ACTION BRONSON // GLASGOW // TUES 3RD APR

Beats, Rhymes & Life & Academy Events Presents Action Bronson




Action Bronson is a Queens breed Albanian bearded rhyme animal of legendary proportions. The former chef turned rhyme smith started rapping in 2009 at the urging of his close friend fellow MC Meyhem Lauren and quickly realized he was a natural. After dropping the Come Up EP for free in 2010 Bronson followed up with the critically acclaimed Dr. Lecter produced in it's entirety by Tommy Mas (Team Facelift). The song "Shiraz" and the viral video of the said song quickly spread like wildfire and Bronson became a favorite of the hip hop blog cognoscenti after being championed by sites such as Nah Right and 2DopeBoyz. As Dr Lecter continued to grow Action hooked up with DJ/Producer extraordinaire Statik Selektah to craft the soon to be classic Well Done album which was also embraced by critics and the masses featuring such songs as "Cocoa Butter" with Nina Sky and the epic "Miss Fordham Road". Action is currently finishing up a project with producer Party Supplies for Reebok entitled Blue Chips which will be a free give a way to be released at the end of February. Bronson has toured across the states as well as Europe in a effort to increase the scope of his already short yet prolific career. Bronson has appeared in The NY Times, GQ, Details, The VIllage Voice, The Source, Rolling Stone and several other publications and is currently working on a pilot for the food network. In addition Action is working on several projects to be released in 2012 including a record with The Alchemist, a record with producer Harry Fraud and the follow up to Dr. Lecter titled Mr. Wonderful produced once again by Tommy Mas.

Support From:

Gasp & Depths [Being Emcees]
One Oz Sean El Silvertongue and DJ Sokol [United Front]
Bunty Beats [Mixkings]

Doors 7pm
Tickets £10 adv
Tickets available from O₂ ABC Box Office / Tickets Scotland.
www.ticketweb.com
www.o2academyglasgow.co.uk

Tickets on presale for O2 customers on Friday & general sale on Monday.

Over 14s, Under 25s require photo ID (drivers license or passport) to purchase alcohol.

MR. LIF & EDAN, BADMOUTH BATTLES #3, GLASGOW, FRIDAY 27th APRIL

BEATS, RHYMES & LIFE & ACADEMY EVENTS PRESENTS:

MR. LIF // EDAN // PATEN LOCKE // WILLIE EVANS JR.

SUPPORT:
MISTAH BOHZE & NC EPIK
MR JINX & EL GREEN
BRL RESIDENT DJ: BUNTY

TICKETS: CLICK HERE

MR. LIF INFO: FACEBOOK PAGE
EDAN INFO: FACEBOOK PAGE

FACEBOOK EVENT

O₂ ABC









BADMOUTH BATTLES #3 WILL TAKE PLACE BEFOREHAND!



BADMOUTH DETAILS:
FACEBOOK EVENT

SOUL/BLOODSTRO VS EDDIE P/FRISKO
SOUL VS LEE SCOTT
WEE D VS PAMFLIT
KAYCE ONE VS GASP
LOKI VS MR JINX (GRUDGE MATCH)

LIVE MUSIC FROM:
LEE SCOTT
GASP & DEPTHS

ENTRY £6
14+ EVENT
DOORS OPEN 6PM (BATTLES WILL START SHARPISH)


O₂ ABC

After School Special #2: Lord Finesse [Taking From TheFindMag.Com]

‘After School Special’ is an ongoing series of articles featuring important artists, events, labels, magazines and more that helped shape the progression of hip hop music.

On the eve of his “Re-Awakening”, don’t underestimate the Under Boss

Hip hop artist and producer Lord Finesse, a.k.a. Robert Hall Jr (a.k.a. the Funky Man, a.k.a The Under Boss) was born on 19 February 1970 and raised in the “Boogie Down” South Bronx. Best known, or at least most notorious, as founding member of D.I.T.C (Diggin’ in the Crates), Finesse is widely considered one of New York’s most powerful emcees and producers, whose influence, as well as his work, resonates within the pulse of countless lyrical masterpieces of the 90s and 00s, helping to shape the sound of a generation.

