For Immediate Release
October 13th, 2009
Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture Vol. 2: Enter The Dubstep…
Frank Radio and iHipHop Distribution are proud to announce the highly anticipated follow-up to 2005’s “Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture Vol. 1″
On November 10th, the newest and freshest sounds in underground electronic music encounter the grimiest and most hardcore hip-hop click in this one-of-a-kind album: “Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture Vol. 2: Enter The Dubstep.”
As Vol. 1 sought to introduce hip-hop fans in general, and specifically, the famously large, loyal and diverse fan-base of the Wu-Tang to the burgeoning world of underground hip-hop, so Vol. 2 seeks to expose another untapped resource of underground talent, skill and artistry to this very same avid and intrepid fan-base.
The project serves a double purpose as well: many of the pioneers and practitioners (DJ’s and producers) in the Dubstep world came up in a time when Wu-Tang ruled the international airwaves. Unlike much commercial hip-hop, the immediacy of Wu-Tang’s sound spoke to many outside of the scope of the typical hip-hop fan, across oceans and at home. Their music and style helped to shape an emerging artform that hadn’t yet defined itself. Now, in 2009, as dubstep continues to grow, expand and encompass more styles and subgenres, the Wu-Tang sound is reintroduced into the mix, to spawn a new and unique musical crossbreeding, that is greater than the sum of its constituent parts.
This groundbreaking album is trail-blazing the collaboration between Dubstep and Hip-Hop, with stomach-pounding, bass-thumping guttural beats, and gully, gritty and grimy lyrics that break into the next decade in the chapters of each respective genre’s history. With Scuba, Parson, Trillbass, Dakimh, DZ, Rogue Star, Stenchman, Datsik & many more producing not remixes, but complex re-interpollations that include a veritable goldmine of Wu-Tang verses from the vaults that feature Raekwon, Ghostface Killa, RZA, GZA, Method Man, U-God & Masta Killa, Wu affiliates Killah Priest, Bronze Nazareth, Prodigal Sunn, Solomon Childs, Son One & more, and guest spots from Busta Rhymes, MF Doom, Pimp C, Three 6 Mafia, Ras Kass, Vast Aire, Canibus, Lord Jamar & many more, this one of a kind compilation is at the forefront of an emerging cultural and musical blend that is taking place on the margins of the mainstream, but will be talked about for years to come….
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Smoke DZA’s new mixtape drops October 6th and will feature appearances from Nipsey Hussle, Curren$y, Devin The Dude, Cory Gunz and more.
Damn damn damn all i gotta say , let me find out the Iphone catching bad guys now
It’s the moment every iPhone owner dreads — but secretly dreams about. You’re walking in a dark alley (or near the intersection of Amberson Avenue and Amberson Place in Shadyside, in this case) and three men approach, one brandishing a gun. They demand your wallet, credit card PINs and your precious iPhone. Scared for your life, you nervously comply and hand over your belongings. As the men leave and you run in the opposite direction and think to yourself, “Hell yeah, I finally get to use the ‘Find My iPhone’ feature in MobileMe!” Editorializing aside, this is reportedly what happened early this morning in Shadyside, PA. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, an unnamed victim was allegedly robbed around 1:00 am this morning and forced to hand over his wallet and iPhone. After fleeing the scene unharmed, the man contacted the police and his banks before going home and using Apple’s ‘Find My iPhone’ feature to locate his iPhone at a local Walmart. The man coordinated with police and three suspects were eventually detained at a nearby gas station. Police recovered a black pellet gun, stolen identification, credit cards and cash, though the report does not indicate whether or not the stolen iPhone was recovered. Moral of the story: don’t steal a guy’s iPhone (but if you do, turn it off).
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01. Dick Vitale
02. We The Champs (Duke v. Carolina)
03. Pac Div
04. Mayor
05. For You
06. No No
07. Knuckleheadz
08. Whiplash
09. Underdogs (interlude)
10 Shut Up
11. Young Black Male
12. Never
13. Back
Download: Pacific Division - Church League Champions (Mixtape)
Hit the jump for the track list and download link.
Previously: Nero ft. Truck North, Chip Tha Ripper, The Kid Daytona & El Prez - Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)
1. Rugged & Raw
2. I Get Lyrical
3. Buck ‘Em Down
4. Lots Of Lovin’ (Ft. TreaZon & J. Rocwell)
5. Alive & Vibrant
6. Legends Pt. 2 (Ft. Harlem’s Cash)
7. Feeling Good
8. Flava In Ya Ear [NBA Jam Edition]
9. Swangin’ & Bangin’
10. Can’t Wait
11. T.R.O.Y.
12. Funkorama
Two days ago, I was discussing music & mixtapes & I told a friend that summer wasn’t officially official until certain DJ’s dropped their tapes. Specifically, Benzi’s summer installment was one I mentioned. And now here we are.
