February 2010

Big L: Mr. MVP EP

by Justin February 15, 2010 Hot Download

Today is the anniversary of Big L’s passing and in honor of the legendary Diggin in the Crates emcee, we bring you this rare record from L called Mr. MVP EP. Here’s your chance to add 4 songs & 1 instrumental from L’s discog to your collection including his classic “Devil’s Son.” Full cover, tracklist & link after the [...]

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Statik Selektah: 100 Proof (The Hangover)

by Quentin Cuff February 15, 2010 Music Reviews

Ever seen the movie “Good Burger”? You know the one with Keenan and Kel? Nickelodeon? Basically, a locally renowned burger joint (Good Burger) has to battle the newly built, state of the art Mondo Burger restaurant that just moved in across the street. Well, in terms of hip hop, industry vet Statik Selektah’s 100 Proof: [...]

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hasHBrown: Break Something Promo [prod by Rob Viktum]

by Justin February 15, 2010 Singles

The Rap Mayor hasHBrown tackles some Rob Viktum production in the latest promo track for Break Something. The new EP from the Houston emcee/producer is coming soon!

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HiPNOTT Records 2010 Takeover, Vol 2 [Mixtape]

by Kevin February 15, 2010 Exclusive

HiPNOTT Records delivers Vol. 2 of their two-part 2010 Takeover free download mixtape series. Presented by HIPHOPDX.com and KevinNottingam.com, this 22-track lyrically driven hip-hop montage is skillfully mixed by DJ Mark-1, who also created the intro, and displays a combination of emerging label signees alongside several hip-hop heavyweights. While Vol. 1 hit listeners with an [...]

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P.SO: Making That Noise [prod by 6th Sense]

by Justin February 15, 2010 Singles

6th Sense gives us another track off It’s A 6th Sense Mixtape Yo!! Vol. 2 & 3 featuring P.SO, formerly known as P.Casso. “Making That Noise” has the Earth Tone King rocking over some signature 6th Sense production. 

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The Heart Foundation: Valentine’s Day Massacre

by Justin February 15, 2010 Hot Download

The Heart Foundation brings a new mixtape of Alabama heat with Valentine’s Day Massacre. Some of Alabama’s best like G-Side, Kenny Thomas, YelaWolf, G Mane, Bentley, Kristmas, Jackie Chain & PRGz all appear on this tape. Full cover/tracklist & link after the jump.

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Wordsmith: The Making of Senor Wordsmith x Coming for the Top Spot

by Justin February 15, 2010 Singles

Here’s 2 leaks from Wordsmith off his upcoming Vintage Vault Mixtape presented by DJBooth.net, Refined Hype, Coast 2 Coast & Frostwire. First is “The Making of Senor Wordsmith” produced by Strada and second is the posse cut “Coming for the Top Spot” featuring Junclassic, Braille, E-Major, Sir Aah, Kontact, Black Knight & more.

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DJBooth.net Presents Brooklyn’s Finest [Mixtape]

by Justin February 15, 2010 Hot Download

DJBooth.net teamed up with Overture Films to bring you an all-Brooklyn mixtape, Brooklyn’s Finest. The tape features exclusives from D.Julien, Sha Stimuli, Sene & more. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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Introducing…Mally

by Thomas February 15, 2010 Artist Spotlight

Mally, the soon to be 24 year of MC out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has the tools (delivery, strong mic presence, punch lines, and strong content) to be a major player in Hip-Hop. After receiving strong reviews for his third project, The Passion (here and here), he appears ready to make that push. We got the [...]

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WEB: Open Bar [Open Bar Season Week 7]

by Kevin February 15, 2010 Open Bar Season

WEB hits up Week 7 of Open Bar Season with… “Open Bar”! A small dedication to those legendary nights that none of us can remember. Check it after the cut and make sure you grab the new HiPNOTT Records 2010 Takeover mixtape (Vol 2) which features a brand new track from WEB!

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AraabMuzik: Destroys the MPC [Video]

by DJ Grain February 14, 2010 Around The Net

I have been watching these videos of this guy AraabMUZIK on the MPC.  All I can say is the guy is amazing on the MPC.  Araab represents the DIPSET click, and NYC to the fullest.  To be honest I really would like to see Exile vs AraabMUZIK in a battle on the MPC’s.  East vs [...]

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Young Scolla: Escaping Reality EP

by Justin February 14, 2010 Hot Download

A lot of great projects are dropping this week and that kicks off with Young Scolla’s Escaping Reality EP. The Detroit native gives you 9 original tracks with production from Tecknowledgy, Charles Hilton, Syrenn & Focus. You can download it for free but there’s also an option to donate so drops a few bucks if you can cause Scolla [...]

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The Movement Fam Recording Their Track for Volume 2 of HiPNOTT Records 2010 Takeover

by Kevin February 14, 2010 Exclusive

Check out the Movement Fam, comprised of Cee & Bekah, Notion, and Tommy Gunnz, above recording their track “Seasons Change” for Volume 2 of HiPNOTT Records 2010 Takeover mixtape… which drops TOMORROW! The Fam really pulled together to make this track hot. Make sure to check the whole mixtape dropping right here and at HipHopDX. [...]

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Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project: Week 6

by Kevin February 14, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

For Week 6 in our Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project, we are remixing “Chessy Rat Blues.” The original song samples from Kool & the Gang’s “Soul Vibrations,” and Maceo Parker’s “Maceo” and “Better Half.” For this remix, we are only requiring you to sample Kool & the Gang’s “Soul Vibrations,” but feel free [...]

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Laws: We Like It

by Justin February 14, 2010 Singles

Here’s one more leak from Laws called “We Like It” produced by Da Honorable C-Note. Laws & Don Cannon’s new mixtape 4:57 drops Tuesday!

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DJ King Flow & DJ PLK: Tasty Beatz Vol 2

by Kevin February 14, 2010 Around The Net

Universal Indie Releases Instrumental Album Bi-Weekly For A Year! Rap artists have done it. Rock artists have done it. Now Universal Indie Records and Double-Up Entertainment have come up with an ambitious plan to issue a new instrumental album every two weeks for the year of 2010. The “Tasty Beatz” series is the brainchild of [...]

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Gallery Drive: Super Group of Tomorrow [Mixed by Shortop]

by Kevin February 14, 2010 Exclusive
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The super group of tomorrow is here! Gallery Drive is releasing a full length album along with a Super Group of Tomorrow FREE mixtape with Shortop as a collective for the first time. Scratching the Surface is the title of the debut album and is sure to perk up new ears once the public has [...]

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Marvin Gaye: Love Is The Answer [Mixed by SCAM]

by Kevin February 14, 2010 Mixtapes

One last post for Soulful Sunday… this just came in from the homie SCAM of Time Bandits Music. It’s a Marvin Gaye mixtape, so you know you can’t go wrong there. Hit it after the jump and enjoy!

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DJ Hands Solo: Love Jones [Bonus Post]

by J. Rizzle February 14, 2010 Soulful Sundays

For the bonus post we present another mix for Valentine’s Day, Love Jones by DJ Hands Solo.  This mix contains some deep soulful soul for you crate diggers, if you can get past the cover…lol!   Hit the jump and enjoy!

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DJ DSTRUKT: For The Winnie Cooper’s in Your Life

by Kevin February 14, 2010 Mixtapes

Ah, the Wonder Years… who didn’t have a huge crush on Winnie Cooper? Winnie’s all grown up now, but DJ DSTRUKT has compiled a Valentine’s Day mixtape themed around the popular 80s show. Grab it after the cut…. and Happy Valentine’s Day!

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