N.E.R.D. @ Towson University

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Lupe Fiasco - "I'm Beaming" (VIDEO)

Lupe Fiasco is a rapper's rapper. He's a lyricist who can combine a great hook, with even greater lyrics. Lets keep him where he deserves to be. At the top of the charts. Support GOOD music.



"Failures my last name/ Never's my first one"

Curt@in$

Curt@in$ does this effortlessly. He was meant to be an emcee, and his style is fresh. This whole shit is a quotable!


Curt@!n$- Letter to the People Pt.1 from itscalmatic on Vimeo.

Lano- Ready or Not

Lano is an up and coming rapper on the Baltimore scene, who has made a name for himself as a tattoo artist.

Trey R - Take Off

Look out for his mixtape Music 2 Fly 2 Vol 1. to be released very soon on TreyDotR

2pac, Grand Puba ,Treach , def jef + more on afterparty

I miss flows like this.

MORGAN STATE 2010

Shout Out To My best bud Will, and Ryan. Yes his name is Ryan too. They're both graduating, and I'm proud of them. Toast to Class of 2010!

Topanga ( Boy Meets World)

Who didn't think Cory wasn't the luckiest guy in the world, for having Topanga?

LOS - Zero Gravity

Baltimore artist, LOS has a new mixtape out. I definitely like LOS's flow, so I'm gonna check it out.Yall should too!

 Download: LOS- ZERO GRAVITY

Nas & Damian Marley - "As We Enter"

The album, Distant Relatives drops May 18th!

Camron & Vado feat Kid Cudi - "They Feelin' Me"

 I love the juxtaposition of  Gangsta Rap, and an artist like Kid Cudi. That's Great shit!

Download: Camron & Vado Feat Kid Cudi  They Feelin Me

Jcole - Who Dat

This is my dude! Jcole has the potential to be a big artist! I'm hyped up for this next album, and this is the first single.

 Download: JCole "Who Dat"

T.I. - I'm Back

One of the best emcees right now.
 

MIA- Born Free

I love MIA. The director did a very good job, and I like the way it's presented. Time will only tell what direct issue she's currently inspired by, but it seems like the age old tale of persecution based on the differences in human kind that shouldn't matter. The song is pretty EPIC as well. GOOD JOB.
M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

N.E.R.D Hot N Fun feat. Nelly Furtado

N.E.R.D has been one of my favorite groups for a long time.I like the way that they improvise in their music, and take it to new stages. I will say however, that this joint isn't my favorite. It grows on me with every listen though, just like all Neptunes production. This joint features Nelly Furtado, and . I can't wait for the album NOTHING!

LOS- "ANGEL"

Royalty Nation Party

Our friends at Royalty Nation are throwing a fashion show, which is sure to bring the ladies, and fellas out. Bring your best gear, and your good friends. Lets have fun.

"ABaltimoreLoveThing" (Short Film)

This is by Ayoola Darmola. It''s a good short film. I've seen him do music videos that I've liked in the past so it seems natural that he would head in this direction. Hopefully we can do some work together in the near future with ABLT.
 

CROWD CONTROL TOUR

There was a perfect show in Baltimore on Monday night @ Sonar which included a great line up of new-commers/ potentially big artist. I wish I could have been their but thanks to Kelly Connelly, we get a glimpse of what it would have been like. This show also included Baltimore favorite's The Black Sunn, and The Get em Mami's.

Kidz In The Hall

88 Keys

Photo Credit : Kelly Connelly of OhBaltimore

Here are some photo's of The Black Sunn, and The Get Em Mami's. Check out their material respectivley.

The Get em Mami's

TheBlackSunn

Jim Jones & Kingpen Slim @ Velvet Rope

Bossman- Tomorrow

I've been waiting to see material like this from Baltimore. The song is ill, and I like the video a lot. Props!


Bossman "Tomorrow" from Yianni Mathioudakis on Vimeo.

Cal Ripken Jr's return to the Orioles?

Cal Ripken Jr., the former superstar of the Baltimore Orioles, and the reason for a couple of  ill rap metaphors, is contemplating his return to baseball. Cal Ripken Jr. says he's exploring opportunities that would lead him back to a big league job, and he's having ongoing discussions with the Orioles about this possibility. Ripken has talked to  Peter G. Angelos ( Orioles managing partner)  as well as Andy MacPhail (President of baseball operations)  about the potential of coming to back to the Orioles in a front office position. He also recently rebutted the rumor that Peter G. Angelos didn't want him to receive the job, because he might receive credit for an Orioles resurgence.  Even if Angelos didn't say it This could potentially be big for the Orioles.


