"Stop Rappin'" Campaign Sheds Light On Rappers With Questionable Talent

Whassup Peeps?

This post may come off biased but since I'm not a journalist by trade and I own this blog, I will admit that it probably is because this is in relation to my long time friend and partner-in-rhyme Eddie Meeks. He has started the "Stop Rappin" campaign and a community at Facebook to address rappers or "rappuhs" (as he calls them) and their questionable talent and some of the antics they find themselves involved in. 

For example, Lil Wayne is on top of the world right now. In my opinion, he'll definitely go down as one of the greats but he recently got dropped from Pepsi for mentioning Emmett Till in one of his songs....and it was not in an uplifting way. Emmett was killed in a senseless hate crime that left his body mangled and mutilated. His family is outraged by the insensitivity of Wayne's lyrics. 

He also goes in on rappuhs like Trinidad James and his "talent". Personally, I don't even listen to the radio or watch TV anymore because I just don't desire this stuff in my brainwaves. 

Here is what one of the supporters, Fathom 9, posted about the "Stop Rappin" Campaign: 

• We take it back.
• We stamp out mediocrity from its nest!
• We do not, nor will we EVER encourage the celebration of deliberate WAC shyt!
• While we acknowledge that we each have our lane, this world WILL know Balance once more.
• Step forward, All Artists who seek balance restored, for an army shall be raised, and we will remind them...All of them, that Giants Still Walk The Earth.

Step forward, and shine your Light upon this desolation.

Fathom 9 (Brotherhood of Doom)


Click the link below to check out the Facebook "Stop Rappin" Page:

"Stop Rappin"


Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist

Lupe Fiasco And Talib Kweli Debate Over Violence In Hip Hop (DETAILS) | Global Grind

Whassup Peeps?

I came across this article at Global Grind and it goes right along with my homie Eddie Meeks' new "Stop Rappin'" Campaign. Lupe Fiasco and Talib Kweli are both dead on. People have been screaming we need balance in Hiphop for years. My question is how do we achieve it?

Click on the link below to read the debate:

Lupe Fiasco And Talib Kweli Debate Over Violence In Hip Hop (DETAILS) | Global Grind

I heard comedian Joe Claire say in his stand-up act that the Old School Rap is not coming back and it may not but that doesn't mean that we as more "seasoned" artists should try to emulate what the younger artists are doing. That's a recipe for disaster.

Keep doin' yo thang!

I believe if you keep making the music you like and your fans like then you will always be successful and respected. Once you switch, its hard to get those true fans back. To take a quote from the movie The 5 Heartbeats, "A crossover ain't nuthin' but a double cross!"

Don't shoot yourself in the foot. Keep making music that is true to you and what you believe and you'll be ok.

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin

Eddie Meeks Flushes The Throne and EarBits

There's a lot happening in my Hiphop world!

First of all my long time Partner-In-Rhyme, Eddie Meeks
aka Cappuccino has been really grinding with new music
and projects.

You can check out his latest joint FTT (Flush The Throne)
by clicking on the link below:

http://eddiemeeks.bandcamp.com/track/flush-the-throne-ep-ftt?permalink

This joint is S-O-L-I-D!!!


Also, Spectra Records is looking for new talent and
they're putting together a contest...sort of...

Once again, Eddie Meeks is on the front line and you can
listen to his music from the "Unauthorized Records" album.
The more songs you listen to, the better chance he gets at
a record deal.

Here are the links to the songs:

Intro - http://www.earbits.com/s/irSCvNfeBX7V5D
We Are - http://www.earbits.com/s/6qLqVNLKEWXU0j6
The Briefing - http://www.earbits.com/s/eqLqVNLKEWXU0j6
The Mission - http://www.earbits.com/s/mqLqVNLKEWXU0j6
Cappuccino's Theme - http://www.earbits.com/s/uqLqVNLKEWXU0j6
Song of Satisfaction - http://www.earbits.com/s/87N4HmJkJWXU0j6
The Truth - http://www.earbits.com/s/g7N4HmJkJWXU0j6
Stronger - http://www.earbits.com/s/o7N4HmJkJWXU0j6
Ghostwriter - http://www.earbits.com/s/w7N4HmJkJWXU0j6
Please Don't Change - http://www.earbits.com/s/E7N4HmJkJWXU0j6
Monotype - http://www.earbits.com/s/M7N4HmJkJWXU0j6
The Passion - http://www.earbits.com/s/qOOIsVGUNWXU0j6
JAX Everythang - http://www.earbits.com/s/yOOIsVGUNWXU0j6
Shoulder Chip - http://www.earbits.com/s/GOOIsVGUNWXU0j6
Assasinated - http://www.earbits.com/s/OOOIsVGUNWXU0j6
Obituary - http://www.earbits.com/s/WOOIsVGUNWXU0j6
Legitimate Dope Boy - http://www.earbits.com/s/4POIsVGUNWXU0j6
The View From A 'Lac - http://www.earbits.com/s/cPOIsVGUNWXU0j6
Loudmouths - http://www.earbits.com/s/QvQmeuEuSWXU0j6
Outro - http://www.earbits.com/s/YvQmeuEuSWXU0j6

Thanks in advance!

