TiRon Answers The Who, What When Where & Why’s Of The Hipster Term

What is a hipster?:

Wll, wikipedia defines it as a term used in north america to describe young, well educated urban middle and upper class adults with leftist or liberal social and political views and interests in non mainstream fashion and music. But the hood term is “a nigga in tight ass pants”.

What is a hipster rapper?: I guess a hipster rapper would be a hipster that rapped. Much like a gangster who rapped would be a gangster rapper. Thing with that is, when either become profitable, it becomes saturated with liars that don’t live the lifestyle.

From what you’ve heard, what is the cliche definition of a hipster rapper?: a dude that wears colorful streetwear clothing and rhymes about his sneakers.

Have you ever been considered one?: nah, and if so its because of the folks I’m affiliated with being called one.

Turned off?: well, I wouldn’t say I’m turned on. That would be strange lol. Everyone has opinions so I guess call me what you will, doesn’t really bother me. Unless you’re talkin shit…

Floating around: because of the new scene that’s emerging in hip hop. Its no longer fashionable to rock xxxxxxl white t’s, that’s not what the kids are doing these days and the music they listen to reflects that.

Labeled hipster or just a musician: I don’t think anyone can be labeled just one thing these days, and if so…that artist will become boring to the masses due to the fact that everything from the slang we speak, the food we eat, and the life we live is all influenced by different cultures.

Late 80 early 90 hipsters: all the gutter gangsta/hustlin/pimp rap that came out from too short, nwa, dj quik, geto boys. Because at that particular time that culture wasn’t really popular, and when it blew up…it really exploded onto the scene. Much like this “hipster” movement that’s going on now…

DJ Cable & DJ Hotpoint Present: “Heavy Petting” – Valentine’s Mixtape

No, the bears are NOT me and DJ Hotpoint.

Seeing as it’s Valentine’s Day this Sunday, we decided to put together a selection of Slow Jams, plus some R&B, Soul and Hip Hop classics that should get you in the mood for some good ol’ fashioned sexy time with your partner(s) this weekend.

There were a whole load of other joints that we wanted to fit in, such as Smooth “Undercover Lover”, Keith Sweat “Nobody”, even some Bobby Brown and Babyface; however I think we’ve provided you with a smooth mix.

Kudos to whoever gets busy to this mix (especially during the bonus track). Enjoy!

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Tracklisting:

01. Busta Rhymes Feat. Janet Jackson – What’s It Gonna Be?!
02. Aaliyah – One In A Million
03. Usher – Nice & Slow
04. Shai – If I Ever Fall In Love
05. Ginuwine – In Those Jeans
06. Jodeci – Freak N’ You
07. K-Ci & Jo Jo – Tell Me It’s Real
08. Silk – Freak Me
09. iMX – First Time
10. Pretty Ricky – Grind With Me
11. Wayne Marshall – G Spot
12. Ludacris Feat. Raphael Saadiq – Splash Waterfalls (Remix)
13. Donell Jones – Shorty (Got Her Eyes On Me)
14. John Legend Feat. Estelle – No Other Love
15. Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On
16. Bobby Caldwell – What You Won’t Do For Love
17. Isley Brothers – Between The Sheets
18. D’Angelo – Lady
19. 112 – Cupid
20. Case Feat. Foxy Brown – Touch Me, Tease Me
21. Whitehead Bros. – Forget I Was A G
22. Jazzy Jeff Feat. Erro – Rock Wit U
23. Marcus Miller – Much Too Much
24. Mary Jane Girls – All Night Long
25. LL Cool J – Doin’ It
26. Bonus Track!

NOTE: Just to let you know as well, there isn’t any turntablist stuff on this mix, mainly due to the fact that cutting up two copies of slow jams such as “Freak N’ You” would sound pretty…erm…odd…Just some simple transitions for easy listening.

Vote for DJ Cable in the Next Generation DJ Competition!

Easy people, thought I’d do a quick spot of online self promo, and ask for your help in order for me to win this dope competition!

Those kinds folks at Pioneer, Beatport, DJ Magazine and Let’s Mix have come together to launch ‘Next Generation DJ’ (NGDJ), a talent competition designed to unearth the next superstar DJ and to give him or her the chance to win a life changing prize!

For my entry, I’ve submitted “The Mash Down: Vol. 2” which you may have stumbled across on all good blogs/sites. The way the competition works is by getting you lovely people to vote for my mix to win.

All you need to do is to click on this link, and vote at the top. You’ll need to provide a valid email address, but rest assured you won’t get spammed in any way. I only need 200 votes to qualify to get to the 2nd stage of the competition, so please, hurry up and get voting! 🙂

Thanks!

DJ Cable “The Mash Down Vol. 3”

So after a few months of waiting, the third installment of the “Mash Down” series is finally here for your listening pleasure! First up, thanks to everyone who supported and downloaded Volume 2. If you’re new to the blog, or have simply missed out, you can still grab it HERE

This time around, I’ve gone in with a mixture of Dubstep, Grime, Bassline/UK Garage, and some Southern Hip Hop from the likes of Crissy Criss, High Rankin, Rusko, Joker, Emalkay, Ruff Squad, Tempz, Bonecrusher, David Banner and more. The selection is pretty upfront and aggressive (sprinkled with a couple of classic anthems too), as I wanted to make this bang from start to finish.

