Sound Session listeners will remember this track from a few months ago. Great record from one of my favorites and one of the most underrated MC’s of all time. Yeah, I said it.
More dopeness from Shad K, this type at the Toronto stop of the Warped Tour. Have you copped The Old Prince yet?
As much as I like interviewing my favorite MC’s (most of which are dudes), it’s always a much appreciated change of pace when we bring a talented female into the Sound Session studio. A while back, the lovely Melanie Fiona came through to chop it up with us and play some records from her upcoming album, The Bridge.
While the album’s release has been delayed until August here in the States, peep the interview to hear her discuss the motivation behind the music, why it’s universal to everyone, and how she’s hoping it helps kill off ringtone singles. She also talked about her Canadian/West Indian background, the process of crossing over to America’s music industry by signing with Steve Rifkind’s SRC label, touring with Kanye West, and more.
You can watch the interview above or download the audio below.
Melanie Fiona on Sound Session – http://www.mediafire.com/?2m4glq2znej
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/62326399c6288270/)
Be on the lookout for The Bridge dropping soon…y’all haven’t heard anything yet, trust me.
This dude is freaking killing it. Nice shot at the folks who took issue with his use of the Blackberry on the Funk Flex freestyle video. Anyway, whoever brings him to the Northwest first will get major props. Promoters, festivals, radio stations…hmmm…who will it be?
Courtesy of NahRight.
The homies Phonte and Nicolay called in to Toronto’s Real Frequency to talk with Arcee about their upcoming album, Leave It All Behind. It’s rare that people get to interview both at the same time, so this was dope to hear. Along with LIAB, they talked about the other projects they’ve released recently and what’s next on tap.
Check out the discussion on the Real Frequency blog right here and make sure you stay up to date with everything FE on the official site. Oh, and if you haven’t peeped the sampler, what are you waiting for?
The second part of the interview with Wyclef, Lauryn, and Pras in Toronto from 1994 (first part here). Still crazy to think this happened almost 15 years ago. Can you imagine if the Fugees stayed together? I think they’d be right there challenging Outkast as the greatest group of all time. Without exaggeration, The Score, The Carnival, and The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill are all in my top 10, easily. Look out for a new interview with Clef this weekend where he reflected a lot on these “good ol’ days.”
Video courtesy of The Meaning of Dope.