R.I.P. Pauly Fuemana (OMC)

New Zealand musician Pauly Fuemana, frontman for the band OMC, died this morning at North Shore Hospital following a short period of illness, he was 40 years old.

His family was expected to issue a statement later today.

In 1995 OMC (Otara Millionaires Club) shot to fame with the single How Bizarre which reached number one in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and parts of Europe.

OMC moved between three and four million copies of their album, also titled How Bizarre, making it New Zealand's biggest-selling record.

The song "How Bizarre" is the biggest-selling New Zealand record of all time and went to number one in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Ireland, South Africa and Austria.

It also topped the United States airplay charts and peaked at number five in the United Kingdom.

The band broke up in 2000. They reformed in 2007 and released a single 4 All of Us, featuring actor Lucy Lawless.

R.I.P. Pauly, How Bizarre well always be remembered and so will you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMC_%28band%29

http://www.discogs.com/artist/Pauly+Fuemana

Oddisee-Traveling Man

Yo...what's really good?

Anyone that reads this blog (and props to those that do, are following CRDS and leave comments) will know that Diamond District's-In The Ruff album was my favourite album of 2009 and that I am a big fan of Washington D.C.'s Oddisee's production and MCing, well just after he gave us the dope and recent Odd Winter EP (along with the Odd Summer EP, Odd Autumn EP, 101, 102 and Mental Liberation...here is the outstanding Traveling Man LP, A superb instrumental album packed to the brim with classic breaks and interesting soundscapes, this is already my fave album of 2010, it's available as a digital release and in CD form....don't sleep.

As a musician, life is often lived on the road. Each city leaves its imprint on the artist as they develop their craft. Touring, recording, and keeping up with friends and family took Oddisee beyond his hometown of Washington DC to Australia, Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. From cities like East Africa's Khartoum in Sudan, to cosmopolitan jaunts like Paris & Tokyo. The influence of these travels can be heard on every one of the 24 tracks included on "Traveling Man".

Each track was produced while Oddisee stayed in the city it was titled after. The result is a 24 city sonic tour of the world. Listen as Oddisee guides you through his instrumental journey around the globe. Visit the lonely winter streets of Detroit, festive San Francisco, hypnotic Khartoum - or let your swagger loose with the theme music of Chicago or the bounce of South Central. Oddisee sees the world, so that you can hear it.

Khartoum

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Sao Paulo

http://sharebee.com/7031514e

Pick it up here

http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/detail.asp?=Oddisee-Traveling-Man-SLIMLINE-CASE-SPECIAL-UGHH.COM-PRE-RELEASE-Mello-Music-Group&UPC=MEL007CD

Oddisee - Traveling Man

01. Goodbye DC
02. NYC
03. Paris
04. Miami
05. London
06. Khartoum
07. Sao Paulo
08. Tokyo
09. Brixton
10. Lagos
11. Long Beach
12. Melbourne
13. Boston
14. Atlanta
15. Philly
16. San Fran
17. Stockholm
18. Inglewood
19. South Central
20. Detroit
21. Chicago
22. Las Vegas
23. DC
24. Houston

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As a musician, life is often lived on the road. Each city leaves its imprint on the artist as they develop their craft. For Oddisee, the producer and MC brainchild behind 2009’s critically acclaimed Diamond District, the life and travels of the artist is no mystery. Touring, recording, and keeping up with friends and family took Oddisee beyond his hometown of Washington DC to Australia, Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Rather than keep these experiences to himself, Oddisee is instead releasing a new 24-track instrumental album, sharing his worldly experiences – through music, directly with his fans; a 24 city sonic tour of the world. With this new release, Oddisee is the Traveling Man.

Being released digitally today and as a limited edition vinyl pressing on February 23rd, Traveling Man is an instrumental album truly influenced by the producer’s surroundings. Each track was produced while Oddisee stayed in the city it was titled after. No need for a passport because Oddisee sees the world, so that you can hear it. Listen up.

KiD CuDi - cudderisback

Not official.

