PLEDGE DRIVE! (10/17/11)

Curren$y - Breakfast

Evidence feat. Aloe Blacc - The Liner Notes

Little Brother feat. Joe Scudda - Lovin' It

Oddisee - Such is Life

Big K.R.I.T. - The Vent

MURS & 9th Wonder - I Used to Love Her (Again)

A Tribe Called Quest - Bonita Applebum

Chali 2na - When Will I See You Again

Souls of Mischief - Cab Fare

Mos Def feat. The Ruler - Auditorium

Onra - Long Distance

Felt - Woman Tonight

Paranoid Castle - The Mature Life

UKNOWHOWWEDO (10/10/11)

Bahamadia - Uknowhowwedu

Souls of Mischief - Step to My Girl

Rob Swift - Turntablist Anthem

Jazz Liberatorz - Breathing Pleasure

Sadat X - What Did I Do?

Jedi Mind Tricks - Storm of Swords

RJD2 feat. Blueprint - Final Frontier

Goodie Mob - Decisions Decisions

Ghostface Killah - Together Baby

Funkdoobiest - Rock On

Jay Electronica - Exhibit C

Pharcyde - Runnin'

Throw it back a little bit (9/19/11)

Psalm One - The Nine

Hangar 18 - A Slice of Heaven

Gang Starr - Moment of Truth

Living Legends - Another Day

Jay-Z - Heart of the City

Del the Funky Homosapien & Tame One - Before This

Snoop Dogg - Gz and Hustlas

Big Daddy Kane - Ain't No Half Steppin'

Mobb Deep - Hell on Earth

C-Rayz Walz - Buck 80

Lil' Kim feat. Lil' Ceasar - Crush on You (Remix)

Reef The Lost Cauze - Afghan Green

Skyzoo - Rap Like Me

Visionaries - Sight for Sore Eyes

J-Dilla - Workinonit

Is This For Real? Really????? (9/12/11)

After a 2 week hiatus The Beatseeker is back and its better than ever. Some serious rhymin' this week.

Das Racist - You Oughta Know

Pharohe Monch - Agent Orange

Wu-Tang Clan - Shaolin Worldwide

Awol One - Stand Before

Naughty By Nature - O.P.P.

Zion I & The Grouch - Plead the Fifth

Black Milk feat Jack White - Brain

Mekalek feat Time Machine - Here it Is

GZA & Genius - Silent

Sound Providers feat Procussions - 5 Minutes

Little Brother feat Joe Scudda - Lovin It

Diplo feat CREAM - Indian Thick Jawns

A Tribe Called Quest - Verses From the Abstract

CL Smooth feat Skyzoo - Perfect Timing

Nas - Represent

Danger Mouse & MURS - To A Black Boy

BACK IN ACTION!!! (8/22 & 8/29)

So it took me a while to get all tech savvy but Im finally on the blog. Here are the playlists for the shows from the past 2 weeks.

August 22

Slum Village - Tainted

Curren$y - Breakfast

Zion I - Antenna

Madlib - Enter Hot Curry --> Indian Hump

Tyler the Creator ft. Frank Ocean - She

Aceylone ft. Goapele - Moonilt Skies

MURS & 9th Wonder - Fornever

Bullion - I Just Wasn't Made For These Times

Kev Brown - Albany

Del the Funky Homosapien - Situations

Goodie Mob - Is That You God?

El-P - The Overly Dramatic Truth

The Notorious B.I.G. - I Got a Story to Tell

Shabazz Palaces - An Echo from the Hosts That Profess Infinitum

Pete Rock ft. Rza & Gza

August 29

B.O.B. ft. Asher Roth - F**k The Money

Groove B Chill - Top of the Hill

MF Love - Ode

Guru - Transit Ride

Anita Tijoux - 1977

Madlib & Strong Arm Steady ft. Talib Kweli - Get Started

Jay Z - Thank You

Eligh - Miss Busdriver

Reflection Eternal - The Ballad of the Black Gold

The Roots ft. Phinte & Dice Raw - Now or Never

MC Paul Barman - Excuse You

Guru & MC Solaar - Le Bien, Le Mal

Common - I Used to Love H.E.R.