Photography by: Cindy Baar – www.quitebuttery.com

Humble roots

Lord Finesse grew up in Forest Projects, where he dreamed of being a DJ – an ambition shared by many fellow artists who later became his contemporaries. From these humble roots, he took inspiration from the likes of Grand Master Flash, the Treacherous Three and The Cold Crush Brothers and honed his craft working the decks at house parties, outdoor shows and MC battles around the New York suburbs. At the same time Finesse was shipping demo tapes to influential labels in the hope someone would take a shot on him.

His first break came in 1989 when he, together with DJ Mike Smooth, were signed to Wild Pitch Records, where other groundbreaking hip hop artists like Gang Starr, Main Source, Chill Rob G, Percee P and OC were cutting their teeth. The duo’s 1990 debut album Funky Technician featured the hit “Strictly For The Ladies”, which saw Finesse hailed for his lyrical ability and punchline delivery. The album featured up-and-coming beat-makers including Showbiz and Diamond D, who would go on to join him in underground crew D.I.T.C, alongside A.G, Fat Joe, O.C, Buckwild and the late Big L –to herald a new era of hip hop.

Inspired collective

D.I.T.C quickly carved a reputation as a collective of DJs and producers dedicated to the true essence of rap music – with original lyrics and resonating vibes dedicated to preserving hip hop purity. Both as a collective and as a variety of breakout acts, the crew was responsible for some of the most heralded underground hip hop albums of the 90s. Finesse returned as a solo artist for Giant Records in 1991 with his album, Return of the Funky Man (featuring “Party over Here” and “That’s How Smooth I am”) in collaboration with Percee P and A.G. This record saw Finesse’s first foray into record production – and he has never looked back. It is with these collaborations for which Finesse’s work is perhaps most widely recognised. His production appearance on Notorious BIG’s Ready to Die in 1994 gave him a global audience and a year later he produced some of Big L’s debut album Lifestylz Ov Da Poor and Dangerous, including the single “MVP”.

Photography by: Cindy Baar – www.quitebuttery.com

Shaping a generation

He next returned as an artist in 1996, with single “Check the Method” and hugely-acclaimed album The Awakening, which he produced himself and guest-featured a veritable ‘who’s who’ in hip hop including O.C, KRS-One, MC Lyte, Kid Capri, Sadat X and Large Professor. The album features the single “Hip 2 Da Game” and hidden track “Actual Facts”. In more recent years, Finesse has focused on producing his fellow artists – including the title song on O.C’s Jewelz in 1997 and the track “Channel 10” on Capone-n-Noreaga’s debut The War Report. He showcased his diversity by providing the anthemic vocal sample on the hook to Fatboy Slim’s Rockafeller Skank in 1998. Finesse’s mixtape “Diggin’ On Blue” followed in 1999 and he then produced Dr Dre’s “The Message” on seminal album 2001.

Coming home

Returning to the mic in 2004, Finesse features on Handsome Boy Modeling School’s album White People, in collaboration with old-style DJs QBERT, Grand Wizard Theodore and Jazzy Jay. Since then, the entrepreneur has stayed largely behind the scenes, with Funky Man Productions receiving much acclaim for its work with R&B and hip hop talent including Notorious BIG, SWV, Big L, Fat Joe, Jeff Redd and Caron Wheeler. But whether on the mic, at the decks or behind the scenes, Lord Finesse has certainly helped guide the evolution of hip hop music – keeping it relevant while keeping it true.

Photography by: Cindy Baar – www.quitebuttery.com

Having collaborated with some of the most inspiring acts of his time, crafted some compelling breakbeats and produced the catchiest of hooks, it’s evident that young boy touting the suburbs of New York for endless MC battles never left. On the eve of his return to emcee, it’s high time Lord Finesse stepped back into the spotlight and redefined the next new era of hip hop.

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Katy Lister is a freelance writer and researcher based in London. Her five years in the industry means she has developed a large client base from financial clients requiring her assistance promoting their latest 0% balance transfer to retail clients who require her help writing press releases.

