Artist Driven Underground
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Artist Driven Underground
No apps, No downloads, ...listen directly from your phone or computer.
Artist Driven Underground
No apps, No downloads, ...listen directly from your phone or computer.
Artist Driven Underground
No apps, No downloads, ...listen directly from your phone or computer.
Artist Driven Underground
No apps, No downloads, ...listen directly from your phone or computer.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
AT&T and Time Warner Cable ranked worst in customer service survey
The people have spoken in an online survey reagrding AT&T & Time Waner Cable customer service....
Via BGR News:
Pay TV, Internet and wireless service providers aren’t exactly America’s most beloved business categories. In fact, customers seem to love complaining about them constantly, and T-Mobile has found tremendous success by separating its practices from those of its rivals and portraying itself as the “Uncarrier.” Part of the reason people dislike wireless carriers and ISPs so much may be the difficulties they often experience when dealing with their customer care departments, and now AT&T and Time Warner Cable have been ranked Nos. 1 and 2 in a questionnaire asking subscribers which companies have the worst customer service in the country. The unscientific questionnaire, conducted on Ranker and unearthed by DSLReports.com, lists 50 large U.S. companies and asks visitors to vote on which among them have the worst customer service. At the top of the list with 483 votes at the time of this writing is AT&T, which is followed by Time Warner Cable with 317 votes in the No. 2 spot. Bank of America, Walmart and American Airlines round out the top-5.
Interestingly, AT&T was just ranked highest in J.D. Power’s wireless purchase satisfaction survey for the second consecutive time, and it was also awarded the top honor in the firm’s 2013 customer service study.
As for other U.S. wireless carriers and ISPs, Comcast is ranked No. 6, Verizon is ranked No. 21, Sprint is No. 23 and Frontier is No. 38.
NY Knicks' Raymond Felton arraigned on gun charges
When it comes to guns, the Empire State doesn't play and seriously speaking the Knicks aren't playing either this season...
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Knicks point guard Raymond Felton was arraigned on two felony weapons possession charges in Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday, following his early morning arrest after a lawyer for his wife turned in a loaded semi-automatic handgun allegedly belonging to the basketball star to a police precinct, claiming she no longer wanted it in their home, authorities said.
Wearing a black sweatshirt with a peace sign and other symbols on it, Felton was seemingly upbeat as he appeared before Judge Diana Boyar, nodding affirmatively after he was ordered to stay away from his wife, Ariane Raymondo-Felton. He did not enter a plea, which is common for this stage in the case.
''Mr. Felton has no interest in having contact'' with her, one of his lawyers, James Walden, told the judge. Court records show she filed for divorce from Felton last week.
Felton was released on $25,000 bail and was ushered into a black SUV following his arraignment. Under the terms of his bond, Felton can travel to games, bail bondsman Ira Judelson said.
Prosecutors said they were told Felton stored the Belgian-made FN Herstal model handgun in the home from August through February. A lawyer for Felton's wife, a student at Fordham University School of Law, dropped off the weapon at a stationhouse on Manhattan's upper West Side on Monday evening, shortly before tipoff of the Knicks game against the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden, police said.
The gun had 18 rounds of live ammunition in its magazine, which can hold about 20 rounds, prosecutors said.
He was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree and criminal possession of a firearm. The firearm charge is punishable by up to four years in prison. The weapons charge is punishable by up to seven years in prison. The section under which he was charged concerns having a large-capacity ammunition magazine.
Police had arrested Felton on charges that included a mid-level weapons-possession charge that can entail having a loaded gun outside one's home or business or having a loaded gun with the intention to use it against someone. The DA's office didn't comment on why prosecutors chose the charges they did; it's not uncommon for charges to change between arrest and arraignment.
Investigators reached Felton by contacting the director of security at Madison Square Garden after his wife made a statement to detectives Monday night, police said. Felton turned himself in at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, not long after the Knicks' buzzer-beater loss to Dallas, police said.
The former University of North Carolina star made no statement after he arrived at the precinct with a lawyer, police said.
A Knicks spokesman has said the team had no immediate comment. An attorney for Raymondo-Felton didn't comment. The Knicks had no game scheduled Tuesday.
