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Funky Free Download:::: Talib Kweli with DJ Mick Boogie presents The MCEO Mix Tape

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Allstar DJ Mick Boogie and champion MC Talib Kweli have hooked up to create The MCEO Mixtape, a free offering featuring exclusive new music from Talib Kweli and his Blacksmith affiliates. Boasting appearances from Strong Arm Steady, Jean Grae, Planet Asia, Res, Chace Infinite and more.

The free artist permitted download offered directly from the source. Talib Kweli and Mike Boogie has put together a compilation mixtape of great freestyles that will blow your mind. I downloaded my Copy now it is your turn. After you do so, let me know who you like it, and if I should continue to look out for these types of promotions. If so you will find it in Funky Free Download.

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This is an artist promotion and any music offered on this site will always be an artist promoted dowload, at not cost to you. I look forward to making this a section that please music enthusiast.

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Tracklist:

1. Mick Boogie and Talib Kweli: Intro
2. Talib Kweli f/ Busta Rhymes: Follow The Leader
3. Talib Kweli: Independent (Amadeus Remix)
4. Jean Grae: Think About It
5. Talib Kweli: Hard Faces
6. Interlude: Origins Of Blacksmith
7. Jean Grae: Mean
8. Strong Arm Steady f/ Planet Asia: A Problem
9. Talib Kweli: D’Evils 2008 (produced by 6th Sense)
10. Talib Kweli f/ Fly Union: Say That Again
11. Talib Kweli and Buckshot: Hold It Down
12. Interlude: MCEO Breakdown
13. Talib Kweli f/ Krondon and Phil Da Agony: Hunters
14. Jean Grae: Love Thirst
15. Talib Kweli and Phil Da Agony: Dat Piff
16. Interlude: Kweli speaks on Strong Arm Steady part 1
17. Strong Arm Steady: Stack It
18. Krondon: Big Homie
19. Interlude: KRS-One Speaks
20. Talib Kweli and KRS-One: The Perfect Beat
21. Talib Kweli, Nina Sky, Blu & Joell Ortiz: Hostile Gospel Remix
22. Interlude: Kweli speaks on Idle Warship
23. Idle Warship f/ MC Chris: Screamin’
24. Talib Kweli and Jean Grae: Thas Wassup Now
25. Interlude: Kweli speaks on Jean Grae
26. Jean Grae: Number Eight
27. Talib Kweli, Jean Grae and Ne-Yo: Hot Thing Remix
28. Talib Kweli and Dr. Cornel West: Bushonomics
29. Talib Kweli & Novel: I Am
30. Idle Warship: Industry Diary
31. Talib Kweli f/ UGK: Real Women
32. Talib Kweli: Outro

Authentic Rants :::: Mis-concept-ions of an Art-form

Driving down the road the other night I decided to put on the radio and listen to my favorite variety station that will go unnamed. A Rap song was blaring from the radio just before the announcer cut it off to give us his take on the song. Stating "This music is trash and never will be anything worthwhile to ever come from it." I could not help but to be alarmed that a radio Jock had the balls to say what he really felt about a song. He went on to say that "it should have ended a long time ago, that Rappers such as Soulja boy are not artist and pretend to be a part of the art/music community", and "get away with it by dubbing themselves as entertainers." He said this because he was uneducated about Rap/Hip-Hop as a whole. Someone needed to school him, I am writing this in hopes that I can reach him and people like him.

I cant help it but to agree with his sentiment, but I have done some research on the subject of whether or not, the style of rap that is performed by Soulja Boy is an accurate representation of Hip Hop, and truth be told, it is. A time existed when simple lyrics and a catchy beat was all it took to arouse the ears of the listeners. From the old school to the new school, there were simple songs that got you on the dance floor to show of your latest break dance and pop and lock.

Hip-Hip does not have one hat, and will never where one hat. To the knitted beanie on Common to the baseball topping off a hot outfit on 50Cent. You may at time catch NAS wearing either of the two styles, depending on his state of mind. The epitome of a Rapper is more than sneakers, chains, watches, and cars. It is the ability to make sound out of words, and some rappers are in this case study a little less likely to hone in on the skill of many words, and manipulate a few words to their advantage, and often make up their own to fit the mission they see ahead of them. The mission to make a number one chart topping hit song.

