THE COMMUNITY BLUES Entry 1 "7SOW"

7 Shots of Wisdom - Keepin It Hot (Produced by DJ Arbi Won)

It's The Community Blues series, in line with our release of The Community 2006 CD for free download this coming March 5 presented by Urban Athletics, I am personally letting out some tracks from my archives. Some you know, some you don't know -- but definitely some of the best OPM tracks that have helped me shape my label to what it is.

My affinity for 7 Shots started with their Lifted CD, I didn't know what to make of it. There were no press releases, no magazine, no Facebook annoucements, no news letters -- I was at the record store and picked up the tape based on the title of the songs alone. I was that aggressive in getting my local hiphop fix.

Today I'm letting you in one of the blue prints of Turbulence and The Community -- tons of trivia surrounding my favorite 7 Shots song, Keepin' It Hot produced by one of my all time favorites, DJ Arbi won.

1. This song came from the Rekognize compilation -- which in all sense of it, paved way to the idea of The Community CD alongside of course DJ Arbi Won's United Freestyle albums. This also, has gotta me by favorite DJ Arbi Won beat.

2. 7 Shots member Nathan J embarked on The Community journey and took me and my team with him. Nathan J is the brain child behind this world renowned show. It was his idea to name it The Community. I remember not wanting to work with that title because of the pressure that it gave. But his confidence made me and my team work hard. The Community album is brought to you by On The Ground Music, Turbulence Productions, Team Strato and presented to you by Urban Athletics.

3. 7 Shots mixture of rhymes, word play & R&B has been one of the blueprints to giving Turbulence its direction. The balance that 7 Shots had -- the melodies, the harmonies, the pen game, the metaphors -- the bid for radio, these were traits I was unknowingly pushing to my artists. No group I've heard before Audible and LDP could master the sharing of verses in a song like 7SOW did.

4. Turbulence is built on carrying on tradition. This song was thematic for my indie grind, every word on this song is something I always live by. Borrowing from this song every time for added inspiration.


It's because of you people that we making this hits
We letting it rip, we keepin it lit
Avoiding the slips for the next generation inheriting this

We got the brown, brown sound, keepin' it live

We representing kid, 24/7 (So why?)
We always on the move, never be resting (So why?)
We still down when we on a higher level (So why?)
Our presence in this rap shit is essential (So tell me why?)

Never pause, bless the mic with or without any cord
7Shots like Honda cars, we move in accord

For all the hiphop heads from PI to NY




When we were starting out as an indie label, Turbulence Productions served as our music arm and we then had Brown Sounds Entertainment, which served as the marketing and artist management department. Check the outro, that line by Mario subconsciously helped us name the Nimbusnine classic NY to PI. I was bumping this song hard back in the day and it put direction to the things I wanted done. And as always, we keep on making it hot.



DOWNLOAD KEEPIN' IT HOT HERE.

WIPCAPS "CORRUPTION" SNAP BACK CAMEO ON ABCD 6

I heard there are no more stocks left, but holler at a brother. Hehehe

MARCH 6 KONEKTADO DVD LAUNCH

Buy your tickets now, its running out fast! WWW.KONEKTADO.COM

MARSHA AMBROSIUS "LOSE MYSELF"

Marsha Ambrosius - Lose Myself

BANKSY "LIVIN THE DREAM"

THREE MEN VS 15 LIONS

THREE MEN STEAL THE LIONS MEAL

Beyond Beyond 2 Entry 4 "DEAD ISLAND TRAILER"

YES, ITS A TRAILER FOR AN UPCOMING VIDEO GAME.

My director, Dominic Nuesa turned me into this. I'm not such a big fan of video games and I don't think I'll have the time to convert of one but this is one trailer I can't over look. The video game business a billion dollar industry and oozes out with such creativity like no other industry there is. For a million games invented, there will be one that stands out and apparently today -- this breathtaking trailer is one of them. The depth and storyline you would see in a movie or a music video is clearly translated in the trailer to depict the horror of the upcoming video game.

Props where props is due.

