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@Lyriciss Photo Of The Day... (8/24/11)

2011-08-24T21:03:00.000-04:00

Sketch - Chain Smoking [VIDEO] (@Sketch_of_NoVA)

2011-08-24T15:21:00.000-04:00

Inner Loop…that’s all I really gotta say. Shouts out to 1st Impressions for the dope camerawork also. Sketch is dropping his album, Virginia Tec-9, on September 12th.

Carlitta Durand - Nostalgic Nights [VIDEO] (@CarlittaDurand)

2011-08-23T05:02:00.002-04:00

Ah...gotta love new visuals from iCarli. This track is dope, indeed. One of these days, I'll get her on a song, I promise y'all. Check out the new video, though.

Just For Laughs...

2011-08-23T00:51:00.003-04:00

I posted this on my Tumblr a while back, but I had to share this with y'all who ain't on Tumblr too...it's impossible to watch this and NOT laugh, yung. Whoever edited this did a crazy job too, cuz the mouth of the yellow horse...it matches the words PERFECTLY. I love this type of s**t...LMAO

Lyriciss.Net = The Fans!!!

2011-08-22T16:57:00.001-04:00

So I've made the decision to start letting y'all get your shine more on here.
Fan art, video dedications, fan signs, etc.
If you make it, I'll make sure to post it right here to the site for everybody to check out.
You can send all of your submissions to lyriciss.fans@gmail.com
Check out some of the stuff people have made so far...

Created by @EPIDEMIK

Created by the homie @KTfirehouse301

GIFs & fan video for "Hot Music" from the homie @ameriQanWORDS

GIF created by @shesill - thanks, love!

So definitely send stuff through to lyriciss.fans@gmail.com and I'll post you on the site...peace!

Name The Two Video Game References!!!

2011-08-22T16:00:00.003-04:00

Feel free to answer in the comments, but if you're on your s**t, you should know these!!!
Hint: The first one is associated with a more-recently-released game on the Nintendo Wii.

Kreayshawn Exposes Herself [VIDEO] (@Kreayshawn x @RickyRozay)

2011-08-22T12:40:00.000-04:00

Nope, not in that "titty flash" way either, which probably would've been a little more respectable than this. So the story goes like this...she disses Rick Ross in a freestyle on Cosmic Kev's Come Up Show in Philly, then goes on MTV to clear up the freestyle and say that she was "just painting a picture" and not dissing Ross. All types of pleas are copped. Now focus your attention on the video embedded above...she admits that she really was dissing Ross, then goes on to crack jokes about his weight, after such a "heartfelt" apology to Ross on MTV. Hmmm...

Now, let's be honest here...anyone that knows me knows I'm not the biggest Rick Ross fan due to him lying about his past as a C.O. (which is something he could have easily just admitted off the break), but I respect his business moves and the fact that he truly supports young talent, not to mention, he's not the WACKEST rapper out there, by far. He got some bars. Kreayshawn...I've never been a fan of her. Does "Gucci Gucci" have a dope beat? Yes. Is she a good rapper? No. Is she a decent rapper? No. She's all image, 100%, which is proven in that Cosmic Kev freestyle. Add to that, she walks around with this gangsta persona, this tatted-up lesbian white chick from the hood, hanging with her white female crew that uses the word "nigga" like it's going out of the style, and manages to push white AND black people back at least 150 years in the process. I ain't rocking with that. So now...you take all of that, and she ends up ethering herself by admitting how fake she is on camera.

Yeah...at this point, either her career ends now, or it lasts forever...you can never tell nowadays, since the general public of 2011 celebrates controversy way more than integrity. Example? Lil' B still has a career. On the contrary, Yung Berg is done. So it can really go either way. Feel free to leave your own comments though.

Young Love... [RANDOM POST]

2011-08-21T20:22:00.001-04:00

Every n***a done faked on really being into a youngin' around their boys. Young n***a s**t.

"I know that I'm carrying on, nevermind if I'm showing off, I was just frontin'...you know I want you, babe..." - Pharrell

CNN x Chuck Brown: Visiting DC, The Home of Go-Go Music [VIDEO]

2011-08-21T15:49:00.003-04:00

Nice short piece on DC's Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown, and how the genre started. Crazy that Chuck is 75 now. Forgot that he's Grammy-nominated too...that's major.

Art Is Immortal...

2011-08-20T22:48:00.004-04:00

"To be an artist is to live forever..." - Lyriciss

The Complete Lyriciss Music Video Collection [VIDEOS] (@Lyriciss)

2011-08-20T22:30:00.000-04:00

Most of these are also in the Video section, but this is for all the late fans. Enjoy the visuals, y'all...we got new videos off of the upcoming debut album, The Balance, coming very soon...

Laelo Hood ft. Pro'Verb & Lyriciss - Cool (2011)

Lyriciss - Give 'Em A Show (2010)

Lyriciss - Hot Music (2010)

Lyriciss - Bright Nights (2010)

Emperess ft. Cayan & Lyriciss - P.O.V. (2009)

AB The Pro ft. Uptown X.O. (of Diamond District), Pro'Verb, & Lyriciss - Go Hard (2009)

Lyriciss - Doing My Job (2009)

Lyriciss - I'm Back (2008)

The Complete Lyriciss Discography [MIXTAPES] (@Lyriciss)

2011-08-20T21:21:00.000-04:00

This is all in the Audio section, but due to the layout of the site, a lot of people don't realize that the words at the top of the site are actually clickable, so they just take it as part of the design lol. Either way, these are all of my official projects that I've dropped over the years. Appreciate them, y'all. If you're missing any of them, feel free to listen and download now!!!

The Hope (2008)

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The Day Job [Mixed by Qaptain Kwess] (2009)

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The Day Job [No DJ Version] (2009)

&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://lyriciss.bandcamp.com/album/loose-tracks"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Loose Tracks by Lyriciss&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

UPCOMING SHOW: DMV Live Radio: First Fridays Hip-Hop Concert

2011-08-20T03:00:00.000-04:00

September 2nd, make sure you're in the building on the University of Maryland campus to catch me, Pro'Verb, Kool Klux Klan, Bear Witnez, Nando, Muggsy Malone, and more rockin' for DMV Live Radio's First Fridays concert!!! It'll be my first show in a minute...I've been keeping off of the scene for while..."why", you ask? Welp...I'm officially working on my debut album, The Balance (no longer titled The Win), which WILL be dropping before the end of 2011. Inner Loop is all in on the project...now watch what we make happen with it.

