November 2009

Big Pun: I’ll Be Around (Divided Souls Ent. Remix)

by Justin November 10, 2009 Singles

Chris from Divided Souls Ent. hit me up with a remix of Big Pun’s “I’ll Be Around” they did for the Big Pun ReMixtape tape that didn’t make the cut. Check out the heat from Divided Souls after the jump and look out for our interview with them coming soon!

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Eternia & MoSS: Road to Release Day (Meet MoSS)

by Justin November 10, 2009 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikZe2gtHPPg For episode 13 of “Road to Release Day,” we finally get to know the man behind the boards MoSS. DJ Premier, Termanology & Statik Selektah all speak on what they admire about MoSS in this episode as well. At Last from Eternia & MoSS is coming soon!

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Emilio Rojas + Donnell Rawlings: 60 Moments Episode 2

by Justin November 10, 2009 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sen4tOMRQyE Comedian Donnell Rawlings (remember Ashy Larry from Chappelle’s Show?) sits down with Emilio Rojas for “60 Moments.” Emilio speaks on The Natural which drops this week.

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Eightball & MJG: Ten Toes Down [prod by Drumma Boy]

by Justin November 10, 2009 Singles

The legendary Memphis duo Eightball & MJG returns with a new banger “Ten Toes Down” produced by Drumma Boy. The single will likely be featured on their upcoming debut on Grand Hustle Records. Props to B Rich.

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Wale: Attention Deficit

by Sean Deez November 10, 2009 Music Reviews

If his 2008 “Mixtape of the Year” candidate (The Mixtape About Nothing) showed anything, it showed everything that this proud DC native is capable of. Wale’s got an enjoyable wit locked in with a catchy and unique flow, while having a constant knack for delivering applicable pop culture notes. Wale is fun, energetic, and wears [...]

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Preach Jacobs & Denz: Falling [Video + Contest]

by Kevin November 10, 2009 Contests

The homie Preach came through with a new video off his album Maple Street Sessions with Denz. The album gets two thumbs up from me personally and if you haven’t heard it, here’s your chance to win a free copy! The first 5 people who comment on this post will win a free copy of [...]

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Dasha: 4 Days 2 The Future [Day 7]

by Kevin November 10, 2009 Coming Soon

As we get just a tad bit closer to the official release of Dasha‘s debut mixtape, Back 2 The Future, the first lady of HiPNOTT unveils her #4 favorite track from her remakes and remixes. Check the video above to hear her get down on “Everyday Sex,” Dasha’s remake to Jerimiah’s “Birthday Sex.” Back 2 [...]

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illdotlogic: 808s & Reconciliation

by Kevin November 10, 2009 Hot Download

I honestly can’t keep up with all the new releases today. Here’s a dope project from illdotlogic over Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreaks, being sponsored by the homies at MissLS and illvibes-dmv. Check it after the cut…

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Hawdwerk & Jansport J: High Power Moves

by Kevin November 10, 2009 Hot Download

We have one more exclusive mixtape for you today that we’ve cosponsored along with 2 Dope Boyz… Hawdwerk & Jansport J‘s High Power Moves. Hit the jump for the full artwork and download link…

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Sample of the Day: Wale x The Moments

by Thomas November 10, 2009 Sample of The Day

Wale‘s debut album Attention Deficit drops today and is a solid offering from the D.C./MD native.  His third single “Pretty Girls” from the album features Gucci Mane and Weensey (from BackYard Band) on the hook.  The single has been getting good airplay on the local stations because of the infectious beat and catchy hook.  That [...]

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Dilated Peoples: The Platform [Instrumentals]

by J. Rizzle November 10, 2009 Instrumentals

Continuing with west coast theme for Instrumental Tuesday, we bring to you this classic joint from Dilated Peoples… The Platform. This project was released back in 2000 and it had the hits “Work the Angles”, “The Platform”/”Annihilation”, “The Platform (Erick Sermon Remix)”, “No Retreat”,”Expanding Man”,”Last Line of Defense”. Hit it after the jump to check [...]

