R.I.P. HFTB

The time has come, folks. If you've followed my blog in the past, you'll know about my issues with Blogger. Apparently, Google and its subsidiaries don't appreciate my free promotion for artists so they deleted a bunch of posts throughout my year-and-a-half stay here.

So I bought my own URL, switched over to Word Press and created a brand new site called Hold the Throne. I wanted to start anew, with a fresh template and new artwork. It'll be a similar concept as HFTB but a lot better looking and less BS.

I know it's a hassle, but I'd love if all my Blogger familia can update their blog rolls and RSS readers with the new site so we can stay in touch and continue to build. Click here to subscribe to the posts at Hold the Throne. Get at me on the e-mail or Twitter if you have any issues setting it up.

Thanks for hopping on board, I appreciate the continued support. Love y'all, Peace for now!

Death of Autotune

[Spelling fail on the original post LOL]

Ivan and Mike Waxx for the win! New Hov just premiered on Hot 97 produced by Kanye West & No-ID, Tri-State stand up.. EPIC!

Let it ride, Enjoy!

Jay-Z - Death of Autotune (D.O.A.) [Radio Rip]

[Edit]

Dre came through with another one, take your pick!

Jay-Z - Deasth of Autotune (D.O.A.) [Radio Rip]

Teach Him (Or Me, Rather)

Before the big game, relax with a little bit of the wonderful Melanie Fiona. This here is an unofficial video for her song "Teach Him" from the movie Obsessed, which I still haven't seen and probably never will.

Shouts to Ian for the link, Enjoy!

Random Axe

[A truly random axe pic]

I know I'm gonna hate waking up tomorrow for work, but this is too good to sleep on.

Here's one strictly for hardcore hip-hoppers as Black Milk, Sean Price and Guilty Simpson form like Voltron as Random Axe.. Let this knock in your stereo.

Shouts to MZ and the good folks at TSS for the audio, Enjoy!

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Random Axe - Monster Babies

Video Chillin' & "Family Affair"

[Edit] Wale leaked his new song "Family Affair" on his Twitter today, Check the CBox for a link.

[Edit #2] Apparently this video is not intended for the internet, thanks to Gotty for the heads up. Have fun with the new track for the time being.

Crazy at the corporate office today, but I've been looking forward to this for a minute so I'll drop it real quick.

DC lyricist Wale and pop songstress Lady Gaga connect for his video "Chillin," directed by Chris Robinson. Be on the lookout for more leaks from Wale and 9th Wonder's upcoming Back to the Feature tape this week.

Props to Hallway Jay at illRoots for the linkage, Enjoy!

Ecstatic Listening

I've got some big moves in the pipeline on the blogging tip, will fill you all in as soon as I can. For now, it's going to be business as usual.

For those in the New York area this Friday, Santos is hosting a listening party for Mos Def's upcoming album The Ecstatic. After hearing the snippets, I'm excited to hear the final product and might make the trip for this one.

Hit up TheEcstatic09@gmail.com to RSVP, thanks to Heather for posting the flyer!

Random Hits:

Check the Cbox-->

J Dilla ft. Bun B & Termanology - Make It Fast (Bonus)

Lloyd Banks - Practice

The Kickdrums - Things Work Out

Guest Who It Is

Rarely do I dedicate an entire post to a mixtape, but this here is a genuine effort that I had to highlight.

The good homie Trackstar The DJ hit my inbox today with his new tape The Guest Chamber, a collection of Wu-Tang guest appearances on non-Wu tracks. Simple formula, serious results.

Just glancing over the track list makes me know this is special. Rather than follow the trend of dime-a-dozen mixtape DJs with "exclusives" on their digital frisbees, Trackstar holds it down for heads with heat like Gangstarr & Inspectah Deck's timeless "Above The Clouds," Outkast and Raekwon's crisp "Skew It On The Bar-B" and one of my all-time favorite collabos, Method Man & the late great Christopher Wallace's "The What."

Big thanks to the man himself for the cover and links 'cause this is one for your collection. Real recognize real, Enjoy!

