Humpday Throwback: The Honey Drippers - Impeach The President

 The Honey Drippers dropped this soul/funk classic way back in '73 (38 years later and the title is still relevant). I'm certain there is an artist somewhere out of the roughly seven billion people on earth sampling this beat while you're reading this.  Have at it and thanks for listening to another Humpday Throwback Classic!

DMV Stand up! A​.​Sesay presents: The "A Special" EP (free download)

After listening to about 50 artists that ain't ready yet, coming across The "A Special" EP was a real treat. A Sesay gives the listener incredible beats and production, and the featured artists raise the bar on each track (EP released in 2010)- DONT' SLEEP!  DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) music lovers should be proud in supporting these artists.  FREE DOWNLOAD (click the album cover).  Below is a couple tracks to listen to followed by a great video, A.Sesay presents D.O.E. C.I.G.A.P.O.M. Adversary & Napoleon Da Legend - Sinking With The Ship, that any city going through a unity crisis can relate to.  Enjoy!

Can't Hold Me Down ft. Erika Anderson, Dave East, Karnagie & Dagga





You Don't Know Me Dawg ft. Dagga, Muggsy Malone, D.O.E. C.I.G.A.P.O.M. & Bear Witnez

THE FEDERATION: Cold of the Night ft. Dark Spark (Video)

THE FEDERATION brings you real life rhymes over hardcore beats from the streets of Soweto, South Africa. On Cold of the Night, MrCee, Neon and featured guest Dark Spark narrate a chilling yet worldwide reality and the video brings the viewer to a window looking right into it.  After you watch the video below, support independent underground Hip Hop and purchase their 40 track album Hardcore Styles for Street Rap Preservation by clicking on the album cover picture above (hard copies only available in South Africa).

¡MAYDAY! ft. Del The Funky Homosapien- The Ride

"Ain't nobody makin' it out alive/ Born alone die alone that's the ride" is the hook on this new school track, The Ride.  ¡MAYDAY! (BernBiz - Vocals, Wrekonize - Vocals, Plex Luthor - Keys / Producer/Guitar, Gianni Cash - Keys/Bass, L.T. Hopkins - Drums, Nonymous - Percussion) is soon to be a household name in the music game with the backing of underground legend Tech N9ne's Strange Music label and his current All 6's and 7's Tour.  If you enjoy the sound of this new track featuring underground legend Del The Funky Homosapien, go ahead and hit one of  the ¡MAYDAY! links below and support.  There is also more music and videos on their homepage www.maydayonline.com



¡MAYDAY! 

"Humpday" Throwback: Sylvia Striplin- You Can't Turn Me Away

Every Wednesday (aka Humpday for those on their Monday-Friday grind), we will try to provide you with a classic to pay homage to the artists of yesteryear.  Today's Throwback is by Sylvia Striplin, a New York based Jazz/ Soul/ R&B vocalist, with You Can't Turn Me Away from her only released album Give Me Your Love, released in 1981 on Uno Melodic Records with the help of the great Roy Ayers. She had such a beautiful voice and I love the funk of this record.  Its a shame she only released one album.  Enjoy:

Straight Outta New Orleans! Watch Jon Mercure's Video: Moses' Pirates (I'm On)

 Merc brings you a powerful track in Moses' Pirates (I'm On), from his album Surrender To Win, with a can't stop won't stop type vibe.  The New Orleans artist, who started in the underground scene in 2000, is all about providing the listener with classic material.  Have a listen and look:

 

 

Ill-iteracy - Runaway (Album: The Ensembly Line)

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Ill-iteracy consists of four Roanoke "Star City", VA born members: Chris Prythm, Speek Eazy, WiLL Spitwell, and Young Observe.  The group formed circa 1998, and their depth confidence and creativity shine on "Runaway."   Look out for my review of the complete album, The Ensembly Line!  In the meantime, go to their website www.ILL-it.com or click on their Twitter, Facebook, or Youtube links below:

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