October 2009

T-Rock: U Don’t Know

by Justin October 13, 2009 Singles

Here’s a dope new leak called “U Don’t Know” from Atlanta lyricist T-Rock off the new project It’s Official 1.5. The former HCP & Prophet Posse member has had a busy year already and contributes to this new album. Make sure to cop his solo The Burning Book Ch. 1: War Wounds whic is in stores now. Props [...]

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RaTheMC: Trending Topics [mixtape]

by J. Rizzle October 13, 2009 Hot Download

Here’s the latest mixtape from the hottest female reppin the DMV… RatheMC. This mixtape is a heatrock… check her thoughts on what she had to say about this project and hit it after the jump. RaTheMC says “I’m super excited about this project. Its a very introspective mixtape that speaks about a lot of the [...]

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Royce Da 5’9: Count For Nothing [Dir by Court Dunn]

by Kevin October 13, 2009 Music Videos

Court Dunn‘s latest “One Shot,” video just went live, this time with Royce Da 5’9, for “Count For Nothing.” Street Hop leaked on the Net yesterday and it is simply amazing… show your support next Tuesday!

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Emilio Rojas: Good*fella Radio’s Hip-Hop Series

by Kevin October 13, 2009 Around The Net

In this episode of Good*Fella Radio’s Hip-Hop Series, Emilio Rojas discusses dropping “The Natural” with DJ Green Lantern, talks about being latino, and many different perspectives of his on music and how he’s approaching the game.

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El Prez: Cop Trees + King Kong (I’m Gone) Live @ A3C

by Kevin October 13, 2009 The Show

Lots of footage coming in from last weekend’s A3C Hip Hop Festival. Here’s video of Cali’s El Prez doing some new cuts from his upcoming project, Animal Style!

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People Under The Stairs: Trippin’ At The Disco [Music Video]

by Justin October 13, 2009 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2Ct12ZGJL4 People Under The Stairs drop the music video for their single “Trippin’ At The Disco” off their new album Carried Away.  Thes One & Double K’s 7th album is in stores today and is one of my favorites of the year so far. This has to be one of the best videos of the [...]

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DJ Rated R + Hell Razah + Shabazz + Sham Kidd: Creeperz 2

by Justin October 13, 2009 Hot Download

Hell Razah sent over this new mixtape hosted by DJ Rated R called Creeperz 2. Razah is joined by fellow THUG Angelz member Shabazz the Disciple and Sham Kidd on the mixtape which features new songs, exclusives & remixes. THUG Angelz’ Angelz N Demons mixtape and Razah’s new LP Heaven Razah are coming soon! Link after the jump.

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Senor Kaos: Live Performance at A3C Hip Hop Festival

by Justin October 13, 2009 Around The Net
http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Watch some footage of Atlanta’s Senor Kaos performing at the recent A3C Hip Hop Festival. 4-Ize and Punchlyne join Kaos for performances of “Classic Example” and “Automatic Classic” off his new mixtape Walk Softly & Carry A Big Brick which you can download here.

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Black Moon: Enta Da Stage [Instrumentals]

by J. Rizzle October 13, 2009 Instrumentals

I was listening to this the other day and realized I need to post this… so here you go… the instrumentals to the classic album, Enta Da Stage by Black Moon. This album should be in everyone’s collection, one of the top 50 CDs of all time (well at least in my opinion). The beats [...]

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The Beatnuts: Intoxicated Demons [Instrumentals]

by J. Rizzle October 13, 2009 Instrumentals

It’s Instrumental Tuesday and today we are gonna hit you with the instrumentals to the classic CD from the only Latino members of the Native Tongue Family… The Beatnuts.  Intoxicated Demons the EP consisted of the hits “Reign of the Tec” and “No Equal and was a critical success receiving favorable reviews from Allmusic, the Source [...]

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Jermiside: Like Never Before [prod by Von Pea]

by DJ Grain October 13, 2009 Singles

I am proud to present the 1st leak from Lessondary Crew member Jermiside‘s “Die Jerm Die” mixtape, mixed by DJ Low Key and set to be released on October 20th. This song was originally recorded a couple years back for a project that never saw the light of day but is finally seeing a proper [...]

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Just Released Today [10/13]

by Kevin October 13, 2009 New Music Releases

As we get into the second week of October, there are a ton of new releases hitting the shelves today. I hope you all are saving your money, cuz New Release Tuesday will not be getting any easier the next couple of months. For me, I will definitely be checking out the new People Under [...]

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Sample of the Day: KRS-One/Buckshot x 9th Wonder

by Thomas October 12, 2009 Sample of The Day

9th Wonder gives KRS-One and Buckshot a pretty decent track for the closing track on their album, Survival Skills [read review]. Hit the cut for the info and link.

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Diamond District: I Mean Business + Album Release Info

by Kevin October 12, 2009 Coming Soon

Hip-hop trio, Diamond District, comprised of producer/emcee Oddisee and emcees X.O. and yU, is proud to announce the official retail release of their debut album, In The Ruff, featuring two brand new tracks. In The Ruff will be available October 27th via Mellow Music Group. In The Ruff was crafted to fill a void – [...]

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XL: Codes [prod by Domingo]

by Kevin October 12, 2009 Singles

XL, the Boston-based solo MC and former member of the Kreators is back with his long awaited follow-up single “Codes” to his forthcoming full length, Beast Coast (Release date: TBD). “Codes” features Bugsy and is produced by the legendary Domingo. Stay tuned for the cameo-packed video for “Codes.” The good people at Coalmine Records have [...]

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CunninLynguists: Running Wild (feat E-40 & Evidence) + New Album Artwork & Tracklisting

by Kevin October 12, 2009 Coming Soon

CunninLynguists emcees Natti and Deacon The Villain trade verses with Evidence (of Dilated Peoples) and Bay Area legend E-40 about society’s uptick in chaos and violence, CunninLynguists‘ “Running Wild” is the official first single from Strange Journey Volume Two, the second installment of this year’s double release from the trio. Strange Journey Volume Two features E-40, [...]

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Donny Goines Live @ A3C

by Kevin October 12, 2009 The Show
http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

I hear A3C was a blast and I’m still kicking myself for not making the trip… but anyway, here’s some dope footage of Donny Goines from last weekend!

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Skyzoo: Fan Ticket Contest x 21 Questions

by Thomas October 12, 2009 Around The Net

Skyzoo has a contest going for anyone who purchases The Salvation [read review].  See what he has to say about it. “In the spirit of Willy Wonka, anyone who buys “The Salvation” on cd has a chance to win a gold, silver, or bronze ticket. Good for prizes ranging from free shows to collaborating with [...]

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MaG + G.C: Rich & Famous (feat Zach Berkman)

by Kevin October 12, 2009 Singles

Next month, we will be unleashing a project that has been in the works for some time now between emcee MaG and producer G.C. The EP is called $5 Cover and will be released on November 2nd for free download. Until then, we plan to leak a few of the tracks for you to preview [...]

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Brother Ali: Us

by Sean Deez October 12, 2009 Music Reviews

I usually compare Brother Ali to Roy Halladay (Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, arguably best pitcher in baseball). Roy is [one of] the best at what he does, but doesn’t really get the credit for it as much as he should. He’s good enough to be on every writer’s “Top Pitcher” list and every fan’s “Best [...]

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