Photography by: Cindy Baar - www.quitebuttery.com

M-Dot & DJ Jean Maron feat. Big Shug - Tap Out (Weirdo Remix)

This song is available on M-Dot's mixtape "More Doubters Over Thinking". You can download it FOR FREE here: http://hulkshare.com/k5f47laqha2s
Featuring Appearances by: Scoop Deville, Jo Jo Pellegrino, Virtuoso, Big Shug (Gang Starr Foundation), King Magnetic (A.O.T.P), Trademarc (East Coast Avengers), Singapore Kane, N.B.S., Red Eye (The Closers),... Gene Stovall, Bad Boy, Kid Frost, B.E.N.E.F.I.T, EMS & More
Featuring Production by: Scoop Deville, Snowgoons, DC the Midi Alien, White Shadow, Weirdo, DJ Doom, Explizit One, AleGory, Pauly Fingaz, Kenshin, Gajos, Ayden, DJ Aquatic, Rockstaar & more

ABall Presents Defenders Of Style

Shabaam Sahdeeq - Crank [Official Music Video]

Marvial Entertainment presents "CRANK" by Shabaam Sahdeeq "produced by Killa Calles"
Visual By www.V2gphotography.com twitter: @ShabaamSahdeeq "Relentless Pt. 2" http://t.co/qKlMUh9r available on iTunes & all digital retailers!

Soul Clap Radio Show

Video streaming by Ustream

DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles KoleXXXion Album Trailer

Clip of DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles "wEaRe aT WaR" single off of their upcoming album KoleXXXion coming 3/27/2012. Autographed copies can be ordered EXCLUSIVELY at: http://gracieproductions.bigcartel.com

Action Bronson & Party Supplies – Blue Chips (Mixtape)

Bronson and Party Supplies have finally dropped their collaborative effort, with the likes of Meyhem Lauren and (my personal favorite MC of the moment) Roc Marciano making guest appearances.Tracklist and link down bottom.

DOWNLOAD: Action Bronson & Party Supplies – Blue Chips (Mixtape)

Props: 2DopeBoyz

Torae - For The Record (Official Music Video)

Official music video for the title track off Torae's album "For The Record". Available now http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/for-the-record/id469494273

Directed by Anthony Sylvester

The Thunder Sound 24.03.12 Edinburgh

Once again, True Promotions and TDSLR present...

The Thunder Sound - blues, hip hop and psychedelia.

Hosted by Mr Jinx

Live sets from:

- Dave Gunn
- One OZ and Sean El
- EL Green
- DJ Sokol (Paraletic Universe)
- The Bare Bones
- Nostal
- Physiks
- Gasp -
- Madhat McGore
- Skribbo
- MOG & ZA
- The Number 9s

The purest, uncut, underground music straight from Scotland.

Apollo Brown & OC - Prove Me Wrong - Free Download

Big K.R.I.T. – Boobie Miles

Offical video for Boobie Miles from Krit’s new mixtape 4eva N a Day.

Directed by Vashtie.

Yasiin Bey – Sunshine Screwface (prod. by J Dilla)

Props: BlackoutHipHop

Souls Of Mischief II Glasgow II

:::ABALL PRESENTS :::

SOULS OF MISCHIEF


Returning to Glasgow, Scotland..to preform as part of there European tour.The Souls of Mischief is a hip hop group from Oakland, CA, and part of the hip hop collective Hieroglyphics. Signed to Jive/Sony BMG... Its members include A-Plus, Tajai, Phesto, and Opio. Souls of Mischief debuted in 1993 with their album 93 ‘til Infinity, released on Jive Records.

They later released No Man’s Land (1995), Focus (1999), and Trilogy: Conflict, Climax, Resolution (2000).
In , 2006, Hierocast (Hieroglyphics' official podcast), Del tha Funkee Homosapien reported that the Souls of Mischief were currently working on their next studio album with Prince Paul (De La Soul, Gravediggaz, Handsome Boy Modeling School).

On January 6, 2009 Souls of Mischief released the "Tour Stories" EP produced by Domino and co-produced by Prince Paul. The song is taken from the forthcoming album, Montezuma's Revenge on Hieroglyphics Imperium.



