| UGHH News: July, 2006 |  |  | Found: 15
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| RADIx team up with Q-Unique For New Single | 7/26/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Often slept-on Boston newcomers RADIx, comprised of Quite Nyce and Seek are tired of living in the shadows of the burgeoning Boston Hip Hop scene. Their recently released full length LP The Staple was met with open arms from the Boston community and subsequently the global community via internet retailers. RADIx have recently joined forces with Q-Unique (formerly of the Arsonists) to record one of the purest records in the groups history. They are giving it to all you for FREE, just to say thanks for all the support you have shown over the years. To download the single, please click here. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Agallah Finally Ready to Drop His Debut Release | 7/26/06 |
|  | By: Trees
After signing to Tommy Boy at age 17 under the moniker 8-Off the Assassin, you'd expect the Dipset/Purple City affiliate Agallah to have at least released one solo album by now. But no, the super-producer/MC known for dropping underground classics "Ghetto Girls" and "Crookie Monster" has waited years for the perfect opportunity to drop his solo album, You Already Know. The album is being released hot off the heels of his critically acclaimed mixtape release, Propane Piff and other successful releases from his Purple City crew. Appearances on the album range from Nappy Roots, to Kool G Rap and Dead Prez. Production is handled almost exclusively by Agallah himself sans a few heatrocks from Alchemist and DJ Premier. Cop the album August 22nd @ UGHH | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Teknological Advancement | 7/26/06 |
|  | By: Trees
In a little less than five years Babygrande has quickly risen to the top of the underground hip hop record label food chain. In their latest power move, Babygrande Records recently announced the signing of one of underground hip hop's most notoriously dope producers, DJ Hi-Tek. As a Rawkus Records graduate, and one half of the duo Reflection Eternal Hi-Tek has elevated his status to not only an underground hip hop living legend, but a crossover producer extraordinaire. His production resume looks like a veritable who's who of talent in hip hop today, with beats laced for Busta Rhymes, The Game, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Snoop Dogg and more. His new LP, Hi-Teknology 2 is now slated to be released this fall on Babygrande. The album boasts a pretty impressive lineup of talent rocking over Hi-Tek's drums including; Nas, Common, Talib Kweli, The Game, Ghostface Killah, Slim Thug, Raekwon, Tha Doggpound, Bun B., Q-Tip, Mos Def & more. Look for the album in October.
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| Tajai Aims to Keep The Bay Movement Movin' | 7/26/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Tajai Massey, one-forth of the Souls of Mischief crew and founding member of the indie hip-hop powerhouse Hieroglyphics Imperium, announced his latest venture; the first official release from Clear Label Records, Beeda Weeda.
After dropping two mixtapes that sold over 8K copies in the Bay Area alone, Beeda Weeda's debut full-length album Turfology 101 will be released on August 29th 2006. Beeda Weeda is a rapper and producer from the notorious Murder Dubs neighborhood of Oakland, CA. With seven years of production experience and two mixtapes under this belt, Beeda is ready to unleash his narration of street life in Oakland with Turfology 101 The album is a reflection of Beeda's experiences growing up in East Oakland. As Beeda puts it, "Turfology 101 is a lesson for those who want to know about Oakland's 'hood life, our swagger, our culture, the sideshows, the hyphy shit, and the hustle mentality. I touch on all of those subjects on my album."
Tajai founded Clear Label Records in 1999 to provide a home for some of the most talented artists the rich Bay Area scene has to offer. Other artists on the label include emcee Shake Da Mayor, pop/rock singer Chris Marsol, and funk/RnB singer Baby James. Using his experience as both a successful artist and successful label owner, Tajai has big plans to take these artists to the next level. "Contrary to what people may think, I'm not anti-mainstream or anti-major label," explains Tajai. "When things start to pop off and the majors come knocking on our door to bring these hardworking talented artists out of the 'hood and into the TV screens and speakers of mainstream America, then I'll consider my job done." To Tajai, Clear Label Records is more than just making money - it's about enabling artists to make smart choices in their careers and lives.
