The Audacity of Dope

During last week’s KUBE Summer Jam, J. Moore and I linked up with The Game before his performance for a quick interview.  We talked all about his upcoming L.A.X. project, why he wants to retire after this album, his ear for beats, the rumor about him joining Westside Connection, his ‘game’ on the court, and more.  He also revealed why his first few rap names were destined for failure and how the Clippers are shaping up this year with Baron Davis returning home to Los Angeles.

You can watch the full interview above (with footage of his performance later that day), or you can download the actual recorded audio (higher quality) through either of these links:

The Game on Sound Session – http://www.mediafire.com/?xfjwynznyn2
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/160425975c2bd052/ )

Regardless of any controversy he’s been in over the years, every time I talk with dude, he’s cool as hell.  Plus, he makes good music.  Definitely be on the lookout for L.A.X. dropping soon.

We’re back from our one week hiatus (for KUBE’s Summer Jam concert…full of craziness, as always) and now things are back to normal.  We ran a lot of dope joints last night, highlighted by a mini-political segment from Gemstones, Killer Mike, Nas, and Ludacris.  We also debuted Big Boi’s new single with Mary J. Blige and gave M.I.A., Animal Farm, A.R.M., and Tone Trezure their first Sound Session spins.  Oh, and we also had an interview with one of the biggest artists in the industry, The Game, from backstage at Summer Jam.  You knowwww.

Show #165 (7-27-08)

1. John Legend ft. Andre 3000 – “Green Light”
2. M.I.A. ft. Freeway – “Paper Planes (Remix)”
3. Murs & 9th Wonder – “Nina Ross”
4. Animal Farm ft. KRS-One – “Peace” (Local Artist)
5. Gemstones – “Free Chilly”
6. Killer Mike – “God In The Building”
7. Nas – “N.I.*.*.E.R. (The Slave and the Master)”
8. Ludacris – “Get Buck Freestyle (Obama Is Here)”
9. Statik Selektah ft. Cassidy, Saigon, & Termanology – “To The Top (Stick To The Script)”
10. **INTERVIEW WITH THE GAME, PT. 1**
11. Game ft. Travis Barker – “Dope Boys”
12. **INTERVIEW WITH THE GAME, PT. 2**
13. Big Boi ft. Mary J. Blige – “Sumthin’ Gotta Give”
14. Bishop Lamont – “Grow Up”
15. DJ Semaj & Charles Herron ft. Joe Baker – “Less Steps” (Local Artist)
16. Elzhi ft. Ayah – “The Leak”
17. A.R.M. (Krukid & M.anifest) – “Delilah”
18. J-Steelz – “Maria” (Local Artist)
19. Kardinal Offishall – “Bad Like We Bad”
20. Strong Arm Steady – “Can’t Let Go”
21. Tone Trezure – “Don’t Hang Up The Phone”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?lwmj9dzz2tt
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/16112518981637d6/ )

Link to download the FULL interview with The Game – http://www.mediafire.com/?xfjwynznyn2
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/160425975c2bd052/ )

Link to watch the video of the Game interview – http://www.vimeo.com/1423665

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.

“Mmm, mmm, mmm.” – Big Daddy Kane

Another dope episode of SNSS in the books for y’all to check out.  Excellent tracks from artists like Nas, Crooked I, Bishop Lamont, N.E.R.D., and more.  Plus, newcomers Theo, Danny!, and Ayomari made their Sound Session debuts, and you know we’re the only show on a Clear Channel station with the audacity to play Killer Mike’s “Pressure.”  We also had local artists The Parker Brothaz and Steelo live in the studio, along with my Foundation Crossfit people.  Oh, and did I mention John Legend called in for an exclusive interview?  Big tings a gwan.

