After getting a lot of attention from his recently released collab with Keon Love, “now you’re gone,” Tha Vor has decided to release two new singles simultaneously. About a week and a half ago, he dropped the thought provoking tracks: “knowledge of self” and “mama prays for her son.” Both songs have heavy reggae/dancehall under-tones; this is in part due to Tha Vor’s Jamaican background.

Addressing the issue of lack of self knowledge, particularly within the black community, Tha Vor encourages his listeners to acquire knowledge of self on the record with the same name; while on “mama prays for her son” he talks about the importance of loving and respecting our mothers, as well as their commitment to us. Both songs can be streamed via MJE YouTube links below.

“mama prays for her son” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dqIIJF5jsA

“knowledge of self” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LSs5WoGdE0

Story by Tom – No Cure PR

Stone & Robert release “Us vs them” mixed by legendary DJ PF Cuttin. Stone & Robert are an alter ego group from Skanks & P General of Brooklyn’s Bankai Fam. The set features production from Kyo Itachi, Azia & features fellow Bankai Fam members Shatike & Daddie Notch, pieced together in style by DJ PF Cuttin. Download the mixtape for free below!

Track list:

1. DJ Emskee Intro
2. The First Episode
3. Dropping Gems [Ft Shatike]
4. Strictly Business
5. Take it personal
6. Still faking the funk
7. Perspiration
8. Worldwide connect
9. Prison Break
10. Memory Lane [Ft. Valentine the great]
11. Cane & Able [Ft. Daddie Notch]
12. Last Days Scriptures
13. Culinary Arts
14. My Favorite Dish
15. Outro

Click here to download the mixtape.

on Tuesday, July 19th, it was announced that hip-hop’s living legend, Nasir Jones, more popularly known as Nas, will be bestowed the “Started From The Bottom Now We Here” honor at the 2016 REVOLT Music Conference Gala. The 2016 REVOLT Music Conference takes place October 13th through 16th in South Beach, Miami, at the Eden Roc hotel.

For more information on the REVOLT Music Conference and to purchase tickets visit www.revoltmusicconference.com.

Stone & Robert are back with their third freestyle off the up & coming “Us vs them” mixtape hosted by legendary DJ PF Cuttin. Stone & Robert are an alter ego group from Skanks & P General of Brooklyn’s Bankai Fam. The “Dropping Gems” freestyle portrays the dynamic duo offering knowledge for the misguided youth over the classic Mobb Deep instrumental, an additional stanza comes from fellow group member Shatike. Skanks is the co-founding member of the Brooklyn group & inked a deal with France’s Shinigamie records. Partnering with Kyo Itachi they released the “On My Side” EP by Bankai Fam & his solo LP “The Shinigamie Flowfessional” both to critical acclaim.

P General, was born in Barbados & emigrated to the United States in 1980 at the tender age of 3. His oldest brother, now deceased was a DJ and took a young P around with him to gigs exposing P to all types of music at a very early age. In 2007 P General showed an interest in writing lyrics to beats which led to his overall passion in becoming a hip hop artist. Look out for the Stone & Robert project which drops July 4^th. 

Stream “Dropping Gems” freestyle via YouTube

Rapsody

Earlier today Talib Kweli dropped the official video for the track “life ahead of me” which features one of hip-hop’s gems, Rapsody. Most people are familiar with Talib Kweli and his many accomplishments in the genre, but unfortunately, not enough people know about Rapsody and all she has done, not just for hip-hop but also for emerging female MCs. Check out the video and be sure to follow Rapsody on all her social sites. If you are a supporter of authentic hip-hop you will appreciate her energy.

Covers have often carried a negative connotation — they were once seen as a less talented or unsuccessful artiste act of “stealing” work from another composer, to make that quick buck. These days, music covers are recognized as one artiste paying homage to another in a show of love and admiration of the other’s music.

Released from toontoom studios, “Grind Time” is a cover of Desiigner’s billboard chart topper Panda. Written and performed by OBIBINI the song paints from an artiste’s perspective, a lyrical picture of a nation, intelligently describing the socio-economic landscape of the country. Obviously Black Infinitely Bold Intelligent & Naturally Inspiring, OBIBINI the lyricist from Africa Ghana, did not mix words, boldly pronouncing this song as the ‘illest of all covers’. Reality lyrics, no tricks or gimmicks; listen, it’s all about the money; “Grind Time”, a narrative of current happenings in Africa Ghana.

Story by: Adokwei Addo