Bangnat Blog!!!!!!!

I AM CHANGING.....

2010-01-30T03:44:00.000-08:00

OK I'm changing up the sites and everything.
So I ask you.... if your not already... Why for aren't you following the main blog.... ? www.EmpressJournee.com all the updates for the 010 can be found there.... Get on the good foot and get your follow on.

Which Song Shounld make it on The Unsigned Movement Revisited??????

2009-12-13T10:19:00.000-08:00

DJ Complexx & myself have decided to upgrade and re-release our debut mix cd!! The Unsigned Movement! But we need your help! We are at the finish line but only have room for one song! We want you to help us decided which song should go.

Get Your Own Free Hypster.com Playlist.

We need your help! Please let us know which song should make the Unsigned Movement Revisited CD!

Charles HERRON feat Sonny Cheeba (CampLo) - Quarter 2 Eight Hoppa

2009-11-16T19:42:00.000-08:00

OK OK OK Now this video is Bonkers... And I'm not just saying that because I'm in it. But yeah that makes it extra spiffy... This is really one of the only times you will see me dance!!!!! And the dance i'm doing with Chuck is called the Money Grip! (Bet you can't do it like me!!!!!)

You too can do Da Money Grip

Let me and Lo Herron show you how EZ it is...

Kam Moye - "Let's Be Honest"

2009-11-09T12:53:00.000-08:00

Buy the CD its banging!!!! http://www.amazon.com/Splitting-Image-Explicit/dp/B002R9DX3S

Preach Jacobs & Denz - Falling

2009-11-08T07:32:00.000-08:00

Check out my homie Preach! He is not just an amazing MC. But a great photographer!
Get to know him!

Rainy Romantic Day Flash Back Track

2009-10-24T08:42:00.001-07:00

This needs to be played today..... Sing it Jilly!!!

Friday Flashback

2009-10-23T16:02:00.001-07:00

S.N.Y.P. D.O.A Freestyle

2009-10-11T16:05:00.000-07:00

Man S.N.Y.P is a beast.

Friday Flashback,

2009-10-09T06:37:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I use to think men in Jumpers were cute! LMAO Now they look like grown ass men in 1s-e's lmao But todays Friday Flashback is Candyman Knockin Boots

Pathways

2009-10-05T08:06:00.000-07:00

I got my 1st taste of the real Atlanta hip hop community, when I went down for the "B-Girl Fest" Mojo Swagger was throwing. After that point I was HOOKED! The music was crazy. Performances just on another level. Showed me that ladies are still putting it down on the hip hop scene. I was able to return on several other occasions and the men hold it down. And it wasn't this snap and pop crunk sound that Atlanta has been tagged with over the last few years. It was the classic hip hop that you can rock with whenever. Not just when your on your way to the club. So my speed. So when I caught word that a movie was being made featuring all the hottest underground acts in ATL. I just had to see for myself. Last Thursday I headed down to Atlanta for the A3C where they were showing the trailer to the movie "Pathways" starting Ozy Reigns, Rita J, Naira, Boog Brown, Adrift and so many more!!

PATHWAYS TRAILER Directed by Eljay Williams from Lex Boogie on Vimeo.

I don't know about you but trust I'm going to be front row center when this movie drops! 2010 be on the look out for Pathways! Directed by Eljay Williams

Ken J Deeper Love Project

2009-09-29T23:04:00.000-07:00

Needless to say I am a Ken J Martin fan.... So check out this clip

Ladies 2 Watch: staHHr Still Dope

2009-09-29T14:03:00.000-07:00

staHHr - "Still Dope" VIDEO from Señor Kaos on Vimeo.

Album release for the FOOD, CLOTHES & SHELTER Double Cd

2009-09-26T08:18:00.000-07:00

Album release for the FOOD, CLOTHES & SHELTER Double Cd featuring Kanye West, KRS-ONE and Atlanta's brightest, this Saturday, Sept. 26th @ The Temple 675 Metropolitan Parkway # C 32, Atlanta, Ga 30310 in the Metropolitan Lofts behind West End Marta Station. Call: 404-437-0828

Camp Lo – Another Heist f. Ski (prod. Ski)

2009-09-25T17:52:00.000-07:00

Another Heist MP3

For everyone on that 9-5 grind!!!

2009-09-21T08:33:00.000-07:00

Kanye West - Spaceship Feat GLC And Consequence...

Friday Flashback

2009-09-18T06:41:00.000-07:00

Questionmark Asylum ft. Blackgirl Hey look away

Man I use to love these guys! They so smooth....

Dirty Pretty From The Queen City

2009-09-18T06:24:00.000-07:00

I have to put people up on D.PS. (Dirty Pretty Shit)
Their CD Love Letters is still knocking in my truck. Check out their vibe! (The video is hot too. And I'm not just saying that because I was in the video.) Its really some hot shit they are kicking. Get another little taste @ http://www.myspace.com/dpsdeadpoets then go buy the cd off cd baby http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/deadpoets

Yes this cd is EJ approved! So grab your copy!

Friday Flashback

2009-09-11T07:03:00.000-07:00

Cheryl Lynn - Encore

Now the org. video is a fool!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l_Lkrxmr1E Make sure you take a minute to remember the 80s lol.

