Estelle & John Legend – The Duets (FreEP)

 Estelle & John Legend – The Duets (FreEP) | Mediafire

01 Shiny Suit pt.2

02 You Are

03 Freedom f. Talib Kweli

04 Hey Girl (Original)

05 No Other Love

06 Come Over f. Sean Paul

07 Fall In Love

How can you say no to this?

Chrisette Michele – Let Freedom Reign (featuring Talib Kweli & Black Thought)

Ms. Michelle is slept on, and this is a great collab. 

Chrisette Michele - Let Freedom Reign (featuring Talib Kweli & Black Thought)

Naledge - Luxury Freestyle

Professor Naledge eats up this Add-2 instrumental. Always nice to hear from 1/2 of Kidz In the Hall

Naledge – Luxury Freestyle

Lupe Fiasco on Vocalo 89.5

Lupe Fiasco: Thoughts on Kanye's Apology to George W. Bush from WBEZ on Vimeo.

3 Lupe posts in a row seem a bit odd, but we can't close our ears when truth is spoken. Lu talks about Kanye apologizing to George W. Bush and his personal opinion of Bush. My name is Adam Ivory and I approve this message.

Lupe Fiasco @ Radio One Conference

Wasalu discusses Soulja Boy and the creation of SLR.

"Some songs need to be simple, because they need to be simple"


Guess that's why it's all relevant, one way or another.

Lupe Fiasco. The intro to Food and Liquor ll

I just watched this 17 times!! Aaaaaauuuuuuggggghhhhhhh!! So Good!! "Be a slave at first or be free at.......last."

-frndofthepeople

Marsha Ambrosius - Far Away (Prod. by Just Blaze)

Marsha's voice is amazing. Just Blaze is one of my favorite producers in existence. This is an amazing song, off her upcoming album, Late Nights and Early Mornings, due to drop in early 2011.



Marsha Ambrosius - Far Away (Prod. by Just Blaze)

Add-2 - "Dream Girl"

Add-2 is heavily slept on, even by me. A great visual off the mixtape A Tale of Two Cities Vol. IV, directed by Da Visionaryz.

Adele - Rolling In The Deep

I've heard of Adele, but I never took the time to appreciate her music. Now I'm sorta hooked. This is off her sophomore album, 21, release date undecided.

Adele – Rolling In The Deep

Blu – BNG prod by Flying Lotus

Blu is really starting to grow on me. The production done by the great Flying Lotus and this video is a really crazy. Very impressive though.

-frndofthepeople

Homeboy Sandman "Strange Planet"

The Homeboy Sandman has graced us with is latest visual installation. Great video and great song. The true elements of Hip Hop. Lyricism and exceptional beat.

Enjoy

-frndofthepeople

Jean Grae - Bridge (Prod. by RJD2)

Spotted at eskay's. I've been a huge Jean Grae fan since I heard Taco Day in my freshman year of high school. Great to see she's still doing her thing. Fresh new ish off the upcoming Year of the Blacksmith mixtape.

Jean Grae – Bridge (Prod. by RJD2) | Usershare

Chris Faust - Re-cip-ro-ca-tion (feat. Rocki Evans)

This pic is old, back when Faust went under the moniker of Print, but I had to post it because Chris is rockin' the Omnixtrix.

*nod of approval*

Bump it: Chris Faust – Re-cip-ro-ca-tion (feat. Rocki Evans )| Usershare

Theophilus London feat. Devonté Hynes & Solange Knowles – Flying Overseas [Offical Video]

 

Excuse the sabbatical, that we had to take, life happens. This video is real trippy, not really feeling Theo's shirt, but the track is great.  

ItsTheReal - Jay ElecLeBronica

Gotta appreciate anytime the Rosenthal's make any sort of commentary on Hip-Hop, because while it's always hilarious, it's also always true. Hit the jump for another reason why it's laughable that Puffy really thought Jay might've signed to Bad Boy. *looks at Diddy, Ed-Lover voice* C'mon, son!

Christ Faust - The Case of Said Rapper

Spotted at 2dopeboyz. More from MrGoodDayGoodNight, off his upcoming Faust mixtape.





