The Four Owls – ‘Dawn Of A New Day’, featuring Smellington Piff lifted from the new album ‘Natural Order’ OUT NOW on High Focus Records. The album is produced by Leaf Dog with guest production from DJ Premier and features Dirty Dike, Jam Baxter, Smellington Piff & DJ Sammy B-Side. Available to order on CD & limited edition vinyl now @ http://www.high-focus.com
In celebration of Rhymesayers 20th Anniversary this year, Rhymesayers packed up and headed down to SXSW 2015 in Austin, TX. First, they gave a panel discussion on the label’s history, as well as its future. Afterward, they headed over to the House of Vans at the Mohawk to perform a label showcase for a packed house.
This is a brief recap of this monumental event, which featured performances from Atmosphere, Dilated Peoples, Brother Ali, Grieves, Prof, deM atlaS and Get Cryphy, as well as surprise guest appearances from P.O.S, Freeway, Murs, Fashawn and the legendary Chuck D!
Rhymesayers – “Thank you to all who came out to show us some love that night, as well as all those who’ve shown your love and support over the last two decades. With so much more in store, we look forward to growing with you in the years to come.”
Songs:
deM atlaS “Time Of Our Lives” (0:06 – 1:02)
Brother Ali “Self Taught” (1:53 – 2:52)
Atmosphere “Trying To Find A Balance (Live)” (2:53 – 3:25)
Termanology is back with another video off his “Shut up and rap” Album. This time its for the track “Streetwise”, Produced by The Mighty Moe and with cuts & scratches by DJ Statik Selektah. Video directed by Gil Videos.
This is the first single/video off the new album Dro is dropping this summer 2015 called “Groundhog Day” This one produced by Sensei Walingh (Germany) and shot and directed by Mo Stafford. This one has that smooth 90’s feel but with the same gritty wordplay and a sharp flow that Dro always delivers.
As far as the visuals its like a short movie, definitely a must watch for all real hip hop fans. Also on the features so far he has got Ruste Juxx, Nems, Dv Alias Khrist & more coming.
‘The American Dream’ performed by Nico the Beast, produced mixed and arranged by Psix featuring cuts by Psix & Dj Cizzors. Taken from the album: Underworld-Netherlands presents: Psix – The Mystical Voice of the Spiritworld
Gang Starr Foundation Member Big Shug ‘Triple OGzus’
‘Triple OGzus’ Features Guest Appearances And Production From DJ Premier, Termanology, Reks, MoSS & Kid Called Quest
After trailblazing around the globe numerous times with Gang Starr as a core member of the Gang Starr Foundation, Big Shug, who has appeared on Gang Starr’s classics such as 1994’s Hard To Earn “F.A.L.A.,” 1998’s Moment Of Truth “The Militia” and 2003’s Gold-certified The Ownerz “Capture” (Militia Pt.3), follows up his last street savvy endeavor, I.M. 4-EVA (2012), with his new project, Triple OGZus, which is in stores now.
While MoSS, Reel Drama and Kidd Called Quest contribute production, staying true to the Gang Starr Foundation formula, Big Shug recreates his indelible bond with DJ Premier on the albums two singles and videos, “Off Rip,” which also features Termanology and Singapore Kane, and “I Bleed For This”. Preemo produces three tracks in total on Triple Ogzus and as Shug states, the bond the two have fostered over the years only continues to grow “Premier is my brother and with all the technology and changing faces, we are still the same. We represent the Gang Starr legacy and we are serious about that!!!”
Big Shug explains “Triple OGzus represents me as a street veteran, underground icon and original gangster who is always wise to the game. I love the fans and will always represent authentic hip-hop music with my soul.”
Tracklisting and credits for Big Shug’s ‘Triple OGzus’:
1.) “I Am Somebody” (produced by DJ Premier)
2.) “I Bleed For This” (produced by DJ Premier)
3.) “The Reason” (produced by Gem Crates)
4.) “Days Go By” (produced by Big Shug)
5.) “Never Change” (produced by Reel Drama)
6.) “Not A Fan” f/ Reks & Termanology (produced by Kid Called Quest)
7.) “Triple OGzus” (produced by Kid Called Quest)
8.) “Make That Body Do” (produced by Reel Drama)
9.) “Off Rip” f/ Termanology & Singapore Kane (produced by DJ Premier)
10.) “2 Good” f/ Trumayne (produced by Kid Called Quest)
11.) “All In” (produced by Kid Called Quest)
12.) “Showtime” f/ M-Dot (produced by DJ Brans) cuts by DJ Djaz
13.) “Make Moves, Get Money” (produced by Moss)
14.) “Get It” f/ Singapore Kane (produced by Reel Drama)
15.) “Relationships” (produced by Reel Drama)
16.) “Chase Then Ball” (produced by Kid Called Quest)
17.) “Soldiers It’s War Out Here” (produced by Kid Called Quest)
18.) “In The Rain” (produced by Charles Roane for C.R.E.A.M.I.N.C.)
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