N.O.R.E. On Maino & Trinidad James: “I’m With Maino” [Video]

Nore sat down with VladTV for an exclusive interview, where he discussed the back-and-forth tensions brewing between Maino and Trinidad James, over comments made by James where he spoke down upon New York radio. Many, including Maino, took direct offense to Trinidad’s comments, as they felt as though he was attacking the state of New York Hip-Hop, however Nore believes that his comments were misunderstood. Nore pointed out that he believes Trinidad was speaking solely about New York radio stations sounding the same as Atlanta and other areas, rather than stick to its own sound. Nore actually agreed with Trinidad that the South is running New York radio, however when it came down to choosing sides regarding the potential beef between Trinidad James and Maino, Nore firmly stated that he’s down to back Maino.

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Farhot feat. Talib Kweli – Outro [Stream]

Many people might not have German/Afghan producer Farhot on their radar yet but he’s far from being a rookie. With 5 platinum records on his wall and album productions for Nneka, Selah Sue and Talib Kweli under his belt chances are high that you have heard his music before not knowing it was his production you were listening too. “Kabul Fire” is his first release under his own name, a mostly instrumental dedication to his and his families hometown Kabul. The project is not just another Madlib/Dilla/Premier copy, it has it’s own musical language and astehtik with influences ranging from Hip Hop too classic Afghan music and Reggae. Guest vocals are being committed by Ms.Dynamite, Talib Kweli and Kano & Giggs.

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Sey – Ghost Live On [Video]

Over the holiday weekend I decided to revisit the closing track on TheDREAMERS’ debut project, Visions of Reality, which was released last year. I felt it was fitting because, a) I was home, and b) the track is about transitioning out of the house to life on your own and a year later, I wanted to see how I was doing. I didn’t have my usual crew around me as I was all the way out in Virginia, but I grabbed my Dad’s iPhone 5 and asked my little brother if he’d be willing to direct it. He obliged and even helped me edit it. I’m very proud of what me, a 14 year old, and a smartphone could do. It captured the original sentiment very well and is a fitting tribute to the upcoming one year anniversary of our debut mixtape. – Sey

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TrackBlasters Radio: 02.12.13

Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes news music from Justin Timberlake, Ashanti, Joell Ortiz, Cormega, Knighstalker and many more! Enjoy. Record Of The Day: Knightstalker & Falling Down – Kept In Perspective Playlist Justin Timberlake feat. J. Cole, ASAP Rocky & Pusha T – TKO (Remix) Timbaland feat. Jay-Z, Drake & James Fauntleroy – Know Bout Me Timbaland feat. Attitude & 6 Two – Lil Apartment Drake – Connect Joell Ortiz – Own It (Remix) Ashanti feat. Rick Ross – I Got It Eminem feat. Skylar Grey – Asshole Eminem – So Much Better ScHoolboy Q – Man Of The Year Ed E. Ruger & Ty Bru feat. Sadat X – No Suckaz Allowed Knightstalker & Falling Down feat. 9th Prince Fes, Taylor & Dark Skinned Assassin – Times Have Changed **Record Of The Day** Knightstalker & Falling Down – Kept In Perspective Cormega feat. Raekwon – Honorable Joey Bada$$ – Two Lips YG Hootie feat. Kendrick Lamar – 2 Presidents [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 02.12.13.mp3] Download here

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