Still Rockin' the Beat (6/21/11)

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Playlist: 1st Hour

Termanology - This Is Hip Hop

Mobb Deep - Hoodlum ft. Rakim & Big Noyd

Slum Village - Once Upon A Time ft. Pete Rock

Dynasty - Magnificent

Zion I - DJ DJ

J Dilla - Think Twice ft. Dwele

Pete Rock - A Little Soul

A.G. - Hip Hop Quotables ft. Aloe Blacc

A Tribe Called Quest - Find A Way

Binary Star - Reality Check

9th Wonder - Soul Dojo

D. Black - The Return

9th Wonder & Buckshot - One For You (Big Lou)

Slum Village - Hate Or Love ft. Dwele

Playlist: 2nd Hour

Carmen Mcrae - Just A Little Lovin' (GB Remix)

The Beatnuts - Props Over Here

Little Brother - Fan Mail ft. Joe Scudda & Darien Brockington

Mos Def - Summertime

Aceyalone & The Lonely Ones - Lonely Ones ft. Bionik

MY-G - Take Back Our City ft. Liv Warfield

Buff1 - Goin' Nowhere

N.A.S.A. - Samba Soul

Black Milk - Shut It Down ft. AHK

Brother Ali - Good Lord

De La Soul - Eye Know

AZ - City of Gods

Ali Shaheed Muhammad - Put Me On

Pick of the Week (6/21/11)

Elzhi - ELmatic

Detroit landmark MC and former member of Slum Village, Elzhi's newest mixtape is almost too good. Even though paying homage to Nas' debut 1994 release Illmatic, this album is far from a copycat. I have to say that it is good to see he hasn't given up and left the hip hop scene after his release from Slum Village, as we can't afford to loose any more MC's of his caliber. Just the track "It Ain't Hard To Tell" makes this album a classic, with the added bonus that the album comes with 9 more songs just like.

DJ Pick

Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor

Four Grammy nominations and 5 years later, Chicago MC Lupe Fiasco's debut album is still a phenomenal listen. Diverse production, great lyricism and a unique sound put this album at the top of my list for breakout first albums. Hopefully with the upcoming release of Food & Liquor II Lupe will get back to his original sound.

Throwback Pick

Gang Starr - Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr

Released in 1999, this anthology of Guru and DJ Premier's 10 years and 5 albums is amazing. Everything you want or need from Gang Starr is on this album, plus some newly recorded and hard to find tracks. Baldhead Slick and Premo at their best.

One of the Best Yet... (6/14/11)

That's right folks, 2 full hours of DJ Premier tracks! Gonna have a lot of Gang Starr (of course), but i'm gonna try and showcase some of his other work, as is fitting for an artist with Premo's production credits.

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Playlist: 1st Hour

Gang Starr - Mass Appeal

AZ - The Come Up

Rakim - Waiting for the World to End

Non Phixion - Rock Stars

Cormega - Make It Clear

Termanology - Watch How It Go Down

Royce da 5'9 - Boom

MC Lyte - Wonder Years

Kanye West - Classic ft. Rakim, KRS-One & Nas

M.O.P. - Downtown Swinga '96

Jeru The Damaja - Jungle Music

J-Live - The Best Part

Verbal Threat - Reality Check

Bahamadia - 3 The Hard Way

Showbiz & AG - Next Level

Playlist: 2nd Hour

J-Hood - Never Be

Gang Starr - Full Clip

Torae - Get It Done ft. Skyzoo

Kool G Rap - On The Rise Again

Jakeone - Bless The Child ft. Little Brother

Edo G - Sayin' Something

M.O.P. - What I Wanna Be ft. Rell

Big L - Platinum Plus ft. Big Daddy Kane

Nas - Nas Is Like

Rakim - When I Be On The Mic

Mos Def - Mathematics

Bun B - Let Em Know

Mike Bigga a.k.a. Killa Mike - Guru Salute

Blaq Poet - Ain't Nuthin' Changed

Soulkast - Premiere Salve

Pick of the Week (6/14/11)

D. Black - Ali'Yah

D. Black's second solo effort does not disappoint. Featuring production by Vitamin D, Jake One and D. Black himself, the outporing of soulful samples and heartfelt lyrics engenders nothing but respect for this project. Check it out for some inspiration.

