Fat Beats to Unearth Freddie Foxxx’s Mysteriously Shelved ’94 Album | Crazy Like A Foxxx Double Disc Set Features 2Pac, Chuck D, and Kool G Rap Plus Bonus Tracks produced by D.I.T.C.

Fourteen years overdue, Freddie Foxxx, aka Bumpy Knuckles, is finally ready to step back into the spotlight with the official release of his 1994 demo tape, Crazy Like A Foxxx, as a two CD set on July 29th via Brooklyn-based record label Fat Beats. The album is a veritable time capsule from the early 1990’s, with guest spots from legends such as 2Pac, Chuck D, and Kool G Rap.

The original Crazy Like A Foxxx album was recorded in New York and intended for an official release by MCA. However, for reasons unknown, the album was shelved after promotional cassettes were serviced to radio and press. This newly remastered release includes both the 1993 demo version on Disc 2 and the 1994 completed version of the album on Disc 1. Largely written for the emcee’s friends in prison, the album has ominous overtones and provides insight into Bumpy’s dark state of mind at that time period. The previously unheard demo album (Disc 2) features production exclusively from D.I.T.C.’s Showbiz, Lord Finesse, and Buckwild.

In the late ‘90’s, Bumpy resurfaced with critically acclaimed appearances on D.I.T.C. member O.C.’s classic album Jewelz and Gang Starr’s Moment of Truth. He went on to release one of the best selling independent albums of 2000 with Industry Shakedown, which moved over 200,000 units. In 2002 Bumpy followed up with the critically praised Konexion. After several more high-profile appearances and more than a little bit of commotion on the internet about a long-standing beef with Rakim (which was recently settled), Bumpy is ready to finally release these much talked-about tracks from his early days in the music business and remains a force to be reckoned with. The track listing of the double CD set Crazy Like A Foxxx is as follows:

DISC 1: JAILHOUSE VERSION

1. Can’t Break Away
2. Crazy Like a Foxxx (Ultramagnetic dis)
3. Interlude
4. So Tough (video mix)
5. Daddy Boot Knock
6. Project Mice
7. Jailhouse Rock
8. Killa (feat. 2Pac)
9. Meet Some Skins
10. Interlude
11. Shotty in the Back
12. Interlude
13. Funk in yo Brain
14. Step (feat. Chuck D of Public Enemy)
15. Do What You Gotta Do
16. Pressure on the Brain
17. Rev Glock (skit)
18. Rev Glock
19. Crazy Like a Foxxx (alternate mix)
20. Amen

DISC 2: DITC VERSION

1993 Demo Version Produced by Showbiz, Lord Finesse, & Buckwild

1. Intro
2. Call of the Wild
3. Can’t Break Away
4. Click Click
5. 8 Bars to Catch a Body
6. Project Mice
7. Rev. Glock
8. Crazy Like a Foxxx
9. Man Destroys Man
10. Pressure on the Brain
11. Who is the Middle Man
12. Cook a Niggaz Ass (feat. Kool G Rap)

Keepin It Lit! Tonka…?! Molly Wop…. WTF???!!!! Husalah & B-Luv roll out more Bay Area culture with the duo’s debut

Despite currently serving a 5 year prison sentence for drug trafficking across state lines, Husalah and his man on the outside B-Luv are readying the anticipated debut Tonka Boyz on N&C/ SMC Recordings July 22nd.

Husalah has been a familiar name in the West Coast rap circuit since 2000, he was first introduced by C-Bo in a group he formed called the Mob Figaz. B-Luv had been working alongside Mac Dre as a part of the Thizz Nation. The two met while working on Thizz Nation Vol. 1 & 2 compilations, and Bay Area classic DVD’s 23109: Exhibition of Speed & Treal TV 1 & 2. The bond between the two rappers became stronger after the sudden passing of their mentor, Mac Dre, in 2004. The two realized they had a lot in common including music, mannerisms, habits and giggin (a form of dance from the Bay Area). Though Husalah and B-Luv had recorded together in Mac Dre’s studio before his passing, they had never released anything together as a group. The two artists decided they needed to keep Mac Dre’s memory alive and began recording music for the Tonka Boyz album shortly after his death.

While working together Husalah ran into some trouble with the law and went on the lam for 2 years. During that time the duo tried to record any chance they had but the project stalled when Husalah was charged and convicted of a federal offence in 2006. He received 4 _ years. Husalah decided that the project should continue and began recording his rhymes over the phone from prison. Besides being featured as one half of the duo Husalah & B-Luv, Husalah lends his comedic side to serve as the host of this album via prison.

B-Luv has described their sound as having an old school influence; he is looking forward to the release of their first single, “Cuttin It Up” and explains why they named their album Tonka Boyz. “Tonka means everything big, whatever you are doing, you are doing it big. We do everything big out here, cars sittin high in the air, you know, ‘those rims are TONKA!’”

The West Coast and the rest of the nation are sure to be hyped about the release of this upbeat album this summer. You know it’s going to be TONKA!

Joell Ortiz - Memories / Letter To Obama video featuring Dante Hawkins from the album Free Agent

CANADIAN ELECTROFUNK BAND CHROMEO GUESTS ON 10TH EDITION OF LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE, DEBUTING AUGUST 15

Daryl Hall Hooks Up with Cutting-Edge Canadian Innovators, Who Say It’s a Dream Come True

Daryl Hall’s free web-show, Live From Daryl’s House, has become a destination for music fans seeking the latest in up-and-coming artists. The 10th edition, which can be seen on www.livefromdarylshouse.com, starting August 15, will feature highly touted, two-man Canadian electrofunk outfit Chromeo.

