Shawn Jackson: "Money Mentality" (prod. by Numonics)
Beyond the awesome title, Being Cool Doesn't Pay The Bills, produced entirely by Numonics, features some very awesome independent artists. It's more than a clever name, but a reflection of art and commerce. I'm excited to be a part of this project, and here we have the final leak before it's release. "Money Mentality" features Shawn Jackson and as Numonics tells it:
"Florida based producer, Numonics teams up with one of the West Coast’s most prolific lyricists, Shawn Jackson, for “Money Mentality”. This new record finds Shawn tackling complex socio-economic issues about America and the ills of society over a mid-tempo soul inspired production courtesy of Numonics.
“Money Mentality” is the latest promo single from Numonics’ forthcoming “Being Cool Doesn’t Pay The Bills” which is mixed by DJ RTC (Ruby Hornet, Closed Sessions) and is presented by IM KING and DJBooth. The album features Reks, Donny Goines, QuESt, Sene, Co$$, TreaZon, RAtheMC and more."
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Yelawolf Talks N.E.R.D. w/ImFlashy
One more tease before ImFlashy unleashes their full Yelawolf interview.... in this short clip, the Wolf talks about meeting N.E.R.D. and a possible collaboration. See the teaser below.
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Truck North: "Here Comes The Girls" (Radio Rip)
Some brand new Truck North just came through the RH pipeline. This is a radio rip, but I'm told the real deal will be in my hands soon. Truck is one of my favorite rappers right now, especially after his appearance on our Closed Sessions.
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Dave Coresh: Formal Introduction Mixtape
Allow him to introduce himself... Dave Coresh finally drops his Formal Introduction mixtape, handled by DJ Tay James and presented by RubyHornet, FakeShoreDrive, IllRoots, DJBooth and Jugrnaut.
"Chicago-based, D.C.-bred emcee Dave Coresh has stepped into the Booth to bring fans his long-awaited fourth mixtape, Formal Introduction.
Mixed by DJ Tay James, the street album is presented by RubyHornet, FakeShoreDrive, IllRoots, and DJBooth.net. Other sponsors include Jugrnaut, InoPrints.com, DTLR, Q&Q Entertainment, Classick Studios and Grade A Mixtapes.
Among the 15 fresh new cuts showcased on the set are the recently-featured title track and the artist’s Booth debut, the reader-acclaimed “Keep It Movin.” Fellow Windy City natives Mike Schpitz, Add-2, Vic Mensa, Chuck L.i., Rocket and BEN, along with D.C.‘s G5 Clive join Coresh throughout the project, flowing over beats by Rob Bates, Maja 7th, ILL Brown, Chaise Marcel, Nova and Jon Francis."
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LooseWorld x Sofia Maldonado Part 1
A couple weeks ago, backed by the Cuban Artist Fund and the Time Square Alliance, LooseWorld's featured artist Sofia Maldonado revealed her 92 ft. long mural of 12ft. tall Latina women. it took Sofia two weeks to sketch, paint, and finish off the wood cut outs that make up the piece. The piece is located in Time Square, 215 West 42nd Street Between 7th and 8th Avenue. Check out part 1 of LooseWorld's video of Sofia as she get everything ready, breaks down the mural and her experience in Connecticut that directly influenced the piece.
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BLVCK SCVALE 15oz Denim Preview
BLVCK SCALE has been making some serious moves since coming on the scene a few short years back. Complete with a flagship store open in San Francisco, the brand is quickly becoming a force with their impressive streetwear and more subtle garments. In 2009, they introduced their black selvedge denim and now comes the 15oz version. No word on a release nor how they're cut but these are definitely a pair to keep your eye on.
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DJ Premier on Solar: The Man Who Calls Himself A Super Producer
I saw this article on DJ Premier's Blog. The article sheds more light on Super Producer Solar, the man who has been Guru's exclusive creative partner since the demise of GangStarr, and the man who is at the forefront of the confusion surrounding Guru's health and current condition. There's no byline on the piece, so I'm not totally sure if Premier wrote it himself, or it was authored by someone else who works on this site... I did spot it via Premier's twitter, so it is official... You can see it after the jump, and before we get into it, I remember when the first time I interviewed Guru in 2005, just before the release of his first solo album after the Gangstarr break up. At that time the message wasn't as anti-Gangstarr and anti-the past as it has become since. To be honest, my first impressions of Solar were not that negative. I had no idea of the depths of this falling out at that time, nor what would happen in the years since... I'm going to go back and find that original '05 interview for a Treasurechest's Vault. Check for that soon, and see Premiere's piece below.
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Bun B and Peter Rosenberg Talk Jewish Comedy on Real Late
Bun B interviews are amongst the best in Hip Hop, and Peter Rosenberg... that guy is not too bad either... Bun B was Peter Rosenberg's guest on Real Late as the two prep for the Texas edition of Noisemakers, which will focus on the life and times of one Bun Bida. In this short clip, Rosenberg and Bun talk comedy, and what "The Office" has in common with the music of UGK.
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