[Music Video] Thurz ft. Jarrell Perry - "Keep Livin"

Thurz spreads some needed positivity on his new single "Keep Livin," and now the Jarell Perry assisted track gets an equally bright visual treatment. "Keep Livin" is set to appear on Thurz's next album Blood On The Canvas, and can be purchased on iTunes NOW.



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Previously: Thurz - 517 W Queen Tape [New Mixtape]

Stankonia Sessions: 2012 A3C Edition [New Mixtape]

Produced by SMKA and The Flush, Stankonia Sessions is back with another A3C Edition. They took full advantage of the talent present at the festival, organically compiling thirteen new tracks for our listening pleasure.

The collaborative project was recorded in 3-days during A3C Festival (Oct 11-13th) and includes more than 25 artists on 13 records. SMKA & The flush recorded dozens of artists from noon to early in the morning with little to no sleep, while the recording process was captured by TrillHD. 

Artists featured on Stankonia Sessions were hand selected from the 2012 A3C line-up and include: King Chip, Los, Phil Ade, CunninLyguists, Jarren Benton, Skyzoo, Slum Village, Two9, Chuuwee, Emilio Rojas, Neako, Boldy James, Thurz, Bizarre, Aleon Craft, Go Dreamer, Rapper Big Pooh, Torae, Kris Kasanova, Young Swift, Dee Goodz, Los Rakas, Gerald Walker, G-Scott, Shawn Chrystopher, Scolla, Ro Spit, J.Nics, Toki Wright, Planet Vl, J. Pinder, Willy J Peso, Eric Biddines, Peechie Green, Marv Won & Big T.

Download: Stankonia Sessions: 2012 A3C Edition (Courtesy of LiveMixtapes.com)

Previously: Stankonia Sessions: A3C Edition [New Mixtape]

Thurz - 517 W Queen Tape [New Mixtape]

Thurz has a new mixtape out. Need I say more?

If I must, I'll just add this. DOWNLOAD 517 W Queen Tape AND go back and cop LA Riot if you haven't exposed yourself to one of the best projects to hit the net last year.

Download: Thurz - 517 W Queen Tape

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Previously: Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Another Number

Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Another Number

Thurz and BJ The Chicago Kid are at it again as they take on THX's production "Another Number." Find this record and "Keep The Faith" on Thurzday's forthcoming project 517 W Queen Tape. Can't wait!


Previously:

• Thurz ft. Rich Kidd & Rocki Evans - Keep The Faith
• Freddie Gibbs & Madlib ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Shame [Music Video]

Thurz ft. Rich Kidd & Rocki Evans - Keep The Faith

Thurz gives us the first sample of what to expect on his upcoming project 517 W Queen Tape as he, Rich Kidd and Rocki Evans explain that they're "just surviving" on "Keep The Faith." This track can also be found on Rich Kidd's sixth installment of We On Some Rich Kidd Shit.


Download: Thurz ft. Rich Kidd & Rocki Evans - Keep The Faith

Previously:

• Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Hell's Angel [Music Video]
• H.O.P.E. Wright ft. Rich Kidd & Rocki Evans - Do Better Blues 3

Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Hell's Angel [Music Video]

Yes! "Hell's Angel" is my favorite track from Thurz's LA Riot album, so this video just made my day better. Watch below as BJ The Chicago Kid backs up Thurzday's pursuit with his melodic vocals before waking up to some unforeseen circumstances. 



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Previously:

• Thurz - Fuck The Police [Music Video]
• Scolla Interviews BJ The Chicago Kid For SCKNOWS [VIDEO]

Thurz - F**k The Police [Music Video]

Yesterday, April 29th, marked the 20th anniversary of the L.A. riots, and it was the perfect time for Thurz to put out a music video from his concept album LA Riot. Watch the quick visuals to "Fuck The Police" below, which captures the feeling of this moment twenty years ago.



Props to TSS

Previously: Thurz & Miguel - Still California Love (Pt. 3) [VIDEO]

Thurz & Miguel - Still California Love (Pt. 3) [VIDEO]

The Well Versed and 2DopeBoyz wrap up their interview with Miguel and Thurz as they talk staying grounded despite their rising fame, their goals for the rest of 2012, Thurz's next album Blood On The Canvas, and L.A. unity.



Previously: Thurz & Miguel - Still California Love (Pt. 2) [VIDEO]

Thurz & Miguel - Still California Love (Pt. 2) [VIDEO]

The Well Versed and 2DopeBoyz continue to reveal their interview with Miguel and Thurz as they chat about Thurz's LA Riot and Miguel's Art Dealer Chic EP series.



Read the full feature on The Well Versed.

Previously: Thurz & Miguel Explain Their Relationship With The Well Versed & 2DopeBoyz [VIDEO]

Thurz & Miguel Explain Their Relationship With The Well Versed & 2DopeBoyz [VIDEO]

Miguel and Thurz are living proof that Los Angeles is full of homegrown, musical talent. My boss, Andreas Hale of The Well Versed, and Shake of 2DopeBoyz chopped it up with the two friends at SXSW about their involvement in L.A.'s underground hip hop movement. Check out part 1 of their interview "Still California Love" below!


