tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45363239882467016772012-02-11T14:28:10.511-08:00<br>Hip-Hop PhotoJournal<br>J. Poakwa The Writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06023689802109794033noreply@blogger.comBlogger1091100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4536323988246701677.post-57684651894224501652009-05-25T10:36:00.000-07:002009-05-25T11:29:44.690-07:00

If you guys remember I did a full series of video's with my boy CurT@!n$ during Black History month. In one segment in particular I touch upon his song "Black Folks." Well the wait is over. Here it is in all its Dopeness: Black Folks. The Great Adventures of Dope Boy C: Dope For President is due out June 16th. I got a couple surprises on that so stay tuned. Vote 4 "Black Folks" on

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Here's the visual for Em's Second single, "3a.m." off of his long awaited return to Hip-Hop, "Relapse". "Relapse" is set to hit the streets May 19th. Welcome Back.Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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So, Chester French has dropped, and man...Can you say Future? These dudes are by far the cleanest rock act out right now, and I don't listen to much rock, so you can trust me lol. They are the first rock group to release a Hip Hop oriented mixtape prior to their album. If The Neptune backing doesn't get you, these guys got P. Diddy to do a mixtape song!!! I don't even think diddy did mixtape

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So its 5:44 in the am. I got class at 11. Above is part 1 of a 4part interview Honor Flow's DJ Chuck thE oLd SouL in conjunction with Hyphenated Life conducted with H.O.P.E. on the release day of his debut album, "Follow The Leader". This was a funny FUNNY day (LMAO @Julien...No Twitter). The interview speaks for itself. Parts 2-4 under the cut...Vimeo > Youtube smh...

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I introduced you guys to H.O.P.E. a while ago, you may remember him from the BMI Cipher. Now I bring you, a day late...I know, the highly anticipated debut from the Compton representative, "Follow The Leader" I sat down with H.O.P.E. on the big day to chop it up about the project and where he's headed in this music industry(Footage of that coming sooner than you think). Tracklisting and

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"This Is Nelson Mandela"....Visually Clean Piece From Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek. Welcome Back.Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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Walk with me for a second. So we're sittin' here watchin' this youtube, cuz we all fuck with clean youtube videos from time to time. We stumble on a video, courtesy of Gax Mibson. The title says "MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU". I fuck with art, you fuck with art; we watch. A hand pushes a brick out the wall, then more hands come out, then more hands. We keep watchin'. The hands

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The music industry has run amuck with gimmicky acts and lackluster production, and it’s time for change. Out of Africa comes a refreshing new face for hip-hop: K’Naan Warsame.K’Naan has seen it all: bombs, bullets, dead children in the street. Growing up in the war-torn country of Somalia made K’Naan tough.As a result of his upbringing, K’Naan’s music “is really about me, rather than a persona.

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Oh Yea, They're back...Blackout 2 Drops April 28th, 2009.Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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First Video for The Love Supreme Album. Simply Dope. T. Whittmore on the Direction.Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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The Visual is classic Em. The Flow Is Classic Em. The Beat Is Classic Em. Dare I call this a Classic? Probably not.....Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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"I Wish I Could Fuck Every Girl In The World"Pretty Much...Behind the scenes footage courtesy of Tha Bizness after the jump...Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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When I think of Oakland, this is what comes to mind: Fly cats,dipped to the toe, Chicks wit Gaws to the Tee, hittin' it in the parking lot. "Put some heels on ya like diamond cuzzin' ebony...". This is a Turf Banga...More on the Stickup Kidds @ http://www.myspace.com/sukmobPeace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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The bay has been in a slump for a while. Short and 40 are really the only cats doin' it, but they're vets... It's time for the youngin's to take this shit back. I introduce you to Young Bob, East Oakland Representa, front man of Go Dav, my bruh bruh from anotha mum. In this Aris Jerome assisted video, Bob brings the Gaws of the Bay back on the scene. Young Bob has never stopped grinding, and

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Its been a long time coming to say the least. U-N-I has grown a lot since their last album "Fried Chicken & Watermelon". From LMU, to sneaker pimps, to MTV, U-N-I has been on their grind. I'm proud to be one of the many folks to present this album to you. The production is solid, lyrics are on point, and Lauren London is sexy lol...Download link and Album Release party info after the jump...