Nyle Let The Beat Build

2009-09-10T09:52:00.000-07:00

Man while my web designer was working on the site he came across a hot video from a kat name Nyle That I just had to share with the group!!!! This video is hot!!!!!

Nyle "Let The Beat Build" from Nyle on Vimeo.

http://nyellee.com/wordpress/?p=190

New Music From Kam Moye

2009-09-08T09:53:00.000-07:00

Photo by Elijah Lee

Here’s a little something to keep the party going…. This is a track called Blue Skies that I recorded with a Detroit-based producer named Apollo Brown. (Thanks to the homie Magestik Legend for helping us connect on some music). This song is somewhat of a breakup anthem for those people in troubled relationships or marriages. The song isn’t really about my own relationship but moreso written from the standpoint of people close to me. It’s about being with someone who seemed perfect in the beginning but somewhere down the line they just got too comfortable and became a huge disappointment in your eyes. I think we’ve all been in situations like that where after months or years, it doesn’t feel like you know the other person anymore. Its about trying to save face and not letting the outside world know you’re have trouble at home.

This song was recorded a few weeks after I finished Splitting Image so that’s the sole reason why it isn’t included. Other than that, it would have been perfect for the album. Me and Apollo Brown are working on more music as we speak. I even included a clean version for the DJ’s.

www.supastition.com

direct download link (cut & paste into browser):

dirty version: http://www.supastition.com/musik/KamMoye_BlueSkies_dirty.mp3

clean version: http://www.supastition.com/musik/KamMoye_BlueSkies_clean.mp3

Monday Night Mic Fight

2009-09-07T23:52:00.000-07:00

Well I got the honor of hosting Monday night mic fight tonight! It was so much fun! But Mr. Self Taught was in the house!!!!! And did "Spit a verse!" So check out some of qc's finest!

Friday Flashback

2009-09-04T08:01:00.000-07:00

Erykah Badu Other Side Of The Game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRMh3HDRd2I

Man I need another classic Badu cd.... That would be the best!

POPNBULLETZ - SWAG SO MEAN

2009-09-02T09:30:00.000-07:00

Pop-N-Bulletz new video Swag So mean

Let them know what you think.....

Reservoir Dogs Mix-Tape

2009-09-02T09:06:00.000-07:00

Rapper Big Pooh, Chaundon, Joe Scudda & Jozeemo link up for a brand new mixtape mixed by DJ Skillz & DJ Warrior Carolina music @ its BEST!!!!!!

Download Link http://www.mediafire.com/?njzrky4nhkd
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3JXYC49Z

Collapse by Phil G. feat Mikkey Halsted

2009-09-02T08:53:00.000-07:00

"This song is important because most of us are going thru some kind of strain. Whether it be emotional, physical, financial, or professional we all are dealing with some type of stress. This song is about being under attack and still being able to perform at your highest level performance. It is made to inspire those that go through struggle and still shine. My world personally is filled with instabilities but I still have managed to become one of Chicago's most important and relevant MC's/Artist! Regardless if your world is crumbling and things arent going your way..you still must perform or you die. Apply that statement however u choose."

Phil G

Collapse by Phil G. feat Mikkey Halsted (Dirty) by philg119

Rihanna

2009-09-02T06:37:00.000-07:00

So from day one I've said this and I stand by my thoughts. For the longest I've said I hate Rihanna's voice! I don't care what nobody says she is not a singer.... She sounds like a tea cup chihuahua just yipping all over the damn place.... No I'm not hating just stating the facts. I really think she should just be a model.

Now she's great at that. but this singing this.... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA NO!!!! Just when I think I'm the only one who feels this way. My long time friend Jerrod hits the world with this greatness.....

"Everytime Rihanna sings a high note somewhere in the world a baby kitten dies... True story." www.twitter.com/WatchJ

Its really true I've seen it happen!!!!!

Jay-Z Rhapsody Commercial HD

2009-09-01T15:43:00.000-07:00

Whose idea was this??? They get a freaking A-Plus in my book for this greatness!!!

Shang Keion

2009-09-01T05:17:00.000-07:00

Everyone knows the only thing better then free music.... Is great free music! & I just got my hands on come greatness!!!! Now I'm sharing it with you! Shang Keion just dropped his new album "The Hills Haves Eyes" it's only free for a limited time only. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IY0UT2Y6

So download your copy now!!!!! Its FIRE!!!!!

Bangnat Shit!!!!

http://www.reverbnation.com/shangkong

Friday Flashback

2009-08-28T14:26:00.000-07:00

Digital Underground - No Nose Job

Señor Kaos - "Automatic Classic" OFFICIAL VIDEO

2009-08-28T06:10:00.000-07:00

The Polo Boyz - Kickin It

2009-08-27T18:14:00.000-07:00

The Polo Boyz

Kickin It
Myspace.com/thepoloboyz
Triplevisionmanagement@gmail.com
www.thepoloboyz.com
404-731-8377
Something nice for the kids…. Real Kids Bop type sound…. A little too Micky mouse club for me. But the kids always need their own music. This would be something for people with pre-teens… But I respect their grind. Very nice young men met them @ the SC Awards.

