May 2009

Statik Selektah: Soundtrack To The Summer 2009

by Kevin May 23, 2009 Hot Download

Yo, finally! Last night Statik tweeted about this project he was gonna leak today. After we made a big deal about it, he tweeted a link. Unfortunately it was a sendspace link and the site was down all night… lol. Well it’s up now and this is an amazind set list right here. It’s definitely [...]

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First Listen: Danger Mouse + Sparklehorse – Dark Night of The Soul

by Kevin May 22, 2009 First Listen

A lot of people have been asking about this and though I’m not up on the know, we do have access to listen to the album in its entirety online via npr.org. But first, here is a quick overview of the project, courtesy of TheUrbanKerouac: After teasing indie electro nerds at SXSW with a parade [...]

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Tweet of The Day: Statik Selektah Leaking New Mixtape Tomorrow

by Kevin May 22, 2009 Tweet of The Day

Yo, I have seriously been addicted to Twitter lately. So much exclusive info coming straight from the horse’s mouth. Just a few minutes ago, I peeped this tweet from Statik Selektah. Looks like he’s in my neck of the woods this weekend and he’s leaking some new material tomorrow. Now I just gotta find out [...]

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Kev Turner: Feel Free Ta Spit (feat MaG, Fokis, & Causi)

by Kevin May 22, 2009 Singles

This track is dope on so many levels. First off it features my dudes MaG and Fokis, with whom I fux with heavily. Next, the beat by J-Slant is bangin. And lastly, Mr. Turner has a fly ass name… and he’s nice with it too. Check it after the cut…

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Keelay & Zaire: Alright With Me (feat Dminor & Phonte)

by Kevin May 22, 2009 Music Videos

I freakin love this song and I’m happy to see Keelay & Zaire gettin’ play on MTV! Their album Ridin High has raised a lot of eyebrows since its release in March, but the boys have only scratched the surface of their upcoming exposure. The video for their latest single “Alright With Me” can already [...]

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Saigon: Change Gon Come [prod by The Kickdrums]

by Kevin May 22, 2009 Singles

Brand new track from Saigon, produced by The Kickdrums, courtesy of BOBO.Very nice track!

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Gowhere Hip Hop Interviews Trey Songz

by Kevin May 22, 2009 Around The Net
http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

The homie Sgt. Tibs got the oppotunity to site down recently with Grammy-nominated R&B singer Trey Songz for a Gowhere Hip Hop exclusive. They discuss details on Trey Songz’ upcoming album, READY (in stores August 4th), the concept and inspiration behind the album’s current single, “I Need A Girl”, more information on Songz’ new group [...]

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Jean Grae: Stick Up Dance Contest

by Kevin May 22, 2009 Contests

One of my favorite emcee’s, Talib Kweli, just sent this over so you know I gotta support! Blacksmith Music presents another banger from acclaimed female emcee Jean Grae. In an industry dominated by rap groups and their choreographed dance moves, Jean Grae steps in to set the record straight. The “Stick Up Dance” is the [...]

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ATTN Producers: Submit Your Sample-Free Music Today!

by Kevin May 22, 2009 Producers Only

Diamond Music Group is looking for sample-free music to license to one of their high profile clients. This is legit opportunity for anyone to get their music heard by people in the industry, while making some money! Hit the jump for the full details from Diamond CEO, Matt Diamond.

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Charles Hamilton Gets Knocked The F— Out!

by Kevin May 22, 2009 Around The Net

I normally don’t post trash like this, but this video is just too funny! Skip to 2:23 for the action. Shout to HipHopUpdate!

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M-PHAZES: One Stop Shop Vlog [Part 1]

by Kevin May 22, 2009 Around The Net

M-M-M-M-Phazes Good Gracious. Australia’s golden boy producer presents you with part 1 of 5 of his vlog series documenting his recent trip to the States, which centered around his trip to Sha Money‘s One Stop Producer’s Conference. Hosted by Phazes alter ego, ‘M-Figgidy Phazes’, this vlog documents the first part of his trip, which started [...]

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Roddy Rod: This Time Around (feat Carlitta Durand & Phonte)

by Kevin May 22, 2009 Music Videos
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Phontigallo sent this new track over last night. It’s from Roddy Rod‘s upcoming album Cuba After Market 1.5 and features the lovely Carlitta Durand.

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Wale: Hot Shyt (ft. Peedi, Black Thought, TuPhance, & Young Chris)

by Thomas May 21, 2009 Singles

Wale leaked two joints from his Back To The Feature mixtape via his Twitter page tonight.  Mixtape coming soon?  Peedi Crakk and Black Thought go crazy on “Hot Shyt.”  Links after the cut.

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DJ Concept: Soundset ’09 [The Mixtape]

by Kevin May 21, 2009 Hot Download

In honor of the Minneapolis 09′ Soundset festival going on this weekend in MN, DJ Concept linked up with the good people over at Rhymesayers Entertainment to bring you a mix of some of the artists who will be blessing the stage. The Pharcyde, Atmosphere, Brother Ali, DOOM & many more. Grab this dope tape [...]

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Paul Not Paul: Witty Unpredictable

by Kevin May 21, 2009 Singles

My man Numonics sent this heat over that he produced for his group Paul Not Paul. The artwork is kinda out there, but the track is spot on! Check it out after the cut…

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Malicious: Anything

by Kevin May 21, 2009 Singles

The homie Malicious, AKA Mr. Malish, comes through with a new banger off his upcoming mixtape, Life’s Not So Sample, dropping June 1st. The mixtape will also feature production from the Golden Child, G.C. Grab this heat after the cut…

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Win A Bottle of Absolut + Gear From I’m King!

by Kevin May 21, 2009 Contests

Ok, normally we don’t promote the use of alcohol on the site, but we know you gotta get your drink on. Especially when you’re out at the Black Sheep Bar in Miami Beach this Saturday night!  Yesterday, I gave you all the details on the Emilio Rojas/J The S/Reks/Etc show coming this weekend. Now the [...]

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Nobody Famous: Don’t Act Like I Never Told You [Teaser]

by Kevin May 21, 2009 Coming Soon
http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Nobody Famous is gearing up to release the first single off his new album Order Up! Volume 3: Chicken & Waffles next week. The name of the track is “Don’t Act Like I Never Told You” and is written, produced and performed by Nobody Famous. Check the teaser above for a snippet of the song/video [...]

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Busta Rhymes: King of The Remix

by Kevin May 21, 2009 Exclusive

Back when we were doing the Kanye Guest Verse compilations, I mentioned a compilation I put together a few years ago of some of Busta‘s features. With Back on My B.S. in stores this week, I thought it was a good time to update the compilation and share it with you all. So for those [...]

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Undeniable: Original Samples

by Thomas May 21, 2009 Diggin' In Da Crates

Props again goes out to Soulcontrollah for hooking us up with this set.  AZ’s seventh album was released independently on Koch Records in the Spring of 2008.  The disc features guest appearances from Styles P, Ray-J and Jay Rush.  The boards are handled by Fizzy Womack (Lil’ Fame of M.O.P.), Nottz, Emile, Street Radio, Large [...]

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