James Brown Dance lessons by the Funk Soul Brother himself....

The most funniest thing I've seen a long time

This must be the luckiest woman alive

Diz Gibran “Truly Yours” Video

BET CYPHER PART (1) 2009

Mos Def Black Thought Eminem Bet Cyphe

BET CYPHER PART (2) 2009

JOE BUDDE, NICKI MINAJ, BUCKSHOT, & CROWN ROYYAL FREESTYLE CYPHER

QUEEN LATIFAH......

I was feeling totally uninspired for a bit....then I saw Queen Latifah perform her (CLASSIC) U.N.I.T.Y on 'The Monique Show' and was inspired again....she still has it.She also performed her new song 'Fast Car'....love it.U.N.I.T.......Y goes out to all those disrespectful dudes out there, you make me want to punch you in your faces when you come out with some ill mannered stuff......show some respect!!!!!

Fast Car
Sounds better live and doesn't really need Auto tune

Amazing Stuff!

AFTA-1 x GAS’D “Love Is Real Vol. 4″ DOWNLOAD

AFTA-1 did it again. For GAS’D he put together a mix full of ▲❍▼❏ and you’re a fool if you don’t download this beautiful collection of moments right now. Nice to see that unreleasedMuhsinah track produced by Flying Lotus on “Love Is Real Vol. 4: Vessels Behind A Moment”.

AMazing StUff!

Click on link below to download

http://www.zshare.net/download/66497170adc9181e/

CHECK OUT THE NEW TRACK OF SCORCHER'S NEW ALBUM 'CONCRETE JUNGLE' (ME ON THE HOOK) FEAT WRETCH32-GOOD MORNING (NEW+EXCLUSIVE)

Q-TIP "LIFE IS BETTER" (FEAT. NORAH JONES) VIDEO

Q-TIP "LIFE IS BETTER" (FEAT. NORAH JONES) Video

Shyne Released from Prison 06.10.2009

The hip-hop world is buzzing today as former Bad Boy artist Shyne (born Jamal Barrow) has reportedly been released from prison today (October 6th).

Per CBS News, a staffer at Riker’s Island’s Woodbourne and Clinton Correctional Facility, where Shyne served his eight-year plus term, confirmed his release. The now 30-year-old rapper was sentenced to 10 years in June 2001 after being found guilty of gun possession, assault and reckless endangerment stemming from his now-infamous 1999 nightclub shooting that also involved his former boss Sean “Diddy” Combs and his then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez.
Rumor has it that several labels and music executives, including Jay-Z, have shown interest in signing the rapper upon his release. While in prison, Barrow became the subject of a major label bidding war, with Murder Inc. and Death Row allegedly clamoring to sign him. The rapper would eventually sign with Def Jam Records, releasing Godfather Buried Alive in 2004. In March of 2006, Shyne legally changed his name from Jamal Michael Barrow to Moses Michael Leviy, reflecting his conversion to Judaism as well as his Jewish heritage. Many fellow artists have shared in the excitement and anticipation of Shyne’s homecoming, with Fabolous, Wale, and Red Café each leaving messages on their respective Twitters. Even Diddy has expressed his adulation for Shyne. “It's a blessing that he's coming home,” Puff told DJ Absolut last month. “I spoke with him a couple weeks ago. He sounded like he was in good spirits. I know he can't wait to get home. And I know he's definitely gonna heat the whole scene up. He's definitely gonna do it, you know what I'm saying, he definitely was one of the most talented young artists that I had the pleasure to work with so I'm quite sure he's been using his time wisely and I'm quite sure he has some heat.”

Trey Songz-Ready

I always thought that Trey Songz wasn't your typical RnB Crooner, he had a edge about him. I remember when he dropped his 1st mixtape "I was like man he is different"

I went on to Youtube to listen to some of his album, why I don't know as RnB isn't really saying much these days. But man, I can't believe that I'm saying this. But I think this has got to be ONE of THE best albums of 2009'....yeah I said. I like all the songs on the album.

He has proper stepped up his game here, you can hear how versatile he is from the ' Black Roses' track.

Damn! I feel like the man is talking about me in every song. : D

But this is definitely one to bump.

