Artist: Maria Isa

[video] Villa Rosa "Street Luv "

May 13, 7:39pm rock the dub

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Maria Isa: "Revolutionary Bums (Illegal Characters)"

Aug 14, 2012, 1:30pm Midwest Broadcast

This new song from Maria Isa is an early preview from her next album Valley of the Dolls .

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Maria Isa on "Latina Ritual Project" with Malamanya's Adriana Rimpel

Jul 30, 2012, 8:00am City Pages - Gimme Noise

Adriana Rimpel and Maria IsaIn conjunction with Cedar Cultural Center's "Cedar Seeder" program, Maria Isa and Adriana Rimpel of Malamanya have been raising money for an ambitious new project. They hop

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[video] Villa Rosa ft. Dodi Phy "Food"

May 18, 2012, 8:00am rock the dub

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MayDay Hip-Hop & Art Festival lineup launches outdoor music season

Apr 30, 2012, 1:04pm City Pages - Gimme Noise

Used to being cooped up during the winter months, the Twin Cities has been known to come alive in a big way when the summer rolls around. There's hardly a better time to get out and celebrate, and Fir

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Villa Rosa: "Rocketship"

Apr 20, 2012, 1:50pm Midwest Broadcast

In celebration of Villa Rosa's opening spot for Ghostface Killah at the Cabooze tonight, the duo released a new track, the 4/20-inspired "Rocketship." The track creeps along with some reggae-inspired chord progressions and spacey synths, while Muja and Maria Isa swap verses. Stream it below, and check out Villa Rosa's recent feature in the MN Daily . Peace to Jon Jon .

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Muja Messiah: "Dance With the Devil ft. Maria Isa" (Prod. Mike the Martyr)

Apr 4, 2012, 1:35pm Midwest Broadcast

Villa Rosa strike again with this new cut produced by Mike the Martyr. It was featured on Rock the Dub's six-year anniversary mix, The Sixth Sense #iseedubpeople . Thanks to Jon Jon on sending the track my way. Stream/download it below.

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The Sixth Sense #iseedubpeople

Mar 31, 2012, 6:09pm rock the dub

Another year down. rockthedub turns 6 today, and as we always do at this time, I've cooked up a free compilation for you, the artist who fucks with the site, and you, the reader/supporter who always checks the site. Pop a bottle of your favorite libation and celebrate with me! Spread over the main and [extended] parts of this compilation, The Sixth Sense features dope music from Danny! , Zilla Rocca , Tone Liv , MarQ Spekt , Ethel Cee , Muja Messiah (with Maria Isa ), Scatta [...]

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Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch-"Barry"-mp3

Mar 14, 2012, 8:39am Sound Verite'

Ghostface Killah and The LOX's hardknock Sheek Louch connect over Barry White's “I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby” sample. via NR . Ghostface KIllha will be making a pit stop in town for Smokefest, than returns May 27th with Wu-Tang comrad Raekwon for Soundset. Ghostface Killah Villa Rosa (Muja Messiah & Maria Isa) Anchormen Cabooze April 20th Ghostface Killah & Sheek Looch- "Barry" -mp3 Villa Rosa - "Leader Of The Pack" -mp3

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I Self Devine at 7th Street Entry: The Culture Series Part 2

Feb 20, 2012, 5:46am City Pages - Gimme Noise

​I Self DevineWith I.B.E, III Chemistry featuring Desdamona & Carnage and Maria IsaFirst Avenue, MinneapolisSunday, February 19, 2012Add "curator" to the long-ass list of titles I Self Devine hold

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MP3: Villa Rosa - "Skateland"

Feb 14, 2012, 1:26pm Minneapolis Fucking Rocks

[LOCAL] Villa Rosa -Skateland by Villa Rosa Local dreamboats Villa Rosa have released a great new single in time for Valentine’s Day. Download it here .

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Villa Rosa -"Skateland"-mp3

Feb 14, 2012, 8:06am Sound Verite'

Villa Rosa Happy Valentines. Villa Rosa- "Skateland" -mp3

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I Self Devine -The Upliftment Struggle-mixtape

Feb 2, 2012, 9:21pm Sound Verite'

Rhymesayers general I Self Devine delivers the 2nd of 4 eps' with The Upliftment Struggle with assist from Muja Messiah, Manifest and Buda Tye. The Upliftement Struggle's production handled by Benzilla, Vitaman D, King Karnov, Noam The Drummer and Mike Swoop. Check out I Self Devine's first ep LA State Of Mind . Hip-hop matters. I Self Devine I.B.E. Carnage & Desdamona DJ's Plain Ole Bill & Kool Akiem Maria Isa Feb. 19th 7th St. Entry I Self Devine- [...]

