Can someone find me one wack song from Blu? Because I'm honestly yet to hear one. Here is the latest song from Blu's Myspace "Vanity(DeathOfAStar)PtOne" with more of that dope introspective music (don't sleep on dude's production game either). Shout out to h.e.r. for this one.
Damn... Blu's myspace giveaway tracks sound better than a lot of rappers' careers. Here's the latest joint, "TilWeDie" ripped from your girls' favorite colors' page. Props to h.e.r. for this.
Can't get enough Johnson&Jonson? Kenny Fresh sent over this exclusive track "La La Land" by Blu and Mainframe that only appears on the Japanese version of the Johnson&Jonson album. The song also features Be Young of Pacific Division. Check out Fresh Selects for some more Johnson&Jonson exclusives as well as details on their new EP.
Imeem's Keys 2 The City rolls on with Part 2 of their segment on Blu. In this video Blu talks about the feeling his songs impart upon listeners, mostly referring to his more well-known songs like "Up All Night" and "Hold on John." He also talks about what mind frame he was in when making those songs, and how he is able to relate to the people with music that's easily digested. For more Keys 2 The City content we have the official "Keys 2 The City" Anthem featuring Fashawn, U-N-I (who rocked Santos Party House in NYC last night) and Richie Cunning down below. Check the flyer for details on the Keys 2 The City show tonight in San Francisco where you can see all these artists, after the jump.
December is really shaping up to be a good month for shows in NYC. We gave you thesetwo last week, and today we're announcing Idle Warship (Talib Kweli, Res, Graph Nobel) live at B.B. Kings December 22nd. As if that wasn't enough, the show will also feature a special set from Blu and Exile doing songs from Below The Heavens. You don't want to miss out on this one, advanced tickets are available now. Holla at the boards for some words from the MCEO himself Talib Kweli on some of the major projects he has going on right now.
Here's a new joint from Co$$ featuring Blu that the homie Sweeney shot over yesterday. The song is called "Angelic" and was produced by Exile affiliate Alphabet . Apparently this song isn't off any specific project, but the two have been talking about putting an EP together in the future. Here's another banger from the two from earlier this year called "CityofLos(t)Angel(e)s" in case you hadn't heard it.
As one would expect, the Keys 2 The City The LA Edition is stacked with talent. Yesterday you got part 1 with U-N-I. Today is part 1 featuring Blu where he speaks about the "West Coast bubble" that makes up LA's inclusive hip-hop/jazz/rock/soul scene. He then goes on to highlight the musical fusion Cali's next movement of artists bring to the game.
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.