Download:

Trackstar The DJ - The Guest Chamber (Best of Wu-Tang Guest Appearances)

1. Notorious BIG feat Method Man-The What

2. Gangstarr feat Inspectah Deck-Above the Clouds

3. Mobb Deep feat Raekwon and Nas-Eye for an Eye

4. Onyx feat Wu-Tang Clan-The Worst

5. Mobb Deep feat Method Man-Extortion

6. Hi-Tek feat Ghostface Killah and Raekwon-My Piano

7. Alkaholiks feat ODB-Hip Hop Drunkies

8. Q-Tip feat Raekwon, Lil Wayne, and Busta Rhymes-Renaissance Rap Remix

9. 2Pac feat Method Man, Redman, Daz, and Kurupt-Got My Mind Made Up

10.Jayo Felony feat Method Man and DMX-Whatcha Gonna Do

11.DJ Muggs feat RZA and GZA-Third World

12.Cypress Hill feat RZA and U-God-Killa Hill N****s13.Redman feat Method Man-Do What You Feel

14.Big Pun feat Inspectah Deck and Prodigy-Tres Leches (Triboro Trilogy)

15.Pete Rock feat Inspectah Deck and Kurupt-Tru Master

16.Cocoa Brovas feat Raekwon-Black Trump

17.Spice 1 feat Method Man-Hard to Kill

18.Royce da 5'9" feat Raekwon and Talib Kweli-Give Up Your Guns

19.Outkast feat Raekwon-Skew it on the BBQ

20.Bounty Killa feat Masta Killa-Eyes a Bleed (RZA Remix)

21.Jon Spencer Blues Explosion feat Killah Priest-Greyhound Pt 2 (GZA Remix)

Fell In Love With H.E.R.. Again

Nope, I'm not talkin' about a PYT in my life. Don't fret ladies, I'm still single :-D

I'm talking one of my original loves, "Hip-Hop in its Essence is Real" as Common eloquently put it on his '94 classic song. I hit up the Black Star reunited show at Nokia Times Square and it reminded me how much I really do love hip-hop despite all the hate and negativity permeating the art form nowadays.

Mos & Kweli possessed an on-stage vibe that conjurs hip-hop's glory days as they rocked tracks from the Black Star LP in addition to solo joints from their respective careers. I was one of 2000-something rhyming along with the duo during what's sure to be one of 2009's best concerts, period.

The good folks at OGHipHop posted the video up top, while YN flip-cam'd the later show to post on Rap Radar.

I'll leave y'all with the footage and suggestions of new music that's carrying on tradition. If you need help finding these projects, hit me up. Enjoy!

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J Dilla - Jay Stay Paid [Posthumous Dilla album compiled by Pete Rock]

Sneak Peak:

Fire Wood Drumstix ft. MF Doom




Marco Polo & Torae - Double Barrel [Coming out Tuesday, cop that]

Sneak Peak:

Party Crashers



Tiye Phoenix - Half Woman, Half Amazin' [Dropped last week, I love this LP !!]

Sneak Peak:

Master Plan


Mixtape of the Day:



Download T.I & MLK - A Year & A Day


Random Hits:

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Jaspects ft. Senor Kaos - Fallin'

T.I. ft. Kanye West & B.o.B - On Top of the World (Unreleased Version)

We The Lions, You The Cheetahs

I announced it before, but I wanted to remind my loyal readers about this weekend's epic concert.

This Saturday, two of my favorite MCs Talib Kweli and Mos Def will reunite as Black Star for a pair of shows at Nokia Theatre NYC. Yours truly will be in the building for the later time slot, supporting real hip-hop in its truest form.

Tokyo designer Rocksmith dropped these shirts to mark the Brooklyn duo's performance, which are available now at Karmaloop and at the shows.

Scoop up your ticket here and let me know if you want to link up at the show. Thanks to Gotty for the heads up on the T-shirts, Enjoy!

Random Hits:

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6th Sense - Thoughts

Bobby Ray (B.o.B) - Put Me On

Jay-Z - Can't Cheat Death prod. DJ Premier

Killer Mike - Man Up

Lupe Fiasco - Fire

Mos Def - The Ecstatic (Snippets)

T.I. ft. Mary J Blige - Remember Me

Torae - Lay It Down Freestyle [Double Barrel drops next week!]

Birth of the Cool

Today would've been jazz legend Miles Davis' 83rd birthday.

Let's celebrate with one of my favorite songs from the bebop trumpeter's extensive collection, "Godchild" from his early days, Enjoy!

Still Kickin'.. And Groovin'

In between flippin' from the Mets dramatic win over the Red Sox to the first half of this Lakers/Nuggets, I spotted some fly kicks throughout the 'net that dropping within the next couple months. Check out the various Nike releases below, thanks to SneakerFiles and Extra Butter for the info.

