Sunday, November 30, 2008

DECEMBER IS HERE 2008 COMING TO A CLOSE


What a year..nothing really monumental to recall off hand. A lot of hype, and some big disappointments but what else is new. As I look ahead at 2009, what do we have to really look forward to in hip-hop music? I would love to see respect come back to the game and a code of ethics enforced. Am I crazy?? The answer is yes I guess.

In my opinion you look at shows like TRL and RapCity all going off the air..it's a result of garbage music being forced out, and the majority of real listeners are fed up. It's apparent more than ever that corporate America is behind the scenes controlling hip-hop and not giving balance to the game as a whole. I remember tuning into Yo MTV Raps or Video Juke Box and getting the opportunity to see real hip-hop music in effect, from the real deal, underground, to commercial styles all mixed up giving balance. But now..money is being pumped into the projects like T-Pain, Lil Wayne type styles etc, leaving no room for more legitimate styles of hip-hop to get any airtime.

So what does that leave for 2009? Is there really going to be room for legit hip-hop to have a space in the game. Don't get me wrong..I know real shit is going down and getting released..I'm just talking about seeing and hearing real hip-hop on a large scale. I'd like to see a Gangstarr re-union to crack off 09 for starts..and see real producers like Dj Premier, Alchemist, Pete Rock, Large Pro, etc etc..getting some real shine and working with real mc's putting out quality work and getting some heavy airtime. We need the real cats to finally speak their minds and talk about what's really going down.

Instead of mc's speaking their minds..it seems like they're happy just to be able to have a album coming out. It's sad but true...I heard a incredible new Jada banger I'll put below that is off the meters. I personally think he should have done it solo but you gotta do what you gotta do nowadays to get the rest of the game to open their freakin ears nah mean? Well either way..peace out to 08 and raise your glass for hopefully a more substantial 09.

On a side note: Kool Sphere's "Dream's Don't Die" album is being mixed right now, and I will be meeting up with my man DJ LD from Technicali to be laying the final cuts and scratches down to make things official. Once everything is back, mixed and in place, I will decide on how I will present out previews and shit. Below is a example from the upcoming album...
Kool Sphere "All City" featuring M.C. Reppond


Have a happy Holiday if I don't get back on here and we'll see what time it is.

Friday, November 14, 2008

NYC GRAFFITI EVENT "COME IN PIECE



Come in piece and represent for a good cause. a lot of dope canvases will be up for auction including a Kool Sphere joint pictured in a previous blog down below.
As for a update on the solo project...we are in the final stages now with me recording 2 joints tomorrow in the studio in preparation of a final mix going down on the catalog. Some real classic joints laid down on some real shit.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

QUICK PHOTO VIDEO CLIP

KOOL SPHERE IN JACK & JULES MOVIE TRAILER


The new trailer for Jack & Jules I appeared in. This gem will be coming out soon. I should be working with the same director on some more films in 2009. I'm in the final stages of the new solo album. I have about one more track to record this week. Then will be working with this vocalist on one of my singles to hit the hook up proper. I will be collabing with Dj LD to workin on some cuts to spice of some joints as well. I have a couple ideas for the album title that I will unvail as well..I will put up some voting options for some feedback. (you might wanna pause the music player below to hear the video)