Fuck Teddy Grahams...

Why would I watch a show that stands for everything I hate in mainstream music. If only they gave awards to the real artists that still exist.
Samson.

Something For Dudes Who Game??

Gem

Just a dope tune from Boosie the bad ass.

Incognito...

Yes, I have been gone as of late. T o be honest only a few albums have peaked my interest. I will eventually get around to reviewing them. But that's not for today. This is.

Your Aunt's Whip...

You know this the new grind/ true grind music. Realize yet. Yup.

Samson.

For the Celtics...

Go C's!!!

Get Some...

Where The Wild Things Are just came out on DVD, get it.

On A Lighter Note...

Here's some new Curren$y for you fiends. Has Spitta ever graced a beat and not made the song a jam? I would have to say NO. Look out for Pilot Talk coming June 15th. And yes Curren$y is blasting BlackStar in the background.

Curren$y - King Kong from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Shit.

Alright, I am first to admit when I am wrong. I was planning on refusing to download Asher Roth's most current mixtape on the basis that I don't believe in what he stands for (in the rap game). However his catchy beat selection and semi- catchy lyrics have snared me again. I promise to never post an Asher Roth video ever again.

Groovy Lemon PIe...

A Little Disappointed...

I was excited to see a new Fly Gypsy tape on livemixtapes.com . I was excited until I listened to it. This is not material I would suggest putting out for a second release ( second release,that I know of). I was pretty disappointed to hear all the samples, and re-used vocals (of their own). The only song that got me semi- excited was Brooklyn Beauty then I realized that it was the same lyrics as Wildflower (on Vodka & Rum Mixtape) just a different tune. This is not a diss so don't take it that way it is simply an unsatisfied customer hoping that they return to their original ingenuity. Fly Gypsy had a good thing going why start sampling garbage artist, such as Green Day?

Just A Thought.

Samson.

Illa J "R U Listenin'"

I love when my iTunes wakes me up with the exact song thats gonna get me up and get me goin'. Much love to my iTunes shuffle feature.

Slicker Than Most. R.IP. Guru

As I am sure everyone is aware Keith Elam better known as Guru passed away on 4/19/10. Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal, "Guru" was a wordsmith in the greatest sense, and also a cornerstone of modern day rap. I remember, I started listening to Gangstarr because I had heard they originally started in Boston. And for the longest time I told everyone this was so. By the time I had learned the truth, that the group had actually started in NYC I was able to look past my misconception and truly become a fan of Guru and everything he did. I also can clearly recall the day I listened to Guru's Jazzmatazz Vol. 1. I literally dropped my jaw after listening to it in its entirety. I could not believe live jazz and rap could run so freely together. It's a sad day just realizing that one of the most influential artists in the game is gone for good. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

R.I.P. Guru

We represent the pain that's real talk, what's y'all claim to fame? -Guru

Serendipity Flow...

I've been meaning to do a write- up of the Kid Daytona for quite some time now. This is one "kid" who's doing his thing and needs more people to notice. Right now, I hear all the opponents trying to claim his styles recycled maybe even borrowed. Well I can honestly quell all of these thoughts. Daytona is a throwback to more lyrical rappers such as Mos Def and Talib Kweli, or even Curren$y (little different, but still lyrical). Just listen to the production value on Daytona's mixtapes. Now granted all my readers know I am an established backpack rap fan. But the fact remains you don't have to be a gangster or fake gangster for that matter to make good music or sell records. We as listeners need to rally behind rappers like Daytona and help them revive the dying genre that is rap music. In addition to bringing a lot to the table himself he also works with a few established artists. Such as Bun B, Double-O, and 6th Sense. To get yourself started on some Daytona I suggest first downloading "Come Fly With Me" followed by his previous EP "the Daytona 500". Songs to start off with include but aren't limited to: Air Born, Flava Season, The Pit Crew, and The Wings.

Get Some.

Samson

You Wish...

Today Beck and Sam Cooke discuss a pressing matter, where it's at.

Do it Do it.

Samson

Time For Some Amateur Videos...

This one is a local band performing their first public set last night at the Sky Bar in Tucson, Az.

'Dragonfly' by the Les Murphy Band.

and second a video I've been slacking on putting up here's a clip from a Sound Tribe Sector 9 concert I went to at the Rialto Theater in Tucson.

and here is the dl link for both videos.

the Les Murphy Band, Dragonfly

Sound Tribe Sector 9

Enjoy.

Samson

New Young Money Member...

As you may or may not have heard there was a new member added to Young Money, today. Cory Gunz was announced to be the new member, by Lil Wayne via Ustream. I have on major problem with the fact that Cory is going to Young Money. Well first actually more upset at the fact that he's such a slept on artist. Especially considering he is the son of Peter Gunz. The main reason, however, that I'm upset about this announcement is due to the fact that no one on the Young Money label shines besides Drake and Nicki Minaj. Take Curren$y for example how long was he with Cash Money and Young Money and barely anyone knew he was. The only reason you would is if you saw him featured on a track with Weezy. Now that Curren$y is off Young Money he's making major moves. Hopefully some good comes out of this, at least with the move he's getting some more coverage. So good look to Cory Gunz over at Young Money now, do your thing.

Look Out.

Samson

Diggin' Through the Crates...

Was looking through my records for some inspiration. I know my writing has been pretty terse lately but I promise to get some dope stuff up soon, maybe if I get motivated enough, today. Anyways I was cruisin' my records when I happened upon a single from Mic Geronimo that came out in 1996, "Unstoppable". It's a sick little number and brought me back to his hirst underground single "Shit's Real". Mic Geronimo is a completly underrated MC and never really got appreciation for the nice tunes he was putting out. So here at the GrindStoned we are listening to Mic Geronimo all day, today. As should you.

Get Some.

Samson

Searching...

Found this video while reading about some lame dudes arguing about DJ Premier and Dr. Dre. I had to inform one guy that if that 'Detox' (does this deserve quotes seeing as how it's only still a "concept"?) does come out and has more than three listen-able track I will be thoroughly impressed. Anyways these guys have a decent flow nice beat selection and overall a nice product so give it a listen. Kind of reminds of a goofier People Under the Stairs.

Why Not.

Samson

Thizzle Dance

Where'd the thizzle dance go, or in other words bring it back...