Are you sick with the flu or post-Turkey tryptophan blues? Willie The Kid claims to have the anecdote yet again with the sequel to The Cure, which includes the assistance of Alchemist, Don Cannon, Krondon and a few other rap doctors you may have heard of. Read the rest of this entry »

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The above picture was taken at a gas station in my hometown of Washington, DC. As I contemplated how long it would take to commute to downtown DC on a skateboard, I shuddered at the thought of prices rising even higher during the approaching summer. Read the rest of this entry »

Home to many of the greatest albums that Hip-Hop has ever seen, the West Coast tradition is one of longstanding glory and pride. But as the years have worn on, the greats have transitioned into in the elder statesmen of the music, paving the way for the next generation.

In 2003, the octet of Strong Arm Steady was eager to take on the role of torchbearers. Read the rest of this entry »

Home to Rip Ridaz and Damus, palm trees, sandy beaches and a million and one sports teams, California needs a wide scope to capture the ambiance of its daily happenings. And since two heads are better than one, Strong Arm Steady has extra insurance on their investment with three members in Krondon, Mitchy Slick and Phil Da Agony. Bleeding the West Coast in every step of their walk, Read the rest of this entry »

In addition to constantly penning highly-charged declarations that move the mind, body and soul, Bambu also churns out great videos. Gearing up for a revolution and to re-release his 2009 opus …exact change… to a remastered and boosted treasury, the special, limited edition project will feature a eight-track bonus disc like a Stereo 8 and to set it off, Bam and Strong Arm Steady’s Krondon are staring you down, making you uncomfortable right where you stand. Read the rest of this entry »

Our favorite superhero emcee Ras Kass is joined by a gang of friends for “Scenario 2010.” Planet Asia, Krondon & Phil the Agony of Strong Arm Steady, Mistah FAB, Montage One & Chino XL make featured appearances while Rhettmatic, Money B, Killer Ben, Tristate, J. Bizness and more make cameos. Read the rest of this entry »

With Evidence continuing to further his solo career and no Dilated Peoples album on the horizon, Rakaa Iriscience appeared content to rest on his laurels. But an internal spark seemingly risen the “son of a preacher man” from his self-imposed hiatus, as he debuts his long player Crown Of Thorns. Weaving politically tinged rhymes over head nod-inducing beats, Rakaa shows he’s not taking a back seat to anyone. Read the rest of this entry »

How bout takin’ to the Left Side for a second? What we have here is 33% of the gang that Strong Arm’s its opponents with mic skills alongside a couple of Cali’s highly respect master of ceremonies in Planet Asia and Bad Lucc over a mixture of beautiful noise concocted by the one and only Alan The Chemist. When all the pieces fit, the puzzle is that much more appealing. Read the rest of this entry »

Warner Bros. or no Warner Bros., The Blacksmith’s gonna keep shining right on home. Here’s the latest mixtape from Krondon, Mitchy Slick, and Phil Da Agony, b.k.a. Strong Arm Steady, which is hosted by Wild ‘N Out alumnus Affion Crockett b.k.a. the comedian who’s outrapping rappers (Ain’t that right Illa J?). Hit the break for tracklisting and link. Read the rest of this entry »

Featuring Krondon & directed by Decon’s Jason Goldwatch.

The Layover EP/DVD hit stores today.

The Lord Yahweh works in mysterious ways. I say that because I was dumbin’ out to this song last night as I made the trek to take the kid home. During the course of the forty-five minute drive, I think I listened to it @ least five times. Read the rest of this entry »