(WINTER ALBUM)

Favourite songs:

1. Yo side of the bed- Very Prince.....love, love, love

2.Holla If Ya Need Me

3. Love Lost-Reminds me of 'Human Nature' by Michael Jackson....Very Nice!

4.Be where you are

5. One Love

6. Black Roses

7. Hollaude

Too many too mention!

MF Doom – MF Doomed (Mixtape Download)

This new mixtape features unreleased tracks from MF Doom and it’s put together by Pipomixes. I’ve never heard of Pipomixes until now, but this is a dope mix. It’s only one MP3 , so press play and forget it. Always a free mixtape download here.
Click on the link below to download
http://www.fileslove.me/web/01_MF_Doomed_-_GetRightMusic_com

Drake – Successful Instrumentals (DOWNLOAD)

Click on the link below to download

http://go.sharehub.com/shared/39cfbf82-d161-4285-b0fc-bc9908ec7aa0#

Raphael vs Pharrell - "Rapharrell" Mashup by Cookin Soul

What do you think about this?

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Oh Lord...Christmas List!

Hellz Bellz is set to drop this cool pebbled leather Hadley Zipper for the ladies next summer. The shoe looks to be chock full of hardware and beautiful details to make these a perfect companion for those pumps that you have in your closet. In a simple black and white color way for now maybe we will see some more color ways as the release date approaches. Via SneakerFiles

Vans of the day 25!!!

It's been a while eh?

But these are definitely for the winter....forget Timbs!!

This new colorway features a Black coated canvas/leather upper with Gum midsoles and contrasting red hiking boot laces. Available now via Bows & Arrows.

Available to purchase at http://www.bowsandarrowsberkeley.com/site/

Whatever you want..... Short and sweet!!!!

Whatever U Want by Consequence f Kanye West & John Legend

Real Nice!

Kano - Rock n Rolla (official video)...Song is growing on me

'DJ SAVED MY' NEW ENTRY 27 IN THE UK BUZZ CHART AND RISING!!!

