The Audacity of Dope

We’re quickly coming up on our 8 year anniversary of SNSS, but for the most part, it was business as usual this week.  Check out the latest episode to hear new music from artists like Joey Badass, L’Orange, Blu, Tito Lopez, Pac Div, Tuxedo, Tyler The Creator, Gilbere Forte, Slum Village, Yelawolf, Bonobo, and more.  Plus we were joined in studio with our homies Ricky Pharoe and Griff J, and Sol called in all the way from Haiti to fill us in on his year long travels and debut a new record.

Our interview with Diplo and the Major Lazer crew will be coming shortly on the blog as well.  But for now, enjoy!

Show #408 (4-7-13)

1. Joey Badass – “Day In The Life”
2. Quelle Chris ft. Tanya Morgan, Cavalier, & Fresh Daily – “Greene Eyes”
3. L’Orange ft. Blu – “Alone”
4. Tito Lopez – “Jada & Pac”
5. ST 2 Lettaz – “Not A Luv Song”
6. Pac Div – “Slow”
7. **INTERVIEW WITH RICKY PHAROE & GRIFF J, PT. 1**
8. Tuxedo (Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One) – “Do It” (Local Music)
9. Mayer Hawthorne – “Designer Drug”
10. Tyler, The Creator ft. Frank Ocean – “Bimmer”
11. Gilbere Forte – “Pray”
12. Dave B – “DTRT” (Local Music)
13. Nas ft. AZ, Cormega, & Foxy Brown – “Affirmative Action” (Throwback of the Week)
14. **INTERVIEW WITH RICKY PHAROE & GRIFF J, PT. 2**
15. denitia and sene – “how to satisfy”
16. Amp Live ft. James Melo – “D.H.E.A.”
17. **INTERVIEW WITH SOL**
18. Sol – “Dope”
19. TiRon & Ayomari – “PRTY N BLSHT”
20. Slum Village – “Forever”
21. Chuuwee – “Your Soul In E Minor”
22. Bonobo ft. Szjerdene – “Transits”
23. Jarell Perry ft. Nacho Picasso, Locksmith, & Torae – “First Time”
24. Yelawolf – “Tennessee Love”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www11.zippyshare.com/v/35203043/file.html
(back up – http://linkmixes.com/me2ux56ezgwl)
(2nd back up – http://www.sendspace.com/file/gzp2fa)

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.

New music on this week’s SNSS from artists like Torae, John Legend, denitia and sene, Amp Live, Chuuwee, Tony Williams, Tuxedo, Quelle Chris, Stephen Marley, Stalley, Scarface, Jarell Perry, and more.  We also gave out some passes to meet ASAP Rocky this week during our interview and we were joined in the studio by up and coming local singer Nyoka.  Be on the lookout for her to make some noise in the pop world soon.  She’s got some big records!

Show #407 (3-31-13)

1. Torae – “Limitless”
2. 50 Cent ft. Kendrick Lamar – “We Up”
3. John Legend ft. Rick Ross – “Who Do We Think We Are”
4. denitia and sene – “because we are fools”
5. Amp Live ft. James Melo – “D.H.E.A.”
6. **INTERVIEW WITH NYOKA, PT. 1**
7. Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay-Z – “B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix)”
8. Chuuwee ft. Gibby & Stevie Crooks – “Minds That Collide”
9. Tony Williams ft. Kanye West, King Chip, & Freddie Gibbs – “Another You (Remix)”
10. **INTERVIEW WITH NYOKA, PT. 2**
11. Nyoka – “What Did You Win” (Local Music)
12. Tuxedo (Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One) – “So Good” (Local Music)
13. **INTERVIEW WITH NYOKA, PT. 3**
14. Stalley ft. Scarface – “Swangin’”
15. Jarell Perry – “First Time”
16. Joey Badass – “Hardknock”
17. Quelle Chris ft. Tanya Morgan, Cavalier, & Fresh Daily – “Greene Eyes”
18. Yirim Seck – “Rainy Days” (Local Music)
19. SmCity ft. Maimouna Youssef – “To Be Continued”
20. Black Milk – “Sunday’s Best / Monday’s Worst”
21. Christopher Ellis, Stephen Marley, & Jah Cure – “End Of Time”
22. Barrington Levy – “Here I Come” (Throwback of the Week)

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www68.zippyshare.com/v/47519439/file.html
(back up – http://linkmixes.com/7qpdrtiggnc3)
(2nd back up – http://www.sendspace.com/file/d1wocb)

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.

New music on this week’s SNSS from artists like Smoke DZA, Roc Marciano, Troy Ave, Bambu, Jhene Aiko, Black Milk, Robin Thicke, Astro, Danny Brown, The Foreign Exchange, and more.  Plus, we were joined live in studio by our homies Brainstorm (of Dyme Def) and Carl Roe.  Be sure to check out Brain’s new solo album, The Celestine Prophecy 2, right here!

