Hyphenated L.A: U-N-I A Love Supreme

Its been a long time coming to say the least. U-N-I has grown a lot since their last album "Fried Chicken & Watermelon". From LMU, to sneaker pimps, to MTV, U-N-I has been on their grind. I'm proud to be one of the many folks to present this album to you. The production is solid, lyrics are on point, and Lauren London is sexy lol...Download link and Album Release party info after the jump...Enjoi.


Sendspace "A Love Supreme"
Zshare "A Love Supreme"

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-J. Poakwa The Writer

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Hyphenated Canada: Shad K

Shad- I'm Back (freestyle)

K-OS, Kardinal Offishal, K'Naan, Swollen Members, Drake. Canada has a knack for pushing out great talent, and Shad is no exception. Born Shadrach Kabango in Kenya, to Rwandan parents, Shad started his journey through Hip Hop at an early age, being raised in London,Ontario...

Known wide as Shad K, his debut album "When This Is Over", was self-made and financed with entrepreneurial spirit and the $17,500 worth of prize money he won from Canada's 91.5 The Beat's Rhythm of the Future talent competition. His debut album is recognized for focusing on social causes facing the world. In 2007, he was signed by Black Box Recordings and released his second album, The Old Prince. In 2008, The Old Prince received a Juno Award nomination for Rap Recording of the Year, and was nominated for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize. If the freestyle above was not enough for you, peep the vids below. Shad is a heavy Hitter and a Heavy spitter. Shad K, you are Hyphenated...
Shad - The Old Prince Still Lives at Home

Shad - Brother (Watching)


For more from Shad K visit: http://www.shadk.com/whenthisisover.html

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-J. Poakwa The Writer

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Hyphenated L.A: Rob Roy "Fur In My Cap"

LA Fresh Via Jacksonville. Not much to say about the video above other than Dope. Big E put his foot in this one. Peep Y.O. of U-N-I making a cameo towards the end.

For More Rob Roy Visit http://www.myspace.com/robroy

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Hyphenated BK: CurT@!n$ HHO Interview

My By CurT@!n$ (its a bitch to spell his name btw) sits down with HipHopOfficial.com to chop it up about his beginnings in the industry and where his name comes from. Black Folks coming soon!!! Hit the jump for part II of the interview...



Bonus CurT@!n$-"Everybody Move"

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Hyphenated Flicks: 88 keys- Stay Up! (Viagra) feat. Kanye West

I always say that when I get old i'm gonna be slayin' as much young tail that comes my way. I just hope I don't need that blue pill. Clifford and Rufus (Keys and Kanye) kick it with Pete Wentz of FallOut Boy after the jump...



The things we do for some Ass & Titties. Man...

Bonus:Jay-Z & Kellz- "Power of Pussy"


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Hyphenated L.A: H.O.P.E Nightlife (Behind The Scenes)

I set this video up and should have been in it, but when your immobile shit happens(Insert Sad Face). Anyway check out behind the scenes footage from H.O.P.E's music video shoot for "Nightlife" courtesy of 2dopeboyz.com and MyCypher.com. My boy Flip(Director) and H.O.P.E chop it up with Mycypher after the jump...




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Hyphenated Nights: Dub Frequency

I've decided its time to let my folks know what's poppin' in my city. My boy Ian over at Dub Frequency hit me with a couple events they have going down this weekend. The first is their new weekly at The Purple Lounge inside the Standard of Hollywood going down this Friday night. The second is their spur of the moment Pool Parties atop the Standard in Downtown. Nobody raises the Standard like DF. More info after the jump....


Who: Dub Frequency
What: The Purple Lounge
Where: Standard Hollywood (8300 W.Sunset Hollywood, CA)
When: Friday (weekly) from 10PM - 2AM
Free with RSVP: Ian@dubfrequency.com


Date: Saturday, March 14, 2009
Time: 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: The Standard Downtown LA
Street: 550 S. Flower St.
City/Town:Los Angeles, CA
DJ Sets by:
The VIllains
Cosmic Kids
Original Bozak
Chris Santiago

There will be free giveaways fromBarracuda
Make sure to
RSVP

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-J. Poakwa The Writer

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CurT@!n$: Dope Boy C For President Episode IV:Malcolm X

Well folks we have come to the end of Black History month & our Dope Boy C For President series (A week later, but hey, CP time?). Anyway, in this last installment CurT@!n$ speaks on one of his main influences from the Civil Rights Movement, Malcolm X. Its been a pleasure to further introduce you guys to my boy CurT@!n$. He is definitely the next up. Stay tuned for the premiere of Black Folks, coming very soon.

