Mighty Mos Def gets 2 GRAMMY Nods!...Others?

Its about time our man Mos Def got not 1 but 2 Grammy nominations from off his stellar/still slept on album ESTATIC. Even though the committee is like 1o yrs behind its kool for the moment. If you haven't copped-downloaded and a must PAID for it you are definitely missing out on a serious music experience. Now if he can only get his chops up to get that win on the Oscar side of things...hmmmmm

P.S. Common and Q-tip got a nod too!!!!!!
K-easy


http://www.grammy.com/grammy_awards/52nd_show/list.aspx#07

Add-2 "Starter Jacket" Video is here!

Official Add-2 "Starter Jacket" video by PreciseMinds/Tori Boyd from Add-2 on Vimeo.

The video is finally here for your pleasure! It's an interesting story behind this video we shot this summer, but that's def for another time. If you were fortunate during your adolescence you had a starter jacket growing up because this def brings back memories. Or, if you didn't, peep the message ADD-2's laying on this song He's one to watch people, no question the boy got flow!! OHHH!
- K:Easy
p.s. i had the Orlando magic and black 49ers jacket;)

Derek B. - R.I.P. Derek Boland (1965-2009)

Yes, gotta pay respects to this brother here for being a trailblazer over the pond in the UK for Hip Hop. Real talk ya'll we trying bring it globally, BLESS!! -K:EZ

Check out what www.djsemtex.com had to say:

Rapper Derek B has passed away after reportedly suffering a heart attack yesterday (November 15).

The musician, real name Derek Boland, is said to have been taken to London’s Charing Cross hospital early yesterday morning. Paramedics were unable to resuscitate him, reports Mad News. He was 44.

Damn, this is very sad. Back in the day, Derek B was one of the first UK MC’s to hit the charts.

Legendary producer Simon Harris told the NME today:

“Derek was always a huge inspiration to me and can never be replaced, his tragic death at such a young age is a great loss to everyone who has known him and also his many fans. May I offer my love and sincere condolences to his family especially to his dear mother Jenny. Rest in peace Derek B, Bad Young Brother.”

He was a pioneer for UK music, I grew up watching him on Top of The Pops. He opened the doors for everyone doing it in the UK today. RIP.

Cypher-rific

Da proof is in the video..jus listen...jus listen

DJ Hero is here! Is it good for the culture??

Yo i got a chance to play the demo through a good friend of mine about a week ago and I must say I was impressed. I remember back in the summer when I heard about it on the internet. I was kinda skeptical because how do you successfully DJ on a game AND not make it EXTRA corny?? They even got my the legendary Grandmaster Flash down on the game and everything. I will say I wasn't too crazy about the song selections but they informed me that you'll be able to download other songs from from popular artist and DJs. So, that I cant wait to experience. They did a decent job and it looks like it may be the new hit "it" thing for the xmas holiday. Real DJs shouldn't be worried..WE know who you are and just continue to represent in the block parties-clubs..real recognize Skill. Aight! Gotta get back to the store and play this thing soon ..oh and watch out for that damn crossfader....ugh!

Obama's secret HipHop mental soundtrack right now

If Obama is really into Hip Hop as he says, this song has gotta be playing in his subconsciousness in dealing with his people on Capitol Hill...I KNOW it is in mine!

-K:EZ

Do the Humpty on a hump day!

Yo, as silly as it looks now it was just as silly in the 90's. But if you got stress listen-look at the video from the Oakland group Digital Underground. It's guaranteed to work some of that mid-week stress off. Oh-Oh do it baybay!!

-Keasy