The Audacity of Dope

New music on this week’s SNSS from artists like Smoke DZA, Roc Marciano, Troy Ave, Bambu, Jhene Aiko, Black Milk, Robin Thicke, Astro, Danny Brown, The Foreign Exchange, and more.  Plus, we were joined live in studio by our homies Brainstorm (of Dyme Def) and Carl Roe.  Be sure to check out Brain’s new solo album, The Celestine Prophecy 2, right here!

Shout as well to Joey Badass, the whole Pro Era crew, Diplo, and the Major Lazer crew for linking up with us for interviews this week as well.  Be on the lookout for those clips soon!

Show #406 (3-24-13)

1. Smoke DZA ft. ASAP Twelvyy – “Aura”
2. P-Money ft. Roc Marciano – “The Professional”
3. Troy Ave ft. Avon Blocksdale – “So Ambitious”
4. Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay-Z – “B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix)”
5. Pigeon Hole – “Wolf Pack” (Local Music)
6. Kris Kasanova – “Mosh Pit”
7. **INTERVIEW WITH BRAINSTORM & CARL ROE, PT. 1**
8. Bambu ft. Prometheus Brown – “Books”
9. Joey Badass – “Unorthodox”
10. Johnny Polygon – “Purple Mess”
11. **INTERVIEW WITH BRAINSTORM & CARL ROE, PT. 2**
12. Brainstorm ft. Carl Roe – “Oh My God” (Local Music)
13. Black Milk – “Sunday’s Best / Monday’s Worst”
14. **INTERVIEW WITH BRAINSTORM & CARL ROE, PT. 3**
15. Robin Thicke ft. T.I. & Pharrell – “Blurred Lines”
16. denitia and sene – “how to satisfy”
17. Jhene Aiko – “Everything Must Go”
18. Lifesavas – “HelloHiHey” (Throwback of the Week)
19. Astro – “He Fell Off”
20. Paul White ft. Danny Brown – “Street Lights”
21. J-Key – “On You” (Local Music)
22. The Foreign Exchange ft. KING – “All The Kisses (Ahmed Sirour Remix)”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www37.zippyshare.com/v/34858207/file.html
(back up link – http://linkmixes.com/ts11fq0uturz)
(2nd back up – http://www.sendspace.com/file/dknskt)

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.

When I first peeped Rocky’s album, I actually thought this song sounded mad out of place and it was kind of a jarring switch from the vibe of the whole project.  That still might be the case to be honest, but on its own, this is my jaaaaaaam.  I dunno about most dub-step x hip-hop records, but when they hit, they come out sounding RIGHT.  This is one of those occasions.

Seattle people: we’ll be giving out 2 pairs of passes to meet ASAP Rocky at our April 3rd Studio 93 on this coming Sound Session.  Tune in if you’re trying to get down with the Mob.

Now THIS is how you make a music video. Bam’s …one rifle per family is available here.

On this week’s SNSS, we chatted about J’s return from SXSW and welcomed two of our favorite folks in the town, Sax G and DJ Topspin, to talk about Sax’s new project.  Be sure to grab Tu Me Manques right here.  Shout to the young homey Dave B for coming through the studio as well to chat about his The Coffee EP, which you can download here.  More great music from Seattle.  We’re kinda killing the game right now, don’t front…

Speaking of great music, the rest of the cuts on SNSS ain’t so shabby either.  Peep episode #405 for new freshness from the HS87 crew, Planet Asia, AZ, Big Daddy Kane, Johnny Polygon, K-Hill, A-Mafia, Styles P, ANTHM, TiRon & Ayomari, Action Bronson, Dido, Major Lazer, and more.

Last, but not least, we posted up our full interview with the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff.  Peep the video right here and listen in as we chop it up with the greatest DJ of all time.  Yeah, I said it.

Show #405 (3-17-13)

1. HS87 ft. Hit-Boy, Kent M$NEY, Audio Push, B Mac The Queen, Schoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, Xzibit, Rick Ross, Method Man, Redman, & Raekwon – “Cypher”
2. Planet Asia & Gensu Dean – “Thoroughest”
3. Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – “The Sure Shot (Parts 1 and 2)”
4. Action Bronson – “Morey Boogie Boards”
5. AZ – “Thank You”
6. Marco Polo ft. Big Daddy Kane – “Nite & Day”
7. **INTERVIEW WITH SAX G & DJ TOPSPIN, PT. 1**
8. Drake – “5AM In Toronto”
9. Raz Simone – “Formula To Life” (Local Music)
10. denitia and sene – “trip. fall.”
11. **INTERVIEW WITH SAX G & DJ TOPSPIN, PT. 2**
12. Sax G – “Now What” (Local Music)
13. Sax G – “U R Me” (Local Music)
14. Johnny Polygon – “Normal”
15. **INTERVIEW WITH SAX G & DJ TOPSPIN, PT. 3**
16. Gift Uh Gab – “For A Second” (Local Music)
17. K-Hill ft. Keisha Shontelle – “Where I’m Supposed To Be”
18. A-Mafia ft. Uncle Murda & Styles P – “Cuban Connection”
19. Black Star – “Definition” (Throwback of the Week)
20. Black Star – “RE: DEFinition” (Throwback of the Week)
21. **INTERVIEW WITH DAVE B**
22. Major Lazer ft. Busy Signal – “Bumaye”
23. Shad – “Raw Freestyle”
24. ANTHM – “Nina”
25. TiRon & Ayomari – “No Filter”
26. Dido – “Lost”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www1.zippyshare.com/v/35447338/file.html
(back up link – http://linkmixes.com/rn40239nbu18)
(2nd back up – http://www.sendspace.com/file/xjz0ji)

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.