I've also been digging up some old goodies throughout the night. One disc from my digital vaults that I revisited is The New Groove - The Blue Note Remix Project. This 1996 compilation features reinterpretations of jazz classics from Cannonball Adderley, Grant Green, & Horace Silver among others by some of hip-hop's greatest producers like Easy Mo Bee, Large Professor, and Diamond D.

Now I'm not gonna offer up the entire CD (that'd be TOO easy), but what I will do is post a couple of my favorite picks. If you're really interested in this project, I'll help you find it.

Time to get watching the 4th quarter of the Lakers/Nuggets, Enjoy!


The New Groove - The Blue Note Remix Project (1996)

Track List:

01 - Donald Byrd & The Angel - Kofi
02 - Cannonball Adderley & Large Professor - Hummin'
03 - Noel Pointer & DJ Smash - Living For The City
04 - Gene Harris & Guru - Listen Here
05 - Ronnie Laws & The L.G. Experience - Friends & Strangers
06 - Grant Green & The Ummah - Down Here On The Ground
07 - Ronnie Foster & Diamond D - Summer Song
08 - Lonnie Smith & Spearhead - Move Your Hand
09 - Horace Silver & Easy Mo Bee - The Sophisticated Hippie
10 - Bobby Hutcherson & The Roots - Montara
11 - Jacky Terrasson & The Angel - Mixed Feelings (The New Groove)

Mixtape of the Day:





Cassidy, DJ Thoro & Big Mike - Apply Pressure (Mixtape)


Can I Kick It?

Nike Air Force 1 '07 White/Team Red-Black

Nike Air Max Light - White / Dark Red

Nike SB Dunk Low Premium White Gum Soles

Nike Air Max 1 - White / Red - Grey June 2009 Quickstrike

Friday Night Lights (Out)

The internets were all sorts of buzzin' today about this clip of blog-whore Charles Hamilton gettin a knuckle sandwich from his ex-girl/jumpoff/manager/whatever she may be. Sonic got a lil' too personal for shorty's liking, so she jabbed his jaw pretty heathily. I don't blame her - I'd wanna punch anyone wearing a stuffed Pink Panther on his forearm, too.

Even though I do enjoy some of his music, this goes beyond that - I don't condone airing people's personal business out like that. I think she has every right to rock his grill, dude seems like a straight asshole to shorty when he thinks he's funny, but he ain't. Plus, it makes for some of the best Twitter chatter in a minute.

Got some new music, course. Three new Eminem freestyles with Tim Westwood showin' he still has some skills, two new Wale tracks (one with a host of MCs and the other an unfinished album track) and the official "All The Above" reeeemix equipped with a revamped Just Blaze instrumental.

Throw in the full demo to Madonna & Weezy's collabo (that's growing on me, listen by listen), and tracks from T.I., Donny Goines, Nore featuring DJ Webstar, Torae & Marco Polo, & U-N-I and we've got ourselves a full Friday night.

Shouts to LowKey, Shake & Mike for the heads up on the Em frees, Necole Bitchie for the hilarious Sonic footage, and a gang of others for the random tracks, Enjoy!

Donny Goines ft. Che Grand & Izza Kizza - She Likes

Eminem - Alchemist Freestyle

Eminem - Chonkyfire Freestyle ft. Mr. Porter

Eminem - Respect My Conglomerate Freestyle ft. Mr. Porter

Madonna - Revolver ft. Lil' Wayne [Demo Version]

Maino ft. Young Jeezy & T-Pain - All The Above (Remix) prod. Just Blaze

NORE ft. DJ Webstar - So Hot

Torae & Marco Polo ft. Sean P & Masta Ace - Hold Up

T.I. - Hell Of A Night (DJ)

U-N-I - Land of the King

Wale ft. Peedi Crakk, Young Chris, Black Thought & Tuphace - Hot Shyt

Wale - Magic (Unfinished) prod. Best Kept Secret

I Loved College (2004 Edition)

.. So even tho I received my undergrad diploma from Rutgers University back in the winter, I'm finally walking today for the actual ceremony.

Of course, I'm rushing out the door. Well, my family is rushing me, but I had to post somethin' real quick for my loyal readers.

This here is a collection of tracks that I was into my freshman year, so these represent the start of the beast four years of my life. I tried to include a lil' something for everyone, from the club bangers I used to play while DJing to some more sentimental, nostalgic deep tracks.

Congrats to all my fellow Rutgers grads and best of luck to all my readers grinding hard to get their degrees, you can do it.

I'm off to the ceremony, Enjoy!

