Laiyas(music)world...

Hey for those who missed "Laiya's Music Moment", today I highlighted an album that most dont know is being released today, but that doesnt take away from it being one of the best albums of the year so far. Im talkin about my friend Skillz! He wraps up our year EVERY year and is the ultimate MC! Shout out to Homecookin! VA all day!! lol

Anyway take a LISTEN to a taste of "Million Dollar Backpack"

Oh and Talib Kweli just emailed me some new music. I havent got to listen to it in full yet, but hey if Kweli sent it cant be that bad lol....So here's the email he sent me:

"This is the moment. Be a part of history by supporting Blacksmithrecording artists Strong Arm Steady as they release music from the newWest Coast classic Arms and Hammers.This is the first single, Can't Let It Go. It is a very fresh sound. Iam proud to work with these guys. Krondon, Phil the Agony have beengiving their blood sweat and tears to the music for years. Here's mychance to give them something back. Also congratulations to Strong ArmSteady for their Ozone Awards nomination for best west coast rapgroup..if you are going to the awards, see you in H-Town!Blacksmith is, indeed, the movement. Holla at me..Hit Brandon Torres at brandon@blacksmithnyc.com for booking info and drops.Check out www.myspace.com/thegangsasLook out for the Can't Let It Go video"

And here is the

MUSIC