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Illuminati Roundtable: Yeezus Recycle Bin Bound?

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Jun 172013

Did you miss me? I know I disappeared like a father who said he was just going to get some milk. But you should know, like a herpes outbreak, I’ll always be back. Now that we’ve got that out the way, let’s talk about what I came for, Yeezus. Instead of doing my normal celebrity news update, I’m going to review the album heard around the world. Now if you’re an avid Kanye West listener, then you’ll agree that his catalog consists of nothing but great albums. His catalog includes one classic, two masterpieces, and two great albums. And then there’s Yeezus. Now let me go on the record and say Yeezus isn’t bad but it isn’t great either. Here’s a short breakdown of how I feel (track by track) … Continue reading »

PC The Real – “Welcome To Great America” (Video)

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Jun 132013

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Great America (listen/download)

Artist PC The Real is on a roll at the moment. He’s followed up the release of his premier solo project, Great America, with visuals for the lead single. The rundown on said single which happens to be “Welcome To Great America,” can be found via the site’s previous review. Thoughts on the rest of the mixtape are presented in the review as well. Continue reading »

Ken Rebel – R.E.B.E.L [Revolution Exists Behind Every Leader] (Mixtape Review)

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Jun 132013

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“Disrespectful” (previous review)

R.E.B.E.L [Revolution Exists Behind Every Leader] (listen/download)

Ken Rebel finally got around to dropping his much anticipated debut mixtape last month. R.E.B.E.L [Revolution Exists Behind Every Leader] contains a total of 20 tracks with guest appearances from artists like: Emani, Jedi-P, Big Vic’k, and more. The tape has garnered some positive attention from various media sources and fans alike. Ken promises it’s a diverse listen and the beginning of his efforts to give the Hip-Hop game a little makeover. Let’s see how he did after the break. Continue reading »

OG Dutch Master – “My Last O” (Video)

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Jun 122013

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OG Dutch Master is a rising talent from Baltimore, MD. He ventured into music, fashion, and graphic design at an early age to avoid going down the wrong path in life. His exposure to the Hip-Hop scene came from his job at a local boutique in Baltimore. The establishment hosted numerous rap cyphers and showcases, some of which included key artists like newest Bad Boy Records member Swagga Boy Los. OG Dutch Master worked behind the scenes at the events, keeping things organized and running smoothly. He used his position as an opportunity to learn the do’s and don’ts of the game. Additionally, he states that seeing Los go from rapping in a small venue to signing with a legendary company like Bad Boy Records is a source of inspiration. The other situation that impacted Dutch to take his music more seriously was the unfortunate death of his father. After enduring the hardships of growing up in B-More and suffering such a major loss, Dutch was ready for a change. He made his debut in 2012 and has been pushing full steam ahead ever since. Following his debut, OG Dutch Master went on to: release a mixtape, drop a few videos, conquer a couple of tours, build a respectable fan base, as well as gain some valid media attention and co-signs. His end game is to make a positive contribution to the already established Baltimore legacy through his passion for music and fashion. Continue reading »

Pizzle – “25: B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe Freestyle” (Video)

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Jun 112013

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Insomnia 2 (listen/download)

Rapper Pizzle (OSAT Music International) is not slowing down just because his Insomnia 2 mixtape has dropped and is doing well. He made that evident via his recently put together freestyle to Kendrick Lamar’s smash hit, “B—h Don’t Kill My Vibe.” He coined his take on the track “25.” He also teamed up with HD Designz & Mad Dope Visuals to create a video for the track. Check it all out below. Continue reading »

Signif – “Late Night Jazz”

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Jun 112013

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“Late Night Jazz” (listen/download)

Milwaukee/New York femcee Signif is back in action. She is preparing to follow up her last LP, Significant Wizdom II: Atypical. Her follow up project will be an EP dubbed, Friction. The EP will drop later this year and is produced by Radio Rahiem. The first single from the pending release was shared with the site a little bit ago. It’s called “Late Night Jazz.” The song serves as the sequel to a record off of Signif’s 2010 debut, The Transition. Said record is “Afternoon Jazz” and it was one of Signif’s more popular cuts. Here is what the creative spirit shared about her fusion of Hip-Hop & Jazz: “I feel Hip-Hop and Jazz have an estranged marriage. I’m influenced by the era and want to celebrate that. The chorus and the third verse of both songs pay homage to the Jazz greats as well as me telling my story along the way. In “Afternoon Jazz” I was more undecided on so many things as an artist but was ready to take a risk that could lead me anywhere good or bad. But on “Late Night Jazz” you hear a more confident artist who has found their niche and their self along the way without losing sight of the cause.” Continue reading »

