The Audacity of Dope

Here’s a nice little video catching you up to speed with Joe Budden, who’s been one of my favorite MC’s since back when everyone thought he was Rasheed Wallace’s alter ego.  He answers the standard interview questions (“what’s your take on hip-hop today,” “who do you want to work with,” etc.) and gives a little shine to an artist he’s putting on named HeartBreak.  Padded Room coming September 16th?  Let’s hope so…

And if your internet game has been slackin’, here are his two newest joints, speaking on…everything.  I was going to wait until all the parts leaked and were combined into one song (since Part 3 should be coming soon) but screw it.

Joe Budden – “Who, Pt. 1”
Joe Budden – “Who, Pt. 2”

There’s waaaaaaay too much truth in these joints.

Damn, again I thought I had tracked down all the bonus songs from Kenna‘s Make Sure They See My Face, but apparently not.  No idea how long this has been floating around the net, since it supposedly appeared on the UK version.  Either way, I gaffled it from Tunji.

Kenna ft. Justin Timberlake – “Rockaway Life”

Justin’s only on background vocals here, but both he and Kenna kill it.  Play it loud.

(i hate you.)

For time.  Complete all reps of each exercise before moving to the next.

100 pull ups
100 push ups
100 sit ups
100 air squats

Finished in 21:33, which is 5 minutes better than my last time.  Bladow.  I’ll aim for the 20 minute mark next time.  Try this one, it doesn’t get much simpler!  Shout to Foundation CF.

(why is there a Wolf Blitzer CNN clip in there?)

You know, honestly, I prefer the fan made video I posted yesterday.  But regardless, this is dope and Cordero gets props for including Jay Smooth and Info in it.  Plus, I’m glad he decided to take this in the ‘new media’ direction, in that WE ARE the new media outlets.  Blogs, messageboards, podcasts, etc. can all help fight media consolidation.  Don’t let the internet turn into the radio.

Swiped from Mr. X.

Another interview with “my boy Blu,” this time from Nima over at DubCNN.  They discuss all of Blu‘s various projects, working with Exile, what he’s listening to, and more.  You can check the entire interview here.

I was just talking about planning my next adventure abroad, and how I need to hit Asia & Australia to complete my continent bingo card, and now I’m going to have to put that on hold.  I’ll wait until this is finished, cause it sounds like the coolest place ever.

‘Jackie Chan Museum’ Shows His Glory

Jackie Chan’s legendary career will be archived in a new museum for which the star laid the foundation Tuesday in Shanghai.

Chan handpicked the location for the museum, which will be named after him, in the Changfeng Ecology Commercial District in Shanghai’s Putuo District, Sina.com.cn says.

The museum will largely be renovated from old factory buildings. When completed on October 1 next year, it will take up about 3,100 square meters.

Visitors will be able to retrace Chan’s footsteps from Hong Kong to Hollywood, and navigate through detailed showpieces of Chan from being a Chinese icon, a kung-fu megastar to a charity devotee, Sina says.

Also on display will be some of Chan’s film awards, as well as costumes and props he has used.

Besides the museum, more side projects have been put on the actor’s agenda. According to Chan’s Web site, he recently signed a contract in Yunnan Province for a Jackie Chan Peace Garden, which he will cooperate with the local government to promote “Environment, Friendship, and Charity.” An earlier report also quoted Chan as saying that he was planning to build a kung-fu school. (Source)

Jackie’s always been one of my favorite people in the entertainment industry, so this museum sounds like a great experience.  Shout to my man Jason from back in the day who used to smuggle bootleg Jackie movies from Hong Kong for all of us to enjoy.  We even met dude at the U-Village Barnes & Noble one year for his book signing.  That was legit.

What’s your favorite Jackie Chan movie?  I’m rolling with Thunderbolt.  Come on man…kung-fu + racing Skylines & Eclipses?  It’s a wrap.  The pachinko parlor scene is legendary.

Yes y’all, another excellent podcast from Tay and Brainchild for Gordon Gartrell Radio.  Dope music and hilarious hosting, you know what it is.  Here’s the playlist and download link for GGR Episode 5:

1. Thomas Fehlmann “Interstellar”
2. Che Grand “Swing”
3. The Roots “Criminal” (feat. Saigon & Truck North)
4. Slum Village “Call Me” (feat. Dwele)
5. Symbolyc 1 (aka S1) “Mash” (feat. Rapper Big Pooh & Kay)
6. Erykah Badu “Soldier”
7. Ryan Leslie “Diamond Girl” (Sir OJ Remix)
8. Gangstarr “Zonin” (Instrumental)
9. A Tribe Called Quest “Rock Rock Y’all” (Instrumental)
10. Little Brother “Nighttime Maneuvers” (Instrumental)
11. Mos Def “Speed Law” (Instrumental)
12. Tek 9 “Gettin’ Down Again” (feat. Manifest & Cheewa)
13. Group Home “Up Against The Wall”
14. J Dilla “On You”
15. Ugene Latumeten & Krewcial “#12″
16. Zo! & Tigallo “Human”
17. De La Soul “Copa Cabanga” (Instrumental)
18. Bahamadia “I Confess” (Roots Remix Instrumental)
19. INI “Grown Man Sport” (Instrumental)
20. Jazzy Jeff “For The Love Of The Game” (Instrumental)
21. Cassie “Me & U” (1 O.A.K. Remix)

Download here.

“he sold 10 mill. twice, he finna do it again”
–50 Cent, “Kitty Kat”

Top 200 Album Sales (Top 5 Hip Hop/R&B)

Rank	Artist	Album	This Week	Total
1	Lil Wayne	Tha Carter 3	156,370	1,681,885
4	G-Unit	Terminate On Sight	101,622	101,802

Maybe he meant someone else.

The homey Substantial has been making crazy moves lately with his single, “It’s You (I Think),” off his Sacrifice album, and now he needs your help to keep the momentum going.  The video is one of five finalists in a MTVu contest, where the winner goes into regular rotation on the station.  It’s real easy to vote, and Stan deserves your support so get to it and vote as many times as you’d like!

TO VOTE:

1) GO HERE: http://www.mtvu.com/music/freshmen
2) Click VOTE next to Substantial’s “It’s You” video
3) Click VOTE AGAIN
4) Repeat steps 2-3 all as many times as you’d like!
5) Done

It’s just that simple folks.  If you don’t remember it from all the spins on Sound Session, listen to the song again and watch the video:

(these are all real stories in the verses btw)

Shout to QN5.

(image shamelessly jacked from Mr. Lee)

Seeing as how Tunji is one of the best MC’s out there (and happens to be an old friend), you know I’m going post everything Inverse related.  This is a new joint from another dope MC from Los Angeles, TiRon (who you heard on Sound Session with “Throwin’ My Money”), featuring Tunj and Ayomari, described as “a somber smoker’s/drinker’s anthem type joint.”  I don’t smoke or drink, but I can still vibe to this.  Produced by DJ Dahi, who might be linking up with Tunj for a joint on my mythical 7th edition of the Beats, Rhymes, and Life mixtape series.  The tape will happen.  I swear.

TiRon ft. Tunji (of Inverse) & Ayomari – “Quitter”