February 2010

Punchline: Let It Rain

by Justin February 11, 2010 Singles

eMC’s Punchline drops another leak called “Let It Rain.” Punch rhymes over a Northern Lights production with help from Toni Hill. Watch out for the new eMC album coming this year!

Descry: Paved Paths (feat Von Pea, Danny Brown, MED & aDaD)

by Justin February 11, 2010 Singles

Descry, DJ for One Be Lo’s Subterraneous Records, is set to release his solo album As Serenity Approaches and here is the first leak. The track features an impressive lineup with Von Pea, Danny Brown, MED & aDaD all appearing on the cut. Other guests on the album include Oddisee, Dumbfoundead, Donwill, Ohmega Watts, Substantial, [...]

Little Brother Unveils Offical Artwork And Track Listing For LeftBack

by Kevin February 11, 2010 Coming Soon

Little Brother is back for the very last time with a new album to satisfy the yearning masses. The North Carolina duo, made up of hip-hop heavyweights Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh recently announced the upcoming release of their fourth and final album, LeftBack, available April 20th via Hall of Justus. With production from the [...]

Friday Night: L’Amour A Haiti!

by Kevin February 11, 2010 Around The Net

This Valentine’s Day weekend, send your love to Haiti by coming out to L’amour à Haïti, a fundraising benefit featuring amazing local musicians, artists, food, DJs, and a silent auction! 100% of proceeds go to the UNICEF Haiti Relief Fund. Hit the jump for the flyer and visit their site for full details…

Andrew Kelley & DJBooth.net Present: Re-Up Gang Cracksploitation Vol. 2 [Hosted by The Clipse]

by Kevin February 11, 2010 Hot Download

Malice, Pusha T, Ab-Liva and Sandman of the Re-Up Gang have joined forces with Andrew Kelley for Volume 2 of the E1 Music exec/beatsmith’s Cracksploitation remixtape. Sponsored by Kelley, DJBooth.net and with 2 exclusive videos with 2DopeBoyz.com, the street album features exclusive a cappellas by the Clipse and Styles P., as well as never-before-heard verses [...]

Mathematics Talks Return Of The Wu & Friends Pt. 2

by Kevin February 11, 2010 Around The Net

On Return of the Wu & Friends, Wu-Tang producer and DJ Mathematics collects exclusive tracks, lost gems and old time favorites featuring all nine emcees from the mighty Wu. The album drops February 16th on Gold Dust / Nature Sounds.

Emilio Rojas: Helluva Year (feat. Scheme & Astonish)

by Kevin February 11, 2010 Singles

“Closed Sessions was THAT SHIT. I got to meet and build with some really great talent and eat some good ass nachos (haha). The record turned out crazy and Chicago is a great place to be. Ruby Hornet is putting together great collaborations, bringing artists together in person the way it should be done – [...]

Emilio Rojas + Court Dunn + Thisis50: This Is Hip Hop

by Kevin February 11, 2010 Around The Net

Emilio Rojas is next up for Court Dunn’s series with thisis50.com “This Is Hip Hop.”

Freeway Press Run in New York

by Thomas February 11, 2010 Around The Net

Recently Freeway hit New York for several press & radio appearances in support of his upcoming record The Stimulus Package. Stay tuned this week for more exclusive content with Honey Magazine, Kay Slay on Shade 45 and more from his trip to the Big Apple and peep the video up top for an inside look [...]

The Persuaders: Thigh Spy [Sample of the Day]

by Thomas February 11, 2010 Sample of The Day

“Thigh Spy” is one of the many standout tracks from The Persuaders 1972 album, Thin Line Between Love and Hate. Another Dilla gem! Hit the cut for the stream of the song and link.

Lords of the Underground – Chief Rocka [Video]

by DJ Grain February 11, 2010 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFbLRZCExBk At the request of the fans this Throwback Thursday, I present to you the Lords of the Underground single Chief Rocka. The Lords of the Undergrond were one of my favorite groups of the 90′s. I remember having the single on cassette and playing it until the tape popped. Classic days that have been replaced [...]

Donwill: Laura’s Tape [Mixtape]

by Thomas February 11, 2010 Hot Download

Donwill of Tonya Morgan recently dropped his mixtape in anticipation of his debut solo album, Don Cusack in High Fidelity. The album drops March 23 at all the fine retailers. Peep what he had to say: “Included in this download you will find Laura’s Tape, the “Laura’s Song” music video and a flyer with dates [...]

hasHBrown: Exhibit HB

by Justin February 11, 2010 Singles

hasHBrown goes in over Jay Electronica’s “Exhibit A (Transformations)” for his spin on the Just Blaze beat with “Exhibit HB.” The track is the latest addition to his Free (Verses, Priceless) Styles series which leads up to the release of HB’s new Break Something EP, set to drop after SXSW. Look out for the Houston rap [...]

e.d.g.e: Dilla Diligence x Ease Into Something

by Justin February 11, 2010 Singles

e.d.g.e. gives his contribution to J Dilla Tribute Week with his homage to Jay Dee entitled “Dilla Dilgence.” As a bonus, the Vancouver emcee also hits you either another new cut called “Ease Into Something.” Check out both after the jump.

D.Francis: J Dilla Tribute

by Justin February 11, 2010 Singles

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KgktOzzUD8 Tygah Woods member D.Francis rhymes over J Dilla’s “Thought U Was Nice” in this tribute to Jay Dee. The New Orleans emcee is also working on his debut solo album which is due out in a few months. Hit the jump to download the mp3.

DJ Critical Hype: The Art of Freeway Blends (Hosted by Freeway)

by Justin February 11, 2010 Hot Download

DJ Critical Hype is back with his latest blend mixtape The Art of Freeway Blends hosted by the star himself. The tape comes at a perfect time as Freeway is set to release his new album with Jake One, The Stimulus Package, next week on Rhymesayers. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

DJ Haylow: James Yancey Productions

by J. Rizzle February 11, 2010 Thursday Throwback

Continuing with the celebration of Dilla, we present another mix by DJ Haylow. Peep what he says about the mixtape. “This mix was recorded in 2005, before my transition to serato, so it is 100% Vinyl (which is notable for today’s standards!) It also features the Pharrell interview…… “On a side note, I learned long [...]

DJ Haylow: J Dilla – TURN IT UP (DET2LA) Mixtape

by J. Rizzle February 11, 2010 Thursday Throwback

It’s Throwback Thursday and today we present this mix by DJ Haylow dedicated to Dilla. See below for his take on the mixtape. “Throughout the years, I have recorded 2 mixtapes that pay homage to Dilla, one recorded in 2005, and the other recorded in 2008. As a side story, I interviewed Pharrell of The [...]

Big K.R.I.T: King

by Justin February 10, 2010 Music Videos

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Big K.R.I.T. – King from Creative Control on Vimeo. Big K.R.I.T. is teaming with Creative Control to bring you many visuals in preparation for the release of his new record K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. Here’s the first video for the Mississippi native’s song “King” off the project which drops April 5th.

J. Glaze: Tears (feat Inspectah Deck + Fes Taylor + Lot-A-Nerve)

by Kevin February 10, 2010 Singles

Lead single from J. Glaze‘s debut album (all produced by J. Glaze) Hazy Mornings called “Tears,” feat. Inspectah Deck, Fes Taylor and Lot-A-Nerve which is on iTunes and in stores now. The album includes records from Gift Of Gab, Inspectah Deck, Shyheim, AC, and many more. Download after the cut.. props to Jonathan!

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