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Shad- I'm Back (freestyle)K-OS, Kardinal Offishal, K'Naan, Swollen Members, Drake. Canada has a knack for pushing out great talent, and Shad is no exception. Born Shadrach Kabango in Kenya, to Rwandan parents, Shad started his journey through Hip Hop at an early age, being raised in London,Ontario...Known wide as Shad K, his debut album "When This Is Over", was self-made and financed with

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LA Fresh Via Jacksonville. Not much to say about the video above other than Dope. Big E put his foot in this one. Peep Y.O. of U-N-I making a cameo towards the end.For More Rob Roy Visit http://www.myspace.com/robroyPeace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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My By CurT@!n$ (its a bitch to spell his name btw) sits down with HipHopOfficial.com to chop it up about his beginnings in the industry and where his name comes from. Black Folks coming soon!!! Hit the jump for part II of the interview...Bonus CurT@!n$-"Everybody Move"Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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I always say that when I get old i'm gonna be slayin' as much young tail that comes my way. I just hope I don't need that blue pill. Clifford and Rufus (Keys and Kanye) kick it with Pete Wentz of FallOut Boy after the jump...The things we do for some Ass & Titties. Man...Bonus:Jay-Z & Kellz- "Power of Pussy"Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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I set this video up and should have been in it, but when your immobile shit happens(Insert Sad Face). Anyway check out behind the scenes footage from H.O.P.E's music video shoot for "Nightlife" courtesy of 2dopeboyz.com and MyCypher.com. My boy Flip(Director) and H.O.P.E chop it up with Mycypher after the jump... Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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I've decided its time to let my folks know what's poppin' in my city. My boy Ian over at Dub Frequency hit me with a couple events they have going down this weekend. The first is their new weekly at The Purple Lounge inside the Standard of Hollywood going down this Friday night. The second is their spur of the moment Pool Parties atop the Standard in Downtown. Nobody raises the Standard like

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Well folks we have come to the end of Black History month & our Dope Boy C For President series (A week later, but hey, CP time?). Anyway, in this last installment CurT@!n$ speaks on one of his main influences from the Civil Rights Movement, Malcolm X. Its been a pleasure to further introduce you guys to my boy CurT@!n$. He is definitely the next up. Stay tuned for the premiere of Black Folks

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Its funny what can occur when an unsuspecting journalist pulls out his HD Canon to video tape his boys freestyling:I never knew that bringing out my cam would turn into the catapult it has for the artist in the video (not saying its because of me, but this shit was fire). Each of these cats are my boys and I'm proud of what has been accomplished since this video was taken. With that said I

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Like the title says, dude has been making his rounds as of late. Above is his recent release Prom Queen off the "Rebirth" due out May 19th. Check out his interview on Jimmy Kimmel below...Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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(Click Picture to enlarge)In an effort to bring you guys the best and brightest artist LA has to offer, I bring you "The Lab", A night of Real Hip-Hop on the open mic. "The Lab" will feature members, friends, and affiliates of The Formula: United Producers of LMU club in live performances, Producer Showcase, Guest DJ Sets, and many more on-stage surprises!!! This is a evening you don't wanna miss

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Quite possibly my favorite track off Ketchup. If you missed it, grab the Mixtape herePeace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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I first introduced you guys to TiRon with the Hip-Hop official interview. Now I bring you guys his latest piece of work: Ketchup. Looking at the tracklisting, this one is gonna be Dope. Catch the stats and link after the jump... Shout out to Kev. for the link.TiRon is a young musician that has worked with the likes of Pacific Division, Blu, Dom Kennedy, etc. The year of 2009 is going to be a

