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Spotlight On The Women Of Hip Hop: Whitney Peyton (Audio Interview)

February 23, 2014 • Bluntside Chats, New Artists, Spotlight On The Women Of Hip-Hop, True Hip-Hop, Videos • Biggz • Comments (0)

**Author’s Note: Recently I had the chance to sit down with a very talented woman in the world of Hip-Hop, Whitney Peyton. She’s young, has an unique delivery/style, and has an eye opening energetic stage show. She is preparing to leave out on a tour with approximately 80 dates with many more plans in the works. Listen in as she takes a break from her busy schedule for a bluntside chat. Hope you enjoy.

My 2 Cents: I recorded this interview about a week or so ago. We touched on a lot of personal views in this interview dealing with the music industry, politics, and attitudes. In the comments below, leave your opinions and views on this conversation. Who do you want me to talk with next? Mainstream or Independent, Artist or Manager. I’ll blunt ‘em all. ~Biggz

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$hamrock F/ Brabo Gator & David Ray – “Out The Game”

March 7, 2014 • New Album, New Music, Reviews, True Hip-Hop • Miracle • Comments (0)

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“Out The Game” F/ Brabo Gator & David Ray (listen/download)

Long time site affiliate $hamrock recently gave his supporters a huge reason to celebrate when he dropped the big news that he’d be releasing new music soon. He’s decided to grace the masses with an EP on the 17th aka St. Patrick’s Day. It’s been dubbed Iri$h x $avage and will be hosted by DJ Ritz of course, along with website Dirty Glove Bastard. At the beginning of the week he leaked the first single off of the project “Out The Game,” which includes guest appearances from fellow artists Brabo Gator and David Ray. It was produced by Drew Nel. Continue Reading

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Nu Money – “Wanna Know” (Video)

March 7, 2014 • Milwaukee's Finest, Mixtapes, New Music, Reviews, True Hip-Hop, Videos • Miracle • Comments (0)

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Last month Milwaukee’s own Nu Money released his highly anticipated mixtape, Perc Kodeine. It has received favorable reviews from both fans and media alike. The most common note being that it surprisingly is not full of just ‘turn up’ style music. A good example of that would be his single “Wanna Know” which he just recently dropped a video for a couple of weeks ago. The track is a slower tempo number in which the 414 talent ponders over just how deep his significant other’s dedication to him runs. He plays around with a bit of melody on the hook and he serves up some genuine high quality bars on the verses. All in all, it’s a refreshing track. Continue Reading

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ATlas BLK – “BLK Thoughts [Intro]“

March 6, 2014 • New Artists, New Music, Reviews, True Hip-Hop • Miracle • Comments (1)

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“BLK Thoughts [Intro]“ (listen/download)

ATlas BLK is a young budding talent from Boston, MA. He has ties to all parts of the globe though due the fact that his mother is from the Central African Republic and he’s had music ventures in locations such as Swaziland and Costa Rica. His vast musical experience in a wide range of cultures and regions is deeply reflected in ATlas BLK’s style. Additionally, he has a keen passion for the Black culture and it’s patterns. Which he also tries to make evident in his tunes by describing his content as that of a man trying to remain enlightened while at the same time trying to live. At the moment, he has a new project in development. To get a buzz going and possibly win over some new supporters, he is pushing a single called “BLK Thoughts [Intro].” Continue Reading

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Guest Pen: Pharrell Williams – G I R L (Mini Album Review)

March 3, 2014 • Guest Pen, Milwaukee's Finest, New Album, New Music, Reviews, Videos • Miracle • Comments (0)

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G I R L (iTunes)

I have been a fan of Pharrell Williams and his work since The Neptunes came along back in the 90′s. When N.E.R.D put out In Search Of, I became an even bigger fan. But the moment that won me over completely was when Pharrell released In My Mind back in 2006. I didn’t know you could love music so much. I can’t say that I love his latest release G I R L as much as his debut solo LP but he did not disappoint. Continue Reading

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Dave Amazin – Young Solomon (Mixtape Review)

March 3, 2014 • Mixtapes, New Music, Reviews, True Hip-Hop • Miracle • Comments (0)

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Young Solomon (listen/download)

For fans waiting on More Superficial S–t (MSS) from Chi-Town rhymer Dave Amazin, he dropped a new mixtape in February called Young Solomon. The tape is a 12-track mixture of new songs from Dave as well as new snippets from MSS. With the track “City of Win” previously reviewed on the site, check out what else really stands out on the project to The Illixer. Continue Reading

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gaVen heVy – ...Dedicated To Her (EP Review)

March 3, 2014 • New Album, New Music, Reviews, True Hip-Hop • Miracle • Comments (0)

