Grand Puba – It’s Been A While [Audio]

You are now listening to “It’s Been A While” by Grand Puba from his forthcoming album “Black from the Future”, in stores worldwide April 15th via Babygrande Records. Legendary MC, Grand Puba, from the ground breaking group, Brand Nubian is one of the first lyricists to bridge the gap between upbeat, socio-political ideals and conscious narratives in urban music. His influence can be seen in the expansion of the Native Tongues movement (De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest) to other relevant groups like Dead Prez and Black Star to mainstream urban collectives like RZA and GZA from Wu-Tang Clan. In addition to his massive success with Brand Nubian, Puba is also a decorated solo artist with classic hit singles in his arsenal such as “360 Degrees (What Goes Around)” and “I Like It (I Wanna Be Where You Are).” Currently, Grand Puba has reunited with Babygrande Records; adding to his robust legacy with the release of his new record, Black from the Future. This is his first album since the release of Retroactive in 2009; which was also on Babygrande Records. Black from the Future is bolstered by socially-driven rhythmic tracks, including the new singles, “It’s Been A While” and “UDK.” The track was produced by Grand Puba; who sounds sharper than ever as he kicks rhymes about his return to the game. Black from the Future is the first album which is set for be release in 2016 on Babygrande. Grand Puba says, “The day my people wake

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TrackBlasters Radio: 23.03.16

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Tunes Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Throwback time! Record Of The Day: Back on Friday! Playlist Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg – Lil Ghetto Boy King Tee feat. Ice Cube & Breeze – Played Like A Piano Diamond D – Check One Two Pete Rock & CL Smooth feat. Grand Puba – Skinz Edo. G & Da Bulldogs – I Got Ta Have It De La Soul feat. Biz Markie – Lovely How I Let My Mind Float Downtown Science – Room To Breathe (Instrumental) A Tribe Called Quest – Clap Your Hands Show & AG feat. Diamond D & Lord Finesse – Diggin In The Crates Souls Of Mischief – Disseshowedo 3rd Bass – Green Eggs And Swine Positive K – Nighshift Grand Puba – Ya Know How It Goes (T Ray remix) Ice Cube – Steady Mobbin EPMD – Crossover (Trunk mix) Gang Starr – Flip The Script Armand Van Helden – A Deep Hip Hop Kinda Love Download here (right click and save as…)

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TrackBlasters Radio: 05.08.15

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today, RemiDemi and Esco take us on a trip down memory lane with their dope “New York State of Mind” mix. Enjoy! Record Of The Day: Back on Friday! Playlist E. Bros – Funky Piano Big Squiq – Keep It Going Shabam Sahdeeq – Sexy Nas – Deja Vu Godfather Don – Buster (Intro) I Power – Rock Da Spot Bad Influence – That’s The Way Life Goes (Remix) Tribal Men – Down Like That Roughneck Soldiers – Kill Or Be Killed 8Trak & The Faculty – Money Godfather Don – Culo Grande En La Calle Ocho (Interlude) Bee Why – The Boros Grand Puba – I Like It (I Wanna Be Where You Are) 8 Off – Used To Have It All Rakim – Show Me Love People Without Shoes – Ghettonetics North Bronx Alliance – Got My Niggaz Back Big L – MVP (Buckwild Remix #2) The Unsociables – RIP Lil Spunk (Outro) Download here (right click and save as…)

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TrackBlasters Radio: 27.04.15

Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock after heatrock – you know how we do it! Record Of The Day: Mr. Green feat. Espiritu Andino, Freddie Gibbs, Chill Moody & Apollo the Great – Clap Playlist Skyzoo feat. DJ Revolution – The Blue Notes **Record Of The Day** Mr. Green feat. Espiritu Andino, Freddie Gibbs, Chill Moody & Apollo The Great – Clap Action Bronson – Galactic Love **Throwback** A Tribe Called Quest – Butter Naughty By Nature – Guard Your Grill (Smooth Mix) Lord Finesse – You Know What I’m About Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, RBX & Lady Of Rage – Stranded On Death Row (Benny B Re-Edit) Brand Nubian – Steal Ya Ho (Remix) Redman – A Day Of Sooperman Lover Da Lench Mob – Ankle Blues Mighty Ethnicz – Harmony Hall LL Cool J – Eat Em Up L Chill Ice T – Mind Over Matter Geto Boys – Mind Playing Tricks On Me Paris – Days Of Old Grand Puba – Ya Know How It Goes (T Ray Remix) Black Sheep – Similak Child Public Enemy – Shut Em Down (Pete Rock Remix) Download here (right click and save as…)

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Grand Puba – The More Things Change [Stream]