Dante Fawkes & Royal Tee- Time Travelin

2009-08-20T17:08:00.000-07:00

http://www.zshare.net/audio/643721295a4472ad/

New music from Dante Fawkes & Royal Tee- Time Travelin
(Prod. by Nick Wallhausser)

Let them know what you think... I'm feeling it! Sounds like quality music!!!!!

http://www.DanteFawkesMusic.com
http://www.IAmRoyalTee.com

Dante Fawkes "Alcoholics & Empty Wallets" LP Coming Fall 2009!

needless to say they are both on twitter.com @Dantefawkes @therealroyaltee

Rest In Peace Nate Quick

2009-08-20T17:03:00.000-07:00

My thoughts and prayers are going out to his family. He was an amazing DJ here in Charlotte NC for many years. He moved out to TX to do his thing when I was younger. But I still remember him very well! He will be missed.

Empress Journee' Talks with Pacewon

2009-08-19T05:06:00.000-07:00

I really enjoyed hanging with him. Cool as hell. Great MC & funny to boot. Great combo!!! And gave me my new fav song!
She can be so Cold

Señor Kaos - "GIRLS ROCK TOO"

2009-08-15T14:03:00.000-07:00

Yeah I'm hating I didn't make it in the video but hell I rock i'm a girl and i'm rocking out on this song. This shit is dope!

www.thekaoseffect.com

Friday Flashback

2009-08-14T05:39:00.000-07:00

2 Hyped Brothers & A Dog - Doo Doo Brown

This is still my shit... Rock out folk....

Help Ozy Reigns complete and market his new EP in L.A.

2009-08-06T14:46:00.000-07:00

Ladies 2 Watch : ADRIFT DA BELLE

2009-08-03T07:12:00.000-07:00

Im feeling this track from ADRIFT DA BELLE called ..... Just let it go...

Photos from Gone Too Soon: A Benefit For The Family of Titus "Baatin" Glover

2009-08-02T09:36:00.000-07:00

Gone Too Soon:
A Benefit For The Family of Titus "Baatin" Glover

Sunday, August 2, 2009 @
5 Elements Gallery
2125 Michigan Ave.
Downtown Detroit (Corktown)

Starts @ 8pm

Come celebrate the life of Slum Village co-founder Titus "Baatin" Glover, who passed away on August 1, 2009. Join us for a night of music, spoken word and reflection @ 5 Elements Gallery located at 2125 Michigan Ave, in Detroit Corktown Area.

Music & Performances By:
Sicari
K-Fresh
Jessica Care Moore
+ Special Guests

Hosted By: Miz Korona

EVENT IS FREE - DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED

All Donations will go to family of Titus "Baatin" Glover.

SUPPORT DETROIT!

RIP Titus "Baatin" Glover 1974 - 2009

Behind The Scenes Video @ The Charles Herron Video Shoot!

2009-08-01T20:02:00.000-07:00

I made this video playlist at myflashfetish.com

R.I.P. Baatin of Slum Village

2009-08-01T17:41:00.000-07:00

Baatin, along with J Dilla and T3, was a founding member of Slum Village. The groups released two albums, 1997's Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol. 1), and 2000's Fantastic, Vol. 2 (2000).

When Dilla left the group in 2002 in pursuit of a solo career (and was subsequently relpaced by Detroit rapper Elzhi), Baatin followed in suit prior to the release of Slum Village's 2004 releae Detroit Deli. Baatin reportedly left due to undisclosed medical issues.
Keeping his family in our prayers!!!

BET's Rising Icons

2009-07-31T15:21:00.000-07:00

Needless to say that over the years B.E.T. has simi-fell off. But here's your chance to save it from the status quo its fallen into.... They have a new contest going called Rising Icons. And two guys I respect very much have been put up for the honor. Everyone is screaming that there is no good hip hop. That real hip hop needs to come back. Well this is your chance to make a stand. To have two people who bring nothing but the pure hip hop bless a B.E.T. show and stage. Its time to stand up my friends. For what's right! Please don't think Petey Pablo represents anything having to do with Carolina hip hop. That wasn't the real... This is the real.... Voting only takes like 3 seconds they are side by side http://www.complex.com/GREYGOOSE/Local-Market-Rising-Icons/Charlotte make sure you cast your vote...

Please bring back the music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charles Herron Video Shoot Recap...

2009-07-31T14:55:00.001-07:00

This week I was lucky enough to be invited to the Charles Herron Video shoot

1st I have to thank him for allowing me to be apart of something so big. I love events like this because it brings out alllllll of the whose who in Carolina Hip Hop... Which is like my 2nd fam. So we just get together and cut up! & enjoy good music. I promise if I didn't know these great and talented people. I would have no hope for the future of hip hop. But I know that a change is coming... And we are going to make it happen.
I can't wait to see the video drop on MTV2 in the next few weeks. The special guest were bonkers everyone from Camp Lo, Kam Moye, Mattic from Wax Tailor! I mean hell I still get a little starstruck! LOL & the crazy part is.... The world may get to see me coming down the soul train line with Charles Herron doing the Money Grip!!!! LOL (Only he could get me to dance on video... For real... Everyone know I don't dance I just do the stinky pinky lol.) I tried to take pics and video of everything!!!!

