Capo NoTalking Featuring Km Tha Original - #NoTalking [Exclusive!]

 

What's good Hip-Hop heads? I have an exclusive from my homie KM da Original. The track is a banger and will definitely get you into that "I can take on anything" vibe.

 If you haven't yet checked out the Interview we did with KM a couple of years back click on the link below to see what he had to say about the state of Hip-Hop here: 

Nothing Better Than The Original

Look out for a follow-up Interview with KM coming soon and my new project HipHopFollowUp coming soon.

Capo NoTalking Featuring Km Tha Original - #NoTalking

Peace.

HipHopInformant - We Are Hip-Hop!

Talking Hip-Hop, Pittsburgh & Ferguson with Charlie Slum!

HipHopInformant: How long have you been involved with Hip-Hop & how did you get started?

Charlie Slum: I’ve been rapping since the age of about 7 years old. Little bullshit here & there. Then around 14-16 I started recording, doing shows etc. We (Greenhouse Hooligans) got serious as a collective though I’d say, in the past 4 years with varying degrees and patterns of seriousness and success. I’ve been doing music with Vaguz Nerve since we were like 12/13 and B1S since I was 17. 

HipHopInformant: I notice you have influences from Tupac to John Coltrane. Can you give me your top 5 Hip-Hop artists and why? 

Charlie Slum: I just love any music my ears perceive to be good. As far as a list, I mean this will be strictly in terms of personal favourites and not really in order of best to worst but.. Nas - To me, Nas is the textbook definition of the perfect rapper and when I was just learning, honing my skills, and finding my sound it seems like he was breaking down how to rap in the process of rhyming..the phrasing is always superb, stories so vivid and intricate. He’s Scorsese. 

Hip-Hop to start your Summer off right!

 

What's good Hip-Hop heads! I have some exciting interview coming up so stay tuned for them.

Wanted to hit you with a few tracks you could listen to in the sun so have a listen and enjoy!

Peace.

Nate ft. Cyclonious, Lowkey & Amy True - One Wish

Saw Amy True perform last week and she was amazing, look out for an interview with her soon!

Blue Scholars - Yuri Kochiyama

Common Market - Swell



Greenhouse Hooligans - The Conversation

Downsideup - Donny Goines

What's good Hip-Hop heads? Been a while since I've posted I'm trying to work or a few things to keep your summer filled with Hip-Hop goodness so please, stay with me while I get things going!

Donny Goines, veteran NY artist, visionary and all around nice guy what the very first person I did an Interview with, you can check that out by clicking here. [Forgive the formatting errors, working on fixing them]

He's worked on albums and has been working steadily on his company Ink Different Ink and hasn't dropped a hit for a while - until now.

I received an e-mail about the track and thought I'd take a listen. I was instantly reminded about the passion and lyrical ability Donny Goines has, so have a listen, share it and start your summer off right!

Downsideup - Donny Goines prod. J.Cannon

https://soundcloud.com/donny-goines/downsideup-prod-by-j-cannon

 

Peace!

HipHopInformant - Hip-Hop Lives here!

Joe Budden ft. Crooked I and Joell Ortiz - Skeletons

 What's Good Hip-Hop heads! September already wow. So this old track from a couple of Slaughterhouse's finest, veteran Joe Budden, Crooked I and of course the underground King of NY - Mr Ortiz.

I'll be posting up a review of Swami Baracus's Mixtape soon - Check out the Interview here if you haven't already: 
Swami Baracus Interview.

 I may just post it up on britishhiphop.co.uk and post the link up here, look out for that soon.

Lyrically Budden surprised me on this one and it's a good track. Enjoy!

Joe Budden ft. Crooked I and Joell Ortiz - Skeletons

HipHopInformant - Hip-Hop Lives here!

Joell Ortiz - Cashin' Out

 

Video from a Hip-Hop veteran.

Enjoy.

Joell Ortiz - Cashin' Out

HipHopInformant - Hip-Hop Lives here!

Wyclef Jean - Hip-Hop!

What's good Hip-Hop heads! A very belated HAPPY NEW YEAR! I do have some stuff coming your way guys just trust me on that!

I hope 2013 is going well for you so far!

I heard this track about 20 minutes ago and want you guys to hear it too so listen, relax and for my people out here in the UK stay snowy!

Wyclef Jean - Hip-Hop 

HipHopInformant - Hip-Hop Still Lives here!

I-Octane and Tyga, Wale & Nas Videos!

What's good Hip-Hop heads! I wanted to hit you with a video and some weekend Hip-Hop but I came across this Reggae/Dancehall  track from an artist called I-Octane and I got hooked on this track. It's called Nah Wash (Too Licky Licky) and it's good.

I-Octane - Nah Wash (Too Licky Licky):

Also came across this Hip-Hop fans. I've been disappointed by Tyga recently what with Rack city... that was just awful. He came back and surprised me. Now I may be a bit late with this one but it's a good track and features a Hip-Hop legend and heavyweight.

Enjoy the Weekend and Come On England! 

Tyga ft. Wale & Nas - Kings and Queens:

HipHopInformant - Hip-Hop Lives Here!

Blue Scholars and Common Market tracks!

 

 What's good Hip-Hop heads! So I've been working on some new projects want to share them with you guys very soon. In the meantime listen to a bit of Hip-Hop history - Enjoy!

Blue Scholars - Coffee And Snow

Common Market - Tobacco and Snow Covered Roads

Blue Scholars - Loyalty

Blue Scholars - Bayani

HipHopInformant - Hip-Hop Lives Here!

Nothing better than the Original!

Accept it. True rapping has not been in the forefront of contemporary Hip-Hop music in years. Check the charts. The hits rely on popular cameos, unique heavily synthesized vocals, crazy dance moves, or gimmicky storylines. New Hip Hop sensation KM the Original could not have arrived at a better time. KM is embarking on a journey that will forever change the course of lives. His unique style and various characters coupled with his lyrical prowess have made him a likely individual of promise on the hip-hop soul scene. His debut single "So Fly" reminds the masses that feel-good rapping or living the lavish life, I should say, palatable lyrics, and a driving, head-knocking track is the simplest way to create something timeless that is easily distinguished from the disposable.

HipHopInformant: How long have you been involved with Hip-Hop and how did you get into it?

KM: I have been involved with hip-hop for about 5 plus years. I developed an interest for it because when I was younger my two older brothers would play it all the time.

HipHopInformant: How would you describe you’re sound to people who haven’t heard you’re music before?

KM: Refreshing. Think Chris Brown meets Kanye. I love r & b so much I incorporate it into everything I do.

HipHopInformant: Any Influences?

KM: Kanye West, T.I., Jay Z, Lil Wayne! Too many to name!

HipHopInformant: Best place you’ve performed and why.

KM: University of Illinois! They just show me so much love.

HipHopInformant: How has “I Just Got My License” been in regards to rotation on the radio?

KM: It has gotten about 30 bds spins to date that I know of, I haven’t checked lately though.

HipHopInformant: When are you going to come to the UK? (I’m definitely seeing the show!)

KM: If I know any promoters or could get in contact with some I will definitely come! I have always wanted to come to the U.K..

HipHopInformant: If you weren’t involved in Hip-Hop what else would you do?

KM: Probably be dead.

HipHopInformant: What’s new with KM?

KM: Working on this new Mixtape (tentatively titled “Trip 2 The Chi: Part 2”)

HipHopInformant: Can you give me your top 5 Hip-Hop artists and why you chose them?

KM: 1) Jay-Z 2) Kanye West 3) T.I. 4) Lil Wayne 5) drake

HipHopInformant: What do you think of Hip-Hop today?

KM: It is bigger than it’s ever been. I believe it has transcended and is a multi-billion dollar industry, its crazy.

HipHopInformant: Hip-Hop keeps changing, what do you think the future for Hip-Hop is?

KM: No one knows. I just think everything is going digital and eventually physical albums will not exist and everything will be digital.

HipHopInformant: "Cherry Red Lipgloss" has been on rotation around facebook have you had a good response with that?

KM: Yes, I actually have had a really good response from that song and it has gotten me more fans! Im just happy to be actively be building a following and a fan base.

HipHopInformant: Are there any underground artists that you would like to work with?

KM: Um. No not really. Maybe that will change though. I haven’t really heard anything underground that was just so exciting that I wanted to be a part of it. I am very open for collaborations though, just as long as it makes sense.

HipHopInformant: When are you coming to the UK to do a show? (Specifically London)

KM: As soon as I get booked for a show out there! Hook me up! Im ready for London!

HipHopInformant: Can I get free tickets and a VIP Backstage Pass? Lol

KM: Sure! It’s the least I can do for this wonderful interview! No problem!

HipHopInformant: What do you think of the site?

KM: Its nice that your giving independent artists a platform to promote themselves! Thank you on behalf of the underground community!

HipHopInformant: What does the future hold for KM?

KM: Great things! Only time will tell!

Thank You!

- @kmthaoriginal

Reks - This or That (Official Video)!

One Word : Dope.

Check the Exclusive with REKS on:

http://hiphopinformant.blogspot.com/2008/03/reking-mic.html

Whose World Is This...K-Salaam!

Anyone who's been keeping an eye on the talented producers and DJ's in the Hip-Hop world will know who he is. He's worked with some of the biggest reggae and Hip-Hop artist including, Sizzla, Buju Banton, Mos-Def, Richie Spice and a whole host of other artists.
Teamed with his partner, Beatnic these two are ones to look out for.
Let me introduce you to K-Salaam.

HipHopInformant: How long have you been involved in Hip-Hop?

K-Salaam: I got into hip-hop at a very young age. During the whole break dancing phase with Newcleus, Afrika Bambaata, F.R.E.E.Z.E, the first hip-hop that I listened to was that Electro stuff. Shit has definitely changed.

HipHopInformant: How did you get involved in Hip-Hop?


K-Salaam: Through break dancin' back in the days.


HipHopInformant: Where are you from and does where you’re from influence your music?

K-Salaam: My family is from Iran. I grew up in Minneapolis. My music influences come from many places. My mom was a music teacher. I played the trumpet for many years. My partner Beatnick is extremely talented too. He can play every instrument known to man.
Growing up in Minneapolis as an Iranian, I went through a lot. I spent a lot of time by myself. That had a big effect on me musically. Hip-Hop was my escape.


HipHopInformant: Where did the name K-Salaam come from.


K-Salaam: My first name is Kayvon. In Farsi (in my father's dialect of Farsi) it means "the universe". Salaam is my middle name, it means "peace."

HipHopInformant: What are your views of Hip-Hop at the moment?


K-Salaam: Hip-Hop is making a strong comeback right now. There are a lot of new artists coming up. Especially in NY and LA. It's kind of an exciting time for hip-hop.


HipHopInformant: Are there any artists that influence you and your music?


K-Salaam: I know my partner Beatnick is heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix. Ican't really say that one artist has influenced me. I am influenced by life.


HipHopInformant: The new album “Whose World Is This” is out now so get it if you haven’t already! Is there a message behind the album?

K-Salaam: Definitely. But people have to actually listen to the album for themselves to get the message. The title is a question, it's up to the listener to find the answer to the question.

HipHopInformant: How do you feel when you perform in front of a crowd who all feel the music?

K-Salaam: I feel great.

HipHopInformant: What do you think real Hip-Hop is?

K-Salaam: Myself and Beatnick. Palestine is hip-hop. The people that got kicked out of New Orleans, they're hip-hop.

HipHopInformant: Finally, what does the future hold for K-Salaam?



K-Salaam: We're gonna be working with a lot of new artists. A lot of these old cats gotta go. For real. We are the future of hip-hop. Real talk.