Grafh ft. Joe Budden & Shalone - It's Just Music [VIDEO] (@Grafh x @JoeBudden)

2011-08-19T22:23:00.001-04:00

Grafh & Joe Budden finally collab almost 10 years after having their slight "beef" (can't REALLY call it beef...but they definitely used to throw shots at each other lol), and this here is the visual treatment for it. No telling what project this will be on, but enjoy!

Talib Kweli ft. Jean Grae - Uh Oh [VIDEO] (@RealTalibKweli x @JeanGreasy)

2011-08-19T21:53:00.000-04:00

Get More: Talib Kweli, Music, More Music Videos

Dope new visuals from Kweli's Gutter Rainbows LP. Digging the concept and execution on this one.

How To Make It In America: Season 2 Trailer [VIDEO]

2011-08-19T21:40:00.000-04:00

So, yeah...once "Entourage" is done, can we just skip straight to October so this can start again? Thanks. Appreciate it.

Fashawn - Rock The Bells PSA [VIDEO] (@fashawn)

2011-08-18T15:51:00.000-04:00

I don't think this one needs a description. Watch it and you'll get the point!.

DJ J-Scrilla & Sketch - Making of "Chain Smoking" BTS [VIDEO] (@DJ_JSCRILLA x @Sketch_of_NoVA)

2011-08-18T15:20:00.002-04:00

Inner Loop Records, Inner Loop Media Group, & Raw Footage Films presents the making of the beat for Sketch's newest track, "Chain Smoking", off of his upcoming album, Virginia Tec-9, dropping the second week of September, entirely produced by none other than DJ J-Scrilla.

Uptown X.O. ft. Diamond District & Fat Trel - Tol' U So [AUDIO] (@UptownXO x @XOyUOddisee x @FATTREL)

2011-08-18T14:59:00.000-04:00

Uptown X.O. brings together both sides of the DC hip-hop scene on this one. Diamond District x Fat Trel = something for EVERYBODY. AB The Pro on the production for this one. Salute!

DOWNLOAD - http://hulkshare.com/7dyo0ptp3852

Wale - The Eleven One Eleven Theory [MIXTAPE] (@Wale)

2011-08-18T14:41:00.002-04:00

After finally reaching a million Twitter followers, Wale drops a new mixtape to hold fans over until his sophomore album, Ambition, drops on November 1, 2011.

DOWNLOAD - http://hulkshare.com/8awofnu2xtb7

Inside The Box: Mark Henry [VIDEO] (@JUKEBOXDC x @MarkHenryDC)

2011-08-18T14:19:00.001-04:00

JUKEBOXDC catches up with the homie Mark Henry (producer of Fat Joe's "Drop A Body", Pro'Verb's "Pokerface Pro", Wale's "The MC", Phuture's "Stupid Dope Moves", my own "Cross Country Connect", & me and Pro's "Write Brothers") as Mark goes into detail about how he started producing music, what/who influences him, and his current situation with Fat Joe & Terror Squad.

Tony Lewis, Jr. Wins "Best Community Leader" @ 2011 Hoodie Awards [VIDEO] (@mrtonylewisjr)

2011-08-18T13:25:00.003-04:00

Congratulations to the brother Tony Lewis, Jr. If you're from the DC area, you just might know his story, along with his father's story, and have seen and/or heard about his efforts in the local community. As a young black male from this area, an artist along with that, I can only say that I personally appreciate what you're doing because at this point, this generation needs it. The youth lack hope, and as a result, lack morals, resulting in the whole "savage" mentality that these young people have nowadays. Thank you for trying to show a better way and helping those who WANT to find a better way and just didn't know how to. For anyone watching the video, Mr. Lewis's speech is at the end...you can enjoy Kevin Hart's jokes for the first 9 minutes, though...trust me, it's not a waste of time...it's actually hilarious lol.

Logic - Young Sinatra II [VIDEO] (@Logic301)

2011-08-18T00:53:00.005-04:00

New visuals from the homie Logic, off of his upcoming Young Sinatra project. Salute to the young prodigy pulling in over 20,000 views on this video in only 2 days. Yep, completely sh*tting on me, and I can't even be mad at it...he got the talent. Keep grinding!!!

Obii Say - Hey, I Remember You [AUDIO] (@ObiiSay)

2011-08-16T23:15:00.000-04:00

New music from Obii Say over J. Dilla's "Fall In Love".
DOWNLOAD - http://hulkshare.com/wjt7lqx6cxo8

Fuze The MC - Free [MIXTAPE] (@fuzethemc)

2011-08-16T21:52:00.004-04:00

New work from the homie Fuze The MC. Not typing a lot of descriptions because I feel pretty tired, but trust me...the dude is dope!

DOWNLOAD - http://t.opsp.in/13t9Z

Street Fighter x Tekken (Video Game) [VIDEO]

2011-08-16T21:44:00.003-04:00

So...yeah...2012...I just may have to get this. Lawd.

Dom O Briggs - Better Than You [VIDEO] (@DomOBriggs)

2011-08-15T02:12:00.002-04:00

Introducing Dom O Briggs, straight out of Brooklyn, NY. I first met the dude last year while living in Brooklyn myself, at one of the BarrelHouse BKLYN events. Same one that I also first met D. Julien, L.A., and more, actually. Since then, we've built more and I've really learned how dope of an emcee Dom O is. Now here's your chance to hear for yourself...the bars, the "I'm chillin' like sh*t though" vocal tone, the visuals...enjoy it all, man. Peace to my FNS fam (even though I refuse to fully claim FNS lol).