Issue 346

Buzz - The World Renowned Industry Standard Tastemakers Chart

TW	LW	ARTIST	TITLE	LABEL
1	2	MARK KNIGHT, D.RAMIREZ VS UNDERWORLD	Downpipe	Toolroom
		Collaboration of the year? rockin club epic thats making big noise.
2	3	GLIMPSE & MARTIN EYERER	Southern Soul	Buzzin Fly
		Another classic house moment getting a real buzz inIbiza from the big names,Jay Shepheard and Stephan Hins add the subtle remix vibe.
3	5	ATFC	I Called U (The Conversation)	Defected
		Pete Tong's big tune for the month, huge room anthem.
4	4	CHUCKIE & LMFAO	Let The Bass Kick In Miami Bitch	Cr2
		The killer hook 0f 2009 returns with a vocal and MYNC remix bitch.
5	7	HUGGY & DEAN NEWTON FE SAM OBERNIK	Get Lifted (Indian Summer)	Big Love
		Amazing record full of emotion and shock horror a real song and beautiful vocal, class mixes from Seamus Haji, Thomas Gold, Haganaar & Albrecht.
6	8	DAVID GUETTA	Grrrrr	Toolroom
		Going underground to his roots in house music for this big Toolroom release.
7	1	FAKE BLOOD	Fix Your Accent EP	Cheap Thrills
		Power disco EP, 3 crazy ass tracks that will bring the house down and set to be huuuuge.
8	NEW	DAVE SPOON	Lummox	Televizion
		The label of Tong drops more bombs from Spoon, awesome.
9	11	JASON CHANCE	The Beginning	Stealth
		Hoxton Whores get rough and tough on Stealth''''''''s latest summer banger.
10	16	ODISSI	Empty Vodka Bottles	Lot49
		Singer and model Odissi goes all dark with the lyrics but the music os pumpin with an amzing remix from breaks team Pyramid and Jon Gurd and Kid Blue go all dubby.
11	NEW	DOORLY	Toys	Wax:On
		Twisted and genre breaking cut with mixes from Eskimo Twins, Felix Yeah and Matt Walsh & Alex Jones.
12	15	ALBIN MYERS	Boom!!!EP	Defected
		All the tracks are solid for the floor with some kick ass rhythm's.
13	NEW	EDITORS	Papillon	Kitchenware
		Indiepop gets sorted by Tiesto, Tom Neville and those Japanese Popstars.
14	NEW	NIC FANCIULLI	Music Materia	GU
		New Global Underground single from Nic that full of pumpin dark tec beats for those late night sessions.
15	13	STEFANO NOFERINI	Cool Summer	Sound 4 Group
		The sound of summer 2009 from Italy thats ruling the download charts and serious floors around the World.
16	NEW	REDROCHE FE LAURA KIDD	Give U More	Eyezcream
		Going down a storm over in Europe andwith so many quality mixes ready it''s set to be a big one in the UK.
17	14	SNAP!	Rhythm Is A Dancer 2009	Data
		Taking it back to the luxury trance days of 1999, huge rework here with the biggest riff ever made.
18	10	TOGETHER	Hardcore Uproar	House Trained
		Old school rave anthem from back in the day gets all electro''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''d up but keeping that big piano riff..
19	NEW	NOFERINI & MARINI VS SYLVIA TOSUN	Push N Pull	Loverush/Sea To Sun
		Big names, big sounds and hot mixes from Trevor Simpson, Donni Hotwheel and D.H.O.T.
20	18	KID CUDI FE KANYE WEST & COMMON	Make Her Say	Island
		Plenty of legends involved on this Lady GaGa sampled track on the hip house tip but head for the remix from Nadastromfor the best club action.
21	NEW	CARLOS JIMENEZ, J. ELVIRA & OLIVER SAM	La Vida	Pacha
		Dripping with quality as you would expect from the Pacha masive, it''s big and blows your mind.
22	17	FRED NUMF	Globalisation 2009	High Contrast
		Classic trance action from the past gets the tec injection for todays floors and sounds enormous.
23	NEW	V.W.BROWN	Game Over	Island
		Superbass, Chris Kaiser, Dave Spoon and Cooly G do their thing Miss Brown.
24	21	TIM ANDRESEN	The Latin Dream	What Happens
		The man of many Ibiza anthem's returns with another dreamy club delight.
25	NEW	KIM FAI	Tai Shui Hang EP	Toolroom
		3 very special tracks from the hottest producer in town, trippy tec awesomeness.
26	NEW	REVEREND & THE MAKERS	No Soap	Wall Of Sound
		Back to mine session from Pedramovich, Minus Blue and Playground.
27	NEW	CRISPIN J GLOVER FE KAY YOUNG	DJ Saved My Life	W/L
		Tom De Neef, Dirty Ravers and Shiznit work this fidget dubstyle cut.
28	NEW	DIRTY DISCO YOUTH	Shuffle EP	Street Beats
		More twisted electro disco mayhem with major editing skills, Streetlife DJ''s and Blacklight drop the mixes.
29	28	BATES45	Coming Back	Big & Dirty
		Dirty electro banger from the master.
30	22	ALEX WHITCOMBE & SIMON DUFFY	Abacus	Steel Fish

DOWNLOAD MY 'THIRD PARTY' MIXTAPE!!!!

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD!!!!

http://www.zshare.net/download/626261128fba5536/

Congratulations to Speech Debelle for winning The Mercury Prize!!!!

Saxon Sound System In The 80's

JAY-Z "HUSTLER'S POSTER CHILD PT 2 (MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD)!

Tracklist:

1. Run This Town featuring Rihanna & Kanye West

2. Death Of Auto-Tune

3. When The Money Goes featuring Fabolous

4. Jockin’ Jay-Z

5. Brooklyn Go Hard

6. Go Hard (Remix) featuring Kanye West

7. Put On

8. I Do It For Hip

09. He Asked For It

10. Can’t Cheat Death

11. Welcome To The 70’s

12. Damn

13. You’re Welcome featuring Swizz Beatz & Mary J Blige

14. Maybe

15. Blow The Whistle

16. BK Anthem

17. Ignorant Shit

18. Early This Morning

19. Best Thing featuring Usher

20. History

Click on link below to download
http://limelinx.com/files/a33b04ccf242d6ef97b4573e2dbc9dd5