As usual, there are a few scratch sections here and there, plus a few double drops for good measure 🙂

DOWNLOAD (192kbps): “The Mash Down Vol. 3”

Tracklisting:

01. Intro…
02. Mark Instinct – Invader
03. N-Type & The Others – Technophobe
04. Maniac – Thug
05. The Prodigy – Warrior’s Dance (Benga Remix)
06. JME – Standard
07. Reso – Smash Yer Face In
08. Crissy Criss – Kick, Snare
09. Distance – Night Vision (Skream Remix)
10. Jakes – Rock The Bells
11. Emalkay – Explicit
12. Chase & Status – Saxon
13. Chase & Status – Saxon (OH SNAP! Edit Stylee)
14. The Count & Sinden – Hardcore Girls (Project Bassline Remix)
15. Jammin – Hold On + “Scratch Interlude”
16. Ludacris Feat. Shawnna – What’s Your Fantasy
17. Jakes & Joker – 3Klane
18. Skepta – I Spy
19. Tempa T – Next Hype
20. Rusko – Mr. Muscle
21. D.O.K. – Warning
22. Benga – Buzzin’
23. Kyza – Go (Bar 9 Remix)
24. Foreign Beggars Vs. Rouge A Levres (Feat. Primecuts) – Hit That Gash (Itchy Naaan Re-rub)
25. Vista – Forcefield
26. Bonecrusher Feat. Killer Mike & T.I. – Never Scared
27. Caspa – Marmite
28. Ruff Sqwad – Xtra
29. Skream – Simple City
30. High Rankin – No Money For Guns
31. Joker – Do It
32. Seven – Drop
33. David Banner Feat. Lil Flip – Like A Pimp
34. Chingy – Juice
35. Fused Forces – What’s Going Down
36. Basement Jaxx – Raindrops (Doorly’s Dubstep Remix)

Got any thoughts? Let me know what you think.

P.S. Shouts to Gio for the artwork. It’s alot.

Vote for DJ Cable in the “Vice x Grolsch Block Party Mix Competition”!

Easy people, thought I’d do a quick spot of online self promo, and ask for your help in order for me to win this dope competition!

In a nutshell, Vice & Pacemaker have come up with a competition, where one lucky DJ will do a warm-up gig for Sweat X & Alexander Robotnick at the Grolsch Block Party on August 21st, in Stockholm! The top five voted mixes by August 18th enter the final, where VICE selects the winner.

For my entry, I’ve submitted “The Mash Down: Vol. 2” which you may have stumbled across on this blog, and on all other good blogs/sites. The way the competition works is by getting you lovely people to vote for my mix to win.

All you need to do is to click on this link and click on the “thumbs up” icon. The more votes I get, the better a chance I have at winning!

Thanks in advance for your support. Get voting! 🙂

DJ Cable Guest Mix on BBC Asian Network

It’s been a pretty exciting week so far. On top of having 5 shows to do, and Serato Video-SL arriving in the post, I also had a guest mix aired on DJ Kayper’s show on BBC Asian Network, as part of the Hype “Mixtape Challenge”.

For those that don’t know, each week Kayper does the “Mixtape Challenge” on her show, where she challenges a DJ to fit 3 or 4 Desi tracks into a 15 minute mix of any genre; be it cutting them up, remixing/re-editing them, etc…In other words, you gotta be creative!

Previous DJs who’ve taken up the challenge include Crookers, MJ Cole, DJ Craze & DJ Yoda, so I knew I had to step my game up! So as a result, this mix showcases a lot more scratching, a whole mixture of genres, and some re-editing which I’ve done in Ableton. I hope you enjoy it!

Oh, there’s also a brief interview with me at the start too…You can all witness how…erm…monotone/quiet I am lol…

Listen/Get: DJ Cable “Mixtape Challenge” for BBC Asian Network

Tracklisting:

01. Interview/Intro
02. Sukshinda – Shinda Wanga
03. Snoop Doog – Drop It Like It’s Hot (Instrumental)
04. AC/DC – Back In Black
05. DJ H & Rags – Char Panj
06. Mavado – So Special/Unfinished Business Riddim (Instrumental)
07. Dil Se – Chaiyya Chaiyya
08. J-Kwon Tipsy (Instrumental)
09. Queen – We Will Rock You
10. DJ Starski & DJ AD – Right Thurr 2009
11. DJ Vix – Ah Chak Bottel Daru Di
12. DJ Class Feat. Lil Jon – I’m The Ish (Bonus Beats)
13. K.I.G. Family – Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
14. Dizzee Rascal – Stand Up Tall
15. DJ Zinc – 138 Trek (Bonus Beats)
16. Jammin’ – Go DJ
17. Skepta – Duppy
18. Benga – 26 Basslines
19. Shreya Ghosal – Silsila Ye Chahat Ka
20. Chase & Status – Eastern Jam

Got any thoughts? Be sure to leave a comment or holla

P.S. Some of you may recognise a few tracks here from “The Mash Down: Vol. 2”. You can still grab it here for FREE!

DJ Cable “The Mash Down: Vol. 2”

Thought I’d finally get round to posting up on here again! Anyhow, here’s the next installment of my cross-genre monthly mixes for your listening pleasure, entitled “The Mash Down”. Thanks to everyone who copped the previous mix. If you missed out, you can grab it here

This month’s mix is mixture of bass-heavy Electro, Baltimore Club, UK Funky, UK Garage, Grime, Bassline & Dubstep, from the likes of More Fire Crew, Jack Beats, Caspa, Benga, Fake Blood, K.I.G. Family, Diplo, Boy Better Know, Kid Cudi and more… Plus some cuts, doubles, and a nice little scratch section from yours truly! Overall, a nice selection of club tracks, new & old..

