October 2009

Krumb Snatcha: Hidden Scriptures

by Sean Deez October 17, 2009 Music Reviews

If you’ve followed Gang Starr then you’ve probably followed the whole Foundation. Once comprising of Group Home, Big Shug, Freddie Foxx, and Jeru amongst others, the Foundation was never known for their lyrical mastery, but more so for Premier’s production. On 98’s Moment of Truth, Krumb Snatcha stole the show from both Guru and Premier [...]

Felt (Murs & Slug): Get Cake

by Justin October 17, 2009 Around The Net

Felt, the duo of Slug & MURS, give you a short video talking about their upcoming album and the process that went into recording it. You also get a small preview of the track “Get Cake” which will be on the LP. Felt 3: A Tribute To Rosie Perez drops November 17th on Rhymesayers and [...]

Skyzoo: Dear Whoever (The Lyrics)

by Thomas October 16, 2009 Lyrics

Skyzoo‘s debut album The Salvation [read review] has been getting a lot of love on the net since it’s release. “Dear Whoever” is one of my favorite songs on the album because of the mellow production from Illmind to Sky‘s lyrics. The Salvation [Download id not defined] in stores/iTunes now. Lyrics from Skyzoo718.

Clif Soulo: Forever Be Hip Hop

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Hot Download

Oakland emcee, Clif Soulo, pays homage to Chi-town by going in over instrumentals from Common‘s Finding Forever and Be. “I created this album called Forever Be Hip Hop. It’s my own take on instrumentals from Commons’ album’s Finding Forever and Be. I tried and hopefully was successful in creating a new album introducing myself to [...]

DJ Hero: Renegade Edition Tracklist [Eminem + Jay-Z]

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Around The Net

DJ Hero has announced its massive 93-song in-game track list — which boasts Beastie Boys blended with Foo Fighters and 50 Cent vs. David Bowie. Now Rolling Stone has exclusively revealed the track lists for Eminem and Jay-Z’s Renegade compilations that will accompany the DJ Hero: Renegade Edition of the game (the Renegade compilations aren’t [...]

Manz + Mr. Fantaztix: Hot Trax [A Beat Tribute to Frank Zappa]

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Hot Download

Many have heard of Frank Zappa. Some know of his music, few listen to his music and only a handful of hip-hop producers have sampled him (on the low). Hot Trax is a tribute dedicated solely to Frank Zappa in the form of a beat/mix tape. It is the result of a collaborative effort between [...]

Oddisee: Odd Autumn

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Hot Download

DMV Producer Oddisee has definitely been keeping busy this year with the release of his album Mental Liberation and his work as Diamond District. Now, here’s the follow up to his instrumental tape, Odd Summer [Download id not defined], aptly titled Odd Autumn. Let’s hope we get an Odd Winter and Odd Spring to coincide! Props to Put [...]

Element + Abstrakt Soundz: A Long Story Short

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Hot Download

After a phenomenal display of lyricism, wit, charm, appeal, and dedication on his freshman solo mixtape Great Expectations URB Magazines NEXT 1000s Candidate Element, of the critically acclaimed Los Angeles based Hip-Hop collective Custom Made, returns with his highly anticipated A Long Story Short. With this project, Element aims to show the masses a completely [...]

1134 Mix Show: Episode 30

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Around The Net

E.R.O.C. is back with some more ’09 Boom Bap in another packed edition of the 1134 Mix Show Series…Some of this episode’s featured artists & producers… Del the Funky Homosapien, Tame One, Rakim, State Cap., Magnum 357, Ghostface Killah, GZA, Brown Bag AllStars, Diz MoneyBagz, Khalid, Mic Geronimo, Royal Flush, T.I.M.E., Lupe Fiasco, Edgar Allen Floe [...]

Stetsasonic: The Original Hip Hop Band [Mixed by DJ ReMike]

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Hot Download

DJ ReMike just put out this mixtape dedicated to 80s hip hop group, Stetsasonic. They’re definitely a group that deserves recognition. Check it out after the cut…

Phoenix Jones: Let Me Go

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Singles

Phoenix Jones over here gettin’ his Prince-freak on, courtesy of production by Tray Parlay. Who says you can’t have a little fun with hip hop?

Brown Bag AllStars: Got It All (DJ Brace Remix)

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Singles

The Brown Bag AllStars are on Day 27 of their Brown Bag Season. Shit, I think I lost track after day 5… lol. I’m not good with keeping up with daily/weekly leaks.. but here’s the latest one, “Got It All” remixed by DJ Brace.

Tudakay: Letter Bout You + The Bridge 2009

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Singles

My man Tudakay is staging a comeback after the release of last year’s Dollar Menu [Download id not defined]. “Letter Bout You” is a song off a concept project by Tudakay called Blind Folded Love. This project is something different from Tudakay but shows his versatility as an artist. As a bonus, Tudakay gives us a little something [...]

Dynas: Family Jewels (feat Slick Rick)

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Singles

Here is Dynas‘ new single “Family Jewels” which features Slick Rick and is off the recently released Apartment LP on BBE Records. The Apartment features collaborations with J Dilla, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Illmind, Exile, S1, Tony Galvin, Illastrate, MPhazes, Tiye Phoenix ,Rich Medina and others. Listen as Dynas trades bars with a legend on this [...]

Cymarshall Law: I Remember [prod by Abnormal]

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Singles

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Cymarshall Law. Here’s a new track produced by Abnormal. After a summer of touring , its back to the lab for Cy as he wraps up his upcoming projects, “The Creators Craft Mix CD” and “The Creators Kid EP”.

Fashawn talks The Ecology + Explains Record From Boy Meets World

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Around The Net

Here’s a clip of Fashawn talking about the environment he was raised in, in Fresno, California which he translates on his album on a song titled “Ecology.” The crime capitol of the US in the early 90′s, Fashawn explains what he saw growing up, not having parental figures and how he was forced to raise [...]

Bekay: Bloodsport [Behind The Scenes]

by Kevin October 16, 2009 Coming Soon

Peep some behind the scenes footage for the making of “Bloodsport”, the video for Bekay‘s follow-up single to his long awaited album Hunger Pains which drops November 10th, 2009.

Killah Priest: The 7 Crowns of God [Music Video]

by Justin October 16, 2009 Around The Net

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMMXJMNrVQ8 Here’s the music video for Killah Priest’s first single “7 Crowns of God” off his upcoming album Elizabeth. The new album from Priest drops October 20th on Proverb Records. The long time Wu-Tang affiliate has already had a busy year with a couple mixtapes and The Exorcist street album already being released this year.

Freddie Gibbs: I’m That Ni**a

by Thomas October 16, 2009 Singles

I’ve seen Freddie Gibbs‘ mixtapes around the net before, but never listened. He (or his team) submitted a track for the inbox back in May (I suggest you all download this); but I never paid attention. Boy have I been missing a gem. TSS posted “I’m That Nigga” yesterday and I’m hooked on dudes [...]

Introducing… JFK aka Jay Fre$h Kick$

by J. Rizzle October 16, 2009 Artist Spotlight

When you hear the name JFK the first thing you think about is the assassinated president or the airport in New York. Today we are gonna introduce you to JFK aka Jay Fre$h Kick$. The kid has went from local producer to the dude supplying hot tracks for some of today’s hot artists, such as [...]

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