The Audacity of Dope

Yes y’all, Gem’s new mixtape is finally here.  I’m psyched to check this one out since everything that’s leaked so far has been super fresh.  Plus, I really respect the way he’s updating his music to match his evolving personal beliefs as well.  That’s what true art is all about.  Tracklisting and download link after the jump.  Shouts to KayCee.  FNF Up!

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We’re going with a classic today.

“I say what’s next, what’s next, what’s n-x-e-t”
Warren G, “What’s Next”

I’m pretty sure spellcheck existed when Regulate…G Funk Era dropped, but maybe I’m wrong.  Either way, classic wack lyric and classic dope album.

One of my favorite MC’s, Supastition, is back on the scene…kinda.  With this brand new EP, he shed his stage name to rock under his government, Kam Moye.  He gave an explanation of the project on his ArtOfRhyme blog, but he also sums it up perfectly on the first track, “Where & Why.”  Supa Kam kills every single track here, and the production is equally crazy.  He’s even got one of our illest Seattle producers, Eric G, on a few tracks.  I can’t recommend this enough.  Back cover and download link below…check this out immediately!

Supastition as Kam Moye – Self-Centered EP

My dude Topic just dropped a new mixtape with DJ Warrior and Felli Fell for y’all to check out.  Topic came through Sound Session about a year ago (Show #111, download here) and he’s a real cool dude.  Plus, he’s nice on the mic.  To top it all off, he’s from West Covina, CA, right near where I went to college (shout to the whole 626 and 909).  Just the kind of MC I like to support.  You can download his new tape right here:

Topic – American Hustler

Wow.  This one is a no-brainer for me.

When I’m out campaigning for Barack, the biggest negative thing anyone mentions to me is that they don’t know much about him.  Sure, I’ve run into a few “he’s a secret muslim!” people…but that’s pretty much codewords for “I’m racist.”  Screw these people.  Besides, isn’t like half the world Muslim?  And why is that a bad thing to begin with?  What an awful state we’re in when you have to defend yourself from an “attack” that isn’t remotely bad at all.  Sigh.

Anyway, let me stop ranting.  For those who aren’t familiar with Obama’s background, you can check out this new joint from Indianapolis’ Alpha and get familiar with the basics of his past.  All the while, Alpha rips it over a dope Willie Hutch sample.  This is my jam right now. Time to spread it around the Obama office here in Seattle…

Alpha – “Obama ’08 (Do The Knowledge)”

Check out Alpha’s MySpace and blog.

Here’s a new version of Nas’ “Cops Keep Firing” featuring a nice little verse from David Banner.  Banner’s dope, but kinda bipolar these days.  He’s clearly talented and makes a lot of ill, socially relevent material.  Then at the same time, he drops generic ish like this.  I guess you have to do both to play ball in this system.  Anyway, peep the remix.  The original appeared on Nas’ n-word tape with Green Lantern…

Nas ft. David Banner – “Cops Keep Firing (Remix)”

Shout to JM

That’s whassup. If you aren’t registered, be sure that you do so ASAP. If you’re 17 now, as long as you’re 18 by the election on Nov. 4th, you can register. You can do it online via Rock The Vote right here.

Sorry for no WLotD recently, things have been hectic. Here’s one that I heard in the gym yesterday:

“F**K The Source”
–The Game, “Don’t Need Your Love”

Not a wack lyric really, but just a nice contradiction since he’s on the July cover.  Like I always say, hypocrisy is the forgotten element of hip-hop.

“I intend to post up John McCain every chance I get”

Seriously, could dude be any cooler?

Though I am taking away one point for him employing Reggie Love, who was part of the Duke team that stole (that’s a FOUL!) the championship from Arizona in 2001. That one’s right up there with the Illinois debacle in 2005. Sigh.

Sorry for the lateness, but here’s Sunday’s Sound Session for y’all to check out. As always, more dope ish…

Show #160 (6-15-08)

1. Edo G – “Be A Father To Your Child”
2. Skyzoo ft. Wale – “Lyrically Inclined”
3. Crew54 ft. Donny Goines – “Ghetto Is Our Home”
4. Buff1 (of Athletic Mic League) – “Classic Rap”
5. Common Market – “Red Leaves” (Local Artist)
6. El Prez ft. U-N-I & Dale Danja – “UAintUpOnThis!”
7. Elzhi (of Slum Village) – “The Transitional Joint (Baby Girl Glow)”
8. RZA ft. Inspectah Deck – “U Can’t Stop Me Now”
9. Nas ft. Johnny Polygon – “Black President”
10. Sha Stimuli – “Am I Different”
11. **INTERVIEW WITH FOUL MOUTH JERK & TOPR, PT. 1**
12. Foul Mouth Jerk ft. Masta Ace – “Smalltown USA”
13. **INTERVIEW WITH FOUL MOUTH JERK & TOPR, PT. 2**
14. Reks – “Say Goodnight”
15. Nappy Roots – “No Static”
16. **INTERVIEW WITH MR. XQUISIT**
17. Mr. Xquisit – “Radio/iPod” (Local Artist)
18. Bishop Lamont ft. Busta Rhymes – “Kissin’ Tha Curb”
19. Grieves & Type – “Dame Dreamin'” (Local Artist)
20. Blu – “Departing Flights”
21. **INTERVIEW WITH MR. XQUISIT & GRYNCH, PT.1 **
22. Liquid Spirits ft. Phonte (of Little Brother) – “If You Don’t Love Me”
23. N.E.R.D. – “You Know What”
24. **INTERVIEW WITH MR. XQUISIT & GRYNCH, PT. 2**

Download Show #160 – http://www.megaupload.com/?d=G62H03S2

Download the full interview with Foul Mouth Jerk & TopR – http://www.mediafire.com/?jy4c0i1gy3p
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/13571318ee1dfcfb/ )

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