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| The Return Of The Count | 9/27/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Dwight Farrell, aka Count Bass D, will release his fourth full-length album on FatBeats Records. Entitled Act Your Waist Size, the album is filled with 20 genre-defying tracks that serve as further proof that the Count has never been one to linger within the confines of convention in the cut-and-dry music industry. On "Act Your Waist Size", Count Bass D once again demonstrates his unique ability to showcase various styles in a hip-hop context. In addition to his trademark boom-bap and instrumental tracks, he reinterprets two 19th century standards, sings a self-penned ballad, and offers his own version of the southern sound. Lead single "Junkies (Hanging Out At The Store)" (To Download Click Here) rides on a laid back southern bass line while new-wave keyboards percolate over the top. Second single "Internationally Known" (To Download Click Here) comes in at just under 2 minutes and features Count flowing over a jazzy glissando loop backed by toy-like drums. Given the success of artists like Outkast and Gnarls Barkley, it's clear that creativity from a rap artist can be embraced by a larger audience, but you won't find Count Bass D worrying about such trends. No, he's busy just being one of many musicians trying to make it in Music City USA, and he's doing it his way. Act Your Waist Size will be released nationally on FatBeats Records on October 17th. Cop it @ UGHH.com (credit: audible treats) | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Get To Know Exposition | 9/27/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Some of you may have noticed UGHH.com is doing an in-store today with local MC Exposition. Many of you have emailed me asking just exactly who the hell Exposition is. Well, in Boston everyone knows dude. In addition to fronting Boston's award winning "Best Live Band" Audible Mainframe, Exposition took home the award for "Best Underground Artist" at the 2006 Boston Hip-Hop Awards. His new LP, Take A Penny, Leave A Penny is an introspective mixture of reflections, socio-cultural commentary, and freethinking manifestos of life in new world New England. The new album comes just two years after his initial offering, The Metro but after the first listen seems like it was recorded light years after. We'll be posting up the videos of the in-store later this month, and will also feature an interview with the MC on tonight's Wednesday Night Live Radio Show. Check for Expo. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Termanology Helping To Keep the East Coast Important | 9/27/06 |
|  | By: Trees
In a world where the only east coast songs getting airplay involve references to chicken noodle soup and blowjobs (I'm looking at you Cassie) Termanology has found a way out of the depths of underground obscurity via his new DJ Premier laced 12" Watch How It Goes Down. The single, which recently got the remix treatment courtesy of a Papoose and M.O.P. appearance, has been tearing up the national college charts. A video has been shot and is available for viewing here @ UGHH (click here). So of course, with all the hype around the Mass native, the need is there for a new mix cd. Hood Politics vol. 4, hits stores worldwide 11/7 via a joint venture between the rappers own ST. Records & Brick Records with worldwide distribution by Traffic Entertainment Group. The fourth volume of his popular Hood Politics series features production by DJ Premier, Roc Raida, MoSS, J. Cardim, DC & Statik Selektah and appearances by Papoose, Lil Fame of M.O.P., Blues legend Mighty Sam McClain,Trife Da God, Royce Da 5'9, Prospect of Terror Squad, Big Shug, Dre Robinson, and Term's crew ST. da Squad. Term is making moves. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Sadat X, Lord Jamar, & Panacea On Tour | 9/27/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Certified veterans and Hip Hop icons Lord Jamar and Sadat X of Brand Nubian have teamed up with Panacea, the group synonymous with the rebirth of the famed Rawkus Records, for eight west coast dates. The tour kicks off in San Francisco on September 29, 2006 and continues through October. The hype around Panacea is huge right now, and Sadat X is putting every ounce of energy into promoting the release of what many are claiming to be his best effort yet, Black October. The Great Dot X has stood strong in the face of adversity to deliver yet another soul-spilling, undeniably classic hip-hop masterpiece. Black October is to be released October 10, 2006 on Female Fun Records and Riverside Drive Records. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Berklee College Of Music Hosts Milestones | 9/22/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Numark, Alesis, and Akai Professional, the world's leading manufacturers of audio equipment, studio electronics and professional DJ equipment, and the driving force behind the high-tech musical revolution will honor the trailblazers of musical innovation with Milestones, a gala event that will feature an eclectic lineup of musicians, DJs, recording engineers and music producers. The host of the event is none other than hip hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy. Fab has catapulted his way by creating, shaping and reshaping hip-hops culture. Renowned for ushering hip-hop into the living rooms of mainstream America and to millions globally through YO! MTV Raps, the Milestones event coordinators are confident in this event/host match-up.