Pro'Verb ft. Lyriciss - Write Brothers (prod. Mark Henry) [AUDIO] (@ALLPROALLDAY x @Lyriciss x @MarkHenryDC)

2011-08-14T22:37:00.001-04:00

&lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://allproallday.bandcamp.com/track/write-brothers-ft-lyriciss"&amp;gt;Write Brothers ft Lyriciss by Pro'Verb&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;

New music from the homie Pro’Verb’s new project, While You’re Waiting, dropping September 2nd. The track? “Write Brothers”, featuring…well, yours truly. If you know me and Pro, you already know us together go by the group name of “The Write Brothers”, so…yeah, there you have it. The homie Richard from DJBooth.net had a lil’ more to say, though…

Back in 1903, brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright succeeded where countless before them had failed, accomplishing the first sustained, heavier-than-air human flight. While DMV reppers Pro’Verb and Lyriciss (aka the Write Brothers) may not have anything quite that revolutionary on their resume, theyare pretty damn fly, as demonstrated on the former’s latest mixtape single. Complete with a head-noddable beat by Mark Henry (Fat Joe's "Drop A Body", Wale's "The MC"), this soaring banger selection is just one of many bangers in store on Pro’Verb’s While You’re Waiting… LP, scheduled for landing September 2.

Download the track here - http://allproallday.bandcamp.com/track/write-brothers-ft-lyriciss
Make sure you tweet #WriteBrothers if you like the track!

L.A. - Spitting Out Blood [VIDEO] (@UCanCallmeLA)

2011-08-14T22:04:00.002-04:00

The first official single from L.A.'s upcoming project, The L.A. Riots: Mental Fatality, finally gets the visual treatment. Pay attention and you may get the message. Peace to my Lunchroom Champions affiliate, D. Julien, co-starring in the video as the antagonist. Villain sh*t.

WordSpit x Cocoa Sarai x The ILLest - That's Rocawear [VIDEO] (@WordSpit x @CocoaSarai)

2011-08-12T21:23:00.002-04:00

Word to my homie WordSpit up in NYC, along with the homegirl Cocoa Sarai...this is dope! Somebody needs to link me with Rocawear to do something like this...crazy.

David Banner - Swag [SLIDESHOW VIDEO] (@THEREALBANNER)

2011-08-12T20:31:00.002-04:00

Truth. A lot of people are going to hate on this track because a lot of people are caught up in the ignorance of today, but David Banner is speaking TRUTH on this song. "Non-confrontational" doesn't equal "positive", for you "based" heads and such. Oh yeah...say what you want, but f*ck V-Nasty. I mean that.

Jay-Z & Kanye West - Otis [VIDEO] (@S_C_ x @KanyeWest)

2011-08-12T18:59:00.001-04:00

The video for the lone single (for now) off of Jigga & Yeezy's new album, Watch The Throne. My opinion on the album? It's aight. No classic, but it's good for the moment. Has its high moments...and a few VERY low moments (Frank Ocean singing "sweet baby Jesus" on a hook is an automatic fail, no matter how you cut it...and I actually like Frank Ocean's music)...then it just has it's good moments. Solid album. My opinion on this video? F*cking win. Great to see rappers having fun without cooning out.

L.A. - I'm Alive (prod. Hippie Sabotage) [AUDIO] (@UCanCallmeLA)

2011-08-10T14:46:00.003-04:00

I'm a little late on posting this, only because I'm just getting back to posting on my site, but so be it...you'll live. Ironic with that statement tying into this exact track I'm posting. Brooklyn's own L.A. drops the 2nd single from her upcoming project, The L.A. Riots: Mental Fatality, the gritty "I'm Alive". If this ain't hip-hop, what the f*ck is? Download it below...

DOWNLOAD - http://ucancallmela.bandcamp.com/track/im-alive-prod-hippie-sabotage

GrindTime Now Presents: Pro'Verb vs Anymal [VIDEO] (@grindtimenow x @ALLPROALLDAY x @TheRealAnymal)

2011-08-10T13:00:00.002-04:00

Anymal just got euthanized in this battle...that's the best way to put it. Did he put up a fight lyrically? Indeed. Was it enough to counter what Pro'Verb pulled in the 3rd verse? Nope. R.I.P. to Anymal's career. Can't bounce back from being proven as a...well, screw it, watch the video, you'll see for yourself. #ZzzGang

Malice (of The Clipse) Co-Signs Lyriciss [VIDEO] (@Malice757)

2011-08-09T05:59:00.002-04:00

A couple months ago, I performed at the iStandard Producer Showcase, where my performance ended up catching the attention of none other than the homie Malice of The Clipse. He showed a lot of love and even went as far as co-signing the talent on camera. Much appreciated, indeed. Hopefully me and him can build further in the future and y'all can get some great music out of the situation. Even if not, the love is always appreciated, especially from a person I consider to be a future hip-hop legend. Salutations. Filmed by DDotOmen (pre-WTT incident, of course, but still much appreciated).

Lyriciss x The Conversation Piece Cypher [VIDEO]

2011-08-09T05:50:00.002-04:00

So after chilling at a cookout/birthday celebration for the homie Sunny Norway (368 Music Group producer), I meet up with the homie Tre' Banks of The Conversation Piece (shoutout to Philly!) and ended up hopping into a cypher. The culprits this time? Myself, 431, Sir E.U., Rahiem Supreme, & even Malcolm of DURKL. Bong!

Backstage Artist Lounge - SXSW - Lyriciss (Interview) [VIDEO]

2011-08-09T05:40:00.002-04:00

While I was out in Austin, TX for SXSW, I sat down with Backstage Artist Lounge for an interview and quick verse to spit. It was hot as f**k, so excuse the shining on the forehead. And yes...the story about the guy in the bra was 100% true. Scary stuff, man. SMH.

CRF Presents - The Blue Session Freestyles: Lyriciss [VIDEO] (@Creativ_Reality)

2011-08-09T05:35:00.002-04:00

Oh yeah...and the same night as those JUKEBOXDC videos in the last post? Yeah, this was filmed by the homies over at Creativ Reality Films (Mass Po, whaddup?), just me giving more bars. Nothing new, right? Enjoy!

Lyriciss x JUKEBOXDC.com [VIDEO] (@JUKEBOXDC)

2011-08-09T05:25:00.000-04:00

We got TWO clips in this one....

JUKEBOXDC caught up with me and Mo Betta at separate times with the same agenda...bars. As you can see, we both happily obliged...

...but don't be fooled. It wasn't over. The same night, JUKEBOXDC stuck around and got even MORE bars. Who was involved this time? The homie Fleetwood DeVille, Mo Betta (again), Maybach Music Group's own Audra The Rapper, Darren Hanible, myself (again), my homie LG (trust me, y'all will get hip to him soon enough), Kool Klux Klan's own Sir E.U., & JF Coop. Man, oh man...you GOTTA love it.

