TAG: Myka 9

Feb02

Premiere: Kaigen – “Gold Lining” (f/ Ceschi) (Video)

Japanese emcee Kaigen, who has earned props courtesy everyone from Chuck D to Project Blowed for his light speed flow, has a new album out featuring guest shots from Sole, Myka 9, 2Mex, Awol One and Ceschi along with production from the likes of Jel (anticon) and Thavius Beck. Kaigen uses his platform to speak on a variety of social ills and the importance of hope. Lest his message be lost in translation, Re: bloomer comes complete with transcribed lyrics. Ceschi contributes a powerful chorus and elastic, fiery verse to the Shunsuke Endo-directed clip for “Gold Lining,” which you can check out below.

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Oct26

Myka 9 (Freestyle Fellowship) & Winstrong (Interview)

More than two decades after the Freestyle Fellowship’s classic ‘93 album Innercity Griots, Fellowship member Myka 9 continues to churn out records. In fact, last week saw the release of his own LP, Mykology and a new Freestyle Fellowship record, Promise. But these days he’s got more than recording music on deck. He started a label, M9 Entertainment, with friend and producer JtheSarge.

These days they’re readying a hip-hop rasta rapper from Oakland (by way of Suriname) named Winstrong. His debut album featuring Aceyalone, M1 from dead prez, and others, called Ghetto Hymns, will be available October 25. They’re also readying for their trip to Amsterdam next month, where they will perform at Cannabis Cup 2011. Below, veteran rapper Myka 9 speaks to Winstrong about music, politics, and, well of course…ganga! …MORE

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May03

URB Exclusive Book Excerpt: How To Rap: “The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC” by Paul Edwards

One of the best elements of my job is working with authors who’ve poured their hearts into putting together books, and sharing them with URB readers. So, you KNOW you can spit? Here’s a primer, which amounts to a few hundred years worth of life-experience and insight from all kinds of wordsmiths you know and respect. Consider it a lil’ help from your friends…

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Feb04

Magic Heart Genies – Cardiac Arrest (Review)

Magic Heart Genies

Cardiac Arrest

Released by M9 Entertainment


The award for "Lamest Name In Hip-Hop" goes to Magic Heart Genies, a continuing collaboration between Cali rappers Myka 9, of legendary Freestyle Fellowship, and JtheSarge. Attempting to ignore this problematic name is difficult due to a handful of corny, over-the-top interludes that try to force a story onto this already ridiculous concept. However, behind this unnecessary gimmick Myka and Sarge actually sound good together, demonstrating a mutual preference for smooth, sing-song harmonies and chopped flows. Having tested the water with uneven debut album Heartifact, their sophomore project is a more natural, confident collaboration; bold and daring, too.

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May02

ACEYALONE and RJD2: So Hip-Hopular

nterview with the Lonely One (By Chris Nunan) 

Veteran hip-hop artist and legendary emcee Aceyalone, continues to evolve as an artist and inspire those aspiring to be [artists]. Aceyalone has continued to redefine hip-hop’s guidelines throughout his career. His upcoming album; Aceyalone and The Lonely Ones, does much more than redefine the guidelines. It sets a standard for genre appreciation and creativity. Finding inspiration from: Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound, 60’s girl groups, and a collection of raw funk, Aceyalone along with producer Bionik have composed a masterpiece. This album is sure to bring the listener back to a time when music was a pure art form and not an expendable income. Aceyalone and The Lonely Ones is not just an album; it is a collection of essential sounds to create a work of art. And although this album calls upon music styles and rhythms of the past, Aceyalone still kicks some of the freshest lyrics with astounding skill and precision. To those of you who believe that Aceyalone has stepped away from raw hip-hop; think again, Aceyalone will still serve all wack rappers.

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