If Mos Def Were President

If Mos Def Were President

Atmosphere - You

From the album "When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold"

Atmosphere - You (Lyrics)

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Guru - The Otherside

With a career that spans over a decade and one that is now eleven-LP’s deep, Guru has been able to stay relevant when many of his counterparts have faded into the background. This song is featured on Slightly Stoopids album Chronchitis, and has a very mellow beat.

Slightly Stoopid Chronchitis Tracklist

1.Anywhere I Go
2.The Otherside (Lyrics)
3.Hold On To The One
4.2am
5.Blood of My Blood
6.Nobody Knows
7.Above the Clouds
8.Digital
9.Round the World
10.Baby I Like It
11.Ocean
12.Jimi
13.Breakbeat (feat DJ Hellnaw)
14.Mind on Your
15.Ever Really Wanted
16.Girl U So Fine/Girl U So Fine Pt 2
17.Reward for Me

B.o.B- I'll Be In The Sky

B.o.B from Atlanta, Georgia is a producer, writer, rapper, arranges, and mixes his own music. He is obviously extremely talented and you should be seeing a new cd from him pretty soon. He was also on the new Paper Trails CD.


What does B.o.B stand for?

B.o.B means different things for different situations. If you enjoy being on Cloud 9, B.o.B can stand for Bring One Blunt or Bring One Beer. About your money, then Business Over Bullsh!t is for you. Perhaps your skill is education, then B.o.B means Books Over Bullets, or if you enjoy B.o.B’s self-created production it means you have his Beats On Blast. The important thing to B.o.B is that when it comes to entertaining you, “I got everything you need when you need it. I know how to make you sing.”

Buck 65 - Shutterbuggin'

Found this group on iTunes and they have a very weird, but unique style and I just recently discovered this song on the album Situation.



1. Intro
2. 1957
3. Dang
4. Lipstick
5. Shutter Buggin'
6. Spread 'em
7. Ho-Boys
8. Way Back When
9. Cop Shades
10. The Beatific
11. Mr. Nobody
12. The Rebel
13. Benz
14. Heatwave
15. The Outskirts
16. White Bread

Dangerdoom - A.T.H.F.

Found this video on iTunes and got a kick out of it.
Hope you enjoy, ZB

Doomtree Blowout December 6th

http://www.doomtree.net/

Doomtree-Drumsticks


This concert is going to be out of control with artist like P.O.S., Sims, Dessa, Paper Tiger, Cecil Otter, Lazerbeak , and many more to come.

Mac Lethal - Calm Down Baby

Mac Lethal - Calm Down Baby (Lyrics)

From the album "11:11"

Hello world,

I am very proud to present to you, after a long time in development, the "Calm Down Baby" music video! My great friend, and video director, Kyle Harbaugh and I really pushed the limits of guerilla style DIY entertainment with this one. Everything from the grenade launcher van explosions, to the thrashing of the Japanese restaurant cost us under $6,000. We are absolutely thrilled to finally show the world this creation. Please show this video to everyone you think would enjoy it. I believe anyone who likes seeing shit get blown up will enjoy this.

Mac Lethal

MURS - "LOOKIN' FLY" Feat. Will.I.Am

The video takes you into the life of Murs at Rock The Bells 2008. Check it out here!


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Aceyalone and The Lonely Ones In Stores Nov 25th

Lonely One, off Aceyalones new CD




This album releases on November 25th 2008.

Jedi Mind Tricks - A History Of Violence

First Single off, A Hisotry of Violence-Monolith

12 years and running, Jedi Mind Tricks are releasing there highly anticipated sixth solo album, A Histoy of Violence on November 11th. Jedi Mind Tricks are returning with there signature "hardcore" rap lyrics and long awaited return of Jus Allah.


