July 2009

Rocksteady 32nd Anniversary Park Jam

by Kevin July 28, 2009 The Show
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Sunday, July 26th, 2009. Lincoln Park, Newark NJ Featuring performances by Cormega, Tanya Morgan, Dujeous, End of the Weak, Sean Price, Roxanne Shante, Jeru the Damaja, & Pebbly Poo. With Special Appearances by DJ Premier, DJ Eclipse, & Crazy Legs. Shout out to Dujeous for dropping this in my Twitter… I’m gonna have to get [...]

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Skyzoo: The Strung Out Remixes

by Justin July 28, 2009 New Music Releases

Coalmine Records has put together another remix project, this time of Skzyoo’s “Strung Out.” The project is available on iTunes and features remixes from Cabes (download after the jump) and site favorite Small Professor.

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Deep Rooted: From The Heart (feat. Blu)

by Justin July 28, 2009 Singles

Producer Mr. Brady, emcee Johaz, vocalist Just Brea & DJ Artistic form the group Deep Rooted, who create a blend of hip hop and nu-soul. Their self titled album is available on Tajai’s Clear Label Records. This track “From the Heart” features west coast emcee Blu, download it after the jump.

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The Sistah: Brown On The Edges EP

by Justin July 28, 2009 Hot Download
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Soul Singer/Songwriter The Sistah presents her debut EP “Brown on the Edges.” Production is handled by The Aqua League on this 7 track EP and also features Eternia. Tracklist and link afer the jump.

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Quite Nyce: This Is My Life

by Justin July 28, 2009 Singles

We have another leak from Quite Nyce’s upcoming mixtape “Hello My Name is Quite Nyce” entitled ”This Is My Life” produced by Dox. The new mixtape  will be available for free on August 18th!

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D-Lo: No Hoe [prod by DJ Fresh]

by Justin July 28, 2009 Singles

Oakland emcee D-Lo links up with DJ Fresh (see our spotlight here)  for “No Hoe” which has become a huge hit in the Bay Area. Fresh had produced D-Lo’s entire album “The Tonite Show with D-Lo” which is available now on Clear Label Records (run by Tajai of Souls of Mischief).

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ArtOfficial & QuESt: New Video Footage

by Justin July 28, 2009 The Show
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GbvKS5zJqw QuESt jumped on stage alongside ArtOfficial to perform his track “I Will.” Also check after the jump for ArtOfficial peforming their own new track and covering Eric B. & Rakim’s classic “Don’t Sweat the Techinique.”

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Melanie Fiona Performs “Ay Yo” with Q Tip on the Adlibs

by Justin July 28, 2009 Around The Net

Loud.com got some footage of Melanie Fiona performing live this past weekend at the Santos Partyhouse. Peforming “Ay Yo” alongside her is none other than Q-Tip. Check out the footage at Loud’s site after the jump.

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Instrumentals: Enter The Wu-Tang 36 Chambers

by J. Rizzle July 28, 2009 Instrumentals

Since Instrumental Tuesdays are a new feature here on the site, how bout a double dose for that ass! I know there are a lot of Wu heads on the site, so you’re gonna love the instrumentals from their debut, Enter The Wu-Tang 36 Chambers. Grab it after the cut…

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Dr. Dre: 2001 Instrumentals

by J. Rizzle July 28, 2009 Instrumentals

The idea of “Instrumental Tuesdays” came from Kev when he was on the air a few weeks ago and the topic came up about instrumental CDs. We figure we have Throwback Thursdays and Jazzy Jeff Wednesdays, so why not Instrumental Tuesdays! For our first installment, we have the instrumentals to Dr. Dre’s 2001. Grab it [...]

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Nobody Famous: Order Up! Volume 3 Available Now!

by Kevin July 28, 2009 New Music Releases

INCLUDES THE HIT SINGLE “DON’T ACT LIKE I NEVER TOLD YOU”, THE NEW SINGLE “ELECTRIC”, THE STREET ANTHEM “HUSTLER MUZIK”, AND THE SULTRY R&B HIT “UNIVERSAL LOVE” Order Up! Volume 3: Chicken and Waffles is the brand new album from Nobody Famous, released digitally on HiPNOTT Records. Produced solely by Nobody Famous, the album includes [...]

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Nicolay: Lose Your Way (feat. Carlitta Durand)

by Kevin July 28, 2009 Singles

Here is the brand new first single from Nicolay‘s new project, City Lights 2: Shibuya [more info]. The track is called “Lose Your Way” and features the lovely Carlitta Durand.

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Just Released Today [07/28]

by Kevin July 28, 2009 New Music Releases

The biggest, and virtually only, release in hip hop today comes from BK’s own Fabolous, with his new album Loso’s Way. Fabolous has enough publicity under his belt, so let me tell you about the album that I’m excited for today… our first release on HiPNOTT Records, Nobody Famous‘ Order Up! Vol 3: Chicken and [...]

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Jay Electronica: Dear Moleskine (prod. by Just Blaze) [Trailer]

by Thomas July 27, 2009 Music Videos

This has been all over the net today.  Since I’m a Jay Electronica fan….had to share with my peoples.  I really need an album.  If you don’t have any of his music….Google his name…if you need the hook up…let me know! Spotted at 2DB

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L’Daialogue DiCaprio: A Letter To The Justus League x TwentyNine x Da’ Shape Of Ya’

by Justin July 27, 2009 Singles

L’Daialogue drops 3 new tracks, each with its own unique theme & producer. The first is an ode to the Justus League Crew produced by MiZUnderstatistic. “TwentyNine” is featured on L’s recent mixtape “Bluff City Daialogue Vol. 2.” The last song “Da Shape of Ya” is a new track that will be featured on L’s [...]

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Eternia & MoSS: Road to Release Day [Episode 7]

by Justin July 27, 2009 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZOquG7fUIA Watch the brand new episode of the Road to Release Day vlog from Eternia & MoSS. Be on the lookout for their debut album “At Last” which is coming soon.

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CL-Sick: Health (feat D.E.)

by Justin July 27, 2009 Singles

New Jersey emcee CL-Sick drops a new track called “Health” featuring D.E. and produced by Nosaj Thing. The concept of the song is hip hop is like a competitive sport, emcees must compete at the highest level.

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Wu-Tang Clan: Chamber Music

by Addi "Mindbender" Stewart July 27, 2009 Music Reviews

Ominous string instruments.  Bootleg kung fu movie samples.  Wisdom cautiously spilling from the sealed lips of ancient martial arts masters.  Sword strikes.  Track titles like “Supreme Architecture” and “Kill Too Hard.” Yes!  Just when autotune was declared war upon by the likes of King Jiggamayne, this secret second roundhouse to the loudmouth of rap wackness [...]

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Ohini Jonez: The Just Life EP

by Justin July 26, 2009 Hot Download
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The brand new EP from Ohini Jonez called The Just Life EP. This is brand new material to serve as a prelude to his upcoming album. Make sure yall download and listen ASAP! Also check out PaperStreetMusic.blogspot.com, a little site we threw together to keep the projects together and post news.

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DJ Green Lantern Weighs In On The GAME vs Jay-Z: [Video]

by DJ Grain July 26, 2009 Exclusive

DJ Green Lantern discusses The GAME vs Jay-Z situation on VLAD TV.

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