Royce Da 5'9" Anyone?

"Shake This"

And it's not about ass shakin'


Directed by the Hip Hop Movie Maker

Rik Cordero

Time to Chill IN THE BAY

Such a dope song and tight place

Asher Roth.... The Next Eminem??? Maybe

This dude just might be the new Eminem.

What is music to you?

Take a second and think about it.
What is music to you? How does it impact you? How does it make you feel? What does it inspire?


I recently reflected upon the key role music plays in my life. No, I may not make music, but yet I still hold it close. It is my portal to relaxation. It is the melody that releases my stress. It is the inspiration of my poems. It is the beat to my heart.

So I ask you, what is music to you?

Peace.
-Lorenzo

Blue Scholars rock hard

Need some new fire!

We got to get some new heat. New members come to Monday meetings to give us some new ideas.
We need to keep the club alive and fun. This club is yours make it what you want it to be!

MPC Shirts '09

Thanks to all the people who were involved with the process of designing the shirts, to those who got them printed, and distributed. Shirts are still on sale tomorrow at recess in P208, $11 a shirt. Get it before Thanksgiving break.
Pre-orders have priority.



Good job fam.
Peace.

The Renaissance

Q-Tip's "Renaissance Rap"

Leaders gone much?

Yo lzo and hugh augustine went on kairos but mpc kept strong hahah
Common Market comes with fury Tobacco Road is hot!

Pops Said

Panacea's "Pops Said" off of their The Scenic Route album

T-Shirts

Friday. November 7, 2008. The first ever MPC shirts were ordered. Almost sold out of the 75 ordered already!

Get ready. people.

Stay Open Minded: Things Change

Many people think Common has lost his way.

This video explains everything about the new sound.

Common Interview w/ OkayplayerTV from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

MOS DEF!!! new single, what do u think?

looking great hugh

Sleepwalking

One Be Lo says "STOP Sleepwalking and WAKE up!"
Live your life to the fullest.
Enjoy every minute of it.
Its hip hop.
Its life.
Vibe with it.
Peace.

Water Line

This song was playing during the credits of Pride and Glory.  Pride and Glory.  Good movie.  Go see it.  Awesome song by Sage Francis.

Paolo F.

At the Helm

Hiero Yall!!

Unknown Prophets

Adam, the homie from Morocco, showed me these guys.
I thought they were legit.
Take a listen.

Hip Hop's Purpose

KRS One & Talib Kweli (in studio) from gregthedude on Vimeo.

Who is the Best MC?

If Hip hop heads around the world armed themselves to debate who the best MC is of all time it would be probable to think that the whole world would cease to exist. The truth is all MC's are appreciated no two can be compared in the same manor (other than all the "LiL's" and the "Youngs"). Each MC expresses his talent and thoughts in very diverse ways showing who they are as a person... and as legend tells us no two persons are the same
However.... there are some MC's who have proven to have mastered their art and show the Hip Hop world who they are with raw talent and ability My top five MC's are:

Geologic : Blue Scholars
Blu : Blu and Exile
Little Brother
Mos Def
Mr. M Medieros
....
there's just so many



-Ezequiel

Jake One-Ill Producer

White Van Music, go cop it now!!

Lyricism.

Good turn out for the Poetry Slam today.
Legit poems from Mario, Lorenzo, andRandy.
Then got to see a really MC spit aka Hugh Augustine the Pristine. hah.
Hopefully the next time more people step up and speak.
Video being posted on the Facebook group...if the video uploader works.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29995983426
Check it.



The shirt is coming along nicely.
We hope to have it printed and available by spirit week.
We also might be able to get a printed MPC poster for Coach Adams room.
We'll see what happens on that one, so far its a might.

Lorenzo.

Relax. To the Max.

Stratus, by Uyama Hiroto.  Relaxing music.  Kinda.  There are no lyrics, but good music doesn't always have to have lyrics (I might be very wrong but that's just my opinion). 


Here are some songs with words. Uyama Hiroto.

PAOLO FORTADES

Poetry Slam

Tomorrow in P208 at lunch, its going down.
Poetry and some lyrical verses are going to be preformed.
So far Mario, Lorenzo, and Hugh are the only ones doing anything.
If you write please bring in something to present.