With Support From:

Respek BA (Being Emcees)
Marrik Layden Deft (Being Emcees)
DJ Bunty ( Mixkings)

BBOY LEGENDS:: **FLYIN JALAPENOS ADDED**


Adv Tickets: £10 // Ticket-Scotland.co.uk
http://t-s.co/souls
Door Price: £15

OVER 14s
Doors: 7pm-10pm

Taken from the Facebook events page

Cypher & Beats, Rhymes & Life 10.03.12

Beats, Rhymes & Life returns to the O₂ ABC2 for the monthly Hip Hop club night. This month we've a decided to put on... The Cypher!

The Cypher will run before BRL (8pm - 11pm) so it's a full night of Hip Hop steez... Check the details below:

The Cypher Emcees:

Loki (The Being)
Physiks (The Being)
Zayn (Stand Up Records)
Wee D (Shadow People)
Kayce One (Shadow People)

Cash money for hard bars, the Emcee with the best bars wins £50
The Cypher will be hosted by Gasp & Myself (Bunty)

The night will be filmed!

Doors 8pm - 11pm (Stay on to Beats, Rhymes & Life til 3am for free)
Entry: Free

Beats, Rhymes & Life:

DJs Bunty & Guests:

Guest DJs: This month we have 2 DJs from my crew... Miiiixxxkkkinngsss!
Jose Bee & Rumager will be sharin' the turntable duties.
B Boys: The Flying Jalapenos usually pass through a rip it up.
Emcees: Loads as we have the Cypher is on beforehand :)
Graffiti: Flicks by the Easy Riders on the projector.

Doors: 11pm - 3am
Entry: Door £7 Tickets £5 (Free for people who attend The Cypher)
£3 Guest list: email mixkingsguestlist@gmail.com with your name.

www.mixkings.co.uk
www.buntybeats.com

What we play?

A Tribe Called Quest, Dr Dre, Pete Rock, Royce 5 9, Gangstarr, Action Bronson, Smif n Wessun, De La Soul, Sean Price, Random Axe, Das Efx, P.U.T.S. The Alkaholiks, Snoop Dogg, Mayhem Lauren, Nice n Smooth, Jeru The Damaja, Group Home, Non Phixion, The Artifacts, LMNO, Ice Cube, Ice T, Nutso, NWA, Ugly Duckling, Odd Future, Onyx, NYGz, Showbiz & A.G. Eminem, Apathy, Celph Titled, Wiz Khalifa, S-Type, Dilated Peoples, Louie, Sonnyjim, Evidence, Lords of The Underground, Curren$y, Stalley, Prefect Practice, Jay Z, The Being, Original Flavor, 50 Cent, UMCs, Ultramagnetic MCs, Mobb Deep, 2 Pac, Key Kool, Leader of The New Skool, Jay Z, EPMD, Erick Sermon, DJ Vadim, Loki, Wu Tang Clan, Redman, Terror Squad, ODB, Keith Murray, Jehst, Black Moon, Trendz Of Culture, Camp Lo, Ill & Al Skratch, Kanye West, Ice T, Afu Ra, LMNO, Common, Nas, Madvillan, Rick Ross, MED, MF Doom, Fat Joe, Lewis Parker, Physiks, Cool Kids, Brand Nubian, Phi Life Cypher, Konchis, Biggie, Gasp, Souls Of Mischief, Rasheed Chappell, The Game, M.O.P. Statik Selektah, Termanology, Depths, J-Live, Little Brother, 9th Wonder, Digable Planets, Rodney P, The Visionaires, Mountian Brothers, RA The Rugged Man, Nine, Cella Dwellas, Lil Fame, SciFi Stu, Crooklyn Dodgers, Scatabrainz, Masta Ace, Big L, The Pharcyde, The Beatnuts, Funkdoobiest, Cypress Hill, Organized Konfusion, Main Source, Channel Live, Special Ed, Chubb Rock, KRS One, MC Serch ....... and MORE!!!

Cella Dwellas – Be True

Produced by Nick Wiz.

Soul Clap Radio Show

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The Soul Clap Radio Show.
Tune in to http://www.ustream.tv/user/soulclapradioshow every Wednesday from 8pm to 10pm (Cali Time)

9th Wonder: A Wonderful Professor (Video)

We all know who 9th Wonder the producer (and sometimes rapper is). Now, get a look into 9th Wonder the college professor, as CBS catches up with him his course on music at Duke University.

