Sound Wave

Korean artist Jean Shin created this sculpture "Sound Wave" (2007) out of melted vinyl records to connote "the inevitable waves of technology that render each successive generation of recordable media obsolete." Click the pic for the full story.

It should be paired with a dude surfing the wave for new music. "Represent Noyo" being the big kahuna.

NNDMBD

Some Ayatollah, NNDMBD (needs-no-description-must-be-dope), goodness.

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A little something something

If you're like me then you've been patiently waiting for The Foreign Exchange to drop their next album (October 10).

Here's a little something to tie you over from the man behind the boards.

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The Art Of One Mind

FEATURED EMCEES: Strange Fruit Project, Proh Mic, S'ence, Supastition, Deloach, Myone, Kay, Little Brother, Median, Free Agents, Oneself, Myone, K-Otix, Deloach, Darien Brockington, Organic Thoughts, Ghostface Killah, Trife, Myone, Moon Cricket, Verbal Seed, El Da Sensei, Chip Fu, Myth, Bavu, Chucky Sly, Kenn Starr, Thesis, The Procussions.

Production: S1 (7 tracks) & Illmind (10 tracks) kill it on this.

Another one NOT to sleep on.

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New chunes

This has been posted on a lot of blogs; leading you to believe that it's gotta be a dope album. Well, it is a dope album. That pretty much summed it up.

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Soul Clap

On that Jake One tip... Here's a clip from a track off of Strange Fruit Project's album (that was posted here a while back) produced by the man we've been talking about so much recently (and rightfully so).

Dreamo's Certified Heater of the Week

Cop "White Van Music" when it drops. Enough said.

Elementary...

Rachel McAdams will star opposite Robert Downey Jr. in "Sherlock Holmes," a reimagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's supersleuth that Guy Ritchie is directing for Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow.

The movie, which will begin shooting next month, takes its cue from a forthcoming comic book that producer Lionel Wigram wrote as a selling tool for a new take on the classic character. The concept sees Holmes as more adventurous and less stuffy than previous screen incarnations and mines more obscure character traits.

-- from killermovies.com

MTBK

1st rule about posting Stones Throw ish (and all affiliates): don't talk about posting Stones Throw ish. It's amazing how they nuke everything so fast.

Picked this up on wax the other day and was wondering when it was gonna be posted online by someone. Now it's posted here!

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When you need someone strong...

Based on the 80s cult-classic (which was based on the 60s Japanese manga series), Imagi Studios' upcoming CG-animated feature "Astroboy" will be released across North America on Oct 23, 2009.

The $40 million pic will feature the voice talents of Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Freddie Highmore (Astroboy), Donald Sutherland and Eugene Levy.

-- from variety.com, wikipedia, imdb.com

For those who don't remember, or those who didn't watch as a kid:

What, going where?

Posted a track from this album a while back and now I've decided to put it up it is in its entirety.

9 tracks produced by Jake One and 6 tracks produced by fellow Seattle naitive, Vitamin D.

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Sampled

Another track sampled by the ever-scrutinized, LV Don. Hey, they're easy to find and what can I say? The man knows how to sample.

This one was used for his latest outing. "Here we go again..."

Prince Phillip Mitchell - If We Can't Be Lovers

Taking it back

Raphael Saadiq's newest album is amazing. It has a vintage Motown sound that's straight out of the 60's. His smooth, soulful grooves will have you constantly hitting that repeat button. This is what good music is.

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Freestyle

Brother Ali goes off for 9 minutes!

Dreamo's Certified Heater of the Week

The new Jake One is that hot fiyyyyyah. So is this joint with De La and Doom. This was the first beat I heard that really knocked and had extreme tempo change. Too old, to rhyme? Too bad, too late.

I'm a PC!

So Seinfeld and Microsoft are done. No more Bill and Jerry.

Say hello to the "I'm a PC" campaign...

...Microsoft has definitely redeemed themselves with these ads. But do you seriously think that Skateboard P uses a PC? Caahmon...

Read below

FEATURED EMCEES: East, Silent Knight, Royce Da 5'9", Elzhi, Supastition, Torae, John Robinson, Talib Kweli, Tiffany Paige, Phonte, Wordsworth, K-Hill, Masta Ace, Soulstice, Eternia, Kenn Starr, Edo.G, Diamond D, Kaze, Chaundon, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Finale, Sean Boog, O.C., Kaze, Stricklin, Skyzoo, Emilio Rojas, Median

FEATURED PRODUCERS: 9th Wonder, M-Phazes, Illmind, Analogic, Buckwild, Ayatollah, Black Milk

Do I need to say more? Yes I do. Don't sleep on this.

