VIDEO: Donny Goines BARS Ep. 6 ft NY Oil

VIDEO: NYOIL - The Difference Between N*ggers and Blacks

NYOIL puts out a powerful statement on race and semantics with 'The Difference Between N*ggers and Blacks'. He goes hard over the Just Blaze/Saigon 'Come On Baby' beat and interspersed images from different areas and media.

VIDEO: NYOIL - Cap’n Save A Hoe

Off of 9 Wonders which you can stream and download here.

LISTEN: NYOIL - 9 Wonders (Full Mixtape Stream)

I'm not one usually to post a stream of something, but I'll make an exception for NYOIL's new mixtape rapping over previously released 9th Wonder beats.

UPDATE Download the full mixtape below:

VIDEO: NYOIL - Conspiracy Theory (Prod. by 9th Wonder)

SDSU's Featured New Video Of The Week: SDSU is debuting NYOIL's brand new video for 'Conspiracy Theories'. Off of 9 Wonders (NYOIL verses 9th Wonder), a Digital EP available for free download right here soon. NYOIL's concept heavy lyrics mesh up exceptionally well with 9th Wonder's retro heavy production.

NEWS: NYOILL To Release 9 Wonders EP

NYOIL has announced he will be releasing 9 Wonders (the Digital EP) February 20th 2008. It will be a free download available right here on SitDownStandUp.com, featuring NYOIL over 9 previously released 9th Wonder beats. Info below. First track and video debuting right here soon.


On New Media: "I'm constantly trying to develop new strategies to market music and developing significant business partnerships with new media. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize Blogger as the future of Hip Hop press. A good blog is usually written by someone that would do it, has done it because they have a legitimate love for the culture." Said NYOIL.

On the songs: "I felt like if I redid the songs it would be disrespectful to the people that originally rocked to them. Fact is I just treated each beat as if it had never been rhymed to. I wanted to show my mastery of this style of hip hop, my ability to still build solid ideas, a conscious message, and show the timeless quality of 9th Wonders production."

VIDEO: NYOIL - You're A Queen (live)

NYOIL performed 'You're A Queen' at the Stand Up! Hip Hop showcase.

VIDEO: Cause - On The Run (Live)

Cause was one of the performers at last week's Stand Up! show. Another amazing video courtesy of Terrence Elenteny.

Dallas Austin Penn said: "[Cause] has a calculated delivery and he can go from the meditative style of a Rakim to the hyperfast spit of a Twista. We joke on Cause because he is only 21yrs old and he has two managers, a hype man a back up singer and a camera crew. Cause took the HBO show to heart and got his own ‘Entourage’. You are going to hear more good things about this emcee sooner than later."

Rafi said: "Cause can amaze with his flow and he has a strong but good-natured presence on stage. You can definitely tell the guy is having fun up there, which is important for a performer because it is contagious."

I say: Watch out 2008, Cause is coming. More news soon.

VIDEO: Hired Gun - Hip Hop's Heartbroken

Hired Gun performed at last week's Stand Up! Hip Hop show that was curated by OhWord and yours truly, and hosted by Internets Celebrities. Other MCs on the bill were Donny Goines, Cause, Channel Live, NYOIL and Sean Price. Video by Terrence Elenteny.

PHOTOS: Stand Up! ft. Sean Price, Channel Live, Etc.

Last night's Stand Up! show at Pianos was curated by OhWord.com and yours truly and hosted by the iCs. It was a great night. Cause, Hired Gun, Donny Goines and NYOIL all came through with tigh, explosive sets proving Hip Hop is more than alive. Hakim of Channel Live energized the crowd with a surprise set with guest Scanz. Sean Price ended the night with a hype performance. I forgot to bring my camera (d'oh!), but Ccelli from ExponentEntertainment sent some pics over that I quickly edited. Thanks to all that made the night possible.

NEWS: Stand Up! The show is tomorrow. Spread the word!

Like Rafi said: If you’re anywhere near NYC, you have no excuse not to be there. Let musremind you what’s going on here. Two hip-hop blogs (Oh Word and Sit Down Stand Up) have put together a showcase for deserving underground rap acts. Internets Celebrities will be hosting.


For a $9 ticket you will be seeing sets from 4 underground MC’s who can rhyme their ass off, a group freestyle cipher onstage and a special guest appearance that will blow your mind. You get more than your money’s worth, we promise. I don’t know how to make this any clearer: if you miss this event, you’re probably an asshole. Don’t be an asshole. Buy tickets now.

The Performers:
Hired Gun: video + interview
Cause: MP3's + videos
Donny Goines: videos
NYOIL : videos

BONUS: Our 3 performers in a Cypher + Our Three Performers go Bowwwwlliinnn'.

VIDEO: Stand Up! Three MC's Cypher

Three dope NYC underground MC's in a street cypher: Hired Gun, Donny Goines and Cause representing Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx respectively. All three underground rappers plus NYOIL and a surprise guest will be performing at Stand Up! An evening of pure hip-hop, hosted by the Internets Celebrities. It'll take place December 6th, 9pm at Pianos on Ludlow St. in NYC. Buy your tickets here. Stand Up! is a Liberated Matter event curated by OhWord.com & SitDownStandUp.com.

VIDEO: Internets Celebrities Interview NYOIL

Internets Celebrities, hosts of Stand Up! an upcoming concert curated by OhWord and your truly, interviewed 'Stand Up!' performer NYOIL at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors show.


They also interviewed Kool Moe Dee and Consequence. Check it out here.

NEWS: SitDownStandUp + OhWord Curate Stand Up!

DOWNLOAD Donny Goines - Am I Dreaming (MP3)
DOWNLOAD Cause - Ayo Technology (Remix) (MP3)
DOWNLOAD NYOIL - Free The Jena 6 (MP3)
STREAM Hired Gun - The Village (MySpace)

Oh we've got an announcement for you my friends. SitDownStandUp has banded together with OhWord to curate a great night of Hip Hop on December 6th called Stand Up!. It will be hosted by the Rafi and Dallas Penn together known as Internets Celebrities. It's all presented by Liberated Matter and features four of our favorite underground artists that we think deserve some extra attention. Each artist will perform a solo set followed in the end by a big posse cut with all four artists PLUS our special secret guest. The special guest will then close out the night with a set. Get your tickets here now! All info below. Expect featured posts leading up the event and some more extra stuff.


Liberated Matter Presents Stand Up!
Curated by OhWord.com & SitDownStandUp.com
Hosted by Internets Celebrities
featuring Hired Gun, Donny Goines, NY Oil, Cause & one special surprise performer
Where: Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. NYC (directions)
When: Thursday December 6th, 9-11PM
Buy tix here

LISTEN: NY Oil - Free The Jena 6

DOWNLOAD NY Oil - Free The Jena 6 (MP3)


NY Oil with Bambata
NY Oil is back with another strong topical track.

VIDEO: NY Oil Shares His Thoughts On Future Of Hip Hop

NY Oil talks to Jay Smooth.