Today was the MTVU premiere of Bay area producers Keelay & Zaire's new video for "The Times." The song features Blu, Fortlive and Nino Moschella. Keelay & Zaire's album, Ridin' High, is due out February 21st and features appearances from Phonte, Blu, Torae, Tunji, Supastition, Cali Agents, and more.
To get the day started we have the World Premiere of Johnson&Jonson's "Up All Night" video, the latest off their self titled debut album. The video was directed by Kareem Eduoard and shows Blu and Mainframe on some late night, slick talkin', beer guzzlin' studio foolery. The Johnson&Jonson album is in stores now.
Backstage at SOB's K-Salaam catches up with Pacific Division during CMJ week. They chop it up about how they came together, their thoughts on "Hipster Rap," and then they spit some rhymes. Mid-interview, Blu decides to drop in and join in on the interview.
Producers Keelay & Zaire's new album, Ridin' High, is coming out February 21st. The album features appearances from Phonte, Blu, Torae, Tunji, Supastition, Cali Agents, and more. Today we have two songs off the album for y'all; "The Times" featuring Blu, Fortlive and Nino Moshella and "Addicts for Real" featuring Tunji.
At a recent show at Chicago's Subterranean, Blu and Mainframe perform songs off Johnson&Jonson's self-titled album including "Nuts Hang" and "Up All Night." They also perform one of their more recent joints, "Disco D.Y.N.A.M.I.T.E." Check out Complex for an interview with Blu where he talks about his many side projects and clears up some rumors.
Last night at SOB's in NYC OKP was in the house for the coast to coast CMJ show hosted by K-Salaam. The night was filled with up and coming talent showcasing their skills. Above is one of the highlights of the night, Mickey Factz performing "Rock N' Rollin" with The Cool Kids, followed by Johnson&Jonson (Blu & Mainframe) performing "Mama Told Me." Follow me after the jump for clips of Pac Div's performance.
OKP's got the latest joint off The Layover, the upcoming EP + DVD from Evidence. The Layover is nine new tracks accompanied by videos for six or seven of the nine (still TBD). We had the pleasure of getting a sneak preview of some of the videos and you are going to want to be around for those when they drop in the near future. In the mean time, listen to the Khrysis produced "For Whom The Bell Tolls" featuring Phonte, Blu, and will.iam. The Layover EP/DVD is in stores November 25th via Decon/Taylor Made. CMJ, see Evidence tonight at the Decon Records showcase along side 88-Keys, Aceaylone, Izza Lizza, DJ Babu, and special guests..
Evidence "For Whom The Bell Tolls" ft Phonte, Blu, and will.i.am
After a series of videos featuring each, today we get to see images of the XXL covers for their Top of The Class issue. This is a real good look right here for these very talented up-and-comers. The Top of the Class issue hits news stands November 4th. Follow me after the jump for the other two covers.
Sadly, tragedy has struck Blu and Mainframe. The famed Red Baby (pictured on the Johnson&Jonson album cover) who has brought the duo fame and good fortune has gone missing. They dedicated this song,"Baby Don't Leave Me Now" to the Red Baby. Follow me after the jump for more details on the situation.