Shout as well to Joey Badass, the whole Pro Era crew, Diplo, and the Major Lazer crew for linking up with us for interviews this week as well.  Be on the lookout for those clips soon!

Show #406 (3-24-13)

1. Smoke DZA ft. ASAP Twelvyy – “Aura”
2. P-Money ft. Roc Marciano – “The Professional”
3. Troy Ave ft. Avon Blocksdale – “So Ambitious”
4. Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay-Z – “B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix)”
5. Pigeon Hole – “Wolf Pack” (Local Music)
6. Kris Kasanova – “Mosh Pit”
7. **INTERVIEW WITH BRAINSTORM & CARL ROE, PT. 1**
8. Bambu ft. Prometheus Brown – “Books”
9. Joey Badass – “Unorthodox”
10. Johnny Polygon – “Purple Mess”
11. **INTERVIEW WITH BRAINSTORM & CARL ROE, PT. 2**
12. Brainstorm ft. Carl Roe – “Oh My God” (Local Music)
13. Black Milk – “Sunday’s Best / Monday’s Worst”
14. **INTERVIEW WITH BRAINSTORM & CARL ROE, PT. 3**
15. Robin Thicke ft. T.I. & Pharrell – “Blurred Lines”
16. denitia and sene – “how to satisfy”
17. Jhene Aiko – “Everything Must Go”
18. Lifesavas – “HelloHiHey” (Throwback of the Week)
19. Astro – “He Fell Off”
20. Paul White ft. Danny Brown – “Street Lights”
21. J-Key – “On You” (Local Music)
22. The Foreign Exchange ft. KING – “All The Kisses (Ahmed Sirour Remix)”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www37.zippyshare.com/v/34858207/file.html
(back up link – http://linkmixes.com/ts11fq0uturz)
(2nd back up – http://www.sendspace.com/file/dknskt)

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.

On this week’s SNSS, we chatted about J’s return from SXSW and welcomed two of our favorite folks in the town, Sax G and DJ Topspin, to talk about Sax’s new project.  Be sure to grab Tu Me Manques right here.  Shout to the young homey Dave B for coming through the studio as well to chat about his The Coffee EP, which you can download here.  More great music from Seattle.  We’re kinda killing the game right now, don’t front…

Speaking of great music, the rest of the cuts on SNSS ain’t so shabby either.  Peep episode #405 for new freshness from the HS87 crew, Planet Asia, AZ, Big Daddy Kane, Johnny Polygon, K-Hill, A-Mafia, Styles P, ANTHM, TiRon & Ayomari, Action Bronson, Dido, Major Lazer, and more.

Last, but not least, we posted up our full interview with the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff.  Peep the video right here and listen in as we chop it up with the greatest DJ of all time.  Yeah, I said it.

Show #405 (3-17-13)

1. HS87 ft. Hit-Boy, Kent M$NEY, Audio Push, B Mac The Queen, Schoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, Xzibit, Rick Ross, Method Man, Redman, & Raekwon – “Cypher”
2. Planet Asia & Gensu Dean – “Thoroughest”
3. Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – “The Sure Shot (Parts 1 and 2)”
4. Action Bronson – “Morey Boogie Boards”
5. AZ – “Thank You”
6. Marco Polo ft. Big Daddy Kane – “Nite & Day”
7. **INTERVIEW WITH SAX G & DJ TOPSPIN, PT. 1**
8. Drake – “5AM In Toronto”
9. Raz Simone – “Formula To Life” (Local Music)
10. denitia and sene – “trip. fall.”
11. **INTERVIEW WITH SAX G & DJ TOPSPIN, PT. 2**
12. Sax G – “Now What” (Local Music)
13. Sax G – “U R Me” (Local Music)
14. Johnny Polygon – “Normal”
15. **INTERVIEW WITH SAX G & DJ TOPSPIN, PT. 3**
16. Gift Uh Gab – “For A Second” (Local Music)
17. K-Hill ft. Keisha Shontelle – “Where I’m Supposed To Be”
18. A-Mafia ft. Uncle Murda & Styles P – “Cuban Connection”
19. Black Star – “Definition” (Throwback of the Week)
20. Black Star – “RE: DEFinition” (Throwback of the Week)
21. **INTERVIEW WITH DAVE B**
22. Major Lazer ft. Busy Signal – “Bumaye”
23. Shad – “Raw Freestyle”
24. ANTHM – “Nina”
25. TiRon & Ayomari – “No Filter”
26. Dido – “Lost”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www1.zippyshare.com/v/35447338/file.html
(back up link – http://linkmixes.com/rn40239nbu18)
(2nd back up – http://www.sendspace.com/file/xjz0ji)

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.

