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Tragedy Khadafi - Q.U. Soldier - 2005-DRX

-=TrackList=-


01. Ride With Me [04:01]
02. Blood Shot (Feat. Blaq Poet & Hostyle) [03:23]
03. I've Been Waiting (Feat. Lady Repo) [02:39]
04. Ape Something (Feat. Littles, Killa Sha & Pretty Ugly) [04:17]
05. Scarfaces (Feat. Canibus) [03:48]
06. General Statis (5 Star General) (Feat. Styles P, Scram J [04:23]
07. Body Under The Bridge (Feat. Littles) [03:50]
08. Blood Type (DJ Green Lantern Remix) [02:47]
09. Q.U. Soldier [02:43]
10. Gimme Legacy (Prod. Kay Slay) [02:41]
11. 2 5 Taliban [04:59]
12. Crossbreeds [03:56]
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43:27 Min.


Will not be in stores, only available from Sandbox Automatic.

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Babygrande Records is pleased to announce that it has formed a joint venture with Dreddy Kruger's Think Differently Music Group.

Three projects are planned for immediate release. The first which will be in stores October 18, Think Differently Music: Wu Tang Meets the Indie Culture is an unprecedented pairing of Wu Tang artists, affiliates and some independent hip hops east and west coast elite. RZA, MF Doom, GZA, Ras Kass, Aesop Rock, Masta Killa, Del The Funky Homosapian, Sean Price, J Live, Tragedy Khadafi, C Rayz Walz, RA The Rugged Man, Littles, Cannibal Ox, Sunz Of Man, Royal Fam, and many more artists, producers and even award winning filmmaker Jim Jarmusch have come toegther for what will be a historic moment in hip hop.

The first single, Biochemical Equation featuring The RZA and MF Doom will premier on ITUNES next month

Source: www.chambermusik.com

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highlight:

Pablo offered no details about how he ended up in business with Suge Knight, but confirmed that the Death Row founder is executive producing his next album, Same Eyez on Me.
"It's like Tupac's album All Eyez on Me, which was his greatest album," Petey said of the title. "And I think this is following in the footsteps, 'cause this is my greatest album. I've been so focused and I'm ready. I've been overlooked for a long time."

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THE BEST OF LAURYN HILL
VOLUME ONE: ??€?FIRE??€?

1. WELCOME: THE PASSION
2. THE REINTRODUCTION F. ROHAN MARLEY
3. LOST ONES (J.PERIOD SOUNDCLASH REMIX)
4. LOST ONES (J.PERIOD DEFINITION REMIX)
5. VOCAB INTERLUDE
6. NAS ON LAURYN HILL
7. IF I RULED THE WORLD
8. IF I RULED THE WORLD
(J.PERIOD LOST TAPES REMIX)
9. KEEP IT TIGHT F. DJ SKRIBBLE
10. ON POETRY (INTERLUDE)
11. FAMILY BUSINESS
12. YEAR OF THE DRAGON F. WYCLEF
13. THE SCORE
14. MEETING THE FUGEES INTERLUDE
15. NAPPY HEADS (REMIX)
16. FLEX FREESTYLE (J.PERIOD REMIX)
17. BLACK THOUGHT INTERLUDE
18. DOO WOP (J.PERIOD ATLIENS REMIX)
19. DOO WOP (J.PERIOD BOOKS REMIX)
20. SWEETEST THING (MAHOGANY REMIX)
21. MAHOGANY F. JOHN FORTE (J.PERIOD REMIX)
22. READY FOR THE SHOW
23. READY OR NOT F. BIGGIE (J.PERIOD EXCLUSIVE REMIX)
24. MESSAGE MUSIC (INTERLUDE)
25. RECOGNITION F. WYCLEF (PANTHER)
26. RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE F. Q-TIP & JOHN FORTE
(REMIX PRODUCED BY J.PERIOD)
27. REFUGEES IN SWEDEN INTERLUDE (LIVE EXCLUSIVE)
28. ZEALOTS
29. ??€?96 UK FREESTYLE (UNRELEASED)
30. HOW MANY MICS
31. HOW MANY MICS (J.PERIOD TRUTH REMIX)
32. BUJU BANTON INTERLUDE
33. KILLING A SOUNDBOY F. BUJU BANTON + STEELE
(WORLD PREMIERE! REMIX PROD. BY J.PERIOD)
34. STRICTLY ROOTS INTERLUDE (LIVE EXCLUSIVE)
35. WATCH OUT FOR BABYLON FREESTYLE
(J.PERIOD JAMROCK REMIX)
36. YOU HAVE TO RESPECT JERSEY (J.PERIOD EXCLUSIVE)
37. ALLIES (F. WISE INTELLIGENT)
38. COWBOYS F. FUGEES, OUTSIDAZ & RAH DIGGA
39. BAM BAM INTERLUDE (PROD. BY J.PERIOD)
40. FU GEE LA (SLY & ROBBIE REMIX)
41. EX-FACTOR (SIMPLE BREAKDOWN) (J.PERIOD HEADACHE REMIX)
42. SIMPLE BREAKDOWN (J.PERIOD RESPIRATION REMIX)
43. CHANGE COMES EVENTUALLY INTERLUDE
44. EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING
45. BONUS: SOON AS I GET HOME (LIVE IN SWEDEN)


