Friday, April 30, 2010

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Pac Div is Back

Pac Div is back with their new mixtape/Lp
entitled "Don't Mention it".
They definitely stepped up their rhymes, beats,
and even the features from Dom Kennedy,
Colin Munroe, and Marz Lovejoy.
Check it-

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

I understand Sene

The rapper who presented you with
"ADayLateandADollarShort" now
presents you with his new LP entitled
Reality Bites. This album is collection
of philosphy on why life sucks and why
you still need to keep striving for excellence-
And check his new video "Workflow".

Check the message-
Through Carranceja’s a new-age twist on MTV Cribs meets VH1’s Pop-Up Video, the camera invites fans and supporters inside the crib of Brooklyn’s own Sene. Noisemaker Media presents a fresh way of perceiving the world, through capturing unique moments that exist briefly in reality, then disappear, never to be thought of again. From looking down at your feet in the shower, to a partially-eaten apple, you will never look at daily life activities the same again.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Cool Fridays

Yep, Fridays come and Fridays go,
But this Friday got music for your soul.
In todays installment of Cool Fridays I
first bring to you Blu's first single off of his
solo project NoYork which is set drop sometime in
June.
Now I give you some old school hippy music.
G.Love and Special Sauce are two
alternative artist that have combined to make
an album with acoustic, blues, and hip hop
into one album.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Sundays are for God and good Music-Discography Edition

Can you imagine an east coast version
of Blu(Godlee Barnes).
Well honestly there is no need because
there already is one.
Sene-
Sene is one of my favorite artist in the
game right now.
His old school feel, and smooth operator flow
makes him even more unique than
Blu.
The unfortunate thing about Sene is that 
he's been making albums since
'06 and still has no recognition.
No XXL review or nod from 
his fellow east coast rappers.
So I decided to give you his whole discography;
start to finish.
Check the Soul
"Anywhere But Here"-Password-jericko
Sene and Chief-"Garbage Pail Kids"
 

Saturday, April 17, 2010

New reading material in the Tabloids

Actually its a video for Tab-One of
Kooley High. The video ft. Median and
the song is entitled "This Way" which is off
his full length LP "Tabloids".
It Goes
Yo, Yo, Yo 

Friday, April 16, 2010

Secret Project w/ DJ Premier, Pete Rock, & 9th Wonder

Yeah ok.  The Academy is just gonna go ahead and mark this under the same box of fairytales like Detox, Big Foot, UFO's, and 24 Hour Karate School.

Wil-I-Am & Thugnificant - D*ckriding Obama (Video)

Oh, some feelings will be hurt May 2nd.

Dame Dash Talks Success Of BluRoc & Curren$y (Video)

 

Cool Fridays

Its Friday once again, and again I got some good
music that you can slow down and cruise to.
Ever since Wiz dropped KushxOrangeJuice,
I been in a vibed out kind of mood.
So I decided to do what I always do,
Listen to my man Bob Marley.
Now Y'all in for a treat, 
A few weeks ago Questlove of the Roots
decided to drop a instrumental album inspired by
J Dilla.
Last night Philly's own Dice Raw decides
to drop an album where he goes over Quest's instrumentals
which took him a week to write.
So check out this Good Music!!!!
Just Vibe out with me....

Khalifa Bonus

Since the world has gone crazy since the release of the smoking masterpiece Kush & OJ, The Academy has decided to give ya'll a nice little Wiz bonus.  This was his first mixtape that young Khalifa put out in his re-directed stoner persona called Star Power.  Def a classic mixtape like the rest of this projects.  Enjoy! (As I put "Still Blazin" back on repeat)
Taylor Gang or listen to Shyne freestyles all day


Also here are some visuals from one the most notable tracks on the mixtape called "Ink My Whole Body"

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

U-N-I - Desha Dayana (Video)

Some visuals for one of my favorite U-N-I tracks.  Question: I see alot of artists that recruit Thurz for features, why don't people get Y-O? He's way better in my opinion. *shrugs*

Oops!...There Goes Theophilus London

Haven't heard from Mr. London in awhile.  What better way to remind us all of how dope he is by re-making one of the most memorable one-hit wonders of 2002.

Today Is A Good Day For Flying

OH YA, Wiz Khalifa decided to
drop his long awaited mixtape
"KushxOrangeJuice" in the AM
for all you Waketh and Baketh.
And for A bonus the Academy is
giving you Devin The Dude's new
masterpiece "Suite #420". So soak it in,
Actually I meant Smoke it in-

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Fornever

Here is Murs and 9th wonder's
newest album entitled "Fornever"

Big Sean - Bullshittin'

 Okay this joint is real infectious.  I got a strong feelin' his album is gonna be one of my favorite of this year. 
"F*ck you doin?....bullshittin" hahaha

New Rich Hil

Rich Hil links up with Casey Veggies (who?) for a mixtape ironically titled Bum Shit.  This mixtape, however, is far from bum as Rich and Collard Greens Veggies collabs to make a great body of work for anyone to vibe to.  Keep 'em coming Mr. Hilfiger.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Lupe Fiasco Freestyles For 10 Min In New York (Video)

So at Fillmore, Lupe goes on this unearthly freestyle tangent for 10 min's straight and just murder's it! This is why Lupe will forever be my favorite artist.  Check when he starts explaining his freestyle as a hunt (6:53 mark). Crazy.