MySpace Music Playlist at MixPod.com

OK All of the back stage footage didn't make it but you can go to http://www.youtube.com/empressjournee and all of the videos are posted there!

Eminem - Warning (Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Diss)

2009-07-31T13:45:00.000-07:00

See why I don't date rappers.... HAAAAAAAAAAA This is a fool.....

Friday Flashback

2009-07-31T13:13:00.000-07:00

Bell Biv DeVoe BBD I thought it was me enjoy!

DJ Spot Light: Jeff Da Illest

2009-07-30T08:45:00.000-07:00

Yep Got another hot one for you coming from Jeff Da Illest one of the hottest DJ's in the game doing it. This one is called JDI WEEKLY VOL 1 -LIVE @ THE PICNIC 7/25!!!! http://www.zshare.net/audio/63365546863d30d8/

Check it out and let me know if this is your new fav cd!!!

DJ Spot Light: DJ Rahdu

2009-07-29T05:15:00.000-07:00

I feel the same way about DJ's that I do Producers. More shine needs to be put on them. I know some amazing DJ's and they are about to take their place in the spot light! All too often people forget it takes more then just an artist to get this thing going! So the 1st "DJ Spot Light" is on DJ Rahdu. My Homeboy Keith Mac(Green) just put me on to a new site www.Bamalovesoul.com (Yes their on twitter.com/BamaLoveSoul) and DJ Rahdu. Seeing how radio scares and disappoints me at the same time! (I said it) I love finding and being put on to a different style. This is more for soulful side! Its a different flow. Needless to say I was geeky hype when I got a hold of this one! Check Check Check it out.

(And its a free download!!!! I love getting greatness for free)

Download HERE:
http://www.divshare.com/download/7982065-4f5
1. FS Green - Preppy Lady
2. Michael Jackson - We're Almost There (DJ Spinna Remix)
3. Regan Fykes - In Love
4. Jill Scott - I'm Not Afraid
5. Masirah - See the Light
6. Archie Bell - Harder & Harder
7. Lee Fields & The Expressions - Ladies
8. J-Live - Braggin Writes
9. DJ Spinna; John Robinson - Lights out
10. Dam Funk - On & On
11. Frank Nitt; DJ Quik; J Black - L.O.V.E
12. Pugs Atomz; Primeridian; Wes Restless - Get it on
13. Mayer Hawthorne - Little Boxes (Weeds intro)
14. Joy Jones - Go Down Moses (Funky Drummer)
15. James Brown - Funky Drummer
16. Nas - Get Down
17. Pac Div - No No
18. A Tribe Called Quest - Jam
19. Q-Tip - For The Nasty
20. Sa Ra - The Bone Song
21. Peter Hadar - Planets
22. Reggie B - Reclaim Ur Mind
23. GB - Dealer Dog
24. Shur-I-Kan - Autumn Leaves
25. Deborah Jordan - Home
26. Chin Chin - go There With You (Ticklah remix)
27. Part time Heroes - Sun Will Shine (scrimshire Remix)
28. Matinalsystem - Tu Voz Es La Musica
29. Afterlife - Sunfish
30. The Latin Project - Cant Get You Out of My Head
31. Chubb Rock; Wordsmith - Ol Skool Flava

----> This is a old cover but its hot!!!!

The Video Shoot.

2009-07-27T17:51:00.000-07:00

If you are in Charlotte and Love true hip hop music. Your not going to want to miss this rare opportunity to be in Charles Herron's up and coming video. Featuring Camp Lo. Yes Camp Low Its going down Wednesday July 29, 2009 @ The breakfast club! With super guest appearances through out the night!!! For those of you who aren't in Charlotte don't worry I will be doing interviews and taking a massive amount of pics through out the who night. I will be posting everything up. I have to keep you up on the goinz....

Hope to see you there!!!

Much love going out to Charles Herron Sonny Cheeba and E!!!!!!

EDGARS RANSOM NOTES

2009-07-27T17:38:00.000-07:00

I want to know what the people think... This is a new track by

EDGARS RANSOM NOTES!
PRODUCED BY CRSIDE

Make sure you cast your votes!!!!!
If You Are on Twitter
@MONOLOCHRONIC & @@CRSIDE
http://www.myspace.com/monolochronicmusica

My Favortite CD Of 2009

2009-07-25T12:25:00.000-07:00

Being in my position I get to hear a lot of music from a lot of different artist. Some good some SUCKS....
But there is nothing better then when I get to hear a cd. Not just a track but a whole CD I can listen to track for track and love love love love love it. Play it over and over again. Its very rare you can find a cd with that type of track quality! People no longer aim for a whole quality project. They really go more for that hit single.... And whatever is "ring tone" wrothy. Me i got for that classic ish. That cd like Lauryn Hill Miseducation. I don't even want to say how many times i brought that cd. Its time to bring CD's like that back. The classics. I do believe Ozy Reigns has done that with his new project Exciting Times. Its crazy because he is giving away all this greatness for free. This is honestly unreal....

