VIDEO: JASIRI X feat. Living Proofe & Idasa Tariq- "Just A Minstrel"

Paradise Gray (DJ Paradise of X-Clan) directs this scathing critique of the current climate of rap music featuring Jasiri X, Idasa Tariq and Living Proofe and produced by Idasa Tariq. The song is calling out a lot of these popular rappers. Check the visuals..

VIDEO: RHYMEFEST feat. PHONTE (Little Brother)- "Say Wassup" in 3D

I'm keeping the Rhymefest love moving! Another hot joint off his new album "El Che". This time he laced the video with 3D, classic animated characters and animated versions of himself and Little Brother's Phonte. Its Hip Hop's first Animated 3D Anaglyph music video! Best when viewed wearing traditional red & cyan 3d glasses.

http://music.elchethemovement.com

VIDEO: RHYMEFEST- "Prosperity"

New video from Fest's sophomore album, "El Che". Rhymefest plays the roles of televangelist and follower as he drops bars dissecting the messages being delivered.

REPOST: Celebrate Borinquen Pride This Weekend at the 2010 Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York

Crowds in excess of two million are expected to line Fifth Avenue on Sunday, June 13th for the 2010 Puerto Rican Day Parade. The parade will start at 11 am at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street and proceed uptown along Fifth Avenue to 86th Street. To help celebrate, check out our classic mix show "THE ZRO HOUR: ROOTS OF HIP HOP- Boricua Pride". After a few shots of Bacardi Anejo, Alexie F. and I rock the house with a tribute to some of the most influential Puerto Rican artists in hip hop. Hip Hop began in the Bronx, New York in communities where primarily Puerto Ricans & African-Americans shared the same neighborhoods. Download our tribute while you slow cook the pernil, simmer the arroz con grandules and fry the maduros. Be safe and avoid drinking and driving this weekend.


THE ZRO HOUR: ROOTS OF HIP HOP- Boricua Pride

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PLAYLIST

PUERTO RICO-Frankie Cutlass
100%-Big Pun
LEATHERFACE-Big Pun (remixed by PopularB & AC)
MUSIKA-KRS One & Marley Marl feat. Magic Juan
PUERTO RICO ALLSTARS-Tony Touch feat. Daddy Yankee, Ivy Queen, Mexicano, Rey Pirin & Don Chezina
WE FLY HIGH (REGGAETON REMIX)-Jim Jones feat. Tego Calderon & Don Omar
PLANE TO PR-Daddy Yankee feat. will.i.am
BROOKLYN-Joell Ortiz
WE RUN NY-Tony Touch feat. Tru Life, Lumidee & Joell Ortiz
ROCKIN' IT-Fearless Four
WOPBOBALUBOP (REMIX)-Funkdoobiest feat. B-Real
HIP HOP-Joell Ortiz
AL NATURAL-Tego Calderon
WHAT'S THAT (QUE ESO?)-TonyTouch feat Mos Def & De La Soul
TRIBUTE TO BIG PUN & HECTOR LAVOE-Cuban Link & Willie Colon (produced by PopularB & AC)
COME BABY COME-K7
REP MY PEOPLE-Tony Touch feat. N.O.R.E. & AC (produced by PopularB & AC)


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VIDEO: B.A.M. feat. Lil FAME of M.O.P. - "My City"

I have never heard this track before and it had me like what?? Came across this on youtube and it was posted in 2009. B.A.M. is dope. Gotta dig a bit more and check for his music. Below is another track with Keith Murray. New York, where we at? Support our emcees!

VIDEO: KIL RIPKIN - "Not You"

Kil Ripkin released a new video for his track "Not You". Wisdom is always welcome. Check out THE ZRO HOUR S06E18 to hear another track "Mind Free".

VIDEO: 5X DMC World Champion DJ Craze Shows How its Done on TRAKTOR

DJ Craze killed this little promo spot where he demonstrates his skills using Native Instruments' TRAKTOR.

VDEO: MONSTALUNG - "Fresh Like Dougie"

Representing for Morgantown, WV Monstalung is the collective crew featuring 6'6 240, Ace Beanz, Johnny Harmonic, A Breezy. The crew has made considerable noise through the midwest both with tracks repping their home state of West Virginia and with lyrical and club joints.

This track caught me off guard! "Fresh Like Dougie", with its Beastie Boys sample as the hook, is infectious and fun. A lot of different flows and personalities in this crew.

VIDEO: SNOOP DOGG Plays Jedi Master in Adidas Originals Ad

Nice piece merging the world of Star Wars with a few of our modern heroes including Daft Punk, Snoop Dogg and David Beckham. Thanks to Andy at TOYSREVIL for the heads up!