R.I.P. Apache

Sad to say (and so quickly after the death of Killa Sha) but a member and integral part of the original Flavor Unit and cousin of Latee has passed on, Apache (Anthony Teaks) died from a protracted illness on Jan 22nd 2010, Apache will definitely be most remembered for his classic Q-Tip produced joint, 1992' "Gangsta Bitch" and his only album Apache Aint Shit (1993) which had production from Large Professor, DJ Mark The 45 King, Diamond D, S.I.D. Reynolds, Double J and Apache himself.



Apache first appeared on DJ Mark The 45 King and Louie Loiue's-Rhythmical Madness LP in 1989 on the cut "Smooth Yet Hard" which also featured Lakim Shabazz (come back Lakim Hip Hop needs you), then Apache had 3 cuts on great the The 45 King Presents The Flavor Unit LP (1990).





Apache also appeared on the dope Flavor Unit posse cut "Flavor Unit Assassination Squad" and had a dope cut on the 1993 release-Flavor Unit-Roll Wit Da Flava with "Keep It Real" (my fave joint from Apache) as well as guest appearances on records from Double J, Fat Joe, Naughty By Nature,Queen Latifah and 2-Pac, he also had a cameo role a mechanic in the film "Whos The Man" (1993)

R.I.P. Apache

Lots of music, info and links here:

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2010/01/ip-rip-apache.html

http://www.unkut.com/2010/01/r-i-p-apache

http://hotspotatl.com/videos/emperorsearcy/flavor-unit-rapper-apache-passes-away

http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/01/22/22104395.aspx

http://nahright.com/news/2010/01/22/rip-apache

http://www.discogs.com/artist/Apache

(NB: The main pic at the Discogs page is not of Apache the MC)

N.A.S.A. Feat. Kool Kojak & DJ Babão - O Pato

R.I.P. Killa Sha

By now everyone should know that Hip Hop's first death of this year has sadly been a Queensbdrige vet, MC, Producer and DJ (with 98 crates in the crib) that went by the names Prince A.D. (of "Lyrical Flava" fame) was part of the Super Kids and the Killa Kidz and later changed his name to Killa Sha, releasing a few mixtapes and his dope Gold Walk On Water album on 2007.

Sha, sadly passed due to complications from diabetes and he had a follow up to God Walk On Water, The Shepherd and a completed album with Large Professor, so while Sha Lumi may be gone, his dope music will always live on

R.I.P. Sha



my favourite joint of his

Deep Thoughts (2007)

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Lots of great tribute posts and links here:

http://www.queensbridge.info/en/readarticle.php?article_id=16

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2010/01/rip-killa-sha-aka-prince-ad-of-killa.html

http://www.unkut.com/2009/09/killa-sha-the-unkut-interview

http://www.unkut.com/2010/01/r-i-p-killa-sha

http://www.unkut.com/2010/01/ten-classic-killa-sha-solo-shots

http://www.unkut.com/2010/01/remembering-killa-sha-part-1

http://www.discogs.com/artist/Killa+Sha

http://www.myspace.com/shalumi

Big Noyd - Queens Chronicle

01. Queens Chronicle (Intro)
02. All I Got To Say
03. Queensbridge Thuggin’ feat. Lyadede
04. The Rules
05. Where My G’z feat. Lyadede
06. Kilo Rap feat. Termanology & Ghetto
07. Dreams
08. Get It Done feat. The God Ali & Loki (Essoill)
09. QB Duo feat. Dog (ACD)
10. Pokerface
11. Money Time
12. Testify feat. Profit
13. New York Lights

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Mathematics presents Return Of The Wu And Friends

01. Clap 2010 (Exclusive Mix) feat. Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man & U-God
02. Respect 2010 (Exclusive Mix) feat. Wu-Tang Clan
03. It’s What It Is feat. Masta Killa, Raekwon & Ghostface Killah
04. Strawberries & Cream feat. Inspectah Deck, RZA & Ghostface Killah
05. Station ID Break (Exclusive Mix) feat. GZA
06. All Flowers (Exclusive Mix) feat. Raekwon, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Ica Da Don & Inspectah Deck
07. John 3:16 feat. Method Man
08. Treez feat. Raekwon
09. What It Is feat. RZA, Streetlife & Buddah Bless
10. Iron God Chamber feat. Masta Killa, RZA & Method Man
11. Real Nillaz feat. Masta Killa, Ghostface Killah, Buddah Bless, Raekwon & Eyes Low
12. Rush feat. Method Man & GZA
13. Da Way We Were feat. Mathematics
14. Early Grave (Exclusive Mix) feat. Ol Dirty Bastard & Bad Luck
15. Keep Pace (Exclusive Mix) feat. Wu-Tang Clan

