Have you heard this?

I couldn't hold u guys from this multisyllabic rhymeparty and conscious.
Reflect on that specially if ur black and gifted and are facing identity problems.

Shad Album TSOL to Release in US October 5th

Finally! Shad’s album TSOL will be dropping stateside via Black Box/Decon on October 5th 2010. Previously it had only been available by importing it from Canada.

This is how it all started

LMNO and Theory Hazit – Determined to Fly

• Beats:3.5/5
• Rhymes:3.5/5
• Overall:7/10

Theory Hazit, and even moreso LMNO, need no introduction in indie hip-hop circles. With the turn of the calendar year to 20-10, LMNO has introduced to us a plethora of new material, in the notable ’10 albums in 2010′ campaign. Determined to Fly marks album of numero 5. Produced in its entirety by the Scribbling Idiot himself, Theory Hazit, Determined to Fly was created entirely via the Internet-age of file transferring. So, start your download and let’s get to it.

Without a shadow of a doubt, Determined to Fly serves as an ode to better days; the golden era of hip-hop. Both LMNO and Theory Hazit set out with a conviction for better beats and for better rhymes (+ LD on the tables), which usually equals better music. This is evident and shines through in tracks like “Boom Bap(tism)” and “Party People” – a display of some traditional back-and-forth verbal bravado between the emcees. However, where there are hits there are bound to be misses as well; see “Head Banger” and “Trouble”. You can bet your bottom dollar that, “Money” is the standout jam here. Here we find the two emcees lamenting, alongside Suzi Analogue, about their lack of allegiance to the almighty dollar.

The verdict is out and Determined to Fly leaves a little something to be desired. Unfortunately, it is hard to delve deep into the project as the majority of the LP sounds like one, big-30-minute-or-so-song-sliced-into-10–different-pieces. Regardless, both LMNO and Theory Hazit are talented enough artists to garner even a lackluster effort worth checking out.

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Young Joshua to Release Cross Movement Records Debut Thinking Out Loud

Cross Movement Records (CMR) announces the upcoming release from newly signed Hip Hop artistYoung Joshua. The Philly native has developed both a solid relationship with CMR and a reputation for his versatile east-coast flow. As indicated by his name, Young Joshua resonates a refreshing youthfulness, but simultaneously demonstrates the maturity of an old soul. On his first nationally distributed project Thinking Out Loud, the authentic rapper refreshingly and skillfully delivers nothing less than an album full of life music through an eclectic mix of grungy rhythms and soulful melodies.

Young Joshua has been rapping since the age of 11, but it was when he turned 17 that his new found relationship with Jesus redefined and reshaped his craft. His mission now is to take the gospel via rap music both to believers and to people who don’t know God at all. After an independent release and close to 50 features on other artist’s projects, Young Joshua is optimistic about the prospects that lie ahead with CMR.

“I feel real good and blessed to be joining Cross Movement Records, and linking up with the vision God has given them,” stated Young Joshua. “I believe it’s a great opportunity to be on another platform to continue to present the gospel. I’m encouraged by the amount of support people have given me regarding this. I pray that I walk in humility and use the gift God gave me to keep pushing His truth.”

John Wells, President of Cross Movement Records, added “In a world that is hurting for authentic, remarkable, street level art, infused with the thoughts and intentions of God—enter Young Joshua! We are humbled and honored to co-labor, lead and learn from such a dynamic, fresh mind.”

On Thinking Out Loud, Young Joshua takes the listener on a journey of his own thought process in a time when many people remain silent regarding the tough topics of life. With the model of the apostles in Acts 4-5, Young Joshua boldly speaks up for the truth regardless of any potential lash backs or intimidation that he may face from the world. Delving into a wide array of matters that confront the everyday person, Young Joshua brings both conviction and motivation to the issues that most only reflect upon. Family relationships, friendships, negative stigmas of the church, not wanting to expose one’s own sin, life struggles, and suicide are just some of the real life situations which the album addresses. Inspiring the younger generations to bring thoughts to life, Young Joshua challenges all to go beyond simply thinking to Thinking Out Loud.

Thinking Out Loud will be available on Cross Movement Records and distributed by Provident-Integrity Distribution in the CBA market and by Sony Music in the general market.

Thinking Out Loud is comprised of the following 18 tracks:
1. All In
2. ArtOfficial
3. My Life (feat. J.R.)
4. Where You At
5. Old Me
6. HomeComing (feat. Techniq & R-Swift)
7. Disaster (feat. Eddie Nigma & Magellan)
8. Journey (feat. J. Johnson, Powerfulmind, & Eshon Burgundy)
9. Ride
10. So In Love (feat. Sarah Rodriguez)
11. Don’t Do It
12. Perfect Storm
13. What Happened? (feat. Ryan Post)
14. To Whom It May Concern
15. Cherish (feat. David James of Ndelible)
16. Watch (feat. Juan Love of Rhema Soul & Braille)
17. Label Me
18. Well Done

To find out more about Young Joshua, visit Facebook.com/youngjoshua86,Myspace.com/youngjoshua86, Twitter.com/youngjoshua86.

Fashionable smoked view

Early sunglasses served a special purpose and it wasn't to block the rays of the sun. For centuries, Chinese judges had routinely worn smoke-colored quartz lenses to conceal their eye expressions in court. It wasn't until the 20th century that modern-type sunglasses came to be. In 1929, Sam Foster, founder of the Foster Grant company sold the first pair of Foster Grant sunglasses on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ. By 1930, sunglasses were all the rage. Today we still have celebreties hiding themselves behind the smoked view of a sunglass. Have you ever asked yourself why they do that? Is it really because its fashionable or is it because they wanna hide their really self, I don't know. Sunglasses can't not only hide people behind a smoked view but it is capable to create another self out of people, try this with a shy person you know!! Of course this is not the only reason, some people really love fashionable sunglasses, and use them to tell somthing to their surrounding. Either way it is incredible how sunglasses make people feel. Whatever the reason you're wearing one of these glasses, don't use them to rase your status or to create some other YOU you're not. Cuz we were created with the same creational value and that's a fact. Wear them cuz they're fashionably and beautifully designed.