As Apathy, like most of us, winds down 2011 and prepares for 2012 (which will see new LP’s from The Demigodz & Army Of The Pharaohs and more) he gets in the X-Mas spirit with this new leak and he runs thru a wish of X-Mas wishes that most B-Boys & Girls can co-sign.
DL link to Apathy’s “A Wonderful X-Mas Time” (produced by Scoop Deville):
A collection of music featuring some of the strongest Duck Down songs of the year. Duck Down Records said “It was a fun experience working with a wide range of artists in 2011 & much thanks goes out to the fans & media outlets for supporting.”
The album is out today at Digital Retailers:
iTunes Purchase Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/best-of-duck-down-music-2011/id488156019
Amazon Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Duck-Down-Music-Explicit/dp/B006LMN06C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1324401447&sr=8-4
Track Listing:
01 – Shout The Winners Out (Skyzoo, Smif N Wessun, Pharoahe Monch) [Duck Down All-Stars track from NBA 2K12 soundtrack]
02 – Random Axe – The Hex
03 – Pharoahe Monch – Clap (one day) [feat. Showtyme & DJ Boogie Blind]
04 – Talib Kweli – Cold Rain (through Javotti Media / 3D)
05 – Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun – That’s Hard (feat. Styles P & Sean Price)
06 – Statik Selektah – Play The Game (feat. Big K.R.I.T. & Freddie Gibbs)
07 – Kidz In The Hall – Pour it Up (feat. Bun B & David Banner) [Music Video Premiering in early January]
08 – Black Rob – Celebration (feat. Breyan Isaac)
09 – Skyzoo – Atypical
10 – Promise – Against The Odds (feat. Jhene Aiko)
11 – The Away Team – Scars & Stripes
12 – David Dallas – Take A Picture
13 – Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun – Monumental (feat. Tyler Woods)
14 – Random Axe – Chewbacca (feat. Roc Marciano)
15 – Pharoahe Monch – Still Standing (feat. Jill Scott) [Music Video Premiering in early January]
Tribe Called Quest legend Phife Dawg joins Tim Westwood in the BBC 1Xtra building. Talking sports broadcasting, ATL plus legends in the game J Dilla, Heavy D, Erick Sermon & Q-Tip.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0082kyx
https://www.facebook.com/timwestwood
Music from Talib Kweli’s upcoming album ‘Prisoner of Conscious’, out in 2012 on Blacksmith / EMI. ‘Distractions’ is produced by Oh No. The music video is directed by Darryl Phillips, of ICU Media. Download the MP3 of the song for free at https://www.facebook.com/talibkweli
Message from Talib Kweli about the song: “A little less a year ago, I got a beat from one of my favorite producers, Oh No, that I felt would be a perfect sound bed for the album I was working on, Prisoner Of Conscious. As I played the beat over and over trying to write lyrics, I kept finding myself distracted. By the TV, by twitter, by trivial things. I realized then that the beat was asking me to write about Distractions”.
“Beats talk to me. They tell me what to rap about, they suggest a guest for the song. One of the things I was distracted by was the news coming from Tahrir Square last year. The Arab Spring was unlike anything I’ve seen in my lifetime. Beginning with a vegetable cart owner named Mohammed Bouazizi setting himself on fire in Tunisia to protest general unfair treatment, the Arab Spring spread like wildfire to Sudan and then to Egypt, as thousands of protestors occupied Tahrir Square to call for corrupt president Hosni Mubarak to step down.”
“The first line that I wrote for my song Distractions was, “they say it ain’t about the spoils of war, but turn around and tell you how much more the oil will cost.” This was inspired by the Arab Spring. Fast forward to September, 2011. Occupy Wall Street exploded into the collective consciousness of the world, but it started right here in New York City. I didn’t understand that this protest was something that was ongoing at first, so I did not pay much attention in the beginning. However, when I saw my contemporaries like Lupe Fiasco bringing blankets and Immortal Technique making multiple trips, I knew this was something I had a responsibility to be involved in.”
“I went to Zucotti Park the day after I arrived back in NY. I traveled with Jamie Kilstein and Allison Kilkenny from Citizen Radio, and res, my partner in Idle Warship. What I saw made me proud of my hometown. Sure, I probably saw some homeless people. If the homeless aren’t in the 99 percent, who is? What was more prevalent was the organization, the sense of community. I saw students, musicians, wall street types, blue collar types, older activists and fresh faced newbies. It was the most democratic, American thing I had ever witnessed. And to think, it was inspired by the Arab Spring, just like my song!”
I was asked to address the crowd at the General Assembly, which is a daily gathering to discuss the issues at hand and how the people can move forward. Even though I am accustomed to being an entertainer, the thought of addressing people who were literally giving everything they had to this cause was a bit overwhelming. It was in that moment that I made the connection between my song Distractions and OWS. I sort of sputtered out Distractions, because this was the first time I was ever saying it out loud.”
