Five Steez & DJ Ready Cee - Momentum: Volume Two

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KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Rising Hip Hop artiste, Five Steez, and New York City radio icon, DJ Ready Cee, have released the highly anticipated ‘Momentum: Volume Two’ mixtape for free download and streaming at http://www.djreadycee.com & iTunes. The 35-minute mix by DJ Ready Cee is also available as a single-track and as 17 separate tracks at the Five Steez Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/fivesteez).

‘Volume One’ in the three-part series, released December 2010, clocked tens of thousands of downloads within months of its release.

“I took it back to the ‘golden era’ with the choice of instrumentals on the last one and now we’ve moved up in time. It’s the same concept but the energy is crazier plus there are new flows and new styles. I had to top the first one with this. That’s the whole idea of building momentum,” says the young Kingston-based rapper.

Despite widespread local and international awareness of an emerging Hip Hop scene in the land of Reggae, Five Steez has captured the attention of numerous tastemakers in Hip Hop including the legendary DJ Ready Cee.

“I’m telling you, whoever felt Volume One is gonna love Volume Two. It’s exactly the same vibe and sounds like a perfect continuation. I know it took a long while but I just had to wait for the right time,” says DJ Ready Cee.

Five Steez is one of Jamaica’s leading Hip Hop artistes gaining recognition on and off the island. He is currently working on his debut album entitled ‘War for Peace’, which will be released in 2012.

AE - 'FuZion' Footage

Here are various clips of performances at Manifesto|Jamaica's ART'ical Exposure held on Saturday, August 27 at the Bob Marley Museum.

DeeWunn - When Darkness Fallz [MIXTAPE]

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ART'ical Exposure - 'FuZion'

The 2nd installment of Manifesto|Jamaica's fundraising series ART'ical Exposure is this Saturday, August 27, 2011 at The Bob Marley Museum. The event, which is now held monthly, will be held under the theme 'FuZion'. Gates open at 6PM.

'FuZion' will highlight some of the rising poetic voices in Jamaica as well as an eclectic mix of musical artists, fusing Hip Hop, Reggae, R&B & Alternative into one exciting show.

Shaq the MC, Five Steez and Kabaka Pyramid are among some of the featured performers scheduled for the night. Also on the bill are Sezi, Deewunn & Phoenixx. Poets, Abbebe Payne, Simone C. Simpson & Radha Ruiz are to appear as well. Showtime will begin at 7PM.

Admission will be a mere $300. Proceeds go towards Manifesto|Jamaica's community projects & Festival of ART'ical Empowerment to educate, expose and empower the youth through art & culture. Patrons are also encouraged to donate additional cash or books to the organization's book drive to encourage more reading and writing among the nation's youth.

Verse: The Art of Rhyming

Shaq the MC, Five Steez & Kabaka Pyramid put it down at the Edna Manley Amphitheatre last week for 'Verse: The Art of Rhyming'! Watch the footage below & check the Pree Jamaica piece from which it came. The first video is the closing of their performance which lasted somewhere around an hour. The second video is a snippet from a little earlier in this improvised set.

Kabaka Pyramid - Rebel Music EP

Kabaka Pyramid - Rebel Music EP

released July 15, 2011

Credits:

Bebble Rock Music

Indiggnation

Executive Producers:

Keron Salmon

Abishai Hoilett

Duane McDonald

Oje Ollivierre

Kabaka Pyramid - Feel di Vibes/Betta Mus Come

A promo snippet of two songs featured on the soon to be released EP Titled "REBEL MUSIC" by Kabaka Pyramid. PROJECT IS DROPPING JULY 15, 2011!!!! FREE DOWNLOAD WILL BE AVAILABLE AT http://www.kabakapyramid.bandcamp.com

DEEWUN Ft. LOC - TILT [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Tilt: Artist Deewunn ft. Loc / Dir: Gad Savage / A 13thTribe Video Production

Kabaka Pyramid - Free from Chains

"Free From Chains" the 1st Single of Kabaka Pyramid's EP "Rebel Music"
FREE DOWNLOAD AT www.kabakapyramid.bandcamp.com !!!!!!
 Producer - Kabaka Pyramid
Bebble Rock Music 2011

Kabaka Pyramid on his 'Rebel Music' EP

Kabaka Pyramid talks about his new sound and upcoming EP/mixtape 'Rebel Music' to drop on July 15.