Catch me performing at The Victoria and Albert Museum on Friday 28.08.09

Friday, 28 August 2009
Time:18:30 - 22:00
Location:Victoria and Albert Museum
Street:Cromwell Road
Town/City:London, United Kingdom

FREE

Click on the link below to get your free ticket
http://www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/events/friday_evenings/friday_late/events/friday_late_august09/index.html

Tune in to an evening of live music and spoken word performance. A showcase of emerging London-based, Soul inspired poets and musicians, whose sounds range from Jazz to Hip Hop to Electro. Live music by Afrikan Boy, Kay Young, The Delegators and many more. Discover spoken word’s rising stars with performances curated by Tilt. Develop your talent, bring you’re your beats, tracks and recordings to the Mix Tape Clinic or play with words in our poetry workshop led by Musa Okwonga from Benin City.Places to the events are limited. Please check the website for regularly updated details of entry.Filming and photography will be taking place at this event.

Download Joel Culpepper's 'The Adventures Of Pensmith' Mixtape

This was a mixtape that we created in 14 days

Click on the link below to download your copy for free!!!!

Artwork is so nice!

http://www.zshare.net/download/642839931f43fc41/

Catch me perfoming @ Female Beatmakers Live 2009 This Sunday!!!

Date:Sunday, 16 August 2009
Time:18:15 - 23:30
Location: TheWestbury
Street:34 Kilburn High Road
Town/City:London, United Kingdom

UPROCK PRESENTS FEMALE BEATMAKERS LIVE 2009Female Beatmakers; the premier social enterprise website for females in the music industry, is raising awareness for Lupus UK by hosting its second annual gig in Kilburn. This year Big Brother Evictee Sophia Brown will be speaking on behalf of Lupus UK along with comedienne Donna Spence who will be hosting this inspirational night.All are welcome to come down and experience the musical prowess of some of the UK’s finest female musicians, singers and producers. This is a chance for women to be inspired and men look in awe as Female Beatmakers takes the stage on the 16th August 2009Performing on the night: Speech Debelle(Mercury Prize Nominated)Kay YoungDionne ReidElisa CalebHeidi VogelAruba RedXeiVan CartierDancersSimply SambaInterviewsUschi ClassenMiss LaidlawDjsMimi Fresh Cyndi (Man vs Wife)Female Beatmakers invite you to come to its fundraising event and be inspired by some of Britain’s amazing soulful acts.There will be live Beatmaking workshops and a chance to buy music on the night. Editor’s Notes: • Female Beatmakers is a motivational website used to empower women in the music industry. The website has online courses, interviews, links to record companies, forums, downloads, and also self development and musical blogs.• For interviews please contact diane@femalebeatmakers.com• Lupus sufferers are 90% women and affect mainly the ethnic minority.• Female Beatmakers.com has a subscription of over 400 members • Currently Female Beatmakers are in the process of setting up workshops around England for young women, run by women. • The night will be filmed and produced later on in the year for a DVD release. This year Female Beatmakers are sponsored by: Main Sponsors: The Female Allstars Academy, The StockpotMedia Sponsors: Playvybz.com, Sisterhood TVPartnerships: Release My Music Online and Uprock Recordings.Quotes:“Sisterhood TV and Female Beatmakers are all for the empowerment of women. Their annual event is a reminder that no woman is an island we all need to support each other” Kubi Springer, Founder & Host of Sisterhood TV Ltd.“The only negative thing I can say about this event is that it happens only once a year” Judith, Release My Music Online.“Working with Female Beatmakers gives us the opportunity to raise more money for a good cause. Thousands of people are affected by Lupus, we need more awareness. Lupus UK“Wicked Line Up” Phil Asher, Restless Soul “The site is great and the layout gets two thumbs up. It’s user friendly, full of good content and talented female producers and artists.” Jamille Luney, Music Analyst and Producer

Catch me perfoming @ In the Mix Festival 09 Burgess Park this Sat!!!!

