The Audacity of Dope

Not a music video, but the homies Court Dunn and Emilio Rojas hooked up for this quick piece where Emilio runs off some things that define hip-hop to him.  Really well done and bonus points for the Wu-Tang Financial reference.

More freshness from the town.  A little NSFW though, so be careful if you peep it at the office.  Dyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyme Def!

R.I.P. to Big Pun and the illest of all time, J Dilla.  Is there anything else that really needs to be said?

Show #245 (2-7-10)

1. Big Pun – “Dream Shatterer” (Throwback of the Week)
2. Memphis Bleek – “Still Ill”
3. Sean Price – “Figure Four”
4. Madlib & Guilty Simpson – “American Dream & Future (OJ Simpson Remix)
5. Marv Won – “The Way It Goes”
6. Emilio Rojas ft. Styles P & Asher Roth – “Bold & Arrogant (Remix)
7. B.o.B ft. Asher Roth – “F*ck The Money”
8. Kooley High ft. Median – “Solitude”
9. Nas & Damian Marley – “As We Enter”
10. Freeway & Jake One – “Throw Your Hands Up” (Local Music)
11. Consequence – “Sounds G.O.O.D. 2 Me”
12. David Banner – “Slow Down”
13. Cool-Aide (MiC K!NG & Chum) – “I’m All That 2009”
14. Chikaramanga ft. Dr. Oop – “A Life Like This”
15. D. Black ft. Fatal Lucciauno – “Special” (Local Music)
16. No Clue – “Ima Mash” (Local Music)
17. Erykah Badu – “Window Seat”
18. Raheem DeVaughn – “Ms. High Heels”
19. J Dilla – “Won’t Do” (Throwback of the Week)
20. DJ K.O. ft. East & MadKem – “Mister Senor Love Daddy”
21. C.H.A.Z.Z. – “No More Monday”
22. Nneka – “The Uncomfortable Truth”

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(2nd back up – http://usershare.net/eeibaieki8l0)

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Sound Session listeners will remember this track from a few months ago.  Great record from one of my favorites and one of the most underrated MC’s of all time.  Yeah, I said it.

You are not ready for my narration prowess!

But nah, in all seriousness…this documentary is super dope.  Be on the lookout for it on March 9th…shout to the fellas, Chris London, DRG Films, and everyone involved for letting me be a part of it.

It’s almost crazy to think that B.o.B hasn’t even dropped an official album yet. Fortunately that day is just a few months away, and until then we have this to hold us over. Alongside DJ Drama & DJ Sense he gives us the May25th mixtape. With guest appearances by J. Cole, fellow ’09 classmate Asher Roth, and more as well as production by Alchemist and Kanye this tape is sure to get a few plays on your iTunes.

Download here: B.o.B – May 25th

Big shout to the homey MiC K!NG (formerly known as iCON The Mic King) for co-hosting this week’s episode of SNSS with us.  If you haven’t checked out his new project with Chum, what are you waiting for?

It’s always fun to kick it with cool folks, and when they happen to be dope MC’s on top of that, it’s even better.  That’s rare, by the way.  There’s generally an inverse relationship between your level of talent and how nice you are.  Hit me and I’ll give you some examples, if you can’t think of a few on your own…

Anyway, peep episode #244 for all sorts of dopeness and the debut of our new Throwback of the Week feature.  Sometimes we get a little tired of the new selections we pick from each week and we figured we could educate some of our listeners with a classic jawn each show.  If you don’t like this week’s pick, you might as well stop checking for SNSS cause “What They Do” is flawless.

Oh, and shout to Nneka for calling in as well.  Her Concrete Jungle album hits stores today and it’s already racking up great reviews left and right.  I’ve been rocking the album and her mixtape with J. Period a lot recently and all the praise is well deserved.  Get on the bandwagon now before it’s filled up!  Full interview coming soon (I feel like I say that every week…bah…gonna find some free time to get those online for y’all soon).

Show #244 (1-31-10)
**Co-hosted by MiC K!NG**

1. The Knux – “Floozy”
2. Pill ft. Freddie Gibbs – “Run Up To Me”
3. Diamond District – “Who I Be (Marco Polo Remix)”
4. Strong Arm Steady ft. Roscoe & Guilty Simpson – “Needle In The Haystack”
5. David Banner – “Slow”
6. Lupe Fiasco – “The One Freestyle”
7. D. Black ft. Fatal Lucciauno – “Special” (Local Music)
8. RJD2 ft. Phonte – “The Shining Path”
9. Cool-Aide (MiC K!NG & Chum) – “I’m All That 2009”
10. Adrian – “I Love Your Sexy” (Local Music)
11. Raheem DeVaughn – “Ms. High Heels”
12. Little Dragon – “Blinking Pigs (1-O.A.K. God Made Me Funky Remix)”
13. **INTERVIEW WITH NNEKA (SNIPPET)**
14. Nneka ft. Jay Electronica – “Walking (J. Period Remix)”
15. Nas & Damian Marley – “As We Enter”
16. Rhymefest ft. Phonte – “Say Wassup”
17. Joell Ortiz ft. Novel – “Like I Know”
18. DJ Semaj ft. Xperience – “Big Faces” (Local Music)
19. The Roots ft. Raphael Saadiq – “What They Do” (Throwback of the Week)
20. C.H.A.Z.Z. – “No More Monday”
21. Broken Bells – “The High Road”
22. Cool-Aide (MiC K!NG) ft. Elzhi – “Word Perfect”

Link to download the mp3 – http://www.mediafire.com/?njnzzmd41dm
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/72028745997b199e/)

**UPDATE – not sure why the links died, but here’s a bonus link to grab the show – http://usershare.net/z7oehsvhgskz **

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Dangermouse stays winning.  Here’s the first look from his new project, Broken Bells, with the lead singer of the Shins, James Mercer.  Really looking forward to hearing this project.

And for the record, The Grey Album sucked, but I suppose we can thank it for launching DM into stardom.  Records with Jemini The Gifted One probably weren’t raking in the dough.

Some visuals for one of the dope freestyles off Kimbo Price.  Every time we use this beat on Sound Session, people ask what it is.  Have you forgotten this classic from Pace Won?

Those of you who know me in real life have probably heard me talk (at length) about a style of working out called crossfit.  Ever since the homey Dru introduced it to me, I’ve been a fan.  In short, it focuses on simple movements performed at a high level for short periods of time.  It’s way more efficient and challenging than simply lifting weights and I would recommend everyone check it out, regardless of your level of fitness.

Seattle people should come check it out tomorrow at the grand opening for Dru’s new space.  Foundation Crossfit has been around for a few years, but come check out the new spot and find out about these workouts that will change your life.  Tomorrow’s schedule is as follows:

See you there.