ROCK THE BELLS 11

NOTE:
Common, DOOM, Killah Priest, and Boy Jones
Join Previously Announced Headliners Nas, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Cypress Hill

Common, DOOM, Killah Priest and Boy Jones have been added to the ROCK THE BELLS 2011 FESTIVAL SERIES--presented by Boost Mobile in association with GUERILLA UNION and powered by BlackBerry. The festival will head to four major North American markets this summer, kicking off on August 20 in Los Angeles. Tickets are available via the Guerilla Union pre-sale on June 3 from 10am PST - 10pm PST. The general on-sale for the West Coast dates starts on June 4.

The festival will feature seminal hip-hop artists performing their classic albums, a tradition started last year. Nas, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Cypress Hill are among those confirmed to perform full album sets. Common will also perform his Kanye West-produced 2005 breakthrough album Be in select markets. Previously announced co-headliner Erykah Badu has also been confirmed to perform her debut album Baduizm.

British rapper DOOM and Killah Priest, performing his debut album Heavy Mental, will join ROCK THE BELLS for all four dates. This will mark DOOM’s first North American appearance in 2011. Boy Jones, the son of late Wu Tang member Old Dirty Bastard, will share hosting duties with RZA on the 36 Chambers stage.

View Artists That Confirmed for the ROCK THE BELLS 2011 FESTIVAL SERIES:

Nas – Illmatic +

Ms. Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill +

Erykah Badu - Baduizm +*

Cypress Hill - Black Sunday +

Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star +

Common - Be +*

Raekwon & Ghostface - Only Built for Cuban Linx +

Mobb Deep - The Infamous +

The GZA - Liquid Swords +

Immortal Technique

Slaughterhouse

DOOM

Mac Miller*

Curren$y*

Souls of Mischief - 93 ‘til Infinity +

Black Moon

Childish Gambino

Blu & Exile

Fashawn

Random Axe*

Masta Killah - No Said Date +

Evidence*

Macklemore*

Freddie Gibbs

Roc Marciano

Killah Priest

GIL SCOTT HERON

Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American poet, musician, and author known primarily for his work as a spoken wordperformer in the 1970s and 80s, and for his collaborative soul works with musician Brian Jackson. His collaborative efforts with Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues and soul music, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismaticvocal styles by Scott-Heron. The music of these albums, most notably Pieces of a Man and Winter in America in the early 1970s, influenced and helped engender later African-American music genres such as hip hop and neo soul. Scott-Heron's recording work is often associated with black militant activism and has received much critical acclaim for one of his most well-known compositions "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". His poetic style has been influential upon every generation of hip hop since his popularity began. In addition to being widely considered an influence in today's music, Scott-Heron remained active until his death, and in 2010 released his first new album in 16 years, entitled I'm New Here.

Scott-Heron died on the afternoon of May 27, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital, New York City, after becoming sick upon returning from a European trip. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Sykes, and daughter, Gia.

In response, Public Enemy's Chuck D stated "RIP GSH...and we do what we do and how we do because of you." on his Twitter account. His UK publisher, Jamie Byng, called him "one of the most inspiring people I've ever met". On hearing of the death, R&B singer Usher stated "I just learned of the loss of a very important poet...R.I.P., Gil Scott-Heron. The revolution will be live!!".Richard Russel, who produced Scott-Heron's final studio album, called him a "father figure of sorts to me". Eminem stated that "He influenced all of hip-hop".

 via wikipedia Gil Scott Heron

Where Did The Night Go

http://gilscottheron.net/

I have been a Huge Gil Scott Heron fan for many years now. Your talent, voice, and strength will be truely missed!

Cormega ft. Redman, General Steele, Stic.Man, Maya Azucena & Lil' Fame - I Made A Difference

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Pete Rock & Smif N' Wessun "That's Hard" feat. Styles P & Sean Price

Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun "That's Hard" feat. Styles P & Sean Price by duckdown

J Rawls – The Hip-Hop Affect

Rawls helped launch the independent Hip-Hop explosion of the late 90s by producing “Brown Skin Lady” and “Yo Yeah” from Mos Def and Talib Kweli’s seminal debut album as Black Star. He went on to anchor Lone Catalysts, one of the most acclaimed early independent rap groups, and release a successful solo album through Groove Attack in 2001. Now, more than a decade after his last solo Hip-Hop album, J Rawls is proud to present The Hip-Hop Affect. Rawls delved into neo-soul and jazz with The Essence Of Soul and The Liquid Crystal Project, but now he’s ready to make a full return to Hip-Hop. “We birthed it, created it, and reared it,” he explains. “We may not like every change, but we stick with Hip-Hop because we love it.”

FEATURING Rhymefest, Sadat X, Oh No, Tanya Morgan, Diamond D, Kev Brown, J Sands (of Lone Catalysts), Copywrite, Bad Azz, Edo G, Stalley, Casual, Count Bass D, Wise Intelligent, El Da Sensei, John Robinson, Mood

For more info and buy check:  jrawls82.wordpress.com – undergroundhiphop.com

01. HHA Intro featuring Joshy
02. Best Producer On The Mic featuring Diamond D (of D.I.T.C.); Oh No; Kev Brown
03. Face It featuring Sadat X (of Brand Nubian); Wise Intelligent (of Poor Righteous Teachers)
04. Jewel featuring Afaliah
05. Going Through Records (Interlude)
06. Salute featuring Piakhan
07. Just Rhymin’ With Fest featuring Rhymefest
08. That Very First Day featuring Fat Jon
09. Heeey featuring El Da Sensei (of The Artifacts); John Robinson (aka Lil Sci of Scienz Of Life); LeFortheUncool; Afaliah
10. Who Am I? featuring S.P.I.R.I.T.
11. Making A Beat (Interlude)
12. Sandsy featuring J. Sands (of Lone Catalysts)
13. Ya Friends In The Way featuring Senor Kaos
14. Are You Listening? featuring Bad Azz; Copywrite; EDO.G
15. Jussy On The Mic (Interlude)
16. Why You Do
17. Find A New featuring Casual
18. Da Beatbox (Interlude)
19. We’re On Top (#OhioTakeOver) featuring 23 of Ohio’s Finest MCs
20. The Beat’s Done (Instrolude)
21. HHA Outro (Joshy Gets It)

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MF DOOM - VOMIT (333 REMIX)

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Elzhi - Elmatic

XXL and Elzhi.com are proud to present Elzhi’s new mixtape, Elmatic, for free download.

The 10-track offering—which finds the Detroit lyricist paying homage to Nas’s classic debute LP, Illmatic—was produced entirely by Will Sessions. Fellow D-Town MC Royce da 5’9” and Illmatic beatmaker Pete Rock also make appearances.

Fans can pre-order limited edition physical copies of the disc and other merchandise at elzhi.com. now.

Tracklist

01. The Genesis
02. Detroit State of Mind (Houseshoes Shout)
03. Halftime
04. Memory Lane
05. The World Is Yours
06. Represent
07. Life’s A Bitch feat. Royce da 5’9 and Stokley Williams of Mint Condition
08. One Love
09. It Ain’t Hard To Tell (Pete Rock Shout)
10. Pete Rock Shout

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