November 2009

Introducing… Al Great

by Justin November 25, 2009 Artist Spotlight

Al Great is a talented emcee from Baltimore looking to breakthrough worldwide. The Maryland native has been grinding in the hip hop business since 2006, releasing a couple of mixtapes and his debut album.  Al has recently released his latest work The Heist, an album showcasing his personal & heartfelt lyrics with matching production from Heist.  Here’s [...]

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CL Sick: Sky High

by Justin November 25, 2009 Singles

CL Sick sent over a new leak from his upcoming debut So Far A Kid About Nothing. Check out the laid back goodness after the jump.

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DJ Dub + Nas & DJ Premier: New York State of Mind

by J. Rizzle November 25, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

For any fan that love Premo, Nas and blends..This mixtape mixtape is for you. DJ Dub released this mixtape back in 2006 and it’s a bangz like no other, so hit it after the jump…Enjoy !!! ( I had this joint stolen from me but thank heavens for the internet cause once again I got [...]

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DJ Premier: God vs. Tha Devil

by J. Rizzle November 25, 2009 DJ Premier Wednesdays

It’s Premo Wednesday and to kick it off we present to you the God Vs. Tha Devil mixtape which was released back in 2006. This mixtape has some gems on it, so hit it after the jump and enjoy !!!

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Mick Boogie & Terry Urban: Le Da Soul (20 Years of De La Soul)

by Justin November 25, 2009 Hot Download

Mick Boogie & Terry Urban drop their De La Soul tribute tape, Le Da Soul (20 Years of De La Soul). The tape includes 20 remakes of De La’s classic by great artists like Camp Lo, Talib Kweli, Phife Dawg, Senor Kaos, Tanya Morgan, 6th Sense, The Kid Daytona, U-N-I & more. Production is provided [...]

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Damu The Fudgemunk: Prosper LIVE on the MPC

by Kevin November 24, 2009 Around The Net

Filmed at a BBQ in Brooklyn, just a day after Damu started making this beat. The completed version of this track along with several other songs are available on VINYL and DIGI now via Kilawatt Music / Redef on Damu’s latest EP, Kilawatt V1. Visit kilawattmusic.com for info and details on where to buy Damu’s Kilawatt [...]

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The Movement Fam @ Wiseguy Studios Mastering The Soul Movement Originals

by Kevin November 24, 2009 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7XPcxIilZI The Movement Fam (Notion, Tommy Gunnz, and Cee & Bekah) rolled through to see Spec-T @ Wiseguy Studios to start the mastering process for Cee & Bekah‘s unofficial debut album, The Soul Movement Originals. The Soul Movement Originals will comprise of all original material taken from Cee & Bekah‘s Soul Movement Vol. 1, 2, [...]

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Homeboy Sandman: Angels With Dirty Faces [prod by J57]

by Justin November 24, 2009 Singles

Brown Bag AllStars member J57 sent us some heat he produced for Homeboy Sandman called “Angels With Dirty Faces.” The track has been getting some play on Hot 97 and on Sirius, check it out after the jump.

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Greenhouse (Illogic & Blueprint): Electric Purgatory Pt. 1 EP

by Justin November 24, 2009 Hot Download

Illogic & Blueprint, together as Greenhouse, drop their new EP Electric Purgatory Part 1 for free! All 6 tracks are produced by Blueprint and Zero Star & The Catalyst make guest appearances. A physical version of the EP is available for purchase on the Weightless site that comes with instrumentals as a bonus. Full cover, tracklist [...]

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Cymarshall Law: Critically Acclaimed

by Justin November 24, 2009 Around The Net
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Cymarshall Law rocks over Statik Selektah’s “Critically Acclaimed” instrumental for this very dope cut. Cy’s Creators Mix CD is on the way along with some other big moves! Also after the jump, check out footage of Cy alongside Fly Gypsy, Mental Stamina & Supa Shug’s freestyle session in Baltimore.

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Consequence + Asher Roth: I’ma Do Me Regardless

by Justin November 24, 2009 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlMopFdI5cw Here’s some footage from Consequence’s recent tour with Asher Roth as well as his stop at the WRCL (Flint, Michigan) studio. Check it out cause Con drops a dope verse!

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Curtiss King: Banging On a Trash Can

by Justin November 24, 2009 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2phXITM4UQ Curtiss King drops his new track & remix video “Banging on a Trash Can” off his Snick At Nite mixtape. Here’s what King had to say: “Banging on a Trash Can was basically my opportunity to express and release all the negativity in my life and all the negative criticism of my music. Be [...]

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Large Professor: What’s In My Bag Interview

by Justin November 24, 2009 Around The Net

Amoeba Music got the chance to speak with the legendary producer Large Professor for their What’s In My Bag series.  Check out the interview with Large Pro and make sure you cop his album Main Source from last year if you have not already.

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Epiphany: RESPECT Vol.1 (Epiphany)

by Justin November 24, 2009 Hot Download

DJBooth.net presents the new mixtape mini series from Epiphany entitled RESPECT. Here is Volume 1: Epiphany which is the first of the 4 part series. Womens, Life & Natch are all on the way. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Kosha Dillz: L.A. Ish [prod by Belief]

by Justin November 24, 2009 Singles

Kosha Dillz drops the second single “L.A. Ish” from his new album Beverly Dillz. Production on the entire album is provided by Belief and is available now.

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Donny Goines: Circle of Eight

by Justin November 24, 2009 Singles

Donny Goines remixes the theme to MySpace/Paramount’s new thriller Circle of 8. Originally created by Hollywood music heavy hitter Mark Mothersbaugh, the remix gives you a glimpse into the creepy world of Circle of 8. Also don’t miss show with Donny, Emilio Rojas, Shawn Chrystopher & Rain if you’re in the NYC area next week.

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Sene: A Day Late & A Dollar Short. composed by Blu

by Jon Garcia November 24, 2009 Music Reviews

Composed by Blu. That’s all I had to see to pick up this album, Sene’s, A Day Late and a Dollar Short. Realistically, I figured a few guest appearances from Blu with solid production and a few stand out tracks. This was not the case, as this is a great album. Backed with production solely [...]

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Just Released Today [11/24]

by Kevin November 24, 2009 New Music Releases

Ok, what the hell is coming out in stores today?!? I’m a tad frustrated, because this post took me a lot longer than usual to put together. I originally had heard of a bunch of new releases that were dropping today [check our calendar]; however, I am unable to confirm hardly any of them. Amazon [...]

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Slum Village Pick Out Beats for Their Upcoming Album

by Kevin November 23, 2009 Around The Net

T3 & Young RJ pick out beats that were submitted to Slum Village for the Villa Manifesto Digital EP, available online December 15. Shout out to Christian!

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Thad Reid: Suffer Too

by Kevin November 23, 2009 Singles

VA emcee Thad Reid release his Paid Time Off EP less than two months ago [Download id not defined] and it’s done quite well so far. Here’s his latest track off the release, “Suffer Too” produced by Dichter 2 Productions.

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