The Audacity of Dope

As I was trying to think of a topic for this week’s SNSS wrap up, I couldn’t really get past the shocking realization that it’s already…August.  How…does…this…happen?  Wasn’t it just New Year’s?

Eh well…time is flying and we’re here to provide the soundtrack for your rapidly moving life.  Episode #322 features new tracks from Smoke DZA, Chevy Woods, Inc., Hassaan Mackey, Wordsworth, Charlie Smarts, and one of my favorite mini-sets in quite some time: a 4 song block of Toronto’s finest.  Between Drake, Shad, Kardinal Offishall, and Purple HeArts (well, The Weeknd too, but we didn’t spin him this show), the T-Dot is responsible for all my favorite music from artists not named Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Dom Kennedy, and Big K.R.I.T. right now.  Must be something in the water up there…or the lack of a debt ceiling.

Rock to it.

Show #322 (7-31-11)

1. Jay-Z & Kanye West – “Otis”
2. Thurz – “Dope”
3. Smoke DZA ft. Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. – “On The Corner”
4. Chevy Woods ft. Mac Miller – “The Drive”
5. Kendrick Lamar ft. BJ The Chicago Kid – “Kush & Corinthians”
6. Dom Kennedy – “Graduate”
7. Grynch – “Mister Rogers” (Local Music)
8. Drake – “Headlines”
9. Shad – “Flawless”
10. Kardinal Offishall – “Ol’ Time Killin’, Pt. 2 (Anywhere)”
11. Purple HeArts – “ReMinder Smiles”
12. Frank Ocean – “Thinking About You”
13. Inc. – “Swear”
14. Rapsody – “Sweetest Hangover”
15. The Physics – “Delusions Of Grandeur” (Local Music)
16. DOOMSTARKS – “Victory Laps”
17. Hassaan Mackey & Apollo Brown ft. Finale – “Higher”
18. Roc Marciano – “Momma Told Me”
19. John Crown ft. Action Bronson – “Like This” (Local Music)
20. Jay Rock ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Hood Gone Love It”
21. A Tribe Called Quest – “Buggin’ Out” (Throwback of the Week)
22. Charlie Smarts – “Tony Robbins”
23. Wordsworth – “Reach”
24. Crooked I – “Mr. Porter Meets Mr. Pigface”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?bytc356v4b62rb8
(back up / streaming link – http://hulkshare.com/oroq4t7uavmk)
(2nd back up – http://www.zshare.net/audio/932362681a067691/)

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In a nutshell, the last few days provided yet another reminder of the frustratingly consistent duality of life.  You know, Ying Yang…wait, Yin vs. Yang.  Or as The Dude so eloquently put it, “strikes and gutters.”  If you prefer the more timely, yet equally brevity conscious, hip-hop version, Big K.R.I.T. calls it “Highs & Lows.”

On on hand, we had a beautiful, music filled weekend here in Seattle and on Sound Session.  We kicked off things with the Capitol Hill Block Party, where I DJ’d for the homey Shad on Friday night, sharing the stage with good friends Sol, Brothers From Another, and Thee Satisfaction, three of the most talented acts in Seattle.  Thee Sat took the occasion to officially announce their signing to the legendary Sub Pop label, putting a stamp on another historic moment in Seattle’s music scene.

Speaking of Sub Pop, J. Moore carried the festivities down to Dallas, Texas on Saturday, where he accompanied Shabazz Palaces for their performance at the Gorilla vs. Bear Festival.  We closed the weekend off by inviting The Physics and Sonny Bonoho to our studio to debut new music from their forthcoming projects, and we even world premiered a record from Thurzday (formerly of U-N-I) and his LA Riot album.

All in all, a fine weekend celebrated in 80 degree, flawless weather, where our only concern should have been SPF levels.

Right?

Wrong.

On Saturday, music lovers everywhere reeled from the news we all feared would come someday, and deep down, we knew it would be sooner rather than later: Amy Winehouse passed away in her London apartment from an apparent overdose.

Since we’ve been on the air for the last six years, we’ve lost a lot of folks and I never know quite how to summarize these feelings and thoughts in text.  However, that’s what great writers do and to that end, there have already been a few well constructed pieces on Amy’s passing (I particularly recommend Russell Brand’s heartfelt, poignant entry).  Ultimately, when an artist passes, I (selfishly) always focus on what his/her work meant to me and how it affected my life. If I had a chance to meet or work with the person, that always adds an extra element as well.

