Random Axe: It Gets Better and Better...

They need no intro around my circles, but incase you didn't know you have a helluva task to find out more about these fellas- Sean Price, Guilty Simpson and Black Milk are Random Axe. They've all released a couple of dope cuts and some classics under their belts such as Jesus Price Superstar, Ode To The Ghetto and Tronic just to name a few, all respectively.

If I anticipate a project, then you should too- its not an order but rather an alert. I've been a real fan of these cats individually and from the tracks i've heard so far, "its about go down, Basement!" #YoungMoneyPunchline lol

I've picked up some interviews taken while they did a listening session for the album, just for an inside scoop.



Oh guess what?!! They dropped a new video as well for their latest single, "The Hex". Check it out too.

Odd Future: HOT.ASS.BEAT.CLAP

It is very clear and undisputable at this stage that Odd Future have invaded and dominated the cyber-space world, becoming the latest sensation. I'm a fan of Odd Future and I have a very genuine support for them mainly because they are very innovative, not afraid to be themselves, authentic and hold-no-bars.

Now on a random night while I was in London, internet's faster than a mofoka :-), and i'm just thrilled and excited to learn more about these kids, leading me to surf through all kinds of their footage and I came across one of their clips which just surfaced through another light on their existing shine. Believe-it-or-not, I must've watched this clip for like over 50 times, and it cracks-me-the-fuck-up as if i've seen it for this time.

To me it seems like a parody whereby Tyler, The Creator and Earl Sweatshirt are acting out a mini-tale about how they started working but in a very satirical way. I'm sure when you look at it, it'll will likely ring-a-bell of how some pop-artists geek over their shit when it turns out to be really wack.

Hahaha...fuck it! Anyways, peep it out, brace yourself... its KAK funny.

Paying Homage Ill Skillz // Mingus // Camo (5th Floor) 30 April @ Voom Voom CPT

Back in 2009, Mingus aka X The 24th Letter invited Ill-Literate-Skill along with Camo of 5th Floor to feature on his solo debut album titled 'Beneath The Underdog' . So we wasted no time by gathering and conceptualizing for the track, and while we were at that phase, it seemed very obvious for what makes us common, our ideologies concerning the music industry and where we as artists are standing within it.

So, 'Paying Homage' became the final concept and title for the song, since we're fans of the original hip-hop music and our influence of it rooting from the old-school/golden-era, we as one of the few left to still represent it through our own music, felt the responsibility to acknowledge the originators of the art-form. It was only right!!! I'd like to also take this opportunity to send a special shoutout to the likes of DJ Kool Herc, POC, Groundworks and 5th Floor. Thank You for laying the foundation for us.


Here you may download the track for free, also featuring DJ Big Dre on the cuts: http://soundcloud.com/mingus-x24th/11-mingus-paying-homage-ft-mc


Further on, Mingus intended to put it out as his next single from the album, so on the 30 April 2011 we had a show at Club Voom Voom in Cape Town which initially was dedicated to Pay Our Homage to the originators and also aimed to raise funds enabling to shoot a video for it.

Shoutouts to DJ Big Dre's site .... for the photos. This is how it basically went down.

Skillz That Pay Da Billz - 24 Hour Project // London Red Bull Studios // 2nd Series Promo Video

Waddup Township! Waddup World!

Right about now we're in London getting buzzay and totally berserk as most of ya'll know. Preparations for the 2nd Series of our 'Skillz That Pay Da Billz - 24 Hour Project' are underway... can't wait!

I'm quite nervous though I must say and anxious at the very same time. Flexx and I are currently finishing-up our writing process and DJ ID is helping out alot with some admin. So Grateful! And you, the reader/fan/friend/ are anticipating for this big initiative. So so so grateful!

But for now we wanted to hit you up early enough with a promo video, just so that you have insight on the environment we're blessed with over here that will enable us to accomplish this project. Check out the video clip below, directed, shot and edited by Akio Kawahito aka DJ I.D.





We appeal for your support, keep us in your prays and thoughts, this entire initiative won't be possible without your participation.

And therefore, let us stay in touch via www.facebook.com/ill-literate-skill; www.myspace.com/ill-literate-skill; www.twitter.com/IllSkillzMusic; and also, later we gonna be updating you about our schedule for Ustream which will go out live every now and then, so you may witness the recording process.

Shoutouts to ya'll! God Bless! Stay Ill Skillin.

Whatchu know about the Money-Making Jam Boys?

Whatchu know about the Money-Making Jam Boys?! Ha...

This Philly-bred crew consisting of Black Thought, STS, Truck North, P.O.R.N. and Dice Raw was assembled from plenty of collaborations they had made previously for The Roots albums. Look what we have now, they had compiled a mixtape in association with 10 Deep Clothing brand titled The Prestige: Jam Boy Magic.

Now here's a video for their single called 'Judgement Day'. Holla back if you feel that i've put you on.

Pac Div Mania! Teaser

If you dig a little deeper you'll discover some good hip-hop music. All we do is allow to be spoon-fed by the bullshit industry who have muscle and control for what they feel should be commercial enough to bombard our screens and radio airwaves.

This is Pac Div Kid! Today they are releasing I think their 3rd mixtape titled Mania! I can't wait to get my hands on it. Here's a teaser right here!

Dr. Dre's Detox: Is What We Ordered Finally Here???

I came across this new track + video recently by the West-Coast master-mind Dr. Dre. The track is called 'I Need A Doctor' and it features Eminem and Skylar Grey.

If my knowledge serves me right, it might've been the song they performed at this year's Grammy Awards. Peep it out though, its very kinda emotional too.