Scaramanga- 99 Names

My boy Alex recommended this track to me and posted it up on his facebook page. I have been bumping it ever since, love it. Here is for you to bump it hard as well! This is a single, 99 Names from the album Snake-Eyes.



Enjoy,
M.G.

Wu-Tang Clan Unreleased and Bonus Tracks

A few of my favorite unreleased tracks from one of the all time greats in the hip-hop game, the Wu-Tang Clan.





Enjoy,
M.G.

Basick Sickness- Inches Video

Basick Sickness is a strong group from Pittsburgh, PA really making a name for themselves. This is the only non pure hip hop group that I report on in this blog. I truely put my stamp on these guys. Here is their newest video "Inches".



Show support and hit them up on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/basicksickness

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/basicksickness

Enjoy,
M.G.

Funny Interaction With Hip-Hop Legend Melle Mel

Today's Friday Feel Good Jam comes with a story. The Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio is one of the biggest fitness expos in the world. As I'm making my way around all the various booths with ultra long lines, I notice one table where there isn't a soul. As I get closer I notice it's hip-hop pioneer Melle Mel. I get excited and make my way over. He was signing 8x10 photos of himself for a supplement company. As I get over to the table I just reacted and rapped the verse, "Melle Mel with the clientele, I'm gonna rock your chime and ring your bell!!". He jumps out of his seat with his hand over his mouth and just yells,"OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! You did not, haha. You just made my day brotha!!" He then signed a picture for me and I paid my respects and we talked briefly. :-). I feel pretty fortunate at least for one time I got to spit a verse to a legend. And that verse is actually from today's Friday Feel Good Jam- Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five- Freedom.



Enjoy,
M.G.

Iman Williams - Stupid Human Trick

This is a breath of fresh air, I highly recommend to give this a listen. Great album to bump with spring right around the corner. I could just sit on the front porch on a sunny day with a light breeze hitting me vibing to this. Very soulful content with production work to match by Orlando Buscrates Marshall. Iman's style and delivery reminds me of R & B sensation Amel Larrieux. Here is the link to purchase the album and listen to individual songs.

http://youneedtoknowiman.bandcamp.com/album/stupid-human-trick

All Production by BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble

Album Artwork by: Dr. Foo
afua.richardson@gmail.com

"Float Away" mixed by Real Soon
soon@soonsounds.com

creditsreleased 30 November 2010
Iman Williams, BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble, Velben, Porsche Smith:
futuristicbooking@gmail.com

Farnell Newton:
farnellnewton@gmail.com




Show Iman some love on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/imanbwilliams?sk=photos#!/imanbwilliams

Enjoy,
M.G.

APEX feat Roscoe Wiki "All Of Me" prod by Czientist

You're getting another exclusive people!! New track from APEX feat. Roscoe Wiki "All Of Me" produced by Czientist off the upcoming project Sound Travel which is tenatively scheduled to release on 7-24-11.

APEX Ft Rosco Wiki of the Common Wealth Family "All Of Me" Prod by Czientist by APEXonline

Click below for free download:
http://limelinx.com/files/18196a7cec9d7ed3c061db0cb4ef1d31




To download the debut album Face The Musik on iTunes, click below!

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/face-the-musik/id282105454

To download the sophomore album Struggle City on iTunes, click below!

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/struggle-city/id343212572

Show support for APEX on the following social network sites:
www.facebook.com/apexonline
www.myspace.com/apexonline
www.twitter.com/apexonline
www.apex.bandcamp.com
www.reverbnation.com/apexonline
www.youtube.com/klockwirk
www.apexmusik.spreadshirt.com

Show some love to Czientist and follow his blog:
http://czientist.blogspot.com/

Keep up the great work APEX we'll be listening. You can also check back here for upcoming shows and appearances.

Enjoy,
M.G.

The Bizness (BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble's Remix)

Orlando "Buscrates" Marshall has blessed us with a remix to the classic track, The Bizness, by iconic group De La Soul. Buscrates is a talented DJ, producer, b-boy and all around good dude in the game of life. Enjoy this jam as I know you will.

The Bizness (BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble's Remix) by BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble

Show some love to Buscrates on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/people/Orlando-Buscrates-Marshall/100002082324791

Enjoy,
M.G.

Hieroglyphics

I was driving in my friend Tom's truck on our way to lunch on Monday and he was blasting Third Eye Vision from Hieroglyphics. Haven't listened to that album in quite a while and it is one of my favorite albums from one of my favorite groups. So I thought it was time to share some funk from this group. Here are some of my favorite jams from them.







Enjoy,
M.G.

Pittsburgh T's @ Commonwealth Press

The fellas at Commonwealth Press in the Southside have a great line of Pittsburgh T's. There are plenty of other great merchandise and they offer screen printing services. Their walk in store located at 1931 East Carson St. Their online store is https://www.compressmerch.com/merch/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=46

Here are a few of my favorite t's I saw in the store today:




Any questions or inquires contact Dan Rock email danrock@cwpress.com and 412-431-4207. Show some support to a local business that is printing quality t's with some great Pittsburgh Sport themes and other things that make the Burg unique.

Elementary School Days Jam

Enjoy,
M.G.

Cody Totin Top 5 Albums Edition

Cody Totin is a true hip-hop head hailing from Irwin, Pennsylvania doing his part to keep the good music in and the bullshit out. A talented short movie maker, skateboarder, snowboarder and ladykiller. Cody is sharing with all of you his Top 5 Favorite Hip-Hop Albums.







Enjoy,
M.G.

R.I.P. Notorious BIG

Time to pay our respects to a guy who really changed the game forever and that is the Notorious BIG. This is the day that he passed but his music will live on forever. Ready to Die remains one of my favorite LP's and was blasting in my headphones during junior high basketball trips. Here are some of my favorite Biggie joints.






Enjoy,
M.G.

Quality Hip Hop T-Shirts

If you read my blog then you are no stranger to my man A.C. The Program Director. His HipHopPhilosophy Radio Show is so much more than just a hip-hop music show. It's a true way of life that exhibits integrity, responsibility and accountability. A.C. The PD has an awesome T-Shirt line that is only reserved for true hip-hop heads that meet that criteria. If you like what you see, there are plenty more options.





Email A.C. at:
programdirector@hotmail.com
acthepd1@gmail.com

Show some love to A.C. and listen to live broadcasts of HipHopPhilosophyRadio at:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/acthepd

Enjoy,
M.G.

Immortal Technique Interview NEW

Thank you Rebels To The Grain on Breakbeats and Rhymes Radio 90.7 FM KPFK Los Angeles. These guys are doing wonderful work on their show. Don't let the FM initials fool you. This is one of the only true hip hop outlets on FM radio in the country. Show some support. Here is the solid interview they did recently with one of my all-time favorites, Immortal Technique.



Show Rebels To The Grain Some Love on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/rebelstothegrain?sk=info

Enjoy,

M.G.