Grand Puba’s forthcoming album “The More Things Change” will hit stores this Spring. Grand Puba, the revered frontman of Brand Nubian, is a true hip-hop icon. His relevance to the culture dates back to his involvement as a founding member of the group Masters of Ceremony. Many credit Puba with being one of the first lyricists to bridge the gap between upbeat, socio-political and conscious narratives in urban music. His influence can be seen in the expansion of the Native Tongues movement (De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest) to rawer groups like Dead Prez and Black Star as well as RZA & GZA of Wu-Tang Clan. In addition to his success with Brand Nubian, Puba is also a decorated solo artist in his own right with classic hit singles such as “360 Degrees (What Goes Around)” and “I Like It (I Wanna Be Where You Are).” Puba is adding onto his already robust legacy with The More Things Change, his first album since 2009’s Retroactive, which was also released via Babygrande. “I have always felt that I am both an MC and messenger for the people. Technology has ushered in the information age and its time for all people to use this age to right the wrongs of the past and set things up for a righteous future. It saddens me to see a new generation experiencing the same social, political and economic challenges that every generation prior has faced. The world is watching everything from police brutality, to

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TrackBlasters Radio: 17.10.14

Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Happy Friday ya’ll! Record Of The Day: Grafh feat. Smoke DZA – No Half Steppin Playlist Wu-Tang Clan – Ron O’Neil Five Steez – Night Streets Souls Of Mischief feat. Busta Rhymes – Womack’s Lament **Record Of The Day** Grafh feat. Smoke DZA – No Half Steppin Sadat X feat. Grand Puba & Lord Jamar – The Lump Lump (Nubian Mix) Busta Rhymes – Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See (Blend) Cru feat. Slick Rick – Just Another Case (Remix) The Beatnuts feat. Big Pun & Cuban Link – Off The Books (Blend) Jay-Z feat. Sauce Money, Beanie Sigel & The LOX – Reservoir Dogs Noreaga – N.O.R.E (Blend) Clipse – Got Caught Dealing Pt. 2 (We Get Money) Crush Sounds – Bring It On Back LL Cool J feat. Lost Boyz – Wanna Get Paid Whoridas – Talkin Bout Bank Mobb Deep – Quiet Storm (Blend) Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg – Still D.R.E. (Blend) Harlem World feat. Snoop Dogg – Cali Chronic (LBC Mix) Charli Baltimore feat. Noreaga & Cam’ron – NBC Gang Starr feat. Big Shug & Bumpy Knuckles – The Militia Download here (right click and save as…)

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TrackBlasters Radio: 26.05.14

Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Heavy hit after heavy hit – you know the motto! Record Of The Day: IsaiahThe3rd – The 3rd Sonata Playlist Sean C & LV feat. Busta Rhymes – Bus Stop Ab-Soul feat. Action Bronson & Asaad – Stigmata ASAP Twelvy – Xscape J NiCS – The Voice Mobb Deep – Timeless **Record Of The Day** IsaiahThe3rd – The 3rd Sonata 8-Off Assassin – Ghetto Girl (Brownstone Blend) Ill Al Skratch feat. LRC – Brooklyn Uptown Connection (Jade Blend) Jaz-O & Immobilarie – Love Is Gone (Yvette Michele Blend) The Notorious B.I.G. – Party & Bullshit (TLC Blend) Mobb Deep – Hell On Earth (Aaliyah Blend) GZA – Beneath The Surface (Joya Blend) Lil Kim feat. Lil Cease & The Notorious B.I.G. – Crush On You (Sweet Sable Blend) AZ – Doe Or Die (Gyrl Blend) Grand Puba – Little Of This (Mona Lisa Blend) Gravediggaz – 1800 Suicide (Zhane Blend) Teflon – Get Mine (Zakiya Blend) Lord Finesse – Soul Plan (Xscape Blend) Bahamadia – I Confess (Tha Truth Blend) Erykah Badu – No Love (Loop) Chantay Savage – I’m Willing (Loop) Total – Definition Of A Bad Girl (Loop) [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 26.05.14.mp3] Download here

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DJ J-Smoke – How Smokey Got His Groove Back [Mixtape]

Was in the mood to make something new, so I put together a mix of 90s R&B. – J-Smoke Download: DJ J-Smoke – How Smokey Got His Groove Back Tracklist 01. J-Smoke – Intro 02. Blackstreet – No Diggety f. Dr. Dre 03. Total – Can’t You See f. Biggie 04. Aaliyah – Try Again 05. Mary J. Blige – I Love You (rmx) f. Smif-N-Wessun 06. En Vogue – Whatta Man 07. Mya – Movin’ Out f. Raekwon & N.O.R.E. 08. Groove Theory – Tell Me (rmx) f. Sadat X & Lord Jamar 09. SWV – Human Nature (rmx) f. Michael Jackson 10. Grand Puba – Check It Out (SD50 rmx) f. Mary J. Blige 11. Crooklyn Dodgers – Crooklyn (Smokey Blend) 12. Allure – Head Over Heels (rmx) f. NaS 13. Mya – Best of Me (rmx) f. Jay-Z 14. Eric Benet – Georgy Porgy f. Faith Evans 15. Method Man – You’re All I Need f. Mary J. Blige 16. En Vogue – My Lovin’ 17. Next – Too Close 18. Snoop Dogg – Ain’t No Fun f. Nate Dogg 19. Da Brat – Da B Side f. Biggie 20. SWV – Anything (rmx) f. Wu-Tang 21. Pras – Ghetto Superstar f. Mya & ODB 22. Lauryn Hill – Doo Wop 23. Color Me Badd – I Wanna Sex You Up (Smoothed Out rmx) 24. TLC – What About Your Friends

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