THE ZRO HOUR

ABOUT THE ZRO HOUR
SIX ZRO Entertainment presents THE ZRO HOUR. THE ZRO HOUR began as a twice monthly, underground/pirate radio show broadcast on Galaxy Plus 90.5 FM in Brooklyn, NY. THE ZRO HOUR is hosted by EDAYE, ALEXIE F., and DJ AMBUSH-SIX ZRO Entertainment’s founders. THE ZRO HOUR’s format includes Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Underground and classics. The show draws influences from New York Hip Hop radio past and present. These underground radio shows were hosted by Mr. Magic, the Supreme Team, Afrika Islam, Red Alert, Hank Love & DNA, P-Fine, Marley Marl, Awesome 2 and Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito. Each show has a unique format with an emphasis on the rarely appreciated influences within R&B and Hip Hop music. From exclusive, new releases to album cuts and unsigned talent, THE ZRO HOUR is the place to discover rare musical gems.
ABOUT THE HOSTS
EDAYE, CEO of SIX ZRO Entertainment, is the creator and production director of THE ZRO HOUR. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, EDAYE’s passion for Hip Hop began with the first known recorded songs, “King Tim III” by the Fatback Band and “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang. Through the years of discovery, EDAYE participated in most forms of Hip Hop expression such as graffiti, dance, beatboxing, rapping, and producing music. In 1996, he performed at several open mics at the Nuyorican Poets Café during Bobbito and Rocky’s “All That” Wednesdays. His journey has led to his focus on audio engineering and music production. In 2002, shortly after graduating SAE Institute of Technology, EDAYE became a part of the opening team at Platinum Sound Recording Studio. EDAYE worked as an assistant engineer on Wyclef Jean’s “Preacher’s Son”, DJ Kay Slay’s “Streetsweeper Vol.1”, Tom Jones’ “Mr. Jones” and Jonathan Demme’s “The Agronomist”. In 2003, he left Platinum Sound to focus on creating SIX ZRO Entertainment.
Music has always been a huge part of ALEXIE F's life. Raised in the Bronx, the birthplace of hiphop, Alexie was exposed to all types of music- heavy metal, pop, rock, soul, jazz, merenge, salsa. All of it embraced with sincere passion. At an early age his father put bongos in his hands, setting off a spark that became a flame. The bongos led to congas and song writing followed. In the early eighties, Alexie gained admission into one of the hottest house music clubs, the Paradise Garage. The experience changed his life. After that eye opener, Alexie F. bought every single he could find and not long after got his hands on a couple of drum machines. In the 90's, Alexie scored his first production credit with a group called AURA. Alexie wrote the local smash "Trust Me Boy". He later worked for Sparkle Management assisting such artists as Marc Anthony, George Lamond, T.K.A, Judy Torres, Two Without Hats and Sam Savon. Alexie also wrote for the Harlem Nities Press contributing a monthly poem for their "What's Going On" column. Taking a huge break from music to do other things, he made his way back to the scene. In 1999, Alexie F. and Edaye crossed paths and have been working together since.
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THE ZRO HOUR- In Studio w/DASHAH 04.12.08
We are back with another great show featuring an artist that we had recently selected in the SPOTLIGHT feature- DASHAH . Besides the spotlight feature, we have long supported Dashah's music. Do a search through this site and you will see. Alabama born, Long Island raised and current Brooklyn resident, Dashah puts it down on the mic. His love and respect for lyrics hip hop shines through his music. Dashah drops in for an interview and freestyle and we play a couple of his hottest joints including the first single from ILL INSANITY's new album "Ground Xero", "Decorated Vet". The show is also laced with new music by EDREYS (more on him in a few days), MULATTO PATRIOT (check the VIDEO for the song "Showtime" HERE ), PROSPER JONES (more on him soon too), KIDZ IN THE HALL , ESTELLE , DA KREEK (thanks DTown!), THE GAME & THE ROOTS. We take it back with rare joints by NICE & SMOOTH and GRAND DADDY I.U. Enjoy the show...
