I once read somewhere that sports were a metaphor, of war. If so, then we are living in violatile times, although the World Cup, is more of a grand spectacle. Being that, the whole world is involved, the political and social ramifications of the “football” can hardly be denied. Honestly, I haven’t been interested in “football” since I was a youth. But since the World Cup in ‘06, I’ve been riveted by the collective attention which it demands. In many ways, it’s bigger than the Olympics. There is much greater parity, which makes the competition all the more thrilling. Although juggernauts like Brazil and Argentina feel pre-destined to dominate, smaller countries like Uruguay, Switzerland, Ghana, and the Netherlands are able to eek their way onto the world stage. It is truly fascinating when we consider how many eyes and minds are focused on this one event.
What could we accomplish as human beings if we all got together and focused on ending poverty and oppression in the same way, and with the same passion that we view sports? I think we could truly change the world. Just a thought. Science of Breath…on the move.
1. Ghost Town-the Specials
2. Friends-Nas X Damian Marley
3. Never Been- Wiz Khalifa
4. Mezmorized-Wiz Khalifa
5. Highs N Lows-Kid Cudi
6. I’m Beaming- Lupe Fiasco
7. Flying Kites- Cool Kids
8. Dear God 2.0-the Roots
9. Beamer Benz or Bentley-Lloyd Banks
10. Window Seat-Erykah Badu
11.How Many Mics-the Fugees
12.Candy Man-Jay Electronica
13.the Burnerz-the Burnerz
14.Cannons-Currensy
15.Mathematics-Mos Def
16.the Edge-the Burnerz
17.Ghost Children-Deuce Eclipse
18.Go Hard-Zion I
19.Ride-Nappy Roots
20.Nautilus-Bob James
21.Hold Yuh-Gyptian ft Nicki Minaj
22.Gadgets Go Go-Chali2na
Whoa! World spin..begin..faster..FASTER! That’s how I feel y’all. I know..intense right? Indeed. No worries..we’ll be good. I just got to let it out every now and then. There seems to be so much going on these days. At the tip of my mind remains the tragedy of the BP spill. What have we done? I have a distinct feeling that we’ll be dealing with the aftermath of this for the remainder of our lives. I read something that said that the leak was spilling over 2 million gallons a day!! What? That is completely impossible to fathom in many ways, but it sounds like its easily the worst environmental disaster in history. How will the ocean be effected by such negligence? It’s scary to contemplate the ramifications. Still, we keep on pushin’ thru. I pray for the good of all people, that we may learn from this. We cannot continue to repeat this type of behavior, the Earth will not allow it. Remember, we are blessed to have this environment which is perfectly suited to our beingness. Pray for healing..pray for peace. Bless…
Perception-Electric Wire Hustle
Party For Your Right To Fight-Public Enemy
Jungle Love Inst-J Dilla
E=MC2 Inst-J Dilla
E=MC2 Featuring Common, Jay Dee
Tha Cipha-Triple Threat
Stakes Is High-De La Soul
You Never Knew (Album)-Hieroglyphics
My Philosophy-Boogie Down Productions
Ready Set Go feat. Moe Green-TRUTHLiVE
Ova Du Wuds-DJ Vinroc
Listen Up-E-Rule
Get A Hold-A Tribe Called Quest
Miss Me (Ft. Lil Wayne-Drake
What’s Beef?-Notorious B.I.G
U Don’t Know-Jay Z
All For The Cash-Gang Starr
Do Your Thing (clean)-Camron
Ain’t The Devil Happy-Jeru The Damaja
Sound Bwoy Bureill-Smif-N-Wessun
Amp Live is proud to present the newest single ‘Turn it Up’ featuring Mickey Factz, from his forthcoming album, Murder at the Discotech. ‘Recalling the glory days of Run DMC, T La Rock, Shep Pettibone and the Latin Rascals,’ Amp Live’s 808 heavy beat dives deep in the dubstep realm while Mickey Fact rhymes hard over the production. Be on the look out for Murder at the Discotech dropping on June 15th!