As Much as I hate simple rappers, that have not fluidity in their vocabulary, the genre of lyric-less Rap is nothing new, and will be back in 8 year, 15 tops, when the new era of lyrical rappers take over. Thank you Wu-Tang for coming back with your eight Diagrams, Thank you to Talib Kweli for keeping the pen hot, Thank you Jay-Z for coming out with American Gangster, Thank You Nas for Hip-Hop is Dead and you upcoming Nigg*r Album, Thank you Eminem for all your efforts. However long the simple rap generation, of Hip-hop/Rap hold the throne, they will keep the balance that is needed.

What bothers me most about this, is that it seems the world is dumb, that it wants nothing more than just entertainment. They no longer want great artist to grace the stage. We were lucky that an artist such as Kanye West could come along and knock 50cent off his throne of nonsense. I am not knocking the business man/Actor Curtis Jackson, but the lyrics are trash. With all of his wealth you would think that he would give you an album with Songs that are deep as many men through out an LP. With a few song like in the club, Ayo Technology, and In Da club. I love my party songs, but at some point you want substance on entire effort. A single get you the momentum, gives you a chance to get notices, and then your album solidifies are artistry in my opinion.

No Thank you to Soulja Boy, 50cent latest efforts, and all the Gangsta Rap wannabes and their Craptastic albums and mix tapes. Whenever I hear dumb-dumber say super man that oooh I cringe, then I change the dial until I think it is off the air.

I only protest simple rap to say that the people cant make the decision, if they did, they would have done it a long time ago. It is up to the music industry and the artist combined to start working on quality music. The people that love simple rap are too young to make a choice, our kids are falling off the edge, and that is too close for comfort to the bottom of a never endless abyss.

Parents are not doing a good job of censoring their children, and as much as they try their is always another kid in the school yard who has the latest unrealistic RAP album or Single. They are going to be plugged in one way or another. For some; if they have a complete balance of music to pick from or listen to, they will be able to decide one way or the other, at least have an eclectic mix of Hip-Hop/Rap music to pick from. If not to make a choice having a wide range of styles and lyrical content that will prepare them for what is ahead. The world requires language and Hip-Hop moves too fast at making new words, so having a complete diet of Rap styles work. For example, Mos-Def Main course, Talib Veggies, Jay-Z your grains, and Nas your beverage. Soulja boy for dessert which means too much and you will be unhealthy).


I want to end this by saying that there is more to Hip-Hop/Rap, than any one rapper or Trend in the music. It is an eclectic art form. At times it is innocent, and at times it is in your face and ready to attack. Overall it is a full course meal that many can not define to one category so they file it under miscellaneous and come back another day to define. That day of Definition has come many times, and it has been named Gangster(Gangsta) Rap, misogynist rap, as of late all of them and Idiot or Simple Rap to top it off and throw Rappers that speak peace or teach from history Backpack rappers, which in my definition means they have books to reference and are re-writing the book on what hip hop is. I would like to think of it that way. In closing Hip Hop is misunderstood, and at times it misrepresented, It need to be none by all of its abilities and the people will decide. That Goes for any music, for instance Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, but remember that Thriller has crossed more than the pop charts, and good music does that and last as long as Thriller has in the minds of many and can cross generations with out fail.


In the end some will say that Hip-Hop can be many things to many different people and "I believe Hip-Hop is a way of life expressing elements of urban community" and Hip-Hop is an urban musical tree that has spawned branches from grafiti to gangsta rap and is still growing"


Here is Andre 3000 Actor and Second Half of OutKast had to say about his upcoming movie, where you will get a short quip about his take on the current status on Hip Hop. Here he is being asked has Hip-Hop Loss its Essence:

Throwback Videos ::: Artist to Reconsider :::::: Camp-Lo

As Far Back As I can Remember, I always thought Camp-Lo (Geechi Suede and Sonny Cheeba) was one of Hip-Hops Hidden Gems. A gem that is hard to find, but once you find it you put your head back, and you Marvel at it Beauty. With Camp-Lo you get that Gem of Hip-Hop, at its most relaxed, Ambiance to take you to the chill zone. I am hoping that this Throw back session, allows you the reader the opportunity to delve into a timeless set of beats and lyrics, that were married and show that a divorce between them is a non issue with these fusion of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Soul, splashed with Funk.

