TearDrop* with a Star on It

Its beautifully crazy - Every Club i went to last weekend was playing Michael Jackson. Guys dressed in fly Gold Jackets where doing his dance at Union Square and on 125th street in Harlem, in front of the Apollo, people were dancing and singing in the street. Not only in the US, but around the world, I can guarantee every club played at least one Michael Jackson hit last weekend. I don't think a single death of any Musician has ever caused such a wave of commemoration around the world like the passing of MJ.

Some may say, that sometimes great people need to pass away for us to show our appreciation, and I guess such was the case with Michael. We all know he was struggling in recent years and received many low blows comedians and the media, most for things which he was responsible for himself. But truthfully I think we all felt sorry. It was sad to see such a compassionate, soft soul person such as Michael crumble under the immense surreal weight of a lifetime of stardom. Yet Wyclef certainly wasn't singing about him when he said "Some seek stardom - but they forget Harlem..." As BET CEO Debra Lee pointed out last night, Michael is not only number 1 in selling records world wide, but also the largest philanthropic giver EVER in the community of performing artists and musicians...

So, in the light of recent events I want to post some special videos/songs for the one MJ. Much love to the world, through Michael, and back again. We all truly love you Michael.

My favorite Michael Track


Harlem Tears


Harlem Joy

REST IN PEACE MICHAEL JACKSON

A legend has passed away today. Despite all the legal battles and bizzareness of the past few years, your music will live on in time. So much music today would never have been around if it weren't for you. God bless. Today is a very sad day for music.

love,

H.

The Drop

Trentemøller - Moan (to me these are early morning Hamburg harbor sounds just before the sun comes up...)



The Young Punx - Never Die ("when you see all the ladies goin up in the club here - its because there dancin goin on up in here")



Bill Clinton - Celebrate (haha this track had me rollin yo... extra rare track though - only 50 copies pressed on vinyl world wide...)

"Black Suburban with the tint on it, FRESHER than a pillow with a mint on it"

Its that time again people! Here comes the latest cut, episode 4 of FRESH LIKE GREEN TEA RADIO! H-Man is on a bit of a staycation in NY right now, wreaking havoc and ruining lives. Hope this episode brightens your night a little bit. Im gonna go get fucked up now. PEACE!

Fresh Like Green Tea Episode 4!

"Fresh und Unbekannt" - der Huss und der Hodn

As you all know I don't ever write all that much but this shit is so crispy that I simply gotta spill some sybbalyls on it. So it goes about an Entourage from Germany making beats videos music, cuts and rhymes in their basement, for them - by them. Explicitly, they shit on the industry and make sure you know so. To singelingual haters it may seem like some whiteboys doing the 90's hippie backpack rap thing, but the truth is their music is more like a new era beam of tribute across the ocean to US HipHop inspirations like Madlib, Dilla and Big L - definitely not some US suburbia phenomenon. Not Gangster Rap either, the intelligence of these artists far surpasses some dumbass from the street in and out of jail, or wannabe ruff raw and hardcore German gangster rapper thinkin every high-rise project youth is straight outta compton. "Gangster Rappers can't fight, so they rap about guns"

Now taste is something subjective, and if you only understand the sample cuts in between its half the fun, but these tracks from the Rheinland are jellyjuicejam-packed with lyrical cunning, spunk and fervor.



"Our music is like an epic theater - we like to step out of the box and speak to the listener, waking him up to what he is actually listening too."

"Music in itself is timeless - you hear it one minute and the next its gone - you can't put music in a time capsule - its fun and all to categorize music - some might even make a science out of it - but as an artist you don't think about that - you just do what you do"

"I rip it - Hardcore - like pornoflick bitches"

Interview on Mixery Raw Deluxe
More English Press

2Trackboy und Echomann - Wieeinhurensohn


Huss und Hodn - Hurensohnologie, Pornofilmkaese


2trackboy & Echomann - Esmusssosein


Noy Riches feat. Kurt Hustle von Huss & Hodn und Stef the Crashtest - Drauf geschissen!

"Crooks and Castles on his back Maybach-er, exotic lady eye-catcher,Holla at'cha, call me the chiropractor..."

Rollin Hard in the Chopped off RR!

YOOOOO. Must be insane for y'all to hear me, been seriously M.I.A and simcerely apologize for that. Been workin on this project for work, and been NYCing (can't seem to stay away, the move is so soon!) on the weekend (another imminent departure tomorrow). I also wanted to welcome two of my favorite people, Mr. Morty McFly and Alicia to the Fresh Like Green Tea Family. Morty and I go way back doing Cuts and Rhymez Radio Show in Paris for two years. He will now be keepin us updated from Oslo. Alicia throws the MEANEST parties on a regular basis ( i can't even tell you how much crazy shit has gone down at all these Electrochic events over the years) and will be corresponding from Paris. So give them all a FRESH welcome and I can't wait to see what they have in store for us. FLGT is international, and as Khaled would say (or rather scream...) "WE GLOBAL NOW!"

As for this video beneath, i will explain. I stumbled across this and was surprised. This hilarious "rap" is about the place i currently reside in, and even though i can't stop laughing, the truth is that everything he says is pretty much completely accurate. So this depresses me as much as it makes me laugh, as I think even without knowing me personally you would all agree that it don't quite look like the H-Man's scene...but al n all the video's pretty fuckin funny. Let's give an ironic two up and two down to Arlington son!

BigUp To the New Editors!

Lovin the input from our new our new Chief Exec Editors ALICIA and MORTY MCFLY !!

Just poppin by to drop tree videos/songs i've been feelin lately...

