The Audacity of Dope

Even though this was likely one of the first records his fanbase heard, The Weeknd has just released the video for “Wicked Games.” Despite the timing, it’s actually acting as the lead “single” of sorts for his upcoming Trilogy project, which will contain tracks from his 3 EP’s and a few bonus items.  Better late than never!

New music on this week’s SNSS from artists like Pusha T, 14KT, J. Pinder, Miguel, Jesse Boykins III, Kanye West, Rapper Big Pooh, Kendrick Lamar, and more.  Speaking of Kendrick, this happened the other day.  Be on the lookout for our interview soon.

Shout to Choklate for coming through the studio and for Sol letting us world premiere his new record, “Old Him,” as well.  Enjoy!

Show #383 (10-14-12)

1. Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr. Dre – “Compton”
2. 50 Cent ft. Too Short – “First Date”
3. Pusha T ft. Future – “Pain”
4. Fearce & BeanOne – “G-Life”
5. Mayer Hawthorne – “Henny & Gingerale (Bakaboyz B-Mix)”
6. Big Boi ft. Kelly Rowland – “Mama Told Me”
7. Lupe Fiasco ft. Poo Bear – “Heart Donor”
8. 14KT – “AsWe (Continue)”
9. J. Pinder ft. Musiq Soulchild – “Lenore” (Local Music)
10. Sol – “Old Him” (Local Music)
11. Talib Kweli ft. Greg Nice & Styles P – “NY Shining”
12. **INTERVIEW WITH CHOKLATE, PT. 1**
13. Miguel – “Use Me”
14. **INTERVIEW WITH CHOKLATE, PT. 2**
15. Choklate – “Wide Open” (Local Music)
16. DJ Jazzy Jeff ft. Erro – “Rock Wit U” (Throwback of the Week)
17. **INTERVIEW WITH CHOKLATE, PT. 3**
18. Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X – “The Perfect Blues”
19. Kanye West – “White Dress”
20. David Dallas – “Don’t Want The World”
21. Rapper Big Pooh – “Friends”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www30.zippyshare.com/v/67539449/file.html
(back up / streaming link – http://linkmixes.com/vmjq2ac53vib)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/n1z6k60xlwv2)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email, DJHyphen@gmail.com.

Kanye’s solo records >>>>>>>>.  Would have loved to see a more official video, but these images look dope enough on their own.  This will be on the soundtrack to RZA’s movie, The Man With The Iron Fists.

Check out new music on this week’s SNSS from artists like Common, Kendrick Lamar, Stalley, Miguel, Big Boi, Spree Wilson, 50 Cent, Saigon, STS, J. Cole, and more.  Shout to the Pac Div homies for calling in as well.

In other news, if you missed our interview with Yuna, you can watch it right here.  Many thanks to her for coming through and performing a few amazing acoustic tracks for us live in the studio.  Enjoy!

Show #382 (10-7-12)

1. Kanye West ft. Raekwon, Pusha T, Common, 2 Chainz, CyHi The Prynce, Kid Cudi, & D’Banj – “The Morning”
2. DJ Drama ft. Common, Kendrick Lamar, & Lloyd – “My Way”
3. Stalley – “Loud Motors”
4. Cassow ft. Epp – “Where U At” (Local Music)
5. Miguel – “Kaleidoscope Dream”
6. Frank Ocean – “Lost”
7. Mayer Hawthorne ft. Snoop Dogg – “Can’t Stop (Dam-Funk G-Mix)”
8. Big Boi ft. Kelly Rowland – “Mama Told Me”
9. Spree Wilson – “Right One, Wrong Time”
10. 50 Cent ft. Too Short – “First Date”
11. **INTERVIEW WITH PAC DIV**
12. Pac Div – “Automatic”
13. Eighty4 Fly – “Cool Kid” (Local Music)
14. Kendrick Lamar ft. Dr. Dre – “Compton”
15. Saigon – “Relafriendship”
16. Lupe Fiasco ft. Bilal – “How Dare You”
17. Sam Lachow & Raz ft. Ariana DeBoo – “Coyotes” (Local Music)
18. J. Cole – “Get Free Coleworld”
19. Big Daddy Kane – “Young, Gifted, and Black” (Throwback of the Week)
20. Toussaint Morrison – “Can’t Relive The Party”
21. STS ft. J. Nics – “Schoolie’s Jawn”
22. Steven A. Clark – “F.*.C.K., Pt. 2”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.sharebeast.com/c4p83frxnki6
(back up / streaming link – http://www35.zippyshare.com/v/89025052/file.html)
(2nd back up – http://linkmixes.com/c0w9870kwxny)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email, DJHyphen@gmail.com.

Abel continues his ascent to stardom with the official visuals for “Rolling Stone,” which serve as a bit of a metaphor for his growing popularity since taking the net by storm last year and signing to Universal a few months ago.  It’s an interesting evolution to watch, especially for someone who started his online promotion by purposely hiding his image and shrouding himself in mystery.  I never realized these lyrics work so well for both the base level relationship concepts he’s singing about and the pressures of maintaining a fan base as he crosses over to a major label.

The video wasn’t the most exciting, but the song itself is still a great record.

Statik & Term take us out to Tokyo with the video for my favorite record off their second collaborative album, 2012.  Anytime you start a video with a shot of that intersection used in one of my favorite movies of all time, Lost In Translation, I’m probably going to love the cinematography.  My only wish would have been to get Big K.R.I.T. in the video and use his verse from the remix.  Still dope though.

