Exactly What the World Needs More Autotune

So I have not read the inside of this disc but remember when you would get a cd or a piece of vinyl and on the inside there would be a thank you to all their peeps. Well I think if you bought this and there was thank yous on the inside the first person they would thank would be Cher. Why Cher you ask,. well because she was the first one to use Autotune of course on her hit single Believe.


Kayne West - LV's & Autotune 2

Lateef Speaking the Truth

Lateef the Truth Speaker (Latyrx, Maroons, The Mighty Underdogs), is proud to present his latest Mixtape, Truth Is Love.

Mixed by DJ D-Sharp, this mix is a collection of exclusive new tracks and classic joints.
Guests include:

* DJ Shadow, Lyrics Born, Chief Xcel,
* The Gift of Gab, Headnodic, The Mighty Underdogs,
* Blackalicious, Latyrx, Fat Boy Slim,
* Clyde Carson (of the Team),
* Kid Kanieval, Killa Kela,
* General Electrics, Freeform Five, Joyo Velarde,
* Amp Live, Vivica Hawkins, Omega,
& More!

Check it out and let me know what you think:

Lateef The Truth Speaker - Truth is Love (Mixtape)

Hip Club Groove

Straight out of the East Coast comes Hip Club Groove with Trailer Park Hip Hop. This was way before the TV show Trailer Park Boys. But it did have one Cory Bowles in it who if you remember would give up some cigs to Ricky and the best friend of Trevor. So here is the album which if you don't have maybe if you like it go out and buy a copy and give Cory some cigs if you see him.

Hip Club Groove - Trailer Park Hip Hop

You Like Putting Fishsticks in Your Mouth

Ok so if you don't know me my favorite show in the whole world is South Park, also being the biggest fan of Matt Stone and Trey Parker I have to say their rip on Kanye is amazing.

If you have been living in a cave the last little while and don't know about Kayne's massive ego than you should know that the only thing bigger is Oprah's bank roll. In this episode Jimmy and Cartman make the greatest joke of all time, the punch line Kayne does not get. In comes the greatest Kayne song of all time :

Kayne West - Gay Fish (South Park)




Kayne's Response To the South Park Rip:
SOUTH PARK MURDERED ME LAST NIGHT AND IT’S PRETTY FUNNY. IT HURTS MY FEELINGS BUT WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM SOUTH PARK! I ACTUALLY HAVE BEEN WORKING ON MY EGO THOUGH. HAVING THE CRAZY EGO IS PLAYED OUT AT THIS POINT IN MY LIFE AND CAREER. I USE TO USE IT TO BUILD UP MY ESTEEM WHEN NOBODY BELIEVED IN ME. NOW THAT PEOPLE DO BELIEVE AND SUPPORT MY MUSIC AND PRODUCTS THE BEST RESPONSE IS THANK YOU INSTEAD OF “I TOLD YOU SO!!!” IT’S COOL TO TALK SHIT WHEN YOU’RE RAPPING BUT NOT IN REAL LIFE. WHEN YOU MEET LITTLE WAYNE IN PERSON HE’S THE NICEST GUY FOR EXAMPLE. I JUST WANNA BE A DOPER PERSON WHICH STARTS WITH ME NOT ALWAYS TELLING PEOPLE HOW DOPE I THINK I AM. I NEED TO JUST GET PAST MYSELF. DROP THE BRAVADO AND JUST MAKE DOPE PRODUCT. EVERYTHING IS NOT THAT SERIOUS. AS LONG AS PEOPLE THINK I ACT LIKE A BITCH THIS TYPE OF SHIT WILL HAPPEN TO ME. I GOT A LONG ROAD AHEAD OF ME TO MAKE PEOPLE BELIEVE I’M NOT ACTUALLY A HUGE DOUCHE BUT I’M UP FOR THE CHALLENGE. I’M SURE THE WRITERS AT SOUTH PARK ARE REALLY NICE PEOPLE IN REAL LIFE. THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO DRAW MY CREW. THAT WAS PRETTY FUNNY ALSO!! I’M SURE THERE’S GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN THIS… THAT’S HOW YOU KNOW IT’S ME!

Mr. Lif - I Heard It Today

"Mr. Lif has become perhaps the most touted lyricist in Boston Hip-Hop history" (Boston Phoenix 12/1/00). Since his 1997 debut on Brick Records Rebel Alliance LP, Mr. Lif has released numerous singles, an EP and a live album to international critical acclaim. 1998's "Elektro," and 1999's "Triangular Warfare," which featured B-side production from underground kingpin El-P (then of Company Flow), introduced the world to Lif's infectious delivery and distinct voice. In the Fall of 1999 Lif hooked up with the Beastie Boy's Grand Royal Records for the release of his third single "Farmhand" as part of the 12" series Blow up Factor. The year 2000 marked the release of Lif's first EP 'Enters the Colossus' on Definitive Jux Records, prefaced by the lead single "Front on This." Mr. Lif also did what few hip-hop artists have ever tried to do, he released a live album. 'Live at the Middle East' brings to life Mr. Lif's incredible energy and ability, as he performs all the classics, plus introduced three new songs to the masses.

