Successfully branding yourself as an outcast is definitely easier said than done. The risk of alienating or positioning the music to speak to particular demographics opposed to rapping from a general standpoint to herd more fans in is simply one record labels can’t afford to take in this day and age. As a direct consequence, they run a congruent risk of producing multiple clones in every genre. Thankfully, Read the rest of this entry »

Whoa, whoa! Hold it now, hit it! Mixing a well-respected classic with updated fist-pumping edutaining raps is how KB Imean and Mr. Styliztik Jones — better known to you as Malcolm & Martin are living vicariously through the Beastie Boys in DJBooth.net’s recording booth to remind you what time it is. Read the rest of this entry »

People often forget that before Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X became the revered leaders they are today, they were regular men from humble beginnings. Meaning that anyone with the drive and desire can pick up where they left off. Sadly, this is a concept that has slowly faded away over the years, especially in Hip-Hop music—a brand that resonated in the streets to speak for the people. Read the rest of this entry »

Aware that half their competition are trying to sell themselves to the masses by bragging about objects most potential fans can’t comprehend, Malcolm & Martin get on our level for their unreleased joint, “Ka$h.” A hearty leftover from the duo’s Life Doesn’t Frighten Me debut, this copacetic cut calls out the “next summer motherf*ckers” and covers all the hypocrisies of a cash-based society. Read the rest of this entry »

What it is black and white and read all over?

Try the resounding message of Malcolm, Martin, Marco and DJ Revolution’s progressive train of thought ganked from their upcoming album, Life Doesn’t Frighten Me. They even have a little Spike Lee/virtual insanity action poppin’ off. Read the rest of this entry »

As life continues toward a collision course with February 1st, Malcolm & Martin prepare to release their debut album Life Doesn’t Frighten Me. Picking right back up where we last left them, the duo effortlessly lay down uplifting bars over a mellow, jazzy beat from DJ Revolution. If you stand for good, quality Hip-Hop devoid of frills & gimmicks then you should have no problem falling for this. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s official. Malcolm and Martin are creating throwback music worthy of boomboxes and in the average revolutionary’s Walkman. After a strong showing on Criminalminded…, the latest track “Movement Music” shows the duo clearly defining their sound over original production by Marco Polo. Read the rest of this entry »

– Jay Electronica exorcised the ghost Christopher Wallace & got down with the nation of Roc. History suggests he made the right move. It remains to be seen how it affects his career in the long run, but the short term yield benefited the fans.

– Girl Talk shut the internet down on Monday with his aptly-titled All Day.

– Donovan signed a new deal and promptly added more fuel to the ire of Redskin fans before the ink could even dry. Read the rest of this entry »

Yesterday, everybody in the inbox got short-changed. Standard procedure calls for me to wake up, smoke a few cigs and then start sifting for mp3 gold via the submissions that land overnight or from previous days. After clicking through a few emails, the cover art for Malcolm & Martin… grabbed me so I pressed play…and that was pretty much it for the day. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ellen DeGeneres Starts Own Record Label, Signs YouTube Kid [Reuters]

T.I. Talks Rap-A-Lot’s Legacy And Meeting J. Prince [Complex]

When Michael Caine Met Sally [FilmDrunk]

The Olympic Mascots Look Like Penises With Lobster Claws [With Leather]

RH TV: The After Set With DJ Revolution [Ruby Hornet]

Alicia Keys Publicly Claims Swizz Beatz [I Had Heard]

15 Things You Didnt Know About Steve Jobs [Miss Theda]

Da Brat Visits Jermaine Dupri on Work Release [XXL] Read the rest of this entry »

Last year he was firing Yosemite Sam’s with Torae. This year, Marco Polo is sharping his axe with Ruste Juxx for their compilation album The eXXecution. Alongside Marco and Rustee, Sean Price, Black Moon (Buckshot, 5FT & DJ Evil Dee), Rock of Heltah Skeltah, DJ Revolution, and Freddie Foxxx will be on witnesses to the melee . Get ready for the guillotine March 23rd, 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

Bar none, Duck Down has to be one of the most impressive labels left standing from the 90′s. Their uncompromising commitment to releasing quality Hip-Hop deserves a round of applause, along with support from fans, both new & old. Forever keeping their supporters in mind, they put together this free download as a precursor to the label’s upcoming CMJ showcase, aptly titled Download The Right Thing. Read the rest of this entry »

They say if you can’t beat ‘em, you might as well join ‘em. And well-worn adage serves its place in Hip-Hop music as well — especially when you have artists of similar stature looking to move past that proverbial glass ceiling. Coming off his criminally slept-on compilation Port Authority, Marco Polo, the Canadian born producer with the knack for making boom-bap beats with a touch of bass, joins forces with Coney Island rapper Torae who gave his peers a stern talking-to on his inaugural outing 2008′s Daily Conversation.

Together, the pair construct Double Barrel, a moderately decisive effort which if anything else, reminds listeners the East Coast does still have a voice on wax. Read the rest of this entry »

You know the drill. Multiple videos that filtered through to the inbox. One post. Rock with it.

DJ Revolution battles a Read the rest of this entry »

“Who break records ’round the world with no Guinness Books’n

My boy DJ Rev, let ya shit be bullshit

He break those too, just the other way

I got nothin’ nice to say, but I’ll say get it anyway

Fuck what my mother say

Somebody should bust yo face

Somebody should’ve told ya your rap career’s like your belt line –

Just a fuckin’ waste Read the rest of this entry »