Acetik links up with Italian producer Weirdo and crafts a rugged song with King Magnetic as they reflect on their past struggles , delivered with razorsharp punchlines and complex rhyme patterns, reminiscent of the emcess of old. The infamous Weirdo brings a savage sample that is similar in comparison to DJ Premier in the golden years, with DJ El Zink Shredding up M.O.P pellas on the hook. This song is an instant classic.
Adam Yauch a.k.a M.C.A from the Beastie Boys has passed away. M.C.A was a founding member of the chart topping group who blended Punk Rock, Hip-Hop, and Heavy Metal to craft party anthems that sold dozens of millions. Yauch had been fighting throat cancer, but it’s still not clear if this was the cause of his passing at age 47. He is survived by a wife and daughter.
Yauch was born an only child in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Frances and Noel Yauch, who is a painter and architect. During his High School years, he taught himself guitar and bass and soon after formed the Beastie Boys. He was only 17 and still attending Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn when they played their first show. He attended Bard College for 2 years before dropping out. Two years later, when Yauch was 22, the Beastie Boys, now performing as a hip hop trio, released their first album Licensed to Ill on Def Jam Records. Licensed to Ill was Columbia Records fastest selling debut, and is the biggest selling Hip-Hop album of the 80s.
MCA directed many of the Beastie Boys videos under the moniker Nathaniel Hornblower. He also directed the 2006 Beastie Boys concert film Awesome; I Fuckin’ Shot That!, though in the DVD extras for the film, the title character in “A Day in the Life of Nathanial Hörnblowér” is played by David Cross. He also directed the 2008 film Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot about eight high school basketball prospects at the Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic at Rucker Park in Harlem, New York City.
The Beastie Boys represent and era of music, and were one of the original catalysts to bring Hip-Hop into households all across the world. Their effortless blend of Hip-Hop and Rock, gave their music a light hearted and universal appeal. For as much fun as the Beastie Boys promoted on their classic records like Ill Communication and Pauls Boutique they were also champions of serious causes, like the freedom movement in Tibet. MCA became a vegetarian at the suggestion of Tibetan Monks.
His raspy, signature voice, that is the voice of many different generations, will be missed by ALL music fans. Who doesn’t love the Beastie Boys?
The good people here at Yaheard.com were first introduced to Jawnzap 7 many years ago, through a project with The Burndown All-Stars, A Philly Collective of Mc’s who tore through the city like a Hip-Hop meteorite. After years of being solo, releasing his own albums, and rocking every mic possible, Jawnzap 7 is hitting hard with TWO new albums.
The first one is PLOT GROSS (Preview and Download)
and The second one is Music To Live Buy (Preview and Download)
Jawnzap 7 keeps it true to the Philadelphia, Hip-Hop sound a sound that made groups like The Roots, and Dj Jazzy Jeff, world famous. Listening to his music, makes you want to break out the linoleum and back spin, or break out a mic and freestyle. Whatever your Hip-Hop tastes are, Jawnzap 7 is gonna unleash your inner B-Boy.
Check out The Plot Gross Video
Marchitect from The 49ers and NewZealands #1 producer SoulChef, have teamed up to release the long awaited joint album “Passport”. The collection takes you on a journey around the world musically, with concepts that Hip-Hop fans in any country will relate to. The albums raw, yet polished sound creates the perfect musical bed for Marchitect’s smooth lyrics. This one was definitely worth the wait and is expected to make some noise, in Hip Hop circles globally. They even made the guest appearances count by keeping them to only a few, but those being strong with Jas Mace, Mr Winston from Invincible Bullies, and long time Marchitect collaborator Frankito.