DJ Pick

Black Milk - Popular Demand

Black Milk delivers more great Detroit hip hop for fans and skeptics alike. This is his second full length album, released in 2007 on Fat Beats Records and is entirely produced by Black Milk. Featured artists include fellow Detroit legends Guilty Simpson, T3 and Elzhi (of Slum Village), One Be Lo (of Binary Star) and Phat Kat, among others.

Throwback Pick

Athletic Mic League - Sweats & Kicks

Founded in Ann Arbor Michigan, AML is a great underground supergroup that should be payed more attention. Made of up members Buff1, 14K, Grand Champ, Texture, Tres Styles, Vital and DJ Haircut, these guys are some of the best MC's to come out of the new century. Sweats & Kicks is their debut full length album and was released in 2002 on Lab Technicians Productions.

Rock to the Rhythm (6/7/11)

Yes yes ya'll, and ya don't stop. Hit up Radio 1190 for more indie music, concert info, ticket giveaways and awesome DJ's.

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Playlist: 1st Hour

Reflection Eternal - Just Begun ft. Jay Electronica, J Cole & Mos Def

Athletic Mic League - The Declaration

AZ - The Format

Madlib - What It Do ft. Talib Kweli

Little Brother - Lovin' It ft. Joe Scudda

Freestyle Fellowship - Seasons

J Dilla - Red Light ft. J*Davey

Gift of Gab - Real MC's ft. VURSATYL & Lifesavas

Big Tone - Chocolate ft. L'Renee

Craig G & Marley Marl - Made The Change

DJ Jazzy Jeff - The Garden ft. Big Daddy Kane

Killah Priest & Chief Kamachi - Reflections

Lightheaded - Lightheaded Anthem

Elzhi - Motown 25 ft. Royce da 5'9

Gang Starr - Moment of Truth

Playlist: 2nd Hour

Goodie Mob - Fly Away

Jakeone - Home ft. Vitamin D, C Note, Maine & Ish

D. Black -Yesterday ft. Marissa

MED - Can't Hold On

Talib Kweli & Madlib - The Function ft. Strong Arm Steady

Swollen Members - Too Hot ft. DJ Babu

Median - What Would You Do?

Statik Selektah - Laughin' ft. Souls of Mischief

Smoothe Da Hustler - Broken Language ft. Trigger tha Gambler

MF Doom - Rapp Snitch Knishes ft. Mr. Fantastik

Rakim - Flow Forever

Prince Po - Fall Back ft. Jemini & Cairo

Pete Rock - Baby Pa ft. Deda

Blackalicious - If I May

Pick of the Week (6/7/11)

9th Wonder & Buckshot - The Formula

The sophomore release from 9th Wonder (of Little Brother) and Buckshot (of Boot Camp Clik) is what all collaboration albums should aspire to be. Released in 2008 on Duck Down Records, it has phenomenal production, lyricism and a featured artist here and there makes this album a needed addition to any serious hip hop heads collection. Also, check out their first album Chemistry, which was released back in 2005.

DJ Pick

Jake One - White Van Music

The debut album from Seattle native producer Jake One out on Rhymesayers Entertainment has it all. Featured talent includes fellow label-mates Freeway, Brother Ali and MF Doom as well as Black Milk, M.O.P., Elzhi, Little Brother and Blueprint. And so much more. Check it out.

Throwback Pick

Lords of the Underground - Here Come The Lords

Released in 1993, the debut album from Lords of the Underground is a freaking classic. Produced by Marley Marl, DJ Lord Jazz and K-Def, this is the stuff of 90's hip hop legend. Truly the chief rocka's of the decade.