Show #164 (7-13-08)

1. Crooked I ft. Akon – “Dream Big”
2. Bishop Lamont – “Grow Up”
3. TiRon ft. Tunji (of Inverse) & Ayomari – “Quitter”
4. **INTERVIEW WITH STEELO, PT. 1**
5. Steelo – “Make Up My Mind” (Local Artist)
6. N.E.R.D. – “Yeah You”
7. Nas – “Queens Get The Money”
8. Elzhi (of Slum Village) – “That’s The One”
9. **INTERVIEW WITH STEELO, PT. 2**
10. Clipse – “Fast Life”
11. **INTERVIEW WITH JOHN LEGEND, PT. 1**
12. John Legend ft. Andre 3000 – “Green Light”
13. **INTERVIEW WITH JOHN LEGEND, PT. 2**
14. Natti (of the CunninLynguists) – “Ruled The World (Kno’s Viva La Vida Remix)”
15. Gemstones – “Free Chilly”
16. Killer Mike ft. Ice Cube – “Pressure”
17. **INTERVIEW WITH THE PARKER BROTHAZ & CASH DA HUSTLA (of I-GANG), PT. 1**
18. The Parker Brothaz ft. Big Pooh (of Little Brother) – “Text Me (Remix)” (Local Artist)
19. Kam Moye (aka Supastition) – “Where & Why”
20. Dyme Def ft. Choklate – “Don’t Ever Go” (Local Artist)
21. **INTERVIEW WITH THE PARKER BROTHAZ & CASH DA HUSTLA (of I-GANG), PT. 2**
22. Theo – “Sweetest Language”
23. Danny! ft. Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan) – “I Don’t Know”
24. Aceyalone – “Can’t Hold Back”
25. **INTERVIEW WITH FOUNDATION CROSSFIT**

Link to download Show #164 – http://www.mediafire.com/?jejzjtxomzw
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/152921416396df05/ )

Link to download the FULL John Legend interview – http://www.mediafire.com/?dzzz1jn4mzb
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/15217999dd8b92cf/ )

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.

(Part 1 of 3)

One of the dopest MC’s in the game, Crooked I, came through Sound Session last night while he was up here in Seattle over the holiday weekend.  We talked about his groundbreaking “Hip-Hop Weekly” series that dominated the blogosphere over the past year, his upcoming B.O.S.S. album and Block Obama mixtape, his “Dream Big” single with Akon, and more.  Plus, he even blessed the mic by ripping a few beats: Jaylib’s “The Red” (in part 2) and the end of A-Trak & Lupe Fiasco’s “Running Man” (part 3).  Be sure to check HyphenTV to watch these clips in high quality (Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3).  You can also download the audio by itself below, and of course the whole show right here.

(Part 2 of 3)

(Part 3 of 3)

Download the audio of the Crooked I interview – http://www.mediafire.com/?u3zz10rybmv
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/148487462fa062a7/ )

Remember to call or email your local stations and request “Dream Big.”  It definitely has a chance to break through and get Crooked the mainstream success he deserves, but since he’s doing it independently, he needs our support. C.O.B.!

This was a fun show.  We ran a ton of dope new music, plus Crooked I came in to kick it and lace us with some exclusive freestyles.  Videos of the interview with Crook coming in the next post.  In the meantime:

Show #163 (7-6-08)

1. Kidz In The Hall ft. Pacific Division, Tyga, Glasses Malone, & Mistah F.A.B. – “Drivin’ Down The Block (West Coast Remix)”
2. Common ft. Pharrell – “Announcement”
3. Skillz ft. Common & Talib Kweli – “So Far, So Good (Remix)”
4. Dyme Def ft. Darrius Willrich – “Journey” (Local Artist)
5. Kid Cudi ft. Wale – “Is There Any Love”
6. Kardinal Offishall ft. the Clipse – “Set It Off”
7. Reks ft. Lil’ Fame (of M.O.P.) – “All In One (5 Mics)”
8. Killer Mike – “God In The Building”
9. The Saturday Knights – “45” (Local Artist)
10. Nas – “Sly Fox”
11. Kam Moye (aka Supastition) – “Welcome To My Life”
12. Shawn Jackson – “Feelin’ Jack”
13. Bishop Lamont – “Grow Up”
14. **INTERVIEW WITH CROOKED I, PT. 1**
15. Crooked I ft. Akon – “Dream Big”
16. Elzhi (of Slum Village) ft. Royce The 5’9” – “Motown 25”
17. **INTERVIEW WITH CROOKED I, PT. 2**
18. **CROOKED I – LIVE FREESTYLE #01**
19. Wizdom – “Bring It Back” (Local Artist)
20. Natti (of the CunninLynguists) – “Ruled The World (Kno’s Viva La Vida Remix)”
21. A-Trak ft. Lupe Fiasco – “Running Man”
22. **CROOKED I – LIVE FREESTYLE #02**
23. **INTERVIEW WITH CROOKED I, PT. 3**

