Tru Skool ATL Blog

Collective Efforts - Crazy Things (Video)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:03:00 -0500

Dope video from a group that has been holding true to their niche for years. There's a lot I want to say when I think of how I met Collective Efforts (CE) but I won't now because it will take away from this post which is about you checking out their new video (but I will sometime later because it will make a great blog post). I love the live sound and the simple behind the scenes vibe of the video. The lyrics are on point on this record and I will be pressing replay. Thank you to Senor Kaos and www.thekaoseffect.com for alerting me to this video.

Check for more music from CE on www.cecrew.com

Nice Guise "Box Of Dutches" (That's My Joint)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:31:00 -0500

It's rare that I meet artists now that are really fans of the music. That go to shows that they're not on the bill and support the other talent. Or even stay after they rock and watch everyone else. Catalyst and Ty Vicious are really two nice guys but don't get it twisted when they hit that stage they' are there to put in work and maybe even steal the show.

You know I have to give background history so here it goes; I met the Nice Guise via Branon of Speak Easy Promotions earlier this year. I've watch these two very quietly but steadily make a lane for themselves in the ATL Hip Hop scene in 2009. Their performances are always on point and their records are good. "Box Of Dutches" happens to be my favorite as of right now but I admit I have to check out their entire album. Pay attention artists these dude actually have a fan base (meaning people who pay to see them perform). I'm putting them on my 2010 Tru Skool Rising Freshman List to look out for (coming before the end of the year).

CLICK HERE TO PLAY NICE GUISE "BOX OF DUTCHES"

Check out the video of Nice Guise performing "Box of Dutches" at the A3C Festival

Raekwon & Capone N Noreaga Dec 5th Masquerade

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:28:00 -0500

This show is going to be crazy. Treat yourself to a Hip Hop holiday gift.

Travis Porter - Go Shorty Go - The making of the Music Video

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:58:00 -0500

Thanks to the fam at www.atlpeaches.com for getting this exclusive footage. Yeah it's clear that I really like this group. To my lyrical cats that disagree I challenge you to make a better record. If it was just about lyrics then we would be doing poetry. Emceeing is about lyrics, delivery, presence and the ability to Move the Crowd. I'm 36 and have been a fan of Hip Hop since I was 5 years old. Kurtis Blow, Busy Bee, Joe Ski Love, B Fats, Sugar Hill Gang, Audio Two and Rob Bass are all non lyrical cats that have made hip hop classics. If they came out today some of you closed minded cats would've hated on those classics. Think about it.

R U Really Ready 2 Compete w Us? ATL Jump Off Dec 4th

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:47:00 -0500

So it's going down December 4th at Spring4th Center 728 Spring St. Atlanta, GA. Big ups to B.O.B who's the headliner of the show and to Playboy Tre who will also be performing. They're family and you already know they come and get busy. Other than them two artists that's where the respect ends. That's all I'm going to say. And this is me Big Tah speaking not Stanza. This is a performance that you're going to need to come out and see. We have a new Show, New Records and the ones that you come to like. Another words we're taking it to the next level. So if you've seen Stanza perform before I can say that you've never seen this show and if you haven't seen him perform but have been hearing about him then this is the show that you need to be at because its going down!!!

There are some other artists on the bill that went and got the big head so now we going to see who's really the next to go out of the A. There's a difference from having a real fan base and drinking buddies. Again this is Big Tah talking not Stanza or Knox. So anyone that feels a way can direct that energy to me. This game is a competition and we can either run together or you can try to compete against us. Either way lets play.

If you got love for Stanza and his music then it's important that you come out and show your support this night because like Jay Z says Men lie, Women lie but numbers don't.

Get your $10 Advance Tickets to the show by clicking on the link below. We can't guarantee that it will be $10 at the door all night.

Just incase you haven't heard the new Stanza single "D.U.I." go ahead and check it out.

STANZA - "D.U.I"

Stay tuned we are relaunching the www.iamstanza.com in a few days.

