Duckdown Making Power Moves - Signs KRS-One & DJ Revolution
2/27/08
Buckshot / KRS LP Coming Soon..
By: Mark DiSalvo The Teacha is now a member of the Duckdown Records family. Duckdown also announced the signing of DJ Revolution today. The label confirmed that the upcoming KRS release will be a collaborative effort between the Teacha and Buckshot. Duckdown Records Co-President Dru Ha said that the label is beyond humbled and honored to have KRS-One as part of the family. "I know how much respect Buck has for KRS, so I can only imagine how this will elevate his game," Dru-Ha said of Buckshot's work with KRS-One, "it's Old School to those that don't keep up with the current works and movements but to me, I would call it Now School." The rumors surrounding KRS-One and Duck Down Records have been swirling since late last year, and today's bombshell announcement sets up a promising 2008 to follow the label's unprecedentedly successful year of 2007.
The producer, DJ and multi-talented DJ Revolution's signing is another victory in the world of DJ's securing solo record deals. His new album King of the Decks, will be released on Duckdown Records in the fall of 2008. The long list of appearances on the record include KRS-One, Sean Price, Dilated Peoples, Alchemist, Royce 5'9", Q-Bert, Kidz in the Hall, Buckshot, Planet Asia and many more to come.
Keywords: KRS-One; Buckshot; DJ Revolution; Duckdown Records
By: Lolly Shepard Fairey and Upper Playground have partnered up in order to create t-shirts with Fairey's Obama campaign poster design. On February 25th, over 10,000 posters and 1,000 t-shirts were sent to Obama supporters in Texas and Ohio; however, the t's are now available online. You can get a "Fairey Obama Tee" emblazoned with "Hope" or "Progress" for $25 at Upperplayground.com. All proceeds from the collabo will go directly to creating more campaign posters, stickers, shirts, etc. by other artists who support Senator Obama.
By: Trees Chi-town native, girlfriend of DJ A-Trak, sister of Flosstradamus member J2K, and overall cute little thang, Kid Sister has officially inked a deal with independent label Downtown Records - the label which Mos Def and Gnarls Barkley both call home. Her debut album, KoKo B. Ware is scheduled for release this summer through Downtown. “Their roster is impeccable and the attitude at the company is so relaxed and cool,” Kid Sister said of her new recording home. “I don't wanna call them an indie and definitely won't call them a major but still they've got some serious muscle. They're just that rare, perfect fit you always dream about…like a fancy pair of jeans!” Props to Kid Sister - now maybe she can finally quit her 9-5 slanging bibs and onesies at the kid's clothing store? Nahhhhhhh….
By: Lolly DJ Khalil recently gave a preview of Nas' new track "What It Is" which will most likely appear on N*gger. DJ Khalil says that Nas sent him the track acapella and that Khalil wowed him by sending it back with this beat. Khalil recalls, "He [Nas] heard it and the response was immediately like 'yo we need to put this out."
By: Lolly Quick update on the new Dynas project. Dynas plans to release his LP The Apartment in October of this year. The new album, which will be released on Badgramma/BBE, features guest appearances by Little Brother, Slick Rick, J. Dilla, Ty Phoenix, DJ Spinna, Illustrate, DJ Jazzy Jeff and more...
By: Trees New York Daily News gossip columnists Rush & Molloy say that Jay-Z and Nas are getting ready to record a collaboration album. WTF?! Here's an excerpt from the story:
"Rumors continue to swirl about Jay-Z's still-unconfirmed new record label, Carter Music Group. We hear that Jay is partnering with rapper Nas on an album of duets, The Kings of Hip Hop, to be released on the label early next year. Jay's rep is keeping tight-lipped."
By: Lolly As previously reported, KRS was recently in LA working on audio and video for the rekindling of the Stop the Violence Movement. Here's some behind-the-scenes footage at the LA Recording School where it all went down.
