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Day: August 28, 2012

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7evenThirty feat. Sleepy Will & Kamikaze – Mysterious Business [Audio x Download]

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Off “Heaven’s Computer” which arrives 9/25 via Mello Music Group. Pre-order: iTunes | Vinyl | CD Surviving in hip-hop is easy, you have skills and you have beats, the rest falls into place, right? If only it were so simple. Mississippi firebrand 7evenThirty takes a break from demolishing civilizations to shed light on the harsh climate of rap music on a leak from his upcoming concept album, Heaven’s Computer. “Mysterious Business” tackles the question of sustaining within the realm of professional hip-hop. Erik L’s beat is an ominous, brooding arrangement that could be equally at home as the soundtrack to a 80’s video game dungeon level. 7even appears as a weary rhymer, jaded and disenchanted by the ups and downs of the indie grind, he closes his verse with the poignant question: “would you do this shit for free?” Partners Sleepy Will and Kamikaze (some folks may know Kamikaze as 1/2 of the Jackson bred duo Crooked Lettaz) both hit it out the park. Detailing the plight of the independent artist and underscoring how all MC’s are selling something, the two MC’s spit convincing bars without coming off bitter. Mysterious Business (feat. Sleepy Will & Kamikaze) by 7evenThirty

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Lupe Talks Kendrick Lamar, Occupy Movement, CRS, Retiring From Music [Video]

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Exclusive in-depth interview with Lupe Fiasco. Part 2 starts with Nick Huff Barili asking Lupe if he has worked with any of the new generation artists like Kendrick Lamar and Blu on Food & Liquor 2. Lupe responds that he wants to be a fan but not necessarily collaborate cause he doesn’t want to taint his vision of them. Nick continues by asking if Lupe feels he has to sneak in substance into music that plays in a commercial realm. Lupe not only answers that but also goes into misconceptions regarding his last album Lasers and says that the production on F&L 2 will be modern hip hop beats. Talking about the Occupy Wall Street movement, Lupe says that it’s better of without the media’s cameras there everyday trying to define it because now the movement has room to grow on its own. Lupe goes on to explain what he means by wanting to retire from the music industry and his interest in teaching. Before we let him go, he addresses the latest with All City Chess Club, CRS ( with Kanye and Pharrell) and the album he is going to put out with just Pharrell. Previously: Lupe Fiasco Speaks On New LP “Food & Liquor 2″, “Lamborghini Angels”, “Bitch Bad”, Pete Rock & More [Video] | Nas & Lupe Fiasco Interviews w/ DJ Reflex [Video]

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Tyrese Discusses The State Of R&B, Next Book Project & More [Video]

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KarenCivil.com and CivilTV were on the scene for the 2012 Essence Music Festival. Throughout the day, we were able to catch up with Tyrese before his special concert, which he teamed up with McDonalds to organize. During our sit-down interview, Tyrese discussed his new partnership with McDonalds, thoughts on the state of R&B, his next book project with Rev Run, and more.

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Beanie Sigel Releases “This Time” Album And Ponders His Peers Nas & Rick Ross [Video]

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Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel releases his “This Time” album and talks to AllHipHop.com about State Property as a movement before other movements. He also considers the recent releases of his peers, Nas and Rick Ross, and why he prefers one over the other. Previously: Beanie Sigel – That’s All I Know (In Studio Performance) [Video]

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