“Words I Never Said” (official video) Lupe Fiasco & Skylar Grey
one of the dopest visuals by one the greatest lyricists to ever grab a mic! Lupe Fiasco with his single “Word I never Said” Feat. Skylar Grey on the vocals! #dopeness all over!!! check it out and respect the visionary doing his SH*t!
The Wonder Years (Album) by Justo “Ontario” Kelly
Click Here to Listen/download “The Wonder Years”- http://justoontariokelly.bandcamp.com/
“The Wonder Years” is brought to you by the 20 year old Justo ‘Ontario’ Kelly by the way of Dope Minds! An ambitious cat who grew up having big dreams has been sent to shift music in a different direction “I have no fear in my heart and I’m ready to take on any force that tries to stop me.” His top 3 influences are The Neptunes, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson.
Industry Insider Music Summit 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For those of you who dont know about Industry Insider, they are on a full force mission to bridge gaps between artist and major record labels! Their mission also involves them giving tips, helping out with connects and giving the artist a great base to spread his work. This year they are bringing the Summit to St. Petersburgh, Florida. The sunshine state!!! will be shining the light on the up and coming cats! The event will be going down from June 10th-12th, 2011! For any aspring rapper, singer, producer, DJ, manager, labels, or models….YOU guys need to hit this event! i wouldnt be anywhere else. Team Dope might have to make a trip as well! “Get Up, Get Out, and learn something, knowledge is power!” Stay Dope!
“Son Of A God”- Kevin Sinatra
A dope new drop by DMVs own Kevin Sinatra! Amazing visuals with an exceptional track and sampling! Homie did his thing on this one, just try to grasp the track and the dopeness in it! This is Kevin Sinatra’s first single off his upcoming project “The Battle For Olympus.” YES its a project filled with mythological comparisons and ill bars all together! For the meantime bump this! Dope Listen! Stay Blessed!
Jack Threads Sale!!!!!!
So some of you might know about them and if by any chance some of you dont, NOW you do! JackThreads.com has been one my favorite online stores! Especially since their having a great sale on a lot of gear! So definitely hit the link and pick up some threads! They got sales on Kid Robot, Society, Charlie Noble, Bloodbath, The Hundreds and many more!!!!! Stay dope! Stay Blessed!
Phil Ade “After Party”
Another track dropped by Maryland’s own Phil Ade for his #PhilAdeFriday campaign! This is a spin off from “Party After 2″ with Ade’s touch! So its surely going to please any hip hop fan. Phil Ade’s new project “A Different World” is set to drop April 22nd online!!!! In the meanwhile let this simmer your ear drums! Dope listen! Stay Blessed!
“Authority”- Pulled Over by The Cops Feat. Nate Santos (Chuck, Mikey, Chip, Freddie Gibbs, Chip, & Bun-B)
The newley formed Hip Hop Supergroup consisting of Chuck English and Mikey Rockz of the Cool Kidz, along with Chip Tha Ripper, Freddie Gibbs, Blended Babies and some features from the legendary vocal beast Bun B! Its a group thats representing the mid-west up n coming cats! Cool Kidz are already established but to some cats their still new! So check out their frist track “Authority.” Opens up like any other Cool Kidz track with an ill head nodding beat! Just listen to the eargasm! Look out for them to drop some fire in the near future and we will have it first! Dope Listen! Stay Blessed!
“Ham (freestyle)”- Lupe Fiasco
So, Lupe went “OFFFFFFF” on this one, like he does on everyone elses instrumentals and all of his freestyles! One of the illest freestyles in a while by a living legened! Shoutouts to FnF and Lasers dropping March 8th!!!!!!! Back to the track at hand= DOPENESS all over! Dope Listen! Stay Blessed!
Listen/Download- “Ham (freestyle)”- Lupe Fiasco http://www.usershare.net/lp671axzacy2
“Choices I’ve Made”- Fokis
Some great visuals by Fokis! Another dope, powerful track with alot of lyricism and storytelling! We all make choices, good and bad but growing from the bad ones should always be the goal! Check this video out! Fokis did his thing on it! Dope visuals off his new project – “A Walk Thru Myspace Vol. 2.” Stay Blessed!
“Hustle Harder”(remix)- Dee Boy
A dope remix by Dee Boy of Ace Hood’s “Hustle Hard”! New drop by 368 Music…check it out! Stay Blessed!