Nox - We Party/Who Is

 

Check out Nox with We Party and Who Is

Sound Culture University

Sounds of Life held a historic event for Jamaican Hip Hop on Friday, May 20, 2011 on the lawns of Emancipation Park. Scores of rappers and producers convened for the Sound Culture University with a curious audience filled with fans, DJ's, academics, journalists and skeptics alike. The discussion revealed to everyone that local Hip Hop is in its early stages and is still defining itself. The vision is for it to bring Hip Hop full circle and rekindle the global genre and culture with its Jamaican roots and its essence - as stated by one local rapper, "to speak truth to power". Many issues and challenges within Hip Hop were discussed, particularly in a local context. For the first, many 'outsiders' to the movement could get a better understanding of not only the genre in general but more specifically its local manifestation.

This was the first event of its kind for local Hip Hop. It was said by one rapper that the community has never had such a forum to discuss its music. The audience heard much about the experiences and perspectives of local Hip Hop artistes. It is of importance to note that Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niah said that the various Hip Hop practitioners seated before her will be right in touch with what the new musical genre to evolve out of Jamaica will be. 

Many people stuck around for more discussion after the event, especially rappers who have begun to plot more cooperation in building the local Hip Hop scene and propelling the music both locally and internationally.  The energy was great for all Hip Hoppers. And Sounds of Life must be thanked. This was a great opportunity and will be the catalyst for much more in the future. A thorough summary of the discussion is forthcoming and will be posted right here on this blog.

DJ MadLogic x Five Steez - Yard Rebel (Mixtape)

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DJ MadLogic presents the up and coming Jamaican emcee, Five Steez on the Yard Rebel Mixtape featuring 16 tracks ranging from early songs as far back as 4 years ago to new freestyles and music from his debut album in the works, ‘War for Peace’. The singles ‘Yard Nigga Rap’, known for its fast-paced black-and-white music video, and ‘Rebel Music’ as well as a version of ‘Growing Pains’ and a live performance of ‘Slaving on the Plantation’ are included. If you have never heard Five Steez, this is a good introduction for you to get up to speed.

Nomad Carlos - Welcome Me Back (Official Music Video)

Nomad Carlos Official Music Video for "Welcome Me Back" Produced by Inztinkz. Video Directed by GMG Visual Labs. Nomad Carlos EP Coming Soon!

Nomad Carlos - Welcome Me Back (Behind the Scenes)

The Behind the Scenes feature for Nomad Carlos' 'Welcome Me Back' produced by Inztinkz. Video directed by GMG Visual Labs. Behind the Scenes shot and edited by Justin Williams.

Five Steez - Yard Nigga Rap [VIDEO]

Official Music Video for the Five Steez street single 'Yard Nigga Rap' off the 'War for Peace' album. Song produced by Damien 'Satan' Tulloch for Main Source Music. Video directed by GMG Visual Labs. Download the dirty version or the clean version

Sly Rankin f/ E Nig - Knuckle Up [VIDEO]

Sly Rankin releases a video for 'Knuckle Up' off his Top Rankin mixtape.

Iaconiq - One Hunne'd [VIDEO]

Miami-based Jamaican rapper, Iaconiq, recently released this video. The song produced by the local production company, Impressive Music Entertainment (IME), is available for download on iTunes.

DeeWunn - Lungz on Fyaah [MIXTAPE]

Upon becoming the newest member of the Bada Bada gang 'Lungz on Fyaah' is the fourth mixtape by up and coming rap artist DeeWunn. It features appearances by Timberlee, Ward 21 and DeeWunn's 13th Tribe 

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Just Us - The Unknown Voice

Check out this trio, Just Us, with their singles 'Fly Away' and 'Lift the World' ... positive uplifting music with sweet melodies

DJ Ready Cee & Five Steez - Momentum Vol.1

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KINGSTON, JAMAICA – In 1967, Jamaican-born DJ Kool Herc took the local sound system culture to the Bronx, New York and subsequently, Hip Hop was born. Four decades later, the genre has come full circle as Five Steez, one of Jamaica’s Hip Hop MCs, has collaborated with DJ Ready Cee, a New York underground Hip Hop radio icon from the Bronx, and released a mixtape online entitled ‘Momentum: Volume One’.