Damn It's Hot (5/31/11)

Sorry about the technical difficulties with the mic and some of the music in the first set...we run on ducktape and love here at Radio 1190 and I guess the station didn't want us to forget it.

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Playlist: 1st Hour

Statik Selektah - Stop, Look, Listen ft. Styles P, Termanology & Q-Tip

9th Wonder - Saved ft. Saigon & Joe Scudda

Dilated Peoples - You Can't Run, You Can't Hide

DJ K.O. - It's Time ft. Soulstice, Eternia & Kenn Starr

El Da Sensei - Aight Then!

Reef The Lost Cauze - Sound of Philadelphia

Eric B. & Rakim - Microphone Fiend

Shawn Jackson - Fix Ya Face

Fakts One - Grown Folks ft. Little Brother

Kenn Starr - If ft. Talib Kweli & Asheru

Nas - Favor for a Favor ft. Scarface

Jr and Ph7 - Best Flow ft. Pumpkinhead

The Herbaliser - Nah'mean Nah'm Sayin' ft. Jean Grae

Hieroglyphics - You Never Knew

J Dilla - Say It! ft. Ta'Raach & DJ Exile

Playlist: 2nd Hour

The High & Mighty - B-Boy Document '99 ft. Mos Def & Mad Skillz

Gift of Gab - Just Because

The Roots - Mellow My Man

J Dilla - Bloodsport ft. Lil' Fame

Jakeone - The Truth ft. Freeway & Brother Ali

Self Scientific - Change Pt. 1

Jurassic 5 - The Influence

Kanye West - Get'em High ft. Talib Kweli & Common

Torae - Click ft. Skyzoo & DJ Premier

9th Wonder & Buckshot - Be Cool ft. Swan

Theory Hazit - Nobody Say ft. Braille & Raphi

Visionaries - If You Can't Say Love

Strong Arm Steady - Cheeba Cheeba

People Under The Stairs - Anotha' (BBQ)

Pick of the Week (5/31/11)

Danger Mouse & Jemini - Ghetto Pop Life

Released back in 2003, Ghetto Pop Life marks Danger Mouse's first collaboration with MC Jemini the Gifted One. The album features Cee-Lo Gree, The Alkaholiks, The Pharcyde, and Prince Po. Even though Danger Mouse has since moved on to Gnarles Barkley, producing several Black Keys albums and other indie stuff, in my opinion this is one of his best production albums to date.

DJ Pick

9th Wonder - The Dream Merchant Vol. 2

North Carolina producer and iconic member of Little Brother, 9th Wonder's 2nd compilation album does not disappoint. Released in 2007, it features a wide range of talent, from Sean Price, Skyzoo, Mos Def and Jean Grae to Camp Lo, Buckshot, Strange Fruit Project and Median, among many others. Check it out!

Throwback Pick

Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf - Big Shots

Originally recorded in the early 90's, Big Shots wasn't released until 2003 on Peanut Butter Wolf's Stones Throw Records. Even after 10 years, the album still made a huge impact on the hip hop community. Now approaching the 20 year mark, Charizma is still among the greats that died too early. R.I.P.

Check The Rhyme Kid (5/24/11)

Takin' it back like A-tracks and Beta's man - just playin': check out Radio 1190 for wonderful independent music of all genres, live interviews, concerts, giveaways and whatnot.