The Mix, a celebration of young people across Southwark, began life in 2008 showcasing the best performances, art, poetry, sports and carnival from hundreds of young people in the area. The Mix 2009 continues this celebration by bringing to the stage the massive amount of creativity, innovation, talent and passion of Southwark's younger community. The stages are shared by some of the very best performers with traditional songs to crowd pleasing anthems, and different spaces across the site highlight the many varied projects and initiatives there are for young people to get involved with. Whether it’s DJ'ing, street dance, creative writing or sports, the have a go sessions led by professionals will get you being creative and active. So come on and get in the mix.

Price:FREE
Date:Saturday, 15 August 2009
Time:13:25 - 13:35
Location:Burgess Park
Street:Albany Street, Albany Street, SE5 0AH
Town/City:
London, United Kingdom

Check out the pics taken from the 'Youth Can Shine Event'

Cool Pics!

Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa – How Fly

The Cheech and Chong of the new class release a brand new mixtape together featuring all new music that the duo recorded together over the past few months. How Fly showcases Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa’s love for the stoned life, but it maybe my favorite music from these two so far. They each have had their own mixtapes in the past (search the site) but together they seem to bring out the best. So break out some big bambu’s, put it in the air and lay back to the fly sounds of Curren$y and Wiz.

Click on the link below to download.

http://www.zshare.net/download/63911307565e3750/

Check out Naomi Clarissa's Review on my 'Third Party' Mixtape

After strongly making the statement that there were no other female MCs really doing something for the UK music scene in an article I wrote at the beginning of the year, I was too excited to hear what Kay Young had to offer when I got my hands on her latest mixtape entitled ‘Third Party.‘ I didn’t quite know what to expect, but I can tell you I knew I wouldn’t be and definitely wasn’t disappointed.
Kay brings something so refreshing to the scene. Here is a young woman expressing her thoughts with such flow and style (I would say ’swagger’ but the word just annoys me.) Kay knows her style and appears confidently sure of herself as an artist which is something definitely lacking in many artists these days, including those with chart successes (mentioning no names, I’ll leave that for another blog.)
The mixtape opens with a smooth jazz-influenced beat just to create a mood and follows with ‘On My Grown,’ a statement track which perfectly introduces Kay to her listener, and one which I’m sure many young females will relate to.
Tracks like ‘I is Here/Old First‘ and ‘Kicking It‘ showcase the way in which this lady can ride a beat, and I’m telling you, there is no way you can sit still listening to the rhythm she creates as she flows over these tracks
Her style is insane, true UK hiphop at it’s finest. And she is definitely not afraid to get creative with her sound with tracks like ‘Dough‘ and ‘Count Sheep.’ You’ll hear a range of musical influences from grime to neo-soul which she cleverly fuses together to create the Kay Young sound, and did I mention this was produced in just 14 days.
Lyrically, she’s so relevant and the productions are musically on point with artistically layered vocals bringing the mixtape to a higher level of production, which makes it such a great listen.
Kay is definitely holding it up for the female artists and has come strong with a mixtape that will give you food for thought as well as get your head banging, and in case I somehow forgot to mention, she produced this mixtape in 14 days just as a little challenge to herself. Insane!
So boom, if you still haven’t heard any of Kay Young’s music you need to download the mixtape at the link below and give it a listen now:
http://www.zshare.net/download/626261128fba5536
Tracks to listen for:
On My Grown
I is here/Old first
Kicking It
Dough!

http://naomiclarissa.wordpress.com/2009/08/10/kay-young-third-party-mixtape/

A good idea!

These are nice!

Air Jordan Spizike Boot

This Flint-grey/Cherrywood/Nightshade colourway is set to drop at House of Hoops stores in December.

HAPPY INDEPENDANCE DAY 09!

BP3

This looks like a good one!

Vans of the day 24!

Jason Jesse x Vans Syndicate “Notchback” SK8-HI

With Jason Jesse at the design helm for this fall/winter Vans Syndicate collection, the skater, gearhead and artist among other trades puts together this SK8-HI model. Featuring an all-leather upper, the usual markings brought on by the stripes are exchanged in favor of a deconstructed stitching method. The back heel also makes room for a deep notch. With the black version seen here, a brown one should also be releasing alongside this style. Available now at Gettry.

AND SOME MORE REVIEWS!!!!!

