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Phoenix, Arizona rapper RoQy TyRaiD presents the self-directed music video for “Nonpareil” , another single dropping in anticipation of The Dichotomy Of RoQy TyRaiD , his forthcoming album set to feature Mega Ran , Mr Miranda , Big Penny , and Mystic Blu as well as production from Oddisee , Hezekiah , Slopfunkdust , M Slago , Jimmy Flight , Nameless , Nabeyin , Ill Maestro , Phoenix’s Arza , and Tunesmith . Since the release of his debut album The New Millennium Man , RoQy has sold thousands of CDs hand to hand, appeared on AllHipHop’s Top Artists Of The Year list four years straight, has appeared on The Wake Up Show and has performed at SXSW , DIllaDayLA , A3C and has toured nationally. “The video can best described as a snuff film meets a lost footage flick” , RoQy says about the new record. “Menacing, aggressive, demanding visual interpretation of the song’s creative lethality. In the video, I stalk and kill my only form of competition, then bury it in the mud, There Will ...

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Oakland-bred, Connecticut-based rapper TrUNDeed presents the Pixel Art -directed music video for “From The Bay 2 CT” , the Prestigious One -produced title track from his new album out now featuring Mistah F.A.B. , Chris Webby , A-Nice , Digital Beatz , Flylife , DreamLife , Artist is , Jitta On The Track , Ace is Working , Sanara , Natasha Ramos , Royal , Ru Williams , Casanova Mills and Jus L . Hailing from a musical family, Tru’s cousin Adriana Evans was signed to Virgin Records , and Tru dropped his debut album Live And Direct in 2000. “This album is near and dear to my heart,” says Tru. “I’ve been wanting to tell the world about my journey from the Bay to CT but I just didn’t know how until I recorded that first song called ‘The Bay’ where I talked about where I’m from, how I grew up, and the culture I was living when I was in Oakland. On this album I talk about personal things, like how I live away from my daughter who’s still in the Bay, to songs that embrace the str...

DEF!NITION OF FRESH has the pleasure to introduce you to one of the most talented emcees in the game Jehuniko . The rhymes he brings to the table are made passion, energy, and hours of writing about life experiences that can bless others in life's situations. Jehuniko is the type of emcee that truly has the passion that is driven by the HipHop movement. Jehuniko is an artist to look out for....Enough talking and now it's time to get to know Jehuniko . What's On TV? First off, let me start off by telling you thank you for supporting my music like you do and really everything you do for hip hop. In answer to your question, I don't watch TV and haven't since I was a kid. However when I am traveling, I like to lay in bed, order room service & check out the Discovery Channel & National Geographic. What's On The Playlist? In the gym or out running, I need a go hard soundtrack so it's alot of Pantera, Deftones, Young Buck & Future. Whe...

South Bronx, New York rapper Jimmy ValenTime presents a preview of Better Luck Tomorrow , his sophomore album featuring production from Wiz Khalifa collaborator Willie Green as well as ValenTime’s remake of Nas ’ “Take It In Blood” . Statik Selektah produced “Understand” ( watch the video on 2DopeBoyz ), Jimmy’s single from his 2011 album Life In Amazin Times (on Spotify ). Jimmy appeared on volume 6 of the Get Used To The Future mixtape hosted by French Montana ( listen ) ), G-Unit affiliate Hot Rod appeared on last year’s “Really Got It” single from his Heaven Has A Price mixtape ( listen ), and Jimmy’s most recent video is “Bad Decision” ( watch ) which dropped earlier this year. “The album is about all the different women, who have affected me in the last few years,” Jimmy says of his new album. “The preview acts as a way to let people see what they can expect on the album, but there still some great surprise for those who get the full project on iTunes.” Wh...

