DJ Booth Review, Stream, Download & Rate: AWKWORD – Metal Music ft. ILL BILL, Blame One, etc.

DJBooth.net:

Fresh off bringing down the house with the single Bars & Hooks (Keep It Moving), AWKWORD takes the pole position on Metal Music, the official lead single off producer Tranzformer‘s forthcoming street album. Over the Booth-approved beatsmith’s head-noddable synth-percussion boardwork, the NYC buzzmaker is joined on the mic by El Gant, ILL BILL, Tenacity and Blame One. In addition to appearing on Tranzformer’s Raw & Homemade 2 tape, Metal Music is set for inclusion on AWKWORD’s 100%-for-charity World View LP.

To stream, download, rate and comment on the song, click here.

All plays, downloads, ratings and comments count toward landing a spot on the DJBooth.net Top Indie Song Chart.

New Audio: Metal Music [ft. El Gant, ILL BILL, Tenacity & Blame One​; prod. Tranzformer]

As featured on 2DopeBoyz.com and elsewhere on the Web… Off West Coast-based, Brown Bag AllStar-affiliated producer Tranzformer‘s Raw & Homemade 2…

Also appearing on AWKWORD‘s 100% For-Charity Global Hip Hop Project World View, dropping in early 2012.

Raw & Homemade 2 DOWNLOAD:

http://abolitionistprojects.bandcamp.com/album/raw-homemade-2

“Metal Music” NAME YOUR OWN PRICE: Download (highest-quality [.wav] sound file) — and DONATE 100% to Aim to Live:

SONG STREAM/DOWNLOAD:

Metal Music ft. El Gant, ILL BILL, Tenacity & Blame One (prod. Tranzformer) by @AWKWORDrap

YOUTUBE:

AWKWORD’s “Bars & Hooks” — What the Critics are Saying

Produced by Harry Fraud and featuring Sean Price, The Kid Daytona and The Incomparable Shakespeare, AWKWORD‘s “Bars & Hooks“, the latest song off his 100% for-charity global Hip Hop project World View, dropped December 5 to immediate fanfare. The New York City posse cut world premiered on NahRight.com and quickly made its way to HipHopDX.com (5 out of 5 rating!), 2DopeBoyz.com, DJBooth.net (4.1 out of 5 rating!), AshleyOutrageous.com, BuckMarleyXXX.com, RefinedHype.com and many more of the leading Hip Hop sites, as well as Rap Is Outta Control on FM radio and Hip Hop Nation on XM Sirius. Since, the song has made the DJBooth.net Top Indie Hip Hop Singles chart and continued to get radio spins, facebook likes and tweets worldwide.

See below to listen/download/purchase the song and read what the critics have said.

NAME YOUR OWN PRICE — and donate 100% to Aim to Live, the 501c3-registered nonprofit recipient of all AWKWORD World View proceeds:

STREAM & DOWNLOAD:

Bars & Hooks ft. Sean Price, The Kid Daytona & The Incomparable Shakespeare (prod. Harry Fraud) by @AWKWORDrap

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING (Select Writeups/Reviews):

HipHopDX.com:

Head over to his Bandcamp and show support.

DJBooth.net:

If you tuned in for AWKWORD‘s first Booth feature, Doctor Doctor, you already know that the Big Apple repper’s all about his Bars & Hooks. On feature numero dos, the latest single off his forthcoming full-length, the emcee recruits a few equally dedicated neighbors—namely Sean Price, The Kid Daytona and The Incomparable Shakespeare—to drop hard-hitting verses over a smooth, flute-laced beat by Harry Fraud. Digging it? Then stay tuned for further details on AWKWORD’s World View LP, set to drop in 2012, with proceeds going to the Aim to Live charity.

BuckMarleyXXX.com:

It’s all about bars and hooks… AWKWORD is the brain, heart and soul behind World View, a global Hip-Hop project for charity, being released in 2012! Call it a revolution! Backed by the smooth sounds of Harry Fraud, AWKWORD rounds up fellow industry peers in Sean Price and The Kid Daytona for the mission with The Incomparable Shakespeare handling chorus duties!

RefinedHype.com:

After introducing himself to RefinedHype Nation with “Doctor, Doctor”, NYC representer AWKWORD is back with some simply dope “Bars & Hooks (Keep It Moving)”. There’s a lot to dig here. The Harry Fraud beat is solidly fundamental and The Incomparable Shakespeare delivers a nice hook, but ultimately this is a rappity rap track, so the real highlights are the rappity raps.

Seriously, I can’t remember the last time three emcees got on a track and all followed the same format – on “Two Words” they didn’t even last two verses – but Sean Price, AWKWORD and The Kid Daytona all come through with a variation of “I ain’t been the same since I ate paint chips” and “excessive e pills give you Christopher Walken mouth.” I’d love to know the story behind that, maybe AWK will fill us in below in the comments (hint, hint).

As a bonus, this is good music for a good cause. All proceeds from this track and AWK’s “World View” album, dropping in 2012, go to global hip-hop charity Aim to Live.

