Rob Jay is back with “Old School Flow Part II” showing some love to his city — Houston, Texas. “One thing that I really want to stress in 2010 is that I’m from Houston,” says Rob. ”I think my music combined with many people’s pre-conceived notion of what Texas music is has maybe led people into assuming that I’m from somewhere else. But I’m a Texan, and even though “Old School Flow” takes an almost satirical view of how we rhymed as adolescents, I hope it also reminds listeners that I’m still in touch with my roots.” For even more Houston flavor, we have a slowed & chopped version of the song in addition to the regular. Hit the jump to download both versions.
Very few artists have been able to maintain a career filled with success and adoration from fans and critics alike while avoiding tabloid scrutiny. But that is exactly what the majestic Sade has done with her stellar career that spans over two decades. Throughout her career, she’s always kept an aura of mystery—giving just enough to keep us craving more of her seductive voice that can sometimes be nirvana on acid. But Sade, who always moves at her own pace, has finally dropped her long awaited sixth studio album, Soldier of Love after a ten-year hiatus. And with this offering, Ms. Adu brings forth an album that is dramatic, bold and unlike anything we’d expect.
Amor Jones hit us up with a smooth track from his labelmate ARTice called “She & Her.” The track is produced by Lennon who also featured the beat on his recent beat tape. The Virginia Beach native tells the story of a past relationship in a song that showcases the talent of the young emcee.
February always seems like a big month for R&B releases. Makes sense since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Today we see the come albums from two legends in the game: the legendary Gil Scott-Heron and the lovely seductive Sade. Take your pic, I’ll be picking up both. I might even check that new Jaheim that drops today as well. Hip Hop wise, there are a couple of release that you may be interested in. Hit the jump to check the full list and let us know what you’ll be coppin…
Pilllet loose “Thoughts” which the first leak off his upcoming project 1140: The Overdose. Pill had a huge year in 2009 with the releases of his well received mixtapes 4180: The Prescription and 4075: The Refill. The Georgia emcee first gained recognition as part of Killer Mike’s Grind Time Rap Gang and looks to be poised for another big year in 2010. Also if you’re an Atmosphere fan, I think you’ll recognize the sample. Hit the jump for the dope new track from Pill.
I agree with everything Kevin said about Free and Jake One’s collaborative album which hits stores next Tuesday. The last video showed what came with a pre-order copy of the CD, but now the vinyl releases comes with extras as well.
Hit the cut to see what they are saying about the vinyl release.
Here’s a teaser of the new video from C.B. News for his song “Running Out of Time” off his album Soul Searching LP. Make sure you download the free album which dropped last year and look out for a big 2010 from C.B. who is working on an entire project with producer Abstract Soundz due out in a few months.
Chaundon of the HOJ just hit me up about a new project he has dropping on February 14th. The album is called Baby Making Music and features Shuko, Gyphted, Trox, & Beat Medic on the boards. The only other emcee on this joint is fellow HOJ member Median. This project should be dope as hell. You can cop it from Chaundon’s Bandcamp on the 14th and you know we’ll announce it here when it’s released. Hit the jump to check the full artwork…
Check out this dope ass interview with Statik Selektah and Sean C & LV on Grind Music Radio, courtesy of Both of Both Offices. Statik talks about his come up, his first production equipment when he was 12 (he rapped too!), and his new album. Go out and grab that 100 Proof: The Hangover, out now!
Seems like I’ve been waiting for this mixtape since I first heard about it back in June when I met El Prez. Well we got a firm release date: February 15th! Just so happens to be the same day that we’re dropping the HiPNOTT Takeover V2, but I won’t hold that against him… lol. Anyway, if you’re not familiar with Animal Style (the burger, not the mixtape), you need to take your ass to the west coast and hit up In-N-Out, where they have the best fast food burgers in the world. No shit. Nobody Famous and my buddy Reem got me hip to the secret menu when i was out there last year… and wow! I need to make another trip.
Anyway, enough “blogging”… grab this new leak featuring Donwill and Von Pea of Tanya Morgan after the cut!
I remember reading 9th Wonder mention something about this on Twitter yesterday and then I totally missed the post. Thankfully 2DB picked up on it and I just happened to see it just now while searching for The Listening instrumentals (anyone got those?). Anyway, now is a great time to follow 9th Wonder on Twitter. he’s really been stepping his Twit-game up. A week or so ago he inundated Twitter with a ton of knowledge. Oh, and he says The Wonder Years IS still coming… I think this summer. Anyway, grab this after the cut…
Oddisee gets fellow Diamond District member yU to jump on his instrumental “NYC” for a remix “yU Traveling.” The original is featured on Oddisee’s instrumental album Traveling Man which is available now.
In honor of J Dilla’s birthday & the anniversary of Big Pun’s death (February 7th), Cookin Soul brings you Big Dilla presented by 2DopeBoyz. The mixtape features Pun’s rhymes over some classic Dilla instrumentals. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.
