February 2010

Illogic & Ill Poetic: Pressure (Lupe’s Shadow)

by Justin February 24, 2010 Singles

Ill Poetic released this dope lyrical exercise with Illogic they originally recorded in 2007, ghosting Lupe Fiasco’s “Pressure” rhyme pattern for rhyme pattern. Look out for Ill Poetic’s new solo album coming this year as well as Electric Purgatory Pt. 2 from Illogic & Blueprint.

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Scheme: Same Rebel, New Cause [Mixtape]

by Justin February 24, 2010 Hot Download

2Dopeboyz, Molemen, Ruby Hornet & Soul Assassins presents Scheme’s new mixtape Same Rebel, New Cause. The Molemen emcee is joined by guests like Mikkey Halsted & Astonish on his latest project mixed by DJ PNS. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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Thee Tom Hardy: Epic Beard Man [prod by Khrysis]

by Justin February 24, 2010 Singles
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Thee Tom Hardy of 9th Wonder’s The Academy label links up the Khrysis for a dope new song called “Epic Beard Man.” If you don’t know who Epic Beard Man is, you should watch this video immediately. Make sure you download Tom’s project The Hardy Boy Mystery Mixtape with Don Cannon.

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Masta Killa: Duel of the Iron Mic [Live] (feat. GZA)

by Kevin February 24, 2010 Singles

Gold Dust is proud to present Live, the new live album by original Wu-Tang member Masta Killa and the first recorded concert effort from a member of the group in over five years. Live culls together some of the best verses the versatile rapper has offered in his 17-year career, ranging from his 2004 solo [...]

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Thelonious Martin + iLLVibes: Beats for Lovers

by Kevin February 24, 2010 Hot Download

It’s been over a week since Valentine’s Day has passed. Just imagine how many relationships have come and gone, how many have started and disappeared, and the frequency with which the word love has been used by many.  Beats for Lovers is the culmination of this raw emotion – whether we want to accept love [...]

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Ardamus: When Everything Goes Wrong 2.0

by Kevin February 24, 2010 Mixtapes

The homie Ardamus [spotlight] just sent over his latest mixtape: When Everything Goes Wrong 2.0. The mixtape is a mixture of songs Ardmamus has done over the years that either weren’t tied to a particular project or stuff he did for the sake of nostalgia of the DMV scene that bred him in terms of [...]

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Soulful!: Wake Up [Music Video]

by Kevin February 24, 2010 Music Videos

Fresh off his recent collaborations with D. Julien (Live.Love.Learn Mixtape) and XO (“She Spose To” – One.One.Ten), DMV producer Soulful! has returned with his new beat tape, The Mellow Life.  The album features a blend of melodic mixture of instrumentals and guest features from IhsAn Bilal, Cayan and K-Beta.  The Mellow Life will be available [...]

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Smiley The Ghetto Child: I’m Legend [prod by DJ Premier]

by Justin February 24, 2010 Singles

Longtime Gang Starr affiliate Smiley The Ghetto Child is back with a new heater “I’m Legend” produced by none other than the legend DJ Premier. The Bronx emcee is set to release The Antidote Pt. 2 in May, the follow up to his solo debut from 2006. Props to Gimantalon.

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Deep Ellum: Breakbeats & Loops From the Vault

by Kevin February 24, 2010 Mixtapes

DJ Big Texas & Jahborn (Deep Ellum) has come out of their production vault to bring us a new flavor of classic samples and breakbeats for all musicians alike. This is the first of many to come from the duo. Check it after the cut…

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Buggs Tha Rocka: Pretty Girls [Freestyle]

by Kevin February 24, 2010 Singles

Though this is week six of his eight week freestyle series, Buggs Tha Rocka is here making his official KN.com debut. You’ll be hearing more from Buggs in the coming weeks as we’re sponsoring his upcoming mixtape dropping this spring. This week he goes in over Wale’s hit “Pretty Girls.” Check it after the cut…

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TRUTHLiVE: Can’t Hold Me Back

by Kevin February 24, 2010 Singles

The auditory assault continues with another song from MC, DJ, producer and entrepreneur extraordinaire TRUTHLiVE. “Can’t Hold Me Back” is the latest leak from TRUTHLiVE’s imminent pre-album EP, The UnLearning, available to fans for free download this March. The track is inspired by the MC’s introspective explorations into self-reliance and self-belief. Says TRUTHLiVE, “When you [...]

