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Posted on August 14th, 2008 by visionist.
Categories: FROBACK, Philly.
Shout out Baham and a young Tyree aka Dj Drama
Check for Stacy Epps rockin w/ Bahamadia, Roxanne Shante + more at the We B*Girlz Hip Hop Festival in Berlin!
Posted on July 15th, 2008 by visionist.
Categories: Artist Fro-phile, Design, Fixed Gear, FroHabitat, Frolaborators, Nitelife, Philly.
Got hipped to this from a cat named Will who sent us this press release - Thats what i like to see in the inbox something relevant, informative and good!
Here some info about the project and links to a dope playlist.
“I‘ve never dripped sweat onto the floors of The Ukie, made it out to “Making
Time,” got my fingers dusty at Armands, or stumbled across The Roots rockin’
the corner of 5th & Passyunk. I wasn’t there. So I live vicariously through
you lucky few that were there or are there now. In an effort to exorcise my
envy I started a project called Keys to the City focusing on Philly.I enlisted the help of my two favorite Philly artists (the Roots and Diplo) and a website that basically taught me about hip-hop (okayplayer) to tell your story to the world wide interweb.”
Keys to the City Philly features:
* Exclusive interviews with the Roots and Diplo (featuring the premiere of a brand new Diplo track).
* ?uestlove came through with his quintessential playlist of songs recorded by Philadelphia natives or written and produced by notable Illadelph residents.
* An exclusive Mad Decent DJ mix (and a chance to win a Mad Decent prize pack).
* An essay on Philly Music by Okay Player.
* Photo slideshows from The Roots Picnic and Mad Decent Block Party.
* A Philly Music playlist by Jazmine Sullivan.
This is not a definitive picture of Philly music as I am not qualified to
present that. It’s an honest attempt at showing the unlucky who have never been what really goes on in your fair city. So I implore you; if you like what I’ve put together than show some love, write something and post a link. If you think I’m missing something (I am) than let me know, post a playlist
to the page, or send me an email. This is your music and your town, so let me hear your voice.will abramson
Posted on July 5th, 2008 by jelizen.
Categories: Music, Philly.
Its nice to put a face to this song that’s had quite a buzz on the net the last few months. Check out the new video for “Need You Bad” - produced by Missy Elliot - from Jazmine Sullivan.
a lil bit o’ lauryn, a dash of sunshine, i also think i’m reminded a smidge of monifa? all of em i miss and since it’s been awhile since we’ve had such delightful treats … i’m not mad. r&b ladies (w/ songs that get video budgets) are few and far between these days. i like her -& look forward to more.
Posted on June 6th, 2008 by jelizen.
Categories: Frolaborators, LA, Music, NYC, Nitelife, Philly.
TONIGHT ECHOPLEX IS THE PLACE TO BE!!! Happy Feet w/ Bobbito, Rich & Rashida!!! This is NOT to be missed. Early arrival is suggested!
Posted on June 4th, 2008 by jelizen.
Categories: Concerts, Music, Philly.
Now, if I didn’t already have such a wonderful weekend line up planned for here in LA (Happy Feet w/ Bobbito, Rich & Rashida on Friday, Kanye West GITD tour Saturday - & Jessica is gonna be in town!!!) - THIS would be the place to be! So, those of u in Philly - lets exchange stories on Monday…
The official rundown:
It’s no longer just The Roots Picnic … it’s now The Roots Picnic WEEKEND!
Friday night is the kick-off with the Pre-Picnic Jam Session:
“The Hors D’Oeuvres” featuring Santogold, The Randy Watson Experience (?uesto, Bilal, Robert Glasper, + James Poyser), Janelle Monáe, and The Roots. Sadly Santogold will no longer be able to perform at the Picnic on Saturday, so make sure you catch her at Hors D’Oevres Friday night. If you already purchased tix to the Picnic, you not only have 1st chance to buy tix to the pre-picnic jam, but you also get a major discount! Hit up the TLA box office (between Noon and 6:00pm with your Roots Picnic Ticket, or a print-out of your confirmation number, and cop Jam Session tix for only $20. Regular ticket price (without Roots Picnic ticket) is $35. And if you’ve been paying attention you know how the Roots fam gets down with the jam sessions… this one is worth the lunch money, and not to be missed!The Roots Picnic June 7th
The Roots Picnic starring The Roots with Gnarls Barkley, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, DeerHoof, J*Davey, The Cool Kids, Diplo, Esperanza and many more!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Festival Pier
Doors: 12:00 pm | Show: 2:00 pm
Columbus Boulevard & Springgarden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Posted on May 26th, 2008 by jelizen.
Categories: LA, Music, Philly, San Francisco.
Sunday’s “Jam” day at UCLA was a lil less jam packed than it was last year for Jill & Lupe, but still a nice turnout. The lovely Goapele blessed the crowd with her crystal clear vocals and her most popular set, including Closer, My First Love and a lil remix version of Find A Way:
The Roots show was ok - I don’t know if I can even count anymore how many times we’ve seen them but this was definitely a ‘college’ show - so I guess if we (and the other 10,000 people who bought the album) wanna see them do new album cuts, we gotta go see them w/ Miss Badu. Captain Kirk did do one of his amazing guitar solos and got all extra rock’n'roll with it:
nice. Today (Monday) is Reggae day - you’ll probably be able to smell the show from the Sunset blvd!! Enjoy!!
Posted on May 24th, 2008 by visionist.
Categories: Concerts, Frolaborators, LA, Music, Nitelife, Philly, San Francisco.