TheBeeShine.com: What Inspires Lyriciss (Interview) [VIDEO]

2011-08-09T05:03:00.002-04:00

At the end of 2010, I sat down with TheBeeShine.com for a quick interview before opening for EPMD with Pro'Verb. That actually ended up being the same night that Erick Sermon gave me a co-sign as one of the dope young emcees doing his thing...truly appreciated it. Regardless, check out this interview. It's not brand new, but I'm playing catch-up in the next few posts since I left the site alone for months in favor of my Tumblr. Don't worry, y'all...I'm back.

Black Dynamite (Pilot Episode) [VIDEO]

2011-08-09T04:21:00.000-04:00

Yung...yes. That's all I can say...yes. If you know me, you know that I'm a big fan of the original movie, and I'm more than glad that they got the actual cast of the movie to voice all the characters in the animated series. Adult Swim...y'all are going to win with this one. Sheesh. Hilarity.

Kaimbr - Mr. Miyagi [BEAT TAPE] (@Kaimbr)

2011-08-08T19:54:00.002-04:00

Peace to Low Budget! The homie Kaimbr drops off a new beat tape for the masses, inspired by the "Karate Kid" movie series. The original one...not the Jaden Smith bulls**t. Word to Pat Morita. Tracklist and download link below...

01. Crane Technique
02. No Mercy
03. Lost Kiss
04. Honor
05. Daniel Son
06. Body Bag
07. Circles
08. Balance
09. Old Friends
10. Bonzai
11. Paint the Fence

DOWNLOAD - http://kaimbr.bandcamp.com/album/mr-miyagi

Wale - I'm On One Freestyle [VIDEO] (@Wale)

2011-08-08T19:29:00.001-04:00

Visuals to Mr. Folarin's freestyle he dropped earlier this summer. Personal opinion? It's dope lyrically...he probably could have slowed the flow down to match the beat better, but it's not to the point of being wack or anything. Good s**t. His sophomore album (and his Maybach Music Group debut), Ambition, coming this fall.

SAVE THE DATE!!! Lyriciss x A3C Hip-Hop Festival [UPCOMING SHOW]

2011-08-06T23:32:00.000-04:00

It's official, people. I'll be rocking this year at the A3C Hip-Hop Festival in Atlanta, GA. The festival is from October 6th to the 8th, and I'll be down there all 3 days, performing and networking. Be sure to catch me and a slew of other amazing hip-hop acts, from up-and-coming buzzmakers to stamped legends in the game. As the date gets closer, I'll be sure to let everybody know the specific showcases I'll be in. Keep it locked here at Lyriciss.net & on my Tumblr x Twitter!!!

Dee Goodz - Bananas [VIDEO] (@Dgoodz)

2011-03-07T18:59:00.002-05:00

The #LRC homie drops his newest video, "Bananas", off his tape he's supposed to drop today,
Floetic Justice 2: Booth Or The Hearse.
As of now, he's holding the tape for ransom.
What's the price? 2000 Twitter followers.
So make sure y'all get on Twitter and follow the homie!

RAtheMC - Victory Lap [VIDEO] (@RAtheMC)

2011-03-07T18:37:00.000-05:00

Oh yeah...MORE video from my sis RAtheMC.
This one is the intro to her most recent mixtape, Victory Lap.
Oh yeah...one more thing...
produced by my young homie Soulful!, Inner Loop Records's own.

Phil Ade - Break Me Off [VIDEO] (@PhilAde301)

2011-03-07T18:25:00.000-05:00

Visuals for Phil Ade's most recent #PhilAdeFridays release.
Footage from Phil Ade's experience of opening for Mac Miller in Canada.

RAtheMC - Dreams [VIDEO] (@RAtheMC)

2011-03-07T18:07:00.001-05:00

Studio 43 artist/Zzz Gang member/DMV Award winner of DC's Best Female Rapper drops a new video for the second single from her Heart Of A Champion album, "Dreams".
Visuals put together by DC's own Creative JunkFood.

Lyriciss f./L.A. - Superbad (Extended Mix) [AUDIO] (@Lyriciss x @UCanCallmeLA)

2011-02-28T18:47:00.001-05:00

So while it's been known that my first single from my album, The Win, has been buzzing a good month or 2 with highly positive responses, I happened to stumble upon the talents of a young female emcee from Brooklyn, NY, ironically named L.A. (since she's from nowhere near there), WAY before this song was ever recorded. Of course, I couldn't say "no" when she asked to lay an extra verse on the track because I knew she'd do exactly what she did...kill it. Therefore, I now present the EXTENDED mix of "Superbad" featuring. Official remix coming soon...

LISTEN HERE

DOWNLOAD HERE
http://hulkshare.com/kcm4wk4609zw

UPDATE: #RapRocksDC - 2.24.11 [PICS]

2011-02-25T22:19:00.001-05:00

This is the life...

Anybody that's not a beanman was DEFINITELY at DC9 last night.
Much love to all that came out...much love to all that came to me and said I had the best set of the night afterwards also.
If y'all knew how much that meant to me...
Well...I don't think y'all will ever know how much that means to me.
But it's insanity.
Also peace to the fellow performers of the night - Phil Ade, The White House Band, Hollis Brown, & PHZ-Sicks.
Last, but not least, many thanks to my Zzz Gang family for assisting on my set.
Pro'Verb, Chris Barz, & KT...y'all took that shit to another level.
It's gonna be a good year...
More pics below...
(all photos courtesy of Product Of The '90s & I Am PR Agency)

Chris Barz, KT, & Lyriciss - 1/2 of the Zzz Gang

Can I talk for a second though?

Lyriciss, MaBinti, Phil Ade, & DJ L.O.C.

Lyriciss & King Zimm (of The Rising Suns)

Welcome to the 5th gear...

PHZ-Sicks x Lyriciss

Pokerface Pro was twisted, yung...LOL

Me & David E. Beats cookin' to Chris Barz's single, "Drop". I still don't fuck with Lil' B, though!

WHITE PEOPLE!!! YES!!! WE WON!!! LMAO!!!

Lyriciss x Olivia Dikambi of I Am PR Agency

"We got everything they lack on the microphone..." - KT x Lyriciss

Demont Peekaso x Phil Ade...Demont painted that on stage. Amazing talent.

