Backstage with Foreign Exchange

These dudes are always entertaining. Apparently a new episode of Gordon Gartrell is coming out soon.

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.

Outtie

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.

Shuffle my iPod Vol.1

What happens when you hit shuffle on my iPod? Lets find out:

2Pac- I ain't Mad at Cha


Jazzanova Ft. Phonte- So Far From Home
http://www.zshare.net/audio/5018394374042551/

and The Fugees- How Many Mic


I got some good stuff on my iPod and this is the first of a series that I'll bring back a few different times. Hope you enjoy this.
P.S. Wawa got some good ass Hot Chocolate!