Verse Of The Day: Watch How it Go Down

Artist:Termanology
Album:Hood Politics IV: Show & Prove
Song:Watch How it Go Down

I see myself as the holy resurrection of Pun
If I ain't that then you name one
Rapper that's lyrical slash Latin political passed rappin
With visuals past Malcolm and fittin to go past platinum
It's hard but I speak the truth inspired to teach the youth
The fire that heat the booth the high hat the beat the loop
The system it traps us in they tacklin rappers in
These shackles that pack us in the back of the clack is in
I'm packin the Mac again like Capital Punishment
Huggin the gun and then runnin and duckin from the government
They dyin to cuff me up lock me down touch me up
Cock the pound bust me up stop my sound hush me up
But I shall never hold my tongue
Before that I roll my blunt and load my gun
Give a kiss to my daughter tell my mother I love her
And blow the brains out a couple dirty cops undercover
Crooked detectives is foul how they book and arrest us
For cookin and stretchin we just tryna feed our kids
The streets crazy wild plus it gettin crazy foul
Listen when I say it now (watch it how it go down)
And that's the reason little kids get hit by strays
Cause muthafuckas can't act they age
Before you learn how to shoot better learn how to aim
Theirs already enough of our people that's dyin from AIDS
I try and remain calm but it's fryin my brain
And I am ashamed a generation dyin with chains
Alive on the pavement leakin out the side of they brains
Tell me when will this environment change
We need new leaders but all we get is new heaters
And divas and two-seaters as soon as that loot see us
It's a bad cycle just look how they bagged Micheal
Which one anyone Jordan Jackson
Action pack guns ridiculous
How they ship to us then we hit the bus
From Rykers to Middleton life as a middleman
Spendin life illegitimate livin life in imprisonment
When I think of my niggaz and I think
How many are locked I see they never did (watch how it go down)
And that's the reason little kids get shot in the street
Cause muthafuckas never (watch how it go down)
And last week my buddy lost his whole family
It's gonna take the man in me to conquer this insanity
I walk the town strapped just hopin to pound clap
Correctly and protect me in case they wanna come and wet me
My enemies on the street far see my friends
So when you see me you don't see no Benz
That just make me an easy target I jump up and meet the coffin
And makin my seed an orphan in car then I'm speedin often
It's stolen I see the Narcs in my vision
I see the cops and they grippin they pistols tryna put me in prison
So I listen to Pac's best and try to be not stressed
But how can I not stress the face that I'm not rich
I'm livin in poverty plus I'm a minority
Plus I'm a priority fucked in this economy
Rap music is probably not the best career you can choose
But hearin my views like hearin the news
So fear me if you skepticize homie but it's clearly the truth
The Tech Nine'll have you clearin the room
I ain't a killer but I'm somethin like a prophet
I'm tryna get y'all to stop it see the ghetto's microscopic
It's a better place but for now we got the bread to chase
Catch a case get bailed out back to stretchin base
I'm bringin a message like Kanye West
Except your boy got more Tech's than Ron Artest
I know you wanna see me stretch be my guest
Handle your biz but make sure you (watch how it go down)
The streets crazy foul plus it gettin crazy wild
Listen when I say it now (watch how it go down)

Al Green has returned!!! Produced by ?uestlove

Al Green is back to singing about love on his next Blue Note album, "Lay It Dow," which is set for a May 27 release.
Green has recorded duets with John Legend, Corinne Bailey Rae and Anthony Hamilton and headed to Brooklyn instead of Memphis for his horn section, the Dap Kings. ?uestlove from the Roots produced the album.
It was ?uestlove who got the ball rolling on the album, asking Green if he would work with the soul legend. The two did a marathon session at Electric Ladyland in N.Y., which yielded eight song sketches.

01 Lay It Down [ft. Anthony Hamilton]
02 Just for Me
03 You've Got the Love I Need [ft. Anthony Hamilton]
04 No One Like You
05 What More Do You Want From Me
06 Take Your Time [ft. Corinne Bailey Rae]
07 Too Much
08 Stay With Me (By the Sea) [ft. John Legend]
09 All I Need
10 I'm Wild About You
11 Standing in the Rain

Al Green Ft. Corrine Bailey Rae - Take Your Time

Al Green Ft. John Legend - Stay With Me (By The Sea)

Al Green - Thought It Out

9th Wonder's Posse Cut With M1, Rapsody & more.....

9th Wonder says......
well.....actually 9 minute and 4 seconds.......

That's how long this posse cut is.....

For those who know, and prolly don't know....outside of me making beats and spinning records, I am full time visiting professor at North Carolina Central University, a historically black colllege in Durham, NC. I teach a class called Hip-Hop in Context 1973-1997, under a program called the Hip-Hop Initiative. The former Chancellor Ammons(now President Ammons of Florida A&M University) commissioned a full-fledged Pro-Tools studio ON campus, so that we could really get into the practice of making records. Out of that studio has been birthed M1-Platoon, a 5 man group of 19 year-olds from Washington D.C., who are all students there. Kooley-High, a group from North Carolina State University, Young Swift, a 17 year old spitfire from Durham, NC, who is actually in a pre-college program at NC Central, and countless other kids that come through just to learn the basics on how records are made, and just flat out to be around cats that have the same musical drive as themselves.

