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Yonas has managed to become one of the most promising up-and-coming MC’s to rise out of the Empire State as he now prepares for global takeover.Yonas has performed all over the Northeast Coast finding his audience in Clubs, College Campuses, and on the Internet Worldwide. The budding rapper has shared the stage with numerous established artists, having performed alongside Pharoahe Monch, Wyclef, DJ Stretch Armstrong, Kidz In The Hall, Sean Price, Jurassic 5, DJ Envy, Curren$y, 3OH3, The Lordz of Brooklyn, and The Blue Scholars.


Carefully cultivating a rapidly expanding fan base and already having landed notable music reviews with AllHipHop.com, 2DopeBoyz, New York Magazine, BallerStatus.com, Hip Hop DX, NahRight, Rap Fanatic Magazine, Brooklyn Vegan, and many other popular media outlets, Yonas shows no sign of slowing down. In January 2009, Yonas’s celebratory anthem “Banga” won a Billboard Songwriting Award for best Hip-Hop / Rap song as he released his debut album The New Golden Era to iTunes Worldwide. The witty, slick-tongued yet methodical, rapper is focused on becoming hip-hop’s catalyst for change in a genre that has lost its way. Yonas’s movement is growing rapidly and we thank you all for your support. www.YonasMusic.com

Bio:
Jesse Abraham began to attract considerable attention on the open-mic circuit and in the online world of hip-hop in 2009, winning numerous freestyle competitions and establishing his rep alongside underground acts such as Homeboy Sandman and Ill Spokinn at Sin Sin Freestyle Mondays, where the contenders and pretenders would battle it out. Mixtapes he released such as "XS"(Jan '10) and "Alphabutter" (Feb '10) and Bars & NoBull (Oct. '10) only increased the buzz, until he was ready to record his debut EP. Splitting his studio time between NYC and Orlando, Jesse Abraham recently completed the project, which will be released on January 11, 2011. Jesse has performed at dozens of venues such as Knitting Factory, The Bowery Poetry Club and Joe’s Pub, has made various radio appearances and most recently performed at the 2010 South By Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas. He continues to reinvent the responsibilities a hip-hop artist holds, and his potential is only surpassed by his passion for the genuine essence of his genre.

In this edition of Po Politickin, we politick with the GRAMMY Awards winning producer Doc Ish. Doc Ish discusses his work his troubled inner-city kids, his collaboration with Eminem, and his latest album "The First Treatment". "The First Treatment" features KRS-One, Kool G Rap, Max B, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, Joe Buddens, and many more.




This interview is a part of our webuildhits.com interview series.

In this edition special edition of Po Politickin, we politick with Author, visionary and hip hop griot, E. Raymond Brown. E. Raymond Brown stops by to discuss documentary entitled "GhettoPhysics". "GhettoPhysics" is a cutting edge hybrid documentary that initially whisks us to the streets depicting very real street players, the pimps and ho's, as they play out their game. The film then transitions us to the classroom and the corporate boardroom, where the same game is being played, only at a much more subtle and globally consequential level. The underlying theme is "dominators and the dominated" or in street lingo, "pimps and ho's." "GhettoPhysics" reveals the universal game of control, manipulation and subterfuge that is escalating in the world at a maddening pace, then offers a solution. http://www.ghettophysics.com/

Turbo City Radio & The Po Politickin' Show present an exclusive interview with Outlawz member, E.D.I. Mean. We cover many topics including the recent controversy with Funk Master Flex, 2Pac's influence on the music game, and advice for upcoming artists in regards to record deals. After the interview is a special mini-mix featuring songs from 2Pac & Tha Outlawz. Enjoy. 

Turbo City Radio and The Po Politickin' Show present an exclusive interview with one of XXL's freshmen class, Freddie Gibbs. Gangsta Gibbs takes time out to chop it up with Po about his start in music, how he feels about the current climate in Hip-Hop today, and more. After the interview, enjoy a short mini-mix of some of Freddie Gibbs tightest tracks.

