NEW L'DAIALOGUE- "The Makings Freestyle" [CDQ]/[OVAGROUND EXCLUSIVE TRACK]

Fresh off the release of InDAIpendent and in the mist of setting up shows for that project, I came across a SUPER overlooked track by the Detroit native/L.A. residing homeboy DJ Houseshoes entitled "The Makings" off of the Do-Over 10" he dropped with Flying Lotus a few weeks ago.

While I love Jay Electronica and the world is still going goo-goo-ga-ga over the "Exhibit C" track...I suggest you check this BANGING Houseshoes-produced track.

Every emcee in the world may not get on it immediately but I felt it only right to bring you this Curtis Mayfield-sampled banger in full Techicolor.

I shoulda asked permission...but...well, I holla at 'Shoes myself.

BAM!!!!!!!!!!!


Happy Music Monday!!!!


-L'Daialogue


Track: L'Daialogue DiCaprio-"The Makings Freestyle"
(DJHouseshoesMadeABeatSoDopeIShouldaAskedPermissionFirstREMIX)



RE-UP'D LINK: http://www.mediafire.com/?xuwgmjilxbm

Artist Spotlight: Melody Ann Jones [OVAGROUND EXCLUSIVE]

I usually run across ALOT of R&B singers on a daily.

A LOT!!!

I've heard the common statement that "they're are more rappers than fans". I would challenge someone to gather ALL of the rappers and they STILL wouldn't outnumber singers.

Every sings in some shape or form. But just like everyone isn't a GREAT rapper...they're aren't that many GREAT singers. But the difference is the potiential in my opinion. Who truly has that potiential to be "great"?


















Then, enters Melody Ann Jones, a singer-songwriter hailing from the streets of Long Beach, California. I was actually turned on to her music from a friend or a friend and I was literally floored. I thought Long Beach, California only had dope rappers and producers to offer the music world. I was wrong.

She has all of the elements that I think a lot of singers lack. I hear (and have heard) that she has a damn good singing range. I listened to her song "Voicemail"(Produced by Caleb "Sega" Nam) about 10 times in a row and was definitely interested in hearing some more music from this young lady. I literally asked the friend that I heard the cd from to give me the disc (unfortunately she didn't).

But, this is the type of singing that I enjoy: no gimmicks, just pure "sangin'" as we like to say in the South and with tracks like this one...she's definitely going to go far with her music. I just knew that she was signed to SOMEBODY'S label...but to my knowledge I am not sure that she is or isn't.

But, definitely keep your eyes out for this young lady and check out the song below. Don't say I didn't tell you so...and remember who peeped game first.

-L'Daialogue


LINK: http://www.melodyannjones.blogspot.com/


Melody Ann Jones-Voicemail (Produced by Caleb "Sega" Nam)

MIDIMarc Spotlight on Wake Your Daughter Up - Hip Hop and Audio Blog [OVAGROUND SOUNDZ EXCLUSIVE]

Yo,


What's up world? Long time no hear from, right??? Lol.

Check out this new interview with my mans Midi Marc and cop that InDAIpendent EP if you don't have it yet. It's really moving strong in the streets mane. Don't miss out.

-L'Daialogue

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LINK: http://midimarc.blogspot.com/2010/02/midimarc-spotlight-on-wake-your.html

Hip hop is the direct descendant of the Bronx, a sound that was developed in the '70's. Since then, it has went not only nationwide, but worldwide. Each region has added it's own flavor and style to the basic building blocks of the hip hop sound. It's evolved, for the lack of a simpler word. It's difficult enough to master one region's sound, but to be able to conquer multiple regions, that takes something, even though I know cat's won't admit to it. One of the best to cover the soulful sounds of the north and the ass shakin' sounds of the dirty south is South Carolina's MIDIMarc. I actually become aware of MIDI's talents before we started the blog, as he was a regular on the Justus League's message board, The Lawn. MIDI's soulful chops and sounds drew me in as he provided beats to some of the local emcee's on the board. It wasn't until much later when we had some conversations via email that he showed me his secret identity. MIDIMarc was just as comfortable makin' the southern fried funk as he was throwing down an Al Green sample. I'm by far an expert on the southern sounds, but MIDI provided the energy and "nastiness" that I would expect from the dirty dirty.

