"Funky Hit Records" Music Video - Lyrics Born

We first told you about this single back in January (check it it out right here). This is from the forthcoming album, 'AS U WERE', it is the new track from Lyrics Born: "Funky Hit Records".

Produced by Lyrics Born and Trackademicks.
Directed by Justin Berger of HKL Films and Lyrics Born.






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Polow Da Don List Himself In The Top 3 Producers?

Story:DJAYPAUSE

Source:www.worldstarhiphop.com

This was taken from an interview with Keri Hilson and producer Polow Da Don. Believe it or not he says that himself, Timberland and Danger are the best producers in the game? WTF? Are you serious? He didn't even say right now, he said in the game which means ever to me. An ever list would have to contain: Dr.Dre, Premier, Dilla, etc. The greats! I guess we are going to have to create a "Greatest Hip Hop Producers of All Time List" But I can tell you right now, Polow Da Don will NOT be in the top three! Listen to the interview and let us know what you think.

Auto Tuned Out

By: DJAYPAUSE

Why are we still on the Auto-Tune boat people? I love the "holy grail of recording" as much as the next producer, but come on seriously...when are we going to stop?

For those that don't know Auto-Tunes is a plug that is used to correct intonation problems in vocals or solo instruments. In simple terms it is a pitch correction tool. I won't say that I don't use it because I would be lying. I have used it on about 98% of my produced tracks since about 2004 so I am not saying to producers, "Don't use Auto-Tune anymore." Using Auto-Tune or Melodyne (I personally like Melodyne better) to aid vocals that are off key at points of the song is fine. To use these programs to correct your whole song or to use the "Cher/T-Pain" effect throughout the whole song because you can't sing is done...it's a wrap. This little tool has become a mask that hip-hop is now wearing to identify itself. That same mask is limiting it's creativity and giving our music category a "same-sound" complex.

So for all the artist out there. Don't ask for studio time and then you can't hit a note without the help of Auto-Tune. Really. You gotta bring something to the table. I know that because it is so well known people will ask for it thinking that it will make the vocals work. No, you gotta make the vocals work! You have to have some skills to begin with.

For the producers out there. I know it's hard to resist using Auto-Tunes. It like Photoshop for music right? Again, I am not saying don't use it, but we as producers are not helping those that have no music ability whatsoever and just say " oh yeah I know I'm flat. Just Auto-Tune me." When they say that Auto-Tune them out!

"No More Ignorant" Marcellous Lovelace

By: DJPAUSE
No More Ignorant
Joe Left Hand Records

Marcellous Lovelace's "No More Ignorant."

WHEN THE END IS FINALLY HERE THE 3RD WORLD NATURE OF AMERICA WILL FALL APART AND THE PEOPLE WILL HAVE NO NATURAL RESOURCES TO SHARE WITH THE WORLD. People in London, Japan, Rome, Egypt, Ghana, China, Russia, Ireland, Mali and Mexico will look to Marcellous Lovelace Music to save the souls of the common folk. With vibration of natural tomes coming from the amplified stereo quality, Marcellous Lovelace brings the perfect balance and harmony to the world.

Marcellous Lovelace
"No More Ignorant" (mp3)
from "Happiness Disposition"
(Joe Left Hand Records)

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Ear to Ear Music Review

By: DJPAUSE

Crash and Burn - Kasior Sosa

Kaisor Sosa.....Who is Kasior Sosa? Not the cat from that movie, but he is a southside Chicago MC. He is a gifted story teller. I am impressed with his wordplay. He is one of the most underated newcomers in the game. This one right here did not do it for me as far as the production goes, but Sosa lyrics alone are worth a listen.

Check out Kaisor Sosa's "Crash and Burn." djpause gives it 2 stars!

Crash and Burn - Kaisor Sosa


Return to the Throne - 5th Ave
For Sacramento, CA emcee 5th Ave, hip hop is a discipline - something to be lived and manifested in every step. He lives like his speaks. The co-founder of the all star artist collective The Neighborhood Watch is a quick witted wordsmith with an almost east coast accent to his flow. This cat is one to watch! This joint right here is real hot!

Check out 5th Aves "Return of the Throne" djpause gives it 4 stars!

5th Ave - Return to the Throne (w Scratches).mp3 -

B.o.B - Generation Lost (Official Video)

B.o.B. has finally released the official video for "Generation Lost."

Jay Rock " I Be On The Block"

By: DJPAUSE

Jay Rock has been doin his thing with the mixtapes for awhile, but now with major label power behind him (Warner Bros.) he just keep spittin' more and more fire.

Born and raised in Watts, California’s notorious Nickerson Gardens Projects, Jay Rock got his first encouragement from his music-making relatives, who noticed the impact his deep, melodic voice made on song after song. They were like, you’re hard. And you’ve got a voice for it, too and they were right.

Check out his latest heat "I Be On The Block."

Kanary Diamonds "Mirror Mirror" World Premiere

New fire from KD the hottest female coming up in the industry!

Kanary Diamonds is a female rap artist based out of Watt City, California. She is an up and coming artist with a great flow and plenty of sex appeal.

Kanary Diamonds "Mirror Mirror" directed by Kristal Burch.

Let us know what you think of this new joint.

LB Keeps Making "Funky Hit Records"

Story by Mike C.
Info. and photo from www.lyricsborn.com

Tom Shimura better known in hip hop circles as Lyrics Born leaked a new track from his upcoming album recently on LBTV. The bay area rap veteran is working on a video for his new song "Funky Hit Records"and is currently touring from the Bay to Australia.