DJ J-Scrilla on the 1's and 2's. Inner Loop salute!

First time ever taking my shirt off on stage...wifebeater stays on though...LOL

R.I.P. to my Hornets snapback...sweated that joint out...replacement on the way.

Dee Goodz Live In Tennessee [VIDEO] (@Dgoodz)

2011-02-25T21:16:00.000-05:00

My man Dee Goodz finally got his first sold-out show in his hometown of Nashville, TN.
The #LRC keeps winning...

Sean Price Interview w./JAYFORCE In Atlanta [VIDEO] (@SeanMandela)

2011-02-25T21:12:00.000-05:00

<a href="http://appstatic.joost.com/3cc1xmw5">TNC - JAY FORCE w/ SEAN PRICE</a>

One letter...
P!!!

Media Gasface Presents - Before The Legend: The Rise of Method Man [VIDEO] (@methodman)

2011-02-25T21:09:00.000-05:00

Very dope mini-documentary on Clifford Smith aka Method Man.
Love shit like this...a lot of people only see the fame and never get the stories before it.
You can see the emotion in his eyes near the end when ODB is brought up...
R.I.P. Ol' Dirty Bastard, by the way.

An Hempstead native like Prodigy or Julius Erving, Meth recalls a straining try-out for Cappadonna’s crew, around a time when the future Wu members used to battle each other… Going back to 8th grade, Meth talks friendship, dark secrets, and him stealing Cap and Rae’s rhymes to impress cats as he’d go back to his old place in Long Island.

Phil Ade - Wicked [VIDEO] (@PhilAde301)

2011-02-25T20:47:00.000-05:00

New visuals for the latest installment of #PhilAdeFridays.
Phil Ade x an Ice Cube classic = dope music.
Check out the breakdancers in ski masks too...
if that ain't hip-hop, I don't know WHAT is.

The Hangover 2 Trailer Teaser [VIDEO]

2011-02-25T20:37:00.000-05:00

Memorial day, gahdammit.
I'll be in the theaters to see this one.
And if you know me, you know that I don't go to movie theaters.
It's THAT real.

J. Cole Freestyles in LA [VIDEO] (@JColeNC)

2011-02-25T20:15:00.000-05:00

New bars.
Sidenote - does "Before I'm Gone" NOT have one of the sickest intros to a beat ever?

Nike Nando - The Future [VIDEO] (@nikenando)

2011-02-23T22:55:00.002-05:00

Oh yeah...
Latest single from that album I just posted?
Yeah...video for that joint.
BONG!

Nike Nando - Love Day [FREE ALBUM] (@nikenando)

2011-02-23T22:45:00.000-05:00

Proud of my man Nando...
To see the progress from The CarryOut Mixtape to everything up to The CarryOut 2...
He now drops his official debut album, Love Day.
Make sure you download this and support. Shoutout to the whole DMG also.
Despite what people think, I ain't got no issues with nobody.
Always showed love, and because that's my man's brand, I always WILL show love.
Keep succeeding.

Random Rant: 2011 XXL Freshman Cover

2011-02-23T22:09:00.000-05:00

Man, I'mma make this real simple...

they say us rappers shouldn't give opinions because it's not a good look, bad for politics, etc.

Fuck that. But...like I said, I'll make it simple...

If an artist is in the Pass category, they're dope, in my opinion.

If an artist is in the Fail category...they're wack as fuck...in my opinion, of course.

And if they're in the Needs Extra Credit joint...it means they have dope moments AND wack moments...

Give 'em time and they might be more definitive in which side they belong on though.

PASS

Meek Mill

Big K.R.I.T.

CyHi The Prynce

Yelawolf

Mac Miller

Kendrick Lamar

FAIL

Lil' B

Lil' Twist

NEEDS EXTRA CREDIT

Fred The Godson

Diggy Simmons

DJ Premier & Pete Rock Visit DD172, Pt. 1 [VIDEO]

2011-02-23T21:51:00.000-05:00

Self-explanatory...lol.
Appearances from Dame Dash & Curren$y.
Paper planes are flown near the end also.

Kanye West x Yonie - Blame Game (Unofficial) [VIDEO] (@kanyewest x @yonie916)

2011-02-23T21:22:00.001-05:00

Yonie gives his interpretation of visuals for Ye's single, "Blame Game".
I rock with it...make sure you watch 'til the end.

NEWS: Lyriciss Nominated For "Best Lyricist" In The 2011 DMV Awards!!!

2011-02-20T15:40:00.000-05:00

March 5th, we'll see what happens.
I truly appreciate everyone that voted me for the nomination.
I barely even mentioned the awards due to me dealing with personal issues through December and January,
so me getting nominated is a complete surprise.
At the same time, it speaks volumes of the peoples' appreciation for me and what I do, which I appreciate.
As Wale has said, "I appreciate the appreciation".
Thank y'all, and much love to the fellow nominees, such as Pro'Verb, Logic, Nike Nando, etc.

KayeM: A History Lesson [ALBUMS] (@KayeMOnline)

2011-02-18T13:38:00.001-05:00

So if you're from the DMV and been paying attention to the rap scene since early on,
you know the name KayeM.
Former affiliate of Chink Santana's Black Flag Records.
Currently signed to Rich Harrison's Richcraft Records.
He's considered what many call a "hood legend".
I first got hip to KayeM in late 2005, 6 years ago (I was 17 at the time), and made sure he was one of the first artists I got in touch with as a writer for the now-defunct MyHoodYourHood.com and my own site, VoiceOfTheMetro.com.
Proud to say in 2011, he's one of the coolest rap niggas I know, probably because he ain't no rap nigga LOL.
So listed below are all 4 of his free albums that he's released. All original music. Enjoy and get hip.

KayeM - City 2 Tha Burbs (2005) - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=R06UN4FH

KayeM - Reality Check (2006) - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GY8BXRJN

KayeM - The Middle East Beast (2008) - http://www.datpiff.com/DJ_Easy_Kayem_The_Middle_East_Beast.m13631.html

KayeM - Back To The Forefront (2010) - http://usershare.net/eh3ps09iadxb

Logic - Prime [VIDEO] (@Logic301)

2011-02-18T12:55:00.000-05:00

New visuals from the young homie Logic and Dro Victorious.
I was actually supposed to be at this video shoot, but I got caught up with biz like usual.
Trust me, y'all...an independent rapper's life is not fun when you're doing all the work...LOL.
Definitely check this out though...he killed it.