In this case, I never met or spoke with Amy.  My only story about her is a loose connection that’s happened to us a few times as we’ve watched superstars develop.  We were early supporters of her Back To Black records in the NW region (essentially the equivalent of seeing LeBron as a high school senior and telling your friends he was pretty good…we didn’t exactly go out on a limb) and the label told me she was thankful for our airplay.  I distinctly remember waiting in our studio one Friday afternoon, late in the summer of 2006, for the interview they scheduled with her, only to get a cancellation call from her management instead.  They explained that they were sorry, but MTV and the New York Times decided at the last minute to do pieces on her first performance in NYC and they had to bump us to accommodate the larger outlets.  I knew then that our underground hip-hop/alternative R&B show in Seattle likely wouldn’t have the chance to interview her again and sure enough, by the end of the year, she was one of the biggest musicians in the world.

Granted, it’s not as interesting a tale as the time Guru threatened to leap over the table and punch me, but at least it’s a more positive way to remember one of our musical heroes.  I digress.

Amy’s voice, songwriting, and the resulting music she blessed us with was amazing.  Throughout her rise to stardom, we continued to play it on the air, but even more on our own time.  Back To Black provided the soundtrack for some of my favorite memories and any time I hear something like “Just Friends,” I’m instantly back in THAT moment.  You know the feeling.

Both Back To Black and Frank are certified 5-mic classic albums to me (yes, I’m using the Source rating system…Amy was more hip-hop than a lot of these cats) and there are countless awe inspiring live/acoustic/demo versions for her songs.  When I asked followers on Twitter for a few suggestions on what to select for our Throwback of the Week, I was flooded by replies and almost every song of hers was mentioned.  In the end, I picked two of my personal favorites, but I had about a hundred alternate options ready to go.

While it’s devastating to finally accept that she won’t be adding to this catalog, it’s comforting to know that like all great artists, her work will live on forever.  As much as I look forward to pulling out her records years from now and reminiscing about her talent, what I’m really excited about is for the next generation to randomly discover her through their own exploration.  The same way I stumbled upon an artist like Shuggie Otis or Gil Scott-Heron (RIP), some 10 year old without a clue who Amy Winehouse is right now will hear the demo for “What It Is” and fall in love with music all over again.

That’s the power of art and why losing a great artist always presents such a conflicting dichotomy.  We mourn the loss of a creative spark, but we also celebrate the contributions that were made.

As I write this, Amy has 4 of the Top 10 albums on iTunes (even her b-side collections are charting) and I know some of those purchases are from kids wondering what all the hype is about.  They’ll soon find out and for those that truly love music…those that zone out and let these sounds impact their moods and ideas and redefine how they see the world and interact with others…her voice will hit them like few others have.

RIP Amy.

And for anyone out there struggling with addiction, she left you this message.  There’s someone out there who cares.  Take action and get help.

Show #321 (7-24-11)

1. Pac Div – “Saved”
2. Crooked I – “Mr. Porter Meets Mr. Pigface”
3. Jay Rock ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Hood Gone Love It”
4. Kardinal Offishall – “Ol’ Time Killin’, Pt. 2 (Anywhere)”
5. Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse – “Valerie” (Throwback of the Week)
6. Jay-Z & Kanye West – “Otis”
7. Big K.R.I.T. – “Highs & Lows”
8. Kendrick Lamar ft. Ashtro Bot – “Keisha’s Song (Her Pain)”
9. Wu-Tang Clan ft. Ghostface Killah, Sean Price, & Trife – “Laced Cheeba”
10. Pusha T ft. Tyler, The Creator – “Trouble On My Mind”
11. **INTERVIEW WITH THE PHYSICS, PT. 1**
12. The Physics – “Seward Park” (Local Music)
13. Dom Kennedy ft. Polyester – “Mr. Champagne”
14. **INTERVIEW WITH THE PHYSICS, PT. 2**
15. Sol – “WTF” (Local Music)
16. Rapsody ft. Tab One, Charlie Smarts, & Phonte – “One Time”
17. Thad Reid – “Unholy War”
18. **INTERVIEW WITH SONNY BONOHO, PT. 1**
19. Sonny Bonoho – “We’ll Be Stronger” (Local Music)
20. The Black Opera – “Timeline”
21. **INTERVIEW WITH SONNY BONOHO, PT. 2**
22. CyHi The Prynce – “Take You Back”
23. Wordsmith – “Rhymesayer Revival”
24. **Thurz – “Dope”** (WORLD PREMIERE)
25. Shad – “Call Waiting”
26. Purple HeArts – “ReMinder Smiles”
27. Amy Winehouse – “Stronger Than Me” (Throwback of the Week)

