The Message Blog: Mick Boogie x Press Play Show x Michael Jackson

Review - Wu-Tang Clan: Pollen - The Swarm Part III

Posted by elmattic On June 24, 2010

In 1898, the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists led the Boxer Rebellion in China. They attacked thinking that their martial arts training would make them fly, be immune to bullets and call on spirit soldiers. Guess what, that didn't work out too good. Pollen is kinda like the Boxer Rebellion. The Wu's been rolling for 17 years now, and the ancient arts of shadowboxing on their own aren't enough in the modern world. I mean, what exactly is the point of another album of the A and B team Clan over middling beats?

Review - Everliven Sound - Freedom 2

Posted by Wally $ean On June 23, 2010

With the underground hip-hop scene producing so many new artists, it’s surprising to see how many are looking at the industry with the assailing eye of veteran rhymers. Take the duo Everliven Sound, also known as emcees the UK's Skit Skam and NJ's Cymarshall Law: although both are relatively fresh-faces in the game, their attitude, style and sound are something of a throwback. On their latest project together Freedom 2, Skit and Cy once again exhibit wisdom and abilities beyond their years, despite a number of problems.

Review - Godilla - Jaguar Paw

Posted by Wally $ean On May 19, 2010

The Jaguar Warrior was a terrifying Aztec soldier who brutalized his victims and captured survivors for ritual sacrifice...With an M.O. like that, it's no wonder why rapper Godilla seemingly pays homage to them on the cover of his LP Jaguar Paw, and he does so with good reason. The Easton, PA emcee and Snowgoons collaborator is out for weak emcees' blood on this album. Although it's not a perfect, with some lackluster beats and bars, it's an inspired, cohesive album that harkens back to he golden era of hip-hop while adding a dash of Latin flavor to spice up the recipe.

Review - The Closers - Bullpen Sessionz

Posted by Wally $ean On March 21, 2009

Hardcore gutter rap is something of a rarity these days. Apart from artists like Blaq Poet and Roc Marciano, very few emcees these days spit that raw shit that sounds like the soundtrack to getting yapped for all of your personal belongings. Yet hope is not lost for fans of that hard-body, get-mushed-or-moshed-out-type steez: The Closers - a four man collective of Shabaam Sahdeeq, Red Eye and the production combo Thorotracks - are up to bat with their latest project Bullpen Sessionz, and they're swinging away like the Baseball Furies.

Review - Statik Selektah - 100 Proof (The Hangover)

Posted by Wally $ean On February 10, 2010

For the past three years, Massachusetts producer and DJ Statik Selektah has had the underground hip-hop scene firmly under his thumb. With a barrage of mixtapes, guest productions and a nearly annual onslaught of album releases, Statik has managed to transform his little Showoff Records imprint into a burgeoning success, helping to propel emcees like Reks and Termanology into the spotlight. Now, Mr. Spell My Name Right is back with his third studio album 100 Proof (The Hangover).

Mick Boogie x Press Play Show x Michael Jackson - Michael Jackson: Remixed

Posted by Wally $ean On Friday, June 26, 2009

I know, two in a row, but I really couldn't resist. Courtesy of Okayplayer (yet again):

Mick Boogie and the Press Play Show put together this collection of Michael Jackson remixes. It's a compilation of remixes of MJ hits that Mick spins during some of his sets. The genre of the remixes range from soul to hip-hop to house. The producers on this compilation include Z-Trip, Kanye West, Salaam Remi, Daft Punk, Ummah, and more.

Mick Boogie x Press Play Show x Michael Jackson - Michael Jackson: Remixed

1. I Want You Back (Z-Trip Jackson 5 Remix)
2. Shake Your Body (Extended Disco Mix)
3. Don't Stop ‘Til You Get Enough (Demo)
4. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Brothers In Rhythm House Mix)
5. Billie Jean (Kanye West Mix)
6. Off The Wall (Swifa Mix)
7. ABC (Salaam Remi / Jackson 5 Mix)
8. Smooth Criminal (Telemitry Remix)
9. Say Say Say (Dance Mix)
10. Jam (Roger's Jeep Mix)
11. Right Here/Human Nature (SWV Duet)
12. Thriller (Bird Peterson Remix)
13. Rock With You (Daft Punk Remix)
14. HIStory (Ummah / Dilla Remix)
15. You Rock My World (Jay-Z Remix)
16. Happy Birthday (The Simpsons Remix)