I got a chance to sit with one of the G.O.A.T.’s of Hip Hop, Rakim during his latest tour stop in the Bean. Great convo and concert footage. The God drops jewels as always on everything from who he thinks is hot to why he still wants to drop albums in a stanky leg loving world. Shout out to Hek and the good people at 617Live TV. Good work my friend.

Directed by Rik Cordero, this is a serious throwback. Joell breaks down a story of teenage love. This one will do the heart good. This is the kind of stuff I want to hear on the radio. Good work Mr. Ortiz. Good work indeed.

So I’m working on getting my on camera interview game up. To do so, I connected with the good people of 617 Live TV and got a chance to build with Statik Selektah and Hip Hop legend Bun B. At the listening party for Statik’s new album, 100 Proof: The Hangover, we talked about the work they’re doing together and how to make it in a digital age. Feel free to pass this on. Shout out to my 617 Live family.

So I’m having a little party for my birthday. Thanks to the good people at the Tavern, R.O.B., So Good Entertainment and Justin Springer for opening their doors. Live performances from Amandi Music, City Slickers and Dre Robinson backed by a band. Then the PD of Hot 97 Boston, the Heavy Hitter DJ Chubby Chub, takes over to kill the turn tables. That combined with a bunch of my rapping friends and nothing but fun can be had.

Of course since we are about music, I wanted to give yall a little. The good people at Pollymore music along with Thats Major put together a compilation of the performing artists. Favorite joints from Dre Robinson, Amandi and City Slickers. Download and enjoy!

Cover and link after the jump
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The tracks keep coming from the dude Drizzy. Couple of real heaters on here. The album is STILL on the way. I dont know if this dude is waiting for a personal invitation or what. Lets get it.

01. My New Shit
02. Where
03. Come With Me
04. Zone
05. Pleasure
06. Pass The Dutch
07. Finale
08. Alicia
09. Fuck Da Bull
10. Believe Dat
11. 4 My Town
12. Say Something
13. Hurt (Remix)
14. Runaway Girl (Full Song)
15. Young Money (Bonus Track)
16. Young Money (Bonus Track)

Download HERE (shouts to HiF)

Collaborative Earthquake Relief Effort for Haiti
Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley Street
Roxbury , MA

Saturday January 16:
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (formal program to follow)
Receiving Food, Clothing and Monetary Donations (Direct to Relief Organizations)

Come join and help us on Sat Jan 16 at Hibernian Hall between the hours of 10am-6pm to donate of Food, Clothing and Monetary Donations to help aid and help the people and families affected by the earthquake in Haiti . All artists, musicians, poets, etc. perform for FREE on Saturday in support of Haiti please contact Elie at infwisdm@yahoo.com and Nancy at miss.rousseau@yahoo.com. Email or call for organizations w/presentation material on Haiti …Both speaking to the rich history and culture and demographics, as well as the devastation. Contact Nancy at miss.rousseau@yahoo.com.

Please tell and bring a friend to help out the people in Haiti in need of prayers, food, clothing, medical aide and anything else that can help. Every little bit counts and is greatly appreciated!

Pollymore Music Group is one of the teams that has been making noise in New England for a little while. At least thats how I see it. HA! Anyway we decided to give cats a behind the scenes look at what we do. Mostly we talk trash and swap jokes while dropping an occasional jewel. So we bring you the “Fresh Files”, a web based series to inform you on all things Pollymore.

In Fresh Files Episode 3, Dre Robinson asks me my thoughts on Boston hip hop. We give our opinion on Smoke Bulga, Masspike Miles, Statik Selektah, Termanology and the scene as a whole. Seems like I have been getting stalked by that question lately. Enjoy! Or leave a comment and tell us to shut the f*&^ up. Episodes 1 and 2 after the jump Read more…

This is what the hell I am talking about around here!!!! Statik went in on this one and the Wishing On A Black Star track is worth the hard drive space alone. NIIICE!

1. Intro
2. Revolutions Per Minute
3. In This World ##
4. Hip-Hop (Unreleased)
5. Back Again ##
6. Wishing On A Black Star
7. Just Begun ft. Jay Electronica, J. Cole, & Mos Def ##
8. Come Around ft. Termanology & Royce da 5′9 (produced by Statik Selektah)
9. Internet Connection
10. Let It Go ft. Dion
11. Testify ft. Styles P
12. Time
13. The Thrill Is Gone ft. Styles P (produced by Statik Selektah)
14. Can We Go Back The Reflection Eternal Classics:
15. Fortified Live ft. Mos Def & Mr Man
16. Chaos ft Bahamadia
17. The Express
18. Respiration ft. Common & Mos Def
19. Definition ft. Mos Def
20. RE:Defininition ft. Mos Def
21. Move Something
22. Ghetto Afterlife ft Kool G Rap
23. The Blast RMX ft. Erykah Badu
24. Good To You (produced by Kanye West)
25. Get By REMIX ft. Jay-Z, Mos Def, Kanye West, & Busta Rhymes (produced by Kanye west)
26. Back Up Offa Me
27. Piano (Hi Tek ft. Ghostface)
28. Music is Life (Hi Tek ft. Nas)
29. Hang Ups (NEW Reflection Eternal not on album)
30. Outro

All Joints produced by Hi Tek, unless noted.

Download HERE

Here’s the raw footage from my interview with DJ Chubby Chub (@DJ_CHUBBY_CHUB), Program Director of Boston’s new Hot 97. I did this in Fall ‘09. In the wake of my talk with Rakim (which we will post soon), I figured I’d let this one live too. I’m working on getting more for the new year. Hopefully my on-camera game will improve. Cross your fingers.

Anyway, we talked about everything from his international touring (djing with Kelis on the Britney Spears tour) to Boston’s artists. I had my man Joe Politics on the camera, as Chub just kept it all the way 100. We basically went in on everything. The camera work was a little shaky but it was mos def a good conversation.

I had to make up for all that extra R&B earlier. HA!

I’m b.s.ing on twitter when the homie @Shen78 sent a shout out to John Legend on the 5th birthday of his debut album. Get Lifted was dropped on Legend’s born day so I’m sure its a special time for the god. A former Sony rep, she worked his project and talked about how easy he was to work with. And she was right. He was cool as a fan as the oldheads would say.

Congrats and happy belated birthday, Brother John. Thanks for the music and the tickets! HA!

Get the full interview after the jump.

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