DJ Skizz Feat. Killa Sha & Big Twins – Foulness (QB Remix)

DJ Skizz has been in the lab heavy working on his forthcoming compilation album, B.Q.E (Boston-Queens Equation), set to be released later this year. To give the fans a preview of whats to come, Skizz will be releasing a brand new mixtape titled Kings from Queens. The mixtape, which will be hosted by Mobb Deep affiliate Big Noyd, will be released online for free next Tuesday.

“The Foulness (QB Remix)” is the first single off Kings from Queens, and features the late Killa Sha and Big Twins. Production comes courtesy of DJ Skizz.

Props: BlackoutHipHop

Action Bronson & Party Supplies – Hookers At The Point

The official video for Action Bronson and Party Supplies’ “Hookers At The Point” from their collaborative project Blue Chips, dropping soon. The visuals pay homage to HBO’s Hookers At The Point documentary & take Action/Party Supplies through the dark of the night as they troll for a hooker.

Directed by Rik Cordero.

Via BlackoutHipHop.

Bryant Dope – Hillside

One last leak, before we will y’all with Bryant’s Queens Kids mixtape tomorrow afternoon. Until then, enjoy the music.

DOWNLOAD: Bryant Dope – Hillside (prod. Marc. R)

Taken From: 2DopeBoyz

T.Shirt – Coming Up

FOLLOW @SWEATSHIRT
FOLLOW @ROHOTMOPFILMS

Directed by Ronin for HOT MOP FILMS
Courtesy of ILLRAPPER.COM

Download THE FUCK (Album) http://www.sharebeast.com/sgaxs8ynyp2s
or visit http://tshirt.bandcamp.com/album/the-fuck

Snoop Dogg – Stoner’s Anthem

With a usual topic at hand, Snoop hits iTunes with his latest single.

Props: 2DopeBoyz

Nasty P - Story So Far

Local legend from the Burgh Nasty P drops his latest album ... Go support.







Out Now: iTunes

Rob Swift To Release “Roc For Raida”

DJ Rob Swift announced the “Roc for Raida” mixtape, which is dedicated to the memory of fellow X-Ecutioner Roc Raida (May 17, 1972 – Sept. 19, 2009). The mixtape highlights much of the great music Raida left behind when he passed away. Rob Swift also features the X’s Mista Sinista, Total Eclipse and Precision performing their own renditions of some of Roc Raida’s classic battle sets.

In Rob Swift’s new video, he explains the process behind the new tribute mixtape, including his use of audio clips from himself and Roc Raida telling the story of their friendship and their work together. The video also shows Swift recreating one of the routines on the mixtape live. Additionally, he explains the importance of the project, as net proceeds from the album will go to benefit Roc Raida’s wife, Tye, and his three daughters he left behind.

Rob Swift will release “Roc for Raida” on March 20th, as it will be the 21st anniversary from the time Rob Swift and Roc Raida first met at the 1991 East Coast DMC in NYC.

Props: BlackoutHipHop

Roddy Rod Samples D’Angelo, Talks Maspyke Reunion + Low Budget

Maspyke and Low Budget producer Roddy Rod flips a D’Angelo sample and speaks on the possibility of a Maspyke reunion, plus upcoming projects from Low Budget, including new material from Sean Born and Kev Brown. Roddy’s instrumental collection “Oakwood Grain I & II” is in stores everywhere on 3/13/2012. Pre-order here.

Props: kevinnottingham.com

J.A.E: Second Lap [prod by MG]

J.A.E. is back for a “Second Lap” in his Running Laps series. I’m diggin’ this series a lot, I thought the first joint was dope but this “Second Lap” is a banger. Lyrically J.A.E. is on fire and kills that production. Whoa… I’m hype about this cut, just watch and listen, let the joint speak for itself.

Props: kevinnottingham

Cormega, Action Bronson, Roc Marciano & Saigon form supergroup

Cormega Introduces M.A.R.S [Mega,Action Bronson,Roc Marci,Saigon]…New single ‘Mars’ Produced by Large Professor…Official Music Video Shot By Chris Krook Coming Soon!

