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JMSN- Priscilla album review

2012-01-26T01:06:00.001-08:00

This album definitely deserves attention. For someone who is producing and writing and singing all of the songs, you wonder why this guy doesn't have millions of views on youtube? Soon come though. Since the production credits go to JMSN himself, the overall album has a consistency that most albums never come close to. The album leaves you wanting more, feeling like you took a journey through an emotional discourse of sorts. The music has this dark undertone but intertwined with some angelic singing and overtones. So it basically is giving you highs and lows at the same time, which is fucking awesome. Songs that stand out are Alone, Do you remember the time, love and pain and Something. All together you can listen to the whole thing over and over and not be disappointed, ever.

Betty Wright & the Roots feat. Lenny Williams- Baby come back..

2012-01-23T22:18:00.001-08:00

Solid track with that soulful touch that few people can grasp as great as Betty Wright.. There's a subtlety to soul music that makes it beautiful, soul music is done now a days with an overload of vocal runs and basically yelling (jennifer hudson).. soul music is about emotion, evoking that emotion not showing off with various unnecessary vocal differentials.. oh and Lenny kills it on the vocals too, good to hear some new stuff from both of them..

Asap Rocky- Wussup

2012-01-23T10:45:00.001-08:00

This one of those guilty pleasure tracks where it has you singing "see me in the hood the gangstas saying wussup.."

BJ The chicago Kid feat. Kendrick Lamar- His Pain.

2012-01-23T10:28:00.000-08:00

Smooth and very deep..

Cadence Weapon- Black Hand

2012-01-22T16:13:00.000-08:00

Excellent stream of consciousness..

AM & Shawn Lee- City Boy

2012-01-22T15:48:00.000-08:00

Smooth and funky sound rekindling the vocal stylings of your favorite 70s folk krooner..

A.Dd+ "under" feat Dustin Cavazos

2012-01-22T15:42:00.000-08:00

Very deep track out of texas.. the melodic slow churning piano brings forth a complex subject.. our actions what how the world reacts to them.. aka karma.. quality stuff..

Rome- Two against one

2012-01-20T22:15:00.001-08:00

I was going to copp this album on vinyl, but like many folks the funds are running real low.. so I'll have to wait on that one.. but in the mean time they gave us this animated gem to salivate over.. look and listen.

Rome - Two Against One from Chris Milk on Vimeo.

Rome- Season's Trees

2012-01-20T22:13:00.000-08:00

Norah on vocals, Danger on the guitar and Mr. Luppi on the organ.. so sweet and anytime I get to see Norah do her thing it excites me in all sorts of wonderful ways..

Season's Trees [Unplugged] from Chris Milk on Vimeo.

Jmsn- Something

2012-01-17T02:10:00.001-08:00

From the looks of it, Jmsn has dropped a full length along with this new video.. This dude should be bigger than kanye's ego..

Scienze- Above the Clouds

2012-01-17T01:44:00.000-08:00

New album out.. Solid as a fossil..

Toro Y Moi- New Beat

2012-01-17T00:11:00.000-08:00

An instant classic from Toro Y Moi.. can't beat it..

Machine Gun Kelly- The Return

2012-01-11T21:09:00.000-08:00

You can't knock honesty.. and this is as honest as it gets.. MGK we salute you!

Paul White- The Doldrums

2012-01-11T20:54:00.000-08:00

Crazy visuals to a bouncy track.. feeling it.. play it twice..

Stalley ft. Rashad- The Night

2012-01-11T20:38:00.000-08:00

Stalley once again coming through with an easy flow and high quality lyrics.. Too bad these commercials get in the way..

Gods'illa- Sal's Pizzeria

2012-01-11T20:19:00.000-08:00

I tend to lean towards music with an intention, and from the looks of it these guys have one. Solid track with three verses complimenting it very well.

