Yearly Archives: 2008

obama-ray-noland © 2008 . All rights reserved.

FRSH ELECTS:
Black Spade
“Change The World”
b/w “Obama”

I won’t get too preachy on you – but you already know what today is and what’s at stake. Hopefully you’ve already done your part by making sure your voice gets heard – whatever your position may be. Anyway, to … Continue reading

invincible-dont-sleep © 2008 . All rights reserved.

FRSH PRMR:
Invincible & Finale
“Don’t Sleep”
(prod. Black Milk)

Today I’ve got your first listen of the new single from one of my favorite MC tag teams, Invincible & Finale. Michigan’s finest duo are at it again – this time with “Don’t Sleep,” an awakening system shock aimed at … Continue reading

little dragon fortune © 2008 . All rights reserved.

FRSH VIDEO & TRCK:
Little Dragon “Fortune”

New video from FRSH KPT SCRT alumni, Little Dragon. The song is “Fortune” – a shining example of their signature smooth-but-noddy, sleepy-but-electric sound. The video comes from Japanese animator, Hideyuki Katsumata, and features a fun, literal interpretation of the band’s … Continue reading

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

peter-rosenberg-presents-a-rosenberg-oddisee-cd-cover-front © 2008 . All rights reserved.

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

ex radio boombox © 2008 . All rights reserved.

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