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Carter - My Mentality

Carter is next up. This is ill, and I can relate. In case you've been under a rock, Carter is a Houston-bred artist who transplanted to Los Angeles. He has a lot of bangers with DOM KENNEDY , who in my opinion has the west on lock.

 

DGTLXWW: Carter - My Mentality [Preview] from DGTLX WW on Vimeo.
 "This shit these niggas be sayin, it's like they minds be twisted"

Bonus Download: DOMKENNEDY & Carter - The Preview

Greenspan - "We Burnin"

In honor of 420 day. The Homie Green drops some heat. Check it out!

Download: "We Burnin"

Fathers

Me, and my pop have an OK relationship, It's rocky at times, but I know he has my back. There was a line in  Nas's "Poppa Was A Playa" on the Lost Tapes album, where he said, " A child's young years, the most important time to be there". I realized not to long ago how important it was to have him there as a kid.  From teaching me about basketball, fighting, women, drawing, sneakers, cars. All that stuff. Our relationship got distant when he had to work nights as I got older, but I always remember those times. I grew up with friends that didn't have fathers, or they were absent, and it fucked with them on a deep level. Beanie Sigel's verse on "Where have you been" on The Dynasty album shows how the absence of his father affected him in a great way.

Jay-z Featuring Beanie Sigel "Where have you been"

A. KEYS goes at Nikki Minaj Part Deuce

I'm not mad at A.Keys. She spitting forreal! I still like Nikki Minaj rhymes better tho. Sue Me.

Clarke Goes In.

Maxwell - Fistful Of Tears (Video)

This is my jam. Maxwell is an incredible artist.

Game feat Pharrell - It Must Be Me

This joint could bring Game back. His flow is switched up, and the beat sounds like a progression from The Neptunes.


Download: It Must Be Me

Wiz Kalifah - Kush & OJ

I've been hearing a lot of talk about Wiz Kalifah not being a formidable emcee. I will agree that the subject matter can expand, but he is good at what he does. His flow is on point, and he has some classic hooks. I also love to see a rapper do this independant shit without the help of a major label. #TAYLORGANG.

Jcole - We on

This joint didn't make the DJ Khaled Victory  album , for whatever reason, but it speaks volumes about Jcole's music. His album is going to be incredible. HipHop is here man!

Download: JColeWeOn

Sais - " My Moms Calls Me Patrick"

I'll be honest. Sais is one of my favorite people to listen to. The offbeat rhyme patterns, and the fact that his music comes from a different perspectives, I can dig it. This video is mad late, but the song still holds strong.


SAIS - MY MOMS CALL ME PATRICK from Sais on Vimeo.

Flow

In Hip-Hop there are  occurrences when a rapper goes exaclty with the beat, and everything seems perfect. Timing, and the use of words is very great. Eminem is regarded one of the best rappers for his uncanny ability to ride with the rythymn of a instrumental, and Busta Rhymes is another emcee who does the same thing.  Ludacris's verse on Ciara's hit "OH" is one of my favorite examples of flow.

Ok, southern-style, get wild
Old schools comin' down
In a different color whip (whip, whip)
Picture perfect, make ya wanna
Take a click, click, click, click, click
Call up Jazze, tell him pop up the bottles
Cause we got another hit (hit, hit)
Wanna go platinum
I'm who you should get, get, get, get, get
Ludacris on the track, get back Trick
Switch on the 'Lac, I'm flexin' still
Same price everytime, hot song
Jumped on cause Ciara got sex appeal            
And I keep the meanest, cleanest, baddest
Spinnin' on stainless wheels
Could care less about your genus
I bump ya status, I keep the stainless steel
Trunk-rattlin', what's happenin', huh
I don't even think I need to speed
Bass-travelin', face-cracklin', huh
Turn it up and make the speakers bleed
Dirty south, we ballin' dog
And never think about fallin' dog
Ghetto harmonizing, surprising, runnin' back
Cause the song is called...
"OH" Instrumental

Paula Campbell

Paula Campbell has a great voice, and she's a staple on  the Baltimore scene. Checkout her newer music here.


