Once looked at as one of the kings of the LA underground sound, Murs is really getting a lot of mainstream love as of late. Good to see more people embracing his music. Here he is on DJ Green Lantern's Invasion radio for the OnDaSpot freestyle session. Murs For President is in stores September 30th.
While at the Boston stop of The Rock The Bells Tour, DJ Green Lantern interviews Jay Electronica for Karmaloop TV. Jay gives a little bit of his back story and why he thinks he stands apart from the other rappers in the game. The highlight of this interview is definitely the verse Green gets Jay to spit. Shit is hard, Jay then goes on to challenge any rapper that thinks they're on his level....Not too many rappers I'd bet on against Elec right now.
Immortal Technique stays giving back and supporting his community. In between crafting albums (like his new album mixed by DJ Green Lantern, The Third World, in stores June 24th) and working with community organizers, gangs, prisoners, parolees, soldiers, and youth in general, Immortal Technique has found time to launch a writing contest, directed at high school students in 9th-12th grades. Students are to submit an essay (500-750 words) on the topic of the U.S. relations to any "third world" country. Prizes are all in ca$h, and range from $1500 to $500. See the post for full details on how to enter!
I'm sure you are all as Ni@@ered out as I am, but Nas has some more new ish for us today. First the much talked about "Be A Ni@@erToo" video directed by Rik Cordero is here. Not much more can be said about the vid, you just gotta see it. It's long as hell though, and is basically a short film so get that popcorn ready. Hit the boards and discuss your outrage/approval with the vid. Nasir's mixtape with DJ Green Lantern also was released today "The Ni@@er Tape," I'm about half way through and it's pure heat, banger after banger. Shout out to the kid Legend for the links.
We gave you the preview yesterday, and today we've got the full version of "Black President" by Nas produced by DJ Green Lantern and off of "the Ni@@er Tape" droppin' soon.
Nas "Black President" (Produced by DJ Green lantern)
With Obama another step closer to making history, everyone seems to be coming out with their opinion on the matter. Nas of course has never been one to bite his tongue, so here is a preview of a new song of his addressing Barack Obama titled "Black President." It is rumored to be off of his upcoming mixtape with DJ Green Lantern "The Ni@@er Tape."
