The famed rapper/beatboxer sat down with Montreality for VladTV to talk about a myriad of topics, including his advice for artists who start seeing the money roll in, his keys to success, who he thinks he was in a previous lifetime and his upcoming projects.
The concept behind Hasan Salaam’s EP “Music Is My Weapon” is the belief that music can be used as a powerful tool in the pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality.
With the release of the project, Hasan is aiming to prove that music can change people’s lives, literally. All profits from the sale of the EP will be used to fund a school, clean water well, and medical clinic in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. In November 2010, Hasan became the first U.S hip hop artist to ever perform in Bissau.
On the same trip he worked with the young artists, taught creative writing to the youth, and headlined a concert to promote freedom of speech. The “Music Is My Weapon” project is the next step, in an effort to provide change to a country that remains one of the poorest and least politically stable in the world.
To Donate: http://www.peaceismyreligion.org
Buy the Music Is My Weapon album: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/music-is-my-weapon/id480204118
Also stream or download Music Is My Weapon from:
For detailed project updates check out:
http://devon4africablog.blogspot.com/
http://www.hasansalaammusic.com
http://hasansalaam.bandcamp.com/
Philly bred ex-teacher Random aka Mega Ran enlisted another educator turned rhyme-slinger, recent Stones Throw Records signee Homeboy Sandman. Mega Ran and Boy Sand lament on inner-city teacher blues. Low standards, safety issues and teacher accountability are just a few of the issues addressed by the two former educators.. First Single from “Language Arts” Volume 2, releasing August 22, 2012. Check it out as Random and Homeboy go over an ill funk chop by DN3, with precise cuts and scratches by Phoenix’s DJ LES 735.
Until then and if you’re reading this in the States, catch Random on tour with Open Mike Eagle and DJ DN3 on the Summer Sessions tour.
Tour Dates:
7.10 Club Red, Tempe, AZ
7.11 Burt’s Tiki Lounge, ALB, NM*
7.12 The Underground, Santa Fe, NM*
7.13 Hodi’s Half Note, Ft Collins, CO*
7.14 Crash 45, Denver, CO*
7.16 Berbati’s Pan, Portland, OR*
7.17 Nectar, Seattle, WA*
7.18 The Glow, Bellingham, WA*
7.20 Velvet Lounge, Washington, DC*
7.24 Dobbs Upstairs, Philadelphia, PA*
7.25 Cameo Lounge, NYC*
7.26 Empire, Portland, ME*
7.27 Con-Bravo, Burlington, Ont, Canada*
7.28 Pixel, Ithaca, NY*
7.29 Precinct, Boston, MA*
8.1 White Rabbit, San Antonio, TX^
8.2 Mohawk, Austin, TX^
8.3-5 Nerdapalooza @The Social/Beacham, Orlando, FL
8.6 The Haven, Winter Park, FL
8.7 Granada Theater,Lawrence, KS^
8.8 The Waiting Room, Omaha, NE^
8.9 Varsity Theater, MPLS, MN^
8.10 Gabe’s Oasis, Iowa City, IA^
8.11 Subterranean, Chicago, IL^
8.12 Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI^
8.14 Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, MI^
8.15 Mickey Finns, Toledo, OH^
8.16 The Grog Shop, Cleveland, OH^
8.17 The Basement, Columbus, OH^
8.18.12 Mr Smalls, Pittsburgh, PA^
Dope track from 21 yr old Jay Daville. Jay is a positive, conscious rapper from Montreal, Canada, promoting peace and unity in his music. The video was filmed during the May 22nd Montreal student protests against tuition hikes. The track is produced and video filmed by Skybeatz.
Connect with Jay Daville and Skybeatz on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/JayDaVille514
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Connect on Twitter
@JayyDaville514
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‘Hardbody’ featuring Fat Joe and M.O.P is the Official single for Big Shug’s ‘I.M. 4-Eva’ LP!
Stitching together the various parts of his career into one, ‘I.M. 4-Eva’, true to its title, is a comprehensive look at who Big Shug is, where he came from and where he is going. With his bruising flow over classic DJ Premier produced cuts bringing back nostalgic 90s memories, he pays tribute to the fans who have stuck with him since the beginning.
‘I.M. 4-Eva’ is Shug’s fourth solo album and his first since 2008’s Other Side of the Game – marks the next chapter in his ongoing maturation as an artist. The album reunites Shug with old friends like M.O.P., Fat Joe and Premier, while also connecting with a new generation of hip-hop fans via collaborations with Reks, Termanology, Singapore Kane and Slaine.
In addition to the 17 all new studio cuts Brick Records has presented a timeless package; a hard back, 36 page book chronicling The True History of Gang Starr as told by Big Shug, plus anecdotes from his 20+ year career, rare never before seen vintage photos and more.
Big Shug’s ‘I.M. 4-Eva’ LP and The True History of Gang Starr will be released on 24-07-2012.
DL link to Big Shug f/Fat Joe & M.O.P. “Hardbody” (produced by DJ Premier): http://soundcloud.com/macmediapromo/bigshugfeat-fatjoe-m-o-p
Previous:
Download Link to Big Shug’s “Still Here” (produced by A Kid Called Quest): http://hu.lk/yvjet50hsn39
Download link to Big Shug’s “Big Fly Homie” (produced by A Kid Called Quest) http://www.sharebeast.com/edi54q79cjca
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1st single taken from the album Magna Carta coming September 2012 pre orders available soon!
Video directed by Mark Faduola & Melanin9
Song produced by Hey!zues
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NEW Caxton Press (Manage, Amy True, eMCeeKilla, Kingpin & DJ Snuff) ‘Big Buck Star’ sees eMCeeKilla headline the track and is taken from the debut album: Shame The Devil. Video by GlobalFaction
Now available to download and mail order direct from http://www.caxtonpresshiphop.com or
from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/shame-the-devil/id481588689
LP out now.
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Track taken from Ricta’s DEBUT ALBUM ‘Snacks & Deception’ OUT NOW !!!
‘Snacks & Deception’ LP FEATURES : Craig G (Juice Crew), Reks (ShowOff Records), Dizzy Dustin (Ugly Duckling), Idyllic (Beat Back Records), Precha (C.O.V), The Returners, Jusoul, Robot Orchestra, Beatowski & DJ JabbaThaKut.
Get it now from – http://RICTA.BANDCAMP.COM or http://THEREALRICTA.COM
Buy the song on iTunes – http://bit.ly/Ib6sLe
on Bandcamp – http://bit.ly/JRNIo0 (PayPal accepted here) – Just 65p !
on Amazon – http://amzn.to/JR4oLi
on Play – http://bit.ly/JGIlVK
After a brief hiatus that took, Detroit emcee Lockheart away from the studio, “The Noise” is the first single from his upcoming project “Life..Love..Bullshit” the track is driven by production from Hannibal King and provides provides us with the latest chapter in Brandon’s story.
Download for FREE….
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UK Hip Hop emcee, Potent Whisper, asked our friends at Black Budget Ent (BB.TV) to release the official lyric video to his track, Between The Lines, which features some powerful lyrics.
Download the song free at: http://www.PotentWhisper.com
Visuals by: Nick Harpley
Master by: Haji’s Yard
Special thanks to: Wu-Lu
Follow Potent Whisper on Twitter: @PotentOfficial
Follow Black Budget on Twitter: @BlackBudget