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Playlist: 1st Hour

3 The Hard Way - Truth ft. Rakaa Iriscience

Dilated Peoples - This Way ft. Kanye West & John Legend

Pharoahe Monch - So Good

DJ Honda - What You Expected ft. Guru & DJ Premier

More Or Les - Eat Your Food

Statik Selektah - Express Yourself ft. Termanology, Talib Kweli & Consequence

Masta Ace - Beautiful

Common - The Corner ft. The Last Poets

Evidence - Chase The Clouds Away

Classified - Self Explanatory

Lords of the Underground - Chief Rocka

A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation

DJ Honda - Magnetic Arts ft. Mos Def

DJ Premier - Epic Dynasty ft. Dynasty

Pete Rock - We Roll ft. Jim Jones & Max B

9th Wonder - Brooklyn In My Mind ft. Mos Def, Memphis Bleek & Jean Grae

Playlist: 2nd Hour

J Dilla - Nothing Like This

Doujah Raze - Plastic World

Edgar Allen Floe - Slick Talk

Shad - Rock To It

Reks - This and That

Skyzoo & 9th Wonder - I'm On It

DJ K.O. - Someday ft. Torae, John Robinson, Talib Kweli & Tiffany Paige

Statik Selektah - The Thrill Is Gone ft. Styles P & Talib Kweli

Slum Village - Old Girl, Shining Star

A-Team - Show'em A Better Way

AZ - The Essence ft. Nas

J Dilla - Can't You See

Freeway - What We Do ft. Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel

Guilty Simpson - The Future ft. MED

Pick of the Week (5/19/11)

DJ Honda - DJ Honda IV

The newest release to date from Japanese DJ and producer DJ Honda dropped in 2009 and hip hop heads are still reeling. Featuring Mos Def, Rakaa Iriscience (of Dilated Peoples), Kool G Rap, EPMD, Group Home, Sean Price, Lord Tariq, and Ras Kass. A true collaborative DJ album, DJ Honda is still one of the most widely respected producers and DJs out there right now.

DJ Pick

Buff1 - Pure

Ann Arbor Michigan stood up for Buff1's first solo album in 2007 for good reason. The former Atheltic Mic League member received wide-ranging praise for his work and featured some legendary Michigan talent, including Guilty Simpson, Elzhi (of Slum Village), One Be Lo (of Binary Star), and Monica Blaire. Check it out.

Throwback Pick

Peanut Butter Wolf - My Vinyl Weighs A Ton

The first solo album by Stones Throw Records owner Peanut Butter Wolf back in 1999. This album has so much to offer, and features such artists as Charizma, Planet Asia, Lootpack, Quasimoto, Rasco and DJ Babu among others. 24 tracks of beats, dope rhymes and a throwback sound that I miss every time I realize how wonderful this is.

Our 25th Show! (5/17/11)

Alright ya'll, Beat Seeker has itself a new time slot on Radio 1190 for the summer: Tuesdays from 8-10pm! We've upgraded to 2 full hours of non-stop hip hop!

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Playlist: 1st Hour

Zion I - Luv

9th Wonder - The Milky Lowa ft. Camp Lo

Masta Ace - Good Ol' Love

Peanut Butter Wolf - Casio

Aceyalone - Workin' Man Blues ft. Bionik

DJ Honda - Let It Out ft. Rakaa Iriscience & Money Harm

Statik Selektah - So Close, So Far ft. Bun B, Wale & Colin Monroe

Notorious B.I.G. - Ready To Die

Raekwon - Heaven & Hell ft. Ghostface Killah

Talib Kweli - Subway Surfing ft. Rakim

EPMD - Da Joint

Masta Ace - Wish ft. Edo G.

C-Rayz Walz - R'Thentic

Buff1 - Big Thangs

Cage - The Death of Chris Palko

Playlist: 2nd Hour

Jean Grae - Don't Rush Me

Chali 2na - Don't Stop ft. Anthony Hamilton

Rasco - Gunz Still Hot ft. Edo G & Reks (DJ Premier Remix)

Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf - Devotion

Camp Lo - Luchini (This Is It)

Cunninlynguists - Appreciation ft. Cashmere the Pro (Remix)

Edo G - Rock The Beat

Talib Kweli - Black Girl Pain ft. Jean Grae

Craig Mack - Flava in Your Ear

Felt - Marvin Gaye

Danger Mouse & Jemini - Ghetto Pop Life

ObandO - Batalha

Doomtree - Game Over

De La Soul - Set The Mood

Lyrics Born - Hello

Pick of the Week (5/16/11)

Statik Selektah - 100 Proof: The Hangover

East Coast producer and Showoff record label owner Statik Selektah's 3rd official studio album hit pretty hard last year. Just the assortment of talent he assembled for the album is astounding: Bun B (of UGK), Royce Da 5'9", Terminology, Lil' Fame (of M.O.P.), Wale, Styles P, Talib Kweli, Evidence (of Dilated Peoples), Sean Price, Kool G Rap, Saigon, Skyzoo, Big Pooh (of Little Brother), Torae, Souls of Mischief, Fashawn, Reks and Freeway. Dig it hard.