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Donny Goines: 20X [Artwork + Tracklist]

by Kevin February 24, 2010 Coming Soon

Donny Goines has been busy working on his new EP, 20X, due out next week. The six track freebie includes production from Versatile, M-Phazes, 6th Sense, Apple Juice Kid, DJ Static, and Nastee. Here we get a glimpse of the cover art and the tracklist…

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Truck North + The 3rd: Just Beginning [Freestyle]

by Kevin February 24, 2010 Singles

Truck North and The 3rd hooked up for this freestyle over the Reflection Eternal track “Just Begun.” Look out for the Satellites EP coming soon and the Satellites mixtape coming even sooner!

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J The S: Change (feat. Franco)

by Kevin February 24, 2010 Singles

J The S will be dropping his new mixtape Wish You Were Here, with 2dopeboyz.com, DJBooth.net and IM King on March 10th.  Here’s the first leak, “Change” feat. Franco.  The tape has features from Jadakiss, Nipsey Hu$$le, Crooked I, Emilio Rojas, and others with production coming from M-Phazes, Cory Bold, Raf Moses and more.

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Inspectah Deck: The Champion [prod by The Alchemist]

by Justin February 24, 2010 Singles

Here’s the first single from Inspectah Deck’s upcoming album The Manifesto, “The Champion” produced by The Alchemist. The Wu-Tang emcee’s new solo LP drops March 23rd with guest appearances by Raekwon, Cormega, Planet Asia, Kurupt & more along with production by Alchemist, MoSS, Lee Bannon, Agallah & The Rebel INS as well. Props to Steady [...]

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Dow Jonez: Don’t Like Me

by Justin February 24, 2010 Singles

I’ve been looking forward to some new music from Dallas emcee Dow Jonez and it finally arrives with a new track he just dropped called “Don’t Like Me.” You may recognize Dow from his guest appearances on Strange Fruit Project producer S1′s Music Box album but he’s been in the game awhile, dropping his slept on [...]

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Big K.R.I.T: Home Town Hero [Music Video]

by Justin February 24, 2010 Music Videos
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BIG K.R.I.T. HOMETOWN HERO from Creative Control on Vimeo. Big K.R.I.T. & Creative Control team up again for another video, this time for his great song ”Home Town Hero.” The Mississippi emcee/producer will be releasing his long awaited album K.R.I.T. Wuz Here in April as well as a project with Big Sant which is coming soon.

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Ayatollah Jaxx: I Don’t Wanna Know (feat Dominique Larue, Jonny Quest & Beedie)

by Justin February 24, 2010 Singles

Ayatollah Jaxx returns for week 6 of his promo campaign with a posse cut called ”I Don’t Wanna Know” featuring Dominique Larue, Jonny Guest & Beedie. The Good Company emcee is set to release his solo album Hello Hip Hop on March 9th.

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Methuzulah: Sleeping Fist x Metal Mule Kick

by Justin February 24, 2010 Singles

Methuzulah, formerly known as Mojo Swagger drops 2 new tracks “Sleeping Fist” and his Big L tribute “Metal Mule Kick.” The Atlanta emcee’s new mixtape, Kemetic Aha, drops in April with features from Supastition aka Kam Moye, Akil of Jurassic 5, Punchline, Boog Brown, Dinco D of Leaders Of The New School & more.

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Dreamer (of Hollyweerd): Crazy Girls (feat YelaWolf)

by Justin February 24, 2010 Singles

Hollyweerd emcee Dreamer drops a new track “Crazy Girls” featuring rising star YelaWolf. The track is off Dreamer’s Live In Stereo 2.0. Props to SMKA.

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