Basically, we are in there at most 4 days a week, or at least when I am in town. It has became a haven for kids who have a love for music, and to fellowship with ones who want a change in it....We call this place...DE STU

SO....

Last week I was playin' beats for M1 and Rapsody, who a lot of yall heard on the Dream Merchant 2 interludes.....

I ran across this one joint I made in ATL 3 weeks ago while I was down there doing a True School Party, and the TORNADO came through that jam.......I took M1 members Big Chopps and Arafat with me so they could get the TS experience....

DE STU was packed as usual...

Big Chopps and Arafat Yates(Get Tha Cakes), heard the beat and was like..."YEAAAH, I remember this jam....you made this one in the A, whassup with THAT jam?"

Now....its about 12 rappers in the studio by now, with friends and associates alike, HOWNGRY to rap....


I was like "ok...ima put 7 cats on this joint...everybody can try out.....but only 7 rappers can get on the jam....."

well....everybody scrambles for pen and paper......12 cats.......all writing at the same time......reciting there rhyme...practicin' the flows...all that...

So....in the control room it sat me, my assistant Alleis(Softserve) and Picasso(resident beatmaker extraordinaire....


One by one, each rapper entered the booth, and lefted the booth 2 flame in their wake.....it got MORE and MORE impossible for me to CUT somebody....and at the end...I DIDN'T.....

The crazy thing is...the age of these kids range from 17 to 22......with most of them being UNDER 20

so...I bring to yall B-BALL TRYOUTS......starring in order of appearance...


GUOP THE GREAT
PRICELESS
TEE-THREE
BIG CHOPPS(M1-PLATOON)
PHOCUZ
ARAFAT CAKES(M1-PLATOON)
YOUNG SWIFT
SCOOPAY(M1-PLATOON)
BLAIR THE GLARE
C-4 BLACK(M1-PLATOON)
REP
RAPSODY(KOOLEY HIGH)


enjoy...
downloads

http://www.divshare.com/download/4256414-608

http://www.sendspace.com/file/vvj8yg

Shit is cold......I enjoyed every minute of it.....look out from these young artist....

Green Lantern & Obama....

Obama kilt it.....

DJ Green Lantern Ft Mavado & Barack Obama-We Need Barack

TiRon - Handshakes and Pounds (mixtape)

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Opponents distorting Obama's remarks on small-town values

WASHINGTON -- Does Barack Obama really think small-town Americans are a bunch of Bible-thumping, immigrant-resenting, gun-toting rednecks who are bitter about their lot in life?

The answer, Obama says, is a resounding no. And he's praying all those God-fearing, blue-collar voters in Pennsylvania believe him.

"It may be that I chose my words badly. It wasn't the first time and it won't be the last," Obama told a group of steelworkers Monday in Pittsburgh.

Obama's latest mea culpa came as his Democratic presidential rival, Hillary Clinton, again cast the Illinois senator as a condescending snob over statements he made last week to a group of well-heeled donors in California.

In his original remarks, Obama was describing his efforts to win the support of predominantly white working-class voters who had suffered economically during President George W. Bush's presidency.

"It's not surprising then that they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations," he said.

The comment has caused political headaches for Obama since it was first made public on April 11.

Senator John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, on Monday called Obama's comment "elitist" and said they had disparaged hard-working Americans.

Obama defended his use of the word "bitter" to describe economically challenged American voters, saying people are "angry and frustrated with their leaders for not listening to them; for not fighting for them."

He said Clinton and McCain have badly distorted the intent of his remarks, and that he never intended to demean small-town or rural values.

"I'm a person of deep faith, and my religion has sustained me through a lot in my life," Obama told journalists in Washington later Monday.

"I represent a state with a large number of hunters and sportsmen, and I understand how important these traditions are to families ... And, contrary to what my poor word choices may have implied or my opponents have suggested, I've never believed that these traditions or people's faith has anything to do with how much money they have."

The tempest is potentially damaging to Obama in Pennsylvania, where polls had shown he was cutting into Clinton's lead ahead of the state's primary on April 22.

Obama, who has a 160-delegate lead over Clinton in Democratic race, is hoping a win or strong showing in Pennsylvania will escalate pressure on the former first lady to end her White House bid.

Both candidates have been wooing blue-collar male voters who make up a sizable portion of the Democratic electorate in Pennsylvania. Obama made a now-infamous visit last month to a bowling alley in Altoona, Pa. -- where he threw several gutter balls -- and fed a baby calf milk from a bottle during a campaign stop at a dairy farm.

For a fourth day in a row, Clinton sought to capitalize on Obama's rhetorical stumble.

"I believe that people don't cling to religion -- they value their faith. You don't cling to guns -- you enjoy hunting or collecting or sport shooting," said Clinton, who addressed the Pittsburgh steelworkers just hours after Obama's visit.

"I don't think he really gets it that people are looking for a president who stands up for you and not looks down on you."

But even as Obama tried to make amends, he blasted Clinton and McCain for accepting donations from corporate lobbyists whose power in Washington drowns out concerns of ordinary voters.

"When I hear my opponents, both of whom have spent decades in Washington, saying I'm out of touch, it's time to cut through their rhetoric and look at the reality," he said.

Obama, a Harvard-educated lawyer, mocked efforts by the Yale-educated Clinton to capitalize on his campaign blunder by portraying herself as a middle-American populist.