VOLUME TWO: ??€?WATER??€?

1. LIGHT MY FIRE / JOSE FELICIANO INTRO
2. SUPERSTAR
3. GUANTANAMERA
4. FU GEE LA (REFUGEES REMIX)
5. FU GEE LA (GLOBAL REMIX) (UNRELEASED)
6. FU GEE LA (J.PERIOD STORY TO TELL REMIX)
7. ALL MY TIME F. PAID & LIVE (UNRELEASED)
8. WHAT ABOUT MY HONEY MARY? (INTERLUDE)
9. BE WITH YOU (REMIX) F. MARY J. BLIGE
10. ALL SO SIMPLE (INTERLUDE)
11. EX FACTOR
12. MANIFEST (LIVE IN UK - UNRELEASED)
13. THE SWEETEST THING (ORIGINAL)
14. ZIGGY MARLEY INTERLUDE
15. TURN YOUR LIGHTS DOWN LOW (REMIX) F. BOB MARLEY
16. CEDELLA MARLEY INTERLUDE
17. WAR (LIVE IN TOKYO - UNRELEASED)
18. NO MORE TROUBLE (LIVE IN TOKYO - UNRELEASED)
19. REHEARSAL (BACKSTAGE EXCLUSIVE)
20. ZION
21. ON HAVING CHILDREN (INTERLUDE)
22. CAN??€�T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU
23. BONITA APPLEBUM INTERLUDE
24. KILLING ME SOFTLY
25. KILLING ME SOFTLY F. MOS DEF (J.PERIOD REMIX)
26. MOS DEF INTERLUDE
27. LIKE WATER F. COMMON & BLACK THOUGHT
(WORLD PREMIERE! REMIX PROD. BY J.PERIOD)
28. MUSICAL INFLUENCES (INTERLUDE)
29. I NEVER DREAMED YOU??€�D LEAVE IN SUMMER
30. NOTHING EVEN MATTERS (F. D??€�ANGELO)
31. TELL HIM (LIVE)
32. MR. INTENTIONAL (LIVE)
33. MESSAGE TO THE CRITICS
34. SAM COOKE TRIBUTE
35. A CHANGE IS GONNA COME (UNRELEASED)
36. MESSAGE TO THE FANS / CHRIS ROCK OUTTRO
37. REDEMPTION SONG F. ZIGGY MARLEY
(LIVE IN JAMAICA)
38. ON GRATITUDE (INTERLUDE)
39. REPRISE: THE PASSION (OUTTRO)

