Yo! This is the first official article from our new author, HISIDER. Its a review of Catch Lungs's "Food For The Famished" (Hosted by The White Shadow aka DJ BEDZ). Peep it.
Catch Lungs comes out swingin over a Black Milk track, I think the Mixtape should have started with this joint, It grabs you right away. Catch Lungs sounds really fresh over the Industry Instrumentals. Catch Lungs and Purpose sound good together they should team up for a project I think, but back to Food For The Famished.... Here are some of my favorite joints.... "Swishers And Doja" (Ft. Fo Chief & Kontrast) is ill crazy style and flavor I will be adding this to the Hisider play list below. I think they did a good job getting on some player shit with the "Take a Ride" Joint(Ft. Purpose & Kontrast). O.D. and Kontrast made a smooth beat here. "Game Spitters" (Ft. EMB)... This is a Classic Hip Hop Joint in my opinion (Good Lyrics to a Dope Beat) and EMB if you out there reading this please please holla at us at The Colorado Rap Report.
-HISIDER (hisider11@gmail.com)
Catch Lungs ft. EMB "Game Spitters"
Catch Lungs ft. Purpose & Kontrast "Take a Ride"
Catch Lungs ft. Fo Chief & Kontrast "Swishers and Doja"
This is the official tracklist for our upcoming compilation entitled "Songs Of The Colorado Rap Report".
We will be dropping this in February. Cover Art coming soon...
The album should be a good reference for out of state peoples as far as what has been recently going in with Colorado Hip Hop.
Artist "Track" (Album (Release Date)
1. 1865 "I Am Gangster...I Am Money"(The Sodium Girl EP (2008) 2. 1865 "Men From Space"(TCRR Exclusive) 3. 1865 "Animal World"(Dark Meat Damage (Coming Soon) 4. 3 The Hardway ft. Defari "Mainstage"(Set In Stone (Feb. 28th, 2009) 5. Whygee ft. Charley Brand and Ms. Jones "A Colorado Life"(TCRR Exclusive) 6. Whygee & Sunken State ft. DJ BMoney "Good and Bad" (The Suicide Watch EP (2008) 7. Whygee & Sunken State ft. DJ BMoney "Adam and Eve"(The Suicide Watch EP (2008) 8. The Pirate Signal "Hood Hop"(Of Gods and Gangsters Vol.1 (2008) 9. The Pirate Signal ft. Sence One "Bang!"(Of Gods and Gangsters Vol.1 (2008) 10. Maneline ft O.N.E. "Good & Bad" (& Sew Its Seams (2008) 11. Maneline ft. 9th. Ave Choir "Ain't Real Ain't Right" (& Sew Its Seams) (2008) 12. Kid Hum "Prayer"(Fossil Fuel (2008) 13. Iman S. "Dada Day"(TCRR Exclusive) 14. The Illacide "Work Hard" (TCRR Exclusive) 15. Ichiban "Day In The Life"(Psycle Analysis (2008) 16. Emily McLean "Man on Fire"(Untitled LP (Coming soon) 17. Distrakt "Stereotypes"(Distraktions (2006) 18. Dent ft. Sol Powa and D.O. "Just Ride"(Confi-Dent (2008) 19. Deca "Aquarium" (The Hedonist (2007) 20. Colorado Casuals "Its Denver" (TCRR Exclusive) 21. Bad Clients "Say Sumpthin"(Check The Resume (Coming Soon) 22. Audible Audities ft. Luckyiam "Headnodic"(Last Call Poets (2007)
As you can see from our Hyperlinks, the music on this compilation is entirely taken from articles we have written over the past 4 months.
So if you feel like we left you out get at us with some music!
There is a new Author on The Colorado Rap Report. And he smokes Candela blunts.
Well not really, in fact Hisider has been one of our main contributors for some time, but starting in February we are going to officially begin handing the blog over to our contributors, by making them Authors.
Anyways, from now on you can send submissions to Hisider, his email is (hisider11@gmail.com), and you can also check for his name at the bottom of any article that he pens.
Be on the lookout for more and more new Authors coming to The Report here in the next few months.
This song will be featured on our upcoming Compilation "Songs Of The Colorado Rap Report", as well as the upcoming BAD CLIENTS album "CHECK THE RESUME"
- We are now officially providing CMJ Chart information to the public that is normally unviewable! So check up on the chart weekly to find out who is currently representing for CO!
- Also, there is a brand new local Blog doing big things, with even bigger things to come. They are COSTANDUP.COM. Check them out.