The Illinois senator alluded to a weekend campaign event the former first lady held at an Indiana pub, where she drank a shot of whiskey and chased it with a swig of beer.

"Around election time, the candidates can't do enough for you," Obama said. "They'll promise you anything, give you a long list of proposals and even come around, with TV crews in tow, to throw back a shot and a beer."

Throughout their campaigns in Pennsylvania, both Obama and Clinton have revived criticisms of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

In Pittsburgh, Clinton bemoaned the existence of trade barriers that she said make it difficult for U.S. companies to sell their goods in Canada despite NAFTA.

"I have dairy farmers and apple farmers and small businesses [in New York] who can't get across the border ... while people coming from Canada can sure get into our market," she said.

As president, "I'm going to end that," Clinton said.

While Clinton did not cite particular barriers to the Canadian market, she vowed to end a provision in NAFTA that allows foreign companies to sue the U.S. over its labour, environmental and health and safety rules.

"What I will do is to tell our neighbours, Canada and Mexico, that we have to renegotiate NAFTA or we will pull out of NAFTA."

Exclusive PROHHS Interview: Kooley High

Kooley High

(left to right: Rapsody(girl), Sinopsis, Tab-One, Foolery & Charlie Smarts)

PROHHS: How are you doing? How was your day?

DJ ILL DIGITZ: I am doing Fine. I am trying to get through this last month of college.

CHARLIE SMARTS: Im doing fine. I worked my 9 to 5. Now Im working my 5 to 12. But some work is play so its ok.

RAPSODY: That joint was wonderfully well! :-) Thanks for asking! I hope your day was peaches and creme, too!!!! Sweeeeeet! haha! =)

PROHHS: Hey Tab-One, word round the street is that Kooley High creeping on a come up?

TAB-ONE: Yes, as a matter of fact we are. Started at a creep. Now its more like...we're right behind you!!! Boo!! haha!

laughs

PROHHS: Being so diverse on the physical realm, How did you guys meet and develop such chemistry?

RAPSODY: It was like peanut butter and jelly! We just go together nicely! haha! We all knew each other in some way (2 degrees of seperation jumpoff like). I worked with Charlie, Charlie was in Inflow, Charlie and Tab knew DJ Ill Digitz from our campus radio 88.1, Foolery and Sinopsis were clickin...and then H2O happened and because we all had a profound love for HIP HOP we just came to be....the rest is history!

FOOLERY: It all started when I responded to an ad on Craigslist. It was supposed to be like a hip hop version of Captain Planet, but by the time I showed up the only element that was left was heart. I said, "yo, fuuuuuck that. I ain't bein' no damn heart. We're just gonna have to work something else out." That's when Rapsody suggested we just call ourselves Kooley High. I said, "aight, that's cool.

PROHHS: When K.High is making music,What is the atmosphere like in the studio?

RAPSODY: LOL!!!! It like a freakin birthday party! Naw, on the real, we just chill have fun...JOKE all the Time! Its real laid back. We will turn the tv on, put it on mute, play some beats...and just Kool out! Vibe together, write, record, listen, critique, bounce that joint...go downstaris and bug digitz, and on to the next one.

TAB-ONE: FUN!!!! A lot of jokes and a lot of inspiration. It hardly feels like work. We have a great time making music which, is the way it should be.

FOOLERY: It's usually a pretty relaxed atmosphere. We hang out, eat, clown around and have fun, and then the emcees get in the zone and hit the booth.

PROHHS: To Rapsody, As a female MC do you feel you have something to prove for female MC's everywhere?..Not just in the group but as in Hip-Hop as whole.

RAPSODY: No. I have never felt that way I dont think I will ever feel that way. We have been holdin our own for a while. The first femcee to ever spit did all the proving!!! Im just keeping the torch lit. MC Lyte, Queen, Bahamedia, Salt N Pep, Jean Grae, Roxanne, Lil Kim, Foxy....we dont have to prove we can rap, YALL KNOW! LOL! If anything Im trying to make a lane for myself and my people as a artist, as artist, and for NORTH CAROLINA as a whole. THere is a lot of talent here!!!!!!!

PROHHS: What is your writing process like?

RAPSODY: It usually starts with a dope cadence, and playing off some word, with some dope metaphors to tie it all together....my process is to just have fun and do me!!! O, but I must have some McDonalds SWEET TEA, Welch's Fruit Snacks, and nerds!!!!!! haha!
CHARLIE SMARTS: When Im alone in my room, sometimes I stare at the wall. And in the back of my mind, I hear my conscience call. Telling me I need a verse that as sweet as some nerds. For the umpteenth time in my life I see i need words.

PROHHS: Explain how a Kooley High song is made.

RAPSODY: We get a dope beat from Foolery, Sinopsis, 9th, or Kash...might right ther verses first...might do the hook first...maybe think of some subject matter...maybe not. We just go with the flow of things and have a good time doing what we love!

DJ ILL DIGITZ: A lot of times the rough cut of the track will be recorded, that has the verese and the hook. Then we all try to come together and mix the song. This includes anything from when the drop the beat, to coming up with outros etc...

