One of the all time greats, DJ Revolution, takes you on a quick tour of his home studio in the first promo video for his upcoming album, King of the Decks. He also lays down a little freestyle scratch routine for y’all. Hahah @ the soundproof bedroom. I can dig it.
Apparently they will be releasing a video a week until the album drops on September 16th. You lucky bastards down in Los Angeles should definitely hit up the release party on Sept. 19th at The Arena: Rev, Jazzy Jeff, Dilated Peoples, Bishop Lamont, Strong Arm Steady, Pacific Division, & Crooked I all in one night? Are you kidding me?
Posted in Artists, Videos on August 26th, 2008 by Hyphen
I’ve been a big Termanology fan since before Sound Session even started and if you’ve listened over the years, you’ve heard us play a whole bunch of his joints. Finally, it’s almost time for his debut LP, Politics As Usual, to drop and here’s the EPK to help get the word out. The project features appearances by Prodigy, Bun B, Sheek, Freeway, Lil’ Fame, and more, plus production by an all-star cast including DJ Premier, Hi-Tek, Alchemist, Pete Rock, Havoc, Buckwild, Nottz, Easy Mo Bee, and Large Professor. I mean, damn. All y’all complaining that the east coast fell off need to slap yourselves and cop Term’s album on September 30th.
Posted in Politics, Videos on August 26th, 2008 by Hyphen
(Memo to the Repubs: She loves this country.)
If you missed our next first lady speak at the Democratic National Convention last night, here’s the video of her speech. It’s late, so I won’t go into much detail, but the basic idea behind this week is to make sure everyone in America gets to know Barack and Michelle as much as possible. Too many people are still using the excuse of “I don’t know much about him” when explaining why they’re hesitant to vote for Obama. If you disagree with his positions, that’s fine. Vote for the candidate who believes what you believe. But if you just don’t know enough about the Obamas, that’s your fault. Educate yourself. I strongly recommend that everyone read The Audacity of Hope as soon as possible. Read up on the issues. This election is too important for people to be lazy. For real.
Some people are also falling for the despicable, false, and at their core, racist, attacks that Barack and Michelle are somehow “others,” not like the rest of us. The Republican attack machine smartly depends on the naivete and downright ignorance of American voters, so this is the year where all that needs to change. They’re trying to tell you that the Obamas are different. They’re too radical. They don’t love America. They’re doing this for selfish, personal reasons. They’re not like us.
False. They are us. They are the symbol of progression and the embodiment of all that is possible in our country when you work hard and do things the right way. Yes, they are from outside the system. With a broken, prejudiced system in place since our founding, that’s exactly what we need. It’s time to move into the future and catch up to the rest of the world. It’s time for change.
Use this week to watch as much of the Convention as possible and educate yourselves on the issues and the candidates. Make sure you and your friends are registered to vote. It’s time we take responsibility.
John’s been slowly starting to unleash music from Evolver, first “Good Morning” at the end of the “Green Light” video, and now a live performance of “If You’re Out There” at the Democratic National Convention that kicked off today in Denver. When I spoke to John last month for Sound Session, he talked extensively about this song and the reasons why he wrote it. If you missed that interview, you can peep it here.
Between John’s performance, Edward Kennedy’s inspirational appearance, and Michelle Obama’s excellent speech, the Convention is off to a great start. Kanye, N.E.R.D., and Wyclef are supposed to be doing something out there this week, so hopefully video of those performances will hit the net too.
Another one of the talented artists carrying the torch for the new west is L.A.’s TiRon. You’ve probably heard of him through his collaborations with Pacific Division or Tunji (of Inverse), but if not, time for you to wake up. This VIMBY clip can serve as a decent introduction, though it’s more comedy than highlighting his music. To cover that, make sure you download his Handshakes & Pounds mixtape right here.
Let’s keep the A-Side Worldwide theme going for another post, shall we? Buff sits down with HHO and discusses the sounds and messages in his new album, There’s Only One. He’s on point with “Beat The Speakers Up.” That’s just what Sound Session does every weekend.
Posted in Artists, Videos on August 19th, 2008 by Hyphen
“We have to expose the world to good music or we will all die of stupidity cause rap is really dumb right now”
Say word. As promised, here’s the second part of Murs and 9th Wonder discussing their most recent collaborative effort, Sweet Lord. Again, you should download the project immediately since it’s free, and be on the lookout for Murs For President on Sept. 30th. NW’ers, you can catch Murs at Rock The Bells on the 6th. Be there.
Posted in Sports, Videos on August 18th, 2008 by Hyphen
If you missed Usain’s incredible 100m sprint, here’s the video. Even though it’s taken from the BBC feed, it probably won’t be online for long because NBC is being run by a bunch of morons. Enjoy the swag while you can.
Posted in Comedy, Videos on August 17th, 2008 by Hyphen
Hahaha, Jay Smooth is back with another dope vlog. Personally, I never really got on the ‘no homo’ bandwagon, partially cause it’s dumb, but mainly cause it just sounds weird to say. However, “pause” was, and always will be, hilarious to me so I reserve the right to use that at any time. Even Gus Johnson dropped it on TV to help out Spike:
Classic. I really try to fight the homophobia in hip-hop though, so I wonder if my useage of ‘pause’ somehow contradicts that. Hmm…perhaps I’ll have to rethink it…