Big up the 70's and 80's school. Here's a short video of two New York 1970's writers that still have the itch to get up. The video follows Zypher while getting up, then grabbing his daughters hand and walking away. Classic! It also shares some history on LA Roc. Although I'm from the 80's school and not the 70's and feel like I'm following in this tradition to never stop this art form. Thanks Mane for sending this my way.
OK. It's been more than a week I believe so here is the Boom Bap moment of the week. Compliments of Rusty Juxx, produced by Marco Polo. This is a dope video with very cool special effects. The video was directed by Todd Angkasuwan. Great to see these cats making grade A videos. The song "Nobody" is from the Rusty Juxx, & Marco Polo album - "EXXecution" under Duck Down Music. Available on iTunes.
Here we go! If you've been following the blog you know I hit you with some of the newest Reggae riddims out. These come compliments of yours truly and my man Special B that form LionHeart Sound System. This one is the "Lotus Flower" riddim produced by Troyton Hinds of Troyton Music. Here is the artist list: Alaine, Chris Martin, T.O.K., Ninja Kid, Drema Ft. Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Chuck Fenda, Chase Cross, Liquid, Bugle, & Mr. G Ft. Konshens. Available on iTunes.
So I was out and about town the other day when I came out of the parking structure I had parked in. I looked up and right before my eyes stood a 7 story high OS Gemeos paiting. The painting was right on the side of the parking structure and read: "Don't Believe the Hype!" Wish I would of ran into these two cats when they were gettin' it in. God knows I love Brasil. Glad I had my camera that day.
Here's the new installment in the "Going Platinium Series". On this one I went with some computer rock colors and blended Purples and bright Greens. Rocked with spray paint, acrylics and paint pens. Available for purchase, so support a starving artist. Hit me up on Facebook if interested at Daze Roc.
Here's a dope project made for all the Dilla fans. The project also celebrates the life and contributions of the late Hip Hop producer. I found this in 4 parts, so here they are. Hope you enjoy this one. Bless.
OK, this writer just does not get enough props in my book. This video is not new but if you missed it here it is. The very talented writer, MAD C test Belton's transparent colors. Check it...
From one of Jamaica's most prestigious record label, Penthouse Records comes the 9.58 riddim. Mixed by LionHeart Sound's Selectah Special B. Artist line up: Mikey Spice, Beres Hammond, Romain Virgo, Exco Levi, R.C., & Busy Signal. Enjoy!
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Here we go with this weeks Boom Bap classic. Compliments of DJ Premier. On some Hardbody Karate and batting lead off is Gang Starr veteran Big Shug, followed by Fat Joe, & M.O.P. Boom!
Sean Price opens a Rap Clinic after a tragic accident effects his vocal cords. He is now forced to train up-and-coming rappers, or as he likes to call them, "popcorn f*ckheads." To help prepare them for the overly critical rap world Sean P uses brash verbal abuse to signal out their many weaknesses.
Original Boogie Down Productions Queen and former KRS wife Ms. Melodie has passed. Prayers and condolences to the family. Ms. Melodie born Ramona Parker dropped her first single in 1989 titled "Hype According to Ms Melodie". The track was produced by KRS. She later dropped her only album "Diva" on JIVE Records. Production on the album was done by then husband KRSONE, The Awesome 2, and Sam Sever. She dropped her most famous video "Live on Stage" also in 1989 and was part of the famous video "Self Destruction". She was a member of the Stop the Violence Movement and H.E.A.L.(Human Education Against Lies)
Hype According to Ms Melodie Video
Live on Stage Video
Self Destruction Video
"I'm Ms. Melodie and I'm a born again rebel/The violence in rap must
cease and seckle/If we want to develop and grow to another level/We
can't be guinea pigs for the devil/The enemy knows, they're no
fools/Because everyone knows that hip-hop rules/So we gotta get a grip
and grab what's wrong/The opposition is weak and rap is strong" -- Ms.
Melodie on "Self Destruction"
As we continue with the hot a fyah new riddim mixes. Watch di mix... Produced by H20 Records comes the new "Affection Riddim". Mixed by LionHeart Sound with artist like: The Living Fyah Chuck Fenda, Sizzla Kalonji, Esco, Pressure Buss Pipe, & Busy Signal.
Here is another installment in the Graffiti on records - "Going Platinum" series. This one is in red tones rocked with spray paint, acrylics, & paint pens. Available for purchase, so support a starving artist.