Jedi Mind Tricks “A History Of Violence” Tour Dates

Oct. 24 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East
Oct. 25 – Portland, ME – The Station
Oct. 26 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
Oct. 28 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean
Oct. 30 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
Oct. 31 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre
Nov. 3 – Las Vegas, NV – Jillian’s
Nov. 5 – Santa Cruz, CA – Catalyst
Nov. 6 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
Nov. 7 – Los Angeles, CA – Henry Fonda
Nov. 8 – San Diego, CA – Cane’s
Nov. 9 – Tempe, AZ – The Brickhouse
Nov. 11 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theatre
Nov. 13 – San Antonio, TX - Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar
Nov. 14 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
Nov. 15 – New Orleans, LA – The Parish @ House of Blues
Nov. 17 – Orlando, FL – The Social
Nov. 20 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
Nov. 21 – Wilmington, NC – Soapbox Lounge
Nov. 23 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
Nov. 24 – Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock
Nov. 25 – New York, NY – The Blender @ Gramercy
Nov. 26 – Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero Theatre


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Changing My Blog's URL

http://www.worldofundergroundhiphop.com

Keep It Underground, ZB

The Greatest Rap Battle Ever: Slug vs Faheem

Slug from Atmosphere battles Brother Ali's son Faheem. "If life gives me lemons, I'm going to through them at your car".




(Lyrics)

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Soul Position - Hand-Me-Downs

You may know RJD2 from his two critically acclaimed albums "Deadringer" and "Since We Last Spoke," or his numerous production credits for artists like Aesop Rock, Cannibal Ox, Massive Attack and Unkle. You may know Blueprint for his solo debut "1988" or work with his group Greenhouse Effect. But when these two join forces they form one of the most cohesive one MC/one producer duos in Hip Hop.







Things Go Better with RJ and Al (Track List)
1. The Beginning
2. No Gimmicks
3. Hand-Me-Downs (Lyrics)
4. The Extra Mile
5. Blame It On The Jager (Lyrics)
6. I Need My Minutes
7. Keep It Hot For Daddy
8. I'm Free
9. Keys
10. The Cool Thing To Do
11. Priceless
12. Drugs, Sex, Alcohol, Rock-N-Roll
13. Things Go Better

Immortal Technique - Hollywood Driveby (feat. PsycoRealm & Sick Symphonies)

1. Death March (featuring Dj Green Lantern)
2. That's What it Is
3. Golpe De Estado (featuring Veneno & Temperamento)
4. Harlem Renaissance
5. Lick Shots (featuring Chino XL, Crooked I)
6. Apocrypha - Interlude
7. The 3rd World
8. Hollywood Driveby (featuring Psycho Realm & Sick Symphonies)(Lyrics)
9. Reverse Pimpology (featuring Mojo)
10. Open Your Eyes
11. The Payback (featuring Diabolic & RasKass)
12. Adios Uncle Tom - Skit
13. Stronghold Grip (featuring Poison Pen & Swave Sevah)
14. Mistakes
15. Parole (Evil Genius Mix)
16. Crimes of the Heart (featuring Maya Azucena)Bonus Cuts... In order of appearance.*Apocalypse Remix (featuring Akir & Pharoahe Monch)*Watchout Remix*Rebel Arms (featuring J.Arch & Da Circle)

Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass

Created over a 2 year period following his last release, None Shall Pass documents not only a vast amount of personal change that Aesop experienced over this time, but also deftly depicts scenes and stories relative to all ages of life. The majority of production duties have been handled by Aesop's longtime partner Blockhead, while label mates El-P and Rob Sonic each make offerings. Aesop himself confidently produces a handful of his own tracks as well.




Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass Tracklist
1. Keep Off The Lawn
2. None Shall Pass (Lyrics)
3. Catacomb Kids
4. Bring Back Pluto
5. Fumes
6. Getaway Car (feat. Cage and Breeze Brewin)
7. 39 Thieves
8. The Harbor is Yours
9. Citronella
10. Gun For The Whole Family (feat. El-P)
11. Five Fingers
12. No City
13. Dark Heart News (feat. Rob Sonic)
14. Coffee (feat. John Darnielle)

Del The Funky Homosapien - Del's Leak Pack #2 FREE DOWNLOAD

1.His Voice - Bukue One ( Info & Download )
2.Ocean Flo- Del the funky homosapien( Info & Download )
3.The Night cap (after the jam) Tame - One( Info & Download )
4.I'm just f.cking around - Del the funky homosapien( Info & Download )
5.Good Karma - Aplus( Info & Download )
6.Del's workshop "commercial" ( Info & Download )