Here's the link to download it and the track-list.
http://www.zshare.net/download/57355689895eafc9/

1- Intro The Dragon - produced by C Dubb
2- Mr. Now - produced by D.R.U.G.S.
3- LivN - feat. Nefarious produced by Mr. Q
4- Maintain - feat Tay produced by Illastrate
5- Wants & Needs - feat. Dean Caine and Dat Boy Tragic produced by D.R.U.G.S.
6- Wack Break 1
7- Candy Apple Dream - by Lil Trey and Yong Fuzz
8- Soul Takeover - produced by Rock Most
9- Git Em Hi - feat. Stahhr and DT of Clan Destined produced by Illastrate
10- 93 BPMs - feat Naira produced by Illastrate
11- Descent
12- REIGN OF FIRE - produced by D.R.U.G.S.
13- Glow 2 - feat Mojo Swagger, Stanza and Fort Knox produced by Illastrate
14- Jook Joint - feat Dynas and Amdex of Clan Destined produced by Illastrate
15- Wack Break 2
16- U Already Slow - by Lil Trey and Yong Fuzz
17- OProlific - produced by Illastrate
18- ALB2 - feat. Tori Alamaze produced by Koda
19- From Zingtrark - produced by Koda
20- Dreamers - feat. Boog Brown and Dillon produced by D.R.U.G.S.
21- Runaway - with Dynas and Akir produced by Illastrate
22- Foolish - feat Mojo Swagger produced by DJ Shakim
23- Git Dowwwn - feat. Binkis Recs produced by Koda
24- Turkey Gravy Interlude - Principle Greesy
25- Oh Please! - feat. Clan Destined produced by Amdex
26- Space Travel/Our Time - produced by Jae Scott

Soul Sista Number 1: Algebra Blessett

2009-07-24T14:18:00.000-07:00

Last night I was lucky enough to get to see Algebra LIVE @ Tempo!!!! All I have to say is if you have a chance to see her live... Go see her!!! She puts on a show... Her band back up singers. They come to entertain you... If you aren't up on her please check the videos!!!!! Here are a few of my fav songs....

what happen is the greatest if you are going through something in your relationship

And she did a new track "Writers Block" that is fire I can't wait until it hits.

www.myspace.com/algebrablessett -

Friday Flashback!!!

2009-07-24T12:24:00.000-07:00

I must say I think this track was slept on. But hell I still love it. So I have made it the Friday Flashback joint of the day... Fonzworth Bentley Ft. Kanye West & Andre 3000 And Sa-ra Everybody

I wish Kanye would have rapped. But Andre as always showed up and showed out!!!! Thanks 3000

MalachI - Made In Atlanta

2009-07-22T18:03:00.000-07:00

MalachI
Made In Atlanta
(Dungeon Family)
(Sign his email list www.hustlinboy.com you can contact him 770-374-9504)

Fav. Tracks
4, I want our loving back “I’m the singer Prince, and you’re my diamonds and my pearls. “
5, Yaa No Good track reminds me of my x husband…. Lol love it.
8, New love ha classic how he handles the bass line as the track goes off.
If you are tired of the main stream sounds that’s been over played. You are going to love this cd. Its most def a change of pace. A cool out Sunday cruse around type track. He has a mellow smooth sound.

Neff- Show Life

2009-07-19T13:00:00.000-07:00

Neff
Show Life http://www.sendspace.com/file/7tm6r9
(Featuring Chillz & Kutta Mane)
To me this track is on some ole Sunday afternoon riding down to the beach type groove. Im really feeling Neff because of how versatile he is. He is repping the Carolina’s with a reggaeton feel! That you don’t get too much around these parts. Its mos def a treat.

For more info on Neff you can contact
www.myspace.com/neffmuzik
Marcia Barrera
843-997-5678
Marciamanagementgroup@gmail.com

Friday Flashback

2009-07-17T08:31:00.000-07:00

Ciara would be a force to fuck with if she had the right team behind her! I will be the 1st to admit I thought she was a one hit wonder when she 1st dropped. But I've watched her grow into 1 hell of a artist. I'm just mad that musically it seems to me, her support team lacks. She's not getting super tracks. Rather its her picking them or her team. Some1 should help her. That track love sex & magic seemed forced on the music world! I personally couldn't stand it! & no its not 1 of those songs I will like in a year or so. I really really don't like that song. Now "If that boy don't love u" song was a really cute track. I was feeling it. But I think with the right songs she could give Beyonce a run 4 her $$$. I just want Ciara 2 get her team together! In the mean time I'm giving the Friday Flashback 2 her. W 1 of my favorite tracks Promise!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXG--7ChfFk

Ladies 2 Watch: AynJuL

2009-07-14T16:49:00.000-07:00

Girls rock out too. And we are in a time where female rappers aren't shinning in main stream hip hop. But please know trust and believe that just because you don't see it on tv, or hear it on the radio don't mean its not around. There are some strong female mc's out here doing major things. The 1st lady MC I want to introduce is a young lady I 1st saw @ the B-Girl fest in Atl! Her name is AynJul she is ill. And this quickly became one of my favorite tracks.
Its called Coming Home