DJ Pick

Edo G - Wishful Thinking

Released back in 2002 Edo. G's 5th studio album is simply wonderful. Almost exclusively produced by DJ Supreme One (with one track produced by DJ Revolution) and featuring Jaysaun, Krumb Snatcha and Sean Unknown. Sit back and dig some real OG gangsta soul.

Throwback Pick

Masta Ace - A Long Hot Summer

Maybe not a way-back-in-the-day pick, but Masta Ace's 2004 album still has the unfiltered essence of what was best about soulful hard hitting 90's hip hop. Featuring guest MC's The Beatnuts, Jean Grae, Big Noyd, Punchline, Wordsworth and production from DJ Spinna, 9th Wonder and Khrysis. Check it out, there's so much good sh$t on this album to be enjoyed.

Summer Schedule! (5/10/11)

Alright, so our first show in the new 2 hour time slot was a little off, but we're going to be around all summer. Check out Radio 1190 as always.

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Playlist:

Digital Underground - Doowutchyalike

Madlib - Where Do I Go

One Be Lo - Born & Raised

Naughty By Nature - Everything's Gonna Be Alright

Danger Mouse & Murs - To A Black Boy

De La Soul - It's Like That

Wrekonize - Look At Me Now (Freestyle)

Theory Hazit - Ghetto

Peanut Butter Wolf - Umbrellas

Phat Kat - Nasty Ain't It

Murs & 9th Wonder - Live From Roscoes ft. Kurupt

Freeway & Jakeone - She Makes Me Feel Alright

Black Star - Definition

DJ Jazzy Jeff - The Definition ft. Kel Spencer

Danger Mouse & Jemini - Omega Supreme

De La Soul - He Comes ft. Ghostface Killah

Crown City Rockers - Another Day

Brother Ali - Shadows On The Sun

I'm A Jungle Brother! (5/2/11)

Had so much of the fam come out for the show tonight, thanks to DJ Wills, DJ Andrew and DJ Mallory. Hit up Radio 1190 for more amazing independent music of whatever genre cranks your engine.

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Playlist:

Talib Kweli - Beautiful Struggle

Lena Horne - I Got Rhythm ft. Q-Tip

J Dilla - Crushin' (Yeeeeeah!)

John Robinson - Action Flick

ArtOfficial - Migraine

Danger Doom - Crosshairs

Dilla episode:

J Dilla - Gobstopper

J Dilla - One For Ghost

J Dilla - Dilla Says Go

J Dilla - Walkinonit

Strong Arm Steady - Get Started ft. Talib Kweli

A Tribe Called Quest - Clap Your Hands

Jungle Brothers - Brain

Zion I - Warrior Slang

Nat King Cole - Hit That Jive, Jack ft. Izza Kizza (Souldiggaz Mix)

RJD2 - Silver Fox

Everybody, Get the F$%k Up! (4/25/11)

Pharoahe Monch has possessed me (and why not eh?). Check out Radio 1190 for lots of cool schwag and such.

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Playlist:

J Dilla - U-Luv

Evidence - For Whom the Bells Toll ft. Phonte, Blu & Will.I.am

Symbolyc One & Illmind - Hands Off ft. K-Otix & Deloach

Move.Meant - Miracle

AZ - Rather Unique

Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek - Memories Live

J Dilla - Won't Do

Surreal & The Sound Providers - Truth Be Told

Black Milk - Losing Out ft. Royce Da 5'9"

Erykah Badu - Honey

Nas - The World Is Yours

Talib Kweli - Fly the Knot ft. MF Doom

Pharoahe Monch - Bar Tap

Binary Star - Honest Expression

DJ Pick

J Dilla - Donuts

J Dilla's seminal wholly instrumental album was released only a few short days before his death in 2006. Out on Stones Throw Records, it remains a beautiful example of Dilla's genius as an influencial artist and an integrative musician. When you cope this for the first time, listen to it from start to finish in one go, as that is how it was meant to be listened to. R.I.P.

