The Audacity of Dope

Well, in keeping in line with the horrible events of the past few weeks, the Republican National Convention has just ended with one of the scariest and darkest speeches a major party candidate has ever delivered.  While the tone and fear mongering will be the largest takeaways, don’t forget all the outright lies peppered in throughout.  It’s amazing, and we’ve come close before, but we’re officially here now.  An election where the Republicans are trying to manipulate the narrative to completely ignore actual facts, such problematic little hurdles.

Sorry, I’m not ready to accept this.  Beliefs, preferences, moral leanings, etc. are one thing and whatever way you lean, hey…go for it.  Personally, I’m a fan of hope, diversity, love, and acceptance, but if you’re a fan of hate, division, and exclusion, do you, boo boo.  Make your decisions based on actual facts though, not fear.  Remember, as a very wise individual once said, “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”

On a lighter note, treat this week’s SNSS as a respite from the madness.  New tracks from Warm Brew, BANKS, Phonte & Eric Roberson, Michael Christmas, Wiley, Blu & Nottz, Polyester, Joe Budden, Rexx Life Raj, and more.

Show #560 (7/17/16)

1. Kanye West ft. Rihanna & Swizz Beatz – “Famous”
2. Asher Roth ft. Michael Christmas & Larry June – “Laundry”
3. KnowMads – “Smoker’s Corner” (Local Music)
4. Logic – “44 Bars”
5. Rexx Life Raj – “Young Wardell”
6. Gensu Dean & Denmark Vessey ft. 7evenThirty & Iman Omari – “Black Love”
7. Polyester The Saint ft. Moni Mendoza & Marc Merlot – “How Far (Interlude)”
8. Snoop Dogg – “Two Or More”
9. Joe Budden – “Freedom Freestyle”
10. LaRue ft. Silas Blak – “Nat Turner” (Local Music)
11. Dee-1 – “We Are The Undefeated”
12. Blu & Nottz ft. Bishop Lamont, Torae, Skyzoo, & DJ Revolution – “Giant Steps”
13. A-F-R-O & Marco Polo ft. Pharoahe Monch – “Swarm”
14. Apathy – “Attention Deficit Disorder”
15. The Avalanches ft. Camp Lo – “Because I’m Me”
16. Schoolboy Q ft. Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, & Ab-Soul – “That Part (Black Hippy Remix)”
17. Lil’ Kim ft. The Notorious B.I.G. – “Drugs” (Throwback of the Week)
18. Warm Brew ft. Hugh Augustine & SiR – “No Time”
19. antbzy ft. Ariana DeBoo – “Since I Been Away” (Local Music)
20. Fudge (Michael Christmas & Prefuse 73) ft. Alex Mali – “In My Shoes”
21. Dusky ft. Wiley – “Sort It Out Sharon”
22. 808INK – “Suede Jaw”
23. Loyle Carner – “Tierney Terrace”
24. Khalid – “Let’s Go”
25. Phonte & Eric Roberson – “It’s So Easy”
26. Yuna – “Time”
27. BANKS – “F*ck With Myself”
28. Maggie Rogers – “Alaska”
29. Damaged Goods ft. Jesse Boykins III – “Where Do You Go”

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It’s been a tense week so we had to start the latest episode of Sound Session talking about it all.  I hope everyone is staying safe and sane, while spreading love via family, friends, and strangers as best you can.  Shout out to all those protesting the continued police brutality in America and everyone supporting Black Lives Matter.  Keep up the good work and keep faith that a change will come.  We will get there, despite the pain and hopelessness we may feel during the process.

Tracks from Vic Mensa, Hov, LaRue, Dee-1, Jidenna, and a throwback from Big L, Fat Joe, and Premo set the tone, before we transitioned into some lighter vibes from Jay IDK, GoldLink, Khalid, Snoop, Roy Woods, Palmistry, and more.  Enjoy!

Show #559 (7/10/16)

1. Vic Mensa – “16 Shots”
2. Jay-Z – “Spiritual”
3. LaRue ft. Silas Blak – “Nat Turner” (Local Music)
4. Big L ft. Fat Joe – “The Enemy” (Throwback of the Week)
5. Schoolboy Q ft. Sam Dew – “John Muir”
6. Dee-1 – “We Are The Undefeated”
7. Jidenna – “Chief Don’t Run”
8. Jay IDK – “Somebody”
9. GoldLink – “Palm Trees (Motez Remix)”
10. Snoop Dogg – “Two Or More”
11. Khalid – “Let’s Go”
12. Roy Woods – “Gwan Big Up Urself”
13. Palmistry – “Sip”
14. Logic – “44 Bars”
15. Apathy – “Pay Your Dues”
16. Jace – “WU”
17. Slim Thug – “Peaceful”
18. Mike Check ft. Shay Boog, Gifted Gab, Jay Key, E-Dawg, Tone Jonez, & Kalieb Nash – “Love Unconditional” (Local Music)
19. Kraak & Smaak ft. Eric Biddines – “Smile”
20. Tom Misch – “I Wish”
21. Loyle Carner – “Tierney Terrace”
22. Kanye West ft. Sampha – “Saint Pablo”
23. Gensu Dean & Denmark Vessey ft. 7evenThirty & Iman Omari – “Black Love”
24. Schoolboy Q ft. Miguel & Justine Skye – “Overtime”
25. antbzy ft. Ariana DeBoo – “Since I Been Away” (Local Music)
26. Yuna – “Best Of Me”

Link to download – https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B72U-rgJjvmWZGJTSGxVLXpaSTA

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As I write this, all sorts of craziness is happening in Dallas.  No write up this week.  Just stay safe out there and love each other, please.

New music on this week’s SNSS from Logic, Masta Ace, Slim Thug, Jidenna, Knox Brown, Tom Bailey, R.LUM.R, Flores, Khalid, GoldLink, Tom Misch, and more.  2 throwbacks celebrating the 20th anniversaries of 2 classic albums as well.

Show #558 (7/3/16)

1. Logic – “Flexicution”
2. Vic Mensa – “16 Shots”
3. Masta Ace ft. Pav Bundy, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, & Chuck D – “Young Black Intelligent”
4. A-F-R-O & Marco Polo – “Long Time Coming”
5. Apathy – “Pay Your Dues”
6. Slim Thug – “Peaceful”
7. Nas ft. JoJo Hailey (of Jodeci) – “Black Girl Lost” (Throwback of the Week)
8. K.A.A.N. – “Music”
9. Bop Alloy (Marcus D & Substantial) ft. Steph The Sapphic Songstress – “Party With A Purpose” (Local Music)
10. Jay IDK – “Somebody”
11. Jidenna – “Chief Don’t Run”
12. Knox Brown ft. Anderson .Paak – “No Slaves”
13. De La Soul ft. Common – “The Bizness” (Throwback of the Week)
14. Vursatyl – “If These Walls Could Talk” (Local Music)
15. Loyle Carner ft. Kwes – “Florence”
16. Tom Misch – “I Wish”
17. Tom Bailey – “Voodoo Woman 2.0”
18. R.LUM.R – “Frustrated”
19. Palmistry – “Club Aso”
20. Gifted Gab ft. Mario Sweet – “Piece Of My Love” (Local Music)
21. Miguel – “Come Through and Chill”
22. Flores – “Oceans”
23. Khalid – “Location”
24. GoldLink ft. Masego – “Late Night (Swell Remix)”
25. Yuna – “Best Love”

Link to download – https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B72U-rgJjvmWa1FwWnZhb1FCYUk

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