“The response to it has been nice, largely because a clip of it has made the rounds online. However, it wasn’t me kicking a verse that resonated the most with the people actually at Zucotti Park, it is what I said from my heart. When I stopped rapping and addressed the people directly, I had, in my opinion, a bigger impact. It showed me the humanity of the movement. We were one, stripped of our titles. I strive to be a great artist. But I also strive to be a greater man.”
“I am not here to convince you one way or the other about Occupy Wall Street. I know how I feel about the movement and that’s good enough for me. I was so inspired by what those people are doing for our future that I wanted to celebrate them in the video for Distractions. I had some reservations about it. I did not want to appear like I was capitalizing. I hope that people see this video as I intended it, as a love letter to the Occupy Movement everywhere. Here it is, enjoy!”
For more information on Occupy Wall Street, including how you can participate, please visit http://occupywallst.org
“One love to my good friend Darryl Phillips, who always comes through for me and speaks truth to power.” – Talib Kweli
People’s Army front-man Logic and hot new producer Last Resort present their debut album on Overstand Music, ‘TRUE TALK’. With guest features from chart topping Maverick Sabre, the inspirational activist/top 40 artist Lowkey, UK legend Klashnekoff, MOBO winner Akala and many more, this is set to be one of the classic UK hip hop albums since the turn of the millennium.
The latest video ‘Essence’ (shot by the ever impressive GlobalFaction), features 2000 Fast Women’s Big Frizzle on the hook and is a massive salute to all of the pioneers and current artists who have helped shape the UK Hip Hop scene into what it is today. Look out for cameos from lots of your favourite artists!
True Talk is OUT NOW on CD from HMV, Amazon, Play, Zavvi, Argos & Tesco Direct, and digitally via iTunes and all good digital stores online. The instrumentals are also available to purchase digitally for £4.99 from iTunes and Amazon.
True Talk at HMV – http://hmv.com/hmvweb/simpleSearch.do?simpleSearchString=Logic:+Last+Resort
True Talk at iTunes – http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/true-talk/id477185861
True Talk (The Instrumentals) at iTunes – http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/true-talk-the-instrumentals/id486848620
Tracklisting:
01 – I Am Logic
02 – Never That
03 – Essence (featuring Big Frizzle)
04 – True Talk (featuring Klashnekoff & Lowkey)
05 – Life’s A Hustle (featuring Miski & Remus)
06 – Morphine (featuring Big Cakes, Big Frizzle & Renee Soul)
07 – Call 4 Revolution (featuring Elz & Renee Soul)
08 – Animal (featuring Rewd Adams)
09 – It’s On Top (featuring Mighty Moe & Big Frizzle)
10 – One Take Wonder
11 – Walking Away (featuring Big Ben & Big Frizzle)
12 – Shadow (featuring Big Frizzle)
13 – We’ll Never Know (featuring Maverick Sabre, Akala & Big Frizzle)
14 – Testimony (featuring Elz, Shadia Mansour & Renee Soul)
15 – People’s Legacy
Twitter: @LogicArmy @lastresortuk @OverstandOSM
UK Runnings & Urban Vault have teamed up to drop this brilliant new mixtape hosted and mixed by leading UK mixtape deejay Tricksta who has done mixes with the likes of M9, Iron Braydz, Skriblah, Big Cakes as well as US acts such as French Montana, Freekey Zeekey, Red Café, Papoose and more. Here Tricksta unleashes thrity tracks featuring the cream of the UK underground. 30 tracks deep this is more good stuff from the UK Runnings camp!
Make sure you check out www.urbanvault.co.uk and check out their clothing range!!!