FOOLERY: Me and Sinop scour the universe for vinyl that makes our hearts move. After we run out of money and fall upon some free time, we sit down at our homes and make beats. The crew congregates and listens to the new joints. The emcees pick the ones they like and they either write on the spot or take the tracks home to vibe on. Then we eat Bojangles or go to the K&W cafeteria. When we are satisfied we hit the booth. Once everything is recorded, we arrange all of the vocals and mix down the jam. You know add all them fly echoes and idish.

SINOPSIS: The songs start with me at the record store looking around for samples that I feel will work for the crew. It's a real hit or miss process. Once I make the beat I'll play it for the crew. If they pick it they will discuss themes, hooks, and other ideas, but once they finish it. Foolery or I will record it and mix it until everyone is satisfied.

PROHHS: Each member describe each members personality and etc....

RAPSODY: Charlie: He's like Donald Trump mixed with Dave Chappelle! lol! Lex is the boss man, but soooooo goofy! lol! He handles his business but has fun doing it....and ENJOYS IS LIFE!!!! If smiling and laughter adds years...he'll out live dirt!!!! LOL!! Very creative!!

Tab-One: The koolest kid on the block! Tab is really laid back and all about the "good vibe" (shouts to GVC!!!!) He's easy going...and just as funny and goofy as the rest of us. He has long eye lashes that the ladies adore, and he looks cool in his camry! LOL!!! Naw, Tab is that dude though! CREATIVE, COOL, CRAZY, and he's got soooooooul!!!!!

Sinopsis: He is REALLY dark!!!! lol! On the real, he is the work-a-holic, EXTREMELY laid back, sleepy dude! lol! He falls asleep anywhere...cuddled with a transformer...and kisses his Kanye poster before bed (lol-SIKE). VERY FUNNY, CREATIVE, and SLEEPY!!!!!! =)

Foolery: He is the BAD BOYEEEE of the bunch! lol! FOOLERY DOES NOT LIKE SECURITY!! Yes, foolery must have the perfect peaceful setting and colors...like Yellow and Green...a cup of hot tea or coffee...a jamaican record....his shades and chirping birds...and a cuban cigar! lol! Thats my boy! Balls of goofy, too, and creative juice!!!

We arent that much different, all goofy and creative! lol!

FOOLERY: Tab-One is a soul rebel.
Charlie Smarts is an internet thug.
Rapsody is ladypimp
Sinopsis is a comic books villain.
Digitz is the man with the plan.
YO FUCK THAT I AINT GRUMPY… just kidding

TAB-ONE: Sin is a Transformers nerd. Foolery is constantly looking for the perfect setting. Rap is a ball of energy. Charlie is OLD. Digitz is a critic. I'm a complete loser. That should do it.

DJ ILL DIGITZ: Charlie Smarts- Internet Hustler
*Foolery- Africa
*Sinopsis - Transformers
*Tab-one - Good Vibes
*Rapsody - Mcdonald's Sweet Tea

PROHHS: If you could pick only (any) one album to listen to for an entire year,What would it be?

CHARLIE SMARTS: The Blueprint

SINOPSIS: Without a doubt College Dropout. That album was a hip-hop album that did well in a mainstream market that wasn't ready for it.

TAB-ONE: We've been asked this before so I'll switch it up. Today i'd have to say D'angelo's Voodoo. Insane album.

RAPSODY: Jay-Z: Reasonable Doubt

DJ ILL DIGITZ: De La Soul "Stakes Is High"

FOOLERY: I hate answering this question. And everybody always seems to asks it. But I guess if I answer it different every time then I will have madd different albums to listen to for that one year. So this time I'll say "The Budos Band II." Ha!

PROHHS: How did you meet 9th?

CHARLIE SMARTS: He was shopping in FootAction, where I was working at the time along with Rapsody. Told him I respected his music and that he should come out to the Inflow show later that week.

RAPSODY: Through Foolery, at a H2O meeting. He was doing what he always does and continues to do...being a mentor...a friend...a big brother to us youngster up and coming!!!!!!!!

SINOPSIS: The credit for that goes to Foolery. When I first moved down here he made sure that I was educated in N.C. music. And he introduced me to 9th at N.C. State on Harris field.

FOOLERY: I met 9th back round 2003. It was my freshman year at NC State University and I had been listening to God's Stepson and The Listening since high school. Being from Raleigh I was naturally psyched to be hearing good hip hop coming out of my surroundings. I finally ran into him while he was DJing at a freestyle battle on campus. After the battle I went up and introduced myself to him. I was so damn nervous that I didn't even know what to say, but he was mad cool, very friendly and receptive and all that.
At the time I was in a program for first year students and we were required to do a job shadow project. You know, one of those "be a veterinarian for a day" type things. I had been making beats and I really couldn't picture myself with any of those boring jobs that they had suggested, so I finally said "fuck it. Imma try to job shadow 9th Wonder."
I caught him again at a Spectac show (the one where Spectac and Phonte freestyled for like 45 minutes straight) and he invited me out to his home. I came out there and watched him make beats all day long. It was the shit, and I said to myself, "this is it!" From then on I would come by his house every once in a while to hang out and learn. He kept bugging me to start some sort of forum for hip hop on campus, but I had no idea how to. So when some acquaintances of mine told me they were getting ready to start a hip hop organization, I jumped on board with them.
After H2O was up and running I brought 9th around to see what we were up to. He liked what we were doing and what he heard. He told us that he would support us in any way that he could. The rest is history.