What I'm Listening Too (October)(Old or New)

This is the order that the songs play through.
1.Atmosphere-Guarantees (Lyrics)
2.Jake One- Feat. MF Doom Trap Door
3.Dead Prez-Hell Yeah (Lyrics)
4.Aesop Rock-None Shall Pass
5.Eyedea & Abilities-Walking
6.Kristoff Krane- Feat. Eyedea Is It Right
7.Murs- Road Is My Religion
8.The Grouch- Breath
9.Atmosphere- Not Another Day (Lyrics)
10.The Grouch - Futuristics

This is what I'm listening to constantly in my iTunes, old or new. I simply can't stop playing them and have a play list that just plays through them even in the shower. These songs are in completely random order and not best from least best. I hope you enjoy as much as I do.

Heiruspecs - 5ves

Well into the second generation of hip-hop, Heiruspecs are aware of the tradition from which they have grown--the track "Dollar" even name checks some of their influences. However, an awareness of history has also allowed them to push and pull against any limitations that tend to shadow the commercial ascension of any new musical genre. Favoring bands like De La Soul, the recurring electric piano parts tie part of their sonic identity more into seventies and eighties sitcom theme songs than to the slash and wallop of rap. (Try listening to "5ves" without picturing the opening credits of "Taxi.") Heiruspecs have seamlessly incorporated elements of soul, pop and jazz, sculpting a nicely diversified album experience. --David Greenberger






Tiger Dancing (Track List)
1.Something For Nothing
2.Intro
3.Two Fold
4.Dollar
5.5ves (Lyrics)
6.Tiger Dancing, A
7.32 Months (Lyrics)
8.Swearsong
9.I'm Behind You
10.Fist
11.Get Down
12.It Takes
13.Heartsprings (Lyrics)
14.Marching Orders
15.Positions of Strength
16.Lie to Me
17.Shout Outs

Kristoff Krane- Is It Right Feat. Eyedea

Local Minneapolis hip-hop artist Kristoff Krane releases his solo album, This Will Work For Now, on Friday, September 19th with all-ages and 21+ CD Release shows at the 7th St. Entry. He’ll also be selling copies of his professionally bound, 199 page soft-cover book.





This Will Work For Now (Track List)

01. Paul Still Loves His Daughter
02. BeMeTooConfused
03. ...banter
04. I'm A Little Tadpole
05. Easy Way Out *
06. ...about Easy Way Out
07. Mircale?
08. Leader
09. Crystal Clear
10. Escape
11. pedal + crowd freestyle
12. What You do to Her With Your Eyes
13. This Will Work For Now
14. ...Finding Good Friends intro
15. Finding Good Friends
16. The Phoenix
17. Is It Right?
18. Little Willy
19. New Sharri Song
20. ...Thank You
21. HalFull of Empty

Jake One - Feat. MF Doom Trap Door

Seattle super producer steps from behind the boards to present his own debut. Polishing his production chops over the last decade, Jake One has crafted musical soundscapes for everyone from De La Soul to 50 Cent. Featuring an engaging cast of emerging underground artists, as well as some of hip-hop's most respected mainstream acts, Jake One's release will blur the line between underground and hip-hop, just as his stellar production career has. Appearances by MF Doom, Brother Ali, Young Buck, Busta Rhymes, Alchemist, Prodigy, Keak Da Sneak, and more.