His ambitious work continued in 2002 with a pair of concept releases. The 'Emergency Rations EP' bookended collaborations with Edan and Akrobatik in an MC abduction scenario, while the 'I Phantom' full-length formed a saga that led him from birth to apocalypse. The seven-song EP 'Emergency Rations' offers in-depth commentary of the ills of the American society post 9/11. In a voice reminiscent of political giants like Public Enemy, Mr. Lif calls America's foreign policy into question, and examines with a critical eye the War on Terrorism. In an era of increasing censorship and violation of civil liberties, Lif speaks for the unheard masses. Mr. Lif's debut full-length effort, 'I Phantom', was released on September 3rd 2002 on Definitive Jux Records. Lif and long-time friend and legendary beatsmith El-P (founder of Definitive Jux Records) teamed up for six incredible tracks on the album, with production by Lif, Fakts One, Insight and Edan round out the rest of the album. I Phantom features guest shots from Jean Grae, El-P, Aesop Rock, Akrobatik, Insight, Edan and more.

He revisited his Akrobatik collaboration in 2005, when the pair joined producer Fakts One to form the Perceptionists, who released Black Dialogue, also on Definitive Jux. One year later, he returned with 'Mo' Mega', his follow-up to 'I Phantom', featuring eight productions from El-P and features from Murs, Aesop Rock, and Blueprint.

Politically charged Mr. Lif is getting ready to release his third solo album, 'I Heard It Today' on his own label Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. The album will be released April 21, 2009 and is likely influenced by Mr. Lif’s near brush with death when his tour bus overturned in 2006. While touring to support “Mo’ Mega”, Lif’s tour bus driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing the bus to swerve off the road and drop 40 feet into a boulder laden ravine. Lif claims that “the injuries I sustained that night and the adversity I’ve faced in the years following have increased my strength immeasurably”. 'I Heard It Today' reflects this increased strength, displaying a determination, focus, & conviction destined to shine in these tumultuous times.

Four-time Boston Music Awards winner, Mr. Lif has toured the world, performing alongside the very best in Hip-Hop and beyond, including; Eminem, The Roots, Company Flow, Busta Rymes, Burning Spear, Souls of Mischief, Cannibal Ox, KRS-One, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, Roni Size Reprazent, Tortoise, Zap Mama and many, many more.

As a lyricist, Mr. Lif offers Hip-Hop through the eyes of an intelligent man who is passionate about his art form. He commands the attention of his peers and seeks to inspire them to search for Knowledge of Self. Within one song, he may launch an attack on the American educational system while delivering an onslaught of battle rhymes that will make Hip Hop fans reminiscent of park jams back in '88. Mr. Lif uses a powerful command of vocabulary to create vast and precise images. Listeners receive an intense lyrical package that contains highly visual content delivered via polyrhythmic flows, a voice full of character and authority, as well as a compelling sincerity that will blow your mind.

Mr. Lif

This Saturday I am giving tickets to Mr. Lif playing at Dicks on Dicks, so listen at 11pm on CITR 101.9fm for your chance to win.

Getting Schooled by Questlove

These are the ?uestlove Nike Air Farce, he recently played a six hour set at the WMC and he with the rest of The Roots will be at UBC on Wednesday.