 Chris Faust – The Case Of Said Rapper (prod. 6th Sense) | Mediafire

Lupe Fiasco - Freestyle @ The Shrine in Chicago

Carrera kicks a lil something in his hometowm in support of Che"Rhymfest" Smith's running for Alderman of the 20th Ward. Spotted over at SeanTheRobot's. Props to Cam Be and Maks G for the video. A video of Rhymefest's ad for his campaign after the jump

Download: Lupe Fiaco - Shrine Freestyle

Editorial: Balance

Last night, as it is every night, found me awake at 12:20 in the morning with no desire for rest. I switched on the television and noticed that The Dark Knight was playing. I was fortunate enough to catch the last 10 minutes of it, and witness a scene that would deeply impact my mind; enough that I felt the need to translate my thoughts to proper prose so as to impart my thoughts with others.

Jay Electronica: The Announcement + Shiny Suit Theory

So, for those of you who didn't know, Jay Electronica is now signed to Roc Nation.

[-_-]

We at frndofthepeople didn't post anything on it because, frankly, we didn't know wtf to think. These tracks are are pretty smooth though, let's not sleep on Jay's production game. The Announcement > Shiny  Suit Theory, in my opinion. Download/listen below, hit the jump for some live footage of  The Announcement.


Jay Electronica feat. John F. Kennedy – The Announcement




Jay Electronica – Shiny Suit Theory f. Jay-Z & The-Dream

Amanda Diva "Manchild" (prod. by Ski Beatz)

In regards to Ms. Amanda Diva, I am absolutely smitten. She is beautiful, talented, and her voice is like none other that I have ever heard. Anyway, let me get off of that for now. Here is the latest installation off her up and coming EP "Technicolor Lover". I really enjoy this song and video because it speaks volumes to many young black men we see in this situation. Enjoy!

Download: Amanda Diva - Manchild (Produced by Sky Beatz)

"Teach a young man how he should move"

-frndofthepeople

J. Cole - Friday Night Lights [Mixtape]

Anticipation for this mixtape has been at a fever pitch all night. Here you go ya'll. I'm gonna go zone out to this and bug out about how dope it was in the morning.

J. Cole - Friday Night Lights [Mixtape]

Jasmine Mans - My Nigga Waka

No words need be said. Just listen.

Asher Roth - Run It Back

Fresh track off the upcoming Rawth EP.

Asher Roth - Run It Back

Rockie Fresh - Living (Feat. Naledge & Phil Ade - Prod. By The Cartoonz)

Don't know who this dude is, but I recognized Naledge and it was enough of a co-sign to garner my attention.  Off Rockie's upcoming mixtape Otherside, hosted by 2dopeboyz, dropping December 16th. Think I'ma be looking out for this.

Rockie Fresh - Living (Feat. Naledge & Phil Ade - Prod. By The Cartoonz)

TiRon - 1ne

TiRon dropped his new video for the song 1ne off the MSTRD album. I spoke to TiRon a couple of weeks ago and he mentioned that he will be shooting a video for every song on the album. I can't wait until he drops the one for "Boys and Girls". If you haven't yet, hit the link below to download MSTRD.

TiRon - MSTRD

-frndofthepeople

The Cool Kids - Big Talk

Chuck English's beat making abilities are the kind that just cause you to make the scrunched up face. Just ugh,   sick with it. Ain't nothing wrong with this. 

The Cool Kids - Big Talk

Theophilus London Feat. Devonté Hynes & Solange Knowles – Flying Overseas

Saw Theophilus perform this live at Urban Outfitters in Soho a few weeks back, but didn't get a chance to record it. Feelin this. Solange Knowles? Whoah. Check, check, check it out ya'll.

Theophilus London - Flying Overseas (feat. Devonté Hynes & Solange Knowles)

J. Cole - Friday Night Lights Trailer

Jermaine links up with BBGUN, the mind behind the music videos for Simba and Who Dat, for a trailer of the upcoming mixtapes. I like the developing storyline behind each mixtapes concept. Cole World. I'm still learning HTML, so I messed with the video size. *shrugs* sue me, it's good promotion =]

J. Cole - Before I'm Gone

A snippet of this track came out a few weeks back, but I don't do snippets, so here's the full version of the track, off Cole's mixtape, Friday Night Lights, dropping this Friday. 

J. Cole - Before I'm Gone

Video: Joe Budden x Mixtape Daily

Mad I missed this yesterday. Jumpoff Joe Budden chops it up with Mixtape Daily about Mood Muzik 4, which came out it stores yesterday, and speaks a bit about my favorite record on the album, Black Cloud. Link to download the mixtape below, if you haven't yet.

