January 2010

Roads-Art: The 2Pac Remix EP

by Justin January 28, 2010 Hot Download

Roads-Art is back with a new EP, a remix of some classics from 2Pac. Roads-Art brings you 7 tracks on this new project celebrating the life of Tupac Shakur. You can preview the EP here before if you’d like to as well. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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MF Doom – Doomsday [Video]

by DJ Grain January 28, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRHyBwNtkLA With this being Throwback Thursday, I had to take it back to MF Doom’s first album the classic Operation Doomsday.  This is before all the imposter rumors and all the madness that has surrounded MF as of late.  I hope you all enjoy this classic joint.

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Ty Fyffe: The Pyrex (Hosted By DJ Superstar Jay)

by Justin January 28, 2010 Hot Download

Ty Fyffe teams up with DJ Superstar Jay to bring a mixtape full of Ty’s best prouction on The Pyrex. Artists on the tape include Raekwon, Rakim, EPMD, Mic Geronimo, Royal Flush, Snoop Dogg, Cormega, Lil’ Wayne, 50 Cent & more.

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Sav Killz: Fat Beats Performance with PackFM & Niles Davis + Bonus Track

by Justin January 28, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzVpGOQyQwQ Sav Killz gave a in store performance at Fat Beats recently as well as a cypher with PackFM & Niles Davis. Also, we have a bonus track off Scratching The Surface called “We Don’t Look to the Skies” by Sav and produced by Beat Butcha.

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Ras Kass: Almost Famous (Music Video)

by Justin January 28, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkzd1OH28Og Ras Kass releases the music video for the single “Almost Famous” in a 2 part series. Above is part 1 and after the jump we have part 2 of the track off his latest release Quarterly which is available now.

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Driis aka Idris Elba: High Class Problems Vol. 1 [First Listen]

by Arasia Magnetic January 28, 2010 Coming Soon

Being a triple threat for an artist is a requirement as opposed to a unique gift that some have. Rather you are a recording artist, actor, or fashion guru, you must have three solid talents to survive the entertainment landscape. Some pull it off flawlessly (Mos Def) while others do more damage (50 Cent…have you [...]

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Introducing… G5-Gi

by Kevin January 28, 2010 Artist Spotlight

G5-Gi feels like now is as good a time as any to leave his mark on the industry. He has mainstream marketability, but his stand against “cookie cutter music” is what makes him appeal to all music lovers. Out of Upstate New York G5-Gi has an unique and distinctive sound. He initially got people listening [...]

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L’Daialogue Dicaprio & MIDIMarc: InDAIpedent EP

by Justin January 28, 2010 Hot Download

L’Daialogue Dicaprio has teamed up with producer MIDIMarc for the long awaited InDAIpedent EP. L’Daialogue & MIDI bring 6 tracks of heat (along with one bonus track with Project Pat & Fat Rat Da Czar) on this new project. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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Cyclops: For The Love [prod by EOM]

by Justin January 28, 2010 Singles

Cyclops teams up with producer EOM for a dope new track called “For The Love.” The Plexiglass Fountain emcee is preparing to release his solo album Oceans, set for a March release.

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DJ Books: The Best of Poor Righteous Teachers

by J. Rizzle January 28, 2010 Thursday Throwback

Keepin’ it moving on this Throwback Thursday we present to you another mix by DJ Books, The Best of Poor Righteous Teachers.  Hit the jump for this classic goodness.  Enjoy!!!

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DJ Books: A Tribe Called Quest A Thief, Rhymes and Vibes

by J. Rizzle January 28, 2010 Thursday Throwback

It’s Throwback Thursday and you can never go wrong with a ATCQ mix.  This one is by DJ Books and it features nothing but goodness, so hit it at the jump and vibe with the tribe.  Enjoy!!!

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E-Fluent: Mexican Standoff [prod by Psymun]

by Justin January 28, 2010 Singles

Psymun sent us a dope song he produced for New York emcee E-Fluent called “Mexican Standoff.” The track will be featured on E-Fluent’s album I Been Here Forever which drops in February.

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YelaWolf: I Wish (Remix) (feat Pill & Prynce Cy Hi)

by Justin January 27, 2010 Singles

Georgia emcees Pill & Prynce Cy Hi join YelaWolf for the remix of his standout song “I Wish.” The original, featuring Raekwon, is featured on YelaWolf’s Trunk Muzik mixtape which is available now. Props to DJ Burn One.

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Cymarshall Law: Live While You Can @ Sounds of Resistance [01/24/10]

by Kevin January 27, 2010 The Show

This past Sunday Cymarshall Law performed at Santos in NYC for the Sounds of Resistance Show: A Benefit for Haiti along with artists such as Jeru The Damaja , J-Live , Hasan Salaam and more. Here’s a clip of him performing “Live While You Can” from 2008′s Hip Hop in the Soul. Tonight Cymarshall Law [...]

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Scheme: Same Rebel, New Cause [prod by Panik of The Molemen]

by Justin January 27, 2010 Singles

Scheme is back with a new song, the title track off his upcoming mixtape Same Rebel, New Cause presented by Molemen, 2Dopeboyz, Soul Assasins & Ruby Hornet. This cut is produced by Panik of The Molemen and will be featured on the tape which drops in February.

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Donny Goines: Hip Hop At Lunch Interview

by Justin January 27, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuLDrZby-bc Donny Goines spoke with Hip Hop At Lunch about his upcoming 20X EP, what to expect in 2010 and his recent track “No Apologies.” Donny’s new EP drops in February and is presented by Rocksmith Tokyo.

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Swigga aka L-Swift: Turn Off The Lights [prod by Scram Jones]

by Justin January 27, 2010 Singles

Natural Elements member Swigga aka L-Swift decided to release this Scram Jones produced track “Turn Off the Lights” to honor the recent passing of Teddy Pendergrass. Here’s what Swigga had to say about the song: “With the tragedy in Haiti, I feel like MANY overlooked the death of a LEGEND TEDDY PENDERGRASS, Now this song [...]

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Bun B & GLC: Happiness Over Riches

by Justin January 27, 2010 Singles

The legend Bun B & Chicago emcee GLC link up for this Closed Session track, “Happiness Over Riches.” The track is produced by The Weathermen and will be on the 1st Closed Session EP from RubyHornet.com which drops in March.

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Bekay: Brooklyn Bridge Part II (feat Sha Stimuli & Push! Montana)

by Justin January 27, 2010 Singles

Bekay is joined by Sha Stimuli & Push! Montana for “Brooklyn Bridge Part II” off his upcoming Hunger Pains Remix EP. The track features the same DJ Babu instrumental with a new verse from Bekay as well as contributions from Stimuli & Montana. The new EP drops on February 9th  on Coalmine Records.

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Styles P: This Is Hip Hop [Directed by Court Dunn]

by Justin January 27, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9ZhGJ30liw Styles P is the latest feature in Court Dunn’s This Is Hip Hop series for ThisIs50.com. Remember the D-Block emcee’s project with DJ Green Lantern drops February 2nd.

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