This past Monday night TV One’s Unsung covered Arrested Development. Their first album was a classic to me and I always wondered what happened to them.. I had no idea, all I can say is Damn Speech! HA. Check it out for yourself.

People always talk about ATL Hip Hop now, but they always seem to forget groups like Arrested Development, Outkast, and Goodie Mob were birthed here, before crunk, trap, snap, it was just Hip Hop music made by people who happened to live in the south. Just a little food for thought.

Shouts to DJ Kemit and Jason Orr. Spotted this joint at Funk Jazz Kafe site.

Belgium Hip Hop site Platform8470.com recently asked me to share my BBQ favorites and tips. My tip was take yo ass to a Binkis BBQ and let the champs show you how it’s done. HA.. Hear’s what I had to say…

What’s your fav food to put on the BBQ?
Turkey hot dogs and Flux’s Macaronith and Cheesth aka Mac N Cheese.

What drinks go best with that?
Brugal rum mixed with Simply Raspberry lemonade.

What music needs to be played at a BBQ?
Fela Kuti – ‘Water Get No Enemy’ and of course Fresh Prince & Jazzy Jeff ‘Summertime’.

What’s the best venue for a BBQ?
Casa De Mafioso, DJ Mafioso’s spot. Home to many legendary cookouts in ATL.

Anymore BBQ tips?
I don’t touch the grill, I just bring the food to put on it. Killa Kalm from Binkis Recs is the Grill Master, his BBQ chicken wings are amazing!

See for yourself: http://www.platform8470.com/bbq2012/index2.php?surveyid=508

Yamin Semali – “Never Leave” Official Music Video off the forthcoming solo project, “YAMIN.” Produced and written by Yamin Semali.

Listen to and download the song from Yamin Semali (aka DJ Amdex) here: www.yaminsemali.bandcamp.com/

Listen to and download “Self Titled” here: clan-destined.bandcamp.com/album/self-titled

Connect on Facebook:
Facebook.com/YaminSemaliMusic

Follow on Twitter:
twitter.com/yaminallday (@YaminAllDay)

Sport and style unite as Nike Sportswear and Liberty unveil a striking new footwear collection. Nike’s latest performace innovation introduced earlier in the year, Nike+ enabled footwear is included in the collection making this season’s release an exploration of Nike Running’s journey from pure performance to the digital future.

The Nike Sportswear x Liberty will release at select Nike retailers globally on August 1st.

Join The Nike+ Revolution. Your city is your playground. Do you have what it takes to run it? Game On World.

The cover art shows Nas sitting with a piece of Kelis’ wedding dress. During the VH1 Behind The Music special, Nas said her green wedding dress was the ONLY thing she left behind when she moved out… I guess now Kelis is gone, Life Is Good! HA.

I’ve been personally waiting on this album for the past few months. Everything I’ve heard has been nothing short of amazing, can’t wait to check out the whole project.

Make sure you pick up the deluxe edition as it has a few extra cuts. If you get the CD version it comes with The Don video as well from what I’m hearing. Nas went from his first album saying “Life’s a bitch and then you die,” to “Life Is Good.” Like they say everything comes full circle.

XXL Magazine has also given this project a XXL in it’s review.

Nas – Life Is Good Track List.

1. No Introduction (Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)
2. Loco-Motive feat. Large Professor (Produced by No I.D.)
3. A Queens Story (Produced by Salaam Remi)
4. Accident Murderers feat. Rick Ross (Produced by No I.D.)
5. Daughters (Produced by No I.D.)
6. Reach Out feat. Mary J. Blige (Produced by Salaam Remi, Rodney Jerkins, DJ Hot Day & Nas)
7. World’s An Addiction feat. Anthony Hamilton (Produced by Salaam Remi)
8. Summer On Smash feat. Miguel & Swizz Beatz (Produced by Swizz Beatz)
9. You Wouldn’t Understand feat. Victoria Monet (Produced by Buckwild)
10. Back When (Produced by No I.D.)
11. The Don (Produced by Salaam Remi, Heavy D & Da Internz)
12. Stay (Produced by No I.D.)
13. Cherry Wine feat. Amy Winehouse (Produced by Salaam Remi)
14. Bye Baby (Produced by Salaam Remi & 40)
Bonus Tracks for Deluxe Edition:
15. Nasty (Produced by Salaam Remi)
16. The Black Bond (Produced by Salaam Remi)
17. Roses (Produced by Al Shux)
18. Where’s The Love feat. Cocaine 80s (Produced by No I.D.)
19. Trust (Produced by Boi 1da) (iTunes Bonus Track)
20. The Don (Don Dada Remix) (Produced by Salaam Remi & Heavy D) (Japan Bonus Track)

PURCHASE: Nas – “Life Is Good” Deluxe Verison via ITunes

I will be performing live Friday July 27th @ The Loft (1374 W. Peachtree Street). Stalley (MMG – Maybach Music Group) will also be performing as well as Stanza, Methuzulah, Mighty Network, and more. Hosted by Fort Knox. Music by DJ Kerosene. Check the flyer for more info.