By: Lolly Devin the Dude's newest project, Smoke Sessions Vol. 1, is scheduled to hit stores on April 1st. The album will be released through BCD Music Group Inc. and is Devin's first release since leaving Rap-A-Lot Records. You can click here to listen to “Makin' it Hard”, which is off the album. The track listing is as follows:
1. Official Smoke Session Intro 2. If I Did a Mixtape 3. Getting High (Odd Squad feat. Devin the Dude, Jugg Mug, and Rob) 4. Searching 5. She Want Me to Get Closer feat. Drissola (Coughee Brothaz North) 6. Mixtape II 7. Take Me Home feat. Baby Girl (Shaun) 8. Makin' It Hard feat. Monique & T.J. 9. Stangy 10. Todd's Crazy Ass (Todd Fisher) 11. Da Real Thang (Odd Squad feat. Devin the Dude, Jugg Mugg, and Rob) 12. Not Them, Those (14K – Wood and Quad) 13. Coughee Brothaz Freestyle (Devin the Dude, SK, Dudi Mac, Daraja, 1-3, Preach, Rob Quest, and Jugg Mugg) 14. Freestyle 15. Ain't Nothin' Like Old School B*tch feat. Jugg Mugg, K.B., & Warren Lee 16. B*tch Gotta Go! (Tony Mac)
Dalek, Russian Circles & Young Widows Partner Up for US Tour
2/25/08
Dalek
By: Lolly Dalek, Chicago duo Russian Circles, and Young Widows have partnered up for a US tour from mid-February to early March. After the tour together, Dalek and Russian Circles have plenty of tour dates planned separately. Dalek will team up with RJD2 on theirs, while Russian Circles will perform with the Red Sparowes.
02-19 Chicago, IL - Subterranean 02-20 Detroit, MI - Magic Stick 02-21 Columbus, OH - The Ravari Room 02-22 Pittsburgh, PA - The School 02-23 Buffalo, NY - Soundlab 02-24 Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell's 02-25 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge 02-26 Philadelphia, PA - The Barbary 02-27 Washington, DC - Rock and Roll Hotel 02-28 Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop (with Dub Trio, Beans) 02-29 Milwaukee, WI - Cactus Club 03-01 Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock Social Club 03-02 Rockford, IL - The Rock Box
Dalek:
03-03 Toledo, OH - Frankie's 03-14 Austin, TX - Hydrahead party (SXSW) 03-14 Austin, TX - Ernest Jennings Record Co. party (SXSW) 04-01 Asheville, NC - Orange Peel (with RJD2) 04-02 Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse (with RJD2) 04-04 Austin, TX - Emo's (with RJD2) 04-05 Dallas, TX - Palladium Loft (with RJD2) 04-07 Tempe, AZ - The Clubhouse (with RJD2) 04-08 San Diego, CA - Casbah (with RJD2) 04-09 Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theater (with RJD2) 04-10 San Francisco, CA - The Independent (with RJD2) 04-12 Seattle, WA - Neumos (with RJD2) 04-14 Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge (with RJD2) 04-15 Denver, CO - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom (with RJD2) 04-16 Kansas City, MO - Record Bar (with RJD2) 04-24 Paris, France - Glaz'art 04-25 Mâcon, France - La Cave 04-26 Bourgoin-Jallieu, France - Electrochoc Festival 04-28 Tourcoing, France - Le Grand Mix 04-29 Nancy, France - L'Autre Canal 04-30 Belfort, France - La Poudrière 05-02 Amiens, France - La Lune des Pirates 05-03 Le Havre, France - Le Cabaret Electrique 05-05 Nantes, France - L'Olympic 05-06 Annecy, France - Le Brise Glace 05-07 Poligny, France - Le Moulin de Brainans 05-08 Lyon, France - Nuits Sonores Festival 05-10 Marseilles, France - Cabaret Aléatoire (Noise Festival) 05-11 Moers, Germany - Moers Festival
Russian Circles:
03-15 Austin, Texas - Sargent House (SXSW) 03-16 Austin, Texas - Red 7 03-20 Seattle, WA - Neumos (with Red Sparowes) 03-21 Vancouver, British Columbia - Richard's on Richards (with Red Sparowes) 03-22 Portland, OR - Berbati's (with Red Sparowes) 03-26 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill (with Red Sparowes) 03-27 Los Angeles, CA - Echoplex (with Red Sparowes) 03-28 San Diego, CA - Casbah (with Red Sparowes) 03-29 Phoenix, AZ - Brickhouse (with Red Sparowes)
By: Lolly Puma and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" are collaborating on some sweet kicks. The two will be putting out a West Philly First Round emblazoned with purple and green graffiti, as well as a Bel-Air Clyde made of Italian croc skin leather with gold highlights. The Bel-Air Clydes also come with a bag and snazzy gold Forcer watch. The Fresh Prince Puma pack will be released on May 17th.
By: Mark DiSalvo Ever wondered what a talk show starring Slug and Ant would look like? We didn't either, but were pleasantly surprised when we learned that Atmosphere is now putting out a weekly YouTube talk show. The duo isn't out to pull any Oprah or Tyra-like stunts, but they're doing it to take questions directly from the fans and promote their new album, When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold. Among the topics covered on the first episode are why the group tours with a live band, and where their favorite place to perform is. Yeah, the questions are kind of lame, but that's why they're asking you to write in. Send questions to PAINTITGOLD (AT) HOTMAIL dot com. The new Atmosphere album is set to drop April 22.