The Bridge Promotion sends the latest Independent Coolness radio show podcast, hosted & mixed by Cool FD . The radio show podcast is sponsored by The Bridge Promotion , S.O.N. Clothing Co. , and my blog Definition of Fresh . Stream & Download below!!! Tracklist 01. Prano - Everything (prod. by Jay Demers) 02. Sean Armstrong - Sean Raps 03. Aaron Cohen - The Kill (prod. by Kemal) 04. Sav Killz ft. King Marvey X - Block Bangerz (prod. by DJ Poska)  05. Awon - Escapin Youth (prod. by Odweeyne of Chat Noir) 06. Innocent? ft. Shabaam Sahdeeq, Tek - Cam Up (prod. by Stan Da Man) 07. Papoose - The Plug (prod. by DJ Premier) 08. Amy Kickz - Sliver 09. Drama Sinatra - Unking (prod. by Trac-Qaeda) 10. Don Streat - Better Ways (prod. by M.W.P. Beats) 11. Sean Armstrong ft. Phoenix Pagliacci - A Day and A Dream 12. Frank Knight - Angels (prod. by The Gonz) 13. Awon - Have Mercy (prod. by Gorilla Glock of Chat Noir) 14. The Audible Doctor ft. Masta Ace, Wordswort...

Brooklyn rapper, producer and actor Ferris Wheel Jay presents the music video for “Soho” , the new single from his forthcoming EP House Of Hearts . “Soho” was directed by Om Ayinde and Kevin Nunez of Bravo Media , and the track is produced by Jay’s production team Trakformaz , the production trio which features Jay himself alongside Kev Keyz as well as BURN’EMUP , who was part of Dangerous LLC , the team behind 50 Cent ’s “Disco Inferno” and “Window Shopper” as well as Christina Aguilera/Missy Elliott ”s “Car Wash” song for the movie Shark Tale . At the age of eleven Jay was writing songs and hooks; by thirteen he was making beats and producing full songs. He has television credits on MTV , FOX 5 News ; Ridiculousness and Silent Library and has performed at Nuyorican Poets Cafe , SOB’s , Santos Party House , the Flat , and is also a winner of America’s Next Top Music producer showcase.. House Of Hearts will be released through a team effort between Trakformaz , Brav...

Paterson, New Jersey rapper and M.O.B.Stars collective member SaFE presents the Jimmy Giambrone -directed music video for “Gotta Be Magic” , the Bravestarr -produced first single from Dead Duck , SaFE ’s forthcoming debut solo album featuring production from Arkutec , CJ Beatz and Superstar O . Per the Duckhunter philosophy, SaFE wears a duck mask to assume the role of Davey Duckhunter , as a tribute to all of the dead ducks— abandoned dreams, fruitless projects and failed goals. Dead Duck dropped June 15 . How did you growing up in Paterson affect your style? Growing up in Paterson affected my style in the sense that while I was coming up, there wasn't really a local act that broke through and got notoriety. There were a few cats that achieved some fame around our way but the biggest thing to ever come out of Paterson was Just Blaze, but he's obviously not a spitter. Anyway, I always dreamed of being that guy that would put Paterson on the map someday, as far as...

“The epic quest to make them all fall” is how dance group Edger describes their new single “Panty Drop Dance”. The music video follows an animated character as he eats panties falling from the sky. An online video game allows you to control this character in his quest to eat as many panties as possible ( play the Panty Drop Dance online video game ). The video features the Mirrorpick, a hair pick and handheld mirror in one available now at mirrorpick.com . What can you tell us about Edger? So, unfortunately we can’t tell you about ourselves due to these legalities of our current situations. What inspired the panty drop dance? Hmm, we’re a little confused by this question. What DOESN’T inspire the Panty Drop Dance? A simple walk outside, a cup of coffee, a couple looks around the neighborhood, and we was like BAM -- Panty Drop Dance (PD). We didn’t see it... we knew we had to do it. What’s your connection to the Mirrorpick? We met some people from Earth Lion Entertainme...