PROHHS: Did 9th's co-signing affect the groups view on yourselves?

RAPSODY: We always dug what we do, it different and good!! But, to have some like a grammy award winning producer to confirm it, just takes "skys the limit" to a knew limit!!!! Just a lil more wood to the fire to build the burn!!!

FOOLERY:Man, honestly I don't think I was ready for that shit. When I met Murs for the first time and 9th told him, "Yo Murs, buy beats from that dude. He's got hot beats." I was like, "Whaaaat?!?" I didn't expect it at all. Plus things have changed a lot since back in 2003. Being so close to a dude making major moves kinda fucked my head up for a little while. I had to sit back and reminded myself that I started making music because it was fun. That's the most important thing to remember.

TAB-ONE: We knew we were dope but, i can't lie. Having a co-sign from someone who's worked with Jigga and Mary J. Blige can do wonders for your confidence. No pun intended

CHARLIE SMARTS: Not really. Made me happy though.

PROHHS: Being associated with 9th. Do you get any Little Brother comparisons? Or for Rapsody any Jean Grae comparisons?

RAPSODY: Nah, we sound nothing like "Little Brother", but I think we have a "North Carolina" sound!!! Especially with 9th Wonder under our rhymes and that he is a big influence in Foolery and Sinopsis.

On the other note, YES, i have gotten Jean Grae comparisons. But, we sound NOTHING alike. She is one of my favorite emcees. But, people just compare us because we're both females. Shout out to JEAN!!! Go get her new album dropping soon!!!!!

SINOPSIS: Personally I haven't heard any Little Brother comparisons. I've heard people compare us to The Fugees and even The Black Eyed Peas.

PROHHS: For Sin & Foolery, Does 9th influence or inspire any of your work?

SINOPSIS: He does, Kanye does, Preemo and Dilla also influence my beatmaking process.

FOOLERY: Yeah, definitely. I've learned a lot from watching that man work.

PROHHS:For everybody, what musicians or artist inspire you?

FOOLERY: Bob Marley, James Yancey, Fela Kuti, Wu-Tang, George Martin, Erykah Badu, DJ Premier. There are too many to name. Don't even get me started on cats from the 70s.

SINOPSIS: The Beatles, Al Green, Biggie, Kanye, 9th Wonder, Dj Premier, Andre 3000, Jay-Z, Just Blaze, Coldplay, Dilla, Bink!.

CHARLIE SMARTS: The regulars: Biggie, Eminem, Common, Jay-Z, Andre 3000... and LIFE.

TAB-ONE: I'm inspired by all kinds of artists from Bob Marley, Harry Chapin, & Sam Cooke to A Tribe Called Quest, Common, and The Roots. I'm also inspired by my amazing friends. I've always been surrounded by creative people. Shout out to Davie Dave & Phil Genius!!!

RAPSODY: Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, Andrea 3000, Tribe Called Quest, Biggie, Lil Wayne, Mos Def, Talib, Common, Erykah Badu..........and all the other DOPE emcees...you kow!!!

DJ ILL DIGITZ: Jazz Musicians really inspire me

PROHHS: So how is the album coming?

RAPSODY: Its coming along well. We arent rushng it at all which is the way we want it to go. Taking it day by day and just doing what feels right and having fun!!!!! Its gond be dope!!!! 4th quarter 08, BABY!!!!!!!

TAB-ONE: Fantizzle. We have some great music coming. I can't wait to drop it. I'm very pleased with what we're doing. ba-ba-ba -Bangaz!!!!

DJ ILL DIGITZ: It is coming good. We have a lot of it already recorded. We basically gotta do a few more Jams, and tighten everything up

PROHHS: Who is going to be on the album? Any guest appearances or producers?

RAPSODY: The Kooley of course, our brother HALO, Kash (on the beats), 9th Wonder, Median, and the others we wont let out of the bag just yet...but keep your ears open....=)

PROHHS: Whats the central focus or concept of the album?

RAPSODY: Doing like only Kooley of Karolina can do it!! We just are being ourselves, having fun, writing about our lives!!! To be us...dope artist is our main focus!! MAKING GOOD MUSIC!!!

TAB-ONE: Good music at the moment. It's untitled for the moment so, we'll see what we come up with. We tend to make the music as we go which, I like. Planning on a concept from the jump can constrict you creatively sometimes. Its always about being us, being positive, & being honest.

PROHHS: So how was the double release party with M1, Sky, 9th & The Academy?

TAB-ONE: To quote Gwen Stefani, it was "B-A-N-A-N-A-S!!!!". We had a great turnout and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Sky was in the building, 9th, Edgar Allen Floe, Khrysis, Median, & too many others to mention. It felt good. It was incredible.

DJ ILL DIGITZ: The Show was tight. There was a good turnout, and it seemed like everybody was diggin' our set. It was also really tight to rock with Skyzoo and 9th

RAPSODY: OFF THE FREAKIN CHAIN, cuz!!!!!!!! MAN, good turnout! Dope crowd enery, DOPE performances, SKY and 9th were in the building. It was just out this world for me. One of the best shows...no the best show we have done thus far!!!!! A lot of good music and good love!!

PROHHS: Alot of my readers & myself have been wondering, What & who is the Academy?