Listen/Get: DJ Cable “The Mash Down: Vol. 2”

Tracklisting:

01. Intro
02. Boy Better Know – Too Many Man
03. DJ Class – I’m The Ish
04. The Count of Monte Cristal – B-More Forward
05. DJ Tameil – I Get Money
06. Diplo Feat. Rye Rye – Wassup Wassup (DJ Sega Remix)
07. Kazey & Bulldog – Big Truck
08. Dave Nada – Where Brooklyn At?
09. Roundtable Knights – Freak From Desire
10. Dillinja – Twist ‘Em Out (Proper Villains Remix)
11. AC Slater – Jack Got Jacked (Jack Beats Remix)
12. Cypress Hill – Insane In The Brain (2 Bit Thugs Remix)
13. Fake Blood – Mars
14. DJ Mujava – Township Funk (Radioclit Remix)
15. K.I.G. Family – Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
16. Dizzee Rascal – Stand Up Tall
17. More Fire Crew – Oi!
18. Jammin – Go DJ + DJ Cable “Scratch Attack”
19. Skepta – Duppy
20. Benga – 26 Basslines
21. Kid Sister – Pro Nails (Rusko Remix)
22. Caspa – My Pet Monster
23. TC – Where’s My Money? (Caspa Remix – Jack Beats Re-edit)
24. Kid Cudi – Day N Nite (Agent X Remix)
25. Lethal Bizzle – Bizzle Bizzle

Got any thoughts? Leave a comment or get in touch

P.S. Shouts to Uri for sorting the artwork for this project. Be sure to hit up her blog for other graphic design work, and details on how to contact her.

PROMO RELEASE #1: Chubb Rock & Wordsmith Feat. Kimia Collins-Back In (Produced by Strada) & Footage of Chubb Rock LIVE on Jimmy Kimmel w/K’Naan!!!

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“BACK IN” (FEAT. KIMIA COLLINS)

PRODUCED BY STRADA

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Chubb Rock & Wordsmith LIVE on Jimmy Kimmel June 5th!!

Chubb Rock & Wordsmith will start releasing exclusive promo tracks that are unavailable on their album “Bridging the Gap,” over the next few months for the fans, bloggers, major hip hop sites and tastemakers. This will culminate with a mixtape called “A Crack in the Bridge” due to drop in June, so keep it locked as Chubb & Word seek to bridge the gap between the old school and new school era’s.

Watch out for Wordsmith flooding the streets and online in 2009 with his HipHopDX sponsored mixtapes: Chubb Rock & Wordsmith “A Crack in the Bridge” / “The 2009 Mid-Year Review” and “The 2009 Resolution & Re-Cap.” Also be on the look out for Chubb Rock and Wordsmith’s “Bridging the Gap” album and Wordsmith & I.N.C The Poets “A Baltimore Martini” UK album coming in the second quarter of 2009!

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NEWS RELEASE: Wordsmith to Release “Bridging the Gap” US Album with Chubb Rock & “A Baltimore Martini” UK Album 2nd Quarter of 2009

WORDSMITH

TO RELEASE

“BRIDGING THE GAP” U.S. ALBUM WITH CHUBB ROCK

&

“A BALTIMORE MARTINI” U.K. ALBUM WITH INC THE POET IN 2009

(New York, NY/Baltimore, MD, February 18th^{, 2009}) Welcome everyone to the New Year of Hope, 2009! These next 12 months may just prove to be the beginning of a better life here on Earth and especially in America. In this land where dreams come true with hard work and dedication, we at Nu Revolution Entertainment have wasted no time with our push of Indie Grind Sensation Wordsmith.

For Wordsmith fans across the United States we promise to provide you with great things in ’09. On 12/23/09 a digital distribution contract for Chubb Rock & Wordsmith’s “Bridging the Gap” Hip-Hop album was signed with Go Digital Entertainment while on ­­­­­­­­­2/9/09 a similar deal was made with Unruly/Koch Records for physical distribution.

Chubb had this to say about the deal: “The Bridging the Gap album has to be one of the most creative projects I have ever had the honor of being involved in. I think I represented the Golden Era very well and though Wordsmith represents the new school, he has such a great knowledge and approach to his lyrics as well as his spirit on the whole album. This album is a keeper, just like Paid in Full, 3 Ft. High and Rising, you need The Bridging The Gap album…”

In response Wordsmith had this to say about Chubb: “As we all know Chubb Rock is a Hip-Hop icon, so for him to ask an unsigned artist like myself to make this Bridging the Gap album I was shocked at the time. Chubb could have chosen a hot signed artist or just drop a brand new solo album first, but he wanted to make his return to the game through the collab project we did instead. For two artists who never stepped into an actual studio together during the writing and recording phase of the album, we both believe it could be a Hip-Hop classic.”

For fans of Wordsmith across the Atlantic we have another collaboration album for you. Baltimore artist, Wordsmith, and Dutch artist I.N.C. The Poet, signed a digital distribution deal on 9/19/08 with Dented Records in the United Kingdom to release their album “A Baltimore Martini” and Word is currently working on a 3 year P&D Deal with the major UK distributor Pickwick group for the album/other projects as well. This unique concept album is Hip-Hop in its truest form and with it we hope to cement our artist Wordsmith as an international superstar.

Word had some words to say on the overseas project and I.N.C.: “Growing up with a father that was in the armed forces for over 25 years, I have lived in numerous countries and experienced a wide range of cultures…it was natural for me to want an album deal overseas. The great thing about working with INC was he is very conceptual and it gave me an chance to put together a whole project that tells a story and incorporates life experiences people can relate to.”

I.N.C. had this to say about working with Word: “Word and I were on a similar train of thought and I decided to ask him if he was up for doing an album together… that’s when we came up with the Baltimore Martini idea. For me personally this was a major step forward within my musical career as it would help me get my music out to the countries I felt would most appreciate my music, the US and the UK. So I am grateful that I have the opportunity to work with Word and the extremely talented group of people within the Nu Revolution Camp.”

Look for both of these albums to hit stores and the internet in the second quarter of 2009! And stay up to date with all things Wordsmith & Nu Revolution as we work towards the release of his solo album “Vintage Material.” Thank you and have a prosperous New Year!

