L.E.G.A.C.Y's Upcoming Show w/ Method Man & Redman on July 23rd

To everyone from Raleigh, North Carolina, Method Man & Redman is about to hit the Lincoln Theatre (126 E. Cabarrus St.) on July 23rd. But the catch is that they're taking Ghostface, Duo Live, DJ Battle on the wheels, and Justus League's own L.E.G.A.C.Y with them! That's four piles of non-stop hip-hop and banging music for all to enjoy. The doors'll open at 8:30 PM and the show'll start at 9:30 PM. The price is $32.50 advance and $36 at the door. Tell ya cuz, tell ya friends, tell whoever because it'll be one of the most mind-blowing concerts they'll ever go to. Check it out! Visit the link below (Ctrl+F "Method Man") to see more info and/or order tickets.

Lincoln Theatre

Gordon Gartrell Radio Episode 14: Long Live the Kaing Edition

Gordon Gartell Radio is back! And they're having a special tribute episode to the late King of Pop Michael Jackson. R.I.P.

Michael Jackson “Billie Jean” (DJ Brainchild’s Power Trio Mix)
The Jackson 5 “Can’t Get Ready For Losing You”
The Jackson 5 “It’s Great To Be Here”
The Jackson 5 “Lookin’ Through The Windows”
The Jackson 5 “I’ll Bet You”
The Jacksons “Give It Up”
The Jacksons “That’s What You Get For Being Polite”
Michael Jackson “Pretty Young Thing” (demo)
Michael Jackson “Someone Put Your Hand Out”
Michael Jackson “Good Thing Goin’ (DJ Bobo James Remix)”
Q-Tip “Move”
De La Soul “Breakadawn”
Kanye West “Good Life”
Jay-Z “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
Michael Jackson “Stranger In Moscow”
Michael Jackson “Whatever Happens”
Michael Jackson “In The Closet”
Michael Jackson “Scream”
The Jackson 5 “Superstition”
Michael Jackson “Call On Me”
Michael Jackson “Got To Be There”

L.E.G.A.C.Y's "Suicide Music" earns 88 of 100 Rating at KevinNottingham.com

Suicide Music earns an A- grade at KevinNottingham.com. Check out the review below:

“Entirely produced by Khrysis.” This is really all I needed to see after reading the press release of L.E.G.A.C.Y’s sophomore album, Suicide Music. Not saying that Leg is a slouch, because quite frankly, behind Phonte and Pooh, he may be the strongest member of the Justus League collective. I was first blown away by L.E.G.A.C.Y on “Tour of Duty,” a J League posse cut off of the Soldiers of Fortune album, when he stormed in as the song’s opener: “100% if I’m on the track/ 10% grit mixed with 10% this/ Follow me now, it’s 10% hot bars/ swallow me now, 10% Rock Star/ 10% wildin’ 10% raw talent/ slate? I’m clearing it/ 10% life experience/ 10% word play every verse that he say/ 20% cocky, the game is like hockey/ NHL, cuz n****s hate L.E.G.A.C.Y…” Yeah, from there I was hooked, the dude has skill. It doesn’t hurt to have top notch production though. And what more can you ask from one of the best producers around at the moment. Khrysis really can’t do any wrong. He’s in that Black Milk category right now and Suicide Music certainly contends for one of the best produced albums of the year so far. Can L.E.G.A.C.Y keep up as opposed to playing the co-star to the beats?


The album’s title refers to the dark nature of Leg’s music, but what about Khrysis? Well, hearing Khrysis’ beat on the title track may cause producers to kill their own careers… anyone else hearing that beat? Good lord. The album could’ve ended here and it would be a wrap. The song literally leaves me speechless and L.E.G.A.C.Y certainly doesn’t fade into background. Instead, he provides a dope chorus and two outstanding verses to set the tone for the rest of the album. It’s a stand out track on the LP, undoubtedly, but by no means does it stop there.

