Baltimore Cease Fire August 4th Through August 6th

August 4th through August 6th is the Baltimore Cease Fire.  And since the first announcement people seem to really have their "opinions" on this idea.  Well here are mine.....

When I first heard this months ago I was wondering if they were going to follow through with the idea.  See I have seen so many people in this city come up with good ideas but they have no follow through.  Mostly because good ideas need a lot of work and let's face it, most people have the attention span of a goldfish.  But as the days went on and I seen who was the "face" of the  Cease Fire I knew that she wasn't about to give up and she would keep up the motivation to keep those who were involved to keep involved.

I can't remember the first time I met Erricka Bridgeford but I remember that every time I seen her she had this beautiful smile and a hug.  So seeing that she was one of the founders of this movement I knew that it was going to have the follow through it needed.

Now as I first stated, a lot of people have given their opinions on trying to have Nobody Kill Anybody this weekend.  I was seeing a lot of negative opinions on trying to save lives.  Instead of talking down the organization and the people who are reaching out to the people in the streets and trying to at least get 72 hours with no one being killed.....maybe these people should help do something to help these kids realize there is more to life than just being in the streets.

People like to complain about things instead of trying to contribute.  I seen a lot of well its not gonna work......well what about the rest of the days of the year.......and you know it all has to start somewhere.  And it started today!!  

So far as I am writing this blog, there have been no murders.  I pray that this is a trend that continues.  So far in Baltimore we have had 209 murders. The youngest being 1 and the oldest being 97.

2017 Baltimore City Homicides - List and Map

I pray that the cease fire is truly the beginning of people cherishing life.

Please do your part in helping spread the word.

AB Rock - Aint Yours (Baltimore Ceasefire)

The Bangladesh Project ft Anonamas & Wombatt55 - Ceasefire (A #BaltimoreCeasefire Anthem)

Von Vargas Ft Various Artists - Baltimore Cease Fire

Team Kreamate - The Krate Tape 2 - The Kare Pakkage

Team Kreamate - Krate Tape Vol2

The Kare Pakkage

On February 14, 2017, Team Kreamate release their 2nd mixtape in their Krate Tape series.  This one was for the ladies.  The Kare Pakkage consists of instrumentals from Jodeci, Musiq Soulchild, Blackstreet, BBD, Bobby Brown, Total, among others. 

Definitely a mixtape that you need in your collection.  Team Kreamate has outdone themselves once again making the industry beats their own.

The Krate Tape 2 - The Kare Pakkage


Click on the link above and listen for yourself.  Stream or download but give this project a listen and see for yourself if you don't fall in love with at least one track on there.  My suggestion is the last track by Rebel "It's My Poison".  A combination of "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown and "Poison" by BBD.  Take a listen and see what you think.

Bodymore Big Steve - I Do This **** In My Sleep

Bodymore Big Steve - I Do This **** In My Sleep

So a few days ago I received a link.  Big Steve of Bodymore Records had sent me this project to listen to and review.  And I have been listening to it every day.

I have known Big Steve for years and I have watched him grow as an artist. This project is a mixture of beats and well stories. Big Steve goes over industry beats and makes them his own. He doesn't try to do what the original artist did and doesn't talk about the same things.

The very first track is a collection of what is called Classic Shit and it truly it.  Parts of verses from some of the best songs the Big Steve has had over the past few years.

The tracks on this project are such a great mixture.  The songs that are really personal and about love and his girls....he has 3 of the most beautiful little girls.....are the ones that I really feel to my soul.  His pain of loving and losing is like him opening up himself and it is therapy for him and the listener.

He even as a track called Spoken Word that is dedicated to his daughter Mira.  Something really different for an artist to put on a mixtape.  Almost brought me to tears the first time I heard it and even the 5th time I listened to it.

Big Steve has Lil Black from 92Q hosting the mixtape.

He even sings a little on the songs with the help of autotune.

I love seeing the growth in this young man over the years.  This project really shows the versatility of Big Steve as an artist and the growth as a man and father.  

He will be dropping this at midnight tonight online and delivering hard copies tomorrow for FREE.  According to his post he made this morning.

Grab this project as soon as it comes out.  You will be playing this from beginning to end and then repeat.

Bodymore Big Steve Facebook Page

Upcoming Events......

On October 27th Beanie Sigel will be at Gentlemens 10 2135 Edmondson Ave Baltimore, MD.  Admission is $20 VIP is $50.  This is also the Mixtape Release Party for $pence "The TurnUp King".  The flyer is below.  Check it out and go support local artists, local businesses.  Yes my logo is on the flyer as well.  I'm hoping I will be well enough to attend!  

The very next night Freeway and Peedi Crakk will be at the Downtown Cultural Center 401 N Howard St. Baltimore, Md.  Support the local artists and local businesses.

Team Kreamate will be performing as well.  You don't want to miss their performance.  Definitely a must see.  

Taz Spitta - Subject Matters

Taz Spitta - Subject Matter

 

I haven't done a written review in a while but when I listened to this project I knew that I needed to be vocal about it. 

Anyone who knows me knows that I am I listener.  I listen to lyrics, the flow, the beat and voices.  All of that has to peak my interest.  And when I downloaded this mixtape off of Audiomack..... here is the link  Taz Spitta - Subject Matter and you can get it on Datpiff Taz Spitta - Subject Matter  I really had no idea what I was about to hear. 

I had seen the name Taz Spitta on flyers and apparently even been at events before but it wasn't until recently that I really took the time to really listen.  Its so hard to pay attention to lyrics while artists are performing but a few months ago something seemed to tap me on my shoulder and said hey pay attention to this artist.  So I started to pay attention when I would see Taz Spitta perform.

