Happy Zoo Year Readership, hope everyone’s New Year has started off well. I took a brief hiatus from the internet to focus on some New Years resolutions I’m making. However just like today’s Cinema Saturday series I have returned. You know how this goes down every Saturday we post up some dope videos as a part of OkiZoo TV. Hope you all have enjoyed some of our favorite Anime series, documentary’s, and other videos. Sit back and relax and enjoy yourself, and check us out on Monday for The Boomin’ System.
Sidenote: Check out the song at the end of the episode. Many of you who know our music might here the sample for one of OkiZoo’s first songs.
Today’s Cinema Saturday features the epic Anime Series: Lupin the 3rd
Lupin the 3rd, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kazuhiko Kato under the pen name of Monkey Punch. The story follows the adventures of a gang of thieves led by Arsène Lupin III, the grandson of Arsène Lupin, the gentleman thief of Maurice Leblanc’s series of novels. Lupin and his gang travel throughout the world to steal treasures and escape from the law.
Arsène Lupin III, the grandson of the fictional gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin, is considered the world’s greatest thief, known for announcing his intentions to steal valuable objects by sending a calling card to the owners of his desired items. His right-hand man and closest ally is Daisuke Jigen, an expert marksman who can accurately shoot a target in 0.3 seconds. Although Lupin and Jigen frequently work as a two-man team, they are often joined by Goemon Ishikawa XIII, a master swordsman whose sword can cut anything, or Fujiko Mine, a femme fatale and Lupin’s love interest. Although Fujiko usually works together with the others, she occasionally exploits Lupin’s interest in her to steal a treasure for herself. Lupin and his gang are constantly chased by Inspector Koichi Zenigata of the ICPO, who has made it his life’s work to arrest them, chasing Lupin across the globe. On the rare occasions he catches Lupin, Zenigata secretly hopes Lupin will escape so he can continue to chase him. Regardless of whether Lupin and his followers succeed or fail, they are always looking for the next heist.
On my box I had Paul C productions / Or was it Prince Paul bomb squad function… I know Rap my man, I mean Hip Hop
What’s good readership, hope everyone had a great Christmas, now it’s time to get ready for New Year’s. I’m not going to bore you w/ any of those end of year lists tho, so don’t worry. I figure with half the bloggerverse doing their “Best of the Decade” & “Best of 2009″ lists… who really wants to read all of that? In the words of Mr. Ed Lover, “C’mon Son”. You know what it is you listened to and liked this past year, and I’m sure just like everyone else you have your own personal favorites. There were quite a few good records, and I can honestly say 2009 was a good year for music. However, lets stay in the present and focus on the future. Check out the “Best of The Week”.
OkiZoo Presents: The Boomin’ System
1. MF DOOM – Air (Astronote Remix)
The beat is sicker than the blood in your stool (c) MF Doom. Some of you may remember the original version to this track from MF DOOM & Dabrye. However Astronote recently released a remix project entitled, The Remixes Volume: One. This beat really compliments DOOM’s style of rap, and I believe this new version is better than the original. From the spacey theme to when the beat drops, Astronote takes you on a journey. Check it out for yourself, enjoy the ride.
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2. Thurzday of U-N-I – Not Quite A Christmas Story
Thurzday, a member of the crew that brought you A Love Supreme ventures out on his own w/ this solo effort. This track is reminiscent of Slick Rick in its vivid storytelling, which makes you laugh and actually visualize the tale unfolding. U-N-I is also anticipating the release of their latest project, A Love Supreme 2.0, although I’m looking forward to checking out the remix project. I don’t like the idea of remixing an entire album, why not just pump out some new work? We’ll see what the future holds for U-N-I, in the meantime enjoy this song from Thurz.
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3. Reflection Eternal w/ Jay Electronica, J. Cole & Mos Def
Finally the CDQ for this phenomenal track from one of my favorite groups, Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek) is out. I’m glad to see Kweli back working on some good music. No diss to his work w/ Idol Warship, but I’m a fan of this version of Talib. Jay Elec comes thorough as usual and is on his way to best new artist of the year in my book. I slept on J. Cole but I have to say his verse matched w/ these emcees was adequate. He didn’t ruin the track, but didn’t impress me either. Mighty Mos Def ends the track off nicely, it’s been a great year for Black Dante. Hopefully we’ll see a new Black Star album soon.
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4. Zo! & Asylum 7 Feat. Asheru – Gotta Live
Zo, who you might remember from his work w/ Phonte of Little Brother has constantly been releasing some good music. He teams up w/ Asylum 7 and the one of my favorite emcees Asheru. For those of you familiar w/ The Boondocks, you know Asheru is the emcee on the opening scene of that show. This song really delivers a strong message and has a positive theme.