Check out the newest single off World View, AWKWORD’s 100% for-charity global Hip Hop project dropping in 2012. Click here for more info and to purchase/donate.

WeGoinIn.com:

Bars and hooks have never sounded better… Word to this joint and shouts to all my peoples involved!

808Crate.com:

Dope beat with hella dope flows. This is TIMELESS. This is REWIND status. And its also for a great cause. SUPPORT! I paid $3 for this single.

Womazing.com:

Oh, maaaan…this track is hot. I mean look at that title! AWKWORD recruits a few dope emcees such as, Sean Price, The Kid Daytona and Incomparable Shakespeare for “Bars & Hooks”, a track produced by Harry Fraud. “Bars & Hooks” serves as AWKWORD’s newest single off World View, the first 100% for-charity Hip-Hop project.

Hip Hop Dependency ‘Single You Out’ Feature on AWKWORD

Along with the good cause comes great music. — HipHopDependency.com

Click here to read the rest of the new “Awkword – The World View Singles” writeup and stream/download the music posted along with it.

Shoutout to the good folks at Hip Hop Dependency for reaching out and going above and beyond with this exclusive feature.

“Bars & Hooks” on Rap Is Outta Control Radio x Hip Hop Nation Sirius XM

Shoutout to DJ Eclipse, D-Stroy and DJ Total Eclipse for playing the newest single off AWKWORD’s 100% for-charity global Hip Hop project World View, the NahRight.com-premiered, DJBooth.net-charting “Bars & Hooks” (prod. Harry Fraud; feat. Sean Price, The Kid Daytona & The Incomparable Shakespeare).

The song was played amidst tracks from Slick Rick, Scram Jones, Homeboy Sandman, Sadat X, Chaundon and many more, as well as a live turntablism exhibition from special guest DJ Total Eclipse.

See below for the full show tracklist.

If you missed the live show on Rap Is Outta Control a couple days ago, tune in to Hip Hop Nation Sirius XM this Friday, December 16, at 4 AM to hear the re-run.

Playlist (12/11/11)

[Tracks l-10 & 17-22 - DJ Eclipse; Tracks 11-16 - DJ Total Eclipse]

1. Soul Khan ft. Akie Bermiss “Mr. Governor” (prod. Audible Doctor)
2. Bunch & Clap “What’s Happenin’” (prod. DJ SoulClap
3. Koncept “Too Late” (prod. J57; cuts DeeJay Element)
4. AWKWORD ft. Sean Price, The Kid Daytona & The Incomparable Shakespeare “Bars & Hooks (Keep It Moving)” (prod. Harry Fraud)
5. 5. Roc C ft. Alchemist “Starchild” (prod. The Alchemist)
6. Slick Rick “Need Some Bad” (prod. & cuts DJ Premier)
7. SPOX PhD (DJ Spinna & Oxygen) ft. Sadat X, Diamond D & Kurious “Four Times Raw” (prod. DJ Spinna)
8. Senor Kaos ft. Binkis Recs “Did You Miss Me” (prod. Illastrate)
9. Q-Unique ft. Psycho Realm “Between Heaven And Hell (Nuttkase Remix)” (prod. Nuttkase)
10. Famoso “Me, Myself & Music” (prod. J57)
11. Scram Jones “Back In The Park” (prod. & cuts Scram Jones)
12. Fresh Vetz “Fresh Stuff” (prod. DJ Pause; cuts DJ Total Eclipse)
13. Fresh Vetz ft. Homeboy Sandman “On The Mic” (prod. DJ Pause)
14. Mos Def “Hip Hop” (prod. Diamond D)
15. Consequence ft. Q-Tip, Large Professor & Havoc “Fake ID” (prod. The Produce Section)
16. Live DJ Total Eclipse Turntablist Exhibition
17. Redline “Apothcarian” (prod. Y.Arka; cuts Rob Swift)
18. Lyriciss “The Balance” (prod. Grussle)
19. yU “Bonafide” (prod. Kokayi)
20. Sadat X “The Fake Out” (prod. City Parks)
21. Torae “Changes (Diamond D Mix)” (prod. Diamond D)
22. Chaundon ft. DP, Cymarshall Law & M-Dot “El Mariachi” (prod. Reef Ali; cuts Grazzhoppa)

New AWKWORD Single Hits DJ Booth Indie Music Chart

We’re now at #20… Help us get to #1!

The newest AWKWORD x World View single, “Bars & Hooks (Keep It Moving)“, features guest verses from Sean Price and The Kid Daytona, plus a hook from The Incomparable Shakespeare, over production from Harry Fraud.

As noted here, NahRight.com world premiered the cut a week from today, Monday, December 5, 2011. Since, the song has been featured and raved about by the likes of:

• HipHopDX.com
• 2DopeBoyz.com
• AshleyOutrageous.com
• RefinedHype.com
• BuckMarleyXXX.com
• DJBooth.net

To help us get “Bars & Hooks” to the top of the chart, go to http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/awkword-bars-hooks/ — and play, download, rate & comment!

Click here for the DJ Booth Indie Music Chart.

