New Video from Haziq – “Freedom/Hussla”

Jan 23, 2010 No Comments by The Big La, Todd Kelley

Haziq’s long awaited debut video directed by 6ix Shoota. Produced by Cool Kids Forever Films. About Haziq (from MySpace.com) Can music have a message and still move the crowd? It’s an age-old question in rap. And while some have their doubts, D.C. personality Haziq Ali knows it’s possible. Already, along with his business partner-in-rhyme TabiBonney, [...]

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Jay Electronica + Diddy + Mos Def + Talib Kweli = Exhibit C (Live)

Jan 18, 2010 No Comments by The Big La, Todd Kelley

My man Dart Adams from bloggerhouse.net always posts links the prime content on twitter. This time around, I wake up to see a link to concert footage of one of my favorite emcees right now, Jay Electronica pulling Diddy onstage to perform Exhibit C with Talib Kweli and Mos Def. This is what hip-hop is [...]

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Prototype Of Nu-Soul 16

Jan 18, 2010 4 Comments by The Big La, Todd Kelley

Week 2 of 2010 brings up yet another Prototype mix. I want exclusiveky drop these mixes the first week of each month, but I’ve swarmed with so much new and great music, I need to let a few out the gate to get back on track. This time around I focus on a few new [...]

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EJ Flavors Favorite Tracks Of 2009

Jan 14, 2010 No Comments by The Big La, Todd Kelley

The man that introduced me the online game has dropped his annual Year End podcast, chronicling his favorite tracks of 2009. And anyone who’s in this business knows Mr. Flavors is one of the Godfathers of this movement, so when he speaks.. WE LISTEN! I love these year-end podcasts because you always find songs that [...]

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Rest In Peace, Theodore DeReese “Teddy” Pendergrass, Sr. (March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010)

Jan 13, 2010 No Comments by The Big La, Todd Kelley

We’ve lost way too many great singers the past few years. But this one really hist home. I grew up in a house that worshiped Teddy Pendergrass, even during the ‘Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes’ days. “Wake Up Everybody” was a Sunday morning anthem in my house, as was “Hold Me”. You will me [...]

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DJ Needles Presents: The “Jacked” Album

Jan 13, 2010 1 Comment by The Big La, Todd Kelley

It’s always like Christmas around here when DJ Needles blesses up with mix. Unexpected but always appreciated. This time around, “Nodzilla” takes us back through Jay-Z’s classic joint: “The Black Album”, but with a ‘Needles’ twist. All your favorite joints, but with the ‘nod factor’ turned up to 11! Download Here Tracklist: 01. Jacked Intro [...]

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Artist Spotlight: Darien Brockington

Jan 11, 2010 1 Comment by The Big La, Todd Kelley

D=Brock is the member of the Foreign Exchange family that you need to know more about. I first came across him when I first discovered the Hip-Hop trio, Little Brother. From there, Darien Brockington show’d up hear and there, dropping vocals on Justus League hooks and incredible vocals for The Foreign Exchange. With the release [...]

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Jay Electronica Starts 2010 Off Right With “Victory”

Jan 10, 2010 No Comments by The Big La, Todd Kelley

The title of Producer/Lyricist Jay Electronica’s last project was “Who The F*ck Is Jay Electronica?”. It’s was aptly named, because a lot of people don’t know who he his. And that’s a shame because Jay can hold tight with the best of them, rhyming AND making beats. And if you don’t know of Jay and [...]

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Late Night With The Roots: The Mixtape

Jan 09, 2010 No Comments by The Big La, Todd Kelley

(Lifed from FroLab.com) Many fans raised their eyebrows when they first learned that The Roots will serve as the house band for Late Night With Jimmy Fallon arguing the legendary Hip Hop group from Philadelphia is wasting their unique talent playing the intro and outros of commercial breaks also known as sandwiches. However, the collective [...]

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Flowink.com Presents: The Soul Destination Mix

Jan 08, 2010 1 Comment by The Big La, Todd Kelley

It’s been awhile since C. Brown’s added some spice to the mix game. But when he shows up, you know it’s going to be with some heat. This time around, he keeps us below with this ‘two drink minimum’ that will keep you chilled well in into the early morning. Download Here: The Soul Desination [...]

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