Its past time to start supporting the ladies out here!!!!!
www.Myspace.com/AynJuL
http://www.facebook.com/pages/AynJuL/57339904248

Booking Agent:: Silini Rubango RoundTableRecords@gmail.com (404) 781-5164

Producers 2 Watch

2009-07-14T07:47:00.000-07:00

Music is more then just the person in the front. Its a lot of people involved in the background. One that should get more shine is the producer! So I've decided to start "Producers 2 Watch"!
So with that being said I would like put everyone on to this amazing producer. Whose worked with most of the top talent in Indie hip hop today! His name is Illastrate. Make sure you check out the new LP Black Noise (The cover is sick!!!!) Starring Aarophat & Illastrate!!! Now avalible on ITunes pick it up! You wanna play before you pay check out the cd sampler!!!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/6111707959388163/

If your on Twitter make sure you follow them....
@AAROPHAT & @Illastrate8

Team Irac

2009-07-12T18:26:00.001-07:00

OK I saw this group when I went to the SC music awards and they have a song called Pants Saggin and its been stuck in my head ever since!!!!!!! Nice club joint. I could put this in the truck and let it knock!

Empress Journee' on the SC Music Awards

2009-07-12T06:24:00.000-07:00

OK Some folk say if you don't have nothing nice to say then say Nathan. (There for they don't talk that much.) But my mother says if you have something on your mind let it off! And that's what I do. I have to touch on so much. I V-Blogged a little bit but hell its not enough I must drop the blog.
Yesterday I went to the SC Music Awards in Columbia SC. Now 1st I have to show love to my SC folk in which I went down there to support. The folk who always support the moves I make in my career! They know all they have to do is ask and they will get! Anywho. The show got started a little late. Which was to be expected. It happens... NO biggie. (nope im not use to standing out side in the hot that long... But like i said this wasn't about me. I was up for an award. Wasn't giving one out. I honestly went just to show love!) Now pause for the cause. Just EJ's personal thought $40 to see a bunch of unsigned folk... Is a wee bit much! Shit should have been $25 hell $30 @ the most. Not like Nelly was coming out giving lap dances. And Kanye doing foot rubs. But fuck it. I drove a hour to hold it down. So I put the $40 down. Now I have to show major love to my graphic designer Chris who came and held it down with me. Drove all the way from the Triangle to be there. Man just thought about it. We didn't even get a pic together! :-( Anyway I don't even know where to start... I guess I will start @ what stood out to me 1st. The chick in her prom dress. WOOOOOOOW She walked by me like 5 times and I was never ready with the camera on deck. I know it was her prom dress because she screamed it out loud as hell in the line..... And blamed it on the recession! I think not! I had to shake my head....But I want to personally thank chick for being my entertainment during such a long line. Now you can hear some of my random thoughts on the night on the Prop Joe radio show. I got to be his side kick through out the night. www.propjoeradioshow.com .
So I guess the 1st thing that happen was the 1st group. I'm going to ask one of my folk who this group was. No it wasn't a group it was a rapper with a rock band. And let me tell you that rock band was the best. I am truly now a fan. Wish like hell I caught their name I would be googling them right now! They didn't even need the rapper. The band rocked out. Such a good way to start the show! Loved those kats. (Ha thought I was going to say something bad huh? Nope.) I also enjoyed This kat. I also enjoyed this group well I couldn't figure out if they were a group or if they were a crew and just came together. But i looked on the TV & it said kas The God there for that's the name Im going to use! Now Kas and crew (didn't catch the other two names sorry) But they put on a show. Kas was up there air hunching and rolling his hips around. It was just good to me... I think his hip hop rock track was put some sugar on me! You don't believe me? Check the clipThe best right!!!! Now the other group that caught my eye that did an amazing job was Team Irac. Now they put on a fucking show!!!! They had back up dancers that were going to get it. All on the same dance at the same time! Very well put together. But I'm sorry the lady back up dancer with the Fro put the other one to shame. The didn't even need two the way she was going to get it. In real life chick needs to be a back up dancer on someones tour RIGHT NOW! She was doing her thing. Compared. The other chick was blah. And I'm so jello! They outfits were spiffy as hell!!!! They get major points in my book. And I didn't even mind the two million people on stage. Why do I feel differently about their two million people on stage. Because they weren't up there the whole. Time. When the I guess biggest song came on. Or the one everyone knew came on. Then people rushed the stage. Major difference. This kats are nice.Now I have to shake my head at a few things.... 1 the video I saw called "Shake it like a donkey!" wow.... no words for that. Its a very rare moment when Empress Journee has nothing to say... This would be one of those. Lies I tell how you going to have a song called shake it like a donkey but have nothing but it pit bulls in the video... That's my only thought on that....

Awesomely Random Moment: Chick making her ass clap in the aisle. I was waiting on the singles to start flying! It was so awesomely random!

I've been in this game for a while now. And I've been in a club "rain" storm more then once. (IE someone making it rain) And I'm still amazingly shocked at how people will run knock other folk down for a few singles. I'm sure the most anyone person got was $5. And I be damn if i run and knock down old women and kids to get $5. Hell I guess I got a big Ego!