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This video is dope on soooooooooo many levels. I mean, Ron Howard???? Enjoy. Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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(Click on the Horses to get started)Here at Hyphenated Life we pride our selves on finding the most abstract use of music around. Chances are if its dope and involves music, its here. Today I bring you The Stable Quartet. Now these Horses may look goofy, but man can they jam. Don't believe me? Click away and see what concoction you can come up with.Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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Welcome back for another installment of Dope Boy C For President. In this episode CurT@!n$ discusses one of the biggest problems plaguing Black America: Black-on-Black crime.Peace.Love.H-Life.-J. Poakwa The Writer

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Here is the first look at the long awaited Black Folks Video. If you don't know, CurT@!n$ is one Hyphenated Brutha...Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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I was going to add this to the Blu post, but this right here, this is some monumental SHIT!!! For starters ya boy gullied his way to the stage, shout out to Evidence. Two, this is Exile....Rapping....Good. I'll spare you the Kanye reference, because there is none, Exile is Exile, Ye is Louis something absurd. The best part about this video is the fact that Exile is a HIP-HOP RAW alum, at

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Welcome back for another installment of Dope Boy C For President. In this episode CurT@!n$ discusses the premise behind "Black Folks" and what We must do to preserve the future for our children. As an added bonus I've added a link to the song and the first episode after the jump...CurT@!n$- Black FolksPeace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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Had to change the destination this week for my boy Blu. With a couple of dope albums under his belt and a 1,2, combo in the Johnson and johnson and Blu and Exile series,Blu is definitely the next to smash the scene. Link to the tape after the jump...Download:Blu-HerFavouriteColo(u)r.Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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Dustin McLean is an award winning animator and aspiring filmmaker whose work has reached a very large audience online as well as on several TV networks...His animations range from fun musical shorts to spoofs and parodies, and he even performs and records original music. He is currently senior animator for the TV show “SuperNews!” on the cable network Current. Dustin McLean, you my friend

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(Roll your mouse over the photo to see the day change)Once the pouring of the concrete was completed on February 22, 1974, the final stages of building the world's tallest Tower were about to begin. The last thing to be added to the Tower was the 102 metre (335 foot) steel broadcasting antenna, consisting of 44 pieces - the heaviest weighing 7.26 metric tonnes (8 tons).Before the antenna

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Straight out of the P, Town of Pimp's, I bring you my boys The Circuit: Marvel, Sha'boy Malloy, and V.I.Be Eazy. Equiped with lyrical venom and witty word play, The Circuit is def. next in line. With a mixtape with Mick Boogie under their belt, these Hip-Hop Raw Alums return with another classic mixtape, this time its for the Ladies. In conjunction with The Press Play Show, illroots, and the

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It's Finally Here.....Track List and dl after the cut...Drake-So Far GonePeace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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When the Game first hit the scene, I was hyped, but a bit skeptical. Beef and ten 50 Cent Disstapes later my worst fears were confirmed. Every time a rapper emerges out of the West with a flag flyin' on their left side, yeah that's the Crip side, I get a little anxious. I'm always hyped to see a cat from the same corner i'm from get on and actually have talent to back up his Gangsterdom, but

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In conjunction with CurT@!n$ and High Society Life, Hyphenated Life brings you Dope Boy C for President. Watch as we discuss Black History Month and the problems facing African American's today. CurT@!n$ discusses the Civil Rights Movement and touches on his militant side. Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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Live from Bradford,England I bring you the debut video from the UK's own Lidget Green Position entitled "Sick Day". These guys reached out to me and the music spoke for itself; Not to mention the vid. was shot in my back yard of Los Angeles. The vocals feature the legendary Juice Crew affiliate Craig G. LGP is in the works of a collaboration album featuring the Bay Area’s Shaya , set for

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Next out the Gate we got OverDoz. of We Major Ent.(No Kanye). OverDoz. hails from all over LA and is comprised of three talented dudes: Rapper Brett A. Bailey, aka "Sleezy",Rapper/Singer Khallid "Listen!" Muhammad, aka "Kent Jamz",and Rapper Jess Willard, aka "Nutt". Their mixtape "Bowties and Rosaries" has been making it's rounds on the blog circuit, and for good reason, shit is fire. Below

