June 2009

Will Roush: Know My Name [Mixtape]

by Justin June 24, 2009 Mixtapes

We’ve been giving leaks for awhile now from Will Roush’s “Know My Name” Mixtape presented by DJ Whoo Kid & DJ Skee but now it has finally arrived! The conept of the mixtape is Will traveling back in time about hip hop’s history. Tracklist and link after the jump.

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DJ Concept: Tore Down [A Tribute to St. Ides & Many Other Fine Beverages]

by Justin June 24, 2009 Mixtapes

DJ Concept has a new mix entitled “A Tribute to St. Ides & Many Other Fine Beverages.” Here’s what Concept had to say about the project: “Who remembers the old St. Ides commercials? Go ahead, raise your hand & show your age a bit, it’s OK. I did this set live on our radio show [...]

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Melanie Fiona: ?uestlove Remixes Give It To Me Right For New Mixtape

by Ben the Intern June 24, 2009 Coming Soon

Melanie Fiona will be dropping a mixtape with ?uestlove remixing and covering several records…  The tape will be dropping this Friday (6/26), and preview clips will be dropping every day until then.  Hit the jump for a little teaser of tape and stay tuned until Friday!

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J The S: The Last Party (feat. Jadakiss)

by Justin June 24, 2009 Singles

J The S (formerly Jake The Snake) is here with his new single “The Last Party” featuring Jadakiss and Danny McClain off his upcoming album “The Last Days.” The very underrated M-Phazes produces this lead single for the Boston emcee and member of The Greater Good.

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Analogic: In Case You Missed It (Vol. 1)

by Justin June 24, 2009 Mixtapes

DJ K.O. sent over a new mix for producer Analogic. If you’re not familiar with Analogic, this mix will probably make realize some of the gems he’s been producing the last few years. A must listen with a lot elite emcees including Phonte, Supastition, Masta Ace, Talib Kweli, Kenn Starr, Torae, Skyzoo and more. Tracklist [...]

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Junclassic: The Owner [Kool G Rap Tribute]

by Justin June 24, 2009 Singles

Junclassic drops off a new track off his upcoming mixtape with DJ Dub MD “Southside’s Savior” coming out July 13th. The track is a tribute to the legendary Kool G Rap’s classic track “Owner of My Business.” Junclassic’s new album “Imaginary Enemies” is coming August 6th.

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100dBs: I Know You Got Soul

by Justin June 24, 2009 Around The Net

100dBs releases a new soulful mix for you to sit back and enjoy. Check out what 100dBs had to say about the project: “Delving deep into the Stax Records back catalog, Stax Of Stax is the smoothest of crash courses through life and love, tribulation and elation. Created for one Stax fan in particular, without [...]

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Black Skeptik: Rent (feat. KRS-One)

by Ben the Intern June 24, 2009 Music Videos

Black Skeptik joins the ranks of talented breakthrough artists to compete for the coveted slot on mtvU’s ‘The Freshmen’ video contest.  Skeptic joins forces with the legendary KRS-One on “Rent”, which is a track that I’m sure most of us non-mortgage having rent payers can relate to, myself included.  *Remember, YOUR votes determine which videos get into [...]

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Fat Rat: Do Whud I Do Trailer [prod by MIDIMarc]

by Ben the Intern June 24, 2009 Coming Soon

We got the first trailer for Fat Rat’s debut video “Do Whud I Do”.  Big ups to MIDIMarc on the production, I can’t wait for this video to drop!

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DJ Jazzy Jeff: Tim Westwood Show [1989]

by J. Rizzle June 24, 2009 Mixtapes

Back again with another Jazzy Jeff joint for Jazzy Jeff Wednesday. Today we go way back to 1989 when Jeff made one of his first appearances on the Tim Westwood show. This is a certified banger! No tracklist and one mp3… enjoy!

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1134 Mix Show Episode 22

by Justin June 23, 2009 Mixtapes

Here we have episode 22 of the always dope 1134 Mix Show for you. The show is jam packed with some hip hop heavyweights including Wu-Tang Clan, Sean Price, Pharoahe Monch, DJ Muggs, Grand Puba, Jay-Z and Slaughterhouse. Tracklist and download link after the jump.

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Video: Alchemist’s Favorite 12 Rapping Producers

by Ben the Intern June 23, 2009 Around The Net

Alchemist listing his favorite producers who rap.  Anyone get left off that list?

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Saigon – Change Gon Come Video

by Ben the Intern June 23, 2009 Music Videos

A new track from Saigon off that Three/21 Medias “Inside A Change” mixtape, due out next month.   Link courtesy of rapradar.com.

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21 Question Interview WIth Statik Selektah

by Ben the Intern June 23, 2009 Around The Net

Here we have a nice interview with one of the hottest producers out there right now, Statik Selektah.  Lot of good stuff, from inspiration and process of making beats to his own favorite producers to video games and electronics. The man behind the boards on Saigon’s last album, All in a Days Work, as well [...]

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HiPNOTT Records Presents… A Taste of HiPNOTT

by Kevin June 23, 2009 Exclusive

Ever since I announced the formation of my new label, HiPNOTT Records, I have been wanting to give you all a “taste” of what’s to come. The music really is THAT GOOD… and the music is the sole reason I put the label together. So I compiled a sampler, if you will, of music from [...]

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Shire’: Celebrity Free (feat. A Pinks)

by Ben the Intern June 23, 2009 Singles

A native of the tough city of Baltimore, MD, Talia “Shiré” Burgess is about to blow the R&B/Hip-Hop scene wide open. Unlike most singers of her generation, Shiré is a true artist who loves to make real music about real life situations; the ups and the downs! She has become a prolific singer/songwriter and all of her songs [...]

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Detox Gets A Release Date!

by Ben the Intern June 22, 2009 Coming Soon

Yes, you read the title right, Dr. Dre has given (another) tentative release date for his 3rd studio album, Detox.  He has this to say about the up-coming cd, ”I’m just now — over the last couple of months — starting to feel that it’s going to be right and it’s something I can be proud [...]

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Eternia & MoSS: Road to Release Day [Episode 3]

by Ben the Intern June 22, 2009 Around The Net

Over the next 6 months, Eternia will release steady video & audio leaks leading up to the highly anticipated release of Eternia & MoSS’s debut album, “AT LAST“. Follow them as they shop for a record deal, promote the album, and countdown to the release date.  And you just never know what special guests may pop up… [...]

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B.o.B vs. Bobby Ray [Mixtape]

by Justin June 22, 2009 Mixtapes

The Atlanta emcee with the split personality now has a whole mixtape centered around his 2 personas. B.o.B and Bobby Ray go head to head on this new tape with some special guests such as Bun B, Killer Mike and T.I. A must listen from one of the most talented up & coming talents in the game right now. [...]

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Jovi Rockwell: Rizzla

by Justin June 22, 2009 Music Videos
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Emcee/Singer Jovi Rockwell is here with a new track called “Rizzla.” A banging track, check out the download link after the jump as well as the music video for the song.

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