PS: Download her Mixtape Dreammaker if you haven't already.    DreamMaker

Upcoming Shows

I'm trying to be at all these shows, and so should you! The Crowd Control Tour show is April 19th, and it also features Baltimore artist's The Black Sunn, and The Get em' Mami's.

Blaqstarr feat Rye Rye - Blaqout Mixtape

 I Don't know how many people downloaded this mixtape, hell I don't even know if I uploaded it for you. So you know what?.... I'm gonna upload it because good music has no expiration date!! Rye Rye is one of Baltimore's dopest, biggest artist, so support that!!


Download: Blaqout Mixtape

Tracklist:
1. A Lil Bmore Intro
2. Hustress (club version)
3. I Run This
4. Wassup
5. Throw Dat Ass Back
6. Hands Up Thumbs Down
7. Ay Buddy
8. La La La Laa La
9. Sets Hi
10. Gun Up In The Air
11. Bout My Bizness
12. Hands Up Thumbs Down remix
13. Feel It In the Air
14. Get Up On the Floor
15. Crazy Leg Wit It
16. World Town (Blaqstarr version)
17. Paper Planes (Blaqstarr version)
18. Hustress (snippet)

Dan Deacon: Bromst

Yes, I know this record dropped in 2009, but recently I've had a weird like attraction to electronic music. MGMT's album did something for me that I can't describe. So I have to do what every  righteous person does when they hear good music. PASS IT ON.  Dan Deacon is a Baltimore Artist. He moved  here in 2004 in the Copy Cat building, and started Wham City, which is a musical collective. This release called Bromst was given a 8.5/10 by Pitchforkmedia.com.

  If you like electronic music, or are searching for an escape from your regular diet, this is for you! Also check for his highly celebrated release Spiderman of the Rings.

Listen to Bromst: HERE

Drake - Over

Drake has had a wonderful last, and present year. This video is weird, but the song is hot.  Can his album live up to his enormous hype? We'll see.

Rick Ross feat Neyo " Super High" ( Prod. by Clark Kent and The Remedy)

Yall already know, Ross is that dude! First single off his Teflon Don, coming soon.

Download: SuperHigh

Jadakiss- All falls down (Dirty)

I've been loving Jadakiss verses since I was running after ice cream trucks. This shit is bananas b! This is off The Champ is here part 3 dropping May 1st!

Jadakiss feat T.L. Cross - All falls down (Dirty) 


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UP CLOSE :GABBO

After hearing “Street’s of Jupiter”, and his buzz on the streets, Ryan Lyons catches up with Baltimore emcee Gabbo, and discusses his roots, his city, and his plans.

Give us a brief history of yourself, and how you got into Hip-Hop?

I was around 8 or 9 just being a fan of the music; I went to a LL Cool J concert with my sister Rachel. There was a spirit bigger than churches there. I remember feeling something different. People were dancing, people were fighting, but most of all people were having a good time. As I quoted LL's raps I felt like people were there to see me. I started writing my own raps shortly after that. People started telling me I was nice when I turned 13. By 15 people were calling me Gift Of Gab, Gab for short. 

How would you describe your sound? And how do you want your audience to feel when they hear your music?

I describe my sound as Hard. Not gangsta rap, not bookbag rap, but street, street flavor. I want it to be big whenever you hear Gabbo rhyme. I want you to stop what you’re doing, and say "Hold up for a minute Cuz the homie Gab is rhymin'." I want fans to like my music but more importantly love me! 

                                                

What has been your experience in Baltimore, and how do we as a city fit into Hip-Hop?

Everything I know about life I learned from Baltimore. Hip Hop is life you feel me? I listen to the big name rappers and studied them while the 90's Baltimore rap scene started to bubble. I was young and learned from rap legends here. Labtekwon, PenPals, One Speaker Supereme, and my big homie Millameter. We have culture with no real outlet. It's like we have a bunch of race cars and no race track to drive on. We need more support from our folks, our radio stations, and out of town record company's to check our music coming from the streets that they love so much. (Hint, Hint...The Wire)

You can definitely hear the Baltimore sound in your voice. How else has Baltimore culture had an influence on your sound?

