Fresco: "MMXVII (2017)"

Anthony Colletti aka Fresco is a Hip Hop artist born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. Fresco Graduated from Madison Media Institute earning a degree in Audio Engineering. I first was introduced to Fresco after watching a couple of his freestyle battles on YouTube such as GrindTime and "America's Largest Hip Hop Festival" Scribble Jam.

What is behind the name Fresco?
Fresco means Fresh in Italian, I'm fresh and Italian so I thought it fit. I actually got the name from DaVinci's art style awhile back.

When did you start to create music?
I used to dabble and write verses, but I didn't take music seriously until this past march when I began working with Soleternity. He's been a huge inspiration and it's been a pleasure to work with such a seasoned vet.

How did your involvement with Battle Rap come about?
Well I won every freestyle tournament there is to win in Chicago / Milwaukee Grillz N Skillz, Scribble Jam Prelims, Mic Club Tournament, Rhyme Spitters etc. I went undefeated until I finally took my first loss at scribble jam but that's when I was asked to be part of a league called Grindtime. From there I went on to travel to Canada, Australia and England to dominate battles.

Are you working on any new projects (albums, mixtapes) or collabs?
I have a new project called MMXVII (2017) dropping with Soleternity before the end of the year and it is pretty much the tightest project you'll hear. We hit a lot of different styles and it's some unheard of shit.

Is there anything you want your fans to know about you?
I want everyone to know that despite my battle rap persona, I'm actually a really nice person and I LOVE TO PLAY VIDEOGAMES! League of Legends, Counter-Strike and Quake just to name a few favorites. I was even sponsored back in the day and won a bit of money playing.

                                                                                    "Keep it squeaky!" -Fresco

Be sure to watch out for Fresco's upcoming project titled "MMXVII (2017)".
You can add him on twitter here @frescoclean

Big Remo: Sleepwalkers

Big Remo is a Winston Salem, NC native who began writing lyrics at the age of 12. From living a life of hardships being raised as a young African American in a challenging community, Big Remo found a way to channel his thoughts and creative spirit. Big Ree lived a life of his own, being independent since the age of 15. His major influences included artist such as Slick Rick to producers such as 9th Wonder. Big Remo sets the bar high as a southern rapper by bringing a new school feel to an old school soul. He currently represents as an artist for Jamla Records created by 9th Wonder himself.

I got a chance to call up Big Remo and interview him. It felt great to sit down and talk to an artist who actually KNOWS music and its origin.

How did you come up with the name Big Remo?

I always loved the movie Beat Street. There was one character by the name of Ramo. He was a graffiti artist and he had a cinematic view in each of his pieces. Beat street was huge in the Hip Hop community. So 9th asked me one day "What are you going to call yourself?" He knows Hip Hop more than almost anyone in the world so I told him, "I love the movie Beat Street." Like Ramo, I also have a cinematic vision. 

What really made you decide to take Hip Hop and music seriously as a career?

It really was just 9th Wonder mainly believing in me. 9th called me one day and was like "David Banner is coming through to get on this track with you. Bring your lawyers there's business involved."  I met David Banner and we worked together. I was like "David Banner wants to work with me?" That's what really got me started, 9th believing in me.

How did your collaboration with 9th wonder begin? 

I was in a group of 3. I was on a track but I wasn't taking it serious. His brothers wife passed a demo and we were having fun. Getting found was minor dreams at the time. So 9th's sister in law passed it on and I was on the last track. As soon as he heard my verse he loved it. He said "That dude right dude is dope." That was a little after 9th started pushing Little Brother. He told me to take it serious and move over to Raleigh and come out to record with him at Fat Beats. That's how it all started.

My favorite 2 tracks off Sleepwalkers is "Swiss Cheese" and "They Gon Hate." What is your favorite track on the album?

It would have to be "Go Ladies pt 2" featuring Bun B and Bluu Suede.

The first track I have ever heard from you was "Slumdog Millionaire" produced by 9th Wonder. When was that track recorded?

I know the exact date. It was on April 19th, 2011.

Do you have any piece of advice for your fans?

"We are not presidents or civil rights activist but we are still people. I come from Winston Salem, I know where I come from but I also know exactly where I need to be. That's what you should also be thinking of."

