Smash

Download this Highly Anticipated release from Smash. He got the city on lock right now. So download, and give us your feedback!

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MullyMan - "She Hurtin Em"

Dom Kennedy - Menace Beach

Dom Is Consistent. Consistency wins the race.

Wale Holiday?

Well it must be a Holiday, cuz Wale just released some material for everybody to ride to via his twitter. Sorry I couldn't make it to the show at Sonar tonight, but I'm sure it's packed!
 Downloads:

  Fat Trel Feat Wale - Estreet 2trk ruff mix.mp3

Wale - Let_s Do It.mp3

 He did this joint below for CJtheGenesis who was the first to send him a nice beat on a Ustream competition of sorts! CJ Genesis Ustream.mp3

Thinking about using this font for a t-shirt? hmmm

"EXODUS" by CURT@!N$ - directed by VA$HTIE

"and no matter what ya think of it, knowledge the only thing I could chase infinite"

2 Hype Brothers and a Dog - "Doo Doo Brown"

If you came up, or were in Baltimore around the 90's this song "Doo Doo Brown" was a smash hit! I can recall so many memories. Frank Ski, who is also featured on this song,  used to host V103 was Baltimore's hip-hop/house/club station back in the day. He also hosted The Morning Show on our local radio station 92Q with Ms.Tony (R.I.P.) This video is also early work from Chris Robinson! ( A Baltimore native, who has done videos for many of your favorite popular artists). Listen to this and Reminisce!

King Mez: Nowhere To Go (feat Thee Tom Hardy)

This is the lead single off King Mez’s album The Paraplegics with producer Commissioner Gordon, “Nowhere To Go.”  9th Wonder’s artist Thee Tom Hardy. I'm loving this track.

Nowhere To Go Download

Currensy - Breakfast

I put money on Curren$y. He's one of my favorite's to listen to these days.


CURREN$Y - BREAKFAST from Creative Control on Vimeo.

E-major "Kinda Like A Big Deal" Freestyle

NICE :)

E Major - Kinda Like A Big Deal Freestyle from Under Sound Music on Vimeo.


Follow E-major Here

DTMD

I recently visited The RealMangoJuice blog and came across this mixtape. I was inclined to download and I did so. Needless to say, I really liked it. It's very nostalgic, and classic feeling. Download and Let us know what you think!

DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN

Mr. Hudson

One of the artists that I have been keeping a watch on is definitley Mr. Hudson. Mr. Hudson was recently signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D music label.His writing is powerful, and his music is definitley inspiring. Most Hip-Hop fans are familiar with him due to his appearance on Jay-z's latest Blueprint 3. The track is called "Forever Young", and  he sings "let us die young or let us live forever", which basically translates to the old saying "live every day like it's your last". This isn't his only song infused with thoughts of youth. In one of my favorite songs lately, "Time" he goes into depth on the thought of making the best of your time here, because it is limited. You can cop his album StraightNoChaser on his website.

This was just released on the net today ( it has a more upbeat fashion than the original:
Mr. Hudson x Kanye West “Anyone But Him” (Single Version)

This video really shows his creative process:

Curtains talks the Music Industry

Curtains just said how I feel exactly.
 

Iphone Pics

This week I looked at some old pictures, fell in love with some old sneakers, bought an old jacket, and looked at some old records,found some old toys, and photographed my old license before I got a new one.

 

 

Exhibit C live ( Jay Electronica, Mos Def, Diddy, Just Blaze)

This track reminds me of why I love HipHop.  Jay Electronica Calls on Diddy to help him perform " Exhibit C"!

Jay Electronica Calls On Diddy to perform "Exhibit C" from Mikey Fresh on Vimeo.

Inspiration in the City: TRUTH Outfitters

Often In Baltimore,or any inner city youth are interested in expressing themselves. If it's not through Basketball, or Rhyming, or in some cases even Academics, it's definitely Fashion! Baltimore has a sense of fashion. It might not be the most modern, or Euro-esque  but it's creative and representative of our culture. In Highschool a lot of my friends decided to get their "Arts and Crafts" on, and create designs on sweatpants, and jeans, and t-shirts. Alex Banks, a designer and creative spirit alike has started to explore his craft, and create a more definite business out of it. I respect his craft and his hustle. TRUTH Outfitters is a self proclaimed apparel company featuring ideas, concepts and designs from the mind of a teenaged West Baltimorean. It reflects the mindframe of individuals who STRUGGLE in their everyday endeavors in order to better themselves in every way one could fathom...Here at ABLT we love that creativity! Keep it up!