J. Moore and I recently had the honor of sitting down with the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff while he was in town to judge the Red Bull Thre3style Regional Finals.  His album with The Fresh Prince, He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper, was literally the first album I owned and to say I was a die-hard JJ+FP fan growing up would be an understatement.  From the albums to The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air, I consumed everything those guys released together from the late 80’s to the mid 90’s and when they moved on to their solo work, things didn’t really skip a beat.  Will’s gone on to be the biggest movie star in the world and Jeff has released some classic records, plus become one of the most sought after DJ’s around.

J. and I often casually debate who’s the “greatest” in a particular field and whenever we discuss DJ’s, Jeff is at the top of our list.  He can simply do everything a DJ can possibly do, but better than pretty much anyone else.  Rocking a party?  Check.  Producing classic music?  Check.  Cutting up records with battle DJ skills?  Check.  Hell, the man invented a type of scratch.

Jeff’s the best DJ ever in my book and amazingly, he’s even a better person than DJ.  We’ve interviewed him a few times on the phone but this was the first time we got him on Sound Session in person and he didn’t disappoint.  We discussed all things related to DJ’ing, from his background to his current success, including his philosophy on a DJ’s responsibility, the rise of the DJ in popular music (while it seems to wither in hip-hop), and whether or not “real DJ’s” should take requests.  He also told stories about the early days of his work with Will, transitioning from rocking parties in Philly with the Fresh Prince to selling millions of albums and touring worldwide.

We could have talked for hours, so I can’t wait until we get him back on the show.  Thanks to Red Bull, the Cashmere Agency, and Detooz Films for making it happen and ultimate respect to the Magnificent himself!

TiRon & Ayomari return with a video for their new record, “No Filter,” which we debuted on SNSS a few weeks ago.  The Jason Madison directed video is another one of those clips that just makes you want to move to SoCal…

But if you happen to be in Seattle, fear not!  TiRon & Ayomari (and Blu as well) will be rocking here on April 17th at Neumos.  Be there.

Another week, more great music on SNSS.  We played cuts from artists like Drake, Rakim, Shad, Lupe Fiasco, Pill, MeLo-X, denitia and sene, Yuna, TWINSMATIC, Major Lazer, Johnny Polygon, Bilal, and more.  Shout to Vince Staples, Jarv Dee, and Gift Uh Gab coming through the studio as well!

Enjoy!

Show #404 (3-10-13)

1. Drake – “5AM In Toronto”
2. Torae ft. Pharoahe Monch – “What’s Love”
3. Marco Polo ft. Rakim – “What’s Wrong”
4. Ill Bill – “World Premier”
5. Shad – “Raw Freestyle”
6. Raz Simone ft. Sam Lachow – “Sometimes I Don’t” (Local Music)
7. **INTERVIEW WITH GIFT UH GAB & JARV DEE, PT. 1**
8. Lupe Fiasco – “Light Blue”
9. Kris Kasanova ft. Skeme & Jarv Dee – “Shut Em Down”
10. **INTERVIEW WITH GIFT UH GAB & JARV DEE, PT. 2**
11. Gift Uh Gab – “Orange Skyline” (Local Music)
12. Kingdom Crumbs – “Red Cups” (Local Music)
13. **INTERVIEW WITH GIFT UH GAB & JARV DEE, PT. 3**
14. Pill – “Need This Money”
15. Notorious B.I.G. – “Machine Gun Funk” (Throwback of the Week)
16. MeLo-X – “God Magic”
17. KRNDN ft. Kobe – “Lean On Me”
18. denitia and sene – “trip. fall.”
19. Yuna ft. Theophilus London – “Live Your Life (TWINSMATIC Remix)”
20. **INTERVIEW WITH VINCE STAPLES, PT. 1**
21. Vince Staples – “Guns N Roses”
22. **INTERVIEW WITH VINCE STAPLES, PT. 2**
23. Major Lazer ft. Busy Signal – “Bumaye”
24. Johnny Polygon – “Purple Mess”
25. Bilal – “Right At The Core”
26. Chance The Rapper – “Acid Rain”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www28.zippyshare.com/v/34630696/file.html
(back up link – http://linkmixes.com/aj1dhwiv6s4r)
(2nd back up – http://www.sendspace.com/file/xv3hhv)

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.

As I was saying about Seattle hip-hop…it just doesn’t stop.

Be on the lookout for Raz’ Solomon Samuel Simone EP coming out March 19th.  This kid is killing it right now.  Peep his “Cold” video if you missed it right here.

New music on this week’s SNSS from artists like Big K.R.I.T., ForteBowie, Bondax, Tanya Morgan, Torae, Kris Kasanova, Vince Staples, Juicy J, Damian Marley, Astro, R.A. The Rugged Man, Hanni El-Khatib, K. Flay, and more.  Our friends TiRon & Ayomari also let us premiere their new “No Filter” track before it hits the net, so be sure to peep that.  Thanks as well to the homies Nacho Picasso and Avatar Young Blaze for dropping by.

