Artist: 9th Wonder

Rapsody uses a classic Lauryn Hill line to tell her own story of education through the music industry on her new one, "Believe Me".  The song carries production from 9th Wonder, who always provides the right space for Rapsody to do what she does best.  Watching this video, and then looking back at an earlier one such as the collaboration she did with Mac Miller, it's easy to see Rapsody's growth as an emcee. This is tough. Watch it below.

The idea behind Jansport Strings is not based on it being literal, but more so in the figurative sense. As a kid in NY, the strings on your Jansport bag were a sign of power and presence. Kids would steal the strings off of each other's bags and burn the tips to prevent getting robbed of them once they got them. The song is a 3 minute auto-bio of me as a kid in Brooklyn and seeing more than my friends and I had bargained for. In essence, my Jansport strings tied it all together, seeing what we all saw [...]

I feel like the lord is constantly answering my prayers pertaining to this album. I just put up a post the other day about Sky finishing his upcoming album A Dream Deferred , and today he dropped the lead single - "Jansport Strings". 9th Wonder lays down a laid back beat full of jovial horns, and as expected, Skyzoo spits cryptographic rhymes about growing up with his friends in Brooklyn and "earning his Jansport Strings". Skyzoo provided some insight into the meaning of this track: “The idea behind Jansport Strings is [...]

Skyzoo links up with 9th Wonder on Jansport Strings . This track is a beast. You can catch in on Skyzoo's up coming album A Dream Deferred .

To hear Skyzoo tell it, he wouldn't have gotten into hip-hop if it wasn't for Native Tongues member Chi-Ali. It's a pretty killer shout out to one of hip-hop's most overlooked forefathers, who here receives a tribute from Skyzoo in "Jansport Strings". The track boasts some  raw , brass-driven production from 9th Wonder and always-sharp rhymes from the Brooklyn spitter, who will release A Dream  Deferred  on Oct. 2.

I Don't Camouflage is proud to exclusively feature the first female for this series, Jean Grae. Born to South African Jazz musicians Sathima Bea Benjamin and Abdullah Ibrahim, Jean Grae shares her child memories, her cultural influences from her family, race, and her take on this generation. Make sure to find out why she had to cut her hair too! Shot, Directed and Edited By: Aiko Tanaka Music (Instrumentals) By: Jean Grae "Love Thirst" (Produced by 9th Wonder) Jean Grae "Shook" (Produced by CRADA) Jean Grae "No Doubt" (Produced by Nasain [...]

Lead single off Skyzoo's upcoming album 'A Dream Deferred' out Oct. 2nd on The Faculty/Duck Down Music Inc. "The idea behind Jansport Strings is not based on it being literal, but more so in the figurative sense. As a kid in NY, the strings on your Jansport bag were a sign of power and presence. Kids would steal the strings off of each other's bags and burn the tips to prevent getting robbed of them once they got them. The song is a 3 minute auto-bio of me as a kid in Brooklyn and seeing more [...]

Download/Listen: Dj Alex J - Digable Planets Tribute [mix] We Live in Brooklyn - Roy Ayers Clean Dose - Cee Know Feat Able 9th Wonder (Mckay RMX) - Digable Planets Expendables - Cee Knowledge feat kai chi and reality Jetting - Digable Planets Get Funky - The Beatnuts Heart and Soul - Cee Knowledge feat Eddy Kane Cool like that (Instru) - Digable Planets Cool like that (Shawne Elliot RMX) - Digable Planets Booty Brown Drop - Pharcyde Jazzy Type Flow - Cee Know [...]

Rapsody releases the video for "Believe Me" produced by 9th Wonder, off her forthcoming The Idea of Beautiful project dropping August 28th.

Download: Nature - The Ashtray Effect [mixtape] Getrightmusic.com & Deep Concepts Media bring you Natures latest mixtape: The Ashtray Effect mixed and hosted by DJ Superstar Jay & DJ Mickey Knox. The Ashtray Effect is a collection of Natures most recent collabs, exclusives, and a few classics mixed to perfection by 2 of the best djs the game has to offer.