Lets get lyrical.
Peace.

the design

Give credit to Nick Hugh's bro he did the escalator
however there's too many colors so its guna be expensive!
I asked him to make it less colors what do you guys think?

Beautiful Day (The Remix)

Supreme Lineup Featuring:

Rapper Big Pooh
Mickey Factz
Evidence
Aloe Blacc
Fashawn
Theo
Kes Kaos

Kanye West Again!

This guy is takin something! Whether it's pound cake or some controlled substance, he never stops producing great work!


Kanye West - Love Lockdown from Chester Ebona on Vimeo.

Jason

1 of my favorite videos to watch

"November Has Come" In October

For all the MF Doom and Gorillaz fans out there. This is from the live Gorillaz show in Manchester, England back in 05' for their Demon Days tour!

Track List

All the songs were picked from among the executive board members favorite tracks. They all have either dope beats, amazing lyrics, or both. Thought provoking music. No dance music on here.

MPC '09 Mixtape
1. Respiration-Blackstar
2. Dreamchaser-Murs
3. Scenario-A Tribe Called Quest
4. 93' Til Infinity-Souls of Mischief
5. They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y)-Pete Rock & C. L. Smooth
6. I Love Hip-Hop-Jedi Mind Tricks ft. The Visionaries
7. Aquemini-Outkast
8. Sunshine-Atmosphere
9. Sagaba-Blue Scholars
10. Won't Do- J Dilla
11. How Big Is Your World?-Median
12. Days Like These-People Under The Stairs
13. Runnin'-The Pharcyde
14. You Never Know-Hieroglyphics
15. Get By-Talib Kweli
16. The World Is (Below the Heavens)- Blu & Exile
17. Failure-Lupe Fiasco
18. Rising Down-The Roots ft. Mos Def & Styles P

Reinventing the Wheel

Ignore the MGS video crap. This is the only video i could find that wasn't live.


-Paolo Fortades

The Perfect Beat?

This is up for discussion! This is one of my favorites from Kweli's Newest album Eardrum.

Featuring the Teacher himself, KRS-One

Break_dancing

Break_dancing is yet another form of expression in both Hip-Hop and the dance world. It's origins can be traced back all the way to African tribal dances. It first showed up in America in New York City in the 1960's. Africa Bambaataa founded The Kings. The Kings were the first crew, who were part of a bigger group who held graffiti artists and MC's, called Zulu Nation. Discrepancies were solved through dance battles instead of violence. Break dancing was at its height when the Rock Steady Crew was breaking in the subways of NYC. Now break_dancing is world wide. There is an annual world wide battle called the Battle of the Year, that takes place in Germany. Crews from 18 nations battle it out to see who the best crew in the world is. The documentary "Planet B-Boy" documents one year of the battle and what the crews go through to get there. If interested look it up, its a good movie. Here is a video of the best moments in the history of this event.

Expansion- the Zeek Theory

The concept of fraternities and elite clubs allows some people in society to socialize in a way that allows them connections, jobs, support and a sense of acceptance. Why can we not do the same thing with Modern Poets and Composers? We can expand the MPC club outside of Loyola as a Hip Hop fraternity that gives those who have a potential life or career in Hip hop. The exclusive-ness is a motive for the people who really "love" hip hop to boost their game and show what they have amongst a peer group of similar talent. In the future the club can sponsor shows, give loans, and travel across America allowing those youth to become who they want to be with their own talent. The club filters out the regular hip hop listener or fan from the hip hop head who sees it as a form of liveliness and career.

Talk to Wise Man for ideas or critiques.
This is currently under consideration by the executive board.
Feedback will be given as soon as a decision on this concept has been made.
Peace.

Meeting #1

MPC booth at the activity fair was busy non-stop with Simon on the tables mixing it up. I have strong faith that this year is gonna be legit. Agenda for the first meeting was basically house keeping. Hugh, the president, talked about the goal of the club being an open forum for expression whether musically, artistically, or lyrically. The rest of the executive board introduced themselves, Simon, Ez, Lorenzo,and Jason, plus "hip hop lover" Andy and the "cheerleader" Mario. Overall a good meeting to set out the plan for the club and already I've had an offer from a new member of the club to bring in a new artist. Good things await this year. I'll keep you posted on the 411 about the shirts as soon as I get the info.

