April 2009

Did Timbaland Sample Batman For Ayo Technology?

by Kevin April 26, 2009 Whatchu Think?

We all know the 50 Cent song “Ayo Technology” that Timbaland produced for him and Justin Timberlake. As much as Tim is one of my favorite producers, I really didn’t like this song. It sounded like Tim sampled a video game or something — oh, wait, maybe he DID sample a video game! Keen Geniuz [...]

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The Blueprint 2009: Week 1 Entries

by Kevin April 26, 2009 Contests

76 entries… whew! I must say this this remix contest will probably be our most successfull to date. Between myself, Thomas, and DJ BlacqueStarr, we definitely have our work cut out for us. With so many entries it was tough to find an online music player to put them all into that would be easiest [...]

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DJ Toolz: UndaGround O-Nine 2.0

by Kevin April 26, 2009 Hot Download

Some of you may have seen this in The Inbox post yesterday. DJ Toolz compilations always have the best in current underground hip hop, so you know we gotta put him up front here. If you missed volumes 1.0 and 1.5, do a search on the site, we have them both here. Or just hit [...]

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1134 Mix Show Ep 16 [The 4/20 Show]

by Kevin April 26, 2009 Around The Net

E.R.O.C. from 1134MixShow.com is back with Episode 16. As we all know, last Monday was 4/20, so E.R.O.C. went in with a whole 4/20 theme. Anyone who wants to be featured in the 1134 Mix Show, hit up E.R.O.C. at eroc@1134mixshow.com and let him know I sent you!

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Mr. Midas: Last Man Standing

by Beads April 26, 2009 Mixtapes

Long Beach, Ca is the home to many prominent Hip Hop artists and Mr. Midas is on pace to be in that catagory. Although he splits time between Colorado and Long Beach, Mr. Midas has never lost his west coast hustle. Midas made a lot of noise a few years back when he dropped his [...]

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DJ Critical Hype: The Art of Slaughterhouse Blends

by Kevin April 26, 2009 Hot Download

DJ Critical Hype came through, blending some of hip hop’s hottest beats with some of Slaughterhouse‘s best rhymes! This should keep people hyped until we get a full on Slaughterhouse album. Grab it after the cut…

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The Blueprint 2009 Remix Contest: Week 2

by Kevin April 26, 2009 Contests

Just a little bit of time left to submit your remixes for week 1 of the contest. I figure I’ll go ahead and get week 2 started. I’m sure a lot of you have already started on this one since we all know the Door’s sample that Kanye used in Jay-Z’s “Takeover”. This one’s gonna [...]

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Famoso: Meets Dilla & Premo

by Kevin April 26, 2009 Hot Download

Famoso, the Brooklyn bred M.C., recently noted for the “Underground Railroad (M-Phazes Remix)” drops his long-awaited mixtape, Famoso Meets Dilla & Premo. This project demonstrates Famoso’s undeniable skill as a street poet while he spits over some classic Dilla & Premo beats that are seemlessly laced up by the homey DJ Mickey Knox.

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Yung Berg: Nuthin But Love

by Kevin April 25, 2009 Singles

Exclusive Young Berg track off his new album The Love Project. In “Nuthin But Love”, Berg speaks about Cap1, Pleasure P, Casha, Detroit, and Maino. Check it after the cut…

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WaxEOM: Music & Liquor Sneak Peak

by Kevin April 25, 2009 Coming Soon

Promo clip for the upcoming music video “Music and Liquor”. This is the second single off the album Liquid Courage by Wax and EOM. Brought to you by Left Lane 6 Productions (Director Jay “6″ Ahn and the same team that did the “The Adventures of Larry and Tina” video). Cop Liquid Courage on iTunes [...]

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Proof: The Oil Can Angel [R.I.P.]

by Kevin April 25, 2009 Mixtapes

The homie J Rizzle sent this over to be a couple of weeks ago for the 3 year anniversary of Proof’s death. Things have been so hectic around here that we didn’t get a chance to pay our proper respects. Here’s a few words from J Rizzle… “Here’s a joint from outta my collection..it’s a [...]

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DJ BIG TEXAS: UGK Essentials 4 Life

by Kevin April 25, 2009 Hot Download

DJ BIG TEXAS Does it again wth the release of his new essential mixtape! The sample set mixtape DJ goes fed on his latest release, UGK Essentials. It all starts off with interviews and news reports on the legacy of UGK as well as what took place on Pimp C’s untimely death. This DJ gives [...]

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The Inbox: Week Ending 4/25/09

by Kevin April 25, 2009 The Inbox
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ0P0uQRpxc”

Frank Needless to say, the Inbox does not get any smaller. Even when the site is unavailable for 12 hours. So let’s just get to it! Hit the jump for the goodies…

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Stat Quo: Pain Goes Hard [prod by Divided Souls Ent]

by Kevin April 25, 2009 Singles

Brand new track Divided Souls sent me off Stat Quo‘s new release Smoke & Mirrors. Check the track after the cut. You can get the full album on iTunes now!

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Track of the Day: The Sun

by Thomas April 25, 2009 Track of The Day

This is for our homie Alex.  While we were compiling the set for Ghostface’s Bulletproof Wallets we searched forever and a day for the sample source for “The Sun,” but never was able to locate it.  Well last night while searching The Breaks a contribtor on the forums (Beeboy) posted the source and link for [...]

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Introducing… Godamus Rhyme

by Kevin April 24, 2009 Artist Spotlight

Godamus Rhyme is an MC/producer originally from Prince George’s County, MD. He has been heard nationally on college radio and toured as part of the group Caveman Theory. Their debut album, The Stone Quartet, climbed into the top 10 of the CMJ hip hop charts during the summer of 2007. As a solo act, he [...]

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6th Sense vs. Godamus Rhyme: The Adventures of Rhyme & Sense

by Kevin April 24, 2009 Hot Download

Fresh on the heels of 2 great bodies of work by NY Producer 6th Sense (It’s a 6th Sense Beat Yo! and It’s Notherground Music!!) comes The Adventures of Rhyme & Sense. Comprised of songs recorded to the instrumentals from It’s a 6th Sense Beat Yo!, the mixtape was born out of a public challenge [...]

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The Strung Out Remix Challenge / Skyzoo Interview [Foundation Fridays Part2]

by Kevin April 24, 2009 Around The Net

For the 2nd installment of Foundation Fridays, Coalmine Records and UGHH.com are pleased to announce the “Strung Out” Remix Challenge. This is an opportunity for producers far and wide to step up, get that MPC fired up and cook up some marvelous ish for yall!! The winning producer will be offered an opportunity for a [...]

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6th Sense: It’s Northerground Music!!

by Kevin April 24, 2009 Hot Download

A little over two months ago, 6th Sense dropped It’s A 6th Sense Beat Yo! featuring instrumentals to some of the hottest songs he’s produced. Just a few minutes ago, 6th hit me up on the Twitter to drop this new tape on me. It’s the songs, verses and all, that made up It’s A [...]

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New Mixtapes From French Montana, H.O.P.E, Kid Kudi, etc.

by Kevin April 24, 2009 Mixtapes

This is a new series I’m trying out. Think of it as a prequel to The Inbox. These tapes weren’t dropped in my inbox, but they’re the best of what dropped around the Net during the past week. Like I’ve said, it’s tough for me to keep up with posting the latest mixtapes daily, but [...]

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