Hey there ya’ll. Its StrongArm with an update on how our charts have been progressing. During the past weeks since my last entry which saw Ab-Soul at #1 with “The End Is Near” back on 6/20, we have seen Talib Kweli top the chart on 7/2 with “Rocket Ships” featuring Busta Rhymes and Produced by RZA, who recently turned 44. Back on 6/27 San Jose’s very own Rey Resurreccion topped the charts with his take on a dope Jake One instrumental known as “Cream”. This week our #1 track is none other than South California recording artist Nipsey Hussle.
The track “Face the World” features potent uplifting rhymes from the heart. How fitting that he raps over one of the dopest beats from grammy-winning producer, 9th Wonder. Nipsey has often been associated with gangster music, and without a doubt makes great west-coast knocks, however this track is a testament to his versatility and ability to inspire. Although rumored to sign to a major including Rick Ross’s MMG imprint, NIpsey remains independent, since his split with Epic Records back in 2010. His next project Victory Lap is due soon and tracks like “Face the World” as well as “Respect ya Passion” produced by B!nk (Bink Dog), and “Smokin With My Stylist” are a good indicator that it will be one to look out for.
(Photo Taken by @AdamStanzak at Paid Dues 2013 (Nipsey Hussle performing))
****Disclaimer embedded soundcloud, bandcamp and youtube links below are DIRTY versions of tracks and contain profanity. These are for your listening enjoyment, if you are offended by such language, please refrain from listening to these songs, and tune into 90.5FM KSJS (www.ksjs.org/listen) as we play FCC-friendly , clean versions of these tracks in our rotation, but for practicality sake, we have embedded regular versions for this blog entry.
1. Nipsey Hussle – Face The World (prod. 9th Wonder)
2. I-L twice – Steve Mcqueen (prod. Spencer Nezey)
I-L Twice is a unique talent. Often overlooked, hometown hero, blog sensation, and versatile lyricist with punches that pack heat, and verses full of jewels. The Bay Area emcee/producer from Sunnyvale, CA (suburb of San Jose), has released a quality project, in Victory Lap. The album is produced by himself, Mr. Clean, Spencer Nezey & Sean Ross. “Steve Mcqueen” is produced by Spencer Nezey and shows I-L twice flexing his skills over a dope beat that will get your head nodding. The hometown hero comes in at 2nd this week in our top 40 rotation.
3. Rydah J. Klyde – All Night Long
The veteran Bay Area emcee out of the Mob Figaz crew, Rydah J Klyde comes in at #3 in our charts this week. The track received a lot of love and requests this week. Rydah recently released an album by the name of K.L.Y.D.E. Fisher. Check out the “All Night Long” track below which has been blazing up our rotation.
Full Top 40 Chart + Adds:
KSJS – Urban
San Jose, CA
TOP 40 CHART
July 9th, 2013
Heavy Rotation
Nipsey Hussle – Face The World (prod. 9th Wonder) – All Money In
I-L Twice – Steve Mcqueen – Open University Productions
Rydah J. Klyde – All Night Long – P.M.E.
Clyde Carson – Pour Up (Drank With me) – Moe Doe Ent.
Skyzoo & Torae – The Get Up – HiPNOTT Records
sayknowledge – Art Goons (feat. Cashius Green) – Heavy Keys
Czarface – Czardi Gras (feat. Action Bronson) – Fly Casual/Brick Records
Slaughterhouse – House Gang (prod. DJ Relly Rel) – Shady/Aftermath Ent.
Bryant Dope – NNY (feat. ANTHM) – Young One
Ugly Heroes – Graves (prod. Apollo Brown) – Mello Music Group
GQ- Last Breath (prod. 9th Wonder) – IWMG/Jamla Records
Chuuwee – Basquiat & Rocko (prod. Esta Beats) – TUS
Joey Fatts – Picture Me Rollin (prod. Cardo) – Yamborghini Records
Opposites Attract – God’s Connect – Polar Ent.
