March 2010

TRIMM & HeadRoc: The Demo

by Justin March 21, 2010 Hot Download
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Atlanta emcee TRIMM teams up with Battery 5 producer HeadRoc for this new EP entitled The Demo. You may remember TRIMM aka Young Trimm from his work with SMKA (most notably the song “Caddy’s“). This is the first of a 5 part series of project with HeadRoc producing for an up & coming artist. Full [...]

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Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project: Week 11

by Kevin March 21, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

As we get closer to the end of the producer portion of our Remix Project, we come to another one of my personal favorite tracks from the album: “To Da Break of Dawn.”  This track was the official fourth single to the album Mama Said Knock You Out and was also featured in the classic [...]

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Element: Self Explanatory (Music Video)

by Justin March 21, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuaNtL-K2Ls Element brings you the visuals for his song “Self Explanatory” off the Abstract Soundz produced A Long Story Short album. Look out for more from Element & the Custom Made crew this year along with Abstract’s upcoming project with C.B. News.

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Hollywood FLOSS: Mr. Big Stuff [prod by John Dew]

by Justin March 21, 2010 Singles

With SXSW over, Hollywood FLOSS is now gearing up for the releases of Xperiment Vol. 2 and his album House Of Dreams. To kick off the onslaught of music, FLOSS gives us a lighthearted song about all the height challenged people out there with “Mr. Big Stuff” produced by John Dew.

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Flamboyant Faculty (2F’s): Change Me

by Kevin March 21, 2010 Singles

Here’s “Change Me”, the 2nd leak from The Flamboyant Faculty (2F’s) debut mixtape Class In Session, which drops this Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010…stay tuned!!

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G-Side: Huntsville International (Live Performance at SXSW)

by Justin March 21, 2010 The Show
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCT_yt4A1II G-Side was part of NPR’s showcase at SXSW and here’s some footage of them performing “Huntsville International” to kick off their set. Make sure you grab Huntsville International if you’ve been sleeping and look out for Speed Of Sound coming soon.

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MSKYO Remix Project: Week 9 Winner

by Kevin March 21, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

Week 9 was a fun week since we didn’t have a sample for you all to rely on. This week we really got to hear your true talent without limitations. With that being said, hit the jump to see what the judges thought!

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Project Generation D: Week 1 Wrap Up

by Kevin March 21, 2010 Around The Net

Video wrap from Week 1 of Project Generation D @ Greene County High School. Features student interviews about what they have learned and what they think of the program.

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Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx: Pre-eXXecution Video [10 & 11]

by Thomas March 21, 2010 Music Videos

Video #10 and #11 of the mixtape video series.  The eXXecution hit the net this week stores next Tuesday. I’ll zip all of the “Freestyles” up after the last video is released on Monday.

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Ryan Leslie: R-Les for President

by J. Rizzle March 21, 2010 Hot Download

Here’s a Ryan Leslie mixtape by Rob Pursey of Southen Hospitality. Don’t sleep on Ryan Leslie as an artist, lol. Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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Soulful Sunday: New Edition

by J. Rizzle March 21, 2010 Soulful Sundays

Taking it back today here’s a good DJ Daddy Dog mix featuring the legendary R&B group New Edition.  Hit the jump for the tracklist and link.  Enjoy!

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Ayah & DJ Jazzy Jeff: This Way [Album Sampler]

by J. Rizzle March 21, 2010 Hot Download

Here’s the This Way sampler.  It features an amazing voice, Ayah, with the greatest DJ of all time, DJ Jazzy Jeff.  If you love Soul music – this will not disappoint you.  Hit it after the jump and enjoy.

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Tez McClain: Flight School

by Justin March 20, 2010 Singles

“Flight School” is the first leak from Tez McClain’s upcoming mixtape Wishful Thinking Vol. 1 hosted by Don Cannon which drops March 29th. The track has Tez telling his story of his college experience at Clark Atlanta University.

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Smitty: Real Hip Hop x E.Q. (Music Video)

by Justin March 20, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upnp0ZdQLTU Taking a late pass on these but check Smitty’s videos for two new tracks called ”Real Hip Hop” & “E.Q.” rhyming over Brand Nubian & Ashanti songs. You might remember the Miami emcee from this song and his label drama which resulted in Voice Of The Ghetto getting shelved. Enough searching on Google & you can find a link to that unreleased album (which is [...]

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Prynce Cy Hi: Popular Demand/Yall Better Not Let Me Blow (Music Video)

by Justin March 20, 2010 Music Videos
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CYHI DA PRYNCE – POPULAR DEMAND and Y’ALL BETTER NOT LET ME BLOW from Elan Brooks on Vimeo. Prynce Cy Hi aka Cyhi Da Prynce drops the music video for his tracks “Popular Demand” and “Yall Better Not Let Me Blow” off his Prynce of Jacks mixtape. The video is directed by his mentor DJ [...]

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Tweet of the Day: Big Boi Signs to Def Jam

by Kevin March 20, 2010 News

Looks like Big Boi has found a home for Sir Luscious Left Foot… DEF JAM! Good to hear that the album may finally see the light of day. Congrats Big Boi!

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Dumbfoundead + Beatnik8: Pushin’

by Kevin March 20, 2010 Around The Net

Purely a “foreign exchange” connection, California emcee Dumbfoundead hooked up with London producer Beatnik8 for this YouTube only collaboration. Excellent video right here and the track turned out tight! Let’s hope they release the song for full download soon.

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Marv Won feat. Rio Data: Totally Awesome [Music Video]

by Thomas March 20, 2010 Music Videos

The latest video by Marv Won from his crazy album, Wanye Fontes Music.  Marv Won along with Rio Data (who steals the show) absolutely body this track.  Clip directed by Che Patterson (Scrill Gates) and Mario “Khalif” Butterfield.  Wayne Fontes Music can be streamed/purchased at his Bandcamp site. *side note* Does anyone have a production/guest [...]

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Freeway + Jake One: Stimulus Package Bonus Tracks

by Kevin March 20, 2010 Singles

I love bonus tracks, but I hate that you have to buy the full album in so many different places to get them all. Freeway and Jake One’s album, The Stimulus Package, has two bonus tracks that can only be found on iTunes (“African Drums” and “Always-N-Forever”). Thanks to 2DB, you can grab them both [...]

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Young Chris: American Champion x Still the Hottest x Think About It

by Thomas March 20, 2010 Downloads

Young Chris should be dropping his Network 2 mixtape in the near future.  Before that drops he has been busy releasing tracks to wet the appetites of his fans.  “American Champion” finds him and Freeway flexing their skills over a piano laced track.  Chris and J. Cole throw up their Roc signs on “Still the [...]

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