The mixtape, which is the first release in a three-part series, features 19 tracks, spanning a total of 46 minutes, in which Five Steez spits his lyrics over well-known ‘old school’ instrumentals as DJ Ready Cee mixes, scratches and cuts. The free mixtape is available for stream and download at www.djreadycee.com and www.facebook.com/fivesteez .

“It’s been a while since I’ve heard a real mixtape with actual mixing, plus scratching, and I wanted to bring that back,” says Five Steez. “It’s become rare even within modern Hip Hop but this is what the mixtape is really about.”

DJ Ready Cee, known for The Underground Lockdown and The Ready Cee Show on New York City’s WHUT 91.9FM during the late 1990s and early 2000s, says, “I first heard the homie Five Steez when he sent me a track that I played on my online show. I was blown away and so were my co-hosts and listeners because it was so dope. And this kid is coming straight out of Kingston, Jamaica, so that was special.”

Five Steez says, “Ready Cee is a legend so it’s definitely an honour to get this type of support from him, particularly with the mixtape. I hope that this will highlight turntablism locally and also build my fanbase, especially abroad where the real market for Hip Hop exists.”

Five Steez is one of the most recognized artistes within Kingston’s growing Hip Hop movement and is best known for his appearance in the music video, ‘Get Down’, and recent performances at Manifesto|Jamaica events, ART’ical Exposure and ART’ical Empowerment Live. He can be found at www.twitter.com/fivesteez (@FiveSteez) and www.facebook.com/fivesteez .

Kabaka Pyramid - Lethal Darts Ft. Koro-Fyah

KABAKA PYRAMID and KORO FYAH reppin Kingston 6!!!
TRANSITION MIXTAPE VOL 2!!!! 
Track 15

Triple - Cairo to Kingston

Jamaican rapper Triple Threat from kingston out of the Bebble Rock camp.

Pyramid Featuring Roxy and Shaq The MC - THE TRUTH

Bebble Rock artists Kabaka Pyramid and Roxy link up with singer Shaq the MC....

Download link:
http://www.divshare.com/download/1080..

Five Steez - Slaving on the Plantation (Live)

Check out Five Steez performing 'Slaving on the Plantation' off his upcoming 'War for Peace' album at Manifesto|Jamaica's ART'ical Empowerment Live on October 17, 2010. Here he is being backed by the Indiggnation band.

Kariuki - Whom Shall I Fear [VIDEO]

Konshens f/ Kariuki & Jounia Skyy - This Means Money RMX [VIDEO]

Rising Dancehall star, Konshens, features local rappers, Kariuki and Jounia Skyy on the remix of his hit song, 'This Means Money'.

Jounia Skyy - Murderous/Danger [VIDEO]

Chronic - Miss Me Freestyle [VIDEO]

Five Steez - My Xpreshun (2008)

My Xpreshun is the very first solo project completed by Five Steez. Disillusioned with the decline in the quality of music and fresh from an unofficial disbanding of The BP Army - an elite group of which he was a part - Steez decided to focus his energy on his own music. Noting the lack of sincerity in contemporary Hip Hop and chronicling his own personal transformation, he created one of the most honest and introspective albums one could encounter, hence the title of the project. He made My Xpreshun for himself, giving little consideration to the listeners' expectations. On March 28, 2008, he released the project independently, distributing it primarily via the Internet, and received critical acclaim from the Jamaican Hip Hop scene.

Shaq the MC - MC Affirmation

BulletProof and TSD On Nationwide Radio

Freestyle Cypha w/ Bulletproof Memoirs Inztinkz

Underworld Conglomerate Live at Jamaica Vibes

Underworld Conglomerate performing their single "Signs of The Times" at Jamaica Vibes

Simo-B, Shermon Dadz & Five Steez - Get Down [VIDEO]

Simo-B, Shermon Dadz and Five Steez of The BP Army in 'Get Down'. Produced by DJ Crooks of Natural High Muzik and MXY of Acmatic. Video directed by Gareth 'The Truth' Cobran.

Five Steez f/ Kabaka Pyramid - I Am [VIDEO]

A picture video of the song 'I Am' by Five Steez featuring Kabaka Pyramid. Produced by Damien Tulloch for Main Source Music. Video edited by Kabaka Pyramid.