J. Moore and I recently had the honor of sitting down with the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff while he was in town to judge the Red Bull Thre3style Regional Finals.  His album with The Fresh Prince, He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper, was literally the first album I owned and to say I was a die-hard JJ+FP fan growing up would be an understatement.  From the albums to The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air, I consumed everything those guys released together from the late 80’s to the mid 90’s and when they moved on to their solo work, things didn’t really skip a beat.  Will’s gone on to be the biggest movie star in the world and Jeff has released some classic records, plus become one of the most sought after DJ’s around.

J. and I often casually debate who’s the “greatest” in a particular field and whenever we discuss DJ’s, Jeff is at the top of our list.  He can simply do everything a DJ can possibly do, but better than pretty much anyone else.  Rocking a party?  Check.  Producing classic music?  Check.  Cutting up records with battle DJ skills?  Check.  Hell, the man invented a type of scratch.

Jeff’s the best DJ ever in my book and amazingly, he’s even a better person than DJ.  We’ve interviewed him a few times on the phone but this was the first time we got him on Sound Session in person and he didn’t disappoint.  We discussed all things related to DJ’ing, from his background to his current success, including his philosophy on a DJ’s responsibility, the rise of the DJ in popular music (while it seems to wither in hip-hop), and whether or not “real DJ’s” should take requests.  He also told stories about the early days of his work with Will, transitioning from rocking parties in Philly with the Fresh Prince to selling millions of albums and touring worldwide.

We could have talked for hours, so I can’t wait until we get him back on the show.  Thanks to Red Bull, the Cashmere Agency, and Detooz Films for making it happen and ultimate respect to the Magnificent himself!

TiRon & Ayomari return with a video for their new record, “No Filter,” which we debuted on SNSS a few weeks ago.  The Jason Madison directed video is another one of those clips that just makes you want to move to SoCal…

But if you happen to be in Seattle, fear not!  TiRon & Ayomari (and Blu as well) will be rocking here on April 17th at Neumos.  Be there.

Another week, more great music on SNSS.  We played cuts from artists like Drake, Rakim, Shad, Lupe Fiasco, Pill, MeLo-X, denitia and sene, Yuna, TWINSMATIC, Major Lazer, Johnny Polygon, Bilal, and more.  Shout to Vince Staples, Jarv Dee, and Gift Uh Gab coming through the studio as well!

Enjoy!

Show #404 (3-10-13)

1. Drake – “5AM In Toronto”
2. Torae ft. Pharoahe Monch – “What’s Love”
3. Marco Polo ft. Rakim – “What’s Wrong”
4. Ill Bill – “World Premier”
5. Shad – “Raw Freestyle”
6. Raz Simone ft. Sam Lachow – “Sometimes I Don’t” (Local Music)
7. **INTERVIEW WITH GIFT UH GAB & JARV DEE, PT. 1**
8. Lupe Fiasco – “Light Blue”
9. Kris Kasanova ft. Skeme & Jarv Dee – “Shut Em Down”
10. **INTERVIEW WITH GIFT UH GAB & JARV DEE, PT. 2**
11. Gift Uh Gab – “Orange Skyline” (Local Music)
12. Kingdom Crumbs – “Red Cups” (Local Music)
13. **INTERVIEW WITH GIFT UH GAB & JARV DEE, PT. 3**
14. Pill – “Need This Money”
15. Notorious B.I.G. – “Machine Gun Funk” (Throwback of the Week)
16. MeLo-X – “God Magic”
17. KRNDN ft. Kobe – “Lean On Me”
18. denitia and sene – “trip. fall.”
19. Yuna ft. Theophilus London – “Live Your Life (TWINSMATIC Remix)”
20. **INTERVIEW WITH VINCE STAPLES, PT. 1**
21. Vince Staples – “Guns N Roses”
22. **INTERVIEW WITH VINCE STAPLES, PT. 2**
23. Major Lazer ft. Busy Signal – “Bumaye”
24. Johnny Polygon – “Purple Mess”
25. Bilal – “Right At The Core”
26. Chance The Rapper – “Acid Rain”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www28.zippyshare.com/v/34630696/file.html
(back up link – http://linkmixes.com/aj1dhwiv6s4r)
(2nd back up – http://www.sendspace.com/file/xv3hhv)

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 know a lot of folks have been weirded out the last few years, but I’m not giving up on Blu. Not when he can still rhyme like this! This is the first single off French producer, L’Orange’s, new project, The Mad Writer.

Spree Wilson links up with production team The Flush to recreate that classic 90’s ATL bass sound. Shout to my guy Sean Falyon with the classic faces throughout. Dope record and video.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I must start YouTube-ing some classics…

As I was saying about Seattle hip-hop…it just doesn’t stop.

Be on the lookout for Raz’ Solomon Samuel Simone EP coming out March 19th.  This kid is killing it right now.  Peep his “Cold” video if you missed it right here.