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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Ekundayo and mike flo "The Offering"

Last month I posted about an Atlanta based MC named Ekundayo that really impressed me and today we get another free offering from him and MC Mike Flo (who is also Dead Prez' DJ). Ekundayo and Mike, known together as Alive & Well, tackle known beats from Madlib, Full Crate, FS Green, Jansport J, Kanye West, Nicolay, Flying Lotus, as well as some freshly made productions.

Download and track list below.

Download: Alive & Well (Mike Flo & Ekundayo)- The Offering
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SKLVPVA5
  

 

Nacho Picasso


I am new to this Emcee and have been very impressed with his work.  The beats are solid, while the lyrics remain intelligent, with a rolling poly syllabic pace.  I hope at this point most of you can take my word for it, as far as quality is concerned, I'd like to think that I would never steer you wrong.

Until today, I've never heard of Nacho Picasso out of Seattle, Washington (Thanks, Sniper). But with the otherworldly production duo Blue Sky Black Death and Raised By Wolves behind him, Nacho has the potential to be an instant smash hit with underground hip hop heads and swag rap aficionados alike.

On my second go around with his new free album For the Glory, I have officially become a fan of Nacho's nonchalant talk-rap delivery and voice reminiscent of Luckyiam on lean. At first, Blue Sky Black Death/Rasied by Wolves' overwhelming and vaporous production was overshadowing Nacho's presence, but eventually my ear caught up to his original wit and punchlines. To me, this is one of Blue Sky Black Death's best collaborations with an MC, crushing the output of Jean Grae, Hell Razah, and artists featured on A Heap of Broken Images. With the popularity of acts like Asap Rocky, Main Attrackionz, Clams Casino on the rise, Picasso, BSBD, and Raised by Wolves have an undeniable chemistry that rivals the output of these guys on the opposite coast.

Check out a few of my favorite songs from the album below, as well as the full album stream & download.

Numb Nuts

DMT ft. Thaddeus David 


http://nachopicasso.bandcamp.com/

Uptown XO


Welcome back to my blog, my meek following, I have missed you all....I have finally re located and I am ready to get back at it.  I am so sorry for the wait and thank you to all of you that sent e mails.  I am going to start out with an album from a local DC Emcee.  Uptown XO is some of the best local talent that I have had the honor to discover.  IMO, he is better than Wale and Tabi (that's not too say that a collabo wouldn't be great) but he hasn't received the same exposure.  I highly suggest that you give this album a listen, no matter where in the world you are, no matter what language you speak, you will understand this project.  ENJOY!



Tracklist:
01. M2 Intro
02. Long Gone (Feat. Ab The Pro)
03. Rumors (Feat. Gordo Brega)
04. B.A.M.N. (By Any Means Necessary)
05. Clappas (Feat. Wooptie & Rock Mickey (Of UCB)
06. Write a Song (Feat. Secret Society)
07. This Feeling
08. Seems Like (Feat. Ab The Pro & Mustafa)
09. World Wide (Feat. Gordo Brega)
10. Sound of Summer
11. Top Ramen Noodles
12. All Night Long (Feat. Chanese Martin)
13. All I Wanna Do
14. Told You So (Feat. Diamond Districkt & Fat Trel)
15. Don’t Stop
16. DC State of Mind
17. I Got Doe
18. How Could U (Feat. Ab The Pro) 


Download Album Here-Uptown XO 

 

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

NEW! Hail Mary Mallon NEW!


Are You Gonna Eat That?:

1. "Church Pants"
2. "Garfield"
3. "Grubstake"
4. "Meter Feeder"
5. "Smock"
6. "The Poconos"
7. "Breakdance Beach"
8. "Table Talk"
9. "Mailbox Baseball"
10. "Holy Driver"
11. "Knievel"
12. "Plagues and Bacon" 


 Everyone please go out and support the artists on this one.....Physical copies are available in June but you can download digital copies off of iTunes right now!!!






Thursday, April 28, 2011

Been away for a while...

I'm back sorry for the absence....I plan on changing a lot around here and come this summer i will be moving to a .com address.  New post tomorrow.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Sorry it has been a minute guys since I last posted. I have been outside rambling about the country with a camera in hand. Anyway lets get to the point. I have a ton of great music to post for you guys today. Probably some Dubstep, Electronica, Hip Hop and general indie stuff. Enjoi.


HOOKY 
What can I say about this guy...He is amazing and virtually unkown.  Hooky brings a quality sound that many fail to do.
See for yourself. 
Hooky-When you wake Up


Gorillaz-Rhinestone Eyes (Hooky Remix)


Gorillaz-Rhinestone Eyes (Hooky Remix)

Hooky-Jackpot

Hooky-Jackpot



Pretty Lights

Hot Like Dimes

A Million Tomorrows

Pretty Lights-Spilling Over Every Side-EP
Above is the entire EP for download.


I will be back shortly to post more.