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WORDSMITH

“The Rave“

Produced by Professa

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Watch out for Wordsmith flooding the streets and online in 2009 with his HipHopdx sponsered Mixtapes Chubb Rock & Wordsmith “A Crack in the Bridge” “The 2009 Mid-Year Review,” and “The 2009 Resolution & Re-Cap” Also, be on the look out for Chubb Rock and Wordsmith’s “Bridging the Gap” Album and Wordsmith & I.N.C The Poets “A Baltimore Martini” UK Album coming in the second quarter of 2009!!

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Wordsmith-Guerilla Marketing: My Daily Grind Part 5

Welcome to 2009 ladies & gentlemen, so let me kick off the year with a spankin’ new Guerilla Marketing blog. I figured I would touch on a little street promo with numerous tactics that will increase your street presence.

In 2008, I released four HipHopdx.com sponsored Mixtapes that were only available via the web. Well, come March I will be servicing my Mixtapes to regular stores like DTLR (Downtown Locker Room), Record & Tape Traders, Gas stations and more. Notice, I mentioned the smaller chain stores over the bigger one’s and that is for a reason. Mom and pop stores are more willing to cut a deal or work with an artist because they are not dealing with major labels or manufacture’s most of the time. Though this will only be going down in the DC, MD, & VA on my end, I think it’s important to have some type of street presence; the trunk of the car isn’t working anymore. . To accomplish this I plan on providing the stores with everything from the CD Stands to the actual CD’s. An artist might go wrong by asking a store to help shelve something like a Mixtape, but I think a stronger relationship can be built by showing a store you can manufacture and keep a store stocked with your product. To do this, I would contact The Wondertwinz at http://www.wondertwinz.com/wtpr_gottadubit.htm and get 500 to 1,000 Mixtapes with covers at .65 cents a pop or you can get a laser CD printer from EPSON for $99, buy the slim jewel cases yourself from Office Depot, and purchase 5,000 covers at Clubflyers.com I would say hit The Wondertwinz up unless you can find a better company to beat there prices.

Moreover, appearance and professionalism are very important and that’s where the CD stands come into play. Sure, it’s easy to just lay your CD’s next to the register of a store, but think about how many times they will get moved by customers looking at them, store employees relocating them, or even worst trashing your project. By getting the CD stands to place your Mixtapes in, it keeps the register area clean for the stores that carry the project, it makes it easier for customers to look at the CD’s and place them back in there original location, and most of all it makes you look like a legit artist. Best part is you can cop 50 CD stands for $35 at http://www.displays2go.com/sub3.asp?ID=1379 I would throw in some promo cards to give to the store in case you run out of stock at some point as well; cop those at ClubFlyers for free at http://www.clubflyers.com/product_info.php?cPath=39&products_id=97

Finally, let’s talk about when you should or shouldn’t sell your Mixtapes. I will keep this cut and dry, if you have a following consider selling your Mixtapes from $5 to $10. If you’re just starting or a mid-level artist try selling your Mixtapes for a $1 or more importantly for free. Yeah, you will take somewhat of a hit money wise going the free route, but at least you will get the music in peoples hands. Selling them for a $1 can help you recoup some money as well if you stock 50 CD’s in at least 4 stores, you’ll make a least $200 back. All in all, see what is best for your current status in the industry and the streets.

The internet is still the best resource to gain exposure and touch more people at one time, but you still need to get the music to the people who don’t have internet access as well. The best way to do this is by matching your internet Mixtape releases with a hardcopy one also, so let’s all get to work, whooooo!!!

Wordsmith

HipHopdx Presents Wordsmith-“The 2008 Resolution & Re-Cap” Mixtape Out Now!!!

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Wordsmith

“The 2008 Resolution & Re-Cap” Mixtape

Mixed and Blended by DJ Dublee

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01 The First 6 Months (prod. Capish)

02 Not A Second to Waste (prod. Street Level)

03 Senor Wordsmith (prod. Strada)

04 HipHop’s Cold Shoulder f. Black Knight & Excetera (of The Camp) (prod. Strada)

05 The Mic Breaker f. Kontact & Black Knight (prod. Professa)

06 Judged in Da Cipha f. RhymeZwell & Black Knight (prod. Professa)

07 Game, Set, Point f. Skyzoo, UnLearn, Donny Goines & RAtheMC (prod. Street Level)

08 Levitation f. D-Dub, Kontact & Black Knight (prod. Professa)

09 The Ghost In My Dreams (prod. Guilty J)

10 That Feel Good Flow 2: The Goodness (prod. Rednaz Beats)

11 Peaceful Journey: Blue Waters f. Kimia Collins (prod. Strada)

12 Wordz for Remediez (Remix) 2004 (prod. Wigged Wax) [BONUS]

“As everyone is deciding what to do for New Years I say hey, let me fill some of your time with good music. I’ll recap my top internet releases while I seek resolutions on a variety of topics. If you’re always on the run and feel like time is of the essence, then you’ll directly relate to the Street Level produced “Not A Second to Waste”. Others will get a kick out of dreaming like they’re living the lavish life of an artist in the Strada produced “Senor Wordsmith.” Throughout the year we all experience the judgments will place upon people and the one’s we receive, so let me fill that fix with “Hip-Hops Cold Shoulder”, the Professa produced “Judged in Da Cipha” and “Game, Set, Point.” For the times you felt confused and lost seek the light of “Levitation” and the Guitly J produced “The Ghost in My Dreams.” Finally, find forgiveness and let those resolutions shine bright with the Rednaz Beats produced “That Feel Good Flow 2: The Goodness, “Peaceful Journey: Blue Waters,” and the Wigged Wax produced “Wordz for Remediez Remix 2004.”