Kool A.D.- Dum Diary

2012-01-06T20:53:00.000-08:00

Production credit goes to yours truly.. I was flabbergasted by how hard he went on this track.. it was a beautiful thing to witness. Nine minutes of WOW!!

Jamie Woon- Street

2012-01-05T12:23:00.002-08:00

Steady soulful beat with a haunting voice trickling beautiful prose.. quality song missed in 2011.. never too late.

Stepkids- Legend in my own mind..

2012-01-05T12:23:00.001-08:00

Great song, totally missed it in 2011.. never too late.

Brother Ali- Writer's Block

2012-01-03T13:12:00.000-08:00

Most times I don't really turn to any of the rhymesayers stuff.. but I definitely feel this one..

Jesse Boykins III- Light to Dark

2012-01-02T19:00:00.000-08:00

What a way to strike a chord, metaphorically speaking.. Quality R&B Joint.

Elzhi- Memory Lane

2011-12-30T22:36:00.000-08:00

By far one of the best tracks on the album.. good visuals..

Quadron- Ex-Factor..

2011-12-30T21:31:00.000-08:00

Hauntingly Beautiful..

Serius Jones- Until Forever

2011-12-30T20:12:00.000-08:00

A very well known battle rapper coming through with a high quality track.. Feels it like lemonade on a hot day..

Ski Beats Feat. Stalley- Gentleman's Quarterly

2011-12-16T12:44:00.000-08:00

The smooth track slams and is enhanced by Stalley subtle bragging and conscious lyrics..

The Funk League feat. Sadat X- On & On

2011-12-16T12:30:00.000-08:00

It has that early 90s fun and funky sound.. pre-heavy and dark samples 90s (i.e. OC Times Up).. Feelin it!

BADBADNOTGOOD- Brooklyn Zoo/ Alex Swag/ The world is yours

2011-12-13T01:37:00.000-08:00

Another heater from BADBADNOTGOOD..

Locksmith- Man Up

2011-12-09T12:10:00.000-08:00

Locksmith came thru on this one, smooth west coast beat from the one and only E-A-Ski. A more traditional rap topic, but none the less worth a listen or five..

Macklemore- My Oh My

2011-12-08T12:59:00.000-08:00

Rap music can be about anything, that's why its so powerful of an art form. Its a person on the pulpit, expressing a perspective and I believe that we have yet to see raps music precipice. These guys have stretched rap into a realm it definitely needs to go more towards.. real life experiences. I'm not a Seattle Mariner's fan, nor a active A's fan. But this song plucked a note in me that very few songs have done. It has depth and character.. enjoy the visuals and the overall honesty. Pretty please with a cherry on top.

Stalley- Go On

2011-12-08T12:03:00.000-08:00

This dude is on a non-stop road to fantastic.. The video is dope and of course the song is as well..

Kooley High feat. Dj Prince- Big Headed

2011-12-05T13:58:00.000-08:00

I usually veer away from boastful/braggy raps, but I like the vibes of this one, plus my head is pretty damn big literally speaking..

Evitan (Dres & Jarobi)- P.T.I (Occupy Wall Street)

2011-12-05T13:48:00.001-08:00

Quality song about a complicated topic that is more than relevant, its necessary for the times..

yonas Michael- Open the door

2011-12-02T01:18:00.000-08:00

Fun track with 80s dance visuals.. awesome.

Wax- Too Loud

2011-12-02T01:11:00.001-08:00

I like party tracks that I can relate to. Popping bottles of crystal isn't appealing to me.. This is something that I can totally get behind.. a exciting illustration of a real party with a hint of humor.. quality.

Penguin Prison- Don't fuck with my money

2011-12-01T21:37:00.000-08:00

Great tune, with an excellent visual to give this song a little more depth..

J-Live- The Authentic

2011-11-29T18:22:00.002-08:00

Three different types of styles.. no need to say more.

Action Bronson/Statik Selektah- Not enough words

2011-11-14T10:18:00.000-08:00

Well done sir... well done.