For this edition of N***razzi TV, we decided to salute the King T.I. who's in prison once again.. Hold ya head partner.. Here's some exclusive footage from a 2009 performance where T.I. is calling out rappers for not being real..

Smooth and Humorous at the same time.. Mi gusto...

Not sure what this video will be about but it looks interesting... 

Rich Boy talks about the hold up on his 2nd album, new mixtapes "Pharoah & Kings" and "Creepin' & Crawlin'", and working with artists like Bobby Ray (B.O.B.) and Drake before they became famous. At the 3:25 mark, he speaks on his new business venture with Master Card; a Rich Boy Debit Card.

Michigan native Substance is back with a new video "Husslin" ft Boy Phresh. Check out the new video and single. The mixtape "The Homecoming" is available online right now, the album "Black Market" in stores soon.

Threw me off with the title.. I was expecting something similar to "Weird Al" Yankovic.. This song/video is actually tight tho.. I love getting money hustle rap... Project Nemesis is a 21 year old artist from the bay area (Menlo Park, California)..

Obie is sick with it..

A good, uplifting, motivational track.. 

This is real nasty.. Pork Rinds lol...

Cashy aka CA Dolla - Self Serve - Hosted By DJ Mac Millie

 Featuring: Cashy aka CA Dolla

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Ransom Note Da Freshident - NintenDope


Featuring: Ransom Note Da Freshident


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"He struggled...because so much of the lifestyle that was glorified was not his lifestyle." Branford Marsalis speaking of Keith "Guru" Elam


World renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis speaks candidly about Guru and the internal struggles he had as a Hip Hop artist. Marsalis tells of Guru feeling pressure to portray the glorified street lifestyle even though that wasn't his real lifestyle. He also speaks on what prompted him to create the Buckshot LeFonque album with close friend DJ Premier. Lastly, he also talks about why he and Harry Connick Jr. started the New Orleans Habitat Musician's Village for musicians who were Hurricane Katrina survivors.

New video from your boy Yo Gotti.. I am feeling it.. Real nice visuals...


Quotables
I am on my Fly sh*t, Nobody needs Nobody...


I f*cks with young n*ggas cause the old n*ggas hated on me...

In the Talking Fly interview series, Curren$y discusses Pilot Talk 2, his relationship with Ski Beatz, and his opinions on fame. 

Serius zoning to the "Start It Up" beat...

Yuk stops by to discuss the book Weight. Weight is a new book based on the life of Darryl "Lil D" Reed. Lil’ D is one of the biggest hustlers ever born on the streets of Oakland. Stay tune as we will feature a exclusive interview from Niggarazzi TV each week.

New video from Fresno rapper Fashawn entitled "Ride & Smokin". It features Night and Dirty Money as well. I like this joint.. It has a old school west coast DJ Quick feel to it..

Short went in on this one.. I never heard of the Rock Mob but they cool too... 

Henry Boi Entertainment Presents Dangero "Columbus Over Looked". Rowski aka Dangero is a indie rapper from Mississippi.. His grind and work ethic is on a million.. The mixtape also features production from Extraordinary Gentlemen  D/L link

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL Please Don't Hurt Em Hammer.. I actually thought this video was good.. The video begins with Hammer in a meeting with the mixed martial artists he manages. Nate Marquardt fights Yushin Okami at UFC 122 tonight. The vid shows scenes of Hammer sparring as well.. I am assuming Hammer is saying Jay-Z can't see him with the hands lol... 


While simple with the wordplay, MC Hammers "Jay-Z is a devil worshiper lyrics" raise more questions to touchy rumor may fans are unsure about. The Jigga/MC Hammer beef is reportedly already over. Hammer squashed beef via twitter. In the interview clip below, Jay-Z addressed the issue and stated he wouldn't make a response track.

OLD FRIENDS is the brand new single from the FEEL GOOD MUSIC album by ILLUS and J.J. Brown and features the super-talented Paul Dateh.