Mood Muzik 4: A Turn 4 The Worst

Jesse Boykins Features!!

The other night Jesse Boykins III posted on twitter a link to all a list of all his featured songs. I have to give the brother credit because it is a pretty extensive list. So just in case you missed a few ( I know I did) you can listen to them here.

Enjoy

-frndofthepeople

Lupe Fiasco - Super Lyrical Rap

I don't want to be super Lupe Fiasco lyrical & say shit n***** don't understand. - Soulja Boy

"You can't understand me, nor mimic my miracles" - Super Lupe Fiasco

SLR, 10-4.


Super Lupe Fiasco - SLR (Super Luper Rap)

J. Cole - Purple Rain

Spotted at herfection. Cole's new mixtape, Friday Night Lights, drops November 12th, This should keep the fiends (like me) happy until then. His production gets better with every track he puts out.

J. Cole - Purple Rain

Kanye West – Looking For Trouble f. Pusha T, Big Sean, CyHi Da Prynce & J. Cole

Too damn cold to go party on a yacht with ?uestlove tonight. Celebratin' G.O.O.D Friday a tad late, but it's worth it. Nice sample of Steel Pulse's "Blues Dance Raid" with 'Ye & Friends chewin' the track to pieces. This joint go hard' den a biiiitch. 


Kanye West – Looking For Trouble f. Pusha T, Big Sean, CyHi Da Prynce & J. Cole | Mediafire

Pharrell - Hoppin' Over Fences

Sometimes it pays to have insomnia. Spotted this @ onsmash, this is straight up the skateboarder's anthem. No lyrics, just an instrumental, but I dig it. Will be featured on the OST for Rob Dyrdek's Street Dreams. 




Pharrell - Hoppin' Over Fences

Johnny Polygon: In Treatment w/ actor/comedian/unlicensed therapist T.J. Miller

Johnny Polygon. I saw him perform at "Hip-Hop Unplugged" a week ago and I was thoroughly impressed. He is really diverse and has a great sound. Great Video! Don't sleep on this Dude!!

-frndofthepeople

Big Remo - Go Ladies

So I'm a huge fan of 9th and I haven't really been following him since the break up with Little Brother. I know he has a lot of projects going right now and the recent release of 9th's Opus: It's A Wonderful World Music Group Volume 1. Though my awareness has been scarce one thing I can always count on from 9th is dope ass beats. This latest track comes from Big Remo entitled "Go Ladies". Great song I wish it was a little longer.

-Dope beats. Dope Rhymes. What more do ya'll want?

-frndofthepeople

Talib Kweli – 1st Time f. Consequence

I saw that this track came out a few days ago. I believe this is the finalized version and actually has the verse by Cons. I won't lie that when it was initially released I slept on it because I'm not super sold on Consequence. However, I listened to it and this is a dope track. Wouldn't expect anything less. Download this. Not now but right now.

Talib Kweli – 1st Time f. Consequence | Mediafire

-frndofthepeople

Cee-Lo Green – Radioactive (Kings of Leon Cover)

Tonight must be the night of covers. Cee-Lo does this Kings of Leon song justice.Cee-lo is the man. Go out and cop The Lady Killer, in stores or online November 9th. 

Cee-Lo Green - Radioactive | Mediafire

Janelle Monáe – Shape of Things to Come

The lovely Miss Monáe covers a song by Max Frost & The Troopers. Spotted at 2dopeboyz.

Janelle Monáe – Shape of Things to Come | Mediafire

Andreya Triana "Draw The Stars" [Soundcloud Session]

I love this blog because it opens up a entire to world of artist to me and to you as well. Andreya Triana. I don't know to much about her, but I am definitely intrigued. Don't be surprised to see more of her in the near future.

-frndofthepeople

Upcoming Event in NYC

Yacht Party with DJ ?uestlove

Come to Pier 66 on the Westside Highway this Saturday, November 6th, and party on 2 yachts with ?uestlove on the turntables. Doors open at 6PM, party goes on until 2AM. For more information, or to buy your advanced tickets for $15, click here, or go pay $20 at the door. In these last few days before we all freeze to death, let's go have some fun. Located on the Hudson River by Chelsea Piers. 

Jesse Boykins III & The Park Live in San Francisco {SpotDatesTour} Show

Jesse performs the song "Amorous" off his album The Beauty Created, which you need in your life if you don't have it now. Shot and edited by the lovely Ms. Melinda James of AboutHerFilms. I don't mean to brag about homie, but Jesse Boykins III will steal your girl, real talk. Great performance.

