Whilst in the UK, Tek Tha Supah Latin from Los Angeles gives JDZ Media his ‘SPITFIRE’ session
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In the vein of Pete Rock & C.L Smooth, Reflection Eternal, Gang Starr and other legendary hip-hop MC/Producer duos, Grand Opus is a newly formed group out of California and the nostalgia-inducing “Forever” is their debut single. Joc Scholar, the emcee out of Fresno and Bay-area producer Centric (who has worked with the likes of Sean Price, Kool G Rap, Rapper Big Pooh, Wordsmith and more), come together letting listeners know that hip-hop is very much alive on the West Coast. With Centric’s hard hitting drums and melodic chords combined with Joc Scholar’s mic presence and thought provoking rhymes, “Forever” captures with a feel of where vintage meets the future.
The music video was shot and directed by Gimante in San Francisco, Ca.
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The Cypher Junkies took a break from filming “Beautiful” (the next visual release off their Debut Album) to pass the mic around and have a little fun with a cypher. After all, it’s where their story begins.
This video was shot at Tree4ort Studios in Brooklyn, NY with the help of We Are The Stars on the boards.
Get the Cypher Junkies Self-Titled Debut Album here
www.elitetiscrecords.bandcamp.com
Visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CypherJunkies
Video Created & Directed by Andrew Bryan, founder of Fill in the Brand, Assisted by Patrick Berwise
Here is the official **Jam Master Jay Tribute Video** for this very special edition of TJ’s Tuesdays on Jason Mizell’s Birthday. TJ Mizell and the renowned DJ Scratch pay homage in from of the Jam Master Jay memorial in Hollis, Queens. The duo pays their respect for the fallen legend with a tag team routine showcasing the timeless art of turntablism.
Thanks to Mass Appeal For this Amazing Video.
Lazy Habits, the London-based hip-hop crew (who have recently formed a side project with UK beatbox champion Reeps One called High Cross Society) are releasing an album of exclusive remixes this February. Check out The Disablists’ remix of Lazy Habits’ ‘Ashes’ above.
Akil the MC (Jurassic 5) from Los Angeles gives JDZ Media his ‘SPITFIRE’ session
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Filmed at Riverfront Arts Centre, Newport
Massachusetts hip hop emcee Benefit drops his latest project, “Executioner of Time”! The 15 track album boasts a slew of high profile features including Mobb Deep, Fred The Godson, Red Café, Joe Budden, Freeway, Sheek Louch, Hell Rell, Famoso and more!
Download Links
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/executioner-of-time/id793420775
Clean Album Version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/executioner-of-time/id803192106
Birmingham collective Night Movements drop a Street Cypher for P110 Media. Cypher features Exa, Kams, WiseOne, Hyksos.
Check out www.nightmovements.bandcamp.com for free albums and releases
Beat: @JakMutiny
Artist(s): @NightMovements @exa_nms @KamsNMS @officialwiseone @HyksosNMS
Facebook: http://Facebook.com/NightMovementS
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One for our classics section! Jam Master J talks about the positive influence of Rap Music! The Legendary hip hop group RunDMC & JMJ sits with Joe Claire to talk on BET’s Rap City.
Jason William Mizell (January 21, 1965 — October 30, 2002), better known by his stage name Jam Master Jay, was an American musician and rapper. He was the DJ of the influential hip hop group Run–D.M.C. During the 1980s, Run-D.M.C. became the biggest hip-hop group and are credited with breaking hip-hop into mainstream music. For working turntable magic on classic guitar records, he was ranked No. 10 on Spin’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. On October 30, 2002, while recording new music at his studio in Jamaica, Queens, New York, Mizell was shot and murdered by an unknown assailant. He was 37 years old.
Career
He first started playing at parks and later played at bars. He also began throwing small parties around the area. Once he got a pair of Technics 1200s he improved rapidly since he was able to practice at night with headphones on when he was supposed to be sleeping.
Mizell became a DJ because he “just wanted to be a part of the band”. Prior to joining Run-D.M.C. he played bass and drums in several garage bands. In 1982 he hooked up with Joseph “Run” Simmons and Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels just after they graduated from high school and agreed to DJ for them because he wanted to be part of the band. On Run-D.M.C’s album Raising Hell, Mizell played keyboards, bass, and live drums in addition to his turntable work. Mizell remained in his childhood neighborhood in Hollis, Queens his entire life.
In 1989, Mizell established the label Jam Master Jay Records, which scored a success in 1993 with the band Onyx. He also connected Chuck D with Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin. After achieving relative prominence, Mizell was known to use the alias Jay Gambulos so as to avoid unwanted public attention. He is also related to the Mizell Brothers, a popular production team for Gary Bartz, Johnny “Hammond” Smith, and others.
In 2002, Mizell founded the ‘Scratch DJ Academy’ in Manhattan to “provide unparalleled education and access to the art form of the DJ and producer.”
On consecutive Christmas holidays, Mizell survived a car accident and a gunshot wound to the leg.
Yesterday would have been the late, great Jam Master Jay’s 49th Birthday! Join us in supporting his foundation: http://www.jammasterjay.org to support music education.
R.I.P Jam Master Jay
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