Check Out Passport on BlueBottle/Yaheard Records
The Notorious B.I.G a.k.a Biggy Smallz (a name he was forced to change after an obscure m.c. claimed the rights to) took his career from freestyling on the streets of Bed-Stuy to international acclaim. A youth submerged in the Hip-Hop culture during raps origins, and through it’s golden years, Christopher Wallace led the pack of Nyc rappers during a time when the competition was fierce. In a world of Jay-z, The Wutang Clan, Busta Rhymes, Big L and countless other rappers The Notorious was the King of New York, and arguably all of Hip-Hop. After millions of records sold , and numerous current rappers turning a line or two of his into number one hits B.I.G. is remembered as one of the all time greats who ever touched a microphone.
It is only right that producers around the world, pay tribute to him every year to commemorate his untimely passing on March 9, 1997. This year, Thomas Prime, and Yaheard Records Marchitect, each put down nice remixes, to honor the Late Great Big Poppa…It’s all Good Baby Baby!
Thomas Prime ft. Awon- “Still Strugglin”
For anyone familiar with the “Battle” scene in the Philadelphia area, they know about Reese. He emerged on the scene a few years back almost out of nowhere at all. In those couple of years, he has performed at every underground venue there is, and released projects consistently building up a nice buzz for himself in the streets. It’s his skills in the lyrical battles, though that has brought him the attention. He recently won a “grind time” battle as Iron Solomon and MadIllz judged and gave him the belt unanimously.
In the spirit of February, a month where people show love, Reese is showing love to his fans by dropping the Dead Red Rose E.P. A concept album with a kick, Dead Rose, is the perfect link to send that girl you hate… or love.
DOWNLOAD THE DEAD ROSE EP FROM REESE
Tracklist
White
Red
Green
Blue
Black
Positive K officially entered The Hip-Hop game in 1986, before some of the chart topping rappers of today were even born. Many might not realize, that rappers such as Pos, were the bridge between the “hat, cat, bat, mat” more party oriented elementary styles of lyrical word play, and the more complex rhyme styles and subject matter that would lead to the Nas’ , Az’s and Big Pun’s. Artists like Grand Puba and his best friend Pos’ the Dapper, would be the conduits of this lyrical evolution. Positive K, not only put his rhymes on wax…He put his STYLE on wax.
The Bronx bred, emcee built his buzz, first as an artist managed by Professor X (Xclan), and next on Mc Lytes “Im Not Havin It’ (a concept of woman vs. player on the same record, which has been duplicated a million times since). It would actually be his updated version of his own theme “I Got A Man” that would catapult him into the pop stratosphere selling 1 million copies with a light hearted classic around the same time most New York artists where being knocked out the box by Gangsta Rap.
Even Though Positive K stayed busy, appearing in movies like Bronx Tale, and making collaborations with a variety of artists (He even appeared on a track with Beavis and Butthead for their album) many people were thinking like Nas (who summoned the Hip-Hop pioneer to appear on the remix to this single “Where are They Now?”) Where Is HE Now?
It turns out Positive K is still releasing Hip-Hop music and videos. It’s not your typical old school guy trying to make a comeback, no comeback needed he’s been here for years. He’s also expanded the Creative Control imprint into comedy, and he’s succeeding in that arena as well. Yaheard.com was lucky enough to catch up with Pos’, from his new homebase of operation..South Carolina… Here’s what he had to say in our 4 part tell all interview.
Fans and musicians around the world have been mourning the loss of singer and actress Whitney Houston – one of the greatest singers spanning across a generation. Houston is the most awarded female artist of all time. She won a total of 415 Awards – 2 Emmys, 6 Grammys, 22 American Music Awards, 30 Billboard Awards & sold 300,000,000 albums.
Houston starred in Hollywood blockbuster films including the Bodyguard, was the one of the first black female artist to feature on MTV (at the time were criticized heavily for not featuring black artists) and undoubtably, Houston’s career paved the way for artists such as Mariah Carey to enter the mainstream charts. Her breakthrough, also opened doors for other black female artists such as Janet Jackson and Anita Baker.
