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REVIEW: Hi-Hat Club Vol. 6

.:ALBUM REVIEW: Hi-Hat Club Vol. 6 - Haus & Garten

In the sixth instalment of Melting Pot Music’s Hi-Hat Club releases, the award winning turntablist turned producer DJ Adlib brings the series back to its roots in Cologne, Germany with Haus & Garten.

“Enter” powers up and introduces you to the vibe of this album. Strong drums, synthesizers and prominent bass are the main ingredients throughout and DJ Adlib utilises them well to create his own style. In fact the album, like previous volumes, revels and finds many of its strengths in the varied, liberal sounds employed which mean the tracks are far from clear cut hip-hop beats.

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FOOD 4 THOUGHT

.:FOOD 4 THOUGHT: Why Sopa And Pipa must be stopped.

Welcome to the internet 2012. In the late 70's when hip-hop burst on the scene as a counter cultural movement. Big business moved quickly to buy home grown talent. So much so that the lyrics quickly began to reflect a corporate lifestyle. Some of the biggest names in the game began to sound more and more like they represented the values of a corrupt regime. Suddenly it was no longer about “The Message” but “Big Pimpin' spending G's”. Hip hop had lost itself. What had represented street life now came to represent corporate America.

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EVENT: Idle Warship

.:EVENT REVIEW: Idle Warship at the Key Club (Los Angeles)

In the City Of Angels, no matter what day of the week it is.. if you're a fan of any particular artist, chances are you'll be coming out to see them. In this case, this past Wednesday night was no different, as the Key Club became a fully packed house, waiting for Idle Warship artists Talib Kweli & Res (w/their band) to come out and jam for their fans. You can even see the anticipation on the audience's faces that once they got started, it was definitely going to be a good night, brought to you by Move Forward Music & Fusicology.

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NEWS: Paid Dues 2012

.:NEWS: Dipset, Hieroglyphics and Dialated People Added to the Paid Dues Festival

Paid Dues is loading up with talent and they're not even done yet. Accompanying headliners Wu-Tang Clan and Odd Future are The Living Legends, Dipset, Hieroglyphics, Kendrick Lamar, DJ Quik, Psycho Realm and Dilated Peoples. The festival takes place on April 7th at Southern California's NOS Events center.

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28Jan/120

NEWS: Guerrilla Union Kicking Off Paid Dues with Habitat for Humanity

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For the second consecutive year, the Paid Dues Festival will work with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for low income families. The build takes place on March 10th and volunteers are more than welcome to lend a hand. Also, as part of the registration fee, volunteers will receive a VIP ticket to the show, a t-shirt and a poster.

Guerrilla Union, Murs and Habitat for Humanity put this together so gotta mention them. Paid Dues takes place on Saturday, April 7 at NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA with headliners Wu-Tang Clan, Odd Future plus a bunch more.

More build a volunteer registration information can be found here.

Sean

27Jan/120

FREENESS: Mecca:83 – D A Y B R E A K

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Manchester producer Mecca:83 is back with a new project. He comes good with the super-smooth sounds we have come to expect from this talented dude. All profits from this LP will be donated to charity, 'Mind' (http://mind.org.uk). If you're based in Manchester and you want to see Mecca:83 in the flesh then make sure you get to our monthly Hip Hop night 'IN THE LOOP' where he will be performing a live set in April (like the Facebook page to get information)

DOWNLOAD MECCA:83 'D A Y B R E A K' FROM BANDCAMP

Mecca:83 // Facebook // Twitter

DJ A-UP

27Jan/120

VIDEO: Green Butter – The Smooth Route

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(Budamunk and Mabanua) also known as "Green Butter" Optical Heat taken off the Green Butter's "Get Mad Relax" Dropped on December 7th 2011...Your really should of copped it already.. ghea slap this!!

WIB GREEN JELLY!!!