About the DJ Booth Ratings

Welcome to the Booth’s Top Independent Chart! As always, your feedback has determined which songs made the cut. Each chart’s lineup is calculated using a special DJBooth Formula that takes into account member ratings and reviews as well as features’ overall popularity.

AWKWORD’s World View LP Gets A ‘Label’ Home!

The rumors are true: AWKWORD has accepted a deal for his 100% for-charity global Hip Hop project World View, dropping 2012.

This is a landmark event for AWKWORD and the project. For starters, it means there will now be two versions of World View offered to the public, both for charity, but one featuring exclusive bonus music!

For more details, stay tuned for the Official Announcement, coming soon.

In the meantime, wish AWKWORD a CONGRATULATIONS on twitter! (And follow him while you’re at it.)

Nah Right World Premiere: AWKWORD ft. Sean Price, The Kid Daytona & The Incomparable Shakespeare – Bars & Hooks (Keep It Moving) [prod. Harry Fraud]

*** UPDATE *** The song has also now been featured at HipHopDX.com, 2DopeBoyz.com, DJBooth.net (on the top-20 indie music chart!), AshleyOutrageous.com, RefinedHype.com (a great review!), BuckMarleyXXX.com & many more of your favorite Hip Hop sites! STAY TUNED to read what all the top sites are saying!

Check out the newest single off World View, AWKWORD’s 100% for-charity global Hip Hop project dropping in 2012.

Original Single Cover Artwork by Andreis Costa for SweatShop NY.

Premiere Link: http://nahright.com/news/2011/12/05/awkword-ft-sean-price-the-kid-daytona-bars-hooks-keep-it-moving-prod-by-harry-fraud/

Soundcloud – Stream / Download:

Bars & Hooks ft. Sean Price, The Kid Daytona & The Incomparable Shakespeare (prod. Harry Fraud) by @AWKWORDrap

Bandcamp – NAME YOUR PRICE — and donate 100% to Aim to Live, the 501c3-registered nonprofit recipient of all AWKWORD World View proceeds:

Clean/Radio Version for the DJs: http://hulkshare.com/h8kw8dlo2wjt

And STAY TUNED for the OFFICIAL VIDEO!

AWKWORD Online Store Now Open: Get Your Music, Gear, iPhone Cases, Stickers, Magnets & More!

AWKWORD’s online merch table (music + four stores: men, women, kids & babies, and extras) is now open.

For AWKWORD MUSIC, see below.

*** GEAR & OTHER STUFF ***

At cafepress.com/AWKWORD, cafepress.com/AWKWORDwomen and cafepress.com/AWKWORDkids, get AWKWORD Tanktops, T-shirts, Long-Sleeve Shirts, Sweatshirts & other Outerwear, Undergarments, Pajamas and more gear — some of it guaranteed Made In America and/or by American Apparel.

In the AWKWORDextras Store, get stickers, magnets, bags, gadget covers, bottles, dog clothes and more.

The following are the only OFFICIAL sites selling AWKWORD merch.

Men: http://cafepress.com/AWKWORD

Women: http://cafepress.com/AWKWORDwomen

Kids: http://cafepress.com/AWKWORDkids

Babies: http://cafepress.com/AWKWORDkids

Extras: http://cafepress.com/AWKWORDextras

*** MUSIC ***

Name Your Own Price — and donate 100% to Aim to Live, the 501c3-registered nonprofit recipient of all World View proceeds.

AWKWORD ft. Sean Price, The Kid Daytona & The Incomparable Shakespeare – “Bars & Hooks (Keep It Moving)” (prod. Harry Fraud)

iTunes x Amazon — Coming Soon!

AWKWORD ft. Sha Stimuli & Viro the Virus – “The World Is Yours” (prod. Dominant1 [Malawi])

iTunes x Amazon

AWKWORD ft. GuessWho? – “Doctor Doctor” (prod. MajoR R.E. [Malaysia])

iTunes x Amazon

AWKWORD ft. Jade Foxx – “The Dating Game – Revisited” (prod. Flam & Aksim [Finland])

iTunes x Amazon

AWKWORD ft. Punchline, Shabaam Sahdeeq & Beretta 9 (Killarmy) – “The People’s Champions” (prod. Harry Fraud)

iTunes x Amazon

AWKWORD ft. C-Rayz Walz & Reks – “Imperialism” (prod. Jonny Lupo [Moldova])

iTunes x Amazon

AWKWORD on iTunes

AWKWORD on Amazon (mp3)

New Artwork & News: AWKWORD x Harry Fraud x Sean Price x The Kid Daytona x The Incomparable Shakespeare

This coming Monday, December 5, 2011, we will be releasing “Bars & Hooks (Keep It Moving)”, the newest song off AWKWORD‘s 100% for-charity global Hip Hop project, World View. The song is produced by Harry Fraud and features verses from Sean Price and The Kid Daytona and the hook from The Incomparable Shakespeare. Check back here, on the AWKWORD soundcloud or bandcamp, or on your favorite blog, on Monday. And in the meantime, enjoy this incredible custom artwork by Andreis Costa for SweatShop NY.