Dexter Fizz -" The Joy of Thinking Big"

I saw this artist perform about a year ago, in Baltimore with Prehistoric. I'm just now really hearing the music, and I like the feel. He's 19 currently attending the University of Maryland College Park. I'm definitely interested, in seeing what Dexter Fizz has to offer.

Check out his Bandcamp

Greenspan Promotes "Got Green 2"

I think this project is gonna be pretty dope. Stay tuned


Got Green 2 Promo part 1 from Greenspan Music on Vimeo.

Shop Gentei Designs Mountain Dew Can! (Cast Your Vote)

Shop Gentei is one of Baltimore's premier shop's for streetwear, skate, bike, and motorcycle culture. I recommend this shop to anyone looking for Japanese imported products, or something different.

The shop's latest project includes designing a can for Mountain Dew for their GREEN LABEL ART: SHOP SERIES.

 PLEASE VOTE  for this sick design if you see fit, and support that Bmore ish!

 More info and Voting: HERE 

“The bike/motorcycle chains represent the inner workings of Shop Gentei. Everyone at Gentei, including the customers, skaters, friends, workers, etc., is like the chains on a bike or motorcycle. Gentei is all about riding fast and thrashing hard!”

Some Photo's of Shop Gentei & their Crew below:

Mz Streamz Freestyle Champ - Bmore vs Philly

I still love watching freestyle battles. Watch Mz Streamz go in on this philly chick. Great Battle!

Mullyman- "Home To Stay"

Greenspan- Callin' Me ( Prod. by DJ Booman)

Greenspan has a smooth flow on this classic sounding sample track, produced by Baltimore legend DJ Booman. Check out the preview below!!!

Greenspan teamed up with DJBooth.net to drop his latest mixtape. Be sure to tune in on July 12, when Got Green Vol. 2 hits our front page for free streaming and download!- DJBOOTH.NET

Link: Greenspan- Callin' Me ( Prod. by DJ Booman)

Bossman - "All Over You"

Looks like they had some fun with this video! Cameo's from some great people in Baltimore-D.C area!

The Black Sunn & 810 - Mr. Goodbar ( 2010 remix)

The BlackSunn and 810 hold it down on this remix of a classic LL Cool J track!


From January to April of this year, we held a remix contest here at KN.com for producers to remix tracks from the LL Cool J classic, Mama Said Knock You Out. Producers used the original samples that Marley Marl used to craft their beats. Now that the contest is over, we have emcees from all over the world hopping on the beats to rebuild a classic. The final remix album will not be released until August 27, 2010 (the 20th anniversary of the original album release), but we have already released the first single and are now pushing the album's second single. Produced by Ion the Prize, here’s the 2010 Remix of “Mr. Good Bar” featuring The Black Sunn and 810!
 The Black Sunn + 810 - Mr. Good Bar by abaltimorelovething

Dank - The Stoned Age

Dank is a spirited group to say the least. Me, and Willie hit up their release party the other day, soon we will have the pictures. Until then enjoy their crunk ass music.

Download: The Stoned Age

Mark Milly - Fuck Mark Milly

Mark Milly, recently dropped his mix-tape for the summer , Fuck Mark Milly. Download this and listen up!

Download: Fuck Mark Milly

Mania Music Group - Welcome To The Audience

After the release, of some great singles, some of which we've showcased on ABLT, we now have the album from Mania Music Group. Download Now!!

Download: Welcome To The Audience
Listen to the single!!
 Mania Music Group - Study My Dreams (feat. Dappa!!! Dan Midas Greenspan and Rapman Ron G) by abaltimorelovething

Rye Rye - "Witchdoctor"

This is supposedly, the first single from her album Go, Pop, Bang. On twitter yesterday Rye Rye shared her thoughts on the female rap game.



"I Don't Dislike No Other Female Rapper In The Game! Its Enough Space For Us All. What reason Would I Have To Dislike Any Other Rapper=NONE =)"  -Via  Rye Rye's Twitter

 Rye Rye Witch Doctor by abaltimorelovething

Get em' Mami's- New Music

The Get 'Em Mamis  are some women, that i'm proud to say are from Bmore. Once Baltimore becomes recognized, these women will be among the ones in the forefront. They released these tracks earlier, become a fan today!