Frankensteez- Mister Jason Has a Posse

2011-11-09T22:22:00.000-08:00

Feelin it so hard right now!

Jamal Science- The Power of

2011-11-09T21:58:00.001-08:00

Dope track, with 3 parts of what can be detrimental to a persons well being.. solid. And here is the link to listen to the song.. no upload on youtube yet.

http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/jamal-science-the-power-of/

BadBadNotGood- Doom

2011-11-09T12:32:00.000-08:00

A handful of Doom renditions.. tasty.

David Dallas- Start Lookin Round

2011-11-07T10:51:00.000-08:00

Quality song from a quality dude. David Dallas learning the ropes and speaking on it..

M.E.D- Blaxican

2011-11-02T23:41:00.001-07:00

and here is another one off the classic LP, looks like that album might wind up in the collection.

JMSN- Alone

2011-10-28T11:20:00.001-07:00

A haunting track that seems to take note of fight club and the alter ego, which seems to be the female.. crazy concept.. Lovely song.

3:33(parallel Thought)- 333Dirt

2011-10-04T21:30:00.000-07:00

I don't know what these people were thinking when they decided to create this music, but I gotta say thank you for actually putting their idea into action. I love the drum break style with synth-based ambiance that's in the background.. word.

Icebird (RJD2 & Aaron Livingston) - Charmed Life

2011-10-04T21:09:00.000-07:00

One of those tracks that is infectious and gets under your skin and gets deeper and deeper into your conciousness when you listen to it..

Lyriciss- The Balance.

2011-10-04T21:03:00.000-07:00

"even in limbo i never bent" Simple hook with quality lyrics over a swinging dope track.. classic.

Looptroop Rockers- Professional Dreamers

2011-09-20T00:07:00.000-07:00

Stumbled on this one as well, love the concept and makes me feel better about the road that I'm on.. Feels good bruh.

Looptroop Rockers- GURU Tribute

2011-09-20T00:05:00.000-07:00

Recently copped a few twelves by my favorite dude ever.. guru of gangstarr.. wanted to see some videos and stumbled across a tribute song to in my opinion the greatest mc ever.. check it..

Metronomy- The Bay

2011-09-06T01:03:00.001-07:00

Sounds like a mix between 80s boogie and indie rock from today.. quality.

Shabazz Palaces- Full performance

2011-09-06T00:43:00.000-07:00

The duo is so amazing, its what I would like hip hop music to move towards in the future..

Chillngr- Ask for

2011-09-06T00:42:00.001-07:00

If dubstep sounded more like this, then I would jump on it..

Budos Band- Unbroken, Unshaven..

2011-09-06T00:36:00.001-07:00

Love the black and white, spaghetti western style video..

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis- Wings offical video

2011-09-06T00:29:00.001-07:00

The visual complement the music so well.. bravo!

badbadnotgood- Camel

2011-09-06T00:15:00.001-07:00

A flying lotus rendition.. fucking amazing.

Shad- Keep Shining

2011-09-06T00:10:00.000-07:00

So good had to play it twice.. a rarity of topic in music, and it hits home if you have any inkling of a conscious..

Prince Ea- Backwards Rappers

2011-09-06T00:02:00.001-07:00

Wow.. never seen this done before..

big K.R.I.T- The Vent.

2011-08-27T22:46:00.000-07:00

"Never seen a star on a red rug, if i want to see stars I just look above" WOW.

Stalley- Chevys and Space Ships

2011-08-27T22:35:00.000-07:00

Stalley is as consistent as the days are long.. Another heater for your speakers..

Blu Feat. Nia Andrews- My Sunshine

2011-08-10T18:42:00.000-07:00

I love the summertime and what it brings to us. Such joy, so much sun and parties and bbq's.. its the best time of year to me.. except autumn of course.

Stalley- The Tune up

2011-08-01T19:10:00.000-07:00

Classic flow, deep funky track.. replayed it three times before I posted it..