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I've Been Tellin' Y'all about my boys since day one. Now is the time to pay attention. Inglewood and Seattle connection in full effect here along with Mick Boogie and pretty much every MC in LA. Shout out to Thurz & Y-O, Three-1-Zero, H.O.P.E,2dope the list goes on like the mp3's on this joint. Track Listing and link after the jump. EnjoiMick Boogie Presents U-N-I - Before There Was

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The homie Chi City teaches you how to get the ladies. Preach! More from ya boy after the jump.A Brotha VS A BugMr. Chi City, Hanging out with one of the Biggest/Softest/Nicest/Thickest Booties in ChicagoEnjoiPeace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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I'm a little late on posting this. Let me introduce you to Tiron if you don't know by now. By far one of the smoothest cats out right now. Now this cat ain't just hooks (Paper, She). No Sir the rhymes are on point. Above I've posted an interview he did with Hip Hop Official, and for a little taste of what Tiron is bringing to the Game I added one of my favorite joints out, been out, "Throwin'

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I've decided to start promoting my up and coming brothas out of L.A. I know kind of late, but who cares. The first out the gate comes from my boy Thr33zy McFly out of the Language Artz camp (PicasoxJ. Hyphen on the way). Here we have a collab effort between him, his new home Myspace Records, and 2Dopeboyz.com entitled M3NAC3 III SOCI3TY. Tracklisting and links after the

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As I sit back on this Inauguration day blasting Young Jeezy’s “My President is Black” obnoxiously, I can’t help but be proud to not only be an American, but an African American who has survived to witness the ever elusive and long sought after dream of the first African American President. The eerie coincidence of this event falling on the day after Martin Luther King Jr. day adds to the volume

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I Got Dibs on Obamalama...Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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I really have no words for this piece of smhness. There's something about degenerate artist that pisses me off. Come on Young Berg? WTF you doin? Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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My boy CurT@!n$ is back again with another video off of his mixtape The Great Adventures of Dope Boy C. This one uses the same Director as the first,Lance Drake. Concept is ill. Colors are ill. Lex is in the back lookin' like a Monkey so its all good lol. Peep the first vid off DBC after the jump...Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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Today my boy CurT@!n$ released his long awaited mixtape The Great Adventures of Dope Boy C: WHSL Rebel Radio. He only has three features on it :Kurupt, Mickey Factz, and Smoke DZA. My boy Redwine also has some tracks on there. Download and Tracklisting after the jump. Rebel RadioEnjoi...Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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Saw this over at my boy Max's spot. Pay close attention to the 1:05 mark in the video. Now, from jump I knew dude had swag out of this stratosphere, but the above just confirmed it. "Nah We Straight"!!!! MY MAN! Now If this isn't the most down to earth man. Harvard, but still a lil' Hood. My President is Blizzack....Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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I first peeped this song while on the way home from Roscoes C&W. Sounded so clean that I had to share it with my folks. Above is a mashup vid featuring Ginuwine's Video and Far's Cover. You can grab the mp3here. Peep the Making of Pony after the jump...Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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"Since We affectionately call each other Nigga, I affectionately say Nigga Please..." Got Put up on this by my boy Brian. Smokey speaking the truth at DPJ. Lost me a little when he started to talk about Africa, but still a very Hyphenated moment.Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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Sup Folks,I posted a vid of Pac Div at the Blockstars show a while back. Now I give you a recap that DF put together. props to my boy Ian over at DF....Peace.Love.H-LifeJ. Poakwa The Writer

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Saw this over at my boy Chucks blog The Low End Theory....Exile is a Beast. Watch E Flip Lil' Wayne's A Milli, which he performed live at my event Hip Hop Raw(pat on my back lol) Flippin A MilliBonus!!!! Q-Tip Let's Ride (song E Flips)Hyphenated for sureeeeeeeee...Peace.Love.H-LifeJ. Poakwa The Writer

