In A Sharing Mood

Boondocks Season 2, Episode 2. Enjoy! See you in 2008!

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Work To Do ~ Kidz In The Hall

Here's the official video for the Obama '08 anthem "Work To Do" by Kidz In The Hall. To hear the song in it's entirety or to download go to their MySpace.

The Hardest ~ AZ / Styles P

Produced by Large Professor. I almost didn't recognize AZ in the video. He doesn't look the same as I remembered, got all round in the face.

Making of 9th Wonder & Buckshot's "No Doubt"/ Duck Down Makes 'History'

Behind the scenes of the video shoot for "No Doubt", the lead single from the upcoming 9th Wonder & Buckshot album The Formula. The video stars Charlie Murphy in a series of short skits. In related news, Buckshot & his long time partner Dru Ha (the co-owners of Duck Down Records) have inked a deal with The History Channel, creating original theme and promo music for the History Channel’s popular show “Gangland.” Duck Down Records are doing big things lately, partnering with YouTube and also signing a deal with ESPN. Not to mention the recent additions to their roster.

Novel ~ Hit Em With The Shottie ft/ Joell Ortiz

I was wondering what happened to this guy. For all those who don't know who he is don't feel bad, you are not alone. He one of those dudes who fell through the cracks. His name is Novel and probably the only reason I remember him was because of this song, Peach. He said he can eat them for hours. That song definitely had my attention, but then I didn't hear anything from him again. I happen to work with a relative of his, one of his aunts to be exact (also the sister of soul/country singer Solomon Burke) and she told me that he does a lot of producing for other well established artists. She also told me to be on the look out for something new, I suppose this is it. At first I wasn't feeling the beat to much, but the message is on point.

Kidz In The Hall ~ Driving Down The Block Trailer

Feeling the Masta Ace sample. The first single from Double O & Naledge's upcoming sophomore album The In Crowd. BTW they are the newest members of Duck Down Records (Black Moon, Smif~N~Wessun) per the following post:

Duck Down Records, in an effort to continue to expand its roster, is proud to announce the signing of Kidz In The Hall. Double-0, the Producer/DJ and Naledge, the Lyricist/MC, Kidz In The Hall are looking to become one of hip-hop's most admired acts, destined to leave a legacy of artistic brilliance and after recently finishing their latest mixtape, Detention, and tour dates with Redman and their forthcoming sophomore LP, The In Crowd, they are well on their way to doing so.

Catch The Vapors

Biz Markie & Roxanne Shanté ~ Def Fresh Crew Live in NYC circa 1986


Finally, the movie I've been waiting on! According to AHH ,The Vapors is a movie about the true story of the legendary Juice Crew, and it's coming to the big screen (hard to believe that,but we'll see).




The Juice Crew has got to be my favorite collective of all time boasting the likes of Big Daddy Kane, Roxanne Shanté, Kool G Rap, DJ Marley Marl, Biz Markie, Masta Ace, & MC Shan. According to the article the movie will focus on their rise to fame. The crew is known for singles that sparked beef on wax including "The Roxanne Wars" (Shanté Vs. UTFO & Roxanne knock offs) & "The Bridge Wars" (KRS-ONE Vs. MC Shan).




I will be interested in seeing how Roxanne Shanté's character is going to be portrayed. I'd love to finally see her get her due as a pioneer of hip hop music. Shanté was one of the first female mc's to really blow up on the radio and have record sales. I loved how she was always coming at peoples neck too, and she had both male and female mc's hating her. KeKe Palmer is supposed to play the role and personally I can see her doing great as the young and sassy Lolita Shanté Gooden aka Roxanne Shanté. Shanté is definitely one of my idols, getting the record label to fund her college education. She got a PHD out of the deal, and I ain't mad at her at all. Now THATS some gangsta shit! Below is clip from the Beef 3 dvd where she talks about how she pimped the game. Go on girl!

Estelle ~ Wait a Minute (Just a Touch)

Estelle - Wait a Minute (Just a Touch) [NEW]
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I'm feeling this girl. This is a song from her album The 18th Day. If you don't know her, get to know her. After that go check out her blog.

Getback ~ The Tour

Footage from weeks 1 & 2 of Little Brother's Getback tour. Their album Getback is the hottest hip hop album out right now in my opinion, way hotter than American Gangster (yes I said it,what?!). I even bought two copies after I downloaded it. Support good independent music and go buy a copy, you will not be disappointed.

Deep Thoughts With Phonte