, bad cop

Another good cop gone bad movie featuring Edward Norton and Colin Ferrel.

PUTS interview

Fun DMC out Sept 30th. I already downloaded it, but since I love the P so much, I'm gonna make sure I cop that and you should too!

Slow; children at play

Lupe teams up with this unknown pop artist (Eva). Lupe kills the track sick like.

Eva (ft. Lupe Fiasco) - Slow Down

Murs For President!!

Murs - Murs For President

1. Intro
2. I’m Innocent
3. Lookin’ Fly [ft. will.i.am]
4. The Science
5. Can It Be [Half A Million Dollars And 18 Months Later]
6. Everything
7. Road Is My Religion
8. Sooo Comfortable
9. Time Is Now [ft. Snoop Dogg]
10. Think You Know Me
11. Me And This Jawn
12. Love And Appreciate II [ft. Tyler Woods]
13. A Part Of Me
14. Break Up [The OJ Song]
15. Breakthrough

Yowza, September is apparently hip hop month. Here's another leak that I think you'll like. I'm downloading it as we speak, and I'm expecting it to be really good. Thanks to Heaps for this!

*So I just started listening to it, and this album is pretty baller! Murs really out did himself. The album ranges from soulful love songs, to fly hard swagger style songs. I recommend this if you're looking for something fresh.

Get It!

King of the Wigflip!

Madlib - WLIB AM King of the Wigflip

1. The New Resident 01:34
2. Blow The Horns On 'Em (feat. Guilty Simpson) 02:33
3. The Plan Pt. 1 (feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow) 02:38
4. Tension 01:32
5. Gamble On Ya Boy (feat. Defari) 04:37
6. The Ox (805) (feat. MED & Poke) 02:57
7. All Virtue 01:49
8. Blindfold Test #10 (He Don't Play) (feat. J-Rocc) 03:55
9. The Thang-Thang (feat. Prince Po) 03:03
10. Heat 03:57
11. Smoke Break 01:59
12. The Plan (Reprise) 00:40
13. Life (feat. Karriem Riggins) 01:32
14. Parklight 01:45
15. Yo Yo Affair Pt. 1 & 2 (feat. Frezna) 04:02
16. I Want It Back (feat. The Professionals) 02:54
17. Disco Dance 01:52
18. What It Do (feat. Liberation) 03:36
19. Take That Money (feat. Roc C & Oh No) 03:56
20. Drinks Up! (feat. Frank N Dank) 02:49
21. The Way That I Live (feat. Stacy Eps) 04:10
22. Ratrace (feat. Murs) 02:05
23. Go! (feat. Guilty Simpson) 03:07
24. Stop 01:10

Just snagged this from Neu Musical Express. Just leaked out, and I haven't listened to it yet, so I don't have any feed back for you guys. From all the preview Mp3's I've put up, this album sounds pretty promising.

Get It!

In bloom

Another banger from The Wave Club's very own Nero.

Nero - In Bloom

Bang Bang

The KnuX - Bang Bang.

Kimbo Slice Vs. David Blaine

http://view.break.com/577775 - Watch more free videos

Damn!! David Blaine IS a bad ass!

I need a quiet night

Black EL's project has been pushed back a bit due to perfection.

Black ELement (ft. Jelani) - Quiet Nights

Diggin' In The Crates

Diggin' In The Crates Crew aka D.I.T.C. Never heard of them before, but they've been around for a long time. Thanks 2DB!

D.I.T.C. - Hard Hit

"There's no better way to start your day than this"

People Under The Stairs - Question In The Form Of An Answer

1. Intro
2. Crazy Live
3. Youth Explosion
4. Suite For Creeper
5. Sterns To Western
6. Code Check
7. Blowin Wax
8. Give Love A Chance
9. Stoned Youth Truth
10. Yehaw Partystyles
11. Get Drunk
12. 43 Labels I Like
13. King Kuff
14. E Business
15. Zignaflyinblow
16. July 3rd
17. Stay Home
18. Earth Travelers
19. The Cat
20. Electric Laddy
21. We'll Be There
22. Fredly Advice

By now you should already know that People Under The Stairs are one of my favorites. This is another classic Hip Hop album by the legendary L.A. duo. Released in 2000, this was their second full length album, and in my opinion is better than The Next Step (their first album) but not quite as good as OST. I've had this album for a long time, but I never really listened to it until now. This time around they come with the same chillness, but a slightly different feel than OST. There are a couple tracks that stand out more than others such as Youth Explosion, Earth Travelers (my favorite track), Suite For Creeper, Code Check, Blowin Wax, E Business, and July 3rd. If you're a big fan of PUTS like I am and you dont have this album, take advantage of this and download it. Amazing album.

