Singles - Mistah F.A.B. - Welcome To Hell

One of the Bay Area's better lyricists and most feared battle emcees can get love on PHH any day... yeah, F.A.B.'s got the skill, but more so, I'm diggin how this man has continually been helping out his community through various charity drives that benefit everyone from disadvantaged school children to folks that needed turkeys on the holiday...

He's got a new tape droppin called "I Found My Backpack 2: The Lost Notebook" that will feature some of Hip-Hop's best in Talib Kweli, Jadakiss, Prodigy, Royce Da 5'9" and Rapper Big Pooh among others...

This leak off the tape is called "Welcome To Hell", and if your like me and enjoy the story telling joints, man, you're in for somethin nice...


Mistah F.A.B. - Welcome To Hell

Video: ESQ & Chikaramanga - My Intellect

All you Tres Records heads gather round', the label has just released yet another gem of an album...

If you've yet to hear about the goodness that is travelling Chi-Town wordsmith ESQ and Tres Records founder/DJ/Producer and general manager Chikaramanga's new album "The Succession", do listen up right now...

The album is amazing...drenched in thick boom bap break beat vibes and raw, skilled lyricism, be sure to pick it up, you cannot go wrong in doing so...If you are weary for some reason, peep the 1st vid off it, "My Intellect"; a great video that features break dancing, vinyl digging trips and a bunch of females that need to learn how to smile on camera, lol!

All jokes aside, this vid is dope and "The Succession" is available now....

-BIG D O

Single: Nujabes' Last Instrumental

It's fiting that this might be the last piece of work Nujabes ever did...the lush key work, stirring strings, melancholy horns and head nodding drums sort of give the impression of hope, maybe even ease...

Many will find the fact that the late Japanese producer's last beat contained so much emotion fitting...I know I do.

Nujabes left us so much great work behind, I urge all of you to go discover it.

via 24KMilkCrate

-BIG D O


Nujabes Last Instrumental

News: Kam Moye (Supastition) Calling It Quits For Time Being

And it seems that the horrid climate in the recording industry has claimed yet another label and MC....

As a result, one of the best new rhymers to ever come outta the south, AKA Kam Moye FKA Supastition is being forced to call it quits for awhile...

For those who have been asking for updates on myself and my album. Kam Moye is longer an artist on MYX Music Label. As of a few months ago, MYX Music is no longer in business from my understanding. At this point my album is kind of lost in the shuffle and I am hoping to get things resolved as far as rights to the music go. The mother company ABS-CBN took some serious losses in the past year so they cut off finances for it’s smaller subsidiaries including the label. It was beyond my control and nothing could have prevented it. More than a few artists lost their deals. I’ve dealt with a similar situation before when Chain Letters in 2005 was released and two or three months later the distribution company shut down without warning. That’s just the way the ball bounces. Hopefully things will work out for all parties. I wish Karim Panni (label manager of MYX) all the best in his new endeavors. There will be no more singles or videos off of the album. Thanks to those who supported the album. I am grateful for the opportunity regardless.

At this time, I have no plans on recording another professional solo album as Kam Moye or Supastition. This decision isn’t based on my recent situation with MYX Music but based on the state of the music industry and where it’s going. It wasn’t an easy decision for me but I felt that it was the best choice. I’ve sacrificed a lot of money and time and it’s just not worth it to continue with it the way I have done in the past. All isn’t bad news though… I have enough unreleased songs saved in the stash at this point to compile a few more albums. With that being said, I’m going to put those songs together and make them available for free download as soon as I can get clearance from the producers and guest artists involved. There is no release date and there won’t be one. There will be no labels or promo involved. Whenever I can get the okay from everyone involved then I’ll put up a link on my site, Facebook, etc… It’s as simple as that. Not to mention, I have recorded close to 100 guest appearances in my career so I’m sure they will continue popping up on the internet throughout the years. There are some other MC/producer projects that I already had in the works with Dela (from France), D.R. (Electric Ave), and Madwreck. I’m a man of my word so I will make sure that those projects are finished and completed. I’ve been left hanging way too many times by people that I’ve worked with in the music industry so I’d never do that to people I respect. I mainly chose to do projects with them based on their talent, loyalty, and just being good people and friends in general. The collaboration project with Dela may be released on CD/iTunes depending on what he decides to do with it but the other two projects will be free releases. Also, I just provided DJ Concept (Bash Brothers) with over 70 songs to release in a Kam Moye/Supastition mixtape series in order to help distribute the remaining songs in my catalog.

