var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-25490981-1’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();Tumblr (3.0; @riseandgrnd)http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/<p>Joanlee is a really down to earth artist from Long Beach, California.  Since we caught up with him at the <a href="http://bit.ly/XB47gW">School of Hard Rockz</a> last year, he&#8217;s been consistently putting out new music.  Check out his motivational song off his album Under the Radar, &#8220;Up&#8221;:</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/esaDGwBDV-Q" width="560"></iframe></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/41441282405http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/41441282405Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:07:29 -0500JoanleeNew musicvideoUpRiseandgrndLong BeachSchool of hard rockzCaliforniaNYCUnder the Radar<p><img alt="image" height="500" src="http://hiphopwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jt-hov-suit-tie-500x500.jpg" width="500"/><br/><br/>Well the long awaited musical return of Justin Timberlake has finally arrived (last night)! The singer released a single has some help from Jay-Z and was produced by long time collaborator, Timbaland, who is also producing his new album,<em> The 20/20 Experience</em>.The 20-track album is scheduled to be released sometime this year and Beyonce is confirmed to make an appearance as well.</p> <p>Here&#8217;s what Justin had to say:</p> <blockquote> <div> <p><em>An Open Letter to you (the fans):</em></p> <p><em>I hope this gets to you the right way. It&#8217;s the only way I know to do it. Some people may criticize me for the last 3 days. But it was fun, right?? Right?!?! Besides, I&#8217;d rather speak directly to all of you. And, who can knock me for having a little bit of fun with it?</em></p> <p><em>Well… No more teasing. Although, it was A LOT of fun. (Did I mention that I&#8217;m having fun with this?? Ha!)</em></p> <p><em>*Makes a serious face*</em></p> <p><em>So, here goes:</em></p> <p><em>This year is an exciting one for me. As you probably have heard through the “grapevine,” I&#8217;m gearing up for a big 2013.</em><br/><em>Back in June of last year, I quietly started working on what is now, my next journey with that thing I love called MUSIC.</em></p> <p><em>The inspiration for this really came out of the blue and to be honest, I didn&#8217;t expect anything out of it. I just went into the studio and started playing around with some sounds and songs. It was probably the best time I&#8217;ve had in my career… Just creating with no rules and/or end goal in mind and really enjoying the process.</em></p> <p><em>What I came up with is something I couldn&#8217;t be more excited about! It is full of inspiration that I grew up listening to and some newfound muses that I&#8217;ve discovered along the way.</em></p> <p><em>I&#8217;m calling it “The 20/20 Experience,” and it&#8217;s coming out this year.</em></p> <p><em>I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it.</em></p> <p><em>That&#8217;s all I&#8217;m giving you for now… I know, I know! Again, with the teasing!!!</em></p> <p><em>Get ready. This is going to be fun (well, at least it is for me).</em></p> </div> </blockquote> <div></div> <p><iframe frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://emd.sharebeast.com/embed.php?type=basic&amp;file=70krz6ix9te0&amp;enableDownload=true&amp;title=suit-and-tie-final.mp3&amp;dur=328.0&amp;bg=F9F9F9&amp;border=CCCCCC&amp;color1=00A5DF"></iframe><br/><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/40519177113http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/40519177113Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:42:00 -0500justin timberlakejay-zsuit &amp; tietimbaland<p><img height="437" src="http://images.freshnessmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/diplomats-salute-1-570x437.jpg" width="570"/><br/><br/>Its not March yet but roughly 10 years ago the Harlem group, the Diplomats bka Dipset debuted with their first group album, Diplomatic Immunity. For an indie group they made pretty big numbers which eventually lead them to get signed to the Roc. So here&#8217;s a post dedicated to those uptown.</p> <p>unfortunately this is the only video I can find..and its censored. ENJOY!<br/><br/></p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eCvxC8rofjs" width="560"></iframe></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/40282071928http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/40282071928Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:16:54 -0500juelz santanacam'roncamrondipsetanthemthe diplomatsdiplomatic immunity<p>2012 has been an awesome year for us at Rise &amp; Grnd! We were able to meet and hang with numerous different artists from around the country and surround ourselves with what we love (music)! We&#8217;re a small site and owe it all to the people out there that give us even 1 minute of their time and for that we&#8217;re eternally grateful. So with that 2013 is less than 12 hours away and its onto the next one with bigger and better goals and ambitions. Stay tuned for more!