01) Intro 02) Gutter Rainbows 03) Beautiful (Remix) Ft. Mos Def & Mary J. Blige 04) Upper Echelon 05) Move Somethin' 06) Chain Heavy Ft. Kanye West, Consequence 07) Get By 08) The Blast Ft. Hi-Tek 09) Go Brooklyn Ft. Graph Nobel 10) Chaos Ft. Bahamadia 11) Hot Thing Ft. will.i.am 12) Too Late 13) Manifesto 14) Lightworks 15) Never Been in Love 16) Thieves in the Night Ft. Mos Def 17) Astronomy Ft. Mos Def 18) Little Brother Ft. Mos Def [...]
So I was listening through Reflection Eternal's (Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek) classic album Train of Thought , and as soon as "Love Language" featuring Les Nubians rolled around, I thought, "Yes! "Love Speakeasy" comes next." Seriously, when was the last time you heard of someone getting excited over an interlude? If so, do tell. Sure, Elton John did play piano on the "All of the Lights (Interlude)". However, as much as I respect Elton John and his music, that doesn't hold a candle (in the wind) to Hi-Tek's masterful production on "Love Speakeasy". The track comes in at just [...]
It was autumn of 1997: Pac was dead, Biggie was dead, and with Ma$e as his new star, Puff (N-dem shiny suites) was riding the wave of Life After Death . Master P was also beginning to roll that tank to the top urban radio, as the East-West beef was becoming nothing more than embers in the media buzz-bin. ’97 was the year rap music began to put a Ric Flair figure-four-leg-lock on the music industry and the money started to roll deep. Intrinsically, the wedge between “the real shit” and “fake [...]
![Kon Boogie – Jackin’ 4 Beats (Hi-Tek) [mp3]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4543883_lg.jpg)
Here is the second of a **FREE** 5 part series entitled JACKIN' 4 BEATS. In this next installment he chose HI-TEK who's produced for the likes of 50 Cent, Common, Talib Kweli, Styles P, Mos Def, Little Brother, and Snoop Dogg to name a few.
![DJ Mickey Knox – Rawkus Classics [mixtape]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4519738_lg.jpg)
Download: DJ Mickey Knox - Rawkus Classics [mixtape] 01.Mos Def- Universal magnetic 02.Styles P- My Life 03.Common & Sadat X- 1999 04.Talib Kweli- Get By 05.Kool G Rap- First Nigga remix 06.Dilated Peoples- Right & Exact 07.Mos Def- Ms Fat Booty 08.Talib Kweli & Hi Tek- The Express 09.Pharoahe Monch- Simon Says 10.Big L- Flamboyant 11.Eminem- Any Man 12.Bad Seed- Uhhhnnn 13.Cage- Suicidal Failure 14.Black Star- Respiration 15.Hi Tek & Jonnel- Round & Round 16.Hi Tek & Common- The Sun [...]
I don't know much about Roscoe, but I believe he is somehow affiliated with The Dogg Pound. With that said, the dude has a ton of connections at his disposal. Exhibit A: a Hi-Tek produced track off his forthcoming project, Tha Influence . The album will also sport features and production from the likes of Jake One, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Xzibit, Just Blaze, Devin The Dude, and more. It is hard to sleep on that roster, but we all know how easy it is to drop the ball with such a star-studded cast. "End Of Summer" proves his [...]
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Scoe (formerly known as Roscoe) is Kurupt’s younger brother and DPG affiliated. Scoe is putting the finishing touches on his new project, Tha Influence, and it will feature production from Just Blaze, Nottz, Hi-Tek, Jake One, DJ Khalil, Bink! & features from Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Kurupt, Devin The Dude, Glasses Malone & Slim The Mobster. The lead-single from Scoe’s Tha Influence will feature Kendrick Lamar.
Scoe (formerly known as Roscoe) is putting the finishing touches on his newest project, Tha Influence. It will feature production from Just Blaze, Nottz, Hi-Tek, Jake One, DJ Khalil, Bink! & features from Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Kurupt, Devin The Dude, Glasses Malone, Kendrick Lamar & Slim The Mobster. Not too shabby... for now enjoy this leak from the project and expect Tha Influence out soon.
Like color blocking and floral prints, artists name dropping their favorite designers is also trending. Nikki Minaj has rapped about sitting front row at Oscar De La Renta, and both Christian Dior and Margiela have been mentioned in Kanye West lyrics. After appearing in the T by Alexander Wang spring campaign, Die Antwood is following [...]