GrindTime Now Presents: Pro'Verb vs. PT [VIDEO] (@ALLPROALLDAY x @grindtimenow)

2011-02-17T21:58:00.000-05:00

And Pro is back in the arena...
Hell of a battle on both sides. As you can see near the end, I was in the building.
Major shoutout to PT, very cool, humble, talented dude.
Despite what you see in these battles, there's a lot of respect shown.

Dee Boy - Hustle Hard Freestyle [VIDEO] (@itsdeeboy)

2011-02-17T13:09:00.002-05:00

New visuals from 368 Music Group's own Dee Boy.
Directed by Langston Sessoms.
#DeeBoyThursdays is now official!

Fashawn - Higher Learning 2 [MIXTAPE] (@fashawn)

2011-02-16T20:31:00.000-05:00

The young homie Fashawn is back with the second installment of his "Higher Learning" series.
Always good to have new music from the West Coast phenom.

DOWNLOAD - http://www.xxlmag.com/uploads/mixtapes/2011.2-Fashawn-higher_learning.zip

Yelawolf f./Bun B - Good To Go [VIDEO] (@Yelawolf x @BunBTrillOG)

2011-02-16T20:21:00.000-05:00

New visuals from the newest Shady signee, featuring the legendary Bun B.
This joint cranks.

Ryan Leslie & The Roots - Diamond Girl (Live) [VIDEO] (@ryanleslie x @questlove)

2011-02-16T20:17:00.000-05:00

The Roots and Mr. Leslie link up during The Roots' Grammy Jam Session in L.A. to perform his single.

The Legendary: A Film About The Roots [VIDEO] (@questlove)

2011-02-16T20:15:00.000-05:00

I'll let the quote do the explaining...

During the latter part of 2010 Jeff Baraka and I had the opportunity to cover a number of concerts on the Hennessey Artistry Tour with the Legendary Roots Crew. I have always been a huge fan of the music created by the best band to ever grace the Hip-Hop genre. In this film I wanted to not only highlight the versatility of a group that has played with most everyone in the industry. But also capture candid moments of real human beings just trying to share the gifts they have been given to the best of their abilities.
In addition to the Hennessey Tour, we got an chance to sit down with drummer ?uestlove at the House of Blues in Chicago as the Roots gave the audience a glimpse of why they are considered by many the hardest working band in show biz. All and all the Roots have proven time again that they are indeed Legendary

YC The Cynic: What Does YC Stand For? [VIDEO] (@YCtheCynic)

2011-02-16T19:58:00.000-05:00

"YC" stands for "I'm tall and have a lisp".
Yo, did I get it right?
LMAO
Shoutout to the homie YC, though, man...keep killin' shit.

J. Cole f./Drake - In The Morning [VIDEO] (@JColeNC x @Drakkardnoir)

2011-02-15T00:37:00.000-05:00

The classic from "(The Warm Up To) The Warm Up" sampler that was revamped for "Friday Night Lights" (with the Drake addition) finally gets a visual treatment.
Personally, I applaud J. Cole for the way he put this video together.
The average rapper woulda just freaked it out, made it X-rated, and sent it to Worldstar.
He had this shot in a way that it still embodied the concept in a presentable way.
Respect.

TheBeeShine.com Presents: What Inspires Lyriciss? [VIDEO] (@TheBeeShine)

2011-02-14T20:06:00.000-05:00

TheBeeShine.com sat down with me to find out my artistic inspirations.
Check out the video above and the full feature at the link below.

FEATURE - http://www.thebeeshine.com/what-inspires-lyriciss/

Marky - Silent Beauty [VIDEO] (@Markyland)

2011-02-14T19:43:00.000-05:00

The DMV's own Marky drops new visuals for one of my favorite tracks from his Journey To Markyland: The Rest Stop EP series.
Perfect timing for Valentine's Day. Good marketing.
Look out for his SRC/Universal Motown debut album, coming soon.

TiRon & Ayomari - Good Food [VIDEO] (@IMTIRON x @ayomari)

2011-02-14T19:27:00.000-05:00

New visuals from the Cali kids.
Make sure y'all peep the new interview with Ayomari below, conducted by @xxclusivee of AnonymouslyGifted.com and premiered right here on Lyriciss.net.

Phil Ade - Piece Of The Pie [VIDEO] (@PhilAde301)

2011-02-14T19:18:00.000-05:00

The young homie Phil Ade rhymes over D'Angelo's classic, "Devil's Pie".
#PhilAdeFridays still in effect, I'm just a lil' late...LOL

Sore Losers: Official Full Length Sundance Swag Documentary [VIDEO] (@SoreLosers)

2011-02-14T18:51:00.000-05:00

These dudes are pretty fuckin' dope.
Reminiscent of The Five One in a way, but they also have their own flavor.
I mess with it. Definitely interested in working with them soon.

Skyzoo & !llmind - All About That [VIDEO] (@TheRealSkyzoo)

2011-02-14T18:30:00.000-05:00

New visuals off of Skyzoo & !llmind's Live From The Tapedeck album, available now.

Dee Goodz - The Sun [VIDEO] (@Dgoodz)

2011-02-14T18:22:00.002-05:00

I'm late on posting this, but I was on a mini-vacation in NYC, shutting down a show and such.
Still though...
this shit goes.
Dee Goodz, keep killin' em.
#LRC

Xxclusivee x AnonymouslyGifted.com: Ayomari Interview [INTERVIEW] (@ayomari)

2011-02-14T17:48:00.000-05:00

Name: Omari
Stage Name: Ayomari
Age: 25
From: Smyrna, GA
Congratulations on the success of your debut mixtape, The Peanut Butter & Jelly Solution. This was one of my favorite mixtapes of 2010. How long did the process take for this mixtape to be perfected and completed to your standards?

Many of the songs on the project were actually a few years old prior to me officially deciding to put together "The PB&J Solution". With that said, it's somewhat difficult to decide how long it took to "perfect" the mixtape. But if you look at it from when I decided I was going to make an official project, not taking into account me using "dated" material, then I'd say it probably took under a year.

What was your motivation behind the project?

Well, when you're broke, lol, you can only afford so many food choices, peanut butter and jelly is one, oodles and noodles and pasta are others. What the mixtape literally represented was my meal ticket, the solution from penny pinching eats to fine dining in a way!