Chi-City – Early Morning Dreams – Self-Releasaed
Joey Bada$$ – Word Is Bond (prod. Statik Selektah) – Pro Era/Cinematic Music Group
AZ – We Movin (prod. Statik Selektah) – Quiet Money
Sean Blak – Shoulda Brought Yo Pistol – Bass Life Records
Fat Tony – I Shine – Young One
Iamsu – On Citas (Feat. Keak Da Sneak & Mistah FAB) – HBK Gang
Medium Rotation
Hopie – Sunshine (feat. Viveca Hawkins) (prod. CHOPS) – Independent
Thurz – Third Eye (prod, Khan) – Independent
Just Me – Minor Decisions (prod. Ekzakt) – Precision Media
Malcolm Lee – Second Guess – Malcolm-Lee.com
C Plus – Taking To me (feat. The Jacka & N Pire Da Great) – ThirdLetta.com
Run The Jewels (El-P x Killer Mike) – Banana Clipper (feat. Big Boi) – Fool’s Gold Records
Napoleon Da Legend – Wise Men (feat. Sean Price) – NPL/Narcata Records
Ill Camille – Live It Up (Feat. Iman Omari) – Front Room Entertainment
Aspektz – I Love Your Style (prod. Rich Kidd) – True Thoroughbredz
Pariah – Love Song – The Architex
J. Nolan – For You (Prod. ZuCyde) – Independent
The Last Eighth – Ragin (feat. Havoc) – Jahi Jaden
Blame One & J 57 – They Don’t Know – Soulspazm Records
Revolution of The Mind – Kill Me Again (prod. Snowgoons) – Indepdentent
Freddie Gibbs – F.A.M.E. (feat. Daz & Spice 1) – ESGN/Empire Distribution
DMP – How Many Tears (feat. Pusha T) – Black Fist Promo
IQ – Way I Feel – Old-Souls/Open University Productions
DJ Jazz – Time For a Change (feat. Pauly Yams, Black Thought & Malik B) – Soulspazm
Nametag & Nameless – The Teacher – Brick Records
Chuuwee – K.I.L.L. People (prod. Hippie Sabotage)- TUS
Adds
Trubz – Summer Time (prod Vybe Beatz) – Team Oneway Music
The Liquid Crystal Project – Take It EZ (feat. Copywrite) – Polar Entertainment
Deltron 3030 – City Rising From The Ashes- Deltron Music
J. Cole – Let Nas Down (remix) – Roc Nation
Vince Staples – Stuck In My Ways (prod. Larry Fisherman) – Unsigned
N Pire Da Great – Dream Big (feat. C Plus) – ESP/ Uncovered 3rd PR
TOP LOCALS CHART | Week of July 9th, 2013
I-L Twice – Steve Mcqueen – Open University Productions
Rydah J. Klyde – All Night Long – P.M.E.
Clyde Carson – Pour Up (Drank With me) – Moe Doe Ent.
sayknowledge – Art Goons (feat. Cashius Green) – Heavy Keys
GQ – Last Breath – IWMG/Jamla Records
Sean Blak – Shoulda Brought Yo Pistol – Bass Life Records
Iamsu – On Citas (Feat. Keak Da Sneak & Mistah FAB) – HBK Gang
Hopie – Sunshine (feat. Viveca Hawkins) (prod. CHOPS) – Independent
Just Me – Minor Decisions (prod. Ekzakt) – Precision Media
Malcolm Lee – Second Guess – Malcolm-Lee.com
Pariah – Love Song – The Architex
Revolution of The Mind – Kill Me Again (prod. Snowgoons) – Indepdentent
Adds
Deltron 3030 – City Rising From The Ashes- Deltron Music
KSJS Urban Top 40. @NipseyHussle Hits #1 With “Face The World” Prod. @9thWonderMusic is a post from: KSJS