Access Newsletter 5-16-08

[WesSezSo]

Another big week with plenty of new releases but first a correction:

Last week I noted that DJ Shortkut's Kutz Foundation was a re-issue
of Blunted With A Beat Junkie...my mistake, it's a completely
separate (and hard to find) mix and features classic tracks from
EPMD, Public Enemy, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, 2 Live Crew and more!
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15543

We've got tickets for Urban Underground Shows here in San Diego held
every Thursday at the Static Lounge downtown! All shows 18 and up.
May 22nd - Opio with Kastle Kreeps, Kontains Jazz, Generik and more!
May 29th - $200 Beat Battle with performances by Poems & Gio of
LA Symphony, The Breax, Nomis and more!

We also have tickets for Randam Luck's May 28 show @ Winston's,
plus the 2Mex show with Tidepool at Brick by Brick on June 6!

Please come out and support these artists and these shows and keep
the hip hop scene in our city alive and kicking! Give us a call or
check our events page for details on these shows and more right here:
http://www.accesshiphop.com/events/

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Order online, phone or mail, or visit our store in San Diego.
Access Music * 1537 Garnet Avenue * Pacific Beach * CA 92109
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Check out track listings and sound clips at www.accesshiphop.com

FREE VISIONARIES POSTER:
The large, double-sided Visionaries "We Are The Ones (We've Been
Waiting For)" poster, with the photo mosaic on the back! Free if you
BUY at least one item from Up Above Records AND your total order is
over $30 (before tax and shipping).


NEW GEAR:
Murs T-shirts & Hoodies
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?artist=Murs&page=gear
All-new Murs For President shirt in anticipation of his upcoming
album on Warner. This time the shirt features the official, very
elegant, Murs For President seal in metallic gold. Your choice of a
white or black t-shirt or a black hoodie. Plus the Murs Is My Best
Friend shirt in L and XL has been updated - Murs now has dreads & no
beard!

Yak Ballz - Scifentologist T-Shirts
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?artist=Yak+Ballz&page=gear
After Monday's in-store visit from Yak Ballz we picked up some of
Scifen clothing line's Yak Ballz Devil character T-shirts in both
charcoal and white...check 'em out!


NEW DVD's:
Cage - Hell's Winter Tour DVD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15652
Cardboard City presents - Cupcake Orange: I Hate It DVD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15651
Along with Yak Ballz rolling through our store, we welcomed members
of Slow Suicide Stimulus, who hooked us up with some exclusive tour
goodies including the highly sought after Hell's Winter Tour DVD
from Cage! We also got the Cardboard City produced Cupcake Orange
video, a sick and perverted romp featuring ex-Suicide Girl models in
a series of random and bizarre A.D.H.D-edited scenes meant to shock
the viewer (or possibly arouse you depending on your fetishes)
accompanied by music from Cage, Yak Ballz, Slow Suicide Stimulus and
more! And again that DVD is rated X and for 18 and up only...not for
people with weak stomachs.


FEATURED ITEM OF THE WEEK:
Anacron - atypicalcd CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15612
Anacron is the epitome of an atypical artist...how's that for word
play? He has become totally immersed in the hip hop culture, putting
out over 15 releases since 1995 along with countless collabs and
contributions with Himself, Murs, Chicago area cats and more. In
addition to being an emcee, he's heavily involved in b-boying, even
teaching and organizing dance events and competitions in the Chicago
area. He's also a singer/songwriter, and has taken his abilities as
a performer to the stage, appearing in several plays. An
accomplished and professionally trained musician, the multitalented
instrumentalist, producer and composer has tried his hand at
recording live jazz music as well! This album is a welcome return to
hip hop for this artist's artist, who has maintained a loyal
following over the years by putting out consistent material even if
there has been a long gap since Netherworlds "Pals" and the solo
"Who's Who." So let's re-cap: b-boy, graf artist, emcee, producer,
instrumentalist, actor...is there anything this guy can't do?

[WesSezSo]

NEW RELEASES:

Big L - Ebonics (re-issue) 12"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15196
Big L (RIP) breaks down slang in this perfect example of his
brilliant wordplay as well as one of the last releases before his
untimely death! This is the single that suddenly put Big L on the
fast track to stardom, catching positive buzz over his then highly
anticipated in-the-works album before being tragically gunned down
later the following year. Featuring "Size 'Em Up" on the flip...GO!

Buddy Peace - Wolf Diesel Mountain CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15268
Thanks to all your support for Bully Records over the last few
years, and our never ending efforts to keep the coveted 7 inches in
stock, Buddy Peace himself has chosen Access as the exclusive U.S.
distributor for his brand new mix! Only 300 in print and hand
numbered, this amazing collection of dusty instrumentals, samples,
and unique remixes are a true testament to where Buddy Peace is
coming from musically, as a fan, a collector, a producer and a
DJ...all handled with care. These are going like hot cakes so cop
yours now!