Get 'Em Mamis - Over Here by abaltimorelovething Get 'Em Mamis - Party Like The New Year by abaltimorelovething Get 'Em Mamis - Tell Me by abaltimorelovething Via: RCRDLBL

Happy Birthday Willie Smith

Our Photographer/ Co-Creater of ABLT,  Willie Smith turned 22 today. Much Success to ya friend. Caviar dreams, and Champagne wishes! -Ryan Lyons

Soul Cannon Presents: The Mixed Ape (Preview)

Soul Cannon is one of the best bands, representing Baltimore, in a different light. With the forefront emcee, Eze Jackson, spitting fire as usual, I hope this helps their progression into mainstream audiences.

Download: The Mixed Ape Preview

Listen!!
 Soul Cannon- "Fall In (whatchugondew)" by abaltimorelovething

Bossman - M.O.P

Bossman, is an emcee that has shown his versatility as an artist. He knows how to paint a vivid picture, but he also knows how to create party anthems. I ride with this dude. Check out this mixtape before you cop his album, on the 15th of June.

Download: Bossman_ MOP

Welcome To The Audience/ Midas Freestyle

Mania Music Group is ready to release their album, "Welcome To The Audience on June 15th, but before that we get a cool freestyle, from one of my favorite up, and comers Midas!

Artscape 2010!!

Baltimore Maryland is celebrating its 29th year for the annual Artscape Festival being held in July 2010. The Artscape 2010 Festival taking place in Downtown Baltimore features some of the nations best arts and craftspeople, visual art exhibits, live music, performing arts, children's entertainers and much more. 
The Baltimore Artscape 2010 is America's largest free public arts festival featuring over 150 artists, fashion designers, and craftspeople.  There are on and off site visual art exhibits, three outdoor stages with live music, and live perfoming arts including dance, opera, fashion, theater, film, and performances by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.  The 2010 Artscape Festival is also a family fun event with hands-on projects, demonstrations, children's entertainers, and an international menu of food and drinks.

Artscape this year will feature: Musiq Soulchild, Wale, Maysa, Cold War Kids, Jackie Greene, and Rebel-lution, and Government Mule and more
Dates:
July 16, 17 & 18, 2010

Hours:
Friday: 12-10pm
Saturday: 12-10pm
Sunday: 12-8pm

Location:
Mount Royal Avenue&Cathedral Street / Charles Street
Bolton Hill neighborhood & Station North Arts & Entertainment District

More information about the Artscape 2010 Baltimore Celebration, the events and the performers will be provided as they become available.

Thanks

Starrz: Real Rap 2

This album from Starrz is sure to be a banger. It has appearances from several recognized  rappers in Baltimore, and the production is hot!Let us know how you feel about it, in the comments!

Download: Starrz Real Rap

Listen!

 Starrz - "Drugz & Liquor" Ft. TT the Arti$t Prod. Jmike by abaltimorelovething

Lil Kim Throws shots at Diddy and Minaj in Bmore!

While in Baltimore for a set at Sonar,  Lil Kim threw shots at Diddy, and Nikki Minaj!  Before having the Notorious "anti-nikki-minaj" rapper (from Baltimore)  A-Keys, open up for her, The Queen Bee says “Ay, Puffy should be ashamed of his fuckin’ self!”. Lil Kim needs to stop this shit, before it ends her career. She's a legend, but she's making this beef a gimmick. Let me know your thoughts?




Via R.R

Mark Milly " What They Say"

Some newness from Mark Milly. His camp has been putting it down in Baltimore. Check em' out!

Download: What They Say

Trey.R - "PlayClothsfreestyle"

Upcoming Baltimore artist Trey R, has been featured in numerous events, and mixtapes around the DMV, and has experienced quite a buzz in Maryland. Celebrating the soon to be release of his Freshman Mixtape entitled Still Searching, he wanted to do a freestyle on The Clipse " Comedy Central".

" We're big fans of The Clipse here in Baltimore, and with their recent addition to Shop Gentei store in Baltimore we felt we should dedicate this freestyle  to "Play Cloths". - Trey. R


 Trey R " PlayCloths Freestyle" by abaltimorelovething

ManiaMusic Group - "Study My Dreams"( feat DappaDan Midas, Greenspan, and Rapman Ron G)

There's a lot of good music coming from Mania Music Group in Baltimore. Lets Go!

 Mania Music Group - Study My Dreams (feat. Dappa!!! Dan Midas Greenspan and Rapman Ron G) by abaltimorelovething 

Prehistoric Freestyle

I like their energy!


Via BOC

Tony Fly - The Baggage Check

Tony Fly is putting work in , and has released several mixtapes in the past year! The Baggage Check features his Fly Life team, and is supported by EndCrowdMusic.

