The Audacity of Dope

We’re quickly coming up on our 8 year anniversary of SNSS, but for the most part, it was business as usual this week.  Check out the latest episode to hear new music from artists like Joey Badass, L’Orange, Blu, Tito Lopez, Pac Div, Tuxedo, Tyler The Creator, Gilbere Forte, Slum Village, Yelawolf, Bonobo, and more.  Plus we were joined in studio with our homies Ricky Pharoe and Griff J, and Sol called in all the way from Haiti to fill us in on his year long travels and debut a new record.

Our interview with Diplo and the Major Lazer crew will be coming shortly on the blog as well.  But for now, enjoy!

Show #408 (4-7-13)

1. Joey Badass – “Day In The Life”
2. Quelle Chris ft. Tanya Morgan, Cavalier, & Fresh Daily – “Greene Eyes”
3. L’Orange ft. Blu – “Alone”
4. Tito Lopez – “Jada & Pac”
5. ST 2 Lettaz – “Not A Luv Song”
6. Pac Div – “Slow”
7. **INTERVIEW WITH RICKY PHAROE & GRIFF J, PT. 1**
8. Tuxedo (Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One) – “Do It” (Local Music)
9. Mayer Hawthorne – “Designer Drug”
10. Tyler, The Creator ft. Frank Ocean – “Bimmer”
11. Gilbere Forte – “Pray”
12. Dave B – “DTRT” (Local Music)
13. Nas ft. AZ, Cormega, & Foxy Brown – “Affirmative Action” (Throwback of the Week)
14. **INTERVIEW WITH RICKY PHAROE & GRIFF J, PT. 2**
15. denitia and sene – “how to satisfy”
16. Amp Live ft. James Melo – “D.H.E.A.”
17. **INTERVIEW WITH SOL**
18. Sol – “Dope”
19. TiRon & Ayomari – “PRTY N BLSHT”
20. Slum Village – “Forever”
21. Chuuwee – “Your Soul In E Minor”
22. Bonobo ft. Szjerdene – “Transits”
23. Jarell Perry ft. Nacho Picasso, Locksmith, & Torae – “First Time”
24. Yelawolf – “Tennessee Love”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www11.zippyshare.com/v/35203043/file.html
(back up – http://linkmixes.com/me2ux56ezgwl)
(2nd back up – http://www.sendspace.com/file/gzp2fa)

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 Torae, John Legend, denitia and sene, Amp Live, Chuuwee, Tony Williams, Tuxedo, Quelle Chris, Stephen Marley, Stalley, Scarface, Jarell Perry, and more.  We also gave out some passes to meet ASAP Rocky this week during our interview and we were joined in the studio by up and coming local singer Nyoka.  Be on the lookout for her to make some noise in the pop world soon.  She’s got some big records!

Show #407 (3-31-13)

1. Torae – “Limitless”
2. 50 Cent ft. Kendrick Lamar – “We Up”
3. John Legend ft. Rick Ross – “Who Do We Think We Are”
4. denitia and sene – “because we are fools”
5. Amp Live ft. James Melo – “D.H.E.A.”
6. **INTERVIEW WITH NYOKA, PT. 1**
7. Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay-Z – “B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix)”
8. Chuuwee ft. Gibby & Stevie Crooks – “Minds That Collide”
9. Tony Williams ft. Kanye West, King Chip, & Freddie Gibbs – “Another You (Remix)”
10. **INTERVIEW WITH NYOKA, PT. 2**
11. Nyoka – “What Did You Win” (Local Music)
12. Tuxedo (Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One) – “So Good” (Local Music)
13. **INTERVIEW WITH NYOKA, PT. 3**
14. Stalley ft. Scarface – “Swangin’”
15. Jarell Perry – “First Time”
16. Joey Badass – “Hardknock”
17. Quelle Chris ft. Tanya Morgan, Cavalier, & Fresh Daily – “Greene Eyes”
18. Yirim Seck – “Rainy Days” (Local Music)
19. SmCity ft. Maimouna Youssef – “To Be Continued”
20. Black Milk – “Sunday’s Best / Monday’s Worst”
21. Christopher Ellis, Stephen Marley, & Jah Cure – “End Of Time”
22. Barrington Levy – “Here I Come” (Throwback of the Week)

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www68.zippyshare.com/v/47519439/file.html
(back up – http://linkmixes.com/7qpdrtiggnc3)
(2nd back up – http://www.sendspace.com/file/d1wocb)

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sorry for the delay on this week’s SNSS archive folks.  Sometimes real life takes priority, I know you feel me.  Here’s this week’s episode with new tracks from ASAP, RDGLDGRN, Action Bronson, Dyme-A-Duzin, Skyzoo, Kung Foo Grip, Ta-Ku, Chip, Common, Black Spade, Pusha T, and more.

Next week is SNSS episode #400.  Wow.  We’ll do a bit of reminiscing about almost 8 years of doing the show and being one of the few remaining independent voices on commercial radio, but we’re also welcoming any questions from our listeners that you might be interested in hearing us discuss.  If you have a topic or question, just reach out (DJHyphen@gmail.com) and we’ll look to discuss it on the air next week.

Enjoy the latest for now:

Show #399 (2-3-13)

1. ASAP Rocky ft. Skrillex & Birdy Nam Nam – “Wild For The Night”
2. RDGLDGRN – “Million Fans”
3. Action Bronson – “Strictly 4 My Jeeps”
4. ST 2 Lettaz – “Trillmatic”
5. Dyme-A-Duzin – “New Brooklyn”
6. Skyzoo – “Phone Calls”
7. Dag Savage (Exile & Johaz) ft. Aloe Blacc – “When It Rains”
8. Dave B – “Maple Fudge” (Local Music)
9. Kung Foo Grip – “Sophisticated Ignorance” (Local Music)
10. John Crown – “Ben Franklin” (Local Music)
11. Drake – “Started From The Bottom”
12. Nickelus F ft. Drake – “Number 15”
13. T.I. ft. B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar, & Kris Stephens – “Memories Back Then”
14. Chip ft. Delilah – “Help Me”
15. Ta-Ku ft. JMSN – “Make It Last”
16. Pusha T ft. Andrea Martin – “Take My Life”
17. Slum Village – “No Mas”
18. Smash Brovaz – “Line Em Up”
19. J. Period & Common – “The Next Chapter (Still Love H.E.R.)”
20. Black Spade & Nato Caliph – “Complete”
21. Supastition – “Expectations”
22. Raekwon ft. Ghostface Killah – “Criminology” (Throwback of the Week)
23. Wale ft. Jhene Aiko – “Cool Off”
24. Le$ – “98 Sh*t”
25. Arima Ederra ft. Gibby – “Lover’s Lane”
26. Elijah Blake – “Beloved”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www50.zippyshare.com/v/18335863/file.html
(back up link – http://linkmixes.com/4pcmbdlqu8h5)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/nhqbrggdlnf2)

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.