DaStarving Artist

I recently linked up with Mr. Mustart to talk to him about doing my next album cover in which he agreed. I came across this interview with him over the weekend and thought it was an interesting view into his world.

HELLO (What Up?)

This is the latest video from Scheme featuring Astonish. I got put on to Scheme about a year or two ago and I'm diggin his sound. "Hello(What Up?) was done in b/w which is always a good look and is track that lends itself to the mainstream feel while maintaining its roots in the sound Scheme is known for.

DAMAGE PER SECOND

DPS - Damage Per Second comes to us from Italy. Though most of you may not understand the lyrics the language of music is universal and is communicated through feeling. From the start of the video through the end viewers are on edge every second wondering what will happen next. The beat is sick, the cuts were precise and on point, and the burner at the end was off the chain!

DONNIE GATES

"What Goes Around" was produced by Ill Mentillz and written, mixed, shot, and edited by Newark, NJ's own Donnie Gates. DG has also released a mixtape digitally via Soundcloud "The Commodity vol 1"

Latest tracks by COMMODITY VOL 1


http://www.facebook.com/Ismaelperezakadonniegates

THE COMMITTEE

This crew is dope and their hip hop definitely has Soul. The Committee is a group made up of 5 members four MC's (GodseNt, Ceaze, JrZ, and Eli RootZ) and a singer (Idania). "We were put here to expand your mind and re-evaluate not only what is considered to be Hip Hop & RnB, but music in general, ideas and thoughts, originality, and also bring back the excitement and true enjoyment of great music being spread to the masses by serious artists who take the initiative to connect with their fans." The Next chapter is a great hip hop album with heavy jazz and soul elements combined with great lyric content. Hats off to the committe. Download this project and share it with your friends.

http://www.facebook.com/TheCommittee201

http://thecommittee201.bandcamp.com/

TOKE

A flow unlike any you've heard before. Toke delivers a rhythmic cadence through and through. "Get Em" was directed, filmed, edited, and produced by Frank G aka The ISH. The beat is rooted in the classic boom bap drums with a synthesized/flanged overlay, a smooth melody, and a knocking bass line. In the video starring Mr. INC the main shot is a performance by Toke which cuts back and forth to a story line where his girl is cheating on him. He tracks her down and catches her in the act which leads to the final shot with her and the Mr. INC tied up about to be murdered. The song and video for "Get Em" show good execution all around by the team that took part.

Pyramid Records
http://pyramidrecords.bandcamp.com

Directed by: Frank G | ISH Productions
http://theishproductions.com
http://www.facebook.com/THEISHPRODUCTIONS
http://twitter.com/theishpro

Starring:
MR. INC.
http://facebook.com/mrincentertainment
http://twitter.com/mrincnyc

Diana Carolina
http://www.facebook.com/Di4n4Carolina

DIALETIC

Beatiful Life (Dialetic ft. Monroe S.E.C.T & J Hudson) by SPUNSTAR RECORDS

This track has a dope beat, content with depth, and I'm feeling the hook. The tone of the singers voice carries well. "Beautiful Life" is feel good music with a message. Play it in your ciphers or at your bbq's, either way they won't be mad at you.

http://facebook.com/deebloc

MIND OF A MADMAN

MIND OF A MADMAN (PROD. BY RAN REED) by wizewiggy

WizeWiggy - A Jersey City vet that commands the respect of a battle tested platoon leader delivers a one hitter quitter with "Mind Of A Madman". This MC is a product of the Jersey City I know, not the one you see developing today. When you come up in a harsh environment like the old Jersey City everyday is a war and you have to be on point 24-7. This track is a message to all the so called "thugs" and "gangstas" that real g's do what they do because they have or had to not because it sells records. Nothing about this track is pretty but it is definitely a beautiful thing! 201 you should be on your feet already so instead of saying "Stand Up" I'm going to say lets march!!

WizeWiggy FACEBOOK PAGE

http://soundcloud.com/wizewiggy

Recently we have become affiliated with MC*WAR.COM. We will be organizing events starting 2012 in which we will be hosting battles as well as showcases. Any MC's or artist that want to participate please send video footage of you in a previous battle or a link to your music to hiphophassoul@gmail.com to be considered for an event.


MC*WAR.COM

STILL DOPE

Stahhr is still dope and I can't imagine that she will ever not be dope! A true MC from the heart of the culture, Stahhr popped her quarter in and delivered a flawless victory on the MF Doom produced "Still Dope". This is just one of the treats served up on Stahhr's "Almost Neva Was" album which is available via bandcamp in digital and cd.

PURCHASE "ALMOST NEVA WAS" HERE

NINA FOXX

Jersey City native and member of 201 The Movement (PSTM) Nina Foxx delivers a dope vibe throughout the HBIC video. The beat sets a smooth classy groove, the lounge seen makes you wanna be at the spot, and Foxx's chilled flo and confident delivery combined with her sexy yet classy look makes for a complete package. Please Salute The Queen bc this track is dope!

www.reverbnation.com/foxxhunt
www.twitter.com/darealhbic201
www.soundcloud.com/ninafoxxhbic
www.facebook.com/getninafoxx

EVERY WORD I SPEAK

Check this sampler from Pryme Prolifik's new album "Every Word I Speak"! This is just a taste of what you're in store for with this project. Hard beats, ill rhymes, with that IDGAF attitude you gotta luv. The album is now available for purchase through the GoldMinded records site. This week we will be featuring a couple vids from Pryme as well as an interview so stay tuned and in the mean time cop that!!!

GOLDMINDED RECORDS SITE

PURCHASE "EVERY WORD I SPEAK"

BEYOND BEATS & RHYMES

VASCO

Vasco - I was put on to this MC by Earl Grey. This is definitely my kind of music. This is that cruising in the whip on a chill summer day at sundown or cooling at bbq with endless sticky, some banging ribs, and bottles of that vintage grown and sexy sounding ish! Basically this is that real hip hop. These are the sounds I enjoy hearing coming out the speakers. I'm not gonna get to crazy with this write up and bc the vids speak for themselves. The 1st is Yerba Exotica ft Earl Grey and the 2nd vid is Love/Hate.

Vasco's facebook page

http://www.therealvasco.com/

FEEL THAT

New video from Earl Grey and Dianetics called "Feel That" and if you can't feel it check your pulse because your senses might be dead when it comes to hip hop music! This is definitely a dope joint with organic urban imagery throughout the video. "Feel That" is definitely worth the watch and listen.