The original direction of the blog has been discarded. It was perfect for about 1 year, but eventually we outgrew our ambition.
From now on we will post an article here and there only when we really feel the need to do so, as opposed to meeting quotas and attempting to cover the scene in its entirety like we had been doing before.
However, we would still love to be an all-inclusive one stop shop for Colorado Hip Hop , so hopefully you artists and dj's and promoters and fans will take the opprutunity to sign yourselves up as contributing authors to The Colorado Rap Report. And in 2010 we can turn this into a communal resource, for promoting Colorado Rap Music online.
The album kicks off with the song "Children" ft. Tara Ellis. This entire album is laced with that 1,000,000 dollar sound, provided by producer Stro The 89th Key. We are immediately reintroduced to that heavy staccato bass stab of Stro's, as well as some staccato strings, and the subtle use of bells and choirs. This song has me excited to listen to the whole album.
"Last Stars" is more reserved, as if maybe it were the shadow of its predecessor. This creates a good effect though, as within the first two tracks the album already feels incredibly deep and contemplative, as well as varied.
"My Own" continues to take the album on a genre-spanning Hip Hop journey, bringing in elements of Carribbean music and Arena Rock. It also has some jazz guitar, and for the third consecutive song some acoustic strings. The song is slightly more militant in its lyricism and demeanor than the previous two, and showcases a more angrier, in your face side of Mr. J's rap.
"Brutus" is probably easily the hottest song on the album for the beat alone, this is the one that is gonna get The Fox Theatre on their feet. J takes it back with his Rhyme style, and lyrically goes in on some Procussions-esque spiritual type flows.
The album ends with "The Balance", which also features Tara Ellis. Tara Ellis holds it down on 4-5 songs on this album, including my favorite ("Holding On"). The musical chemistry between the two is apparent, and coupled with the classic Stro/Mr.J production team makes for most of the highlights on the album.
I have realized that this new album from Mr. J Medeiros displays a maturity, as he has grown into a much more versatile Rapper on this new album. There is a lot more focus on himself (The "I") and the people (The "We") than there was on his previous album which had a lot of storytelling ("The You"). Cop the album and check out the rest of the songs!!
This album goes hard, & Focus even spits a few bars here and there. Make sure you holler at the dude. And stay tuned for we might have an in depth review on the way.
This is a new music video from Stones Throw recording artist Georgia Anne Muldrow. It is directed by Distrakt, who aside from being a top notch MC and Producer, is starting to make his mark as one of the more highly sought after underground Music Video directors on the scene. Press Play.
Here is the message we got from The Main Course...
"Whats up yall, thought id shoot you this track, if you heard Kid Hum's (great) album Offshore Drilling you might remember Joulz, hes nasty, im filthy, we made a monster, enjoy and get at ya dude......"
Press Play.
The Main Course ft. Joulz Il
Stay tuned for the new album from The Main Course, coming soon...
Part 2 of our Monday Double Ticket Giveaway. (Part 1 you can find by scrolling down.)
These 2 pairs of tickets are for the upcoming EYEDEA & ABILITIES show, FRIDAY AUGUST 28th, @ THE MARQUIS THEATER. Should be a high energy Affair. Not only that but Ichiban will be in the place!!
To get these tickets just email RIKKI@SODAJERKPRESENTS.COM , with "EYEDEA & ABILITIES TICKET GIVEAWAY" in your Subject Line, and your FULL NAME, PHONE NUMBER, and EMAIL ADDRESS in the Body.
FIRST TWO PEOPLE TO SEND OUT THEIR EMAILS GET THE TICKETS!!!
Even more Ticket Giveaways!!! We are hitting you with a double header this Monday Morning!!!
The 1st 2 pairs are for SWEATSHOP UNION at THE MARQUIS THEATER, on WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29th.
Make sure you get these tickets because 3 THE HARDWAY will be performing, as well as AIR DUBAI!!!
All you gotta do to get these tickets is send an Email to RIkki@sodajerkpresents.com , with SWEATSHOP UNION TICKET GIVEAWAY in the Subject Line, and your FULL NAME, PHONE NUMBER, and EMAIL ADRESS in the Body.
FIRST TWO PEOPLE TO SEND OUT THEIR EMAILS EACH GET A PAIR OF TICKETS!!!
GO!!!
Oh and in case you didn't know, Jedi Mind Tricks are coming to town. Tickets are almost sold out so if you a fan make sure you go and get yours.
Oh man we are going NUTS with the Ticket Giveaways.
This one right here? Is for the SOLILLAQUISTS OF SOUND. If you don't know about SOS, they are basically one of a small handful of groups that are of the true Dilla lineage, and they give money to the Yancey Family (Ma Dukes, Dillas Mom) , etc...
Basically, they are dope. Real dope. And to top it off FOE and 1984 are to be in the motherfuckin building, performing. Show is ALL AGES.
And we have not one, but TWO pairs of tickets to giveaway for their show @ THE MARQUIS THEATER , which is going down THIS TUESDAY (THE 18th).
That means there isn't much time, so go get these tickets!!
All you gotta do is send an EMAIL to RIKKI@SODAJERKPRESENTS.COM , with the subject line "SOLILLAQUISTS OF SOUND TICKET GIVEAWAY".
Then just write in the body of your email your FULL NAME, PHONE NUMBER, and EMAIL ADDRESS.
Its that simple.
FIRST TWO PEOPLE TO SEND THEIR EMAILS OUT GET A PAIR OF TICKETS!!!
GO!!!!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE TICKET GIVEAWAYS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE MONTH OF AUGUST!!!
This is a new song from Spoke In Wordz. It is produced by Kid Hum and is the first leak off of the "Wrighterz Block" project that Hum is working on with Spoke. The compilation is supposed to feature a ton of local Colorado MC's, rapping over Kid Hum production.
Press Play.
Spoke In Wordz "Right Now" (Produced by Kid Hum)
Stay tuned for more "Wrighterz Block" stuff in the future...
This is a compilation just released by the Blog EMCEES & PRODUCERS TO WATCH. It features Coloradans like Sunkenstate, Kid Hum, Naeem Oba, Goodknight and Whygee.
This is the debut single from The Diamond Boiz. That is to say this is the first time the Boiz wrote a song together, where they each take an equal piece of the beat and do their thing with it.
F.E.S.T. "Inspiration" (Produced by Droppa of Tetra Crew)
My only complaint is the sound quality is not all that, and is very distorted at times. But don't let that get in the way of you appreciating that Raw shit he brings to the table on this. Also features the song "Get Up" which has been available for a couple years now. Honestly this is my favorite song on the album, but I didn't post it up because its been around for awhile.
BONUS:
F.E.S.T. ft. Mike Wird & Arkhightek "CO State of Mind"
Some of the beats on here have definitely been overused in the mixtape circut (Pirate Signal's Yonnas really stuck the nail in the coffin as far as "Paper Planes" remixes go).
However the mixtape is solid and there are a few songs on there that sound very original.
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