Kabaka Pyramid - Express Yourself [Hip Hop Roots JA Promo Video]

Kabaka Pyramid - Express Yourself [Hip Hop Roots JA Promo Video] from Kabaka Pyramid on Vimeo.

Bebble Rock recording artist Kabaka Pyramid releases a new single promoting Jamaican Hip Hop and the new blog hiphoprootsja.blogspot.com

Produced By Inztinkz

Inztinkz - Absence of Malice

Highly revered Kingston, Jamaica producer and MC, Inztinkz, dropped this instant classic album in 2007.

 

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THIS IS HIP HOP - KABAKA PYRAMID [VIDEO]

Kabaka Pyramid - This is Hip Hop from Kabaka Pyramid on Vimeo.

2010 Bebble Rock Records

Nomad Carlos - Fuel to the Fire [Album]

Download Nomad Carlos' 2008 album, Fuel to the Fire, and check out the video for his lead single, 'What the Deal'

Nomad Carlos Ft. Five Steez, Kabaka Pyramid & T.S.D. - B.P. Meets U.C. (Official Music Video)

Nomad Carlos and Five Steez of The BP Army represent alongside Kabaka Pyramid and TSD of Underworld Conglomerate in the street banger, 'BP Meets UC'. Video directed by 13th Tribe Films. Produced by David Enco

Sly Rankin - Top Rankin [Mixtape]

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Hailing originally from Spanish Town, the first capitol of the island paradise Jamaica,  Jason ‘Sly’ Rankin, developed his childhood love for music into a budding career, which started when he and a group of high school friends banded together to form Gangsta Colony in 2002.

SLY RANKIN fuses the sounds of Jamaica's reggae and dancehall with the hip-hop and pop sounds of the United States. He draws inspiration from the colorful surroundings, experiences, and observations found in his homeland of Jamaica, his numerous trips to his adopted home Brooklyn, NY where his record label is based and his time spent in Florida with his family and friends. This is enough to give his music a uniquely refreshing sound.  While his content stays true to reality, he finds the need to maintain positivity in his lyrics; “Negativity is a reality that we must reflect, but I feel that the negativity we see and experience in our societies can be portrayed from a positive perspective, not necessarily a perspective that will PROMOTE it.”

Sly Rankin completed his bachelor’s degree in literature and philosophy at the University of the West Indies, while traveling back and forth between Jamaica and New York City to prepare material for his debut album. Solja Life Records recently released a music video for "Wasn't There", the first single from Sly Rankin's debut album titled "Jamaican Pride" which has been rotating on Jamaica’s leading music video stations. He has been performing at shows from New York to New Hampshire, and collaborating with several artists. He has also been featured on numerous episodes of Jamaica’s R.E.TV rap exposure program Face-Off, all of which can be found at youtube.com/SoljaLife.   The upcoming album “Jamaican Pride” features six songs licensed by MTV Networks for use in their programming and video games.

Matic - Summer in Winter [Mixtape]

Dancehall meets Hip Hop with Matic's recent mixtape, 'Summer in Winter' (Download)

WallStreet (K. John, Julio Sluggz & Hunka Gold) - Move Fakers

A classic Wall$treet track, produced by Inztinkz, and featured on the upcoming Gamblino Money Gang Mixtape.

TSD Live @ Up On The Roof 05/26/07

This is a classic moment in Jamaican Hip Hop history! Early in 2007, a number of local Hip Hop acts began making their mark at venues across Kingston such as Up on the Roof and Village Cafe. This show was the 3rd of its kind and featured mostly talent from the Gambling House camp such as The Bulletproof Army, $IN and The Sickest Drama (TSD) as seen below. Pay close attention to around 4:39

Kabaka Pyramid Mixtape: Transition Vol 2

The Transition Vol 2 | Download Music

Bebble Rock recording artist Kabaka Pyramid is proud to reveal part 2 to his critically acclaimed Transition Vol 1 Mixtape. His game has clearly stepped up a few notches with precise delivery and lyrical content oozing all over his tracks. His conscious nature and positive messages can be felt all over the mixtape while still keeping it "Street" for all the lovers of True Hip Hop. You be the judge......Hotep


Bebble Rock Records (c) 2009

Beast, D 1, Tone Loc, Wreck Hip Hop Night at Village Cafe

Shaq The Mc opened the show and set the pace ... it was carried by the likes of many... bulletproof army... Frank Griz and sin city to name a few... TSD came and elevated it at prime time... and then finally BEAST from Dacolony along with D one Tone loc and fugitive shut it down in proper yard style !