2009 is still in the new born stage and has just gotten started. But as for LB he looks like he will be taking full advantage of this year already with a new album and some touring too.

This month kicks off the first batch of LB shows in this new year as LB hits Northern California and Reno, NV for a 3-day run before leaving the Bay Area to once again play for the people down under in Australia.

Lryics Born's playing 3 dates there including Brisbane, Melbourne and finally Sydney, where he's appearing at the annual Playground Weekender Festival along with artists such as Primal Scream, Cold War Kids, Alice Russell and more!

The new tune, "Funky Hit Records", (which world premiered with a sneak preview not too long ago on LBTV) is one of about 6 songs LB has nearly completed for his upcoming new album, due in the fall of '09. LB talked about his new album recently on his website www.lyricsborn.com

He said, "I'm going in a very, very different direction with some of this new stuff, but it's still going to be a Lyrics Born record -- so you know it's gonna have the bangers!!" No album title yet for the project but he did say that he will be dropping a new video for the "Funky Hit Records" track very soon.

With more shows in the coming months and even more soon to be announced, keep checking back at LyricsBorn.com for all the latest tour dates to see when LB will be hitting your area code.

Lyrics Born Jan/Feb 2009 Tour Schedule
(as of 01.26.09)

Jan 29th ... Modesto, CA
Jan 30th ... Reno, NV
Jan 31st ... Sebastopol, CA

Feb 5th ... Brisbane, AUS
Feb 6th ... Melbourne, AUS
Feb 7th ... Sydney AUS (Playground Weekender)
Feb 27th ... Arcata, CA (Humboldt State University)
Feb 28th ... Sacramento, CA

April 10th ... Portland, OR
April 18th ... San Francisco, CA



I want to know more about Lyrics Born

Capone -N- Noreaga" Rotates" On I - Tunes Today

Story : Staff

While their current single “Rotate” featuring Busta Rhymes and red-hot producer Ron Browz is heating up at radio in the US, Capone and N.O.R.E. are heading across the Atlantic this week for their European tour in support of their new album Channel 10. The guys will be returning to the States at the end of February, just in time to promote their release. The tour dates are as follows:

January, 23 2009 09:00 PM - Dynamo - Zurich, Switzerland
January, 24 2009 09:00 PM - Kugl - St. Gallen, Switzerland
January, 28 2009 09:00 PM - Fahrenheid 100 - Dresden, Germany
January, 29 2009 09:00 PM - Shake Club - Hamburg, Germany
January, 30 2009 09:00 PM - Melkweg - Amsterdam, Holland
January, 31 2009 09:00 PM - VK Concerts - Brussels, Belgium
February, 1 2009 09:00 PM - JZE - Essen, Germany
February, 2 2009 09:00 PM - Bogen 2 - Cologne, Germany
February, 3 2009 09:00 PM - Conne Island - Leipzig, Germany
February, 4 2009 09:00 PM - Centrum Club - Erfurt, Germany
February, 7 2009 09:00 PM - Coupole - Biel, Germany
February, 8 2009 09:00 PM - Registratur - Munich, Germany
February, 11 2009 09:00 PM - The Fresh - Warsaw, Poland
February, 12 2009 09:00 PM - La Friche - Marseille, France
February, 13 2009 09:00 PM - Elysee Montmartre - Paris, France
February, 14 2009 09:00 PM - Blanco Town - Corsico via Milano, Italy
February, 15 2009 09:00 PM - Amager Bio - Copenhagen, Denmark

C-N-N also recently shot the video to “Rotate” in New York, with buzzing director Rik Cordero, (“Arab Money” and Nas’ “Sly Fox”) the duo plans to premiere the video in February. “Rotate” is currently available on I-Tunes and other digital outlets.

Channel 10 will be available on all formats Spring 2009 on SMC Recordings.

Hip Hop Bay Area Concert Rip- Off

Story: DJAYPAUSE

Is Luda in the Bay tonight? Well if you brought tickets for a Ludacris concert that was to happen tonight...you mad right now!

Luda is not in The Bay! Chris "Ludacris" Bridges called Oakland's 106KMEL tonight from Las Vegas to let everyone know that he was not scheduled to give a concert tonight in The Bay Area. He said he was not sure who these promoters were that promised a Ludacris concert, but nothing was agreed to and he spoke to no one concerning any concert in The Bay. He did say that because of all this craziness with this fake concert that he wants to get to The Bay on the real will soon. Here once again we get to see the bad side of the industry you know? I mean these fake promoters took the money bag and ran. Leaving alot people with less money and no concert...straight BS for real! Big ups to Luda for calling in the radio station to at least let people know.

Seattle Rapper 29-E Has Died

Source: SOHH
Photo: courtesy of myspace

Local up-and-coming rapper 29-E was fatally shot this morning (January 4) and two additional artists have suffered gun wounds after a concert shooting in Washington.

Accoridng to Seattlest, around 12:30 a.m. a dispute took place at Seattle’s Chop Suey venue when someone opened the club’s side door and began to unload gun shots at artists and show attenders inside a hallway.

Three individuals were shot, including 29-E who was fatally wounded, and rushed to Harborview hospital.

The show’s host, 1st Black Prez, received a bullet wound to his chest and is currently in critical condition as he undergoes surgery. Black Senate’s Trama reportedly is suffering from less serious wounds.

As of now, two suspects have been taken in by police for questioning and club promoters were allegedly made aware of a high possibility of gang violence likely to erupt at the show and were urged to cancel.

Chop Suey, located a few blocks from Seattle University, is renowned as one of the city’s most diverse venues featuring a fusion of hip-hop, R&B, rock, electronic and indie music.