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*PBBT!’S SMORGASBORD APRIL 2011

*Jon LaJoie voice* Awww yeah…I’m back. New month, new Smorg fo yall asses. No ignorance on this one, no sappy ass theme. Just some music that I’ve been vibing to as of lately. Dunno…I’ve had a lot on me brain, think it comes out in the song selection. Or not. Either way I think all the tracks rock and I’d like to share them with you. Wordemup to $ for the cover art though…hell I might have to go get that varsity made for real. Holla.

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Tags: 213, Alchemist, BIG KRIT, Carter, Curren$y, DEL THA FUNKEE HOMOSAPIEN, Digable Planets, DJ TAZ, DOM. Kennedy, Heliocentrics, K-DEE, Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, MADVILLAIN, MF DOOM, Mr Hudson, PERCEE P, PHONTE, PLAYA FLY, Rhymefest, ROYCE DA 5'9, Sebastian, SIR MICHEAL ROCKS, Soulja Boy, The Chemical Brothers, VAKILL, ZO!

BLIND I SAYS GO! JANUARY 2011

20-motherfucking-11! Man this new year came so fast I looked up and it was the 3rd already. Blame it on the NYE champagne diet. Oh well. Better late than never to kick of this new year with a new slew of ill shit from Asher Roth & Nottz, D.A. of Chester French, Chip Tha Ripper, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Method Man, Redman,  CurT@!N$, Mark Ronson, Saigon, Rhymefest, Blu, Tennille, Supreme Team, Chris Brown, Jazmine Sullivan, Gorillaz, David Banner & 9th Wonder, The Kickdrums, Kanye West & Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Fashawn, Common, John Legend, Self-Scientific, Freddie Gibbs, Krondon, and Nas! Whooo! If you didn’t see at least one artist on that list that you like then you’re on the wrong site buddy. Without further ado to those in the know, partake!

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Tags: Asher Roth & Nottz, blu, CHIP THA RIPPER, Chris Brown, COMMON, Curt@!n$, D.A. of Chester French, David Banner & 9th Wonder, FASHAWN, Freddie Gibbs, GHOSTFACE KILLAH, GORILLAZ, Jazmine Sullivan, john legend, Kanye West & Jay-Z, Krondon, Lil Wayne, MARK RONSON, Method Man, Nas, RAEKWON, Redman, Rhymefest, Saigon, Self Scientific, Supreme Team, Tennille, The Kickdrums

SMKA PRESENTS: 2010 OFFICIAL A3C MIXTAPE PART 2

Eeek…my bad yall. Definitely meant to post this yesterday when it dropped. Forgive me for the late pass and enjoy! Tickets are still available for A3C in Atlanta so if you’ll be down here this weekend don’t tweak and be sure to partake! Download link and tracklist after the Kris Kross. Oh, and if you missed Part 1, be sure to grab it here.

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Tags: 2010, A3C, ALEON CRAFT, BOBBY CREEKWATER, BOOG BROWN, ERK THA JERK, HOMEBOY SANDMAN, J-LIVE, KENN STARR, Lyrics Born, Mixtape, Murs, NAPPY ROOTS, PAC DIV, RAPPER BIG POOH, Rhymefest, SKYZOO, SMKA, STS, Tanya Morgan, The Cool Kids

VIDEO: RHYMEFEST – SAY WASSUP (F/ PHONTE) (IN 3-D)

Shouts to Rhymefest and Phonte for giving me a legitimate reason to have these 3D glasses I stole from the IMAX when I went to see Avatar. Smh. Go Grab El Che now.

Tags: 3d, El Che, PHONTE, Rhymefest

RUBYHORNET PRESENTS CLOSED SESSIONS VOL. 1

Now this is a stellar project. The good homies at RubyHornet, in conjunction with Chicago-based Soundscape Recordings, brought together producers and artists to formulate a great original project. The EP was recorded entirely in Chicago, IL at SoundScape Studios with visiting as well as local artists. Pretty much, when an artist came to Chicago, they brought them to SoundScape, made them comfortable, gave them access to the production catalog and just got out of their way.  The EP features artists such as Bun B, Kidz In The Hall, Emilio Rojas, GLC, Truck North, Big Pooh, Skyzoo, Rhymefest, Chip Tha Ripper, Hollywood Holt, Million $ Mano, U-N-I, Amanda Diva, Tanya Morgan, Curren$y and more.

Yep, heavy hitters. You’re gonna be even more impressed once you indulge. Check out my FAVORITE shit off the project, “Fresh Academy” featuring Kidz In The Hall, Chip The Ripper, Donnis, and Mikkey Halsted.

Tags: Amanda Diva, Big Pooh, BUN B, CHIP THA RIPPER, Curren$y, Emilio Rojas, GLC, Hollywood Holt, Kidz In The Hall, Million $ Mano, Rhymefest, SKYZOO, Tanya Morgan, Truck North, U-N-I

CHICAGO | EVERY DROP COUNTS FOR HAITIAN RELIEF @ REGGIE’S ROCK CLUB

By now you’re already fully aware of the tragedy that took place in Haiti this month and the devastation it has caused its people. Despite the decrease in coverage by major media outlets we must ensure that this event does not decrease in relevance in our own lives and we continue to do everything we can to aid and assist those in need. If you’re in or around Chicago on January 31st  support the The Every Drop Counts Chicago Benefit Concert and its cause.