Yey, yey! Here we go with another new riddim mix by Special B of LionHeart Big tune Sound. This one goes to all my skankers out there. Sowah! Compliments of Irievibrations Records from Australia is the new "Jungle Skunk" riddim. Pull out a lounge chair and press play. Artist list: Perfect, Ras Muhamad, Raphael, Kabaka Pyramid, Luciano, Anthony B, Konshens & Delus. Jungle Skunk Riddim is available for purchase on iTunes & Amazon.
Here we go with this weeks rider clip. In this weeks clip we got a person that weighs way less than the bike but this dude is a true ridder. Check out how he handles this Honda CBR600RR
Here we go, hot off the press we got LionHeart's New Riddim Satta. Brand New brought to you by Maximum Sound from the UK and produced by VeteransLenky & Frenchie is the "Most Royal" Riddim. Here the Jugglist SpecialistLionHeart Sound bring you the new riddim mixed for your listening pleasure. Artist line up: Cecil, Chris Martin, Sizzla, Agent Sasco, & Tarrus Riley. Visit the "LionHeart Sound" FaceBook Page to stay connected.
Enjoy!
Here is the latest installment in the "Going Platinum"series. This series is all on old records. Rocked with Montana Hardcore spray paint, acrylics, & Marvy paint markers. Available for purchase. Hit me up on Facebook if interested - DazeRoc
This is what happens when you're too broke and can't get new patio furniture and you got a bunch of scrap cans laying around. I took what I should have thrown away and transformed it into the new "D-Bird" table complete with 4 chairs. Anyone down for a BlackBook session?
Here you go for the folks coming to San Diego for the big Comic Conn week. Walking distance from the convention center and in the heart of Downtown SD. This exhibition is called "Chapter" The first chapter being characters. I will be showing at this show. The world famous D-Birds will be making the pilgrimage. Stop by and see the first 3 originalD-Birds that started the collection. All available for purchase. Here is a list of the artist showing.
Artist List : Dark Matter - Letek - Chale - King AL- Toygami - Daze
- Sumo - Brian Hebets - Danielle D. Smith - Andres Sarabia -
I came across this today and thought it was a cool share. This is a letter Crazy Legs - Rock Steady Crew put out about his up coming retirement and his last battles at this years Rock Steady Anniversary. Legs is one of the biggest B-Boy icons to ever lace up the fat laces and at age 46 he is still hungry and is going out (Battling) his way. A big shout to my Boricua brotha Crazy Legs. Thank you for all the great memories. #Salute #77
CRAZY LEGS ....35YRS IN THE GAME !! RSC 4LIFE 77
I can't sleep! All I can think about is battling and practicing. I
feel like a creative genius right now. I wish i had somewhere to
practice right at this very moment. B-boys and B-girls know the drill.
It's coming closer to the RSC 35th Anniversary and what will be my final
battles. I've been training for 5 months now and as each day passes I
feel more anticipation and a greater sense of urgency. Every thought
running through my head is about what that day will be like. I feel like
I will never be ready enough, because of my own personal standards that
I place on myself as a b-boy and member of Rock Steady Crew. There's no
way that I'm taking any of these great WARRIORS that I'm battling,
lightly. All of them are are incredible, command respect and will be
going at me hard. Sometimes I feel like I'm crazy for even doing what
I'm doing. Let's be serious and completely honest for a second. I'm 46
years old and battling people that are almost half my age. Who in their
right mind does that any way? But, the way I see it. It's the icing on
the cake for a long and great career as a b-boy. I get to go out on my
terms and I get to do it in the very manner that I started with in the
hip hop game. Any old school head knows that you had to put your
reputation on the line in order to protect it. And if you couldn't do
that, then you were a scrub, toy or just straight up WACK! And that's
how I want to go out. Win, Lose or Draw, I'm going out like Frank
Sinatra and doing it my way. Even a Crazy Legs hater that's a b-boy and
is true to the game still and better give it up! Because, I'm going out
HUNGRY, DETERMINE and with no FEAR. No bullshit and no fillers. Pure
b-boying at it highest degree. Frontline status and no hiding behind a
legacy, pioneer status or self-proclaimed "I'm the best" notion. I'm
taking myself and putting myself on the virtual b-boy fishing rod as
bait and telling people to come get it! I can't tell you what the
outcome is going to be for each battle, but I will tell you one thing!
If you want that floor, you better come and take it from me. I will feed
off your desire to take any imaginary crown or title that you or anyone
may have claimed that I have. It's on baby! And this Puerto Rican is on
FIRE! I will see those that accepted to battle me in the ring on July
28, 2012 at The Altman Building in Manhattan. Bring your family, friends
and hood. We're making history! Who has questions?