Bossman “Victory”
A dope leak off Bossman’s allhiphop.com collaboration for his mixtape; dedicated to one of the greatest MCs of all time! Notorious B.I.G; the project is titled “Dream B.I.G” .. but this track is its first leak, one of my personal favorite instrumentals and Bossman definitely got on this one! Dope Listen! Stay Blessed!
A Film about the Legendary Roots Crew!!!!
I was waiting for this to drop, definitely a little late b/c of some issues with my personal laptop! putting in work while in school…lol. But one of the dopest films made about any group and obviously of one of the Greatest bands ever in music! The Legendary Roots Crew!! Watch it and simply appreciate it! Dope Life! Stay Blessed!
New York Fashion Week is here!!!!
The 2011 New York Fashion Week has arrived! Thursday (today) marks the official start of this years fashion week! There should be at least 250 designers showing off their threads this year! Possibly more; at dozens of locations around New York, including the Lincoln Center, home for the its second Mercedez Benz Fashion Week!!
DC The MIDI Alien feat. Vinnie Paz, Slaine, Sabac Red & Trademarc “Man Made Ways”
Ridiculously DOPE track by DC!!!!!! An extraordinary beat with a symphonic piano background to give the beat a dracula/dark feel! Lol but the sampling and the ill verses come together for a definite head knocker! The lead single off DC’s LP “The Right To Remain Violent!”- should for sure be bumping on everyone’s Itunes! HIT THE LINK!!!
Listen/Download- DC The MIDI Alien feat. Vinnie Paz, Slaine, Sabac Red & Trademarc “Man Made Ways”
Serge Severe feat. Braille “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” (Prod. by Universal Dj. Sect)
First single off Serge Severe’s album “Back On My Rhymes.” Portland native getting on this track to lay down some ill bars! DOPE listen! HIT THE LINK!!!!
Listen/Download – Serge Severe feat. Braille “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” (Prod. by Universal Dj. Sect)
Punchline & Fokis “Thats How I’m Living” (Prod. By TOBA)
First single off the upcoming Punchline and Fokis EP “The Dessert” set to drop in March! A follow up to “The Appetizer” EP from ’09. The track is definitely fire! True up top feel! Some laid back, feel good type music! Hit the link NOW!!!
Listen/Download – Punchline & Fokis “Thats How I’m Living” (Prod. By TOBA)
Lovers Holiday EP- Theophulis London
This is set to be the cover of Theophulis London’s EP. “Lovers Holiday” set to drop Feb. 8th 2011! Very unique and vibrant cover! cant expect nothing but from this a man. A TRUE artist in his right! And it will be dope once again! For those of you who dont know of Mr.London need to get up on it! His indie/rock feel with his intricate and light hearted raps is what sets him apart from these other up & coming cats in the game! February 8th!!!!!! be on the lookout!
“Hometown”- Kevin Sinatra
Some great, powerful and deep cultural visuals by DMVs own Kevin Sinatra putting it on for NOVA once again! Homie is doing his thing with this one! and surely on his way to doing some damage!! BIG UPS!!!
“Words I Never Said”- Lupe Fiasco feat. Skylar Grey
One of the greatest and realist songs I’ve heard in a while! Cant expect anything but the deepest and realist bars by a living legend! This is Lupe’s second single off the much delayed album Lasers! Hooking up with some amazing vocals by Skylar Grey! The Album is set to drop March 8th 2011 RESPECTIVELY! Enjoy the Audio Orgasm!!!!
HIT THE LINK!!
http://www.usershare.net/embedmp3-qkmznribp8ji.html
The Dream Lives 2011 Art Visual
So this HAS to be one of the DOPEST art works i have ever witnessed! I had to post this, simply because Black History Month is right around the corner! and a Queens based non-profit organization holds its yearly Art Visual to present pieces made by young artists representing the most influential African Americans…they are slated for July, 2011 for this years show! (hit the link if you interested in participating)
Levis 2011 Spring/Summer Collection
So i am definitely impressed by Levis 2011 Summer/Spring collection…this is what most of their collection consisted of; light and relaxed colors, with laid back pants and a formal but yet casual top! bracelets, and necklaces will definitely put the icing on the cake!