“Bang!!!” sends chills to the eardrums with the eerily haunting beat (especially when that familiar piano loop kicks in), and Leg only gets challenged by this beat and takes the song to a whole new level that it may not have achieved without the proper production. Once again, this is seen on the trunk rattling “4 Cornered Room;” a massive beat that only pushes L.E.G.A.C.Y to new heights. Does he reach them? Yes. In fact, on most of Suicide Music he exceeds any expectations people have of him. He’s probably most charming as an emcee (in that emcee demeanor, of course) on “The Greatest” simply because even though it is your typical braggadocio joint, his chemistry with the Khrysis production and the way he’s able to succeed on the climactic beat really does make you believe that he fits the title of the track. Rarely am I impressed by any claims of one being “the greatest,” but I’m certainly not hating on this.

For people who haven’t heard the remarkable “TKO,” which features marvelous verses from Leg, Phonte, Sean P, and Chaundon, ya’ll are in for a treat. Listening to it for the 40th time still may never do the song justice, and Khrysis’ knack for making outstanding posse cut beats is really an enigma.

L.E.G.A.C.Y picks his spots on Suicide Music, and with only a 10 song application, there is very little room for error. While the first half of “Policia” might be a little too hating towards cops for my liking (and even at times borderline offensive to people who may have police relatives) and even carry one of the weaker beats heard from Khrysis in recent time (the second beat is much better), there is certainly more than enough to capture the listener in a short amount of time. Tracking in at just over a half-an-hour, L.E.G.A.C.Y and Khrysis have constructed an album perfectly timed, near perfectly executed, and perfectly devoted to the concept of suicide music. Even though I would’ve loved to hear more maturing songs like “The Age” and “Looking Glass,” these tracks only lead me to think that L.E.G.A.C.Y is getting better with time. Being surrounded by a conglomerate like the Justus League will only have a further positive impact on him, but he is certainly worthy of his own spotlight.

88/100 -- [ SOURCE ]

Video: Real Frequency x Kevin Nottingham - In-Depth w/ Foreign Exchange Part 4

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Music: Illmind - "Blaps, Rhymes, & Life 3"

This third installment of Illmind's Blaps, Rhymes, and Life showcases some of the best known underground rappers spitting over the beats of Ill. It features rappers and saingers such as Rapper Big Pooh, Skyzoo, Scarface, Common and more. Y'all should definielty make room for this banger in your hard drive. It's Illmind on productions, of course!

Thracklisting:
01.) Intro (feat. The Real "Master Shake") (Aqua Teen Hunger Force)
02.) D-Black - Superbad (Produced By Illmind)
03.) Young Buck - Hold On (feat. 50 Cent) (Produced By Illmind)
04.) Skyzoo & Wale - Freshfest (Produced By Illmind)
05.) Rapper Big Pooh - Problems (feat. Jozeemo) (Produced By Illmind)
06.) Cres - Restless (feat. Termanology) (Produced By Illmind)
07.) Kaze - Dusk Til' Dawn (Produced By Illmind)
08.) Scarface - Who Are They (feat. K-Rino & Slim Thug) (Produced By Illmind)
09.) Kida - We Made It (feat. Marsha Ambrosius) (Produced By Illmind)
10.) Dominique Larue - Okay (feat. Kim Joyce) (Produced By Illmind)
11.) Kids Incorporated (88 Keys, Evidence & Alchemist) - Stay Up! (Viagra) (Produced By Illmind)
12.) Common - I Want U (Shmoove Mix) (Produced By Illmind)
13.) MindsOne - Instinct (Produced By Illmind)
14.) Thoth - On My Terminator Shit (feat. Terminology) (Produced By Illmind)
15.) Edo. G - Wishin' (feat. Masta Ace) (Produced By Illmind)
16.) Fortilive (Illmind, Mushmouf & Slo-Mo) - Cowboys (feat. 84) (Produced By Illmind)
17.) C.B. News - Bumrush The Show (feat. Torae) (Produced By Illmind)
18.) Deep Foundation - Girls (Produced By Illmind)
19.) AP - All I've Seen (Produced By Illmind)
20.) Vox Merger - Do Or Die (feat. The Far East Movement) (Produced By Illmind)

Illmind - "Blaps, Rhymes, & Life 3"

Dedicated to Eli Matthew Ibanga, R.I.P.

Nicolay on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show

Check out this new interview with Nicolay on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Nic finds out that Smiley is a big fan of the Foreign Exchange. He also plays Leave it All Behind every evening and he thinks EVERY song on the album is a hit! Check it out!

Nicolay on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show