Felton had eight points and seven assists Monday in the Knicks' 110-108 loss to Dallas. The Knicks brought the point guard back for a second stint in New York in July 2012, opting to let Jeremy Lin leave, and Felton helped the Knicks win the Atlantic Division last year.
But he has had a disappointing season, averaging 10.4 points and shooting 40 percent while missing 16 games with a series of injuries. He has been frequently criticized by fans as the Knicks have fallen to 21-36.
NBA spokesman Tim Frank said the league was monitoring the case. It could fine or suspend Felton, but usually waits until after the legal case has been resolved.
The league did break from that policy to suspend Gilbert Arenas for the remainder of the season after he brought guns to the Washington Wizards' locker room during the 2009-10 season. He was eventually sentenced to 30 days in a halfway house.
Felton is not the first pro athlete to run afoul of New York's strict gun laws. Plaxico Burress was a New York Giants wide receiver when he was arrested in 2008 after accidentally shooting himself in a Manhattan nightclub. He served two years in prison.
Fighter Robert Guerrero was arrested at John F. Kennedy Airport last year after he presented a locked gun box containing an unloaded handgun during check-in. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was ordered to pay a $250 fine and complete 50 hours of community service.
In other high-profile cases, multiplatinum-selling rappers Lil Wayne and Ja Rule both were arrested in Manhattan, separately, on gun-possession charges in their vehicles after leaving the same concert they had both played in 2007. Both pleaded guilty to attempted gun possession charges; Lil Wayne spent about eight months in a city jail; Ja Rule served most of a two-year prison sentence.
Felton is set to earn $3.8 million next season and has a player option that would pay him $4 million in 2015-16. The Knicks could attempt to void the contract, but that would likely be challenged by the players' association.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Curren$y - The Drive In Theatre
Here's the new project from Curren$y aka Spitta Andretti entitled "The Drive In Theatre". Visit http://jet-life.com/ for the Jet Life Pack version of the mixtape now!
Monday, February 24, 2014
K Camp Ft. French Montana & Ty Dolla $ign - Money Baby (Remix)
TJsDJs sends the remix to the track "Money Baby" by K Camp ft. French Montana & Ty Dolla $ign. Stream & Download the track below!!!
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Here's a sneak peek of how the President will use his pen and his phone this week
A few weeks ago, President Obama would declared 2014 a year of action, acting where he can to build an economy that ensures opportunity for all Americans. And he's already taken steps to achieve that goal in the areas of education and skills, job creation, energy, and raising the minimum wage.
This week, the President will announce new action on manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation jobs, and a new initiative to ensure everyone who is willing to work hard has a shot at success.
Via WhiteHouse.gov
Pics Source: Reuters & WhiteHouse.gov
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Devyn Rose - Falling 4 U
Devyn Rose releases a new single entitled "Falling 4 U" produced by Shaghie.
Stream the track below and enjoy!!!
Olivia Louise - Skin Deep
Moteleola, a 20 year old producer from South East London sends the track he produced "Skin Deep" by Chester, UK R&B artist Olivia Louise. Stream & Download below!!!
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Lyriqs da Lyraciss - Enjoy Every Sandwhich (Hosted by Dj JaySkillz)
Artist Lyriqs da Lyraciss releases his new Project "Enjoy Every Sandwhich" Hosted by Dj JaySkillz. "Enjoy Every Sandwhich", features Lyriqs kicking bars over beats from Madlib, De La Soul, 9th Wonder and more. Dj Jayskillz adds a hiphop flair to the project with his scratches/cuts present throughout the project.
***Thanks to Michelle Copeland PR for sending***
Tracklist
1. Officially Official 03:59
2. Beeeyatch 02:41
3. Touchy Feely 03:01
4. Lyriqs Talks 02:05
5. Album Single - High Heels (Prod by Q-Knox) 03:24
6. Crack Rock Spit 02:00
7. Kaye "The Beast" - Postal Service 02:55
8. Holy Calamity 02:58
9. Bittersweet Yeehaw 03:45
Duke Westlake - Juk (ft. Stik Figa & Rapper Big Pooh)
Mello Music Group sends the track Juk by Duke WestLake featuring Stik Figa & Rapper Big Pooh, from the project entitled Mandala Vol. 2, Today's Mathematics. Rapper Big Pooh has signed a two project deal with Mello Music Group for 2014. The first project is with legendary producer Nottz and will be released this summer on MMG. The second project is an extended EP produced by Mello beat-makers exclusively.