The anitcipated electronic and hip hop fused record features guest vocals by Mickey Factz, Zumbi of Zion I, Grouch, Eligh, Trackademicks, Fashawn, Myka Nyne, Hot Tub, Yak Ballz, My First Earthquake, Golda Supa Nova, Bambu, Dude Royal and more. Featuring the internet buzz hits ‘Gary is a Robot’ featuring Trackademicks (Fools Gold) & Mr. Micro and ‘Turn it Up’ featuring Mickey Factz (XXL hottest mcs to watch out for 2010), Murder at the Discotech is best defined as electro hop; melting dubstep, electro, hip hop and indy in to one pot.
In case you missed the limited free download of the 1st single, ‘Gary is a Robot’ featuring Trackademicks & Mr. Micro, you can get both singles free HERE.
In respect of our great ancestor El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, better known as Malcolm X, I dedicate this show to the incredible work that he did in order to uplift our people. Davey D blasted out a great tidbit on his twitter yesterday. This is vintage audio of 2 FBI agents actively trying to coerce Malcolm into snitching on his own organization, the Black Muslims. With rare eloquence and resilience, we hear how Malcolm cleverly rebukes their feeble attempts. It is one of the best old school audio gems that I’ve heard in ages. To hear him break down the fidgety embargoes of the agents is priceless. Yet, this was recorded in 1963. The brother was assassinated a short 2 years later in 1965. It seems that the government tried one approach, and once they saw that it wasn’t working, they went to their old faithful. Straight up murder. Go figure. All praises to the brother. They killed his body, but they couldn’t end his legacy. Science of Breath on the move…
1. Stillmatic-Nas 2. 9am in Dallas-Drake 3. the Moon & the Stars-Young Chris 4. Crib on the Moon-Zumbi 5. Umi Says-Mos Def 6. Nuthin Like This- J Dilla 7. Reunited-Old Dirty Bastard 8. Check it Out-Guru ft. Zumbi 9. You’re Da Man-Nas 10. By Any Means Necessary-Malcolm X 11. Black Steel-Public Enemy 12. Un-thinkable-Alicia Keys ft Drake 13. Hold On-Dwele ft Kanye West 14. Gadget Go Go-Chali2na 15. What Goes Around-Nas 16. Zambezi (Fools Gold remix)-Tinashe 17. Ala Il Hanash Madgouga-Omar Souleyman
Big up all massive and crew! Thank you for tuning in for another week of exciting new styles from across the world. This week, I’m broadcasting from sunny Los Angeles, CA. We had a show at UCLA last night at the annual event, the Mighty Mic. Each year, they throw a well organized concert in order to bring awareness to injustice in any form. This year was focused on the Congo, and how the country has been destabilized since the mid 90’s. One startling fact is that nearly 6 million have died in the country since ‘98, but yet, the western media is not even willing to sneeze about the tragedy which is occurring there. Congo is rich in many minerals which provide the basis for electronics and technology. If these resources suddenly begin to dry up, we’ll probably start hearing the Congo referenced on the news. But in the now, know that our brothers and sisters across the water need help. The show was dope last night, except for the fact that I busted my lip on the mic whilst leaping around. Definitely not an enjoyable experience, while broadcasting I was alternating between icing my golfball lip, and selecting the tunage. All to the good…enjoy..tune in..and tune up!
1.#9-Lee Bannon
2. Mr. Brown-Bob Marley
3. Tenement Yard-Jacob Miller
4. Hold Yuh-Gyptian ft Nikki Minaj
5. Hold the Line-Major Lazer
6. Any Dub You Like-Buju Banton
7. I Can’t Handle It-Devin the Dude
8. Monday-the Glitch Mob
9. We One-J Cole
10. Public Service Announcement-Jay Z
11. Window Seat-Erykah Badu
12. Afro Connections at 5-De La Soul
13. Is There Any Love-Kid Cudi ft Wale
14. Portuguese Love- Bah Samba ft Alice Russell
Today..I have a lot on my mind. Mostly, about what I need to do, that I very much dislike doing. Should I even breath the word? Here we go..Taxes. Blah. Every year I have to pick through piles and piles of white receipts, in search of profit and loss. It’s one of the joys of being a business owner. So I’m thinking that today’s show is going to give me the energy I’ll need for the next couple days to knock this out. I found a nice lil gem by Gil Scott Heron ft Nas. The OG has been one of my favorites since back in the day, with his angst filled croonage. If you don’t know, and you’re into soul music, google him. Also, stumbled on to some classic club music, as delivered by Pandora.com. I love this website because it’s such a good place to learn about new music. They have some technology that groups songs and artists according to varied styles and emphasis. Very dope. Enjoy the show..blessed..tune in, tune up!