Get It!

*new link, no password required*

Delablu

Dela = a french producer. Blu jumped on the track. Check it out.

Dela (ft. Blu) - Vibrate


Sorry, it's kinda slow today.

Trouble Is...

The video for Trouble Is off Common Markets new album.

Notorious Trailer

Not much to say about this one. set to come out 1/16/09. Looks pretty promising.

Clash of the producers

Madlib and Nicolay are two of the best producers in Hip Hop today. Recently Chicago's Primeridian hooked up with Madlib to make a track and later hooked up with Nicolay for a remix. Madlib Vs. Nicolay...you decide! Drop me a comment and let me know which one you're feelin more!

Personally, I'm feelin' Nicolays version more...

Primeridian (prod. Madlib) - Hang On
Primeridian (prod. Nicolay) - Hang On Rmx

What it do?

Yeah, here's another new joint featuring Talib Kweli, who kills the track, off Madlib's next album dropping on the 30th. Damn, the 30th is gonna be a bangin day for the Hip Hop scene.

Madlib (ft. Talib Kweli) - What It Do

More homework...

So I got a request for some new Language Artz homework (haha get it...), and lucky you I received something from them just a few hours ago. Peep the track, its a remix of SLU, and it sounds pretty good. Oh and Shogun told me to add that He bumps them all day everyday!

Language Artz - SLA (Supreme Language Artz)

Love Lockdown; Nero style

Sounds much better than Kanye's stupid autotune vocal douchebag machine...sorry got a little carried away. Props to Nero.

Nero - Love Lockdown

"Lets go to sleep in Paris, and wake up in Tokyo"

Finally the wait is over, the Lupe Fiasco official Paris, Tokyo remix is here. It's pretty good especially the few bars Lupe himself spits at the very end. Other than that the track is okay, I'm not feelin' Pharrell's part too much but everyone else is plays their part pretty well. Check out the track.

Lupe Fiasco (ft. Pharrell, Q-Tip, and Sarah Green) - Paris, Tokyo Remix

A mixtape with serious Naledge

Naledge - Welcome To Brainiac Society Vol. 1 (mixtape)

[Click second image for track list]

To start off the day, I think I'll post this little surprise Naledge of Kidz in The Hall just dropped for us.

Naledge explains:

"Welcome To Brainiac Society is a compilation or collection of music that I like, and that I might have made or contributed to. There's no real rhyme or reason to it. I think a lot of people got confused when I started repping Brainiac Society as my crew or my label cause I think a lot of people took it as a separation from Kidz In The Hall, which is not what it is. It's just me giving a platform to people that I like, and I want it to be looked at moreso as a Native Tongues type of thing than as a Bad Boy type of thing. It's just a group of people that make dope music and appreciate the artistry of Hip Hop and doesn't have to necessarily mean they are rappers. They can sing, they can make beats, DJ, whatever. It's about the creative renaissance that's going on within Hip Hop all over the nation. These are people that I met in my travels who I feel are dope and they inspire me. We just get together and we collectively make art...It's also a platform for me to put out Fooch who is my artist. It's no departure from Kidz In The Hall. Me and Double O are such creative beings in general, that we don't know how to operate without 30 things going on at once. We're very much multi-taskers and we've always been that way. We try to have our hands in everything."

With that said...

Get It!

Manic Mondays #4: Never...ever ever ever.

The newest addition to K. Sparks' Manic Mondays has come in. Check it out.

"This record is laid back but still hits hard...I wanted to talk about issues in my community and still create a record that has a dope feel...Tina Quallo laced the hook and it's a banger."
-K. SPARKS

K. Sparks - Never

It's a Common Market thing

Nina Sing


Tobacco Road


Tobacco Release party, Sept. 11th. Album is amazing, go out and cop it, or download it somewhere...just listen to it!

Back in the day...

