Gordon Gartrell Radio Episode 7

Can I get an amen?  Can I get a hallelujah?  If you were at the show this weekend you know what I’m talking about.  It was great to actually get to slap hands with Phontigallo and tell him how much we love Gordon Gartrell radio over here.  And lo and behold, a wake up to a new episode today.  Can I get a hallelujah?  In this episode the duo pays tribute to Issac Hayes & Bernie Mac, speaks on why some women like married men, and Tay makes the case for legalized prostitution.  You already know what it is…

Download/Stream: Gordon Gartrell Radio Episode 7

Album: Murs & 9th Wonder – Sweet Lord

I told you it was coming.  I put up the video Murs announcing this project’s release.  You already know how crazy the first two albums by these two were.  And now they’ve given you this for free.  Murs even financed the final mix session himself.  Need I say more?  Make sure you support the Murs for President album when it drops September 30th.  Tracklisting and link after the jump.

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The Carey Sisters Interview Phonte

I know we all say this about all Phonte interviews but this is HILARIOUS.

Download: Carey Sisters Interview Phonte

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MP3: Murs & 9th Wonder – Are You Ready

I know the album will be available for free but consider this the early tasting.  I’ma go ahead and go on record to say that Murs sounds the best when he’s with 9th.  But then…so did Phonte and Buckshot.  9th just brings something out of cats that makes them zone out on some next level shit.  I’m REALLY looking forward to Sweet Lord.

Download: Murs & 9th Wonder – Are You Ready

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New Tracks from Talib Kweli

I would be failing you as a blogger if I went to bed without posting these up.  Okayplayer dropped these gems today that were recorded to originally be included on Ear Drum but for some reason didn’t make the cut.  Honestly, there’s no reason that these cuts should have got axed. Especially the LB colab that shouts out HI.  But maybe I’m a li biased.  I briefly met Talib when he was out here last winter and I gotta say that you’re hard pressed to ask for a nicer cat.  Ask 45’s queen sometime about hanging with the man.

Download: Talib Kweli – Take it Back ft Marsha Ambrosius

Download: Talib Kweli – Gettin’ My Grown Man On ft Little Brother

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Gordon Gartrell Radio Episode 4

Ok, ok…I’m a little late with this one.  And honestly, Tigallo slipped a little bit on the last episode.  Good commentary…that can’t be denied…but the laugh out loud humour fell a little short.  Forgive me Tay.  This time around he’s back at it discussing everything from the Ferarri 5-0/Young Buck squabble to lite brites.  If you’re a true 80’s baby then please don’t even pretend to not know what I’m talking about.

Download: Gordon Gartrell Radio Episode 4

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MP3: Busta Rhymes – NY Shit (Que R!co remix)

My mans Que R!co shot this over to me as a part of his I Love NY Remix EP.  This jawn’s a banger.  Link for this and the entire EP after the jump.

Weezy F Baby Sells a Millie and Gives Thanks

I’m going to go on record and predict that we’ll be seeing a new freestyle emerge pretty soon called The Book Drive.  Just a thought.  According to Dwayne the producers and guest spots didn’t make the album, all of his stans fans who stood in line and copped it did.  His logic is flawless.

And in celebration of going plat Mr. Remix Baby ran over the Millie beat again after gettin’ bodied by everyone else in the industry on own his beat (doesn’t that disqualify you for best alive?).

Download: Lil Wayne – A Millie (Thank You Remix)

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LL Cool J Debuts “Baby” on Hot 97 w/ DJ Envy

Download the new joint here.

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Japanese Break Digger DJ Muro to Play Stussy Party at Next Door in Chinatown on the 21st

One of the things that I’ll never get over about parties in Honolulu is how I more often than not find out about them in the national press instead of locally. Front not, the world is fascinated with our island and when good things happen here the world takes notice. Case in point: original street wear brand Stussy is throwing an event at Next Door in Chinatown on the 21st of this month and I read about it tonight on HypeBeast and KicksOnFire…go figure. Not only that, but Japan’s own DJ Muro will be spinning. Only owning one DJ Muro mixtape I decided to do some investigative work to find out more. I was lucky enough to stumble upon the the following which I gladly pass along to you:

Download: DJ Muro – Live on NYU (1996)

So how good can the mix be if it’s 12 years old, right? DAMN GOOD. This guy gives a whirlwind tour of classic breaks (all original vinyl by the way – remember that this way predates Serato) that is guranteed to trip out beat heads and Hip Hop lovers alike. Not to mention that this cat is pretty nice on the wheels. And this was 12 years ago. I can only imagine what this upcoming performance will be like.

Make sure you stay tuned to HNL Hip Hop because we’ll be sure to have more details as more about this event is learned. But for Hip Hop heads that love the art of production and turntablism this looks to be a must attend event.