Contact: http://TRUTHOutfitters@Gmail.com
http://www.twitter.com/TRUTHOutfitters

Starrz Ft. J. Oliver - Dream Killaz

Diddy (Feat. Rick Ross) - Dirty Money - Angels Remix

I love this track, and the original. I don't get why some people don't.  *kanye shrug *turns music up

Be here.

Status Apparatus Release Party.

Hookah 2009

BENNY STIXX- PANTS ON THE GROUND

DOWNLOAD: BENNY STIXX_PANTS ON THE GROUND [BMORE_ORIGINAL].mp3

Based on American Idol Season 9 participant  Larry Platt. It's Hilarious leave it to BmoreOriginal to Re-mix it!

Wordsmith "Hook Up Hotline" (Directed by Seannie Cameras)

I see you man!

Bossman - All Over You

This Banger is Off of DJ Say Wut's Streets of Baltimore Mixtape!!! Lets's go Bmore!!


Bossman - All Over You (Clean)  by  Unruly Productions

  Say Wut - Streets of Baltimore (Instrumental)  by  Unruly Productions

DOWNLOAD THE BALTIMORE CLUB ANTHEM HERE!!!

FOLLOW @ http://www.twitter.com/DJSayWut 

911- ( A Freestyle For Haiti)

Twista does a song for the Haiti victims. Really heart felt.

911( A Freestyle for Haiti)

Theophilus London - Humdrum Town

Theophilus London has had a steady underground buzz for a while now. He reminds me of Bloc Party and Kid-Cudi intertwined. Mainly I've heard very mellow dance grooves from this artist, but he's an emcee as well. Don't get it twisted. Comparisons aside, this kid is doing his own thing and his style is unique as well.

I first heard him on here :

Download his Latest Mixtape " This Charming"

Earthquake Crisis in Haiti.

Haiti is apparently in a desperate time of need. The January 12, 2010, Haiti earthquake was  in the boundary region separating the Caribbean plate and the North America plate. According to the Richter Magnitude Scale, a earthquake of 7.0 size, is Major , and can cause serious damage over a very large area. This catastrophic Haiti earthquake only adds to the  crisis in a nation where 80 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. The population of 9 million  in Haiti already faces high rates of tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, viral and respiratory disease. They are also the most destitute country in the Western Hemisphere.

It looks as though the U.S. is going to be at the head of this mission since Haiti does not have the resources for such a task as rebuilding it self. It also looks as thought the U.S will be there for a while. President Obama addressed the issue today on January 13, 2009.

President Obama Quotes:

In a statement from the White House, Obama said the United States will help in any way possible. "I have directed my administration to respond with a swift, coordinated and aggressive effort to save lives," he said.

"The people of Haiti will have the full support of the United States in the urgent effort to rescue those trapped beneath the rubble and to deliver the humanitarian relief — the food, water and medicine — that Haitians will need in the coming days,"

When I heard of this Disaster with Haiti, the first person who came to my mind is Wyclef, and just as I thought, he was twittering, about  calling for a "state of emergency" and U.S. citizens to help offer relief. 

Tweets from Wyclef:


I am on my way to the D R to get to haiti Please urge you council men governors etc we need a state of emergency for haiti.



Haiti needs your help text YELE to 501 501 and 5 dollars will go toward earthquake relief


EMERGENCY! RT PLEASE! ‎​Earthquake relief 4 Haiti please text YELE to 501501 to donate $5 or go 2 www.yele.org


.Wyclef has set up a donation page on his Yele Haiti Foundation Website. Please visit, and see what you can do to help.


www.yele.org

CAM'RON & DJ DRAMA - Boss of All Bosses 2

I hope this is dope, because we've all been waiting for Killa Cam! This is Co-Starring Cam'ron's artist Vado. He’s  got a series of Gangsta Grillz mixtapes that him and Drama are doing.