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Artist Spotlight: Bekay

by Kevin November 10, 2009 Artist Spotlight

Coalmine Records’ recording artist Bekay is set to release his much anticipated full length album, Hungar Pains, today. The Brooklyn-bred emcee spent many long hours crafting this project with Coalmine CEO Matt Diamond (aka DJ Dutchmaster). With the list of guest appearances and production credits, this album is sure to give hip hop heads what [...]

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Jurassic 5: Quality Control [Instrumentals]

by J. Rizzle November 10, 2009 Instrumentals

What’s up fam…it’s Instrumental Tuesday and today we are gonna take you to the west coast with the group that let me know that the west coast can have an east coast flow like the Native Tongues Posse (the Jungle Brothers, De La Soul and ATCQ)… the group is Jurassic 5. The project Quality Control [...]

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Just Released Today [11/10]

by Kevin November 10, 2009 New Music Releases

Lot’s of new music hittin’ store shelves today… where do I begin? The two shown above should be definite must cops… a new compilation from DOOM, as well as Wale‘s debut album. Another debut (finally) being released today is Melanie Fiona‘s The Bridge [read our review]. The Bridge was released overseas way back in July, [...]

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DJ K.O: Living Out A State Of Mind Vol. 1

by Kevin November 10, 2009 Hot Download

What a day for new music releases! Aside from the great stuff in stores, there are also some great free downloads today as well, from S-Preme, Cee & Bakeah, to this… A little over a year ago DJ K.O. burst onto the scene with his debut album Picture This… which featured some of hip-hop’s illest [...]

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S-Preme: The Sicktape, Volume 2

by Kevin November 10, 2009 Hot Download

Just when we thought the swine flu threat was dying down, we get hit with another epidemic… DJBooth.net, Terry Urban, Dope Couture, GoWhere Hip Hop, and Kevin Nottingham infect us with S-Preme’s The Sicktape: Volume 2! The Sicktape sees S-Preme narrating the spikes and spirals of being an aspiring MC. Each track unveils another chapter [...]

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Goodie Mob Speaks on Reunion Tour & New Album

by Justin November 10, 2009 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw2OY_zveEw Hip Hop Official got the chance to chop it up with the legendary Goodie Mob at the Cypress Hill Smokeout Tour. Cee-Lo, Khujo, T-Mo & Big Gipp speak on the state of the game, the demand for a Goodie Mob reunion and announce they’ve begun making a new album. As a huge Goodie Mob [...]

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Cee & Bekah: The Soul Movement, Vol 3 [Hosted by Mick Boogie & Terry Urban]

by Kevin November 10, 2009 Hot Download

We’ve been hyping this release for the past month and it is officially ready for download… The Movement Fam & HiPNOTT Records are proud to present Cee & Bekah – The Soul Movement, Vol 3: The Final Chapter, hosted and mixed by Mick Boogie & Terry Urban. Whew… that’s a mouthful, but so is this [...]

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Raekwon: Catalina (feat. Lyfe Jennings) [Video]

by Thomas November 9, 2009 Music Videos

Raekwon drops the video for “Catalina” featuring Lyfe Jennings from his well received Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…Pt. II album [read review].  While I’m still waiting on the video for “Surgical Gloves” get familiar with the previously released vid’s for “House of Flying Daggers,” “New Wu” [vid #2], “Have Mercy,” and “Walk Wit Me.” Props [...]

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Max Minelli: Max-A-Veli (The Realest Shit I Ever Wrote)

by Justin November 9, 2009 Hot Download

Big Jay & Pyrex Radio present Max-A-Veli (The Realest Shit I Ever Wrote) from Baton Rouge emcee Max Minelli. The tape serves as a perfect introduction to those unfamiliar with Max and as a prelude to the highly anticipated new album Pain Medicine which drops November 23rd. If you haven’t heard anything from Max yet, [...]

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