Posts Tagged ‘Mickey Factz’

Stalley - MadStalley: The Autobiography Mixtape

Rappers want to be athletes and athletes want to be rappers. Very few excel in one arena, let alone both. But don’t tell Stalley about defying the odds A native of football hotbed Massillon, Ohio he managed to score a basketball scholarship to Michigan. After an injury derailed that dream, he...

October 21st, 2009 | MUSIC, Mixtapes | Read More

10.6 The Cooler

Courtney Starrburst, Busting Out 5 Reasons Google Is the New Evil Empire [Coed] Detroit Facing Corpse Surplus [The Onion] Aubrey O’Day Is Obviously Still Upset About Those Nude Photos [Don Chavez] Life After Print: URB Magazine 2.0 [Huff Po] Rhapsody Passes 200k iPhone Downloads In 20 Days [Music...

October 6th, 2009 | GENERAL, The Cooler | Read More

Mickey Factz x B.o.B. x NBA Live 10 Commercial

With the release of NBA Live 10 less than one day away, the folks @ GFCNY sent over this commercial featuring Mickey & Bobby’s “Mind Blowin’” track.

October 5th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Jet Audio’s Stand Alone Complex

Remember the sense of euphoria you had when you first heard Jamiroquai’s “Virtual Insanity?” It was like aural air conditioning complete with flying robots that served you lattes complete with a floating saucer. Now imagine all that futuristic fury harnessed into a more urban intonation...

July 21st, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, STRAY SHOTS | Read More

Twitter Drop: Mickey Factz x Curren$y

The way artists are dropping off tracks and freestyles on Twitter we’re gonna need a Twitter Reader here shortly. First in celebration of his birthday Mickey dropped off a new track, “Here I Am” yesterday afternoon. Not sure if it’ll be on his debut album, but I know he’s...

July 14th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC | Read More

Jet Audio Feat. Outasight, Mickey Factz, Curt@!ns & Danny! - “Stand Alone”

When I was waiting to go on Emilio’s show last night, I heard him debut this track from Jet Audio’s upcoming album Stand Alone Complex. Jet brings it with the production as Mickey Factz, Curt@!ns and Danny! put their feet in these verses. Then, to top it off Outasight lends a hand on the hook. Mickey...

July 8th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Stalley Feat. Mickey Factz & Truck North - “Worldwide”

Has the radio caused you to forget what an authentic guest appearance should sound like? Hailing from Massillon, Ohio , Stalley, the self-proclaimed neo-backpacker with the Sunni swagger calls in some grade-A assistance from the likes of Mickey Factz and Truck North. No gimmicky, corny one-liners, nobody...

July 8th, 2009 | AUDIO, Events, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC, WE GOT NOW | Read More

Event Recap: Rock The Bells Chicago

Pics by Landon A. It’s that time of the year again, folks. Hip-Hop Christmas season is upon us as Rock The Bells is hitting a town near you soon. The first stop was Chicago where Pat M. and I were on hand to soak in the Hip-Hop in the air. Enjoy as TSS doles out some rewards for the best and worst...

July 5th, 2009 | Events, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Mickey Factz Reacts To His Mid-Term Grade

When I wrote the XXL Midterm grades a few weeks ago, I asked TC if he thought any of the class would read it. He shot back with a quick “of course.” Lo and behold one of the Freshmen, Mickey Factz, saw the article and had a few choice words for his grade. I caught up with Mickey backstage at

July 1st, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

The Kid Daytona - Come Fly With Me

To prepare you for takeoff, he gassed up the jet and gave you The Daytona 500 EP. Now, The Kid Daytona’s in full flight with his debut [free] album Come Fly With Me. Daytona’s debonair dispositions are reinforced with appearances from Mickey Factz, Kardinal Offishall, Amanda Diva and Outasight...

June 30th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, STRAY SHOTS | Read More

Midterm Grades: XXL Class Of 2009

The XXL Class of 2009 is a little bit past the six month mark of its Freshman year. These 10 MCs may go down as one of the most important crop of newcomers to hit the scene in a while as the industry is watching closely to see which of the 10 different approaches to starting a career can set the blueprint...

June 9th, 2009 | GENERAL, REVIEWS, SMOKE BREAK, WE GOT NOW | Read More

Mickey Factz Feat. KiD CuDi - “Do My Do”

Mickey & CuDi link up over staccato sounds courtesy of GFC’s Precize. Download — Mickey Factz Feat. Kid Cudi - “Do My Do”

June 4th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

Fresh Daily - Tomorrow Is Today Mixtape

Brooklyn emcee Fresh Daily comes through with his new mixtape Tomorrow Is Today. As the cover suggests, his head is planted firmly in the clouds. Yet unlike some of his fellow cloud hoppers, he doesn’t allow his otherworldly beats & influences to interfere with his focus on the lyrics. ...

May 30th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, Mixtapes, STRAY SHOTS | Read More

The Empire & Drake - The Drought Is Over: Friends With Money

If the drought is over, the wait is too. Hit the break.

May 14th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, Mixtapes | Read More

Clinton Sparks & NMC Present Chester French - Jacque Jams, Vol. 1: Endurance

Outside of “What A World,” I don’t have too much knowledge on Chester French. I’ve seen the name, but what I thought was a singular artist is actually a duo. Nevertheless, two things made me give this tape more than a passing glance: Clinton Sparks, and the featured guests....

April 8th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, Mixtapes, WE GOT NOW | Read More