Boss of All Bosses Download

Lil Wayne - " That's What N*ggas Do"

As Lil Wayne prepares to do his bid, he blesses us with another track which allows him to vent on his current situation.

New Music: Lil Wayne “That’s What N*ggas Do” (download link) 

Via MissInfo

Sim-PLEX back in the Studio

I'm excited to see what's next for Sim-PLEX. They will also be included on our 
Vol 2. ABLT MIXTAPE!

DOM KENNEDY feat. Rich Boy, Slim Thug & Don Cannon – Hard Work (Remix)

DOM KENNEDY feat. Rich Boy, Slim Thug & Don Cannon – Hard Work (Remix)-


Via Herfection

My Life - Pharoahe Monch feat Styles P

[Chorus: Pharoahe]

My life is all I have
My rhymes, my pen, my pad
And I done made it through the struggle, don't judge me
What you say now, won't budge me
Cuz where I come from, so often
People you grew up with, layin in a coffin
But I done made it through the pain in spite
It's my time now, my world, my life
My life...

[Styles]
Is based on, lightin blunts, loadin guns
tellin my lawyers to get the case gone (uh-huh)
I need the bills that the presidents got they face on
so I can switch my residence - get a truck and a Lex
Fuck a check, I no longer have to wait for 'em
I made a couple ends, lost a couple friends
I light a blunt cuz never will the struggle end
So you can judge a nigga, but you ain't got it, you ain't in the role
so you really can't budge a nigga - you oughta love a nigga
For the fact that it's my world and my life but still I'm a rugged nigga
They say you buggin nigga, fuck it, I'm a thuggin nigga
You talkin bullshit then kick it with another nigga
I got a bigger bed and I need a cover nigga
And I ain't got friends - I got enemies
So if they with me, then that means they my brother niggaz

[Chorus: Pharoahe]

[Styles]
Is a blunt to the head, a prayer for the dead
Run around hustlin, scared of the feds
They said death is eternal sleep
but the only thing is you ain't really sure if you prepared for the bed
So often we get merked in the head, instead of big money
They got big momma hurtin instead
My life is makin the verse - but the handcuffs
the bullpens, the jail cells is makin it worse
Tell mom I don't go to the church - tell Haq I dont' go to Mosque
I blow blunts, hold guns, and I'ma be right there when the soldiers'll march
I play the part, and my heart seem colder than March
But on the flipside of things, it's still warmer than June
I have talks with the Lord and he'll be callin me soon, what
And my life is all I have - my family, my niggaz, my flow, my grabs what

[Chorus: Pharoahe] - 2X

My life...
My life...
My life...
My life...

Sir Tizzy - "The Wackness"

When I first was asked to check out Sir Tizzy's mixtape, I was interested because he had a good freestyle session at our first ABLT show. People loved that this seemingly nerdy guy, spoke with such confidence, and actually had some flow. I often see him on Morgan State University campus freestyling in various cyphers. One thing is evident, he really loves his craft. I must admit I was taken back by the title of the mixtape "The Wackness".But the mixtape is actually filled with things of the opposite. The selection of beats were really great,and when I got to stand-out joints on the mix like "The Entrance" , and "Life's Directory" ,and "Let Me In" he made me nod my head. He even takes the chance to re-hash one of my favorites by Queen Latifah " Just Another Day". Some of the beats were actually done by Iron of the Tempo-tantrum (Owner of Status Apparatus Clothing). Check out this kid, and Open your heart and mind on:

http://sirtizzy.bandcamp.com/

Wordsmith- Overdue & Underrated

I respect Wordsmith a lot. He's a great with his wordplay, and he speaks on current events with wittiness. Check him out!

“The Overdue & Underrated mixtape is Wordsmith’s statement to fans, artists, DJ’s, Label, etc. to stop sleeping on the quality music he is putting out. The mixtape hosts a huge feature list including Chubb Rock, Jakk Frost, Philly Swain, Soulstice, Fred Knuxx, Ruste Juxx,V-Stylez, Junclassic, Kontact & Black Knight, RAtheMC, Laelo Hood, LX, Siyam, RhymeZwell, Greenspan, E-Major, Sean Toure, Gripz, Cherri, Sonix, and more. Along with production from the likes of Strada, Judah, DJ King Assassin, Capish, Professa, Street Level, Rafpak and many more”

FROSTWIRE FREE DOWNLOAD (CLICK)

King Mez- Winter

King Mez is one of the dop-est things to come out of North Carolina, and he reps Baltimore too.He has my co-sign!

