September 2009

Marky: Simple As (Remix)

by J. Rizzle September 30, 2009 Singles

Studio 43/SRC/ Universal artist Marky continues his onslaught on covering some of the hottest songs of the moment. He puts his DC flavor over the Cleveland’s ambassador Kid Cudi’s track “Simple As.” Not an “official” remix, but dope nevertheless. Hit the cut for the link. Props to ILLVIBES DMV for the linkage.

Hevehitta & DJ Unexpected: Executioners From Shaolin

by Kevin September 30, 2009 Hot Download

From The Diggers Union: “Executioners From Shaolin” is part 4 in our Motion Picture Mixtape series, (the 1st 3 being Director’s Cut, Raw & Uncut: The Willie Bryant Story and 50 Cent-The Undertaker) and it’s bound to be another classic for the collection. Dissecting the styles and personas of the infamous Wu-Tang Clan, their story [...]

Cormega: Make It Clear [prod by DJ Premier]

by Justin September 30, 2009 Music

Late pass on this one but it’s only fitting this be posted on DJ Premier Wednesday. Cormega gets Premo behind the boards of “Make It Clear” which is off his new album Born & Raised. Make sure to cop the album when it drops on October 20th.

Diamond District: Mini Documentary

by Kevin September 30, 2009 Coming Soon

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

In anticipation of the official release of their forthcoming debut effort, In The Ruff, the trio of Oddisee, X.O., andYU, collectively making up the group Diamond District, take some time out from their day to break down the boundaries that define the area where the group was born and raised – the DMV (DC, Maryland, [...]

The Next 48 Hours With Raekwon Part 2

by Kevin September 30, 2009 Around The Net

The Next 48 Hours With Raekwon, is a 3 part web series which goes behind the scenes during the album release week of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2. Part 2 the day after the album release follows Raekwon to Basement Mix In Store (Brooklyn), DJ Clue Power 105.1 & Kay Slay on Shade 45 [...]

Amen: Queens Boulevard LP

by Justin September 30, 2009 Hot Download

South Carolina emcee Amen drops his new album Queens Boulevard, presented by Potholes in My Blog, for free! Amen enlists Khrysis, Reasonable, Johnny Drama & Jah Freedom on production along with Saigon & Sean Boog providing guest spots. Amen hooked me up with an advance of the album awhile ago & it’s a definite banger so don’t [...]

Senor Kaos: Walk Softly & Carry A Big Brick

by Justin September 30, 2009 Hot Download

Senor Kaos drops his new mixtape Walk Softly & Carry A Big Brick presented by The Smoking Section. Kaos enlists a stacked lineup of guests on the tape that includes Bun B, Von Pea, Curren$y, John Robinson, Punchline, 4-Ize, Young Chris & more. The Atlanta emcee gets production from some big names as well like 9th Wonder, Large [...]

The Roots: How I Got Over

by Justin September 30, 2009 Music Videos

The Roots drop the music video for their first single “How I Got Over” off their upcoming album of the same name. How I Got Over, the group’s 9th album, drops October 20th on Def Jam. Props to OnSmash for the video.

Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City [Original Samples]

by Kevin September 30, 2009 Diggin' In Da Crates

I almost feel as if we’ve gotten off our sample game for a minute. I guess it’s just been really tough to keep up with the new releases and finding the credits for EVERY sample used. More often than not, not all samples are listed in the linear notes so it takes someone with a [...]

Cee & Bekah: Save Myself (feat. Tommy Gunnz)

by Kevin September 30, 2009 Singles

HiPNOTT recording artists Cee & Bekah hook up with Movment Fam member Tommy Gunnz for their first leak off their upcoming mixtape, Soul Movement Vol.3. The mixtape, hosted by Mick Boogie & Terry Urban, is close to completion and should be ready soon. This is just the beginning as we’ve been steadily planning the Aussies’ [...]

Introducing… E Reece

by Kevin September 30, 2009 Artist Spotlight

While I was out in Cali a few months ago, I had the opportunity to meet this cat by the name of E Reece. The hard penetrating, self-reflective vocals of this MC poignantly illustrate that true school hip hop is alive and well. Born in the Midwest, raised in Maryland, and schooled in the business [...]

MyCypher Presents Hip-Hop Worldwide: Brazil Ep. 1

by Kevin September 30, 2009 Around The Net

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

I had the opportunity to meet the guys behind MyCypher.com a few months ago and let me just say that these are some real serious cats who are passionate about hip hop. They went down to Brazil earlier this year on tour with Nobody Famous and put together this documentary of hip hop worldwide. It’s [...]

Royce Da 5’9″ Talks In Depth About Shady Records, Young Money

by Kevin September 30, 2009 Around The Net

“Who’s to say Slaughterhouse and Eminem ain’t did a record already?” And then he laughed. John Public caught up with Slaughterhouse member and Detroit emcee Royce Da 5’9 yesterday after his MTV interview made hip-hop headlines when he confirmed the Shady Records rumors. He answered three of the biggest questions fans have been asking and [...]

Truth Universal: This Moment (feat Lyrikill)

by Justin September 30, 2009 Music

Truth Universal hit me up with a new track “This Moment” featuring Lyrikill and produced by Prospekt. This joint will be off the New Orleans emcee’s upcoming EP Guerilla Business which drops later this year. Make sure to check out Lyrikill’s video posted earlier here and cop his new album Heart & Sole which is available [...]

DJ Premier Tribute to Grandmaster Roc Raida

by J. Rizzle September 30, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

Here’s the tribute to Grandmaster Roc Raida from the one and only DJ Premier, from his radio show. Thanks to the DJ Premier blog for this hook up. Hit it after the jump…

DJ Premier: WBLS Thunder Storm Vol. 6

by J. Rizzle September 30, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

This is the final installment in the DJ Premier WBLS Thunder Storm series… Volume 6. This just shows how the radio shows use to be so ill back in the day, way before internet and satellite radio. Hit it after the jump and enjoy!!!

DJ Premier: WBLS Thunder Storm Vol. 5

by J. Rizzle September 30, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

Rollin on with Premier Wednesday… if you enjoyed volumes 1-4, here’s volume 5. So hit it after the jump and bump it…

DJ Premier: WBLS Thunder Storm Vol. 4

by J. Rizzle September 30, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

It’s Premier Wednesday and we are gonna continue today with the WBLS Thunderstorm joints when Premier rocked the radio waves back in 94! So here’s Vol. 4… hit it after the jump and enjoy!!!

DJ Premier x Torae x Skyzoo: Click

by Thomas September 30, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

I wanted to add this song to last weeks post, but was missing a sample. Luckily, the homie skeme came through with that joint for everyone. Again, not much to say Preem+Torae+Skyzoo=Flames. Everything after the cut…

Dee-1: Mike Jackson

by Justin September 30, 2009 Singles

Check out this new track from New Orleans emcee Dee-1 called “Mike Jackson.” An obvious homage to the King of Pop, Dee-1 will be performing this Friday at Republic New Orleans during a Michael Jackon Throwback Night. Make sure you get your copy of his album David & Goliath here if you don’t have it already!

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