January 2010

Mikkey Halsted: Hold On

by Justin January 27, 2010 Singles

Always good to get some new music from Chicago’s Mikkey Halsted. ”Hold On” is bonus track off the Rhymes & Rhythm For Relief project DJBooth.net release, which you should download for a $5 donation to Haiti.

Ayatollah Jaxx (of Good Company): Sucka For Love

by Justin January 27, 2010 Singles

Good Company emcee Ayatollah Jaxx will be releasing one exclusive song for 7 weeks, this week’s track is “Sucka For Love,” a remake of 2Pac’s song. You can download week 1′s track “Killin It” here as well. Jaxx is set to release his new solo album Hello Hip Hop on March 9th through Godsendant Music.

YC The Cynic: The Return of Slick

by Justin January 27, 2010 Singles

YC The Cynic released a new track “The Return of Slick” last night on Twitter. Look out for his mixtape You’re Welcome hosted by Chaundon coming soon.

Aime: Temple Freestyle Fridays + Say Something Freestyle (feat Chill Moody)

by Justin January 27, 2010 Around The Net

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU2Xsxn6ytY Aime sent over this dope video showing what goes down at Temple University every friday. Mic Stew (one of the founders), Manchilde, Marvelous, Turbo, Killa Ken, Hannah Adams and of course Aime put on a dope cypher shot by grad student Rashid Zakat. Also as a bonus, hit the jump for a new freestyle [...]

Max Minelli: Louisiana Sky (Official Video)

by Justin January 27, 2010 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD5Oxx-DrCU Max Minelli [read our artist spotlight] gives the visual treatment to one of my favorite tracks of 2009, “Louisiana Sky” [see our top 25 songs of 2009]. Make sure you cop the Baton Rouge emcee’s dope album Pain Medicine which is in stores now. Look out for some more music videos from Max as [...]

DJ Melo-D Key Notes: Loungeside Gems Vol. 1

by J. Rizzle January 27, 2010 Beat Junkies Wednesdays

Here’s another unbelievable mix by the Beat Junkies member DJ Melo-D. Hit it at the jump and enjoy these classik skillz!!! Thanks to OOHU for the hookup.

Beat Junkies: Live in Japan 10 yr. Anniversary

by J. Rizzle January 27, 2010 Beat Junkies Wednesdays

Today is Beat Junkies Wednesday and today we present to you the live in Japan 10 Year Anniversary mixtape. The mixtape features Babu, J. Rocc, Melo-D and Rhettmatic showin’ their skillz on the 1s & 2s. Hit it after the jump!!!

Edgar Allen Floe & J Wheels: Superfly (feat Termanology)

by Justin January 27, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new leak from the upcoming project from Edgar Allen Floe & J Wheels, “Superfly” featuring Termanology. EA Floe & J Wheels are set to release their emcee/producer collaboration Floetry In Motion this spring.

Eternia: 5 Minutes Ago

by Justin January 27, 2010 Around The Net

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5ulNESduNA Eternia got some inspiration from one of Brown Bag AllStars’ Audible Doctor’s beats and decided to write to it. The results were this dope verse she spit for the camera. Get Caught Up is available now and Eternia’s collab album with MoSS is on the way.

Freeway & Jake One: The Stimulus Package Album Package-ing

by Kevin January 26, 2010 Coming Soon

Yo, this shit is HOT! Now I’m even MORE excited for this album to drop. Thankfully I just pre ordered my copy the other day. If you haven’t yet, you can do so here. Once HiPNOTT starts turning a profit, we’re definitely gonna do physical releases like this! The Stimulus Package drops February 16th! Shouts [...]

Raheem DeVaughn: Ms. High Heels [prod by K-Murdock] + Piano-rama Promo Video

by Justin January 26, 2010 Around The Net

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQcWjR8P6Aw K-Murdock has released his latest solo project, Mood Muzik 2: Piano-rama [read our review] and as a bonus we have this unreleased gem to let loose. “Ms. High Heels” features the vocals of Raheem DeVaughn over the Panacea member’s signature production. Also above, check out the video of K discussing his new album which [...]

King Mez: Nowhere To Go (feat Thee Tom Hardy)

by Justin January 26, 2010 Singles

Here’s the lead single off King Mez’s album The Paraplegics with producer Commissioner Gordon, “Nowhere To Go.” The song features 9th Wonder’s artist and fellow Carolina native Thee Tom Hardy and is of course produced by Gordon.

Little Brother Announces April 20th Release for Leftback

by Justin January 26, 2010 Coming Soon

After some delay, we’ll finally be getting a new Little Brother album! Phonte & Big Pooh have announced that they will release Leftback on April 20th, scrapping original plans for an EP to create a full album. Hit the jump for the press release which includes details on producers & guests involved in the project.

Mathematics: Return of The Wu & Friends Trailer

by Justin January 26, 2010 Coming Soon

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAZu5aRmXSM Wu-Tang Clan DJ Mathematics breaks down his upcoming compilation Return of The Wu & Friends on Gold Dust Media in this trailer. Math discusses the material that makes up the album, which drops February 16th.

hasHBrown: I Wanna Rock The Vote

by Justin January 26, 2010 Singles

hasHBrown is back with the 2nd part of his Free (Verses, Priceless) Styles series, going in over Snoop Dogg’s “I Wanna Rock.” HB is prepping the release of his new EP Break Something and also has officially released his album Sounds From The Back Seat on iTunes so support him by grabbing a copy!

Basic Vocab: What They Want

by Justin January 26, 2010 Singles

Florida trio Basic Vocab is back with the latest leak off their upcoming album, “What They Want” produced by group member Tony Galvin. JL Sorrell, Mental Growth & Galvin are set to release their second album A Better Way on April 13th so make sure you cop it when it drops.

Sene & Von Pea: Cantstandya

by Justin January 26, 2010 Singles

Flawless Hustle is set to release their latest compilation Stay Flawles and here is the first leak “Cantstandya” featuring Sene & Tanya Morgan’s Von Pea. Also appearing on the project, which drops February 1st, are MaG, Prince Po, Madlib, Jake One, Has-Lo, D.Black, Zilla Rocca & more.

RADIx (Quite Nyce & SEEK) In The Studio With Statik Selektah

by Justin January 26, 2010 Around The Net

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgOIarCiMxA Quite Nyce & SEEK get some work done in the studio with the one & only Statik Selektah. Look out for some new music coming from RADIx very soon.

Objectiv One: MPC Routine

by Justin January 26, 2010 Around The Net

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNNH59kZ-94 Objectiv One put together this video of his MPC Routine, showcasing his skills on the boards. Objectiv flips the sample over & over & over in this unique routine.

DTMD: The Basics EP

by Justin January 26, 2010 Hot Download

DMV duo DTMD, made up of producer Dunc & emcee Toine, have released their latest project The Basics EP. You may recognize Dunc from his contribution to Diamond District’s critically acclaimed album In The Ruff. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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