Now I honestly don’t even want to call you a rapper, because around these times the title ‘rapper’ sounds so generic and watered down, with today’s music selection. You are a man of your own stature. How do you differentiate yourself from other artists?
How I feel I stand out is in my attempt to capture life's moments that everyone deals with from day to day, yet are often overlooked by "rappers". Also by creating music I can stand behind as a person. It's very important to me that the music I make not only have an audience in the Hip Hop community, but also can be listened to by my family and the masses of people that may not primarily listen to Hip Hop. I love music as a whole, and I'm always looking to experience new territory. Hopefully all of this will become clearer as my career progresses. It's still early lol.

How would you describe the “new music” that’s coming out in the hip hop scene in the west coast?

Diverse, new yet familiar, fresh and youthful.

How does it feel to be a part of the new West movement?

It feels great to be apart of something that's so far removed, location wise, from the places I was raised. My first time ever visiting the west coast was when I was 17. I had never even saw the pacific ocean, or any ocean for that matter until then. It's crazy where life takes you and I'm definitely fortunate to be apart of this new school movement, and to be respected and accepted by my peers.

How and why did you start your career in making music?

Although I've been actively doing music since middle school, I've honestly only been seriously pursuing music a little over two years now. I've always been one of those people that hated seeing wasted talent, and my grandmother told me that if you don't foster your talents, they will wither away. It only felt right to pursue the one thing I've been engaged in the most for basically my whole life.

How long have you been rapping?

Since 6th grade.I had this yellow notepad, my first rap was called "Beat Down Click". I even recall the first line being, "What you gonna do when a beat down is coming for you." I even started a crew called "Egyptian Click" and everyone was named after Egyptian gods, lol.

Lol which Egyptian God were you named after?

Lol I actually went by Scarab (Scarabaeus sacer).

Now I found it interesting with the topic of your previous stage name. Before the world of bloggers and underground listeners heard of ‘Ayomari’, your stage name was originally ‘Bricksteez’. Why did you switch from Bricksteez to Ayomari?

Well, technically Bricksteez wasn't my "stage name" because I was never actively pursuing music when I went by that moniker. The most I did was a couple shows at this random club in Atlanta, which I think is closed now, and also participated in battles at Breakatlanta years ago lol. I chose to change my name because as you get older, you realize that a lot of things you do as a kid are more so for the look rather than the meaning, and Bricksteez never truly held any meaning. Ayomari is self explanatory.

Where did the name Bricksteez come from?

It originated from Brickstyle, which was given to me from a female friend. I used to frequent this website called Rapmusic.com and participate in online battle tournaments. Back then I went by several overly "lyrical" names; Wordplay the Punchliner, which turned into Brickstyle I believe, and of course from there into Bricksteez lol.

How do you compare yourself between ‘Bricksteez’ and ‘Ayomari’ music-wise?

Ayomari is better.

What is your relation with TiRon? You two together make a great team when it comes to creating music.

We're good friends.

How did you guys meet?

We actually met through Yahoo Chat! years ago. During those days, there used to be these "Freestyle" rooms that people would frequent and rap in by way of those old school PC computer microphones. Eventually, you get to know people and what's interesting is this was at the forefront of social networking. So where as a few years ago it used to be somewhat awkward or weird to say you met a person online, now it's completely normal lol.

I was poking around 2DopeBoyz.com and I saw that you and TiRon was going to be releasing a mixtape on Valentine’s Day. What is that mixtape called and what is the concept of the tape?

The project is entitled "Sucker For Pumps". The concept will be a project dedicated to women; the relationship between men and women, various topics concerning women etc etc. We wanted to do something for women from an honest point of view rather than the overly glamorized, borderline mysogynistic representation you typically get within Hip Hop music. No corny shit though, just honest, dope records. Emphasis on honest, and dope lol.

What are some other artists you would like to work with?

Radiohead, Homeboy Sandman, Sufjan Stevens, Bradford Cox, Daniel Snaith, EL-P, DJ Khalil, Andre3000, Mr. DJ, Alexander Ebert to name a few.

Can we expect a new solo mixtape from you in the future?

Yep, the official follow-up to "The PB&J Solution", entitled "Color .........MMXII A.D. EP", prior to that releases I plan on dropping a free mixtaped entitled "Coloring By Numbers". I'm aiming for a tentative March 2011 release. In addition to these projects, TiRon and I are working on a projected entitled "Sucker For Pumps" which I mentioned above. Aside from these, people can expect frequent music through the "#thegoronniesessions", lots of good stuff!

What are some other future projects we can be expecting?

Um, I have a few ideas I'm bouncing around in my head. One for a project called "While We're Young", which touches on the subject of "boomerang kids"; how twenty-somethings don't seem to be "maturing" at the same rate as we did a generation ago. That's a very simple description, but another idea I have is for a project called "DTLA", and another one called "The Creativity Crisis". These are all very much in early stages so nothings set in stone yet!
Be sure to check out www.thecafeterialine.com, follow us on twitter @cafeterialine & my personal blog ayomari.tumblr.com, you can also follow me on twitter @ayomari. Stay positive and promote positivity in your environment, friends, family and strangers!

R.I.P. Will "Ill Will" Walker

2011-02-09T19:35:00.001-05:00

Honestly, this death hurts me more than most can imagine.
I've literally known Will since a child...
before I ever knew him as Ill Will, he was Coach Will at Lamond Riggs when I was 8 or 9 years old.
Even when I started with music, he had jokes about it, but still supported regardless.
And that's not only with me, but MANY artists and DJs in this area.
A friend of my father and a mentor to my younger brother in his film-making career.
He will be missed...any info on his funeral service will be posted here on the site.
R.I.P.

Photo credit: DJ Easy

Wale - The Break-Up Song (Full Extended Version) [VIDEO] (@Wale)

2011-02-08T19:13:00.000-05:00

Yep...
this version is WAY better.
The intro kills me, especially the part about "The Bodyguard".
AND he got Morgan Freeman narrating...so many wins in this video, yung.

Greedmont TV Interviews Dame Dash [VIDEO]

2011-02-07T19:43:00.000-05:00

I respect Dame, man.
Met him a few times at DD172 and he's a smart brother.
Definitely want to work with him in the near future if possible.
If you're an independent artist, pay attention to this interview.