Dreamsblend and Po Politickin present San Andreas Fault Volume One. The compilation will feature the best of the new West Coast, along with the hottest indie rappers in the game. The tape will be available for free download on 11/16/10. The tape will be hosted by Green Your Green Up recording artist Roccett and mixed by DJPete Blue.


About Roccett:

New video from Chicago's Hollywood Holt as he takes on the G.O.O.D. Friday track, "So Appalled". The video was shot and edited by Tony Shane of RubyHornet.


Hollywood Holt "So Appalled" (freestyle) from Ruby Hornet on Vimeo.

Curren$y answered a few questions with us during the Lawrence, KS stop of the Smokers Club Tour. He talks about using his humor outside the music, and mentions that he was in a couple of Master P's films when he was younger. He shares what he learned overall during his time at No Limit and Cash Money, talks Dame Dash, and Pilot Talk 2. There's live performance footage also. Jet Life.



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Noisemaker Media and Jesse Abraham Present "Little Bit Of Everything."


Little Bit Of Everything is an eclectic excursion from the norm. This video presents a form of escapist expressionism that is a welcome change from a wave of unimaginative raps and a flood of conceptually-try hard music videos. By disguising himself behind different personas, Jesse Abraham reveals himself to be either a prodigious genius or an unwitting satirist who questions the current state of rap music for its pretenses, posturing and false bravado. Director Mark Carranceja uses a cinema verite-style technique which brings to life the truth, honesty and sense of purpose in Jesse Abraham's music. In the end, Jesse proves to be a gifted emcee who raps with an effortless flow and offers a brand of witty lyricism that is uniquely his own. Ultimately, creative ingenuity and a daringness to be bold will be Jesse's mark that distinguishes his style from the rest of the pack.

During the Lawrence, KS stop of the Smokers Club Tour, we talked with Big K.R.I.T. about his upcoming mixtape with Yelawolf, UGK and Bun B giving his stamp of approval to his music, Sha Money XL's accolades, his production, influences, and other Mississippi artists to look out for. We have live performance footage of his single, "Country Sh*t" where he pays tribute to David Banner.



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Ro Rich is back at it... Check out this short vid featuring BET Awards after-party footage, Kurrupt, Suga-Free, and more...

"Stepping Out" - Stones [Gallic Wars / D.O.H.H. Squad] *Off Shoot To Kill: The Mixtape


Recording Artist Stones Readies "Shoot To Kill" via Gallic Wars Entertainment/D.O.H.H Squad . "STK" will be a collection of exclusive content from Stones which is scheduled for an early fall release. The project will be available digitally and distributed via mixtape outlets.




"STK is me showcasing what I do best in my rawest form. No structure, no concept, no direction, just rhymes!" - Stones

The Legendary Too Short talks longevity, the growth of Hip Hop, his retirement being a publicity stunt, a forthcoming E-40/Too Short album (2011?), but before that another digital album, "Respect The Pimpin" to hold fans over. There's also live performance footage of Sir Too Short, requesting crowd participation as only he can.

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Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with the soulful R&B crooner Urban Mystic. Urban Mystic discusses his world-renowned live performance, his soul meets hip hop and R&B musical style, and his upcoming album entitled "Love Intervention". Period stops by with a new mix featuring music from Keyshia Cole, Ginuwine, Jennifer Hudson, and more..

Frontstreet Records and The Skouts x World Famous Losers present the official release of Dux Jones new video "Pourin' It On" directed by The Skouts x World Famous Losers. Dux Jones is poised to step foot in the door that was cracked open for him by the placement on NBA 2K11. The video offers a visual of an artist from Detroit, MI ready to grind hard.

We first heard Shawty Lo on the infectious hit “Laffy Taffy” rhyming alongside his D4L brethren, Shawty Lo racked up millions or records and ringtone sales the summer of 2005. But soon after that, group comic relief Fabo separated himself from the group, going solo.


With the team that he assembled in disarray, Shawty Lo went back to being the hustler that he was before he picked up the mic. Putting his money on himself, he went into the booth and came up with the street anthem “I’m The Man” he would follow that up with another smash single in “Foolish” and a hit debut solo disc.


