April 2011

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Microphone Masters Episode 13 (04/25/11) Stream/Download The Episode

Synopsis: Mic Check 1, 2, Mic Check 1, 2! It’s time for another episode of Microphone Masters Radio with J-Luv and Blaze Rock. This week the Terrible Twosome is bringing you some hotness from Xzibit, Clear Soul Forces, DJ Quik, Tha Alkaholiks and Roca Dolla to name a few. So while you are in the middle of bobbing your head incessantly to the tracks the fellas will encourage you to use your mind with some thought provoking topics. Recently artists like Obie Trice have started working with their local politicians to create community oriented outreach programs. So MM asks the question: if you could choose the type of outreach program what would it be?

Technology is a recurring theme on Microphone Masters and this time J-Luv asks if with the barrier to entry at an all time low has it hurt a project’s effectiveness. It’s easier than ever to gain access to video directing, photography, web page design, etc but has it deadened the ‘Wow’ factor? In the spirit of the NFL Lockout, Blaze Rock brings some issues to the Hip Hop negotiating table with the intent of improving the art form we know and love.

Blaze Rock Intro
DJ Quik - Boogie Till You Conk Out (Feat. Ice Cube)
Clear Soul Forces – We Got You Open
Busta Rhymes – Family (Feat. Yummy)
Xzibit – Man on the Moon (Feat. Young De)
Mac Miller – 3rd Dimension
Esinchill – Soul of the City
Asher Roth – Gazpacho
Roca Dolla – I Am
Roca Dolla – Swell
Tha Alkaholiks – Last Call

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Microphone Masters Episode 12 (04/18/11) Stream/Download The Episode

Synopsis: They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. If that is the case then you must have missed the dynamic duo of J-Luv and Blaze Rock. Well, Microphone Masters Radio is back with Episode 12. Brotha Lynch Hung is the special guest this week. J-Luv caught up with him to talk about his new project Coathanga Strangla and what prompted him to take on such an ambitious challenge with this trilogy. Check it out to hear what inspires him to write his rhymes. And he also sheds a little light on his screen play writing ability.

You know Microphone Masters Radio is all about the top quality hip hop so this episode brings you new tracks from Young De, Balance, The Federation, Devin the Dude, Currensy and Brotha Lynch himself. J-Luv gives a recap of the Paid Dues Festival and Blaze will have you bent over in laughter as he goes on a rant about the affiliations that run rampant in the world today. Are you Biggie or Tupac? iPhone or Android? Google Chrome or Firefox? Pick a side! You’ll have to listen and decide for yourself.

Microphone Masters Radio Blaze Rock Intro
Young De – What’s Good
Balance – Inception
Brotha Lynch Hung – The Coathanga
Brotha Lynch Hung – Spit It Out
Brotha Lynch Hung – Mannibalector
The Federation – We Back
Devin the Dude ft Coughee Brothaz – Got Bills
Currensy – Full Metal
De La Soul – Watch Out
Kendrick Lamar – Hiii Power

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Microphone Masters Episode 11 (04/04/11) Stream/Download The Episode

Synopsis: Microphone Masters Radio is back and putting the competition in the sleeper hold! This week J-Luv and Blaze Rock bring you some heaters from Del the Funky Homosapien, Big K.R.I.T., Bun B, Roqy TyRaid, Game and Swollen Members to name a few. This episode finds the dynamic duo debuting a new intro that you are sure to love. Wrestlemania just went down and as a nod to all of you wrestling fans Blaze Rock shares his love of all things WWE. Some of you may have come across the article that listed some of the most talked about projects that never materialized. You know J and Blaze had to weigh in on this list. And is it any surprise that the majority of these oft mentioned and permanently delayed projects have Dr. Dre’s name attached to them? Very interesting.

