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What Inspires KB Jones

KB Jones is an emcee from Long Island, NY. He began writing poetry in middle school, and soon was hooked on hip hop artists such as A Tribe Called Quest, Common, De La Soul, The Roots, and The Pharcyde. With song topics varying from love interests, political thoughts, partying, to storytelling, KB creates relatable music that he’s passionate about. In college, KB performed with a band called The Spoken Truth. After graduating from college, KB decided to pursue a music career and released an album in 2011 called The Honey On The Side. In 2012, he will be releasing a full-length album titled Finer Things. Support quality hip hop and purchase KB Jones’ albums and watch his music videos listed below.

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KB Jones Music Videos

“Fuck The Bullshit”
“My Honey On The Side”

May 14, 2012 | Categories: People & Blogs | Tags: 90s hip hop, finer things, fuck the bullshit, hip hop, honey on the side, interview, kb jones, long island, music, new york, official, queens, rap, video | Leave A Comment »

What Inspires Phace

Phace is an emcee from Newark, NJ. He began freestyling and rhyming at age 11 with respect to the origin and roots of the hip hop culture. In 1998, Phace was a founding member of the Dark Force Squadron, along with 5 other members. In 2010, he became a member of No Name Society. Phace has collaborated with The Artifacts, Bishop Lamont, and has even appeared in several independent films and documentaries. Support quality hip hop and download Phace’s 2012 mixtape titled Pisces Mixtape.

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May 11, 2012 | Categories: People & Blogs | Tags: artifacts, bishop lamont, DJ A-Sharp, el da sensei, hip hop, interview, mixtape, music, new jersey, newark, official, phace, pisces, pryme prolifik, rap, rich mahagony, tame one, tone liv, video | Leave A Comment »

What Inspires Hazardis Soundz

Born in Queens, NY and now residing in Miami, FL, Hazardis Soundz is a producer, engineer, and emcee that has worked with some of hip hop’s best talent. From 2003-2006, Haz worked on projects with Vico C, Rick Ross, Daddy Yankee, Sean J of Field Mob, and B-Real of Cypress Hill. In 2006, Haz released his first independent solo album, Hazardis Material Vol. 1, comprised of original production. DJ EFN included Haz on CrazyHood’s producer roster, leading to collaborations with Pitbull and N.O.R.E. Haz produced and engineered Militainment/CrazyHood Radio on Sirius Satellite Hip Hop Nation from 2008 to 2010. He is also the head engineer and producer for N.O.R.E.’s record label Thugged Out Militainment. He went on to produce the “Set it Off” remix featuring Talib Kweli, Red Cafe, Joell Ortiz, Mims, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beats, Cassidy, and CNN. Haz has since recorded, mixed, and produced on N.O.R.E.’s & Capone’s last three projects and had the opportunity to work with Faith Evans, Nas, Mobb Deep, Fat Joe, Dogg Pound, Clipse, Just Blaze, The Alchemist, Maino, Juvenile, and The L.O.X. In 2011, Haz released his second project, HAZMAT II: The Outbreak, which was self-produced with features from Rick Ross, Curren$y, Ace Hood, Fat Joe, Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, Ras Kass, Sean Price, Sean Kingston, Imam T.H.U.G., Capone, Peedi Crack, Reks, LMS, Fred The Godson, and more. Support quality hip hop and purchase Hazardis Soundz’s music.

