September 2009

Soulful Sunday: Lynwood Rose Edition

by J. Rizzle September 13, 2009 Mixtapes

Wassup.. it’s Soulful Sunday and to kick it off today we gonna hit you off with this joint from the folks at Think Differently Music Group. Check this out, 3 hot artist on one mixtape, Q-Tip, D’Angelo, and Raphael Saadiq. So you know what to do ——–> Hit it after the jump!!!

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Tupac: Interview (Circa 1995)

by Thomas September 13, 2009 Music Videos

Interview with Pac while he was incarcerated in New York I’m assuming. Today marks the thirteenth anniversary of his death. Hit the cut for part 2.

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Z-Ro: Rollin’ On Swangas (feat Chris Ward)

by Justin September 13, 2009 Singles

Houston legend Z-Ro drops the first single “Rollin’ On Swangas” featuring Chris Ward off his upcoming album. Z-Ro’s new LP, Heroin, will be the follow-up to his 2008 release Crack. If you aren’t familiar with Z-Ro, it’s time to change that. The Texas emcee has been a longtime member of the Screwed Up Click and released [...]

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Lil Fame Releases OFFICIAL Statement Regarding Beat Jacking Allegations

by Kevin September 13, 2009 Exclusive

Since we initially broke the news of the alleged “beat jacking” accusations towards Lil Fame (of M.O.P.) by Philly producer Kil, I have been working day and night to get an official response from Fame himself. A few hours ago, I was contact by Dan Green (manager of Termanology and owner of ClockWork Music) stating [...]

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Fresh Vetz (Dashah & DJ Pause): Style Like Mine

by Justin September 13, 2009 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4EtQm3Y2WA Dashah hit me up with the official video for his single with DJ Pause, together the Fresh Vetz, called “Style Like Mine.”  The single will be available for purchase on iTunes September 15th!

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Raekwon: Walk Wit Me [video]

by Thomas September 12, 2009 Music Videos

Late pass! Raekwon drops the video to his iTunes bonus track:  “Walk Wit Me.”  Question…why are artist dropping bonus tracks only for digital release?  I copped two physical copies and would have liked this joint on the CD.  Anyway…dope video…dope song. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…PT. II out now!

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Sean Price: Broken Safety Pt. 2 (The Incredible P)

by Thomas September 12, 2009 Singles

Scram Jones sent Eskay from Nah Right this song last night via twitter.  It’s another heat rock from Sean P that will go nice with the compilation we dropped last week [Download id not defined].  Kimbo Price up shortly. Hit the cut for the link Nah Right’s link.

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Skyzoo Presents: Saving Our Grace [Episodes 1-3]

by Thomas September 12, 2009 Interviews

Skyzoo has been dropping a weekly series called Saving Our Grace in anticipation of his Jamal/Duck Down release:  The Salvation.  I didn’t know he was doing this, but we’ll be keeping up with the series until the album drops on September 29.  Video’s directed by Mills Miller The first episode is called “The Doubt.”  “The [...]

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The Kid Daytona: Air Born (feat. Bun B) [video]

by Thomas September 12, 2009 Music Videos

Video from The Kid Daytona‘s album Come Fly With Me.  If you don’t have this FREE album grab it [Download id not defined].

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Lil Fame of M.O.P responds to “Beat Jacking Allegations”

by Thomas September 12, 2009 Around The Net

The controversy surrounding the allegations of Lil Fame aka Fizzy Womack were at a fever pitch the last day or so.  We discussed the issue on Thursday that seen an outcry from fans regarding the alleged jack. Well, Fame issued a response to the allegations.  Hit the cut for his via DJ Premier Blog (fan [...]

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Raekwon: The Recap

by Thomas September 11, 2009 Misc

In the mist of Jay-Z week we sprinkled in a lot of Raekwon.  Probably wasn’t enough for many, but we we dropped some good ish:  Who Spit It Better, instrumentals, and OB4CL video’s.  Plus, Fred came through with two excellent reviews for OB4CL and OB4CLII and who can forget about the dope interview Addi conducted [...]

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Eleven Days of Jay Recap…

by Kevin September 11, 2009 Eleven Days of Jay

Well, we’ve come to an end of our Eleven Days of Jay… some hated it, most loved it. It was great to be able to dedicate the site to my all time favorite emcee, although exhausting at times to get all the posts going while staying on top of hip hop current events. If you’re [...]

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Raekwon: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…PT. II

by Freddie C September 11, 2009 Music Reviews

There’s an old adage that states that the sequel is seldom better than the original.  Godfather II, Shrek 2, and The Dark Knight are some obvious examples that contradict that way of thinking.  But for every X-Men 2, two Spiderman 3’s get made.  So far, rap sequels haven’t measured up that well, either.  For example, [...]

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Jay-Z: Top 15 Underrated Songs

by Sean Deez September 11, 2009 Eleven Days of Jay

This last little while, Jay-Z has been the talk of the town. A town of music that he runs laps around, an industry he has by the throat, a genre he has at bay. However, Jay-Z the musician gets overlooked many times. If not for the talent he possess, then for the talent he has [...]

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Jay-Z: A Star Is Born (The Lyrics)

by Thomas September 11, 2009 Eleven Days of Jay

Last one!  I have only listened to BP3 a couple of times since Tuesday.  I didn’t listen to the album when it leaked on purpose…so I’m behind everyone else. “A Star Is Born” is one of the better tracks on the album and has Jay giving props to many of his peers in the rap [...]

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SCAM & Time Bandits Music: The Best of Jay-Z Remixed

by Kevin September 11, 2009 Mixtapes

The homie SCAM, who won himself two spots in our Blueprint Remix Contest, has put together a full Jay-Z remix album of his own containing his versions of tracks from The Black Album and American Gangster. As we finish up our Eleven Days of Jay, hit the jump for some great remixes!

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Jay-Z: The Blueprint 3 [Instrumentals]

by Kevin September 11, 2009 Eleven Days of Jay

Today’s the last day of Eleven Days of Jay so looka here, looka here..when we go hard, we go hard! These Blueprint 3 Instrumentals are not official, by the way. They are homemade loops, but are really pretty decent. You know what to do.. hit it after the jump.

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Freestyle Friday: Beanie Sigel vs. Inspectah Deck

by Kevin September 11, 2009 Freestyle Friday

For this week’s Frestyle Friday, we’re gonna stick with The Roc vs. Wu-Tang idea from last week. The idea of Freestyle Fridays is to battle one another with your favorite verse from either of the two competitors. You’re essentially battling other commenters in this thread by using the words of Beanie Sigel or Inspectah Deck. [...]

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Jay-Z: The Blueprint 3

by Sean Deez September 11, 2009 Music Reviews

Regardless of what’s said, everyone has an opinion on Jay-z. To some he’s the greatest of all time, to others, he’s a lot of flash and flare with one classic. Which ever side you land on is irrelevant to him. In fact, Hov embraces the lovers and the haters alike, and together, they’ve helped him [...]

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Amor Jones: And More [prod by Know:Juander]

by Kevin September 10, 2009 Exclusive

KevinNottingham.com Exclusive! The homie Amor Jones shot this track over to me earlier this week. The joint is called “And More” and is produced by one of my favorite “new” producers right now, Know:Juander [spotlight]. Look out for more from both of these cats on the site in the future as I fux with them [...]

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