(Credit: AudibleTreats Press Release) | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Pharcyde On Tour With The Roots, Kweli, and Common | 7/26/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Hip-Hop legends The Pharcyde have embarked on a nationwide summer tour. They will be joined on select dates by fellow legends The Roots, Talib Kweli, and Common. For those who haven't seen a 'Cyde show in a minute, they may be surprised to find Bootie Brown and Imani kicking it onstage with a live band. The live instrumentation adds a new dimension to such classics as "Passin' Me By", "Pass the Pipe", and "Runnin'". The tour kicks off in the Midwest and finishes up in mid-August with shows in New York, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia. To view the dates click here. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Elemental Magazine Saves Paper | 7/18/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Online magazines, for lack of a better word, suck. Usually laced with flashy pop-up ads, stock photos, tired interviews, and horribly written articles I find myself checking for them.. uhh.. never. This is all about to change. Starting with their current issue Elemental Magazine is offering an alternative to the cheese. Already one of the realest hip hop magazine's available in the marketplace Elemental is thinking way ahead of the curve with their newest move. For the first time ever, interested readers will have the ability to download each issue FOR FREE in full color .pdf format. Elemental will still be available in paper format, but as the digital world grows ever stronger Elemental is hoping that this decision will give readers a choice. But why free? Shouldn't they be charging SOMETHING? Matt Wright, Elemental's publisher breaks it down for us, "Why are we risking losing so much money? Because Elemental Magazine has always given the middle finger to convention, and in the end we believe this change in the industry will make magazine publishing more profitable. As strings are tightened all over, this evolution in the medium will bring hundreds of thousands of new readers to a magazine. More readers means more money. And the fact that we get to eliminate the profiteering middle-man in the process makes it that much sweeter." | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Defari Promises To Focus Daily On New LP | 7/18/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Ok I'll give Defari this, the Likwit Junkies LP was pretty dope, but since Focused Daily nothing the man has dropped has really lived up to the potential the Cali based MC displayed on his first LP. That may soon change. Street Music, the not-so-original titled new LP from the ABB Records roster member set to drop 8/8/06 is set to bring the MC full circle. Taking it to the streets, Defari's vision for his new project began with the very people who supported him from the outset of his career. "I took the advice of my fans, and they told me my best effort was Focused Daily," he says of conversations that led to Street Music. "So, I wanted to take it back to Focused Daily and turn it up times 20. That's what Street Music is about. That's where hip-hop began. That's what I am, a hip-hop artist, and that's what I'm giving them, a straight bang-out." The album features production from The Alchemist, Evidence, & E-Swift to name a few and appearances from Dilated Peoples, B-Real, and J-Ro. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Non Phixion Disbands | 7/17/06 |
|  | By: Damino
In a MySpace bulletin delivered on July 14, NYC stalwarts Non Phixion declared that they are dissolving their ten year union to allow the individual members to focus on their solo endeavors and side projects. The bulletin indicates that the split is a logical response to ongoing troubles caused by one member, stating, "After years of dealing with and concealing Goretex's general unreliability and total lack of interest in touring, writing and recording music with Non Phixion, the rest of the group has reluctantly opted to bring it to a dignified end in order to maintain the group's integrity. Continuing on without any one member of this group would be bullshit." The missive goes on to indicate that Ill Bill, Sabac Red, and DJ Eclipse will all continue to work together on future projects and on tour. Ill Bill, along with his work with La Coka Nostra, plans to release a Live at CBGB's DVD later this year and unveil his sophomore solo project The Hour of Reprisal in 2007. Sabac is hard at work on his own sophomore effort, The Ritual, and DJ Eclipse plans to issue a Halftime Show DVD next year, featuring freestyles and interviews from guests to his WNYU radio show of the same name. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Juggaknots Prepare To Use Your Confusion | 7/17/06 |
|  | By: Trees
It's been three years since the last official Juggaknots full length release, Clear Blue Skies (Re:Release) dropped and since that time fans have been clamoring for some new JuggaKnots material. The recently released, The Love Deluxe Movement has been receiving lukewarm reviews and has left many Juggaknots fans wondering if the crew still had it in them. I spoke recently with one of the heads of Amalgam Entertainment, who stated the new JK album Use Your Confusion will silence all haters. Featuring appearances from Slick Rick and Nine (!!!!), the album is slated to drop 10/10/06. To preview a track from the album click here! To peep the promo trailer for Use Your Confusion click here. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Hall Of Justus Ready Debut Group LP | 7/17/06 |
|  | By: Trees
With such an abundance of talent, it's only natural that the Hall Of Justus camp would hunker down in the trenches to unite all of their talents for their first collaborative effort, Soldiers Of Fortune, which will be released on 10/3/06. Soldiers Of Fortune features three new joints from Rapper Big Pooh, including the solo-cut "Back And Forth" and two new Little Brother tracks, "Back At It" featuring Cormega, which was produced by Buckwild and "Life Of The Party" which was produced by Nottz.. In addition to 9th Wonder, Soldiers Of Fortune also includes production from a list of high-profile beatmakers; Khrysis, Buckwild, Evidence of Dilated Peoples, Nottz and G-Unit producers Black Jeruz & Fatin. Soldiers Of Fortune also features the next super-emcees from the Hall Of Justus camp, including Chaundon (who has graced every Hall Of Justus project), Skyzoo, Vandalism and Jozee Mo (who collaborates with Boot Camp Clik's Sean Price on "All I Know") and representing Houston, TX, Rap-A-Lot Record's most recent signee Trae. Peep the tracklisting:
1.) Intro (Produced by Big Dho)
2.) Basic- f/Big Pooh & L.E.G.A.C.Y. (Produced By Erv)
3.) Try Me Again- Big Pooh f/Jozee Mo (Produced By 9th Wonder)
4.) Grind Season- The Away Team (Produced By Khrysis)
5.) S-K-Y- Skyzoo (Produced By Fatin)
6.) Jus Chilling- Hall Of Justus (Produced By Majik)
7.) Life Of The Party- Little Brother f/Carlitta Durand (Produced by Nottz)
8.) 1ne- Chaundon (Produced By Black Jeruz)
9.) I Want To Know- L.E.G.A.C.Y. (Produced by Khrysis)
10.) Keep It To The Side- Big Pooh f/Skyzoo (Produced by Khrysis)
11.) Secret- Joe Scudda (Produced By Evidence)
12.) Feelings- Jozee Mo (Produced By Khrysis)
13.) Where I'm From (Hall Of Justus Remix)- (Produced By Khrysis & Vandalism)
14.) Moving Fast- f/Joe Scudda, Chaundon & Phocuz (Produced by E. Jones)
15.) Back At It- Little Brother f/Cormega (Produced By Buckwild)
16.) Tired- Jozee Mo f/Sean Price & Kal Royal (Produced By 9th Wonder)
17.) Seeing Is Believing f/The Embassy & Big Dho (Produced by Khrysis)
18.) Tour Of Duty- Hall Of Justus (Produced By Khrysis)
19.) Do It Again- The Away Team & Chaundon (Produced By Khrysis)
(Credit: Movement Mktg.) | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Darien Brockington Preps Solo Debut | 7/17/06 |
|  | By: Trees
If you're a fan of Little Brother or the Justus League, you already know the name Darien Brockington. After lacing vocals on a number of Little Brother tracks and Justus League affiliated releases as well as tracks from Common and Pete Rock, Darien feels the time to leave his mark in the game has arrived. October 3rd marks the release date of his debut, Somebody To Love. Darien's sound is a reflection of both the past and present. His music speaks of life, love, faith and so much more. As Darien puts it, "I'm trying to create music that can be played throughout the ages." Drawing from a wealth of musical influences, Darien's music fuses jazz, rock, R&B and soul. With his talent, this dynamic artist hopes to set the standard by re-introducing the world to true music. Peep The Tracklisting:
1.) Somebody To Love Intro (Produced By E. Jones)
2.) Think It Over (Produced By 9th Wonder)
3.) More And More f/Chaundon (Produced By E. Jones)
4.) Don't Say Goodbye (Produced by Khrysis, co-produced by Shelden "The Official" Williams)
5.) I Got What You Want (Produced By E.Jones)
6.) Lover And Friend Interlude (Produced By Shelden "The Official"
7.) Come On Over (Produced by E. Jones)
8.) I Miss You (Produced By E. Jones)
9.) Crazy (Produced By E.Jones)
10.) I Need You f/Little Brother (Produced By DR)
11.) He Will Break Your Heart (Produced By S1)
12.) Can We Fall In Love Again (Produced By Vitamin D)
13.) Thank You (Produced By Khrysis co-produced by Shelden "The Official" Williams)
(Credit: Movement Mktg.) | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Rock The Stage With Wu-Tang @ Rock The Bells | 7/10/06 |
|  | By: Trees
If ya'll ain't up on the Rock The Bells Festival going down on August 5th at the Nos Center in San Bernadino, you need to be. With a lineup of MC heavyweights including De La Soul, Redman, Talib Kweli, and the entire Wu-Tang Clan you would expect the crowd turnout to be astronomical. As many of the newsletter subscriber's know, UGHH.com is giving away tickets to the show with each newsletter. What you don't know is that MP3.com is offering solo MCs a chance to open up the show in front of thousands of hungry hip hop heads. MP3.com will select a winner from the entrants based on their talent and fly them to the event in San Bernardino, CA. To enter; check out MP3.com for the details. In the mean time, don't forget to subscribe to the UGHH.com Newsletter for info on how to win free tickets to the show in San Bernadino, 8/5/06. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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|  | By: Shadeed
Out-on-bail with a newfound hunger, Memphis underground legend and original Three Six Mafia member Playa Fly is set to hit the studio to work on his sixth upcoming album Mafia All Day, to be released on his own label Minnie Mae Muzik. Known as the "Underground King of Memphis", Playa Fly has one of the largest fanbases in the South, moving a combined 250,000 units all independent from his previous catalouge. Legal troubles and trips to prison has slowed down his recording schedule, but look out for the Mafia All Day album later this year. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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|  | By: Shadeed
The Godfather of Houston Hip Hop and pioneer of the chopped-and-screwed music that has taken over the Southern region, DJ Screw is being honored in a new CD/DVD titled DJ Screw The Untold Story dropping on July 18th. The DVD goes into the life and times of the legendary rise and untimely death of DJ Screw told by those closest to him. It will also explore his mixtape movement that launched the careers of many Houston artists. There are many cameos in the video including the entire legendary Screwed Up Click, UGK, and many, many more. In honor of this release there will be a concert and car show known as DJ Screwfest. For more information, log-on to www.djscrewfest.com | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| DJ Quik Servin' Time | 7/5/06 |
|  | By: Damino
AllHipHop.com reports that DJ Quik began a five month stint in a California prison on June 28. Police reports alledge that Quik, during a family argument in 2003, threatened his sister with a gun, leading to assault charges against the rapper/producer. Upon pleading guilty to these charges, Quik was sentenced to 45 days in jail to be served on weekends. Quik's failure to report to serve this sentence led to a violation of his probation and the subsequent sentence of 150 consecutive days in prison. Quik turned himself in. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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