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist
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New Video: Eddie "Cappuccino" Meeks Presents: "Song of Satisfaction"

Yo Peeps,

This is the latest video from my homie Eddie "Cappuccino" Meeks. Its called "Song of Satisfaction" and all I'm going to say is it's dope!!!

Check the video below and I'm sure you'll agree.




To get your copy of Eddie's new album "Cappuccino's Unauthorized Records", click on the link below:

http://eddiemeeks.bandcamp.com

As always I encourage your feed back and comments.

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist
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Eddie Meeks, RapBeatCreator.com, and More Goodies

Whassup Peeps?

I know its been a little while since I've hit you with some newness but have no fear! I always deliver. First up is my homeboy and longtime partner-in-rhyme Eddie Meeks. He's a got a brand new album dropping on June 21st called "Cappuccino's Unauthorized Records".

Truly a gem.

Now, of course I'm biased not only because that's my brother from another mother but I was fortunate to spit a couple of hot verses on the album too. But honestly, since I've known Meeks since '89, I'm am truly the best person to critique his work honestly and with 100% authority!

The verdict: Guilty!!!

Guilty of being a dope expression of pure Hiphop. Eddie has always been know for clever rhymes and a voice that's like thunder and he stays true to form on this album. This is 20 tracks of pure heat!

I've attached a link to the sampler so you can see for yourself. Like I always say, if you know me, then you know I know good music. The Cappuccino album definitely falls into the good music category.

Eddie Meeks Presents: Cappuccino's Unauthorized Records-Sampler by Eddie South Memphis Meeks

Enjoy!!!

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist
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Eddie Meeks Presents: Cappuccino's Unauthorized Records- FREE Sampler

Whussup Peeps?

My good friend and long time partner in rhyme, Eddie Meeks, has dropped an exclusive link to check out a mix of songs from his new album "Cappuccino's Unauthorized Records". I have a cameo on that joint too. I'm not gonna tell you which song it is because I want to you to listen to whole thing.

Here is the link below:

Eddie Meeks Presents: Cappuccino's Unauthorized Records-Sampler by Eddie South Memphis Meeks on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Let me know what you think!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist
www.RapBeatCreator.com

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More New Music By Prophetix: "Iron Fist"

Peeps,

After combing through my hard drive for the next unreleased joint from the Catfish & Chips album, I've decided "Iron Fist" would be pretty cool to let y'all hear.

It features both me and Eddie Meeks on lyrics and Wytfang on the beat. As a matter of fact, Wytfang did all the beats on the album.

Click here to listen to "Iron Fist"!

Let me know what you think.


Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist

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Here's The New Music I Promised

Whassup Peeps?

Today I'm gonna drop this lost Prophetix jewel on you called "Play It Cool". It features me, Mello Melanin, on the lyrics and Wytfang on the beats. It was originally part of the unreleased "Catfish & Chips" album.


Click here to hear it!!!

Let me know what you think. There's more to come...

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist

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New Music by Prophetix: Read On...

Peeps!

I just came across some Hip Hop beats that was never released by my group Prophetix. I'm not going to post them tonight but I will have at least 2 of them posted in the next couple of days.

Its some heat too!

I'll be posting them joints for sure. Holla!!!

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist

Count Bass D, DJ Pocket, & Eddie Meeks

Here's a CLASSIC new album by several of my homies. It's called "Hartsfield JAXson", dedicated to my late homeboy JAX. Here is one of the songs off the album featuring my longtime partner in rhyme, Eddie Meeks. Check the video below:




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More about "Hartsfield JAXson":

Upon his recent relocation to Atlanta, GA, the Nashville native Count Bass D along with his right hand man DJ Pocket, have decided to continue their activity mission with another collaborative effort. This time around they’ve joined forces with some of Atlanta’s underground favorite MC’s – Eddie Meeks, Señor Kaos, Flux, H2O and the Serious Knock Entertainment veteran S.T.I.N.K.Fest. “Hartsfield JAXson” is produced by both Count & Pocket and is dedicated to one of the most active MC’s to ever rep the A-Town… JAX of Binkis Rec’s.

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist
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Congratulations Eddie Meeks: 20 Years Rockin' The ATL

ASYLUM ENTERTAINMENT & PROPHETIX would like to officially congratulate EDDIE MEEKS for 20 years of rocking shows in the city of Atlanta!!!

In order to officially commemorate this milestone, EDDIE MEEKS will be performing live 9/25 at The Atlanta Bench - 602A Marietta Street - Downtown ATL. DON'T MISS ONE OF THE LIVEST EMCEES OF OUR TIME!!!!!

Come and be a part of HISTORY!!!

Eddie Meeks Rockin' Live On Stage

Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin, The Hot Instrumentalist
www.Free-Hot-Rap.com
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www.Prophetix.net

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