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?buwprapcd5pflcb
(back up / streaming link – http://hulkshare.com/xue54dm3im8f)
(2nd back up – http://www.zshare.net/audio/92995614e5676c7c/)

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While J. Moore repped Seattle to the fullest with Shabazz Palaces at the Pitchfork Festival in Chicago, I held down the SNSS fort with the intern, Young Nick (aka Beeba) back here in the 6.  Another week, another fun show full of great music.  This time, we highlighted work from folks like Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Don Trip, Purple HeArts, The Black Opera, Nikki Jean, The Weeknd, Tall Black Guy, and more.  Of course we also played the underground hero, Big K.R.I.T., who I got the honor of choppin’ it up with at our Summer Jam on Saturday.  Peace to his crew (Dutch, Wally, & Sant) and shout to the other homies we ran into, B.o.B, Playboy Tre, B. Rich, and TJ!

All that said, I think another artist we played, TiRon, summed it up the nicest at the end of his verse on the show:

“thinkin’ too much…enjoy the moment.”

Show #320 (7-17-11)

1. Big Sean ft. Kanye West & Roscoe Dash – “Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay”
2. Jay Rock ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Hood Gone Love It”
3. Don Trip – “Letter 2 My Son”
4. Pusha T ft. Tyler, The Creator – “Trouble On My Mind”
5. Neema ft. Sol & Lace Cadence – “Black Roses (It’s Over)” (Local Music)
6. Sol – “This Sh*t” (Local Music)
7. Common ft. Nas – “Ghetto Dreams”
8. Freeway – “Listen”
9. Kendrick Lamar ft. Colin Munroe – “No Make Up (Her Vice)”
10. N.E.R.D. – “Run To The Sun” (Throwback of the Week)
11. Frank Ocean – “Nature Feels”
12. Purple HeArts – “Know Go”
13. The Black Opera – “Timeline”
14. Big K.R.I.T. – “Highs & Lows”
15. Dom Kennedy & Curren$y – “Hennessy Beach”
16. CyHi Da Prynce ft. Big Sean – “Woopty Doo”
17. Nikki Jean ft. Lupe Fiasco & Black Thought – “Million Star Motel”
18. The Weeknd – “High For This”
19. Serge Severe ft. Theory Hazit & Illmaculate – “Combinations Like This” (Local Music)
20. Random Axe – “Understand This”
21. Rapsody ft. Tab One, Charlie Smarts, & Phonte – “One Time”
22. TiRon & Ayomari – “Midsommar Dream”
23. Tall Black Guy ft. Primeridian – “Love Hurts”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?6c9bfa3ttk1f39n
(back up / streaming link – http://hulkshare.com/dtfcfdyuins6)
(2nd back up – http://www.zshare.net/audio/92760309e4dbaefd/)

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It’s Summer Jam week out here at KUBE 93, so time is at a premium.  Aside from the obvious shout to Abby Wambach and (Seattle’s Richland’s own) Hope Solo for giving us an incredible moment in sports history this weekend, peace to Dyme Def, Helluvastate, and Neema for coming through episode #318 of SNSS.

Enjoy the music!

Show #319 (7-10-11)