Mabanua:Twitter

Budamunk:Twitter

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27Jan/120

INTERVIEW: Moka Only & Chief — Word Is Bond Exclusive Interview

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First of all, our sincere apologies to Moka Only, Chief and you for the delay in posting this. It's been a little while, but I can assure you the wait was worth it, as this interview is a gem!
We told you about Moka Only and Chief's show at East Village in London for Doctor's Order previously with our review and we posted some great pictures courtesy of Ruben Cruz of Kraken photography, but it is now time to present our exclusive interview with the duo, recorded a few hours before the show, where they tell us about London, Crickets and more.
Big shout out to Spin Doctor for providing a place for us to conduct the interview and of course to Moka Only and Chief, who took some time to chill with us and answer our questions despite jet lag and tiredness. It was much appreciated and we had a great time with them before and during the show. Now, without further delay, let me share with you a very fun and informative interview with two very talented and down-to-earth artists.

Video Interview After The Jump... 

27Jan/120

VIDEO: Era Hardaway – Hardaway (Prod. The Stuyvesants)

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Sifting through some music and found, the homie from VA.. "Era Hardaway" spittin' bars over "The Stuyvesants" back drop, Era paying homage of a NBA Player "Anthony "Penny" Hardaway".. This single is taken off the new project "Slightly Hyped".. Enjoy the dopeness and keep an ear out for more heat here on WIB! ghea!

...WIB DEFENSE AND OFFENSE!!

Era Hardaway: Twitter

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27Jan/120

FREENESS: Zero Star – Maybe I’m Joking, Maybe I’m Not

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The Mc from Columbus, "Zero Star" didn't get to post this up when it first came out and so now it's up, but the homie has dropped this very dope project, "Maybe I'm Joking, Maybe I'm Not" This is a very dedicated and sincere sounding album.. Everything from the productions to the bars that's spit with ease... So if you skipped out on the Heat provided, your dead wrong, highly recommended for deep rotation and maybe you'll drop a donation after listening.. The Link is provided, so keep it real and bang this properly!!! Support the artist and WIB!!

DOWNLOAD "Maybe I'm Joking, Maybe I'm Not" ON BANDCAMP CLICK HERE

WIB NEVER HOLDING BACK!!

Zero Star:Twitter

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27Jan/120

AUDIO: Bam Circa 86′ – Datsun&Daytons

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WIB PUNCH A THORAX APPROVED!! ... The San Diego Mc and half of the duo "Brother Nature".. "Bam Circa86" is not a new to WIB and his partner "Real J Wallace".. These two have been bringing the flame to the masses for a minute now and haven't stopped yet... Well here's hit entitled "Datsun&Daytons" very melodic west coast sound.. Check it and support!!

WIB HEAT ROCK CLIMBING!!

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Bam Circa86: Twitter

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27Jan/120

NEWS: Q-Tip Gets Swabbed & Discovers His African Roots

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A Tribe Called Quest's Q-Tip tests his DNA to trace back his African ancestral roots. Video by Native Resonance

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•J•

27Jan/120

FREENESS: MOEdavey + Melodious Mike – Beauty Joints

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They got the jazz... Some dope dope beats from UK native MOEdavey with lyrics to boot, spit by Melodious Mike. Real nice this.

STREAM/DOWNLOAD 'Beauty Joints' FROM BANDCAMP HERE

MOEdavey: WebsiteTwitter

Melodious Mike: Twitter

~lork

27Jan/120

AUDIO: Homeboy Sandman – Subject Matter Out Now

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Stones Throw signing Homeboy Sandman, to us, is like the best signing since J Dilla, he is such a perfect fit for the label, given his originality and hard work ethic. His first album "Subject Matter" was officially released  a couple of days back, and Homeboy released the track above to commemorate. Our favorite Homeboy is officially on his way UP!

Homeboy Sandman wrote & recorded this exclusive track "Subject Matter Out Now" to announce the release of his first Stones Throw Records EP "Subject: Matter". It's out now. This is produced by Audio Games.http://stonesthrow.com/homeboysandman - Stones Throw

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HomeBoy Sandman: Facebook

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