By: Mark DiSalvo By now, the events surrounding Prodigy's arrest that lead to his three and a half year sentence have been sufficiently aired out. It never hurts to hear it straight from the source though. Courtesy of KaramloopTV.com, Prodigy tells the story of the night he was arrested and how the cops tried to coerce him into setting up 50 Cent. The head of the G-Unit family is a marked man if you take P's word for it.
Truth & Soul Records Drop Follow Up To Fallin' Off The Reel
2/25/08
T&S Records
By: Mark DiSalvo Truth and Soul Records, a Brooklyn based label, is prepping the release of their latest compilation CD Fallin' Off the Reel Vol. 2. It's set to drop March 11. Truth and Soul is a label that has been slowly gaining acclaim in music circles for its quality funk and soul releases. The compilation will feature a variety of rare tracks that were once only available as 7” singles. Vol. 2 has every Truth & Soul 45 single presented in chronological order from 2006 until now. Among the groups featured are El Michels Affair and Bronx River Parkway. Fallin Off the Reel Vol. 1 was a hit among urban music fans and this record doesn't look like it will disappoint. The El Michels Affair has performed live with the Wu-Tang Clan before, and by the graces of YouTube, you can peep some of their performances here and here.
Keywords: Truth & Soul Records; Fallin' Off The Reel
By: Mark DiSalvo Rhode Island's own CasUno is offering up some free tracks for everyone. He recently hooked us up with Labeless Illtelligence, and asked us to share it with you. Download It Here, and check out the track listing below.
1. Intro (Happy Hour) 2. The Illtelligent Regiment 3. A Wasted Walk In The Park 4. Intox-I-Rox-Stramental 5. No Politics (Intox-I-Rox Remix) featuring Missing Ellaments 6. Live From The Hall Of Justice featuring AmsUno & Esh The MonoLith 7. Intox-I-Rox-Stramental 8. Stink Talk 9. Trashish'ed Speech 10. Intox-I-Rox-Stramental 11. Non-Cohesive Comprehension featuring Dirty Ice 12. Passed Outro
By: Mark DiSalvo If you ask DJ Khaled, the latest track he recorded with Nas will be as big as “Hate Me Now” was when Nas teamed up with Diddy. “We did a record for my [upcoming] album. I'm in the studio right now working for my [new] album,” Khaled told MTV News, “But I told Nas if he wants to use that for his first single, we can go and do that and make history.” There still isn't a title for the record or an official track listing for Nas' new LP. Other high profile producers like Jermaine Dupri have also been confirmed to be working with Nas on the album. Dupri told MTV News that he's switching up his style lately, and Nas wanted a track in that new vibe.“A lot of the rappers' rappers were coming at me after they heard the 'Fallin' record on the Jay-Z album [American Gangster], like, 'Make me one of them,'” he told MTV, “[The single for Nas] is in the same vein as that [song]… That's the type of sound he wanted for his record. He wanted me to give him something that was soulful but at the same time had a little commercial feel to it. It's gonna be interesting to see."
By: Mark DiSalvo UGHH News is proud to announce that we've added RSS support. Yeah, it's about time -- we know -- but it's here now. You can now subscribe to the UndergroundHipHop.com RSS feed and get the news delivered daily to your favorite RSS client or reader.
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By: Mark DiSalvo Immortal Technique's headed out west for a few dates coming up in March. Can we expect to hear something from the new album? Check it out and let us know. Poison Pen, The Circle, J Arch and DJ GI JOE will be appearing with Tech at all the shows. For more info on the venues and show details, check out Immortal Technique's MySpace Here are the dates:
3/7- Belly Up Taven, Solana Beach, CA 3/8- Oasis Locations, Los Angeles, CA 3/9- The Filmore, San Francisco, CA 3/12- Neumos, Seattle, WA 3/13- Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR 3/14- Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, Denver, CO 3/15- Belly Up, Aspen, CO 81611 3/16- Fox Theatre, Boulder, CO
By: Mark DiSalvo Need a little more Cormega in your life? Check out a new video that was posted this week for “Use Mad Clips,” featuring Styles P. The song is from Cormega's latest album/DVD Who Am I?
By: Mark DiSalvo Maybe Common's out to avenge his Grammy loss to fellow Chi-town native, Kanye West, but he's got another album in the pipeline. With the LP, The Believer, likely to hit by the end of the year, he's telling MTV News, “I'm just getting in the mode.” This news comes on the heels of learning that Common's been collaborating with Q-Tip for a special project, titled The Standard. “We've been conceptualizing, but we just gotta continue to work on it,” he told MTV, “We will. I look at it like two jazz musicians getting together, the way Charlie Parker and cats would get together and do work.”