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Jay Electronica - Exhibit A

Directed by Jason Goldwatch of Decon for the film/music project that they’re doing with Jay Electronica’s The Dogon Society.

RJD2 - The Colossus

01. Let There Be Horns
02. Games You Can Win
03. Giant Squid
04. Salud
05. The Glow
06. A Spaceship For Now
07. The Shining Path
08. Crumbs Off The Table
09. A Son's Cycle
10. Tin Flower
11. Small Plans
12. Gyspy Caravan
13. The Stranger
14. Walk With Me

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Rapper Big Pooh - The Purple Tape

01. When I’m Done
02. Blueprint
03. Impatient featuring Ms. Cris
04. Put It In The Air featuring Joe Scudda
05. Holding Back featuring Erica Thompson
06. Girlfriend
07. Camera Tricks featuring Chaundon
08. Law & Order featuring Jozeemo
09. Bounce
10. Say Something featuring DJ Flash
11. Shoutemout

Words by Rapper Big Pooh. Beats by Black Milk. Mix done by Jaycee. Inspiration partially provided by The Purple One. Enjoy.
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KRS-One speaks on Jay-Z stealing D.O.A. concept & the Blueprint titles

Nike Blazer SB ‘Gold Leaf’

Now available from Kasina

Furious Styles & DJ Dub Present: Jay Electronica - Victory (Mixtape)

“In the current state of music, an artist like Jay (Electronica) deserves the attention of anyone who even THINKS they like Hip-Hop. We’re not saying that he’s the savior but he’s been working on the humble for years and Exhibit C opened him up to the world. World, meet Jay Electronica…support his victory for Hip-Hop.” - DJ DUB
“I truly believe that everyman has a story and Jay Electronica’s story is definitely the current soundtrack to Hip-Hop. He makes the impossible seem possible. Dub and I wanted to share his soundtrack with those that were unfamiliar. Let’s welcome back the lyricists to Hip- Hop.” - DJ FURIOUS STYLES
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Black Kent Feat. Cory Gunz - Spit Crack Music

K Funk Presents:Hiss-Story mixed by DJ Nikoless

Absolutely incredible mix of rare and obscure demos, HIGHLY recommended

http://www.multiupload.com/I3EZCEDUZY

01. Intro - Hiss Is For You
02. Madlib - My Style Is Different... ‘95
03. The Distortionists - Retaliation ‘96
04. Kemest - One For Dah Mental ‘95
05. Stedy Serv - Lyrical Graffiti ‘99
06. Interlude: (All Natural-50 Years) ‘96
07. Definite Vacation 4 Suckas - Perfection ‘97
08. Dirte & Ope-Ski (T.S.P) - I’m Only 19 ‘99
09. PRZM & Illogic - Poisonous (How We Do) ??
10. Headshots - Look Into Our Wilderness ‘97
11. Kool Keith - You Know The Game ‘95*
12. The LO’s ft. Erick Sermon - New Haven Connect ‘95
13. Raw Elements - Blauw! ‘97
14. Of Mexican Descent - 242 ‘94
15. K Borne - The Qwest [JEL Remix] ‘97
16. Funkytown Pros - Fake Ass Hip Hoppas ‘95
17. Brain Leakage - Brain Leakage ‘92
18. S.P.O - Puttin’ Heads To Bed ‘92
19. Savage Intellect - Technique Of Fury ‘90
20. Interlude: Incredible Bongo Band - Apache ‘73
21. Masai Bey - The Untitled ‘93
22. Interlude: (Jurassic 5-Jurass Finish First Outro) ‘00
23. Interlude: HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
24. Interlude: (Giant Panda-Diggin In The Tapes) ‘05
25. Bonus Cut: Paten Locke - Auto Reverse ‘09