I'm from the streets of East Baltimore, still live in the hood. Learning life's lessons, I soaked up game, used my brain, and can talk about anything. I mean there's some good things here, there's some great families that come from bad neighborhoods. I try to put it all in my music.

On your project "Streets of Jupiter” what are your favorite joints, and why?

My favorite joint is “Black Clouds”. It's like that period of hip hop I love is cursed. There will never be another Tupac or Biggie. For that matter there will never be the 90's again, it can't be recreated. I tried to give you that for just one song. The rhyme I already had written when Millameter first produced that track. He told me he could see Nas on the roof top. We had to take it back.

“We have culture with no real outlet.” - Gabbo

Talk about the production on the "Streets of Jupiter" album?

The “Streets of Jupiter” marked my return to rap music. I had quit for four years. Millameter had been calling me everyday playing tracks for the last two years, got me back in the studio. The first day we did three tracks when I realized I was ready I reached out to my home girl Ms.Tris beats got four bangers, got two ill tracks from Overlor, but Millameter did the bulk of the work. We knew it was special the moment it was finished; I doubt I could ever recreate this album. Classic shit.

My Favorite joint on the album is Black Cloud's, seems influenced by early Nas, even without the sample. How has Nas influenced you?

I only listen to two rappers Nas and Tupac. I love a lot of today's and yesterday's rap but Illmatic and All Eyes on Me was and still is the theme music to my life. They are more than artist, probably the two most important rappers in history. Tupac's charm and intelligence, Nas's poetic brilliance mixed with their self knowledge of Black History can't be matched, you are what you eat, I just gotta eat the right shit.

The lead single "Fly away with me" also has a 90's era feel, are you’re trying to bring that feel back?

Of course, I miss that vibe, I carry that vibe in my soul. Can't you feel that vibe when you listen to my music? You could feel the magic when Grand Puba had the mic, or when Rakim or KRS-One, or Jay-Z for that matter, I want you to feel the magic when Gab got the mic!

What are you working on now?

I can't give the title...nigga's is bitten me hard these days. But the new album is almost done. We got about 4 more tracks left on it; look out for the new single next week on allhiphop.com, thisis50.com, and several other big websites. If you think we gonna give you another Jupiter you’re in for a real surprise! I let Millameter produce this whole album...INCREDIBLE!

Thanks for your time brother, anybody you’d like to shout-out, or any up coming events?

You can check Gabbo out in April's addition in The Source Magazine, on Facebook become a fan today, Twitter under Gabbo201, myspace.com, or google Gabbo black clouds. You can buy "Black Clouds" and "Fly Away" on iTunes, or the whole album Streets of Jupiter in a hood near you, or leave a message on Facebook and someone will get at you. Shout-Outs to my whole New Tribe Family, The Godfather, Bear, Hollywood, Millameter, Que, Poetic Justice, and all the other MC's gettin' busy, to my beautiful family, and to all who support me, I love you and won't let you down. Nice talking' to you.

 Listen to some tracks on  " Street's of Jupiter"

Knockin' by RyanLyons                                                             

Black Clouds by RyanLyons

Bossman- " No Struggle No Success"

Bossman releases the second video from his Off the Block Work Mixtape 

Janelle Monae feat Big Boi " Tight Rope"

I've been following Janelle Monae since here days at Purple Ribbon, and I enjoy her music. These days her dancing, and style seem to stand out more.  She's definitely got "IT".

Cypher 8 : BOC X Baltimore Emcees

Billions Of Currency continues their cypher's with some Baltimore talent. Comment, and let us know what you think!


Cypher #8 I Think.... from BILLIONS OF CURRENCY on Vimeo.

King Mez " I'm Dreamin"

The homie King Mez goes in on everybody's favorite Neptune's instrumental as of late - Lupe Fiasco " I'm Beaming". Show em' what it is Mez!  “Do me a favor, go grab me a laser / a grey moon raker for aimin’ at all the haters.”

Listen and rate this track : http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/king-mez-im-dreamin-freestyle/#ixzz0kHg2dGkg

Miguel feat Jcole " All I want is you"

This song is Cold!!!!! Miguel is coming strong on this single with a nice verse from JCole.

All I want is you download

Rick Ross " Window Seat"

Rick Ross shows you why he is one of my favorite emcees out over Erykah's beautiful melody.

Rick Ross Window Seat Dwnld