December 31, 2008
December 29, 2008
True Hip-Hop Stories - Kwame
In this edition of True Hip-Hop Stories, Kwame discusses the making of his hit recording “The Rhythm.”
And another one....D-Nice got himself a good thing going.
December 23, 2008
DJ Enuff Presents Behind The Scenes With Slaughthouse At A-List Radio
Debating on some of the G.O.A.T's
"It's different to know than have been there"- Joe Budden
December 22, 2008
True Hip-Hop Stories: Lords of The Underground
In this edition of True Hip-Hop Stories, Doitall of the rap group Lords of The Underground, discusses the birth of their hit recording "Funky Child."
December 19, 2008
December 18, 2008
Idle Warship Takes Over Your Party!
IDLE WARSHIP - Steady
A new group called IDLE WARSHIP...consisting of Talib Kweli, Res and Grafh Nobel. Should be interesting. They got a show comiing up on December 22nd at B.B. Kings in NYC. Hit the link for the Flyer..
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December 15, 2008
December 14, 2008
True Hip-Hop Stories: Masta Ace
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In this edition of True Hip-Hop Stories, Masta Ace discusses his role in creating the classic Juice Crew recording "The Symphony"
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Great story....Direct by D-Nice
December 11, 2008
Diddy and T-Pain "Making the Producer Episode #1
As Always..Puff is funny...Peep what he says to dude at the 1:20 mark
December 10, 2008
December 9, 2008
The Foreign Exchange Interview on Subsoniq
Phonte and Nicolay stop by Subsoniq studios to talk about their album "Leave It All Behind"...and other things
See more clips of the interview after the jump
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The Alchemist - Let The Beat Build Part 1 (Keys To The City)
For all my beat junkies.....Alchemist in the lab cookin up a heat rock.
December 8, 2008
Grafh - You're Welcome
Another one of my favorites on the come up....
Plus he's from the Boro......Queens
December 4, 2008
December 3, 2008
High Society Life Presents DJ Clark Kent Interview Part 2
"DJ Clark Kent talks about XXL's Top 10 Freshman issue and more.
December 1, 2008
High Society Life Presents DJ Clark Kent Interview Part 1
"DJ Clark Kent finally breaks his silence about the Jay-Z & Dame Dash breakup and more."
November 28, 2008
Diddy Blog #35: I Am King Mini-Movie
"I am debuting my new movie "I Am King" for my new fragrance "I Am King" which is available exclusively at Macy's. This fragrance is dedicated to Barack Obama, Muhammad Ali, Martin Luther King and all you men out there who take care of your families and respect and treat yourself like the Kings that we are all. I would like to also announce that this is my audition tape for the next James Bond. There is a black president and it's time for there to be a black Bond. God Bless..."
..I mean...what more needs to be said?...
November 25, 2008
November 24, 2008
November 19, 2008
November 18, 2008
Foreign Exchange @ Highline Ballroom
Foreign Exchange @ Highline Ballroom NYC 11.15.08 from Grown Folks on Vimeo.
This past Saturday I saw Foreign Exchange at the Highline Ballroom. Here's some of the footage. Phonte gettin his Grown Man on. More clips to come.
Heavy D - Long Distance Girlfriend
Hev is back....wit tunes. I hear the whole album is nothing but tunes.
November 13, 2008
Flashback: Kool G. Rap & Polo at the Uptown Comedy Club
One of my many Kool G. Rap favorites - Ill Street Blues.
Buck Buck Buck!!! Take that witcha on the way down!...love it.
props to DOPE
November 12, 2008
November 11, 2008
November 10, 2008
DJ Enuff-Talib Kweli Freestyle on ALISTRADIO.NET
Talib straight off the head freestyle. I realize nowadays you gotta specify.
November 8, 2008
November 7, 2008
November 6, 2008
Election Night in Harlem
I was comfortably nestled in the Q-boro during the festivities. I knew I shoulda had my video camera with me!
November 5, 2008
Ludacris - One More Drink (Feat. T-Pain)
The sound quality is kinda bad. I hope they update it with a new one...but enjoy for now.
November 4, 2008
Jay Electronica - Exhibit A (Transformations)
November 3, 2008
October 29, 2008
October 28, 2008
Flick of the Moment
We at GFHH don't just want to inform and entertain...we also want to inspire. And you don't always need to read a compelling story or hear a heart wrenching song to have an impact. Something as as simple as a photo can inspire many. So we're going to have our "Flick of the Moment" segment through out many of our posts. Why not?!
(Pharrell in the studio)To all those aspiring and "been making beats for years and still aint got on yet" producers..
Keep making them beats...Don't stop.
October 27, 2008
Q-Tip - We Fight/Love (feat. Raphael Saadiq
Q-Tip - We Fight/Love (Feat. Raphael Saadiq)
This is good music right here. Pick that album up on Nov. 4th! Right after you vote.