Download (In one .rar file)

I Loved College (2004)

Brother Ali - Self Taught [Champion EP]
De La Soul ft. MF Doom - Rock Co.Kane Flow [The Grind Date]
The Diplomats - Crunk Muzik [Diplomatic Immunity 2]
Eminem - Mosh [Encore]
Fabolous - Breathe [Real Talk]
Foreign Exchange - Be Alright [Connected]
Ghostface ft. Jadakiss - Run [Pretty Toney Album]
Ill Bill - What's Wrong With Bill [What's Wrong With Bill]
J-Kwon - Hood Hop [Hood Hop]
Jadakiss ft. Nas, Common & Styles - Why (Remix) [Kiss of Death]
Jay-Z - The Threat (DangerMouse Remix) [The Grey Album]
Jedi Mind Tricks - Before The Great Collapse [Legacy of Blood]
Jim Jones ft. Cam'ron & Jay Bezel - Certified Gangstas [On My Way To Church]
John Legend - Ordinary People [Get Lifted]
Kanye West - School Spirit [College Dropout]
Lil' Jon ft. Lil' Scrappy - What U Gon' Do [Crunk Juice]
Lil' Wayne - Go DJ [Tha Carter]
Lloyd Banks - On Fire [The Hunger For More]
Ludacris - Blueberry Yum Yum [Red Light District]
Madvillain - Strange Ways [Madvillainy]
Mos Def - Sex, Love & Money [The New Danger]
Masta Ace - Revelations [A Long Hot Summer] Murs - Freak These Tales [3:16 The Nine Edition]
Nas - You Know My Style [Streets Disciple]
Outerspace ft. Chief Kamachi - Divine Evil [Outerspace]
Postaboy - God By My Side [DJ Kay Slay - The King Iz Back]
Talib Kweli - Going Hard [Beautiful Struggle]
T.I. - Bring 'Em Out [Urban Legend]
R.A. the Rugged Man - Lessons [Die, Rugged Man, Die]
Redman ft. R. Kelly & Jay Z - Da Banger [Gillahouse BC 4]
The Roots - Don't Say Nothin' [The Tipping Point]
Saigon - Come Again [Warning Shots]
Sean Price ft. Joe Budden & Buckshot - Hot 97 Freestyle [Donkey Sean Jr.]
Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot [R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece]
Terror Squad - Lonely [True Story: Bonus Tracks]
Twista ft. Bun B & Mike Jones - In 'Yo Cadillac [DJ Smallz - Southern Smoke 12]
Twista - Slow Jamz [Kamikaze]
Young Buck - Shorty Wanna Ride [Straight Outta Cashville]

The Breakfast Club

It's just one of those days over here, where everything seems to be going wrong. Can't explain why, I just have a bad feeling. Gotta shake it off and just keep moving.

But, at least we've got some new music this morning. Just got an e-mail with Harlem lyricist Donny Goines' new free album The Breakfast Club. Anyone that heard Donny's first LP Minute After Midnight should be excited for this, featuring production from Dame Grease, 6th Sense, Buckshot, Statik Selektah and appearances from Termanology, Skyzoo, Planet Asia, Amanda Diva & more.

The persistent, up-and-coming MC says:

"With this album it was important to me for people to just listen. I didn't want any apprehensions or hindrances with this project at all and my main goal is to just get the music to the masses. There will always be times to make money, but my focus now is making an impact."

Donny's personal motto is "if you don't know my name, I'm not working hard enough." Now that you know his name, get to know his music.

Thanks to Melanie for the artwork and link, Enjoy!

Download:

Donny Goines Presents The Breakfast Club

Track List:

1) Don't You Prod. by Cook Classics

2) Bring It Forward (New York, New York) Prod. by Versatile

3) Whatever It Is (Ft. Mela Machinko) Prod. by Frequency

4) Money (Ft. Mistah F.A.B) Prod. by DJ Static

5) Don't Mess with a Woman (Ft. Amanda Diva & Naledge) Prod. by Dub Z

6) Sublime (Ft. Peter Hadar & Outasight) Prod. by Buckwild

7) She Like (Ft. Che Grand & Izza Kizza) Prod. by Apple Juice Kid

8) Make Me Feel (Ft. Emilio Rojas) Prod. by Kwame

9) Oh No (Ft. Patent Pending) Prod. by The Goverment

10) What U Expected Remix (Ft. Rain, Termanology, Reks & Big Lou) Prod. by Statik Selektah

11) A Love Song (Ft. Lydia Caesar & Skyzoo) Prod. by Digga
12) Closer Prod. by Dame Grease

13) Digital Genocide (Ft. Planet Asia & Poison Pen) Prod. by DJ Snips

14) Grateful (Ft. Tanya Morgan & Jeremy Carr) Prod. by Cookin Soul

15) Party Apple Prod. by Apple Juice Kid

16) Can't Get it Right (Ft. A.Pinks, Esso & 6th Sense) Prod. by 6th Sense

17) These Times Prod. by Dub Z

Still Got It.. Kinda

I had to address it after my various rants.. Relapse.