Performance wise he is very engaging.  He interacts with the crowd.  It doesn't seem to matter if the event is packed or if there are 10 people, he gives it his all as if he is performing at the Arena.  The stage presence is on point.  Very important to me as a spectator and supporter. 

The title is "Subject Matter" and that is something that every song has.  I love songs that tell stories.  There is a concept and the artist stays with that concept.  He isn't just rhyming words. 

As I listened to this project, I noticed that the beats were varied, this to me shows the artist's ability to be versatile! Not everyone can ride any beat that is given to them.  An example is the song  "More" which is a very fast tempo song.  Taz Spitta flows with the beat with ease. 

Another thing......Taz Spitta sings also on the tracks.  And does it well.  

This is a well rounded artist who gives you a quality project.  If you listen to it, I guarantee there will be at least one track that will be your favorite.  Mine is "Right Now".....and "More"...... "Mastermind".....yeah there are a few.  

Click one of the links and download it and take a listen.  Taz Spitta <<<<< Go LIKE his page if you are feeling his music!

The Mixtape That You Need In Your Collection......Team Kreamate The Krate Tape Vol 1

Definition of mixtape from Websters Dictionary:

  a compilation of songs recorded (as onto a cassette tape or a CD) from various sources

According to Wikipedia the most common early mix tapes were bootleg 8 track tapes that were sold at flea markets and truck stops in the late 1960s through the early 1980s, with names like "Super 73", "Country Chart Toppers" or "Top Pops 1977".

The Urban Dictionary gives us the most commonly used definition of mixtape with it saying it is underground cd's, etc. than usually contain freestyles/remixes/instrumentals or real songs before they hit mainstream (minus the dj yelling).

I gave you all that knowledge because this project from Team Kreamate is an awesome mixtape......THE KRATE TAPE Vol 1.  They took hop beats like Big Pun's "It's So Hard", Wu Tang's  "C.R.E.A.M.",  DMX's "What These Bitches Want", Beanie Sigel's "Feel It In The Air:......well you see where I'm going with this and gave it their personal touch.  A beat can make a song.  Most of the music that is "popular" now is only on the Billboard Charts because of the beat.  Most people stopped listening to lyrics a while ago.  Not me.  Lyrics to me make a good....a great song.

I have written about Team Kreamate before.  These guys are lyrical.  They make great songs.  Ones that will stick with you.  Hooks that you will find yourself flowing along with the song.  Projects that you will listen to from the first track to the last track. This one is no different.

With DJ Myzter Hurd hosting the mixtape, without all the yelling and talking over top of the music every 5 seconds or him just shouting himself out, it feels like back when mixtape first came on the scene.  You remember???  A cd with the beats of music that was playing on the radio and the rapper/artist trying to make the beat their own.  That way when you the listener heard the original beat you would spit the mixtape lyrics.  No throw away bars.  Or garbage bars.  Some people will make a mixtape and not really give it their all because they can't technically sell the cd because these aren't their beats.  Team Kreamate will never put out a garbage bar.  Well I have never heard one from them so I can't see it ever happening.

But this mixtape will make you feel like you did when hip hop had heart and soul.  The beats will put you in that mind set of the 90's, early 2000's but then when you hear the bars you will be like oh shit real hip hop is alive and well in these 6 guys.  Yes, 6!!!!  Not only do you have Savage Da Beast, Bones From Da Park, Flint Da Monster, Rebel and Dime Poe but they have Big Dro on it as well.

This is a mixtape that you need in your collection of go to music.  You know when you are in one of those moods and you need to just zone out.  This is the one right here.  You can drive to it, clean your house to it, cook in the kitchen to it.

So go to any of the links below and download it, give it a listen, share it with your Facebook friends, IG followers, and Twitter followers.  You will not be disappointed!!!!

Audiomack - http://www.audiomack.com/…/krate-tape-vol1-hosted-by-dj-myz…
Spinrilla - https://spinrilla.com/…/team-kreamate-krate-tape-vol-1-host…
DatPiff - http://piff.me/b9e949e
SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/team…/…/krate-tape-vol-1-hosted-by-dj
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#BeatzByHurd - DJ Myzter Hurd

So the other day I get a message asking if I could check out a cd.  Of course I said sure, DJ Myzter Hurd is a friend and I have heard a couple of these tracks already and couldn't wait to hear the whole project.

Now one thing I already know about Hurd is that he is like me....he like lyrics on a hard beat.  So I already knew the project was going to be above the norm.

14 tracks....only 3 artists I'm not familiar with and Hurd selected the artist to go on each of the tracks that he produced.  So in case you haven't put things together DJ Myzter Hurd is a dj, a producer and an emcee.

The first thought as I played the project was that feeling I use to get in the 90's and early 2000's.  The beat I can bop to and the lyrics that paint the pictures in my head like I can see the words in video form.  And the fact that he hand picked the emcee to "display their vocal talent on these original tracks" made it work even better.  Ever listen to a song and think that the artist and the beat just do go well together?  You won't get that with this project.

Click here to grab #BeatzByHurd or to listen


I can't say which track is my favorite because I like this whole project.

Number 10 - Myzter Hurd makes me think about LL Cool J.  And the beat had me rocking while listening.

I suggest that you who is reading this go check out the link and at least give it a listen.  He has it listed for $5 and its worth so much more.

So go click on the link   #BeatzByHurd and take a listen and judge for yourself.  This is one of those projects that with have you saying now this is what hip hop sounds like.

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