White Van Track List

1. I’m Coming f. Black Milk & Nottz
2. Gangsta Boy f. MOP
3. The Truth f. Freeway & Brother Ali
4. Turn it Down
5. God Like f. D Black
6. Bless the Child f. Little Brother
7. Oh Really f. POS & Slug
8. Hi
9. Trap Door f. MF Doom
10. Dead Wrong f. Young Buck
11. Kissin the Curb f. Bishop & Busta
12. How We Ride f. Freeway
13. White Van f. Alchemist, Evidence & Prodigy
14. Big Homie Style f. J Pinder, GMK & Spaceman
15. Scared f. Blueprint
16. Great Sound
17. Get Er Done f. MF Doom
18. Feeling My Shit f. Casual
19. Soil Raps f. Keak da Sneak
20. Glow f. Elzhi & Royce da 5′9
21. RIP
22. Home f. Vitamin D, C Note, Maneak B and Ish

Mac Lethal - Pound That Beer

Mac Lethal's pub anthem "Pound That Beer" comes to life with an old school flavor. Off the album "11:11" available now

Murs- Road Is My Religion

Murs, one of rap's biggest independent success stories and a pioneering L.A. underground hip-hop start for a decade, finally makes his major label debut with Murs For President. A vote for Murs is a vote for eclectic, genre-bending, politically charged, musically adventurous, and genuinely entertaining rap (Snoop Dogg and will.i.am are featured on the album). A vote for Murs is a vote for the future!






Murs For President Track List

1.Intro
2.I’m Innocent
3.Lookin’ Fly [feat. will.i.am]
4.The Science
5.Can It Be [Half A Million Dollars And 18 Months Later]
6.Everything
7.Road Is My Religion
8.Sooo Comfortable
9.Time Is Now [feat. Snoop Dogg]
10.Think You Know Me
11.Me And This Jawn
12.Love And Appreciate II [feat. Tyler Woods]
13.A Part Of Me
14.Break Up [The OJ Song]
15.Breakthrough


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Murs - Can It Be [Half A Million Dollars And 18 Months Later]

Murs - Can It Be From the album Murs For President

Black Clover Posse Cut

Black Clover Posse Cut


Black Clover Posse Cut Music Video

Atmosphere - Happy Mess

"Fuck a classic album, give my life five mics" -Slug of Atmosphere.





Sad Clown Bad Spring #12

1. Less One
2. Good Daddy
3. Carry Me Home
4. Happymess
5. Not Another Day

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MF Doom Produced By RJD2 - Saliva

Most people think Doom didn't hit the map until MadVillainy with Madlib. Not true. He was BANGIN WAY back in the day. After his KMD days, he rocked two good releases before he got any mainstream attention. This is the BEST of those efforts. There's a lot of script/skit nonsense tracks, but the last four or five are Doom classics.





Vaudeville Villain (Track List)
1.Overture
2.Vaudeville Villain
3.Lickupon
4.Drop
5.Lactose and Lecithin
6.Dead Mouse
7.Open Mic Nite, Pt. 1
8.Raedawn
9.Let Me Watch
10.Saliva (Lyrics)
11.Modern Day Mugging
12.Open Mic Nite, Pt. 2
13.Never Dead
14.Popsnot
15.Mr. Clean
16.G.M.C. (Lyrics)

People Under The Stairs - Acid Rain Drops

The westcoast underground will always thrive and live in my CD collection because it is traditionally down to earth, humanistic and uplifting hip hop. People Under the Stairs are no exception to the rule. Unless you live in the Bay Area, which I don't, you won't know much about these guys. It was a complete fluke (in an obscure record store while looking for old Gregory Isaacs albums) that I stumbled upon these guys and boy am I thankful. Homeboy was pumping "Montego Slay" at the cash and the rest is history.

"Acid Raindrops" not only features Mr. Rogers but also lays down a groove that will bring you that much closer to your earphones.





O.S.T (Track List)
1.Intro
2.Jappy Jap
3.Suite For Beaver Part 1, The
4.Suite For Beaver Part 2, The
5.O.S.T. (Original Soundtrack)
6.Empty Bottles of Water
7.Jim Sr.
8.Outrage, The
9.Hang Loose, The
10.Double K Show, The
11.Tales of Kidd Drunkadelic
12.Keepin It Live
13.Dig, The
14.Heat, The
15.Montego Slay16. L.A. Song, The
17.8 Is Enuff
18.Acid Raindrops (Lyrics)
9.Joyride, The
20.Breakdown, The

Felt - 20 Answers

On tour back in 2001, Murs and Slug were in a van driving from Eugene, OR to San Francisco, CA. Near Weed, CA on highway 5 South, there was a heated discussion over which rapper had the better chance of sleeping with Christina Ricci. Blueprint didn't care, so he stayed out of the debate. Dibbs thought she was too skinny and liked her better when she weighed more. Brother Ali just thought her head was too big.