Now firmly in place as a star in the south, Shawty Lo gets ready his sophomore set. Before we get the Lp, he links up with Dj Scream to drop “Bowen Homes Carlos” a 16 track mixtape aimed his target audience.


Shawty Lo sat down with popolitickin.com a few days after the BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta Georgia to talk about Bowen Homes, his new mixtape and what happened to D4L


Popolotickin.com: What made you pick up the mic?


Shawty Lo: I kinda felt like I had to at the time. I was part of the group D4L, then one of our members left the group, Fabo. Everybody felt like Fabo was the group. I thought that it was up to me to prove that wasn’t true. So I went into the booth and made “I’m The Man”


Popolitickin.com: Is there a chance that we will ever see you and the group D4L again?


Shawty Lo: I started D4L back in 2003, where before the music. You know how people run around hollering Crips and Bloods, D4L is what we yelled in my neighborhood. It stands for Down 4 Life. We had a vision for the group, but Fabo left and that kinda messed up the vision.


Popolitickin.com: So everything’s cool with you and Fabo?


Shawty Lo: Everything is cool. Fabo is in Japan right now.


Popolitickin.com: Talk about “I’m The Man”


Shawty Lo: It was crazy record. I was really kinda shocked when it first broke.


Popolitickin.com: Did you see the song becoming a success like it did?


Shawty Lo: I felt like I was maybe onto something when I went to the Poole Palace out here in Bankhead. I would be out there and I would hear the crowd saying word for word every word in the song. It was crazy to watch that. It was then that I knew we had something.


Popolitickin.com: Why did you name your mixtape “Bowen Homes Carlos” Why is that important to you?


Shawty Lo: That’s my project! They’re torn down now, but that’s where I’m from. That’s all I know, that’s my heart. That’s where all my music comes from. Bowne Homes is like a world of its own.


Popolitickin.com Talk about the mixtape “Bowen Homes Carlos” what can fans expect from it?


Shawty Lo: Man, you can put it in 1-16 and let it play. It’s a classic. I got the title song “Bowen Homes Carlos” is a banger.





Popolitickin.com: Did you work with any new producers or artists?


Shawty Lo: I got a new producer I’m working with named Alex, he has about 7 tracks on the tape. Everybody likes the music. I’ve been hearing from the fans “this is what we wanted to hear right here”


Popolitickin.com: When you first came out, people criticized your emcee skills. How did that make you feel at the time?


Shawty Lo: It motivates you. Without negative you can’t have positive. You can’t have one without another. You gotta have both around. That motivates you. I said it in my song “big up to all my haters” that motivates a player you know.


Popolitickin.com: When can we expect a new album from you?


Shawty Lo: I’m working on my album right now. You’re the first person who’s going to hear this. I got out my contract with Asylum so now I’m a free agent now.


Popolitickin.com: Congratulations! What caused the split with you and Asylum?


Shawty Lo: Nothing was wrong. There aint no bad blood. Just sometimes it’s time to separate, that’s all. There aint no problems or nothing like that.


Popolitickin.com: Any word on who you’re going to sign with next?


Shawty Lo: I’m gonna be looking at signing with another major label, I just don’t know with who yet. I’m a free agent right now. Call me Lebron James (laughs)


Check out Shawty Lo’s “Bowen Homes Carlos” mixtape at livemixtapes.com and follow him at twitter.com/thatsshawtylo

Interview by Mehka http://twitter.com/mehkavelli

Watch Eternia go busker style on the streets of Queens in YEAH! Films Company's video teaser of their shoot in Queens, NY this week! Featuring DJ Boo on the drums & the good folks of Astoria/L.I.C.

Check out this latest track from Yonas titled "Stupid Brilliance" as he prepares to release his new album "The Proven Theory" Winter 2011

Noisemaker Media and Jesse Abraham Present "Yoga."


