October 2009

knowJuander: The Way It Was (Good)

by Kevin October 11, 2009 Singles

Brand new track from one of my favorite up and coming artists right now, knowJuander. If you haven’t heard his latest project, A Kid Love Beta, make sure you check that.

Soulful Sunday Bonus: Jazzin Out!

by J. Rizzle October 11, 2009 Soulful Sundays

To get back on our jazz steez for the bonus post, we are gonna hit you off with this funky mellow jazz mix from DJ Jusspin. I spotted this mix over on Facebook by accident while trying to get to Wynton Marsalis’s page and it was a good accident, lol. This mix is hella tight, [...]

Jay-Z: Michael Jackson Sang Backup on “Girls, Girls, Girls”

by Kevin October 11, 2009 News

Sorry for the lack of updates lately… I’ve been out of commission with the H1N1 the past few days. But I had to throw this up that I just read over at XXL. Apparently, Jay-Z said in the new issue of NME, that Michael Jackson sang backup vocals on “Girls, Girls, Girls.” “He was on [...]

Soulful Sunday: Marvin Gaye Edition

by J. Rizzle October 11, 2009 Soulful Sundays

From the dude that brought you the DillaPrint : “What If Dilla Produced The Blueprint”. Jimmy Green brings you The Marvin Gaye mixtape – a collection of classics, rare songs, interviews & some suprise guests of one of his favorite and most influential artists, Washington DC’s favorite musical son the legendary Marvin Gaye.

Soulful Sunday: Raphael Saadiq Edition

by J. Rizzle October 11, 2009 Soulful Sundays

Once again it’s Souful Sunday and today we are gonna start it off with another Raphael Saadiq mix. This time DJ Stimulus gives us this mix of some of the hits that this talented artist has blessed the masses with. Hit it after the jump and enjoy to the fullest !!!

Mr. Peter Parker Presents: Slaughterhouse Interview x Freestyles

by Thomas October 10, 2009 Around The Net

Interview Part 1 These video’s have been floating around the net since Wednesday at least. Slaughterhouse (minus Joe Budden) appeared on Peter Parker‘s radio show. A range of topics were discussed during each segment, such as Street Hop and Hip-Hop in general. Dope part is Peter Parker had the “Kinda Like a Big Deal” instrumental [...]

Wale: Fly Away x Bittersweet (feat. Colin Munroe)

by Thomas October 9, 2009 Singles

Two new songs from Wale. He dropped “Fly Away” on his twitter page today and “Bittersweet” dropped about a week ago. Wale‘s debut album Attention Deficit drops November 3. Link after the cut. Props to Wale for shouting out Mo. County!

Rasheed Chappell: Queen of the Ghetto x My Freedom

by Thomas October 9, 2009 Music

Rasheed sent me these two tracks last week sometime. “Queen of the Ghetto” and “My Freedom” are a few years old, but they show Sheed‘s social consciousness and remarkable story telling ability. Rasheed is working/finishing up three projects right now (I think): his debut album and two EP’s. “My Freedom” below with “Queen of the [...]

Ghostface Killah x Raekwon: Wild Tour Story

by Thomas October 9, 2009 Around The Net

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This is hilarious. Ghost and Rae tell the story of two chicks fighting on their tour bus.

StaHHr The Impress: Still Dope [prod by MF DOOM]

by Justin October 9, 2009 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qWUj_ZXNvU StaHHr The Impress just released the music video for “Still Dope” produced by MF DOOM. The track was featured on DOOM’s late album Born Like This. The video is presented by 285Live.com and is directed by Jay Force.

Masta Ace & EDO. G: Little Young

by Kevin October 8, 2009 Music Videos

Here’s the new video from Masta Ace & EDO. G… “Little Young.” The new album drops November 3rd! Hit the cut to check footage of the duo in the studio with Large Professor…

Trav Williams: Girl Trouble [prod by G.C.]

by Kevin October 8, 2009 Singles

Trav Williams has been busy in the lab lately working on his next album which we’ll be releasing on HiPNOTT Records in the coming months. To hold you all over, check out this previously unreleased track that Trav and G.C. did together earlier this year. They have a ton of great music in the can… [...]

People Under The Stairs: Trippin’ At The Disco

by Justin October 8, 2009 Singles

People Under The Stairs, the duo made up of Thes One & Double K, are set to release their 7th album Carried Away on October 13th. Thes & K released their critically acclaimed Fun DMC last year and now have returned to OM Records for the new LP. Check out their first single ”Trippin’ At Disco” [...]

The Black Sunn: Passing By [prod by Varan]

by Kevin October 8, 2009 Music Videos

Here is the first video/leak from The Black Sunn‘s upcoming album, GodSound, dropping October 27th. Black Sunn was nice enough to slide me an advance copy of the album and so far it’s sounding pretty tight. Definitely one you’ll want to check for. Though it’s being hosted by 2DB and Illroots, you know you’ll find [...]

JAY FRE$H KICK$: Just For Kick$ [The Kixtape]

by J. Rizzle October 8, 2009 Hot Download

Virginia’s own Producer/Artist JAY FRE$H KICK$ comes the long over-due JUST FOR KICK$ kixtape. Having produced for many of the top artists in the game, JFK has transitioned from behind the boards to the booth and beyond. The tape features 10 cuts, all produced by JFK, along with some hidden material for the mixtape enthusiast. [...]

DJ Kid Grebo: Paul C Lives Vol. 1&2

by J. Rizzle October 8, 2009 Thursday Throwback

To continue today’s history lesson we bring you Paul C. McKasty aka Paul C the man behind the classic “Critical Beatdown” & “Give the Drummer Some” by the Ultramagnetic MCs (Kool Keith’s group before he went solo). He also produced the demo for a group called Simply Too Postive which later became Organized Confusion. Pete [...]

Mr. Magic: Rap Attack Vol. 1-5

by J. Rizzle October 8, 2009 Thursday Throwback

Today for Throwback Thursday we are gonna take you back to how it was back in the day when the pioneer Mr. Magic rocked the radio waves. If you don’t know anything about Mr. Magic, this is your chance to learn by listening to these classics. If you’re ready for the “Rap Attack” hit it [...]

European Producer Spotlight: Crada

by Carsten October 8, 2009 Interviews

Life’s still not easy for European producers. Even though we are living in the Myspace era and the beats don’t have to hide, the production contributions from Euro beat-smiths are still rare on American major LP’s. Same thing happening in Germany. Producers are working with German heavyweights, having hits, while they still slightly known in [...]

J Dilla + Illa J: Shake It Down Part 2

by Kevin October 7, 2009 Singles

Props to the homie Dr. MaD for sending this rare track over from Dilla and Illa J. Not sure exactly where it came from, but MaD says it’s like a sequel to the original “Shake It Down” from Welcome 2 Detroit. Check it after the cut…