This spotlight has long been in the making, as MIDI has been a strong supporter to WYDU, something that I've always appreciated. This should have happened two years ago, but good things come to those that wait, so here it is.....



















DOWNLOAD LINK: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?wkw52lvnr1c

We want to thank everyone for the feedback on "Da Shape Of Ya" and to all that expressed interest in the the release of the project.

We both stand behind our creation 200 percent and hope that the music not only earns a spot in your iPod, Hard Drive, Thumb Drive, CD Player, Tape Player(If you're still dubbing tapes). If you find the music to you liking the best thing you can do is recommend the music to a friend. There is no greater compliment than word of mouth.

No matter where we go in our careers nothing is ever going to sound like "InDAIpendent"...it is now officially the sound of L'Daialogue and MIDIMarc. -MIDIMarc


InDAIpendent TRACKLISTING:

01. Cane's InDAIpendent Intro
02. Don't Get It Misconstrued (I'm From The Hood Like You)
03. Da Shape Of Ya
04. Departure Zonin'
05. Dreamschemes
06. InDAIpendent


MIDIMarc Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/beatsbymidimarc
MIDIMarc Blog: http://midimarc.blogspot.com/

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INTERVIEW:

WYDU: What's good man? For those that aren't familiar with you, while don't give them a little introduction and where you come from?

MIDIMarc: I'm MIDIMarc and I'm a champion producer from Hopkins, SC.

WYDU: I've known about you and your music even before starting the blog, first hearing you on The Lawn back in the day. Exactly how long have you been honing your craft? How did you get your start?

MIDI: I've been making beats since 1997. I had people in my hometown that brought about a great deal of inspiration (DJ Prince Ice, and StreetSide Records) but the straw that broke the camels back was when I herd Wu-Tang Forever. That album made me want to see what I could do as far as making music.

W: Let's talk about your sound. It's really hard to pin down, because I've heard beats of yours that sounds as soulful as the best but I've heard you put down some southern "crunk" type beats that could get nasty with the best of them. What's your secret for being able to cross into what is essentially to different strains of hip hop?

MIDI: Versatility is the key. When I say I love Hip Hop music I mean ALL of it. The beats that you hear from me are a reflection of what I grew up listening to. Being raised in South Carolina I was exposed to the greatest music from every part of the country and it all played a large part in my sound today (which is still growing by the way)

W: You and I have talked about this before in limited conversations, but what is your take on the whole North/South thing? A lot of cats that are into the more "traditional" sound reject any forms of southern music that isn't Outkast...

MIDI: It can be very discouraging when you do something with all your heart and soul and there are people that say that it "isn't real". I made the decision to not let it bother me and make what my spirit tells me to make.

W: Is there any one thing that you would say is "ruining" hip hop, at least the way we know and love it? How do you change that?

MIDI: I don't think anything is ruining hip hop right now...I think its still growing, and its still a new genre of music when you compare it to other forms of music. Folks who are whatever age have the way they remember it and the new generation has the way that they view it now. As long as kids are getting the same feeling I got when I saw the emcee battle
between Kid n Play on "House Party", or the feeling I got when I saw Omar Epps on the
turntables in "Juice", or the feeling I got when I saw the "We're All In The Same Gang"
video..I say let them eat cake


W: Where do you think hip hop goes from here? Is going to fizzle out from over saturation, or do you think this online thing takes it even further into the future?

MIDI: Like I said..its still growing, so I'm gonna sit back and enjoy the ride. You have to do way more than over-saturate to make this culture fizzle out. The only prediction that I feel comfortable about making is that there will be a huge increase in successful independent artist.

W: On to my questions I ask every producer, simply because I'm always curious. What are your weapons of choice when it comes to production?

MIDI: Right now i'm on FL Studio and the Novation Xio25. Who knows what I'll add to the setup though.

W: Let's talk about the whole "Hardware Vs. Software" debate, what is your take on the whole thing?

MIDI: Why choose when you can have both..haha..seriously.

W: Who are some of the MCs you'd most like to work with?

MIDI: Nas, Rakim, Project Pat, Bun B are some names that came to mind right now. Honestly there's no person I wouldn't work with though.

W: At the end of your life, you are given a chance to remix one hip hop song before your last breath, which one do you take and why?

MIDI: Pete Rock and CL Smooth - T.R.O.Y. it would be great to get that remix out before my last breath cause I wouldn't be able to hear any of the negative feedback from touching a
classic..haha

W: Speaking of remixes, which is harder, crafting a remix or starting from scratch for a new beat?

MIDI: I'm the type of producer that can't force out a beat. As long as I'm inspired or at least have a tune in my head I can knock either one out.

W: Your latest project was with L’Daialogue, what can listeners expect from that EP?

MIDI: You can expect dope beats and dope lyrics. You can also expect me to post a download link right now also (Download Here)

W: What else do you have in the chambers that you are working and what else can we expect this year from MIDIMarc?

MIDI: More beats, more singles, and more EP's produced entirely by me.

W: Any last words to the groupies and the followers?

MIDI: To the groupies, please have a copy of your shot records and recent HIV/STD test results. To my followers...keep on following..cause I'm a keep on creating.

Artist Spotlight: L'Daialogue's KevinNottingham.com Interview 02/05/10

LINK: http://kevinnottingham.com/2010/02/05/artist-spotlight-ldaialogue-dicaprio/


By: Justin for KevinNottingham.com


L’Daialogue Dicaprio is putting on for Memphis. Linking up with producer MIDIMarc, L’Daialogue produced a new project portraying the struggle of the independent artist with InDAIpedent. He gained buzz & controversy from some for his Odd Daialogue series, employing Oddisee’s Odd Season EP’s for projects. We spoke with the Memphis emcee and covered topics like how he linked up with MIDIMarc, his thoughts on the current Memphis scene and clearing up the misconceptions about Oddisee’s approval of the Odd Daialogue series. Hit the jump to learn more about L’Daialogue Dicaprio.


Introduce yourself

Well, I am L’Daialogue DiCaprio…an emcee/producer from Memphis, Tennessee…owner of Affillieated Vischunz/DRDP Productions and part owner of Ovaground Undaground SounDZ with my DJ MiZUnderstatistic.

Why the name L’Daialogue DiCaprio?

Well, I actually was called L’Daialogue was given to me by my homeys in my neighborhood. I started off as Lil’ Die..then to Lil’ Dai…to L’Daialogue. The reason its an apostrophe between the L and the D is to acknowledge my past as Lil’ Die but to let you know that I’m a grown man. Plus I foresaw all these Lil’ rappers early on like “they’re going to have to change that as they get older”. Lol.


Who are some of your musical inspirations?

Well, being from Memphis…all of our blues and soul legends from B.B. King, Al Green, Willie Mitchell and Issac Hayes. Also, Willie Hutch, Bobby Womack and David Ruffin are musical legends that I personally look up to. So, pretty much all the soul movements from Stax Records to Motown to Hi Records. All of that.

Current projects readers should know about

Well, right now…I have just released an EP entitled InDAIpendent with the producer MIDIMarc. That is the most recent project that is making its rounds on the net/blogosphere.

Plus I have my Odd Daialogue series using the beats of Oddisee, the producer from D.C. that has been getting me a lot of other attention lol. But that’s moving around too.

And I’m working with my cousin High Ruler King Cane in our group 2Deep and we’re dropping a project entitled Brothaz Of Tha Struggle 2: Still Strugglin’ later this year and me and MIDIMarc are going to do another InDAIpendent project for the summer. So, it’s a lot going on over here.


