The Jazz Jousters – ‘Take 5​.​2 with Dave Brubeck’ #AUDIO #DL @Millenniumjazz

Posted by hiphoplifeandtimes on December 21, 2016
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I always look forward to new music from these guys, Millennium Jazz Music present ‘Take 5.2 with Dave Brubeck’ by The Jazz Jousters production collective as they break their eight month silence with this tribute which they dropped to the great American Jazz pianist and composer, Dave Brubeck on his fourth memorial day – 6th December 1920 – 5th December 2012.

The word was put out to some of the usual suspects from the collective and also a few new beat heads were invited to do one of their old skool style ‘lab off’ sessions. Sit back, relax and vibe out to the dope sounds of The Jazz Jousters as they have delivered yet another project of quality (This saved me from a complete meltdown wrapping Christmas presents this morning!). Have a listen for yourself here the album is a free download/pay what you like digital only release on Bandcamp.

https://millenniumjazz.bandcamp.com/album/take-52-with-dave-brubeck

Be on the look out for the start of the Jousters fifth season with the start of a new Locations series. The first session will be Locations: USA dropping in February on limited vinyl and cassette tape. Pre-orders coming soon!!

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Swifty McVay – “Barry Bonds” (Freestyle Video) @McVayD12

Posted by hiphoplifeandtimes on December 21, 2016
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Check Out Swifty McVay of D12 Deliver BARZ with his “BARRY BONDS ” (Official Freestyle Video) Be on the look Out For D12 Presents SWIFTY MCVAY – ‘GREY BLOOD’ LP, available Feb 3, 2017 click link to GET Your Preorders NOW!!!!!!! http://smarturl.it/SwiftyMcVay

Shot & Edited By Top Prospect

http://www.SwiftyMcVayD12.Com

OptiMystic Ft. ONYX & JR – “MADD RUSH” #VIDEO @OptiMystic_MC @iamStickyFingaz @Fredro_Starr @NoCurePR

Posted by hiphoplifeandtimes on December 21, 2016
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Australian emcee OptiMystic presents his new video “Madd Rush” which features Onyx & JR going in over the top of a Loftwah Beatsmiff production. Shot down under in Australia, the video also features appearances from the UK’s fire spittin bad girls… Pyrohex! The hardcore track is lifted from his double album; “Day of the Guiding Light / Followed by the shadow”.

OptiMystic has been manifesting dreams, making connections and spreading his vibe the only way he knows how… with raw love and hard-core positivity! His passion and extreme addiction to the art of rap has lead him on an amazing journey from childhood to the present moment. In 2005 he released his debut ‘ReVamp’ an independent release that featured Grammy award-winning superstar Speech from Arrested Development.

“Day of the Guiding Light / Followed by the shadow” showcases strictly hip hop vibrations pulsating throughout the double album, OptiMystic spits, rips and kicks a range of flows with variety and passion. The Two discs feature a light side, which is bursting with positive and uplifting anthems while the shadow sides grants Optimystic a platform to showcase his rawness. Other guest appearances on the LP include Sticky Fingaz, Fredro Starr, Afu Ra, Chip FU, Doitall, Mr Cheeks, Killah Priest, Das EFX, Rockness Monsta, Big Shug, Jeru the Damaja & more!

This conscious style rhymer delivers topics of love, death, addictions, the great unknown, and just straight up having fun on the mic. OptiMystic’s love knows no boundaries! So be prepared and stay aware, for if there ever was a time for this MC to be unearthed to the masses… it’s now!

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Saint Ivan The Terrible – “The Inevitable (All Or Nothing)” EP Snippet @StIvanByzKings @sismolab

Posted by hiphoplifeandtimes on December 21, 2016
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NYC veteran emcee Saint Ivan The Terrible links with French producer L’Undercover of the Production team Sismographe for “The Inevitable (All Or Nothing)” EP.

7 tracks deep the features on the EP are kept to a minimum allowing Saint Ivan to display his raw lyricism over the Parisian beatmakers ill beats with just appearances from rappers Dro Pesci and Don Streat adding their heat on the track “Carnage” and the super dope UK turntablist DJ Jabbathakut adding his flavour to the cuts to complete this dope EP.