Via Nah Right.

Update:

Public Enemy honored with Grammy Museum exhibit

The 25th anniversary of Public Enemy is celebrated at the GRAMMY MUSEUM in Los Angeles. The exhibit went up as the beginning part of the Hip Hop exhibit and Black History Month coinciding with Grammy weekend Monday Februrary 13th .The exhibit case included DEF JAM and Do The Right Thing jackets by Chuck D, S1W uniforms and hats, cassettes, original lyrics and stage designs and the infamous Flavor Flav clock. .

Twenty-five years ago Public Enemy with a team of revolutionary talent and great vision. They would alarm, shock, and empower audiences around the world in the years to come, and change the entire future of music for every genre.

Bob Santelli Curator of the Museum interviewed the group with a very animated Q and A discussion featuring Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, S1WS James Bomb,Pop Diesel,Bro Mike, baNNed members the legendary Davy DMX,T-Bone Motta and Khari Wynn. Bomb Squad Co Founder Keith Shocklee also gave some candid points.

Afterwards Chuck D, Flav, Professor Griff, and DJ LORD performed 4 PE classics Rebel Without A Pause, Dont Believe The Hype, Prophets Of Rage, and Fight The Power.

The program and exhibit was orchestrated by Nwaka Onwusa of the GRAMMY Museum and founding member and now Public Enemy Relations Head Brother James Norman.

Props: BHH

Fokis – #Justsayin feat. Sadat X & DJ Chonz

Off Fokis’ A Vintage State Of Mind Mix.

Via NQM.

Rashid Hadee – She Ain’t Coming Back

Thad Reid- Ownma Mind Remix - Prod. By Bunty Beats

Apollo Brown & O.C. – Prove Me Wrong (Radio Rip)

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from New York hip-hop heavyweight O.C., who’s previously release was 2009′s Oasis with D.I.T.C. cohort A.G. But this coming May, O.C. will make his return to boom-bap with some help from Detroit producer Apollo Brown. They have teamed up for a joint release, Trophies, that we’re getting the first taste of today with “Prove Me Wrong.”

The track debuted over the weekend on DJ Premier’s Live From HeadQCourterz Radio, so you’ll have to deal with some minor tags here and there. But for the most part, you’re able to hear exactly what this duo has in store: thoughtful, nostalgic NYC boom-bap with a touch of beauty thanks to Brown’s ear for sampling. Trophies drops May 1.

PrefixMag

Maylay Sparks – Best Of 1997-2012

Philly underground legend puts together a best of compilation for your listening pleasure. This best of compilation includes his Koolade collabo Philly Morning.

Via TROY.

RUMAGER - WORD OF MOUTH - MIXTAPE

CLICK THE DOWNWARD ARROW ON THE PLAYER BELOW TO DOWNLOAD.



A 45min hip hop mix from Mixkings DJ Rumager

1.Krate Krusaders ft JacK Flash - Live a little better
2.Kyle Rapps ft Talib Kweli - Universe Traveller
3.Phony People - Current Events
4.Damu tha Fudgemunk - All Green
5.Andy Mack - Dumb Down Era
6.Sweatshop Union ft D-Sisive - Bring Back the Music
7.DJ Czarny and Tas - Passion,Music,Hip Hop
8.Tontelas ft Ski - Lost It All
9.Turboman ft Becci - On The Slide
10.Nas - GetDown (Smov Bossa Mix)
11.Mos Def x Daskmathic - Next Universe
12.J Period ft Nneka,Lauren Hill and John Forte - Changes 2 Dubplate
13.Skillz ft Bilal - Wants and Needs
12. Gulf Aid Allstars - It Aint My Fault ( Nickodemus PJT Mix)

Ruste Juxx – Hardest from the Underground

New track off Juxx’ Hard Bodie Hip Hop album with French producer Kyo Itachi.

Consequence Feat. Busta Rhymes – They My Juniors

Produced by Fyre Dept.

Scratched by Pete Rock & The Audible Doctor.

PROPS BOHH