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My friends I want you to open your hearts as I introduce you to a friend of mine. His name is Black Jesus, He is THE MAN and these are his adventures. Enjoi after the jump... Props to Myke BBlack Jesus:In The ClubBlack Jesus: King of The WiiBlack Jesus: Steve JobsFor more from the Big Homie upstairs visit Boondocks BootlegPeace.Love.H-LifeJ. Poakwa The Writer

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Posting this cuz my boy sent it over...Dunno what D.O. is doing lol...Shout out to Ian @ Dub FrequencyPeace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa The Writer

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New music from the Div Boys. Note:I was trying something new with my cam, so sorry for the weird coloration. Shout out to Ian, Jesse, and Matt @ Dub Frequency, Carl at Fresh Milk, and the homies Pacific Division.Performing She's got to have itPerforming Mayor- Pretty much shutdown the show, sorry Holt.Peace.Love.H-LifeJ. Poakwa The Writer

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From just looking at the album cover you know you’re in for something crucial. Like the barrel of the gun and the Machete suggest, Bambu isn’t here for shits and giggles.Over a slew of soulfully charged tracks, Bambu serves the ears with a much needed plate of politically aware food for thought. In a time when self education is needed, Exact Change acts as the music for the street

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Riding around in his White Van pumping out sampled goodness, Seattle native Jake One is a Producer like no other. Seldom do we see great producers around here, not to mention producers with a catalogue as diverse as Jake’s. Jake One is synonymous with greatness, producing neck breaking “Oh Shit!” classics such as MF Doom’s “Hoe Cakes”, 50 cent’s “Movin’ on up”, De La Soul’s “Rock Co. Kane

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It's been a while since I've touched finger to key and let my thoughts race. What can I say, SCHOOL IS A BITCH! However, i'm on my way out of the college life so its fitting that I reengage in my writing. I've been up to a lot. My writing (beyond Hlife) has taken off, then taken down lol, but now its up again. Vapors, Campus Circle, and Scheme magazine have been my home while I was away, and

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1versions 2&3 after the jump...23Much Better Ye!Peace.Love.Hlife-J. Poakwa

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Big Homie Malk comin' at ya with some of that New West flavor. Simple Vid, Old School Feel. Sit Back and Enjoi.Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa

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I dunno, but when I was a kid nigga's didn't take shit from nobody. This was what I grew up on, hardcore rap shit. This is what they're talkin' bout when they say REAL HIP-HOP. These cats running around now ain't worth one of these lil' cats. It's a shame when you have cats like Bow Wow and Romeo claiming that they are HIP-HOP. Naw Homie! This Shit Right Here (No KW), this is HIP-HOP. Lil'

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Los Angeles-Fresh 2 Def Entertainment Label Founder Seeks Hip-Hop's Best and BrightestOne group of L.A.-born businessmen is in the driver’s seat to be the next big record label to hit the scene since Bad Boy and Death Row. Run by a fearless leader, 21-year-old Julien Edwards (Left), Fresh 2 Def Entertainment’s strong roster of talent is generating buzz. We sat down with Edwards to find out how it

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Mickey Factz+The Cool Kidz= GreatnessEnjoi:-)Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa

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Be Sure to check my interview with the guys in Vapor Magazine, On News stands now!!!or just click the pic lol...Peace. Love H-Life-J. Poakwa

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Well you are..lolPeace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa

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Lupe Fiasco+Paris+Tokyo=Just Dope...Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa

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Part special needs counselor, part record label president and full time artist, 24-year-old Picaso is like no other. Los Angeles isn’t just his stomping ground. It’s the liquid that flows through his veins.As one of the founding members of the Language Artz Crew (which includes rappers A.T., Bread Boi, Hollyhood 3, Ryan Gee, Gerrentee, Macc-Man and producers tha AdjicktivZ), Picaso, like the

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Pusha T “Lights Out Lights Out, Everything Black”, the voice from the speaker commanded. In an instance the crowd went silent and was immediately covered in the darkness of the night. A silhouette emerged from back stage with a Flash Light attached to its head. The cameras in the media pit began to flash, and shoot even more light into the atmosphere, “We don't need light, we are the