What ever happened to the rebel M.C.? Blaze and J have some thoughts on why being a militant emcee is not all the rage. So listen up and guard your grill as the Microphone Masters Radio show climbs to the top of the turnbuckle and drops the elbow on you suckas! Enjoy. And make sure to tune in next week to hear J-Luv recap the Paid Dues Festival. Thanks for all your support and hit us up at mm@dubcnn.com and the forums as well.

Microphone Masters Radio Show Intro
Roqy TyRaid – Woosah
Game – Violins
Del – Calculate
Fly Union – Hard
Swollen Members – Do or Die
Big K.R.I.T. ft Ludacris and Bun B – Country Shit Rmx
Atmosphere – Just for Show

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March 2011

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Microphone Masters Episode 10 (03/28/11) Stream/Download The Episode

Synopsis: Episode 10 is here and Microphone Masters Radio is rounding into shape. This week the dynamic duo of Blaze Rock and J-Luv bring you some E-40, Mobb Deep and Dr. Dre. You will definitely want to check out the tracks from Hiero Imporium member Knobody and Northwest Hip Hop Stalwarts, Lifesavas. Episode 10 finds the fellas touching on some thought provoking topics. With the recent passing of Nate Dogg it came to light that donations for his family were being solicited. While outlets like Dubcnn.com are getting the word out it still raises the question as to how artists are dealing with their own mortality and planning for the future by making sure their families are provided for.

Back in the 90’s Charles Barkley became famous for his, “I am not a role model!” Nike campaign. So MM poses the question for Hip Hop: are Hip Hop artists role models? And with the oft mentioned but even more delayed Detox Blaze and J share their thoughts about the most recent Detox leak.


Knobody – Nicest MC
Dr Dre – Prescription
Lee Majors feat E-40 – Sittin’ on Butter
Felt – Protagonists
Skewby – Don’t Understand
Life Savas – And the Soul Goes On
Grand Agent – One Man Army
Mobb Deep – Love Y’all More
Jay Z – Thank You
Brother Ali - Us

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Microphone Masters Episode 9 (03/21/11) Stream/Download The Episode

Synopsis: Episode 9 has the fellas at Microphone Masters paying their respects to the original hook man, Nate Dogg. Blaze Rock and J-Luv share their thoughts on the man that is responsible for not only West Coast classics but Hip Hop Classics. Nate will always be remembered and his fingerprints will always be on Hip Hop. So, you know it is only right to play some Snoop Dogg ‘Ain’t No Fun’. MM also blasts Bishop Lamont, theBreax and in a moment of vanity, the fellas play their song Molasses.

In the spirit of DJ Premier talking about Canibus being his most difficult client, J-Luv asks Blaze if he can recall a difficult collab partner or recording session

Lunch - Microphone Masters Intro
Snoop Doggy Dogg – Ain’t No Fun
Bishop Lamont – Bitches on my Dick
theBREAX – More Of
J-Luv feat Blaze Rock – Molasses
King T – I got it bad Y’all
Defari – Bionic
Xzibit – Paparazzi
Tha Liks – Make Room
Bishop Lamont – Bitches on my Dick
Dogg Pound feat Nate Dogg – I Don’t Like to Dream About Getting Paid

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Microphone Masters Episode 8 (03/14/11) Stream/Download The Episode

Synopsis: Episode 8 is a special one because Microphone Masters has a fresh intro courtesy of Lunch. This week Blaze Rock and J-Luv talk about a couple of topics that always seem on the tongues of Hip Hop heads: is selling out really a bad thing and does reality really matter in Hip Hop anymore. As usual the dynamic duo holds nothing back while bringing some interesting insight to this argument. And for all you good fathers out there the fellas ask the question: why don’t rappers make songs about the fathers that made a difference in their lives. Is it because there are no positive fathers out there or is it something else? Let us know what you think. By now most of y’all have heard of Yelawolf, right? Well the fellas bring you a song with the aforementioned emcee and share their views on whether or not he is the real deal. You’ll keep your head nodding to Wiz Khalifa, Sean Price, DiVinci, Mikey Factz and Mr. Miranda to name a few. Don’t miss this week’s Black Fact as it will definitely have you shaking your head in disgust.