Download the Bars & NoBull mixtape at http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes


In the milieu of braggadocio rap and a style-over-substance Hip Hop culture, Jesse Abraham is a dynamic character straight out of left field and is a skilled lyricist who strays away from the trends of modish emcees. Yoga is light-hearted and playful jest on the physical and mental disciplines that originated in India. In playing a yoga instructor, it is endearing to see that Jesse doesn't take himself too seriously and manages to be engaging while he revels in being self-deprecatingly entertaining. Unlike rappers who are often preoccupied in playing up their keep-it-real facade, Jesse's fresh and ingenious approach to rap will be an interesting social experiment to observe, as he attempts to breakthrough a scene that boosts an A-alike Be-alike mind set with an unorthodox style that is inherently his own. Jesse Abraham invites an audience, old and new, into his eclectic universe and offers something more substantial than being just another retread act with predictable raps.

"...it's some more guys out there that say they Lo Lifes. You know, I respect them and all that, but I'm Players Only Live Once." -Young Dro


Young Dro talks everything Polo. He explains how the Polo Remix collabo with Vado came about, his earliest recollections of Polo, the lifestyle it represents for him, having spent 2 to 3 million on his Polo wardrobe (no jeans), his upcoming album and what the collective spirits are currently like around Grand Hustle.

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In today's episode, we politick with SoBe Entertainment recording artist Phyllisia. Phyllisia discusses staying empowered, demanding respect, and helping others. Amsterdam's Dj Mixturess stops by with a new R&B mix featuring Frankie Beverly and Maze, Mary J. Blige, Soul for Real and more.

Skyzoo & !llmind debut their latest video off 'Live From The Tape Deck' for their lead track "Speakers On Blast," directed by Derek Pike. The song is currently DJ Enuff's "Heavy Hitter Pick of The Week."

I Am The West - In Stores Now!!

First of two singles from Wordsmith' upcoming EPixtape, "Buzzworthy Bangers Vol.1" dropping November 2nd courtesy of AllHipHop, Coast2Coast & Frostwire. The tape will only feature Nu Revolution camp's own Kontact, Black Knight & Whitefolkz.

Nice remix.. 

During his KC stop on the Free Agent tour, Ms. Hernandez speaks with Joell about the overall concept behind his Free Agent album, tour, and documentary, "Joell Ortiz: Free Agent". Mr. Yaowa also talks about the concept behind his single "Devil in a Blue Dress", letting his work ethic speak for itself, and his partnership with Flud watches.

New music from Holleywood, Chanes, YVDABG, Joell Ortiz, RAtheMC, Lil Wayne, Pimp C, Fabolous, Maino and more. Support the artists without them there are no DJ's.

New video from my ppls J.R. & The Allnighters entitled "Welcome to the Slums". Follow them on twitter @JR_lovesmusic

Turbo City and Po Politckin' are proud to present an exclusive interview with the hugely underrated R&B songstress, Teedra Moses. Po chops it up with Teedra about her musical roots, how she approaches making her music, and being regarded as the underground queen of R&B. Teedra holds nothing back and gives us good insight on the workings of the music business. Enjoy the show.

B.U.R.N.S means Be Ultimately Realistic & Never Sellout.


Far to many times I hear people idolizing or worshiping the "Entertainment Bizness". The crazy thing is half the time they don't even know what they want from it, or better yet what it will TAKE FROM THEM! B.U.R.N.S is the story of My Grind and hopefully will show YOU that YOU don't have to be somebody's slave to make it in the Entertainment Business (or The World). I NEVER WALKED TO BROOKLYN FOR CHEESECAKE!"

http://thekennyburnsshow.com/burns/


B.U.R.N.S. from KENNY BURNS on Vimeo.

Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. On today's episode, we politick with Houston's First Lady TroubleSum. Troublesum discusses the Houston Hip Hop Culture, memories of Pimp C, and her latest project "Stilettos To The Pedal". Dj Blue comes through with a new mix featuring the best in Houston rap.

Second mixtape from Detroit artist DeeDotMillz, presented by SIGNEDTOYOU and TheAberration.com Included are 14 tracks recorded and mixed by Dorian_M. Influenced and fueled by the hottest instrumentals in the industry and combined with brash and slick lyricism.