Little Brother back with 9th? and Def Jam?

This morning, opting to reach out directly to fans as opposed to going through a publicist, Big Dho of the Justus League made a few announcements via the message boards at Okayplayer.com. Hall of Justus Music Group, the collective that consists of Little Brother as well as Joe Scudda, Oddisee, Cesar Comanche, Khrysis and others are apparently closer to getting the major label backing that has become scarce in recent times.

"As quiet as it been kept, Hall of Justus Music Group have been in talks with Def Jam on an off for the past two years," Dho wrote. "Well I'm in New York with our attorney and we're inking the deal in a half an hour or so."In addition to a potential Def Jam/Hall of Justus partnership, it appears that 9th Wonder's 2006 exit from Little Brother was only temporary.

"The first artist to be released under our new deal will be Little Brother," Dho added. "'Tay, Pooh and 9th are back together and secretly been in the studio with 9th working on a new Little Brother album that will be released in September."If the partnership becomes official, it will mark a major label return for Little Brother, after 2005's The Minstrel Show was released on Atlantic. At press time Def Jam has not commented on the deal, but more details are expected to come soon.

UPDATE: Via Twitter, Phonte of Little Brother has denied these rumors and postings. "LB IS NOT SIGNING TO DEF JAM AND WE AIN'T FUCKIN WITH 9TH WONDER ANYMOOOOOOORE! *falls out* *end scene*" read a caption.

The Urban Daily also contacted 9th Wonder, who said the following, "These are false allegations and therefore it is a lie.“The original OkayPlayer.com posting has yet to be explained. Let us Pray.

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Rock The Bells Lineup Announced

I went to this event last year (I reviewed it here) and had a great time. I will say after looking over this year's line up I'm not as excited, but they say that more poeple are going to be added shortly. Hopefully they'll put on Little Brother or Jay-z. lol

I am excited to see Pete Rock, Supernatural (Watch this video of last years freestyle), Murs and KRS-ONE hosting. They'll be in Washington D.C. for one of their stops and I am seriously considering going again.

Artist you should know- D.Folks

Last Night I purchased an album from an artist that I had heard open up for Little Brother in Dec of '07. At the show I was very impressed this guys song writting and stage presence. Last night I saw that his album "Jupiter" was released in January so I had to get it on iTunes. D.Folks really came through on this. This whole album is real melodic and catchy. Although one of my favorite songs he does "Stacey Love" was not included on the album, but thats ok. Give the video below a watch and then go D/L this album, you won't be dissapointed.

BTW D.Folks is from Richmond Va and is signed to the same label as NERD.

Just Plain Who??

Just Plain Who??

Producer Just Plain Ant has just released a mixtape today in anticipation for his 2nd full length album titled "Dig Deep". This mixtape is sure to impress. "Just Plain Who??" brings some of his remixes of classic hip-hop songs as well as some of his colaborations with other Richmond, Va artists. Heres a track list:

1. Intro
2. Blackalicious - Passion (Remix)
3. The Roots - Rising Up (Remix)
4. Sleaze - Better Than All The Rest
5. Slum Village - Do You (Remix)
6. Jayslim - Made Up My Mind
7. The Roots - Get Busy (Remix)
8. Nas - Hip-Hop Is Dead (Remix)
9. Kanye West feat. GLC - Heavy Hitters (Remix)
10. Elijah - Let's Go
11. Brad Oblivion - Show Me A Feeling
12. Common - The Corner (Remix)
13. Blackalicious - Make You Feel That Way (Remix)
14. Little Brother - Whatever U Say (Remix)

Make sure that you cop this.

Time to catch up.

Since most people have a few days off from work (not me!!!) I figured that this would be a great opportunity for the few people who do check my blog to catch up/start listening to a great podcast. I mentioned this podcast in the Little Brother blog that I posted last month. Gordon Gartrell Radio is hosted by Phonte Coleman and DJ Brainchild. The show has a topic that varies everyweek in which Phonte discusses his hilarious viewpoints and sprinkles in many great songs throughout the show.

Take some of your christmas break and give the good fellas at Gordon Gartrell radio some of your time.

Sidenote*** Gordon Gartrelle was the clothing line that had Theo ready to spend 100$ for a shirt and papa Cliff wasn't haven't it.

Hey, Hey...

Balls. That is all.

Induldge yourself in this wonderful song by Phonte (fom Little Brother) called "If you don't Love me". I love its jazzy feel.
http://www.zshare.net/audio/52904728b238a709/

Tay is a beast.

The Album that Changed my Life

So, i know the exact moment when I went from listening to the Radio and tuned into the sounds on the underground hip-hop circuit. I went from being fed what someone else wanted me to hear, to searching internet for new songs from unheard artists and crate-digging. May I present the album that I listened to December 2005...Little Brother's "The Minstrel Show".
Hear are some of my favorite cuts from that album.

This song's 3rd verse by Phonte absolutley embodied what I felt as a man up until last year.



The word play on "hiding place" makes me want to shard myself...listen to Elzhi's verse:


This song just makes me feel "sway"


This Album changed my life, check it out it may change yours.

Today's Vibe-Out Track

Outkast- Aquemeni
Smooth beat and a catchy hook, My favorite part is 3000's two verses especially the 8 bars he spits at the end. Enjoy.



Outkast best duo in Hip-hop (honorable mention: Little Brother, Eric B. and Rakim, Run DMC, EENJ (lol),...etc)

Artists You Should Know- Little Brother

Little Brother is a hip-hop group from Durham, Nc. Two emcees Phonte and Big Pooh hold it down on the mic with crazy word play and gives an insights to the "normal" man's life (the one 95% of us live). They have released 3 official albums but around 5 mixtapes, and they are all ill. Phonte is also a founding member of Foreign Exchange which is the group that EENJ's own Elijah Remixed. Big Pooh is in the midst of releasing around 3 albums this year and Phonte can always be found on his podcast Gordon Gartrell radio.
Heres a video so ya'll unaware can become an 'LB' Fan.