Editors Pick: Track Of The Week 5

This week I’m bringing it back to the West Coast (four finger up & two twisted in the middle w/my locs on & my chucks strong *starts c-walking). If you were born and raised on the West Coast, then when it comes to music you know not to leave this legend out of the loop, David Blake, a.k.a. DJ Quik (Mc and Producer) is back at it again with his upcoming project: The Book Of David. It’s been about 5 solid years since he’s put out a solo album, but his most recent work lies between collaborations with The Fixxers back in 2007 (Midnight Life) and Kurupt in 2009 (BlaQKout).

This Weeks Editors Pick: Track of the week goes to “Nobody” – Dj Quik featuring Pomona’s own Suga Free (While you Bullshittin’ !!!) which is the first leak off The Book Of David. The production on this gets a thumbs up, well honestly, Quiks production has always made me move even when I didn’t want to. Suga Free’s delivery always makes me laugh, and his lyrics = Jokes ! To be simply put, it’s ‘a feel good’ track. The end of the track is my favorite, download and you’ll see why!

There is no set date on when The Book Of David will be released, just keep looking back for more information here on The Rise.

Editors Pick: Track Of The Week 4

“I did it overnight, it couldn’t happen any quicker
Y’all know them? Well, fuck it, me either
But point the biggest skeptic out, I’ll make him a believer
It wouldn’t be the first time I done it, throwin’ hundreds
When I should be throwin’ ones, bitch, I run it”

It is week four of Editors Pick: Track Of The Week and thus far, I have chosen tracks from albums that have a release date set for the month of March. Although previously released and posted, this weeks pick is “Over” by Drake Produced by Boi-1da and Al Khaaliq. ” If this track doesn’t show his growth as an artist, then I don’t know what to tell you and I can’t wait for that to reflect in the album. “So Far Gone” killed the mixtape game (being that it was better than most peoples albums), so DO NOT attempt to dig up someone else’s name who has been nominated for a Grammy without an album because IT HASN’T HAPPENED. History in the making, true story. Not everyones a fan, just give respect and props to where it is due and I’ll let you slide. I can hear the critics now, ha-ha !

Well on another note, “Thank Me Later” hits stores March 30th and of course we are all looking forward to it. The artwork has yet to be released, however there is a possible cover (not yet confirmed) that has been making its way through internet waves. The final track list has not made it through either, but there are a few confirmed tracks that will give you an idea what he’s working with below:

“Afrika Boombatta” (feat. Lil Wayne)
“Fireworks” (Produced by Crada & Noah “40″ Shebib)
“Light Up” (feat. Jay-Z) (Produced by Tone Mason & Noah “40″ Shebib)
“Over” (Produced by Boi-1da & Al Khaaliq) — 3:56
“Shut It Down” (feat. The-Dream) (Produced by Omen & Noah “40″ Shebib)
“The Two” (feat. K-os)

Editors Pick: Track Of The Week 3

This week I’ve decided to slow it down and bring it back to that baby making music we’ve all listened to when growing up, even if we weren’t getting it in. 3rd Editors Pick: Track Of The Week belongs to “Sex Room” by Ludacris featuring Trey Songz. Now you know us ladies can’t get enough of Tremaine “YUUUUUUUP!” (haha) and Luda? Since the day he hit the scene his delivery has always grabbed our attention. Battle Of The Sexes drops March 9, 2010 and I’m sure many of us are looking forward to this album.

Battle Of The Sexes TrackList:

01. Intro
02. How Low
03. My Chick Bad f. Nicki Minaj
04. Everybody Drunk f. Lil Scrappy
05. I Do It All Night
06. Sex Room f. Trey Songz
07. I Know You Got a Man f. Flo Rida
08. Hey Ho f. Lil Kim & Lil Fate
09. Party No Mo’ f. Gucci Mane
10. B.O.T.S. Radio f. I-20
11. Can’t Live With You f. Monica
12. Feelin’ So Sexy
13. Tell Me a Secret f. Ne-Yo
14. My Chick Bad (rmx) f. Diamond, Trina & Eve

OVERTIME With Special Live Guest: Keys N Krates

This friday, February 26, 2010, bringing you some of the best of Hip Hop, Reggae, and dancehall, is OVERTIME, located at The Office Bar in the heart of North Park (San Diego). Keys N Krates , a very talented trio, will be performing live. Local Dj’s, Dj Beatnick and Mr. Mention will be on the one’s and two’s. For guestlist, send your full names to info@hearthesounds.com. This is a 21+ event, doors open at 9:30 p.m. and will have free entry till 10:00 p.m.

check out these links:
DJ BeatNick – twitter | myspace
Sleeping Giant Music – official site | myspace
Hear The Sounds – blog | myspace

“Coldest Winter” – Kanye West (video)

First time hearing this song back when Mr. West dropped 808 Heartbreak, I honestly loved it, it was something new to my ears and to the hip hop, rap, pop, or ‘whatever you want to call it’ game. It’s been some time since that track hit waves and for this video to come out caught me a little off guard. Directed by Nabil, a great artist, this video has its quality. Many may think “my, what a strange and eerie video!” well, did you really think art would be missing from a piece produced for Kanye? Everyones a critic, and with that said, some of the comments I’ve read this morning consisted of “WTF?” “He did give his soul to the devil” and “This isn’t hip hop”. How judgmental. haha ! Then again, people will always be people. Let’s try something different today, let’s see beauty in a different light and past what we see with our naked eye.

