I just spotted this via facebook from Lesnubians.org and it is from their Oct. 15th show in NYC the video is shot by Photographer/MC Cam Be
What do you do when you see the words, “New” “Interview” “album and Blu”…well you post it. I have been a supporter of Blu since my friend told me on Facebook, “you NEED to hear this” which was the “Below the Heavens” album. Read the interview via Vibe spotted @2dopeboyz (salute to them)
Even though one of the dopest artists doing it has been quiet as of late since the Freshmen cover. It doesn’t mean he hasn’t been working on new material. His major label debut — entitled NoYork — is looking at a first quarter release w/ production from the likes of Flying Lotus, Sam I Am, Shafiq, Exile, etc; and you can expect the dopehouse to drop a premiere or two soon enough. With that said, Blu sat down withVibe to discuss the album, his GodLeeBarnes(LP), the possibility of an official mixtape and why he keeps such a low profile.
What inspired the NoYork! title?
It’s got two different meanings, but I would say it’s about a state of mind. It really stems from people always saying I had a New York or East Cost style flow. This being my first real solo record⎯it kind of brings all my different styles together on one album. NoYork! has this broad West Coast sound. There are some other reasons but it’s definitely because of the sound. It’s not a state, it’s a state of mind.We can already see Internet cats saying you’re dissing New York with that title. Did you actually record any of the project in New York City?
I recorded a song with U-God out here. I spent some time recording Uptown and in Brooklyn. We had to make sure we were getting love from the city. I want to make sure everyone knows I’m not discriminating against New York. It’s a nod to this place if anything.There have been some rumors of you being dropped from Warner Bros. Are you still with the label?
Nah, there’s been no problems. I haven’t had any problems with the label at all. They’ve been open to all our creative ideas. I just like to really take my time before I release anything. I want to make sure I’m completely satisfied with my music.You have a true DIY approach to releasing new music. Why did you decide to drop the GodLee Barnes LP as one long un-mastered song?
I started to really enjoy releasing songs on MySpace. I did that for about a year, and then it went to releasing short projects. I dropped a couple instrumental projects and the Her Favorite Colour mixtape online. Then Twitter started popping. With the GodLee Barnes LP, I just felt the raw energy of it because that was the original way I recorded it. That old school cassette feel felt right. I may release an official version of that in the future.Will you ever drop an official mixtape with a DJ?
We’re still wrapping mixing the record and getting our campaign together. There might be a mixtape coming. I’ve been talking to some real DJs about doing my first official mixtape. I definitely want to out my foot in that arena⎯show them how I would do it. You’ll definitely hear some random singles from me very soon.You really seem to keep a low profile.
I definitely have this aura where I like to keep it low-key. I’ve always felt like an underground artist, and it was pretty easy to keep it that way in a sense because that’s where I was established and my comfort zone is. But with the Internet, I’m able to keep my presence without any major radio or TV play.
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*I can not count how many times I listened to this, it reaches out on many levels
-hip hop and jazz all day! love this track and the album
As a woman I definitely support women in hip hop but Nitty Scott has talent. No femcee necessary…she’s just an MC. Check out more from this up and coming MC @ twitter.com/nittyscottmc spotted @2dopeboyz
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I’m saying it now, this guy has the chance to really make noise here in the states. Not that every international artist should make that their goal but it’s my personal opinion. We are no strangers to R/B from other countries but international hip hop? Canada I think comes the closest and that might be by default being closest english speaking neighbor and their accents are similar. Listen to the lyrical content. If you hear Kano on your radio next year…yeah I said it!
spotted @ soulculture.co.uk
I have to admit just seeing this at first glance after all the of the “Bimmer, Benz and Bently” remixes I though ‘for real Rapsody too’ but this is definitely not that. Produced by 9th wonder this is Honda Accord music… I used to drive a Honda Civic in high school and secretly wanted an Accord but this song is definitely good riding music.
Need to get caught up on Miss Rapsody? Let her tell you her story
This is the latest video off of Reflection Eternal’s long awaited album “Revolutions per minute” The video was directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons. Joslyn deserves extra shine for this video which is very clean, shot in 5D. She has been besides the scenes for a while, starting in 2002, working at Current TV and various other projects. Have a great rest of the Saturday everyone. Enjoy.
For more on Joslyn Rose Lyons head on over to her site www.joslyn-rose.com
Pac Div @ 92Q Radio Station in Baltimore, MD
(Photo via itspacdiv.com/blog)
Had the pleasure of seeing Pac Div in Baltimore a little over a week ago. The show was well…ON POINT. I’ve known about these guys since early 08(around January) and I’ve been hooked on their music ever since. Check photos from east coast “Underdogs” @ www.itspacdiv.com/blog tour. We definitely need to see them again in the DMV.
Pac Div video in Miami
shouts out to @ashleyoutrageous.com
This sounds good, looking forward to the album; Pharoahe Monch always delivers quality.
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I don’t know about you all but checking my inbox and receiving new music puts my day on a completely higher plane. J. Nolan is a young 21 year old MC out of Atlanta and Broken Dreams honestly should be entitled day dreaming because that’s what you will do as you listen to his smooth flow over some serious, serious jazz beats! Trust, you will not like this album but love it. Click here to download via his website
Watch J. Nolan talk about Broken Dreams
