Viro The Virus just released his 3rd solo album “Jersey’s Finest” with production by: Caliph-NOW, Stress, Eyego/Direct & Decypher. Special guest MC’s include: Reef The Lost Cauze, Side Effect, Slim DSM, & Adam 12. Cd can be purchased now online through Decyphers myspace page and at cdbaby.com next week.
You can also pick up the jewels at Cue Records on South St. (215) 413.3525
http://www.myspace.com/decypher
http://cdbaby.com/
Philly’s own Burndown All-Stars are taking there battle of the bands resume to the national level in the Bodog Music’s $1 Million dollar contest & tour. The tour is being filmed for a reality show as bands get knocked off, with our Philly crew burning down the competition! check out more info and leave some comments for MC Jawnzap7 as he keeps us in the loop about the tour,loose women, contest, and reality show..
http://forum.215hiphop.com/showthread.php?t=1547
The chance to upload your music for the Philly Sound Clash contest has now officially CLOSED. So what to do now is, vote for your favorite or what you think is the best artist to win at:
http://www.hotkangaroopie.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=70&Itemid=108
Interview w/Mr. Lif
By: Justin Rizzio
He’s originally from Boston. He’s lived out in Cali. But as of this moment, Mr. Lif is representing the city of Philadelphia to the fullest. Def Jux’s first artist has a new album and a new city to call home. It has been 4 years since the release of the critically acclaimed ×??I Phantom.×?? Now, Lif is back with his latest offering, ×??Mo’ Mega×??. Recently, 215 HipHop caught up with Philly’s newest transplant to talk about politics, dreadlocks, building houses, and his new found love for the city of Philly.
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Interview w/El Da Sensei
By: Justin Rizzio
We caught up with El before the Boom Box Showcase to discuss the Artifacts,
his new album, and most importantly, Philly hip hop. See what “The Unusual” had
to say.
Some people refer to the early 90’s as the Golden Era of hip hop. Some call it
the True School. But no matter what you call it, don’t refer to El Da Sensei as
“Old School”. Yes, it’s been 12 years since the release of the classic “Between
A Rock And A Hard Place”. But after seeing the former Artifact (along with Reef
the Lost Cauze and The Last Emperor) at the debut for Philly’s new Boom Box
showcase, there is no doubt that El still fits in very nicely with todays
finest lyricists. I caught up with El before the show to discuss the Artifacts,
his new album, and most importantly, Philly hip hop. See what “The Unusual” had
to say.
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Interview w/7L & Esoteric
By: Justin Rizzio
It’s hard to stand out nowadays in the world of “underground” hip hop. With everyone making beats or trying to be an mc, it’s difficult to stay on the cutting edge. In a scene that has become so diluted over the years, 7L and Esoteric have managed to stay on the forefront since the mid-nineties. Coming fresh off the long awaited Army Of The Pharaohs release, 7L and Esoteric are back, with a new sound and A New Dope.
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Vinyl Archaeology – Diggin’ in Philly
Words by DJ Phillee Blunt
Featuring commentaries by DJ Cut Chemist and Blaak the 9th Man
ar.chae.o.lo.gy or ar.che.o.lo.gy (n): the scientific study of ancient cultures through the examination of their material remains, for example, buildings, graves, tools, and other artifacts usually dug up from the ground .Encarta World English Dictionary
Perhaps the most significant word in this definition is “culture”, because it’s one thing to discover material remains…and yet another to understand the forces that created it. But why should anyone care about long-lost cultures and their practices? What is the purpose of revisiting the achievements of those that have come before us? The answer is simple: inspiration. And it is “inspiration” that separates us from all else. We can all perform the basic functions of survival just like any other animal: eating, sleeping, social interaction etc. But we are always seeking more than just the bare minimum. We dig deep within ourselves, into the achievements of our contemporaries, or into the ground to figure out what has inspired our past, but we’re always digging to satisfy that need.
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