Thursday, November 5, 2009

Weekly Highlights -- November 5, 2009

This is one of those shows where every track is gold. Here is are the highlights:

Who flipped it better?

Show & AG - You Know Now (Buckwild remix)



VS.

Heltah Skeltah - Letha Brainz Blo



Saukrates - Check For Me



The Clipse f/ Cam'ron - Popular Demand



Cormega - Rapture



Raekwon, Sean Price & Cormega - Radiant Jewels



Tha Dogg Pound - Westside Rydin



El Da Sensei & The Returners f/ Ghettosocks & Timbuktu – Ain’t Trippin'



Big!

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Nov. 3rd, 2009 Podcast -- CORMEGA!

We started off with a Double Shot from BeKay's debut album, "Hunger Pains", which is available and recommend for next week on Coalmine Records. We had the privilege of interviewing the NY emcee a couple weeks ago, when he busted out a crazy new acapella. We kept it moving by playing a couple cuts off his album, which features the likes of Illmind, Marco Polo, R.A. The Rugged Man, Masta Ace, Heltah Skeltah, Inspectah Deck and many more. Don't sleep on this one, and hit Bekay up at www.MySpace.com/Bekay!

We were then joined by Queensbridge legend, the one and only Cormega. We got into discussion about his new album, "Born & Raised", upcoming videos, loyalty to the fans and the artform of Hip-Hop and why it's important to be interactive! Check Cormega at www.LegalHustle.net for all the latest and the chance to chat online to the QB veteran!

Unfortunately, our Strong Arm Steady has been postponed to November 17th. Better late than never though, right? Instead, we launched into a segment we've been getting off the ground, "Who Flipped It Better?”. This week's contestants were Show & A.G. - You Know Now (Buckwild remix) and Heltah Skeltah - Letha Brainz Blow. We aren't going to reveal the winner here in the blog, so check out the podcast to hear the results!

We had three hours tonight, so we filled it with tracks from The Dogg Pound, Jay Kin, Pharoahe Monch, Saukrates, DITC, Ghostface, Kid Cudi and plenty more. CLICK HERE to download the podcast! Don't sleep!

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

FREE Downloads!

Free music! Everyone likes that, right? You already know about DJ Sage's The Process, but we're going to drop it on you again, along with the new Brass Tackz EP, The Outfit. Enjoy!




Brass Tackz (Snak The Ripper, Young Sin & Evil Ebenezer) - The Outfit





DJ Sage - The Process (Presented by The Urban Renewal Project & Finale)



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Friday, October 30, 2009

Weekly highlights

As always, here are some highlights from this week's show!

YZ - Thinking of a Master Plan



Jay Electronica - Suckas



DJ JS-1 f/ O.C. - Life (Dedication to Roc Raida)



BK-One f/ MURS - Eighteen to Twenty One



Swollen Members - Kyla



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October 27, 2009 PODCAST -- Mixtapes for all!

We were back at it this week with a clean bill of health! The flu ran through the crew last week, but we're back at full-strength, health-wise. With that in mind, we got back into the groove tonight, with a Kam Moye double shot! We featured his new record “Splitting Image”, which is available now on MYX Music, a label that is doing big things in Hip-Hop right now. Check out this album as well as other releases from MYX, you will not be disappointed!

We were then joined by Georgia veteran, YZ, who had a lot to say! This legendary MC discussed everything from his participation in the Above The Rim soundtrack, Islam, rappers allegedly alienating themselves from the average fan, Hip-Hop being all encompassing, Poor Righteous Teachers, managing artists and more. Check out his new album, "Muad'Dib", available online now and stay tuned for more from this YZ! Hit him up at www.MySpace.com/TheRealYZ , www.Facebook.com/TheRealYZ and www.Twitter.com/TheRealYZ. Also support The Green Movement, a recycling program that YZ has a stake in by visiting www.TGMNow.com and seeing what they have to offer! Hip Hop can't exist if we destroy the world!

Other than that, we got into so much good music it wasn't even funny (it was dope though, don't worry). BK-One, YZ, Akrobatik, Dan-e-o, Camp Lo, The Twinz, Mathematics, M.O.P., Queen Latifah and many more! Download the podcast by CLICKING HERE!

We also have a new mixtape out mixed by DJ Sage. We will provide a free link, but if you like what you hear, here's what you can do:

1.) Become a member of CO-OP Radio CFRO 102.7fm. We are Vancouver's only community based and listener-supported radio station (aka free of big business ties and school funding). We are in the middle of our Autumn airlift, so why not show your appreciation for the programming we do on a weekly basis. Pledge as little or as much as you want and identify "The Urban Renewal Project" as your favourite Co-Op Radio program. www.CoOpRadio.org .

2.) You can hit me with a $5 paypal (djsage604@yahoo.ca) donation and I will send you a physical copy of the CD.

3.) If you like a particular artist on this mix (most of which I know personally and are both great and talented people) then go out and spread the good word, purchase some of their music or check them out live when they touchdown in your city.

Options 1 and 2 will land you with a physical copy of the mixtape, which includes some dope cover art! Good deal!

Here is the LINK to the mix CD.

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Monday, October 26, 2009

DITC Special

DITC gotta be one of the most underrated collectives in Hip-Hop. Here's a couple choice tracks from the group's members for the hell of it.

Showbiz & AG - You Know Now (Buckwild remix)



O.C. - Love Child (Produced by Buckwild)



Big L, Lord Finesse, A.G. & O.C. - Dignified Soldiers (remix)



Big L f/ Fat Joe - The Enemy (produced by DJ Premier)

Saturday, October 24, 2009

October 20 HIGHLIGHTS

Common - Dooinit



Kurupt f/ Freeway - Check Check



Sav Killz f/ Planet Asia - Champion Rap