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UPDATE: The last track had 2 other tracks (tracks 2 & 4 but with different beats) thrown on at the end. Separated them and added them to the end of the album as individual tracks (renamed them as remixes). Does that make sense? It does, doesn't it?

Tomorrowland

Johnson takes trip to 'Tomorrowland'
Segment of Disneyland gets 'Pirates' treatment

After turning the theme park ride "Pirates of the Caribbean" into a blockbuster film trilogy, Disney is circling an entire segment of its theme park — Tomorrowland — as inspiration for a space movie that will star Dwayne Johnson.

The studio has set scribes Jon Lucas and Scott Moore to draft an epic-sized action adventure set in space. The film is being designed as a vehicle for Johnson, who starred for the studio in family hit "The Game Plan" and most recently completed "Race to Witch Mountain."

-- from variety.com

I loved Tomorrowland as a kid!

J & J

New album from Johnson & Jonson (Blu & Mainframe).

Haven't had the chance to listen to this properly yet but it was released by Tres and you know what we think of those guys...

We're down with Tres.

I have noticed that some of the tracks are straight off their "Powders & Oils" joint (I didn't realize that wasn't an official release).

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In Rainbows (Remixes)

Found this a while ago but completely forgot about it and just rediscovered it yesterday. Love when that happens, don't you?

Amp_Live (of Zion I) remixes Radiohead's "In Rainbows", in "The Grey Album" fashion, but includes some guest emcees (Del, MC Zumbi of Zion I, Chali 2na) as well.

Production is top notch. If you're a RadioHEAD, definitely peep game on this. If you're that guy who's never listened to any of their stuff, this is still worth the listen.

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What's Next...

More robots. This time, "bizarre Japanese fighting robots".

I wonder how long these robots would last with the raptor? They don't stand a chance. The raptor would go to town!

How Long Could You Survive Chained to a Bunk Bed With a Velociraptor?

(click pic above to find out)

dreamo = 1 min, 26 seconds

Dangerous (Remix)

This has been floating around but in case you haven't heard it yet, here it is. Good to see these guys getting their time in the international spotlight.

Represent T-dot!

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What's Next...

Can anyone say "robot pizza delivery"? It would never be late!

But seriously... We keep building smarter and smarter robots. How long before the machines actually do take over?

EMC - Leak It Out

The good doctor posted this album a while back - stumbled across this vid today. "Don't Give Up On Us" is another great track off this album; to be played if you navigating through rough waters with your ladyfriend. In any event, EMC is nice. This is real hip hop.

More TPC

Everything needs a miniature version of itself.

This video is sick. Love the concept.

"We smoked 46 blunts in one day"

Shoes & PB Wolf break it down about one of the 1st meetings with Dilla before he joined Stones Throw.

What kind of music?

Thought I'd drop this before I head out for some debauchery and general mischief. It is a celebration after all.

This is the album that you've been waiting for but didn't know you were waiting. I will admit... it's not as good as I wanted it to be, knowing what this guy is capable of. But it's definitely worth checking out.

The track with Brother Ali is off the hook.

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UPDATE: This seems to be a clean version (censorship is good for one thing: nothing). Retail isn't supposed to drop til October 7 so stay tuned. I'll post it as soon as it's available.

UPDATE: I've had the to chance to sit down and give this a good listen. I take back what I said above. This is definitely as good as I wanted it to be. This album is DOPE. Absolutely ridiculous. Get this now.

Calling all emcees...

This man produces fire. Who doesn't want Reflection Eternal 2?!?

This track is off his latest release (that was a while ago... he's due for another soon, isn't he?) and is just screaming for some vocals (hint).

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Choice Cut

S-Villa gets down on this B.R. Gunna produced track. Yeah, T3 is wack. But as we all know, you can't go wrong with Black Milk.

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Only You Can Silence Yourself

Declare Yourself, the national nonpartisan, nonprofit youth voter initiative is launching a powerful print and viral campaign aimed at energizing young adults to register and vote in the 2008 election. The campaign, entitled, “Only You Can Silence Yourself,” features Jessica Alba (The Fantastic Four, Sin City) in a series of images by renowned photographer Mark Liddell. The striking photographs feature Alba quite literally silenced—with gags and masks stifling her voice as a citizen. The photos are available for download at www.DeclareYourself.com, and can be circulated virally; they will also be featured in national publications this fall.

