Some months ago, the team through a remix contest for my "Return With A Mask On" single featuring MidaZ the Beast and J Freedome. Contestants downloaded the instrumental and dropped a verse explaining their own tales of returning with a mask. The winner was UK emcee Jeye Severe. Son is talented, and he recently passed me some more of his stuff. Check it out. Shouts to Darren at LishMedia.
check out more of his stuff here
http://jeyesevere.bandcamp.com/album/the-hierarchy
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Trying to "Unite The Scene" ?
Recently I've been reading and hearing a lot about "uniting our scene." This concept has always been interesting to me and I think most hip-hop scenes have similar discussions/problems. So, I'll throw my copper coins in...
I dont know what's possible, but I will say this. From what I have observed, the most effective way to get attention in the Ozone is to get attention somewhere else.
The one thing I dislike the most about the concept of "uniting the scene" is the idea that I have to act like I like and support something I don't like, or want to support. Whatever happened to getting support because you had true fans, people that would like or buy your music even if they didn't know you personally? It's misleading. "Yeah man, I got mad fans that love my music"...not really, they are just "supporting the scene"so when they have a show, you will come out and support them. When I *support hip-hop* I don't go to the record store and cop a random rap album just because its hip-hop. I purchase an album from an artist I'm a fan of, and most times I've never met him/her. If I come out to your show, it's not because I'm expecting you to come to mine. Guess what...I actually like your show/music, and that's the reason I'm there!
If I like it, I'll buy it. I'll go to the show. Even if it's just the early stages of musicianship, and I see a lot of potential, I'll make sure you know it. It's that simple, and that's how it should be, in my opinion.
If I don't like your music, that doesn't mean I can't chill with you personally. Not at all. Just don't expect me to cop your music because "we are cool."
I hope this isn't being perceived as separating myself from the scene. I think the Ozone has lots of talent. You'll see me shout out those artists on twitter, FB, in person, wherever. I hope the Ozone name grabs attention, and gets the recognition it deserves, similar to the Detroit scene. I don't think that holding hands and singing Kumbaya has to be part of that movement though. I'm not going to spend time trying to get Rapper Joe to like and support Emcee Jack. I think the most valuable lessons are learned through watching another do it, not watching another say it. If you truly want to the scene to unite, and believe it will benefit the scene as a whole, not just yourself, do what you think is right. If it works for those that immediately surround you, people will notice your successes. Lead by example. Some cats tryna unite the scene can't even unite their crew.
Monday, April 26, 2010
From @Hezekiah3rd : new ISHE get right!! or get left!! MP3
name: iSHE'
who's she?: songwriter, vocalist, lyricist, artist, creator :)
birthplace: Sunny~Southern~CALIFO'NIA...where the grass is greener :)
sound: Unorthodox~Raw~Melodic & Hypnotic...(str8 BANGIN)
sounds like: that song you wanna keep on repeat!
feels like: sex w/no condom... but ONLY if your in a monogamous relationship!!! (lol) don't get it twisted!
turn ons: dope music...dope people...(i lOvE being around folks who love themselves :)
turn offs: wack music...wack people... ( it sucks being around folks who don't lOvE themselves :(
aspiration: i have many, but at the moment i'm on a mission to turn "chickenheads" into women! (lol)... somebody's gotta' do it!
motto: if not me...then who?
watch ishe + hezekiah recording there up and coming project>>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66RMh_HVLDY
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Meet the Artist: @TzarizM
From dominationrechiphop.blogspot.com.....
Meet the Artist: TzariZM of The Heart & Brain
Please introduce yourself?
The name is TzariZM, Tzarmageddun, Tzarcasm, Tzar Warz, Tzarface, Super Tzario Bros, Tzarific, Tzartificial Intelligence, SuperTzar, Tzartin Lawrence, TZ McFLy, Tzarth Vader and I’m also known as the HEART…!
From where?
Born in Riverside, Cali…Raised in Memphis, TN...Now in the Orlando, FL aka The OZONE
Music Influences?
Easily Gang Starr, Wu-Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Redman, Busta and The Roots... Production wise: Primarily DJ Premier, Rza, DJ Scratch, DJ Shadow, Pete Rock, J Dilla and DITC
Debut appearance as an artist?
Single – AHAHAHAHA/ Sheema 12” vinyl (2002) followed by my first album “Dirty Work” (2003).
Best moment for you in Hip Hop?
Aside being able to release my own album...probably I’d have to say just being part of a very talented crew. I can’t think of anything better.
Tell us about your group The Heart & Brain?
I produced for a lot of Orlando artists in the last 10 years and one of the emcee was Vis Major formerly known as Poetix. He was part of a group called The Tenth. After producing joints for them back in 2002 / 2003, I thought it would be dope if me and him dropped a project together…Tzar on the beats, Vis on the rhymes. So in 2004, we started recording track after track over time eventually being in the position to drop an EP in 2007 to hold people off until the album drops. The good folk at Domination Recordings helped make it happen!
Your about to release your new album "Mbodiment", who are some of the artists that you collaborated with?
The album features Akrobatik, Supastition (Kam Moye), Butta Verses, Wordsworth, MidaZ The BEAST, Illustrate of Grey Matter, Critical of Critical Madness, Sienna Blayze, and Sekani…and Mylodic & Tamara Bernard providing additional vocals….and DJ YNOT and DJ Dolo on the scratchs and cuts.
What's next as an artist?
Letting people know that I am an emcee first since I have been playing the producer roll for over 5...I’ve only been known for beats and now its time to get back to my roots...Rockin’ the mic!…An album is on the way called “Close 2 Home” with Critical and myself on the mic, over all of my production as well- featuring Madness, Little Vic & Rugged. Also I’m finalizing my album now featuring production from Oddisee, J-Zone, JuJu, Synopse, myself and my brother/partner IMAKEMADBEATS. There will be other random projects/releases to drop through the year as well. Catch my features on IMAKEMADBEATS debut album and EP’s “Daylight/ Nightlight”, beats and rhymes on MidaZ’s album AU and plenty of work with other dope collaborators in the mix.
Shout outs?
My brotha IMAKEMADBEATS, DOXSIDE Music Group, Urban Jungle Empire, Domination Recordings, all of my fam yall know who you are…and all of my heads around the world that support me- OZONE!!!
@Hezekiah3rd presents: blog #28 hezekiah, freeway, gillie da kid, dice raw, ness
Live from The Trocadero, Philadelphia, PA. Check it out!
Friday, April 16, 2010
TzariZM presents The Heart & Brain Album Sampler
Now available for free download is the The Heart & Brain "Mbodiment" Album Sampler! TzariZM & Vis Major have completed an album of straight head-nodding Boom-Bap goodness that any Hip-Hop head will appreciate from start to end. Along with The Brain, Vis Major, on the mic and the Heart, Tzarizm, on the production, this joint is definitely nothing less than the title itself. "Mbodiment" features guest appearances from Supastition aka Kam Moye, Akrobatik, Butta Verses, Wordsworth, Critical, MidaZ the Beast, Illustrate of Grey Matter and more. Get ready to feel the MBodiment of Hip-Hop!
Peep the tracklisting:
1. Intro – Fetus Musik
2. Live Sh!t
3. Jazz Kickin'
4. Ol' Man
5. Heart Beat Check (Interlude)
6. Time iz Money feat. Critical & Tamara Bernard
7. Rockstarr (R.I.P. Jimi)
8. The Heart's Message
9. Bottle Fead
10. The Setup feat. MidaZ the Beast & Illustrate (Grey Matter)
11. Life's Desire feat. Mylodic
12. My Heart Beatz feat. Butta Verses & Sekani
13. The Lung Breathez (DJ YNOT)
14. Lounge Ontop feat. Sienna Blayze
15. Serious feat. Supastition & Akrobatik
16. Brain Wave Check (Interlude)
17. Mis-Takez
18. To Love To Miss feat. Wordsworth & Illustrate (Grey Matter)
19. On The Market
20. Blood Line: Life & Death
21. This Hard Life Goes
22. Blood Transfusion (Enderlude)
Free Download "Mbodiment" Album Sampler:
http://usershare.net/nmw50gvvy5pp
Pre-order The Heart & Brain "Mbodiment" CD at:
- UGHH.com
http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/detail.asp?=The-Heart-Brain-TzariZM-Vis-Major-Mbodiment-Domination-Recordings&UPC=DOM074CD
- Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Mbodiment-TzariZM-presents-Heart-Brain/dp/B003FM1A2M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1271380958&sr=1-1
- DominationRec.com
http://www.dominationrec.com/store
IMAKEMADBEATS 2009 Wrap up on Platform8470.com
Check out what the Mad man has to say about 2009. Shout out to Platform8470.com!
Click on the image!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
@BettaV aka Butta Verses - Slow Down Ha Ha
http://tweetmysong.com/8y1p41
"I've played this about 20 times Butta u's a fool for dis 1 " -Posdanus of De La Soul...
So yeah, listen.
@Hezekiah3rd and Ishe Project
Sneak peaks from my homey Hezekiah's collaboration with Ishe.... peep!
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