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Hazardis Soundz Albums

Hazardis Soundz – HAZMAT II: The Outbreak (2011)
Hazardis Soundz & DJ EFN Present: Capone-N-Noreaga – Camouflage Summer (2010)
Hazardis Soundz – Hazardis Material Vol. 1 (2006)

May 10, 2012 | Categories: People & Blogs | Tags: Ace Hood, B-Real, busta rhymes, capone, cassidy, clipse, CNN, Curren$y, Cypress Hill, Daddy Yankee, DJ EFN, Dogg Pound, Faith Evans, fat joe, Field Mob, fred the godson, Hazardis Soundz, hip hop, interview, joell ortiz, just blaze, Juvenile, lms, Maino, Mims, mobb deep, music, N.O.R.E., nas, noreaga, official, Peedi Crack, Pitbull, producer, raekwon, rap, ras kass, Red Cafe, reks, rick ross, sean kingston, sean price, Swizz Beats, talib kweli, the alchemist, The L.O.X., video | Leave A Comment »

What Inspires Jaysaun of Special Teamz

Jaysaun is a hip hop legend and emcee from Boston, MA. As the former frontman of The Kreators and current member of the super group Special Teamz, Jaysaun teamed up with Ed O.G. and Slaine to record some of the dopest mainstream and underground hip hop tracks with artists such as KRS-One, Common, Black Thought, Masta Ace, Guru, Royce Da 5’9″, and more. In 2005, the group released a self-titled mixtape and a 12″ vinyl single, and eventually connected with Sean Price of Heltah Skeltah who helped the group signed to Duck Down Records. Special Teamz released their debut album Stereotypez in 2007 with production by Pete Rock, Ill Bill, DJ Premier, and Marco Polo, and more. In 2009, Jaysaun teamed up with DJ Revolution and released the album Game Of Breath. Support quality hip hop and purchase Jaysaun’s albums and watch his music videos listed below.

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Jaysaun Music Videos

“Big Top”
“One Call”
“Clap Your Handz”

Jaysaun Albums

Jaysaun & DJ Revolution – Game Of Breath (2009)
Special Teamz – Stereotypez (2007)
Special Teamz – The Mixtape (2005)

May 9, 2012 | Categories: People & Blogs | Tags: black thought, boston, buckshot, common, dj eclipse, dj premier, dj revolution, dru ha, Duck Down, Ed O.G., edo g, Game Of Breath, gang starr, guru, heltah skeltah, hip hop, ill bill, interview, jaysaun, krs-one, la coka nostra, marco polo, masta ace, music, official, pete rock, rap, royce da 5'9", sean price, slaine, special teamz, Stereotypez, the kreators, video | Leave A Comment »

25 Must-See Hip Hop Music Videos

With hip hop approaching 40 years of age, fewer and fewer individuals are showing appreciation of the culture. For many of us, our childhood memories are centered around raw visuals of individualism, showcasing skills, and artists representing themselves for who they actually are. This post is a dedication to the hip hop culture with 25 music videos, both old and new, that remind us why we love hip hop music, lyricism, and stories that we can relate to. Special thanks to Danielle of The Hip Hop Treasury.

A Tribe Called Quest – “Buggin’ Out”

Aesop Rock – “None Shall Pass”

Atmosphere – “She’s Enough”

Bad News Brown – “Soul Clap”

Beastie Boys – “Root Down”

CunninLynguists – “Never Come Down”

De La Soul – “Oooh!” (ft Redman)

Dumbfoundead – “Up In The Air”

EPMD – “You Gots To Chill”

Fischetti Barz – “Bloody Hands”

Gang Starr – “You Know My Steez”

Homeboy Sandman – “The Carpenter”

Ill Bill – “My Uncle Shoots Heroin”

Murs – “Murray’s Revenge”

Nas – “Bridging The Gap” (ft Olu Dara)

OutKast – “Da Art Of Storytellin’” (ft Slick Rick)

P.O.S. – “Optimist”

Phi Life Cypher – “2, 3 Break”

Phillip Morris & Number 2 – “When Animals Attack”

Sage Francis – “Escape Artist”

SHAD – “Rose Garden”

Tha Soloist – “True Labor”

The ILLZ – “ILLYTAL” (Portishead Remix)

The Pharcyde – “Drop”

The Wu-Tang Clan – “Triumph”