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5. Black Milk – Keep Going
Black is back and better than ever, or so he claims. This is the first promo leak for his upcoming album entitled, Album of The Year. Quite a bold statement naming your record that, but Black Milk claims that it holds a different reference from the one suggested. Basically the record talks about the road that he’s taken in the last year, the good, the bad & the ugly. I can’t wait to buy this album, Black Milk always provides excellent beats, the challenge will be to see if his lyricism is on the same level, judge for yourself.
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6. Burn Rubber x Acapulco – Detroit Riots (Prod by Black Milk)
Burn Rubber and Acapulco Gold teamed up for the Detroit Riots project. Check out their website Detroit Riots for more information and enjoy this posse cut featuring Fat Ray, Ro Spit, T3, Phatboy Chef, Marv Won, One Be Lo, Buff 1 & Fatt Father. To top it off this joint was produced by none other than Black Milk… enjoy!
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7. Carlitta Durand – Official
This song from the lovely Carlitta Durand’s Christmas present to us all entitled, The Doug & Pattie EP is produced by Vaughn Garcia of M1 Platoon. This is one of the best tracks on a pretty good concept album from the duo. Some might not be familiar with the name but if you’re a fan of the Justus League, Little Brother, Skyzoo and Tanya Morgan, it’s safe to say you know the voice
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8. Dave Notti – Destroy
I featured Dave Notti in the last Let Me Put You On! post, here he is again w/ a snippet of an earth shattering track from DJ K.O.’s latest release Living Out A State of Mind Pt. 2 set for a digital release. The title of the track definitely suits the sound of the song, and Notti is relentless rhyming over the beat. Most of you may know Dave Notti for his production but be on the lookout for his next project that will feature more of his rapping.
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9. Dwele – Eve (I Need You)
While outside everything is covered in snow, I thought it’d be nice to shine some light on a warm soulful joint. I’m positive that Dwele needs no introduction, nor does the track he covered here: Dilla’s classic remix of Spacek’s “Eveâ€. Dwele singing over Dilla’s production, you can’t go wrong w/ that. Little is known about what project this song will be on, it may just be one of the many Dwele tracks that have never officially been released. So just sit back with some hot tea and enjoy!
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10. DJ Center Feat Oddisee – Leave the City Outside (Prod by Oddisee)
This will be the first single off DJ Center ’s upcoming album, “Everything In Time” , dropping February 9th. The track features Diamond District’s own Oddisee . Gotta love the horns that Oddisee uses in the track, and I thought this was most appropriate w/ the weather most people are dealing with this winter season. It’s cold out there and the block be hot, leave the city outside and unwind to this soothing track.
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Everyone have a safe and happy New Year, and as always thanks for supporting OkiZoo. Feel free to leave a comment and let us know what you think of the songs above, Happy Holidays.
NIXONS
EL3G
*sidenote from Dunn-D*
For all the people that come to our blog and for all other blogs out there, WE ARE NOT, I REPEAT, NOT a “new” music blog. We are a “good” music and an overall lifestyle blog. These are all songs that are in rotation within OkiZoo that WE like. It could be new, it could be a couple years old. We are not them, we do what we want. Nobody sponsors us. We do take new music submissions, but we don’t have those obligations other blogs that are in the “industry” have. So please don’t tell us that some other blog beat us to a song. We are not running that race.
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What’s good readership, thanks for joining us for the second installment of Cinema Saturday. If you caught last week’s post you already know how this goes down. We here at OkiZoo thought it would be a great idea to show some of our favorite movies, anime, and documentaries on Saturday mornings as a throwback to when everyone was a kid waking up early to watch Saturday morning cartoons. Hey we’re just big kids over here who love to have fun
Today’s Cinema Saturday features an awesome anime series entitled: Black Lagoon
Black Lagoon is a manga series written and illustrated by Rei Hiroe, and published in Shogakukan’s Sunday GX since 2002. The animated television series based on the manga aired in Japan from April to June of 2006, totaling twelve episodes. The English language version of the manga is distributed by Viz Media, and the first volume was released on August 12, 2008.
The story follows a team of pirates/mercenaries known as Lagoon Company. Lagoon Company members include Rock (A Japanese businessman, and the lead character who was kidnapped by the Lagoon Company, yet overcomes all to become an integral part of the team), Revy (a.k.a. Two-Hands. She provides the muscle for Lagoon Company, and is exceptionally skilled with using firearms in battle), Dutch (The African-American leader of the Lagoon “Trading Company”. A deadly adversary who captains the PT boat Black Lagoon, and coordinates the crew), and Benny (A former graduate student of the University of Central Florida, he serves as the Lagoon’s technical expert).
