The Audacity of Dope

Raw.

Pretty crazy past few days here in Seattle with Rakim, Method Man, A-Trak, Z-Trip, and DJ Jazzy Jeff all coming through the town.  Jeff called in to the show this week, but be on the lookout for our full video interview with him soon.  The man has stories for days!

In the meantime, enjoy SNSS #402 with artists like Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Roc Marciano, Shad, The Procussions, M.anifest, TWINSMATIC, Jose James, Bilal, Chance The Rapper, Jared Evan, Bondax, ForteBowie, Substantial, and more.  Shout to the homies Grynch and DJ Nphared for coming through the studio as well.

Last but not least, congrats to our buddy and former co-worker at KUBE, DJ Scene, for winning the Red Bull Thre3style West Coast Regional Finals at Foundation Nightclub on Monday and moving on to the National Championship round.  Repping Seattle nicely!

Show #402 (2-24-13)

1. Curren$y ft. Wiz Khalifa & Rick Ross – “Choosin’”
2. Action Bronson – “Strictly 4 My Jeeps”
3. Czarface (Inspectah Deck, 7L, & Esoteric) ft. Ghostface Killah – “Savagely Attack”
4. Roc Marciano – “Bruh Man”
5. Serge Severe & 5th Sequence – “It’s Like That” (Local Music)
6. The Procussions ft. Shad – “Today”
7. M.anifest – “Blue (Chale What Dey Happen)”
8. Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – “The Rise Of The Ghostface Killah”
9. Jared Evan ft. Lil’ Fame – “Uma Thurman”
10. The Black Opera ft. Mayer Hawthorne – “Queen Of Hearts”
11. Chance The Rapper – “Acid Rain”
12. Joey Badass ft. Smoke DZA & Big K.R.I.T. – “Underground Airplay”
13. **INTERVIEW WITH GRYNCH, PT. 1**
14. Grynch ft. Bambu & Slug – “Mister Rogers (Remix)” (Local Music)
15. **INTERVIEW WITH GRYNCH, PT. 2**
16. ForteBowie – “Take Em To Church”
17. J Dilla ft. Frank N Dank – “Anthem”
18. **INTERVIEW WITH DJ JAZZY JEFF**
19. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – “The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff” (Throwback of the Week)
20. Substantial – “Resilient (Marcus D Remix)” (Local Music)
21. Bondax – “Gold (Snakehips Bootleg)”
22. TWINSMATIC – “Oh Boy”
23. Bilal – “Astray”
24. Jose James – “Come To My Door”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www50.zippyshare.com/v/24198543/file.html
(back up link – http://linkmixes.com/lsw8wgdzy8ri)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/0buq0nrhhfbz)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email,DJHyphen@gmail.com.

Denitia Odigie and Sene have collaborated numerous times before, but now they have an official project in the works.  Can’t wait to hear more.  Denitia’s voice is mesmerizing.

Just came across this official video Yuna did for the TWINSMATIC remix to her “Live Your Life” single and now I’m on a hunt to find out more information about these producers.  Their Soundcloud page is blowing my mind right now.  Heavy.

Kendrick’s album was initially hailed as a potential classic and it continues to get better with age. I speculated that he had it in him back in this post for the “Tammy’s Song” video, and I think he’s pulled it off.  good kid, m.a.a.d. city.  5 mics for me.

Fresh off last week’s milestone episode #400, here is this week’s SNSS.  This week’s show featured new music from 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Nickelus F, Freddie Gibbs, J. Cole, Miguel, Co$$, The Black Opera, Mayer Hawthorne, Devin The Dude, Big K.R.I.T., Ghostface Killah, Jarell Perry, Casey Veggies, and more.  Plus, we were joined in studio by one half of the Parker Brothaz, Stretch, who is back on the scene after a long absence.  Great to have one of our favorite groups in the NW back in full effect.  They’re also responsible for one of our favorite SNSS moments, which you may have missed if you’re a relatively new listener.  Peep it here.

Who knows, maybe we’ll make a run at another 400 shows.  In the immortal words of KG…

Show #401 (2-17-13)

