Tagged: Optix

Long-time ACT LIVE homie Ric Rude just dropped this off at our door this week, hope you enjoy. The track features the production of Optix (Native Of The City / Soul Slingers) and cuts by his Soul Slingers partner, DJ Tim Tones.

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Another cut off Optix’s ‘Been Around Tape’ featuring I.D. This Rochester, NY based MC has been making his mark in the underground scene for years and has also been trying his hand in battling on Grindtime. Big ups!
I.D. – Hunger by Ops

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This cut was originally featured on Moses Rockwell’s ‘Songs, Sawngs, Freestyles & Schnippets’ demo, but has been re-released on Optix’s latest project, ‘The Beeen Around Tape’.
Moses Rockwell – Bootney Farnsworth Intro by Ops

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This week’s episode we feature a background with Volatile’s beats, talk about some upcoming events and rock out with our metaphorical cocks out. (pause)
Playlist:
LAVA The Freshnerd – ‘Lose Control’
Premonition ft. Sleepwalkas & DJ M-Tri – ‘Bumrush’
Immortal Technique – ‘Rich Man’s World (1%)’
Frank Ocean – ‘Strawberry Swing’
CaseTheJoint – Silence Or Sound’
R.E.A.L. ft. Mr. Brulee – ‘Ride [...]

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Here’s a taste of the Brawlic Crew out of Rochester, NY. Enjoy.

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“The Grey Ghost…an album of passion, my interpretation of what hip hop is [and] life from my point of view. All the beats were done by the incredible D-Rock and Optix. I hope you enjoy. Much love.”- Rey Hook
(source: Rey Hook SoundCloud Page)

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We had to drop this bad-boy again for our new friends visiting the site. This video and record are just a taste of the incredible talent in Rochester, NY. Music produced by Optix, you can find this on the Soul Slinger’s ‘Ric Rude Mix’ mixtape, mixed by DJ Tim Tones.

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ACT:LIVE MUSIC & Don’t Beat Records present another fire edition of the hottest freestyle mixtape series on this coast!! More info and download after the jump!

Download: Werd Play 'Monsta Island Czar Edition'

If you’re into the Rochester Hip-Hop scene at all, surely you know who the Soul Slingers are. If you aren’t up on things, the Soul Slingers are comprised of emcee RIC RUDE and DJ Tim Tones. And they killed this mixtape. Tim Tones keeps it moving seamlessly while showcasing his prowess behind the ones and twos, while RIC RUDE puts his rhyme style on display and shows you what real hip-hop is all about. Give it a listen people.

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Download: Soul Slingers – 'The RIC RUDE Mix' (Mixed by DJ Tim Tones)