I don't know about you guys but sometimes I get a little reminiscent of the 90's. When I was a younger I used to watch some baller cartoons after school, such as, Mighty Max, Bonkers, Goof Troop, TMNT (even up until 2003), Darkwing Duck, Tale spin, Street Sharks, Extreme Dinosaurs, X-Men, Spiderman, Gargoyles, and my favorite of them all...SWAT KATZ. Later on I got into that anime tip, and started watching Toonami and DBZ religiously. They used to have some good cartoon's on TV back in the day...I really have no idea what happened.

Swat Katz: Season 1


Swat Katz: Season 2


ahh the good ole days.

Cool Kids Steez

88 mix with Children's Story


Delivery Man

"I’ll having it kicking like you had six feet in it" - Mikey Rocks

Gentle man's game off the dome

Son of Ran kickin' a freestyle. This ones a first, I've never heard him freestyle before. He's sick.

So fresh and so cleannn cleann

These kicks are the product of a collabo between Nike and Medicom (japanese toy company). Pretty sweet if you ask me. I'm lovin' the colorway and the little company logo. Blue and yellow on white, so fresh and so clean.

No Comment

I love Meagan Fox...

John Legend - Pride in the Name of Love

check out this new JL track!

John Legend - Pride in the Name of Love

Chuck Inglish wants change

Chuck speaks on Obama for president!

Bonus: Behind the scenes for The Cool Kids' Pennies video shoot.

The Time Is Now

New Murs track. Period.

Murs (ft. Snoop Dogg) - Time Is Now

The Brother Ali

Brother Ali can kick some sick rhymes. But he has to be the most unusual looking emcees ever haha, no offense Ali!

I could CareLess

Check out this exclusive Sene track I just received from HBLondon. What up Rhymehouse!

Sene - CareLess

"Abracadabara the crowd went def"

So I log on today, and I check all the blogs that I follow, low and behold, I come across something new from one of my all time favorite lyricists; Jay Electronica. According to Illroots Just Blaze threw this sample up on his blog. Check it out, Jay Elec comes correct as always, with a beat that compliments his style. It's only 17 seconds, but 17 seconds is enough for me to tell that the full track is gonna be amazing.

Jay Electronica - Transformation [Snippet]

Bloody KnuX

I posted a track by The KnuX a while back. They have a sound kinda reminicent of OutKast back in the day. I found these tracks over at 2DB, so props to them. And I was sent their LP Remind Me In 3 Days sampler so check that out too!

The KnuX - Amazing
The KnuX - HardDaysNight
The KnuX - Otherside

Sampler:


1.INTRO 2.F!RE 3.CAPPUCCINO 4.BANG! BANG! 5.ROXANNE 6.THE TRAIN 7.POWDER ROOM 8.LIFE IN A CAGE (ELECTRIC) 9.PLAYBOYS 10.OUTRO

Album drops 10/28/08!

Your vote counts!

So I signed up for this contest, I really don't know why, but regardless I nominated the site for "The Best Unoffical Music Blog" I could've nominated myself for "Best Music Blog", but I'll start small. So if you're feelin the blog, vote for me! All you have to do is click the button below (or in the "If your feelin the blog..." section), and fill out your email. Thanks for voting guys.

Keep rockin fresh,

Optimus.

Lumdi Lumdi Li!

Music video for the latest Camp Lo track. They call themselves "The Lo" now, personally...they shoulda just left it as Camp Lo, but whatever they're still amazing.

A Fly Emcee

Apani B. Fly Emcee - Story 2 Tell

1. Assimilate
2. Spot me (feat. Sara Kana)
3. Niggas
4. Alright (feat. Chicos Son, Sekou720, Lee Bougalou, Kojoe)
5. Picture this
6. The Epidemic (feat. Jean Grae)
7. Revolution
8. A million eyes (feat. N'didi)
9. Ichinisan (feat. Kojoe)
10. Right the wrongs
11. Tequila (feat. Frank Cilva)
12. 6pm cool down
13. Suckafree
14. Abracadabra
15. Stay up (feat. Monet)
16. No matter -Bonus Track-

Apani B. Fly Emcee is one of the few female emcees out there, and quite elusive I might add. I'm lucky to have come across this while surfing the web for new music. I don't know if I would call it rapping, what she spits is more like poetry. Her rhymes kick like crazy. I've been feelin' her lyrics since I first heard her on Nujabes' Modal Soul LP. She also caught my attention with that track she did with MF DOOM aka Viktor Vaugn Let Me Watch. Anyway she's an amazing lyrical artist, and her beats arent too bad either. Dont sleep on this!