Hope this will help some of you.....you know who you are.

Symptomatic treatment I: If you really want to kick, but you need some "help", you can "symptomatically" treat the sickness which means you take medication for individual problems. Being realistic, you can not "cure" yourself of the sickness, the only way to achieve that is A) Time or B) Alkaloids or Pharmaceuticals. These OTC medications are useful however, and will not extend the severe phase of kicking:

*Loperamide (Imodium) - can be bought OTC to effectively control acute diarrhea and abdominal cramps

*Aleve (Naproxen) - An OTC NSAID that will help with the dull aches and pain, as well as fever (2x daily)

*Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) - An OTC Anti-histimine/mild CNS depressant, alleviates lacrimation (eyes tearing up randomly), burning of the nose, sneezing, etc.

*Valerian Root (Herbal caps) - OTC herbal supplement that has GABA agonist effect and relieves anxiety and helps you feel more calm, OD is NOT advised; although if you are in an extreme acute insomnia bout; a Valerian capsule OD (~20-40 caps) should knock you out.

*Epsom salt- If one can possibly withstand taking a warm bath, liberally use Epsom salt throughout the bath and this helps to relax you, as well as clean all that dope sick grime off.

*Multi-vitimin- Self-explanatory basically, your body needs nutrients to produce neuropeptides, neurotransmitters, and maintain the actual neurons of the CNS/PNS.

*Magnesium supplements- Opioids deplete this among many things in the body...

*Calcium supplements- Opioids deplete calcium...also helps the nervous system

*Multi-amino acid supplement- Opioids disrupt neuropeptide & transmitter actions, multiple amino acids provide the "building blocks" to help your body build back up the endorphins, enkephelins, and dopamine it needs to function. (particularly Phenylalanine & Tyrosine are helpful)

*DLPA - (DL-Phenylalanine) - Amino acid supplement that acts as an enkephelin inhibitor; liberal dosing can shorten the overall amount of time sick. I consider this very beneficial. It does not have so much of an acute effect, but it really seems to reduce the time suffering severe symptoms, imho. Those that plan to completely abstain from opioids long-term - make this part of your treatment regimen.

Symptomatic treatment II:

Controlled substances that relieve some symptoms of narcotic abstinence syndrome-

Anxiolytics/Hypnotics

*Benzodiazipines. (preferrably 2 mg of Klonopin (clonazepam) or Xanax (alprazolam) 3x or more daily, or equivalent in other benzos...[Klonopin & Xanax are equal in potency. 10 mg Valium (diazepam) = 0.5 Klonopin or Xanax.]

*Ambien, Sonata, Lunesta- benzo-related GABA agonists that are used as hypnotics. Junk sick users will have to take a liberal dose- and/or augment a single dose with a benzo

Anti-histimine sedatives:

* Phenegran (Promethazine) - Sedative, anti-emetic (prevents nausea & vomiting)

* Vistaril or Atarax (Hydroxyzine) -Sedative, mild muscle relaxant, mild analgesic, anti-emetic)

Muscle Relaxants:

* Zanaflex - Acts similar to clonidine as well as traditional muscle relaxants (GABA agonist) * Soma (Carisoprodol) - Effective muscle relaxant. Helpful especially in synergy with a benzo.

* Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine) - Long acting muscle relaxant, similar to Soma but less potent imo

Other Drugs:

*Catapres (Clonidine)- Acts directly on alpha-adrenergic receptors; ultimately reducing norepinephrine output and easing some of the symptoms of withdrawal.

*Remeron (Mirtazapine)- Tetracyclic antidepressant that has unique effects; very sedative

* "New anti-psychotic drugs" like Seroquel & Geodon have such complex pharmacology that they inevitably help junk sickness thru its (in the end, anyway) partial agonist/antagonist @ selective serotonin sites' mechanism, balancing out levels of dopamine, alpha-adrenergic properties similar to clonidine, and as a side effect they are sedating as well...(They also seem to cause moderate miosis as well- like high doses of the tetracyclic antidepressants [Mirtazapine, Nefazodone].)


1) Stay positive. No matter how excruciating the pain is, or how burning cold your feverish chills are, no matter how annoying symptoms like yawning and tears are, it is imperative to keep a positive attitude.

2) Drink as much fluids as possible. Limit caffeinated products if not stopping the use of caffeine and other stimulants completely!

3) Try to learn to control your breathing. Breathe fresh air - Inhale deeply through the nose, and if you have to, exhale through the mouth.

4) Meditate. It takes an INCREDIBLE amount of will and mental resilience to do this, but if you learn to control your breathing you will soon be able to achieve therapeutic meditation- and if you can do this while sick, if only for a few moments, you can make it!

5) Learn to "adapt to discomfort"...(Trust me, its somewhat possible, but takes a lot of time & willpower)...don't feel bad if you need to use some other drugs to do it. Just stay clear and focused on your goals for kicking & most importantly treating it.)