DJ HPNOTIQ Presents The South Paw (Mixtape)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:35:00 -0500

DJ HPNOTIQ PRESENTS THE SOUTH PAW...DOWNLOAD IT HERE FOR FREE: "FUCK IS EVERYBODY SO MAD AT THE SOUTH FOR? LEARN HOW TO SWITCH YA STYLE UP AND GO SOUTH PAW..." - JADAKISS

DJ HPNOTIQ PRESENTS THE SOUTH PAW

TRACKLIST:

01. BIRDMAN FEAT. LIL KIM & NICKI MINAJ - GRINDIN MAKING MONEY

02. J. FUTURISTIC FEAT. YUNG L.A. & ROSCOE DASH - NA NA NA

03. TRAVIS PORTER FEAT. WAKA FLOCKA FLAME & FRENCHIE - HELL U TALMBOUT

04. LLOYD FEAT. J. HOLIDAY & NICKI MINAJ - TAKE IT OFF

05. LIL HOT - I FUCKED HER

06. JYSHOUN FEAT. GUCCI MANE - KEEP ME HIGH

07. TRAI'D FEAT. OJ DA JUICEMAN - I DOOBIE

08. GUCCI MANE FEAT. ALLEY BOY - IMMA SMASH IT

09. DIAMOND (CRIME MOB) FEAT. KERI HILSON - LIKE A STRIPPER

10. NICKI MINAJ - SAXON

11. BABY BOY FEAT. YUNG LA - STUNTIN

12. ROSCOE DASH FEAT. SOULJA BOY - ALL THE WAY TURNED UP

13. SHAWTY DREEK - WHAT I DO

14. WAKA FLOCKA FLAME FEAT. RICH KID SHAWTY & PAPOOSE - THROWIN FINGERS

15. DJ MR. ROGERS FEAT. THE PARTY BOYZ & DORROUGH - FLEX RMX

16. YOUNG JUVE FEAT. KEVIN COSSOM - SOMETHING THATCHA LIKE

17. ALLEY BOY - MONEY TO THE CEILING

18. LIL HOT FEAT. PARLAE (FRANCHISE BOYZ) - COOKIN LIKE A MUPHAKA

19. KANTRAIL FEAT. J MONEY - 2 CLEAN

20. FRENCHIE FEAT. SOULJA BOY - GANGSTA MUZIK

Salute to Producer IllAstrate "Black Noise" Album name top 30 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:11:00 -0500

I always state how I met or heard about the people that I blog about because I want ya'll to know that I don't sit in the house online reading other blogs and writing mine based off of other people's experience. LOL. So with that I remember when I met Illastrate or Illa for short but I don't remember who introduced us. I just remember meeting Mojo Swagger that night and Illa was with him. They had just put out Solace Morner's 1st album. If you don't know who Solace Morner is then you need to ask Mojo Swagger aka Ebanezer Mathhues. Mojo had later given me about 3 albums that Illa had produced at the time. Not mixtapes but albums shrinked wrapped and packaged. It was then I was introduced to the "Dirty Drums" and have been a fan ever since.

I don't only admire Illa's productions skills and his work ethic but in addition to that I admire his moral code. Illa chooses to walk the path least traveled by most producers that I know. While I believe that he wants to get the big checks and the song with the big artists I don't ever get the feeling that he's willing to turn all types of tricks to achieve it. I watch him calculate and pick and choose situations that he involves himself in for the betterment of his brand and not to jock the next industry dude selling dreams. I think that though his path may take just a little bit longer the pay off in the end will be worth it plus last a while.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE ABOUT ILLASTRATE & THE BLACK NOISE PROJECT ON WHEN THE REMINISCE . COM.

4-Ize Feat. Se�or Kaos & Punchlyne "Dat Ain't Gone Ride" Prod By Dj Rasta Root

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:00 -0500

Upstairs Studio Presents:

4-IZE “Illuminated Animals”

Available for FREE download Monday Nov. 23, 2009 at www.4IZE.com

First Official Single from "Illuminated Animals" 4-Ize Feat. Señor Kaos & Punchlyne

Produced By Dj Rasta Root

"Dat Ain't Gone Ride"(feel free to post on your Blog / Mixtape / Podcast / Etc)

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN & DOWNLOAD

Life The Great - Life's Mysteries (Official Video)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:09:00 -0500

So I just got the official word from my man Antonio Starr that he and Life The Great are re releasing the critically acclaimed album "UltraSound". Personally it's on of my favorite albums to come out in the last 2 years. Apparently they've added some new songs to the project and also this new video "Life's Mysteries". This is the song that he usually ends his show set with. Very personal and emotional story. For more on Life the Great and his movement check him out at www.lifethegreat.com.

TasteMakersATL.COM Present Dj Kemit @ Wax Global @ Ixtlan 2nite

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:45:00 -0500

WAX is a DJ JAM SESSION!! Fused with weekly food & films from all over the GLOBE. Each week from 8-10PM enjoy M&M's (music & mixed drinks) with the ladies of Assorted Chocolates.. This week it's

HARLEM NIGHTS

Then DJ KEMIT will set Ixtlan on fire.. The man is a legend and know to have you rocking all nite long!!! FOR REAL!!

**COMPLIMENTARY VALET**

$5 DRINK & TAPAS SPECIALS BEFORE 10PM

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