"I really don’t see the point in not registering to vote,” said Alba. “We sign up for MySpace pages and Facebook pages, and download music off the internet. The least people can do is register to vote online, actually making a difference in their world, not just making their lives a little bit cooler. It makes more sense to spend your time making a change in society—and it actually doesn’t take that much time! It takes more time to make a music playlist than it does to register to vote."

-- from enewsi.com

Ms. Alba speaks the truth. But will people actually listen? Would you listen?

More Gates & Seinfeld

I'm not quite sure if I'm feeling these ads or not. I'm pretty sure they're lame though. I don't think they're sending the message that Microsoft wants.

Still, you gotta respect both of them for what they've done.

Across the Universe

Stumbled across this movie one random weekend afternoon. With Beatles' music as a sonic backdrop, 3 young people weave their way across the globe during the Vietnam War. You'll have to see it for yourself - here is one of the very powerful musical scenes.

T-Dot Stand Up!

Kardi breaks down our beloved hometown.

As a bonus, his performance on Leno, which is groundbreaking bizness for a Canadian hip hop artist. Needless to say, the Black Jays murdered it. Akon looks completely out of place 'cause he can't get down the way the T-Dot boys do.

Sidenote: Call it commercial if ya like, but I'm feeling the album - minus the garbage song with T-Pain. Ill Eagle Alien and Going In are slap the wall chunes!

Warlord

A 10 year old boy declares war on the world.

Q-Teezee

Saw this over at 2dopeboyz but decided that it deserves another posting here. I can't wait this ish to drop!

Tip & Dilla!!! It's like it's 1999 up in this.

Wikipedia lists guests appearances from: Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, J Dilla, Norah Jones, Madlib, Common, D'Angelo, Raphael Saadiq & Santogold.

With production confirmed from: Raphael Saadiq, J Dilla, will.i.am, Mark Ronson & Tip himself.

Yeah. You just read what you just read.

Black Milk and Jake One in October. Q-Tip in November. The Blueprint 3 in December. It's looking gooood.

Not Cool Hogan, Woooooo

Awoke early today (not by choice) = Not Cool
Awoke early today (not by choice) to learn that former boyhood hero, 18 time world champion wrestling legend Ric Flair had been assaulted by his daughter's boyfriend = Extremely Not Cool

Cops: Ric Flair roughed up by daughter's boyfriend
By MARLON A. WALKER – 18 hours ago
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Most of former professional wrestler Ric Flair's fights were scripted. But Chapel Hill, N.C., police didn't find anything fake about the blood and bruises on the Nature Boy after a fight with his daughter's 22-year-old boyfriend.

Neither man was charged, but Flair's daughter, Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr, was charged for resisting police after the 22-year-old became belligerent and kicked an officer, Chapel Hill police Lt. Kevin Gunter said Tuesday.

Neighbors called police about 2:30 a.m. Friday about a fight at an apartment in the city about 30 miles northwest of Raleigh. The fight was over, but officers followed a trail of blood to Fliehr's apartment.

She told police the men had fought but it was over and things were fine. Officers found the 59-year-old Flair, whose real name is Richard Fliehr, on a bed in the back room. The boyfriend was in another part of the apartment.

Flair admitted fighting with the boyfriend but he didn't want to press charges, Gunter said. Gunter refused to give the boyfriend's name because he was not charged.

"He was kind of elusive," Gunter said of Flair. "He said everything was fine. Officers said he had a 'no problems here' kind of attitude. He just wanted everything forgotten."

To respect the Nature Boy's legacy, the link below is required viewing. At :17 seconds is absolute classic material - Flair takes off his shoes and screams "my shoes cost more than your house!"

Dreamo's Certified Heater of the Week

Sometimes a heater isn’t about jamming with crew or an unstoppable positive feeling. A heater strikes a chord with you can evoke a vast array of emotions – from love to sadness, from celebration to mourning. Not to be a Debbie Downer, this week’s heater comes to us from Tdot’s own D-Sisive. The track is called Brian Wilson off his “The Book” EP. D-Sisive also just released a track with Guilty Simpson and works closely with Muneshine. Be sure to cop the Ostrich gear which acts as the visual on the youtube link.

TPC

This isn't my usual posting of dope rap but that's the beauty of this blog... anything goes!