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VIDEO: Villa Rosa – Chico Ft. I Self Devine

Feb 1, 2012, 5:10am The Word Is Bond

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO Just found this goodness by Hip-Hop duo Villa Rosa, composed of Maria Isa and Muja Messiah. The track "Chico" is taken from their 14 track debut album " Blue Diamond Island " About: Since 2008, Maria Isa and Muja Messiah have released several tracks together including "Royalty" from Muja Messiah's 2008 release Adventures of BBoy DBoy, "Cruel and Unusual Punishment" off Muja Messiah's 2010 mix-tape M-16's, and "Never Let Go" off Maria Isa's 2009 record Street Politics. [...]

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[video] Villa Rosa ft. I Self Devine "Chico"

Jan 26, 2012, 8:27pm rock the dub

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Villa Rosa: "Chico ft. I Self Devine" (Music Video)

Jan 26, 2012, 2:01pm Midwest Broadcast

New visuals from Villa Rosa, "Chico" features a guest spot from I Self Devine. The video was directed by Greg Grease. Blue Diamond Island is available now.

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I Self Devine Announces the Culture Series Part II: The Upliftment Struggle

Jan 26, 2012, 10:30am Midwest Broadcast

I wasn't able to attend I Self Devine's recent concert at the 7th St Entry for his first Culture Series release of LA State of Mind . Thankfully, these shows are a monthly occasion. The second installment of the series was recently announced. On the first Thursday of next month, he'll release The Upliftment Struggle . Then, on February 19, he'll perform the mixtape at the Entry with special guests I.B.E., Ill Chemistry (Desdamona and Carnage), and Maria Isa.

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Picks Of The Week

Dec 5, 2011, 3:31am Music For Humans

Brass Buttons- Gram Parsons Cocaine- Bob Dylan Hot Burrito #1- The Flying Burrito Brothers Hypocrite- Bob Marley & The Wailers Miller's Cave- The International Submarine Band Pulp Fiction- Maria Isa Download

• Bob Dylan - Cocaine
• Bob Marley And The Wailers - Hypocrite
• Gram Parsons - Brass Buttons
• Maria Isa - Pulp Fiction
• The Flying Burrito Brothers - Hot Burrito #1
• The International Submarine Band - Miller´s Cave

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Artist:	Bob Dylan
Title:	Cocaine
Link Text:	Cocaine- Bob Dylan
File Name:	Cocaine.mp3
Bitrate:	167 kbps

Artist:	Bob Marley And The Wailers
Title:	Hypocrite
Link Text:	Hypocrite- Bob Marley & The Wailers
File Name:	Hypocrite.mp3
Bitrate:	151 kbps
Genre:	Reggae

Artist:	Gram Parsons
Title:	Brass Buttons
Link Text:	Brass Buttons- Gram Parsons
File Name:	Brass-Buttons.mp3
Bitrate:	196 kbps

Artist:	Maria Isa
Title:	Pulp Fiction
Link Text:	Pulp Fiction- Maria Isa
File Name:	Pulp-Fiction.mp3
Bitrate:	175 kbps
Genre:	Hip-Hop

Artist:	The Flying Burrito Brothers
Title:	Hot Burrito #1
Link Text:	Hot Burrito #1- The Flying Burrito Brothers
File Name:	Hot-Burrito-1.mp3
Bitrate:	185 kbps

Artist:	The International Submarine Band
Title:	Miller´s Cave
Link Text:	Miller’s Cave- The International Submarine Band
File Name:	Miller´s-Cave.mp3
Bitrate:	217 kbps

Video: Villa Rosa – Liberation Karma

Nov 1, 2011, 1:04am Above the Fold

Villa Rosa , the new Minneapolis "it" duo of Muja Messiah and Maria Isa has been making waves. We've been sleeping on our end, but if you haven't caught up with these two either, nows the time to check out their visual jump for their track Liberation Karma . Also take a listen to their new track Uma Thurman ( Prod. by Martin "Doc" Mckinney - The Weeknd, Santigold, Florence & The Machine) Villa Rosa - Uma Thurman  

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Villa Rosa (Maria Isa & Muja Messiah)-Live At Fifth Element-9/24/11

Oct 24, 2011, 3:52am Music For Humans

Villa Rosa (Maria Isa & Muja Messiah) Fifth Element Minneapolis, MN 9-24-11 -Audience recording using Zoom H2 rear internal mics>SD card>PC>Adobe audition>CD Wave Editor (split tracks)>TLH>FLAC Level 8 -"A ��

• Villa Rosa - Watch Out

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Artist:	Villa Rosa
Title:	Watch Out
Link Text:	Watch Out
File Name:	Villa-Rosa-Watch-Out.mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps