Monday, June 28, 2010
Po Politickin Ep 75: Public Enemy 420
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Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. On today's show, we politick with cannabis activist Ed Forchion aka NJweedman. Ed Forchion has achieved cult status in the medical marijuana community and beyond for his stance as an advocate for his right to legally smoke marijuana. Prop Joe from the Prop Joe Radio Show also stops by. 
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O'mega Red - Red Tape Vol. 3 (Mixtape)
Staygrindin Inc. & The Heavy Hitters Present: O'mega Red - Red Tape Vol.3 Hosted by DJ Chubby ChubDownload Link
Artist Spotlight: Kil Ripkin
Hip Hop is a culture that was created by and for the people, and when it comes to exibiting that love and passion for the art, nobody displays it like Kil Ripkin the Genereal, AKA The Ghetto Correspondent. Describing his music as soulful, truthful, spiritual and rebelious. Kil stopped by Po Politickin to discusses his musical career thus far.Po: Sup Kil, thanks for stopping by. For our first question, could you describe a day in the life of Kil Ripkin?
Kil Ripkin: I wake up early in the morning, usually express my daily appetite by letting my pen touch the ink. Once I’ve hit either a sixteen or more, I wake my family up, and then depending on the day, I either hit the studio or the job. I do what I need to do in the studio; some cats go to the studio and smoke or drink and relax. I’m the opposite. I go into the studio prepared with a plan to one take and leave. I’m all about staying focused right now. Once I leave the studio I come home and spend time with my family. I usually contact my manager, Phill Roche, to make sure we are on the same page. I review potential beats, shows, and suggestions.
But I really don’t have a typical day. I could be shooting a video in New York with Torae one week, and the next week doing a photo shoot or playing a show. In the music business I feel a typical usually doesn’t exist.
Po: By listening to your music, I could tell that you are a very revolutionary and conscious artist? Could you discuss this? Do you believe that you will be able to reach mainstream with this type of music?
Kil Ripkin: My music is all based on my character. It is so important in my values to always maintain the truth. The revolutionary reference is something people have labeled me, but I guess it reflects the experiences I have gone through and my story, so if you want to call it a revolutionary one I’m not mad at that. I definitely have been able to reach the mainstream with my music. The more music I put out the more I realize I have no Kil Ripkin fan demographic. I mean for me to come out Coney Island what some refer to as the hood and have fans in the Hamptons is direct evidence that I am reaching the mainstream. Also what you’re seeing is a overall call for more music with integrity and spirit, people are sick of the garbage.
Po: Who were your musical influences and what would be a dream collaboration for you (Rapper, Singer, Producer)?
Kil Ripkin: Growing up in New York my musical influences were the rappers that were in my neighborhood or in my borough. Hands down Notorious B.I.G. because you could take him and have him flow over anything no questions asked. I would also say other pioneers from New York, Rakim, and Slick Rick. But I would definitely say Rakim for his complex lyrical crafting.
Po: We met thru the world wide web lol so I wanted you to discuss the importance of the internet to artist.
Kil Ripkin: The internet is an extremely helpful and reliable tool for marketing and exposure. Today it seems to be a lot more about social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and more than going store to store with a tape. If you become an internet sensation the whole world now recognizes you, so the net is extremely important in the music business.
Po: What's your current label situation? Do you have any current projects out?
Kil Ripkin: I am signed to Soulspazm Records out in New York. I have four projects completed and a handful of videos waiting to be released. The first of these projects will be released at the end of the summer. I got a mixtape coming out with Chicago producer, The Exceptionalist, Tony Roche. I also have a project coming out with Atlanta producer, Raticus, and of course the album, The Balancing Act. I also have an album finished with Torae for our group The Coalescence. Besides that I am doing collabs with a lot of cats, but I can’t really talk about it because it is still early.
Po: Thanks for stopping by homie, appreciate it, could tell us where we can check out more of your music?