THE ZRO HOUR- In Studio w/DASHAH
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DOWN THE LINE- Nice & Smooth feat. Bas Blasta, Preacher Earl, Asu, Mello T & Gangstarr BIG DREAMS- The Game HUM DRUM- The Roots feat. Mos Def, Styles P. & Dice Raw HIP HOP JAM- Prosper Jones CHANGE (Work To Do) RMX- Kidz In The Hall feat. Talib Kweli & Bun B 360- Dashah DECORATED VET- Ill Insanity feat. Dashah DASHAH INTERVIEW KARMA- Dashah I KICK ASS- Grand Daddy I.U. GAME POINT- Da Kreek SHOWTIME- Mulatto Patriot feat. Prosper Jones & Mena Man TROUBLE- Edreys MY CRU- Kemo, Prosper Jones, Matt Flores & Ben Human MAGNIFICENT- Estelle feat Kardinall Offishall
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THE ZRO HOUR- In Studio w/ETERNIA 04.05.08
pictured above L to R: ALEXIE F., ETERNIA & EDAYE
THE ZRO HOUR returns with a great show featuring one of Toronto, Canada's finest emcees- ETERNIA . We profiled Eternia in a recent post, SECRET WEAPON , in early March. This weekend she is hosting the Trinity College Hip Hop Music Festival in Hartford, Connecticut. Eternia was very laid back and gave us some insight into her career and her passion for the music. Here is a preview of the interview-
The show is laced with new music from AKROBATIK, TALIB KWELI, CL SMOOTH feat. SKYZOO, THE SMILE RAYS, AAROPHAT, VAST AIRE & VORDUL MEGA (Cannibal OX) and KRS ONE. We take it back to hip hop's golden era with music by YZ and HEATHER B feat. M.O.P. Speaking of KRS One, during our interview Eternia speaks on a recent concert that she was scheduled to perform at in her hometown. She was opening for KRS and things did not quite go as planned. Check the show for more on this and Eternia's DOOR KNOCKERS blog post about the situation, "The Demystification of our Heroes" . Enjoy the show..
THE ZRO HOUR- In Studio w/ETERNIA
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MY KINDA NI@@A- Heather B feat. M.O.P. PUT YA STAMP ON IT- Akrobatik feat. Talib Kweli THE TEACHA RETURNS- KRS One PERFECT TIMING- CL Smooth feat. Skyzoo CHICKEN- The Smile Rays EVIDENCE- Eternia MANY MANY- Eternia INTERVIEW w/ETERNIA THE MEGA- Eternia HOSTILE GOSPEL (RMX)- Talib Kweli feat Joell Ortiz & Blu (SO FAR) THE GHETTO's BEEN GOOD TO ME- YZ U C. US- Aarophat MECCA AND THE OX- Vast Aire feat Vordul Mega (produced by Pete Rock)
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THE ZRO HOUR- In Studio w/POINT DOT PERIOD 04.01.08
pictured from left to right, clockwise: ALEXIE F., J-HON, ETURNAL, EDAYE, ZEPS, MIKE SWIFT, MGEEZ & F-DUB
THE ZRO HOUR is back on that sh--! We return with a new show featuring the BKNY based collective POINT DOT PERIOD . We got familiar with Point Dot Period after seeing them perform at Southpaw in Brooklyn opening up for Bekay and recently at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. I connected with ETURNAL and asked if he could bring the crew through and he said, "You want the whole crew?". He later explained that Point Dot rolls more than 40 deep. I suggested he roll with some of the crew that we saw at Nuyorican and they lit the studio with tremendous energy. Eturnal rolled through with the inimitable Heez Hefner, J-HON , emcee/producer ZEPS , F-DUB , MGEEZ and underground veteran MIKE SWIFT ! This multicultural collective grew up together before they started making music together and the unity shows. Of course we got that preview of the freestyle session...
I dropped classics by DAS EFX and HEATHER B and laced the show with new music form KRS ONE, IAMISEE, WILDCHILD, AKROBATIK, STLYES P., and TERMANOLOGY. Whatchu waiting for?? Download this now!