Random Mess Up: Now the best random mess up of the night was the chick trying to be cute and announce the "winner" and bust out "And the winter is?" The winter is cold we know but who is the winner lol. Sorry that tripped me out.

Now most people know me and know how I feel on these issues! But my questions are as followed.....
* Why dose it take 3 million people to accept one award. That's officially doing too much!
* Why must people get on stage and do their whole cd? If its not your release party trust nobody wants to hear your discography! {I'm not dissing I'm educating!}

Now I have to give much love to the singers that blessed the stage. They had some amazing talent on that front. I really missed a lot of the groups names and people names do to the host. I could only understand like every three words that came out his mouth! Between his accent and drunkenness I really don't know what to say... Well I do ok honestly I'm not from SC and I really don't know much about their promoters down there. I know a few. So I don't know who this man is to SC! But I do know that they should have got someone else to host the show. 1st he was drunk. I mean to the point where everything he said sound like ramblings. (to me.) And he didn't say nothing funny! Not nothing. Just kept talking about how he had drink in his cup! (I call it drink but I mean alcohol). And by the end of the show this kat was gone! He started doing this lip popping thing that worked my nerves to no end! I had to V-Blog about it....
And I also noticed that a few of those rappers last night was knocking on 40 still trying to rap.... WOW....
And needless to say how much tht drunkingness errrked me so I had to do it a part two of some sorts.

Friday Flashback

2009-07-10T16:29:00.000-07:00

My Friday Flashback is coming right from one of my favorite groups Camp Lo. With that Black Nostaljack AKA Come On And if you happen to be luck enough to live in Charlotte NC. Camp Lo will be in the house @ the Breakfast Club July 29 Doing the video shoot for Charles Herron!!!!

I too "rocks to the east and flows to the west" Sonny Cheeba

Bonus video

Soulful Chick

2009-07-09T18:07:00.000-07:00

If you not up on Choklate what the hell are you waiting on? This is my fav track from her Incredible! She is about to be a force out here

D.O.A.: Death of Auto Tune

2009-07-09T11:52:00.000-07:00

OK needless to say I guess this is a hot topic right now. Is that why I'm speaking on it. Never that. I talk about what the hell I want to talk about lol. Now Im going to keep it real. Some stuff with Auto Tune I like yes I admit it... Heartless is my shit!!!!!!! II blast it loud..... I like some I don't. Most I don't. But when it comes to foolishness I think its safe to say I'm a cheerleader for it. So when I came upon this video I had to post it and see what the people out there think of this one.

www.overfab.com

Rainy Day Music

2009-07-09T04:56:00.000-07:00

OK new old I don't care. Jamie Foxx did his thing on this track. Its called "Overdose" in my mind this is the perfect rainy day track. I know its raining here so its about to go on repeat. If you not on it get on it....

Change Your Style

2009-07-08T04:01:00.000-07:00

So I was here for the making of this track! I feel so important. If you look close you can see my foot! But its not about me. Its about this hot ass track. AmDex, "Change Your Style" feat. Supastition and Elevader Dan!

Song Quote "You not poppiing in the streets stop googling yourself" (Supa is dumb as hell for that one!)

myspace.com/amdex
http://twitter.com/amdex

Broke & Proud

2009-07-07T09:23:00.000-07:00

I ran into this kat today that made me think of this track from Rugged N Raw This is a must share. For everyone holding it down being broke and proud! There is no shame in his game. Making it rain with coupons lol THE BEST!

What I'm Listening 2 Today!

2009-07-06T10:23:00.000-07:00

Rising Up
The Roots Ft. Wale & Chrisette Michele Greatness for the day! Enjoy...

The Soul Podcast....Bringing You True Soul

2009-07-06T04:54:00.000-07:00

Paying tribute to the King of Pop Michael Jackson on the latest episode of the Soul Podcast. Available later today on Itunes (Keyword: Keith Mac Presents) Be sure to spread the word.

Episode 10 Michael Jackson Tribute

1. Rock With You (Frankie Knuckles Mix)
2. I Want You Back (Bad Boy Remix) feat Black Rob
3. P.Y.T 2008 (feat Will I Am)
4. Billie Jean (Billie Be Good Remix)
5. Butterflies (Remix) feat Eve
6. In The Closet
7. Jam (feat Heavy D)
8. They Don’t Care About Us
9. Poetri – Sometimes I Pretend I’m Michael Jackson
10. Man In The Mirror
11. HIStory (Ummah Remix)
12. Human Nature Mix (feat SWV)
13. Baby Be Mine
14. You Can’t Win
15. Remember The Time
16. Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough
17. Bad (Like I Love You Remix) feat Justin Timberlake & The Clipse
18. Erykah Badu & The Roots – I Wanna Be Where You Are (Michael Jackson Tribute)
19. Never Say Goodbye (K-Salaam & Beatnik Remix)

http://justkeithmac.podomatic.com/entry/2009-07-05T23_39_11-07_00

Verse*All (Live at Sapphire Lounge)

2009-07-05T16:01:00.000-07:00

I'm loving this kat's vybe. I can't wait to hear more from him. "Corruption Report" He makes me want to put my black baseball glove on and pump one fist in the air. He doing it....
www.verseall.com
www.twitter.com/VERSEALL