Carlos Nino & Lil' Sci - Elevation CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15462
All new collaboration between Carlos Nino and Lil Sci aka John
Robinson (one-half of Scienz Of Life)! The artists had this to say
about the album: "What's the Science? is the question we direct to
all those that dwell on the Planet Earth! From the Mother Continent
of Africa to the hills of Europe on over to the wilderness of North
America all the way back to the coast of Asia living under the
umbrella of Hip-Hop Culture. We are living in a time where Hip-Hop
Culture is one of the most powerful forces that exist around us that
helps unite people of all races, colors, creeds, religions and
schools of thought under one flag. We stand here before you as
students of the same conscious movement that birthed the likes of
Afrika Bambaataa, KRS One, Rakim, Public Enemy, Brand Nubian,
X Clan, Poor Righteous Teachers, KMD and countless others that
brought forth an entire essence that took the world by storm and
made it cool to be intelligent." Powerful stuff, and featuring Sci's
spiritual and intellectual lyrical skills over Nino's signature jazz
and live instrument infused production. Heat! (Sold out at Access -
will be restocked on Monday.)

De La Soul & J Dilla - Much More / Shoomp 12"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15591
Re-issued 2003 single featuring two Jay Dee produced cuts with De La
featuring Sean Paul and Yummy Bingham. This vinyl only release was
the first the legendary group had put out after parting ways with
Tommy Boy Records in 2002 due to poor promotion over their planned
AOI trilogy...which eventually became the name of their independent
label.

Devin the Dude - Greatest Hits CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15518
After the recent success of his latest and final album with Rap-a-Lot
Records, the legendary Houston rapper is given the greatest hits
treatment from his extensive 15 year career!

Digital Underground - Cuz a DU Party Don't Stop CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15639
Born in the late 80’s, while hip-hop was consumed by the hardcore,
political rap of groups like Public Enemy and the gangsta rap of
N.W.A., Digital Underground emerged out of Oakland with their
bizarre, funky homage to Parliament-Funkadelic inspired hip hop. In
fact, the group built most of their music from P-Funk samples and
developed a similarly weird sense of style and humor. While Shock-G
has remained as the core member, the group has featured numerous
others over the years and have now returned in 2008 for a brand new
album with new members and special appearances and contributions
from veteran D.U. members! I should also point out that this rumored
to be their final album.

DJ Yoda - FabricLive 39 CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15387
Yoda has long been a DJ’s DJ with an anything-goes approach to track
selection and a sharp sense of humor. He took the 2001 DMC Scratch
DJ of the Year award, and he has released three installments of a
highly-regarded mixtape series How to Cut & Paste. In 2006 he
produced a full-length The Amazing Adventures of DJ Yoda, which saw
collaborations with longtime hip-hop heroes Biz Markie and Jungle
Brothers. FabricLive 39 reflects Yoda’s all-encompassing love of
music that makes you want to dance, promising to mash together hip-
hop, gangster rap,‘80s pop, soul, Baltimore club, drum ‘n bass and
dubstep across 25 tracks!

Dosh - Wolves and Wishes CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15369
To date, Dosh has never released an album that sounds exactly like
his previous work, and it is for this reason he continues to attract
new fans and critical praise. The one-man-band has advanced his
chopped up, self-made loop and live drum experimentation with synths
and random instruments to having an entire arsenal of tricks up his
sleeve collaborating with guests and incorporating new and
innovative ways into tricking your ear into thinking there's an
entire band playing. Wolves and Wishes boasts intricate mid-tempo
hip hop and indie rock-ish instrumentals that still deserve a genre
of their own! Because the sticker on the front of this packaging
says to "file under rock," and that's the last place I would have
checked.

Earl Zero - Righteous Works 12"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15590
Wax Poetics Records brings us a reissue of legendary rootsman Earl
Zero's most popular recordings, both presented in disco-mix fashion,
achieved by seamlessly blending a psychedelic dub version with the
original vocals. This vinyl-only release is the third offering from
Wax Poetics Records, who are fast becoming an authority on music's
unsung heroes of the past. Limited edition pressing with newly
designed cover art, inspired by the simple yet iconic graphic design
of reggae's past, with liner notes by Wax Poetics Magazine
contributor Seb Carayol, who interviewed Earl Zero for the occasion.

Heliocentrics - Distant Star 12"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15582
Space funk and jazz meet hip hop for this newly realized version of
Heliocentrics' track of the same name from their full length album
Out There, released last year on Stones Throw sister label Now Again
Records. Now featuring MF Doom and the Rhyme Inspector himself,
Percee P! With instrumentals and alternate versions and an exclusive
all-new b-side "Space Time Girl"!