Although I’ll always write and record music, I have no interest in to pursuing it professionally anymore as an artist beyond this point. 5 record deals, 3 albums, 3 EP’s, 5 videos, 12 countries, and 40+ U.S. cities is more than enough for me to be proud of. I know some people will wonder why can’t I still just make music? The truth is that I have never “just made music” because most of my career I have managed myself (until recently), booked most of my own shows & tours, found my own record deals, found my own producers, and most recently recorded my own music. That takes a toll on you and your personal life after awhile. Out of all those duties, I spent the least amount of time rapping and recording music. With music being technically free nowadays, that’s way too much effort for the results I’ve seen. Waking up to see a blog giving away your entire discography for free followed by a single sentence saying “support the artist” is a very humbling thing to see when your rent is due. That’s not bitterness, it’s just today’s reality… I’m at peace with that. I’m going to make sure that the rest of the music in my catalog will reach those fans who have supported me over the years. This isn’t some corny retirement speech or “I quit” rant… just me personally giving you an update on what to expect and what not to expect from me. I’m sure people will interpret it any way that they like though. I had originally written a lengthy and personal message breaking down a lot of things but I realized that nothing on the internet is personal anymore. Thanks all of those who have supported and all of you who will continue. I’ll update you on things as soon as I can. Hopefully you will enjoy the rest of the music and if not then you have more than enough music from me already. Peace and respect y’all.

-Kam Moye (Supastition)

Single: MED ft. Aloe Blacc - Hold U

MED of Stones Throw fame gives the world his latest track, that finds the Oxnard emcee rhyming over the same Madlib produced beat that is known as Strong Arm Steady's "Get Started"...

Along with Aloe Blacc on the hook, I'd say that the Steady Gang just got upstaged a bit by their Oxnard bretheran...It's all love of course...

-BIG D O


MED ft. Aloe Blacc - Hold U

Single: Doodlebug (of Digable Planets) feat. Blame One - I'll Be Right Here

Finally some new ill ish' from a legend and an underground force...

90's luminary and 1/3 of groundbreaking alt. Hip-Hop trio Digable Planets, Doodlebug, re-emerges with a new track that features San Diego MC Blame One...

This is Hip-Hop folks! I'm heavilly anticipating Bug's new project "Futuristic Sci-fi" that is due out later this year, which he's doing in collaboration with DJ Alex J. (who also produced this) of D.O.R.

-BIG D O



Doodlebug (of Digable Planets) feat. Blame One - I'll Be Right Here

Death Anniversary: Freaky Tah

Eleven years ago today outside a Queens Sheraton, Lost Boyz member Freaky Tah AKA Raymond Rodgers was shot in the head by Kelvin Jones....Tah clung to life for awhile, but was pronounced dead at 4:20 AM....He was all of 27 years old. Jones would later be convicted for the murder.

The Jamaica Queens bred MC and promoter was a driving force behind the success that was the 1990's Hip-Hop group The Lost Boyz and to me they never were the same after his passing. A lot of times we forget to remember guys like Tah, who weren't super well known, but still had a hand in crafting some really memorable, if not classic music...

We haven't forgotten you this year Freaky... R.I.P

-BIG D O

Single: Fashawn ft. Talib Kweli - Life's A Bitch

The 20 year old that I've officially dubbed the "next one up" hits us with a sample of his new "Ode To Illmatic" project...

Getting up with Talib Kweli , Fresno, CA native Fashawn drops "Life's A Bitch", a re-working of Nas's seminal classic with Kweli playing AZ to Fash's Esco...

Great stuff....

-BIG D O


Fashawn ft. Talib Kweli - Life's A Bitch

Single: Co$$ - Dub Plate

Now this is somethin ill...

Tres Records latest dynamic performer and roster addition; Co$$ gets down on an ill drum break laden beat that finds him kickin some great old school inspired rhymes...

You need this in ya life on this Monday...here's what Co$$ himself said about "Dub Plate":

Sup world? Anyone who knows me personally or musically knows I have the utmost reverence for the “old skoo”, so I thought I’d prove it by laying one of those throw back 80s/90s inspired joints…I hit up my nigga Playa Haze because I knew he could cook up one of those old skool joint with that classic boom bap feel..I came up on a variety of MCs, from Pimp C to Daddy Kane, Planet Asia to MC Lyte, they all inspired me to do what I do today, so enjoy the joint, and respect the Old School ya’ll, without the past there would be no present….R.I.P. Pimp C!!!……

Great stuff...Tres Records almost always comes through when it comes to breaking new, worthwhile talent...

-BIG D O


Co$$ - Dub Plate

Video: Reflection Eternal - In This World

This is dope...how can I get some of that magical lookin gold dust to fly out my MPC Tek? lol...

My fav. new single this side of Little Brother's "Curtain Call" and Murs & 9th Wonder's "The Problem Is" gets some well deserved visual creativity added to it, enjoy...

Lawdy, lawdy, lawdy looooord....

"Revolutions Per Minute" still droppin April 6th.

-BIG D O

News: DJ Premier Comments On Guru's Status...

To be clear this is Primo's first and perhaps only legit statement regarding what's been going on with Guru and all that madness....