Just got this new track from DJ/Producer Last Japan. Hailing from London, Last Japan has recruited producer Crispin J Glover and female MC Kay Young to produce a stellar beat. This guy has serious credit too. He has done remixes for some of the top artists in the electro scene such as LaidBack Luke, Diplo, Mumdance, Brodinski, Crystal Fighters, on the labels Kitsune, Southern Fried, and Warner Bros.-- a very impressive list indeed. Now to the songThe break-beat style track is huge. The drums are large and full and the bassline drips in electro goodness for all of the 4+ minute song. Also Miss Kay Young has a great tone to her voice. Similar to Lady Soverign, this girl can spit some dope rhymes that sound great. My favorite part though is the hook/chorus -- in this regard Last Japan has nailed it. Although all she says is "tonight the DJ saved my life," the way she says it along with the beat is so catchy that I find myself repeating it at odd times of the dayDef pick this one up and spin it the next time your out -- People will dance I promise

enjoY!

Click on the link below to have a listen!

http://www.boomboomchik.com/2009/07/new-music-last-japan-dj-saved-my-life.html

Also on 'The Culture Of me'

Dirty, rubbery basslines and devastator synths ring in and out of every crevasse in this track, a new joint called "DJ Saved My Life" from Last Japan featuring the immense vocals from young ruffian/upstart electro R&B MC/skateboarder Kay Young (above). Jumping out of the gate like a bullet train riding on vibes of club bangers and monster tracks from yore, Young's grime house raps are consistent, intense and showcase a young talent who's already at the fore of her game backed by the sort of anthemic arrangements that guarantee a fueled-up and filled dancefloor and sweat galore. The production work--helped out by Crispin J Glover from One Little Indian--is destined for the arenas and clubs of the world, so download it, share it and give it to your imminent superstar DJs.

Click on the link below to have a little listen!
http://www.thecultureofme.com/culture/2009/07/world-premiere-last-japan-feat-kay-young-dj-saved-my-life.html

ALSO ON FADER MAGAZINE.....

Story by Julianne Escobedo Shepherd

Kay Young is apparently an egalitarian type of UK MC, since she dedicates Last Japan’s throbbing laser-gun of a 21st Century club track to both “the ravers” and “the poseurs.” But how does one pose at raving? Seems like one of those “she’s a little pregnant” scenarios, but then what do we know, since we have never posed at raving in our lives, ever—it’s always full-bore raving, 24-7, dancefloor or no, forevermore, no fronting. Which is why we can appreciate the immediacy of the fact that the DJ saved Kay’s life “tonight,” right? Also, she skateboards and just released a mixtape.

Click on the link below to have a listen

http://www.thefader.com/2009/07/15/last-japan-f-kay-young-dj-saved-my-life-mp3/

Look out for a review on Last Japan v Crispin J Glover ft. Kay Young – Dj Saved My Life on NOISE PORN

Last Japan has been a busy boy this month, having just finished a remix of ‘Hey’ for Laidback Luke and Diplo, hes back with a great track ‘Dj Saved My Life’ featuring up and coming London Hip Hop artist Kay Young. This track is nuts! This is a real testament to the production skills of Last Japan and once again i must tip my hat off to him. I Love the cut up vocals at the start of the tune which eventually explode into a torrent of cutting synths and sick lyrics. Normally I would say that I am not a fan of vocal electro but this really works, Kay Young’s vocals really add to the energy of this song and helps take this song to the next level. Kay gives off a real Lady Sovereign vibe; however she has some serious song writing talent(check her MySpace for more of her own work).
Little to say this track has restored my faith in vocal electro!

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO HAVE A LITTLE LISTEN!!

http://www.noiseporn.com/?s=kay+young

FREE EVENT TOMORROW!!!!!!!

Catch me performing 'WATERBOY' along side WRETCH32!!!!

CLICK ON THE FACEBOOK LINK BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS!

http://www.facebook.com/inbox/readupdates.php?id=25511069925#/event.php?eid=112524106566

Check out a review of my 'Third Party' Mixtape on

http://www.strivehighstudios.com/blogstrivehighstudios.com/blog

Jay-Z (feat. Rihanna & Kanye West) - Run This Town

Production is nice!

Mike Blabac Opening Pictures 22.07.09