THE ZRO HOUR- In Studio w/POINT DOT PERIOD
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IF ONLY- Das Efx BE PREPARED- Akrobatik feat. Little Brother STAR OF THE STATE- Styles P. feat. Ghostface CHAOS- Iamisee feat. DJ Demon THREEWAY- J-Hon DEDICATION- Eturnal I LOVE NY- Zeps INTERVIEW W/POINT DOT PERIOD LIKE IT OR NOT- Eturnal feat. Dama Nilz BODY IN THE KITCHEN- J-Hon feat MGeez ALL GLOCKS DOWN- Heather B I GOT YOU- Krs One THE MUSIC INDUSTRY (Rmx)- Termanology feat. Consequence, Akrobatik, Royce 5'9" and Crooked I DAY N THE FUNK- Wildchild feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow
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THE ZRO HOUR 03.15.08
Pictured from top to bottom: Supernatural, Rhymefest, Kool G Rap, Kid Novice, The Knux, Kaimbr & Rock (Heltah Skeltah)
Weee're Baaack...with a great new episode of THE ZRO HOUR featuring some incredible new joints for 2008! We set the show off with a long missed SUPERNATURAL joint and followed with heaters by THE KNUX , AKROBATIK feat CHUCK D, BEKAY , KIDZ IN THE HALL , AAROPHAT , KOOL G RAP (!), ETERNIA & HERO (E-Dot & Darp Malone) . Don't miss the hilarious RHYMEFEST "duet" with MICHAEL JACKSON.
Alexie F. and myself have been cooking up some strong moves lately and we want to take this time to say thank you and props to all those who support us and come through for good vibes, great music and Info. Come back and visit often. Spread the word.. THE REAL HIP HOP IS OVA HERE!* *peace KRS ONE!*
THE ZRO HOUR 03.15.08 (103MB)
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BUDDHA BLESSED IT-Supernatural SUN MOVE ON-Aarophat BE AWARE-Hero CAPPUCINO-The Knux DUI-Edreys RISIN' UP-Kool G Rap BATTLIN' MYSELF-Bekay YOU AIN'T REAL-Eternia THE SWEETEST THING Rmx-Lauryn Hill feat. John Forte DRIVING DOWN THE BLOCK-Kidz In The Hall NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE-Rhymfest & Talib Kweli MIKE THE MENTOR-Rhymefest & Michael Jackson ATTEMPTED MURDER-Rock (Heltah Skeltah) 44 BARS OF NOV-Kid Novice BREAKEM OFF-Kaimbr KINDRED-Akrobatik feat. Chuck D FREEDOM-Lauryn Hill
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THE ZRO HOUR- HIP HOP LOVE 02.15.08
THE ZRO HOUR is back with a dripping hot mixshow for this lovers' weekend. Valentine's Day passed on Thursday but we can still stretch the love appeal for a few more days right? We were too busy enjoying ours to drop this earlier but it should still come right on time. In Hip Hop, there has always been songs focused on the good, bad and ugly sides of the relationship game. Slow jams wash that warm feeling over you but emcees don't hold back when it comes to expressing the complexities of love. From chicks on the side to needing love to getting passed by, we all have our favorite anthem that sums up our war with the heart. We got new joints form JEAN GRAE , AAROPHAT (Rawkus 50), BABY SHAM , WISE INTELLIGENT and GHOSTFACE. We take it back with a few rare and classic gems from PRINCE MARKIE DEE & THE SOUL CONVENTION, LeSHAUN, FATHER MC, HEAVY D, WU-TANG and MC LYTE .
For the ladies I included some treats in the form of CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS and a great new singer outta Seattle, Washington, DARRIUS . Dim the lights and chill...