AIR JORDAN 11 x COOL GRAE FAN ART

Thanks to Gerard Baysa, who did this after copping the last copy of GRAE at WL

GLOC 9 TALUMPATI ALBUM LAUNCH

Gloc 9 feat. Aia De Leon of Imago - Talumpati (Produced by Jonathan Ong)

First and foremost, I wanna give a personal shout out to one of the readers we have all the way from Los Banos Laguna, Cholo -- whats going on mang? Condolences to you, Rip Pussy and Hellboy, hope you guys have a great week ahead! Thanks for reading the blog. Keep on reading as we have tons of prizes to be given away to the readers! Today - I bring you a much awaited read on the album launch of the Philippines number one hiphop artist - Gloc 9. Talumpati the album has been available since late January and has been garnering unbelievable achievements from sales to climbing top album charts, song charts on local radio and music video charts! It was but right for his management and record label to launch his album with a definite goal of keeping his fan base happy!

Last February 24, I had the chance to catch his launch at the Eastwood Plaza. In true fan empowering fashion, the event was free of charge -- which all the more showed how much following Gloc has. I came in time to see Sly Kane and Pow Chavez rock their set in preparation for the main event. Sly Kane made sure that fans and even by passers know that the Philippine audience is one of the hardest to please, most especially for a hiphop act - which truly is a testament of success knowing what's going to erupt next.

Gloc 9 takes the stage with Brigada to perform Martilyo -- Brigada learned the piece 2 days before the event, and if you dont know what Brigada is about, well you wont read about it here, Brigada is enjoyed live. I must say, that bringing these caliber of guest to his launch is a showcase of growth for Gloc's live performances. He brought out Aiza Siguerra and Mike Villegas, Sheng Belmonte, Jaq Dionisio of Kiss Jabe, Dex Yu of Letter Day Story, Aia De Leon of Imago, Tanya Markova and despite these names being more familiar than his -- he was never out shun, hiphop held it down that night amidst all the musicians, songwriters, arrangers that were present at the show and in the album.

Gloc 9, Dex Yu of Letter Day Story & Brigada - Martilyo LIVE

One of the shining moments of this launch was when Gloc brought out Elmo Magalona for a rendition of Three Stars and a Sun by the late Francis Magalona. Elmo kept on yelling on the mic, "Gloc 9 Represent Y'all" -- and it is what the whole idea of hiphop is, what are we bringing to the table? And Gloc answered it all night, with all humility. We are carrying tradition, I dont know if people saw it, but from time to time -- Gloc played various music videos of his while performing -- and there were times, due to the Lando video -- Francis M was sharing the stage with him. Those moments gave me goosebumps.

I saw Kane, Klumcee, Team FMCC, Team Gloc 9 -- came out to support our number one vote getter, our number song maker, our number one spokesperson in local hiphop despite him not being a mad of many words -- and I am proud to tell you, Gloc has traveled long and far to see through any of his dreams come true and it is a lesson he always imparts, that he isn't all that - he is exactly what we can be, he just managed to put all his luck together into a machine of opportunities. After the show, Gloc still did numerous back stage interviews, catered to his guests and had enough energy to come out and sign CDs and post of pictures.

To Gloc 9, congratulations on another successful album. Congratulations to Sony Music Philippines for continuously supporting a new breed of local hiphop acts, I know you're board room is excited to whats to come for hiphop. Soupstar for using Gloc 9's talent to the best of what he can offer, congratulations. To Thea Pollisco, congratulations and I acknowledge and admire how you always played the perfect team player for Gloc's pursuit of his life long dream.



Get a copy of Gloc's new album TALUMPATI now!!