1. Kendrick Lamar – “Ronald Reagan Era (His Evils)”
2. Pusha T ft. Tyler, The Creator – “Trouble On My Mind”
3. Wu-Tang Clan ft. Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, & Termanology – “Meteor Hammer”
4. Common ft. Nas – “Ghetto Dreams”
5. **INTERVIEW WITH DYME DEF, PT. 1**
6. Dyme Def – “Bring It In” (Local Music)
7. Dom Kennedy ft. Asher Roth & Mikey Rocks – “New Jeeps”
8. **INTERVIEW WITH DYME DEF, PT. 2**
9. Drake – “Dreams Money Can Buy”
10. Big K.R.I.T. – “King’s Blues”
11. Outkast – “Da Art Of Storytellin’ (Part 1)” (Throwback of the Week)
12. Don Trip – “Letter 2 My Son”
13. Co$$ ft. Shawn Jackson – “When I Feel”
14. **INTERVIEW WITH HELLUVASTATE, PT. 1**
15. Helluvastate – “Brain Champagne” (Local Music)
16. Freddie Gibbs – “Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away”
17. **INTERVIEW WITH HELLUVASTATE, PT. 2**
18. Consequence ft. Kid Cudi – “On My Own”
19. TiRon & Ayomari ft. Seinabo Sey – “Back 2 U”
20. The Black Opera – “Sleep Tight”
21. **INTERVIEW WITH NEEMA, PT. 1**
22. Neema ft. Sol & Lace Cadence – “Black Roses (It’s Over)” (Local Music)
23. Pete Rock & Smif-N-Wessun ft. Top Dog & Jahdan Blakkamoore – “This One”
24. **INTERVIEW WITH NEEMA, PT. 2**
25. Purple HeArts – “Know Go”
26. Shi Wisdom ft. KJ – “LoveSpeak”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?v3z8tp3w8bmjkp0
(back up / streaming link – http://hulkshare.com/yrvviy10k170)
(2nd back up – http://www.zshare.net/audio/92522244ff6ddefa/)

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Not really feeling writing a wrap up of this week’s SNSS on a 4th of July, so I’ll keep it super simple.

Shout to the homey Serius Jones for coming through the studio to chill and rip a couple freestyles.  Also, we played part of our interview with Bentley, but be sure to peep the full discussion through the links below.  We talked all about his days as Diddy’s assistant, growing up with Andre 3000, his emergence as a musician, fans judging his music without even listening, and more.  Super cool dude and artist…don’t sleep!

Show #318 (7-3-11)

1. J. Cole – “Work Out”
2. Tyler, The Creator ft. Frank Ocean – “She”
3. Shabazz Palaces ft. Thee Satisfaction – “Swerve…the reeping of all that is worthwhile (Noir not withstanding)” (Local Music)
4. Random Axe – “The Karate Kid”
5. Pete Rock & Smif-N-Wessun ft. Black Rob – “(I’m A) Stand Up Guy”
6. Freddie Gibbs – “Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away”
7. Jon Connor – “Someday”
8. Lloyd ft. Andre 3000 & Lil Wayne – “Dedication To My Ex (Miss That)”
9. The Cool Kids ft. Mayer Hawthorne – “Swimsuits”
10. Dom Kennedy – “Ice Cream Truck”
11. Raekwon ft. Ghostface Killah, Cappadonna, & Method Man – “Ice Cream” (Throwback of the Week)
12. **INTERVIEW WITH BENTLEY (SNIPPET)**
13. Bentley ft. Anthony Hamilton – “Greener”
14. The Black Opera – “Sleep Tight”
15. Don Trip – “Vent”
16. Serge Severe – “Here Comes The Man” (Local Music)
17. Co$$ ft. Sene & Aloe Blacc – “Only When I Dream”
18. Kendrick Lamar ft. GLC – “Poe Man’s Dreams (His Vice)”
19. **INTERVIEW WITH SERIUS JONES, PT. 1**
20. Serius Jones – “Flexin’”
21. Common ft. Nas – “Ghetto Dreams”
22. Nas – “Nasty”
23. **INTERVIEW WITH SERIUS JONES, PT. 2**
24. John Crown ft. Action Bronson – “Like This” (Local Music)
25. **INTERVIEW WITH SERIUS JONES, PT. 3**
26. Drake ft. Jhene Aiko – “July”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?yuvfkkvxmeg5vrv
(back up / streaming link – http://hulkshare.com/9jl80t6kwaav)
(2nd back up – http://www.zshare.net/audio/922668701f324c49/)

Link to download the full interview with Bentley – http://www.mediafire.com/?ebi16l97v07b95x
(back up / streaming link – http://hulkshare.com/e7u61lslx8ul)
(2nd back up – http://www.zshare.net/audio/92280893b539ec43/)

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When Biz Markie spit the classic line, “damn it feels good to see people up on it,” it wasn’t really about having other people validate your work.  Nah…you were still going to grind and do your thing,  regardless of whether or not cats caught the “Vapors.”  But clearly, there’s something rewarding about seeing others share and appreciate that work, especially when they spread it to their circle of friends with no ulterior motives.