Read more at The Well Versed!

Previously:

• Miguel - All... [Music Video]
• Thurz Performs "Dope" Live With THX  [VIDEO]

Thurz Performs "Dope" Live With THX [VIDEO]

I've been blasting "Dope" through the quiet suburbs of Charlotte for months now and the track will never get old.  Watch below as Thurz and producer THX recreate the track live, and make sure you cop LA Riot. Easily in the top 10 of projects that dropped last year. And it's free!



Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Ro Blvd. ft. Thurz - Great Doing Good [Music Video]

Ro Blvd feat. Thurz - Great Going Good [Music Video]

California producer Ro Blvd has proven to be one of the best of the new surge of West Coast producers after having a breakout year in '09 with beats produced for U-N-I's A Love Supreme album.  This January, Ro is preparing to drop the album Heart Pounding Panic, with "Great Going Good" featuring Thurz as the lead single.  Check out the music video to the track below, and hit the jump to download his latest project, the Cyst Pack!


Director: Mister Whitmore

Asher Roth - Pabst & Jazz [New Mixtape]

2011's not over yet, so this new Asher Roth may still pop up on a few "Best of lists." After hearing tracks like "Common Knowledge" and "Choices," I'm pretty convinced that this will be on my top 10 list. With Blended Babies handling the bulk of the production and with features by Pac Div, Blu, Casey Veggies, Action Bronson, Phil Adé, Thurz, GLC, among others, this project will probably hold you over until the new year.

Peep the full tracklisting below, and hit the jump to stream or download Pabst & Jazz! Don't sleep gangstas!

01. Pabst & Jazz feat. Hassani Kwess/Kenny Keys
02. Choices feat. Action Bronson
03. In The Kitchen [Prod. by Chuck Inglish]
04. Useless - Pac Div feat. Asher Roth
05. More Cowbell
06. Bastermating feat. A$AP Twelvy, Chip Tha Ripper & YP
07. Common Knowledge
08. Golden Midas feat. Boldy James, Nico Segal & Greg Landfair Jr. of KTD
09. Insurance feat. ZZ Ward, Rockie Fresh & Blu
10. Hard Times feat. Kids These Days & Casey Veggies
11. Ampersand
12. Get By feat. Nico Segal of KTD
13. Not Meant 2 Be feat. Nathan Santos
14. Running Away feat. Nathan Santos
15. Charlie Chaplin feat. Phil Adé , GLC & Thurz
16. Dope Shit [Prod. by 1500 or Nothin]

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Thurz - Dope [Music Video]

Thurz teamed up with Red Bull USA for the exclusive premiere of the LA Riot visuals for "Dope," one of my favorite tracks on the album.  With help from director Mister Whitmore, the video perfectly captures the feel and style of the song. Don't sleep on the homie Thurz!!



Props to Red Bull

Previously: Thurz - Niggas [Music Video]

Stankonia Sessions: A3C Edition [New Mixtape]

If you didn't know by now, here's some more proof why the A3C Hip Hop Festival is amazing.  Since there were 200+ acts performing, Stankonia Studios took advantage and got some dope artists to collaborate in a mobile studio session for the weekend.

The result? Killer Mike, Freeway, Fashawn, Kid Daytona, Thurzday, Rapper Big Pooh, Termanology, 9th Wonder, Rapsody, Phil Adé and more rhyming over beats by 9th, SMKA, Royal Flush, and Marc Real.
Grooveshark has the exclusive access to the tracks, so head there to take a listen to the music that was recorded!

Mick Boogie - The Race [New Mixtape]

Mick Boogie's been working non stop on these mixtapes! I don't know how I let this one go unnoticed for the few days that it's been out, but I'm definitely adding this one to my collection. Check out the Thurzday featured intro to The Race below, and hit the jump for the link to the full stream/download of Mick Boogie's The Race!

Mick Boogie - THURZ "The Race" (Intro) by #92CREW

New Music Video: Thurz - Niggas

I've said this before, and I'll say it again. Stop sleeping on Thurzday! His LA Riot album is one of the best this year, and it's available for free download to prove it. Check out his latest video for "Ni**as" a standout track on the concept album, which I consider an updated version of the A Tribe Called Quest classic "Sucka Nigga."



Props to XXL

Previously: Thurz Performing Live At The A3C Hip Hop Festival

Thurzday Performing Live At The A3C Hip Hop Festival!

Photo courtesy of IndieMuzikSpotlight

I was kicking myself when I found out I missed Thurzday's set at the A3C Hip Hop Festival because a few other rappers in the showcase didn't show up.  Thankfully fellow blog team members from IndieMuzikSpotlight got some great footage.

Watch below as he performs one of my favorites, "Dope," and hit the jump for more footage!

Thurz's LA Riot (Free Release)

Thurz's LA Riot  is one of the best projects of 2011, hands down.  I don't buy a lot of music, but I was compelled to give this a listen after hearing so much fuss about it, and I haven't stopped playing it and making sure I give it love on Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio.  

As a gift to hip hop lovers everywhere, there is now an exclusive free release of Thurz's LA Riot on DJ Booth. Download the incredible album here.

Previously: Stop Sleeping: Thurz - LA Riot

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!