October 2009

Punchlyne & Fokis Talk with DJ Premier

by Kevin October 19, 2009 Around The Net

The homies Punchlyne and Fokis got the opportunity recently to cut it up with the legendary DJ Premier. Check it out above!

LMNO: Devilish Dandruff With Holy Shampoo Podcast

by Kevin October 19, 2009 Around The Net

LMNO is dropping a new album with Yann Kesz on November 17th… Devilish Dandruff With Holy Shampoo. To raise awareness of the upcoming album, LMNO (with DJ LD) put together this 20 minute free download podcast with exclusive unreleased tracks featuring production by DJ Babu, Kev Brown, Mr. Brady, Georgia Anne Muldrow and more. Check [...]

Apathy: Wanna Snuggle?

by Sean Deez October 19, 2009 Music Reviews

When Eastern Philosophy dropped, heads began to turn in the direction of Apathy. For Ap, this must’ve been bittersweet considering that EP was seven years into his career and really his first official release. Moreover, Apathy was once a major label artist, inking with Atlantic, but then moving to the indie hip hop label, Babygrande. [...]

K. Sparks: On n’ On (feat Pugs Atomz)

by Kevin October 19, 2009 Singles

Final leak from K. Sparks‘ new album, being sponsored by us along with 2DopeBoyz and DJ Booth… “Here is the final leak Seven from my Super Senior album sponsored by the fam at DJ Booth, 2DopeBoyz, and KevinNottingham (shout out to Z, Shake, and Kev)…this song is called On n’ On Produced By Pajozo…the song [...]

David Banner & 9th Wonder: Something Is Wrong [Remix] (feat Rhymefest, Twista & Naledge)

by Justin October 19, 2009 Singles

Chicago emcees Rhymefest, Twista & Naledge get on the remix of David Banner & 9th Wonder’s “Something Is Wrong” to pay respect to Derrion Albert. 9th & Banner’s album Death of a Popstar is coming soon. Props to illRoots for the link.

Sample of the Day: Fashawn x The Parliaments

by Thomas October 18, 2009 Sample of The Day

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The homie Skeme (via The-Breaks) sent me the sample to Fashawn‘s “Our Way” [see video] featuring Evidence. The song is featured on Fashawn’s debut album, Boy Meets World dropping this Tuesday (10/20). And if you don’t have it cop The Antidote mixtape. Hit the cut for the info and link.

Follow us on Twitter!

by Sean Deez October 18, 2009 Misc

Yes, I’ve begun to be a part of the craze. I’ve finally given in and succumbed to the evils of updating my status every so often, letting people know about my life—aspects they’d definitely find uninteresting— and budding in on the lives of others, as well. I just started, and I’m gradually trying to get [...]

Snowgoons: He Sold Out (feat Lord Lhus)

by Justin October 18, 2009 Around The Net

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td54U2Oofe8 Here’s the first single & music video from production group Snowgoons off their upcoming album Trojan Horse. “He Sold Out” features South Carolina emcee Lord Lhus, who was a part of the Snowgoons album A Fist In Thought which dropped earlier this year. The new album features guest appearances from Heltah Skeltah, Reef The [...]

El Da Sensei & The Returners: Money EP [Trailer]

by Kevin October 18, 2009 Coming Soon

As a prequel to El Da Sensei‘s Global Takeover Part 2, produced entirely by The Returners, the intercontinental MC/Producer trifecta get set to release The Money EP next Tuesday, October 27th. The Money EP takes three previoulsy released records form the first Global Takeover and adds two new tracks with “Ain’t Trippin” feat. Ghettosocks & [...]

Kev Brown: Another Random Joint [Video]

by Thomas October 18, 2009 Music Videos

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Kev Brown drops a video for “Another Random Joint” [Download id not defined] from his album, which isn’t on his Random Joints album. Kev Brown seems to be underrated as an emcee and producer, but not around these parts! Random Joints is available for digital download now and physical copies of the album should be released in the [...]

Soulful Sunday Bonus: DJ Unique’s Urban Jazz Mix

by Kevin October 18, 2009 Soulful Sundays

Continuing with the bonus post we present to you the “Urban Jazz Mix” by DJ Unique. This jazz mix is a mix of R&B favs with a jazz spin. If you wanna chill and mellow out, this jazz mix is for you… hit it after the jump and enjoy !!!

Soulful Sunday: Punk Smoove Sh*t [DJ Parler + DJ Wonder]

by J. Rizzle October 18, 2009 Mixtapes

I came across this mix this past week at DJ Parler‘s website and it’s bangin’! You can consider it a 2 for 1 mix, two mixes on one link. Along with his partner in crime DJ Wonder brings you this mix of 90s R&B & Rap along with some blends and dj remixes. Hit it [...]

Soulful Sunday: Classic Neo-Soul Mix w/ DJ Elan Vytal

by J. Rizzle October 18, 2009 Soulful Sundays

It’s Soulful Sunday and for the 1st post we present the “Classic Neo-Soul Mix” by DJ Elan Vytal. This mix is on hit, check the tracklist and etc. after the jump and vibe out. Enjoy !!!

In The Lab With: DJ Khalil

by Thomas October 17, 2009 Around The Net

In this clip DJ Khalil talks about the making of The Clipse single “Kinda Like A Big Deal” [Download id not defined]. Til the Casket Drops has been pushed back to December 8. Hit the cut for the “Kinda Like A Big Deal” video featuring Kanye.

Freddie Gibbs: Mixtapes

by Thomas October 17, 2009 Hot Download

Here are two of Freddie Gibbs‘ mixtape that dropped this year. The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs and Midwestgangstaboxframecadillilacmuzik hosted by DJ Skee dropped in May and August respectively. As I said on the “I’m That Nigga” post, I’m taking a late pass on dude. If you want to read a break down of each song [...]

Dragon Fli Empire feat. Moka Only: Paradise

by Sean Deez October 17, 2009 Music Videos

New Dragon Fli Empire video featuring Moka Only, off of their album Redefine (Makebelieve Records) and the Ride On Vinyl EP (Traveller Records). Filmed in Kananaskis Country, Bragg Creek and the Stoney Nakoda Resort in September 2009. Directed by Wal Martian for Apartment 32. More info: http://www.myspace.com/dragonfliempire http://www.livefromcgy.com

Track of the Day: Quiet Storm

by Thomas October 17, 2009 Track of The Day

Thought this song would be appropriate as it has been raining since early Thursday evening in Maryland. Listening to this song…man Prodigy was nice with the written. Hit the jump for the lyrics and download link.

The Inbox: Week Ending 10/17/09

by Kevin October 17, 2009 The Inbox

Yeah, I’ve been slacking hard with our weekly Inbox posts… it’s actually been two months since I did one of these. Since I set up my SoundCloud account a few months back, I’ve rarely logged into it. Turns out there have been over 200 tracks submitted since then. To be brutally honest, I very rarely [...]

Timbaland: Morning After Dark (feat SoShy)

by Kevin October 17, 2009 Coming Soon

Here’s the new single from Timbaland‘s upcoming Shock Value 2, featuring new artist SoShy. I’m a huge Timbaland fan, so I’m definitely looking forward to this new album. From the sounds of it, Tim is keeping up with the same formula from SV1. Hit the jump for the track, courtesy of OnSMASH, as well as [...]