Hope you all like these episodes as much as we here at OkiZoo do… but if you’re visiting our blog you already know what’s up, so enjoy!
Happy Holidays readership, this is EL3G and it’s Christmas Eve here in the States. I figured due to the holiday season the posting may be a little light going into the New Year so why not break you off w/ a special holiday edition of Let Me Put You On! As always there will be two artists spotlighted that you may or may not know but should, and as a special thank you to everyone who has supported the blog I’m going to add some goodies to stuff your Christmas stockings with.
Now let’s shine the spotlight on the two featured artists for this week.
This Portland based producer/emcee and member of Thrilla Music Group is originally from Yonkers, NY. It’s surprising that his production style is so refined, since he grew up listening to his Jamaican Mother’s reggae collection. In 2002 he was introduced to Hip Hop by his girlfriend at the time, who schooled him on the culture and eventually turned him on to the production tool Fruity Loops. He quickly diversified his style and has since been crafting amazing beats and is on his way to a great career in music. I present to you…
Next up is a DeeJay/Production team from the Bay Area. This dynamic crew is made up of two people, DJ DaiKatamy & DJ Doctor Who. DJ DaiKatamy a.k.a. Daislo Nakata originally started out as an emcee, but after seeing the Hip Hop documentary “Scratch” he immediately knew what it was he wanted to do in music. He’s only been DJing for about a year or so, starting out by learning vinyl he has quickly become a prolific DJ & producer. DJ Doctor Who is an 80’s baby from the Bay area whose love for Old School Hip Hop, J Dilla, and the Detroit Hip Hop scene prompted him to start doing his own blends back in 2006. The two started working together in the summer of 2009 and learned that they were like minded when it came to their taste in music and styles. I present to you…
Keelay ft. The Park & Nate Mercereau – Some Kind of Seasons Greeting
Tanya Morgan – The Brooklynati Sample Mix
U-N-I – Supreme 2.0
Corinne Bailey Rae – I’d Do It All Again
Georgia Anne Muldrow & Dudley Perkins Podcast
Hudson Mohawke – Rising 5
The Apple Juice Kid – Beautiful Warriors 2: Louis Armstrong Remixed
Carlitta Durand – The Doug and Patty EP
Rhymesayers – A Holiday Song
Mos Def & Jay Electronica – Holiday
Hope you all have a safe and wonderful Christmas, and enjoy the downloads. Feel free to leave a comment and let us know what you think of the artists & the music posted above. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from OkiZoo
If you’ve been following OkiZoo for a while now you already know that our crew is made up of members who participate in all four elements of Hip Hop, and that we express ourselves through each element with precision. We do it for the love of the culture, and every now and again we get noticed for our dedication to our crafts.
Artscenetv.net a website that covers the art scene in Thailand took the time out to interview Alex of OkiZoo, a graffiti writer who is well known in Bangkok. Alex has created commisioned graffiti pieces for Coco-Cola, been featured in magazines & DVD’s, and has recently shown his work in an art exhibit in Bangkok, Thailand.
Unfortunately the video is not in English, however you can still watch and enjoy the numerous graffiti pieces and artwork done by Alex.
Alex and his wife just recently had a baby girl, and he did this graffiti piece in honor of that. Congrats brother!
BOMB IT! The global graffiti documentary, featuring street artists and top graffiti writers from 5 continents is now available to watch for FREE online. This explosive new documentary from award-winning director Jon Reiss investigates the most subversive and controversial art form currently shaping international youth culture: Graffiti.
Through interviews and guerilla footage of graffiti writers in action on 5 continents, BOMB IT tells the story of graffiti from its origins in prehistoric cave paintings thru its notorious explosion in New York City during the 70’s and 80’s, then follows the flames as they paint the globe. BOMB IT shows Graffiti in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Tijuana, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Hamburg, Berlin, Cape Town, São Paulo, and Tokyo. ENJOY!
