Phonte ft. Median - Eternally [Music Video]

Phonte and Median spread the gospel of Foreign Exchange Music in the music video for the Charity Starts At Home standout "Eternally." I've got my copy. Do you?

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Previously: Phonte ft. Evidence & Big K.R.I.T. - The Life Of Kings [Music Video]

Phonte ft. Evidence & Big K.R.I.T. - The Life Of Kings [Music Video]

Today's gonna be a great day. You know why? New Tigallo, New Tigallo, New Tigallo...

Phonte is joined by Evidence his mom and Big K.R.I.T. on the music video to the 9th Wonder produced Charity Starts At Home favorite "The Life Of Kings. She was on it though!



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Previously:

• Phonte - The Good Fight [Music Video]
• Evidence Performs "I Don't Need Love" on Knocksteady TV [VIDEO]
• 9th Wonder On Reuniting With Phonte [VIDEO]
• Smoke DZA ft. Big K.R.I.T., Cashius Green & Big Sant - Havin Thangs [Prod. by Big K.R.I.T.]

9th Wonder On Reuniting With Phonte [VIDEO]

My boss, Andreas Hale, and Shake of 2DopeBoyz were on an interview rampage during SXSW, and they managed to catch up with 9th Wonder along the way. As a North Carolinian and a huge Little Brother fan, I'm glad that at least 2/3 members have reunited and are preparing to make some major moves. Watch below as 9th explains their upcoming ventures.



Read the full interview at The Well Versed!

Previously: A Peek Into 9th Wonder's Class At Duke University [VIDEO]

Phonte - The Good Fight [Music Video]

Phonte cares about our health. Thank you, Phonte.

He also cares about real people and real issues, which he depicts in the video to "The Good Fight." If you don't have Charity Starts At Home, PLEASE do yourself a favor and go get it.



Phonte - The Good Fight Lyrics

Props to TWV

Previously: Phonte, 9th Wonder & J. Cole Talk North Carolina Hip Hop [VIDEO]

9th Wonder, J. Cole & Phonte Talk North Carolina Hip Hop [VIDEO]

North Carolina Hip Hop has come such a long way since I moved here in 2000. Thanks to the efforts of 9th Wonder, DJ D-Cutta, Phonte, Big Pooh, and J. Cole, NC's presence on the rap game has undeniably been felt.  Check out UNC-TV's segment about their roles on shaping North Carolina's urban culture below, and let me know how Hip Hop's shaped your town!



Props to RM

Previously:

• 9th Wonder - Make It Big ft. Khrysis [Music Video]
• J. Cole Explains "Lights Please," "Sideline Story," "Never Told," & "Cole World" With Muve Music [VIDEO]

Phonte - Dance In The Reign [Music Video]

Phonte says it best!  Check out the visuals to "Dance In The Reign," his first music video from the INCREDIBLE Charity Starts At Home album, below.  Watch below to catch a cameo from former Little Brother group member 9th Wonder, and make sure you check out Phonte & The Foreign Exchange on tour.  It's an experience you'll never forget. Trust me!

Props to Tigallo himself

Previously: The Roots feat. Phonte & Dice Raw - One Time

The Roots - undun [Full Album Stream]

After giving us a scattered painting of the Robert Stephen's tragic journey, The Roots have made their entire concept album undun available for stream on NPR.  Listen to the supergroup's thirteenth album in full, below and let me know what you think of the tale!

Props to HHDX

Previously: The Roots - One Time ft. Phonte & Dice Raw

New Music: The Roots - One Time ft. Phonte & Dice Raw

I think I've found my favorite song from The Roots' upcoming album undun in "One Time." Listen to the track below, which features Phonte and frequent collaborator Dice Raw and listen to the story of Redford Stephens unfold.  undun will be in stores December 6th!

The Roots - One Time ft. Phonte & Dice Raw
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Previously: The Roots - Sleep [Music Video]

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 13: R&B Leaders of the New School

I can't believe there are 13 of these now!

Hip Hop has changed dramatically over the years--almost everything is digital now and rappers can make music to anything because creativity seems endless. I welcome these changes with open arms and although there are a lot of sh*tty artists clogging the Internet, there are also incredible talents that can reach a large audience easier than ever before.

What few seem to notice is that the same movement is happening with R&B.  There are tons of amazing singers and songwriters that are participating in the progressive evolution of this genre that seems to be expanding just as quickly as rap.  I'd like to consider the standouts in R&B our "Leaders of the New School," although many who are just starting to gain major attention have been around in the industry for quite some time.

Check out a Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 13, a showcase of these R&B Leaders of the New School, which includes music from Miguel, Jhené Aiko, Teedra Moses, Frank Ocean, BJ The Chicago Kid, The Weeknd, and more!


Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 13: R&B Leaders of the New School

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 11: T.I. Back!!

Yours truly DJ Hourglass is back after a short hiatus with Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 11!!  What better chance than now while I'm in Atlanta to celebrate the fact that T.I.P. is out of jail and already dominating the internet and airwaves with his brand new verses?