RAPSODY: The Academy is like "the Justus League" of 08' and beyond. Some dope Carolina artist supporting each other, and making this NC movement move. The Academy is made up of: Kooley High, M1 Platoon, Young Swift, Phocus, Carlitta Durand, TeeThree, Actual Proof...(hope i didnt forget anybody)....but its just a collection of heat makers doing it together!!!! ALL FOR THE LOVE OF HIP HOP!!

PROHHS: Is there any future K-High/9th collaborations? Featured on Wonder Years? Or is that top secret 9th Wonder material.

RAPSODY: Collaborations...mos def!!!!!!! Wonder Years...not sure...gotta ask 9th that. =)

SINOPSIS: Working with 9th...hopefully there will be a lot more to come. I dunno know about the Wonder Years though. We all got our fingers crossed.

PROHHS: How is 9th on a professional and personal level? Describe how he is?

RAPSODY: He is a FOOL!!! lol!!! He like a big brother. He is always there when you need him, with advice, ALWAYS THERE FOR A LAUGH, pushes you to do be so much more!! He is a leader, and just really laid back and cool. He will probably remind you of some cousin you have and just love to hang out with because they are so funny and just naturally good hearted!!!!!!
THAT due LOVES MUSIC TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SINOPSIS: 9th wears more has than he gets credit for. On one level he is an incredible beatmaker/producer but one another level he is a great teacher because he able to understand and communicate what will and won't work when making music. During all of this he is still a fan and that is something that I believe a lot of people look over. As a producer working with him live action tutorial on how to turn a song into a jam.

PROHHS: Is M.E.C.C.A records in junction with It's A Wonderful World?

RAPSODY: Not at all....its a independent Kooley THANG!!!!!

PROHHS: Are you happy with the reception of Summer Session EP? And why?

RAPSODY: MOS DEF!!!! To have several college radios with it in their playlist, be featured on mixtapes between Tribe and Lupe, numerous Blog love (like People Republic, thank you by the way!!!!!) radio plays like crazy...etc...is more than a good start with our first EP...original material!!!

TAB-ONE:So far, so good. We've been getting radio play across the country and over seas. So we've surpassed our expectations as far as that goes. We're still waiting to see how many we've sold online. It's on i-tune, Amazon.com, e-music, napster, & Rhapsody. Go cop it!!!!
CHARLIE SMARTS: Very Happy. People are telling everyday that we are bringing hip hop back to a type of music they enjoy. Even if the rest of the world hates it... Those that love it make it a success to me

PROHHS: Charlie, Is that you singing on Too Late & Rainy Days? If so, you how did you start singing? Any professional work?

CHARLIE SMARTS: Yes, It is I. I had a tune fresh out the womb. My Mother Sung professionally. She's opened up for KRS-1 and MC Lyte before. She always encouraged it, especially when I was in youth choir. Sung on "Everything Aint Easy" on Carnage by Chaundon. Go Buy that Album.

PROHHS: So I recognized Rapsody that some of the lines you were spitting on the interludes on Dream Merchant 2, were from There You Go & The Flow. How did you land that spot? And what was it purpose?

RAPSODY: I was at home one day...9th called and said he was going to take the records from the Listening and Minstel show and make new beats and put me on as interludes and told me to bring it on to DE STU!!!! I was thrilled!!! He told me to spit some verses over the joints...and did just that. It a marketing tool, i guess you can say....give ya a little bit to wet your appetite...but leave you hungry for more...like a LP! :-)

PROHHS: I saw it as more of a "Get Familiar" type thing and essentially introduced Kooley High to a wider audience.

You guys going on tour anytime soon?

RAPSODY: We are def trying our darndest to get up and down the east coast, midwest, west....overseas...lol...if you can help we would be appreciative!!!! lol!!!

SINOPSIS: We'll go on tour as soon as we can get some cities outside of N.C. Other than that we'll just hold down North Carolina.

PROHHS: Definitely visit Dallas. Ill be there for sure. I'll take you round the city in my little Honda.

laughs

PROHHS: So what other artist currently on the come up do you like or look out for?

DJ ILL DIGITZ: Halo, Inflowential, M1 Platoon, Blu, Sharon Jones....

RAPSODY: EVERYBODY in the ACADEMY!!!Jay Electronic is dope, too!!!!

FOOLERY: Kareem Riggins, Median, The Budos Band, oh and this cat Halo… hes fuckin crazy!

PROHHS: There has been this floating discussion of Hip Hop being dead or dying. A lot of comparisons to disco. What are your feelings on Hip Hop's current state & is it really on it's deathbed?

RAPSODY: Come ooooon!!! Yall know better than to get caught up in the hype!!! Hip is alive and will always be alive...it might not be on ya TV ya radio...etc..but its here....jsut gotta look a little harder these days.

CHARLIE SMARTS: Too many people keep it current for it to die. It is an ever changing music with endless possibilities.

DJ ILL DIGITZ: It's kinda too hard to have an official statement on this. Some days you might be psyched on whats going down, other days you might be pissed off about the current situation. I just try to take it one day at a time.

SINOPSIS: Hip-Hop isn't dead. It's not even on its deathbed, its just that people do not focus on it. If anything hip-hop isn't in the forefront like it was in the past. There are plenty artist that still make hip-hop records, like us. As long as people play it, it will be alive.