You can download Big Remo's latest project "Sleepwalkers" by clicking here.

"I'm Back" Big Remo ft. Rapsody

Lil' Friday: Everyday Is Friday

     Lil' Friday is a Brooklyn native residing in East Flatbush. With his mixtape titled "Everyday is Friday", Lil' Friday brings a new sound to our musical generation.

     By clicking the links, you can catch his singles "Sexcercise" and "Make You Sweat" which both combined surpass over 6,000+ hits on youtube.

     You can view the video for his newest single titled "Zamn Zaddy" below.

Capital MC: "Expect Resistance"

     Capital MC is back with his second project titled "Expect Resistance: Capital MC featuring The Lower Class Citizens". This 12-track project is packed with dope lyrics and raw talent delivered by Capital MC as well as features and tracks produced by Classic, Inglorious RIC, and Wander from The Lower Class Citizens.

     It's been a year since the Queens native released his last project titled "Capital Sauce." Now Capital is here with an even bigger message for his fans, audience, and following.

You can download the project by simply clicking the download button here.   Download

"Expect Resistance is a project that me and the Lower Class Citizens have been working on for the past few months. It's basically a collection of dope tracks of all different styles. From Odd Future influenced verses, to a Shady Cypher part 2, Expect Resistance contains an extremely diverse selection of songs. So go ahead. Click the button. DO IT! And enjoy."                                                                                        - Capital MC 

Expect Resistance Track List:

1- Expect Resistance- Capital MC feat. Classic (Prod. by Classic)
2- The Test- Capital MC
3- Clap For The Kid- Capital MC
4- My Turn- Capital MC feat. Classic (Prod. by Inglorious RIC)
5- Kings Keep Dreaming- Capital MC feat. Inglorious RIC (Prod. by Inglorious RIC)
6- Right Now- Capital MC feat. Inglorious RIC
7- Hold Up- (Prod. by Inglorious RIC)
8- Purple Sneakers- Capital MC
9- American History X- Capital MC feat. Inglorious RIC
10- Oldie- Capital MC feat. Wander
11- Sucka MC's- Capital MC feat. Classic and Inglorious RIC
12- Mr. Zinger- Capital MC

J Dilla: Dillatroit

Legendary Hip Hop Producer/Artist/Dj, J Dilla is said to have his own 12-track vinyl released may 25, 2012. The record is said to be a sampling of selections from the Rebirth of Detroit LP, due June 12th by Ruff Draft Records. 


James Dewitt Yancey (J Dilla) was from Detroit, Michigan. He played a major role in underground Hip Hop as well as mainstream. From working with artist such as A Tribe Called Quest, Janet Jackson, Slum Village, Common, Madlib, Mos Def, and Erykah Badu, Dilla has easily gained a spot being one of the most influential and straight up illest producers of all time. He passed away in 2006 due to a rare blood disease known as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Fans started noticing the seriousness of his illness in 2005 when Dilla toured in a wheelchair.

I grew up in the 90's during the Golden Age of hip hop. Dilla's new vinyl will definitely show the younger generation what it is that Hip Hop lacks today by giving us a remembrance of the past.


The Record contains 12 tracks, which are listed below.


1. Birthright
2. Feel This Shit
3. The Best That Ever Did It
4. Lets Pray Together
5. Ride Wit It
6. Say My Name
7. Dillatroit
8. Detroit Madness
9. Possible
10. Mind Yo Business
11. Rebirth is Necessary
12. Pitfalls

The Lower Class Citizens: Foreign Soul

The Lower Class Citizens have been working on their highly anticipated album, Foreign Soul for quite some time. The Lower Class Citizens are a mixture of Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, and Soul, influenced by countries and instruments from all around the world. The band consist of Mark "Classic" Lawrence, Wander, and Rickey "Inglorious RIC" Turner. They are "Educated warriors who understand love and knowledge outweighs greed and hatred." Here is a teaser for the track Foreign Soul below.

You can also check out some of their music at http://www.reverbnation.com/thelowerclasscitizens.

Dumbfoundead

I first heard of Dumbfoundead a few years back, while watching one of his freestyle videos. I downloaded a series onto my Ipod called, "G4Techs freestyle 101". Every episode featured a group or solo artist reciting either a written or a freestyle off the top. This particular episode I downloaded consisted of a group called Thirsty Fish.

