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OH HAPPY DAY!

Yesterday, Lil’ Wayne started his 1 year sentence on Rikers Island (NEW YORK STAND UP….wait, bad time?) after being convicted on gun charges stemming from an arrest here on July 22, 2007. That’s my birthday! It was like a gift from the NYPD, whodathunkit?

Wayne has had one of the more interesting careers in Hip-Hop, as far as the genre’s megastars go. Two years older than myself, he’s arguably the most significant rapper of our generation (before you choke on the letters ‘J’ and ‘Z’, please be reminded that being born in 1969 qualifies one for a different generation), a fact I personally find depressing. Wayne’s been on Hip-Hop’s radar since 1997 when he was a marginal member of the marginal Hot Boyz. Somehow, to the complete shock of many (well, me at least), Wayne released some mixtapes that forced people to view him as a credible rapper. In the past five years, we’ve watched dude take a drug addled ride to the top of the charts, bringing along motley crew of scallywags and awkwardly cast clique members (Wheelchair Jimmy, stand the fuck up). He’s done more guest appearances in the past two years than some rappers will in an entire career. He’s been both a hipster darling and a hood staple. He had enough sons in one year to start an R&B group.

And now he’s going to jail. And I can’t help but to be a little glad.

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QUALITY! SHOWCASE | FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH | AUSTIN, TX

Yeah, that’s right. Blind I is coming. And we’re bringing all of our friends with us. SXSW won’t know what hit em, and we plan to put on a show that’ll exceed expectations and then some. Blind I linked up with the good people of DCtoBC, Leaders1354, Illroots, The Great Progression, VitaMorte, and GoodWoodNYC to bring the world the QUALITY! Showcase!!!!! On Friday, March 19th we invade Austin, TX during SXSW Music Week to rock Soho Lounge with over 28 acts of freshness! Who’s featured you ask? We’re talking Theo Martins, Vandalyzm, Classy Hand Favours, TiRon, Project Mayhem, The Paxtons, KJ, Mic Terror, Black Spade, Sonnymoon, Brittany Street, Bad Rabbits, Phil Adé, Xavier Pryce, Kinky Notti, Tabi Bonney, Brittany Bosco, Proh Mic, YP, Big Homie Doe, Rockwell Knuckles, House Shoes, BBU, Coultrain, L.e. for the Uncool, Pugs Atomz, Cubic Zirconia, Ro Spit, and some special surprises! This is an unofficial SXSW showcase so NO SXSW BADGE OR WRISTBAND IS NEEDED FOR ENTRY. It’s FREE ALL NIGHT and kicks off at 12 Noon. Hustle Simmons is the host and we’ve got special giveaways and product from Leaders 1354, VitaMorte, and GoodWoodNYC. We’re essentially bringing Blind I For The Kids to your face! And on top of all that, we went ahead and compiled a special-extra-special compilation of all the artists involved with a little help from our friends Classy Hand Favours for your listening pleasure. Please do hit the jump to partake, and check us out at SXSW!
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NAMETAG & BLACK BETHOVEN – THE SOUL SYSTEM (FreEP)

This lil ep is soo fresh.. is you heard this cat on my ML6 you know he got major flava.. I guess it runs in the family , being the cousin of black milk.

The Soul System EP is the newest project from Detroit’s Nametag, produced entirely by Black Bethoven. The concept of the Soul System is, “One producer, One emcee, One concept…One EP.” It came about originally with Black Bethoven preparing to release an instrumental CD to follow up 2009’s Da Ear Hustle but with an idea inspired by Dub MD, the emcee and producer decided to team up and create a music piece that provides food for thought you wouldn’t find in your local grocery aisle. With tracks like “Time” which is the EP’s leading single, Nametag and Black Bethoven prove that soul music has a permanent spot in the hip hop genre. via 2dopeboyz

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…
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CUKUI @ MAGIC TRADESHOW IN VEGAS

Well I’m going to be in Vegas for most of the week with my fam CUKUI showcasing our Spring/Summer 2010 line with the other street cats. Should be a hoot. Hopefully my body holds out ’til Thursday night.

Any vendors or folks in the area that want to check out our wares, holla at the digits and book your appointment! Drinks on us.

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YAY OR NAY: THE 3RD

Hailing from Cleveland, OH, The 3rd is a five-member group (Rashad, Pa.Flex, Co City, Shakes and Blaksmif) which aims to think outside the box and have their music reflect their train of thought. I’ll let them tell it:

1979 was a long time ago. But ever since that time we have heard every kind of flow. Some will stay, some will go, but what you should know?? The test of times are written just so we can grow. From bible scriptures to the life that we live everyday, The 3rd is the voice of the people that get pushed away. From back streets to big stages, battle tested and war ready.

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BEAT STREET – SANTA RAP [CLASSIC VIDEO OF THE DAY]

TIMELESS!!

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MAIYA AND NO PRESENT…GRIMEY VOL. 3

Iron Chief – The Almighty Raw Grimey

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Grimey – The Final Chapter. That’s right folks, when Mai & I set out to do these compilations, we had it set in mind that each collabo/comp we did would only hit 3 volumes & then we’d be on to the next one..on-on to the next one (besides y’all slept on vol.2). So this is our 3rd & final opus in the Grimey series, we will mos def come back next year with some OTHER theme, but until then put the razor blade under your tongue & stomp on the streets in your Timbo’s 1 mo’ ‘gain!

Tracklist & DL after the Jump 2 get beat down…

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FOOTAGE: THE MAKING OF WAAJEED’S REMIX OF MAYER HAWTHORNE’S “GREEN EYED LOVE”

The good folks at Bling47 drop by some video footage of the construction of Waajeed x Mayer Hawthorne’s “Green Eyed Love” remix. And if you haven’t heard it yet, check out the stream below…

I’ll let them tell it:

Waajeed takes you into the production process for his remix of Mayer Hawthorne’s latest single, “Green Eyed Love”. Filmed and edited by Waajeed himself, he takes us on a personal trip to uncover how the bright lights and crowded streets in New York City’s own Times Square served as inspiration. Track by track, instrument by instrument we watch how the music unfolds to a final composition.

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PETER DAILY

My brother from my hometown has finally released his EP. I aint gonna say “long awaited” or “highly anticipated” cuz you most likely have NEVER HEARD OF HIM BEFORE! However, he is one you wanna hear! His name is Peter Daily & he plays all the clubs, bars & shows down in L.A. with his Royal Band prior to being a part of Pigeon John’s tour band.

His sound is refreshing. I can’t compare it to anything out there cuz, well… there’s nothing out there like this that I listen to. If I HAD to classify him (sorry Peter) then I would say he is the older brother to Sara B trapped in a Beatles acid cloud pissing out freshness. Now put that under your tongue & let it dissolve!

Peep the remix to Bright Lights Featuring the homie Pigeon John

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BIO & DL after the J…

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VIDEO: K-OS – I WISH I KNEW NATALIE PORTMAN (FEAT. SAUKRATES)

Toronto man. I gotta get back up there. Beautiful things walking the streets! Here’s the video for K-Os‘ joint with Saukrates off his latest album Yes! Definitely my favorite song on the album, I love the Phantom Planet sample. Jason Schwartzman. Getting money like THAT n*gga. Check out Bored To Death if you haven’t already. Ok that’s enough. Indulge.

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