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Kanye West + Chris Martin = ColdYe....lolMan, it's been a while. I've been on my freelance shyt...a lot of articles showing up around your local newsstands; applause for a second.......Ok back to business. The slack is being thrown out the window to dry. That's right I'm back and you can expect more tasty goodness from ya boy. This weeks video comes from the big homie Ye and features an

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I dunno what Ye was thinking when he made this, pretty weird, but that is one bad bad bad bad bad bad bad, beeeeeeeeach...lol.Peace.Love.HlifeJ. Poakwa

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Women ProblemsAdd to My Profile | More VideosPac Div at it agian, this time for "Women Problems". Very nice vid. Watch, Listen, Debate, Discuss, all that Vh1 stuf...lol...Uno.Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa

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To my bigger bro's,Love y'all cats. keep doin' what you doin'. U-N-I will be a household name, mark my word. For those of you who don't know, this is the second video off the debut album Fried Chicken and Watermelon. So bump this shit loud and kick back with some Kool aid...Uno...Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa

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If you don't know who these cats are smack ya self. Pac Div is in the building and Hip-Hop is back, nuff said...Behind The Scenes:World Premier!!!!

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Happy New Year Bitches!!!!!Peace.Love.H-life-J. Poakwa

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Young Cat from Congo on the strings. Roger is truly a beast when it comes to what he loves. Africa ain't what y'all think man. We got cats doin' it too..Pretty much Ill Shit Right Here....Hip-Hop is Hip-Hop no matter the Language. Roger is Definitely Hyphenated. Peace.Love.H-lifeJ. Poakwa

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Lupe+Pharrell+Kanye+Thom York= Genius....Nice video, concept is ill...Peace.Love.Hlife-J. Poakwa

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No words..Just Fr-Fre- Fresh...Oh yes, So freakin' Hyphenated...From her myspace:"Hello, I am Belle the bass. I like to do lots of musical things, including playing the (double & electric) bass, beatboxing and trying to cheat the tax man. I spend most of my time gigging, or rehearsing, or practicing, or writing, or listening… usually with the many amazing musicians I have the pleasure of working

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2007 is almost over, and still cats is leaving us. Shit s getting very depressing round here. First stack, now Pimp, wtf is going on? 34 years, couple behind bars, but the block recognize the truth when a real nigga talk, the slab still leanin' down the block, we pop 34 shots for the big homie swaggin' on top, rest in peace. Pimp Free, finally. R.I.P Pimp C..."All y'all niggas talking about

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Yesterday & TodayMurray's RevengePeace.Love.HlifeJ. Poakwa

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From the guttas of Brooklyn, Tek and Steele of Smif-N-Wessun hit the streets with a fresh installment of ski mask music with, “The Album.” Out the gate Tek and Steele allow you to, “See The light”, an ode to staying strong through their trails and tribulations, “You wanna live this lifestyle, you gotta be tough/…The number one rule of making it is never give up.” From Smif N Wessun to Cocoa

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Los Angeles-The birthplace of gangster rap finds itself taking the opportunity to strike the game with some newfound flavor. The “New” West movement has spawned many talented MC’s whom stay true to the format of the God Fathers of Hip Hop. Ill beats and hot rhymes from the Southern California city have been catching the eyes and ears of many Hip-Hop fans around the United States. The young

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David Sides you are Hyphenated...Excerpt from his myspace:"Hi. My name is David Sides and I want to personally send my thanks to you for taking the time to visit my page. Playing the piano has been my passion ever since I was the age of 10, and I love using this gift God has blessed me with to entertain others. If any of you are wondering, I play all of my songs by ear, so unfortunately, I don't

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Is this a comeback album or what!? "Spazzing out" does not even sum up the fire Jay spits on some of these tracks. If I had some flawed rinky dink system for rating albums(Cough), then I would probably give this the classic stamp. Whoa!?!?, some of you are saying. Well hey, just be happy I don't have one of those flawed rinky dink systems for rating albums (Cough). I like the album per say,

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Excerpt from his myspace:"Bentley Green, aka…BG is a young and energetic kid who loves to rap. BG was born in Dallas, TX. An attractive outgoing child, Bentley was two years old when he started rapping. His passion for the art and his love for the beat makes it seems as if God designed him to entertain the world. At the young age of 6, Bentley Green has achieved more than the average 6-yr old.

