Monthly Archives: October 2008

ohmega eyes ears © 2008 . All rights reserved.

FRSH VIDEO:
Ohmega Watts
feat. Jneiro Jarel
“Eyes & Ears”

New video from Portland’s own Ohmega Watts with the track, “Eyes & Ears” which also features recent Selectee, Jneiro Jarel, on the mic. Keeping it all in the fam, the video also features a guest cameo from Fresh Kept Secrets … Continue reading

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FRSH EP:
Peter Rosenberg x Oddisee –
A Rosenberg Oddisee

Now, you guys know I’m not usually with the whole “blog syndication” theory of doing things – but I decided to make an exception in this case, since this being a rare example of a blog-created free download EP/mixtape that … Continue reading

Dr Who Dat - Beyond 2morrow (rough draft) © 2008 . All rights reserved.

FRSHCLSV
ALBM PRVWS:
Jneiro Jarel
as Dr. Who Dat? –
Beyond 2morrow
b/w Willie Isz –
Georgiavania

Never one to come with what you expected, the ever-expanding Jneiro Jarel has blessed me with three very different, new tracks for your listening pleasure. Starting it off, we have the debut of “Viberian Twilight Part 2” – the first … Continue reading

SomeOthaShip (artwork by Tokio) © 2008 . All rights reserved.

FRSHCLSV RMXS:
Georgia Anne Muldrow x
Oddisee x Oh No

The always otherworldly duo of Georgia Anne Muldrow & Dudley Perkins have returned with some more fOnk for your soul. This time it’s in the form of their new single, “Endure”, from their forthcoming collaboration album, SomeOthaShip. With Georgia providing … Continue reading

www.myspace.com/buff1der © 2008 . All rights reserved.

FRSH TRCK:
Buff1 & DJ Graffiti
“What Does Hipster Mean?”
(prod. Astronote)

Credit due to MOSologist & MichiganHipHop.com for providing the track. One of the most consistent MC’s in the game right now, Ann Arbor’s own Buff1 is back at it again. This time it’s with an exclusive new track for DJ … Continue reading

Jesse Boykins III © 2008 . All rights reserved.

FRSH KPT SCRT:
Jesse Boykins III

Jesse Boykins III is a young, talented singer/songwriter who grew up in Jamaica and Miami and had always been involved in music – leading up to him eventually getting recruited by the prestigious New School University in Manhattan (whose alumni … Continue reading

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FRSHCLSV PRMR:
Exile’s Radio
“In Love”

After releasing both his guest-filled production album, Dirty Science, and his critically acclaimed full-length collaboration with Blu, Below The Heavens, within a year of each other – as well as landing major label placements with Mobb Deep & 50 Cent … Continue reading

DJ Dusk's Rootdown Soundclash © 2008 . All rights reserved.

FRSH VIDEO:
Mochilla presents…
DJ Dusk’s Root Down Soundclash DVD

Finally, now available on DVD is the uncut & unedited documentary of three of the most legendary beat battles at the late DJ Dusk‘s legendary Root Down parties in L.A. I’ve been waiting for this one to come out ever … Continue reading

FRSH SLCTS JohnsonJonson Have You Seen The Red Baby Dont Leave Me Now © 2008 . All rights reserved.

FRSH TRCK:
Johnson&Jonson
“Baby Don’t Leave Me Now”

“Blu & Mainframe‘s Johnson&Jonson album has been widely noticed and talked about around the world as the CD with the “Red Baby” on it. Since the birth of the “Red Baby” a.k.a. “Johnny,” the Johnson’s have brought the iconic “Red … Continue reading

hygher baby cover © 2008 . All rights reserved.

FRSHCLSV ALBM PRVW:
Hygher Baby –
Let Me Play U Something
U Have Never Heard

Another exclusive sneak preview for you guys – this time its from Hygher Baby, the new full-length collaboration from Swedish producer/MC Pure P and singer/co-producer Melo. Their debut album together, Let Me Play U Something U Have Never Heard, is … Continue reading

ragen photo © 2008 . All rights reserved.

FRSHCLSV SNK PRVW:
Ragen Fykes & Ohmega Watts are… M64

This is a 2-for-1 FRESHclusive and Fresh Kept Secrets combo: The premier of the new collaboration from two of Portland, Oregon’s finest – one of my favorite singers right now, Ragen Fykes, and prominent Northwest producer/MC, Ohmega Watts. With their … Continue reading

trackademicks remixtape 2 © 2008 . All rights reserved.

FRSH MIXTAPE:
Trackademicks –
The [Re]Mixtape Vol. 2

If it isn’t already – the name Trackademicks is definitely one that you should get familiar with. Track is a Bay Area-based producer/MC whose recently been making a lot of noise with his unique sound – a certain 808-laden, slaphappy … Continue reading