Moby - I Love To Move In Here


Dirty Vegas - Days Go By


Way Out West - Killa


Big Shout to OSLO and PARIiii!

One of Paris' popular DJs- Teki Latex

OK first, intro…. I am Alicia and I’m American living in Paris for the past seven years. I met Hadrien in Paris and he used to dress like those preppy east coasters (am I allowed to say that??) so I guess that’s going way back. I am a photographer and as well event promoter for numerous clubs. I enjoy the night life and the music! So basically I’ll be writing a lot about Paris night life and it’s DJs. So here goes…. Teki Latex!

Teki Latex or Julien Pradeyrol was born in Paris in 1978. He was a member of French rap group, TTC as well as the co-founder of hip hop/independent electro label, Institubes.

TTC was formed in Paris around the 1990's and consisted of three members. After the 2007 tour, the group decided to break and go their own ways. Institubes was founded in 2003. Under Institubes, there is Sound Pellegrino Label which Julien is in charge of.

Teki Latex spins all around the world (London, Oslo, Stockholm, Paris, etc). Not only Parisians have fallen in love with this amazing DJ. He's able to mix hip hop with electronic music in major clubs (such as Le Baron and Showcase in Paris) and has everyone dance their asses off on the dance floor. TTC was very popular back in the day but Julien was able to make a name for himself.



Julien is definitely a character. Not only is his appearance completely bad ass but so is his personality. Every time I see him, he first makes a entrance, always bringing his posse with him. He makes sure to greet everyone with a huge smile. I've had the pleasure of hearing him spin on numerous occasions and even partying with him backstage. He's super fun to party with yet he's very chill and not arrogant at all. When he spins, he’s always got a crew right by him, he’s not a sucker for the spotlight, he shares his DJ set with his friends and allows fans to come up on stage. He knows how to get the crowd going!!

Look for Teki Latex fan page on facebook so you can follow where he plays, news, and updates.

Blonds reunited

What up people? Before I even start this post, allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is Morty McFly. H-Man was my ”partner in crime” (read: fellow hip-hop geek) back in Paris and we started and hosted the weekly hip-hop radio show Cuts&Rhymes. Now, H is back in DC/NYC and I’m back in Oslo, Norway, where I’m from. But the show must go on, so here we are.

I wanna use my first post to shine some light on the relatively recent documentary Copyright Criminals. The film features many hip-hop legends such as Public Enemy, De La Soul, the Beastie Boys, and Digital Underground as well as emerging artists from record labels Definitive Jux, Rhymesayers and Ninja Tune. Check this film out! Among other topics it discusses how Copyright Law restricts creativity in music, especially in the hip-hop genre because beats often are built on sampling former music. The sampling technique has given us masterpieces before and should be celebrated, not harshly restricted with unreasonable fines for people that attempt to use it. I just wrote my senior thesis on Copyright Law and I have multiple other reasons for why it’s time to rewrite it into our century.

"Got this dance that's more than real, drink brass monkey - here's how you feel..."

WHAT WHAAAAAT. First things first...big up to Knutz (who is now calling himself Sonnenbank Flavor...) Even though hip-hop originated in the 80s, the 90s truly are the GOLDEN age of hip-hop. As for this post, big up to Knowledge and Olivier for comin through and gettin me this. This is the first single off Brass's (a.k.a - Breece-lu, from the banlieue of Paris)first album; "Etrange Partie". I actually started shooting a video for him a few years ago with my boy JJ (things sorta fell through somehow). Since then the album has been completely redone, with production mostly by a group of Belgian beatmakers. Im feelin the single, have sampled a few of the other tracks, and they're sounding really good as well. Check out a freestyle by him below, as well as the single off the album. And if you're in France, then go to FNAC and pick it up, shit drops TODAY! A plus les amis!



Brass - Question de Temps (ft. Lalcko & Ade)


BONUS!


(FRESH LIKE) Green Tea Shea Soap! I bought that shit, now my skin feels fresh and delicious. I highly recommend it.


(FRESH LIKE) Green Tea Ice Cream! Yum!

The 90's - HipHop Era

Now I know everyone is all in love with the 80’s, even if you were 2 years old by the time the 90’s rolled in, but me - I rep the 90’s. That’s where its at. Bought my first album, Balled in the park, Kissed my girl, and Puffed that sweet dutch cush.

So somewhat along those lines let me take you back - waaaay back. The tracks featured here aren't the best of the 90's, but more of a timeline featuring the decade of real HipHop.


1990 – A Tribe Called Quest – People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm - Can I Kick It?

We all know it – We all love it



1991 – Brand Nubian – B-Side to the single To the Right - Slow Down (Pete Rock Newromix)

Summer BackPack Hustlin



1992 – The Pharcyde – Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde - Ya Mama

Pharcyde - Clownin



1993 – Wu-Tang Clan – Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) – M.E.T.H.O.D. Man

The Meth at his finest!



1994 – NAS – Illmatic - NY State of Mind

That Raw NY Feel



1995 – Big L Featuring Y.U., Lord Finesse, Microphone Nut, Party Arty & Jay-Z] - Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous – Da Graveyard

Watch out for original young Jay-Z!



1996 – 2Pac – B-Side to the single How Do U Want It – Hit ‘Em Up

Hate Hate Hate – Good thing HipHop got that hatred out its system



1997 - The Notorius B.I.G. - Life After Death - I Got a Story to Tell

True story time - I know H-Man is excited!



1998 – DMX - It's Dark and Hell Is Hot - Ruff Ryders' Anthem

Ah Yeah! - HaHa



1999 – Mos Def – Black On Both Sides - Brooklyn

BigUp BK!