October 24, 2008
October 23, 2008
Video: The Foreign Exchange "Daykeeper" feat. Muhsinah
Finally!.. A video for one of my favorite songs right now.
Shoutout to OkayPlayer...I had to snatch the video from over there.
Best Of Both Offices Presents Naughty By Nature Visits Streetsweepers Radio
Nice convo with Slay and Naughty
October 22, 2008
DJ Enuff-Mims Joel Ortiz Freestyle on ALISTRADIO.NET
Who knew MIMS could spit a little something? I had no clue. Never bought the album so I wouldn't know anyway. Of course you know Joell goes in on this as usual.
October 20, 2008
Freeway - Love 2 BallOctober 18, 2008
October 16, 2008
October 14, 2008
FlashBack: Puba & Mary - What's the 411?
You know I love flashback joints like this. Mary in the Cross Colors get up...Classic!
Respect due to DOPE
Q-Tip - Move
The Abstract hits us with another joint off his upcoming Album "The Renaissance"...In stores Nov. 4th.
October 10, 2008
FlashBack
Watching De La and Naughty the other night on VH1 Hip Hop Honors got me to thinking about a few of the other joints I used to bang they had but wasn't performed that night.
It's On - Naughty By Nature
Dirt All By My Lonely - Naughty By Nature
Treach was a beast on that MIC.
Breakadawn - De La Soul
Ring Ring Ring - De La Soul
October 9, 2008
DONT LEAVE THIS ALBUM BEHIND
Let me just say that I’m not one for giving album reviews. But when I come across music that resonates with me, I am compelled to speak on it/write about it. “Leave It All Behind” by The Foreign Exchange is nothing less than sensational (I can’t even remember the last time I used the word “sensational”). Now I know I’ve mentioned this duo before comprised of the producer Nicolay and Phonte of Little Brother. And I’ve realized that many of my friends haven’t even heard of Little Brother, let alone The Foreign Exchange. Well I’m not about to get into their history. Just know that this is their follow up album to their 2004 debut “Connected”, which was a work of art in itself. So do your own research.I have sat with this album for a couple of days. And there is a certain melodic vibe that it has. Sonically this album is sharp. When artists are given or take the opportunity to grow and experiment and stay focused on making music first as opposed to wanting to sell records, you come up with a great project like Leave It All Behind. Now I’ve been a fan of Phonte as an MC for a minute. In my opinion he is one of the best out there right now. But he only rhymes on 2 songs on the entire album. And let me say…I’m not even mad about it. When I heard the first single “Daykeeper”, I knew they were going in a new direction. The album cover alone had me intrigued. I’ve read reviews and comments from folks mostly loving the album. There are a few that were thrown off and wanted to hear more of a Hip Hop feel like they experienced on “Connected”. But this is not at all an extension of the first album. Many of us who are familiar with the history of Phonte know that he has sang the hooks on many of the Little Brother songs as well as songs on the Connected album. But this time around he is singing on 98% of the album. And let me just say he does a good job. And I mean a good job without the help of what’s becoming the norm with that damn auto tune, vocoder or whatever the hell it’s called.. Ya’ll know what I’m talking about…it’s on almost every song on the radio. Phonte is a solid vocalist. Better than most MCs we respect that try to sing.
Bottom line is this; Leave It All Behind is a GREAT body of work. In my opinion probably it is one of the best albums of the year. And it might be the best album of the year when it’s all said and done. If you like good music…and I mean GOOD music, then go ahead and purchase it. You’ll be doing yourself a great disservice if you don’t.
NOTORIOUS Video Diary #7: “Ms. Voletta Wallace”
This gives me a good feeling about this movie. I hope it delivers.
October 8, 2008
Jadakiss Interview Part 2 (OnSMASH Exclusive)
"People love me 'cause of the music...they don't love me cause of tight pants"
LOL!!!!
Get UpOctober 7, 2008
October 6, 2008
JadaKiss Talks about his Album and Mixtape
Part 1 Of OnSMASHs Exclusive Interview With Jadakiss He Discusses His Album "Kiss My Ass", The Mixtape And More.
October 1, 2008
September 29, 2008
September 27, 2008
September 25, 2008
September 24, 2008
September 21, 2008
Diddy Blog #20 Version 1 & 2: NO ONE on Da Corner Got Swagga Like PUFF!!!
Love this dude!...fruit loops & orange juice.
September 17, 2008
The Foreign Exchange - Leave It All Behind Sampler
Do yourself a favor and listen to this sampler.
If this doesn't make you want to cop this album...
...then you lose.
Album drops digitally Oct. 7th and will be in stores Oct. 14th
Good music continues.....
September 16, 2008
September 15, 2008
September 11, 2008
September 10, 2008
Q-Tip, Consequence, Termanology & Kanye West At Knitting Factory (9.9.08)
First I missed Rock the Bells...now this.
