New York City’s Collin McLoughlin seems to be taking an interesting approach to stardom in this post major label world we live in. Collin has release a majority of his material for low low cost of free. While they seem to be scattered across the web our favorite track is “Someday” that was tracked down here. The blogosphere is roaring about the guy and it looks like he’s set to blow. So don’t say I didn’t warn you when you can’t get a ticket for his show. continue reading...
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It’s been a long time coming, but Median’s Relief, the highly anticipated debut album from Justus League member Median, is only eight short weeks away from landing on store shelves worldwide. The album, which hits stores September 25th on Halftooth Records, features outstanding production from 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Nicolay, Ant B, and more, as well as guest appearances from the likes of Joe Scudda, Chaundon, L.E.G.A.C.Y. and Spectac.
To hold fans over until the September 25th street date, Halftooth Records is offering a FREE mixtape download of Median’s Relief In The Making (mixed by DJ Low Key & hosted by 9th Wonder). The mixtape features production from 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Nicolay, Von Pea, M-Phazes and more, as well as tracks featuring Little Brother, Foreign Exchange, Kenn Starr, Tanya Morgan, Big Pooh and more. Median’s Relief In The Making features more than 60 minutes of head-nodding music from Median, blended seamlessly by Colorado’s own DJ Low Key and hosted by fellow Justus League member and long time collaborator 9th Wonder. The 29 track mixtape features some of Median’s most memorable guest spots and collaborations (”Shorty on the Lookout,” “Back At It Again,” “All That You Are,” “Scars,” “Be Alright,” “Get Ready”), several “best of” Median tracks (”Comfortable,” “Visionary,” “Doing Dances,” “M.A.D. (Median Alleviates The Drama)”), rare and unreleased tracks (”Yeah Right,” “Maglite” ), previews of tracks from his forthcoming album Median’s Relief (”Rize,” “How Big Is Your World?,” “Powershift,” “What Would You Do?”), as well as new and exclusive tracks recorded just for the mixtape (”Straight N Narrow,” “If Then Statement”). continue reading...
Oakland, CA, August 8, 2007 – Nearly two years since the release of their critically acclaimed sophomore album The Minstrel Show, North Carolina’s Little Brother returns with Getback, a slim and trim 11 track album slated for release this fall on ABB Records.
The new album features production from Illmind, Hi-Tek, Nottz, Denaun Porter and 9th Wonder, as well as guest shots from Lil’ Wayne (the playful “Breakin My Heart”) and fellow Hall of Justus family members Jozeemo and Darien Brockington, (the bittersweet thump of ‘That Ain’t Love’ and the vibrant ‘Two Step Blues’ respectively). continue reading...
The debut album from Justus League’s Median is coming September 25th on Halftooth Records.
Every so often a musician comes along who uniquely captures the attention of the listener in a personal, heart-felt manner. Median, born James Livingston, has done just that. Median is part of the North Carolina based Hip-Hop crew The Justus League, which also consists of members Little Brother, The Away Team, Cesar Comanche, L.E.G.A.C.Y., Edgar Allen Flow, Chaundon and more. continue reading...
NEW THIS WEEK…
ETERNIA - Where I’m At - The Setup - www.urbnet.com/eternia
The Street Tape is Coming! “Where I’m At - The Setup”, presented by URBNET and DJ Law, is about to hit the shelves Summer 2007! Part 2 to the ever-popular, still selling MixCD from ‘05: “Where I Been - The Collection”, the new release boasts completely fresh material from Canada’s finest femme fatale. New Collabs with: 9th Wonder, M-Phazes, Frequency, Wordsworth, Polyrhythmaddicts (Shabaam Sahdeeq, Mr. Complex, Tiye Phoenix), BET’s Freestyle Friday Champ Nick Fury, Torae, Jessica Kaya, Ms. Davis & many many more. Two Lead Singles, “Do This Like Me” produced by Cincinnati, and “Putcha Hands Up” produced by DJ 3D, boast 2 very different sides to E’s rhyme persona. If you don’t love one, your bound to love the other. Grab Both!
eternia@hotmail.com / raynashine@gmail.com for more info or for interview/drop requests continue reading...
Yesterday was a beautiful day in Ottawa. I basked in the sun, as I changed the tires on my 92 Corolla, so you know I got that dirt under my fingernails.
I’ve been doing some spring cleaning, so I’ve got a treasure trove of goodies to give away! See the contest at bottom. continue reading...
Apparently, there’s a climate situation and a bunch of artists want to raise awareness.
We’re talking 150 artists performing over 24 hours. Live streaming starts at 9pm. Check out all of the action on MSN.com. continue reading...
Is this going to be a one-day silence or is this a gloomy precursor of what’s to come for Internet radio franchises?
If you depend on the sounds of Internet radio to get you through your workday, don’t be surprised if your headphones pipe out little more than dead air next Tuesday. continue reading...