</p> <p>-Rise &amp; Grnd</p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/39321939556http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/39321939556Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:55:00 -0500happy new year20122013evoacremixshiftbrooks<p><img height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VKQ17Wn7NuQ/TmAcNUb2ETI/AAAAAAAAA_A/KeyPRennPKk/s1600/vans+otw+bambu+de+pistola+3.jpg" width="600"/><br/><br/>A very simple video of the MC just getting to work. Los Angeles MC, Bambu links up with an ESTA beat to bring to you this new track called &#8220;Brave Heart&#8221; for ESTA&#8217;s. I feel like this line almost sums it up: &#8220;ayo, manny, quit playing in politics and train&#8221;. Which is exactly what the Filipino rapper is doing in the video. Keep it simple and start working, don&#8217;t wait for the new year either! <br/><br/><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HbSh5Whi9f4" width="560"></iframe><br/><br/><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/38719063204http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/38719063204Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:01:13 -0500bambubrave heartestafilipinoasianamericanrappermusicevo<p><img height="400" src="http://drunkenfists.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/jmoyshynobi.jpg" width="600"/></p> <p>J.Moy and Shynobi, of Drunken Fists, put out a new music video for their latest single &#8220;Time Don&#8217;t Wait.&#8221; The 2 MCs get some vocals from Oriana but looks like she couldn&#8217;t make the filming. Simple video showing their everyday &#8220;non-music&#8221; lives as the 2 Canadians get busy on their daily grind and laying down their bars on the mic (and paper!).</p> <p>With the release of all these singles this past year you have to wonder&#8230;when&#8217;s the album coming out???</p> <p><br/><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/98YbOFFFYcI" width="560"></iframe><br/><br/><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/38634857159http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/38634857159Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:01:43 -0500drunken fistsj.moyshynobiorianatime don't waitasiancanadianrappermusicevo<p><img alt="image" height="279" src="http://www.rawdrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dfd10Rds.jpg" width="450"/></p> <p>Los Angeles&#8217;s own Dumbfoundead dropped a new music video for &#8220;10 Rounds&#8221;, his latest single off theTake the Staresalbum. The song itself is completely dope-sauce with Breezy Lovejoy behind the production. Nicolas Heller then took the track and completely flipped it with some really crazy visuals because you&#8217;re really taken on a trip with DFD on this one. So so awesome.<br/><br/></p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/acPnGQPnaY8" width="560"></iframe></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo"><br/></a></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/38570008720http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/38570008720Sat, 22 Dec 2012 16:16:41 -0500dfddumbfoundead10 roundstake the staresasianamericankoreanmusicevo<p><img height="278" src="http://www.jackfroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/dprydesmall.jpg" width="497"/><br/><br/>Young Canadian rapper, D-Pryde, announced a couple days ago that he got signed to the majors under Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) in conjunction with Mars Music Group. He had this to say:<br/><br/></p> <blockquote>I am officially a new signee to BMG. It’s been a long journey, but this is only the beginning! Thank you to everybody who has stuck with MarsMG through thick and thin. It’s time to make “D-Pryde’ worldwide and mainstream (in a good way). Thank you all! MarsMG x BMG.</blockquote> <p><br/><br/>Prizzy as he certainly has been grinding it out to get his music out there. The best is yet to come. Big Congratulations!</p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/38563711995http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/38563711995Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:49:30 -0500d-prydesignedbmgmarsmgevoasiancanadianrapper<p><img height="360" src="http://rappersroom.com/upload/2012/12/LL-Cool-J-Joe-Take-It.jpg" width="610"/></p> <p>Since his announcement earlier this year to release a new album, Authentic Hip-Hop, LL has put out a new single with Joe called &#8220;Take it&#8221;. It brings back the familiar signature smooth sounds of the iconic MC.