Kanye West - Love Lockdown
Love Lockdown
You knew it was coming... Album drops Dec. 16th... "808 & Heartbreaks"
I wonder how much of the album will include the Autotune....hmmm
September 8, 2008
Foreign Exchange feat Muhsinah - Daykeeper
The Foreign Exchange feat Muhsinah - Daykeeper You already know I'm a big fan of these dudes. Well, they have blessed us with the first single of their upcoming album "Leave It All Behind". If you know about the first album...expect more good music on this one. This first single "Daykeeper" is a winner, it just makes me anticipate the album even more. I respect Phonte getting his smooth vocal on for this joint.
Do yourself a favor and download this joint and pass it on.
September 4, 2008
Premiere, Pharrell and Consequence Chop it up
Pharrell does his Busta & Q-Tip impersonation...funny.
September 2, 2008
The Foreign Exchange - Leave It All Behind
Phonte and Nicolay... are coming back with their highly anticpated follow up to their first collabo "Connected"
Coming Soon...
Digitally... October 7th
In stores - Europe - October 10th
In stores - US - October 14th
(Nice cover art)
August 27, 2008
August 26, 2008
Juan Epstein and Q-Tip
Juan Epstein Interviews Q-TipIf you're a Tribe fan......I mean a REAL TRIBE FAN...you're gonna love this interview. Guaranteed.
August 21, 2008
Grafh - Like Ohh (Feat. Busta Rhymes & Prinz)
Gotta show Grafh some love...My fellow Queens New Yorker. My dude been and continues to grind.
Novel - Internet Novelties (Part 3)
Continuing on my beat junkie madness....DJ Toomp in studio cookin' up some fire.
August 20, 2008
Madlib The Beat Konducta WLIB AM King Of The Wigflip EPK
I'm such a beat junkie...that's why I'm posting this. This dude is nice on them tracks.
New album dropping soon. Check out more here.
Meth & Red - Time 4 Sum Akshun/Method Man (Medley Live)
I saw this @ NahRight..and had to grab it. Crazy energy.
August 19, 2008
Kam Moye - Black Enough?
I like this joint. Don't skip over it just because it aint Jay, Wayne or Kanye.
August 18, 2008
August 14, 2008
2008 VH1 Hip Hop Honorees....
How could I not post this pic of Slick Rick???
Here's the announcement:
"VH1 has announced the five honorees for their fifth annual “VH1 Hip Hop Honors,” Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Naughty By Nature and Too $hort. Hosted once again by Tracy Morgan, this year’s musical celebration will give viewers a chance to step back and reminisce on a time when hip hop music began to make its greatest impact on American pop culture. Premiering on Tuesday, October 7 at 10PM*, generations of hip hop will bridge the gap for one exceptional night to set it off with the original style and flavor that sparked a revolution and continues to fuel an evolution around the world. Additional performances and appearances will be announced shortly."
I'm still wondering when they're gonna get to EPMD.
August 12, 2008
NAS & LL Cover The Source 20th Anniversary Issue
Two of the greatest MC's to bless the microphone. It's only right they cover the 20 year anniversary issue. Plus they're from my borough!!!!!! (..had to throw that in there.)
August 8, 2008
August 6, 2008
August 5, 2008
Don't Play with my emotions Dre!
I saw this last week."Dr. Dre's long-awaited album 'Detox' may finally see the light of day before 2009. Recently the famed producer revealed to USA Today that he's looking to release the project in November or December. As for the album's delay, Dre simply blames it on his perfectionist ways. "We have an entirely new thing going with the drums that's incredible, and we're still developing that," he explained to USA Today. Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Nas, Snoop Dogg, and 50 Cent are expected to appear on the highly anticipated album. "
So besides creating $350 headphones, Dre has finally decided to release DETOX. Man listen, I'm sure many of you like me are looking forward to this project. The anticipation for his albums are crazy. The bad thing is if it's anything less than FLAWLESS...people are gonna get at him. Remember people it's music.
August 4, 2008
July 31, 2008
July 30, 2008
CASTING BIGGIE
Man listen......I'm hoping for the best...but preparing for the worst...just in case.
Please do my man justice!!!!
July 29, 2008
July 28, 2008
July 26, 2008
July 24, 2008
Joell Ortiz - Memories / Letter To Obama (Feat. Dante Hawkins)
It's MC's like Joell that keep me excited about Hip Hop.
Definitely looking forward to his new project.
Definitely looking forward to his new project.
KRS -ONE
Here's a snippet:
When it comes to voting, remember that you’re speaking with a philosopher. ..So my views may not be suitable for young voters. For the common, average voter, I would vote for Barack Obama. I’m also going to vote for Barack Obama. But I vote so that I can critique. It’s the same reason I buy artists’ albums—so if they’re wack I can say that. But I don’t think that you have the right to critique an artist’s album if you have not purchased it. If I’m gonna critique something I have to give my time to know about it. Same thing with Barack Obama.
July 22, 2008
July 19, 2008
July 18, 2008
July 10, 2008
Q- TIP - GETTIN UP
New joint from his upcoming album. Looking forward to hearing this project.
Good music continues....
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