“Caviar never, I’d rather the cajun blackened catfish” be at the show tonight – Ottawa Tavern.

Aloe Blacc is an American soul singer, rapper, and musician. His first album, entitled Shine Through, was released by Stones Throw Records in 2006. I sense a strong influence here of Bill Withers. Not only is he a great singer, he is also an MC and is in a indie rap group called Emanon with MPC master Exile.

I heard this song recently, and it stuck in my head. I know we all feel like this sometimes.

This is my latest playlist. Some new, mostly old. I find that the best rap was made in the 90’s anyways. Anyways to commemorate high-school track season, taxes, and Ottawa Park here is my lates mix. “Track Jacket Framez.” I’ll drop a download link later

1.) Me Against The World – 2 Pac

2.) Live From Roscoe’s (feat Kurupt) -  Murs and 9th Wonder

3.) Watch Me  -  Jay – Z

4.) Chillin w/my bitch – T.I.

5.) Two Dope Boyz (in a cadillac) – Outkast

6.)  Flava in Ya Ear (remix) – Craig Mack, Biggie, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes

7.) Do U Wanna Ride – Jay-Z ft. John Legend

8.) Suspended in Time – Group Home

9.)  Pray – Jay-Z & Marvin Gaye (from the Brooklyn Soul mashup)

10.) Animal Instinct – Mobb Deep

11.) Guilty Until Proven Innocent – Jay-Z

11.) Gone – Kanye West ft. Cam’ron & Consequence

12.) Diamonds & Pearls – Cam’ron

13.) Old School – 2 Pac

14.) Change the Game – Jay-Z & The Roc

This is another piece of evidence to uphold the theory that Royce is really the best rapper alive, and the powers that be (Jay-Z, Wayne, Curtis) all secretly has him blacklisted so that nobody finds out!

Bar Exam 3 is going to be my bus music for the Spring of 2010

The GOD MC Rakim brings us this heater ft. Maino.

A standard on my top 5 Mc’s Rakim never fails to deliver some sick verses!

My Melody, Paid In Full, The Watcher, When I Be On The Mic, Holy Are You, to name a few incredible verses.

This is no exception! Way to bring that new york flavor!

Sorry i could only get the snippet version from youtube, but this is where its’ at!

Hi-Tek is from the Natty and gets official Lakes stamp of approval.

RON RICE great lakes crew HI DEF HIGHLIGHTS WEPAwebTV LIVE SHOW

http://mambohiphop.blip.tv/file/3311874/

and for the full performance visit here:

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/5244825

check out champion right around 39th minute!!

Shout outs to Luis Chaluisan and the New Edge Cabaret for making this all happen!!!!

James Mercer of the Shins & Danger Mouse have a collabo effort releasing in mid March. From what I’ve listened to so far it should be one of those nice weather, outside drinking, good-feeling, spring-time albums. It’s currently streaming free on NPR & Myspace. Hit the links below and check it out for yourself.

NPR: http://bit.ly/cASGhm

Myspace: http://bit.ly/4HTXX6

Bladdamn

Check this shit out!!! it is incredible!

Hailing from Santa Fe, is Beirut.  Yes they are out of the Great Lakes Region, but definitely due to sweetness deserve our approval.

the musicality is great, main instruments range from accordions, fuglehorns, mandolins, ukuleles, glockenspiels, organs, garbage cans, and tambourines. These guys play it all and it sounds great!!

For more information visit: http://www.beirutband.com/

ET’s sound is very reminiscent of Golden Era Hip Hop circa 1995 with stellar production credits from Toledo Hip Hop pioneers DJ Ill Sid (The Basix) and Reed Russel among others.

Definitely worth checking out! now available on iTunes