Quality Beats: The Ecstatic

Mos Def is back at it. His newest release 'The Ecstatic' hit stores last week, and it's definitely worth a listen. Most fans of Mos didn't enjoy his 2006 release, 'True Magic,' but this album is a refreshing reminder of Mos Def's talent and skills that captivated music fans back in the days when he and Talib Kweli formed the duo of Black Star. Solid production, thought-provoking lyrics, and guest appearances by Talib Kweli & Slick Rick make The Ecstatic a solid release. Take a listen if you haven't heard it already.

Quality Beats: Asleep in the Bread Aisle

Asher Roth dropped his debut LP 'Asleep in the Bread Aisle' on Monday 4/20. Usually albums are released on Tuesday's, but being the bonafide stoner (his first mixtape was called 'The Greenhouse Effect' and his website is the TheDailyKush.com) that he is, Roth definitely catered to his fan base with Monday's release.

Roth's flow reminds me of (not at all because he's white) Eminem, but with much more positive upbeat themes. Regardless, the album is hot. If you haven't heard it yet, you can check it out below.

Asher was in Syracuse this past weekend and blessed the undergrads at my alma mater with a performance at the Westcott Community Center. Shouts out to my man Yosh up at SU who captured this footage from inside the show.

Kid Cudi makes network TV debut

Kid Cudi, the up and coming rapper from Cleveland made his network TV debut last night on 'Last Call' with Carson Daily. Cudi performed his hit 'Day 'N Nite,' as well as a few other songs.

Fans have been up in arms since Cudi announced that he would retire after he releases his first album this summer. I hope he doesn't do that, the guy makes good music. In the mean time, enjoy the performance.