R.I.P. Big Pun

2011-02-07T15:38:00.000-05:00

R.I.P. Christopher Rios.

November 10, 1971 – February 7, 2000

11 years later, still one of the best to do it.

J. Dilla - "Still Shining" Documentary [VIDEO]

2011-02-07T15:15:00.000-05:00

Created in 2006, this remembrance piece is created as a tribute to the memory and legacy of James “J. Dilla” Yancey. This is a piece designed for his fans and supporters who knew of his accomplishments before February 2006 and those that have grown to appreciate his genius. Here, we gain a greater insight and understanding about our musical icon.
J.Dilla is Still Shining.

R.I.P. Dilla....happy birthday.

Wale - The MC [VIDEO] (@Wale)

2011-02-06T20:14:00.000-05:00

...I told y'all I was gonna post it, right?

Wale - The Break-Up Song [VIDEO] (@Wale)

2011-02-06T20:10:00.000-05:00

The first in a double-drop of videos today is one of my personal favorites from Mr. Folarin.

Today, it was also officially announced that he's signed with Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group.

Oh, but he's still managed by Roc Nation.

So I'm guessing it's no more Allido or Interscope, which I can't say is a bad thing.

They made him fight to have "Shades" on his album, which is arguably one of the best songs on there.

So yeah...he's already expressed that Ross is giving him full creative control at MMG, so I have to support that.

Now watch the next post for the second video...

NEW MUSIC!!! Lyriciss - Get It [prod. David E. Beats] [AUDIO]

2011-02-06T14:54:00.001-05:00

This past week, the person you know as Lyriciss finally turned 23.
Amazing, right?
Young, black, flipping rhymes, and I still ain't get shot up or locked up yet.
Let's hear it for the non-statistics!
That being said, as a birthday gift from me to the people, here's a new track that may or may not end up on my debut album, The Win, which is dropping this summer through Inner Loop Records.
Enjoy!

DOWNLOAD - http://lyriciss.bandcamp.com/track/get-it-prod-david-e-beats OR http://hulkshare.com/8qlzvcfs3dbi

Wrestling Is Gay [VIDEO]

2011-02-05T09:56:00.000-05:00

Aye, Laelo...
you still cosigning this shit?
WORD? lol

Cory Kendrix - Above The Rim [VIDEO] (@CORYKENDRIX)

2011-02-04T21:00:00.001-05:00

Check out my homie Cory Kendrix, straight outta Austin, TX.
I met him, along with Kydd & DJ Charlie, after the Sneaker Pimps DC show back in November.
Good peoples...definitely gettin' up with them next month when I hit Austin for SXSW.
LMAO @ the Papa John's story at the end of the video too...
I was JUST about to order Papa John's, no lie...welp...
-calls the carryout to order 4 wings and mumbo sauce-

Timothy DeLaGhetto - YouTube Bounty Hunters [VIDEO] (@Traphik)

2011-02-04T20:10:00.002-05:00

YUNG!
This shit is hilarious.
You wanna laugh?
Watch this shit now!

Nike Nando - Love Day [VIDEO] (@nikenando)

2011-02-04T20:08:00.001-05:00

Love Day.
February 21, 2011.
You ready?

Oddisee, Toine (of DTMD), & Kenn Starr - Soulful Cipher [VIDEO] (@oddisee x @Antoine_son x @kennethcold x @DeyCallMeSOUL)

2011-02-04T19:23:00.000-05:00

Why the fuck wasn't I in this cipher?
I know all these niggas.
You know what?
I'mma go punch a panda through a school bus.
These muh'fuckas, man...
Make sure you follow them all on Twitter, though.
Oddisee = @oddisee
Toine (of DTMD) = @Antoine_son
Kenn Starr = @kennethcold
Soulful = @DeyCallMeSOUL

AB The Pro - Crown Vic Music [MIXTAPE] (@ABThePro)

2011-02-03T18:19:00.000-05:00

The young Studio 43 producer/emcee/singer finally drops off a follow-up project to 2009's Producer's Credit.
Download and bump this in ya system!

DOWNLOAD - http://www.usershare.net/9obehiisz3n5

Emilio Rojas f./Mickey Factz - Ex-Girl [VIDEO] (@EmilioRojas x @MickeyFactz)

2011-02-03T18:14:00.000-05:00

First off, amazing video...respect to the big homie Emilio Rojas and Mickey Factz.
Second off, this is completely NSFW.
Third off, if you're not 18 and older, don't click play.
Fourth off, if you still click play and you're under 18, parents - it is NOT my fault...lol
ENJOY!

ScienZe - Cocoa Butter Lotion [VIDEO] (@dopeScienZe)

2011-02-03T18:10:00.000-05:00

More visuals from ScienZe's Hall Pass project.
BROOK-LYYYYYYYYYN!

TiRon & Ayomari - What You Waiting On [VIDEO] (@IMTIRON x @ayomari)

2011-02-03T18:07:00.000-05:00

Dope, dope, dope, dope!
Peace to the Cali kids killin' it.

Bear Witnez - Witnez Winter [EP] (@BearWitnez)

2011-02-02T15:49:00.000-05:00

As noted by WKYS 93.9 FM, Bear Witnez is one of the DMV's top emcees, even being toted as DMV's Jay Electronica.
Lyrics, presence, concepts, club bangers...whatever you need, Bear got it, and this project is proof of it.
Enjoy.

DOWNLOAD - http://www.mediafire.com/file/482k9ddrjyi4see

Dee Goodz - Lisa Lopes [VIDEO] (@DGoodz)

2011-02-02T14:54:00.000-05:00

For those of y'all still not hip to this #LRC shit, this is the young homie Dee Goodz,
fresh outta Nashville, TN, by way of Baltimore, MD.
Matter of fact, if you're not hip to him, you're new to the site or something.
Fuck the explanations, just check the former shit I posted and this video right here...
You'll catch up soon enough! LOL

J. Dilla - "Still Shining" Trailer [VIDEO]

2011-01-31T23:54:00.000-05:00

Also, make sure if you're in DC, y'all come out to Indulj on Feb. 19th as we show love and respect to Dilla's memory and legacy with none other than IHeartDilla.com.
The flier with details is on the right in the Upcoming Shows section.
See y'all there!