Unsigned Shine – Headphone Junkiez

[audio:http://www.shuddup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Pikk-N-Roll082509.mp3] Pikk N Roll [audio:http://www.shuddup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/gettin2damonay110509master.mp3] Gettin 2da Monay [audio:http://www.shuddup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ShowMe082509.mp3] Show Me Atlanta genre-blending and bending duo Headphone Junkiez are artists for a new generation.  From their stylistic and introspective approach to music, to their brilliant ability to switch between classic hip-hop, g-funk, rock and R&B rhythms, the south’s newest discovery are establishing their own brand of rap.  Laid-back Zi (short for Zion) is the Yin to his spirited and slick-talking counterpart Geecue’s Yang and together, they are waking up the sleepy heads in music. The group met by chance at a local Church and instantly clicked, as well as cliqued.  Much like hometown favorites OutKast, you have to hear the Headphone Junkiez music in order to understand who they are and where they come from.  They don’t… Continue reading Unsigned Shine - Headphone Junkiez

Unsigned Spotlight Nikki McKnight

I'm still on my Female MC's kick so the next spotlight is on Nikki McKnight.  I like her she has some lyrical content, she has storytelling capabilities and I like her voice its laid back but cool on the tracks. What do you think? K.I.M [audio:http://www.shuddup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Skys-The-Limit-Take-Me-to-the-Top.mp3] Skys The Limit [audio:http://www.shuddup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/02-Awful-Sounds.mp3] Awful Sounds

Nikki's Bio

Born and raised in Columbus, GA, Nikki McKnight, formerly known asYa Gyrl Terror, is one of the illest emcees in the city to ever bless the mic. She got most of her recognition as half of one of the cities rawest groups known as the HoodKatz. Along with partner, Young TY, they blessed the… Continue reading Unsigned Spotlight Nikki McKnight

Spotlight: Ms. B’Havin

I'm putting an APB out for Female MC's!!!  I think the game needs them desperately because what people are being shown is not real.  So if you're a Female MC, you're good (I got to think you're good, I mean it's my site, lol)  and you want a spotlight hit me up kim@shuddup.com. I highlighted Mae Day last and next up is a female from the A named Ms B'Havin, you may know her from some of her previous songs or from her collab with Yung Joc.  I met her through Twitter and we realized we have a LOT in common, aside from the fact that she's a Virgo like me, she's a woman out her handling her business and I… Continue reading Spotlight: Ms. B'Havin

Who The Hell Is Pill?

One of my friends, who just happens to be a VP at a record label just recently bbm'd me about some kid in ATL named Pill.  I never heard of him.  Well low and behold Pill just popped up on MTV Jams. Is he hot?  I haven't heard a word about him but when the labels start checking for you, I'm guessing we'll be hearing him soon.  Reminds me of something someone said at the FL Music Conference. If you're hot, we'll find out and come looking for you.  So if any of yall know Pill, tell him K.I.M said I know of 1 label that's checking him out. Check out his video below. I actually like the song, it's cool and his voice… Continue reading Who The Hell Is Pill?

Affyzzle & Triple S

MYSPACE: http://myspace.com/tintifthemixtape FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/affyzzletriples YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/cledesolent (AYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY--YOOOOOOOOO!!!.......IIIGGGHHHTTTT!!!!) Where my real hip hop heads at?? You Gotta understand the fundamentals of hip hop to understand this review.(Let me get my KRS_one on). See hip hop is soo powerful because it is the direct connections for the youth of the world.. It is a way to express how you feel, what you feel, What you see,etc...and its that familarity that makes it so easy to relate..example.. I can feel TIP's ( "flying down 285..but Im Focused") just as much I can understand anything JAy-z says( cant think of a quote right now...but yall feel where im going...Its that sense of… Continue reading Affyzzle & Triple S

Da Boy Meek Mill (Philly Voice)

It's been a long time since we got some heat from Philly and seems to me that Beans and Freeway are either just not that into the music, just can't seem to put any out (how that's possible in today's age, uhhhhhh uhhhh) or whatever but this kid Meek Mill seems pretty okay to me. For more info on him or to download his mixtape check out his sight www.meekmillflamerz.com Hottest In The City - Video DA HOTTEST IN THE CITY from Dwight Gibson on Vimeo. I'm the Ish! featuring Ms. Jade MJ Tribute - Starting Something (video) I think he's pretty good, Where the hell is Cassidy? K.I.M… Continue reading Da Boy Meek Mill (Philly Voice)

Endangered Species – Female MC – Introducing Mae Day

Okay, so I posted a blog a couple days ago about the lack of female MC's and this dude (@cedlouie) has been hitting me on Twitter from the D with some link to this chick.... well I'm just now checking the link. So he sent me a video for a song I'm honestly not feeling, I mean it's cool but I wasn't crazy about it HOWEVER on her Youtube page I found something so F*cking Sick, check her out this chick Spittin', she's pretty AND she AINT talking bout sucking or f*cking!  Disregard the Youtube it's wack (why do you guys make these little Youtube Powerpoint-ish/slideshow videos when you just want people to hear the song) but the flow and lyrics… Continue reading Endangered Species - Female MC - Introducing Mae Day

The Internationalz

To The Left [audio:http://www.shuddup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/To-the-left7.mp3] Straight out of North Carolina this trio comprised of Know1, Magneedo7 & Real4Real is combining multple music influences to create one dynamic sound that appeals to the masses. Whether performing with their live band, dejay or accapella the groups live performances have been called electrifying! Each member is highly accomplished in and out of the confines of music  bringing each of their unique talents to create creative force to be reckoned with. Michael 'Magneedo7' Crawford is a classicly trained pianist & composer with a degree in Music Theory from North Carolina A&T state University. He's also a producer with credits ranging from indie artist to visible industry artists such as Twista… Continue reading The Internationalz

Who Is DJ Blak?

Takeoff[audio:http://www.shuddup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/TAKEOFF-mp32.mp3] Shawty Right There  [audio:http://www.shuddup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Shawty Right There mp3.mp3] This My Shit [audio:http://www.shuddup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/This My Shit mp3.mp3] DJ, Producer, Executive, Entrepreneur. Phillip Green, b/k/a DJ Blak, has acquired all of these titles at 22 years old and this is just the beginning. As the tour DJ for Block Entertainment/Bad Boy South recording artist Yung Joc, President of Hustlenomics (Yung Joc's production company) and producer & artist manager, DJ Blak is a music mogul in the making. DJ Blak's career in music was destined, not chosen. At age 14, Phillip Green went to Golden Glide skating rink, a popular youth hangout on the eastside of Atlanta. While at the rink Philip decided the only way to control the music being played… Continue reading Who Is DJ Blak?