[WesSezSo]

Jackson Conti (Madlib) - Sujinho 2LP/Upa Neguinho 7"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15594
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15595
Madlib further explores his love for Brazilian music with Azymuth's
drummer Mamao for an album that is filled with songs from the greats
of Brazilian music of the mid sixties to early seventies! Featuring
covers and newly produced tracks originally inspired by Luiz Eca,
Chico Buarque, Joao Donato, Baden and Vinicius, Marcos Valle, Dom Um
Romao, Airto, George Duke and more!

Keith Murray - Puff Puff Pass CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15498
Brand new album from Keith Murray on Siccness! Having peaked in the
90's and despite legal troubles (the Def Squad member served time in
prison and was even released from his Def Jam records over an
alleged assault), Murray has still managed to stay on top of his
game by releasing several albums over the last few years.

Kidz In The Hall - The In Crowd CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15177
Though Kidz In The Hall’s debut, School Was My Hustle, was
universally hailed, Naledge and Double-O have set much loftier
standards for themselves with its proper follow-up! The Chicago duo
makes the move from Rawkus Records (who gave them a great start by
the way) to Duck Down. The In Crowd is entirely produced by Double-O
and features guest appearances by Bun B, Clipse, The Cool Kidz and
Phonte of Little Brother.

Method Man & Street Life - Back To Back: Raw & Uncut CD+DVD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15497
Method Man and Street Life team up with GZA and Cappadona to bring a
memorable Wu concert "Back to Back: Raw & Uncut" to your screen and
speakers. Features over 30 of Wu-Tang’s greatest hits including
"Clan in Da Front", "Bring da Ruckus", "Liquid Swords", "METHOD
Man", "Bring the Pain" and many more! A must for Wu-headz!

Pastor Troy - A-Town Legend CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15614
Controversial rapper and self proclaimed originator of southern crunk
music and the movement that has taken the country by storm, drops A-
Town Legend on Siccness! Having made his mark at the peak of his
career in the 90's despite his legal troubles over the years and
being let go from Def Jam, the Def Squad member has managed to stay
on top of his game with several releases in the past few years and
countless guest appearances.

Pete Rock - NY's Finest Instrumentals CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15390
Simply put, the instrumentals to one of our favorite albums of the
year so far! Enjoy!

Plant Life - Time Traveller CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15388
With their new album, PlantLife continues on a musical exploration
and marriage of styles that made their debut album an instant
classic as they combine the best elements of 70’s soul, funk, rock,
80’s electro freak out, 90’s b-boy politics and the futuristic
ideals of music genres today.

The Roots - Rising Down 2LP
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15417
Now on vinyl! Grammy award winning hip-hop trailblazers The Roots
are back with Rising Down, just two years after Game Theory, marking
their second release with Def Jam Recordings. Known for their
prolific lyrics and live instrumentation, the legendary Philadelphia
crew has garnered critical praise throughout their career, and have
firmly established themselves as a band with un-compromised artistic
control and integrity. With Rising Down, the band's 10th album
release, the group continues to take bolder steps by adding new
depths and range to their repertoire. Co-founder ?uestlove states,
"This is probably our most political album to date dealing with
addiction, nihilism, hypocritical double standards in the prison
system and overall life in Philadelphia. I'd say it's more mature
and intense than all of our efforts but not a 'downer' as most people
expect us to do." The political nature of Rising Down is not only
heard within the music, in fact, the title comes from William T.
Vollmann's treatise on violence entitled Rising Up and Rising Down,
and the release date falls on the 16th anniversary of the Los
Angeles riots sparked by the acquittal of the police officers
accused of beating Rodney King. Featuring guest appearances by
Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Saigon, Styles P, Malik B. and more!

Sonicbloom - Paradigm LIFT CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15602
Sonicbloom presents their second completely self-produced,full-length
album Paradigm Lift, on CFO Recordings. Based out of the Bay Area,
Sonicbloom is a core group of five artists playing the roles of MC,
vocalists, beat-makers, and all around musicians. 18 diverse tracks,
the project is an intentional and inter-dimensional sound-wave of
seduction. An upfront and tasteful representation of hip-hop music
that draws listeners in, not only with the dynamic range and high
caliber production, but also with the lyrical content and unique
styles the singers have to offer as well.

Yukmouth - Greatest Hits CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15517
Next up from Rap-a-Lot Records, Yukmouth joins Devin the Dude with
his very own Greatest Hits treatment, just months after his recently
released Million Dollar Mouth Piece.

