Sup folks .. long time no hear.. ya boy has been a Busy one... But I'm back baby!! Had to come out my cave to put my boy up .. I-O.A.K of the hard working Honor Roll Crew . He brings to you a dope long-awaited album Special Request . Good Music Is ALWAYS good for your soul, and with this album it will not disappoint. From the classic joint Me & You to the new banger Special Request , this album definitely rides. I advise [...]
And now something extra chill from The Left Coast, derived from left side of the brain. Mike Baker The Bike Maker is the personable Honor Roll estudiante and he's lounging [...]
03 Chill feat. Freddie Gibbs, Phonte, 1-O.A.K. by The Honor Roll This is dope as fuck. From Trackademicks' free LP Fresh Coastin . drink the kool aid:
The Bay Area music scene continues to show its diversity here with the release of Trackademicks' free Fresh Coastin' EP. You might recognize his name thanks to his work with Mistah F.A.B., J*DaVeY, Kid Sister, and others. Or maybe you know Track after hearing his remixes of the Editors, Chromeo, and Zero 7. Whatever the case may be, the focus on Fresh Coastin' remains on his funk- and R&B-heavy production, which can make even some of the hardest MCs, such as Freddie Gibbs, sound less intimidating. That's what he's done here on "Chill," [...]
Producer Trackademicks has been putting it down all year and he's continuing the campaign with the release of Fresh Coastin' , a full length project with original creations by the East Bay Area soundman. Eschewing the usual, Track didn't bombard us with "leaks" and "teasers." Instead, he gets straight to it by releasing Coastin'... in full today and choosing to highlight the track "Chill" to announce the release. Good choice when considering the track's balanced enough for both sexes to enjoy. Phonte spits witty bars by the multiples and Gangsta Gibbs tucks [...]
How Come You Never Go There by Feist i love...that you know (colo remix) by Disclosure. Trackademicks presents Halfway feat. Phonte & Carlitta Durand by The Honor Roll Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (Basicnoise Reshape) by basicnoise interpretation_02 by Vakula [...]
"Halfway" is off of the upcoming "The Champagne Room" album from Bay Area producer, Trackademicks ( HNRL Crew / Fool's Gold Records ). Phonte (of Little Brother / Foreign Exchange ) and Carlitta Durand lend their vocals to make this an infectious fun party jam. Trackademicks presents Halfway feat. Phonte & Carlitta Durand by The Honor Roll
HNRL leaks the second track off Trackademicks presents The Champagne Room , "Halfway" featuring Phonte & Carlitta Durand. If you missed the first single by 1-O.A.K., check it out below. via HNRL
Download audio file (Trackademicks-Fool-On-The-Hil l-feat-Phonte.mp3) Here at Blind I we have always been about the music and the cultures that manifest themselves around this evolving art form. Within the last few years Blind I has been steadily building its repertoire beyond the blog from creating our popular music compilations, to sponsoring local concerts, organizing events at major music conferences and so forth. We have achieved so much in a short amount of time (and without any cooperate backing) yet we are always looking to further explore and expand what we can do to [...]
Honor Roll captain and overall fresh dude Trackademicks dropped his debut album today on iTunes . With guest features from Kid Sister, Phonte, Goapele, Mistah F.A.B., Spank Pops accompanying Track's slapping instrumentals and raw flow dude should be making noise pretty damn quick. Also in conjunction with Blind I Media we will be throwing down his official album release party on Feb. 20th at 330 Rich in beautiful San Francisco. This will also be the debut of the Blind I Music Boutique, an event [...]
I could say a lot here, but I'll let all that unfold... just know that it's been a LONG TIME COMING. Right where we need to be. Until later, check out these articles on State Of The Arts ... SF Weekly Examiner State Of The Arts is now available everywhere digital music is sold! iTunes Amazon
Next Tuesday 1/25/11 yall... Shout out to Mister Bouncer of Trust Your Struggle for lacing the art for the album! State Of The Arts tracklist: 1. "State Of The Arts" featuring Goapele 2. "D.I.Y." 3. "More Than Two Ways" 4. "Stop It!" featuring Mistah F.A.B. 5. "Score" 6. "Quit Yo Job" featuring Kid Sister 7. "Get A Job" 8. "Show Love" featuring Spank Pops & 1-O.A.K. 9. "Fool On The Hill" featuring Phonte 10. "International Affairs" featuring MoxMore 11. [...]
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] It's almost safe to say that I support all things Trackademics. New visuals for the title track of his upcoming album, set to release January 25th.
Brand new single from Honor Roll affiliate Josie Stingray entitled Josie. Produced by Trackademicks. Sure to put a boogie in your butt. That is, if you're into that sort of thing.... Josie Stingray - Josie by The Honor Roll JOSIE STINGRAY - JOSIE [ DOWNLOAD ]
My brotha I-Ced put me on to this dope mix from the good homies DJ Cuzzin B & Jay*Clipp who basically, made a seriously dope mix of all the artists I love & will love. You'll see a plethora of Blind I faves from Full Crate to Kendrick Lamar to Jneiro Jarel to HNRL to Robin Hannibal to Marvin Gaye & more! Heres a taste... 5. Transit TL & DL to follow... [...]
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] From the Bay Area's almighty Honor Roll Crew is a new video from recording artist Spank Pops from his recently dropped EP of the same name The Beautiful Noise . Full of that smooth Bay style Spanks puts it down for the town and the love of Hip Hop music. The EP is free by the way. Official press release after the drop. SPANK POPS [...]
Trackademicks - Stop It! feat. Mistah F.A.B. by The Honor Roll Released by: HNRL Music Release/catalogue number: HNRL 0001 "Mr Braggadocio, why you rappin' so-so/ You used to a showboat, but nowadays it don't float..." I'm gassed to drop the next single off of my upcoming album State Of The Arts . This one features my long time homie and collaborator Mistah F.A.B. I can honestly say I don't know anyone who loves the grind more that this dude, so it was only right to get him [...]
From one HNRL member post to another... DAMN THEY STAY ACTIVE!! The homie 1-O.A.K. produces, sings, harmonizes & delivers the fiah all by himself on his latest single entitle "Me & You" (...your momma & your cousin will love this too!) You know the drill... Download audio file (HNRL-Me-%26-You.mp3) 1-O.A.K. - ME & YOU [ DOWNLOAD ]
Awwwwwww yes! New F.A.M.E. ! Teeko, Max Kane & Malaguti have been @ it non stop since their release of Truthpics & like everyone else, I have been waiting for that NEW NEW! Alas, I opened my inbox this morning to find that my brother like no other Max Kane had delivered the new freshness to Blind I on a 1st dibs basis...FTW! F.A.M.E. enlists the ever so lively Mike Baker The Bike Maker from The Town's own HNRL [...]
Trackademics + Phontigallo = Too Much Posse. Good lawd. Download audio file (Trackademicks-Fool-On-The-Hil l-feat-Phonte.mp3) TRACKADEMICS - FOOL ON THE HILL FEAT. PHONTE [ DOWNLOAD ]
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