Get It!

Thes One Presents...

People Under The Stairs - Funner Than Leather (Mixtape)

To gear up for Fun DMC, Thes One threw together a little mix for us! Can't wait for the drop, make sure you guys cop that on Sept. 30th! Until then, check the tape!

Get It!

Crown City B-Boy back at it

Check check check it outttt. Raashan Ahmad hit his myspace up with a few unreleased tracks! I love this cat, he's true Hip Hop.

Raashan Ahmad - Popcorn

Raashan Ahmad - Summersault

Whos up for some Wale?

Check this new Wale joint, haven't heard from him in a while...he's probably working on his debut album.

Wale - I Will

Props to Eskay

When The Somke Clears

K. Sparks - When The Smoke Clears (Mixtape)

1. K. Sparks Intro
2. Ambition Produced By Pajozo
3. Dedication Produced By Skrazey
4. Yellow 5 Produced By Big Drew
5. Who shot ya Freestyle
6. Keep It Gulley (Ft. Angelous) Produced By Moe
7. Double Up Soldier Freestyle
8. Love Jones Produced By Fero Navi
9. Trill Produced By Fero Navi
10. Eye for an Eye Produced By Pajozo
11. K. Sparks Interlude 1
12. 80 Bars Feat Big Worm Produced By DJ Ophax
13. Keep Movin Produced By Skrazey
14. Sure Shot Freestyle
15. I Bet Produced By Moe
16. K. Sparks Interlude 2
17. Stick Em Freestyle
18. Sequain R.I.P Freestyle
19. Black President Produced By Hassan Shareef
20. Problems (Ft. Angelous & Dave Barz) Produced By Controverse
21. Tilt n Lean Produced By Fero Navi
22. Passin Me By 2008 (Tina Quallo Feat K. Sparks)
23. Real Talk Feat Tina Quallo Produced By K. Sparks and Moe
24. K. Sparks Interlude 3
25. Get The Fuck Outta Here Produced By Big Drew
26. Sick Produced By Pajozo
27. Take Em High (Ft. Kid Cudi)
28. Coulda Been Produced By Pajozo
29. K. Sparks Outro

Here's a mixtape of some exculsive K. Sparks tracks. You guys should already be familiar with him, he can spit some serious lyrical heat, so don't underestimate!

Get It!

"Shout out to DJ Killa P and Mixtape Assassin...this is not really a mixtape cuz there are very few industry beats on here...most of these joints are original records...I dedicate this mixtape to my brother Sequain (R.I.P)..."
-K. Sparks

Face the Consequences

Damn, today has been pretty good in terms of Mp3's haha. They just keep coming. This time Consequence contributes to our Mp3 collection. Divshare hasn't been working for some reason...so thats why I've been taking zshare links. Regardless, enjoy.

Consequence - There Can Be Only One

Remember to do your Language Artz homework

"Hey we're big fans of your blog and would like to submit some content..."

Needless to say, The cats at Language Artz Records are fans of the site, haha, and in return they caught me as a listener. Partially because I love video games, but mostly because they're good music!

A.T ft. Ransom (Language Artz Records) - Digital Criminal

Claremont

Adam Kimmel presents: Claremont HD from adam kimmel on Vimeo.
Wow. Amazing. Enlarge and watch full screen.

"Slide through ya baseline"

Folk&Stress...another Canto I? Possibly. But It's too early in the game to compare them with my favorites. I must say though, they have some pretty bangin tracks, and to accompany that they have extreme lyrical skill. Peep their new tracks featuring Vast Aire and Aesop Rock off their soon to drop album, The Box.

Folk&Stress (ft. Vast Aire) - The Beatrix
Folk&Stress (ft. Aesop Rock) - Quiet

Just cant believe it

Another hot track from Nero over at TheWaveClub. Crazy stuff.

Nero - Can't Believe It

Super Duper Cudi

Kid Cudi has that feel good music going on. He's aways got me singing along. I love it.

Kid Cudi - Paper Planes Freestyle

"Hey sucka nigga you aint gotta screw face me, even if I die no nigga could replace me"