1. All My-Lee Bannon
2. Lights Please-J Cole
3. Take Notice-J Dilla
4. Casio Training-Flying Loutus
5. Early Grave- Wu Tang
6. 1940 (AmpLive Remix)-the Subwayz
7. R.M.-Lee Bannon
8. Mostly the Voice-GangStarr
9. Compton-the Game
10. ShutterBug-Big Boi
11. New York is Killin Me-Gil Scott Heron ft Nas
12. Show Em Whatcha Got-Public Enemy
13. Up In Her Belly-Busy Signal
14. Gypsy Woman-Crystal Waters
15. E Samba-Jr Jack
16. Pasilda-Afro Medusa
17. Numbers-Kraftwerk
18. World Hold On-Lo Mejor del Genero
19.U Don’t Know Me-Armand Van Helden
20. My Feeling-Jr Jack
21. Da Style Deh (Douster Remix)-Busy Signal
22.For Those Who Like to Get Down-Marques Wyatt
With all the changes currently sweeping the planet, it is of utmost importance to embrace the concept of change. It has been said that change is the only constant, and I believe that this is true. Every once in a while, a single courageous soul stands up to embody a new idea who’s time has come. In this case, this person is Erykah Badu. With an already illustrious career behind her, she has pushed the envelope of artistry with her latest video “Window Seat”. In it, she gets out of a car and walks to the spot where JFK was assassinated, all while undressing herself. At the end of the video, she lies naked after being shot with the words “Groupthink” spilling from her prone body. In my mind, this is the ultimate collaboration of art and activism. The message which she sends forth is an edgy one, that I fear many will miss. She is questioning conformity, and society’s norms, by literally stripping herself of all pretense. The Dallas PD is currently questioning whether to pull up charges against her. Another woman has stated that she will sue Ms. Badu. It is my opinion that change is hard for many of us, and that the backlash she faces, symbolizes the natural resistance that human beings have to change. Erykah, I am writing this to let you know that we stand with you, and we face the winds of change together. Peace..
1. We Got the Jazz-ATCQ
2. On & On- Erykah Badu
3. Window Seat- Erykah Badu
4. Otherside of the Game-Erykah Badu
5. Jump Up in the Air and Stay There-Erykah Badu ft Lil Wayne
6. Love of My Life-Erykah Badu ft Common
7. Strawberry Incense-Erykah Badu
8. Magic-Erykah Badu
9. Turn Me Away-Erykah Badu
10. the Healer-Erykah Badu
11. Back in the Day-Erykah Badu
12. Fall in Love-Erykah Badu
13. A Life in the Day of Benjamin Andre-Outkast
There are some musical legends that are of monumental influence, yet still manage to fly under the radar of commercial popularity. Throughout the late 80’s and 90’s Gang Starr was a staple of Hip Hop culture. With Guru on the mic, and DJ Premier commanding the boards like a titan, the crew blazed trails of authentic street music for over 15 years. Yet, somehow in this day and age , they are often left out of conversations regarding Hip Hop’s illest crews. In my humble opinion, anyone who doesn’t recognize Gang Starr is not a true head.
Last weekend, Guru had a cardiac arrest and as a result fell into a coma. Twitter lit up almost instantaneously with updates and prayers for the suffering legend. Many of us began dropping quotes, song titles, and other Gang Starr trivia as a way to remind ourselves of the crew’s true greatness. It felt good. I hadn’t thought about some of these songs for over 10 years. It was then that I decided to dedicate the show to the crew, in the hope that the positive energy would aid in Guru’s recovery. Indeed, prayer is powerful and thoughts are things. This is a quick overview of one of the most prodigious groups that Hip Hop has ever known. Sit back, burn one and enjoy…Gang Starr y’all. The Real. Hip Hop.