While in Seattle for the 2012 Capitol Hill Block Party, Malaysian-born singer Yuna visited SNSS for an interview and live performance.  We discussed her transition from Asia, the role MySpace, Indie Pop, and FADER played in her success, meeting and working with Pharrell, her creative process, her growing collection of cover records, life on tour, her self-titled US debut album, her next project, and more. Additionally, she performed two acoustic songs live in studio: “Live Your Life” (5:40) and “Decorate” (16:08).

Yuna is a true talent.  Catch up if you’ve been sleeping and keep an eye out for her to make some big waves in the near future.

Shout out to the Cornerstone, Detooz Films, and Le Fresh Perspective homies for helping make this happen.

Apologies again for the delay in posting this week’s episode of SNSS, but I spent the first half of the week doing day job work at ESPN’s HQ in Bristol, CT.  People based there are used to seeing all the random on-air hosts and celebrities come through, but it was a trip literally bumping into folks like Stephen A. Smith, Mike Golic, Mike Greenberg, Tedy Bruschi, and even the legendary Jerry Rice (!!!) in the hallways.  Sitting in the control room during SportsCenter and First Take was an incredible experience too.  Almost as good as appearing on SportsCenter a few weeks ago.  Oh you ain’t know?  Take a peek.

Anyway, back to the music.  This past week’s show featured new music from folks like David Dallas, Curren$y, Miguel, Pusha T, Kid Cudi, Sir Michael Rocks, Rockie Fresh, Pharoahe Monch, Quelle Chris, Toussaint Morrison, Wax Tailor, Aloe Blacc, Mayer Hawthorne, Rapsody, and more.  Good lineup.  Trust me.

Show #381 (9-30-12)

1. Brother Ali – “Need A Knot”
2. David Dallas – “Ever Get The Feeling”
3. DJ Drama ft. Rick Ross, Pusha T, Curren$y, & Miguel – “Clouds”
4. Wiz Khalifa ft. The Weeknd – “Remember You”
5. Steven A. Clark – “F.*.C.K., Pt. 2”
6. Kid Cudi ft. King Chip – “Just What I Am”
7. Rebel ft. Brothers From Another – “Outta Yo Mind” (Local Music)
8. Sir Michael Rocks ft. Rockie Fresh – “Can’t Hide It”
9. Pharoahe Monch – “Damage”
10. ILLFIGHTYOU – “92” (Local Music)
11. Quelle Chris – “Milky”
12. Binary Star – “Reality Check” (Throwback of the Week)
13. Kilo Kush – “Navy”
14. Lupe Fiasco ft. Bilal – “How Dare You”
15. Kanye West ft. Raekwon, Pusha T, Common, 2 Chainz, CyHi The Prynce, Kid Cudi, & D’Banj – “The Morning”
16. Frank Ocean – “Bad Religion”
17. Talib Kweli ft. Ryan Leslie – “Outstanding”
18. Toussaint Morrison – “Can’t Relive The Party”
19. Wax Tailor ft. Aloe Blacc – “Time To Go”
20. Mayer Hawthorne – “No Strings (RAC Remix)”
21. Sonny Bonoho ft. Xperience & Bizarre – “Oh, God!” (Local Music)
22. Miguel – “Do You…”
23. Rapsody ft. Heather Victoria – “The Drums”
24. Styles of Beyond ft. Michael Buble – “Damn”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?xuk8u2hqyr5c4im
(back up / streaming link – http://www40.zippyshare.com/v/99939525/file.html)
(2nd back up – http://linkmixes.com/mlgtplh5kgpz)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email, DJHyphen@gmail.com.

Sorry for the delay on this week’s SNSS archive, but as always, better late than never!  New music from folks like Murs, Fashawn, Exile, Kilo Kish, Moka Only, Brother Ali, Frank Ocean, Miguel, Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, Big Sean, Ghostface Killah, and more.  Enjoy…

Show #380 (9-23-12)

1. Kanye West ft. Pusha T & Ghostface Killah – “New God Flow (Remix)”
2. Scoe ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Thank You”
3. Murs & Fashawn ft. Adrian – “This Generation”
4. Action Bronson – “It’s Me”
5. Fabolous – “So NY”
6. ILLFIGHTYOU – “92” (Local Music)
7. Lupe Fiasco – “Form Follows Function”
8. Big Sean ft. J. Cole – “24K Of Gold”
9. Kilo Kish – “Navy”
10. Miguel – “Do You…”
11. Frank Ocean – “Monks”
12. Talib Kweli ft. Black Thought & Ab-Soul – “Congregation”
13. Brother Ali – “All You Need”
14. Rookie Snow ft. Nipsey Hussle & Emoe – “Successful” (Local Music)
15. Jay-Z – “Takeover” (Throwback of the Week)
16. PackFM – “Crazy”
17. Leezy Soprano – “Greater Love” (Local Music)
18. Dag Savage (Johaz & Exile) ft. Fashawn & Co$$ – “Cali Dreamin’”
19. Steven A. Clark – “Seashore”
20. Junia-T ft. Slakah The Beatchild – “You & I”
21. Moka Only ft. Plug 2 (of De La Soul) – “Mr. Megahustle” (Local Music)
22. Mansions On The Moon – “Radio”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?81a2eizjazaigm3
(back up / streaming link – http://www.sharebeast.com/eac5v50djkan)
(2nd back up – http://linkmixes.com/m8bvi7kmfpjg)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email, DJHyphen@gmail.com.

Kish is next up.