Return of the “Boom Bap” means just that… It means return of the real hard beats & real rap
Once again it’s ON! What’s good readership, thanks for joining OkiZoo again for another installment of The Boomin’ System. As always we have a fresh lineup of 10 songs to start your week off right. Before we get into it I want say thanks to Dunn-D for holding it down last week, and now w/out any further delay
OkiZoo Presents: The Boomin’ System
1. Kam Moye Feat. Phonte & Ayah – Hello Karma
Oh you can beg and plead, but Karma is always coming back for you. Kam Moye (a.k.a. Supastition) tells a morality tale w/ this track from his recently released Splitting Image LP. Go pick that up if you haven’t already it’s a terrific album. Singer Ayah adds a soothing touch on the hook, and Phonte as always comes correct w/ his verse and comical musings towards the end of the track. Karma is a muthafucka, lol
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2. Marv Won Feat. Bilal – Need To Know
There must be something in Detroit’s water system, because the music scene there is phenomenal. From Motown to Dilla, the D holds it down. Marv Won doesn’t disappoint w/ his gritty flow & word play, and Bilal adds his trademark vocal stylings making this song infectious. I won’t hold it against you if you want to put this one on repeat. Be sure to check out the brand new Marv Won album presented by DJ House Shoes, it’s called “Way of The Won†and has got a couple of killer tracks on it.
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3. Strong Arm Steady Feat. Phonte – Best of Times (Prod. by Madlib)
We all pray for the best of times, and this track delivers that sentiment perfectly. With Madlib on the beat this is an instant classic, but Strong Arm Steady holds it down lyrically. I must say that Phonte steals the show though. If I didn’t know any better I’d think this was a Phonte track. He delivers his trademark soulful sangin’ like only he can w/ the hook, and the witty realness in his verse tells me that the Phonte solo Hip Hop album we’ve all been waiting patiently for will be worth the wait.
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4. TiRon – Still Never Happy (Prod. by Madlib)
I first noticed TiRon on the feature to “Paper” by Pac Div. This Cali emcee has come a long way, you can see the potential he has as he rips up this Madlib produced track from his latest mixtape, Ketchup. Be on the lookout for TiRon’s next project Handshakes and Pounds 2 coming soon.
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5. The Roots – Baatin
This tribute to Baatin of Slum Village comes from The Roots latest release, “Sandwiches” from the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Show. Sandwiches are those jams you hear the band playing going into and coming out of commercial breaks. Since the show’s conception this past March up until today, The Roots crew have written 1,000 (that’s not a typo) of these fillers. ?uestlove the groups front man selected 22 to give away as a free download. So enjoy: The Roots – “Sandwiches”
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6. DumHi Feat. Reef The Lost Cauze – Paramount
South Philadelphia Producer Haj started making beats under the name DumHi in 2004, and trust me he still is, lol. I’ve known the homie Haj for quite some time and I must say he’s grown to become one of my favorite producers. He shines again on this track featuring Philly’s finest Reef The Lost Cauze, which is featured on FWMJ’s Back in the Game 2 Mixtape. Check out DumHi’s latest release Indian Summer at their website http://dumhi.com/
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7. Mos Def – 24 Hr Karate School
It’s good to see Mos Def back on the grind and focusing on music. It’s been quite a year for Black Dante, who picked up a Grammy nod for his album The Ecstatic. Mos collaborates w/ Ski Beatz this time around to make “24 Hour Karate School“, another gem coming out of the DD172 studios. The Mighty Mos is his usual charismatic self on this track, he definitely sticks to the theme adding sound effects and a zen like flow to a stellar track.
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8. AB – Kiss Yah (Prod. by Black Milk)
Finally some new soul music! Remember the Neo-Soul movement being huge in early 2000, what happened? Nowadays we sadly have to settle with an occasional album. Luckily I stumbled upon AB’s new record entitled “Student of My Dream†which is a breath of fresh air. On this song he really reminds me of D’Angelo, he shares that same mumble magic. AB’s new album, which is a FREE download contains production from Black Milk, 14KT, SlimKat78, and more. As well as appearances by Slum Village and Black Milk. Get this FREE download HERE!
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9. Flying Lotus – Tea Leaf Dancers (HayZee Remix)
Some of you may be familiar w/ the OG version of this song, however Red Bull’s 2009 Beat Battle Champion from Amsterdam took it upon himself to remix it. I must say he did an incredible job w/ adding the synths to this track. If you want to hear more from one of the Netherlands great talents, go ahead and download HayZee’s FREE Beat Tape HERE
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10. Dam Funk – Love Is Here 2nite (I Can Feel It)
From the album Toeachizown Vol. 3: Life, comes another groovy track from L.A.’s “Ambassador of Boogie Funk”. I featured Dam Funk a few weeks back in the third installation of the Let Me Put You On! posts. This man definitely lives up to his name as he produces another 70’s influenced, mellow yet funky vibe in this song. If you sleeping on Dam Funk, wake the funk up!
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I must say this is one of my favorite sets and we’re only at Vol. 5 just wait and see what we’ve got in store for you next week. Also be on the lookout for the Arcade Archives from DJ Tek Steez coming your way this Friday.