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Hyphenated L.A: H.O.P.E

Its funny what can occur when an unsuspecting journalist pulls out his HD Canon to video tape his boys freestyling:


I never knew that bringing out my cam would turn into the catapult it has for the artist in the video (not saying its because of me, but this shit was fire). Each of these cats are my boys and I'm proud of what has been accomplished since this video was taken. With that said I bring you H.O.P.E. Leading artist of the Fresh 2 Def label, H.O.P.E is on his way to the top. Below is his latest release Nightlife off of his upcoming release "Follow The Leader" as well as one of my favorite joints from him, "H-O-P-E", produced by my boy Three-1-Zero. You'll hear more from H.O.P.E in the future.

Hope-*NightLife*
Hope-*H-O-P-E*


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-J. Poakwa The Writer

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Hyphenated at Its Best: Wayne's World

Like the title says, dude has been making his rounds as of late. Above is his recent release Prom Queen off the "Rebirth" due out May 19th. Check out his interview on Jimmy Kimmel below...



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Hyphenated L.A: The Formula Presents:"The Lab"

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In an effort to bring you guys the best and brightest artist LA has to offer, I bring you "The Lab", A night of Real Hip-Hop on the open mic. "The Lab" will feature members, friends, and affiliates of The Formula: United Producers of LMU club in live performances, Producer Showcase, Guest DJ Sets, and many more on-stage surprises!!! This is a evening you don't wanna miss!!!

Who:The Formula: United Producers of LMU What" The Lab(Open Mic Night Done Right)
When: Thursday March 5th, 2009
Where: The Living Room at Loyola Marymount University
Cost: "It's a Recession Everybody Broke"-Young Jeezy

Scheduled To Perform:
Trey Billion
Hugh Augustine The MC
Honor Flow Productions
Speak + Pheo of The Applebird Music Foundation
And many more Producers, MC's, Singers, And Musicians!!!

Catch the artist doin' there thing and driving directions after the jump...See you Thursday...

The Lab Line Up

"Trey Billion"


Driving Directions
From the Los Angeles International Airport:
Travel north on Sepulveda Blvd. Remain in either of the left two lanes and merge onto Lincoln Blvd. Follow Lincoln Blvd north past Manchester Blvd. Turn right onto LMU Drive. Say you are going to the “Living Room” and they should draw you a map. You can get a parking pass from the guard at the front gate.

"Hugh Augustine The MC"


From the South:
Travel on 405 North, exit on La Tijera, make a left onto La Tijera. Take La Tijera until Manchester Boulevard and make a right (traveling west). Stay on Manchester until you reach Lincoln Boulevard and make a right. On Lincoln Bouelvard, proceed for approximately 3/4 of a mile until you arrive at our main entrance on the corner of Lincoln and LMU Drive. Say you are going to the “Living Room” and they should draw you a map. You can get a parking pass from the guard at the front gate.

"HFP"


From the North:
Travel on 405 South, exit on Jefferson Blvd., and turn right. Head west and make a left onto Lincoln Blvd. Head south and turn left into the campus on LMU Drive. Say you are going to the “Living Room” and they should draw you a map. You can get a parking pass from the guard at the front gate.

"Speak"


From the East (using the 105 Freeway):
Travel on 105 West, exit on Sepulveda Blvd., and go north. Remain in either of the left two lanes and merge onto Lincoln Blvd. Follow Lincoln Blvd north past Manchester Blvd. Turn right onto LMU Drive. Say you are going to the “Living Room” and they should draw you a map. You can get a parking pass from the guard at the front gate.

"Pheo"


From the East (using the 10 Freeway):
Travel on 10 West to 405 South, exit on Jefferson Blvd., and turn right. Head west and make a left onto Lincoln Blvd. Head south and turn left into the campus on LMU Drive. Say you are going to the “Living Room” and they should draw you a map. You can get a parking pass from the guard at the front gate.

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Hyphenated L.A: TiRon - 3 Drink Minimum (Ft. Ayomari)

Quite possibly my favorite track off Ketchup. If you missed it, grab the Mixtape here

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