The 48-year-old was best known for powerful ballads such as “I Will Always Love You” “One Moment In Time” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” Her influences was deeply rooted in soul and gospel music. Houston’s mother Cissy Houston, was gospel singer. Her cousin was Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin was her godmother. It’s little surprise that the star from New Jersey was destined to be a success.
Houston began singing in church and moved on to the night clubs of New York, before being signed by Clive Davis from Arista Records. In February 1985, she burst onto the music scene with debut album, Whitney Houston. Rolling Stone magazine called her “one of the most exciting new voices in years.” Little did they know at the time, her career would influence generations and sell millions of records that surpassed The Beatles. She went on to release 6 more albums, and star in 4 films including Sparkle – a film loosely based on the story of The Supremes (Sony Pictures announced that it will release the star’s final film in 2012)
Unfortunately, her music career was often overshadowed by her turbulent marriage to R&B singer Bobby Brown and drug abuse. However, Houston was still a widely-respected figure in the music industry. On Sunday 12 February, artists around the world have paid tribute to the star. Country singer Dolly Parton said in a statement, “Mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the death of Whitney Houston. I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song, and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, ‘Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed’.”
R.I.P Whitney Houston 1963-2012.
Tam Tran is a New York City (via Delaware) Visual Artist, whose work evokes deep emotions. She has portraits in the personal collection of Russell Simmons, has taught Art at the University level, and soaks up the sounds and sights of New York City to fuel her creative ambitions. Her large paintings, are eye catching, heart capturing, and always represent her inner most thoughts and feelings. She paints from the depth of her soul.
Whats your earliest memory in life?
My earliest memory in life has to be the first snowfall I witnessed. My family and I just came to America, after our exodus from Vietnam in the late 1970’s. And I was about 3 years old. I must have seen Frosty the Snowman, since I remembered being so excited about grabbing a carrot out of the refrigerator to make a snowman! My brothers were already outside playing and romping around the mysterious white cold dust, and just when I finished putting my jacket on, my mom said, “Oh no! Not you! You’re too little!” I was so bummed and felt so jaded, I remembered just pressing my face up against the window, carrot in hand, watching my brothers have their fun.
What was it like coming up with so many older brothers
Ha! My brothers were always up to something. Whether it was catching insects and small animals, doing tricks on their bmx’s and skateboards, weightlifting or air kung fu fighting – it was always exciting in our house! That said, I would do a lot of watching and sometimes running after them – but they would always send me home. I guess I was too little . Just watching them be so active definitely inspired me to be very active in sports though, so in high school, I was into everything: field hockey, soccer , track and field, and even basketball!
Is it true you grew up around the corner from allhiphop.com ceo grouchy greg, Hip hop artist Marchitect and actor Duane Sequira. What was that like?
It is very true! We lived in brookside neighborhoods, and Greg and Marchitect rode the same yellow school bus as me. Greg was a couple grades above me, so I don’t remember much except he seemed quite serious and mature, and more on the quiet side.
Marchitect was a grade below me and he was cute as a button, with his reddish brown hair and face full of freckles! I knew he was a cool kid and he was fun and social on the bus. Sometimes, I would get off a few bus stops before my usual and we’d walk home in a group. (Remember the face off with Courtney Marcus, LOL!! That was classic!) Marchitect would get so lively about everything and he was so much fun to “rap” with. Who knew he was going to be a bad-ass rapper when he grew up! (send me a picture of Duane – I may remember a story or two!)
Whats the first piece of art you remember creating?
I was about 3 years old, and the first American house we lived in had a huge garden, full of flowers. My mom would cut them and place them in vases in the house. I remember making tons of flower drawings in vases. My favorite to make were heart-shaped pedal flowers – the first thing I was taught to draw, frommy dear mother, may she rest in peace <3
Whats the first art that you were ever paid for?
After graduating from the University of Delaware with a painting degree, I was commissioned to illustrate a novel cover, a story based on the civil war. It wasn’t necessarily my topic of expertise, but it did pay me $2000, so that was sa-weeet!
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