Past projects readers should know about

Well, I have a lot of past projects but the one series that I think would catch a person up to speed is the 3-part Bluff City Daialogue series I did with DJ Kenny Kaign. That would be the most recent project to show people my most prevalent direction I’m driving right now.

Now as you mentioned, recently the Odd Daialogue series got you some major attention with widespread opinions on it. Talk a little about that and I guess the question on everyone’s mind is – was Oddisee involved at all, giving the okay for these EPs?

Oddisee wasn’t involved personally in those projects. But, way before…like when he dropped the first Odd Summer joint, I got in contact with him. He didn’t have a problem and pretty much was like do what you do. So, ever since he dropped the Odd Summer, Autumn and Winter joints…I have had a mixtape to match it.

And I have been seeing little comments and what not but that’s not what it is. I contacted him and I have an open line. If it was a problem, Oddisee woulda got at me a long time ago.

Man, promotion goes both ways. I’m putting folks on him and vice versa with the Odd Daialogue joints. Now, would it be the same if I dropped something over another producers joints? Man, Bun B just dropped a mixtape No Mixtape over a slew of beats by different producers with no permission…are you getting at the Bun? No. So, let it be what it is…

Definitely. I think was good to clear that up cause a lot of people didn’t know the facts. Now how did you link up with MIDIMarc?

Man, I linked up with Midi Marc a few years back off of his buzz from a Jay-Z mixtape he did. I caught a few beat tapes from him and I was digging his beats. I hit up like “we need to work immediately mane.” He was down. We did the Project Pat remix with Fat Rat da Czar and from there we decided that we needed to do another project. That’s how InDAIpendent came about at the end of 2009.

Now what do you think of the Memphis hip hop scene atm? Obviously there’s a lot of vets still putting in work like Playa Fly, 8Ball & MJG, Three 6 Mafia, etc. but it feels like there hasn’t been a new emergence of artists from the area in awhile. What are your thoughts on this and do you feel like you’re changing this with your movement?

Well, there’s a lot of new artists coming from Memphis and the energy is definitely switching from a more crunk vibe to a more soulful vibe. An example is Three 6 Mafia’s “Stay Fly”. That was a crunk song but it has that element of soul that has long been needed to bridge the gap between the old and the new.

Now, as for the city…you got folks that’s rhyming from a First 48 perspective because that’s a reflection of their neighborhood. Then, you have me…someone who’s purpose is to bridge the 2 worlds together. I’m from North Memphis but then I went to college. So, I have a corporate mind frame with a street-conscious essence.

So, yeah…I hear the streets and it’s a blend of both because the city is changing and the style is changing too. I have a base in both worlds…so some may think I’m one way and then I bust you across the head with a different sound. Just because I’m from Memphis and have a more energetic style…don’t think I won’t lyrically take you out. A lot of people have caught “L”’s like that…easy.

If you had to pick one song to define your career up to this point, what would it be?

I would actually say…the title song off of InDAIpendent. That song is the love, frustration, the history and future of where I see myself in this game. I am more than what people want to see and I’m still not everything I want to be yet. And the lyrics hit so close to home…like me asking “What you know about this struggle, trick/ Buzz means nothing/ when your cd drops and your only fanbase is your cousins”. That’s some deep words there. So, that song…me proud to be doing it on my own is a declaration that I will stand on.

You’re stranded on a desert island and can only have one album to listen to, what’s your choice?

Man. That’s a hard choice. But, for me…just because I would never see home again and this album has elements of Outkast, Bobby Womack, Cee-lo etc…8Ball & MJG’s In Our Lifetime Vol. 1. All my favorites on one.

Any shout outs or last words?

Definitely shouts out to KevinNottingham.com for always holding it down mane. You, MIDIMarc, MiZUnderstatistic, High Ruler Warlord King Cane (my other half of 2Deep) and everyone else who has supported my movement. It’s definitely more to come folks. Also, check out me on Twitter: @ldaialogue and my bandcamp page: www.ldaialogue.bandcamp.com for all the exclusives mane. 2000 Tennessee is gonna be a beast, homey!

-L'Daialogue