Detroit deejay/producers Dez and Butter present the Dr. Zodiak-directed music video for “Heavy Hittaz”, featuring Kurupt & Boldy James. “Heavy Hittaz” is the new single from A Piece Of The Action, Dez & Butter’s new album out now featuring Kool G. Rap, Elzhi, Pacewon, Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, Kokane, Fuzz Scoota, BO$$ and Big Rube. The “Heavy Hittaz” video follows the previous clip for “Legends In The Game” featuring Hell Rell and Wesley Valentine (watch). “Kurupt is one of the most humblest veterans I ever met,” says Butter. “He sent the verse back, I let Boldy hear it and it was on. I’ve been knowing Boldy for years, so it was automatic. Kurupt told me he would be in Detroit, so we all met up in downtown Detroit to shoot the video. We got kicked out of the hotel where we were shooting the video, but finished shooting at Saint Andrew’s Hall. The Homies Trick Trick and MC Lee from Detroit’s Most Wanted showed up.” Butter has also confirmed a full-length collaboration betwe...

NY rapper Gotham Green presents “Cross Island Expressway”, his new single featuring guest appearances from Kool G. Rap & Nature. The track is produced by Lauryn Hill/Nas/Lil Wayne/Talib Kweli/Bun collaborators K-Salaam & Beatnick, and is the new single from  Child Of An Immigrant , his forthcoming album also featuring Jojo Pellegrino, Wax, Marika, Jes Hudak and Hit Skrewface as well as production from Quickie Mart, Josh The Goon, Blessed By The Beats, DJ Hush, Rob Viktum and Twigg. “I grew up in New York during a time where lyrics and talent ruled hip hop,” says Gotham. “As a result, I gravitated towards artists who could verbally amaze listeners such as myself. Two artists I admired for their lyrical prowess were Kool G Rap & Nature. As I was beginning to work on Child Of An Immigrant  I put together a list of artists I would want on the project. When both KGR & Nature’s name appeared on that list, it was only natural to put both rap titan...

Dominican-blooded Washington Heights, New York City rapper presents the ANS -directed music video for “Everything’s On Me” , the new U-Dub -produced single from Heir To The Throne: Rise Of The Bear King , his forthcoming album. Co-head of label Viva La Resistance along with partner Miguel “Scythe” Francisco , his most recent release is this year’s Back 2 The Basics mixtape ( listen ), which spawned videos for “5am In The Forest” ( watch ) and “How You Like That” ( watch ). “‘Everything’s On Me’ is about taking the movement and carrying it on my back,” Franz says. “I was sick and tired of being surrounded by people who didn’t have knowledge about the music industry telling me what’s right and what’s wrong. It’s basically me telling them to back off and let me take care of my business my way. It’s a new day, the time has come to fill the void and claim the heir to the throne.” Heir To The Throne: Rise Of The Bear King drops December 15 .     How ...

New Jersey rapper Hasan Salaam presents the Alex Ghassan-directed music video for “Father’s Day”, his new Craig Rip-produced single from   Life In Black & White , Hasan’s Viper Records full-length out now featuring Immortal Technique ( watch “Jericho” ) Kendal Good, Maya Azucena and Drue Davis as well as production from Snowgoons, DJ Static, Denny Carson, Remot, dj INSITE, Hezekiah, Beatnick Dee, Crossbone T, Southpaw, and Douglas G. Simpson & Kareem Knight of the Aqua League. Hasan has performed live on NBC, Fuse, CSPAN and PBS. All profits from his 2012 EP   Music Is My Weapon   ( listen ) were used towards his “It Takes A Village” project which funded a school, clean water well, and medical clinic in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. A community organizer, he works with troubled youth, and helps run a monthly food and clothing drive in Jersey City, N.J. Hasan has taught “The Socio-Political Importance of Black Music in American Society”, a self-crea...

Today begins a new series for DEF!NITION OF FRESH that I call Wizdom Wednesdays w/Praverb ...This series is dedicated to the late LEGENDARY emcee & blogger Praverb . The post will feature Praverb sharing his wizdom through a track, verse, video or article he has written. This video is from back in 2011 and it showcases where Praverb recorded at and what type of equipment that he used and how he was an advocate of using home equipment. See what a mean? Check out the wizdom!!! Check out more here: http://www.praverb.net/2013/04/build-...