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You know I was a little skeptical about why Missy Elliott was being honored at VH1's Hip Hop honors this year. I mean, she is fairly new to the game, but After watching her segment I am convinced she deserved it....cause I mean Kerry Washington said it all, "she took the negativity out of the word bitch..and turned it in to a powerful strong word for women every..." what?? So now y'all like to

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[Chorus: x2]Soulja Boy Off In This HoeWatch Me Crank ItWatch Me RollWatch Me Crank Dat Soulja BoyThen Super Man Dat HoeNow Watch Me Do(Crank Dat Soulja Boy)Now Watch Me yua!(Crank Dat Soulja Boy)Now Watch Me yua!(Crank Dat Soulja Boy)Now Watch Me yua!(Crank Dat Soulja Boy)[Verse 1:]Soulja Boy Off In This HoeWatch Me Lean And Watch Me RockSuper Man Dat HoeThen Watch Me Crank Dat RobocopSuper Fresh

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Basically Back, Basically Sick, Nigga's is Hoes, so them Nigga's Basically Bitch....Cassidy pretty much back in the booth...B.A.R.S on the way..be on the lookout...or wait till I bless you with it...pretty much Hyphenated.Peace.Love.H-lifeJ. Poakwa

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Pretty much Fresh...Underrated at times; If you like to place labels on people. The Cool Kids aren't your average group. These Chicago natives hit you song after song with dope rhymes over hard hitting Kicks and Snares that fight with a mean baseline; Somewhat like the hard hitting style of 80's rappers, very reminiscent of cats like Run DMC, Just WAAAAAYYY flyer. These cats got "lyrics to go"

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2007, and still no rights. Its a shame that we can't even sit underneath trees anymore. Something as harmless as hiding away from the shade is even off limits now. In the words of Mos Def- "The Fuck I'm supposed to tell my Children?". What can WE say? Lets not get it confused here. This is not just a Black problem, or a White problem, this is a Human problem. How are we to look each other

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No Homo!No Homo!Nuff Said...Peace.Love.H-LifeJ. Poakwa

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No need to talk...just listen...Very Hyphenated.Now Playing in the music player..tell me what you think about the album, and feel free to peep the rest of the articles... ARTiST.....: Kanye West ALBUM......: Graduation LABEL......: Def Jam GENRE......: Hip-Hop TRACKS.....: 13 PLAYTiME...: 51:24 STORE DATE.: 09/11/2007 Tracklist: 01. Good Morning (Intro)

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Dear Guy with Ring Tone Fame,It has come to my attention that you have stated some very ignorant and idiotic statements lately, and by that I mean this: "U.S. rapper MIMS has accused KANYE WEST of stealing his hip-hop sound. The 26-year-old claims he used speeded-up soul samples on his records first - a sound that is now seen as West's trademark. He says, "I recorded my album five years ago so I

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What the heck happened to our music....I don't wanna wipe, crank, or snap anymore...What happened to just...well...Jumping?This was the Hip-Hop that I Loved...and still do. Lyrics, Beats and Style...that's all it was and all you needed. But now...I mean..what the heck is yuling? It ain't Christmas mayne!!! Instead of great musicality such as:Kris Krossor even this...Another Bad Creation....I

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Like a kid on Christmas day, the arrival of Commons "Finding Forever" at my desk filled me with glee that only materialism could produce. I expected nothing short of delight, and delight is what I received. The melodic jazz intro left me salivating at the mouth and the transition to the Kanye West produced "Start The Show" left me in a diabetic coma. The radio friendly "The People" feat. Dwele

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This track combines the unlikely duo of T.I. and the production style of Wyclef Jean to make a nice Reggae/ Hip-Hop bounce. Not the best track off the album, but it is one of the few "bangers" off the album. This is definitely a "T.I." track. Enjoi...Peace.Love.H-Life-J. Poakwa

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