In a sea of hiphop fishes taking a bite of commercial bait.It is good to know that there's still some schools that use intelect in order not getting caught.  For some, staying submerged and avoiding the mainstream might not be viable option. Big Lo however, is one fish who chooses to swim the indie ocean,surviving & gaining respect by lacing beats and kicking concsious raps.  Check out this short Q&A AG staff had with him.

In the winter of 2005, southern soulster T-Pain burst on the rhythmic scene with his debut Rappa Ternt Sanga and things just ain’t been the same. As a former microphone fiend who was down with the rap pack known as the Nappy Headz, a five-man group who had moderate success with “Robbery” in the early 2000’s, T-Pain was tired of the borders that divides hip-hop and soul, especially since he was excellent at both.

In Rap’s beginning, it was born out of a gang truce that was lead by Africa Bambaata and Kool Herk, which started a positive movement on the streets. In that day the first “Street Prophet” I’ve ever seen was Grand Master Melle Mel, who delivered Messages from the Streetz.  Melle Mel Prophecy in that day, thangs that are happening today such as wars, in World War III, "Survival," "Sign Of The Time" and we all know the words of "The Message."
These were some of the greatest of Hip Hop’s History, which Mel did wit the Furious Five. They dealt wit ghetto poverty, crime, drugs, and unfair treatment from government and law enforcement. I met my Rap hero Melle Mel in Las Vegas 2006. Finally I was able to tell him that he is a Street Prophet and should be known as Mr. Rap.
Then came Run. Run is another Street Prophet, one who I prayed for after God saved me, and prayed that God would raise him and use him for God’s Glory.

CLICK BELOW to download David Banner's new single "9mm (Speaker)" featuring Akon, Snoop Dogg, & Lil Wayne!

New album THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD coming soon!

CLICK HERE to download the STREET VERSION
CLICK HERE to download the RADIO VERSION

GET MOTIVATED with the latest single from Young Jeezy's rap group USDA, entitled "Corporate Thuggin".

The Atlanta based group consists of Young Jeezy, Slick Pulla & Blood Raw.

USDA "Corporate Thuggin" Audio Links:

Windows media high:

1: http://www6.islanddefjam.com/www2/av_system/go.wax?link=2NUENQH4RN9T2m1V1J3v9209-87500

Windows media low:
2: http://www6.islanddefjam.com/www2/av_system/go.wax?link=4975486v476U041B613ICE90-87501

Real media high:
3: http://www6.islanddefjam.com/www2/av_system/go.rm?link=d5P7Rn8DH75XeQ6595XG9D80-87502

Swizz Beatz – "Money in the Bank" Audio Streams
http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/labels/universalmotown/swissbeatz/audio/moneyinthebank_96k.asx
http://boss.streamos.com/real/labels/universalmotown/swissbeatz/audio/moneyinthebank_96k.ram

Swizz Beatz – "It's Me Snitches" Remix Audio Streams
http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/labels/universalmotown/swissbeatz/audio/itsmeremixnew_96k.asx
http://boss.streamos.com/real/labels/universalmotown/swissbeatz/audio/itsmeremixnew_96k.ram

J Record's newest sweetheart has just been confirmed to open for John Legend during the month of May!!

Be sure to check out the June issue of VIBE Magazine where they have a "Next" profile feature on Emily King!

EMILY KING supporting John Legend on Tour

5/9 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre

5/13 – Houston, TX – Verizon Wireless Theater

5/14 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre

5/16 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Casino

5/17 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre

5/19 – Tucson, AZ – Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre

5/21 – Fresno, CA – William Saroyan Theatre

5/22 – Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

5/23 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Center For The Performing Arts

5/25 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium

5/26 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre

5/27 – Vancouver, BC – Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts

EMILY KING

"East Side Story"

J Records

August 14, 2007

http://www.myspace.com/emilykingmusic

EPK:

http://media.bmgonline.com/jrecords.com/various/video/EK_MID.mov

http://media.bmgonline.com/jrecords.com/various/video/EK_MID.asx

http://media.bmgonline.com/jrecords.com/various/video/EK_MID.ram

JUKEBOX: http://www.jrecords.com/ecard/emilyking/

AUDIO:

"Walk In My Shoes"

http://media.bmgonline.com/jrecords.com/various/audio/Emily-WalkInMyShoes_MID.mov

http://media.bmgonline.com/jrecords.com/various/audio/Emily-WalkInMyShoes_MID.asx

http://media.bmgonline.com/jrecords.com/various/audio/Emily-WalkInMyShoes_MID.ram

"U And I"

http://media.bmgonline.com/jrecords.com/various/audio/EmilyKing-UandI_MID.mov

http://media.bmgonline.com/jrecords.com/various/audio/EmilyKing-UandI_MID.asx

http://media.bmgonline.com/jrecords.com/various/audio/EmilyKing-UandI_MID.ram