B. Dolan - The Failure CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15328
Renowned poetry slam champion B. Dolan started to receive notoriety
in the early 2000's, his unique brand of powerful spoken word and
its obvious hip hop influences helped pave the way for his self
released "The Failure" back in 2003. It was Sage Francis, co-founder
with Dolan of Knowmore.org that mentioned re-doing The Failure on
his Strange Famous Records label. This re-worked version features
all new material as well as all-new production to compliment the
comprehensive collection of Dolan's recordings, works, and live
performances. Dark and gothic, eerie and angry, no single piece is
exactly the same and the welcome addition of guest like Sage Francis
and Sole with production from Reanimator and Alias make this one
amazing masterpiece along the lines of Personal Journals. Very deep,
very original and also my new favorite release of the year!

Dublin and Elon.is - The Elixer CDR
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15560
Highly skilled freestylist and all around dope emcee Dublin of The
Shotgun Wedding Quintet, hooks up with Disflex6 producer Elon.is for
The Elixir! A pre-cursor to their upcoming full length collaboration
Red Lake USA, this exclusive mix features all new tracks, a few
unreleased joints not heard anywhere else, live recordings,
instrumentals and a few mixtape style cuts.This actually came out
last week with Lazerus' new album Filthy, but they were gone before
I could even mention it! Highly recommend!

Guage Gully & Skillz - Boom Bap Bullies CDR/Skillz & Guage Mix CDR
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15658
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15657
On tour with Yak Ballz and Slow Suicide Stimulus, Bay Area duo Gauge
Gully and Skillz bring back a classic throw back served up mixtape
style to a more familiar 90's West Coast boom-bap era!

[WesSezSo]

RESTOCKS:
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/restocks.php

Aceyalone - Grade A CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15610

Freestyle Fellowship - Temptations CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=1505

Mixmaster Wolf (of Breakestra) mix CDs
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?artist=Mixmaster+Wolf

DJ Gaveegav - Test Pressing Vol. 3 CDR
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=9294

Orko Eloheem - Atoms of Eden CDR/Wardrum Machine Dub CDR
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=5237
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=13836

Orko Eloheem/Odessa Kane - Post War Technology CDR
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=13672

A-Team - Who Reframed the A-Team? CD+DVD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=11513

Aesop Rock - Coffee 12"/Fast Cars 12"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=8962
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=13884

Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass 2LP
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=13278

DJ Babu & Little Brother - Fan Mail 12"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=13097

El-P - Fantastic Damage CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=2978

Evidence - Red Tape Instrumentals 2LP
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=13419

Heliocentrics - Out There CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=13997

Heltah Skeltah - Nocturnal CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=7272

Ice Cube - Amerikkka's Most Wanted CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=3108

Intelligent Hoodlum - Intelligent Hoodlum/Saga 2xCD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=13551

Madvillain - Madvillainy CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=6509

Nicolay - City Lights volume 1.5 CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=8476

Perceptionists - Black Dialogue 12"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=9406

Pete Rock - Lost and Found 2xCD/Petestrumentals CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=6155
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=493

Atmosphere - Strictly Leakage 2LP
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15167

Common - Can I Borrow A Dollar CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=6092

The Coup - Genocide & Juice CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=12794

CRAC (Blu & Ta'Raach) - The Piece Talks CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15194

Dead Prez - Live in San Francisco DVD+CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=14858

Defari - Odds & Evens CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=5478

The Dino-5 - Baby Loves Hip Hop CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15125

DJ Babu - World Fam Beat Junkies v1 2xCD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15050

DJ Eclipse - Halftime Show: Best 89-90 2xCD/Tribute to Jay Dee 2xCD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=13424
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=13425

El Michels Affair - Duel Of The Iron Mic 7"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=12560

MF Doom - Yee Haw 12"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=5699

OC - Time's Up 12"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=8226

Don Diego - Damafiamu Mix Vol. 1 CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15619

Mitchy Slick - Guns & Ammo Vol. 2 CDR
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=6867

Mitchy Slick & Damu - Strong Arm Robbery CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=6965

A Tribe Called Quest - Low End Theory 2LP
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=2039

Abstract Rude - No Longer a King 7"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=14076

Emanon - Waiting Room CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=6851

Foreign Exchange - Connected CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=7714

Meaty Ogre - Carne Asada 7"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=11584

The Nothing - Life In Decay CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=13693

Prosperous - Solar Residue CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=12785

Q-Bert - Scratchlopedia DVD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=14566

Scienz of Life - Blaxploitation Sessions CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=12464

Shaman Work - Beatology Vol. 1 & 2 CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15609

Slum Village - Fantastic vol. 1 CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=5837

Various Artists - Wild Style Soundtrack 2LP
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=8855

Vast Aire - Look Mom...No Hands CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=7034

Awkwords - Left Speaker, Right ... CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=14504

Slow Suicide Stimulus - Get Paid 12"/Roll Up 12"
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15648
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15649

Slow Suicide Stimulus - Slow Suicide Stimulus LP
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=15650

Yak Ballz - Scifentology CD
http://www.accesshiphop.com/store/?itemid=11558