As I take a breath…let me introduce ya’ll to the people who took part in project. Big thanks to Excetera, DonnyGoines, Skyzoo, UnLearn, RAtheMC, & Kimia Collins for blessing me with some bars for the mixtape. A special thanks goes to my crew, The Nu Revolution Camp. Much luv to my cousin Black Knight and my boys Kontact & D-Dub for believing in my product throughout 2008 and beyond. You guys have hung on so far, so lets make an ode over the internet and to millions of people to make great music, be professional, and do what doesn’t seem possible to the average artist. I’m leading the way, just follow my lead and lets build the blueprint to success together.

Next, I have to shout out the producers!!! I am honored to be able to work with my brother Professa through this music, but in the end he is my number one fan as well. He is the definition of a big brother and a friend. Next , I have to show luv to my homie Strada up in Canada for having faith in me for the last 4 years of this grind. We will make alot of hits together and form that epic team like the greats. Next, my homies in Sweden, Street Level, thanks for providing those street heaters for me. You guys embody the essence of 90’s Hip-Hop and soul. Finally, I have to take a bow to my homie Capish in Poland for being my engineer and one of my producers for the past 4 years. This guy represents Nu Revolution to the fullest and is honored to be apart of it. Pish puts up with my annoying sense of detail during the mixing of my tracks and for that alone, I bow to you my man. I can’t forget to thank my man Rednaz Beats for blessing me with his European style of Hip-Hop and I plan to make some hits with him as well. I want to clap it up for Guilty J for providing the beat that brought “The Ghost in My Dreams” story to the light. I’m picky about who I work with, but bravo homie. In closing, I will take another bow to my first and only Deejay to date DJ Dublee. This is the first time he has done a mixtape of this caliber and he killed it. He delivered my mixtape with the seriousness of DJ Premier. He only had a day as well and he did a great job.

My next to last shout out goes to my man DJ Andrew in Boston. He offered his services to me 4 years ago and he is hands down one of the loyalist people I have met in my lifetime. That’s the funny thing too because I have never met him or even spoke to him on the phone, but he has been my Web Tech for sometime and he has never let me down. I know this, I will make sure that guy is rich one day.

For the finale, I want to say thanks to HipHopDX for Supporting all 4 of my mixtape releases in 2008. I am an unsigned artist on the grind and they saw enough in me to support my product. Still, it was my man Joel (Shake) who for the past year and half has given me a forum on the biggest Hip-Hop site on the net. He is the blueprint for the old school A&R, the one who actually still listens to music and would check a band out LIVE to see if they were worth signing. I look forward to alot more work with you guys in 2009 and beyond.” – Wordsmith

In 2009 look for the brand new mixtapes from Chubb Rock & Wordsmith, A Crack in the Bridge mixed and blended by DJ King Assassin; Wordsmith‘s Music for the Masses and 2009 Mid-Year Review; The Nu Revolution Camp‘s Flag of Our Fathers & The 2009 Recap & Resolution Mixtape. Also, look for Word‘s debut albums Bridging the Gap with the legendary Chubb Rock, A Baltimore Martini (UK Album with I.N.C The Poet) and his personal debut Vintage Material.

Twizted Mind – Declaration Of Rap (download)

Twizted Mind keeps blazin’ ahead hardcore. After the Lyricist of the Year win at The Ohio Hip Hop Awards, nobody can seem to stop this brotha!!!!

Twizted Mind – Declaration Of Rap
Get It Now….May Never See This Joint Again!!!!

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DJ G-Spot & Rain – Here Comes The Rain Again (download)

The Talent Finder series is back!!!! DJ G-Spot is taking his game on the road and showing ya’ll how to really do this shit and do it right. G-Spot links up with the Boss Of North Carolina, RAIN, to bring you that heat for the new year.

DJ G-Spot & Rain
HERE COMES THE RAIN AGAIN

01. Rain Intro
02. Can You Feel It
03. Feel Me
04. Never See Me Sweat
05. Take My Breathe Away
06. It’s Me
07. Swagga Like Us feat Traffic & Big Cas
08. Missed Again
09. You Already Know
10. Get Up
11. Lots Of Lovin’
12. Rain Talent Finder Interlude
13. So Damn Ugly
14. Director’s Chair
15. Get It In
16. Rain Fire Interlude
17. Round The World feat Krillz & Lure
18. Make It
19. Top Come Down
20. What’s That White Stuff
21. Get Away
22. Some People Hate
23. Where The Cash At
24. Chasing The Night Life
25. Wow
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DJ Cable’s Weekly Mix #51 (Christmas Edition)

It’s been a minute since I’ve posted up on here!

Anyhow, I’ve thrown together a Christmas Mix to get you in the festive spirit…There’s a nice mixture of classic Christmas tracks, to Hip Hop, Dirty South, and even some Miami Bass & a Baltimore Club edit from yours truly….The mix features everything from Frank Sinatra, to Run-DMC, Eazy-E, Brenda Lee, Poison Clan, 69 Boyz, plus more…

Listen/Get: DJ Cable’s Weekly Mix #51 (Christmas Edition!)

Tracklisting:

01. Frank Sinatra – Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
02. Eazy-E – Merry Muthaf—in’ Xmas
03. Run-DMC – Christmas in Hollis
04. Jim Jones – Ballin’ On Xmas
05. The New 2 Live Crew – 2 Live Christmas
06. Poison Clan – Christmas Spliff
07. Kurtis Blow – Christmas Rappin’
08. Disco 4 – He’s Santa Claus
09. Treacherous Three – Xmas Rap
10. 69 Boyz, K-Nock & Quad City DJs – What You Want For Christmas
11. James Brown – Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto
12. Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree (Cable’s Quick Bmore Edit)
13. Dirty Boyz – All I Want For Christmas Is To Get Crunk
14. Ludacris – Ludacrismas

Extra special kudos goes to whoever bumps this on Christmas Day, especially whilst the family’s present….

