My concert review of the Mad Professor show at Mighty in San Francisco is looooong overdue. Things have been crazy at my “day job” so the reviews were the first thing to get put on the back burner. So, enjoy these photos from the concert on March 15, 2008 and this short review:
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We’re spinning 2 songs off the upcoming new Nas album called Nigger and I am really diggin both. Listen to “War Is Necessary” and “Be A Nigger Too.” Then, on July 1st, grab your copy of Nigger coz it’s gonna be the album of choice for BBQ’s this summer!

Nas - “War Is Necessary” and “Be A Nigger Too” Audio

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Album Cover + Tracklist for Nigger:

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Earlier this month, I interviewed Elephant Man, Jamaica’s wildest entertainer. We discussed his new album, Let’s Get Physical on Diddy’s Bad Boy Records label, and Ele revealed a few juicy tidbits that haven’t made headlines yet. So, of course, I’m happy to share them with you! He mentioned that the next single off Let’s Get Physical will be his collaboration with Chris Brown. Man, the ladies are just mad about this barely-legal RnB star! I get so many emails and comments about Chris! The song he did with Elephant Man is called “Feel The Steam” and you can listen to it here:

Elephant Man + Chris Brown - “Feel The Steam”

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Lil Wayne hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart today with “Lollipop” featuring Static/Major. It’s Weezy’s 1st time on the Billboard throne! The Lolli-li-lolli-song was downloaded 183,000 times this week!

The #1 Tune In America - “Lollipop”

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Daft Punk have some sweet gear in their pyramid! Most of it is matching too. This is where Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo create their electronic magic and make humans dance on command! Here is an enlarged robot eye view of a Daft Punk concert: ([More →])

So far, “Magnificent” is my favorite song on Estelle’s new album Shine. Kardinal Offishall brings spice to Estelle’s sugar while smooth dub basslines stir it up. Listen here:

You might have noticed the new Soul Food playlist under the player these days. Just Estelle and Nina Simone so far, but I’ll be adding some Erykah and Al Green soon enuff….

From the Harder Better Faster Stronger 2008 (Alive Club Mixes) comes this wicked little Daft Punk mashup:

Daft Punk - Touch It Technologic (Alive Club Mix)

Another peek into Grand Theft Auto IV with the introduction of Manny Escuela, local reggaeton warrior:

GTA IV hits the streets April 29th via Rockstar Games. HearingTest will be posting updates until then as part of the 10 Year Anniversary Celebration of Grand Theft Auto video games!

Rik Cordero does it again, this time with The Roots, Chrisette Michelle and Wale. The tune is “Rising Up” off the new Roots album, Rising Down. Here’s the video Cordero directed:

The Roots - “Rising Up” ft. Chrisette Michelle and Wale

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The tunes on Prodigy’s H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 are totally ill with fat bass and old school drum sounds. Therefore, I don’t understand why all the videos have such poor audio quality. Prodigy must’ve busted ass to get all this on film before being locked up, so why did his sound tech bail on him? Anyhow, here’s 3 more vids (+1 from yesterday):

Prodigy - “Click Clack” (Feat. Twin Gambino)

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Dutty Artz is just about to drop their premiere release, featuring the bangin ragga stylings of Jahdan Blakkamore. I got hold of this tune “Go Round Payola” and can’t stop playing it since:

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Another video with Prodigy, this time in the leading role. Here is the vid for “Dirty New Yorker” off the entirely dark LP H.N.I.C. Pt.2:

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The new Keak Da Sneak video hit the net today: “That Go” featuring Prodigy + Alchemist. Check it out:

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Lil Wayne helps us remember Static/Major with this “new” song. Hip hop lost a talented son when Static Major died too young in February. Luckily, his memory will remain strong with songs like “I Got My” featuring his good bud Weezy…

“I Got My” is the first single off Static/Major’s debut album Suppertime, which was due to drop in ‘08. I’m not sure what the status of the album is now.

Buckshot and 9th Wonder star in the 2nd video from their upcoming Formula album along with Talib Kweli. “Hold It Down” was directed by Rik Cordero & Dru Ha and portrays the different perspectives of 3 individuals who sharing the same environ. We see Buckshot’s story first, Kweli’s next and 9th Wonder presides over the final scenes:

Buckshot and 9th Wonder - “Hold It Down”:

Duck Down drops Formula on April 29th.