March 2010

We Stole The Show: Two 4 The Show

by Justin March 29, 2010 Singles

We Stole The Show returns to leak another cut called “Two 4 The Show.” The duo’s new mixtape is coming very soon.

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Ras Kass In New York City

by Justin March 29, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5LMbEQAuIY Here’s some footage of Ras Kass’ recent visit to New York City including his trip to The Source and working on the new LP from Ski Beatz. Ras & DJ Rhettmatic’s A.D.I.D.A.S. album is coming soon.

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Jett I Masstyr: Me & Phyllis Forever

by Justin March 29, 2010 Hot Download

Jett I Masstyr drops his brand new instrumental project Me & Phyllis Forever, a tribute to Phyllis Hyman. This is the first of Jett I Masstyr’s tribute series to unsung heroes of the music industry. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.

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Artist Spotlight: Dashah

by Justin March 29, 2010 Artist Spotlight

Dashah is looking to bring of revival of the New York scene. The talented emcee first garnered attention after his affiliate with world famous DJ crew Ill Insanity aka The X-Ecutioners. His work began to speak for itself as his Rap Burglar 2.5 album received critical acclaim from a variety of reviews. Now a part [...]

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Methuzulah: Gorilla Groundfighting (feat Kam Moye)

by Justin March 28, 2010 Singles

Here’s another leak from Methuzulah featuring Kam Moye aka Supastition called “Gorilla Groundfighting.” The song is from his upcoming mixtape Kemetic Aha which has Methuzulah rocking over strictly DJ Premier beats.

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Strike Team (Craig G & Mr. Cheeks): Interstate Travelin (feat Devin The Dude)

by Justin March 28, 2010 Singles

Craig G of the legendary Juice Crew hit us with a track called “Interstate Travelin” with Mr. Cheeks of Lost Boyz. The song also features Devin The Dude and is off their upcoming collaboration album as The Strike Team.

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The 54 Reality Show: SXSW Episodes 1 & 2

by Justin March 28, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4OLl0QQZ2g Crew54 brings you two special episodes of The 54 Reality Show from their time at SXSW. Episode 1 (above) brings you live footage as well as interviews with Marv Won & Ro Spit. Episode 2 (after the jump) includes interviews with Chace Infinite & Homeboy Sandman along with footage of performances by Pac Div, Jern Eye & [...]

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Black Knight: Lost Out My Mind [prod by Manifest Beats]

by Justin March 28, 2010 Singles

Manifest Beats sent over a new track he produced for Constant Elevation’s Black Knight called “Lost Out My Mind.” Usershare is still acting up so link it up on Sharebee.

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Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project: Week 12

by Kevin March 28, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

Ah, another one of my favorite tracks from Mama Said Knock You Out. “6 Minutes of Pleasure” was the fifth and final single released from the album and uses the infectious sample from Isaac Hayes’ “Ike’s Mood,” which has since been sampled in countless other songs. Can’t wait to hear what you do with this [...]

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Stalley: Interview With Ashley Outrageous

by Justin March 28, 2010 Around The Net
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ASHLEYOUTRAGEOUS x SXSW x STALLEY INTERVIEW from Ashley Outrageous on Vimeo. Ashley Outrageous caught up with Stalley during SXSW to talk about what it’s like working with Ski Beatz, his explanation of the beard & more. The Ohio emcee recently released the video for “S.T.A.L.L.E.Y.” and dropped his free album MadStalley: The Autobiography earlier this year.

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Soulful Sunday: Qunicy Jones Edition

by J. Rizzle March 28, 2010 Soulful Sundays

For the bonus post, we present to you a mix featuring Quincy Jones.  You got get down with some mellow & funky ish on a Sunday, so hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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Soulful Sunday: Lizz Wright

by J. Rizzle March 28, 2010 Soulful Sundays

Keeping it moving on Soulful Sunday we present to you vocalist Lizz Wright. Delivering work similar to the work of Oleta Adams and Jill Scott. While attending Georgia State in Atlanta she studied voice at a professional level.  In 2000 Wright joined the vocal quartet In the Spirit.  The group was quickly hailed as the [...]

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Suave: The Hip Hop Soul Revival EP (Preview)

by Justin March 28, 2010 Singles

Jazz improvisations, classic r&b love, spoken word and social consciousness, with a feel good gospel tone, a splash of funk, and soulful lyrics over authentic hip hop beats – this, is The Hip Hop Soul Revival. The newest project from New Orleans artist, Suave reconnects us with the spirit of soul music. His thought-provoking lyrics [...]

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DJ Books: The Mary J. Blige I Know (Pt. 1 & 2)

by J. Rizzle March 28, 2010 Soulful Sundays

It’s Soulful Sunday and today we are gonna hit you off with the Queen of Hip-Hop and R&B, Mary J. Blige.  DJ Books goes in on this mix and keeps it on point with by selecting bangerz that we all know and love. So hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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Phonte Speaks On Little Brother/9th Wonder Situation

by Justin March 28, 2010 Around The Net
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Phonte speaks on Little Brother/9th Wonder from Phonte Coleman on Vimeo. If you’ve been following Phonte & 9th Wonder on Twitter, you saw some of the heated exchanges that went out publicly after Phonte decided to leak “Star” aka the last Little Brother with 9th Wonder track yet to be released. Phonte decided to take some [...]

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RZA: Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday (feat Rev. William Burke & Stone Mecca)

by Justin March 27, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new track from RZA, a remake of William Bell’s “Everday Will Be Like A Holiday” off the Repo Men Soundtrack. RZA is strictly on production as Rev. William Burke & Stone Mecca provide the vocals. Props to Hip Hop Site.

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Wais P: Ain’t A Problem [prod by Scram Jones]

by Justin March 27, 2010 Singles

Here’s the new single from Wais P of The Ranjahz called “Ain’t A Problem” produced by Scram Jones. Wais is working his debut solo album which includes guest appearances by Sean Price, Devin The Dude & Joell Ortiz and production from DJ Premier, M-Phazes & Domingo.

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Erykah Badu: Window Seat [Music Video]

by Thomas March 27, 2010 Singles

Erykah Badu drops a stunning video for her smooth soulful song “Window Seat” from her forthcoming album, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). The album drops this coming Tuesday. Some time ago Ms. Badu dropped a web only song (“Jump In The Air”) featuring Bilal and Lil Wayne that won’t be on the [...]

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TzariZM Presents Heart & Brain: Live Shit!

by Justin March 27, 2010 Singles

TzariZM drops the second single “Live Shit!” off his album The Heart & Brain: MBODIMENT. The track is self produced with emcee Vis Major rhming & the Orlando emcee/producer’s brother IMAKEMADBEATS provides the cuts.

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Prynce Cy Hi: Dead Prez x Ready Or Not

by Justin March 27, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV4YbqY3ckQ Prynce Cy Hi aka CyHi Da Prynce drops another double video for his songs “Dead Prez” and “Ready Or Not.” Make sure you grab Cy Hi’s latest mixtape The Prynce Of Jacks which is out now. Props to OnSmash.

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