Bilal "Robots"

I've been a huge fan of Bilal since "First Born Second". And I must say he just keeps getting better and better.

-frndofthepeople

Homeboy Sandman "The Carpenter"

Caught this earlier today. Just pure dopeness. Wasn't up on Homeboy Sandman, but I am now.

Enjoy!

-frndofthepeople

Dj Whoo Kid x Lupe Fiasco Interview

Took me over a week to get Adam Ivory to finally listen to this. Now I am encouraging you all to give it a listen as well. After hearing this it shed a whole new light on DJ Whoo Kid. For me at least.

-Speak on it

-frndofthepeople

Listen/Download HERE or HERE

Yonas - The Last Hope

"Mr Bloomberg I know I bring the city drama, but I'm closer to a 45 than the Dalia Llama."

Dunno who this cat is, but he went in over this Drake track off Comeback Season.



Yonas - The Last Hope | Mediafire

Blu - KeepItGoing feat U-God (prod. by Flying Lotus)

I cannot stress enough how underrated Blu is. Featuring U-God? Word? *throws W's up* Apparently there's a video for this coming up. This beat is trippy as hell.



Blu - KeepItGoing feat U-God (prod. by Flying Lotus)

TiRon - Generation Next

Peeped this on TiRon's Tumblr. Had the opportunity to chop it up with this guy a week and a half ago after his performance at CMJ in Santos Party House. He's a very passionate and intelligent individual. Dope music, 'nuff said.

Chris Faust - Rent Is Too Damn High f. Sunny Jones and Carras Paton

Almost missed this. The artist formerly known as Print drops a new gem with this soulful complaint about bills. Always was a big fan of Chris Faust since his last mixtape Comic Books: Unlimited. Great song to vibe to for the night.

Download: Chris Faust - Rent Is Too Damn High f. Sunny Jones and Carras Paton

Aloe Blacc – The Dark End of the Street (James Carr Cover)

Spotted at 2dopeboyz. Ever had a moment where you thought an artist was weird, and it took you a while but eventually they grew on you? Yeah, that didn't happen for me with Aloe Blacc, always been a fan. Fresh off his European tour, Mr. Blacc released this track, which apparently was done for a project by Carhartt of the same title. Sit back, relax.



Aloe Blacc - The Dark End of the Street | Mediafire

Theophilus London – Life of a Lover (rmx) f. Jessie Boykins III & Blu

Spotted this on 2dopeboyz. Shake is skeptical as to whether this is the CDQ or not, but he's right, this is gonna hold the fans over for now. Production is so smooth on this.

 Download:Theophilus London – Life of a Lover (rmx) f. Jessie Boykins III & Blu |  Mediafire

Revolutionary Thought: A Salute to Jasmine Mans

“If we, as an audience, do not hold up a mirror to our artists, then who will?”

Late night trawling through the web always leads to good things for me. Tonight found me on allhiphop.com, where I read the current editorial by the gifted poet Jasmine Mans, a response to the poem she performed at the University of Wisconsin that seemed to either inspire or enrage viewers, titled “The Miseducation of a Barbie Doll”. View the performance here.

If I tell you that I started writing this editorial 2 minutes after watching the video and reading her editorial, it would not express enough to level to which her words moved me. Her words were loud, passionate, brash…and true, and it is embarrassing to realize that many will debate this fact. Many will dismiss Mans as “a hater”, when in fact she is merely being Socratic in that she is presenting these questions forcing; us to look at a growing issue in order to stimulate our minds. Who better than the fans should critically observe their artists and be the first to call them out when they’re doing things wrong? I’m a Nicki Minaj fan as well, so I understand Mans emotions. I recognize the moment in myself when I took a step back and thought…what is Nicki Minaj’s role in Hip-Hop? Or better yet, what will her legacy be? Is this the future our young women have to look forward to?

Le Poisson Rouge 10.23.2010

So. This is my first post. Pretty memorable moment. I'm a little behind in doing this in comparison to my colleague Adam Ivory, but I digress.

I went to Le Poisson Rouge last weekend to see Jesse Boykins III. He was accompanied by Machine Drum (who I am a big fan of now) and they literally killed it. They performed a few songs off his upcoming album "The Love Apparatus" and also "Tabloids" off "The Beauty Created".

More pics after the jump

#frndofthepeople