March 2010

Little Brother: Star (prod. by 9th Wonder)

by Thomas March 27, 2010 Singles

Phonte let loose the last track 9th Wonder produced for the group via Twitter a few minutes ago.  Based on the tags this might be an iTunes bonus track for Left Back dropping April 20.  This should make people happy as they hear the group over some 9th production for the last time. Edit: Phonte [...]

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Joe Budden: Hello Expectations (prod. by Beewirks)

by Thomas March 27, 2010 Singles

Joey let loose this track (via Twitter) that may be on Mood Muzik 4 dropping sometime this year, maybe the summer. Beewirks from D-Wirks and Foot On The Gas fame is on the production.  Joey is doing what he does best on the mic and Beewirks sample free track knocks.  The homie D. Schwartz said [...]

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Chosen Few: Believers (Music Video)

by Justin March 26, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjxG02CYfyU Hiero Imperium’s new members Chosen Few drop the music video for the track “Believers” off their upcoming album New World Symphony. You can get a preview of the group from compilation Sounds From The Fewture which is available now.

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Ice Cube Speaks On The New West Controversy

by Justin March 26, 2010 Around The Net

If you haven’t been keeping up, a lot of the up & coming artists on the West Coast got upset about some statements Ice Cube made, most notably Jay Rock. Cube decided he needed to set the record straight & let it be known he does support the New West. But that doesn’t mean hasn’t noticed [...]

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Scarface To Release First Mixtape

by Justin March 26, 2010 News

MTV Shows The legendary Scarface has been hinting about this one on Twitter for awhile but recently spoke with MTV’s Mixtape Daily to officially announce his plan to release his first ever mixtape. The Geto Boys member speaks on why he’s chosen to release Dope Man Music this Spring after 20 years in the game. [...]

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Keon Supreme: The Flow [prod by Jansport J]

by Justin March 26, 2010 Singles

Jansport J hit us up with a track he produced for Keon Supreme called “The Flow” off Keon’s album The Supreme. J will be releasing his instrumental MoveMeants on April 5th for free.

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Playa Fly: King Of All Kings (Presented By DJ Scream)

by Justin March 26, 2010 Hot Download

New material from the Memphis 10 legend Playa Fly has finally arrived! Fly teams up with DJ Scream to bring you King Of All Kings which gives you 15 tracks of original songs. Fly’s long awaited album Mafia All Day is still on the way but this will definitely help hold over all the Fly [...]

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Al Great: Venus Vs. Mars Freestyle

by Justin March 26, 2010 Singles

Al Great presents another edition of Great Fridays, this week with the “Venus Vs. Mars Freestyle.” Make sure you cop Al’s album The Heist which is available now.

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e.d.g.e: Purple Eight Freestyle

by Justin March 26, 2010 Singles

The homie e.d.g.e. laces another freestyle with his new cut “Purple Eight Freestyle.” Make sure you download his new Regularly Scheduled Program EP which is available now.

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Vandalyzm: Live Performance at SXSW

by Justin March 26, 2010 The Show
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5woI2nCXH3Q The footage from SXSW continues to pour in, this time from the homie Vandalyzm. Check out Vandalzym rocking at the Quality Showcase which went down on the 19th.

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Mac: Mad Or Jealous (feat Storm)

by Justin March 25, 2010 Singles
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Now this is a pleasant surprise & goes perfectly with Throwback Thursday. While browsing some of the usual spots on the web, I found this over at Cocaine Blunts. This is rare single from one of New Orleans’ greatest, Mac, called “Mad Or Jealous.” Mac is one of the best lyricists in the city & put out nothing [...]

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D. Schwartz: Slow Down (Ha Ha) Freestyle

by Justin March 25, 2010 Singles

Here’s another freestyle from D. Schwartz [read our artist spotlight] as he goes in over the Young Jeezy/Fat Joe collab with his “Slow Down (Ha Ha) Freestyle.” Make sure you grab D’s EP with Beewirks Foot On The Gas which dropped earlier this month.

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KiD CuDi: Soundtrack 2 My Life [Music Video]

by Thomas March 25, 2010 Music Videos
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KiD CuDi releases a video for “Soundtrack 2 My Life” from one of my favorite albums of 2009, Man on the Moon: The End of Day.  The video is a collection of clips from CuDi out on tour, which apparently will be part of a larger project presented by CuDi and Jason Goldwatch/Decon Creative Group. [...]

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PRGz: Trap Like Mine [prod by Block Beataz]

by Justin March 25, 2010 Singles

Here’s some new heat from Alabama courtesy of the PRGz with the Block Beataz produced “Trap Like Mine.” Paper Route Gangstaz gained some critical acclaim from their mixtape Fear & Loathing In Huntsvegas with Diplo. Spotted at Southern Hospitality.

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Fashawn: Life’s A Bitch (feat Talib Kweli)

by Justin March 25, 2010 Singles

Fashawn will be releasing Ode to Illmatic presented by DJ Green Lantern later this year and here’s a fresh leak off it. Fashawn gets Talib Kweli to join him for their own rendition of “Life’s A Bitch.” Props to XXL.

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Diabolic: Frontlines (feat Immortal Technique)

by Kevin March 25, 2010 Singles

This will probably be my last post for a while, since I’m heading out on vacation. So let’s make it a good one! New record from Diabolic‘s upcoming album Liar And A Thief, which drops April 6th. The track is called “Frontlines,” and features Immortal Technique.  The album also has features from Vinnie Paz (Jedi [...]

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Bad Seed: Yankee Fitted (feat Talib Kweli & MIMS) [prod by Kleph Dollaz]

by Kevin March 25, 2010 Singles

New track from Bad Seed, featuring Talib Kweli and MIMS. Kleph Dollaz on the beat… what up B.J.!

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Bekay: Realest That Run It (BLESTeNATION Remix)

by Kevin March 25, 2010 Singles

Yet another Bekay remix has surfaced. This time, Bekay has teamed up with Werdplay & Various of the three man rap/rock trio BLESTeNATION for the “Realest That Run It” (Remix), in promotion of their April 13th release of ‘MBugout City’ (Suburban Noize Records) which you can pre-order now through iTunes. The original version of “Realest [...]

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ArtOfficial: Grand Design [Jam Session]

by Kevin March 25, 2010 Music Videos

ArtOfficial reworks Radiohead “Talk Show Host” for another new song off their free project The Payback which will be available online April 23!

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Cymarshall Law: Live in Amsterdam [04/02]

by Kevin March 25, 2010 The Show

I’m heading out of town tomorrow, so I wanted to make sure I promote this upcoming show before I take off. HiPNOTT Records recording artist Cymarshall Law is currently on tour over in Europe in support of his Creator’s Kid EP, as well as his  new release dropping this summer. In you’re in Amsterdam (I [...]

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