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Music: De La Soul "Life Is Great"

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:38:00 -0400

Artist: De La Soul

Song: Life Is Great (Pos verse)

Album: You’re Welcome

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Music: Helluve "Hard Out Here"

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:40:10 -0400

Given the start of this instrumental, one wouldn’t expect to hear a clear hard rock influence. If you’re looking for something a bit on the edgy side, complete with Slash-like electric guitar riffs - this would be your bet. However, don’t be fooled by the brash hip-hop/rock one-two punch production - the lyrical content in the chorus spews nothing but positivity. Take a listen.

Artist: Helluve

Song: Hard Out Here (Instrumental)

Album: None

Music: Nick Speed "Me vs. You"

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:34:58 -0400

Nick Speed’s “Me vs. You” is like musical gumbo. Funk, stadium rock, and gospel influences combine with a drum heavy foundation to make this record sound like a musical melting pot. Eery hums from soprano and altos paired with slowed down vocals make this a war chant of sorts with lyrical content from Speed that are insightful and slightly motivational.

Artist: Nick Speed

Song: Me vs. You

Album: None

Music: Acafool "She's Bad"

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:00:00 -0400

If you’re looking for a song perfect for a sexy strut down the street, Acafool’s “She’s Bad” blends one excellent combination of sass and confidence. The pop/hip-hop feel contrasts nicely with a tinge of electric guitar and an interactive call and response on the bridge. This catchy chorus won’t disappoint.

Artist: Acafool

Song: She’s Bad

Album: None

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Label: None

Publishing: 2217

PRO: ASCAP

Availabe Edits Dirty, Clean, Instrumental

LYRICS:

HOOK

She’s got that walk, shawty gets loose,

she’s got them moves, make me say ooh

She’s Bad (5x)

Show me what you working with

shawty bend on over show me what it do

Verse

Hey shawty what ya name is/ that’s right I’m famous

Wanna take her back to the crib and dive in her like

Greg Louganis

She’s wet like shamoo/ I’m getting all in her head like shampoo

now she’s all in a trance/ shawty you bad go and do your dance

Acafool’s in the building looking for one of them paris hilton’s

not the one’s that like to break laws/ just the one’s that got the

great jaws/ or a dark skin chic with passion/ she’s bad like

Kim Kardashian/ got me thinking bout giving her kids/ she a

fox like viv

HOOK (see above)

Verse2

What it do lil mama/ lemme see you do that thang with your ass

once more/ I ain’t lying I’m excited when I see your sexy ass

sliding up and down that pole/ seen a fella catch an ashtma attack

when he saw your ass on the dance floor/ what else can you do/

we can take it to the back room/ let’s go

Shawty got me me hypnotized/ when I look into her eyes/ plus I’m

grabbing on her thighs/ baby you should be my wife/ that’s right girl I’m

proposing but only for one night shawty yeah you chosen/ treating like 7-11

keep you open, she said/ fool stop talking and please watch me

HOOK (see above)

Chant

I’m the baddest chic in this club and she ain’t got shit on me (4x)

so watch me!!!

HOOK (see above)

Music: Skotch Davis "Skotchtastic"

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:49:00 -0400

Hip-Hop is no longer simple. “Skotchtastic” by Skotch Davis touches on this point by leaning towards a side of Hip-Hop that offers up a combination of sounds to create one fluid work. The start of the song finds us entranced by space-like sounds…that is, until the hi-hat and horns signal a big band beat that will make your head bob. The fast and fluid flow from Davis pairs nicely with the up-tempo track reminiscent of something straight off of Outkast’s Aquemini.

Artist: Skotch Davis

Song: Skotchtastic

Mixtape: Are You Hearing Me Clearly?

Available Edits: Clean Vocal, Instrumental

Click read more for lyrics & video.

Lyrics:

For those that may not know me well.
Harlem streets they grow me well.
Home of the hustler we known to sell.
Power of the dollar is the holy grail.
Plenty rocks on plenty blocks.
Got plenty bodies on plenty glocks.
Always had to think outside box.
Cocaine whites fresh out the box.
One to stock with one to rock.
Nauti sweat suit with the collar popped.
Crispy clean my Diddy bop.
I got the key and I made the lock.
Ho’s I’m known to attract a few.
Making them bob no mcadoo.
Yes that’s what a mac would do and I don’t crack a few.
I crack a crew. Who gassing who.
I’m certified. You value meal. That’s burger fries. No soda side.
Just chicken noodle soup. Maybe that explains why your chicken fly the coup.
Thank god everyday not just for Friday.
Frank Sinatra did it my way.
To young for that, than I ushered. My way.
To young for that? What more can I say.
F & H I was raised around G’s.
Plain to C what more can I B except for A class.
No less than Maybachs & Panmaera’s. Oh yes I’ll take that.
Mami lay back this hears a long ride. Yes it’s worth that, it took a long time.
Never been a pre or a pair of my kind.
Prepare for my reign and yes it’s my time!

Music: Azizz "Move That Work"

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:18:00 -0400

Philly-based emcee Azizz provides a trunk-rattling banger that focuses on two of Hip-Hop’s king concepts: drugs, money, and the almighty hustle. With intricate strings, a catchy hook, and bell tones paired with a knocking beat, “Move That Work” would be the perfect record for your favorite street king.

Artist: Azizz

Song: Move That Work (Dirty)

Album: None

Available Version: Dirty Vocal, Instrumental

Culture: Fahama Pecou

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:27:00 -0500

Fahamu Pecou isn’t just a prolific painter. He does paint, but he also acts and makes music and video art. In his large acrylic paintings, Pecou depicts images of himself to question stereotypes of black masculinity in pop culture and fine art.

Growing up in South Carolina (he tragically lost both parents before he turned 5) and listening to rap music, Pecou’s sensibilities are steeped in Southern hip-hop, but extended beyond. In fact, “Trade” was a result of his travels to South Africa and witnessing the ubiquitous influence of hip-hop culture globally. ”I realized the potential power in the voice and exchange. It thrives on its symbiotic relationship to other cultures,” say Pecou, who counts David Hammons as his favorite artist. ”As a black male, I feel charged to create work that helps balance the misgivings of the exported media as well as to fill in the blanks for the culture-hungry outside of America.”

The 36-year-old’s work has been exhibited in Capetown, South Africa, and at the prestigious Art Basel in Switzerland; collectors of his work include artist and designer Takashi Murakami. His art sells for $2,500 to $18,000, depending on the size and medium. Next up, he will be exhibiting in Dallas, New York, and Paris.

http://www.fahamupecouart.com

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