Trackademicks- "Topsidin'" LIVE at the Standard DTLA.
This is footage I found on youtube from last year of one of the shows I did in LA. It was off the hook, as you can see. The real reason I'm posting this is because, despite record highs this week, we didn't really have a summer in the Bay. Yes, I'm living vicariously through, well, myself.
Last week while I was out in Las Vegas doing some second hand flo$$in', kickin' it with fellow Topsider Moxmore and homie Vasha , I also had the chance to co-host The Carey Sisters weekly radio show on lvrocks.com... Check out the show from 4/2/09 here.
Coincidentally, the Lil' Cease interview portion of the show ended up on Worldstarhiphop...
Contrary to popular belief, hip-hop's fascination with space came way before Kanye's Glow in the Dark stage show. This isn't the first one by far, but it was a formative piece of work for yours truly. Yes, I have always loved the smooth ish (I was probably the only one at my high school slappin' Anita Baker and SADE EVERYDAY), instrumentals more fit for the Bay's "Quiet Storm", KBLX, than hip-hop giant KMEL.
I still own this maxi-single (..."What's that", the 90's baby said) on CD. In fact, Honor Rollers Mike Baker the Bike Maker, Moxmore, and I used to freestyle over this during our infamous freestyle sessions. Yup, battle raps over sex music... You know how we do! LOL.
If you know me from being out in traffic, chances are you know Mike Baker the Bike Maker. If you've been to any Trackademicks or Honor Roll Shows you know Mike. Now get to know Mike on the mic with his new Sampler EP.
This is his first "official unofficial" offering, produced entirely by Honor Roll members 1 O.a.K. and me, Trackadeezy! Expect much more in the upcoming months...
Tracklist: 1. The Chase (prod. by 1 O.a.K.) 2. Lets Make It Happen feat. Trackademicks (prod. by Trackademicks) 3. Espionage (prod. by 1 O.a.K) 4. Supreme feat. the Honor Roll: Trackademicks, Moxmore, Josie Stingray & Spank Pops (prod. by Trackademicks) 5. Say Goodbye To Love (Trackademicks Remix)
We have a beach. We have coastal parks. We have yacht clubs. We have Kite Surfing.
Yes, growing up in “The Coney Island of the West Coast” (that’s no joke) exposed me at a young age to a bunch of life’s trappings… trappings I couldn’t afford. Coming up in the Bay, I developed a fondness for the outdoors and infatuated with the nautical lifestyle. When it comes to recreation and leisure, Northern California is as good as it gets. You’re in within driving distance to the mountains of Sierra Nevada, the snows of Tahoe, the deserts of California, the beaches of the Pacific Coast, and everything in between.
“Topsidin’” is the state of mind that this lifestyle breeds.
It’s Jetsettin’. It’s Chillin’. It’s Livin’ the Life.
Trackademicks "Topsidin'" feat. Moxmore, Live @ YoYo NYC w/ Mark Ronson & Aaron LaCrate for Mark Ronson's Birthday Bash
I had this beat for about a week before I decided to use it. The chord progression kept calling my name. I came up with a hook for this one came so easy. After laying it down, I played it for Moxmore. It was a no brainer. He laid his verse down and ever since then its been on.
If you’re unfamiliar with Moxmore, get ready. I’m confident in saying that he is one of the best.
Writes hella quick… WITHOUT a pen. Punch lines forever. Daunting stage presence. Can bench-press your family. Acts like Lloyd Christmas.
Truly an emcee’s emcee. No Sarcasm there. Nada.
Trackademicks & the Honor Roll "Topsidin" Live for the Fool's Gold Tour @ The Mezzanine SF
As you can see in the videos, this song gets the job done. Look for Topsidin’ on the upcoming "Enjoy What You Do"/"Topsidin’" 12” from Fool’s Gold Records later this summer… along with the music video...
“We’ll Surf on a Plane If We Got To Go…Topsidin’!”
