Nitty Scott, MC probably has triple the amount of YouTube clips that she does MP3′s so when she drops it like it’s hot, we have to take advantage. The Doobies x Popsicle Sticks EP is a short and ice cream sweet hodgepodge of bootlegs and b-sides to keep her name buzzing going into the next year. Read the rest of this entry »

Only a talented troupe of rappers could become stronger after losing a few members. Even though they’re down two from their original three, Tanya Morgan is still very much a rap group and they’re welcoming all challengers on their You And What Army EP. Taking it back to where shell toes, a turntable and a mic was the only uniform to make you star, YAWA is a lyric-driven freshfest constructed in the lower Eastside of Brooklynati. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ll take two of whatever Webbie’s on right now because it has him on a roll that even Charlie Sheen has to envy. “Finna F*ck You” is Trill Young Savage musically expanding on (perhaps) those random thoughts that spawned “I got a big dick” and “Get ya hoe, mayne,” only because he’s naturally more comfortable and capable to do so in booth, as compared to, say, a random Walmart. Whatever the case may be, Savage Life 3 should be full on devilishness. Read the rest of this entry »

The 9th Wonder of the world has recently been taking heat for his opinions regarding Watch The Throne’s quality but come September 27th, 2011, the producer will have the opportunity to prove he can do much better. It’s The Wonder Years, starring 9th Wonder, in his 137th full-length feature presentation that will surely be an ultimate dream for followers of his movement. Read the rest of this entry »

Donwill, one of the three two talented emcees from Tanya Morgan, offers a track for those moments when the challenges of life seem overwhelming with “Breathe.” The titular advice, as Nicky Guiland’s feathery vocal advises, is just to “inhale, exhale.” This time-tested remedy will cause the troubles of life to draw away like the tide going out to sea. Read the rest of this entry »

There are two lines of thought when it comes to dealing with the past. You can either do your best to forget it and put the best foot forward or you draw from those experiences to better handle the future. Von Pea, of Tanya Morgan, wisely chose the latter when the time came to begin work on his debut album Pea’s Gotta Have It. Taking the “Nati” off of Brooklyn, Von takes listeners back to the simpler days of of his time in high school. Read the rest of this entry »

Our friends at Creative Loafing my have said it best – A3C “is not so much a revolution as it is a renaissance” and it’s one we’ve been looking forward to for month’s now. Still, there’s always a ton of work leading up to these events that drain the heck out of you, to the point where getting there means more than just arriving. It means all the labor and hard work are essentially done lol. Read the rest of this entry »

If picking potential influences from 1995 on today’s Hip-Hop, most fans would probably cite The Infamous as opposed to say a book by a pasty Brit about his failing small business and love life. Leave it to Donwill to think outside the box then, turning Nick Hornby’s High Fidelity (or, more appropriately the 2000 film adaptation) into a template for Don Cusack in High Fidelity. Read the rest of this entry »

All fans of Tanya Morgan–new and old–should find this particular snack wrap and steal with its free price tag. After giving out samples of cheesesteaks with extra mayo, ? of said group have baked a batch of The Roots’ outtake sets and added humor, wit and double entendres for the toppings. They’ve turned Hip-Hop into your neighborhood Jimmy John’s with this project. Read the rest of this entry »

Persistence is key and if Tanya Morgan have it their way, Brooklynati will be Hip-Hop’s capital until Kwame Kilpatrick gets elected mayor. Still going strong with last year’s rhymefest of an album, the treacherous trio break new dirt with yet another video as featured on Billboard.com. Read the rest of this entry »

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Picasso’s Blowjob Painting Coming To The Met [Animal]

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder: 25 Notable Recluses [Paste]

Now This Is A Slip N Slide [Don Chavez]

Tanya Morgan Reunites for ‘Celebratory’ Third Album [The Boombox]

Nas Ordered To Pay For One Expensive Milkshake [Crunk & Disorderly]

The 7 Most Inexplicable TV Crossovers Of All Time [Guyism] Read the rest of this entry »

We like the Tanya Morgan guys. On the exterior, they’re “Hardcore Gentlemen” who rap quite well and are cool as cucumbers as individuals. If you’ve been around long enough, you know that we once had Von Pea as an honorary guest for one of our Crew Love roundtable sessions many moons ago. And the team @ Audible Treats are always a delight to work with because they align themselves with authentic acts. So, when they pitched the idea of letting on of the performers from their inaugural SXSW showcase recap the event, it seemed brilliant…a brilliant way to escape work. Even more, it just helps to reiterate what type of energy that Hip-Hop brings to the festival, both for fans and performers. So, allow me to pass the mic keyboard to Donwill and let him take it from here. Read the rest of this entry »

There’s a significant bit of irony in this new track submitted by 66% of Tanya Morgan. Cheesesteaks are generally greasy, unhealthy and full of unnecessary addititves. Donwill and Von Pea’s rapping is lean, purified and full of metaphorical nutrients to put a jolt into your listening experience. Let Von Pea tell it, this could be the start of something…well…delectable. Read the rest of this entry »

I could espouse the virtues of Tanya Morgan. How I, like most, was confused by their name once I discovered them (“Where the hell is the singing girl at in this group?”) Hell, I discovered them by accident while trying to do listening/research for another trio that appeared on the music scene @ the same time. I speak on how I’ve seen them live on more than one occasion and they do not disappoint (understandment), handling the stage like aged veterans. Or, spend a few words spinning on about how their music has outgrown the initial ATCQ comparisons into a sound all its own.

But Don’s a grown man. I’ll let him speak for himself.

“Included in this download you will find Laura’s Tape, the “Laura’s Song” music video and a flyer with dates for our upcoming High Fidelity Tour. The dates are also listed below. Thanks for your support and please drop by www.mcdayjob.com to check in on me from time to time. And remember Don Cusack in High Fidelity will be available on 3.23.10 at iTunes, Amazon, emusic and several physical retailers.”

Catch the download link and tour dates below. Watch and listen for future solo projects from the other 2/3′s of the trio as well.

Download — Donwill – Laura’s Tape Mixtape (Mixed by DJ King Most) | Alt. Link

Tanya Morgan’s High Fidelity Tour starring Kooley High

2.22 – New York, NY- SOB’s
2.23 – Philadelphia, PA- Trocodero Theater
2.24 – Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock Cafe
2.25 – Washington, DC – Bohemian Caverns
2.26 – Raleigh, NC – The Pour House
2.27 – Williamsburg, VA – College of William & Mary
3.02 – Atlanta, GA – The Apache Cafe
3.03 – Asheville, NC – The Biltmore Garage
3.04 – Pittsburgh, PA – Shadow Lounge
3.05 – Toronto, ON – The Drake Hotel
3.06 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean

McJob via Meka

They gave you some hydro harmony with Aleon Craft and hit home with Yelwolf. Gave a monumental backdrop to Tanya Morgan and let Pill change the game up. By now, it’s crystal clear SMKA have the skill sets to be diverse while still allowing any given artists rest comfortably in their niche. Read the rest of this entry »