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Spring Blam 2013

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Okay guys, sorry I’ve been M.I.A. lately here. Lots going on in my professional life, which is a good thing. But I’ve vowed never to neglect Westcheddar. It’s my baby. So to keep you up on what I’ve been feeling lately, I thought it would be appropriate to just blam off in one post to catch up on all the dope shit out there I’ve been fucking with. Enjoy.

Kendrick Lamar f/ Jay-Z “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix)” – Hov hops on one of my favorite Kenrick Lamar tracks. Historic. As is the moment Kendrick was surprised with Jay’s verse by his boys in the studio.

Roc Marciano “The Professional” – Nicest rapper out.

Grizzly Bear “Gun-Shy” – Song is awesome, video is bugged out.

Wild Belle “Love Like This” – Off their new album Isles, which has a few joints on it. Smooth, reggae vibes right here. Track is so chill.

Earl Sweatshirt f/ Tyler, The Creator “Whoa” – Earl’s definitely one of the dopest rappers out right now. These dudes are great because they’re weird and they don’t give a fuck, but are also crazy talented. I’m rocking with Odd Future right now, I can’t front.

D’Angelo and Questlove cover The S.O.S. Band’s “Tell Me If You Still Care” live at Brooklyn Bowl – Would’ve loved to be in the crowd for this show. Damn.

Action Bronson “Compliments 2 The Chef” – Produced by Harry Fraud, off Peter Rosenberg’s mixtape. Sick beat, classic Bam Bam.

Curren$y f/ Jadakiss “Clear” – Kiss is still Top 5 Dead or Alive.

Azizi Gibson “Ghost in the Shell” – This is so dope. Azizi is a rapper on Brainfeeder, same label as The Underachievers.

Joey Purp “Don’t Stop” – Straight out of Chi-Town, this dude has skills. Nice cut right here.

Chance The Rapper “Acid Rain” – Another Chi-Town cat, down with same crew as Joey Purp. He’ll blow first, but Joey’s my dude. This song is hot, though.

AER “Take It Wrong” – I like these guys. Want to keep showing them love. Their new single is great.

Action Bronson x Sports Illustrated at SXSW – Had to post this, just off him name-dropping Marquis Grissom and Jay Buhner.

Wake Up Pranks – So foul, so funny.

Okay, I think that’s good for now. Been pumping that new Justin Timberlake album in the minivan with the fam, too, but my favorite song “Tunnel Vision” isn’t available for streaming online, so just go get that if you’ve been sleeping. I’ll be back on here popping off more consistently now so don’t you worry. Hope you enjoyed the blam. Peace!

*BONUS*

Blood Orange “Bad Girls” – Shout to Leah Rose, who put me on to this. Not brand new or anything, but nevertheless an awesome song.

Sick Shot

Sports

This is the most insane ending to a basketball game ever. I’m not even gassing you. This is crazy. And it happened in White Plains, yesterday, at the Westchester County Center. Just watch above as dude from New Rochelle hits the illest buzzer beater ever from half court to upset Mount Vernon in the conference finals. And it’s not your average buzzer beater. Dude from New Ro inbounds the ball with 2.9 seconds left, it gets stolen at half court by MV, then he steals it back on a hustle play and launches it from behind half court for the win with the clock running out. Absolute mayhem in the 914. Watch above.

Listen, I grew up in White Plains, and have been to plenty of big games at the County Center, but never have I seen some shit like this. And for those unfamiliar with the local sports politics in Westchester, New Ro upsetting Mount Vernon is A BIG DEAL. Yo, this might go down as the wildest, most amazing ending in the history of Westchester County sports. Everyone in the country is talking about this shot right now. And rightfully so. It was sick.

You gotta feel bad for Mount Vernon, though. Tough loss, and as ridiculous a shot as it was, it would’ve never happened if they didn’t throw a lazy pass after the steal. But props to New Ro. They came back, and made big run to get themselves in position to win the game. And then, of course, “The Shot.” Holy cow.

Fatal Flow

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My dude Killa Whale from White Plains dropped this “Fatality” freestyle a few weeks ago over one of my favorite beats from last year, the Alchemist-produced posse cut “Elimination Chamber,” and I’ve been meaning to post it for a while now. And since I’ve been literally listening to it on repeat for the last week, in the whip and in the crib, I just had to finally get it up here while it’s fresh on my brain. Always loved Whale’s bars and flow and demeanor in general, and this is just a good old-fashioned mixtape-type cut that perfectly displays his talent. You gotta love the line, “Matter fact, it’s a triple entendre, ’cause I’m high on this plane I’m on, and in the Plains I’m on.” Hard body.

Shout to all my fam in WP. Holler at your boy. Cheah.

Who Are The Underachievers?

