Rich Kidd Hits His Boiling Point
August 4, 2010
The only way you could NOT have heard of Rich Kidd is if you’ve been literally hiding under a rock for the last few years. Having already worked with the likes of Saukrates, K-os, Drake, Mindbender, Smash Brovaz, Colin Munroe and more, he’s been bubbling under the surface for a while, but over the past few months he’s exploded and has truly become a monster. He seems to have the Midas Touch and I’m sure is currently being hounded by MCs and vocalists from all corners of the country and beyond. Everything he puts out is pure fire – if you made it out to the release party for On Some Rich Kidd Sh*t Vol 4, then you already know!! This collabo is no different –> so when I heard Rich was going to tackle and re-do one of the most classic tracks in Toronto hip hop history (no exaggeration), Boiling Point by Concrete Mob produced by Scam, I wasn’t skeptical at all because I know he has that fire to make it work and take it to another level. And after taking a listen, I wasn’t disappointed either! Peep the link to take a listen – it’s just a teaser, the full DJ Pack to follow soon, I’m sure — and check back story below for Scam’s perspective on this project….
Rich Kidd – Boiling Point 2010 (TEASER) http://www.zshare.net/audio/79001898b37c9155/
FROM SCAM
(GHETTO CONCEPT, MAESTRO, CONCRETE MOB, ALKATRAZ):
I remember working with Rich at my spot, it was the second or third time we had hooked up.
Rich just had just recorded Ridin’ Solo so we were chilling and vibing, I started going through beats.
I’ve always been a huge fan of Ms. Badu, from her first Toronto appearance at the Bamboo (yes, I’m going waaaaay back) to her stripping off her clothes in the middle of Dealey Plaza in Dallas to film her video – she ain’t never scared. So I have nothing but respect for someone who is a fully committed artist, a parent, and doesn’t apologize for showing love for rappers (Andre 3000, the D.O.C. and Jay Electronica respectively fathered her children). Yup, she’s that chick. What she does can not be squeezed or shoved into any one category because her range is that deep. And personal life aside, her body of work speaks for itself — she’s a phenomenal writer, vocalist and performer.
That’s why I’m excited about her upcoming concert in Toronto – August 11th. I can’t wait to see how she’s grown as a performer and I know for a fact that I won’t be disappointed. Tickets are still available – peep the info below!!
Big shouts out to my girl Tasha Rozez for gracing the cover of this week’s NOW Magazine!!! The entertainment weekly is widely distributed, and they couldn’t have picked a better cover girl for the Caribana 2010 edition of the magazine – bom bom!! In the piece she discusses the growth of dancehall throughout the world – and she would know! Everytime I talk to her she’s either leaving or returning from some global gig. The well-written article is by Jason Richards – check it out here: http://www.nowtoronto.com/music/story.cfm?content=176087 The issue hit newstands last week, so if you still happen to come across a hard copy, grab that!! And if you haven’t seen her play yet, remember to check her out (alongside me!!) at Honey Jam 2010 – August 15th at The Mod Club.
GO ROZEZ!! 😉
Honey Jam celebrates 15 years of sweet success!
August 4, 2010
Ebonnie Rowe, Honey Jam Founder, Producer and President of PhemPhat Entertainment Group, says “It has been a wondrous, inspired and insane whirlwind of activity with many challenges and sacrifices along the way, but all worth it,” she says. ”We have made footprints in the music industry – with stiletto heels!”
Rochester – Turn Me On [New Music]
August 3, 2010
So it’s only been a short while since we last heard from Rochester (I think I’m one of the few who still call him Juice – lol!)… I know I’m also one of the few who weren’t 100% on board the monster club track ‘One Night’ ft. Daniel Daley (I’m a hip hop head to the bone — I can admit it), so I was extra amped when I heard the heavy-hitting production and flow from Rochester that I know and love on his new single, Turn Me On. Produced by Burd&Keyz (R.I.P. Keyz), this one is definitely a banger for the clubs or radio so I can’t wait to add this one to the DD Radio playlist!!
Peep it and Enjoy!!!