July 2009

Freeway: Blogger [prod by Jake One]

by Justin July 16, 2009 Singles

Check out this new leak from Freeway & Jake One’s upcoming album “Stimulus Package.” Freeway takes this track as a chance to air out us bloggers but it’s a dope cut. Who’s looking forward to the this collaboration between Free & Jake? Shout outs to 2dopeboyz & Trfyeblog for the track.

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Se7en: G’d Up (feat Dre Robinson & M-Dot)

by Justin July 16, 2009 Singles

Three of Boston’s best young emcees come together for this very dope track “G’d Up.” The new single from Se7en features Dre Robinson & M-Dot over the production of Pauly Fingaz. If you haven’t heard M-Dot’s latest mixtape yet, you can download it here.

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Bishop Brigante & Mike Beatz: Star Appeal (feat Lucian)

by Justin July 16, 2009 Singles

Bishop Brigante teams up with Monsters Ink’s very own Mike Beatz for the new track “Star Appeal”. The track is produced by JusVus and features Lucian on the hook. Bishop’s latest mixtape is available here and the Monsters Ink project “Ink Make Me a Monster” will be available for free on July 21st.

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DJ China White & Jis The Future: Death of Autobots

by Justin July 16, 2009 Music

DJ China White & Jis The Future have put together a new mixtape “Death of Autobots” with some tracks directed at the industry of today. The project is filled with some big names including Jay-Z. Phonte, Sean Price, Termanology, Buckshot & KRS-One and Royce da 5’9. Tracklist and download link after the jump.

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RH Bless: Ghetto Metal + Unsignable The Mixtape

by Justin July 16, 2009 Coming Soon

RH Bless drops a leak “Ghetto Metal” from his upcoming mixtape. RH’s new mixtape “Unsignable” is coming out August 4th and will be available for a free download, so be on the lookout for the new project and enjoy this track for now.

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DJ Shu-G: Mixtape Vol. 1 (feat. DJ Ta-Shi & DJ Missie)

by J. Rizzle July 16, 2009 Mixtapes

Here’s the Thursday Throwback…This mix right here is by DJ Shu-G feat. DJ Ta-Shi & DJ Missie all from Japan.  The skillz and tracklist on this mix is hella tight.  Check it out after the jump and holla back with your comments. Tracklist and link after the cut….props to theSunRisesIntheEast for the link.

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Cee & Bekah: Can’t Get Enough [prod by K-Os]

by Kevin July 16, 2009 Singles

Soul Hop duo Cee & Bekah have been hard at work on their their next mixtape, The Soul Movement Volume 3.  As one of the major acts signed to my HiPNOTT Records label, I had to hook them up with the best in the biz… Mick Boogie & Terry Urban. Mick & Terry will be [...]

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Mishoo The Drumkit: Born In The Land Of A Thousand Hills EP

by DJ Grain July 16, 2009 Hot Download

As I was searching the net a few days ago I happened to stumble across Mishoo The Drumkit.  This MC, producer, songwriter has a very interesting story that puts him in a league of his own.  Born in Kigali, Rwanda to a Rwandian mother and German father he lived in Rwanda until he was 11 [...]

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Melanie Fiona’s Dusty Fingers

by Kevin July 15, 2009 Around The Net
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Yours Truly has a new feature on their site called Dusty Fingers. Recently they caught up with the ultra-talented, ultra-beautiful Melanie Fiona as she goes through some of her favorite records. Check the interview above, set in Rooky Ricardo’s Records in San Fransisco and head over to Yours Truly to get more scoop. Don’t forget [...]

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Inspectah Deck Curses Joe Budden @ Rock The Bells

by Kevin July 15, 2009 News

Props to Alex and UGHH.com for the above footage. During the most recent Rock The Bells on Sunday in Columbia, MD, Inspectah Deck emerged during Raekwon‘s set to rally Wu fans in a communal “Fuck Joe Budden.” This continues a beef, which began with Budden incredulously questioning Method Man’s lyrical prowess after being ranked higher [...]