Comes from his segment on Live From Headquarterz on Sirius Satellite last night.

Spoken like a true legend and someone who's really concerned with his old potna...

-BIG D O


DJ Premier On Guru's Status

Video: DMX Back In The Studio W/ Dame Grease

The Dark Man is back on the growl prowl and was recently filmed in the studio with his old (and best ever) production go-to guy Dame Grease....

LOL, after some sporadic rhyming, reverberating growling and a few brief statements about why he should be considered a "pro" in the game, X exits the session...

All jokes aside, it's good to see Earl gettin back to it, and with someone he did it with at the highest level over ten years ago. I used to bump "It's Dark And Hell Is Hot" incessantly man...him and Dame may not of went on to work too much together after that album, but maybe they can fall back into some of that old rhythm.

-BIG D O

Bulletin: The WNYU Halftime Show 12 Year Anniversary Show

When: Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
10:30 PM - 1:00 AM (EST)

Where To Listen: 89.1 FM or WNYU.org or iTunes>radio>college/university>wnyu


DJ Eclipse:

This upcoming Wednesday we celebrate our 12th year of The Halftime Show on 89.1FM WNYU. As always, we have a crazy lineup of producers, deejays and emcees for the evening (see flyer). And you can best believe that there will be some more unexpected guests not shown here. This year you'll also be able to view what's going on live on one of 3 ustream channels (see flyer again). Big shout out to DJ Riz & Lynn Gonzalez who I started the show with 12 years ago. Peace to DJ Skizz, Petey Cologne & Marz One who are there now.

Maaaaan, If you've heard the past three anniversary shows than you should be highly amp'd for this! Eclipse and company always, always come through and make it something memorable...come on people, live beats and live MC's! This typa stuff just don't happen everyday!

I was gonna post up the official flyer for this that Eclipse and Skizz were putting out, but the file isn't working on some red X ish'...maybe later on today I'll have it...

...Til' then everyone be sure to tune in later on tonight!

-BIG D O

Counterstrike UnKut Dot Com Mixtape Hosted BY Doo Wop

As previously promised today we get for free the official Unkut.com mixtape presented by Ironlak.com...

Here's what Robbie had to say:

If you’d told me that I’d be dropping a tape with DJ Doo Wop that featured exclusive tracks from some of New York’s finest back when I started Unkut Dot Com six years ago, I would have told you to stop smoking that shit. I’ve been through some ups and downs over that time, but Unkut has always held me down regardless. This is a small token of my appreciation to everyone who has supported and stuck by the site and kept things moving.

So far I've heard a mix of what to expect on here from fellow bloggers...for the most part it's free and I'm in the mood for that so I'm DLing...you should do the same...

-BIG D O


Counterstrike Mixtape Un-Mixed Version

Counterstrike Mixtape

Beastie Boys - Brooklyn Dust Mixed by Jimmy Green

Who's in the mood for some ill blends?

Courtesy of Jimmy Green and his all too dope Jimbo Jones Convenienence Store Blog we get a brand new take on one of Hip-Hop's most storied groups, The Beastie Boys.

The all-white trio of MC's that actually started out way back in the late 70's as a hardcore Punk act and then switched in 84' to Hip-Hop don't usually find themselves the fodder of modern mixtape constructing...Thanks to Jimmy thinking outside the box and having a bomb ass collection of their acapellas and rarities however, we get a new and intriguing look from the Beasties that just may make some of you Generation Yer's fans.

I admit I grew out of bumping the Beasties regularly, but lately I've been re-visiting a lot of their older stuff (shoutout to anyone else that bumps "No Sleep Til' Brooklyn while they workout) so this tape comes right on time for me. My older sis was actually the first one who I saw bumping the Beasties and out of curiousity one day I took her tape of "Licensed To Ill" and ended up never returning it. I been a fan since and I think more of you cats that don't mess with Mike D, MCA (Get well soon homie!) and Ad-Rock's music should try "Brooklyn Dust" on for size. The 35 track tape has a dope contemporary twist coupling some of the group's classic vocals with more modish beats and there's also a host of rare alternate versions and remixes...a great introduction to the Beasties for any novice and a great refresher for longtime listeners...

Dig in.

-BIG D O


Beastie Boys - Brooklyn Dust Mixed by Jimmy Green


Have a taste of what's in store:

Video Trailor: Ski Beatz' 24 Hour Karate School

New vdeo snippet trailor for Ski Beatz' upcoming free mixtape project "24 Hour Karate School"...

In this 11 minute mix we get to hear a good portion of the tracks off the project by Mos Def, Ras Kass, Currensy, Jay Electronica, Tabi Bonney, Terri Walker and many others...

I admit, Ski is definitely going in another direction these days concerning his music and who he's collabing with, but I'll probably still check for this when it drops on March 30th, word to Bruce Leroy and my favorite VHS copy of "The Last Dragon".

-BIG D O