The argument lasted seventeen miles and continued while the van pulled off the road for gas and snacks. In the Shell station's restroom, while in two separate stalls, Murs and Slug decided to make a record dedicated to Christina Ricci (with the hope of either Murs or Slug succeeding in having sex with her). Built on friendly competition, it was also an experiment to see if a rap record would be able to help breathe new life into her career. Pumpkin was alright, but it's no Pecker, nor is it equal to her role as Lucy in Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas, and that was 1998.




Felt: Tribute To Christina Ricci (Track List)
1. Christina Intro
2. Two, The
3. Anneurysm
4. Hot Bars
5. Suzanne Vega
6. Rick James
7. Corey's Interlude
8. Another Knight
9. All I Can Do
10. Ricci Outro


Felt 2: A Tribute To Lisa Bonet (Track List)
1. Reintroduction
2. Employee Of The Year
3. Your Mans And Them
4. Lisa (Never Easty On My Nextel)
5. Morris Day
6. Dirty Girl(Lyrics)
7. Early Mornin' Tony (Lyrics)
8. Breaker Down Like A Shotgun
9. Marvin Gaye
10. Life Vegas
11. Bonet (Cement Angels)
12. Woman Tonight
13. Gangster Ass Anthony
14. The Biggest Lie
15. I Shot A Warhol

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Mr. Lif - I Phantom

Mr Lif Emergency Rations (Track List)




1.Intro (Missing Person's File)
2.Jugular Vein
3.Heavy Artilery
4.Home of the Brave
5.Pull Out Your Cut
6.Get Wise '91 - (featuring Edan)
7.Unorthodox,The
8.Phantom - (featuring El-P)(Lyrics)

Busdriver-The Troglodyte Wins (Live in Atlanta) Remix

Busdriver (Regan Farquhar) is one of those rare hip-hop artists -- he has talent, creativity, and he's more interested in abstract lyrics than about more lame shooting/sex/drugs raps.

During this live performance of "The Troglodyte Wins" in Atlanta featuring ANTImc, they both appear to be wearing I LOVE MEN sweat shirts. The camera does a zoom in and you can clearly see that the N is crossed out of MEN. Personally I thought this was very humorous.






RoadKillOvercoat (Track List)
1. Casting Agent And Cowgirls
2. Less Yes's. More No's
3. Kill Your Employer (Recreational Paranoia Is The Sport Of Now)
4. Ethereal Driftwood
5. Secret Skin
6. Sun Showers
7. Go Slow
8. Troglodyte Wins, The (Lyrics)
9. Pompous Posies! Your Party's No Fun
10. (Bloody Paw On The) Kill Floor
11. Mr. Mistakes
12. Dream Catcher's Mitt

Atmosphere - Not Another Day

"One can feel Atmosphere loosening modern hip-hop from its moorings and yanking it into some weirder and far more interesting place." - ROLLING STONE

"This Minneapolis indie rap hero has potential to spare, delivering taut, complex rhyme narratives with everyman earnestness." - ROLLING STONE




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The CMA - Bad Side

The CMA is a collaboration of The Grouch & Lucky Iam. This track is featuring Slug from Atmosphere. The album All over has another song called the good side.




All Over (Track List)
1. CMA2
2. Windows
3. Raise Up The Level (feat. Brother Ali)
4. Tactics (feat. Del)
5. Bad Side (feat. Slug)
6. Good Side (feat. Murs)
7. The Immigrant
8. Fuel To The Fire
9. Thas Whus UP!
10. Jane Is A Groupie
11. Are We There Yet?
12. Make It Mine
13. CanyoUstaycool?
14. Bye, Bye

The Grouch - Mom & Pop Killer

The Grouch - Mom & Pop Killer From The Grouch's new album Show You The World!

Brother Ali - Take Me Home

Brother Ali - Take Me Home From the album "The Undisputed Truth"