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Camp Lo - 2007 - Black Hollywood - Freestyle in NYC






Brief Bio:

Camp Lo made their first appearance in 1996 on The Great White Hype soundtrack, with their single "Coolie High". The smooth party song was a minor hit, peaking at #25 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart. Their first major exposure came with the release of their second single, the upbeat, horn driven "Luchini AKA This Is It". The song became a crossover hit in 1997, breaking into the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100, and reaching the top 5 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. The duo released their debut album Uptown Saturday Night in January 1997. The effort was widely acclaimed, praised for their light accessible content and their smooth, funk and jazz inspired production.

The majority of the album was produced by Ski, famous for his work with Jay-Z. Guest appearances were provided by De La Soul's Trugoy and Digable Planets' Butterfly. The album's 70s-style content was influential on a number of artists within the next few years after its release, like Will Smith, who enlisted Camp Lo for an appearance on his top-selling Big Willie Style album. Also in 1997, they appeared on Oran "Juice" Jones' single "Poppin' That Fly". They collaborated with Hip Hop legends De La Soul in 2000, on the song "So Good" from the Hip Hop 101 Compilation. They finally returned with another album in 2002, titled Let's Do It Again. This effort was not nearly as well-received as their debut, and was met with mediocre reviews and sales. Shortly after the album's release, Aesop Rock enlisted them to appear on his album Bazooka Tooth, exposing them to fans of the underground Definitive Jux label. The duo has recently been in negotiations with Blacksmith Records, a label headed by rapper Talib Kweli. Kweli has expressed interest in signing Camp Lo to his label. In 2006, Camp Lo recorded the song "I Wanna Be" for Midway's NBA Ballers: Phenom Soundtrack. Also in 2006, "Bed Rock", the first single from a mixtape called Fort Apache, was released exclusively through on-line sources. In June 2007, Camp Lo released "Black Hollywood".

If you want more on Camp-Lo Check out their Myspace page.

Video Premier :::: Talib Kweli - Hostile Gospel Pt 1 ( Deliver Us)

The worlds most underheard Emcee is back with the Hostile Gospel, a potent song with more truth than flash. Since Eardrum; Talib's current album hit store shelves, I was first in line, and have been playing this song over and over again, and it is nice to have a video from the heart. This is true artistry! Talib Kweli just wants you to Listen!

BlogBio moment ::: MosDef Throback and recap

This is a throwback moment of one of the more critically acclaimed Hip Hop artist of the new Generation. The second half of the group black star, with rapper Talib Kweli, make up to powerful forces keeping the true essence of Hip hop/Rap alive.

This clip shows a segmented piece of the one time comedy central phenomenon the Dave Chappelle show, which is as poignant as these lyrics, that flow from the mouth of a true lyrical artist.


Also get a glimpse of a great collaboration with Pharaoh Monch and Nate Dogg- Titled Oh No.

Real Throwback::: Rakim- Guess who's Back?

A time existed when Lyrics mattered to the population, and garbage was not the main course, MC Hammer was getting booted off world stage. Rakim ruled the mic and soulja Boy was in preschool, and the Ying Yang twins were figuring out what to do with their lives.

This is what music is all about, not about the diamonds, the cars, the houses, the women, and the fame, but the lyrics. Rakim brought you this, and depicted colorful ideas in deep metaphor, grounded by his street wisdom and book smarts, it made him a huge figure in the Rap World, and remains the prototype to many, minus the bubble gum rappers, and the studio gangsters. From Jay-Z, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Nas(major influence in his delivery), The Game, Lloyd Banks, and yes even 50cent.


Enjoy!