Peace.

FIRST DAY

not a bad turnout today, but tell all of your friends to come every tuesday at lunch. this is the best club at loyola so we got to keep it going strong.

Activities Fair

Is manana.
Definitely come and check out the booth.
It's gonna be something that Loyola has never seen.
I'll put up pics next time.
I'll leave you with some poetry.

"Distant"
I built my house far from the world.
Far from the hustle and bustle, which made my head twirl.
Built in a space far from all others.
Built in a place where peace and quiet forms tranquility.
Far from the loud noises in the city considered normality.
In a place where ones thoughts can be heard.
Emotions shown in expression, without speaking a word.
A place where ideals reign supreme, yes that's my dream.
I will build my house far from the world, does that seem obscene?
-Lorenzo Alvarez-

Peace.

New School Hip Hop, what do you think?

This is a very dope video from up and coming artist from LA, Shawn Jackson. Tell me what you think!

Obama!!

Obama 08 White House

U Up On This, Naw Uaintuponthis!!

El Prez f/ U-N-I and Dale Danja

El Prez- Uaintuponthis! ft U-N-I and Danja(w/intro) from Dre Harvey on Vimeo.

Poetic Bloodline

There are a select few keeping this art alive, but this lyricism is what's missing from Hip Hop.

Gemini on Def Poetry "Poetic Bloodline"

Afu Ra

Lorenzo liked this song. I like this song. I didn't think people would like it. Oh well. Here it is. Enjoy. Don't eargasm all over your keyboard.



Here's the instrumental


-PAOLO

Can Never Go Wrong With A Little SAGABA!

From the Scholars known as Blue!! Bumbershoot 06'


Blue Scholars // Bumbershoot '06 // Sagaba from sabarillo on Vimeo.

Global Interest

Most of the time Hip-Hop is seen by society as only talking about guns, money, and women, not ever talking about anything of substance or meaning. However, if people only looked below the surface they would find many artists talking about various important issues in society such as poverty, politics, and racism. "Eye Water" by Cassius ft. Pharrell actually talks about Global Warming and the effects that man's technology is having on the earth.
Hip Hop is one form for MC's to express their ideas on a certain subject, in an artistic way through their lyrics.
Hip Hop has global interest.

What happened to Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik we all love ?

Just another thought today @ loyola everyone . What happened to Outkast ???

To me it seems as if Outkast changed their sound too much, that they are losing their original crowd. What happened to the gangster OG rap like Aquemini, Player's Ball, ATLiens, or Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik? wtheck is "Morris Brown" , and "Hey Ya" ? Don't get me wrong , i understand that times change and so does style eventually , but ehh . . . idk i want the old Outkast back . I couldn't find a music video that they would let me post , so just listen to the song . Leave comments




vs.




-Primous

Foreign Exchange

Mann everyone needs to get on this Foreign Exchange Album titled Connected. It is an album that collabs between the smooth easy-going beats of Nicolay, and overly under-rated North Carolina rapper Phonte . If your looking for a nice sound , something easy to just sit and bob yur head to , or even do your homework haha. This is a must get . I'll pop my head in to just talk about random thoughts of the day , or just to say hi . Keep the music playin yall .

-Primous

If You Ain't Down with Hip Hop, Please Disperse Please Disperse

Consequence "Disperse"

Special Guests

Lupe Fiasco
The Neptunes

Akira's Hip Hop Shop

"Akira loves rap music, and owns a record shop in the U.S. One day, he falls in love with an African American girl who starts to work at his shop. Soon racial and cultural differences, stereotypes from friends and family start to interrupt their relationship. Will their love break through all these obstacles?"

