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ROCKWELL KNUCKLES – YOU’RE FUCKING OUT I’M FUCKING IN

Firstly, the mix tape name is probably the greatest thing ever. Then you press play on Rockwell Knuckles‘ ‘You’re Fucking Out I’m Fucking In‘ project and it all makes sense. The STL native spazzes on 13 tracks of powerful flavor that it’s probably impossible to stand still to. You can hear the angst in each track, making for an exciting listen indeed. The record is short on features, but they’re all good ones: Tef Poe, Vandalyzm and Theresa Payne. I’ma shut up though and let you get to the music. Check out “Intergalactic” and partake!

Tags: Rockwell Knuckles, TEF POE, THERESA PAYNE, Vandalyzm

VANDALYZM – B!%^H IM’MIS TALENTED MIXTAPE

Vandalyzm stays working. Not that on-Twitter-have-to-tell-everyone-that-I’m-doing-something type working, but REAL work. In anticipation for the March release of his full feature, “Vandalyzm Is The Stepfather“, he’s linked up with DJ Reminisce to drop off B!%^H Im’Mis Talented: a collection of beats and features from the STL native. You’re looking at features on tracks with the likes of Skyzoo, Royce The 5’9, Naledge from Kidz In The Hall, Black Spade, El Prez, and production from Van himself, 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Nameless, 6th Sense and more. Simply put, check out the Bandcamp stream below and partake!

Tags: 6th Sense, 9th Wonder, BLACK SPADE, DJ Reminisce, El Prez, KHRYSIS, Naledge from Kidz In The Hall, NAMELESS, Royce The 5'9, SKYZOO, Vandalyzm

VIDEO: VANDALYZM – THE ALLSPARK

Shout out to the homey Vandalyzm for killing it last night at Public Assembly in Broooooooklyn! His album Megatron Majorz Redux is in stores now. Buy it here.

Tags: BLIND I, THE ALLSPARK, Vandalyzm

VANDALYZM – ROMULUS (HIGH RISE FREESTYLE)

The man Vandalyzm dropped off some new heat from the STL over Big Sean’s “High Rise” beat in our inbox today as a precursor to the Megatron Majorz Redux that drops August 17th. Partake!

Tags: Vandalyzm

THE FORCE

THE MOTHERFUCKING FORCE!! Man… This crazy conglomerate was out in full force (no pun) @ our SXSW Quality showcase & some were on the bill. They all killed it everywhere they went. They all are super dope artists in their own right. They are all from St.Louis & they are all a  force to be reckoned with (no pun). Peep 2 of my faves…

Rockwell Knuckles – Government Name (Spontaneous Lover) [Prod. by Trifeckta]

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Lyfestile – Rain [Prod. by Lyfestile]

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TL & DL after the after…

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Tags: BLACK SPADE, BLAKE SYMPHONY, BRYANT STEWART, COREY BLACK, FAMILY AFFAIR, KARIM, KHRYSIS, LYFESTILE, NATO CALIPH, Rockwell Knuckles, ROME, ST.LOUIS, TECH SUPREME, TEF POE, TERSAJENEE, THE FORCE, THERESA PAYNE, TRIFECKTA, Vandalyzm, VIC MENSAH

PICS: BLACK SPADE X VIC SPENCER X SIMEON “I HEART” VIDEO SHOOT

This past weekend, the homies Vic Spencer and Simeon drove down to St. Louis to link with Black Spade and shoot the video for “I Heart“, the exclusive joint that’s featured on our Quality > Quantity Album (which if you haven’t copped already you’re slow and you need to hop to it!). The good folks over at Made Monarchs snapped some dope preview pics of the shoot that you can check after the jump, and you can be sure when the video’s done we’ll have it here first! Partake! › Continue reading

Tags: BLACK SPADE, BUILD & DESTROY, GOTTA BE KARIM, I Heart, Primeridian, Quality > Quantity, SIMEON, THE FORCE, Vandalyzm, Vic Spencer

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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Tags: Bad Rabbits, BBU, Big Homie Doe, BLACK SPADE, Brittany Bosco, Brittany Street, Classy Hand Favours, COULTRAIN, Cubic Zirconia, HOUSE SHOES, Kinky Notti, KJ, L.E. For The Uncool, Mic Terror, Phil Ade, PROH MIC, Project Mayhem, Pugs Atomz, RO SPIT, Rockwell Knuckles, Sonnymoon, TABI BONNEY, The Paxtons, Theo Martins, TiRon, Vandalyzm, Xavier Pryce, YP

MEEZY LISTENIN’ VOL 6

Ahh it’s that time again.. just in time for NOW!
Got some HOTTNESS ON THIS ONE .. Something old , something new. New joints from Lupe, Erykah &  Nametag. There is something on here for everyone.
Go get that!!

TL and DL in the other land…

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Tags: ALOE BLACC, Blame One, blu, Co$$, Curren$y, Daru Jones, DERT, DJ LOW KEY, DONWILL, drake, Electric Wire Hustle, Erykah Badu, Exile, FLYING LOTUS, Lupe Fiasco, MatthewDavid, MEEZY, MEEZY LISTENING, MEEZYART, Mela Machinko, NAMETAG, NAOKI KENJI, Nesby Phips, OWUSU & HANNIBAL, Peter Hadar, PLANET ASIA, RAPPER BIG POOH, Reggie B, Self Scientific, STATIK SELEKTAH, STRANGE FRUIT PROJECT, Styles P, Sulaiman, TALIB KWELI, TEEDRA MOSES, Vandalyzm, Wiz Khalifa

VANDALYZM – VANDALYZM IS NOT THE FATHER

My dude Vandalyzm finally drops his highly-anticipated project, Vandalyzm Is Not The Father. You gotta LOL at that title! The project is 15 tracks worth of dope beats and even doper lyrics. I put money on Van shining harder in 2010! Check out one of my favorites, Untitled, that’s produced by Van himself. Partake!

Tags: Vandalyzm

TWO NEW JAWNS.

some hot jawns here…

Nas & Cee-Lo – Less Than An Hour (Off Rush Hour 3 Soundtrack) [MEDIAFIRE]

9th Wonder x Royce Da 5’9 x Naledge x Vandalyzm – The Last Time [MEGAUPLOAD]

Tags: 9th Wonder, Cee-lo, Naledge, Nas, Vandalyzm