Maimouna Youssef - We're Already Royal (Royals Cover)
Maimouna Youssef performs a cover to "Royals" by Lorde which recently just won two Grammys for Best Pop Solo Performance and Song of the Year. Check out Maimouna Youssef as she displays her creative writing ability, vocal diversity and top notch rapping skills on this cover.
***Thanks to Team Mumufresh for sending***
The free Download of this song will be available tonight at midnight EST on the website www.mumufresh.com.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Video: Wes Montgomery - Live in '65 - Full Concert
In honor of Black History month Mixtape108.com shares with the masses this 1965 concert of the legendary jazz musician Wes Montgomery.... Wes was popularly known for his unique guitar playing skills. Truly one of the most memorable guitarists of all time.
Wes Montgomery, whose real name was John Leslie Montgomery was born on March 6, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. This is the same place he died due to a heart attack on June 15, 1968. Wes Montgomery was influenced in music early on. He came from a family of jazz performers and instrumentalists. His brother Monk played electric bass and string bass, while Buddy played piano and vibraphone. What about Wes? He decided to play guitar in his teen years.
Wes wasn’t fond of reading music. Instead, he preferred to learn melodies and riffs through hearing. When he started playing the guitar, his inspiration was Charlie Christian; he was Wes’ idol. Wes listened to his recordings and learned from them.
Wes Montgomery used different techniques in playing the guitar. The first was using octaves. This is a technique where you play the same note on two strings but it’s an octave apart. Wes was very much known for this technique. Another technique Wes was known for was called the single-line or single-note. And also, his block chord soloing.
His ability to play these techniques has something to do with how he plucked the strings of his guitar. Just so you know, Wes didn’t use any guitar picks. Rather, he used a fleshy part of his thumb to create the unique sound. What Wes did was use down strokes for the single notes and then use a mix of up strokes and down strokes for the octave and block chords.
Such techniques allowed Wes to create music that was mellow and very expressive (in his own way). Wes said in his Ultimate Wes Montgomery album that he had a corn on his thumb which enabled him to play that way and create the unique sounds. This is the major reason why no one can do what Wes did. And to top it all off, Wes’ thumb was double-jointed.
Wes’ career started around July 1948 when he started touring with Lionel Hampton’s orchestra. He toured with them for two years. By 1950, Wes returned to Indianapolis and stopped recording until 1957. But in December 1957, he joined a session with his brothers and Freddie Hubbard. The group released several recordings from 1957 to 1959.
From 1959, Wes moved to Riverside Records label and recorded for them until 1963. His records during this time were received by his fans very well. According to jazz historians, these records were his most influential and best ones. In 1960, Wes released the album The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery, where he played together with Albert “Tootie” Heath, Percy Heath and Tommy Flanagan. This album featured one of his best compositions, Four on Six. During his time with Riverside Records label, Wes always played with a quartet or quintet. They played ballads and up tempo jazz.
Source: Learn Guitar 2
Kenny Washington: First African American NFL Contract Player
Kenny Washington (1918-1971)
First African American NFL Contract Player, Halfback for Los Angeles Rams
Before being the first African American Football player to sign an NFL contract in 1946, Kenny Washington teamed up with Jackie Robinson (an avid football player as well as baseball), Woody Strode, and a fourth unknown black player to dominate UCLA's 1939 team. He was so skilled in the game and played so well that he became the first African American player to be named All-American. Despite this, he did not receive all of the awards he should have been entitled to because of his skin color. This caused outrage within the community and among the nation Black press. When the NFL first failed to sign him, he didn't let it hinder his performance and was still determined to be seen. He became the star of two professional minor leagues before finally being extended the draft into the NFL.
There is a day and trophy named in honor of Kenny and to highlight his everlasting presence, Tony Rosas (the 1962 winner of the award) shared, "When you play football here, you know you're after his trophy." Rosas called Washington a hero even though he, himself, was a wounded Vietnam War veteran.
What ground breaking athlete do you think of who has broken through the barrier of racism in modern times?
Source: Jimmy Jazz, Ashli Prescott, USA Today