Stream/Purchase: Halo - Yoga Flame (mixed by DJ Flash) Jamla Records artist HaLo (aka Mr. Ben Ready) has come together with The DJBooth to sell his latest original project, Yoga Flame, which includes previously-release stand out selection "Don't Stop." This themed collector's item, broken up into three sections, reintroduces HaLo through his tireless featured work, alongside unreleased exclusives. Providing a great fusion of video game culture and hip-hop, Yoga Flame, which is mixed by DJ Flash, features production accompaniment from label head 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Eric G, [...]

Listening to Phonte rap is like breathing in a deep breath of fresh air. He brings you something original, clever, honest and on point. Phonte tells it how it is, nothing over exaggerated. His word play is second to none and keeps you engaged in what he is saying. But if y'all had payed attention during his stint in Little Brother then y'all already knew this. Tigallo has quickly become a bright star in an already impressive galaxy of MCs that have graced my headphones over the years so check out this latest gem featuring Median. [...]

Jamla has finally released the first single from Rapsody's upcoming debut album The Idea is Beautiful. The track is called "Non-Fiction" and it was produced by 9th Wonder. Peep the track after the jump. Continue Reading No related posts.

The Idea Of Beautiful will be released on August 28 . Here, Rapsody releases this track with 9th Wonder on the boards featuring Raheem vocals and a verse from Ab-Soul . The soulful beat blends fine with the raps and the hook to create an all-around solid track that will peak the interest of those looking for some good underground hip hop. Check out the song below.

I don't remember the name of every female emcee on Bahamadia's "3 the Hard Way" at this minute. I will say after hearing 9th Wonder's friend Rapsody rock on this NonFiction  song next to TDE's Ab Soul that you could probably lie to me and claim that she was on that classic posse cut. Hopefully her debut LP , ‘The Idea Of Beautiful’, which is slated to be released on 8-28-2012 via Jamla Records will be just as fresh as "NonFiction".

Rapsody debuts the first single "NonFiction" featuring Raheem Devaughn & Ab-Soul, off her upcoming The Idea Of Beautiful album dropping August 28th 2012. www.rapsodyonline.com

9th Wonder's protege and NC rapper  Rapsody  is prepping for the release of her debut album titled  The Idea of Beautiful,  dropping August 28th. With the release of her latest single "Nonfiction", she stays consistent with the 9th Wonder old-school NYC emcee production while recruiting the lyrical talents of Ab-soul and singing and rapping abilities of Raheem DeVaughn . The trio bring an end to that "bubble-gum rap" with some pure hip-hop for your eardrums. Ab-Soul kills the track with a sick 16 bar feature, Raheem's voice blends well with the percussion heavy, vocal looped beat, and [...]

• Rapsody - NonFiction ft. Raheem Devaughn & Ab

Rapsody is getting ready to drop her debut album titled The Idea Of Beautiful on August 28th. Today she releases the 1st single off of the LP called "Non-Fiction", featuring  Raheem DeVaughn & Ab-Soul. Produced by 9th Wonder. Ab-Soul definitely slaughtered this shit! Stream only for now but check it out below.

North Carolina spitter Rapsody is gearing up to release her latest project,  The Idea of Beautiful , on Aug. 28. And we're definitely more than interested in the album after hearing "Non-Fiction". The track pairs up Rapsody's always-sharp rhymes with none other than Ab-Soul , who rips the 9th Wonder beat with ease. As if that wasn't enough, Raheem DeVaughn blesses the hook with some soulful crooning. Yeah, this is dope. [ via ]

Rise and grind and get awaken from your slumber with a 308-style greeting from Phonte, Median and the visuals for "Eternally," the 9th Wonder-produced track off Charity Starts At Home.