1. 50 Cent ft. Kendrick Lamar & Kidd Kidd – “We Up”
2. Curren$y ft. Wiz Khalifa & Rick Ross – “Choosin’”
3. Nickelus F – “A Bird”
4. Freddie Gibbs – “Sing For Me”
5. Le$ – “Real N***a Flow”
6. Joey Badass ft. Smoke DZA & Big K.R.I.T. – “Underground Airplay”
7. **INTERVIEW WITH STRETCH (OF PARKER BROTHAZ), PT. 1**
8. J. Cole ft. Miguel – “Power Trip”
9. Co$$ – “Love Again”
10. The Black Opera ft. Mayer Hawthorne – “Queen Of Hearts”
11. Q Dot – “Black Gold” (Local Music)
12. **INTERVIEW WITH STRETCH (OF PARKER BROTHAZ), PT. 2**
13. Parker Brothaz – “Ron Burgundy” (Local Music)
14. Wais P ft. Devin The Dude – “Grits & Graffiti”
15. **INTERVIEW WITH STRETCH (OF PARKER BROTHAZ), PT. 3**
16. Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. – “Check The Sign”
17. Big K.R.I.T. – “Reign On”
18. J Dilla – “Dewitt To It”
19. Skyzoo – “Floor Seats With Young”
20. Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – “The Rise Of The Ghostface Killah”
21. Ryshon Jones ft. Nia Keturah – “Shadow Boxing (Self-Destruction)”
22. Casey Veggies ft. Phil Beaudreau – “Life Changes”
23. Jarell Perry – “Getaway”
24. ASAP Rocky ft. Skrillex & Birdy Nam Nam – “Wild For The Night”
25. Cool Nutz ft. Tech N9ne & Krizz Kaliko – “Affiliation” (Local Music)
26. The Roots ft. Dice Raw & Beanie Sigel – “Adrenaline” (Throwback of the Week)

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www7.zippyshare.com/v/97682306/file.html
(back up link – http://linkmixes.com/a2m31wdfsqnp)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/shn16gama9l0)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email, DJHyphen@gmail.com.

The hardest thing in life is figuring out what you want.  Once you do that, you just go get it.

Rhye just released a new version of the video for their “Open” record, which was one of my favorite songs of 2012.  Peep the original video here.

400.  Wow.

I envisioned a long write up for this week’s SNSS to mark our 400th show and the accompanying milestone, but after we discussed many of the topics I was going to touch on (how we started the show, what our goals are, how hip-hop has evolved — or not — both locally and nationally while we’ve been on the air, our favorite moments, etc.) on the show itself, it seems a bit unnecessary.  Download/stream the audio below if you’re interested in our reflections on the past 8 years, or if you just want another dose of the week’s best records.

We’d like to thank everyone who has been a part of the show, directly or indirectly, from day one.  This includes our KUBE 93 family, our actual families, our friends, and all the artists, labels, managers, DJ’s, bloggers, promoters, etc. that have contributed to the show and made it all possible.  Above all, thank you to everyone who has ever listened to SNSS.  We do it for people like you.  The people who live and breathe music and feel it in their soul.  We hope you’ve enjoyed listening as much as we’ve enjoyed bringing this all to you.

Let’s keep it going, aight?

Show #400 (2-10-13)

1. Joey Badass ft. Smoke DZA & Big K.R.I.T. – “Underground Airplay”
2. J Dilla – “Dewitt To It”
3. Slum Village – “The World Is Yours”
4. Skyzoo – “Grew Up On Kool-Aid”
5. Casey Veggies ft. Phil Beaudreau – “Life Changes”
6. Rockie Fresh ft. Rick Ross & Nipsey Hussle – “Life Long”
7. Drake – “Started From The Bottom”
8. John Crown – “Ben Franklin” (Local Music)
9. AyeLogics ft. Sir Michael Rocks – “Coolin’ With The Coolest” (Local Music)
10. ASAP Rocky ft. Skrillex & Birdy Nam Nam – “Wild For The Night”
11. Le$ – “Real N***a Flow”
12. Nickelus F – “Halfway Dead”
13. Drop City Yacht Club ft. Jeremih – “Crickets”
14. Ta-Ku ft. JMSN – “Make It Last”
15. Sax G ft. Choklate – “Gotta Get Down” (Local Music)
16. Ryshon Jones ft. Benny Love – “Power of Inspiration”
17. DJ Nu-Mark ft. TiRon – “Times Is Rough”
18. REKS ft. Rapper Big Pooh – “I Remember”
19. Kilo Kish ft. Jesse Boykins III – “Turquoise”
20. Black Star ft. Common – “Respiration” (Throwback of the Week)

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www68.zippyshare.com/v/3837992/file.html
(back up link – http://linkmixes.com/a0m6wz626lge)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/9d953xkihmuy)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email, DJHyphen@gmail.com.

I love that Drizzy had everyone thinking this was a(n attempt at a) hard, street record and then when the video drops, we see it open with kids playing soccer and extended comedic scenes with his boys.  Even when it gets a little darker at the end, it’s still centered around laughs with his homies.  Be careful with putting the whole team on though, Drizzy.  Go ask Hammer.

Also, this video solidifies Drake as the unequivocal king of unintentionally hilarious video faces.  He’s gotta be in on it at this point, right?

Wow, great to see this behind the scenes footage unearthed of The Pharcyde and Spike Jonze filming one of the best music videos ever created.  Classic in every sense of the word  Shout to 2DopeBoyz for posting.

And the result: