Prodigy Reveals His Family’s Historic Musical & Social Legacy [Video]

After talking about his label Infamous Records, Prodigy speaks to Invasion Radio’s Boss Lady at length about his family’s strong legacy in social and entertainment circles: his great-great-grandfather founding Morehouse College, his great-grandfather being a Republican senator who opened up the first post office for African-Americans in Atlanta, his grandfather being a jazz musician in the Hall of Fame, his mother being part of 1960s group The Crystals, his father being part of another group and his grandmother owning and operating a successful dance school in New York and more. Previously: Prodigy: P Has Something To Say! (Episode 4) [Video]

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Behind “Mourning In America And Dreaming In Color” w/ Brother Ali [Video]

Pre-order Ali’s upcoming LP “Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color” here. Pre-order includes: – CD or Vinyl Bundle w/ exclusive Fifth Element only Mourning In America Flag T-Shirt – Instant Download of “Stop The Press” – Signed by Brother Ali – Sticker – MP3s delivered via email on release date Previously: Brother Ali – Mourning In America And Dreaming In Color [Album Cover & Tracklist]

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TrackBlasters Radio: 09.07.12

Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Heavy hit after heavy hit! Enjoy. Record Of The Day: Childish Gambino feat. Bun B – R.I.P. Playlist Pusha T & Kanye West – New God Flow Nas feat. Large Professor – Loco-Motive 50 Cent feat. ScHoolBoy Q – Can I Speak To You Sizzla – Solid As A Rock 50 Cent – My Crown Big Shug feat. Fat Joe & M.O.P. – Hardbody Childish Gambino feat. RZA & Hypnotic Brass Orchestra – American Royalty **Record Of The Day** Childish Gambino feat. Bun B – R.I.P. Cro – Nie Mehr Cro – Ein Teil Max Herre feat. Antonino (Mega!Mega!) – Jeder Tag Zuviel John Legend feat. Pusha T – Tonight (Best You Ever Had) (Remix) Frank Ocean – Sweet Life R. Kelly & Jeremih – Misunderstood Curren$y feat. Pharrell – Chasin’ Papers The-Dream feat. Pusha T – Dope Bitch Drake – Practice [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 09.07.12.mp3] Download here

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Murs – Animal Style [Video]

Cali emcee Murs presents the Hobostewd-directed music video for “Animal Style”, the Embassy-produced track from his recent BluRoc release Love & Rockets Volume 1: The Transformation. “Animal Style is a song I did for many reasons,” Murs explains. “The first was to be an advocate for people close to me who are out, and those who have yet to come out. It’s also a love song, which is nothing new for me. But with this one I wanted to challenge the listener to ask themselves: Is the love shared by two people of the same gender, really that different than the love I have for my partner of the opposite sex? And finally, I just felt it was crucial for some of us in the hip hop community to speak up on the issues of teen suicide, bullying, and the overall anti-homosexual sentiment that exist within hip hop culture. I felt so strongly about these issues and this song that I had to do a video that would command some attention, even if it makes some viewers uncomfortable. Even if it came at the cost of my own comfort.” Previously: Murs & Whole Wheat Bread are The Invincibles [Free EP]

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Bling47 Breaks Dilla Edition: DJ Parler – Gimme Little Sign [Video]

Bling47 Breaks takes you on a journey into samples used by J Dilla. Filmed, edited and animated and directed by Waajeed. Hope you enjoyed your July 4th weekend. Back at you with another fine installment of Bling47 Breaks: Dilla Edition. DJ Parler is back to put us up on some of his rare 45′s. Check it out… but check us on facebook too. Like us if you like the way is going down. Enjoy! – Jeedo Previously: Bling47 Breaks Dilla Edition: Rich Medina – Oblighetto [Video]

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