1. 24-7-365-Gang Starr
2. Curtains- Little Brother
3. Criminology 2.5- Meth, Rae & Ghost
4. Lizz-Raekwon
5. Premo- Gang Starr
6. Soliloquy of Chaos-Gang Starr
7. Code of the Streets-Gang Starr
8. Manifest- Gang Starr
9. Take 2 and Pass-Gang Starr
10. Suckas Need Bodyguards-Gang Starr
11. Premo-Gang Starr
12. The Planet- Gang Starr
13. Royalty-Gang Starr
14. Mostly the Voice-Gang Starr
15. You Know My Steez-Gang Starr
16. DJ Premier is in Deep Concentration-Gang Starr
17. Above the Clouds-Gang Starr ft. Inspektah Deck
18. I’m the Man-Gang Starr ft. Lil Dap & Jeru
19. Moment of Truth-Gang Starr
Respect all massive and crew! I’m doin’ it movin, literally this week , as I broadcast straight from the van heading south towards NYC. There is something acutely surreal about touring and recording at the same time. While cars and trucks rush by, I capture bits and pieces of reality as they whirl past. It’s almost as if it’s a metaphor for the constant gush of information in this day and age. With so much media available, how does one sift thru and pick what they want to allow into their range of perception? For some, it is a choice, for others it is simply succumbing to the incessant barrage of programming shoved down our throats. As for myself, I have chosen to be quite snobby about what I allow into my mind, conscious and otherwise. I realize that whatever the mind views, it perceives as reality. That includes commercials, horror movies, reality shows, whatever he receives. This is exactly the same reason why the imagination is so powerful. If you can imagine something over and over again in your mind, you begin to charge your behavior with that imagery, and draw it closer to yourself subconsciously. With that said, strive to be aware of what types of energy that you allow into your mind. Ask yourself if this is the type of thing you want to experience. Don’t be passive, make an active choice about the energy that is created in and thru you. Shouts out to J Dilla (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006) & Bob Marley (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981). In celebration of our great ancestors..Church..
Playlist:
1. Take Notice- J Dilla
2. Mr. Brown- Bob Marley
3. Victory- DJ Khaled ft Nas & John Legend
4. Zone Out- Jeff Chery
5. The Edge-the Burnerz
6. Ladies- Megaphone ft Zumbi
7. Nuthin Like This- J Dilla
8. Window Seat- Erykah Badu
9. I.T.T.-Fela Kuti
10. Wickidness-Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Brother Culture
11. Here I Come- Barrington Levy
Wow…this tour has been ill!! After nearly 10 years of touring, this is definitely the most successful one that we’ve been on thus far. What a blessing! We’ve done shows up and down the west coast, 9 thus far, and all have been sold out. It’s such a pleasure to rock with humble souls spreading good energy and intention every night. I suppose this is the type of thing that the world needs in this moment. Enough really can’t be said about emphasizing the “brighter side of life” as stated by Rebelution. I’m with that, totally and completely. Peep the movements and stay up with us as we spread love.
Happy New Year Yall! We hittin’ it hard off top, there’s no time to waste, as the waves of space rush on by. Let’s go! Resident DJ Vinroc mans the decks, and also manages to coin the term “20-10’n”. Wow. I’m not sure how long it’s going to last, but it fits for the moment. At the beginning of the year, I feel that it’s a good idea to stay committed to whatever resolutions made, but more importantly to simply be focused on the goals at hand. Word. We also get into the Pacquiao vs Mayweather fiasco. This has got to be one of the most disappointing sports events to not happen in modern history. With so much hype, how did the fight of the century fail to go off? Join us as we discuss these topics and more, plus lay into some dope music. Breath deep…and tune in.
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Playlist:
1. I’m Beaming- Lupe Fiasco
2. My Muzik- Vinroc
3. Luchini- Camp Lo
4. J Dilla- Crushin
5. Down and Out- Camron ft. Kanye West & Syleena Johnson
6. Nightriders- Buckshot
7. Break My Heart- Common
8. Get Em High- Kanye West ft Talib Kweli & Common
9. Respiration- Black Star
10. Memory Lane- Nas
11. Phone Tap- the Firm
12. Bucktown- Smith-N-Wessun
13. Props Over Here- Beatnuts
14. A Million and One Questions- Jay Z
15. 30 Something- Jay Z
16. So Fly- Slim ft Yung Joc
17. Love and Happiness Remix- Al Green
18. Respect my Conglomerate- Busta Rhymes ft. Lil Wayne & Jadakiss
19. Do It- James Brown
20. Fallen Remix- Mya
21. the Look of Love- Slum Village
22. Jungle Love- J Dilla
23. Juicy- Notorious B.I.G.
24. Juicy Fruit- Mtume
25. Fat Boys- Pac Div
26. Code of the Streets- Gang Starr
27. Make Her Say- Kid Cudi ft Kanye West and Common
28. Wu Gambinos- Raekwon
29. Even If It Is So- Q-Tip
30. Hit Em Off- Triple Threat ft Zumbi
31. Gipsy Woman- Montefiori Cocktail
32. Help Is On the Way- Whatnauts
33. Goodies- Ciara
November 28, 2009 San Francisco, CA @ Yoshi’s (MIDNIGHT SHOW - ALL AGES)
December 18, 2009 Santa Clara, CA @ The Avalon
December 31, 2009 San Francisco, CA @ Club 6 NYE BASH (w/Afrika Bambataa)
January 13, 2010 Wednesday Anaheim, CA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 14, 2010 Thursday Anaheim ,CA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 15, 2010 Friday Ventura CA @Ventura Theater (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 16, 2010 Saturday Ventura CA @Ventura Theater (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 17, 2010 Tuesday Santa Cruz CA @The Catalyst (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 20, 2010 Wednesday San Francisco CA @The Fillmore (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 21, 2010 Thursday San Francisco CA @The Fillmore (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 22, 2010 Friday Portland OR Roseland Theatre (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 23, 2010 Saturday Seattle WA @Showbox at the Market (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 24, 2010 Sunday Eugene OR @W.O.W. Hall (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 27, 2010 Wednesday Boise ID @Knitting Factory (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 28, 2010 Thursday Salt Lake City UT @The Depot (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 29, 2010 Friday Denver CO @Gothic Theater (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 30, 2010 Saturday Boulder CO @Boulder Theater (with Rebelution & SOJA)
January 31, 2010 Sunday Omaha NE @Slowdown (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 03, 2010 Wednesday Minneapolis MN @Fine Line Music Café (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 04, 2010 Thursday Chicago IL @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 05, 2010 Friday Grand Rapids MI @The Intersection (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 06, 2010 Saturday Columbus OH @Newport Music Hall (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 10, 2010 Wednesday Boston MA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 11, 2010 Thursday New York NY Fillmore @ Irving Plaza (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 12, 2010 Friday Washington DC @9:30 Club *(with Rebelution and Jah Works)
February 13, 2010 Saturday Philadelphia PA Fillmore @ Theatre of The Living Arts (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 14, 2010 Sunday Norfolk VA @The NorVa *(with Rebelution and Jah Works)
February 17, 2010 Wednesday Atlanta GA @The Masquerade - Hell Stage (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 18, 2010 Thursday Ybor City FL @The Ritz (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 19, 2010 Friday Lake Buena Vista FL @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 20, 2010 Saturday Jacksonville Beach FL @Freebird Live (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 21, 2010 Sunday Jacksonville Beach FL @Freebird Live (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 24, 2010 Wednesday New Orleans LA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 25, 2010 Thursday Houston TX @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 26, 2010 Friday Austin TX @Stubb’s (with Rebelution & SOJA)
February 27, 2010 Saturday Dallas TX @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
March 02, 2010 Tuesday Tucson AZ @Rialto Theatre (with Rebelution & SOJA)
March 03, 2010 Wednesday Tempe AZ @Marquee Theatre (with Rebelution & SOJA)
March 04, 2010 Thursday San Diego CA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
March 05, 2010 Friday San Diego CA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
March 06, 2010 Saturday W. Hollywood CA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
March 07, 2010 Sunday W. Hollywood CA @House of Blues (with Rebelution & SOJA)
EMCEE ZUMBI RELEASES “INFINITE” WITH PRODUCER LEE BANNON FOR HEADS EVERYWHERE WHO ARE STILL LOOKING FOR DOPE HIP-HOP! THE TRACK IS OFF THE NEW MIXTAPE “Science of Breath Vol 4″ FEAT. KNAAN, TALIB KWELI, MISTAH FAB, U-N-I, GIFT OF GAB & OTHERS, AVAILABLE OFF ITUNES ON NOV 24, 2009!
Zumbi is one half of the duo Zion I, one of the Bay Area’s most accomplished hip-hop groups. Their sixth critically acclaimed album, The Take Over, was released this past Spring. Lee Bannon is Sacramento’s latest up and coming producer currently signed to Duck Down!