T-Pain and Nappy Boy “Enter the Ring” Winner

Twank Star was announced the winner of the T-Pain and Nappy Boy “Enter the Ring” contest. Check out the winner’s song featuring T-Pain – ain’t it ironic T-Pain is being featured on his own track?

 

Twank Star “Enter the Ring” feat. T-Pain

Budda Early *New Music*

Here’s some new music from Bronx emcee Budda Early. First up is “We Ain’t Gonna Stop” featuring Famous. Forget about a recession the fellas focused on stacking money while swerving in the fast lane. The second track is called “My House” and the piano and bass on this one is down right filthy, not to mention Budda goes in lyrically. Listen in.

Budda Early “We Ain’t Gonna Stop” feat. Famous

 

Budda Early “My House”

Phoenix Jones feat Proph The Problem – 2 Dope Boyz (download)

I’ve always said Phoenix Jones is uncontrollable and a hothead. I guess its safe to say that someone done pissed off the young boss!!!! I’m not gonna say anymore. I’m just gonna let you hear it and build your own opinions about it. Oh, and he brought Proph The Problem in on it 🙂

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Exclusive: Wordsmith-Game, Set, Point Ft. Skyzoo, Unlearn, Donny Goines, & RATheMC (Produced by Street Level)

Check out the 4th release, Game, Set, Point, Feat. Skyzoo, Unlearn, Donny Goines, & RATheMC from HipHopdx and Wordsmith’s “The 2008 Resolution & Re-Cap” Mixtape. It features production from Street Level.CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO LISTEN!!!

Wordsmith Feat. Skyzoo, Unlearn, Donny Goines, & RATheMC-Game, Set, Point (Produced Street Level)
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Exclusive: Wordsmith-The Ghost in My Dreams (Produced by Guilty J) on HipHopdx!!

Check out the 3rd release, The Ghost in My Dreams, from HipHopdx and Wordsmith’s “The 2008 Resolution & Re-Cap” Mixtape. It features production from Guilty J.CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO LISTEN!!!

Wordsmith-The Ghost in My Dreams (Produced by Guilty J)

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Kanye, Guns N’ Roses Post Slow Debut-Week Sales

While mainstream media is touting that the Black Friday weekend started the holiday selling season with a bang, music merchandisers certainly didn’t have that experience.

Music sales were down anywhere from 10% to 30% and hit albums released for Black Friday didn’t perform up to expectations, according to merchants contacted by Billboard. Sources say Kanye West’s “808s & Heartbreak” will sell in the range of 425,000-450,000 units, significantly down from 700,000-975,000 units previously projected.

Guns N’ Roses’ “Chinese Democracy” is expected to clock in at 250,000-260,000, which is also down from expectations that it would sell anywhere from 300,000-784,000 units. Last week Beyonce’s latest album “I Am Sasha Fierce” was projected to sell 700,000-1,000,000 million units and sold a respectable 482,000 units.

While some press reports show across-the-board retail weekend sales up 7%, music merchandisers point out that in order to accurately measure the holiday, it should be measured the week containing Black Friday this year, which was the last week in November, versus last year when the day fell in the third week of the month.

Eclectic Vibes: The Best Albums of 2008 According To Me

There is nothing like a good album. No, what you kids call albums now are nothing but five singles, and the shit in between. I mean albums. 2008 was interesting for music, Britney Spears made a real comeback, Beyonce got all gay on us, Kanye got all T-Pain on us, and seemingly everybody got all Change on us. If 2008 was bad for music, it was shitty for albums. This list of 25 dope albums is my ode to the dwindling format. Albums may not be in full strength but as long as artists like the ones in this list continue to create, the album will never die. Take that iTunes!

Honorable Mentions: Ashlee Simpson- Bittersweet World, Lucinda Williams- Little Honey, Robin Thicke- Something Else,

25. Corinne Stevie- The Oddity
This is not just because I know her. And she’s signed to Nouveau Music. I have loads of friends who do music and I don’t like it because it’s not good. I like her music because it’s good. “The Oddity” is dope and best of all free. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, click here. I know it’s a shameless plug, but oh well.

24. Lady GaGa- The Fame
What I like about Lady GaGa is the nostalgia I get from her music. She’s bringing back a time when pop music was as innocent as it was addictive. On “The Fame” she impersonates the best of Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Christina Aguileria, Gwen Stefani and Fergie and it works brilliantly.

23. Lil’ Wayne- The Carter III
Most Hip-Hop heads will send me mad spam because Weezy is not at number one. But I can justify this. “The Carter III” is not an album. It’s more of a retail-mixtape: a bunch of good songs mixed with some sub-par songs thrown together at the last minute. Sure, the last half is amazing, but that can’t make up for the random first half. I agree it deserves to be recognized, but it’s not a amazing album, it’s a disc with a couple amazing songs and some just okay songs.

22. John Legend- Evolver
“Evolver” is the album everyone was waiting on John Legend to make because as Dre says “you gotta step from behind that piano sometime.” The album is great, the production is intense and the album flows well. If you haven’t heard get it now.

21. Britney Spears- Circus
“Circus” could have been much better. If she included more Danja and a couple full-fledged Neptunes tracks I think this album could have been immaculate. But, it is what it is. And it’s not bad, it’s just not everything it could be. But it still deserves to be on this list. Check out my full review of “Circus” here.

20. P!nk- Funhouse
“Funhouse” is part break-up part drunken stupor and breakups make good albums–just ask Kanye. This moody album is great for anyone still remotely interested in rock music.

19. The Killers- Day and Age
The Killers are one weird band. They went from 80’s New Wave to Alteratnive Rock to Pet Shop Boys impersonators and it works. Regardless of who The Killers are they make good music, and particularly cohesive albums and that’s great. “Day and Age” may not be as good as “Sam’s Town” or even “Hot Fuss” but it’s still pretty darn good.