Stream/Buy: 9th Wonder's Jamla Records Presents: Actual Proof "Black Boy Radio - Extended Airplay" ( iTunes ) First in Flight State crew Actual Proof have come together with Jamla Records and The DJBooth to offer their latest album, Black Boy Radio - Extended Airplay, for digital purchase. A concept album telling the story of a young African-American boy growing up in Raleigh, N.C., the project features 17 original cuts (and 3 Deluxe Ed. bonus tracks) from Sundown and Enigma, including reader-approved leaks “All the Way” and “I [...]
Die Antwoord will release their sophomore album, TEN$ION , on February 7, 2012. The follow-up to their 2010 debut, $0$, the zef rap-rave crew also plans to hit the States for a U.S. tour beginning February 9 in Philadelphia. Leave a comment below and get a chance at winning this CD or Vinyl of the album TEN$ION. Die Antwoord came together in 2008 in South Africa and consists of Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er, and DJ Hi-Tek. Their debut album, [...]
Download audio file (Fall-In-Love-Chopped-Screwed. mp3) I was hoping the cover would be complete in time for me to post this on Dilla’s birthday. But, I’m glad that we waited a little bit because it allowed me listen to the songs a few more times, and make some last-minute tweaks. I’ve decided to theme my Rendezvous mixes this year in order to challenge myself and take them to the next level . It’s February, so doing a tribute to one of my favorite producers and a true visionary was [...]
To put it plainly, Armani Cooper definitely has what it takes to be the next big thing out of the Bay Area. As one of the founders of Teambackpack ( check it out here ), he and his team have improved and expanded upon the hip hop scene through the creation of cyphers they now put out weekly. I'll post one featuring Armani below for those of you that don't know about them yet, and we'll try to share some of their new cyphers on the site in the future. Anyway, besides the work with Teambackpack, Armani recently dropped his [...]
Our Cleveland Superfriends re-unite once more on "Gloryus". Featuring production from b3sci fav beatmaker Hi-Tek, the vibed out track puts Cudder on some of the strongest shit we've heard out of him in a minute. Chip's awesome just-released Tell Ya Friends mixtape is out now. Chip Tha Ripper - Gloryus (Feat. KiD CuDi) (Prod. Hi-Tek) Chip Tha Ripper ( Facebook ) Rating 8.0
Every superstar started somewhere, no one becomes successful overnight, even in the fly-by-night world of mainstream hip hop. The MCs that dominate the conversations of today were newjacks at some point, raw and hungry. This Friday playlist is dedicated to the dawn of artists who are now staples in the genre. Some have come a very long way since, a few have changed their sound drastically, and others are no longer with us. Take a trip down memory lane with these five selections. [...]
Featuring Donte, Main Flow, Brian Digby Jr and Crunch, Hi-Tek 's "Breakin' Bread" offers everything one could ever want from a classic Hip-Hop track. It'll take you one half of one listen to understand why it's my favorite tune off his decade old Hi-Teknology 1 LP. " The Sun God " featuring Common & Vinia Mojica is a close second though. Hi-Tek - Breakin' Bread (feat. Donte, Main Flow, Brian Digby Jr and Crunch)
New music from Famous Mr. Nobodys "FMN" produced by Hi-Tek.
1. “NutraSweet Noise” (Intro) by 88-Keys - prod. by 88-Keys 2. “Memories” by Nemo Achida - prod. by Nemo Achida & Clutch 3. ”In This World” (Freestyle) by Mann95 - prod. by Hi-Tek 4. ”This Means War” (Freestyle) by Little Vic - prod. by DJ Premier 5. “See Money” (Freestyle) by Robert Akins III - prod. by EZ Elpee 6. “Deep In My Heart” (Snippet) – by ? 7. “Bright-Ass Yacht BiyOtch” (Intermission) by 88-Keys – prod. by 88-Keys additional vocals by DJ Dras79 [...]
Hi-Tek Feat. The Willie Cottrell Band, Ghostface Killah & Pretty Ugly - Josephine Buy US: Buy UK:
Next week, Passion of the Weiss will be counting down the 50 Greatest Producers of All-Time. Before then, we're highlighting some of the best to ever yell at people for labeling them "beat makers." (It's better than the excessively pause-worthy, "knob twiddlers.)" Before you ask, #1 is going to the guy who made the beat for "Still Tippin.'" It seemed like the only sensible option. Rick Rock What was the point of [...]
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