Jean Grae..."Kill Screen"

I decided to step outside of "the box" or "the State" and feature one of the most original female emcee's that I've had the chance to meet, Jean Grae. She stays true to herself and to her music and I respect that with all the "following" going on in the Industry. Jean was born in South Africa but raised in New York and started her music career there. She left New York University after a short stay with the knowledge of what she needed and wanted already within her. After several links with hip hop groups, and stage name changes, Jean Grae has settled nicely into her present self. 

Being a huge fan of female's paving their way in a mostly male dominated industry, and the fact that one of my favorite NC Producers/emcees, K-Hill, has recorded with Jean (Smashmouth on her "Jeanius" album in collaboration with 9th Wonder), I had to get this video posted. "Kill Screen" plays like a psychological drama short film. Hidden messages flash throughout that are hard to catch (I had to almost go frame by frame) but explain the sequence of this crazy video. This was shot, directed AND edited by Jean Grae herself! You Go Girl!!! 

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Kourvioisier...A Mouthful

Durham, NC's Kourvioisier sits back quietly and out of nowhere, he slams us with another lyrically charged drop! Titled "A Mouthful" because this young emcee said he just had too much to say, so he swayed from the typical song format and just let it all out...

Produced by K-Hill (www.khillmusic.com)...

Listen & Download "A Mouthful" by Kourvioisier...

K-Hill..."Tatooine"

North Carolina Emcee/Producer, K-Hill, dropped a jam on Father's Day for us. Written around the time the news was splashed with the unjustified shooting of a young man on his way home from a convenient store run. The death of Trayvon Martin gave K-Hill some perspective on being the father of 2 young minority sons himself and he put his pen to paper to honor what his sons mean to him and how they keep him motivated in the daily struggles. 

Enjoy!!

Find More K-Hill:

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Kourvioisier..."Fear Of Progress"

Durham emcee Kourvioisier is said to be one of those young artists with an old soul. He started rapping at the age of 11 but was always noted as being beyond his years, a true student of the Old School/Golden Era of Hip Hop. His talent caught the attention of co-founder of the World Famous Butta Team, DJ Skaz Digga, when Kourvioisier was barely a teenager and with Skaz's encouragement and mentorship, Kourvioisier put out his first project in 2009, gaining the young emcee recognition and praise from Hip Hop greats such as Big Daddy Kane, Lord Finess, and 9th Wonder. This is Kourvioisier's 2nd album and its laced with production by Skaz Digga, K-Hill and JL Proof. If this talented artist has any "fears of progress" in the game, they are misplaced. Enjoy!

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JSwiss...Out Of State Intuition Part 2: Leave Me A Loan

New York native, North Carolina resident, Julian (JSwiss) Caldwell, has been putting in work this year with two projects dropping weeks apart. The newest being his album, cleverly titled, "Out of State Intuition Part 2: Leave Me A Loan". The album is sponsored by Thrill City Clothing and Prime Time Media. Production credits go out to Ace Dizzy Flow, K-Hill, Foolery of Kooley High, JSwiss himself and others. Free download is available on AudioMack or support your local artist and pay the $2 to download it on Bandcamp (He is a college student so help a brother out!). 

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@JSwisshere

Intelligent Design: 2WordsTheTop & Famco Clothing Compilation

I'm always happy to see when different "teams" work together and put dope projects out for us. The "Intelligent Design Mixtape Compilation" is one of these said projects. This is a collection of Hip Hop artists exclusive tracks gathered by 2WordsTheTop.com and FamCo Clothing with sponsoring by DJBooth.net and RefinedHype blog sites. Take the time to download and listen!

Artists featured on the project are JSwiss, K-Hill, SkyBlew, SK4MC, RoQ'y TyRaid, Buck, S.Gold, Mondega, Blax, Malicious, FSM, Charmingly Ghetto and other artists featured within their tracks. 

Find the Mixtape Here:

DJBooth.net

The Return of Da Instigator...K-HILL!

For the K-Hill fans that have followed his career up to now, Welcome to the Fresh & New! Most serious artists realize when it's time to "re-invent" themselves or fall back. This year we will all get to sit back and watch the evolution of K-Hill. He's still one of the most undeniable lyricists in the state, but he's stepping it up into some untraveled territory and the outcome can only be incredible! "The Covenant", produced by Madwreck and "scratched" by DJ GrazzHoppa, gives us a reminder of the sharpness that K-Hill will always possess...

Download Here:

www.khillmusic.com 

K-HILL "Motivational Speakers" Coming Soon

K-Hill released his first track from his upcoming "Motivational Speakers" album, "Where I Supposed To Be" in late January of this year. Jamaican artist, G. Terra, laces a Reggae hook while Producer J.D. "The JourKnee" Wilson's beat keeps the energy flowing from beginning to end. K-Hill offers a fresh, new sound for those that may not know his previous work. "Motivational Speakers" has been a concept for K-Hill with the idea of encouraging fans through his music and motivating them to appreciate the sound of what Hip Hop music truly is. This year keep your speakers open for a more diverse sound coming out of North Carolina! 

Links for K-Hill:
KHillmusic.com

@HillCosby

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