{And from my promoter side I love the way he respects the mic! He not a stingy performer! Thats a major plus}

Ozy Reigns Ur Mines

2009-07-05T06:13:00.000-07:00

So its no big secret that Ozy Reigns is one of my favorite MC's and he really put crazy thought into this track here. he took it back to the days of story telling. Like some of the greats. Slick Rick with a Childrens Story, Common I use to Love H.E.R., Dana Dane Cinderfella... And ur mines is no different. This track sounds more like a movie then anything. Its crazy! I don't know how he put so much drama in one track. And you will never see the twist in the plot coming... I listened to this track four times in a row the 1st time i heard it. Just to make sure I caught everything. This is mos def a new school classic.... Check it out... I promise its a CRAZY one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Download OZY REIGNS exclusive new track "Ur Mines", and get 1000 more free downloads! (On the link below)

http://www.myspace.com/windows?homepage=ozyreigns

Photography by Calvin Evans for EXCLUSIVE Photography

DOWNLOAD the extended online version of "EXCITING TIMES" 4 FREE on the link below.

http://www.zshare.net/download/57355689895eafc9/

www.OzyReigns.net

The Soulful Ken J Martin

2009-07-03T04:38:00.000-07:00

Last night I went to one of my fav. mellow hang out spots "The Wined Up"! To hear a good band. And great poetry. When it happens. I find one of my new favorite If you have to put him in a box. I would call him a up and coming neo-soul artist. Ken J. Martin!!!! This guy is nice. Soon as I got home I had to go and download this track from him. Its called Beautiful!!! He is mos def someone you should look into!

He is sooooooo EJ approved.

www.KenJMartin.com
www.twitter.com/KenJMartin.com

Drake - Best I Ever Had

2009-07-01T21:13:00.000-07:00

I don't care what no one says this kat is my number one pick for www.overrated.com honetsly.
This video is so kiddie porn ish. Then its located in a school setting... Hell he didn't get enough of that on Degrassi? Say what you want. I'm just not on the Drake dick ride line. The track is cool I'm really feeling the nikki minaj remix on this.... But other then that I'm not really into this whole Drake movement.
ok "take that D" haaaaaaa ok that was a funny part. But that's it....

Remix if you haven't heard it yet ----->

Supa Qool DJ Uncle Q - The Maxwell Mix

2009-07-01T13:38:00.000-07:00

Download Here -----> http://sharebee.com/4b064d1b

FREE CONCERT @ NoDa on a Friday (july 10)

2009-07-01T12:50:00.000-07:00

Friday, July 10, 2009 at 9:00pm
Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 12:00am

Salvador Deli (patio)
3215 N Davidson St

Charlotte NC

Phone:	7049688247
Email:	pradigiousproductions@gmail.com

Pradigy GT will be playing on the streets of NoDa July 10th. We will be joined by other bands, but the most important thing to know is that it is FREE!!!

Show starts at 9pm, and if you have ever been to a full show of ours then you'll know its a steal to see us for FREE ;)

come chill, come drink, come eat, come dance!

We'll have CDs for sale, posters & DVDs!!!

www.myspace.com/pradigygt

Free Maxwell Outdoor Concert!!!!!! July 8th, NYC!!!!!!!

2009-07-01T12:43:00.000-07:00

If you're in the NYC or surrounding areas....

Free Maxwell Outdoor Concert
WED, JULY 8th

CBS Early Show
Studio Plaza, 59th & 5th

ARRIVE @ 10:30AM
PERFORMANCE @ NOON

[info c/o Jy Powers if you on twitter @jacqpow ]

--
Laters Journee'

www.EmpressJournee.com
(www.myspace.com/nextupevents)

Charles Herron D.O.A. Remix A.K.A. Shim

2009-06-30T14:25:00.000-07:00

New from Charles Herron
http://www.zshare.net/audio/61144653074c70dd/
You want to hear more music from Charles Herron make sure you check out the new mix tape.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2N9A20O7

www.myspace.com/herron
or you can follow him on Twitter
www.twitter.com/charlesHERRON
http://charlesherron.blogspot.com/2009/07/start-of-end.html

Get to Know Him....
picture taken by www.lovofoto.com

It sounds like..... A HIT!

Song Quote: "A yo I spit these bars to make ya head shake" Drag On Spit These Bars

Ike Turnah - UPSIDEDOWN

2009-06-30T05:37:00.000-07:00

This track from I.k.E Turnah is that heat! The video is hit or miss with me. But the song is mos def one you should put on your ipod/mp3! It sounds like a new school underground hit. This is one for the collection. (But the video has been down graded two steps because all that made it in this one is my ankle..... yep i'm the next top ankle model... move over.... i'm coming...)

Ike Turnah - UPSIDEDOWN from kenneth owens on Vimeo.

Picture taken by www.lovofoto.com
Song Quote: "Google me, baby, Google me, baby" Teyana Taylor Google Me Baby

Rest In Peace Michael Jackson

2009-06-30T05:28:00.000-07:00

He was an amazing talent. Very gifted and misunderstood man. He will truly be missed.

Song Quote: "
Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold"
Michael Jackson You are Not Alone