Kil Ripkin: Check me out at myspace.com/kilripkin, 2dopeboyz and type Kil Ripkin in. All the blogs out there, twitter.com/kilripkin. Look also for a website dropping soon at www.kilripkin.com
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Artist Spotlight: Sullee J
Baltimore emcee Sullee J describes his music as a refreshing new voice of hope for his generation. His music exposes internal human struggles along with society's problems. Sullee J's music promotes positive action and personal enlightenment, as he writes from a deep inner reflection upon his life and environment. Sullee J has been getting his tour on, working with acts such as Cash Money Records Jay Sean, DJ Whoo Kid, and International stars Lomaticc, Baba Khan and Sunny Brown. Most recently, Sullee J opened for Mos Def in Norway, Oslo City.
Sullee J stopped by Po Politickin to discuss his career thus far..
Po: Sup Sullee J, thanks for stopping bye. I read that your music, "Exposes internal human struggles as well as society's problems". Could you explain this?
Sullee J: Hey Po, What’s good! I feel like sometimes I may have went through almost everything besides death, and have been close to it several times. Instead of writing about the incidents, more so I like to talk about how to get through them, and provide some sort of guidance through my music. Human struggles, mean scenario’s like relationships, addiction, rape, poverty, and societies problems revolve around racism, democracy, stereotypes, hate crimes, and such.
Po: I see you are from Baltimore. When did you fall in love with hip hop? Who are some of your musical influences?
Po: I see you are from Baltimore. When did you fall in love with hip hop? Who are some of your musical influences?
Sullee J: Man, I grew up loving hip hop, I always felt like music was like a getaway for me. When no one understands you, and you don’t feel like hearing no one out, just turn up a song you can relate to and kick it. Growing up, I wrote poetry for the most part, usually about how I felt, and situations I would come across or even see. I was so addicted to the rhythm, even in school; all of my notes would become rhymes. Eventually, I started to post up my work and people told me I should try to put it over a beat, which I did and it brought me where I am today. My musical influences, I look at more than just the publicity of a person, or how much money they are getting, I like people like Pac, DMX, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, basically artist who say something meaningful and are trying to open eyes.
Po: In the next two years, what's your top 3 career goals?
Po: In the next two years, what's your top 3 career goals?
Sullee J: Tour, Go platinum with the album we are creating because it’s going to be a classic, and be on every speaker/TV/radio that exists.
Po: I seen you recently opened for Mos Def in Norway, I am sure that was supadope.. How was that experience?
Po: I seen you recently opened for Mos Def in Norway, I am sure that was supadope.. How was that experience?
Sullee J: Hell yea! It was amazing, the crowd was ridiculous, I loved Norway, the people are real supportive, and of course Mos Def being one of my biggest inspirations, it was like a dream for me to be on the same stage. Shout outs to Dee J Unica for making that happen!
Po: What's your label situation? Do you have any current projects out?
Po: What's your label situation? Do you have any current projects out?
Sullee J: Label wise, I have a few offers on the table that Im just waiting out on to see more opportunities, I believe the more and more fame I keep getting, the better chances that keep coming. I believe in myself 100% and God, so I know when It’s the right time to get signed, it will happen, right now I got to stay on the move, on my grind. I do have a few projects I am working on right now, one of the biggest ones is a tour which should be in November, more information will be released on that soon, I should be in this upcoming XXL issue of August 2010. Maria Monique Last Wish foundation is a globally acclaimed charity which has picked me up as an artist, that I will be supporting them by making them a theme song, as well as flying out to Indonesia around end of July, beginning of August to visit different villages and help, earthquake victims, paralyzed and terminally ill children. You can see the article they posted on me at - http://mariamonique.org/sulee-j-will-be-helping-the-mmlwf.html
Po: Thanks for stopping bye, is there anything you would like to say to your fans?
Po: Thanks for stopping bye, is there anything you would like to say to your fans?
Sullee J: No Problem, it was my pleasure, and to all my fans I love you! And I can’t do it without you, you might hear that from a lot of mouths, but it’s true. I won’t let you down!
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ProbCause, "Spring Cleaning Mashup" (Video)
ProbCause is a young Chicago emcee who has previously released two full length albums on the Indy label, Bonafyde Recordings, as well as an EP with his live band. ProbCause is now prepping his latest full-length, Spring Cleaning, which is due out this summer.
