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Talib Kweli, Chance The Rapper & Cory Mo Cypher

Thursday, May 16 2013 2:56 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

Statik Selektah had a full house last Thursday during his ShowOff Radio. During the broadcast, Talib, Chance and Cory Mo took to the mic and showcased their rhymes over A$AP’s “1 Train”. All aboard.

Wayne Brady “Sway In The Morning” Freestyle

Thursday, May 16 2013 12:39 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

Wayne Brady was a guest on Shade 45 last week and before chucking the deuces, DJ Wonder put him through the 5 Fingers of Death. Quiet as kept, Brady’s rhymes are better than most rappers.

UPDATE: Brady was back on the show recently and did it again. He still got it.

Crooked I “Wake Up Show” Freestyle

Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:31 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

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Crooked I drops off a few bars and hands them over exclusively for King Tech & Sway’s Shade 45 show. Aktive on the beat. Don’t sleep.

Slum Village “Toca Tuesdays” Freestyle

Tuesday, May 07 2013 5:39 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

A week ago today, Slum Village visited DJ Tony Touch over at Shade 45 and kicked a few raps over the beats provided. Evolution in stores June 25.

Mac Miller “Sway In The Morning” Freestyle

Saturday, May 04 2013 12:14 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

With caller Lacey on the phone, Mac Miller decides to have some fun on the mic for DJ Wonder’s “5 Fingers Of Death” freestyle.

Wyclef Performs On Sway In The Morning

Friday, May 03 2013 12:12 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Clef brought his April Showers over to Sway’s house at Shade 45. In addition to the interview, he strums his guitar for a performance. Below, Yoga Jean provides some work out tips.

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DJ Wonder Kris Kross Tribute Mix

Thursday, May 02 2013 5:47 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

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pic: mfeenz

In the wake of Mac Daddy’s passing, Shade 45′s DJ Wonder paid tribute to Kris Kross during today’s broadcast of Sway In The Morning. Warm it up with the stream below and download after the jump.


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Snoop Lion & Heather B “Sway In The Morning” Freestyle

Tuesday, April 30 2013 9:51 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

This goes without saying, but Snoop is nice. Following his conversation with Sway, he cracked the mic with co-host Heather B over B.I.G.’s “Dead Wrong”. This is freestyle done right.

Styles P On Sway In The Morning

Friday, April 26 2013 7:48 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Ghost recently swung by Sway’s morning gig at Shade 45 to promote his album, FloatDuring their chat, he cracked the mic for an in-studio performance of “I Need Weed” and “Murder Mansion”.

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Los “Sway In The Morning” Freestyles

Thursday, April 25 2013 12:40 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

Sway and his Shade 45 morning crew were down in the DMV yesterday and invited B-more’s Los to the show. After premiering his new record, he did what he did best. Becoming King drops tomorrow.

UPDATE: Part 2