PC The Real – Great America (Mixtape Review)

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Jun 102013

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Great America (listen/download)

Milwaukee rapper PC The Real was briefly introduced to readers back in March. He recently dropped his debut mixtape and thus it seemed fitting to not only check out the project but to also share a little more about the artist with the site. PC turned to music at an early age to channel his natural energy into something productive that would keep him out of trouble. He was motivated by his mother and sister. He was taught the significance of having versatile musical tastes and as a result came to love all genres of music. This is reflected in his musical influences which include the likes of: The Fray, Maroon 5, Nas, Kanye West, etc. It was “Crossroads” by infamous Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs -N- Harmony that made the biggest impression on a young PC though. It was an unique and appealing sound to him. PC went on to form a group with two of his best friends upon hitting his teens. They dubbed themselves D Class and released their first project in 2007. It was called A Day With D Class and it brokered the single, “Yes I Believe.” The song was an inspirational hit and got the group recognized for both their skills and intellect. The group’s initial success solidified PC’s passion for making music and performing live. The fellas went on to drop two more tapes before deciding to embark on solo journeys, Clash of the Titans and Clash of the Titans 2.

PC is now ready to prove what he can do on his own. Last month, he released his first solo effort entitled Great America. The tape serves as a four part adventure through the trials and tribulations of the good old USA. The four parts of the trip are broken down within the tape as follows: Welcome Home, The American Dream, Deeper Meanings and Forgive Us. PC serves as a tour guide of sorts, providing his perspective of the world based on his experiences here in the 414. His hope is that listeners will walk away with a deeper new found perception of the place Americans call home. Join him on the excursion, after the break. Continue reading »

DJ iShine – “CreativeL.O.V.E.”

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Jun 082013

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“CreativeL.O.V.E.” (preview)

DJ iShine (“Doing Justice, i Shine”) made his way onto the site at the end of last year via a beat he constructed titled, “Rosa.” Recently, he sent over a fresh new piece labeled “CreativeL.O.V.E.” which was not tied to any album or pending project at the time of press. Where as his last submission he was going for an Electronic fused with R&B mix, this time around he decided to try his hand at a Trap music style beat. But he decided to give it a more polished makeover. It’s about four minutes in length with a really good sound to it. The work contains a light structure, middling rhythm, easy going mechanisms, and a refreshing vibe. It definitely fits right in with the new wave of Trap music that has been established as of late. Overall, it’s another excellent product from the diverse music maker.

**My Two Cents: I liked this beat a lot. Perfect soundtrack for a situation where you want to just vibe out and relax. I think the right artist could have some fun with it too. Props to DJ iShine on being consistent with the quality of his craft. If readers are so inclined, they can hear more beats via Sound Cloud or they can catch up with DJ iShine here. -MinM

Lil Wyte & Jelly Roll – “Back To The Start” (Song & Video)

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Jun 082013

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“Back To The Start” (listen/download)

Southern Hip-Hop vets Lil Wyte and Jelly Roll rocked the indie music scene when they announced that they were teaming up to do a joint album together. Once singles started being released the buzz was amplified that much more. The LP has been dubbed No Filter and the official cover art can be seen above. With the release date for the project being only a little over a month away (7/16), the duo decided to drop a video for their song “Back To The Start.” Continue reading »

Southern Hospitality: Introducing Tennessee Music Impresario: T. Post (Q&A)

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Jun 072013

(Photos By T. Post)

T. Post is a videographer who hails from Tennessee. He also dabbles in graphics, music, and was the mastermind behind the Southern Hospitality section here on the site. The Illixer first came across T. Post via some work he did for Wyte Music Records. A mutual respect was established and a partnership was formed. Thus, it seemed only right T. Post be granted the opportunity to make himself known to readers. Take a look at his exclusive Q&A after the break. Continue reading »

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