New Audio: AWKWORD ft. KRS-One – “Radio 2.0″ (prod. Vice Souletric)

AWKWORD ft. KRS-One, Dug Infinite & Brimstone127 – “Radio 2.0″ (prod. Vice Souletric)

Check out the newest single off AWKWORD‘s 100% for-charity global Hip Hop project ‘World View’, a DJBooth.net Top Song of the Week (see below), produced by Ohio’s Vice Souletric, and fittingly featuring KRS-One, the legendary Bronx emcee behind the Stop The Violence movement, Chicago’s iconic rapper/producer Dug Infinite and fellow Jewish emcee/activist Brimstone127 of Miami.

Soundcloud Stream/Download

Radio 2.0 ft. KRS-One, Dug Infinite & Brimstone127 (prod. Vice Souletric) by AWKWORD (@AWKWORDrap)

Bandcamp NAME YOUR PRICE

Download (highest-quality [.wav] sound file) — and donate 100% to Aim to Live, a 501c3-registered charity for urban youth.

Youtube Slideshow Video

Special Shout Out to DJBooth.net for WORLD PREMIERING “Radio 2.0″ last night. Click HERE to read the great song review and show support by rating/commenting!

DJ Z (DJ Booth):

Great old school, 90′s era hip hop feel on the record, which is solidified by the legendary vocals of KRS.

BREAKING: New Sponsor/Host of AWKWORD’s ‘World View’ LP Named

Made official by an announcement on sister-site Refined Hype and then set in stone a few days later by the new partner itself, AWKWORD has entered into an exciting agreement for the sponsorship, promotion AND HOSTING of World View, his 100% for-charity global Hip Hop project dropping in 2012.

Congratulations to AWKWORD and the one-and-only… DJBooth.net!

About AWKWORD

AWKWORD, ‘The People’s Champ’, is the Writer, Hip Hop/Rap Artist and Activist behind World View, the 1st-ever 100% For-Charity Global Hip Hop Project, featuring contributions from every continent, approximately 20 countries and every United States region. Brought to you by DJBooth.net, End of the Weak (EOW) and The Morgan Stanley Foundation, the album boasts production from Domingo, Harry Fraud, The White Shadow, Tranzformer, ATG and many more, as well as guest emcee appearances from the likes of Joell Ortiz, Sean Price and KRS-One… AWKWORD — who is donating all proceeds from his World View project to Aim to Live, a 501c3-registered nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering urban youth — has appeared on/in Urb Magazine, XXL, The Source, Hip Hop DX, Nah Right, DJ Booth, 2DopeBoyz, Vlad TV, The Hip Hop Chronicle, Kevin Nottingham, IndieHipHopNet, Ashley Outrageous, Refined Hype, BuckMarleyXXX, Rap Is Outta Control Radio, Hip Hop Nation Sirius XM, Revolt Radio, Israel National Radio, Daily Kos, The Nation, Huffington Post, and many more! For more information on AWKWORD and World View, visit http://AWKWORDrap.com. To talk to AWKWORD, like him on facebook — http://facebook.com/AWKWORDrap — and/or follow him on twitter — http://twitter.com/AWKWORDrap.

The World View Singles

As of Thursday, January 19, 2012.

• AWKWORD – “Thank You (A Tribute To My Mommy)” (prod. ATG)
• AWKWORD ft. ILL BILL, El Gant, Tenacity & Blame One – “Metal Music” (prod. Tranzformer)
• AWKWORD ft. Sean Price, The Kid Daytona & The Incomparable Shakespeare – “Bars & Hooks (Keep It Moving)” (prod. Harry Fraud)
• AWKWORD ft. Sha Stimuli & Viro the Virus – “The World Is Yours” (prod. Dominant1 [Malawi])
• AWKWORD ft. GuessWho? – “Doctor Doctor” (prod. MajoR R.E. [Malaysia])
• AWKWORD ft. Jade Foxx – “The Dating Game – Revisited” (prod. Flam & Aksim [Finland])
• AWKWORD ft. Punchline, Shabaam Sahdeeq & Beretta 9 (Killarmy) – “The People’s Champions” (prod. Harry Fraud)
• AWKWORD ft. C-Rayz Walz & Reks – “Imperialism” (prod. Jonny Lupo [Moldova])

Click here to listen/download/purchase.

For AWKWORD Soundcloud Followers ONLY. (Coming Soon!)

1. “Requiem” ft. SoulStice, Ess Vee & CuzOH! Black; pr. ATG
2. “Radio 2.0” ft. KRS-One, Dug Infinite & Brimstone127; pr. Vice Souletric

VIDEO: What Inspires AWKWORD — The Bee Shine Interview

Click here to see AWKWORD’s new video interview with The Bee Shine — an in-depth conversation with the artist/activist about his music, his message, and his hands-on work to support it.

The Bee Shine:

Support quality hip hop and a charitable cause by purchasing AWKWORD’s music.

