May 2009

Drake: Homecoming Worth Top Dollar?

by Sean Deez May 17, 2009 The Show

*First off, big, BIG shout outs to my man Jason of Serious Entertainment for setting this up. I have yet to be in contact with a promoter and promoting team so eager to make sure something works out and their people are taken care of. Be on the lookout for any of their shows. * Photography [...]

H.I.S.D. feat. KO: Summer So Good

by Thomas May 17, 2009 Music Videos

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Video from H.I.S.D.’s Summer Sessions EP (peep the spotlight and album review).

The Inbox: Week Ending 5/16/09

by Kevin May 16, 2009 The Inbox

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6iTt9fHQ-E”

From all the posts I put up today, I bet you thought I wasn’t gonna do an Inbox post. Trust me, I got at least 50 more emails to go through easily. And you can check em all after the cut…

Wicked Celtics: I Don’t Wanna Hear Your Band

by Kevin May 16, 2009 Music Videos

You’d really be surprised at some of the stuff I get in my inbox. I’ve been prepping our weekly Inbox post all afternoon and came across this gem. This officially marks the first time a rock song has been posted on this blog, but it’s worth it for comedic value. Maybe this video will cut [...]

Drake: Heartbreak Drake [Best of Mixtape]

by Kevin May 16, 2009 Hot Download

There are a lot of people out there feeling Drake lately, so DJ Ill Will, DJ Rampage, and DJ Rockstar put together this Best of Drake mixtape for the masses. Check it out after the cut…

1st 48: N*iggas Don’t Know

by Kevin May 16, 2009 Music Videos

First of all, forget what you think about Benzino. This new track/video with his new group 1st 48 is dope. For Miami’s latest rap crew, it’s a forever grind from the moment they hit the block, the studio, and the strip clubs. Get an inside look on how Benzino, Cognito and Monster are assaulting all [...]

Track of the Day: We Can’t Win

by Thomas May 16, 2009 Track of The Day

I just recently upgraded my cassette tape of AZ’s stellar debut album Doe or Die to CD. When the finances allow I do this from time to time. After giving the album a few spins and “refreshing my memory” a few things jump out.

Julian Marley: Violence In The Streets (ft Damien Marley)

by Kevin May 16, 2009 Coming Soon

I really dig me some reggae and should listen to it more. One of the main reasons I took the label, This Is Hip Hop, off this site was so that I could be free to post great music in all genres; whether it be reggae, R&B, jazz, whatever. “Violence In The Streets” is the [...]

Nola Darling: That Nola D

by Kevin May 16, 2009 Music Videos

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There’s always room in my life for a couple of femcees. Especially when they’re as hot and talented as Nola Darling! The ladies hop on the Black Eyed Peas’ “Boom Boom Pow” for a remix that’ll have you wanting more. myspace.com/whoisnoladarling

Tanya Morgan: Never Enough (feat. Carlita Durand)

by Kevin May 16, 2009 Singles

This is the latest leak from Tanya Morgan‘s (wait for it) future classic, Brooklynati. That’s right I said it — future classic. In their new song “Never Enough,” each side of the game is represented, from the pimp (Von Pea), to the simp (Donwill), and even to the family man (Ilyas). Donwill describes “Never Enough” [...]

Reflection Eternal: Eternalists [Live @ Audiotistic]

by Kevin May 16, 2009 The Show

Further proof that we need a new Reflection Eternal album ASAP. Here’s some nice close-up footage of Kweli and Hi-Tek running through their classic “Eternalists” at the Audiotistic Festival in Cali last weekend.

K-Beta: 89-09 [Mixed by DJ Alizay]

by Kevin May 16, 2009 Hot Download

From the same people that dropped the Reasonable Doubt Remix Project recently (Inner Loop Records), is a new project by K-Beta and DJ Alizay. Beta and Alizay run the gambit on the past 20 years of hip hop right here. Definitely one to check.

Donny Arcade & Phoenix Jones: The Show

by Kevin May 16, 2009 Music Videos

Donny Arcade & Phoenix Jones remake the classic Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick joint, “The Show”. The video is simply classic! This is off the duo’s upcoming mixtape Machine Killers 2: Bad Robot. Check out for Phoenix Jones’ project, The Family Guy dropping on May 26th!

R.H. Bless: Bring That Beat Back

by Kevin May 15, 2009 Hot Download

Swift, clever and poignant rhymes over classic old school beats is exactly what RH Bless delivers on Bring That Beat Back Vol. 1 via Block Exchange Entertainment. The mixtape is a dedication to legendary East coast emcees like Rakim, KRS-One, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah and many more. Bring That Beat Back showcases the Brooklyn emcee’s [...]

Foundation Fridays Part 5: Craig G vs. Necro Interview & Freestyle

by Kevin May 15, 2009 Around The Net

For those of you that peeped last week’s 4th installment of Foundation Friday’s, you may have noticed Craig G making a very blatant dis to Necro while freestyling during his performance at ‘The Foundation Album Release Party. Well, you know we couldn’t let that fall by the wayside without investigating what motivated the Juice Crew [...]

DJ Concept & Shuko: Ecko Unlimited Edition Vol. 2

by Kevin May 15, 2009 Hot Download

Ecko Unlimited presents… DJ Concept back at it once again with fellow Bash Brother, Shuko – Straight outta Germany. This time they brought Rapper Big Pooh on the hosting tip and they twisted the playlist up a bit.

Shad’s The Old Prince Gets an U.S. Release

by Kevin May 15, 2009 Coming Soon

To prepare for the US release of The Old Prince [read review], Shad is releasing a video to “Compromise” next month. The director – Christopher Mills – cut the prelude above to the video using some really dope extra material from the shoot, and added in the audio from the Outro on Shad’s album. The [...]

Freeway: Philadelphia Freeway 2 [Preview]

by Kevin May 15, 2009 Coming Soon

This Tuesday marks one of the biggest music release days this year, with new albums from Eminem, Method Man & Redman, Busta Rhymes, and Freeway amongst others. Thanks to the good people at NahRight.com, we have a full album preview of Philadelphia Freeway 2 via Imeem. I think more artists should do this to try [...]

Kero One: Become An Early Believer…

by Arasia Magnetic May 15, 2009 Artist Spotlight

There are few truisms in life but one that withstands is the ideology that there is nothing new under the sun. After all, history repeats itself constantly, some of us have déjà vu and we all share a common ground if we manage to dig deep enough. So hearing the typical story of an artist [...]

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