Throwback Pick

Binary Star - Masters of the Universe

Senim Sella and One Be Lo only had two albums back in the day, Masters of the Universe being the second, but Binary Star is still to this day regarded as a great collaboration with a formidable mix of throwback sound and new-school era funk. Released back in 2000, check it out!

Pick of the Week (4/12/11)

Skyzoo & 9th Wonder - Cloud 9: The 3 Day High

Yet another breakout New York MC, Skyzoo teamed up with epic producer 9th Wonder to bring ya'll this fantastic debut album. If you enjoy this, check out Skyzoo's mixtapes and other underground work. Released in 2006.

Yeah, We're Still At It (4/11/11)

It's all about J Dilla tonight folks! (and seriously, when isn't it?) We're going to keep our coverage of Dilla Donuts up for the next few weeks, try and play a few blocks of songs for all you lovely listeners.

Thanks for all the calls and support tonight! Check out Radio 1190 fools! (you know you wanna.)

ENJOY!

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Playlist:

J Dilla - Dilla Says Go

Little Brother - That Ain't Love

John Robinson - All Behind Me ft. Tiffany Paige

J Dilla - Time: The Donuts of the Heart

Elzhi - Save Ya ft. T3

Wu -Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck

Skyzoo & 9th Wonder - Stop Fooling Yourself

J Dilla - Hi

Jay Electronica - Renaissance Man

Mattafix - Gangster Blues ft. Marlon Roudette

Boombox Saints - Dollar Circulate

J Dilla - Waves

Jay Electronica - I Feel Good

Nas - Made You Look

Pharoahe Monch - Push

Common - Questions ft. Mos Def

Andrew's Hit List! (4/4/11)

Yo, we had DJ Andrew at the helm of last nights show and he rocked it. Check out his playlist and download the show!

As always, hit up Radio 1190 for more independent music, concert calendar, ticket giveaways and more!

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Playlist:

Brother Ali - Champion (Remix)

Mobb Deep - Put Em In Their Place

The Sound Providers - 5 Mins ft. The Percussions

Gang Starr - Full Cip

88-Keys - Stay Up (Viagra) ft. Kanye West

Das Racist - Luv It Mayne

N.A.S.A. - Hip Hop ft. KRS - One

Mos Dub - In My Math

Outkast - Spottieottiedopaliscious

J Dilla - Love ft. Pharoahe Monch

John Robinson - Always Bless

El-P - Run The Numbers

C-Rayz Walz - Protect My Family

The Show! (3/28/11)

Yo, here's the playlist for tonight's show. Hope you all enjoyed the chill vibes.

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Playlist:

Oddisee - Price to Pay

Common - Go! ft. John Mayer & Kanye West

Median - Rize ft. Ladehra

Kev Brown - Beats N Rhymes ft. Phonte & Oddisee

Nicolay - The End Is Near

Nas - You Won't See Me Tonight ft. Aaliyah

Wade Waters - Speak On It ft. AZ

Murs & 9th Wonder - Yesterday & Today

People Under The Stairs - Flex Off

Gang Starr - What I'm Here 4

Big L - Platinum Plus

Ghostface Killah - Troublemakers ft. Raekwon, Redman & Method Man

GZA - B.I.B.L.E. ft. Killah Priest

Aesop Rock - Labor

Alright then! (3/14/11)

Yo, here's the playlist from last night. Check out Radio 1190 for more good stuff. Enjoy!