Link to download Show #163 – http://www.mediafire.com/?y2b59ycddg2
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/14848152143cd7e6/)

Link to download just the parts with Crooked I – http://www.mediafire.com/?u3zz10rybmv
(back up / streaming link for just the parts with Crooked I – http://www.zshare.net/audio/148487462fa062a7/)

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.

(not the full interview, just a clip!)

The ringleader of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, the RZA, came through Seattle last week and stopped by Sound Session for the second time (peep his first appearance here).  This time, we talked all about his brand new Bobby Digital album, Digi Snacks, and also reflected on the last Wu project (as seen in the video clip), 8 Diagrams.  We also discussed his work in Hollywood, his upcoming projects, discovering new talent, the Wu-Tang music vault, politics, and much more.  You can download the entire interview here:

RZA on Sound Session #02 – http://www.mediafire.com/?0vydexjjjdo
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/144489091aa62b41/

Part of the interview was aired on the show last night, which you can download here.

Another good show this week, here’s the playlist and mp3 if you missed it:

Show #162 (6-29-08)

1. The Game ft. Travis Barker (of Blink 182) – “Dope Boys”
2. Busta Rhymes – “Don’t Touch Me (Throw Da Water On ‘Em) (Travis Barker Remix)”
3. Nas ft. Busta Rhymes – “Fried Chicken”
4. Dyme Def ft. One Be Lo – “Bring It Back” (Local Artist)
5. Alpha – “Obama ’08 (Do The Knowledge)”
6. Wale – “The Artistic Integrity”
7. S1 (of Strange Fruit Project) ft. Big Pooh (of Little Brother) & Kay – “Mash”
8. Chaundon – “The Greatest Warrior”
9. Common ft. Pharrell – “Announcement”
10. **INTERVIEW WITH RZA #02, PT. 1**
11. RZA ft. Inspectah Deck – “U Can’t Stop Me Now”
12. **INTERVIEW WITH RZA #02, PT. 2**
13. Erykah Badu ft. Pharoahe Monch – “The Healer (Remix)”
14. Kam Moye (aka Supastition) – “Welcome To My Life”
15. **INTERVIEW WITH WIZDOM**
16. Wizdom ft. Thig Natural (of the Physics) & Octane – “Ever Since” (Local Artist)
17. The Saturday Knights – “45” (Local Artist)
18. Royce The 5’9” – “I’m Me Freestyle”
19. N.E.R.D. – “Time For Some Action”
20. John Legend ft. Andre3000 – “Green Light”
21. Coldplay – “Lost”

Link to download Show #162 – http://www.mediafire.com/?jbt0plblenb
(back up / streaming link –http://www.zshare.net/audio/144535087a8d32b8/

Link to download the FULL interview with RZA – http://www.mediafire.com/?0vydexjjjdo
(back up / streaming link for the full RZA interview –http://www.zshare.net/audio/144489091aa62b41/

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.

Before we get to the info for last night’s Sound Session, it appears that the links for the last 2 shows have been acting up.  Here are new links for them:

Show #159 (6-8-08): http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WN593WXZ
Show #160 (6-15-08): http://www.megaupload.com/?d=G62H03S2

And as for this week, here’s the playlist and download link(s):

Show #161 (6-22-08)