Interviews, Published Material

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I posted some stuff from The Underachievers recently, and last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing them for Complex. These guys are super dope, and definitely on some next shit. Check my intro, then click the link to read the full feature…

Brooklyn, New York is ripe with new hip-hop talent right now, and one of the latest groups to emerge from the borough is the quick-spitting, ganja-toking, enlightened duo of Flatbush natives known as The Underachievers. Comprised of rappers Issa Dash and AK, they created a buzz last year by dropping a string of compelling rap videos, including the one that recently garnered over one million YouTube views, “Herb Shuttles,” all of which impressed famed producer Flying Lotus enough to sign them to his Brainfeeder record label.

Earlier this month, The UA dropped their debut mixtape, Indigoism, a 17-track barrage showcasing their superlative, rapid-fire, tag-team rap skills, unique production ear, and interests in psychedelic drugs and spirituality. It set them apart from their local allies Pro Era and Flatbush Zombies, but also fell right in line with the powerful Beast Coast movement coming out of Brooklyn, rooted in lyricism, consciousness, and let’s not forget, dope ass beats.

In an effort to give us more insight into their music and budding rap career, Dash and AK fell through the Complex offices last week to talk about their influences in and out of hip-hop, their preference for psychedelics, how they got on FlyLo’s radar, opening up for Kendrick Lamar on New Year’s Eve, and their relationship with all the artists representing the new New York, from Joey Bada$$ to A$AP Rocky.

Plus, they broke down their debut mixtape, discussed how they’re approaching their first official Brainfeeder project, and remembered their close friend Capital STEEZ.

It’s time to get elevated and find out Who Are The Underachievers?

Who Are The Underachievers? | Complex

Grab their mixtape HERE.

Still The Best

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News flash. Roc Marciano and Action Bronson are still the best rappers out. Been so fucking busy that I haven’t had much time to go in-depth here at Westcheddar like I used to, but understand that it’s after 1 am on a weeknight and I’m exhausted, but I’m still putting in the extra effort to make sure this shit gets put on the site. It has to. It’s too dope. Shit, the Bam Bam record has been out for weeks. WTF is taking me so long! I’m actually mad at myself, because this shit is sick, and Hot 97’s been giving it mad burn. As for the Roc Marc shit, well, he says he’s got the “crib in White Plains” on the track, which you may recognize as the intro to O.C.’s Lord Finesse-produced classic “Jewelz.” Man, just listen to these shits. Now. They’re both incredible.

I’ll get at you guys later. Got some more stuff I need to bless you with. Hope all is well. One.

Started From The Bottom

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This is dope. Even if you don’t like Drake, you have to admit, this is a great music video. I’m a Drake fan, I can’t front. I prefer his more R&B stuff to his straight rapping, but I like this song. The beat is ill, and his flow is on some next shit. I like it. Haters can keep on hating, that’s fine with me. But you have to admit, this video is really entertaining and well made.

For the record, I still knock Take Care on the reg. Hasn’t left the disc changer in the minivan since it dropped. LOL.

Chill Ceilings

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Sorry, I don’t have much time to talk. I’ve been crazy busy. My grind is insane right now, Westcheddar. But I gotta make sure I keep you in the loop. This blog is my baby, and I can’t neglect it. Just pardon me if I haven’t been going in hard here, but know that if I do take the time to post something up, it’s because I’m fucking feeling it on some next level shit. Like this new Local Natives song, “Ceilings,” off their sophomore album Hummingbird. This shit is insanely beautiful. Give it a listen.

RIP Bill Delanoy. A true White Plains legend.

Funny Friends

Interviews

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Jeff Garlin, who plays Larry David’s agent on Curb Your Enthusiasm, started his own podcast. And who better to have on the first episode than his buddy LD. Expect to learn lots of new things about Larry, and share some great moments with these two longtime friends and co-workers. I loved every minute of it, and if you’re a big time Larry David fan, you will too. It’s free on iTunes, click the link to download.

By The Way, In Conversation with Jeff Garlin (Episode 1 – Larry David)

Muggs Music

Interviews, Published Material

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I don’t know about you, but I grew up a HUGE Cypress Hill fan. So when I was asked if I wanted to do an interview feature with DJ Muggs for Complex, my answer was simple: YES. So a couple weeks ago, I met up with Muggs at the Ace Hotel in Manhattan to talk to him about the stories behind all the old Cypress classics, as well as his production work on House of Pain’s “Jump Around,” Ice Cube’s “Check Yo Self,” and all the Soul Assassins joints he did with RZA, GZA, Mobb Deep, Kool G Rap, and more. Click the link below to check out Part 1 of the feature. This is a must read for all Cypress Hill fans, and hip-hop heads in general too. Part 2 coming soon.

DJ Muggs Tells All: The Stories Behind His Classic Records (Part 1)

Bobby’s Back

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Westcheddar alumnus Nick Kroll has a new sketch show coming out on Comedy Central, and one of the characters he’s bringing back is everyone’s favorite Jersey Shore wannabe Bobby Bottleservice. In this new clip, Bobby B finds who quite possibly may be his soulmate online, and they engage in a hilarious video chat. You gotta love when Bobby describes himself as “a very cool, very white Jay-Z.” Watch above, and tune in to the premiere of Kroll Show this Wednesday, January 16th at 10:30pm.