Two days and two back-to-back Bass D posts? Your guess is as good as mine as to if he’s got a project coming out or if the workaholic just got in the holiday mood and decided to share. Whatever the case, beggars can’t be choosers so I’m thankful. On both tracks, he links with a few fellow Southerners Read the rest of this entry »

As promised, here’s the official Walk Softly & Carry A Big Brick mixtape from ATL’s Señor Kaos. The mixtape features Bun B, Wale, 4-Ize, Punchline, Jaspects, Stacy Epps, 4th Pyramid, John Robinson, Stahhr, Homeboy Sandman and many more. The project also includes production from Large Professor, DJ Spinna, 9th Wonder, Von Pea, Jake One, 2 Hungry Bros. and others. Hit the jump to peep the tracklist and download the tape. Read the rest of this entry »

Kaos back again with the second leak from his upcoming project. This time around, he teams up with Homeboy Sandman & Tanya Morgan’s Von Pea to pay homage to the Strong Island trio. Read the rest of this entry »

Any artist in his right mind comes into the game and adjusts to the climate and attempts to fit in the hopes of being heard. In the process, whatever skill they may or may not have had often gets diluted and lost in the generic formula they pour it in.

Kaos is either stuck in another era or completely out of his mind. Either way it’s wildly refreshing. Read the rest of this entry »

Señor Kaos – Automatic Classic OFFICIAL VIDEO from Señor Kaos on Vimeo.

When’s the last time you heard/seen Hip-Hop like this? You were probably huddled up by a 13″ TV while Big Tigger was in the Bassment. Real life, raw rap, real raw. Señor Hov killed Auto-Tune so Señor Kaos can bring his lyrics to life.

Respect the Fresh!

Previously Posted — TSS Presents Smoking Sessions With Señor Kaos

Señor Kaos is not your typical Atlanta MC.

In fact, he’s not a typical MC period. Having worked all angles of the music business and been around the world, he’s not only better equipped for success, but refuses to accept anything less.

Once upon a Saturday, Kaos took time out his busy schedule to re-introduce himself, share some thoughts on the current state of Hip-Hop in Atlanta and discuss how the Internet has affected the game.

TSS Presents Smoking Sessions With Senor Kaos from The Smoking Section on Vimeo.

As an extra, here’s a track that originally appeared on his 2008 mixtape, Swagger Is Nothing: Talent Is Everything. A few weeks back, Kaos hopped back in the booth and fleshed the song out Read the rest of this entry »

Jaspects have been dominating my easy listening and Jazz playlists lately. So I was extremely delighted to see that they had teamed up with Brooklyn’s Atlanta’s Señor Kaos for this very insightful, laid back track.

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Download — Jaspects Feat. Señor Kaos – “Fallin” (Remix)

Bonus Download — Jaspects Feat. Janelle Monae – “2012″

If you’re here for the footage, it’s all after the jump. The rest of y’all, read on.

Mixed reactions surround any discussion on Drake. On the one hand, we have those that consider him the future of Hip-Hop. On the other, there are skeptics. Not to be confused with naysayers, or haters, these are the folks that are yet to be convinced that this man is worth his weight in laurels.

Despite all the buzz and acclaim he’d garnered along with the fact that I liked a song or two, I still couldn’t take this cat seriously (*cough*Degrassi*cough*) and I was not alone….or so I thought. But when Drake sold out his Atlanta show in about five hours, it was clear that he had gotten too big to ignore.

Before the show, BkJaxon, Kaos and I joked on the about how the line wrapping around the block was laced with tight pants and smedium tees. I asked the all-knowing Kaos: “Uh…d’you know Danny! is the opening act?”

“Maaaan, who the Hell is Danny!?”

Everyone — security, promoters, media — was clueless about who this dude was. Apparently he’s pretty established on the international scene and had an album out last year that NBC loved. But as an old lady in Brooklyn once told a Priest on a subway, “Niggas don’t wanna hear that shit.”

The fans were there for Drake. Nobody had the mental capacity to take time to get to know this slanky, dark-skinded, surprisingly dapper brother. As a result homie got BOO’ED the Hell home. He tried to impress…but was bested by the crowd in the worst way.

Jaspects were the next act, and they were determined not to get the same treatment. But when five brothers walk on stage in vests, button ups, neck ties, jeans and converses — all matching — with brass wind instruments ranging from trumpets to whatever else they had there, one could almost feel the crowd take deep breaths, preparing to let out even bigger boos.

NOPE. These cats rocked it. Surprised everyone.

I’ve never listened to them before but their live show is on point. If you get a chance to peep them in your city, do so and thank me later.

Then, right before the man of the hour went on, an announcement came on that Chucky was about to get on stage. For those who don’t know, this is Chucky.

No, Lil’ Wayne did not get a mini-me….no, wait, he did. Very entertaining young cat with great command of the stage. Littler Wayne had the crowd rocking. He kept it short (no pun) and then proceeded to yield the floor to Drake’s DJ Future who spun some slow jams and warmed the crowd ladies up.

Then that familiar Coldplay sample began to play.

Drake – “Congratulations” (Live) from The Smoking Section on Vimeo.

And with that question, it was on. The screams heard every time he gave the audience time to breathe would lead any sane person to believe Godzilla was about to stomp the room. Read the rest of this entry »

Been sitting on this track for a hot minute, waiting on the greenlight to share it. The skipper Read the rest of this entry »

The hardest working man in Atlanta is back. As previously promised, his mixtape is here.

The Kaos Effect x Frolab x Dj Mars Present:

“Swagger Is Nothing, Talent Is Everything” MIXTAPE

Mixed By Dj Grandman | Hosted By Dj Mars (World Famous Superfriends)

This is project was made to keep fans and the general public aware of what I’ve been up too for the past couple years. 90% of the material on here is exclusive and has never been released or heard before.

Hit the jump for tracklisting and link. Read the rest of this entry »

Learn the name. Remember the face. This man deserves respect.

[Kaos] promoted events with as well as shared the stage with artists and Dj’s such as: MF DOOM, Jazzy Jeff, Big Daddy Kane, Bobbito aka Dj Cucumber Slice, Maseo(De La Soul), Pete Rock, Biz Markie, Raekwon and Ghostface (Wu-Tang), Ali Shaheed Muhammed (ATCQ), Luv Bug Starski, Dj Revolution, Mark The 45 King, Dj Drama, Dj Evil Dee(Black Moon), Prince Paul, Tony Touch, Doo Wop, Rob Swift(X-Cutioners), Dj Premier, Peanut Butter Wolf, ?uestlove, Sucio Smash, Dj Language, Large Professor, Lord Finesse, Awesome 2(Special K and Teddy Ted), Mad Skillz, Dj Spinna, Rich Medina, Twilite Tone, 9th Wonder, Slum Village, J Period, and many others.

Exhale.

Suffice it to say, that kid Kaos stays on his grind. Read the rest of this entry »