J- Dilla Tribute video..

2011-07-28T20:44:00.001-07:00

sick visuals to a J-Dilla beat.

J Dilla - "Time: The Donut Of The Heart" from Scott McCambridge on Vimeo.

Massive Suits Quartet- The Grey Cat

2011-07-28T20:11:00.000-07:00

Short, visuals are great and the music is enticing.. splendid.

MASSIVE SUITS QUARTET - THE GREY CAT from BCR Music on Vimeo.

Black Rob- Celebration

2011-07-28T20:07:00.003-07:00

Never been a fan of Black Rob, but this shit slams.. And Grandmaster Caz is in the video.. can't beat the feel good!

Get More: Black Rob, Music, More Music Videos

Stalley- Pound.

2011-07-28T20:05:00.000-07:00

Don't really know what the hell this song is about, but I'm feeling the delivery, the visuals and the beat..

Steve Liriks- Peace Prosperity and health.

2011-06-12T10:59:00.000-07:00

Quite a nice track.. i like the intro and how it goes into the more mellow sounding beat.. sweetness..

Kool Keith- Bushman

2011-06-10T12:42:00.001-07:00

Everything I want in a music video. Awesome.

Pharoahe Monch ft. Styles P. and Phonte

2011-06-08T15:42:00.000-07:00

Just give me five on the black hand side.. so fresh.

Hush- Los Angeles mural

2011-06-02T13:18:00.003-07:00

I love LA, its so big and has way too many things going on.. hyped.

Hush "Twin" Opening at New Image Art from G7D on Vimeo.

Nio the Gift- One life to Live

2011-05-30T11:06:00.000-07:00

Quite Possibly one of the best dudes that ain't getting the shine he's suppose to. This song is a testament to that.. The bay needs this dude, we all need this dude to do his thing.. This song speaks for all of us.. we all got one life to live.. check it.

Lyrics Born Ft. Sam Sparro- Coulda Woulda Shoulda

2011-05-30T10:58:00.000-07:00

Solid funk track.. A classic sound for a classic story.. nice.

Laws- Momma Miss America

2011-05-30T10:44:00.001-07:00

When Laws comes with it, there's nothing more that you can say, other than "wow." Check it.

Laws "Momma Miss America" from Speakers On Blast on Vimeo.

Lee Quinones at the MOCA..

2011-05-25T23:51:00.000-07:00

Its always a different experience to see work from an artist in person.. To see various pieces by Lee was astonishing and inspiring to say to least. The Moca exhibit engulfed so much of street art, at times I was overwhelmed.. Check what he's got to say.

Johanna Tagada has Monstrous Friends

2011-05-25T14:00:00.000-07:00

A short from an up and coming artist, who has a very cool perspective on street art and what it is to actually do it.

Johanna Tagada has Monstrous Friends from Steve Ellington on Vimeo.

Versis.. The Need.

2011-05-25T13:50:00.001-07:00

Shit, I need to hear this all the time.. Too bad its far and in between when you get the chance to experience such a solid rap song.

Rapsody ft. Mac Miller- Extra Extra..

2011-05-25T13:39:00.000-07:00

Rapsody killed it.. period.

Vacationer- Trip

2011-04-27T14:48:00.000-07:00

Very breezy track, love the visuals, and the sampled drums.. Dope!

C Plus- Do what you want (Gone)

2011-04-19T01:32:00.000-07:00

A super dynamite cut outta sac town.. Back drop SF.. All around goodness.. Keep it going!

C Plus - Do What You Want (Gone) [Official Video] from Bosse Media on Vimeo.

Theo Martins- Lo-Fi Love

2011-04-19T01:24:00.000-07:00

Solid two minutes, no need for a chorus.. solid gold!

Jr Mint- Smoke Out

2011-04-19T01:20:00.000-07:00

Solid ass beat, smooth lyrics creating a very large good feeling! Nice said real slow...