</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/De9FNoUrsC0" width="640"></iframe></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/38169761462http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/38169761462Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:16:42 -0500ll cool jjoetake itauthentic hip-hopevo<p><img height="390" src="http://www.newmusiclive.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Cover__300RGB.jpg" width="650"/></p> <p><br/>These days the LA trio is known more for their dance beats than anything else but they decided to go a different route this time for their Christmas track, &#8220;Christmas in Downtown LA.&#8221; The 3 MCs lay down some cheery, feel-good bars about their hometown. Reminds me a bit of the old FM, check it below:<br/><br/></p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/s2DbQTTftLI" width="640"></iframe></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo"><br/></a></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/38168380325http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/38168380325Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:59:19 -0500far east movementfar eastmovementfareastchristmas in downtown LAchristmasmnekasianamericanrappermusicevo<p><img alt="image" height="540" src="http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/images/pictures/mc-jin-brand-new-me-ep.jpg" width="540"/></p> <p>A little while back Jin had released his single &#8220;Brand New Me&#8221; and now he follows it up with some visuals. Dropped on 12/12/12 the Emcee had an extremely busy year with the release of his <strong><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/30392463545/jin-crazy-love-ridiculous-faith-download">Crazy Love Ridiculous Love tape</a></strong>, the birth of his first son, joining in on the <strong><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/24265951080/bet-hall-of-fame-cypher-posta-boy-jin-blind-fury">106 &amp; Park Hall of Fame Cypher</a> </strong>and now a new EP.</p> <p>This one particularly strikes home more to me than his last release simply because it seemed like Crazy Love Ridiculous Faith was more faith/religion oriented? This time around he doesn&#8217;t really mention his faith but rather is out there talking about the lessons he has learned from his spiritual journey, especially on tracks like &#8220;Apology&#8221; and &#8220;State of Mind&#8221;.</p> <p><br/>Cop it on <span><a href="http://bit.ly/TPuq2E"><strong>itunes</strong> </a></span>and <span><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/VWPtWV">Amazon</a>.</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Tracklist:</strong></p> <p>1) Brand New Me<br/>2) Going Places (ft Christina K)<br/>3) Number 1 (ft ZG)<br/>4) Apology (ft Joseph Vincent)<br/>5) State of Mind (ft Christina K)<br/>6) Feel Good (ft Toestah &amp; Joseph Vincent)<br/><br/><br/><iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GU7rcOPfiZk" width="640"></iframe> <br/><br/><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37990363240http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37990363240Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:02:55 -0500jinthe mcmcbrand new measianchineseamericanrappermc jinevomusic<p><img height="600" src="http://i47.tinypic.com/i4q16e.jpg" width="600"/></p> <p>Westcoast, female, Filipino MC, Ruby Ibarra had recently released a mixtape for our hearing pleasure hosted by the Drama King himself, DJ Kay Slay! Ruby also have several recruits like Prometheus Brown (aka Geo of Blue Scholars) and Bambu. Illnesssss<br/><br/>Get the download at her website: <a href="http://www.rubyibarra.com/">http://www.rubyibarra.com/</a></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37924921626http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37924921626Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:19:00 -0500rubyibarralostintranslationdj kay slaybambuprometheus brownfilipinofemaleasianrappermusicevo<p><img alt="image" height="509" src="http://cfs15.tistory.com/upload_control/download.blog?fhandle=YmxvZzI5OTE1MUBmczE1LnRpc3RvcnkuY29tOi9hdHRhY2gvMC81Ny5qcGc%3D" width="500"/></p> <p>The one and only Drunken Tiger&#8230;with LOWD, Micki Eyes, and Roscoe Umali jumping on the track from the rap duo&#8217;s 4th album, <em>The Legend of&#8230;</em>Brace yourselves as the 5 MCs go on a lyrical rampage on this throwback joint from 2001.