- As always, check out the list of articles The Colorado Rap Report has published so far this month, on the top-right under DID YOU MISS SOMETHING? With so many articles there has to be something for YOU.
- That's all for this month, but we got plenty more articles, and as you may have noticed we have doubled our output this month. We hope to keep the pace. And don't doubt we will since we are bringing a New Author on to The Report on Feb 1st.
If you feel like we forgot you or you just have something you want to shout out for next month, hit us up. Also, if you have any questions at all about where a venue might be for a concert or a download link that may not be working, hit us up and we'll fill you in.
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So we asked Whygee for a copy, and here it is. Charley Brand goes hard on this song. Look out for more from him in collaboration with Whygee.
Look out for Songs Of The Colorado Rap Report, a Compilation of all that is streaming audio here. Coming in Feb. Along with a New Author here at The Report.
UPDATE: GOTTA CLARIFY THAT THIS SONG RIGHT HERE IS THE HIT!!!!
This is exciting. Dent is a veteran MC who always brings his good vibes with him to the booth. And Noel Zancanella is kind of a big deal, from the legacy of The Creeping Ear (Radio 1190), to his professional work producing and engineering for prominent artists all the way from Raashan Ahmad to Nelly (hearsay, we heard he engineered some joints for G-Unit too).
Anyways peep the video above for a sneak preview of the new Dent, including footage of him recording a new song called "Earthquakin".
BONUS:
Dent ft. D.O. and Sol Powa "Just Ride" (prod. by Sol Powa)
It's bad enough that dope Hip Hop artists have to give their work away for free in '09, what is worse is if the you all don't cop all these free gems lingering around the internets!
You don't have to agree with him about Hip Hop, even though he definitely loves Hip Hop way more than a lot of young "fans" out there criticizing and categorizing and hating on the "mainstream".
The point is, The President of The United States is a Hip Hop Head! A Real Hip Hop Head!
Crazy...
Our favorite part is when he says "American Gangster", followed by "the biggest thing I am worried about in Hip Hop is the materialism."
Its good to hear him talk about the issues WE care about here at The Report. Obama!
(This Dada Day tracks goes HARD. We are really feeling this beat and Iman S's flow. Real nice.) TCRR: Whats your name, what do you do, and where are you from?
IMAN S: My name is Iman S. "for Saks 5th ; cause you might see me there!" im a celeb. clothing stylist, CEO of No Halftime Inc. & No Halftime Records and im from PARKHILL, COLORADO
TCRR: And where do you live now?
IMAN S: In Denver.....
TCRR: Describe your music...
IMAN S: to be honest i've never tried to describe my music! but i Would say IM a true DENVER artist. I dont have a WESTCOAST, DOWN SOUTH, OR EASTCOAST flow...its a mixture of all with a soulful twist!....i'll let the people listening to me describe my music for me.....
TCRR: Can you tell us about your involvement in the fashion industry and some of the success you have had so far?
IMAN S: oh yeah! well i've always had a knack for fashion, from being fly my whole life...lol but; in addition to the retail of our own No Halftime gear.. I have been blessed enough to Open FASHION WEEK in NEW YORK, were i was the exc. assistant and liason for the whole event! and through that ive been able to build a number of connections that im still in contact with till this day!
TCRR: How did you get started rapping?
IMAN S: Well i never wanted to rap really i just wanted to be CEO...lol but unfortanutely my main artist that I was going to put out went to jail!....so rather than just give up i figured somebody out there would like what i have to say.....and i was just sick of the state of hip hop and how Denver artist are precived so i wanted to show how we get down.
TCRR: Can you tell us about No Halftime Inc and how that business ties into your Music?
IMAN S: YES, No Halftime Inc. is the company, we do club and party promotion, modeling, & fashion consulting. No Halftime Records is just another subsidiary under the NHT umbrella.......
TCRR: You sent over some dope music, we are really feeling it, who produced these cuts?
IMAN S: THANK YOU, THANK YOU! well there all from differnt katz...i usual keep my door open to anything hot! but the tracks i sent you, were from some dude called swollen drums, and the other i think is 4rm a dude jonny j.
TCRR: I see you have done some work with Tone Skarfo, how did you guys link up?
IMAN S: AWH yeah well Skarfo is my dude! we met about a year ago through my big bro's cousin...and every since then he has been one of the people who has really guided me through these Rap Ropes
TCRR: Who are some rappers in your peer group that you get inspiration from these days?
IMAN S: well no disrespect to anyone i work with personaly; but i dont look to anyone but Kanye! thats the only dude who can fuck with me right now! Im a swagg rapper not a MC so I feel like only other persons whos swagg can hold a candel to ya boy is him...no homo....lol
TCRR: What is your favorite song and album that you have done?