Enjoy!

Show #403 (3-3-13)

1. Big K.R.I.T. ft. Bun B – “Shine On”
2. ForteBowie – “Take Em To Church”
3. The Good Sin ft. Blakk Soul – “Secrets” (Local Music)
4. Jarell Perry – “Getaway”
5. Bondax – “Gold (Shakehips Bootleg)”
6. TiRon & Ayomari – “No Filter”
7. Tanya Morgan – “For Real”
8. **INTERVIEW WITH NACHO PICASSO & AVATAR, PT. 1**
9. Grynch ft. Bambu & Slug – “Mister Rogers (Remix)” (Local Music)
10. Torae ft. Pharoahe Monch – “What’s Love”
11. Czarface (Inspectah Deck, 7L, & Esoteric) ft. Roc Marciano – “Cement 3’s”
12. Kris Kasanova ft. Skeme & Jarv Dee – “Shut Em Down”
13. **INTERVIEW WITH NACHO PICASSO & AVATAR, PT. 2**
14. Vince Staples – “Lord”
15. Juicy J ft. The Weeknd – “One Of Those Nights”
16. Damian Marley – “Set Up Shop”
17. Boogie Down Productions – “The Bridge Is Over (Red Alert 12” Version)” (Throwback of the Week)
18. Astro – “Return Of The Soul”
19. Chance The Rapper – “Acid Rain”
20. JR & PH7 ft. Phonte & Median – “Goodbye (PH7 Remix)”
21. Call Me Ladro – “Strange (Make It Revamp)” (Local Music)
22. Bilal – “Astray”
23. R.A. The Rugged Man ft. Rampage – “The People’s Champ”
24. K. Flay ft. Allen Stone – “West Ghost”
25. Hanni El-Khatib – “Penny”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www38.zippyshare.com/v/37279117/file.html
(back up link – http://linkmixes.com/4badxkrn7mtc)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/2tcglys4uygy)

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.

Pretty crazy past few days here in Seattle with Rakim, Method Man, A-Trak, Z-Trip, and DJ Jazzy Jeff all coming through the town.  Jeff called in to the show this week, but be on the lookout for our full video interview with him soon.  The man has stories for days!

In the meantime, enjoy SNSS #402 with artists like Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Roc Marciano, Shad, The Procussions, M.anifest, TWINSMATIC, Jose James, Bilal, Chance The Rapper, Jared Evan, Bondax, ForteBowie, Substantial, and more.  Shout to the homies Grynch and DJ Nphared for coming through the studio as well.

Last but not least, congrats to our buddy and former co-worker at KUBE, DJ Scene, for winning the Red Bull Thre3style West Coast Regional Finals at Foundation Nightclub on Monday and moving on to the National Championship round.  Repping Seattle nicely!

Show #402 (2-24-13)

1. Curren$y ft. Wiz Khalifa & Rick Ross – “Choosin’”
2. Action Bronson – “Strictly 4 My Jeeps”
3. Czarface (Inspectah Deck, 7L, & Esoteric) ft. Ghostface Killah – “Savagely Attack”
4. Roc Marciano – “Bruh Man”
5. Serge Severe & 5th Sequence – “It’s Like That” (Local Music)
6. The Procussions ft. Shad – “Today”
7. M.anifest – “Blue (Chale What Dey Happen)”
8. Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – “The Rise Of The Ghostface Killah”
9. Jared Evan ft. Lil’ Fame – “Uma Thurman”
10. The Black Opera ft. Mayer Hawthorne – “Queen Of Hearts”
11. Chance The Rapper – “Acid Rain”
12. Joey Badass ft. Smoke DZA & Big K.R.I.T. – “Underground Airplay”
13. **INTERVIEW WITH GRYNCH, PT. 1**
14. Grynch ft. Bambu & Slug – “Mister Rogers (Remix)” (Local Music)
15. **INTERVIEW WITH GRYNCH, PT. 2**
16. ForteBowie – “Take Em To Church”
17. J Dilla ft. Frank N Dank – “Anthem”
18. **INTERVIEW WITH DJ JAZZY JEFF**
19. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – “The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff” (Throwback of the Week)
20. Substantial – “Resilient (Marcus D Remix)” (Local Music)
21. Bondax – “Gold (Snakehips Bootleg)”
22. TWINSMATIC – “Oh Boy”
23. Bilal – “Astray”
24. Jose James – “Come To My Door”

Link to download/stream the mp3 of the show – http://www50.zippyshare.com/v/24198543/file.html
(back up link – http://linkmixes.com/lsw8wgdzy8ri)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/0buq0nrhhfbz)

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.