August 2009

Josh X-an-tus: First Time (Live in NYC)

by Kevin August 23, 2009 Soulful Sundays

Since it’s Soulful Sunday, I gotta turn you on to this talented new singer, Jos X-an-tus. Check the clip of him performing live in NYC a couple of weeks ago. If you wanna read up on Josh, check out our artist spotlight on him here. Josh has been given props from hip hop heavyweights such [...]

Lost LL Cool J Album Surfaces

by Kevin August 23, 2009 Singles

Props to DJ ReMike who linked us to the Digger’s Union, who link us to DJ Mike Nice’s spot where he’s leaked his rip of a long lost LL Cool J album from 1995. The album, entitled Double L Cools Down, was recorded around the same time as Mr. Smith. Aparently it was put out [...]

Jay-Z x Raekwon: Black Gangster x Wu-Gambinos (Remix)

by Thomas August 22, 2009 Music

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…Pt II is dropping September 8 and The Blueprint 3 will drop on 9/11. We are planning something huge for the Jigga man leading up to BP3 release and will give Shallah Raekwon some love too. Until then enjoy the Only Built 4….snippets, the usual Jay-Z chatter, and these lost treasures [...]

Raekwon: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…Pt II (Snippets)

by Thomas August 22, 2009 Music Videos

Not too much to say. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…Pt II will finally see the light of day on September 8. Amazon has put up snippets of the album and it sounds decent. I heard Beanie Sigel and Jadakiss on two separate cuts, but no Nas tho. Couple of well recognizable samples on the album. [...]

The Inbox: Week Ending 8/22/09

by Kevin August 22, 2009 The Inbox

So this new SoundCloud set up is working out pretty nice! People are now able to send their tracks and get instantly featured on the site in our weekly Inbox post. SoundCloud makes it super easy for me to post these tracks and for you to hear them in the embedded player. Hit the jump [...]

Bekay: Brooklyn Bridge (feat. Masta Ace)

by Kevin August 22, 2009 Singles

As the summer winds down but the heat turns up, here’s “Brooklyn Bridge”, Bekay‘s debut single and summer anthem to his highly anticipated album Hunger Pains which drops 11.10.09. The track is produced by DJ Babu and features Masta Ace. Stay tuned for the video for “Brooklyn Bridge” which drops next Tuesday and includes an [...]

Black Milk: Set Go

by Thomas August 21, 2009 Singles

We dropped “In The A.M.” from Black Milk earlier this week, which turned out to be pure HEAT. “Set Go” isn’t different. After giving this a couple of listens I let my other Black Milk loose tracks ride out and I was like damn….he has stepped up his mic skills (I didn’t always think that). [...]

DJ Jazzy Jeff Puts His Stamp of Approval on DJ Hero

by Kevin August 21, 2009 Coming Soon

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I’m not a big gamer myself, though I’ve been addicted to Rock Band 2 lately. DJ Hero is one game that I will definitely be grabbing for my PS3 this October. Check out the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff in the promo clip above talking up the game. If this game helps me spin like Jeff, [...]

Donnis: Diary of An Atlanta Brave [Mixtape]

by Kevin August 21, 2009 Hot Download

Here’s the new mixtape from Donnis that we were talking about yesterday. Listening to this one now, via the stream at 10deep.com (I wish more people would do this). Shit is pure heat so far. Presented byKarmaLoop, 10Deep and mixed by the homies Mick Boogie and DJ Benzi. Features from Bun B, Colin Munroe & Marsha Ambrosius with production from J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Needlz, [...]

Jay-Z: Blueprint 3 Production Credits

by Kevin August 21, 2009 Coming Soon

And here we go… more Blueprint 3 news! The official production list has hit the net… shout to Meka. Looks like Kanye didn’t produced everything, althought the majority is him. Good news (for me anyway) is we get two three Timbaland cuts. Peep it after the cut…

Eminem: Relapse 2 Gets a Release Date

by Kevin August 21, 2009 Coming Soon

Well, well, well. This really should have made my Top 15 Most Anticipated Releases list. I guess I was in denial. Spotted at RapRadar via ThisIs50 via Your Audio Fix… whew!

Tanya Morgan Remix Contest

by Kevin August 21, 2009 Around The Net

On May 12th, Tanya Morgan released their highly acclaimed sophomore LP, Brooklynati. Now, to celebrate the album’s success and the release of the trio’s “Never Enough” iTunes single, Tanya Morgan is giving aspiring producers an opportunity to remix the group’s new single. Native Instruments, 2dopeboyz, Tanya Morgan, Interdependent Media, Society Original Products, and Audible Treats [...]

Introducing… know:juander

by Kevin August 21, 2009 Artist Spotlight

Every now and then there comes a new artist on the scene that I personally really take a liking to. Last year, I can name two artists of the top of my head that did that… Trav Williams and Nobody Famous. This year, the one artist that sticks out in my head the most is [...]

DJ Rasta Root: The Rest of Dilla, Vol. 1

by J. Rizzle August 21, 2009 Hot Download

Here we have a Dilla mix by DJ Rasta Root from outta the ATL and here’s in his own words him describing the concept of making the mix. DJ Rasta Root says that this mix was a long time in the making. ‘I didn’t want to do a Dilla mix just because he had passed [...]

Freestyle Friday: Black Thought vs. Mos Def

by Kevin August 21, 2009 Freestyle Friday

Aight, let’s try this Freestyle Friday again! Last week we kicked things off by putting Joe Budden and Method Man up against each other… obvious, I know. This week, I want you all to try your hand at arguably two of the prolific emcees in the game, The Roots’ Black Thought and the Mighty Mos [...]

Pudgee x Biggie x Lord Tariq: Think Big

by Thomas August 21, 2009 Sample of The Day

Unkut.com has dropped two dope post (Blame Biz Markie and Sample Clear Fail) within the last week or so. The post addresses songs that never saw proper release because the artist wasn’t able to clear the sample. Many of our favorite songs have been effected by this with many of those songs being released with [...]

Zumbi (of Zion I): Science Of Breath [Episode 4]

by Justin August 21, 2009 Podcast

Zumbi, the emcee half of Zion I, has begun doing his own podcast called Science of Breath. Zumbi put together a solid lineup for his 4th show and also features him freestyling a bit! Tracklist & link after the jump. Zion I’s album The Takeover is in stores now!

J Dilla: 24K Rap (feat Raekwon & Havoc)

by Justin August 21, 2009 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnAF4fRHyVA The video for J Dilla’s “24K Rap” featuring Raekwon & Havoc has finally been releaed. If you haven’t already, make sure you cop Jay Stay Paid and read our review here.

Skratch Bastid: Out Here Grindin (Live)

by Kevin August 20, 2009 Music Videos

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Live footage of Skratch Bastid performing a track from his 110%” mix, available for download & purchase at skratchbastid.com. Props to Greg, who caught my inbox on fire with this joint! Turntablism at it’s finest right here!

Classified: Up All Night

by Kevin August 20, 2009 Music Videos

Classified‘s latest video for the second single, “Up All Night,” from the album Self Explanatory. The song is one of my favs from the album and the video is just simply amazing. Features Classified’s dad Mike Boyd Sr! If you haven’t copped this album yet, grab it here!

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