J The S, "Put My Cape On" (Video)
Crazy new video from J The S in support of his lead single "Put My Cape On," from "Wish You Were Here." The record has been receiving support nationally from commercial radio, and now he the visual. Shot by Restless Films/Court Dunn.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Streetz & Young Deuces, "Auto Pilot" (Video)
from "Straight Drop Muzik 2 : SNYDpendence Day" which drops July 4th!!!!!
Royal-Tee, "Sit In My Room" (Video)
Directed by Aaron Barnes Studios Off of the "Alumni" album Shot by AMIL Executive produced by AMIL & TANK
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Chaneblog: One Day At A Time
What's good? This blog is about life and being healthy in general. On a whole we take things for granted everyday from our partners to being able to have food to eat. Being alive another day is a blessing, and think to yourself, how often do you celebrate it. I recently suffered a mild stroke. Didn't even know I had it. But what I can tell you it provided a much needed wake up call for me. I didn't have to survive and be here to tell about it. I am truly blessed. Its not about age. Its about stress and the things we stress really. Some things are beyond our control. When we make them an issue in our own lives, stress begins to play a major factor. I walk a lot slower now. I have been doing a lot of self analysis as well. People perceive me as always being on th go, hustling and that very much is me. However, I realized I have to slow down. My son isn't even 3 yrs old yet. I have to be for him if anyone because he is the future. He carries on my legacy. And tt really means a lot to me. Until the next time, yall be safe and well!KING!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Chaneblog: Mixtapes
What's good everyone, I hope all is well. This blog is about what miixtapes can do for an artist. Besides get you signed, a mixtape also helps gets the creative juices flowing. I have gotten a ton of ideas just being recording my own mixtapes. Not to mention it allows you to use yer voice more and experiement with different cadences which give the track more personality. It also allows for freedom as far as subject matter and song selection as well. It actually helps cultivate your artistry. When I record I flip the instrumental into a whole new song as well. I am going to release a bunch as the ideas keep coming to be on the look out for those. Uno!
Mark Milly, "F%@kMarkMilly:The Brief Tape" (Mixtape)
That is something you never want to say to anyone is it? However, Baltimore artist Mark Milly has changed the connotation of saying #FuckMarkMilly (popular Twitter lingo, with adding the hash tag). Over the past month or so it has been an on-going joke with his friends about saying #FuckMarkMilly and he thought why not turn this saying into a nationally known phrase. Never at any point was it used to be negative but actually to be something funny and made the people wonder why they were even saying it. Well, now you will find out. With this project being his first official summer release, Mark Milly has a power packed body of music for your enjoyment.This hot summer project, one that will definitely keep the ear buds in your ear is powered by SoVain Magazine & The Incredible Creation. Just for your fun music facts, the track titled "How Can I?" is a sample of 80's R&B sensation Lisa Fischer's "How Can I Ease The Pain" and that will be a favorite by all who listen to #FuckMarkMilly. To follow Mark Milly and his journey visit him @MarkMilly and be amazed by the "incredible creation" he is and why the people say #FuckMarkMilly, but in a positive way of course.
To view the official trailer of #FuckMarkMilly please click HERE and to download the mixtape, please click HERE. The complete tracklisting is listed below.
1. Fuck Mark Milly (Intro)
2. Shawty Say Wussup w/ Jimi Hart
3. Callin All Shots (feat. Tragedy) [Narrated By: Tra' Holiday]
4. Half & Half
5. ?! (Produced By: DeShae Rhodes)
6. Don't Come Down (feat. Fuze B)
7. Coming Soon. (Experiement Milly {Exhibit T}) [snippet]
8. How Can I?! (Produced By: J-Dot) [feat. Jennifer Simone]
9. Lay Low (StyleFree)
10. Nothing Like It
11. Love Won't Let Me Wait (feat. Kai-Marley)
12. What They Say (Produced By: Brey Quick)
13. Previews
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Vistoso Bosses, "The World Would Suck Without Girls" (Mixtape)
Here's a recent video from Collipark Music/Interscope Recording Artists Vistoso Bosses called "Pretty Girl Swagg". The video is their answer to Soulja Boy's Pretty Boy Swag.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Quiz – “Pass Or Fail” Hosted by DJ Hed (Mixtape)
If you’re looking for some of the best rap talent in Los Angeles, Blu Division Music – the imprint of Cash Money/Hoo Bangin’ artist Glasses Malone – is like a one stop shop. The crew is home to a diverse range of LA’s best, including rising rapper Quiz.