Beyond Beyond 2 Entry 3 "EARTH BELOW"

Arkane is performing his pieces tonight at OPEN SPOKEN, The Collective

EARTH BELOW by Dominic Nuesa


Not afraid to burn myself worse than my current furnace could
The burning bush asked me, doesn't it burn you that there are people in this land
That have more success you can ever brag
With more money and fame than you'll ever bag
Without having to push a pen to the pad,
Without having problems even twice as bad

And I replied, "Well, mine is the life they can never have"

Simply put, the life that the burning bush gave me was
Death, and blessing
Tragedy, and the strength to thank Him
The only time I felt strong enough
Was when my Grandma told me that I have held her hand long enough

And I search for truth, looking for Oracles
Daydreams as big as baleen whales, and I've clung like barnacles
And I've seen sails on the horizon
Magellans, and I'm about to fight him
And kill him with a blaze that only the burning bush can put in my stove
But even Magellan was searching for truth when he tried to cross the globe

And so the burning bush led me towards the
Horizon, to fight him and I realized that my baleen whale was an Orca
A killer, and awesome, with warriors blood coursing
From my core, through my torso, out my pores pump endorphin

The burning bush asked me, doesnt it burn you
That you have a taller barrier to hurdle?
Look into my skies, tell me it's not higher
Look into my eyes, tell me thats not fire

Simply put, the life that was granted me
Strength, blessing and tragedy
It was freedom that mattered me

And the only time I felt truly free
Was when my Grandma told me
she's safely home when I was reciting her eulogy
So be it that I'm safely alone, as much as I want to search for truth
I would search for those, who prefer to grow
Cuz reciting your poems without someone to have heard you flow
Is like a sky without an earth below

Throw me pebbles, and I'll make mountains out of those
If ancient Rome could carve Gods out of stone
then I'll build Pantheons out of poems
Riding on Orcas, Speaking to Burning plants
I am a warrior, praying in a fervent dance
Searching for you and you, Gods out of a heavenly clay
We've daydreamt so long, we all have our Magellans to slay
I am strong and I am free, more than they'll ever brag
My Grandma granted me life, one that they can never have






NOTE: Dominic Nuesa will be directing LDP's new music video -- slated for a two day shoot, with tons of talented people casted to depict the message of the song. Dominic Nuesa video BACK TO LOVE is nominated for this years FAVORITE URBAN VIDEO at the MYX Awards on March 15. If you failed to understand what this is, re-visit our Beyond Beyond series entries. Thank you.

SOUL FILLET SEVEN FEB 25 @ B.SIDE

I heard RBTO and LIVE FILLET killed it at Malasimbo!!

CHELO " PINAYS RISE"

Chelo - Pinays Rise (Produced by Flavamatikz)

FLIPTOP GIANTS PROTEGE VS RBTO

PROTEGE VS RBTO

I was a witness to this battle and I must say, this was a really good one. Despite the lapses RBTO made - I saw the preparation he did, but just didn't get to execute it as he planned. Overall, one of my favorite battles on Fliptop. Protege came through with the win but props all over for RBTO for meeting a warrior in the battle field.

CHAMP "BOEING MUSIC"

Champ, Ninks, Deadkey & Gene Roca - Boeing Music (Produced by Jim P of Flip Music)

My good friend Champ and the Flip Music family serves you up a fly song, pun intended. Entitled Boeing Music, I heard this track during its infancy stage and its a well developed track. News is, Champs solo album Beard Muscle is 90% done and will be getting a release date soon. Will keep you posted on more information regarding CDO pride, for now -- check in those luggages, get your boarding passes checked, keep your seat belts fastened and last not but least, don't get your ass deported.

DOWNLOAD BOEING MUSIC HERE.

EMINEM SPACEBOUND MUSIC VIDEO SOON

SASHA GREY WILL BE THE LEAD GIRL FOR THE NEW EMINEM MUSIC VIDEO

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QUEST IS NOMINATED FOR TWO MYX AWARDS!

START VOTING PEOPLE!! LETS GET AN AWARD THIS MARCH!!

ROC NATION: IN THE MORNING (MUSIC VIDEO)

In The Morning Video from Jermaine Cole on Vimeo.

These two have been pitted against each other for awhile now, and they have protected their own fan-bases and still came up on top of the game. When J.Cole released his 2010 mixtape Friday Night Lights -- he re-recorded In The Morning with Drake. Story was Drake heard the original version of this song and called J.Cole and told him that if he was ever to re-do this song that he wanted to be in it. The two have been touring Europe the past few months, and more than a rivalry to stir ticket sales, they have shown camaraderie and chemistry holding down shows. While this video is long overdue -- I doubt it'll impress as they both didnt have enough time to create the story line, the song is full of imagery -- they just used it to capitalize on the current stage they both share.