Top $ Raz- The Man

2011-04-19T00:58:00.000-07:00

Listen to the man..

Apollo Brown Feat. Oddisee- The Times..

2011-04-11T12:40:00.000-07:00

Mellow but holds a huge ginormous energy.. Give a good listen to the lyrics.. Quality.

SLik d- Picture Perfect

2011-03-31T22:45:00.000-07:00

More than a year old, but who cares? Still slaps.

Oddisee ft. Tione of DTMD- Different now

2011-03-30T10:32:00.000-07:00

Oddisee has yet to not amaze me. He just comes with it, all the time. Tip top. A track about growth and not being able to put a finger on it as to where it happen to start. Refreshing.

Action Bronson- Barry Horowitz

2011-03-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is an instant classic. Raw, new york, fuck the fluff we about what we about style!!! Too Potent.. It made me laugh, excited and inspired. Exactly what I needed.. Thank you Action..

Big K.R.I.T- Dreamin

2011-03-24T23:36:00.000-07:00

Another banger from Big K.R.I.T. I like how his videos are just him, they feel very authentic, true to heart. The mellow track directly parallels so effortlessly the honest and potent lyrics.. peep.

Nite Jewel- Am I real

2011-03-19T22:23:00.000-07:00

Groovy New(?) track by Nite Jewel.. love the guitar solo that sounds like a keyboard.. nice.. pronounced slowly..

Hollyweerd- Yellow Pages

2011-03-17T15:58:00.000-07:00

Smooth flow along side a breezy track, a vibrant and upbeat track.. feelin it!

Hollyweerd "Yellow Pages" from 3 Little Digs on Vimeo.

exile ft. Adad- Sound is God

2011-03-17T15:54:00.001-07:00

Magic! Very potent beat (as usual) and hardcore lyrics.. so clean!

Med ft. Talib Kweli- Classic

2011-03-17T15:44:00.000-07:00

The title speaks for itself.. solid as a rock.

Oh Land- Lean

2011-03-15T00:30:00.001-07:00

From what I gather her other music is more danced orientated. I really like this though. Very warm and she's got a great voice.

Cats Eyes- I knew it was over

2011-03-15T00:26:00.000-07:00

Such a beautiful song! Reminds me of Ladybug Transistors.

The xx- Crystalized

2011-03-15T00:21:00.001-07:00

I'm feeling the live drumming on the mpc (looks like a 500?). Quality music..

Phantogram- Mouthful of Diamonds

2011-03-15T00:15:00.000-07:00

Stumbled upon these cats trying to find a show to go to out in sf. Nice.

Nyle ft. Fresh Daily & Mic-L- Dundiddit

2011-03-11T22:43:00.000-08:00

Nice track, haven't heard anything from fresh daily since he put out his opus to bedstuy brooklyn, but from what it looks like, Nyle and Fresh Daily have been handling business.

Its a start.

2011-03-08T21:33:00.000-08:00

I've been wanting to be decent at djaying for quite sometime, the living situation hasn't been the best to accommodate my goal. But as of now it looks to be better to get a few scratches down.. This is my attempt and extending the break. I think it came out pretty well for an amateur.

Jelani- De La Vega

2011-03-01T23:19:00.001-08:00

This is truly that feel good every man can relate type music. Love it!

Nice & Smooth- No Delayin

2011-03-01T23:01:00.000-08:00

What can I say, pure classic material. That golden flow, not forced, not attempting to formulate anything to the now a days type of style.. so fresh!

Erk Tha Jerkk- Reach the Top

2011-02-28T21:12:00.002-08:00

Very good feel music coming outta richmond california.. don't sleep son.

Pace won and Mr. Green- Can you hear me?

2011-02-22T11:25:00.000-08:00

Shut um down, shut um shut um down! I am really feeling this right now.. The words in the song speak for itself.

remixed part 1.

2011-02-21T20:26:00.001-08:00