PROHHS: I know exactly what you guys mean. Hip Hop is live in my opinion but it seems every older head or MC is saying it all watered down. Truthfully I think as far as the non mainstream goes, we're in the beginning of a goldren age with so much talent around. But I saw Q-Tip compared hip hop with disco & earlier that day my english teacher did the same. Just wondering how you guys feel.

Do you follow politics? What are your views on the current presidential
race?

RAPSODY: I have never been into politics...but for the record I support Obama!

PROHHS: So thank you for the opportunity and taking time out your day.

PROHHS: Keep up the hard work & great music.

TAB-ONE: Thanks homie!

PROHHS: Surely their be more Kooley High/PROHHS in the future?

DJ ILL DIGITZ: Thanks so much for the support man, I really appreciate it

TAB-ONE: Oh fa sho

PROHHS: Alright, wait wait wait where's the peace? PEACE!

TAB-ONE: PEACE!!!!

CHARLIE SMARTS: Pz, Maliz.

Verse Of The Day

Atmosphere - Woman With The Tattooed Hands


[1st Verse]
I used to know this woman who had the most beautiful
tattooes on the top sides of both of her hands
she was forty three years old and as far as I know
had never yet been with a man
its not that she wasn't attractive she was beatiful
but its the way that she interacted
she was aggresively passive to the point where she
would of intimidated any myth that ever tryed to cacth it
on the right hand she had a tattooe of a nude girl
she claimed it is what God resembled
but on the left she had a mirrored image of the same female
and this one she explained looked like the devil
I remember once watching her touch her own breasts
how the tattooes smiled as they stared down her stomach
as if anticipating when they'de be alive and caressed
sweet flower that they both seemed ta hung with (sweet flower)
now maybe I was high but it felt so right
heaven and hell both take till this womans warm
it didn't make sense how she could-commence
touching herself with me wide awake in the same room
but if I've learned anything in my years (my years)
I learned I no longer believe in surprise (in surprise)

but what happened next damn near stold my tears
the tattooes came alive right in front of my eyes
they both slowly stood up and climbed off her hands
and showed me why she never took some time with a man
they climbed deep inside of this woman's garden
she closed her eyes and she gently bit her bottom lip
I stepped I left and I don't regret leaving
and I'd never forget all the things I saw that evening
a glimpse of religion a piece of coming closer
to understanding more about what intrigues me most
I didn't get turned on I just got turned
I wasn't as aroused as I was concerned
for each one of em I've hurt
and every time I think burned
I've got a lot to teach but even more to learn
so now I keep my eyes open hoping to take in all I can
about women taking in all she can
and for as long as I breath I'de stay receting my memory
for that woman with the tattooed hands

Big Boi in ballet???

Well heres the story...

Continuing with his originality and trend-setting achievements, OutKast’s Big Boi spoke with American Public Media on his latest project, ‘BIG’, being the first ever hip-hop ballet.

Admitting the first time he had seen ballet was in elementary school, the Atlanta-based rapper explained his interest of applying a hip-hop theme to the format after being approached by the dance group Atlanta Ballet.

“To put that to dance, to something as calm as a ballet and you get different types of music for them to dance to—I think long as the beat’s there and they can feel the music, that they’re really gonna dig it man. [I]t’s gonna be electrifying,” he said.

This is the video

Verse Of The Day: Director's Cut

artist: Sean Price
song: Director's Cut
album: Jesus Price Superstar

[Sean Price]
Yeah, the feeling is mutual
You hate me, I hate you, this the part where I shoot at you

(Alright in this scene, the rapper resists you
Here's the gun, annnnnnnnnnnnnd ACTION!)

Aiyyo, idle threats from you rappers don't move me
I know tough and y'all niggaz straight out the movies

(And CUT~! That was a good one, that was a good one
Let's get ready for the next shot)

Shorty, you treat it with class, I treat it like dirt
I put my, dick in the ass and my hand in the purse, P!

... oh I can fuck you in yo' ass, fuck around and catch somethin
... but I can't get no motherfuckin call

Aiyyo, it's nothin to throw the gat to you guys, I wouldn't do it cause
Rattin at an all-time high, you probably do it

... y'all niggaz talk too much man, sign a statement
... affadavit-ass niggaz man, feh

Y'all motherfuckers weak and you frail, I'm no fool
I went to war with the Ricans in jail, I'm old school

... peace to Ike, Oz, Agallah
... my man PF Cuttin, all my spanish niggaz, whattup?

Matter fact, I took your sneakers in jail
Cut your cheek, blood skeet, next week I make bail, P!

... word up, hehehe, fresh new Airs
... the white and burgundy ones

Yo chillin in the city is hard
Niggaz bugged out, livin like the city of Gods

... UNDERSTAND

New Lupe Fiasco Music Video:Paris,Tokyo

Invincible's Debut LP, Shapeshifters LP tracklisting

Invincible - Shapeshifters

1. State of Emergency (Intro) - prod. Black Milk
2. Looongawaited - prod. Vaughan T. (Lab Techs)
3. Sledgehammer! - prod. 14KT & Haircut (Lab Techs)
4. People Not Places (feat. Abeer) - prod. Vaughan T (Lab Techs)
5. Spacious Skies - prod. Apex
6. No Easy Answers - prod. 14KT (Lab Techs)
7. Deuce/Ypsi (feat. Buff1, SUN & PL) - prod. Djimon & Jayhask, co-prod. Belief
8. Recognize (feat. Finale) - prod. Black Milk
9. Ransom Notes (feat. ANOMOLIES) - prod. Belief
10. ShapeShifters - prod. Waajeed
11. Ropes (feat. Tiombe Lockhart) - prod. Knowledge
12. Keep Goin (feat. Wordsworth & Indeed) - prod. Waajeed
13. In The Mourning - prod. Waajeed
14. Locusts (feat. Finale, with Gwen Mingo & Ron Scott) - prod. House Shoes

Of course I'll share with you a small preview...