01 – Big Dutty Deeze – Dead Or Alive (Tricksta Remix)
02 – Genesis Elijah – Matter Of Time
03 – Rukus – Just Flow
04 – AC – Stuck In The Zoo
05 – Sliqe – G.R.A.F.T
06 – Sir Tomz Ft Nih’illi – Stack It Up
07 – Supar Novar, Big Ben & Barry Knight – Suttin Outta Nuttin
08 – Data Scales & Box Room Productions – What Am I Doing
09 – This Is DA – Lone Wolf
10 – Jesse James – The Bench
11 – Dave Bass, Redz & Blackz – SeaWeed
12 – Ruthless – Money
13 – Rax – 11′ Till Infinity
14 – Big PSG – I Need Dollar Remix
15 – Kingpin – Mic In My Hand
16 – TimeBomb – Nothin But The Real Shit
17 – LATE – Facebook Freestyle
18 – S.Kalibre – Alarm Clock
19 – Skriblah DanGogh – Mesmerized Remix
20 – Fonzo – Panic Button
21 – Juice Aleem – Marakalis
22 – Ruinz Ason – For The Queens Face
23 – 40DubSt – Rain
24 – Brinkworth aka Double E – Zone Out Freestyle
25 – Collective Underground – Journey
26 – Mr.13 Feat Cyclonious & Jabba Tha Kut – Home Is Where The Hatred Is
27 – Mista Meterz – Double Time Rhymer Feat Jabba Tha Kut
28 – Marz Feat. LJ & Bill Daggs – Taught You To Kiss
29 – Dazzle – Don’t Let Go
30 – Silqe – Urban Vault Exclusive
Download link:
http://www.urbanvault.co.uk/news/2011/12/urban-vault-uk-runnings-presents-vault-assault-mixtape-vol1-hosted-and-mixed-tricksta
Connect:
www.urbanvault.co.uk
www.ukrunnings.co.uk
Big Dutty Deeze – Dead or Alive (Tricksta Remix)
Silqe – Urban Vault Exclusive
He’s been creating a buzz for some time now and now he finally unleashes his new project with RGS ENTERTAINMENT, the UK’s leading label who have released albums from Asher D, HHC Magazine, Blak Tawng, Baby J and more recently signed Hip-Hop producer Tricksta. Check out the full tracklisting below…
01. Marching
02. Boasy Ft. Stylo G, Rascals, Maxx
03. Gassed In The Rave Ft. Krept & Konan
04. Irreplaceable Ft. A.R.I
05. Flicker
06. My Life
07. Trust Me Ft. A.R.I
08. Conversations With Cash (Didn’t Wanna Know)
09. Darkness Ft. A.R.I
10. Interlude
11. Celebration
12. Hood Life
13. J.Cole K.Koke
14. Journey Ft. Janiece Myers
PRE RELEASE PHYSICAL CD AVAILABLE DIRECTLY FROM RGS ENTERTAINMENT.
LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES before the release date in February.
www.rgsentertainment.com/lilbitofcash
Link to RGS TV Channel –
http://www.youtube.com/user/rgstvchannel
Link to J cole K Koke –
Link to Gassed in the Rave –
YouTube Presents: Common LIVE performing “Raw”, “Sweet” and “Celebrate” off his upcoming album The Dreamer/The Believer! Also watch a candid interview with chief editor of XXL Magazine Shaheem Reid. Common discusses working with No I.D., the rebirth of his career and more!
Pre-order The Dreamer/The Believer on iTunes and get an instant download for “SWEET”: http://bit.ly/CommonPreOrder
Keep up with Common on http://www.ThinkCommon.com!
F.L.I.P general Supar Novar drops his brand new single and its a banger! Supar Novar’s output this year has been immense and theres no sign of him slowing down with this brand new release hitting the spot. Beats by Dead Man Walkn are quality and Novar’s bars touch on various life issues. This is one of the best singles from an independent UK artist this year. Novar for prime minister.
Review by Tricksta
FREE SINGLE DOWNLOAD: http://suparnovar.bandcamp.com/album/falling-to-pieces-come-this-far
http://www.twitter.com/SuparNovar
http://www.facebook.com/SuparNovar
UK RUNNINGS; The mixtape series that has brought us everything from hosts from all over the West Midlands, to mixtapes from Lullaby, Jesse James, Big Narstie, Deeze, Late, Hood Fellaz, Supar Novar, Sturban Clothing is celebrating ten years of mixtape with an onslaught of mixtapes. Just recently we have seen Tricksta drop mixes from Collective Underground as well as Digital Revolution 6 hosted by Skriblah. Now we get this Tricksta hosted mixtape featuring more quality UK stuff.
UK Runnings ‘The Streets Are Calling’ (Hosted by Tricksta) Tracklisting:
01 – Tricksta – Intro
02 – LATE – Why You In This (Tricksta Remix)
03 – Skriblah – Egypt Remix
04 – Genesis Elijah – Battle Cry UK
05 – Big Dutty Deeze Feat. Wanda – Sky’s The Limit
06 – Ruinz Ason – Pass The P’s
07 – Supar Novar – Falling To Pieces
08 – Quest Rah – Heat
09 – Ruthless – Open Eyes
10 – Configa Beats Feat. Jaz Kahina – We On Fire
11 – Prose – Stay On My Grind
12 – Yaeo Feat. Supar Novar – One Of Us Gotta Win
13 – Big PSG – 24 Bar Punch Up
14 – Stealf & Mista Flix – Dark Thoughts
15 – Big Ben – What I See
16 – Brinkworth aka Double E Feat. MadHat McGore – Come Get Me
17 – J Roots & Reds – Report From The Real
18 – Ragz Sweet Jones – Icy
19 – Danny Bones – Turn Around
20 – Mr. 13 Feat. Kinetik & Superior Thought – Kick Back
21 – Razor – Closer
22 – Tricksta – Outro
Download links:
www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/ugn8kp
www.sturbanclothing.com/podcasts/streetsarecalling.asp
www.downloadamixtape.com/?page_id=195&mixtape_id=2632
www.datpiff.com/Tricksta-Uk-Runnings-the-Streets-Are-Calling-hosted-By-T-mixtape.292583.html