To sum up my thoughts on: It's aiiight. Em seems to be even crazier sober, but definitely not as consistent as he's been. There are some gems on it, namely "Old Times Sake" with Dre, "Beautiful" and "Hello." But there's too many songs that lack replay value like "We Made You" and "My Mom" and I really can't get passed that accent, I'm sorry.

However, between the Nick Cannon and Mariah reference and insest-filled, drug-coated stories, Em does show signs of his Shady self. I think "Deja Vu" is one of his realest - resembling a 2009 "The Way I Am" - and he's at his most murderous on "Underground."

I surely didn't have high expectations, so I was pleasantly surprised overall.

Thing is, if Em keeps rapping like in this video on Tim Westwood's show, Relapse 2 could be a problem.

Thanks to RR for the "freestyle" video, Enjoy!

Covering the Classics

I've been impatiently waiting for this mixtape to drop this after reading about the concept then hearing the leaked tracks.

Brooklyn MC Joell Ortiz drops his Covering the Classics mixtape hosted by DJ Green Lantern, as he reinterprets some of hip-hops greatest records. You'll find original rhymes over classics like Naughty By Nature's "Uptown Anthem," Pete Rock & CL Smooth's "T. and Gang Starr's "Just To Get A Rep" among others.

I haven't heard the whole thing yet, just a few songs here and there, but Ortiz's sharp flow shouldn't disappoint.

Shouts to Ivan for the heads up, Enjoy!

Download:

Joell Ortiz - Covering the Classics hosted by DJ Green Lantern

1. Joell Ortiz - Intro (0:19)

2. Joell Ortiz - Rappers Delight (feat. DJ Enuff) (0:51)

3. Joell Ortiz - Know The BK Ledge (0:49)

4. Joell Ortiz - Somethin for Hot 97 (feat. DJ Camilo) (1:04)

5. Joell Ortiz - Strictly the Bizness (0:59)

6. Joell Ortiz - Treat Me Right (0:34)

7. Joell Ortiz - Industry Enemy #1 (0:57)

8. Joell Ortiz - Brooklyn Children's Story (1:07)

9. Joell Ortiz - I Can't Go Broke (0:54)

10. Joell Ortiz - Live At Cooper Day BBQ (0:36)

11. Joell Ortiz - Uptown Anthem (1:00)

12. Joell Ortiz - U.N.I.T.Y. (1:01)

13. Joell Ortiz - T.R.O.Y. (1:37)

14. Joell Ortiz - Primo Tribute (1:57)

15. Joell Ortiz - Just To Get A Check (0:43)

16. Joell Ortiz - Mass Appeal (0:41)

17. Joell Ortiz - Act Like They Don't Know (0:43)

18. Joell Ortiz - The Whut (Animal Shit) (1:07)

19. Joell Ortiz - BK Get Money (0:49)

20. Joell Ortiz - Got My Mind Made Up (0:41)

21. Joell Ortiz - Drop A Gem On 'Em (0:45)

22. Joell Ortiz - Intercourse (0:41)

23. Joell Ortiz - Cell Therapies (0:52)

24. Joell Ortiz - High Roller (1:08)

25. Joell Ortiz - Brooklyn Ghetto Child (1:42)

26. Joell Ortiz - What They Do (Roots Tribute) (1:43)

27. Joell Ortiz - Renee's Revenge (3:07)

28. Joell Ortiz - Goin To Miami (feat. DJ Khaled) (2:03)

29. Joell Ortiz - What Happened To Hip Hop (1:17)

30. Joell Ortiz - 4,3,2,1 (0:43)

31. Joell Ortiz - Recognize (0:44)

32. Joell Ortiz - 24HRS (0:40)

33. Joell Ortiz - Rican Ebonics 09 (2:54)

Move to Brooklynati Today..

Why? 'Cause ?uestlove said so..