Sledgehammer

Looongawaited

In The Mourning

gonna be fire.....can't wait

Spotlight Album: Renaissance Child

Hell Razah - Renaissance Child

Tracklisting

1. Nativity
2. Buried Alive
3. Renaissance feat. Tragedy Khadafi, Timbo King and R.A. Rugged Man
4. Project Jazz feat. Talib Kweli & Viktor Vaughn produced by MF DOOM
5. Los Pepes pt.1 feat. Bronze Nazareth produced by Bronze Nazareth
6. Dear Sistah skit.
7. Yours Truly
8. Glow prod by 4th Disciple
9. Chain Gang
10. Runaway Sambo
11. Smoking Gunnz feat. Killah Priest
12. Millenuim Warfare produced by Bronze Nazareth
13. Musical Murdah feat. Ras Kass
14. Maccabee House feat. The Maccabeez
15. Lost Ark
16. Thankful

My Thoughts

My first listen to Hell Razah was out of pure curiosity. It turned out to be a good look. This album was one of the best of 07. So far is my favorite Wu Affiliate album along with Bronze Nazareth's album. This album features MF Doom, Talib Kweli, Killah Priest, Bronze Nazareth, Ras Kass & more...So how could anybody pass up this? Well this album is touches on alot of level mostly on the higher-level type shit. My favorite song being Lost Ark where Hell str8 rips it on the conscience tip. UFO got invisible shield & what not. This album is awesome. Lyrically Hell Razah is a monster, the production is great and the concepts are well done. The guest appearances are well placed and done. The best guest appearance is fro Hell Razah's close friend Killah Priest on Smoking Gunz..Pick up this albu you wont regret.

Audio

Nativity

Buried Alive

Project Jazz feat. MF Doom & Talib Kweli

Musical Murdah feat. Ras Kass

Lost Ark

Video

Hell Razah - Renaissance Director's Cut


Hell Razah(Blue Sky Black Death) -"Razah's Ladder"-Prequel


Hell Razah Audiobiography feat SHABAZZ the Disciple

Verse Of The Day: Uncommon Valor: A Vietnam Story

artist: Jedi Mind Tricks ft. RA Rugged Man
song: Uncommon Valor: A Vietnam Story
album: Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell

[Verse 2-R.A. the Rugged Man]
True story
Call me Thorburn, John H., staff sergeant
Marksman, skill in killin', illin', I'm able and willin'
Kill a village elephant, rapin' and pillage a village
Illegitimate killers, US Military guerrillas
This ain't no real war, Vietnam shit
World War II, that's a war, this is just a military conflict
Soothin' drug abusin', Vietnamese women screwin'
Sex, gambling and boozin', all this shit is amusin'
Bitches and guns, this is every man's dream
I don't wanna go home where I'm just an ordinary human being
Special Op, Huey chopper gun ship run shit
Gook run when the minigun spit, won't miss
Kill shit, spit four-thousand bullets a minute
Vic the Charlie, hit trigger, hit it, I'm in it to win it
Get it, the lieutenant hinted, the villain, I been it
The killing, I did it, cripple, did it, pictures I painted is vivid, live it
A wizard with weapons, the secret mission, we 'bout to begin it
Government funded, behind enemy lines
Bullets is sprayin', it's heatin' up a hundred degrees
The enemies the North Vietnamese, bitch please
Ain't no sweat, I'm told, "Be at ease"
Until I see the pilot got hit, and we 'bout to hit some trees
Nail the road, it broke, crash land
American man in Cambodia, right in the enemy hand
Take a swig of the Whiskey to calm us
Them yellow men wearin' black pajamas, they wanna harm us
They all up on us, bang, bang, bullet hit my chest, feel no pain
To my left, the captain caught a bullet right in his brain
Body parts flyin', loss of limbs, explosions
Bad intentions, I see my best friend's intestines
Pray to the one above, it's raining, I'm covered in mud
I think I'm dyin', I feel dizzy, I'm losin' blood
I see my childhood, I'm back in the arms of my mother
I see my whole life, I see Christ, I see bright lights
I see Israelites, Muslims and Christians at peace, no fights
Black, Whites, Asians, people of all types
I must've died, then I woke up, surprised I'm alive
I'm in a hospital bed, they rescued me, I survived
I escaped the war, came back, but ain't escape Agent Orange
Two of my kids born handicapped
Spastic, quadriplegia, micro cephalic
Cerebral palsy, cortical blindness, name it, they had it
My son died, he ain't live, but I still try to think positive
'Cause in life, God take, God give

I Split Ganggrene.....

OH NO + ALCHEMIST = GANGGRENE