Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Sports Fans: 2 Minute Warning
Welcome to another edition of the 2 Minute Warning. This week we broadcast live from the 2 Minute Warning Stadium with updates from the NFL kickoff between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans. Plus, Georgia Tech and Clemson turn in a thriller while Coach Shane executes Michigan State with his mighty FAMU Rattlers on the NCAA football game. Not to mention, segments such as When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong At A FSU-Miami Game will keep you laughing into the new season. In addition, Keith's Dad, SDK checks in with insight on the Jaguar season and life as a new Grandfather. And of course, check out the great new music from Jay-Z, OJ The Juiceman, Chicago, Keri Hilson, Drake and Duval's newcomer Grand Prix.
Enjoy and as always thanks for listening,
Keith & Shane
Enjoy and as always thanks for listening,
Click here to listen to or download 2 Minute Warning
Keith & Shane
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
ATL BEAT BATTLE 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Location:
DJANGOS
495 PEACHTREE STREET
Atlanta, GA 30303
Location:
DJANGOS
495 PEACHTREE STREET
Atlanta, GA 30303
Click here to register
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Let's get freaky: Dem Get-a-way Boyz - Freaky (Georgia)
Check out Dem Get-a-way Boyz - Freaky (The Camera's On)
Monday, September 14, 2009
New Music: Yung L.A. - Blessings (Georgia)
Yung L.A. feat Mitchelle - Blessings (Produced by The Drum Majors)
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Music Industry 101: TJ Chapman
850LiveTV: Cairo Love interviews TJ Chapman from 850 Live on Vimeo.
850LiveTV in conjunction with TheMouthOfTheSouth.com presents: Music Industry 101 with TJ Chapman!
Cairo Love checks in with the man that has helped many independent-gone-super-star artists like T-Pain, B.O.B, Yung Joc, Pretty Ricky, T.I. & so many more! He also built TJ's DJ's & The Tastemakers Only (Coming Oct. 22, 2009 in Tallahassee, FL)! From operating Wildstyle to traveling the world as B.O.B.'s manager, TJ has knowledge about this industry that most don't!
Pay close attention!
(Soundtrack courtesy of Double D (Twitter.com/doubled850) and B.O.B. (Twitter.com/bobatl)
Oct. 21 - Tastemaker's Got Talent (Showcase)
Oct. 22 - Tastemaker's Only 15 Year Anniversary
www.tjsdjs.com
Saturday, September 12, 2009
We Support Local Music: C.ourage H.eart A.nd D.edication (Georgia)
“It takes C.ourage H.eart A.nd D.edication to get through the C.haos H.avoc A.nd D.estruction,” replies the hip-hop artist and Detroit native C.H.A.D. The Change when asked the origin of his name. Hailing from the Motor City’s poverty-stricken eastside it is easy to understand such reasoning and drive. Coming from an area where violence is as routine as the sunrise and sunset C.H.A.D. The Change was forced to persevere through different homes almost yearly, violence, gangs, and drugs; hence the inspiration in his name.
Listen to C.H.A.D. - Imma Take It
He was originally part a hip hop group in Detroit, but after members of the group went to jail and other misfortunes he found it necessary to embark on his solo career. Today C.H.A.D. The Change is making it happen with over 16 FM radio stations over 8 states regularly playing his international new single, “I’ma Take It.” His single was produced by A&S productions out of Poland, Europe. Below are some responds after listening to C.H.A.D. The Change single “I’ma Take It”,
C.H.A.D. The Change works with many producers but his main producers are the well-known platinum production team NuMusic who will do majority of the production for his upcoming fall 2009 release date. They have also produced for the likes of T.I., Young Jeezy, Yung Joc to name a few.
C.H.A.D. The Change music is a breath of fresh air. It is rhythmically addictive and emotionally moving. He is commonly compared to rappers Ludacris, Ice Cube, and 2pac because of his creativity, flow, upfront delivery, and heart-felt lyrics. While these represent characteristics of C.H.A.D. The Change, he is unique. Only a few got flow better than him in the industry. He has his own brand of music. His sound has the ability to change the trend in hip hop music. C.H.A.D. The Change not only raps but sings, produces, and is a songwriter. Be on the lookout for dual release of C.ourage H.eart A.nd D.edication and C.haos H.avoc A.nd D.estruction Vol 2.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Sports Fans: 2 Minute Warning
Greetings 2 Minute Warning listeners! Especially to new the new Bandwagon Members: Playboy & Bill Bortzfield
This week, we congratulate Shane on a birthday and a new birth day of Keith's niece as we welcome Jaia Elise Kennedy to the world. Plus, we have great opening week action of football including College Football's Punch Out, No Mo O.C.'s (where did the offensive coordinators go), College Football Spirits, and much more. In addition, we have great new music from Jay-Z, Drake, Dirty Money, and great classics from Biz Markie & Chicago.
As always enjoy and thanks for listening!
Keith & Shane
This week, we congratulate Shane on a birthday and a new birth day of Keith's niece as we welcome Jaia Elise Kennedy to the world. Plus, we have great opening week action of football including College Football's Punch Out, No Mo O.C.'s (where did the offensive coordinators go), College Football Spirits, and much more. In addition, we have great new music from Jay-Z, Drake, Dirty Money, and great classics from Biz Markie & Chicago.
Click here to download and/or listen to the full episode
As always enjoy and thanks for listening!