1. The Clipse – “Fast Life”
2. LL Cool J – “Rocking With The G.O.A.T.”
3. Buff1 (of Athletic Mic League) ft. Black Milk – “Never Fall”
4. eMC (Masta Ace, Punchline, Wordsworth, & Stricklin) – “Leak It Out”
5. Dyme Def ft. One Be Lo – “Bring It Back” (Local Artist)
6. DJ K.O. ft. Skyzoo, Emilio Rojas, & Median – “Start It All Over”
7. Dwele – “Workin’ On It”
8. Kam Moye (aka Supastition) – “Welcome To My Life”
9. Jelani ft. 6th Sense & Wildabeast – “The Proposal”
10. MC Lyte ft. KRS-One & Sleepy Brown – “Love”
11. Nas ft. Keri Hilson – “Hero”
12. Nappy Roots – “No Static”
13. Freddie Joachim ft. Blu – “Mars (Remix)”
14. Liquid Spirits ft. Phonte (of Little Brother) – “If You Don’t Love Me”
15. Erykah Badu ft. Pharoahe Monch – “The Healer (Remix)”
16. The Saturday Knights – “Patches” (Local Artist)
17. RZA – “No Regrets”
18. Black ELement – “Human”
19. Wizdom ft. Thig Natural (of the Physics) & Octane – “Ever Since” (Local Artist)
20. Alpha – “Obama ’08 (Do The Knowledge)”
21. Blu – “The Classy Man”
22. N.E.R.D. – “You Know What”
23. John Legend ft. Andre3000 – “Green Light”

Link to download Show #161 – http://www.mediafire.com/?v2mwlgyxdmz
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/14071073c78ef603/ )

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Sorry for the lateness, but here’s Sunday’s Sound Session for y’all to check out. As always, more dope ish…

Show #160 (6-15-08)

1. Edo G – “Be A Father To Your Child”
2. Skyzoo ft. Wale – “Lyrically Inclined”
3. Crew54 ft. Donny Goines – “Ghetto Is Our Home”
4. Buff1 (of Athletic Mic League) – “Classic Rap”
5. Common Market – “Red Leaves” (Local Artist)
6. El Prez ft. U-N-I & Dale Danja – “UAintUpOnThis!”
7. Elzhi (of Slum Village) – “The Transitional Joint (Baby Girl Glow)”
8. RZA ft. Inspectah Deck – “U Can’t Stop Me Now”
9. Nas ft. Johnny Polygon – “Black President”
10. Sha Stimuli – “Am I Different”
11. **INTERVIEW WITH FOUL MOUTH JERK & TOPR, PT. 1**
12. Foul Mouth Jerk ft. Masta Ace – “Smalltown USA”
13. **INTERVIEW WITH FOUL MOUTH JERK & TOPR, PT. 2**
14. Reks – “Say Goodnight”
15. Nappy Roots – “No Static”
16. **INTERVIEW WITH MR. XQUISIT**
17. Mr. Xquisit – “Radio/iPod” (Local Artist)
18. Bishop Lamont ft. Busta Rhymes – “Kissin’ Tha Curb”
19. Grieves & Type – “Dame Dreamin'” (Local Artist)
20. Blu – “Departing Flights”
21. **INTERVIEW WITH MR. XQUISIT & GRYNCH, PT.1 **
22. Liquid Spirits ft. Phonte (of Little Brother) – “If You Don’t Love Me”
23. N.E.R.D. – “You Know What”
24. **INTERVIEW WITH MR. XQUISIT & GRYNCH, PT. 2**

Download Show #160 – http://www.megaupload.com/?d=G62H03S2

Download the full interview with Foul Mouth Jerk & TopR – http://www.mediafire.com/?jy4c0i1gy3p
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/13571318ee1dfcfb/ )

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A few weeks back, Foul Mouth Jerk and TopR came through Seattle on their “Marathon of Shame Tour” and I had a chance to chop it up with ’em in the studio. We talked all about their recent albums, life on the road, collaborating with legendary figures in hip-hop, a little politics, and more. You can also hear Jerk’s song with Masta Ace, “Smalltown USA,” and TopR’s new track featuring Jerk, “The Name Game,” during the interview as well. Dope, boom bap inspired ish. Check it out and get familiar with the homies through the links below:

Foul Mouth Jerk & TopR on Sound Session – http://www.mediafire.com/?jy4c0i1gy3p
(Back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/13571318ee1dfcfb/ )

Be sure to check out their latest projects, Jerk’s Streetlight Music and TopR’s The Marathon of Shame!