Big ups to K-Funk and Kevin Beacham, I can't wait for the next volume

Also, a really dope blog sharing the good shit (like the Denocka 12") is out there

http://12manrambo.blogspot.com

Big ups to Jay Earl Spray

Peace

Nike Sportswear - DJ AM x DJ Premier Rival Pack Release

PackFM - Happy Days

Camp Lo - Double Doors (HD Redux)

The Clipse Feat. Black Thought – Popular Demand [Live On Jimmy Fallon]

araabMUZIK

DJ Q-Bert - Trip Mat Scratching Session

Q-Bert test drives the Trip Mat.

Athletic Mic League - RU???

Rakim Feat. Maino - Walk These Streets

DJ Rob Swift - Rabia- 2nd Movement

DJ Rob Swift of the X-ecutioners just released a new video off his solo album "The Architect" on Ipeacac Recordings.
Filmed in Fatbeats NYC and Scratch Academy(NY).

Mos Def Feat. Talib Kweli - History

Joell Ortiz & Cory Gunz in the Studio

Joell Ortiz & Cory Gunz in the studio recording Line Em Up. A joint off Joell’s upcoming album Free Agent.

The Knux - The Fuck You EP

1. Floozy
2. Pop the Cork
3. Fruits Feat. Malbec
4. Watchu Say
5. Fuck You
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Big Boi Feat. Gucci Mane - Shine Blockas

DJ Q-Bert Demos The Scratchophone

Mickey Factz – darkphoenix:ALPHA

1. Sunrise
2. Amnesia
3. Turn it Up
4. Still I Rise
5. Ashes
6. S/ecrets T/hat D/estroy
7. Contemplations Of a King
8. Sunset
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Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek – The RE:Union Mixtape (Mixed by Statik Selektah)

01. Intro
02. Revolutions Per Minute
03. In This World
04. Hip-Hop (Unreleased)
05. Back Again
06. Wishing On A Black Star
07. Just Begun (feat. Jay Electronica, J. Cole & Mos Def)
08. Come Around (feat. Termanology & Royce Da 5′9″) (Produced by Statik Selektah)
09. Internet Connection
10. Let It Go (feat. Dion)
11. Testify (feat. Styles P)
12. Time
13. The Thrill Is Gone (feat. Styles P) (Produced by Statik Selektah)
14. Can We Go Back The Reflection Eternal Classics:
15. Fortified Live (feat. Mos Def & Mr Man)
16. Chaos (feat. Bahamadia)
17. The Express
18. Respiration (feat. Common & Mos Def)
19. Definition (feat. Mos Def)
20. RE:Defininition (feat. Mos Def)
21. Move Something
22. Ghetto Afterlife (feat. Kool G Rap)
23. The Blast (Remix) (feat. Erykah Badu)
24. Good To You (Produced by Kanye West)
25. Get By (Remix) (feat. Jay-Z, Mos Def, Kanye West, & Busta Rhymes) (Produced by Kanye west)
26. Back Up Offa Me
27. Piano (feat. Ghostface)
28. Music is Life (feat. Nas)
29. Hang Ups
30. Outro
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Jay-Z Feat. Swizz Beatz - On To The Next One

XO - One. One. Ten

01. Intro - One. One. Ten. (prod. by Oddisee)
02. Fast Life (prod. by Oddisee)
03. Lime Light feat. Allison Carney (prod. by AB)
04. Take Home feat. Raheem Devaughn (prod. by AB)
05. U Not Like Me (prod. by AB)
06. Black Broadway (prod. by Oddisee)
07. We R The Ones feat. Tabi Bonney (prod. by Oddisee)
08. She Pose To (prod. by Soulful)
09. Crucial feat. Gordo Brega (prod. by AB)
10. I Want In feat. Ishan Bilal (prod. by AB)
11. Blah Blah (prod. by Oddisee)
12. City Loves Me Back feat. Allison Carney (prod. by AB)
13. Do It (prod. by AB)
14. City Shit feat. Toney Night (prod. by AB)
15. How Does It Feel (prod. by AB)
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