Kariuki - Wake Up feat. Ra Deal (Music Video)

The Full Length (Epic) Short Film And Musical "Wake Up" feat. Ra Deal, Starring Some Of Jamaica's Most Talented Young Actors. Composed By The Clash, Executive Produced By Udemba "Jackson Scrimmage" McLean, Video Directed By Gareth "The Truth" Cobran for I.D. Studios.

Shermon Dadz -Baby Baby Baby / For The Haters

Shermon Dadz Dadz Of Dadz Entertainment Presents
Baby Baby Baby / For The Haters
Directed By: Shalloma & Malibu
Produced By: Frank Griz For Dadz Of Dadz Entertainment

Sauce ft. Sly Rankin and TSD - Ice Cream (Produced by Nova)

Track off the Supanova Collaborative Effort Mix tape!!!!
Performed by Soya O Boya Aka Sauce Mane Featuring Sly Rankin and T.S.D. The Sickest Drama
ICE CREAM
Produced by Nova
Video by Nova

VILLE & MARSTARZ (Feat. Geefus)- BEST THINGS IN LIFE (Official Video)

Music video by Ville & Marstarz (Feat. Geefus) performing The Best Things In Life. (C) 2011 APS Columbian/ Ville Productions
Dir/Edit By: Granville Singh
Co-Directed By: Roger Facey
BECOME A FAN OF VILLE PRODUCTIONS ON FACEBOOK:
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'Five Steez: Rebel from Yard'

Roge Nelson, Hip Hop critic and long-time friend of Five Steez, writes an artiste profile and interviews local producer and frequent collaborator, Inztinkz, for more insight into Five Steez and his place in the Jamaican Hip Hop scene. Click the images to enlarge and read.

Sly Rankin - Wasn't There (Official Video)

For the first single me an my camp decided to go with a song that epitomizes hiphop...100% real life storytelling. Something I know I can always look back and be proud of, and something I know people will always relate to. This video has received spins across the caribbean on Hype TV and RE TV both!!

Kabaka Pyramid @ Manifesto JA's Art'ical Exposure

Footage from the Bebble Cam on a night when Hip Hop fought for public legitimacy. Kabaka Pyramid and associate Sly Rankin carries the Cross on their backs!! BEBBLE BEBBLE!!!
Ites up to all those who showed support and stayed till the end!!

Hip-Hop Manifesto

Hip-hop Manifesto

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Topics: Music

Whoever said that live hip-hop music was dead in the land of reggae needed to have been present at the premises of Bookophilia on Hope Road on the night of September 10 to witness some of the illest MCs on the Rock in action at Manifesto|Jamaica’s third and final instalment of the ART’ical Exposure series, aptly titled “Rhyme & Reason”.

Hosted by Shaq The MC, the line-up featured Five Steez, Kabaka Pyramid, Kariuki, Sly Rankine, K. John, Shermon Dadz, The Sickest Drama (TSD), Jouina Skyy, Jah Balance, Triple Threat and Skantana. The night air was filled a hypnotic mix of beats and flows, with the cosy crowd soaking up the vibe. The end of Kariuki’s set found him in a pensive mood, sitting on a stool with his head slightly bent, dropping bars ladened with personal truths. The Sickest Drama (TSD) rocked the spot, no doubt, and was soon joined by the rapid spitting Jouina Skyy. The two traded verses to good effect and were well received by the crowd.

Five Steez exuded the realest vibe and put it all on the line with Rebel Music. Many of the acts acquitted themselves well on the night and proved that hip-hop is still alive and well on the live music circuit.

Five Steez

TSD and Jounia Skyy

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Posted on 15 September 2010

Tags: Bookophilia, Five Steez, hip-hop, Jouina Skyy, Kabaka Pyramid, Kariuki, Manifesto Jamaica,Music, The Sickest Drama, TSD