New steez. Had to switch it up. Here's the hot of the press Dog Tags. Get your name, Logo, or Art Work on these high quality Dog Tags. Ask me how. Group discount available. Find me on Facebook - DazeRoc
Here we go with todays Hip Hop Lives moment. This Boom Bap classic comes compliments of OC & Apollo Brown. This is on some grown MC talk. When you see me - "Just Walk..."
Here we go with a lil Souther Cali Boom Bap. Straight out of San Diego comes Johaz the Savage. Here is the first single "Dream Sequence"from the Exile - Johaz mixtape titled "Salvation." The duo is calling themselves Dag Savage on the project and the Free mixtape promises not to disappoint.
Here is another one for the family. One of my favorite B-Boy crews - Seattle's Massive Monkeys have gone to Korea and taken the R16 B-Boy Championships. These guys are always hungry, well prepared and take their craft very serious. A huge congratulations to the entire Massive Monkeys family. You guys have worked hard and earned everything you gotten. #Salute. Here is the video of the final round that sold the win. Enjoy!
Here's the new video from the Snowgoons Dynasty album out July 17, 2012. Im real proud of this one. It has my peoples, SD's own Banish & Aims. The same two that I've shared with you guys in the past. Check out the line up on this single and Planet Asia rocking the fresh white Wild Style Technicians tee. #Salute! This album promises to keep it Hip Hop. Here is a list of what is has in store. Remember out July 17th!
Tracklist:
1. Snowgoons Dynasty Pt. 2 ft. Freestyle 2. Get off the Ground ft. Termanology, Sean Price, H- Staxx, Justin Tyme, Ruste Juxx & Lil Fame (M.O.P.) 3. What U Do This For ft. Krush Unit (Side Effect, Sick Six, Brainstorm & Adlib) 4. John McEnroe ft. NBS & Sicknature 5. Better Day ft. Lyriciss 6. Goonsville ft. Blaq Poet & Uzual Suspectz 7. Cardiac Rhythm ft. Sean Strange 8. Queens ft. Royal Flush, El Toro, Scott G & Crookz Green 9. Street Passion ft. Rozewood 10. Fight Club ft. Knowbodies, Smiley, Checkmark & E- Flash (of NBS) 11. Akhenaten (One) ft. Hasan Salaam 12. What That West Like ft. Planet Asia, Krondon, Banish, Ras Kass & Aims 13. Turistas ft. Blacastan 14. Press Ya Luck ft. Mykill Miers 15. The Legacy ft. Esoteric, Ill Bill, Godilla, Fredro Starr (Onyx), Sicknature, Punchline, Reks, Thirstin Howl the 3rd, Planetary (Outerspace), Virtuoso, Maylay Sparks, Swann, Sav Killz, M- Dot & Reef The Lost Cauze 16. Missing Pages ft. Revolution of the Mind & Sabac Red 17. Goon MuSick ft. Sicknature 18. The Cypher ft. Aspects, Ghostface Killah, Swisha T & Killah Priest 19. Concentrate ft. Prop Dylan 20. Get Down ft. Bam 21. Born to Spit ft. Fel Sweetenberg 22. Prayn in the Rain ft. Eshon Burgundy 23. Shutout ft. Dirt Platoon 24. Snowbiz ft. Faez One & Main Flow 25. Take Notes ft. NBS & Lady Repo 26. The Rapture ft. Meth Mouth, Swifty Mcvay & Bizarre (of D12), King Gordy & Sean Strange 27. First Cousins ft. Joell Ortiz, O Doub, Bundy & Codey 28. Reality Check ft. Tribeca & Respect tha God 29. That's Me ft. Nutso 30. Hood Ikon ft. Tragedy Khadafi 31. Grim Reaper ft. Freestyle & Grim Reaperz 32. Rear Naked Choke ft. Viro the Virus
Got to start you guys off on Monday with some funny biz I found surfing. This guy has to be the worlds best cotton candy maker. Check out the shapes he makes and his great moves... Enjoy!
We lost a big one. The great Puerto Rican musician Yomo Toro has passed. My condolences go out to his family. Yomo Toro born in Guanica, Puerto Rico is better known for playing the "Cuatro" the national instrument of the island. He started playing at age 6 and by 15 had formed his first trio - "La Bandita de la Escuela trio". He is credited for being the first to play the Cuatro in Salsa music and bringing the indigenous instrument to the rest of the world. Yomo also played with the greatest Salsa band of all times "Fania" started in 1968. He recorded an amazing over 150 albums and worked with all sorts of other artist and genres. The Cuatro is used mainly in "Jibaro" music and that is something he displayed his entire carer.