May 9, 2012 | Categories: Music | Tags: a tribe called quest, aesop rock, atmosphere, bad news brown, beastie boys, cunninlynguists, de la soul, dumbfoundead, epmd, fischetti barz, gang starr, homeboy sandman, ill bill, murs, music video, nas, OutKast, p.o.s., pharcyde, phi life cypher, phillip morris, redman, sage francis, shad, slick rick, tha soloist, the illz, wu-tang clan | 1 Comment »

Gin – My Lyrical Expression EP

Los Angeles hip hop artist and author Gin has released her debut EP titled My Lyrical Expression. This EP is a collection of material that she has worked on for several months, including the single and music video of “Outta My Head” with Patrick Antonian. Check out the music video for “Outta My Head” and listen to My Lyrical Expression.

May 8, 2012 | Categories: People & Blogs | Tags: california, ep, gin, hip hop, interview, music, my lyrical expression, official, outta my head, patrick antonian, planet asia, rap, ras kass, video, west coast | Leave A Comment »

What Inspires C-Rayz Walz

C-Rayz Walz is an emcee and underground hip hip legend from the Bronx, NY. As a member of the legendary New York hip hop syndicate Stronghold, Walz participated in open mics around the city before joining the group. His earliest recordings are from an AWOL Magazine compilation and a Single Minded Pro’s Session 2 EP. In 2001, Walz released a demo-filled debut album called The Prelude, and caught the attention of Definitive Jux. He was featured on Cannibal Ox’s underground classic album The Cold Vein as well as an appearance on Aesop Rock’s album Labor Days. Definitive Jux released Walz’s proper debut album Ravipops (The Substance) in 2003. The EP We Live: The Black Samurai appeared in 2004 and the full-length album Year Of The Beast followed up in 2005 with features from El-P, Jean Grae, Aesop Rock, and Rob Sonic. Also in 2005, MTV producers chose Walz to star in an episode of “Made”, where he teaches an aspiring rapper from Minnesota the skills to freestyle. In 2006, Walz released 1975: Return Of The Beast and partnered with Urchin Studios for three additional releases; The Dropping, Chorus Rhyme, and The Angel & The Preacher. In 2007, he collaborated with producer Sharkey and released the album Monster Maker. In 2008, Walz collaborated with Kosha Dillz on an album called Freestyle Vs. Written where all of Walz’ verses were freestyled. In 2009, Walz released his fourth proper solo album, titled Who the Fuck Are You? Walz is a respected emcee, recognized as the only undefeated, six-time Emcee Challenge champion of End Of The Weak. Support quality hip hop and purchase C-Rayz Walz’s albums and watch his music videos listed below.

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C-Rayz Walz Music Videos

“Miss It”
“Blvck Rosaries” (ft Freddie Bunz)
“Buck 80″
“Blackout”
“3 Card Molly”

C-Rayz Walz Albums

C-Rayz Walz – All Blvck Everything: The Prelude (2011)
C-Rayz Walz – Who The Fuck Are You? (2009)
Almighty – Original S.I.N. (2008)
C-Rayz Walz & Kosha Dillz – Freestyle Vs. Written (2008)
C-Rayz Walz – FreeRayzWalz (2008)
C-Rayz Walz & Sharkey – Monster Maker (2007)
C-Rayz Walz & Parallel Thought – Chorus Rhyme (2007)
C-Rayz Walz – The Dropping (2006)
C-Rayz Walz – Best Of The Beast (2006)
C-Rayz Walz – 1975: The Return Of The Beast (2006)
C-Rayz Walz – Year Of The Beast (2005)
C-Rayz Walz – Singular Plurals Vol. 2 (2005)
C-Rayz Walz – We Live: The Black Samurai (2004)
C-Rayz Walz – Limelight (The Outroduction) (2003)
C-Rayz Walz – Off The Radar: Exclusive Lacerations (2003)
C-Rayz Walz – Ravipops (The Substance) (2003)
C-Rayz Walz – Singular Plurals (2002)
C-Rayz Walz – The Prelude (2001)