Microphone Masters Radio Intro - Lunch
Oh Yeah - Mr. Finley (Feat. Yelawolf)
Constipation - Black Hippy (Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, AB Soul, Schoolboy Q)
I'm a Poet - Rok (Feat. DJ M2)
Sabado Gigante - Sean Price
You Will Respect Me - Rock (Feat. Smooth Da Hustler & Gat Murdah)
Lost Direction - Mr. Miranda
For the Culture - Mikey Factz (Feat. Marsha Ambrosius)
Hustler's Theme - DaVinci
Base for your Face - Lil B (Feat. Jean Grae and Phonte)
On My Level - Wiz Khalifa

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Microphone Masters Episode 7 (03/07/11) Stream/Download The Episode

Synopsis: Episode 7. This week J-Luv and Blaze Rock have Pusha T and Raekwon in the mix along with joints from Dumbfoundead, Spose and Zion I and The Grouch among others. Has Hip Hop become its own worst enemy? J and Blaze give their thoughts on whether or not Hip Hop has morphed into a music version of the grouchy, crotchety old man as opposed to the rebellious young visionary that it once was. Does the media manufacture beefs in Hip Hop? And from the WTF Files comes the Daz Dillinger special album promotion. That and much more to be found in this week's Microphone Masters.

Clyde Carson feat Game – Something to Speak About
David Dallas – Big Time
Pusha T- My God
Raekwon feat Ghostface & Rick Ross – Molasses
Top $ Raz – The Plague
Spose – Can’t Get There From Here
Dumbfoundead – No Strings Attached
Zion I & The Grouch – Rockit Man

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February 2011

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Microphone Masters Episode 6 (02/28/11) Stream/Download The Episode

Synopsis: Episode 6 will have you thinking and grabbing your sides with laughter. J-Luv and Blaze Rock touch on 'Murderous Duck' tattoos (you have to listen to fully grasp), Steve Stoute's letter to the Grammys and the time in their lives that certain classic albums take them back to. This week Microphone Masters Radio features tracks from the legendary A Tribe Called Quest, Strong Arm Steady, Eminem, Atllas and Doey Rock to name a few. There is even a special snippet from a young man that leaves J-Luv speechless and Blaze Rock doubled over in laughter. Yup, another vintage episode of Microphone Masters Radio on Dubcnn.com. And J-Luv delivers the latest instalment of the Black History Fact (Shout out to J-Double)

MC Pennywise - Have A Little Fun
ATCQ - The Chase, Pt. 2
Eminem feat B.O.B. - Things Get Worse
Atllas - Blasphemy
Young T - Let Me Check My Fresh (Snippet)
Doey Rock - Haiti's feat Chuuwee, Black Zeek & Dell Jr.
ATCQ - Scenario
Mohamed Dangerfield feat Immortal Technique - Break of a Star
ATCQ - Sucka N*gga
Beneficence feat Lord Tariq and Prince Po - With My Real People
Strong Arm Steady - Make Me Feel
ATCQ - Excursions Zion I & The Grouch – Rockit Man

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Microphone Masters Episode 5 (02/21/11) Stream/Download The Episode

Synopsis: Join the dynamic duo for this week’s episode where the fellas hook up for a short conversation with Knoc-Turn’Al. The West Coast stalwart shares his opinion on how to make a mark in the game with your pen before you even let your voice be heard. And forgive the MM crew for being cliché but they just had to ask the Detox question. Is Knoc going to be a part of the oft-delayed project and what can he share about his involvement? Speaking of Detox, J and Blaze give their opinions on the project and if the delays have killed the enthusiasm for what should be Dre’s crowning moment.