Keith & Shane
Reeeeemixxxx: Yo Gotti - 5 Star Chick
Yo Gotti f. Trina, Lil Boosie & Gucci Mane - 5 Star Chick (Remix)
We Support Local Music: 850 Showcase (Florida)
850LiveTV.com: Blu Colla 850 Showcase @ Big Daddy's! Featuring performances by Monticello Moe, Hot Yella, SBE, King Solo, Same Ol G, Trouble Town's Finest & Mr. Str8! Shout to TJ Chapman, Playboi, Double D, DJ Storm, Keith Kennedy, E, Larry Love & everyone else in the building!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Pretty Ricky: Tipsy in Dis Club (Florida)
Pretty Ricky "Tipsy In Dis Club" Behind The Scenes MLive! from Mayweather Live on Vimeo.
Pretty Ricky did it again with their new hit single "Tipsy In Dis Club". Pretty Ricky reached out to the "Mayweather Live" show and invited us to come and do the behind the scenes for he video and the footage couldn't be any better. From the 100+ ladies, the foam, the endless Nuvo, and on point scenes this is one behind the scenes you have to watch.
MayweatherLive.com
Official "Tipsy in Dis Club" video
Monday, September 7, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Hu$$ler's Spirit: Young Jeezy's 8732 (Georgia)
Young Jeezy has joined the growing list of rappers who are branching out, putting their star power to use for themselves. Jeezy started out with USDA but had to changeit due to trademark infringement. USDA is now known as 8732 (The number correlating to the letters USDA).
8732 features denim, jeans, headwear, hoodies and t-shirts and is available worldwide online!
8732 is available at Empire Street Wear in Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Tampa, Ocala & Gainesville!
Click here for the official 8732 website
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Certified BANGER! (Louisiana/Florida)
Check out this new banger from Polo Grounds artist Hurricane Chris!!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Who is Verse Simmonds?
DJ Storm checks in with Verse! Listen to the interview!
Download DJ Storm/Verse interview!
With an easy Caribbean accent and throwback “Gumby” haircut, singer/songwriter/producer Maurice “Verse” Simmonds is an unusual figure in American R&B. Sure, he’s as laid-back and charming as your average nightclub crooner. And his debut album, Stories of a Bachelor, is full of typical rhythm and blues sensuality. But Verse is somewhat of an anomaly to the R&B genre.
That’s because he’s created his own musical lane: “Island B,” a mix of R&B, Hip-Hop and Caribbean sounds that embody Verse’s musical philosophy. “I came up with the name ‘Island B’ after people would ask me to describe my style,” he explains. “I don’t feel like it’s true R&B, since I’m more inclined to sing a song the way Bob Marley would as opposed to Marvin Gaye.”
Born in Puerto Rico but raised in St. Thomas, Verse was first introduced to music through the radio. “I remember being 3 or 4 years old in the back of a car singing along to Ralph Tresvant’s ‘Sensitivity,’” recalls Simmonds, who would steal his mom’s mixtapes and bring them to pre-school for show-and-tell. “In the Virgin Islands, only Top 40 songs make it on the airwaves, so as a kid, I was influenced by some of the biggest songs in the world. To me, music always felt natural.”
In high school, Verse would perform in local talent shows with a group of fellow singers – his friends Iggy, Pressure, and Theron. They called themselves 2 Xtreme and would sing for hire for Valentine’s Day lovers or at special events. “Basically, anywhere we could touch a mic,” says Verse.
After graduating from high school, Verse moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where he met a young producer/songwriter/engineer named Shama Joseph. The two hit it off immediately and formed the production team, the Jugganauts. In 2003, they moved to Los Angeles to work on several major label projects. A few years later, a phone call from childhood friend Theron Thomas and his brother Timothy Thomas – a.k.a. the singing/songwriting duo, “Rock City” – convinced the Jugganauts to relocate to Atlanta, where they began working with the likes of Akon and super-producer Rodney Jerkins.
“Most of the male records that we would write, I found myself recording the demo for those particular records, and when we played them, people would ask, ‘Who’s the artist?’” says Verse. “Theron and Sham would always jokingly say, ‘That’s Verse, and we’re working on his solo project next.’”
However, Verse began taking the idea of a singing career seriously. He started recording his own songs and performing around Atlanta. Jerkins caught wind of Verse’s music and, after attending one of his shows, approached Verse about signing him to his Darkchild Records imprint. A meeting with Interscope Records chairman Jimmy Iovine was set up, and after playing a few songs for the label exec, Verse had a record deal.
Now, Verse is proud to unveil, Stories of a Bachelor, a collection of “based on a true story” scenarios penned almost entirely by the real-life bachelor himself. “Pretty much every song has a story that you can visualize and relate to when you hear it,” he explains. “Of course, some of the lyrics are from my personal experiences, and at times, it’s a little edgier than regular R&B. But I wanted the album to have a storyline…sort of like a movie.”
The first single off the album is “Buy You A Round (Up & Down),” a carefree, radio-friendly party anthem. “Money In My Pocket,” a harder Hip-Hop boast, is a noticeable departure from Verse’s usually relaxed demeanor. “People might not expect this song from me, but I don’t want to be an artist locked into one thing,” he says. “I try to be as versatile as I can.”
“That Girl” is a contagious Soca romp, while the RedOne-produced “Boomerang” mixes island-boy style with the electricity of Euro-pop. Then, on “Substitute Lover,” Verse’s striking falsetto issues a warning to fellas everywhere: “If you are not tending to your girl, someone else gladly will.”
Perhaps the most compelling song on Stories of a Bachelor is the remorseful yet sexy ballad, “I’m Sorry.” “It’s a timeless record,” Verse says. “It’s for all the f&*k up days that men have. They can play the song and their women will forgive them instantly!”
Verse captures a range of emotions on Stories of a Bachelor – from lust to longing, hubris to heartache – but still keeps the music fresh. Indeed, he may be unusual to R&B, but Verse Simmonds stands out among the competition just by being himself.
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