That’s precisely what I’m seeing with the tidal wave of critical acclaim from journalists, bloggers, artists, DJ’s, label reps, and most importantly, listeners, for the new album from SNSS‘ close friends, Shabazz Palaces.  Fans may be familiar with Ish’s previous work in Digable Planets or Cherrywine, but I promise you, Black Up is an album unlike anything you’ve heard.  It’s officially out today on the venerable Seattle label, Sub Pop Records, and if you haven’t peeped it yet, consider your cool kid card pulled.

Cop it here (or at your favorite retailer…support indies!) and if you need convincing, read glowing reviews on Pitchfork, Prefix, the Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, the BBC, NPR, and the Seattle Times.  Speaking of NPR, Ann Powers and Andrew Matson are highlighting the burgeoning hip-hop scene in Seattle all week in their Grind and Shine piece.  On SNSS #317, you can hear interviews from both Shabazz and Matson.

Clear some space out, so we can space out.  Black Up.

Show #317 (6-26-11)

1. Curren$y – “She Don’t Want A Man”
2. Kendrick Lamar – “Hol’ Up”
3. Rapsody ft. Raekwon – “Black Diamonds”
4. Nas – “Take It In Blood” (Throwback of the Week)
5. Nas – “Nasty”
6. Elzhi – “One Love”
7. **INTERVIEW WITH SHABAZZ PALACES, PT. 1**
8. Helluvastate – “Make Moves” (Local Music)
9. TiRon & Ayomari ft. Seinabo Sey – “Back 2 U”
10. Cocaine 80’s – “Summer Madness”
11. Casual ft. Mike Frost – “Sunday’s Best”
12. Shabazz Palaces ft. Thee Satisfaction – “Swerve…the reeping of all that is worthwhile (Noir not withstanding)” (Local Music)
13. **INTERVIEW WITH SHABAZZ PALACES, PT. 2**
14. Shabazz Palaces – “Recollections of the wraith” (Local Music)
15. **INTERVIEW WITH SHABAZZ PALACES, PT. 3**
16. J. Cole – “Work Out”
17. The Cool Kids ft. Mayer Hawthorne – “Swimsuits”
18. Random Axe ft. Roc Marciano – “Chewbacca”
19. Royce Da 5’9” – “Second Place”
20. Apathy – “Check To Check”
21. **INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW MATSON**
22. Blue Scholars – “Anna Karina” (Local Music)
23. Thurz – “Prayer”
24. H.O.P.E. ft. Jhene Aiko – “Do Better Blues”
25. Drake – “Marvin’s Room”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?qrila94pmaboeta
(back up / streaming link – http://hulkshare.com/h4xfnd3g4z4w)
(2nd back up – http://www.zshare.net/audio/919711259dd2b26e/)

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.

The 316th episode of SNSS marked the return of the Mayor, J. Moore, from hip-hop’s injured list.  We also welcomed longtime homies Grieves and Budo to the studio to discuss their new project, Together/Apart, dropping on Rhymesayers today.  Go cop that!

Other artists featured on this week’s SNSS include Nas, Royce Da 5’9″, Casual, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, J. Cole, Wale, Rapsody, Tonedeff, and more.  Enjoy!

Show #316 (6-19-11)

1. Nas – “Nasty”
2. Royce Da 5’9” – “Second Place”
3. Random Axe – “Monster Babies”
4. MED – “Superman”
5. Casual – “Mic Memorial”
6. Helluvastate – “Fresha Adventure” (Local Music)
7. **INTERVIEW WITH GRIEVES & BUDO, PT. 1**
8. Kendrick Lamar – “Ronald Reagan Era (His Evils)”
9. CyHi Da Prynce ft. Big Sean – “Woopty Doo”
10. Curren$y – “She Don’t Want A Man”
11. Grieves – “Light Speed” (Local Music)
12. **INTERVIEW WITH GRIEVES & BUDO, PT. 2**
13. Grieves – “On The Rocks” (Local Music)
14. Blue Scholars ft. Macklemore – “Tommy Chong” (Local Music)
15. Charlie Smarts – “Torture”
16. **INTERVIEW WITH GRIEVES & BUDO, PT. 3**
17. Drake – “Dreams Money Can Buy”
18. Bentley – “Venice Beaches”
19. Kanye West – “The New Workout Plan” (Throwback of the Week)
20. J. Cole – “Work Out”
21. Wale – “Lacefrontin’”
22. Rapsody ft. Raekwon – “Black Diamonds”
23. Skyzoo – “Rap Like Me”
24. Emilio Rojas ft. Rittz, Laws, Laura Reed, & Voodoo – “Champion (Remix)”
25. DJ JS-1 ft. Tonedeff – “Last To Know”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?ot9hle0fo1u6hi8
(back up / streaming link – http://hulkshare.com/n0kme3cnqbxi)
(2nd back up – http://www.zshare.net/audio/91693445c0f9aecb/)