Milestones plans to honor numerous musical architects in a variety of fields including, Bruce Swedien, for Recording/Engineering Innovation, for his work with Michael Jackson, Dinah Washington, Mick Jagger, Muddy Waters and Nat King Cole. Al Kooper, founder of Blood, Sweat & Tears and organist for Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, B.B. King and Jimi Hendrix. Michael Brecker, the most respected and imitated jazz saxophonist of the post-Coltrane era. As of 2005, he has won 11 Grammys as both performer and composer. Turntablists Grand Wizard Theodore, GrandMixer DXT, and Jazzy Jay will also be honored. Additional honorees will include Run-DMC founder DJ Jam Master J; Hip-hop producer Marley Marl; DJ Premier, and DJ Jazzy Joyce.
Performances at the event will include 7L & Esoteric with a special tribute to DJ Premier and Marley Marl, and the X-Ecutioners with a special Jam Master Jay tribute. Other guests include The Alchemist, The Awesome Two, and the Berklee Turntablism Ensemble.
The event takes place 9/22 @ 7:30PM at Berklee College Of Music- Boston MA. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Akrobatik Inks Label Deal | 9/19/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Boston-based hip-hop artist Akrobatik has inked a deal with Raptivism/Imperial Records for distribution through Caroline/EMI. The label will be called PlayAktion Recordings, and will serve as an outlet for Akrobatik to release his back catalogue as well as new projects from artists to be signed starting in 2007. With a huge catalogue of music dating back to 1998, as well as an ever-growing fanbase, the deal couldn't have come at a better time for Akro. With the services of Imperial, PlayAktion Recordings will be able to offer top notch recording quality, competitive marketing and promotional budgets, as well as in-house tour booking and photography. This has been a busy 2006 for Akrobatik, who is also on a 30-city tour in preparation for an early 2007 release of his Fat Beats Records album, titled Absolute Value. The album will feature appearances from Little Brother, Bumpy Knuckles, Chuck D., B-Real, and Mr. Lif, among others. His 2005 effort as a member of the Perceptionists, Black Dialogue, was named one of Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 50 Records of the Year. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Louis Logic To Perform Last Hip Hop Show for CBGB's | 9/19/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Words from Louis Logic: I am honored to announce to you all that JJ. Brown and I have recently been given the opportunity to play the last rap show at New York's legendary CBGB's before it closes down forever. Those of you familiar with the incredible history of CB's know that some of the great pioneers of the do it yourself ethic made their mystique on that stage; The Ramones, Blondie and Talking Heads to name a few. Though it has always been a crucial stop for punk bands on the rise, recently, the landmark venue has acknowledged the growing parallels between punk and rap, and opened it's doors to beats and rhymes. None of us want to say goodbye, but if we must, it's only right that we close the book with a proper farewell to rap music. That said, I reached out to the CB's staff and arranged a bill featuring some of New York's most beloved and respected independent hip hop artists, including J-Zone, The Juggaknots and Louis logic & J.J. Brown. On Wednesday, September 27th 2006, you can be a part of history and help me say goodbye to one of the coolest live music venues ever. The doors open at 7pm and the show wraps around midnight. J.J. and I are scheduled to play at 10:30pm. Check out the attached flyer and line up schedule below for a detailed breakdown of the evening's festivities and mark it on your calendar. Thanks so much for your continued support and I do hope you take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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|  | By: Damino
Welcome to the carnival! Whirlwind events over the last several days have set two West Coast icons at odds and lit the Hip-Hop news machine ablaze. Here's what we know: Game and Ras Kass were involved in a physical altercation last week at a Los Angeles nightclub. All other details should be processed depending upon whether you are a fan of Black Wall Street or Re-Up. According to the Game camp, Ras was knocked out one punch into a one-on-one altercation stemming from lyrics directed at Game and his son on a recent Ras Kass mixtape. The Re-Up version of the story has Game and 30 of his closest friends attempting to jump Ras, smacking him about the noggin with a bottle with a blow that did not drop Ras. We won't pretend that you probably don't already know about all of this…and we won't go into further detail. There are YouTube videos, message board posts, and all kinds of other info available on the internet regarding the event. All we can ascertain from any of it is this: both parties admit that there was a physical altercation. After that…it's anybody's guess. Ras Kass's camp indicated that he had no desire to pursue this beef…then a dis track popped up on his MySpace page. So, for those of you eagerly waiting for the battle tracks to arise from this altercation, have a field day. For those of you (like myself) who smell blood in the air, cross your fingers and hope the beef-hungry consumer base doesn't help kill another of our heros. (Editor's Note: Both rappers have albums coming out in the next two months..)