</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JuoPQYRV_QE" width="480"></iframe></p> <p>Evo</p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37340988142http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37340988142Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:50:00 -0500drunkentigerroscoeumalimickieyeslowdrhymesharksthrowbackasianamericanrappermcmusicevo<p>Its a Pretty Ricky kinda morning&#8230;</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/suje-CpbmZw" width="480"></iframe></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37267383075http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37267383075Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:14:35 -0500prettyrickyon thehotlineevomusic<p><img height="427" src="http://bossip.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/jay-z-a.jpg?w=572&amp;h=427" width="572"/><br/><br/>Happy 40th to the Jigga Man, a living testament that you can make something from nothing. Thanks for all the great memories you&#8217;ve given the people and to many many more!</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rT5xzPAh63g" width="480"></iframe><br/><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37188670509http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37188670509Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:05:00 -0500jay-zbirthday40thevodecember<p><img height="378" src="http://ionetheurbandaily.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/redman-white-people-are-rioting-2.jpg?w=630&amp;h=378" width="630"/><br/><br/>Too.</p> <p>Nasty.</p> <p>Redman with production from Eric Sermon.</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KhCMbmVRS1o" width="640"></iframe></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37126661516http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37126661516Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:44:08 -0500redmanwhite peopleareriotingfreestyleevo<p><img height="500" src="http://hiphopwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/rollin-covef.jpg" width="500"/></p> <p>Looks like there has been some new life over in the West and Game has a new one out for everybody. This time he recruits some Texan muscle with Trae Tha Truth, Z-Ro, Paul Wall (!!), Slim Thug, and Kanye West. Apparently,according to Ty Kidd, this song was originally meant for Game&#8217;s debut album, <em>The Documentary</em>.<br/><br/></p> <p>click below for the download! </p> <p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F69751510" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo"><br/></a></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37121622978http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37121622978Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:11:31 -0500gamekanyewestslimthugtraetha truthpaulwallz-rorollinmusicevo<p><img height="600" src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/543080_278680418919463_351222659_n.jpg" width="600"/><br/><br/>Here comes a new track from Mid-West rapper, Jargon. It only seems like a promotional MV as this is supposed to be a track off an upcoming not-yet-titled album. Take a peep below!</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lucdF_kKB30" width="640"></iframe></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37117188802http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37117188802Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:38:27 -0500jargondyonisischange ya moneyasianrapperevomusic<p><img height="292" src="http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/reverb/bambu.jpg" width="500"/><br/><br/>Westcoast MC, Bambu, dropped by Sway&#8217;s XM radio morning show, Sway In The Morning, and dropped some barssss. Props to Sway for bringing Bambu onto the show and getting him some exposure.</p> <p><iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/g8M_3AiF5Ec" width="640"></iframe></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37114773498http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/37114773498Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:36:05 -0500bambuswayfreestylesway in the morningevo<p><img height="360" src="http://cdn.singersroom.com/upload/2012/11/Rihanna-Diamonds-Kanye-West.jpg" width="610"/></p> <p>If you haven&#8217;t heard yet, Kanye jumped onto Rihanna&#8217;s &#8220;Diamonds&#8221; with a brand new verse paying homage to yet another MC from the past (The Fresh Prince if you didn&#8217;t know). Check it out below:</p> <p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F67658191&amp;show_artwork=true" width="100%"></iframe></p> <p><a href="http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/tagged/evo">Evo</a></p>http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/36079668447http://riseandgrnd.tumblr.com/post/36079668447Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:38:51 -0500kanyewestrihannadiamondsremixevomusic