As mayor and on behalf of the city of Brooklynati, it is my pleasure to welcome you and yours to our fantastic city of Brooklynati, USA. As you’ll soon discover, our city prides itself on its cleanliness, diversity and culture. I trust that you will find your new home to be one for which you will take great pride. As far as we are concerned, you have always been from Brooklynati – now its just official.

We are excited for you to familiarize yourself with our many public services – from our historic libraries and world-class parks to our nationally-recognized schools. Whether you are an independent spirit or have chosen to settle down here in our beloved city with your family, there is a wide array of destinations that you’ll be proud to have in your own backyard.

Get to know your local vendors, your neighborhood parks. Visit Queen’s Island for an evening of family-friendly fun or take in a show at any of our great venues on the city’s west side. I’m sure you’ll have no shortage of activities in which to engage, but should you ever need ideas, feel free to visit our Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.Brooklynati.com.

We look forward to your time here in Brooklynati and welcome you as a citizen!

Support real hip-hop and scoop Tanya Morgan's new LP Brooklynati today on iTunes. Von Pea, Don Will and Ilyas never disappoint. You'll thank me later.

For a taste of what to expect, check out DJ King Most's Tanya Morgan Megamix right here.

Big thanks to khal at RTD for the heads up, Enjoy!

iPod Classics: 2nd Letter

I mentioned it before, but in case you forgot or you're new (sup y'all?!), I've been going through my iTunes playlist in my spare time to load up the best tracks on my new 120GB iPod classic.

It's turning out to be quite a damn task, mostly due to working full time and studying for this test. It's all good, though. I can squeeze in a second for some good music and to say what's up to everyone.

I thought I'd share with my readers some of what I've got so far. I'm going alphabetically, so I'm only on "B," Enjoy!

Check the CBox--->

B.o.B. - Ghost In The Machine

Barrington Levy - Here I Come

Beanie Sigel - Feel It In The Air

The Beatles - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

Ben E. King - Stand By Me

Big Boi ft. Sleepy Brown - The Way You Move

Big Daddy Kane - Any Type Of Way

Big L - Put It On

Big Punisher ft. Fat Joe - Twinz (Deep Cover '98)

Black Milk - Bounce

Black Sheep - The Choice Is Yours (Remix)

Blackalicious - Make You Feel That Way

Black Star - Thieves In The Night

Blu - Get It Now

Bob Marley - Trenchtown Rock

Bone Thugs & Harmony - Days Of Our Livez

Boyz II Men - Water Runs Dry

Brother Ali - Self Taught

Bruce Springsteen - Atlantic City [Hey, I grew up on Bruce.. C'mon, I was white and living in Jersey LOL]

A Blog For Mama

I'll keep this concise 'cause you want to spend as much time with Mom as possible today.

I know that without the love and support of my mother, I wouldn't be who I am today. Sometimes I take for granted what she's sacrificed for me and my siblings, but I really have been trying lately to let her know that I'm thankful for all she's done.

To those whose mother's have passed, I will say a prayer because I know she's somewhere smiling. Be strong.

HFTB would like to wish all the mothers out there a very Happy Mother's Day. To celebrate, here are five tracks paying tribute to all the women that have given the gift of life.

Now go tell Moms you love her, Enjoy!

Check the CBox--->

1. Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama

There were so many times
Lookin back when I was so afraid
And then you come to me and tell me
I can face anything


2. Kanye West - Hey Mama

I know I act a fool,
But I promise you I'm going back to school 
I appreciate what you allowed for me
I just want you to be proud of me

3. Nas - Dance

Thinking of how amazing she was 
A angel gave me love 
I'm thankful, to ever know a women so real

4. Talib Kweli - Momma Can You Hear Me?

The rain is gone, now I can see you clearly
Momma, I love you dearly
Momma, I need you near me
'Cause the sun goes down every night
And your son don't go down without a fight


5. Tupac - Dear Mama

There's no way I could pay you back
But my plan
Is to show you that I understand

Give It To Me Right..

.. Or don't give it to me at all!

Okay, it's safe to say I'm obsessed with Melanie Fiona's sound - and you should be, too. Girl can SANG! Plus, she gave me a kiss on Twitter once so I'm forever in love.

I've heard the Toronto native's lead single "Give It To Me Right" all over and my iPod has been giving heavy play to the sampler to her upcoming debut The Bridge, due out this summer on SRC/Universal Motown.

Above is the official video for "Give It To Me Right" and below is taste of a new track, "Island Boy."

Thanks to Honey Soul for the heads up and the good homie Nick for the DL link, Enjoy!

Check the CBox --->

Melanie Fiona - Island Boy