A weekly analysis of new hip-hop, influential blues, and noteworthy underground artists.

Monday, December 27, 2010

VIC MENSA

Raw. Refined. his rhymes are dimes.


Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Moufy Interview and Exclusive Short

Here is the interview I did with Moufy, as you may have read on his facebook page. Since this is the first blog on Moufy, I'm not gonna write anything, I'll just let it speak for itself.  Moufy has an interesting story and he begins rapping at the 2:50 mark.

Rad Anthem

While this post isn't in line with what we usual post on here, this video is way too amazing to pass up. And make sure to watch through the end. A little surprise shows up around the 2:15 mark.

Monday, September 6, 2010

G.O.O.D. Fridays


Every Friday from now until Christmas, Kanye will be releasing a new song from the G.O.O.D. music crew (Kanye, Big Sean, KiD CuDi, Jay-Z). I'm a bit behind so here's the last 3 G.O.O.D. music tracks: Monster, a posse cut with Rick Ross, Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj, Devil in a New Dress, and a remix to Power with Jay and Swizz Beatz. All of this is leading up to Kanye's eventual release of his next album, Dark Twisted Fantasy, and 5-track EP with Jay-Z, Watch the Throne.
Download: Monster
Download: Devil in a New Dress
Download: Power (Remix)

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Bluestone's track of the Day: Down South Blues

Down South Blues has a catchy slide lead.  The main riff is played throughout most of the song and some soloing is mixed in.  What I like about this one is that it's a a lonely blues; "I woke up this mornin' and I found my baby gone," but it's hopeful, as well; "I'm goin' down South child, the weather here's too cold."  Things are gonna get better.  I can listen to this one when I just want music, when I'm crying, or when I'm drinking.  It's got every different vibe to it, and it sounds good too.  Listen to it!

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee

Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee, most would say, play the best country blues.  I'm not a big country fan, but some days a two man band, a shot of blues, a harmonica and a guitar... it's just what you need.  Here they are, plain and simple, sitting and playing the blues. Easy Rider....

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Summer Nights: Still Blazin Edition

Download: Summer Nights: Still Blazin Edition
1. The Roots-How I Got Over
2. Nas and Damian Marley-Promised Land
3. Santogold-You'll Find A Way
4. Charles Hamilton-Brooklyn Girls
5. Big Boi-Shutterbugg
6. Jay-Z-D'Evils
7. T.I.-Shit Popped Off
8. The Roots-The Day
9. Snoop Dogg-Who Am I?
10. 50 Cent-Blood Hound
11. Wiz Khalifa-Still Blazin
12. The Game-Like Father Like Son
13. Ahmad-Back in the Day
14. Common-I Have a Dream
15. Nas feat. Lauryn Hill-If I Ruled The World
16. Stephen Marley-Iron Bars
17. Bob Marley-Lively Up Yourself
18. Electric Light Orchestra-Mr. Blue Sky
19. Styles P-My Life
20. J.Cole-Playground
21. Big Sean-Supa Dupa
22. Rick Ross feat. Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa-Super High (Remix)
23. Terror Squad-Take Me Home
24. Steel Pulse-Your House