Listen to Volume 11 below which includes hot s**t from J. Cole, Wale, Big K.R.I.T., Evidence, Phonte, Pusha T, Mac Miller, B.o.B, 2 Chainz, and of course, T.I.  Hit the jump for a full tracklisting!

DJ Flash Presents...The Best of Phonte

What a lot of people fail to realize is how long Phonte's been in the game.  His 10 year career has spanned from his days with Little Brother (both with and without 9th Wonder), The Foreign Exchange,  his album with Zo!, and his solo project.

For a "crash course" in everything Phonte, check DJ Flash Presents The Best of Phonte, a 70 track mix of some of Phonte's dopest verses.

New Music Video: Eric Roberson - Picture Perfect f/ Phonte

I'm familiar with Eric Roberson only because he's featured on Phonte's upcoming solo album Charity Starts At Home.  To my delight, the soulful singer from New Jersey has some material of his own that he's releasing on October 11, entitled Mr. Nice Guy. Check out the smooth black and white music video for "Picture Perfect" below and hit the jump to download the track!

New Music: Phonte - The Good Fight [Prod. 9th Wonder]

Phonte did us a favor this calm Sunday and drops off "The Good Fight" a 9th Wonder produced track from his upcoming album Charity Starts At Home.  9.27.11 is the release date, however, if you preorder directly from The Foreign Exchange, you'll get the album early and get a signed CD from Phonte himself.

Phonte: The Good Fight [Prod. 9th Wonder]


Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Phonte Tweets Tracklisting of Charity Starts At Home

Phonte Tweets Tracklisting For Charity Starts At Home

Moments ago, Phonte tweeted the full tracklisting to his upcoming album Charity Starts At Home.  I love the diversity in production and features, and I'm hoping that he previews some new material at the Foreign Exchange show I'll be at tonight.  Hit the jump for the full tracklisting, including production credits.

Charity Starts At Home drops 9.27.11.

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 9: Dope Edition

This pretty much says it all for my definition for GUE Radio, Volume 9.  Listen for yourselves and take a listen to artists like 9th Wonder, Big K.R.I.T., Jadakiss, Evidence, Wale, J. Cole, Thurzday, Erk The Jerk, TiRon & Ayomari, Fashawn, and more!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 9: Dope Edition:

Hit the jump for full tracklisting!

NEW MUSIC: 9th Wonder f/ Phonte, Terrace Martin & Bird & the Midnight Falcons

9th Wonder is bringing the heat today.  This track is called "One Night" and features Phonte & Terrace Martin.  I love that this has a smoother, R&B feel and I'll see many two steps to this in my future.  Terrace on the sax?! Mmm, mmm, mmm!


9th Wonder: One Night f/ Phonte, Terrace Martin, Bird & The Midnight Falcons


The Wonder Years drops 9.27.11

Previously: New Music: 9th Wonder - No Pretending f/ Raekwon & Big Remo

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Volume 8

It's officially Friday, so you know what that means! Yours truly, DJ Hourglass, is back with another mix to get your weekend started off right!  I know I say this every week, but I think this is by far my best edition fo GUE Radio to date.  It contains a balanced mix of mainstream party tracks, underground hip hop, and R&B.

Listen to the mix below which features music from Jay-Z & Kanye West, STS, GLC, Phonte, Kendrick Lamar, The-Dream, Jhené Aiko, and more.  Download if you like it!!



Hit the jump for to see the full tracklisting!

September 27th Will Be A Momentous Day for Hip Hop

On September 29, 1998, both Outkast and Jay-Z dropped Aquemini and Vol. 2...Hard Knock Life, respectively.  Both albums did extremely well commercially and contain tracks that are recognized as some of hip hop's classics.
September 27, 2011 is shaping out to be a similar occasion, and will undoubtedly be a HUGE day for Hip Hop.  Some of today's brightest emcees who represent the future of the rap game are dropping albums and EPs left and right.  The competition will be on, so hit the jump to learn more about the releases from J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., Pusha T, Phonte, 9th Wonder, Blu, Evidence & The Knux which will all hit the net and/or stores on September 27th.

Phonte, KIng Mez & Charlie Smarts: In The 336

NC Stand Up!!

New music from fellow North Carolinians Phonte, King Mez & Charlie Smarts under the moniker, The Dropouts.  While I rep another NC area code (704), I'm still proud of "In The 336," which will be a part of LiKuid Nation's upcoming L.S.D. project.



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Previously: New Music: Phonte x Elzhi: Not Here Anymore

New Music: Phonte x Elzhi: Not Here Anymore

Yesterday, I read Phonte tweet that he was dropping a new song at midnight. What did I do? Fall asleep...

I have loved Phonte's music since I first popped in Little Brother's "The Minstrel Show" in my bedroom.  After that, it was over; I educated myself on all of their albums and eventually became a Foreign Exchange stan.  "Charity Starts At Home," however, will be the first solo effort from Phontigallo and it will be dropping on 9.27.  Sounds like a great day for North Carolina music.

Listen/ Download "Not Here Anymore" here or below.

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