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Punchline (of eMC) & Fokis: The Appetizer EP Promo

by Kevin July 15, 2009 Coming Soon

Aight, so my man Fokis (we’ve supported him for forever here on the site) has had a project in the works with Punchline (from eMC) for the longest time.  The album, The Reset Button, is just about finished. But to wet your appetite, Fokis and Punchline are gonna unleash a free EP on August 11th [...]

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Dr. Dre: Detox [The Leaks]

by Kevin July 15, 2009 Singles

I spotted this over at YN’s spot via WildStyle.FM.  It’s a collection of 9 tracks that have been rumored to be refernces or leaks for Dr. Dre’s widely anticipated Detox. Only thing I don’t hear on this is the Dr. Pepper commercial… lol. So if you missed some of them, check em after the cut…

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K. Sparks: London (feat Tina Quallo) [prod by The Insurgency]

by Justin July 15, 2009 Singles

The Insurgency sent over a track they produced for K. Sparks called “London.” This isn’t part of the Manic Mondays series but the duo laced Sparks w/ a dope beat. Check out more from The Insurgency here.

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Melatone (of Chapter 13): Pay Attention

by Justin July 15, 2009 Hot Download

Chapter 13′s Melatone presents this free EP “Pay Attention” featuring production from Rashid Hadee & a guest appearance by Thaione Davis. If you aren’t familiar with Chapter 13, don’t sleep on them because Melatone and Hadee always put out quality music. Link after the jump.

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Silent Knight: D.O.A. (Death of Apathy)

by Justin July 15, 2009 Singles

DJ K.O. sent over a brand new cut from his upcoming monthly EP series “DJ K.O. Presents: Living Out A State of Mind” designed to showcase the Elementality family. Silent Knight does his own “D.O.A.” with the help of up & coming Brazilian producer Laudz.

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Brown Bag AllStars: Get Ready

by Justin July 15, 2009 Singles

The Brown Bag AllStars present another banger for Day 16 of the Brown Bag Season. “Get Ready” is produced by Marink from Nature Sounds Records.

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Cookin Soul & Nahright: 1 AM & Rising

by Justin July 15, 2009 Hot Download

Production team Cookin Soul links up with Nahright.com (shout outs to Eskay) for “1 AM & Rising.” Featuring Donny Goines, Skyzoo, Mic Geronimo, Rapper Big Pooh, Emilo Rojas, Joell Ortiz, Crooked I and more, this is a must download with Cookin Soul on the boards. Gotta like the De La Soul homage too right? Tracklist [...]

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Court Dunn: Director’s Reel [music by Apple Juice Kid]

by Justin July 15, 2009 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdeEQIFYPc8 Check out this jam-packed lineup brought together by director Court Dunn and producer Apple Juice Kid.  Dunn recruits Styles P, B.o.B, Camp Lo, Donny Goines, Emilio Rojas, Termanology, Edo.G, J The S, Silent Knight, Quite Nyce & SEEK for this dope music video project with production from Apple Juice Kid.

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Nobody Famous vs. Has-Lo

by Kevin July 15, 2009 Who Flipped It Better?

What’s a little competition between label mates? Turns out the track that we leaked earlier this week from Nobody Famous sampled the same Donny Hathaway joint that fellow HiPNOTT artist Has-Lo flipped on a previous track that he did. Both producers did the damn thing with this sample, but let’s see what you all think. [...]

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DJ Jazzy Jeff: Rockin with The Fresh Prince & Ready Roc C in ’88

by J. Rizzle July 15, 2009 Mixtapes

Here we go… another Wednesday, another DJ Jazzy Jeff mix. This one is from 1988 which I got off a Will Smith podcast. I uploaded it from a CD that I burned last summer.  It’s a one track mp3 and a synopsis of the mix in the beginning of the podcast mix. According to Jazz’s [...]

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