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I initially intended to share some extended thoughts on the NBA season wrapping up last night, but then I went and forgot to eat food today.  Uh, whoops.  So I’ll make this quick cause my kitchen is callin’ me and for the most part, Bill Simmons expertly summed up many of my takeaways on the game, series, and Lebron’s incredible ability to avoid shooting alienate the entire viewing public in this piece.

Anyway, congrats to the Mavs and the big homey, Seattle’s own (and one of my Arizona Wildcats too) Jason Terry!  It was a very entertaining series, but after hockey’s game 7 and the NBA Draft pass, we’ll be down to just baseball and the WNBA for the summer.  Well, baseball, the WNBA, and the Women’s World Cup.  You think I’m joking, but I’m with it.  Word to Abby Wambach.

Musically, another great week, but y’all already know how we do.  Shout to good friend of SNSS, Royce Da 5’9″ for calling in to discuss his new Bad Meets Evil project with Eminem.  In stores today!

Show #315 (6-12-11)

1. Wale ft. Rick Ross & Jeremih – “That Way”
2. Gerald Walker – “Shackles”
3. C-San – “I Want It All”
4. Charlie Smarts – “Torture”
5. Curren$y – “She Don’t Want A Man”
6. Helluvastate – “Saucalino Bossalino” (Local Music)
7. Pusha T – “Alone In Vegas”
8. Skyzoo ft. Manhattan – “Until It Goes”
9. Primeridian – “Drop The Needle”
10. Bad Meets Evil – “Scary Movies” (Throwback of the Week)
11. **INTERVIEW WITH ROYCE DA 5’9”**
12. Bad Meets Evil – “Fast Lane”
13. Random Axe – “Random Call”
14. Al-One ft. Freeway & DJ Wicked – “Can’t Stop” (Local Music)
15. Co$$ – “Da Meanest”
16. Fresh Daily – “DoWhatTheyWon’t”
17. Bentley – “Venice Beaches”
18. Eric Roberson ft. Chubb Rock – “Summer Time Anthem (So Hot)”
19. Blue Scholars – “Marion Sunshine” (Local Music)
20. Phil Ade ft. GLC & Tracie Josephine – “Cloud 9”
21. J. Rawls ft. Casual – “Find A New”
22. The Weeknd – “Rolling Stone”
23. Drake – “Marvin’s Room”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?5ur08s3b6ngpdnj
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/914168638871acbe/)
(2nd back up – http://www.usershare.net/7557r23jq68b/DJ Hyphen and J. Moore – Sunday Night Sound Session, Show 315, 6-12-11.mp3)

Link to download just the interview with Royce Da 5’9″ – http://www.mediafire.com/?jga8sa7sziu565l
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/91417387264ce543/)
(2nd back up – http://www.usershare.net/b9vkpyns5re9/DJ Hyphen and J. Moore – Interview With Royce Da 5’9”, 6-12-11.mp3)

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Not much time to chat this week as I’m packing my bags for E3 (huge video game trade show, get familiar!) so I have to make this quick.  Shout to Miss Casey Carter for sitting in with us and be sure to “Like” our new SNSS Facebook page right here.  If you’re in Los Angeles for the next few days, attending E3 or not, holler @ a Hyphen!