Here’s a excerpt of Every Drop Counts’ mission statement taken off of their website:

“We began by establishing a Hip-Hop and soul benefit concert—scheduled to take place in Chicago on Sunday, January 31, 2010. The benefit is meant to create awareness of the fundamental need and human right to access clean water. Water is an essential resource to the vitality of human life, it engenders prolonged community building and development.”

Tickets are available now at Leaders 1354‘s downtown location at 672 N. Wells and on Every Drop Count’s website.

All proceeds from ticket and merchandise sales will go directly to World Water Relief

Tags: BBU, Chicago, DJ Izzo, DJ SEAN MAC, EVERY DROP COUNTS, FM SUPREME, FRED HAMPTON JR, HAITI, HAKI MADHUBUTI, He Say She Say, JANUARY 31ST, Jean Grae, KIDS THESE DAYS, M1, Mic Terror, Mikkey Halsted, MYSTIC, RELIEF, Rhymefest, THE COOL KIIDS

MEEZY LISTENIN VOL 5

Swwwwwwiiiittcchhhhhh… Standards Smanders…
2010 is here…we are in the future…the future is now!!! So the vibe around our camp is sooooo FUTURISTIC. SO you know I had to go IN on this cover and take it to the FUTURE. I switched up my whole standard cover look and feel…. even switched the standard art size. Alot of Good new songs on this volume and a couple of old gems..even a new joint from one of my favorite artist REDMAN.
It’s rides soo nice .. you will thank me twice!
Make um’ say oh my!

Tracklisting and DL on the other side
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Tags: 1-O.A.K., Belly, Brian Rivers, Consequence, Diddy, DJ Deckstream, DMX, DON PRAHFIT, drake, Erik L & Illingsworth, Fink, Ghostface, Jd Era, JOE BUDDEN, Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, Kim Hill, Kurl Boogz, Like & DIz Gibran, Little Brother One-2, LITTLE DRAGON, Macy Gray, Medina Green, MEEZY, MEEZY LISTENING, MEEZYART, Method Man, Mos Def, Outasight, RAEKWON, Ralph Mcdonald, Redman, Rhymefest, Robin Thicke, ROY AYERS, ROYCE DA 5'9, Sene, Ski Beatz, SLUM VILLAGE, Small Eyez, STATIK SELEKTAH, TALIB KWELI, Termanology, THE LOX

TRAILER: 4,3,2,1 PRELUDE (RHYMEFEST, JUICE, MIKKEY HALSTED, TWONE GABZ)

First time online today! So I’ve gotta lace you guys. Jay Illa sent over a preview of the “4,3,2,1” flip he commissioned from Rhymefest, Juice, Mikkey Halsted, and Twone Gabs for his upcoming release, “Revenge Of The Backpacks 2: Welcome To Chicago“. Shot & recorded at Soundscape Studios, it’s sure to give you that real authentic hip-hop feel. The rest of the Backpacks 2 project features slated tracks from Rhymefest, Juice, Mikkey Halsted, Twone Gabz, Marvo, Que Billah, the League, Project Mayhem, Naledge, Mic Terror, Erika Shevon, Add 2, Phil G, Pugs Atomz, Rashid Hadee, Prime Meridian, and even yours truly. It should be dope when it drops!

Tags: Add 2, Erika Shevon, Juice, Marvo, Mic Terror, Mikkey Halsted, Naledge, Phil G, Prime Meridian, Project Mayhem, Pugs Atomz, Que Billah, Rashid Hadee, Rhymefest, Sulaiman, the League, Twone Gabz

THE FAKE SHORE DRIVE MIXTAPE, HOSTED BY DJ TIMBUCK2

Good morning, Blind I Faithful! Today we start off the posts with a special drop from the homies Andrew & DJ Timbuck2, coming through with their new FakeShoreDrive mixtape featuring a bunch of new & unreleased material from some of Chicago’s most prominent up & coming artists. This joint features joints from The Cool Kids, Bump J, Twilite Tone, Sly Polaroid, Que B.I.L.L.A.H., Lupe Fiasco, Mikkey Halsted, GLC, NO.I.D., Rhymefest, D’Ablo, Big Wiz, Skooda Chose, Really Doe, Pugz Atoms, Twista, and J Ivy. Enough Chicago for everybody! Here’s a joint from Lupe that’s featured on the mixtape to wet your appetite:

Lupe Fiasco – Fire

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Download The Fake Shore Drive Mixtape (zShare)

Indulge yourself and rock to this for the remainder of your 4-day workweek! Tracklisting after the jump.
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Tags: Big Wiz, Bump J, D'Ablo, DJ Timbuck2, Fakeshoredrive.com, GLC, J. Ivy, Lupe Fiasco, Mikkey Halsted, NO.I.D., Pugz Atoms, Que B.I.L.L.A.H., Really Doe, Rhymefest, Skooda Chose, Sly Polaroid, The Cool Kids, Twilite Tone, Twista