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...Dedicated To Her (listen/download)

Brooklyn, New York emcee gaVen heVy dropped his first full body of work at the top of the year entitled …Dedicated to Her, through the official INeverRapped2BCool record label. The three track project speaks volumes on quality over quantity, as each of the individual songs are strong lyrically and production-wise. Let’s dive right in. Continue Reading

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Illuminati Roundtable: Pulling a Beyoncé

March 1, 2014 • Illuminati Roundtable • Pooh Bailey • Comments (0)

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The greatest trick the devil ever played was letting Beyoncé fans believe that after countless magazine covers and a world tour, Queen Bey wasn’t dropping an album. Au contraire, Mon fraire! On December 13^th 2013 at 12am ET, Beyoncé dropped her highly anticipated fifth album, Beyoncé. No single. No promo. No hint that she was even thinking of dropping an album. All she did was post ‘surprise’ and an iTunes link on her Instagram page. Three hours later her album sold 80,000 units. Three days later, her album sold over 800,000 units worldwide. Almost three months later, it sold 2.7 million units worldwide. And because of Mrs. Carter’s bravery, many of your favorite artists are trying to attempt the same stunt: Lil Wayne, Coldplay, Pharrell, Kid Cudi, etc. The question now is will any other artist have the same success as Bey or will they get hit with a dose of ‘no one gives a damn’? Continue Reading

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Snow Tha Product – “Fcuk The Rent” (Video)

February 28, 2014 • Mixtapes, New Music, Reviews, True Hip-Hop, Videos • Miracle • Comments (1)

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Good Nights & Bad Mornings 2: The Hangover (listen/download)

Fcuk Your Plans (Come Kick It) (Tour Info)

There hasn’t been a post on Snow Tha Product in a while. So since she just let loose a brand new video, figured it was time to remedy that. The video is for her single “F–k The Rent” off of her latest mixtape, Good Nights & Bad Mornings 2: The Hangover. Though the tape has been out for a while now, the song is still very much so a fan favorite and it’s not hard to understand why. The silky low-pressure production coupled with the melodic hook and certified relatable bars never gets old. The message within the content is pretty timeless too. See how Snow brings her carefree anthem to the small screen after the jump. Continue Reading

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CRASHprez & *Hitmayng – Fear Itself. (EP Review)

February 28, 2014 • Milwaukee's Finest, New Album, New Artists, New Music, Reviews, True Hip-Hop, Videos • Miracle • Comments (0)

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Fear Itself. (preview/purchase)

Remember CRASHprez? He appeared with Cold Medina (Higher Education Records) on the biting track “Anti.” Since that track went over well with the site, he thought readers might be interested in checking out his EP with another familiar name, *Hitmayng (RAGELIFE). The two collaborated on a project called Fear Itself. which was released via the new Catch Wreck label started by *Hitmayng. It’s a six song EP dedicated to exploring mortality, survival, and the experience of being a Black male in ‘post-racial’ America. Additionally, it serves as the label’s first official offering. Sounds pretty deep right? Continue reading past the break to see which couple of songs lingered with The Illixer long after the EP stopped playing. Continue Reading

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Malik Ferraud – “Come My Way” (Song & Video)

February 27, 2014 • New Music, Reviews, True Hip-Hop, Videos • Miracle • Comments (0)

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“Come My Way” (listen/download)

In honor of the day of love that took place in the earlier part of the month, rapper Malik Ferraud dropped a brand new set of visuals. The video is for the third single off of his upcoming untitled project. It’s been labeled “Come My Way” and was produced by someone who is no stranger to working with Malik, Black Diamond. The beat incorporates a sample of the 1998 smash hit “Swing My Way” by duo K.P. & Envyi. It also contains: a trendy bass-line, suave background components, a soulful mid-tempo pace, and a delightful vibe. It’s a pretty top of the line sound. The hook is a success too. The delivery is laid back and the lyrics are becoming. The verses are dignified. Malik serves up a purified flow, considerate wordplay, and perceptive rhymes. He dishes on his feelings for a special lady while at the same time providing a bit of insight on how he views the romantic dealings of today. Peep it as he spits: “But more importantly I’m interested within your mind. I’d rather understand ya thoughts than get between ya thighs. Why? I’m not ya typical guy. Looks can be deceiving. Beauty is extremely one of the reasons relationships are misleading. But who’s to blame? We all act the same. Women buying makeup. N—as getting new chains. All to impress. What’s really to gain? Then you get upset cause all you get is the same.” Those are some profound bars that Malik put down for the beginning of the track. As a whole, this is a prestigious selection. The video can be found after the break. Continue Reading

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