VDAY x FIRST LOVE x BOHOL

Rjay of LDP - First Love (Produced by Bojam)

Blogging from out of town today, good traffic on the blog -- we will eventually have a winner for the 260,000th blog visitor by the end of the week by the way things are going. And while Miami loses to Boston today -- OPM hiphop wins as Rjay of the most talked about urban group, LDP steps outside the group and brings forth another solo offering. With Bojam at the helm of things, FIRST LOVE -- released on Valentine's Day of 2011, pun intended -- talks about hiphop personified as a woman. In the tradition of ILL-J's FIRST WIFEY - Rjay delivers with an original cadence that keeps the moment celebratory or it must be the horns Bojam, hehehe.

With the success of The Distance -- we are left to see what solo songs group mates Alex and Abra might be making underneath our noses. Great things to look forward to. To all LDP fans, news is -- the director of Quest's BACK TO LOVE video is currently working with LDP for a music video to be shot late this month. Further developments will be posted on here with behind the scenes pictures soon.

Again, we congratulate LDP and the whole Flip Music family for their winnings in last months WAVE 89.1's Urban Music Awards!


DOWNLOAD FIRST LOVE HERE.

WIPCAPS commemorates FLIPTOPS 2ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY

WIPCAPS collaborates with FLIPTOP

Wipcaps have been one of the first supporters of now world renowned battle league, FLIPTOP. They have been supporting the local battling circuit since Fliptop's inception and if you do trace each battle uploaded to YouTube, there will be cameo's of your favorite Wipcap designs -- from the battle MCS and the spectators that surround the main events. So with both the way Wipcaps and Fliptop flourished in the year 2010, it was more than expected that they collaborated on something.

FROM WIPCAPS: WIP CAPS collaborated with FlipTop Battle League to celebrate the 1 year Anniversary of the most viewed Rap battle league on the Internet. The dark grey fitted cap features the "Battle MC" crossed microphones logo on the front and the acronym "STFU" on the back. The cap was first seen in December during the special Anygma vs Dirtbag Dan battle but is now available to the public via wipcaps.com. More behind the scenes info on the cap is available on WIP Caps designer Nakayama's blog. Follow WIP Caps on Facebook for daily updates and product news.


VISIT WWW.WIPCAPS.COM FOR MORE DETAILS.

DISTANT RELATIVES NEW VIDEO "PATIENCE"

DISTANT RELATIVES "Patience" from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

This has got to be one of the best tracks from the Distant Relatives album by Damian Marley & Nas. Here's a visual treat to what otherwise is already a very insightful song. The images here are reminiscent of Kanye's POWER video -- well played I tell you. The song is shortened for the video. Enjoy the video kids!

Join The Quest Entry 23 "ONE DAY"

Quest - One Day (Produced by Bojam of Flip Music)

It is after all -- Super Bowl Weekend, hehehehe I meant Valentines in a few days. So in the spirit of good music and togetherness, we are giving you the Quest free downloadable music of the month, ONE DAY. You see the moment you finish your first album, you already wanna work on the next one and for the months we've been doing promotions for Quest's album -- we got amped into making new songs from the new experience we've all gained throughout the initial venture. And while a second album is in the works, here we give you a song to reminisce to and look forward to love too. Quest and the team behind him has been putting in work for what could possibly a game changer in the next few months -- but yeah, thats all you're getting today, a free song.

This is a song dedicated to past loves, present loves and future loves of the world. May love shine on your days despite and in spite of anything that comes in between. God provided you a world full of love, it is but right for you to plant the right seeds for love to grow.

I have been informed that MAGIC already has a copy of the radio edit version but will not debut it today. So God willing we will hear this on the radio. On another note, Quest just got off from the MYX AWARDS press conference this afternoon and we are proud to inform you that he is nominated as Best New Artist and Best Music Video for BACK TO LOVE -- directed by Dominic Nuesa. MYX AWARDS will be held on March 15, so we do need all the vote we can get.


