Here comes exclusive fire, thanks to the homie Kahlee, one third of The Seed with Uptown Swuite and Adikt 1. We also get a fantastic feature from another good friend, Blame One, who comes correct as usual. On the boards for “Never Lost Control” is Demyo, hailing from Sweden. Even though you can tell a lot of these foreign producers emulate US producers, you can definitely feel that unique spice Dem throws in there. Give this track a spin and be prepared for more heaters from The Seed real soon. Word has it, they have a mixtape coming out featuring production from Frank Dukes, Usef Dinero, Marvel P and more!

Download: The Seed – “Never Lost Control” feat. Blame One

A few months ago the homie Blame One announced his retirement from hip-hop. But today we get word that Blame is back, and stronger than ever. Today I am honored to exclusively present to you, Leaks & Gemz, a mixtape featuring some new joints and unreleased goodness. On this tape you are going to come across appearances from cats like Blu, Fashawn, Exile, Supa Koopa 805, Trek Life, Sene, DJ Babu, Mr. Brady and many more. Along with the release of this mixtape, I would also like to bring to your attention that Blame is in the studio with DJ Babu, crafting a classic collaboration LP. As we wait for that, check out the countless bangers on this mixtape, and stay tuned for more news on this hip-hop veteran…

Download: Blame One – Leaks & Gemz
Single: Blame One – “Dream Sequence Revenge” feat. Fashawn & Exile prod. Blu aka Godlee Barnes [Right Click Save-As]

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With great pleasure, today we announce that the highly esteemed emcee, Blame One, is officially out of retirement! But not only is he back, we also get word that Blame is working on two very exciting projects, set to be released in the very near future. These two joints we are dropping today will be found on One’s upcoming mixtape, Leaks and Gemz, which will be available in a couple of months. But that isn’t even the best of it. Along with the mixtape, Blame One is teaming up with DJ Babu of the Beat Junkies to drop a collaborative LP some time in 2010! Now if that doesn’t get you excited for hip-hop, I don’t know what will. Check out the two leaks and get ready to cop yourself some Blame One in the coming months…

Download: Blame One – “Mr. Science” prod. 8 Attack [Right Click Save-As] [Usershare]
Download: Blame One – “Danger” prod. Supa Koopa 805 [Right Click Save-As] [Usershare]
Buy Now! Blame One – Days Chasing Days

Been off the computer all day, but I saw this joint and I wanted to let you guys give it a spin. The homie Blame One put out one hell of an LP not too long ago, Days Chasing Days, executive produced by Exile. Even though Blame has been spitting for what seems like an eternity, this is his first real breakthrough as an emcee. It is good to see a true master at his craft finally get some shine. But anyway, you get the point, the dude is dope, and so is this track. Check it out, and let us know what you think… Props to Okayplayer.

Download: Blame One – “Spell Casting” prod. Kan Kick

Album Review: Blame One – Days Chasing Days (2009)
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Potholes

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Who is Blame One? Well, where does one begin answering that question? Blame One has been rapping since he was nine years old, performing and working with some of the industries best including; King Tee, Madlib, Oh No, KanKick, Blu, Black Milk and a whole bunch more. Although Blame has been kicking it for some time, March 31st marks the date of his first mastered solo album release, Days Chasing Days. The album features a slew of hip-hop greats, but the spotlight shines on Blame. His endless grind has finally paid off with an album that hip-hop fans can cherish for a long time. But with his amazing talent as an emcee, there is one thing that stands out; his humbleness and character as a human being, something that lacks in just about every rhyme-spitter these days. With all that said, Potholes In My Blog welcomes Blame One to our exclusive Artist Spotlight series. Join me as I chop it up with Blame in a Q&A format and get the low down on his career, music and brand new album.

Be sure to go cop Days Chasing Days March 31st in stores and digital dialers near you!

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Reyn: Hey Blame, appreciate you coming by. How are things?
Blame: Everything is good man, can’t complain…thanks for having me.

Reyn: Congratulations on Days Chasing Days, how did the recording process go?
Blame: Thank you. The recording process was a lot of back and forth with Exile. I record rough draft versions at my crib first and then go from there. Johaz, Sha Dula and Sean Price all recorded versus at my crib as well.

Reyn: Now you have been in the game for a very long time, but I feel like this release was your first real time to shine. How does this joint stand out from past releases that you have had in your career?
Blame: I think it stands out because Exile helped to hand pick everything we thought would work together as a whole. This is also the first album that I have had mastered. My last three albums were ground level. The creativity was definitely there but I mixed the whole Priest, Thief album from home. Big shouts to Recworm for mixing days chasing days!

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