An interesting take on interracial relationships...director balances the two cultures differences and oppositions quite well, while at the same time blending the relationship with hip hop, but not over doing it. Shot in LA by director Joe Doughrity, who worked as the assistant of John Singleton on the set of "Boyz N The Hood." If you're an LA native, you'll immediately notice downtown and the 10 freeway exits at the beginning...take a look.

link: http://en.con-can.com/watch/preview.php?id=20081206&mode=low&start=10

Enjoy!

-Simon

New Style vs. New Style

One of my favorite MC's is Common Sense aka Common. Originating from Chi-town, he brought a unique flavor to the lyrical game, from the way he wrote his lyrics to the way he spit it. I have followed him and his career, and own all his albums either physically or digitally and have noticed over the years a big change in his style. Lyrically his content just seems to keep dropping lower. The biggest drop is on a new song "Universal Mind Control" where he doesnt really talk about anything meaningful. Dont get me wrong the beat is banging, its just I'm not used to this style from him and honestly I prefer his old style, I mean he's freakin DANCING in the new video. Come on now.
What do you think?
Comment away, I wanna see what others think about the change in Common.
New

VS.
Old

First Official Meeting

Will be taking place next Tuesday, September 16, at lunch in Coach Adams room.
New members are welcome.

NAS with an emancipator blend

Want the mp3????  Here you go...

http://www.zshare.net/audio/7455675ba95f97/

The DOC

One of the illest MCs in the history of hip-hop came from my great city Los Angeles, well Compton to be exact . There's only one problem, he was in an accident which damaged his voice box. This tragedy resulted in the DOC having to end his career as an MC and settle for writing. Over the years he has written songs for West Coast greats such as Snoop Dogg, Eazy E and Dr. Dre. He's also the father of Erykah Badu's daughter Puma, cool huh? It's Funky Enough is on of my favorites so it would only be right to share it. 

Hugh The MC 

Obama '08

Soulful Legendary Underground Music is What I listen to, what about you?

So right at this point in time, Elzhi of Slum Village is my favorite MC in the game, hands down. If you don't believe me check him on his debut Album "The Preface" on iTunes, go buy it whatever (CLASSIC STATUS). His lyrical skill cannot be recreated. He teaches people how to rap!!!!

T3 (the other member of Slum Village is equally dope)



Peace and Obama 08'

Jason

Emancipator

Amazing stuff. Sick sick stuff. MPC worthy stuff.  These songs/instrumentals win.  Too much good stuff, so just look up emancipator on youtube.

This one has Mobb Deep in it.

Cipher?

Mr. J. Medeiros

Posted some new beats that I think are pretty chill to just vibe out too.
Check them out.
http://www.myspace.com/mrjmedeiros

B Boys

When I was 8 the friends I hung out with were 12 (they lived right across the street and we'd play everyday.  Play.  Hide and seek and other games).  My next door neighbor, a girl (Tomboy) was also my friend and all of us would play.  Everyday.  If one of us was not outside we'd go knock on each others' doors and asked if they he or she could come out play.  What does this have to do with Hip Hop?  Those friends literally jammed the first CD's I had ever listened to in my ear (NWA, Beastie Boys, and Dr. Dre.  The Tomboy introduced me to Blink but that's another story for another blog).  Since then, I've been hooked between Hip Hop and rock.  Now, I feel it's my turn to turn (turn to turn haha) you on to Hip Hop.  Hip Hop is great; it's not all about guns and bitches.  It's about playing with words and being creative.  Get your headphones jam them into your computer, then jam them into your ears. You will check out this video.

Real MC's Tearin' Up the Booth

Talib Kweli, KRS-One, Buckshot on Rap City

Peace

Jason

Announcement

New jam by Common and Pharrell

MPC/Hip Hop Club

This is the first official MPC blog post.
This club was founded last year by Mychael and Victor, and the torch has been passed to Hugh, Simon, Ez, Jason, and me(Lorenzo). This blog is for you ,the members, to keep you all updated on whats going on in the club and whats going on in the world of Hip Hop period.
I will try to update it daily.
Other blogs to look at is my own, Paolo, and Jasons.
Good blogging.
Peace.

http://zodilla.blogspot.com/
http://www.paolofortades.blogspot.com/
http://jaywat.blogspot.com/