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Playlist:

Talib Kweli - Cold Rain
The Foreign Exchange - Nic's Groove
Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Caramel City
50 Cent - Hustler's Ambition
L.V. - The Wrong Come Up
Ghostface Killah - Purified Thoughts ft. GZA & Killah Priest
Talib Kweli - Never Been in Love
Strange Fruit Project - The Feeling
Pete Rock - Give It To Ya ft. Little Brother
The Roots - Dear God 2.0 ft. Monster's of Folk

Strong Arm Steady - Best of Times ft. Phonte

Reflection Eternal - Ballad of the Black Gold

The Mighty Underdogs - Ill Vacation

DJ Pick

Ghostface Killah - Apollo Kids

A strong return to the original Wu-Tang sound that Ghostface was known for back in the day, Apollo Kids is definitely one of his best composite albums, featuring guest vocals by Raekwon, The Game, Black Thought, Redman and Busta Rhymes. Check out "Purified Thoughts" and "Ghetto". Released on Def Jam Records late in 2010.

Throwback Pick

Mobb Deep - The Infamous

Way back in 1995 Mobb Deep hit the East Coast hip hop scene with their second studio album, which turned out to be a huge influence and brilliant contribution to the gritty, dark New York hip hop culture. Featured guests include Nas, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Q-Tip and Big Noyd. The album also includes the seminal track Shook Ones Pt. II (to all the killers and hundred dolla billas!)

Pick of the Week (1/17/10)

J Dilla - The Shining

The second full-length release from J Dilla (since Welcome to Detroit), the album was not fully complete when he died in 2006. The album was posthumously completed by friends and collaborators including vocals by Common, Madlib, Black Thought, Pharoahe Monch and Guilty Simpson. Out on Barely Breaking Even records.

Now We're Rollin' (1/31/10)

Trying to get used to the Monday night spot, but let's keep on trekking. Check out Radio 1190 for sweet concerts, free tickets, album of the month, and other cool stuff.

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Playlist:

Outkast - Ain't No Thang

J Dilla - Love Movin' ft. Black Thought

The Game - Where I'm From

Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Method Man - Our Dreams

MC Solaar - Le Cinquieme As

Goodie Mob - Dirty South

Outkast - Git Up Git Out

Mos Def - Do It Now ft. Busta Rhymes

Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Pt. II

Strange Fruit Project - Life Is A Movie ft. Rah Digga

Nas - Nas Is Like

Large Professor - In The Sun ft. Q-Tip

Mission - Now I Shine

The Avalanches - Since I Left You

DJ Pick

The Roots - Game Theory

A fantastic entry into The Roots discography, Game Theory is their seventh studio album, their first on Def Jam Records. Much darker, and somewhat more stripped down than some of their previous offerings, but still focusing on conscientious lyrics and topics as Black Thought is won't to do. Released in 2006, it has garnered good reviews for its material as well as commercial success, something not seen so much nowadays.

Throwback Pick

Digable Planets - Blowout Comb

The second album from neo-soul/funk hip hop group Digable Planets dropped back in 1994, following their strong debut album Reachin'. Guest spots by Jeru the Damaja, Guru and Jazzy Joyce. Sadly, the group disbanded a year later in 1995, but members are still very active in the hip hop community.

Pick of the Week (1/12/10)

Strange Fruit Project - S1 Presents: Music Box

An interesting compilation album produced by Strange Fruit Project producer S1. Featuring Rapper Big Pooh and Phonte (of Little Brother), Lifesavas, Rah Digga, Supastition, Skyzoo and of course Strange Fruit Project.

We're Back! (1/10/10)

Alright, we're back from break and rockin' our new time slot on Monday nights from 9-10! Check out Radio 1190 for all the usual music, concert, free ticket stuff...

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Playlist:

Pete Rock - Best Believe ft. Redman & LD

Guilty Simpson - The Real Me

Masta Ace - Take A Walk

One Be Lo - Propoganda

J-Live - It Don't Stop

Elzhi - Color

Classified - Unexplainable Hunger ft. Royce Da 5'9" & Choclair

Giant Panda - With It

Edo G - Right Now! ft. Pete Rock

Strange Fruit Project - All The Way

Othello - Fly ft. Ohmega Watts & Braille

The Roots - Game Theory

Jurassic 5 - Thin Line

Move.Meant - The Rebirth