30
Aug
2010
Neak “Heartbreaks” (Produced by Maja 7th) | @Neak_Undefined @Maja7th
I’m late! I saw this faintly on facebook last night, and just now listened to it. You already know it’s dope
The 193rd entry in our DJBooth.net Freestyle Series comes courtesy of Neak, the Windy City native who hooked up with the Booth to drop reader-acclaimed mixtape 84 Vol. 2 (The Silent Fiasco). On his brand new, exclusive Heartbreaks freestyle, the currently-unsigned emcee flows over original boardwork by Maja 7th. Neak is currently preparing for the fall release of his Neak Rock mixtape, which will find him flowing over beats by the legendary Pete Rock. Fans will be able to catch the artist on tour in support of the project beginning in October. Read more @ DJBOOTH.NET
27
Aug
2010
BDTB! Updates
I’ve been messing with the site a bit, and we’re going to have new features in the near future. Until then, make sure to follow us on twitter @bdtb, and check out our facebook where I’ve been posting pictures from events HERE Become a fan!
7
Jul
2010
Hinx Jones first release “Not Really A Mixtape”
I came to a realization last week. Hinx Jones has been a duo for 2 years now, and although we’ve each put out a solo project, we haven’t put a collective project yet. That ain’t right. So, I called up Gritts last week from South Carolina and simply said “Yo, I think we should release those songs we did that aren’t going to make the eleven piece”. He said, “aight, whatever, sounds fine”.
Here we are less than a week later releasing this “project” in preparation for our first full length album together as Hinx Jones. This project is simply entitled “Not Really A Mixtape”. We were originally going to put 8 songs on here, but 2 of the other ones we released on projects last year (search “grittstape” and “sessions”), and the other one isn’t really finished. I don’t really consider these mixtape songs because they are all original, and it doesn’t quite feel like an EP. Who knows. Here’s 5 songs of us doing us. 2 of em were recorded right around 2 years ago. Please feel free to drop us comments, and/or blog us… we would most appreciate it!
19
Jun
2010
“Hotter Than July” Mixtape, Produced by ILL Brown – Recording Sessions @ Dragon Room Studios (Hosted by W.B.C. Magazine)
It’s coming. On July 22nd, the “Hotter Than July” Mixtape produced by Chicago Producer/Engineer ILL Brown will be here. It will be featuring Shayla G, F.A.B.L.E., B.X.C. (DTP/Def Jam), B.B.K., Gemstones, Dave Coresh, Water, Just Wise (of The Highest Low), Preach, Scheme, Melinda Bussie, Deeder, Malik Yusef, Papi Jamon, Mike Schpitz, Reno Chinati, Sam I Am, Crystal La’Juene, Sulaiman Shabazz, T.K.O., Big Taz, Chas Mac, Twone Gabz, B-Easy, and More! Be ready!!!!!!! Shouts to W.B.C. Magazine! Check out some of the recording sessions below!
Hotter Than July: Preview
Hotter Than July Sessions: Dave Coresh, Gemstones, & Twone Gabz
Hotter Than July Sessions: Preach
Hotter Than July Sessions: Sam I Am & Crystal La’Juene
17
Jun
2010
Pete Sayke featuring Briana from Ladies Runnit “No One But You” (The New Black)
Fresh off releasing his first single What It Sounds Like, Pete Sayke is leaking another track coming off of his anticipated The New Black set to drop on June 22nd. This track features Briana from Ladies Runnit getting her sang on over the track. Check this out, and get ready for The New Black next week. Follow Pete Sayke on Twitter, catch him on MySpace, and download his previous project The Welfare.
15
Jun
2010
The New Black Leak: Pete Sayke featuring Mike Schpitz (Produced by Maja 7th) “What It Sounds Like”
Pete Sayke, in association with Bettye Lee Music, So City Promotions, and Bringing Down The Band, is about to release Pete’s new mixtape THE NEW BLACK; dropping on June 22nd. The project has been mixed by the one and only ILL Brown. I’ve had the pleasure of listening to the final version, and can say without a doubt that it’s one of my favorite releases so far this year. It’s a very dope project. I’m a fan.
The first song leaking from the project is a song produced by Maja 7th featuring wordsmith Mike Schpitz. These 3 Chicago cats have come together to create “What It Sounds Like”, which touches on the art of creating a sound that the artist likes. It’s a dope tune. I’ve been playing the hell out of this song. Listen, download, and come up with your own interpretation of what it sounds like.
(from left to right: pete sayke, mike schpitz, maja 7th)
9
Jun
2010
7
Jun
2010
Gritts “Grittstape”
I posted my Sessions project on bandcamp, and now heres Gritts’ that dropped about a month after mine last year (early June). We released it, but this I wanted to get this out there and make it easier to access. This is the second solo project Gritts has released, although this is probably the only one you’ll be able to find. I’m a fan of this project, and not because I had something to do with it. Check this out and download it!!
4
Jun
2010
LONEGEVITY “SESSIONS”
I dropped this project a little over a year ago, but have yet to post it here on BDTB. My whole idea with this project was to somewhat establish myself as a vocalist/emcee, since I was known for production. I went out and grabbed tracks from my favorite producers, and even took time to research and found a couple dudes I hadn’t heard of before. I didn’t use any track that had been remade a million times. They were all from instrumental series, or personal tracks from some producers I’ve ran into along my journey. Check this out if you haven’t and let me know what you think. I put it up on bandcamp for you all to preview.