Show #314 (6-5-11)
**Co-Hosted by Miss Casey Carter**

1. The Hood Internet ft. Freddie Gibbs, Telli, & Elizabeth Harper – “VCR”
2. L.A.U.S.D. ft. U-N-I & Vida Jafari – “Ignite”
3. Fresh Daily ft. Cocoa Sarai – “Good Dude (Jinesis Remix)”
4. Helluvastate – “Brain Champagne” (Local Music)
5. Pill & Wale ft. CyHi Da Prynce, Curren$y, & Teedra Moses – “Rise”
6. J. Rawls ft. Casual – “Find A New”
7. Killer Mike – “That’s Life 2”
8. Big K.R.I.T. – “My Sub”
9. Shane Eli – “When We Were Kings”
10. XV ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Textbook Stuff”
11. Pete Rock & Smif-N-Wessun ft. Styles P & Sean Price – “That’s Hard”
12. MED – “Superman”
13. Co$$ – “Spaceman”
14. DJ Quik – “Dollaz + Sense” (Throwback of the Week)
15. Bad Meets Evil – “Fast Lane”
16. J. Cole – “Return Of Simba”
17. Damian Marley – “Just Ain’t The Same”
18. Miss Casey Carter ft. Avatar – “Losers” (Local Music)
19. Black Stax – “I Love My Life” (Local Music)
20. Mayer Hawthorne – “A Long Time”
21. Sleepy Brown – “You’re My Lady”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://hulkshare.com/loruqzru91ae
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/91068579ba1f3999/)
(2nd back up / streaming link – http://www.usershare.net/qo4kk9sjkg4g/DJ Hyphen and J. Moore – Sunday Night Sound Session, Show 314, 6-5-11.mp3)

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Not too much to discuss this week, aside from the tempering of a holiday weekend with the sad news that Gil Scott-Heron passed away on Friday.  We’ve lost many influential figures over the past few years, but few, if any, meant more to hip-hop music and culture.  Gil was not only an incredibly talented and intelligent musician, but the themes he worked with and the social causes he fought for formed the foundation of hip-hop.  We felt it was only fitting to dedicate our throwback to GSH this week and we decided to spin an extra track of his as well to help further educate the youngsters that listen to SNSS.  RIP to Gil and shout to his daughter Gia, my freshman year R.A. in college.  Thoughts with their family.

As for the rest of the show, peep the archive to hear new records from J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., Primeridian, Blu, Blue Scholars, U-N-I, Oddisee, Sleepy Brown, J. Rawls, and more.  Also, shout to Black Stax for coming through the studio to kick it and discuss their new album, Talking Buildings.

Show #313 (5-29-11)

1. Gil Scott-Heron – “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” (Throwback of the Week)
2. J. Cole – “Return Of Simba”
3. Big K.R.I.T. – “My Sub”
4. Primeridian – “Drop The Needle”
5. Maffew Ragazino – “Black Sheep”
6. Action Bronson ft. Lil Fame – “Time For Some”
7. Blu ft. Planet Asia & Killa Ben – “Doowhop+”
8. Asher Roth ft. Akon – “Last Man Standing”
9. Pusha T ft. Kevin Cossom – “Feelin’ Myself”
10. **INTERVIEW WITH BLACK STAX, PT. 1**
11. Black Stax – “They Want Me” (Local Music)
12. Blue Scholars – “Slick Watts” (Local Music)
13. **INTERVIEW WITH BLACK STAX, PT. 2**
14. Sene – “A Purple Life”
15. The Weeknd – “Rolling Stone”
16. H.O.P.E. ft. Jhene Aiko – “Body On Me”
17. L.A.U.S.D. ft. U-N-I & Vida Jafari – “Ignite”
18. The Hood Internet ft. Freddie Gibbs, Telli, & Elizabeth Harper – “VCR”
19. Oddisee – “You Don’t Close Your Eyes”
20. J. Rawls – “Why You Do”
21. Miss Casey Carter ft. Avatar – “Losers” (Local Music)
22. Sleepy Brown – “You’re My Lady”
23. Gil Scott-Heron – “We Almost Lost Detroit” (Throwback of the Week)
24. Kanye West ft. Bon Iver – “Lost In The World”
25. Kanye West – “Who Will Survive In America”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?l57o25r3hs5yqbx
(back up / streaming link – http://www.zshare.net/audio/908157318e6586e7/)
(2nd back up / streaming link – http://www.usershare.net/dfyt3qmg1gh0/DJ Hyphen and J. Moore – Sunday Night Sound Session, Show 313, 5-29-11.mp3)

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.