Available from https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stivantheterrible

1. Intro
2. The Inevitable: All or Nothing!
3. What it has Become
4. Sinfonia de Ivan [Ivan’s Symphony]
5. Combatant
6. Carnage! feat. Don Streat & Dro Pesci
7. Outro
*All songs written by St. Ivan the Terrible [Bronx, NYC] for Medieval Slang Music (ascap).
*Art direction and design : Toner for Sismographe and Pinworks design
*Executive producers : St. Ivan the Terrible, L’undercover and Toner for Sismographe
*All tracks produced, composed, arranged and mixed by L’undercover for Sismographe [Paris]*
*All tracks recorded by Joel Augustine for Epasodestudio
*All tracks Mastered by AK Studios (Greg)
*All cuts, intro and outro by DJ Jabba tha kut [England]*
***Featured verses written by respective artists.
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Jam Baxter – ‘Teeth Marks’ (Prod @chemouk) OFFICIAL KARAOKE VIDEO @ActualJamBaxter @HighFocusUK

Posted by hiphoplifeandtimes on December 21, 2016
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High Focus Records’ first ever official karaoke video for ‘Teeth Marks’. Earlier this year High Focus Records sent Jam Baxter on a jet plane to the other side of the world to work on a new album with producer extraordinaire Chemo, who had recently relocated there. Upon his arrival, Jam Baxter checked into his temporary residence for the duration of his stay, called Mansion 38, of which his forthcoming album is named after. After a crazy 2 month stay, the duo have created a unique masterpiece, which picks up where the critically acclaimed ‘…so we ate them whole‘ left off.

It seems right that Jam Baxter’s two favourite tracks from the forthcoming ‘Mansion 38’ album, ‘Teeth Marks‘ & ‘Soi 36‘ be combined into a singular item, limited to 500 copies never to be repressed. This limited edition hand numbered seven inch vinyl has been officially released today and is available to purchase from the High Focus Store, all good digital platforms and Bandcamp.

In Jam Baxter’s own words:  ‘I’d completely lost the plot by this point in my trip. Too many late ones in Mansion 38. Shot in Dak Lak, Vietnam. Feel free to drown out my voice with your own using the handy singalong feature’.

Incidentally, the location for the ‘Teeth Marks’ video shoot doubles as the location for the iconic photo used for the ‘Mansion 38’ album cover which can be seen below for the very first time!

Written by Jam Baxter
Produced by Chemo for KMJ45.com
Video by Theo Lowenstein and Sean Richards for 120degrees
Logistics and Animal Handling by Rueben Austen-Hakin and Ciaran O’Connell
Edited by Andrew Craig
Animation by Anslim Yearwood

ORDER ‘TEETH MARKS & SOI 36’ LIMITED EDITION 7” VINYL: http://bit.ly/2gcrCPo
ORDER ‘TEETH MARKS & SOI 36’ DIGITAL: http://bit.ly/2iex2d5

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Jam Baxter on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ActualJamBaxter
Jam Baxter on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/Jammothy

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Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/HighFocusTV
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Phive (of GodBody) – ‘The Warm Up’ (Prod. Phive) #AUDIO @PhiveOfGodBody

Posted by hiphoplifeandtimes on December 21, 2016
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Orlando, Florida based Producer & Glass Artist, Phive (of GodBody), drops his new, self-produced single “The Warm Up.” This is ‘the warm up’ to the ‘Dab / Glass’ wave Phive is bringing, but this one is aimed to make a statement of arrival. Stay updated with Phive (of GodBody) via Twitter and Instagram. More music will be dropping early next year.

Twitter: @PhiveOfGodBody

Instagram: @PhiveOfGodBody

 

WordChemist – “Dream Slient” (Prod @HiddenHandBeats) #AUDIO #DL @_WordChemist_

Posted by hiphoplifeandtimes on December 21, 2016
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Beer Money UNLTD’s WordChemist releases the first single “Dream Silent”, Produced by Hiddenhandbeats from his ‘Silent Hill’ EP due out in the first quarter of 2017.  With Hidden Hand’s frenetic instrumental WordChemist weaves a tale of being trapped in familiar surroundings that can change at a moments notice.

The ‘Silent Hill’ EP contains features from Shinobi Stalin and production from UK producer Raj P, Hiddenhandbeats and Mr Wes of CTC Studios. The EP is heavily influenced by the Silent Hill video game franchise.

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WordChemist Twitter : https://twitter.com/_WordChemist_

Hidden Hand Twitter :  https://twitter.com/HiddenHandBeats

Rec Riddles ft. Ackurate – “Wrath of a Menace” #VIDEO @rec_riddles @AckurateThaWise

Posted by hiphoplifeandtimes on December 21, 2016
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“Wrath of a Menace” is the latest video from NJ native, now residing in St. Louis, emcee & producer Rec Riddles. Rec Riddles unleashes his lyrical wrath along with frequent collaborator, Ackurate. This visual & song combines street imagery mashed together with sophisticated cool all  produced by Rec himself.

“Wrath of a Menace” is off Rec Riddles debut album entitled “Brilliant but Disturbed” available here

www.recriddlesmusic.bandcamp.com

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www.instagram.com/rec_riddles
www.facebook.com/recriddles
www.audiomack.com/artist/rec-riddles

 
 
Video Directed by William Archetype