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DEF JUX presents "Little Movies, Big Noises" DVD + CD


Aug 9th Preorder. Definitive Jux proudly presents the first complete collection of music videos from the entire Jux roster on one DVD. From the highly acclaimed and controversial El-P "Deep Space 9MM" video (directed by Brian Beletic) to the latest Aesop Rock hit "Fast Cars" (directed by Asif Mian), these videos document the artistic development of the labels growing core of talent. Jux videos have seen a wide variety of support and exposure from MTV2 to internet play and everywhere else in between. But for the hardcore Jukie, this DVD is a must have - back to back videos from El-P, Aesop Rock, RJD2, Mr. Lif, Murs, C-Rayz Walz & Hangar 18.

Little Movies, Big Noises includes a bonus CD showcasing an exciting new technology called UMIXIT. This software developed by Cakewalk allows fans to remix classic Definitive Jux tracks from El-P, RJD2, Mr. Lif, and all new material from Cage. The 8 track editing and tracking session also allows for re-recording vocals, addition of sounds from external modules or manipulation from banks of sound included in the free software package. (Description from Definitive Jux One Sheet)

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Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek are planning on going back to the studio and recording a second album together. Hi-Tek is also working on "Hi-Teknology Vol. II". He has already recorded a track with Snoop Dogg, Talib Kweli and Slim Thug.

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/rnnr/default.html

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Article compliments of Sohh.com

Mos calls out Suge Knight. You've read right. The Mighty Mos Def called out infamous Death Row mogul Suge Knight during a recent performance at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl night club. Prior to performing a song he said was inspired by Tupac Shakur's mother, Afeni, Pretty Flaco stepped to the front of the stage and yelled out, "Who killed my man, Suge?" Although, Suge was not in attendance, the BKNY lyricist repeated the question several times before declaring, "We fear nothing." Mos then went into the song, which featured him playing piano. He ended the cut by yelling, "Who killed Big, Pac, Jam Master Jay." Mos then concluded by demanding, "Just tell us who did it, Suge. Let's stop all this bullsh!t

Good For Mos...

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Wu-Tang and Fam Return with New Deal
By Daniela Escobar on Thursday, July 28 2005



BabyGrande Records has announced a partnership with Wu-Tang affiliate Dreddy Kruger and his Think Differently Music Group. United they are planning three immediate releases.
Hitting the stores first will be, Think Differently Music: Wu-Tang meets the Indie Culture. This unique album will pair some of Wu-Tang??€�s finest with numerous independent artists.

Think Differently will feature appearances from RZA, GZA, Ras Kass, MF Doom, Masta Killa, Del the Funky Homosapien, Littles, J-Live, Tragedy Khadafi, Sunz of Man, Aesop Rock and others. The first single off the album, Biochemical Equation, features the RZA and MF Doom and will premiere on iTUNES next month.

Other albums planned from the collaboration will be a solo album from occasional Wu producer Bronze Nazareth, followed up by a release from La The Darkman/Embassy Entertainment.

Think Differently Music: Wu-Tang meets the Indie Culture will hit stores on October 18.

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Washington Times wrote:

Rap king Eminem took a page from rock king Elvis Presley and rented an entire movie theater so he could watch a movie with his friends.
Presley would frequently buy up all the seats in a theater so he could enjoy films without fan interruption.
Except the real Slim Shady, aka Marshall Mathers, one upped -- or make that 13 upped -- Presley by buying tickets for all 14 theaters inside the Las Vegas Palms Hotel and Casino's Brenen Movie Theater, "Access Hollywood" reported Thursday.
Eminem, who is currently on the cross-country Anger Management Tour, treated his friends from Detroit rap group D12 to a hassle-free showing of "Wedding Crashers," the celebrity television news show said.
While in Vegas, Eminem dropped about $1.5 million on a condo at Palms Place, which is supposed to break ground before year's end. It would make him a neighbor of MTV's musical "Newlyweds," Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson, who have also bought a condo at the Palms.