Sundays are for God and good music

Today I bring you something alternative.
Kissey Asplund is a Funkadelick
singer from New York City.
 She is associated with Sene the rapper out of New York.
She appears on alot of his albums and mixtapes.
Kissey's music is very unique.
If you could imagine jazz, r&b, and electronica all rolled
into one then you definitely would be listening to
Kissey.
Her beautiful voice is like birds in the morning.
And her style is sort of like Lykke Li.
Check out her debut album
"Plethora".

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Chiddy Bang is back

One of my favorite Pennsylvania groups
Chiddy Bang just dropped their minimixtape
entitled "Airswell". The minixtape is good
representation of what their music is all about
and it show's the producer's and rapper's great abilities.
And check out their last effort "The Swelly Express".

Uncle Ruckus Co-Signs Tiger Woods (Video)

hahahahahahahah. You'd be surprised how much I agree with this.  Can't wait for May 2nd!

Friday, April 9, 2010

Asheru Is Back!

The Boondocks emcee is back with a joint from the Hip-Hop Docktrine 3 mixtape featuring DC's favorite crooner, Raheem DeVaughn.

Devin The Dude: 12 Things You Need For 4/20 (Video)

Hell yeah Devin!

Game - Diamonds feat. K-Young

Some new Game for ya'll "gangsta" coast lovers.

B.o.B Video Game?

This seems very wierd to me.  I just played it, and I don't know how I feel about it.  Anyways, its something to do if you want to kill some time I guess. (Click on the picture to play)

Yup its the END

Here you go, Little Brother's album
"Leftback". The last album for the group
FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!
Just to let all of you know it hurts so much
to post this, this is almost as bad as that dream
I had about O.J. the Juice man being on XXL
freshman class of 2010. Oh wait that really did
happen.
Again it's the questions man, it's the questions-
1. Curtain Call (prod. Khrysis)
2. Table For Two f. Jozeemo & Yahzarah (prod. Khrysis)
3. Tigallo For Dolo (prod. Khrysis)
4. Revenge f. Truck North & Median (prod. Khrysis)
5. So Cold f. Chaundon (prod. King Karnov)
6. Second Chances f. Bilal & Darien Brockington (prod. Denaun Porter)
7. Go Off Go On (prod. Khrysis)
8. What We Are f. Quiana (prod. Young R.J.)
9. After The Party f. Carlitta Durand (S1 & Caleb’s Who Shot JR Ewing Remix) (prod. S1 & Caleb)
10. Two Step Blues f. Darien Brockington (Zo’s Purple Suit With The Matching Gators Remix) (prod. Zo!)
11. Get Enough pt.2 f. Khrysis (prod. Khrysis)
12. Before The Night Is Over (prod. J.Bizness)
13. 24 f. Torae (prod. Khrysis)
 

Wiz Khalifa & Yelawolf In Maryland (Video)

Wiz Khalifa hits the stage in MD with Yelawolf for his Deal Or No Deal Tour.  I really wish I could've caught one of these shows,...ah well. 
Taylor Gang or wear a "Free Weezy" shirt.

New Little Brother

Cease's favorite group just let loose another joint off their new album LeftBack, dropping 4/20.
"I go past the pulpit/and triple bypass your bullsh*t/just to get to the heart of it" - Phonte

Jay Electronica Talks Exhibit C Video & Act II (Video)

Yo...this really doesn't tell me anything. I'm just gonna assume Act II is never coming out, so if it ever does I'll just be surprised.

Cool Fridays

It's Friday again and you know what that means;
another installment of
Cool Fridays
This is an old Sene Ep entitled
"Anywhere But Here"(I understand your pain Sene).
This Ep is jazzy and very melodic in its
delivery.
Check it, lay back and wonder about
Whatever....

U-N-I - A Love Supreme 2.0

Don't remember why we didn't post this earlier when it was released. Nevertheless, here you go.
U-N-I - A Love Supreme 2.0 

UPDATE: Also here are some visuals for the "Land Of Kings" single off the album, a video I did not know existed until a few moments ago lol

A Novel Of Her Youth

Meet Lykke Li.  A young singer from Sweden that has been making quite a name for herself.   Aside from the fact that she's absolutely gorgeous (I love white women), her soft and soulful voice is undeniably euphonious.  She has achieved much stardom with her debut album called Youth Novels.  I've been listening to her alot lately and wanted everyone else to experience the musical therapy that is Lykke Li.  Enjoy!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Pac Div - Rollin'

Some new Pacific Division for ya'll.  First joint off their upcoming mixtape Don't Mention It. What's up with that Grown Kid Syndrome album though?

Tyga Is On His G "Ish"

Even though I'm not a fan of Ike Turner, we over here at The Academy are definitely fans of Tyga.  Can't front though, this joint is real fire.

Mos Def? No, Mos Dub

DJ Max Tannone decided to create a very nice reggae blend tape with mixes entirely of Mos Def.  This is definitely a nice addition to anyone's Def collection. Check it out!

Johnson&Jonson free album

Earlier this year Johnson&Jonson dropped this
free album to commemorate the release of their
new website and company called Newworldcolor.
Here is the 9 track album entitled
e.p.e.q.

J&J Chop it up with D2S

Blu and Mainframe talk to Distortion 2 Static about 
how they first linked up and present, past. and future projects.

Wiz Khalifa - Name On A Cloud/Wussup (Video)

Some visuals from Khalifa's classic Flight School mixtape.  Yeahhhhhhh bitch!

Ride The Limo

The world is SLEEPING on the No Limos movement!  Rich Hil has a work ethic unmatched right now, and nobody is giving this boy recognition.  So The Academy is giving our official academic co-sign and will be updating ya'll with new music from the Hil camp, since nobody else wants to. "Limos!"