DJ Snips of All Elements got some footage of the Hip Hop Legends show that went down at BB Kings. Consider this lineup: Blackmoon, Smif-N-Wessun, KRS-1, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, Nice and Smooth, Das Efx. That’s a true hip hop fan’s dream. No Lil Wayne, no Soulja Boy, but still a packed house. No hate, I’m just saying!!
Jaisu and S-Type held a listeners showcase to preview a variety of their beats at their in-store at Underground Solush’n in Edinburgh. The event took place on April 25th. It’s good to see that good hip hop music is alive and well overseas… with that real hip hop music, whether you want to call it underground hip hop music or not, resurfacing here in the US, things are definitely looking up.
S-Type also debuted Grind With Me, the track S-Type produced on TEK of Smif-N-Wessun‘s upcoming album 24Kt Smoke. Shoutouts to Jay Large and OJ Loopz of On It Management. Much more to come from Jaisu and S-Type, believe it!
In the final part of his interview with WeLiveThis.com, TEK (of Smif-N-Wessun) talks about his upcoming solo project, 24Kt Smoke. He discusses his growth as an artist as he’s progressed through not only his Smif-N-Wessun releases, but also his four solo releases (I mistakenly missed the first and inquired about the last 3 oops!). TEK describes what he feels has made Duck Down Records continue to be successful over the years, and lastly, he lists his all-time favorite Smif-N-Wessun songs. TEK lists Hallucinations, Wrekonize, among others. What about you? What are your favorite Smif-N-Wessun songs over the years?
Lastly, at the end of the interview, listen to a snippet of Grind With Me, produced by S-Type, which features the beat you’ve heard throughout the interview with TEK. TEK’s 24Kt Smoke cover is also revealed with incredible artwork from Miami Kaos. Stay tuned for the first leak from 24Kt Smoke coming this week!
Smif-N-Wessun and Blackmoon performed live in Boston at Harper’s Ferry on April 18, 2009. Here goes some footage of the show. The various video clips feature TEK, General Steele, Buckshot, and 5FT. Don’t forget to check out parts one and two of my interview with TEK of Smif-N-Wessun, as well as Buckshot’s new track, Robot with KRS-One off Survival Skills, and General Steele’s A Toast To Brooklyn and Bucktown Baby. Duckdown represents underground hip hop music to the fullest, and if you’ve ever been to one of their live shows, you know what these videos are about.
Smif-N-Wessun and Blackmoon Clip One – Boston Harper’s Ferry
Smif-N-Wessun and Blackmoon Clip Two – Boston Harper’s Ferry
Smif-N-Wessun and Blackmoon Clip Three – Boston Harper’s Ferry
Smif-N-Wessun and Blackmoon Clip Four – Boston Harper’s Ferry
Smif-N-Wessun and Blackmoon Clip Five – Boston Harper’s Ferry
For part two of his interview with WeLiveThis.com, TEK (of Smif-N-Wessun) speaks on the artists that he would like to work with/would have liked to have work with. He then goes on to discuss what he feels the difference is between the hip hop artists of ’93-96 and the hip hop artists of today. Lastly, TEK discusses the projects that he and Steele have in the works, including the new Smif-N-Wessun album produced entirely by Pete Rock. The legendary underground hip hop duo is looking for album name suggestions, so speak your mind! At the end of the interview clip, check some footage of TEK in the recording process of Grind With Me, produced by S-Type, off TEK’s upcoming solo project, 24Kt Smoke.
A Smif-N-Wessun album produced entirely by Pete Rock definitely sounds like a crazy project that is unbelievable for underground hip hop music, and hip hop music in general. You’ve already been treated to a few joints from Steele’s Welcome To Bucktown project. Stay tuned for some leaks off TEK’s 24Kt Smoke coming soon. Part 3 of the WeLiveThis.com interview with TEK will drop early next week!
As a bonus, here’s the original version of Death Iz 4Ever, produced by Don Notz. This track was on TEK’s last solo project, U.G.P. The G-Mix of the track featuring both TEK and Steele will be featured on TEK’s 24Kt Smoke, and Don Notz debut compilation album, Lead By Example.
Bonus Download: TEK – Death Iz 4Ever Original (Produced by Don Notz)
As I’ve mentioned previously, I’ve been working with TEK (of Smif-N-Wessun) on his latest solo album, entitled 24Kt Smoke. Well, two weeks ago during the recording session for Grind With Me, produced by S-Type, TEK took the time out to sit down for an interview with me and WeLiveThis.com. The interview touched upon a wide range of topics, from the creation of Smif-N-Wessun to the reason for not releasing their album on Rawkus to comparisons between artists and the industry from 93 to today and the announcement of a new Smif-N-Wessun album entirely produced by The Chocolate Boy Wonder, Pete Rock. Also, at the end of the interview, catch a snippet of New Love by TEK produced by Drawzilla, which will be featured on 24Kt Smoke.
In part one of the interview, TEK talks about how he got started in the industry and how Smif-N-Wessun was born as a hip hop duo. In his answer to this question, TEK said, “During our high school days, we went to school with a bunch of industry dudes, like even dudes that didn’t go there would shoot through. Rakim used to shoot through.. Chubb Rock used to come through…” He goes on to speak on his early role before Smif-N-Wessun linked up with Blackmoon and the need to create a name for themselves that would always make fans think of one if they thought of other.
When asked about the making of Dah Shinin’, TEK talks about recording at the Beatminerz home studio, and how Bucktown wasn’t even supposed to be theirs. TEK reveals “Actually, Bucktown was supposed to been, actually, for Blackmoon or Heltah Skeltah, but they ain’t like it.. that was actually supposed to be the B-Side for another joint called Nothin’ Move But The Money All About The Cash.”
Later in part one of the interview, TEK spoke on the Rawkus album and why it never dropped, and then about how they’ve changed names throughout the years due to legality issues. TEK said, “Cocoa Brovaz was actually the name before Smif-N-Wessun.. but they really couldn’t come out with that as a name, so we revamped and came out with Smif-N-Wessun.”
Shout out to Tek who is featured in the first joint. I hit up Cookin’ Soul about doing some joints on Tek’s upcoming mixtape, and of course, we had to get him on this project!
DJ DRAMA and COOKIN’ SOUL present: The NOTORIOUS BIG Tribute
Coming next Monday, March 9th 2009, exactly twelve years after his death.
In The NOTORIOUS BIG Tribute superproducers and remixers Cookin’ Soul flip the original samples used in Biggies classic albums Ready to Die and Life After Death into new beats and feature original appearances from a whole range of well known artists paying their respects doing what they do best, in a celebration of the late great rapper musical legacy.
Original features & appearances by:
Styles P, LA the Darkman, Wilie Tha Kid, Uncle Murda, Amanda Diva, Lil Cease (Junior MAFIA), P. Diddy, Miss Info (Hot 97), Jean Grae, CL Smooth, Skyzoo, Grafh, Emilio Rojas, Nipsey Hussle, Tek (Smif n Wessun), Freekey Zekey, Jet Ash Lag, Sen City, Shiest Bubz, De la Ghetto (Massacre Musical) and Chaundon.
20 Brand new tracks.
Hosted by DJ Drama aka Barack Odrama the Mixtape president.
Mixtape will be available for free download @ www.cookinsoul.com.
The official video for Death Is Forever from TEK featuring General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun and Havoc of Mobb Deep. The track is produced by Don Notz and will be featured on TEK’s 24Kt Smoke album, due for release on August 24, 2010.
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