THE ZRO HOUR- HIP HOP LOVE 02.16.08
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WILD THANG- LeShaun (2 Much) DOIN' IT- LL Cool J feat. LeShaun LOVE THIRST- Jean Grae CARAMEL- Aarophat HOW I FEEL ABOUT YOU- Baby Sham THIS IZ LOVE- Wise Intelligent NUTTIN' BUT LOVE- Heavy D & The Boyz ONE NIGHT STAND (live)- Father MC POOR GEORGIE- MC Lyte ADDICT 4 YOUR LUV- Prince Markie D & The Soul Convention CAN'T GET ENOUGH- Darrius COME ON OVER TO MY PLACE (live)- Christopher Williams BLACK SHAMPOO- U-God KILLA LIPSTICK- Ghostface feat. Method Man & Masta Killa BABY DADDY- Wyclef Jean PASSING ME BY- Pharcyde SWING MY WAY- Prince Markie D & The Soul Convention ONE LOVE- Whodini
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THE ZRO HOUR- In Studio w/MONSTER 02.05.08
We are back with a another one! Last week we featured two great interviews with LIN QUE and BEKAY . During that same recording session, we had one other guest that had so much presence, we had to feature him solely on this episode of THE ZRO HOUR. Run for cover! MONSTER is in the building! Hailing from New Jeru from a town called Negroville, comes a giant among emcees. I know some of you are thinking what is this WWF sh!t? Have no fear, MONSTER is here to wipe out the mic villains who are destroying Hip Hop. He conceals his identity so that he can swoop down and crush you muthaf*ckas! Monster laced us with a crazy freestyle session. If you doubt me-check the show. Last week I dropped one of his joints, "DEAR EAST COAST". Below is a short video for that track-
Dear East Coast Video/ Directed By Supreme Flix Prod.
Of course we bring some great music to round out the show. We set it off with classic joints from GRAND PUBA and FUNKDOOBIEST , new music from TURF TALK , MR. METAPHOR , BEKAY , JOE BUDDEN , LADY NICOLE feat. BABY SHAM and TALIB KWELI feat. JEAN GRAE . Enjoy the show...
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WHAT GOES AROUND (360)- Grand Puba SHININ'- Turf Talk WHO IZZ HE?- Mr. Metaphor BACKSTABBERS- Punjabi MC feat. Daz Dillinger, Tray Dee and Mark Morrison BUMP THIS RECORD- Monster feat Chop Desel MONSTER INTERVIEW & FREESTYLE LET EM ALL IN- Monster YOU WANNA TEST- Bekay HIGH- Busta Rhymes ROLL CALL- Joe Budden MY PRESCRIPTION- Lady Nicole feat. Baby Sham HOT THING (RMX)- Talib Kweli feat. Jean Grae THE PEOPLE (RMX)- Common feat. LadyBug Mecca & stic.man IT AINT GOING DOWN- Funkdoobiest
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THE ZRO HOUR- In Studio w/LIN QUE & BEKAY 01.29.08
THE ZRO HOUR returns with a great show featuring special guests LIN QUE and BEKAY ! We worked hard to get these two to come through THE ZRO HOUR and it resulted in two of the best interviews we have done. Many may remember Lin Que as "Isis" from the group X-Clan and from her solo work in the 90's. Lin returns to the scene with a tight new album, "GODspeed" and drops wisdom on her experience in the industry, her company and current projects. One of 2007's Rawkus 50, Bekay "The Lyrical Horror Flick" sits in for a hilarious interview and drops some vicious bars in the process. We have long supported Bekay on the show and it was a pleasure to let him rock. We play a few new joints from JEAN GRAE , TOUCH and NATO feat. WORDSWORTH, CEE-ROCK "THE FURY" , TRIBECA , MONSTER (whoo-got an interview with him due next week!) & CYMARSHALL LAW and take it back with classics from the FAT BOYS and 3XDOPE! Enjoy the show..
THE ZRO HOUR In Studio w/LIN QUE and BEKAY (108MB)
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JAILHOUSE RAP- Fat Boys 8- Jean Grae KILL DA KILLIN'- Cee-Rock "The Fury" HELLO BROOKLYN- Jay-Z feat, Lil Wayne (Shuko & Gunna RMX) THE WIRE FREESTYLE- Tribeca LET IT FALL- Lin Que GODspeed- Lin Que LAST CALL- Lin Que FUNKY DIVIDENDS- 3XDOPE SOMETHIN' REAL- Touch and Nato feat. Wordsworth WHAT IT TAKES- Cymarshall Law DEAR EAST COAST- Monster I'M THE REASON- Bekay ALPHABITCH- Bekay I NEED SLEEP- Bekay
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