DOWNLOAD QUEST'S ONE DAY HERE.

PEOPLES FUTURE STARRING IN CAR NAPPER

Team Sunday reppin' it hard, whats good WIPCAPS?!

LOONIE SIGNS WITH SONY BMG

LOONIE SIGNS WITH SONY BMG PHILIPPINES

Last thursday, Loonie signed with Sony BMG - he signed a never before heard recording album, artist management deal and a partnership venture with -- well secret. Details to be unfolded soon. For all the Loonie supporters out there who think this is a mainstream move, don't worry - we will forever be loyal to the what brought him here. Besides, its Sony BMG who has something to prove not Loonie's side. So let us all be spectators of where Loonie intends to bring this opportunity. For now, lets all wish him well and wait for the products lined up.

BECOME LEGENDARY "LOOK ME IN THE EYES"

I have something more than courage, I have patience.

NIMBUSNINE MIXTAPE OUT SOON!!

Nimbusnine - Sumo Flow (Cum Grano Salis)

I don't know how this got leaked without my permission but yeah, new Nimbusnine mixtape in the final stages and today we are letting go out of a snippet from SUMO FLOW -- Cum Grano Salis is a latin phrase translated to English means "Grain of Salt" -- today, we also celebrated GRAIN ASSAULT II - which marks the anniversary of world famous battle league Flip Top. Come through and celebrate with the Flip Top vets at Quantum Cafe, Bagitikan St. corner Kamagong St. Makati City -- entrance fee is 300PHP with a free beer.

The new Nimbusnine mixtape will be a mix of original beats and his take on other beats from France, Philippines and everywhere else there is good music. Some of the songs we've been leaking will be part of the mixtape - but for the most part they will be unheard songs.

Also, don't forget -- we are putting the The Community 2006 album out for free on March 5; and we are still looking to give away these prizes for the 260,000th visitor. So keep coming back for more music, updates and news.


SUMO FLOW, TAKING IT WITH A GRAIN OF SALT.

GLOC 9 - WALANG NATIRA (MUSIC VIDEO)

TALUMPATI IS OUT ON RECORD STORES NOW!!!

Yesterday, Loonie signed to the same house Gloc is signed to - Sony BMG Philippines. I would say his deal with Sony is unheard of and I bet Sony doesn't even grasp the whole idea of what this could possibly turn out. We all hope for the best, congrats Loonie. Make the most out of it! Today, we give you his label mates new music video "WALANG NATIRA" featuring Sheng Belmonte. One of the best tracks of the Talumpati CD released late last month. News is there will an album launch around March for Gloc 9 -- see you guys there.

The video showcases the struggles and decisions made by our overseas workers, and despite all the things they miss out on being close to they families they still choose to jump on a plane and service another country, just so they can have enough to provide for their families future. Enjoy the music video, cameo's by 3 Stars & a Sun staff, J-Hon of Konektado/To The Billboard and more. Continue to vote for this song on MYX and other countdowns available to you.


KEEP SUPPORTING OPM HIPHOP MUSIC.

ROCNATION: HUGO "OLD TYME RELIGION"

Hugo - Wake Alone

Hugo is an artist signed to Rocnation. New York based artist by way of Thailand and London, this musician has been traveling around the world looking for his break. From what I know, he got signed and then got dropped by a major label in London, moved to NYC and created a buzz in the indie music circuit. A self proclaimed journey man, he was just about to jet set out of New York when he got a call that Beyonce wanted to use one his originals for an album. Soon after he gets a call from Beyonce's husband and signed with Rocnation.

Trying to push country, blues, rock with a hiphop back bone of a beat - he is coming out with his debut album entitled Old Tyme Religion. One of the tracks in the album is 99 Problems, a Jay-z original -- and he played it with a banjo and footsteps sounding beat. Hugo is a mix of several things, but what he is not is confused. He knows what kind of music he wants to push and gets the blessing and air space from the number one fly guy of the music industry.

