The Audacity of Dope

Brother Ali ft. Nikki Jean – Shine On (video)

The newest visuals from Tay’s Charity Starts At Home album are for “The Good Fight,” a track that should resonate with many around the country right now.  On a personal level, it’s been interesting getting my career going the past few years while most of the US struggle with the recession and the aftermath of Bush’s disastrous reign.  Every time I watch the news (well, The Daily Show and The Colbert Report), it’s jarring to see and hear about all the problems facing our society and economy.

Meanwhile, I’ve managed to come up a bit, bought a condo, and have a job that I enjoy working for the best possible company I could imagine.  I’m not sure I could be any more blessed and I’m thankful that the issues Tay discusses on this record haven’t quite affected me like most folks.  Hopefully I can stay lucky and anyone reading this post can do the same.  Keep working hard and stay positive!  Good things happen to good people.

The last few bars are kinda classic.

This is amazing. I pine to get back on the slopes. Soon.

Ever since I was a kid, one of the first things I’ve done in every city I visit is find the nearest basketball court. Even if I don’t end up getting out on that court, just seeing it instantly gives you a little connection with your new surroundings. For those of us who have played ball our entire lives, I know y’all can relate.

In his new video, Omar Aura shows us a little glimpse of that life in his hometown of Fresno, CA. This track will be available on his upcoming project, Auradon Sessions, dropping March 6th.  Seattle people: Omar told me he just did a record with Grynch for the project, so be on the lookout for that.  Everything he’s released has been dope so far and with tracks like this one, I’m sure that will continue…

Omar Aura – “Balla”

I was pretty apprehensive when I heard this was a “live” video, but I actually like what they’ve done here. Mixing in live footage with what appears to be staged model shots (or I suppose that really could be the LA crowd…they’re winning with the females down there) and alternating between live and studio audio was a nice touch. Plus, as long as you aren’t prone to epileptic seizures (no, seriously…heed the warning at the beginning), the effects are great. Kanye even gets directorial credit on this one. Yeezy taught you.

This week’s SNSS features new music from Common, One Be Lo, Peedi Crakk, Drake, Big K.R.I.T., Saigon, Action Bronson, Yuna, and many more.  Plus, we gave SNSS debuts to Sound Fx and Will Brennan.  Enjoy!

Show #347 (2-5-12)

1. Common – “Lovin’ I Lost”
2. One Be Lo – “Jenny”
3. The Roots ft. P.O.R.N. & Truck North – “Kool On”
4. Koolade ft. Peedi Crakk – “All Round Philly”
5. Thaddeus David – “Jones” (Local Music)
6. The Kid Daytona – “Angela’s Sister”
7. Drake – “Under Ground Kings”
8. Big K.R.I.T. – “Boobie Miles”
9. Don Trip – “Allen Iverson”
10. Gangrene – “Flame Throwers”
11. 50 Cent – “You Took My Heart”
12. Action Bronson – “Strictly Business (Part 1 & 2)”
13. Maffew Ragazino ft. Das Racist – “Jackson Pollock”
14. Redskin – “Sunday Night Sound Session Freestyle” (Local Music)
15. Saigon ft. Jovan Dais – “Women Are The New Dogs”
16. Kooley High – “Drop A Dime (If They Get On)”
17. Sound Fx – “A Son’s Prayer”
18. J. Pinder ft. Mistah F.A.B. – “Dream Killers” (Local Music)
19. Yuna – “Live Your Life”
20. Justice – “On’n’on (Rick Rubin Remix)”
21. The Fugees – “Zealots” (Throwback of the Week)
22. The Away Team ft. Phonte – “See U Later”
23. Will Brennan – “Rite Of Passage”

Link to download mp3 of the show – www.mediafire.com/?27m642ib43e7ahm
(back up / streaming link – hulkshare.com/uoxvm9jmxi01)
(2nd back up – www.zshare.net/audio/99014691a74aeb8d/)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email, DJHyphen@gmail.com.

Sorry for the delay.  Here’s last week’s SNSS:

Show #346 (1-29-12)

1. Evidence – “Falling Down”
2. Action Bronson – “Strictly Business (Part 1 & 2)”
3. Chase N. Cashe – “Wavy Navy (Max Bundles)”
4. Chuuwee – “Cold World”
5. Drake ft. The Weeknd – “The Ride”
6. Common ft. James Fauntleroy II – “Cloth”
7. Saigon ft. Jovan Dais – “Women Are The New Dogs”
8. 8Ball & MJG ft. Big K.R.I.T. – “We Buy Gold”
9. J. Pinder ft. Mistah F.A.B. – “Dream Killers” (Local Music)
10. BJ The Chicago Kid ft. Kendrick Lamar – “His Pain”
11. Yuna – “Live Your Life”
12. Gotye – “Giving Me A Chance”
13. Scribes – “Thruourmusic” (Local Music)
14. Astonish – “All I Need”
15. The Away Team ft. Phonte – “See U Later”
16. Wu-Tang Clan ft. Cappadonna – “Triumph” (Throwback of the Week)
17. Thaddeus David – “Never Too Late” (Local Music)
18. The Wurx ft. Peedi Crakk – “No Ordinary”
19. Emilio Rojas ft. Nikkiya – “Blame Me”
20. John Legend ft. Ludacris – “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)”
21. Amy Winehouse – “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – www.mediafire.com/?bx0s54fs8kp75vz
(back up / streaming link – hu.lk/2faosc7pxmpk)
(2nd back up – www.zshare.net/audio/9900071788d669b8/)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email, DJHyphen@gmail.com.

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