May 2, 2012 | Categories: People & Blogs | Tags: 1975, aesop rock, bronx, c-rayz walz, cannibal ox, def jux, Definitive Jux, el-p, emcee, end of the weak, EOW, hip hip, hip hop, interview, jean grae, kosha dillz, Made, mtv, music, new york, official, rap, Return Of The Beast, Rob Sonic, Sharkey, stronghold, underground, video, Who the Fuck Are You | Leave A Comment »

ILLUS – “Ready” (Official Music Video)

Connecticut emcee and graphic artist ILLUS releases a music video for the single “Ready” off the album Family First, available on May 29, 2012. Pre-order Family First on KickStarter and get an autographed limited edition copy along with other great free treats. Check out ILLUS’ interview on TheBeeShine!

May 2, 2012 | Categories: Music | Tags: adam wallenta, apathy, Blackalicious, bumpy knuckles, chuck d, connecticut, dilated peoples, feel good music, freddie foxxx, hip hop, ill bill, ILLUS, interview, J-Live, j.j. brown, music, official, public enemy, r.a. the rugged man, rap, ready, the mask, video | Leave A Comment »

What Inspires Tiye Phoenix

Tiye Phoenix is an emcee and classically trained musician from East Orange, NJ. She began playing piano by ear as a child and studied classical piano between from ages 7 and 13. In the late 90s, Tiye formed S.O.U.L. Food Symphony, a DC-based all female collective with an ethereal sound from emcees, singers, and musicians. SFS performed with Nas, Black Moon, and Gil Scot Heron. Tiye went on to write with Public Enemy and work with classic hip-hop producers Hank & Keith Shocklee. Tiye has toured and performed with soul songstress Tina Marie and the late Rick James, and recorded with the UK group, The Runaways. While signed to Rawkus Records, Tiye worked with Mos Def, The Last Emperor, and appeared on Reflection Eternal’s debut album Train Of Thought. In 2006, Tiye released a self-produced mix CD on the Internet called Black Athena. That same year, Tiye’s producing skills were put to the test as she won the 2006 Meet The Producers All-Female Beat Battle Invitational, and went on to win the championship for 2006, competing as the only female alongside 8 other previous male champions. Also a member of The Polyrhythmaddicts with DJ Spinna, Shabaam Sahdeeq, and Mr. Complex, the group’s album Break Glass released in 2007 with much critical acclaim. In 2012, Tiye released a music video for the single “Skybound” off the upcoming Transit To Illumination EP. The EP will release this year with a full-length album to follow. Support quality hip hop and purchase Tiye Phoenix’s music and be sure to watch “Skybound”.

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Tiye Phoenix Albums

Tiye Phoenix – Transit To Illumination (2012)
Tiye Phoenix – Half Woman Half Amazin’ (2012)
Tiye Phoenix – Black Athena (2012)

May 1, 2012 | Categories: People & Blogs | Tags: DJ Hi-Tek, dj spinna, hip hop, interview, last emperor, mos def, Mr. Complex, music, official, polyrhythm addicts, public enemy, rap, rawkus, reflection eternal, shabaam sahdeeq, Skybound, talib kweli, tiye phoenix, transit to illumination, video | Leave A Comment »

Norbes Answers Questions About URL, KOTD, Top 5 Battlers, Dream Matchups, & More

Norbes, one of the organizers from URL, the most respected battle league in the world, answers questions from the fans about the future of battle rap, his top 5 battlers outside URL, dream matchups, King Of The Dot meeting SMACK, and more. Check out URLtv.tv and watch Norbes’ interview on TheBeeShine.

April 29, 2012 | Categories: People & Blogs | Tags: arsonal, aye verb, battle, beasley, big t, calicoe, charlie clips, conceited, dna, eminem, hip hop, hitman holla, hollow da don, interview, jadakiss, jay-z, king of the dot, kotd, loaded lux, math hoffa, norbes, rap, smack, swave sevah, t-rex, tech 9, tsu surf, ultimate rap league, url, video | Leave A Comment »

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