“The long awaited release of “Get Right Radio: Summer 2009 Edition” is finally here! This go round Star Trak’s own, Chester French, are in for hosting duties and are also contributing a couple of their new joints. the mix is packed with 50 tracks - all mixed and mangled in typical Benzi fashion. Besides the expected “Benzi Refixes” there’s plenty of exclusives and new joints by everyone from Wale and the Kings of Leon to 30h!3 featuring Mike Posner and Kid Cudi! This is another instant classic and you can receive your own free CD (just pay shipping) by clicking the Paypal button below!”
For the first time, there’s a tracked out version that, if you burn it in iTunes as a playlist, there should be no “clicks” in between tracks.
Hit the break for the tracklisting & links.
1. Chester French “Introduction”
2. Wale & Lady GaGa “Chillin’ (Benzi & Willy Joy Remix)”
3. Kanye West “Paranoid”
4. Michael Jackson “Rock With You”
5. Donnis “Party Works (Benzi Remix)”
6. Gym Class Heroes & The-Dream “Cookie Jar”
7. The-Dream & Kanye West “Walking On The Moon (UMYO Remix)”
8. Jack Splash & R-Kelly “Ringtone”
9. Jackson 5 “I Want U Back (Dre Skull Remix)”
10. Chester French “She Loves Everybody (Snake Remix)”
11. Tag Team “Whoomp THere It Is Remix”
12. Kid Cudi & Black Eyed Peas “Boom Boom Pow Remix”
13. Sisqo “Thong Song Remix”
14. Jeremih “Birthday Sex (Jem Remix)”
15. David Rush, LMFAO, & Kevin Rudolf “Shooting Star Remix”
16. Soul II Soul “Back To Life (Nadastrom Remix)”
17. Mike Posner “Cooler Than Me (Skeet Skeet Remix)”
18. LMFAO & Lil Jon “Shots”
19. Chelley “Took The Night”
20. Robin S. “Show Me Love”
21. Pitbull “Hotel Room Service”
22. Kings Of Leon “Sex On Fire”
23. Lady Gaga “Just Dance (Stefan Ponce Remix)”
24. 3oh!3, Kid Cudi, & Mike Posner “Dont Trust Me Remix”
25. MSTRKFT & John Legend “Heartbreaker”
26. Chester French “Come On”
27. Mic Terror “Juke Them Hoes”
28. Felli Fel, T-Pain, & Sean Paul “Feel It”
29. Keri Hilson & Pharrell “All Eyes On Me (Benzi Edit)”
30. Major Lazer, Ricky Blaze, & Nina Sky “Keep It Going Louder”
31. Major Lazer & Nina Sky “Keep It Going Louder (Diplo Remix)”
32. Jordan Knight “Give It To You (95 South Remix)”
33. Lathun & Da Brat “Freak It”
34. Jodeci “Shawty Freak”
35. Cool Kids “Basement Party” (Benzi x DJ Craze x Willy Joy Remix)
36. Wyclef Jean “Perfect Gentleman”
37. Soulja Boy “Turn My Swag On (Cousin Cole Remix)”
38. Coldplay “Viva La Vida”
39. Maino & T-Pain “All Of The Above (Danny Diggz Remix)”
40. Kanye West & Young Jeezy “Amazing”
41. Mike Posner & Izza Kizza “Through The Phone (Benzi Remix)”
42. R-Kelly “Gigolo”
43. Kid Cudi, Kanye West, & Lady GaGa “I Make Her Say”
44. Ice Cube “You Know How We Do It”
45. Donnis “L.O.V.E.”
46. Brandy “I Wanna Be Down”
47. Arrested Devleopment “People Everyday”
48. Aaliyah “Rock The Boat (Benzi & Skratch Bastid Remix)”
49. Drake “Best I Ever Had”
50. Chester French “Outroduction”
Download — DJ Benzi - Get Right Radio Summer 2009 (Tracked Out Version) | (One MP3)
Cover art by Alex Haldi
Here’s J. Cole’s long awaited second project. Hit the jump for the download link along with a link to his first mixtape, The Come Up.