New Music: AWKWORD – ‘Thank You (A Tribute To My Mommy)’

New song, produced by ATG, off AWKWORD‘s 100% for-charity global Hip Hop project World View. Download in the HIGHEST, better-than-CD-quality sound, FREE or by electing to NAME YOUR OWN PRICE. All (100%) of the proceeds are being donated to The Nature Conservancy in the name of AWKWORD’s mother.

AWKWORD:

“Thank You (A Tribute To My Mommy)” is the most important, personal song of my life…

I hope you all get something out of “Thank You (A Tribute To My Mommy)”, a song I wrote and recorded in honor of my mommy in the woodsy town she loves, Ridgefield, Connecticut.

My mommy is only 59 and, after first being diagnosed with breast cancer nearly 15 year ago, today I watch her dying, the cancer having metastasized beyond control.

I wrote and recorded all of the lyrics/vocals to “Thank You”. My friend, producer ATG, created the beat exclusively for my mother and me, and then mixed/mastered the song. And our family friend Noah (a professional musician and studio engineer) was kind enough to record me on the mic.

This collaboration produced what I believe demonstrates the positive power of Hip Hop — this is why I do what I do; and NO SONG has ever been MORE IMPORTANT to me. Yet, I can’t help but think my tribute only barely touches the surface in capturing all that my mother means and has meant to the people in her life as well as the plants, animals and insects all around her. She is Mother, Daughter, Sister, Social Worker, Chef, Activist, Intellectual, Listener, Leader, to the highest degree. She is the only person I’ve ever known who practices what she preaches, adheres always to morality, and even challenges my theory that there is no true form of altruism. And she is also “the person i fully knew, who’d always be there,” as I say in our song.

In my mother’s honor, as her son, as someone who has always admired — if not been in awe of — her, I present this song (streaming) to my family, friends and fans, as well as all those who have ever lost someone (especially due to cancer and metastatic breast cancer) they love, undoubtedly too early.

SEE BELOW for the SONG LYRICS & accompanying SLIDESHOW.

Soundcloud Song Stream

Play, Comment, FB Like, Tweet & Google +1.

Thank You (A Tribute To My Mommy) by @AWKWORDrap

Bandcamp Download

Download in the HIGHEST, better-than-CD-quality sound, FREE or by electing to NAME YOUR OWN PRICE. All (100%) of the proceeds are being donated to The Nature Conservancy in the name of AWKWORD’s mother.

Youtube Slideshow

Play (Listen & Watch), Comment, Like & Favorite, FB Like, Tweet & Google +1.

Song Lyrics

Thank you, mommy, i try to say the words calmly /
but im a little too sensitive, you helped make me an anomaly /
i cry on your shoulder, put my head in your lap /
think of all the fun we had, and how we’ll never get it back /
the sound of your laugh, feel of your hand on my back /
hiking through the woods, eating the lunch that we packed /
My biggest fan in the crowd, im still watching ya clap /
youre the angel on my shoulder, pushing me back to the track /
i woulda thought that be enough, for you to be saved /
maybe god wants a golf course, on that land that YOU saved /
Most little girls, they dream about guys with porsches /
you stared up at the ceiling imaginin carin for horses /
most popular chick, growing up, just like my sister /
You will always live on, in her voice, i hear your whisper.

Thank you, mommy, for all the songs youve sung softly /
You put me to sleep, something now I do hardly /
Plus, also, think about it, you made me an emcee /
kinda awesome actually, you raised me, creatively /
You are my salve, my rock, you never give up /
I was a whole lot a trouble, pissed off, with bad luck /
You never got embarrassed, when I dressed like a punk /
Now you always check my status, hoping that I’m not drunk /
Mom, you created a beast, artists think for themselves /
Now I thank my lucky stars im at home while you’re not well /
Id forever hate myself if I turned to music and shrank /
I know its near the end now, i need a billion bars to thank /
You inspired me to act, you taught me how to think /
You showed me the arts, you see beauty in everything.

Thank you, mommy, for all the truths you taught me /
In any conflict, I’ll always think about my mommy /
But its time to man up now, mom, im scared /
You were the person i fully knew, who’d always be there /
I can picture myself now, rooftop, screaming in the dark /
I cant imagine living a single minute without my heart /
But I promise to go on, for you and my seeds /
I promise to watch my money, and stay away from all that greed /
I promise to support pops, with anything he needs /
And my best friend, your daughter and me, we holdin down the tree /
Plus YOUR sister, together, reminiscing about your grace /
Passing pictures around, like kids, lovingly study ya face /
We suffer now, cuz we all lost like 30 years /
But mom thats 60+ years of greatness better than your peers.

More Info on Breast Cancer

GYMRblog.com: “The Sad Truth About Susan G. Komen for the Cure“

A final comment from AWKWORD:

The timing of the release of this song (mid holiday season) is not ideal in regard to the industry impact; however, I wanted this song out A MONTH AGO. I am so thankful my mommy had a chance to hear my tribute song for her, really understand and appreciate it, and reminisce with the slideshow I created to accompany it. And I just can’t wait any longer to share it with the world, whoever may be listening. Needless to say, even if it makes you cry, I hope you enjoy.

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:

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)

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.)

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)