The Montreal-based pair is made up of Dave 1 (David Macklovitch) on guitar and vocals and P-Thugg (Patrick Gemayel) on keyboards, synthesizers and talk box. They’ve released two albums, including 2004’s She’s In Control and 2007’s Fancy Footwork, both on prestigious indie label Vice. The band was named MTV’s Artist of the Week in Oct. 2007. The set included a pair of Daryl Hall & John Oates hits, “Family Man” and “Adult Education” as well as Chromeo songs, “Tenderoni” and “Waiting 4 U”

“It’s not every day that you meet the single biggest influence of your band, let alone get to jam with them in a laid back and creative atmosphere,” says Chromeo’s Dave 1. “Filming Live From Daryl’s House was one of the highlights of our musical journey. We’ll be pinching ourselves for years for come. Given that he pretty much wrote half our songs, it was about time we met Daryl Hall in real life.”

The show with Chromeo can be seen exclusively at www.livefromdarylshouse.com starting August 15 at 8:00 pm EST.

Past episodes of the series have featured a mix of well-known performers like Nick Lowe, K.T. Tunstall and Gym Class Heroes’ Travis McCoy, as well as newcomers such as Austin, TX-based acoustic guitarist and songwriter Monte Montgomery and Philly soul singer Mutlu.

Daryl Hall’s “light bulb moment” of “playing music with my friends and putting it up on the Internet” has received kudos from Rolling Stone and the influential Lefsetz Letter.

Live from Daryl’s House has taken place at Hall’s residences in New York and London, as well as at the SXSW confab in Austin, TX, with plans to record at his other homes in New England and the Bahamas.

“These collaborations have really reinvigorated my music, both as a solo artist and in the stuff I do with John and the band,” says Daryl. “And the response continues to be overwhelming.”

U-N-I SET TO TAKE THE STAGE ALONGSIDE EPMD | TOMORROW– FRIDAY, JULY 25TH | Thurz & Y-O Ready to Perform with the | Hip Hop Heavyweights at Downtown’s Crash Mansion L.A.

Los Angeles , CA — Soled Out Los Angeles presents a celebration of Hip Hop with EPMD, U-N-I and DJ Journey Friday, July 25th at Crash Mansion L.A. Mr. Choc, of the world famous BeatJunkies, is slated to host this eclectic mix of new and old school. Special guests, M.O.P., will also be taking the stage to perform with the colorful emcees.

After battling it out for a chance to perform at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards last night at The Roxy Theatre, U-N-I is staying focused with their sophomore project, A Love Supreme. Collaborating with producer Ro Blvd. , Thurz and Y-O hope to turn some industry heads with their second street album. With heavy rotation on MTV2 and MTVu, U-N-I’s video for “Beautiful Day” is stapled a fan favorite. “Soul Hop”, featured as the Sucker Free Drop during Sucker Free Week on MTV2, has a music video in the works directed by Tomas Whitmore. With an upcoming show with The Clipse in New York , the Inglewood natives are definitely taking West Coast Hip Hop to a new level.

Can’t make it to this show?

Check out U-N-I Saturday, July 26 at The Roxy performing with Black Spade!!!

21+ Doors Open @ 7pm

CRASH MANSION L.A.
1024 S. Grand Ave
Downtown Los Angeles , CA 90015
(corner of Grand & Olympic)
213-747-0999

CHARLES HAMILTON IS THE NEXT GENERATION OF HIP-HOP

Rapper, mad music scientist, child of Sonic the Hedgehog are just a few of the adjectives used to describe Charles Hamilton. With his self-produced mixtape “Outside Looking” hosted by Green Lantern praised by the likes of Pharrell and Eminem and a forthcoming album, via Interscope in the first quarter of 2009. Jimmy Iovine’s newest signee, Charles Hamilton produces and writes all his own music and plays multiple instruments at the very young age of 20. Already profiled by NY Times, XXL, Complex, The Fader, Trace, and Vibe Magazine’s and Allhiphop.com, Okayplayer, Hiphopdx.com, DJbooth.net, Hiphopgame.com, Ballerstatus.com, Onsmash.com and the New Music Cartel among others; Charles Hamilton is a name you need to know!!

Just as Athena sprung forth from Zeus’s head, Charles Hamilton was given birth by Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic buries himself into sound, putting him through different zones and mind states. The sound dictates the zone itself. Sonic is faster than the sound, so he can never lose or die, as long as he follows the truest sound, his heart.

Part mythical character, part artist; Charles Hamilton’s existence is guided by and solely dedicated to music in order to sustain life. “If tomorrow I get dropped from my label, I’m not going back to a comfortable apartment. I’m homeless, again. I abandoned a negative lifestyle to achieve happiness in music. I’m watching my dreams unfold right in front of me, in my own zone. Reality, or as I call it, “The Lavalamp Zone”, he recently lamented.

The name Charles Hamilton is the newest breed of sonic sound, energy and a creative force from another universe that will be buzzing in your heads for months to come.

Download link to Charles Hamilton’s “Outside Looking mixtape (hosted by Green Lantern)”

Download link to Charles Hamilton’s “Brooklyn Girls“

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Nas & ColorOfChange.org Give 620,000 Petitions to Fox News