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We all know that Lil' Kim is going away soon ??€� to jail, for about a year ??€� but hearing the forceful Queen Bee on her new LP, The Naked Truth, it sounds like she's already coming back.

On Thursday in New York, her label previewed a few tracks from her September 13 release, making it clear why Kim's been so light on interviews in the past year: she's been saving her fiery expressiveness for the album. Foxy Brown, 50 Cent, Junior M.A.F.I.A. and Star Jones all become the object of Kim's quips, subliminal jabs and outright name-calling.

There's a track called "Spell Check," a possible single produced by Red Spyda, where the so-called black Erica Kane actually spells out a bunch of words in her rhymes, sort of similar to how K-Solo got down on the classic record "Spellbound." Kim says she likes it raw like ODB, and before she bows out on the track, she addresses her "Magic Stick" co-star 50 Cent.

"Your man five-o, I don't see him in the club/ 'Cause he's out in CT with a ....," she raps, next making reference to a homosexual act. Later her wrath turns toward Lil' Cease and Junior M.A.F.I.A., comparing the crew to a part of a woman's anatomy because they "took the DA's side."

Kim yells "f--- Junior M.A.F.I.A." and anyone who rides with them on the anti-snitch anthem "My N---as," and she addresses them again on "So Quiet." Kim references her recent perjury trial (see "Lil' Kim Gets A Year And A Day In Prison") and says her former crew was "droppin' dimes like Sprint" and "confessing like Usher."

Elsewhere on the record, Kim doesn't say Foxy Brown's name, but makes it obvious she's talking about the Ill Nana, rhyming "Jacki-O proved you far from a fighter/ ... I'm not gonna come at you, I'm gonna come at your ghost writer."

It's a big mama thing all over again on "The Game's in Trouble." Kim professes that her microphone dormancy has ended over a track that samples Michael Jackson's "Heartbreak Hotel." She acts like Cheryl Miller, coaching girls on how to deal with men; she wipes smiles off haters' faces and makes it hard for them to breathe. So why else is the rap game is trouble? Oh that's an easy one; Kim is "the biggest, baddest bitch in town" and "everybody knows the girl gets down." Even the feds know her steelo.

"The government tried to put me through it/ But I'm back to style on y'all like Martha Stewart," the Brooklyn, New York trendsetter says later.

Her former boyfriend Scott Storch produced "Brooklyn," an ode to her borough. Kim sheds the normal rap flow for the most part and adopts a reggae-flavored rhyme delivery reminiscent of Damian Marley on "Welcome to Jamrock."

Kim's rep said that she should be finished recording the project within a week.

??€� Shaheem Reid

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/150668 ... lines=true

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opa, tracklisting according to spinemagazine.com

1. Who's Hard - Produced by The Alchemist
2. Tha Way It Iz - Produced by DJ Premier
3. Counter Punch ft. Guru - Produced by DJ Premier
4. On The Record - Produced by DJ Premier
5. Bang Em' Down - Produced by DJ Premier
6. Do Ya - Produced by DJ Premier
7. Tha 3 Shugs - Produced by DJ Premier
8. Sic a Niguz ft. Bumpy Knuckles - Produced by DJ Premier
9. No Mother, No Father - Produced by Bless
10.We Gangsta ft. T-Wes & Singapore Cane - Produced by DJ Premier
11. Who? (Got My Bacc) - Produced by Alchemist
12. Militant Soldiers ft. T- Wes & Singapore Cane - Produced by Moss
13. Too Hot - Produced by Saki
14.Trees - Produced by Big Shug
15. Life on Wax f. Singapore Cane - Produced by Crux
16.Shuggy Diamonds - Produced by Charles Roane
17. Take it Back - Produced by Bravo
18. NFL - Produced by Bless
19. Dirt ft. Smiley the Ghetto Child & H Stax - Produced by DJ Premier
20. What's Really Real? - Produced by DJ Premier

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Scion Teams With DJ Premier, Green Lantern And Sean Cane Seeking New Hip-Hop
By Tiffany Hamilton
Date: 8/1/2005 6:20 pm


Scion has teamed up with DJ Premier, Green Lantern and Sean Cane to once again find the best in underground Hip-Hop.