Reks – 25th Hour
Rakaa - Delilah
Royce Da 5’9” – Nobody F_ing with Us
Emerg McVay – The Delorian
J-Luv – Child of God
Rah Digga – Straight Spittin
Knoc-Turn’Al – Sorry I left you
Shad – Keep Shining
Torae – Point of View
Random – Higher
DJ Quik – Luv of my Life

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Microphone Masters Episode 4 (02/14/11) Stream/Download The Episode

Synopsis: Episode 4 of Microphone Masters is nicknamed the Jordan Shrug" because J-Luv and Blaze Rock are in the Zone like Jordan against the Trialblazers in the NBA Finals. The fellas welcome the one and only Wendy Day to the show and talk about 360 Deals and artists staying connected to their fans. J-Luv starts things off with a final wrap-up of Hip Hop's presence at the Super Bowl. Can Will.I.AM be considered Hip Hop? Check out songs from Knoc-Turn'Al, Blueprint, Zion I and Sa-Roc among others. We have a joint from CurT@!NS that sends Blaze off the deep end. You won't want to miss it.

Shames Worthy - Shames Worthy
CurT@!NS - Killer
Knoc-Turn'Al - Amen
Blaze Rock - Blessed to Breathe
Brothers from Another - New Easy Lift
Blueprint - Keep Bouncing
Kwame Darko - Memoir
Model Minority - A.F.R. (Asian Food Rap)
Sa-Roc - The Journey
Revolutionary Rhythm - The Letter
Zion I - The History
Kokayi - RoxTar Remix

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Microphone Masters Episode 3 (02/07/11) Stream/Download The Episode

Synopsis: This week on Microphone Masters J-Luv and Blaze Rock welcome Killer Mike to the show. Mike’s upcoming album, Pledge, will be hitting shelves next month but you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to step into the world of the talented lyricist. In celebration of Black History Month the fellas each talk about a figure in Hip Hop that has left an indelible mark on the art form. As usual Microphone Masters brings the hottest Hip Hop from the legendary to the lesser known. Tune in to check out joints from Slaughterhouse, Killer Mike, Beach Boy, Fokis and Topic to name a few.

Slaughterhouse - Everybody Down
Roqy Tyraid - Break Shit
Buck Barnabas - Sin
Beach Boy - Long Beach
Killer Mike - Ready Set Go feat T.I.
Killer Mike - Burn
Mack & Malone - Money Drunk feat. Red Cafe & Jah Free
Topic - Round and Round
Soulfully, Me - Destined to Shine
Ill-iteracy - Money
Fokis - I Wanna Live Good featuring Olu Dara

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January 2011

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Microphone Masters Episode 2 (01/31/11) Stream/Download The Episode

Synopsis: On thiss week's show J-Luv and Blaze Rock spin some of the hottest in Hip Hop including Ras Kass, Lunch, Erk the Jerk, newcomer P2theLA and a special E-40 double shot. The fellas talk about fans and their inability to let artists grow. The open up the WTF Files and laugh at the irony of Flava Flav and his new Fried Chicken business. You'll want to tune in to hear J and Blaze talk about a sensitive topic in Hip Hop; sexuality. With the Big Game coming up on Sunday, Feb 6th you know the show would not be complete without a prediction on the game. Will it be Steelers or Packers?

A.D.I.D.A.S - Ras Kass
Keeper of the Seven Keys -Ill Bill and Vinnie Paz
In the Flesh - Lunch
On my Way - P2theLA
Special OPS - Space Lab
The Way That I Rhyme - J-Live
Right Here - Erk the Jerk
Da Bumble - E-40
Dump, Bust, Blast - E-40
Catch - Mr. Brady featuring Aloe
Hip Hop Saved My Life - Identify

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Microphone Masters Episode 1 (01/24/11) Stream/Download The Episode

Synopsis: This week on Microphone Masters the fellas share their thoughts on which artists do the best job of understanding their vision, are super collaborations good or bad for Hip Hop and drop a couple of projects to look out for in 2011. We keep your speakers bumping with some Hieroglyphics, Evidence and Rasco to name but a few.

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