18. Jason Mraz- We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.
Jason Mraz gets a kudos for being himself. I love everything about this album, from the zany album art to the quirky title, to his rapping that could give Weezy a run for his money. Jason Mraz is a male Fiona Apple, and that’s more than a compliment.

17. Madonna- Hard Candy
Yeah, so of course “Hard Candy” didn’t live up to the expectations. The album cover is horrid and a great example of bad photoshop skills. This paired with Tim’s lackluster production and the tracks Justin Timberlake and Madonna worked on with the “super-producer” seemed lazy at best. But, the Pharrell produced tracks bump! “Heartbeat” “She’s Not Me” “Incredible,” these are all fire joints. Despite the blunders “Hard Candy” is still grade A pop.

16. Solange- Sol Angel and the Hadley Stret Dreams
I always knew Solange was talented. With production from Mark Ronson and appearances from Bilal and Q-Tip Solange creates a timeless sound mixing Supremes like old school tracks with a tinge electronica and dance. Check out “T.O.N.Y.” or “Would Have Been The One” or my personal favorite “Cosmic Journey.”

15. Gnarls Barkley- The Odd Couple
Gnarls Barkley is amazing. “The Odd Couple” continues their whimsical sound and still manages to step forward.

14. J*DaVeY- The Beauty in Distortion/Land of the Lost EP
I’ve had both of these EP’s for a while, I think even before 2008, but since they released it in 2008 officially on iTunes I thought it was worth mentioning because it was one of the better releases this year. J*DaVeY may be in label limbo, but this release proves they can and will do well given the chance too.

13. Beck- Modern Guilt
Beck’s new album caught me off guard. I wasn’t expecting it, but I was amazed with it. Produced by Danger Mouse, “Modern Guilt” is a musical about what happens to aging hipsters. Beck battles with growing up throughout the album, and if you’ve heard “Sea Change” you know Beck is like Mary J. Blige–an artist at their best when their sad. 12. Q-Tip- The Renaissance For sheer audacity of coming out with an album Q-Tip deserves to be on this list. But “The Renassiance” is dope because it’s an anomaly existing outside of the mainstream but digging a niche out for itself. It’s dope.

11. Nouveau Riche- Longtail EP
If you have never heard of Nouveau Riche you need to. The album is cohesive and the group are in their own lane. They’re part The Roots and part Fiest added with a brooding so sexy it’ll make Madonna blush.

10. N*E*R*D- Seeing Sounds
Pharrell can do no wrong in my eyes. And “Seeing Sounds” is no different. Whether you’re partying or just chilling out this album has all emotions covered. And the production is top notch–of course it’s The Neptunes.

09. Ratatat- LP3
Aspiring Emcees will be happy to know that “LP3” is all instrumental and filled with goodies to spit, sing, snarl, get high or whatever you want to do with.

08. Adele- 19
Adele’s voice is beautiful and she knows how to use it. While she is mostly somber she does have her upbeat tracks and the mixture is incredible. Her rendition of “Make You Feel My Love” is as dope as the rest of the album.

07. Kanye West- 808’s And Heartbreak
Okay I take back everything I ever said about Kanye West. Well not really, I still think he’s a pretentious asshole. But, after listening to the first track on his latest album “808’s & Heartbreak,” I realized he’s a talented pretentious asshole. And that’s all right in my book. Check out my 808’s And Heartbreak review here.

06. Sia- Some People Have Real Problems Sia has an amazing voice and this album got me through 2008. Check out “Academia” a track which features backing vocals by Beck.

05. Brandy- Human
Brandy’s “Human” is an album that dares to be R&B, like real R&B, in a time where R&B has turned into a jumble of T-Pain, Autotune, and Single Ladies. Brandy doesn’t record often but when she takes a trip to the studio she makes it count. Check out my full review here.

04. Girl Talk- Feed The Animals
I didn’t realize how dope Girl Talk was until I interviewed him for Art Nouveau Magazine. Hip-Hop ain’t dead. And anybody looking for where Hip-Hop is living right now, don’t look to the north or south, or east or west, or even Weezy. Hip-Hop lives in Girl Talk. Check out “Feed The Animals,” please. It’s the most pure ode to Hip-Hop without being annoying I’ve ever heard.

03. Portishead- Third
Anything worth waiting for has to be good. And anything as good as Portishead’s “Third” is worth waiting a decade for. If any group or artist is changing the sound of music it is definitely Portishead. Just listen to the intricate song patterns they choose. Just listen to the thumping “Machine Gun” for reassurance.

02. Janelle Monae- Metropolis
On my original list I didn’t include Janelle Monae. I’m not sure why, but it’s definitely worth it. Despite being only seven tracks, six if you take out the intro, “Metropolis” is one of the best albums this year. It’s immaculately produced and a clear consise thought. I’m proud of Janelle and everyone at Wondaland.

01. Santogold- Santogold
If you’ve heard Santogold’s album you aren’t shocked at it being at #1. This is what an album should sound like. Songs that work together, never clashing, to create one seamless idea or thought. Santogold’s album works in that all the songs are distinct enough to stand alone, but work together to create a bigger body of work. From ska-punk to dub, she has it covered. And while some genre bending artists look a little faux, this comes off as authentic. Santogold’s album is the best album of the year. I encourage anyone to find something more cohesive and tight and great anything better.

Note: I initially did a mini version of this last back in August when it became apparent that the best of 2008 was behind us. I did add a bit to this list such as Kanye, The Killers, and P!nk for instance. Here are the best albums of 2008 according to me. What do you think should have made the list that didn’t?

EXCLUSIVE: Wordsmith-Senor Wordsmith (Produced by Strada) on HipHopdx!!