Catch the Roots and Goapele and more at the (Jam Day) UCLA Jazz & Reggae Festival on Sunday. And Mr.Vegas, Capleton, Steven Marley and more on Monday (Reggae day)
More infro Here
And catch ?uestLove Spinning All Night Long for Urb Magazines release party Sunday Night at the Roxy.
Posted on May 10th, 2008 by visionist.
Categories: Art, Design, FROBACK, Frolaborators, Philly.
After late nights and earlier mornings the past few days “Your moms in My Business” jump off
was off the hook! Very nice turn out for the show. Good Times Good friends and fam.
Tee shirts and prints from the show will be on HVW8.com soon. Hit TY G up!
More Frotos
Posted on April 24th, 2008 by visionist.
Categories: Doc's & Flix, Frolaborators, Music, Philly.
Album in stores next Tuesday!
Posted on March 19th, 2008 by visionist.
Categories: Frolaborators, Music, Philly.
Lyrics to go
Hello hello hello hello…
(MOS DEF)
Every anywhere heights plains peaks or valleys
Entrances exits vestibules and alleys
Winding roads that test the firm nerve
fortune or fatal behind the blind curve
The engine oil purr lights flash to a blur
speed work through the earth make your motor go scurrr
tonight at noon watch a bad moon rising
identities in crisis and conflict diamonds
blindin staring at lights till they cryin
bone gristle popping from continuous grindin
grapes of wrath in a shapely glass
ingredients influential on your ways and acts
zero tolerance to raise the tax
it don’t matter how your gates is latched
you aint safe from the danger jack
made it way before they made the map
or a GPS this is DEF leader
(DICE RAW)
I know where I’m goin even when its dark and being led down that road
Hello hello hello hello…
you don’t see that somethings wrong earth’s spinnin outta control
Hello hello hello hello…
Everything’s for sale even souls someone get God on the phone
Hello hello hello hello…
Northside nigga Southside
Hello hello hello hello…
shits poppin off Worldwide
Hello hello hello hello…
(BLACK THOUGHT)
Between the greenhouse gases and earth spinnin off its axis
got mother nature doin back flips the natural disasters
its like 80 degrees in Alaska you in trouble if u not an Onasis
it aint hard to tell that the conditions is drastic
just turn on the telly check for the news flashin
how you want it bagged paper or plastic
lost in translation or just lost in traffic
yo I dont wanna floss I done lost my passion
and I ant trying to climb yo i lost my traction
they makin me break my contents under pressure
do not shake I’m workin while the boss relaxin
here come Mr. tax man he leavin a fraction give me back some
matter fact next pay check it’s like that son
I’ll fuck around and have to hurt a few men
They probably chalk it up as a disturbing new trend hello
(DICE RAW)
I know where I’m goin even when its dark and being led down that road
Hello hello hello hello…
you don’t see that somethings wrong earth’s spinnin outta control
Hello hello hello hello…
Everything’s for sale even souls someone get God on the phone
Hello hello hello hello…
Northside nigga Southside
Hello hello hello hello…
shits poppin off Worldwide
Hello hello hello hello…
(STYLES P)
Should I say hello or should I say that hell is low
And my nigga are niggero I’m an African American
They sell drugs in the hood but the man he move the medicine
He’ll prescribe you Augmen for everything
a little stuffy nose tell you get some Claritin
you know I’m hip to it and its hard to claim the land
when my great great great grands were shipped to it
look at technology they call it downloading
I call it downsizing somebody follow me
Does a computer chip have an astrology
And when it fuck up could it give you an apology
Could it
Should it say hello or should it say goodbye
Try to understand how smart and how hood am I, It don’t matter though
until we learn that the world don’t turn right ,we all oughta the scatter though
(DICE RAW)
I know where I’m goin even when its dark and being led down that road
Hello hello hello hello…
you don’t see that somethings wrong earth’s spinnin outta control
Hello hello hello hello…
Everything’s for sale even souls someone get God on the phone
Hello hello hello hello…
Northside nigga Southside
Hello hello hello hello…
shits poppin off Worldwide
Hello hello hello hello…
Posted on February 29th, 2008 by visionist.
Categories: Doc's & Flix, Music, Philly, Thoughts.
Let it be known that Black Thought is the “illest of all time” Yeah i said it!
Posted on January 26th, 2008 by jelizen.
Categories: Concerts, Doc's & Flix, Music, Philly.
& uh, Hidden Beach- holla at us next time for graphics. Who approved this cover art?! You did your girl dirty.
Posted on January 20th, 2008 by jelizen.
Categories: Doc's & Flix, Frolaborators, Music, Nitelife, Philly.
BOOOO! Who would ever think I would miss my wack ass Comcast service of years past…Posted on December 29th, 2007 by jayenare.
Categories: Frolaborators, Nonstop Sports, Philly, Sharing.
Steve “USS” Cunningham retains his title as #1 Cruiserweight Champion of the world with his recent (as in a couple of hours ago) win in Germany vs. Marco Huck. Frogratulations go out to the USS camp for a win well deserved.
for those of you working on your german skillz- check out live footage and ticker updates on the fight here. We can’t help you with what they say- but we do know who won fo sho…
Don’t worry boxing fans- you can catch exclusive (english) interviews with USS Cunningham on Guard Your Grill Boxing keep checking out the new hip “box-isodes” for fresh continuous boxing coverage.
Posted on December 20th, 2007 by visionist.
Categories: Art, Philly, Sneakers.
Good times in the chessesteak capital. Shouts out to Rich Medina, Cash Money,
NOUVEAU RICHE. Congrats to Tayyib on the first issue of “Two One Five” magazine hitting the streets. And Jess our NYC connect.
more frotos.
