Archive for June, 2009
by Jots on June 30th, 2009 |
Aside from being a member of one of the biggest crews to come out of Rhode Island, Jahpan’s been doing his own shit for a very long time now, making moves with reknowned underground groups such as People Under The Stairs and Time Machine, doing shows all around the country and globe, and perfecting his own solo joint, An Album Called Life, which is due out at the end of August for your listening pleasure. I kicked it with Jahpan to find out a little more about the album, and also what he thinks about the New Boys, being snubbed for shows in his hometown, and how the city of LA is treating him.
Check out the full interview after the jump.
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Tags: block royal, Fedd Hill, jahpan, people under the stairs, time machine
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by Jots on June 25th, 2009 |
thoughts? questions? got some classic rhode island haterade-marinated beef? leave it in the comments section
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by Mortal on June 17th, 2009 |
Three dudes you may know from the Rhode Island hip hop scene: Mr. Mortal, SkricLee Biz and Rock Solid, combine to produce a podcast about the second thing they do best…gaming! For game reviews, release dates and witty banter about gaming culture and politics over sick beats, loops, kicks and snares uniquely crafted for every show.
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by Jots on June 17th, 2009 |

read the flyer and such for info!
Tags: dj emoh, HW, jotsone, left over wine, Loud Neighbors, shane blakemore
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by hw on June 16th, 2009 |

Download The Album here, for liner notes and a tracklisting click the read more link!
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Tags: B. Dolan, Buck65, buddy peace, curtis plum, Prolyphic, Reanimator, Sage Francis, sleep
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by Jots on June 6th, 2009 |

If you haven’t heard, the Providence Phoenix is holding its annual Best Music Poll and they’re looking for your votes. Not only is the hip-hop section full of heavy hitters waiting for your vote, some of RI’s finest hip-hop minds are also up for awards in other sections as well.
Best Hip Hop Act Nominees:
Chachi
Jon Hope
Labeless Illtelligence
Poorly Drawn People
Romen Rok
Theo
Vote here:
http://thephoenix.com/BMP/Providence/vote/HipHopAct/
Best DJ/Electronica Act Nominees:
Joe Beats
DJ Sterbyrock
DJ Therion
Vote here:
http://thephoenix.com/BMP/Providence/vote/DJElectronicaAct/#TOPCONTENT
Best Song Nominee:
Theo, for “Say It Right”
Vote here:
http://thephoenix.com/BMP/Providence/vote/Song/#TOPCONTENT
Tags: Chachi, dj sterbyrock, dj therion, Joe Beats, Jon hope, Labeless Illtelligence, Poorly Drawn People, Romen Rok, theo
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by hw on June 3rd, 2009 |

Sage has been collecting more material again and has decided to release another “Sick Of” album. This is a free download that will appear on Strangefamousrecords.com on June 16th along with a limited edition CD also from SFR.com. You can preorder your physical copy here. Appearances on the album include: B. Dolan, Prolyphic, Buck65, Buddy Peace, Reanimator, Sleep, Curtis Plum and more. The first track can be heard on the main page of the SRF.com website
Tags: B. Dolan, Buck65, buddy peace, curtis plum, Prolyphic, Reanimator, Sage Francis, sleep
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