Tonight I give you, Wake Alone -- with the promotional CD I was handed down, this was the track that doesn't feel too edgy. Not too left field. Although I am not sure if we are to see a Philippine release of his album soon, I am certain Hugo will be making a buzz if the timing is right. His eclecticism is reminiscent of a John Lennon mixed with George Harrison's exploration towards the eastern culture.

As mentioned, we are giving away a Jay-z Decoded Book, a 3rd World shirt and an autographed Loonie CD if you are the 260,000th visitor of this site. All you have to do is send us a print screen of your visit and these prizes are all yours. Send the jpeg of your 260,000th visitor to mr.soulfiesta@gmail.com



Can't wait to see who wins this wonderful package of prizes.

FAR EAST MOVEMENT IN MANILA MARCH 21

FAR EAST MOVEMENT IN MANILA, MARCH 21 REPUBLIQ

HAPPY BORN DAY MARQUISS, ITS GRAE DAY!!

Marquiss - Aquariuss (Produced by Chrizo)

FEBRUARY 3, we celebrate life. Your born day and your triumph over family battles, happy birthday to one of my Aquarius friend! Enjoy your day, heard your girl is getting you a dope gift, would love to see it when it gets done. To the fans, if you say you have the GRAE cd and dont have AQUARIUSS/AMP BLVD; and claim it to be a classic album, you are missing one album in your collection. Last 2009, we released the Marquiss/AMP prequel to GRAE entitled AQUARIUSS/AMP BLVD - including track like Rock Star, I Choose You, When I Was A Fan and more. If you have GRAE and you don't have this cd, you are missing on the entire GRAE package.

Aquarius (LIVE) from David Letterman

Today, in celebration of Mr. Grae's born day, we are giving you the audio cracc entitled "Aquariuss" produced by the other Turbulence Aquarius -- Chrizo. Here's also a visual treat of the song from where the producer sampled the beat from. From the Broadway Musical "Hair" in the 70's.

Order your copies of GRAE, the SPECKS x GRAE shirt and even AQUARIUSS/AMP BLVD CD via our textline +639162702713, or leave us a comment here.

THERE IS NO STOPPING THE AQUARIUS, ASK CRAIG EHLO.

TREVOR TRAYNOR PHOTOS

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ALOE BLACC - I'M BEAUTIFUL

Aloe Blacc - I'm Beautiful

MARQUEE MONDAYS - WHATS IT GOT TO DO

J.O.L.O feat. Keith Martin - Whats It Got To Do (With Me) (Produced by Mike Lumba)

Mr. Juggling Over Lyrical Obstacles is here to smooth it out. Been looking to hear new music from Jolo for a couple of years now. With his new found alliance with Hi Fan X MMG, it seems we will be hearing more from J.Dot -- I've been sleeping on my online posts all week, and this might be a little late for a Monday post but today, I am letting you in to the debut Marquee Monday track "WHATS IT GOT TO DO" featuring the talents of Jolo and Keith Martin.

The KING OF QC creates a scene with these verses, gettin his grown man sexy on -- word up! I will be posting up some old Jolo joints in the near future. I have been a fan of his since his Flip Joint/Trife One days. Jolo appeared in Turbulence's very first release, a song titled "BABY" featuring Kim Fabros and produced by Traumatik.

Marquee Mondays is an online forum, Facebook group that releases new music every monday. Check them out on Facebook, they have an email address you can send new music to. And from what I know, they are looking to get a radio program soon - now how would I know shit like that? Correct me if I'm wrong, hehehe but well good if you turn it to a radio show, we all need it.




YOU A DIME, YOU A TEN, YOU A DIAMOND
BY THE WAY YOU SHINE FROM WITHIN.



DOWNLOAD WHAT IT GOT TO DO HERE.
VISIT MARQUEE MONDAYS ON FACEBOOK HERE.

PAID DUES 2011 LINE UP

CONGRATULATIONS LDP!!!

LDP WINS UMA's BEST URBAN GROUP 2 YEARS IN A ROW

SAIGON ALBUM DROPS FEB 15TH

SAIGON - GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD