The Audacity of Dope

Another week of Sound Session, another episode packed full of good music and good conversation with some of our favorite folks in the Northwest.  This week, Miguel Rockwell (host of The Biggest podcast and member of Clockwork, the fellas responsible for the first local music we played on SNSS) and Sol joined Nphared and I to catch up, talk shop, and share some more memories of J. Moore.  We also ran new cuts from Raekwon, Joey Badass + Schoolboy Q, Logic, Anna Wise, Jidenna, Sylvan LaCue, Brother Ali, GoldLink, Kendrick, and more.  Throwback in honor of the first album I ever bought, an absolute classic.

Enjoy the episode and for those of you lucky enough to get tickets to Jon’s memorial show, we’ll see you Friday.

Show #589 (4/2/17)
**Co-hosted by DJ Nphared, Miguel Rockwell, & Sol**

1. J.I.D – “Never”
2. Raekwon – “This Is What It Comes Too”
3. Joey Badass ft. Schoolboy Q – “Rockabye”
4. Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.”
5. Logic – “Everybody”
6. Tuxedo (Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One) – “Back In Town” (Local Music)
7. Anna Wise – “Some Mistakes”
8. GoldLink ft. Wale & Radiant Children – “Summatime”
9. Dave B – “Kandi” (Local Music)
10. Smino – “Spitshine”
11. THURZ – “Iconic”
12. Drake – “Do Not Disturb”
13. Jidenna – “Bambi”
14. Sol – “Marathons” (Local Music)
15. Sylvan LaCue – “Grateful”
16. Brother Ali – “Own Light (What Hearts Are For)”
17. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – “He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper” (Throwback of the Week)

Download – https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B72U-rgJjvmWTUtMZG5uSmV2T00

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Apologies for the delay in getting last week’s SNSS episode up, but never fear, here’s episode #561 in all its glory.  New records from Warm Brew, Otis Junior, Lion Babe, The Game, Porter Ray, Dave B & Sango, Kembe X, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Torii Wolf & DJ Premier, Grace, De La Soul, and more.  Double throwback on this show, celebrating two albums that turned 25 about a week ago and each spawned classic hip-hop records.

Enjoy!

Show #561 (7/24/16)

1. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – “Summertime (Still Summertime Remix)” (Throwback of the Week)
2. Warm Brew ft. Hugh Augustine & SiR – “No Time”
3. Otis Junior & Dr. Dundiff – “Reaching”
4. Lion Babe – “Rain Drums”
5. The Avalanches ft. Camp Lo – “Because I’m Me”
6. Apathy – “Attention Deficit Disorder”
7. DJ Khaled ft. Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, & Betty Wright – “Holy Key”
8. A-F-R-O & Marco Polo ft. Pharoahe Monch – “Swarm”
9. Joe Budden – “Freedom Freestyle”
10. The Game ft. Jeremih – “Let Me Know”
11. BANKS – “F*ck With Myself”
12. Dusky ft. Wiley – “Sort It Out Sharon”
13. Schoolboy Q ft. Tha Dogg Pound – “Big Body”
14. De La Soul ft. Gina Loring – “Royalty Capes”
15. Dave B & Sango – “Got It From” (Local Music)
16. Porter Ray ft. Jus Moni – “2 Keep You” (Local Music)
17. Rexx Life Raj – “Young Wardell”
18. Kembe X – “Loosie”
19. Logic – “Super Mario World”
20. KnowMads – “Smoker’s Corner” (Local Music)
21. Main Source ft. Nas, Joe Fatal, & Akinyele – “Live At The Barbeque” (Throwback of the Week)
22. GoldLink – “Dark Skin Women (Chris McClenney Remix)”
23. PARTYNEXTDOOR – “Not Nice”
24. Torii Wolf – “Shadows Crawl”
25. Chance The Rapper ft. Big Sean, Smino, & Jeremih – “Living Single”
26. Grace – “Boys Boys Boys”

Link to download – https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B72U-rgJjvmWSGlwM19hMGJSaWs

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New music on this week’s SNSS episode from artists like Raz Simone, Gifted Gab, Earl Sweatshirt, Your Old Droog, Pusha T, Drew Dave, Kenn Starr, eMC, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Ryan Caraveo, June Marieezy, Bambu, The Masks, Tinashe, MNEK, YNIQ, Wale, SZA, and more.  Lots of great music out right now.  For our throwbacks, we dipped into the way back machine and pulled out tracks from two legendary groups that celebrated album anniversaries in the last week.  Enjoy the show!

Show #511 (3-29-15)

1.    Raz Simone ft. Gifted Gab & Fatal Lucciauno – “Same Problems” (Local Music)
2.    Earl Sweatshirt – “Faucet”
3.    Your Old Droog – “Get The Paper”
4.    J. Cole – “G.O.M.D.”
5.    iSHi ft. Pusha T – “Push It”
6.    Martell Webster ft. C. Denaro – “Exposed” (Local Music)
7.    Drew Dave ft. Kenn Starr – “TechnoGroove”
8.    eMC ft. Pearl Gates – “Fly Thoughts”
9.    Kendrick Lamar – “Mortal Man”
10.    DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – “As We Go” (Throwback of the Week)
11.    Run-D.M.C. – “Sucker M.C.’s” (Throwback of the Week)
12.    Drake – “No Tellin”
13.    Ryan Caraveo – “Jealousy” (Local Music)
14.    DJ EFN ft. Talib Kweli, Wrekonize, & Redman – “Paradise”
15.    Action Bronson – “Terry”
16.    MNEK – “In Your Clouds”
17.    YNIQ – “Counting Down The Daze”
18.    June Marieezy – “Fly (FKJ Remix)”
19.    Bluey Robinson ft. Bento BDA – “Dive In”
20.    Tinashe – “Wrong”
21.    Wale ft. SZA – “The Need To Know”
22.    Bambu – “No Can”
23.    Russ – “Lonely In Times Square”
24.    The Masks ft. Courtney Bennett – “Say Say”

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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)

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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!

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.

New music on this week’s SNSS from artists like Pusha T, 14KT, J. Pinder, Miguel, Jesse Boykins III, Kanye West, Rapper Big Pooh, Kendrick Lamar, and more.  Speaking of Kendrick, this happened the other day.  Be on the lookout for our interview soon.

Shout to Choklate for coming through the studio and for Sol letting us world premiere his new record, “Old Him,” as well.  Enjoy!

Show #383 (10-14-12)

1. Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr. Dre – “Compton”
2. 50 Cent ft. Too Short – “First Date”
3. Pusha T ft. Future – “Pain”
4. Fearce & BeanOne – “G-Life”
5. Mayer Hawthorne – “Henny & Gingerale (Bakaboyz B-Mix)”
6. Big Boi ft. Kelly Rowland – “Mama Told Me”
7. Lupe Fiasco ft. Poo Bear – “Heart Donor”
8. 14KT – “AsWe (Continue)”
9. J. Pinder ft. Musiq Soulchild – “Lenore” (Local Music)
10. Sol – “Old Him” (Local Music)
11. Talib Kweli ft. Greg Nice & Styles P – “NY Shining”
12. **INTERVIEW WITH CHOKLATE, PT. 1**
13. Miguel – “Use Me”
14. **INTERVIEW WITH CHOKLATE, PT. 2**
15. Choklate – “Wide Open” (Local Music)
16. DJ Jazzy Jeff ft. Erro – “Rock Wit U” (Throwback of the Week)
17. **INTERVIEW WITH CHOKLATE, PT. 3**
18. Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X – “The Perfect Blues”
19. Kanye West – “White Dress”
20. David Dallas – “Don’t Want The World”
21. Rapper Big Pooh – “Friends”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www30.zippyshare.com/v/67539449/file.html
(back up / streaming link – http://linkmixes.com/vmjq2ac53vib)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/n1z6k60xlwv2)

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Another fun week here in Seattle as we ran new records from artists like Slaughterhouse, Shad, Rocki Evans, Aaliyah, Drake, Ro Blvd, Yelawolf, Latoiya Williams, and more on Sound Session.  Shout to Mr. MFN eXquire for calling in as well.  He’s one of the dopest up & coming MC’s around and after rocking the Mad Decent Block Party earlier in the day, he took some time to call and discuss his background, upcoming projects, signing to a major label, and more.

Speaking of interviews, we posted our backstage conversation with Meek Mill this week too.  You can watch the video right here if you missed it –

Show #373 (8-5-12)

1. Slaughterhouse – “Weight Scale”
2. Shad – “A Milli Vanilli”
3. J. Cole – “The Cure”
4. Bumpy Knuckles & DJ Premier – “More Levels”
5. Rick Ross – “Amsterdam”
6. Mic Phenom ft. Peta Tosh & Lace Cadence – “My Melody” (Local Music)
7. Lupe Fiasco – “Bitch Bad”
8. Frank Ocean – “Bad Religion”
9. Rocki Evans – “Warms The Soul”
10. Aaliyah ft. Drake – “Enough Said”
11. CyHi The Prynce – “Bachelor”
12. Sam Lachow ft. Sky Blaow & Ryan Campbell – “Hash Muffins” (Local Music)
13. **INTERVIEW WITH MR. MFN EXQUIRE**
14. Mr. MFN eXquire – “Huzzah”
15. Kendrick Lamar – “Swimming Pools (Drank)”
16. Ro Blvd ft. California Cush – “Summer Solstice”
17. Wiz Khalifa ft. Rick Ross & Amber Rose – “Never Been, Part II”
18. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – “Summertime” (Throwback of the Week)
19. Art Vandelay – “Bleach” (Local Music)
20. Yelawolf – “Wrap Song”
21. Nas – “Stay”
22. Latoiya Williams – “This Love Is Sweet”
23. Homeboy Sandman – “Rated Ours”
24. Elzhi – “Blue Window”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?9j1nw8r2krr2rnf
(back up / streaming link – http://www.sharebeast.com/wz4hl170qjiq)
(2nd back up – http://linkmixes.com/pgwz9heclv4l)

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We used this instrumental on SNSS this week and I realized that a lot of folks out there might not be familiar with the original track.  “Rock Wit U” is off Jeff’s 2002 The Magnificent album and in my opinion, it’s a new school classic.  It’s one of the smoothest joints of the past 10 years and should be on every R&B lover’s top list of the 2000’s, but it’s always been criminally slept on.  I bet most of y’all didn’t even know it had a video, huh?