October 2009

Q-Tip: Life Is Better (feat Norah Jones)

by Kevin October 7, 2009 Music Videos

Here’s the latest video off Q-Tip‘s The Renaissance (released last year). I’m STILL bumpin this album!

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Veterano + Rass Kass: Sparta

by Kevin October 7, 2009 Music Videos
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Here’s the official video for “Sparta” off Veterano’s latest mixtape, Latest & Greatest Vol 1.

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Common + The Roots + Big Daddy Kane Live @ Hennessy Artistry Series Houston

by Kevin October 7, 2009 Around The Net

Common, Black Thought and The Roots blended with surprise guest Big Daddy Kane on “Aint No Half-Steppin” at the 2009 Hennessy Artistry Series event at Houstons Corinthian. Hit the jump to hear Common talk about the art of blending…

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Vandalyzm, Fresh Daily, Nobody Famous & El Prez Freestyle @ A3C

by Kevin October 7, 2009 Around The Net
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During the A3C Hip-Hop Festival last weekend, Vandalyzm, Fresh Daily, Nobody Famous and El Prez gather for a freestyle outside of Vinnies Styles in Atlanta. Anybody here make it to the festival?

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Emilio Rojas: Let’s Go [prod by IMAKEMADBEATS]

by Kevin October 7, 2009 Singles

Just for the record, I’m only posting this cuz I fux with Emilio Rojas. But I got an issue with with leaking a 6 year old track as something new… lol. For the record, this track is NOT NEW… it’s an unreleased track from 2003. First indication is Emilio shouting Raks One (which is what [...]

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Gang Starr: Hard To Earn [Instrumentals]

by J. Rizzle October 7, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

Yes, Yes Ya’ll…We are feeling the DJ Premier Wednesdays, how about you? Instrumental Tuesday was yesterday but we couldn’t resist posting this instrumental CD on DJ Premier Wednesday. Check out these classic Gang Starr instrumentals to Hard To Earn. The beats on this joint is just simply “classik” such as “Tonz of Gunz” , “DWYCK” [...]

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DJ Soul Provider Presents: DJ Premier Finest Execution B

by J. Rizzle October 7, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

What’s up people it’s DJ Premier Wednesday and today we are gonna hit you off with a rare gem by DJ Soul Provider. This is for the serious Premier fan, so check the tracklist after the jump and then proceed to get cha nod on.

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Last Emperor: Science Team Go! [Mixtape]

by Justin October 7, 2009 Hot Download

Philadelphia emcee Last Emperor returns with his mixtape Science Team Go! mixed by The Bash Bros.  The Philly native dropped his debut in 2003 and has been a member of both Rawkus Records & Aftermath Entertainment.  According to his site, he’s working on a new album entitled Wizard’s Wardrobe. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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DJ Premier x Reks: Say Goodnight

by Thomas October 7, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

DJ Premier seems to have a strong connection with Boston area rappers, such as Reks, Term, Big Shug, Ed. O.G., etc.  Reks and Preem hook up for cut off one of the top albums of 2008, Grey Hairs. Hit the cut for the info and download link.

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Chaundon: Black Dynamite x Black Dynamite’s Revenge [Mixtape]

by Thomas October 7, 2009 Mixtapes

Chaudon drops his double mixtape Black Dynamite/Black Dynamite’s Revenge today.  The mixtape is available at his website with a twist.  Black Dynamite’s Revenge is a free download and Black Dynamite is available at $10 a pop.  Hit the cut for the link.

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Mick Boogie: NBA Live 10 Mixtape

by Justin October 6, 2009 Hot Download

Mick Boogie drops this new mixtape to celebrate the release of EA Sports’ NBA Live 10.  The mixtape features tracks from Zion I, De La Soul, David Banner, Snoop Dogg, Dead Prez, Murs, Pete Rock & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Reasonable: Anatolian Bounce Beat Tape

by Justin October 6, 2009 Hot Download

Producer Reasonable hit me up with his new beat tape Anatolian Bounce.  Reasonable produced a majority of Amen’s new LP Queens Boulevard (which you can download here) and now drops this beat tape on the heels of its success. Here’s what he had to say about the project: “Anatolian Bounce is a project that I decided to [...]

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Duck Down Records: Download The Right Thing

by Kevin October 6, 2009 Hot Download

This past year Duck Down Records has remained active with a onslaught of quality releases from a growing roster of artists. Rather than force fans to scour the Internet looking for low quality MP3s on their product, they have taken it upon themselvesto provide you with a collection of music from various MCs on Duck [...]

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The Next 48 Hours With Raekwon Part 3

by Kevin October 6, 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 3 follows Raekwon to SOS DJ Speciality Store (Bronx), Hot 97 Listening Event, NYU Secret Show & Hot 97 SOBS Show. Cameos from Wyclef Jean, [...]

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Muneshine: Today’s Special (feat. D Minor)

by Kevin October 6, 2009 Music Videos

New video from Muneshine featuring D Minor titled “Today’s Special” from Muneshine’s latest album Status Symbol, now available on Domination Recordings.

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The Foreign Exchange: I Wanna Know

by Kevin October 6, 2009 Music Videos
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Here’s the latest video from Nicolay and Phonte.. can you believe Leave It All Behind was released about a year ago?!?! Crazy… This is the final installment of the “Take Off the Blues/Valediction” trilogy, directed by Matt Koza.

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Royce Da 5’9″: 16 Bars with Court Dunn

by Kevin October 6, 2009 Around The Net

Royce Da 5’9″ shoots for Court Dunn‘s 16 Bar series, kicking a verse from Street Hop which drops 10/20.

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Royce Da 5’9″: Dinner Time (feat Busta Rhymes)

by Kevin October 6, 2009 Singles

Brand new Royce Da 5’9″ featuring Busta Rhymes. “Dinner Time”, produced by Q Tones, is off the much anticipated Street Hop, which is executive produced by the legendary DJ Premier. Street Hop coming October 20th 2009!

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K-Rino: I Got Stripes

by Justin October 6, 2009 Music

Houston legend K-Rino hit me up with lead single off his upcoming album Solitary Confinement called “I Got Stripes.”  If you unfamiliar with K-Rino, he’s one of the premier lyricists in the game. The leader of the South Park Coalition, one of the largest crews in hip hop, K has been in the game since the [...]

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Thad Reid: Paid Time Off EP

by Kevin October 6, 2009 Hot Download

We’ve been pretty huge supporters of the homie Thad Reid for awhile now and it’s pretty obvious why… his music is simply dope. We’ve dropped a few leaks from the project over the past couple of months and today Thad drops off the full EP. Check it out after the cut… oh, and before I [...]

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