The Scion: Nextup contest is holding it's second annual emcee contest which gives unsigned emcees the chance to win a $50,000 marketing deal from Scion.

Judges, Dj Premier, Green Lantern and Sean Cane, will filter through the applicants to find the ten best.

The online contest will then feature the top 10 underground artists original songs on the Scion: Nextup site for visitors to vote on. The emcee(s) with the highest number of votes will win.

Prizes include $5000 in cash, the opportunity to perform at Scion events and a fully-produced music video for their winning song.

Last year's winner was the Brooklyn, New York bred group Junk Science for their song "Roads".

Emcees aren't the only ones who can win a prize, this year as an added twist, Scion will award voters a chance to win a new Scion.

Contest deadline is August 8th, for more information log onto www.scionnextup.com

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Pre-Order here - In Stores August 16

01. The Rebirth | 0:56
02. Vacation | 0:48
03. Makin' It Right | 0:50
04. Dis Is How It Goes | 0:56
05. Jackson (Let's Get It Crackin) | 0:18
06. Dat Raw Shit | 0:32
07. How We Sposed To Grow | 0:50
08. Spirit | 0:32
09. Only The Start | 1:20
10. Burnin' | 0:40
11. All Day | 0:54
12. Mercury Retrograde | 0:40
13. Outro (from extended version) | 1:23

Chapter 13 - Nevermore's Asylum | August 16
Definition. The Hip-Hop Compilation | Out Now
Fear & Loathing: Riding with DJ Resident | Out Now
Da Instigator 12" (K-Hill, Chapter 13 & Medinah General) | Out Now

www.neblinarecords.com

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Quincy Jones On Board To Score 'Get Rich or Die Tryin''
By Nolan Strong
Date: 8/3/2005 10:20 am


Producer and musical genius Quincy Jones has been tapped to score ??€?Get Rich or Die Tryin??€�,??€? the semi-autobiographical account of rapper 50 Cent??€�s life.

Jones will be teamed with the other composers of the film to create original music. The legendary producer will work directly with 50 Cent, Gavin Friday, Maurice Seezer and director Jim Sheridan.

Jones has produced some of the most legendary recorded albums, including Michael Jackson??€�s Off The Wall, Thriller (Best selling album worldwide of all time) and Bad.

Jones was born in 1933 and his career in the music business spans over 60-years, from bebop to hip-hop.

Jones started in the music business playing the trumpet for such legendary musicians as Count Basie, Theolonius Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday and others.

By 1964, Jones had risen to Vice President of Mercury Records and by 1965, Jones was scoring films. He contributed to such major flicks as ??€?In the Heat of the Night,??€? ??€?The Wiz??€? and the original version of ??€?The Italian Job.??€?

"Get Rich or Die Tryin??€�" will be Jones??€� 34th film score and his first since scoring Steven Speilberg's land mark 1985 movie "The Color Purple," that starred Oprah Winfrey.

Jones??€� music has been sampled countless times by a wide range of musicians, from hip-hop and other genres.

Jones??€� ??€?Soul Bossa Nova??€? has been used in the Austin Powers movie franchise and was recently re-worked into Ludacris??€� hit single ??€?Number One Spot,??€? taken from his album The Red Light District, which is certified platinum.

A keen eye can spot Jones in various rap videos and early on he embraced rap on his albums The Dude (1981 ??€� the title track features a rap) Back on the Block (1989) and Q's Jook Joint (1996).

Jones was also the co-producer of Will Smith??€�s ??€?Fresh Prince of Bel Air??€? and LL Cool J??€�s ??€?In the House.??€?