Download: The Baggage Check

King Mez X Commissioner Gorden - " The Paraplegics"

 Ever since I met King Mez, he's been doing his thing. He's received constant praise on my blog, amongst others. He has aligned himself with fellow dope artists, and producer Commissioner Gordon for this latest release entitled  "The Paraplegics" presented by  DJBooth.net, RedCarpetSoc, Missls, Fisdjfoto and Kevin Nottingham.  This is a must-download! - Ryan Lyons

 Download: King Mez  X  Commissioner Gorden-  " The Paraplegics"

5 minutes : w/ G.Hood

I recently got the chance to chat with up and comer G.HOOD, about his music, and his daily grind.We discuss current Baltimore Hip-Hop, his studio, and his approach to shedding limelight on our city.
His production  has a pop appeal , but he manages to keep it street. - Ryan Lyons

So how did you get into hip-hop, and what are your plans as far as accomplishing success?

I actually believe that hip hop chose me. Its funny because ten years ago, if someone told me that i would be doing this, I would've said "your crazy"! It started when i was going to Chinquapin ( middle school in North East Baltimore), and before school started, the hustlers would be outside free-styling, at lunch, and again after school. We played around with it but we thought we were sure enough rappers. I loved the attention.  Fast money felt good but this was a universal language, that came risk free. Hip hop was a force to be reckoned with. I was already into the jewels, money, girls and the kicks but hip-hop was a culture that somehow kept the average young black kid divided but equal to his surroundings. I never really was big on friends or clicks but this gave me more purpose and sense of family than anything else. My plans for success are quite simple: produce more, perform more, and collaborate with other artists outside of my genre and class of music. Just go hard and never take no for an answer.

 I know you have a studio. Talk about your education, and how long you have been engineering?

Yes, i do have a studio. The studio is called F&R studios and the company is Felony Reckedz Ent. I run analog and digital formats, offering mac-based recording with pro-tools and pc-based recording with cu-base. I started engineering when i was 16yrs old and I'm one of the four self-owned and self-ran studios in northeast Baltimore that offers booth-to-shelf services and everything in between. I have sold more than 500 tracks, and recorded more than 100 artists. My education was tricky. I started out at Morgan State, but i wasn't happy. In my first year, i remember sitting in class telling myself that i didn't want to look back 10 yrs from now and say I should have,  when I could just follow my dream now. I left Morgan to attend SAE in Manhattan, New York. I commuted twice a week for two years straight while holding down a part-time job. With support from my mom, sister, and girl, I graduated in 08' with a diploma in music business and certification in audio engineering.


  "A lot of Baltimore artists make songs and shout out streets names, "Bmore" this, and "Murderland" that. I don't do that.." - G.HOOD

 Who are your inspirations? Who did you grow up listening to?

I have many inspirations. My relationship with my dad is the biggest. I know it sounds cliche but his absence in my life was my biggest motivator. There's others like life, my girl, Run-Dmc, Rakim and Krs-one that i feel paved the way for artist today. Rakim for the flow, Run-Dmc for the show, and Krs-one for the difference and genius in lyricism.  I grew up listening to 50's soul and 80's hip hop; that's all my parents played. But I fell in love with rock music when i was about 14.

What makes your music different? Why should someone pick up a G.Hood CD?

My music is well-defined as hip-pop. I actually listen to more rock than anything, so involving it in my music was a must. I set myself apart from other artist in the city by not letting my city define my music.  A lot of Baltimore artists make songs and shout out streets names, "bmore" this, and "murderland" that. I don't do that or make club music. I want it to be as universal as possible. Someone in cali cant relate to a park heights or a chicken box, you feel me? And i'm not scared to step outside of my genre. The only reason someone should pickup my cd is to hear something different. Nothing on my cd sounds like any of the music on the radio. If so, there would be no reason to by the cd right? Listeners get tired of that fruity aerobic music, you know those songs that instruct you to dance and move around. I'm 200 plus pounds Ryan, I try to keep it as simple as possible my dude!



Your single "glydin", as well as others have  garnered some attention on the internet? what do you attribute that success too?

I credit all of that to the bad music people hear from day to day. Like i said, if your not Beyonce, people don't want to be told to dance. The music should have enough energy to make them want to move. The song "i'm glydin" felt like a hit. There are so many songs about Prada, Polo, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton, but no-one talked about the skater trends, the shades, and the fact that you don't have to spend $500 just to look like a grand. I'm a big fan of shades. I think people forget that it doesn't matter what you have on, but the right pair of shades can set everything off. It's a song for those that are fly because they know it and not because of anyone's confirmation.


 Check-out his single "Glydin" below:

 G.HOOD - "I'm glydin" by abaltimorelovething