Winter Download

Ps: This features a CRAZY joint w/ Baltimore emcee E-Major!! It's called "Cold"

Tony Fly- Welcome To The Fly Life

This is a freshman effort from Tony Fly. Please let us know what you think, He's another Bmore artist on his grind!

Welcome To The Fly Life Download

Mixtape: Late Night With The Roots

Mixtape: Late Night With The Roots

Remember This Jam: Changing Faces feat. Jay-z and R. kelly - All of my days

Changing Faces  was an R&B group who was popular in the mid 1990s. They were on the now defunct label Big Beat Records( Atlantic Records Subsidiary). Changing Faces' first two singles "Stroke You Up" and "Foolin' Around" were written and produced by R.Kelly. The two singles reached the R&B Top Ten in late 1994, with "Stroke You Up" peaking at number three on the pop charts as well. Changing Faces debut was released in 1995 and went gold on the strength of the two hits. I'm not sure why their name isn't as popular or strong as SWV or Brownstone but they still have some classics!

New Jersey Drive ( 95' )

"The only things that matters is the ride."


I watched this a couple times in my short life.  I love hood movies. The plots are all the same, but it's a reality, and I'm from Baltimore so it kind of hits home.

Mz Streamz

 Recently signed to Aaron LaCrate's seminal label Milkcrate Records. Mz Streamz was featured on the critically acclaimed "B-more Club Crack". She also supposedly won a radio freestyle contest in Bmore for 6 weeks!  Fast Forward to the end to check her flow, it's kinda mean!

Stephanie Rawlings Blake Becomes Mayor of Baltimore

Baltimore City Council President Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake takes over as mayor on Feb. 4. She inherits this position because of the resignation of Mayor Sheila Dixon as a result of a plea agreement related to charges of embezzlement and perjury.When she becomes the mayor, she inherits a series of issues as Obama did, or any president would. 200 people die in Baltimore every year due to murders.In addition to Baltimore’s yearly problems of crime and poverty, she will immediately have to handle a budget deficit, escalatiing costs of the city police and fire pension system, a General Assembly session and the fall of the plan for a Baltimore slots parlor. Mrs. Rawlings Blake hasn't had any involvement with scandals, giving her a clear background. Hopefully She can restore hope in Baltimore city!

She adressed the public today as seen on WJZ Chanel 13 news. She declared "Demand the best of your public officials, you deserve it". I'm related to Stefanie Rawlings Blake, she is my cousin, and a very sweet person. I can only hope, and pray that she does her best. She's got the city on her back now!- Ryan L.

PS: How do you guys feel about the Mayor's resignation, and Stephanie's future position?

Smash- Mac B*ch

Bmore show love! I Am The Streetz mix-cd /DVD coming soon!

Lil Wayne - On Fire ( Directed by: Chris Robinson)

Dank- Bad Girl

Dank is on their grind releasing "Bad Girl" as the first single from their next mixtape
 entitled " The Stoned Age".

Wordsmith- behind the scenes

Here is a little behind the scenes footage of Wordsmiths first "Vintage Experience" Album Photo Shoot with NU Revolution Entertainment LLC. Photographer Trey P.


Look-out for Wordsmith to be featured on AbaltimorelovethingPresentsTheMixtape Vol. 2!

Dru Hill- Love MD

Download "Love MD"


                 Dru Hill have reunited for their upcoming fourth studio album, with the working title, InDRUpendence Day. Their first single comes to you in the form of“Love MD” and the album will be their first release with new member, Tao. The album is supposed to drop sometime in March of this new year, and will also bepromoted with a new reality show, tentatively titled Keith Sweat’s Platinum House. The show was originally supposed to air last year on BET, but supposedly will begin showing February 23rd on Peachtree TV.

Via- Concreteloop

Throwback : Lupe and GiGi

Freestyle : Will I Am and Pharrell

This is old, but still a fav.

BlackStarr- History

I could bump this forever.