New! THE ZRO HOUR S06E18/Autographed KALAE ALL DAY CD Giveaway

After an eight week break, THE ZRO HOUR is back just in time to set off the summer of 2010 just right! Tons of new music lace the show. I drop new heat from ONYX, ETERNIA & MoSS, STYLES P & JADAKISS, NAS, LADY DAISEY, REDMAN, RANDY MASON & DJ JS-1, COMMON, FRESH VETZ, CYMARSHALL LAW and CELPH TITLED. Listen to the show for your chance to win an autographed copy of KALAE ALL DAY's debut CD "AFROMATIKNEOHIPPIEROCK*SOLEMUZIK".

I have (2) copies autographed and the first two listeners to email me at edaye@thezrohour.com with the name of the bonus song played on the show will win. Listen closely.. To all the men and women in the U.S. military, thank you for your courage and patience. Hit me up and request your favorites. You will soon be able to connect with me on Skype once a week. I will record any shout outs and requests audio or video. Stay tuned next week for further details. Enjoy the show!

DOWNLOAD HERE (124MB)

THE ZRO HOUR S06E18

PLAYLIST

THE ? REMAINS- Gangstarr
STYLES AINT RAW- Celph Titled feat. Apathy & Chino XL
SKILLS (R.I.P. Guru)- Fresh Vetz (Dashah & DJ Pause)
MONEY HUNT- Styles P & Jadakiss
HOLD YOU DOWN- Cymarshall Law
AT LAST- Eternia & MoSS feat. Termanology & Reef The Lost Cauze
MAD ENERGY- Onyx
MIND FREE- Kil Ripkin
HEY YOUNG WORLD- Nas
WHAT'S GOIN' ON?- Gov Mag
MAGICAL- Lady Daisey
SIMON SAYS (Boom Baptist RMX)- Pharoahe Monch
BIGIRLZ2010- Redman
KILLIN INDIENS- DJ JS-! & RANDY MASON
NEXT TIME- COMMON feat. QUEEN LATIFAH
ALL FALLS DOWN- Jadakiss
BUFFALO GALS- Malcolm McLaren feat. World Famous Supreme Team

VIDEO: gODHEAD THE GENERAL "Revolution" Promo

gODHEAD is an alumni of THE ZRO HOUR having appeared on this classic episode. This is a promo video for the song "Revolution" off the upcoming release of gODHEAD THE GENERAL new album... "THE X-FACTOR"

For more info go to WWW.THORTAKEOVERRECORDS.COM

Directed by MORBIUS of The Sargonites and Edited by gODHEAD & MORBIUS.

ETERNIA & MoSS' "The BBQ" B/W "It's Funny" Single on Limited Edition Vinyl

The official lead single is dropping and you can be one of the few that owns the vinyl. "The BBQ" is an incredible track featuring Rah Digga and (Lady of) Rage. The remix features Jean Grae and Tiye Phoenix. "It's Funny" features Slaughterhouse's Joell Ortiz on the original and Ras Kass on the remix. Preorder your copy at FATBEATS.COM

VIDEO: HASAN SALAAM feat. LORD JAMAR (Brand Nubian)- "Angel Dust"

Hasan Salaam (featured guest on the promo release, "THE ZRO HOUR: Respect The Architects Vol.1"- see sidebar for link) and Noisemaker Media present "Angel Dust," a voyeuristic tale of survival. The fusion of Salaam's lyrical prowess and Noisemaker's edgy technical vision create a dark and mysterious world dominated by red hot passion and gripping pain. Noisemaker Media provides cinematic depth and unique perspective to the music video genre, separating themselves as a timeless brand captivating audiences worldwide.

Artist: Hasan Salaam | Title: Angel Dust featuring Lord Jamar [Brand Nubian] | Mark Carranceja [Director, Editor & Cinematographer] | Produced by Noisemaker Media & Hasan Salaam | Music Produced by Lord Jamar [Brand Nubian] | Justin Denmark [Assistant Director] | Starring Ameena Dove, Hasan Salaam and Lord Jamar

VIDEO: MIKE SWIFT & J-HON- "Back At It Again"

Alumni of THE ZRO HOUR, MIKE SWIFT & J-HON dropped this video late last year. Don't know how I missed it (holla fellas!) but ya know I support my dudes. Check out their new social network at http://www.konektado.ning.com

VIDEO: The True School Park Jam Series 2010

Afrika Bambaataa, Kool DJ Red Alert, and The Original Jazzy Jay reunite on the wheels of steel for the first time in over 25 years. Many have neglected the fact these individuals are primarily responsible for the genesis of hip hop culture.

Noisemaker Media's Mark Carranceja was at the right place and at the right time to capture this historic moment in hip hop history. Carranceja is quietly becoming one of the most sought after filmmaker/music video directors in the industry and through this short edit, he shows us why his unique vision embodies the essence of hip hop culture.

The True School Park Jam Series is made possible by Christie Z Pabon [Tools of War, DMC USA] and Fabel Pabon [UZN, RSC, Tools of War]. Their hard work and dedication to the preservation of DJ and hip hop culture allows for once in a lifetime moments like this.

For more info on Noisemaker Media, including new music videos, live shows and production inquiries, please visit noisemakermedia.com

For more info on Tools of War, please visit myspace.com/toolsofwar