March 2010

Producer Spotlight: P.R.

by Kevin March 12, 2010 Interviews

Producer/Beat Maker P.R is one of the most diverse producers you may come across. When it comes to the sound he produces, there isn’t one type of style that he hasn’t attempted. His music ranges from different styles of Hip-Hop to all kinds of R&B, and even reaching as far as Funky House & Electro [...]

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If You Can’t Sleep… Tune Into Squeeze Radio

by Kevin March 12, 2010 Around The Net

I just woke up to see this shit… incredible! I ain’t goin back to bed… lol. Two more hours of strictly dope hip hop going on RIGHT NOW. Tune in here at Squeeze Radio. Update: there’s a live VIDEO STREAM as well. Hit the jump to check it…

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Trav Williams + Moonchild: Better Late Than Never

by Kevin March 12, 2010 Hot Download

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard anything from Trav Williams; 11 months to the day, to be exact. That’s when Trav dropped his controversial Illmatic tribute album, IllTravis. Now signed to HiPNOTT Records, Trav Williams is ready to make up for his absence in 2010 starting today with the release of his 6 track [...]

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D. Schwartz: Petestrumental Shit

by Thomas March 11, 2010 Singles

D. Schwartz let loose a new track via Twitter over one of Pete Rock‘s instrumentals   Another solid showing from D. Schwartz because he’s “been nice since Genesis, Streets of Rage.” Link underneath.

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Jones Andrews: The PRE PreFace [Mixtape]

by Justin March 11, 2010 Hot Download

Jones Andrews drops his new mixtape The PRE PreFace which isa preview to the upcoming PreFace EP which is coming in the next couple months. The project features original tracks, freestyles & collabs he’s done over the last year. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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Duck Down & 2K Sports: NBA 2K11 Producer/MC Contest

by Thomas March 11, 2010 Contests

Duck Down Music and 2K Sports have partnered to present an exciting contest for all aspiring producers and MCs to create unique and original music, along with the special opportunity to have their song included in the upcoming soundtrack for NBA 2K11, the next iteration of the hugely popular NBA 2K series. Please note the [...]

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Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx: Pre-eXXecution Video [1 & 2]

by Thomas March 11, 2010 Music Videos

In preparation for the release of The eXXecution, Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx have combined forces with Mills Miller Media to present a 13 consecutive day video mix cd series titled “The Pre-eXXecution.”  The web series includes original freestyles from Ruste Juxx with Marco Polo‘s signature catalog instrumentals from your favorite MCs, accompanied with a [...]

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Chief Kamachi: Mic Messiah [Mixtape]

by Justin March 11, 2010 Hot Download

Philadelphia emcee Chief Kamachi drops his new mixtape Mic Messiah as a preview to his upcoming album. The JuJu Mob leader & former Army of the Pharaohs member is set to release his new LP The Clock of Destiny later this year after his 2008 collaboration album Beautiful Mind with Killah Priest. Full cover, tracklist & [...]

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Diabolic: Not Again (feat Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks)

by Justin March 11, 2010 Singles

Here’s the latest leak from Diabolic called “Not Again” featuring Jedi Mind Tricks emcee Vinnie Paz. Diabolic’s much anticipated debut album Liar & Thief drops April 6th.

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ArtOfficial: The Payback (feat. K. Sparks)

by Kevin March 11, 2010 First Listen

Here’s your first audio peak at the next project, The Payback, dropping April 23rd from ArtOfficial! The title track includes a guest feature from none other than HiPNOTT Recording artist K. Sparks (dude literally does not sleep). Although the final project will be available for free download, they just want to give you a taste [...]

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DB49: Ready To Go [prod by Block Beataz & Arkitek]

by Justin March 11, 2010 Singles

Southern Hospitality premiered the first leak from the new Alabama supergroup DB49 entitled “Ready To Go.” The track is produced by Block Beataz & Arkitek & will be on the group’s debut project together Happy Hour. Drunk Before Nine is made up of some of Bama’s best emcees – G-Side’s ST 2 Lettaz, G Mane, [...]

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We Put The “A” In Austin [Mixtape]

by Justin March 11, 2010 Hot Download

Atlanta will be invading Austin, Texas for SXSW on March 19th with We Put The “A” In Austin showcase. This mixtape, brought to you by OnSmash & 2DopeBoyz, gives you a sampler of the artists that will be involved in this showcase. Appearances are made by Pill, A. Leon Craft, Donnis, Stat Quo, Grip Plyaz, [...]

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hasHBrown: The Baptism (Music Video Teaser) x Interview

by Justin March 11, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEyf8K7byro Here’s a teaser & interview for hasHBrown’s music video for “The Baptism” directed by Damien Randle of The Legendary KO aka K-Otix. HB’s Break Something EP drops in April and his album Sounds From The Back Seat is available now on iTunes.

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Talib Kweli: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn [Mixed by Hevehitta + DJ Unexpected]

by Kevin March 11, 2010 Hot Download

The borough of Brooklyn is said to have 2.5 million stories to tell. An abundance of talent has emerged from Brooklyn over the years, but none quite like a prodigious talent known as Talib Kweli. From tales of urban life to romance, every shade of the Black experience has been presented throughout his career. Diggers [...]

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RH TV: Naledge/The Breaking Point

by Kevin March 11, 2010 Around The Net

RTC of Ruby Hornet speaks openly and honestly with Naledge of Kidz In The Hall before the release of their new album Land Of Make Believe. In this interview with DJ RTC, Naledge speaks on the importance of The Land of Make Believe, the space Kidz In The Hall occupy in Hip Hop, dealings with [...]

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B.I.G. vs. Big L

by Thomas March 11, 2010 Who Spit It Better?

B.I.G. is considered by many to be the Greatest Rapper of All Time, with two classic albums under his belt.  Big L dropped a classic album in 1995 and had a cult like following on the underground scene.  B.I.G. and Bad Boy Records had Hip-Hop and the radio/clubs on lock from 1994-1997.  Rumors had Big [...]

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The Lox: We’ll Always Love Big Poppa

by Thomas March 11, 2010 Music Videos

The Lox‘s heartfelt tribute to B.I.G. was packaged along with Puffy‘s “I’ll Be Missing You” on May 27, 1997.  “I’ll Be Missing  You” received all of the attention, but Styles P, Jadakiss, and Sheek had the jewel on the CD.  The trio were able address the impact his death had on his family, Hip-Hop, and [...]

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J. Period + JS-1: In Da Trunk

by Thomas March 11, 2010 Thursday Throwback

Keeping it moving here is two of my favorite DJs, J. Period and JS-1.  This is definitely a mix that you need to get for the whip, it features bass heavy classic hip-hop that’ll make them speakers bump.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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DJ JS-1 & Spinbad: Cold Cutz Remixes (1996)

by Thomas March 11, 2010 Thursday Throwback

It’s Throwback Thursday and today we present to you the Cold Cutz Remixes by the member of the Rock Steady Crew DJ JS-1 and one of the illest DJ’s to wreck the 1s & 2s DJ Spinbad. Check out what JS-1 had to say about the history of this mix, then hit it at the [...]

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Skewby: I’m Ill

by Justin March 11, 2010 Singles

Skewby drops a dope new single annoucing to all the heads out there, ”I’m Ill.” Make sure you grab the Memphis emcee’s project Proving You Wrong Since 1988 which is available now.

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