I'm all about supporting local artists. Especially bands that sell their own vinyl at their shows. Saw these guys live last week and they were awesome! More people need to know about Newmarket's own, Tokyo Police Club.

They can be classified under the neo-indie-rock sound... upbeat and just fun music. It's hard to make a comparison to another band but if I had to, I'd say they're kind of like The Strokes but not really.

But enough of me trying to describe them. Just check them out! And if you ever have the opportunity to see them live, don't pass it up.

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Ghostbusters III

Columbia Pictures is getting serious about scaring up a new installment of its blockbuster Ghostbusters franchise.

The studio has set "The Office" co-exec producers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky to write a script for a film designed to bring back together the original cast of Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson.

"Ghostbusters" was Columbia's highest grossing film ever, until it was beaten by Men in Black and then Spider-Man.

-- from variety.com

The Billyl Idol of Rap

Pacewon's words, not mine. This ish is tight.

Rap is at a good point right now. So much good stuff out there and more to come. Seek and ye shall find.

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Belmont Lane

This is good head-boppin music from top to bottom.

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Addictive Flash Game Jumpoff

Hexagon matching game called "Hexion" - zone out and enjoy
(click pic to play)

Jerry Seinfeld + Bill Gates = Lame

Wow. Microsoft's marketing department should all be fired.

Dreamo's Certified Heater of the Week

Pharoahe Monch is dope. His music is grimey and inspirational. Peep his catalogue - it is bonkers (Mayor, Oh No, The Life, What It Is etc.). Plus he has asthma and his love show is grrrreat. This week's certified heater is for those days when things aren't looking too good - when you need a pick-me-up to get out of bed and face the day. P Monch provides the desire to do that.

YTMND

Simple things amuse simple minds. With that in mind, welcome to the world of YTMND:

YTMND is centered on the creation of hosted web pages (known within the community as YTMNDs or sites) featuring a juxtaposition of a single image or a simple slideshow, which may be animated and/or tiled along with optional large zooming text and a looping sound file. Images used in YTMNDs are usually either created or edited by users. Most YTMNDs are meant to expose or reflect the more inane facets of pop culture, and some can be considered inside jokes. (source: Wikipedia)

Below are links to a couple of Star Wards YTMNDs, see the whole collection of everything at www.ytmnd.com:

http://chewriterprinterinc.ytmnd.com/
http://vadercoaster.ytmnd.com/

Introspection

THE MAN IN THE GLASS

When you get what you want in your struggle for self
And the world makes you king for a day,
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself
And see what that man has to say.
For it isn't your father or mother or wife
Who judgement upon you must pass;
The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the one staring back from the glass.
Some people may think your a straight-shootin' chum
And call you a wonderful guy,
But the man in the glass says you're only a bum
If you can't look him straight in the eye.
He's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest,
For he's with you clear up to the end.
And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test
If the man in the glass is your friend.
You may fool the whole world down the pathway of life
And get pats on your back as you pass.
But your final reward will be heartaches and tears
If you've cheated the man in the glass.

YES

If you haven't heard of T-dot's own Boi-1da, you have now. He produced 4 tracks on the album and is responsible for some of Drake's heaters (Replacement Girl, City Is Mine, Don't You Have A Man).

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Ak's Artist of the Week - Charles Hamilton

Don't sleep on this dude. One of those mc's who after one listen made me throw my keyboard at the wall and then go and find every song/mixtape he's done until now. I don't even want to put up a single track to preview because I feel one or two songs can't do his dopeness justice. Download the first mixtape of The Hamiltonization Process, entitled "Death of the Mixtape Rapper".

Charles Hamilton is set to give a new definition to the word “tour” with The Hamiltonization Process.

The critically acclaimed rapper will partner up with several leading web sites and blogs for a three month, eight site tour which begins September 2 on OkayPlayer.com and concludes December 9 on OnSmash.com. Hamilton is also partnering with music site Imeem.com for the venture.

The cyberspace tour hopes to reach two million unique visitors. New music from Hamilton will be streamed on each site for two weeks. After that, users will be able to embed the music for personal sites and blogs courtesy of Imeem’s music player.

All new music will be mixed by Hamilton’s official DJ, DJ Skee.

-- from hiphopdx.com

He also refers to himself as "The best blogger alive!". You decide. charleshamilton.blogspot.com
iamnotcharleshamilton.com

Hit up YouTube to catch one of his rediculous freestyles.