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| Surprise! Jay-Z Un-Retires.. | 9/19/06 |
|  | By: Damino
In news that isn't really news to anybody, Jay-Z has finally announced that he is officially ending what he refers to as "…the worst retirement in history." Since The Black Album, originally intended as his last studio album, Jay has worked harder than most working musicians. Check the resume: since throwing in the towel, Jigga has taken over as President and CEO of Def Jam, bought a portion of the NJ Nets, contributed vocals to many other artists' albums, and toured the world. According to the Associated Press, Jay officially called an end to his retirement in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, confirming the suspicions of virtually everyone to ever purchase a Jay-Z album. His return to record store shelves, Kingdom Come, is due this fall, and he indicates that this effort will be more The Black Album than The Blueprint, featuring tracks from Timbaland, Dr. Dre, road dog Kanye West, and even Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. "I've been experimenting with things," Mr. Carter explains. There you have it…Jay-Z is officially un-retired. And despite Jiggaman's belief, it's nothing worse than the second retirement in Hip-Hop. Master P "retired" too.
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| UndergroundHipHop.com Presents: Absolute Preview Tour | 9/5/06 |
|  | By: Trees
In preperation for Akrobatik's new LP: Absolute Value, UGHH.com, TopShelf Music, & FatBeats Records are launching a 9 City tour with Beantown's own Akrobatik. Akro's new album "Absolute Value" drops the first quarter of 2007 on Fat Beats Records. Featuring production by Illmind, Da Beatminerz, J-Zone, 9th Wonder, Fakts One, and more you know this album will bang. Guest appearances by Chuck D., Bumpy Knuckles, B-Real, Mr. Lif, and Little Brother. Akro's new Single "A to the K" ft. B-Real of Cypress Hill b/w "Beast Mode" ft. Mr. Lif drops September 06. Cop it. In the mean time here are the tour dates:
Undergroundhiphop.com Presents
The Absolute Preview Tour
Sep 7 2006 8:00P
Living Room Providence, RI
Sep 8 2006 8:00P
Buffalo Wing House Herndon, VA
Sep 9 2006 8:00P
Sonar Baltimore, MD
Sep 10 2006 8:00P
The Hideaway Johnson City, TN
Sep 11 2006 8:00P
The Local Chattanooga, TN
Sep 12 2006 8:00P
Three Imperial Jacksonville, FL
Sep 13 2006 8:00P
Lenny's Atlanta, GA
Sep 14 2006 8:00P
Rocket Club Asheville, NC
Sep 15 2006 8:00P
Bella Festa Wilmington, NC | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Bomshot A Wu-Tang Swordswman | 9/5/06 |
|  | By: Trees
In a sudden rapid and exciting chain of events, Bomshot of the Devil'z Rejects joins West Coast Wu-Tang members Christ Apostle, The Holocaust, and Omega Red to form the Wu-Tang Swordzmen! In Bom's own words, "I'm honored and its a great priveledge to be affiliated with the Wu and the Wu-Tang Swordsmen. No other team has taken hip hop further in terms of knowledge, skill, and styles so being a part of that is a blessing for me". Although the Swordsmen have yet to release an official album together, members of the group have multiple Wu-Collabo's on Major Releases such as RZA's Bobby Digital, Kill Army's Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars and the Black Knights', Every Night is a Black Knight. In regards to Bomshot's new baptism into the Swordsmen, Christ Apostle explains, "I only deal with official, universal soldiers, so I'm definitely proud to have Bom down wit us." The Swordsmen are in the initial stages of recording their official release so stay tuned for further developments.. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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