?uestlove Sample Lesson Mix

1. Arc Choir - “Jesus Walks” (Mapleshade) (Kanye West - “Jesus Walks” (Roc-A-Fella))

2. Nu Birth - “You’re What I’m All About” (?) (Biggie Smalls - “Player Anthem (X-Ray))

3. The Whatnaughts - “I’ll Erase Away Your Pain” (Priority) (Kanye West - “Late” (Roc-A-Fella))

4. Main Ingredient - “Let Me Prove My Love To You” (RCA) (Alicia Keys - “You Don’t Know My Name” (J Records))

5. Silvia Striplin - “You Can’t Turn Me Away” (Charly) (Junior M.A.F.I.A. - “Get Money” (X-Ray))

6. The Temptations - “I Don’t Know What It Is, But It Sure Is Funky” (Motown) (Common - “The Corner” (Geffen))

7. Honey Cone - “Innocent Till Proven Guilty” (Fantasy) (Common - “Testify” (Geffen))

8. DJ Rogers - “Faithful To The End” (RCA) (Common - “Faithful” (Geffen))

9. Luchi DeJesus - “Round About Midnight” (?) (KRS ONE - “A Friend” (Jive))

10. Dynasty - “Adventures In The World Of Music” (Solar/Sequal) (Camp-Lo - “Luchini” (Profile))

11. Willie Mitchell - “Grovin’” (Hi) (GZA - “Liquid Swords” (Geffen))

12. Wendy Renay – “After The Laughter Come Tears” (Stax/Altanta) (Wu Tang Clan - “Tearz” (Loud))

13. The Charmels - “I’ll Never Grow Old” (Stax/Altanta) (Wu Tang Clan - “Cream” (RCA))

14. Dione Warwick - “You’re Gonna Need Me” (Invictions) (Usher - “Throwback” (Arista))

15. Billy Cobham - “Heather” (Wounded Bird) (Souls of Mischief - “93 Till Infinity” (Jive))

16. Beherd Wright - “Halboglabotribin’” (BMG) (Snoop Dogg - “Gz & Hustlaz” (Death Row))

17. Jack Bruce - “Born 2 Be Blue” (Atco) (Smith N Wesssun - “Buck Town” (?))

18. Aretha Franklin - “Call Me” (Rhino/Atlanta) (Slum Village - “Selfish” (Capitol))

19. Quincy Jones - “Summer In The City” (A&M) (Pharcyde - “Passin Me By” (Delicious Vinyl))

20. Joe Simons - “Before The Nite’s Over” (?) (Outkast - “So Fresh & So Clean” (Arista))

21. Peabo Bryson - “Born 2 Love” (Unknown) (Nas - “2nd Childhood” (Sony))

22. The Chi-Lites - “That’s How Long I Love You” (Unknown) (Jay Z - “Dec 4″ (Roc-A-Fella))

23. Abdel Halim-Hefes - “Khasiaraya-Gar” (EMI Arabia) (Jay Z - “Big Pimpin’” (Roc-A-Fella))

24. Labi Siffre - “I Got The” (Mr Bongo) (Eminem - “My Name Is” (Aftermath)/Jay Z - “The Streets Is Watching” (Roc-A-Fella))

25. Samuel Johnson - “My Music” (Columbia) (Jadakiss - “We’re Gonna Make It” (Ruff Ryders/Interscope))

26. Milt Jackson - “Olinga” (CTI) (Tribe Called Quest - “Award Tour” (Jive))

27. War - “Magic Mountain” (Rhino) (De La Soul - “Potholes In My Lawn” (Tommy Boy))

28. Ahmad Jamal - “Swahililand” (20th Century) (De La Soul - “Stakes Is High” (Tommy Boy))

39. Gap Mangione - “Diana In The Autumn Wind” (GRC) (Slum Village - “Fall In Love” (Capitol)/Jaylib - “Official” (Stones Throw))

40. David McCallum - “The Edge” (Capitol) (Dr Dre - “Next Episode” (Aftermath))

41. Creative Source - “I Can’t See Myself Without You” (Sussex/Polydor) (Freeway - “What We Do” (Unknown))

42. Average White Band - “Love Your Life” (Rhino) (Tribe Called Quest - “Check The Rhyme” (Jive))

43. Funkadelic - “Let’s Take It To The People” (Westbound) (Tribe Called Quest - “Everything Is Fair” (Jive))

44. Ronnie Foster - “Mystic Brew” (Blue Note) (Tribe Called Quest - “Electric Relaxation” (Jive))

45. The Chi-Lites - “Are You My Woman?” (Brunswick/Eugene) (Beyonce - “Crazy In Love” (Columbia))

46. The Meters - “Oh Calcutta!” (Josie) (Amerie - “One Thing” (Sony))

47. McCoy Tyner - “Impressions” (Milestone/OJC) (Black Sheep - “The Choice Is Yours” (Mercury))

49. Nirvana - “Indiana” (White) (The Roots - “Dynamite” (Geffen))

Pacific Division

Pacific Division is coming to Vancouver BC this April 8th for the UBC Block Partae. This mixtape or should I say blendtape is amazing, bringing back the golden age of hip hop with the freshness.
I also included some newness of the Pacific Division that sounds like the Cool Kids but better.

Pacific Division - Blendtape Sealed For Freshness

Pacific Division - Shut Up feat. Cool Kids

Awesome

TNR vs. TNA

This is off Times Neue Roman's latest EP To Die and it's my favorite track off it, if you like it go and cop it on itunes ninja....

Times Neue Roman - Record Store (Divshare Dl)

Times Neue Roman

Possibly the highlight band for me from this last week's Juno fest parties, Times Neue Roman is not just a cool font but are an amazing collage of musical goodness. Just imagine that you could go back in time and hear some really really good Canadian music. Oh snap you don't have, just tune into CiTR tonight and listen to Times Neue Roman live on Thunderbird Radio Hell and yes I Mr. Joi will be there.

Times Neue Roman - To Die (Barletta Crunk Edit)

Del Funky Free

Short for cash these days? Hieroglyphics member Del the Funky Homosapien would appear to understand both the state of today's economy and the state of today's music business, as he's announced that his next album, Funk Man, will be released for free.

The Bay Area native—often considered one of the pioneers of underground hip-hop—gave little reason, other than a need to save his genre, for releasing the album sans price tag. As the release's title and this message suggest, he'll focus on the funkier side of hip-hop for this, his seventh full-length to date. And with track titles like 'I'm Smellin' Myself" and "Hardcore Punks Can't Take It," Del hasn't, it seems, lost any of his quirk or humor over the years. Download the album come April 7.

Funk Man:
01 Get it Right Now!
02 And They Thought That was Hell
03 Fit Like a Glove
04 Go Against the Grain
05 Hardcore Punks Can't Take It
06 I'm Smellin' Myself
07 King of Fighters
08 News Alert
09 Simple Satisfaction
10 Sometimes I Gotta Get Stupid
11 Straight From the Big Bad West Coast
12 Land of Funk
13 Young Adrenaline