The Audacity of Dope

Some great footage recapping Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ two shows in Seattle, courtesy of Ryan and Jon Jon. Watching Mack’s ascent has been amazing and something that the entire region should be proud of. He’s doing it.

There are a million things I could say about the positive, progressive steps that America took tonight as a whole (and many states, including Washington took individually), but if you listen to SNSS, you’re already on the same page as us.  Our society can now continue to evolve, but only if you do your part and continue to push yourself to be a better person in every aspect of your life.  It’s not about Barack.  It’s about us.

Work harder.  Get smarter.  Share more.  And most importantly, love more.

We love this music and culture, and hope you do too.

Show #386 (11-4-12)

1. Wu-Tang Clan ft. Kool G Rap – “Rivers Of Blood”
2. Sean Price – “Pyrex”
3. Meek Mill – “Dreams and Nightmares”
4. Mikkey Halsted ft. Pusha T – “Momma In My Ear”
5. Gilbere Forte – “Pray”
6. Kids These Days – “Bud Billiken”
7. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Mary Lambert – “Same Love” (Local Music)
8. Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X – “I’m New Here”
9. Miguel – “Use Me”
10. Kendrick Lamar ft. Jay Rock – “Money Trees”
11. **INTERVIEW WITH SPACEMAN, MIC FLONT, KHINGZ, & GRYNCH, PT. 1**
12. Spaceman – “The Flyest” (Local Music)
13. **INTERVIEW WITH SPACEMAN, MIC FLONT, KHINGZ, & GRYNCH, PT. 2**
14. J. Pinder ft. Choklate – “Illuminate” (Local Music)
15. Bambu – “Moms”
16. Brother Ali ft. Cornel West – “Letter To My Countrymen”
17. Lupe Fiasco – “ITAL (Roses)”
18. Gemstones – “Fire In My Heart”
19. Bad Lucc ft. Problem – “Outchea”
20. Nas – “Represent” (Throwback of the Week)

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www60.zippyshare.com/v/54355991/file.html
(back up / streaming link – http://linkmixes.com/t7fdxysq5qhp)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/fxgkq1vgh1cd)

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.

This week’s episode of SNSS features new music from Big Sean, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Pharrell, John Legend, Wu-Tang Clan, Bambu, Xzibit, Kendrick Lamar, and more.  If you’re on the east coast (and have enough power to see this), stay safe and be careful through the hurricane.  Hope everyone has a great Halloween too…

Show #385 (10-28-12)

1. ASAP Rocky ft. Drake, 2 Chainz, & Kendrick Lamar – “F*ckin’ Problems”
2. Big Sean – “Guap”
3. Rick Ross ft. Rockie Fresh & Pharrell – “Presidential (Remix)”
4. **INTERVIEW WITH FEEZABLE THE GERM, PT. 1**
5. Feezable The Germ – “Nostalgia” (Local Music)
6. **INTERVIEW WITH FEEZABLE THE GERM, PT. 2**
7. Meek Mill ft. Nas, Rick Ross, & John Legend – “Maybach Curtains”
8. Sean Price – “Bar-Barian”
9. Wu-Tang Clan – “Six Directions of Boxing”
10. Ghostface Killah ft. Raekwon – “Apollo Kids” (Throwback of the Week)
11. Lecrae ft. Novel – “Walk With Me”
12. Lupe Fiasco – “ITAL (Roses)”
13. Bambu – “Moms”
14. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Buffalo Madonna – “Thin Line” (Local Music)
15. Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X x Fink – “Naked For Life (Zulu Guru Remix)”
16. Miguel ft. Diddy & French Montana – “Adorn (Ted Smooth Remix)”
17. Kendrick Lamar – “B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe”
18. Xzibit – “1983”
19. Beautiful Eulogy ft. Josh Garrels – “Anchor” (Local Music)
20. Danny! – “Myintrotoletuknow”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www44.zippyshare.com/v/67999443/file.html
(back up / streaming link – http://linkmixes.com/z3ubkaml2ux0)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/bn0nt90g3a90)

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.

Thoroughly enjoyed this documentary from Jabari on the homies Mack & Ryan, shot during the lead up to their stellar album, The Heist, and including behind the scenes footage of the “Thrift Shop” music video.  Shout to everyone involved with this.

New music on this week’s SNSS from artists like Buckshot, Murs, 9th Wonder, Lil Fame, Busta Rhymes, Macklemore, Ellie Goulding, Sean Price, Danny!, Tanya Morgan, ASAP Rocky, Lecrae, Musiq Soulchild, and more, plus we played part of our interview with the man of the moment, Kendrick Lamar.  Kendrick has delivered a GREAT album (too soon to call it a classic…I wish reviewers would let albums breathe for a little…only time will tell if something is truly worthy of that status) and he deserves your support.  Cop Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City right here!

Speaking of Kendrick, be sure to peep the video of our interview with him right here.  Shout to Kendrick, Byze One, Detooz Films, TDE, Interscope, and everyone involved with bringing K-Dot back on our show (missed our first interview from a few months back?  Click here).

Enjoy the show!

Show #384 (10-21-12)

1. Buckshot & 9th Wonder – “Stop Rappin’”
2. Murs & 9th Wonder – “It’s Over”
3. Kanye West – “White Dress”
4. Pusha T ft. Future – “Pain”
5. Fizzyology (Lil Fame & Termanology) ft. Styles P & Busta Rhymes – “Play Dirty”
6. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ben Bridwell (of Band Of Horses) – “Starting Over” (Local Music)
7. Sol – “Old Him” (Local Music)
8. Charlie Red – “Kansas”
9. Miguel – “How Many Drinks”
10. Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X x Fink – “Naked For Life (Zulu Guru Remix)”
11. Ellie Goulding – “Hanging On”
12. Sean Price – “Bar-Barian”
13. Danny! ft. Tanya Morgan – “Even Louder”
14. ASAP Rocky ft. Drake, 2 Chainz, & Kendrick Lamar – “F*ckin’ Problems”
15. **INTERVIEW WITH KENDRICK LAMAR, PT. 1**
16. Kendrick Lamar ft. Drake – “Poetic Justice”
17. **INTERVIEW WITH KENDRICK LAMAR, PT. 2**
18. E-40 ft. Suga-T – “Sprinkle Me” (Throwback of the Week)
19. Lecrae ft. Big K.R.I.T. & Ashthon Jones – “Mayday”
20. J. Pinder ft. Musiq Soulchild – “Lenore” (Local Music)
21. Saigon – “Relafriendship”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www25.zippyshare.com/v/935170/file.html
(back up / streaming link – http://linkmixes.com/fimlo5mucb3e)
(2nd back up – http://www.sharebeast.com/7y7na2ln3vb1)

Link to watch our interview with Kendrick Lamar – https://www.theaudacityofdope.com/2012/10/21/kendrick-lamar-on-sound-session-interview-2/

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.

Following up on his interview with J. Moore and I from our Summer Jam a few months ago, Kendrick stopped by the Sound Session studios this past week while out in Seattle for a show. 

We talked all about his new album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City, which drops tomorrow.  He spoke on his approach to the record considering it’s not his first project but his first on a major label, how he wanted it to act as an introduction to the rest of his music, whether or not the label influenced him creatively, his favorite song on the album, and more.  We also touched on his early days as a rapper, getting in front of a mic for the first time, how his Top Dawg Entertainment crew compares to the other cliques in the game, and some other random topics.

Be sure to cop the album tomorrow and support one of the best artists we have in music right now!

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.

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.

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.