February 2010

Diana Ross and the Supremes‎: Can’t You See It’s Me [Sample of the Day]

by Thomas February 12, 2010 Sample of The Day

Here is another Dilla gem from one of his out of print CD’s. This treat comes from The Supremes 1969 album, Cream of the Crop. Stream/download link after the cut.

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The Movement Fam Presents The Valentine’s Day Mixtape Vol 2: Second Time Sweeter

by Kevin February 12, 2010 Hot Download

Last year, The Movement Fam and DJ Grain gave us one of the hottest Valentine’s Day mixtapes. This year, they’re hoping to get more people laid across the world, as they release their second volume, Second Time Sweeter. With solid tracks from Maxwell, Foreign Exchange, and Mayor Hawthorne as well as exclusives from Jermiside and [...]

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Al Great: Come Back (The Valentine’s Day Massacre) [prod by Heist]

by Justin February 12, 2010 Singles

Al Great & Heist are back with another gem right in time for February 14th with “Come Back (The Valentine’s Day Massacre.” Make sure you cop their great album The Heist which is available now.

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Kenny Thomas: F**ked Up

by Justin February 12, 2010 Singles

Kenny Thomas is back with another leak called “Fucked Up” off his upcoming mixtape True Muzik. The Alabama emcee’s latest project should be done by the end of the month and will be out shortly after. Hit the jump for the dope new song from Kenny Thomas.

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RE & DJ Toomp: Behind The Scenes of The Regeneration Project

by Justin February 12, 2010 Around The Net
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The Regeneration Project from Benjamin Styles on Vimeo. Last week you got to hear the dope new song from RE called “Lustful” featuring Scar and now we have a behind the scenes look at the New Orleans emcee’s upcoming record The Regeneration Project. RE & DJ Toomp give you some insight on the concept behind [...]

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Mishoo the Drumkit – Home Sweet Home [Video]

by DJ Grain February 12, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4Vr__bxfu4 I am a little late on posting this video, but this video from my main man Mishoo the Drumkit reppin Rwanda, Finland, and Germany to the fulliest.  This video is for the single Home Sweet Home.  It was filmed in the beautiful Finnish countryside by Mishoo.  This guy is one of my favorite emcees [...]

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Mikkey Halsted: Best You nEver Heard

by Justin February 12, 2010 Hot Download

If you’ve been sleeping on Mikkey Halsted, here’s your chance to play catch up on one of the best emcees from the Windy City. Best You nEver Heard brings you a collection of Mikkey’s best work spanning from his work with Kanye West, Cash Money and his latest material with No I.D. all mixed by DJ Toure [...]

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Freestyle Friday: J Dilla vs. Madlib

by Kevin February 12, 2010 Freestyle Friday

To wrap up our week long Dilla Week, we wanted to throw Dilla in the mix for Freestyle Friday. For those that didn’t know, yes Dilla rapped too. We thought, what better person to put him up against was his Jaylib producer/emcee partner Madlib. This should be fun! The idea behind Freestyle Friday is to battle [...]

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El Prez: Burgertime [prod by DJ Descry]

by Justin February 11, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new leak from El Prez rhymes about the 9-5 grind on ”Burgertime” produced by DJ Descry. Prez will be releasing Animal Style! this Monday so enjoy this latest single until then.

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Al Gator: Chronicles of the Underboss (Hosted by Don Cannon)

by Justin February 11, 2010 Hot Download

I was listening to Al Gator’s Chronicles of the Underboss tonight, did a quick search on the site and realized we don’t have any Al on the site. That had to change asap. Here’s the Atlanta emcee’s dope mixtape from a few months ago with production handled mostly by TheRealFocus… along with a few others including DJ Khalil. [...]

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Add-2: Stop It [prod by Charli Brown]

by Justin February 11, 2010 Singles

Chicago emcee Add-2 returns with a new jam “Stop It” produced by Charli Brown. Add-2 recently got his video for “Luxury” in rotation on both MTV & VH1.

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Jones Andrews: Midnight Martini

by Justin February 11, 2010 Singles

Here’s another leak off Jones Andrews’ The PRE Preface called “Midnight Martini.” The song is produced by Klive Kraven and is one of the original tracks on the North Carolina emcee’s upcoming project set to release on February 20th.

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QuESt: How Thoughtful [Mixtape]

by Kevin February 11, 2010 Hot Download

The hip hop scene isn’t that big here in Miami. I can count the number of local artists I support here on one hand. Here’s one of them. Miami-based emcee, QuESt, just released his new mixtape, How Thoughtful. Presented by YesIamQuESt.com & Rubyhornet.com & Mixed By DJ RTC. Grab it after the cut…

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RADIx: The Return [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Kevin February 11, 2010 Singles

Lead off single by RADIx (Quite Nyce & Seek) from their forthcoming sophomore LP entirely produced by Statik Selektah.  Building off the momentum of their concrete solid debut, “The Staple” that came out in 2006, the duo have upped the ante in 2010 with a project that is entirely produced by one of the hottest producers in the game! “The [...]

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DJ Pete Marriott: Generation Next Dilla Tribute Mix

by Kevin February 11, 2010 Around The Net

DJ Pete Marriott of Generation Next w/ DJ Pet Marriott did a 5-hour on air tribute mix to J Dilla. This is the 1st hour of this epic live broadcast. Check it after the cut…

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EB Productions: Dilla Tribute EP

by Kevin February 11, 2010 Hot Download

The homie EB (which I just learned today what it stood for) sent over this 4 track tribute EP to the late great Dilla. EB started on it this past Sunday (Dilla’s born day), using some of Dilla’s most famous samples. He finished it up yesterday (R.I.P. Dilla) in tribute to his all time favorite [...]

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Termanology: 50 Bodies 3 (Presented By Statik Selektah, DJ Green Lantern & DJ Deadeye)

by Justin February 11, 2010 Hot Download

Statik Selektah, DJ Green Lantern & DJ Deadeye bring you the 50 Bodies 3 from Termanology. The new mixtape features 50 tracks from the Boston emcee and serves as a prelude to the highly anticipated 1982 album from Term & Statik. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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G-Side: Dreamz (feat PH) [prod by Block Beataz]

by Justin February 11, 2010 Music

We just hit you with a solo track from ST 2 Lettaz, now ST back with his G-Side rhyming partner Clova as they spit over some smooth Block Beataz production for “Dreamz” featuring PH. The track will be also featured on the DGK & Ballers Eve mixtape which is coming soon.

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ST 2 Lettaz (of G-Side): Heart N Soul

by Justin February 11, 2010 Singles

G-Side emcee ST 2 Lettaz gives you some kush inspired rhymes on a reggae flavored production on “Heart N Soul.” The Huntsville native’s track will be featured on the upcoming DGK – Ballers Eve mixtape which is coming very soon.

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Laws: 4:57 Listening Session

by Justin February 11, 2010 Around The Net
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Laws: 4:57 Listening Session from @DecaturDan on Vimeo. Decatur Dan was invited to a private listening session of Laws’ upcoming 4:57 mixtape and put together this footage as a preview for it. We get to hear the intro “Illumination,” his track with DJ Khalil “Hold You Down” & more. Get your sneak preview above and [...]

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