from their new album The Black Pool of Genius

idk about this sample though lmao

Marco Polo shares some of his 'Stupendous Adventures' with Masta Ace, Edo G, DJ Premier & Nick Javas from his recent tour of Australia & New Zealand, including jumping off the top of a mountain! Marco Polo's new album, 'The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo,' is in stores today.

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In the wake of so much loss, sometimes you can find enlightenment. Somewhere between frustration and remorse, Copywrite found the words to pen "Forever and A Day". Reflecting on the recent loss of his longtime friend and collaborator, Camu Tao, the words flowed from the page to the microphone. With a song this special, Copywrite turned to his other longtime collaborator RJD2, who like Camu and Copywrite was also a founding member of the group MHz. The haunting production matches the mood of the somber lyrics of Copywrite. In order to complete the song, Middle Distance Runner, an Indie Rock Band, was brought in to add layers and sing the hook. In the end, this track speaks to anyone who has experienced loss, regret and a longing for a loved one who has passed. This track is part of Copywrite's upcoming album "The Life and Times of Peter Nelson" due out in October of 2010 on Man Bites Dog Records.

"Forever And A Day": Download

Black Sheep Celebrates New Album With A Video And A New Single That Considers The Life Of Hip-Hop

In celebration of the new album, From The Black Pool Of Genius, Black Sheep is releasing a new nostalgic single called "Come Back Home" featuring the new dynamic R&B duo P&V. The track opens with a monologue, "Oh word. Ain't seen you in a hundred. Oh, come on now, I'm chilling; you can listen to the music and tell that." The song delivers on the promise of hang-out music with a bittersweet but accepting vibe and a slow beat using a soft keyboard with reverb to spit over. But listening closely to the lyrics, it isn't just another hang-out song nor is it a song about the romance of a woman. It is really a metaphor for the desire of more significant hip-hop in contemporary culture. "'Come Back Home' is in the vein of Common's 'I Used To Love H.E.R.', and perhaps skewed a bit to my perspective," says Dres. "It speaks of the want for a more sincere meaningful hip-hop, but attests the willingness to accept what it's become and move forward."

Dres of Black Sheep also celebrates with a video for the song, "For The Record" from the new album. Shot on a rooftop at sunset in New York City, it brings a sense of peacefulness over the song. Especially with a clear and pleasant piano melody on top of the beat, one would believe that it is just a quiet song with little to say. However, says Dres, "'For The Record' is a quiet song that speaks loudly and also is me giving a little backhand to the powers that be," continuing, "I don't see them moving in the best interest of the people. I'm just shining a little light on the situation."

Look for the album, From The Black Pool Of Genius out today via Bum Rush Records.

Listen to "Come Back Home" Feat. P&V here (right click & save as to download)

Purchase The Black Pool Of Genius: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/from-the-black-pool-of-genius/id379686003

Jamal Gray aka The Last Emperor is set to release his brand new video "Fine Art" on 7/2/10. The video was shot in his hometown of Philadelphia, PA and was directed by Thumper Nagasako of Hi Focused Productions.

"This is just the beginning of what will be an dope year. Now that our label situation is straight, I'm set to put out what we been working on steadily.", says The Last Emperor. "Thumper (director) did a great job encompassing the vision of the song and I look forward to working with him again."

"Fine Art" is the lead leak/single off The Last Emperor's new album "The Last Emperor: & The Wizards Wardrobe" which is set to release Fall 2010 on Last Emperor's own imprint Red Planet Music.

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Untitled (Yeah!) ft. Young Zee, Last Emperor & KRS-One

Clint Eastwood (live) - Gorrillaz

Animalistics (Live)

*The mp3's are from disc 2 of the Science Team..Go!! (Double Disc CD) available at thelastemp.com

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Tues. June 29, 2010: No More "Road to Release" Episodes, the album is available AT LAST!! Eternia & MoSS have been waiting for this day for years (quite literally) so on the day of release Eternia speaks to the world directly about the 'leaked' album, her Fat Beats in-store appearance, and those who were instrumental in making this album a success.

This video also features a sneak peek of the unreleased Music Video "GOODBYE", directed by Mark Carrenceja of Noisemaker Media.

PURCHASE Digital CD thru iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/at-l...
(or Key Word Search 'Eternia MoSS' in iTunes Store)

PURCHASE Physical CD thru Fat Beats:
http://fatbeats.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=9447