THE PHARCYDE LABCABINCALIFORNIA 20TH ANNIVERSARY MIXTAPE [MIXED BY CHRIS READ]

It's hard to believe that the Cali classic Labcabincalifornia is 20 years old.  The Pharcyde definitely put their collective heart and soul into the more reflective and mature second offering.  Imani, Slimkid3, Bootie Brown and Fatlip may not have earned gold status with the release, but the album definitely is a testament to their dedication to the craft of Hip Hop.  I'm very excited that Wax Poetics and WhoSampled collaborated with Chris Read to bring this dedication to the masses.  Enjoy this nostalgic trip back to Labcabincalifornia!

[NEW MUSIC] "TRYNNA B-MORE (INTRO)" --- DUB (FROM 2AKNATION)

Very promising music is on the horizon from Dub, a member of 2AK Nation (and my son of course).  Here is a teaser from the highly anticipated Trynna Bmore mixtape that is creating buzz in Harm City and beyond.  Shying away from the trap beat frenzy and rhyming over a more boom bap-based soundscape, Dub waxes poetic about his struggles and visions of triumph , giving way to a balanced lyrical offering that fits the song's title perfectly.  Be on the lookout for more from Dub and 2AK Nation.




Link:  https://www.reverbnation.com/2aknation

[NEW MUSIC] MGNTK --- ULLNEVANO FEAT. LOGIC MARSELIS AND ILLIEN ROSEWELL (PROD. BY [W]))

MAGNETIC

Adjective  |  mag-net-ic  |  \mag-'ne-tik

    :  of or relating to a magnet or magnetism
    :  possessing an extraordinary power or ability to attract

It's been six long months since I've even touched WISDOM SEEKER as a blog.  I've had to put music on the back burner for a little bit, but the love is ALWAYS there.  With that being said, here is a dope joint from my B-more brotha Ullnevano (@Ullnevano) featuring his cohorts Logic Marselis (@logicmarselis) and Illien Rosewell (@illien), with production from Kansas beatsmith [w] (@waynevalentine).  Classic 21st century boom bap in the vein of Kev Brown, this banger touches the mental and lets us know that there will always be a home for thought-provoking, insightful hip hop.  The full-fledged project entitled Adventure Rhyme was released September 30th.  In the meantime enjoy the magnetic sounds of "MGNTK".

       

[ALBUM STREAM] INDIE 500 --- TALIB KWELI + 9TH WONDER

#INDIE500

Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, and 9th Wonder gave the underground music world a nice surprise when #Indie500 became a hot topic for a possible collaboration amongst the titans.  With Javotti Media, W.A.R. Media and Jamla Records as the respective companies of the aforementioned artists, we have a collective that is destined to make waves with the undercurrent that is 21st Century music. I have been looking forward to the endless possibilities that could result from this project.  What we now have is the fruition of the vision.  Scheduled for official release November 6th, the artists have allowed the music to be previewed via album stream.  Peep the dopeness coming from this album, with various like-minded artists such as Rapsody, Brother Ali, Slug from Atmosphere, Halo, GQ, Planet Asia, Add-2 and Jessica Care Moore adding their finishing touches to the project.  Khrysis, Nottz, Eric G and E. Jones (along with 9th) provided the sonic flair that drives the album overall. Indie 500 is definitely one of the best joints of 2015.  Please support the #INDIE500 movement and cop it as soon as possible.

VIDEO: "NEVA EVA" ---THE BARREL BROTHERS [PRODUCED BY APOLLO BROWN]

Motor City producer Apollo Brown is set to release his GRANDEUR album for the world to witness his beatmaking and production prowess.  The first release (and video) is The Barrel Brothers-assisted joint "Neva Eva".  Vintage NYC hip hop swag is in effect on this track, as Skyzoo and Torae trade verses over a smooth AB track.  Peep the visuals below, and support the Mello Music Group release.

[VIDEO] "THESE WALLS" --- KENDRICK LAMAR

Another stellar visual from the in-the-making great known as Kendrick Lamar.  "These Walls" is the optical adaptation of the excellent song from his acclaimed To Pimp A Butterfly album.  I wondered how this double entendre-driven could be made into a viable video, and now we have that visible viability.  With multiple guest-starring roles from individuals such as Corey Holcomb and Terry Crews, the video for "These Walls" is another feather in the cap of the budding career projectory of such a dynamic artist as Lamar.