In celebration of this sorry excuse for a holiday, Social Light Sounds decided to give the masses something to genuinely be thankful for.  From Arablak’s album ‘Fresh Heir‘ coming 2010, here is “Give Thanks” featuring Steadfast and Larry Cheeba (formerly known as L Da Headtoucha).

Check it out, pass it on, and don’t forget to thank SLS for providing such a valuable gift, during this rough economic period.

Enjoy, and feel free to have seconds.

- SLS

Arablak – ‘Give Thanks‘ feat. Solomon D’Augustine (fka Steadfast) & Larry Cheeba

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DRAMA CLASS Presents… “HIP-HOP APPRECIATION 101″…DON’T BE LATE FOR CLASS.

All of this is done in a light-hearted, entertaining manner that is done not to indict, but to create a platform for discussion.

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Social Light Sounds is honored to present the second album from the Worcester/Boston, MA based group Nite People titled “What do you Mean You People?” now available on iTunes.  For the hardcore collectors visit our SLS store to get a limited package deal which includes the original CD, Nite People poster, sticker, magnet, and other goodies!

In celebration of WDYMYP, SLS is re releasing the classic debut album from Nite People  ”Daily Livin”  for the first time in digital form (available on iTunes).  The re release features new artwork and 2 unreleased bonus tracks!

Download all the new artwork for the album for FREE and put it in your iPod!

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For an inside look into ‘What do you Mean You People?” check out this mini documentary video about the group and how the new album came together!

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Remember the days when underground Hip Hop singles were found only on vinyl? The classic 12 inch format with an A side and a B side.  Dirty versions to blast through your stereo, clean versions for your mom’s favorite radio station, instrumentals for Emcees to rock over, and acapellas for DJs to cut and mix.  We miss those days too!

For all the Hip Hop nostalgics, Social Light Sounds and The Butcher’s Block have teamed up to release an exclusive “Digital 12 Inch” as a Free Download.  It features three new tracks from Nite People’s lead vocalist E The Real and Massachusetts producer Paul Mighty.  This release includes everything you would expect from a 12 inch single on vinyl.  Instrumentals, acapellas, dirty, and clean versions.  

Side A kicks off with the title track “Small Talk”, where E breaks down why small talk gets on his nerves and the mindless dialogue people are subjected to in everyday conversations.  Paul provides an up tempo beat laced with hard funk, steady drums, and a psychedelic guitar riff.  The second track of Side A is called “Key To Success”.  E brings a relentless flow over a vintage style of production from the Mighty one.  Raw social commentary and witty wordplay rides over a sharp break beat while the scratchy horns blare out of the speaker.

The B side includes a guest appearance from Worcester, MA Emcee Spit Supreme (Rawkus 50, All Elements) who goes back and forth with E The Real in a never seen before bar structure called “4, 2 1′s”.  The beat rides smooth and complements the lyrics creating a classic soundscape.  Guaranteed to make your neck hurt!

Now that the 12 Inch is digital, blast the dirty version in your iPod, include the clean version in your mother’s next podcast, freestyle over the instrumentals on your lab top, or remix your own versions. Enjoy!

FREE DOWNLOAD (CLICK HERE)

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Big Shout out to Travis over @ Wake Your Daughter Up.  Nite People continues to make noise on the blog scene while ranking at # 6 on the top 20 best Hip Hop albums.

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Title: What do you Mean You People? Album Release Party
Location: Tammany Hall 43 Pleasant St. Worcester, MA
Description: Social Light Sounds presents Nite People \”What do you Mean You People?\” Album release party! Guest Performances by Spit Supreme & Paul Mighty, AV, Nokside and The Dunnas.
Start Date: 2009-06-11
Start Time: 21:00
End Date: 2009-06-12

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Here at Social Light Sounds, we’ve created artwork for every song on the new Nite People album “What do You Mean You People?”, that way you can have different artwork for each song in your iPod!  

Available on iTunes 7-8-09

FREE DOWNLOAD HERE

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In celebration of Nite People’s 2nd album “What do you Mean You People?”, Social Light Sounds and DJ Manipulator are releasing a FREE mixtape called “Studio Kinda Dusty”.  Manipulator has dug through his crates and created a crazy blend of rare Dub, Funk, & Soul songs.   This 30 minute mix can be appreciated by hardcore record diggers and casual listeners alike.  Available exclusively here @ SocialLightSounds.com.

CLICK HERE: FREE DOWNLOAD

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