IMAN S: well as of now this is my 1st CD relase so this is my Fav. my baby!...lol but my fav. song would have to be "who what why where" i think i spazzed on that .
TCRR: What are some past projects that you have your hand in, that you are real proud of?
IMAN S: well like i said im still new in this so im just happy to be picking up steam the way i am...so im just proud of our over all progress.
TCRR: What are some upcoming projects that you have your hand in, that you are real proud of?
IMAN S: my new cd THE PARKHILL LOGO and im working on a album now....
TCRR: Who are some Colorado artists that you would like to give a shout out to or just give props to?
IMAN S: Tone Skarfo of course! um Dj Quote, Kajmir Royale, Furi ,my whole No Halftime crew! I like Spade to! his voice is so RAW.....AND ANYBODY WHO SHOWS ME LOVE......OH YEAH AND MY HATERS!...LOL
TCRR: Can you tell us what the future holds for Iman S and No Halftime Inc?
IMAN S: MAN.!!!! IN MY MIND THE REBIRTH OF DENVER/COLORADO AS A ENTERTAINMENT POWER HOUSE!...AND HOPEFULLY NO HALFTIME IS THE ADRESS... i have alot of ventures in progress, not only with No Halftime but as well with my FLY SOCIETY THAT IM SIGNED TO......the MILLION DOLLAR BABY SOCIETY......we jsut got a hat deal with New ERA and the hats are in stores now so imma eat regaurdless.....lol but na check em out MYSPACE.COM/SWAGGEROFSWAGG
Shout out to the OG Selector Sam. Who plays drums on this project.
If you aren't up on Cowboy Zac this dude is like Colorado's very own Beck. Only probably more talented (yes). His Myspace music is one thing but seeing him in person just playing music for fun, at some house party is imperative.
Anyways these two guys and Rapper Lundy are going to be landing on Earth soon and upon impact we expect them to go on tour, and make much monies, and sell many records.
We will update you upon entry into Earth's atmosphere.
Wake Your Daughter Up is a dope blog that goes real deep on all sorts of Hip Hop knowledge both past and present and future.
For those that don't know, the homie that operates this website has a lot of love and respect for Colorado Hip Hop, as is exemplified by this interview he did with Whygee. Wake Your Daughter Up Interviews Whygee
Check it out and make sure you add to the ever growing comment section!
Dude brings it with a lot of obscure cuts and bonafide classics, as always. Make sure you check the archive at Basementalism Podcast and check out some of the past work he has done.
"If you dont know by know, I, DJ Dylon, am going to be leaving Basementalism Radio this month.
I have been there 5 years now, and I have been a DJ on the show for over 3 Years.
Anyways, this Saturday the 20th I am going to be broadcasting my FINAL Basementalism set.
Thank You to all those who know whats up and to those who don't YOU SLEPT.
I'm going to keep it in the realm of music that means a lot to me this Saturday, so get to know your Dylon a little better and tune in...
Basementalism's rising star went IN on the decks last weekend. He provided us with a link to his DJ set, as well as a playlist for the skeptics. (below).
1. The Stairsteps "Throwin stones atcha" 2. Pigeon John "Deception" 3. Nappy Roots "On My Way to Georgia" 4. People Under the Stairs "Step Bacc" Instrumental (Dj Day Remix) 5. Gangstarr "Code of the Streets" 6. Method Man and Redman "Tear It Off" (Drum Brothers Remix) 7. SP "Caribbean Interlude Instrumental" 8. People Under the Stairs "Reflections" 9. Mos Def "Traveling Man" feat DJ Honda 10. Time Machine "Cold Day in Hell" 11. Ugly Duckling "Abigail Silk" 11. Ugly Duckling " I Won't Let It Die" 12. Nujabes feat Substantial "Blessing It" (Remix) 13. Zeph and Azeem "Make Your Brain Swing" 14. Crown City Rockers "Heat" 15. Evidence feat The Alchemist "So Fresh - Step Brothers" 16. Da Bush Babees "The Love Song"
SAT 4-7PM RADIO 1190 BASEMENTALISM HIP-HOP PROGRAM peace, -COOL HAND LUKE"
"The CasualS originated back in 1966 when 4 primos and one close homie started what was originally a band. The Original CasualS were: Adolph and Mack Jaramillo, Gary Howell, Manuel and David Apodaca. Their love of music went hand in hand with their love for cars. David Apodaca the original President started their annual cruise called “the Annual Manuel” after his brother to reflect both the love of cruising and more importantly the love of Family."
