The 1st of a plethora of bangers attached to the ‘Treated Tuesdays‘ series from Chicago’s Treated Crew. The inaugural cut features Treated Crew anchors Million Dollar Mano, Gzus Piece, and Mic Terror along with Savemoney’s Chance The Rapper and Caleb James. Partake if you know what’s good for you.

Ok Tastemakers! It’s time to put you onto some of the talented artists and musicians that I roll with – work with – fux with… 

THE FRESHMEN – are one of my favorite groups from the Bay Area! Emcee’s Kristo and AWolfe are both charismatic in their lyrics and personality. Their hit singles, Hello There, recently hit #2 on the college music charts, and Dreamin’ California will be a West Coast – Summer Anthem of 2011 and for years to come!

Imagine is the latest video and single from the “Fresh-2-Def Duo. Directed by: Jonathan Benavente

I love the video and the message, “When life gives you Lemons”… IMAGINE!

Here’s the skinny! Scion offers discounts to music, art, and fashion enthusiasts (like us!), of 10% and more to card-carrying customers on in-person and online purchases for various business across the country.

I’m all about discounts, so I got my card!!! If you wear any of the following clothing brands or patronize any of these retailers, you should definitely take advantage.

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If you like E-40 or not this album should definitely be your flava. Yes released as a double CD, Revenue Retrievin’ Day Shift and Night Shift keeps his name in yo mouth. Forty Water is not alone on this one. He calls in all the respectable bay area heads to provide balance and variety in the songs. With help from the likes of San Quinn, Keak The Sneak, Dru Down, Suga Free, B-Legit, Too Sh$rt, and Snoop Dogg just to name a few, you should keep this slumpin for hours.  This album is not short of music, 19 tracks on both CD’s you get your $’s worth. (Think you can handle that much 40 water?  With all those songs it makes you wonder if some of the tracks are only filler tracks. Could it have been cut down to one project? Well maybe but the mix of sounds makes it tolerable and quite enjoyable.

As the front man for The Click ages he is definitely keepin his game tight with this release. Production is up to par and is consistent with that bay area slump that made him who he is. Jazzy Pha, Lil’ Jon, on some of the beats (not all, thank god) makes it bang harder than the crips and bloods.  Oh yeah I should probably mention there are no auto-tune tracks. Listen to these then hit the jump for the album(s). Fa Shiggady!

Day Shift: Bitch (ft. Too $hort) Bitch (Ft. Too Short)

Night Shift: Spend The Night (Ft. Laroo, The DBz, Droop-E, B-Slim) Spend The Night (Ft. Laroo, The DBz, Droop-E, B-Slim)

Get ta gettin’
Night Shift – Day Shift

Well, 11 year old Paul Sheriff of the Queens Elementary school had that happen to him & took matters in to his own hands by leading the school band & performing small concerts. Peep this super dope story!

Public School 37 is alive again with the sound of music – thanks to one gifted young boy.

For more than a year, the Queens elementary school went without a music program after its band teacher left and the school couldn’t afford a replacement.

Now, the school has a thriving band that plays Ben E. King, Bow Wow and Bob Marley. And it’s directed by one of its students, an 11-year-old pianist and saxophone player who knew his classmates needed music in their lives.

“Music makes this school more alive,” said sixth-grader Paul Sheriff, leader of the Cynthia Jenkins School Band. “The school is better with music in it.”

Administrators at the 600-student school in Jamaica say their hands were tied when the music teacher left last school year and they couldn’t pay for a new one.

“Budget constraints,” said Principal Beverly Mitchell. “We didn’t have the money for it.”

Staff reached out to parents, asking for a volunteer. No one came forward.

In December, Paul started acting up as students lined up in the auditorium one morning. To keep him out of trouble, parent coordinator Joan Estick – remembering that Paul played the piano – told him to play the “Pledge of Allegiance.”

It became a morning routine. Within a few weeks, Paul asked if he and some friends could start a band.

About a dozen kids meet at lunch and after school to practice a variety of songs, from R. Kelly‘s “I Believe I Can Fly” to Kevin Rudolf and Lil Wayne‘s “Let It Rock.”

Comprised of a piano, drums, trumpet, sax and other instruments, the band has performed at a districtwide concert at nearby PS 147 and the school’s multicultural festival. Next up is career day and graduation.

“To see him doing this is a wonderful thing,” said Assistant Principal Cheryl Jones. “It adds dimension to the school.”

Paul’s mom, Molly Sheriff, believes music has been a comfort to her son since his father died of cancer three years ago. Now a single mom of five, Sheriff splurged on a piano so their home would be filled music.

“Music is a wonderful thing,” she said. “It soothes the soul and comforts the heart.”

Though Paul took classes for a year, his primary exposure to music now is in school and at churches, where he plays at services and weddings.

Sitting on the piano bench during a recent rehearsal, with his vest open and the strap of his saxophone loose around his neck, Paul looks cool and relaxed, like he belongs in a swank piano lounge.

With his long fingers, he strikes the first few unmistakable keys from “Lean On Me,” and classmate Kenneth Savage jumps in to accompany him.

Kenneth, 11, hadn’t displayed any interest in music until he came to the school and joined the band two months ago. He took so quickly to the guitar that his mother scrimped to buy a used one and happily listens to him practice at night.

“He stays off the video games,” said Kenya Savage, his mom.

As much as staff and students love the band, they know it might be short-lived – Paul will graduate from the school this year. Administrators are hoping to have a more formal program by fall, but, until then, Paul will try to teach some of the younger kids how to carry on.

“When you’re a little kid, you’re not old enough and people don’t always listen,” he said. “I’m glad I did it so maybe they can try to get more music back in here.”

For information about how to help, please contact PS 37 principal Beverly Mitchell at bmitche2@schools.nyc.gov or New York Daily News reporter Carrie Melago at cmelago@nydailynews.com .

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For all the J*Davey fans.

Links/streams after the jump.

IFeel
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Turn It Up

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This One
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*Via Che Sing The Cool

Today is a wonderful day for me to post Dream Suite Vol.2. Why, you might ask? Not only is it my 25^th birthday, but it is also my compilation anniversary with Blind I. A year ago, I tried my hand at Good Morning, and now it is a regular thing for me each month (and I heart it). To add to the jubilation, Obama is going to be our president in exactly a week. All is well in my world. I hope you enjoy the mix. It’s a bit more lively than the last volume but still very mellow. That’s my staple right?

Tracks and link after the juuuuump.

Download and Enjoy!

So erry now and then I get some access to some good shows and performances. Usually I record them, most of the time they dont even come out right. I wouldnt even bore you with the chore of tryin to look thru it all. But this time, courtesy of my man pots and pans D at iSpy, we were able to get this beautiful bean footage of the man himself in raw form and need I say UP CLOSE.. Unfortunately for me this venue had 3 floors and I was spinnin’ in the floor below so I missed all this so I feel its right to share with yall.
Full running time is about 45 mins. So sit back rollafaddy, and ENJOY!

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KRS Part 1 (26:30) 

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KTS Part 2  (14:29)

Someone posted about some Luv Bugz tracks. Here’s something to wet your palate.

4 “Luv Bugz” tracks 

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Blindi Faithful, there’s something else to look forward to every month. Thats right, my idish. Got some work to do on the album cover, but that’s not on top of my list right now. Enough chatter…

ENJOY!