Editors Pick: Track of the week 2

Today, which marks a new edition of Editors Pick: Track of The Week, I’ve decided to take it to the streets, to the hive where the WU reside. Well, not exactly, see the trio have yet to call themselves anything and probably won’t (Meth, Ghost, Rae *hint hint), but for now I will call them the “Tré of WU”. This weeks pick is “Our Dreams” – Method Man, Raekwon, and Ghostface Killah, which carries royalty, featuring a looped sample from “We’re Almost There” the first track on MJ’s fourth solo album Forever, Michael . This track hit the net late January and the anticipation is killing, but it is good to know that “Wu-Massacre” drops March 30, 2010 along with Drake’s “Thank Me Later” and Erykah Badu’s “New Amerykah, Part II: Return Of The Ankh” (which features “Jump In the Air (Stay There)” last weeks Editors Pick: Track of the Week). For us Wu fans this release is a big deal, I mean, how long have we been waiting? sheesh ! but thanks to the recent “Avenging Eagles” mixtape (presented by DJ Mathematics, Def Jam, & Wu-Tang), waiting hasn’t been so bad. I’ve left you with the artwork and tracklist for Wu-Massacre, as well as the behind the scenes footage for “Our Dreams” below; enjoy !

1. Criminology 2.5
2. Meth vs. Chef
3. Ya Moms Skit
4. Smooth Sailing (Remix) feat. Solomon Childs
5. Our Dreams
6. Gunshowers feat. Inspectah Deck & Cappadonna
7. Dangerous
8. Pimpin’ Chipp
9. How To Pay Rent Skit feat. Tracy Morgan
10. Miranda
11. Youngtown Heist
12. Breaka Breaka “It’s That Wu Shit”
13. Made Men (Bonus)

click here to pre-order

Wu-Massacre: Behind The Scene from Mazi O. Video on Vimeo.

New World Color Presents: Disco D.Y.N.A.M.I.T.E. – Blu x Mainframe

Disco Dynamite from A.C.R.O.N.Y.M on Vimeo.

The launch of New World Color, a multidimensional entertainment company, just dropped their first music video for “Disco Dynamite” by Mainframe and Blu, Directed by A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. The video is very appealing to the eye and the track sets it off. Congrats New Wold Color and cheers to a new year !
follow: @NewWorldColor
download: “Disco Dynamite” – Mainframe x Blu

Editors Pick: Track Of The Week 1

Being that this is our first Editors Pick: Track Of The Week I had to start it off with a BANG ! and if you think other wise, you can go fall in a trench somewhere [jk]. Erica Abi Wright a.k.a. Erykah Badu will be releasing New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) March 30,2010 and I’m sure I’m not the only who is itching for this fifth album of hers. Erykah has hit us with two leaks, one off of the upcoming project and the other a web only exclusive, 1. Window Seat (Produced by Erykah Badu and James Poyser) *said to be her first single off the album*, and Editors Pick: Track Of The Week 2. Jump Up In The Air (Stay There) ft. Lil Wayne and Bilal (Produced by Erykah Badu, RC Williams and Jahborn).

At first when seeing Lil Wayne as a featured artist for “Jump Up In The Air (Stay There)” I was thinking to myself, “SELF, I hope he doesn’t F**K it up!” and he didn’t (well not that bad, haha). Truthfully I miss Carter II Dwayne Carter, not saying that he’s not doing his thing now, however, I’m just a bit tired of him yelling on tracks and being so wasted that you can’t understand a damn thing he’s saying.

Ok, enough of that sidebar, Erykah is killing and I’m glad she’s back. The beat will get you up out of your seat and the lyrics will have your ass somewhat confused, asking yourself “are they saying they’re high?” rotf. Well enough of me yapping, I’ve provided you with the track list and video below so that you’ll know what to look forward to. Enjoy !

Track listing
1. “20 Feet Tall” (Produced by Erykah Badu and 9th Wonder)
2. “Window Seat” (Produced by Erykah Badu and James Poyser) – 4:25
3. “Agitation” (Produced by Erykah Badu and Shafiq Husayn of SA-RA Creative Partners)
4. “Get Money” (Produced by Erykah Badu and Karieem Riggins (drums), Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner (bass), James Poyser (keys), Tommy Trajlio (guitar), Mike “Chav” Chavarria (mooger fooger) (Contains an interpolation of “Can’t Turn Me Away,” by Sylvia Striplin)
5. “Don’t Be Long” (Produced by Erykah Badu and Ta’Raach)
6. “Love” (Produced by Erykah Badu and J Dilla)
7. “Umm Hmm” (Produced by Erykah Badu and Madlib)
8. “Fall in Love” (Produced by Erykah Badu and Karieem Riggins) (Contains a sample of “Intimate
9. “Friends” by Eddie Kendricks.)
10. “Incense” (Instrumental) (Produced by Erykah Badu and Madlib featuring Kirsten Agnesta (harp))
11. “Out My Mind Just in Time (Part 1) (Undercover Over-Lover)” (Produced by Erykah Badu featuring James Poyser (keys))
12. “Out My Mind Just in Time (Part 2)” (Produced by Erykah Badu and Georgia Anne Muldrow)
13. “Out My Mind Just in Time (Part 3)” – [6]

“Make you smile again” – Sin

Sin did it again and like he said to me just a few seconds ago on twitter “There’s WAY more where that came from“, his new mixtape “The Day After Love” drops tomorrow and I fortunately had the pleasure of receiving “Make You Smile Again” in my inbox about an hour ago. This is one of my favorite beats, if you’ve heard Quik’s album “Under The Influence” (-50 ways-) you know that I’m talking about. Sin did it justice.

follow: @SinsationalSIN
download: “Make You Smile Again” – Sin

The Sleepless Beat Tape – Makeshift

I am downloading this joint as I type and am so very excited to get a listen, Makeshift is family and talented family at that. So please make sure you show some love and support by clicking that download button. No Doze 2 will be hitting the streets very soon as well, so keep checking back for updates.

follow: @MAKESHIFTism
download: The Sleepless Beat Tape – Makeshift

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