Fast forward a few years after and I am on YouTube watching freestyle battles from GrindTimeNow. After seeing Dumbfoundead murder PH (Pumpkin Head), it was then I realized Dumbfoundead is the same Guy who was freestyling on G4Tech back when he was in Thirsty Fish.

Dumbfoundead is a Korean rapper who resides in Koreatown, LA. He blew up on YouTube featuring with acts such as EOM, D Pryde, Andrew Garcia, Sahtyre, Wax, Duke Westlake, DJ Zo, and his home base, KnocksteadyTV.

Dumbfoundead is a Creator of dope music and one of my favorite artist of all time. He will be performing this Friday in midtown NYC at Elluii. Come out and support Hip Hop. I am definitely going to be there and hopefully I will be allowed to film the event.

You can also download his latest EP which dropped February 14, 2012 titled Love Everyday, by clicking the link.

Platinum League: Hip Hop Trading Cards

Growing up as a kid I collected all sorts of collectibles, Pogs, trading cards, Gundam models, and comics, to name a few. Out of them all, trading cards has become so popular from having a holographic Ancient Mew card, or a rookie Michael Jordan card, its value will only go up in a matter of time. Throughout the years I have seen some ridiculous takes on incorporating real life with that fantasy world of being able to have control over certain characters. For example the film Space Jam or even having Action figures of your favorite basketball players. Let's see how Platinum League works out.

Recently a company named Platinum League has released the “first ever interactive hip-hop trading cards.” Each card will feature a specific artist, their highlights throughout their career, and a little bit of background info.

Ballerstatus.com states “Each card also comes with a QRL code that links to exclusive video content from each artist, accessible from any smart phone or mobile device (thanks to their free app The League Media Player)." Like any other pack of trading cards, each pack will consist of 5 cards, and a 6th which will be redeemable for prizes such as cars, Rolex watches, cash, etc.

 Some of the Artist that are featured in the Platinum League series include E-40, Notorious BIG, Mindless Behavior, 2 Pac, Devin the Dude, and Trina.

     For more information about the Platinum League series visit PlatinumLeague.com

Lupe Fiasco: Food & Liquor 2

     Hip Hop artist and Chicago native, Lupe Fiasco, confirmed to be releasing a double album. Food & Liquor 2 is Lupe's 4th album. He strides to give his audience what exactly pushed him to make the original Food & Liquor album back in 2006.

     Over the years fans have said Lupe has lost his touch. Either it be his focus on life, politics, or personal issues, Lupe has not given us what he did back in the Food & Liquor days. He had a few dope tracks on "Lasers", but then again it wasn't Food & Liquor quality. I remember turning on MTV and watching Kanye West's video for "Touch the Sky" back in 2006. Lupe came on for his verse and I remember my cousin Mike telling me "Yo who is that guy, he's nice." I always trusted my cousins judgement in music and found Lupe to be one of my favorite artists down the road.

     Recently Lupe has become very involved in politics and the whole "Occupy All Streets" movement. Throughout all of that he still managed to pull off this dual-album. I am honestly excited to hear what Lupe has in store for us. He stated "I wanted to go back to the essence of what made that record so special, the frame of mind I was in when I did Food & Liquor the first time. It’s the Lupe Fiasco I want to be, without the industry constraints, without the trying to please the hardcore fans or get the new fans. It’s just what I would do for myself if nobody ever heard it. This is the kind of music I would make. It’s a masterpiece. It’s real fucking good."

You can purchase the Original food & Liquor here at www.itunes.com/foodandliquor

9th Wonder: Tutankhamen

Patrick "9th Wonder" Douhit, is an educator, Dj, Producer, Member of the Zulu Nation, Artist, Chief of Jamla Army, and a great asset to Hip Hop.

Today is a great day in Hip Hop, as 9th Wonder will be releasing a 40-track beat tape via Ustream. The Tape will then be sold on Dj Booth later on.

9th Wonder chose to go with the image of a Pharaoh, Tutankhamen, for the cover of the tape, the Egyptian Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. I can't wait to hear the tape. 9th Wonder has never let me down and will always be one of my biggest inspirations.