Check out the 2nd release, Senor Wordsmith, from HipHopdx and Wordsmith’s “The Resolution & Re-Cap” Mixtape. It features production from Nu Revolution Camp Producer Strada. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO LISTEN!!!

Wordsmith-Senor Wordsmith (Produced by Strada/Click to Listen on HipHopdx)

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Liquid Lace Online Radio

YaBoy was just put on to the “fabulosity of urban dirty dripping through da airwaves,” otherwise known as Liquid Lace Online Radio (you got to admit that description is crazy lol). Hosted by the lovely Cynamin Jones, aka Publicist Extraordinaire, Liquid Lace is the “very first” urban talk podcast bringing listeners celebrity news, interviews, and dirty laundry.

On this episode Cynamin reverses rolls with Datwon Thomas, editor-in-chief of XXL, for an exclusive interview. Among the topics they discuss are the inner working of the magazine and whether or not payola is occurring behind the scenes of Hip-Hop’s most popular magazine and what really goes down at a King Magazine photo shoot.

I could give you an in-depth synopsis but just tune it.

Liquid Lace Online Radio Episode 4

Wordsmith-Guerilla Marketing: My Daily Grind Part 4

It’s been a minute ladies and gentlemen, but I promise to drop some good info to the masses on a weekly basis from this point on. Okay…lets get this started people; I want to talk about promoting your stage show so you can travel the world. As an unsigned artist I have been fortunate enough to perform in the UK, Texas, Virginia, DC, Maryland, Philly, New Jersey, New York, Boston, Detroit, & California. How was I able to do this? Simple, I actually put together a very entertaining show that creates a shock and awe effect. If an artist thinks they can go on a stage and rap over their recorded lyrics or just stand in the middle of the stage, you will probably only do 5 shows a year. I’m sorry, but you can’t market yourself through shows if you perform and everyone forgets about you the next day and that will happen if the crowd doesn’t see anything different then they can get from a signed artist. Look at it like this, if you’re unsigned it’s to your benefit to go out there and be prepared to wow the audience. I always looked at shows like a live music video because it is a way to express your songs concept and vision. We all have our own niche on stage; mine incorporates theater because that’s what I got my degree in while in college. I’m not telling anyone to follow my lead, instead use it as a method to think outside of the box. If you go out there and express your music through careful movements, good mic projection, and interaction with the crowd, seventy five percent of the time you will get booked for another show on the spot. I can say that because it has happen to me numerous times. Believe me those doors will open systematically and you will be getting booked in bigger venues and opening for signed acts. I never say I know all when I speak about this marketing thing, but at the most I would like to change the way the average unsigned artist looks at shows. Still, it will help if you check out my first 3 blogs because promoting your brand/music will help boost your shows even more. Don’t forget, make sure you go to www.aarcroyalties.com and sign up with the AARC like I mentioned in my 2^nd blog. They are based out of DC and the service is free, so go there and see why the AARC and performing go hand in hand.

For the Fans

Something new I want to do is spend a little time talking directly to my fans to give some insight on my weekly projects. I took Monday to do some more writing for Chubb Rock and I promo tracks and mixtape for 2009. So far, the song titles are “The Mack Report” produced by Strada, “Music for the Millenium” produced by Capish feat. Soulstice, “Virtual Relaxation” produced by Professa, The Subway Series produced by DJ B feat. Skzyoo, Donny Goines, Geolani, Fred Knuxx, & Torae, “I’m Here Now” produced by Street Level feat. Kontact & Black Knight, and “Top of the World.” Chubb and I will start dropping our promo tracks online starting in December, so make sure you don’t miss a single release. Oh yeah, my homie from the west coast DJ King Assassin will be mixing and blending the mixtape we drop a month before the album as well. That same day I was hit up by this guy named Jerry from 89.7 FM in Ghana about interviewing Chubb and I. The PR from our album hasn’t even started and we have stations overseas inquiring about it. Monday was just as good day for me overall because later that night “Super Hero Clothing” in the UK contacted me about sponsorship, so I did the deal in less then 10 minutes. I also got a surprise e-mail from one of the record promoters at Def Jam, so we are meeting on Monday. Once I leave there, I will be meeting with my man Shadeed from the Indieplanet.com to get some info on good PR people/companies. I ended my night by doing 35 minutes of the P90x workout, which is amazing to say the least. You will see results in about a week, but I still have to give the nod to my brother Professa on the workout tip because he broke me down the first time I took one of his training classes.

Yesterday, Chubb and I discussed the deal we are negotiating with Traffic Entertainment in Boston, so we can get an idea of our attack methods to promote it. When we finished on the phone I got in touch with the promoter at Sonar in Baltimore to see about some upcoming shows. I ended up getting booked to open up for “The Nappy Roots” on January 21^st, so if your in the DMV area make sure you come out. A few hours later I headed home from work and did 30 minutes of the upper body P90x workout before I had to get with DMV producer Judah. Both our schedules are nasty, so it has been hard trying to get up with one another, but he laced me with 5 hot beats. For those of ya’ll who don’t know Judah’s production, check out the fresh interview he did with HipHopgame.com Once I left there I did some more work on my next HipHopdx mixtape called “The Resolution & Re-Cap.” My show deejay DJ Dublee will be handling the mixing and blending duties, so look for that to drop by the New Year.

In closing I still have a busy week, but I will take tomorrow to spend some time with my family. Let us all be thankful for life and liberty and I hope all my fans will stuff there face with Mama’s home cooking, whoooo. Be back next week folks, PEACE!!!!

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{Exclusive Interview} Wordsmith Sits Down w/Illuminati 2G

Illuminati 2G kicked it with what has to be one of the hardest working artists in the game, Wordsmith for a exclusive interview. We discuss his numerous projects, what he feels is missing from hip hop and so much more. Check it out

Wordsmith Interview w/ Illuminati 2G (Click)