Quiz has been perfecting his craft for years through several notable guest spots on Glasses Malone releases (The Electric Chair, Monsters Ink) as well as other compilations. As his popularity continues to grow, he’s released a solo project to showcase his skills.
His latest release is a new mixtape called “Pass or Fail” that is hosted by DJ Hed and features 14 tracks of new music with features from fellow Blu Division artists Glasses Malone, K-Boy, Conflict and more along with production from Sega, FOC, Komplex and Infra Red.
J The S, "Painted Man" (Video)
Latest video from J The S, in support of his "Painted Man," record was shot while he was in Cali for a run of shows.
ill Will "Root of My Love" EP
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Recently, hip hop became the recipient of a one of a kind EP from up & coming artist out of Virginia who goes by the name of ill Will. The title of the EP is "Root of My Love" and is sponsored by the great folks over at illvibes.com and was executive produced by the popular DC/MD/VA based producer's of Best Kept Secret, but also features two tracks by another local producer Soulful. What can you expect from this EP? You can expect truth, passion & an artist who is truly lyricial.When asked why should fans of hip hop should take some time out and listen to "Root of My Love", ill Will states "I bring the truth back to music and the creativity an artist should have at all times". When your listening to the EP and realize the 8th track is the end, you will want to keep pressing the rewind button. ill Will leaves you wanting more and wondering where this 18 year old get's his inspiration from. He's not your average "18 year old", he studies his craft everyday and that will come across in this very personal body of work to date for him. The leading single from this EP is "Music Soul", which is comprised of some GoGo elements, produced by Best Kept Secret.
To download "Root of My Love" please click HERE
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Trackstar the DJ: DU2010, Digital Underground (Mixtape)
New mixtape from Trackstar the DJ featuring new, unreleased, and classic Digital Underground tracks. This mixtape is in support of DU's recently released The Greenlight EP.
Tracklist
1. Greenlight
2. Purplebranhurrycanehabit
3. The Odd Couple ft. Biz Markie
4. Children of the Sun
5. Blind Mice
6. Duck Season
7. The Mission ft. Big Pun
8. Blue Skyy
9. All About You
10. Call Boogie
11. Wind Me Up
12. Cyber Teeth Tigers ft. KRS-One
13. Same Song (Live)
14. Sittin on the Hitz
15. Holla Holiday
16. Used 2 B a Sperm
17. Meeheadsoon ft. Element & Esinchill
18. Hyphy Hump
"Hello Good Morning Remix" - Stones
Off Gallic Wars Presents Kill Em All' Hosted by Five, Stones & Adult Porn Star Nina Merecedez..
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Ep 74 - Hiding in Hip Hop
Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. On today's episode, we politick with best-selling author Terrance Dean. Terrance discusses his explosive 2008 memoir "Hiding In Hip Hop: On the Down Low in the Entertainment Industry - from Music to Hollywood" and his upcoming release "Straight, From Your Gay Best Friend". DJ Pete Blue also stops by with a R&B mix featuring dope music from Ciara, Rihanna, Keri Hilson, and more. Call our Toll Free Po-line at 1-888-412-0390.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Lloyd feat. Mystikal- "Set Me Free" (Official Video)
Two New Orleans natives, Lloyd and Mystikal, team up for Lloyd's new single "Set Me Free", marking Mystikal's official return to the music video scene after 6 years. More at YoungGoldie.com. Directed by Motion Family and D-Day.
Tank (Pyramidwest Interview)
R&B Artist Tank speaks with us backstage at the Charlie Wilson concert. He talks about the blessings of being well rounded in the music industry as not only a singer, but as a song writer and producer. He speaks on his forthcoming album, "Now or Never" and his burgeoning acting career, as well as his most recent movie, "The Preacher's Kid" with Letoya Luckett. Lastly Tank talks about his health regimen and its importance.
Killer Mike - Grandma's House (Official Video)
Dope!! S/O's to all the grandmothers, we love yall...
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