1. Intro (The Warm Up)
2. Welcome
3. Can I Live*
4. Grown Simba
5. Just To Get By
6. Lights Please
7. Dead Presidents II
8. I Get Up
9. World Is Empty
10. Dreams ft. Brandon Hines
11. Royal Flush
12. Dollar and a Dream II
13. Water Break (Interlude)
14. Heartache**
15. Get Away
16. Knock Knock
17. Ladies ft. Lee Fields and The Expressions
18. Til’ Infinity
19. The Badness ft. Omen
20. Hold It Down
21. Last Call
22. Losing My Balance
All Songs Written and Produced by J. Cole
* - Produced by Syience
** - Produced by Elite
Download: J. Cole - The Warm Up
Bonus: J. Cole - The Come Up (Hosted by DJ On Point) (2007)
Links courtesy of JColeMusic.com | Follow @JColeNC on twitter
tues - lower 1
- squats 3x8
- deadlift 3x8
- calf raise 3x8
- hamstring/quad iso 3x8
thurs - upper 2
- inverted rows 3x8
- military press 3x8
- db bench or incline 3x8
- chinups 3x8
- bicep iso 3x8
friday - lower 2
- deadlift 3x8
- squats 3x8
- quad iso 3x8
- calf raise 3x8
Getting Ready to Go
Reporting to Basic Training
Basic Training Life
Settling In (Zero Week and Week 1)
Pre-Deployment Phase (Week #2 through Week #5)
Deployment Phase (Week #6)
Post Deployment Phase (Week #7)
Graduation Week (Week #8)
Males
2 mile run: 19:16
1.5 mile run: 13:45
Push-Ups: 34
Sit-Ups: 38
Females
2 mile run: 22:43
1.5 mile run: 16:01
Push-Ups: 21
Sit-Ups: 38
Remember, the above standards are the MINIMUM recommended for when you FIRST ARRIVE at basic training. They are not the graduation standards (which are much more restrictive).
On the Saturday or Sunday after your arrival, you'll undergo an initial fitness evaluation. If you fail to meet the above standards you can expect some additional attention from your T.I. and extra time dedicated to physical training each day.
Added note: I've been told that the Air Force is toying with the idea of establishing a "fit flight" for Air Force basic training. If adopted, individuals who fail the above standards on the initial fitness evaluation would be removed from their flight, and placed into a special flight, doing pretty much nothing but exercise all day, until they meet the standards. Once they meet the standards, they would then be placed back into a normal flight, entering the first week of training. I have no idea whether or not the Air Force will ultimately implement this program. The other services have similar programs for their basic training.
There are no "girl" push ups in basic training. In other words, you won't do push ups on your knees.
Push-ups and sit-ups must be performed with proper form. Those performed improperly will not count.
Push-Ups. To complete a push-up, assume the front leaning rest position with your arms shoulder width apart, feet together or up to 12 inches apart and body forming a generally straight line from your shoulders to your ankles. Keeping your head up, lower your body.
Sit-Ups. When practicing sit-ups, lay on your back with your feet together or up to 12 inches apart, knees bent at 90-degree angle with a spotter holding your feet at the ankles. Place your arms crossed over the chest with your hands at the shoulders or resting at the upper chest. Bring your upper body forward until your elbows touch your knees or upper thigh. Lower your back until your shoulder blades touch the ground.
Running. You can build up your running ability by starting out at a slow pace for 15 to 20 minutes. To ensure a smooth transition into the BMT fitness program, your goal should be a continuous 30 to 40 minute run 3-5 times a week. Consistency is the key. Make a schedule and stick to it.
To help get into shape, you may want to try the recommended 14-week Basic Training Physical Preparation Program.
For more detailed information on getting ready in advance, enroll in our FREE 21-Day Preparing for Air Force Basic Training "e-course."
The six-day-a-week PRT regimen includes three days of aerobic running and three days of muscular endurance training. The runs consist of 40-minute sessions of group-paced running, self-paced running and six 30-second sprint interval runs separated by brisk walking. Each week, trainees will be timed on a two-mile run.
The muscular endurance training takes up to 48 minutes on a circuit of crunches, leg lifts, pushups, flutter kicks and pullups. These are designed to improve upper body and abdominal strength quickly.
The Basic Training graduation standards are also increasing. To graduate from Air Force Basic Training, recruits will have to achieve the following minimum standards:
Males:
Females:
Even the most fit are finding the PRT regimen a welcome and rewarding challenge. Airman Francis Collins, a trainee in the 321st Training Squadron and the week's top male athlete, admitted, "The (physical conditioning) program we started out with didn't meet expectations, but the new (PRT) standards challenge us."
"We’re very much focused on building a fitter force here at BMT,” said Col. Sharon Dunbar, 737th TRG commander. “Our Air Force today is vastly different than it was a decade ago. So is basic training. Our military training instructors do an amazing job in preparing the young men and women entering our Air Force for the physical and mental rigors of the expeditionary Air Force. At the same time we’re training airmen for success, we’re showing them that fitness is as much a lifestyle as it is an operational necessity.”
Collins, who will train to be a firefighter, said members of the Air Force should apply the core value of “excellence in all we do” to meeting physical standards.
“I plan to go to the gym five times a week and run three times a week,” he said. “And that should be the standard for everybody, whether you're the fastest runner or the slowest runner. You should still work to make yourself better."
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