April 2010

Alchemist x Mobb Deep: More Keys x Whole Lotta Thug

by Thomas April 8, 2010 Singles

Alchemist let loose a few tracks in his vaults via Twitter this week. He said “More Keys” is a re-flip of “Key To The City” featuring Havoc.   “Whole Lotta Thug” is from the Amerikaz Nightmare sessions. Hit the cut for the tracks.

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Blu & 9th Wonder May Collaborate in the Future

by Kevin April 8, 2010 Around The Net

How dope would this be? Blu recently mentioned in an interview with Distortion2Static that he’d love to work with 9th Wonder… and according to the tweets above, 9th seems down! Peep the interview after the cut, which Blu also talks about new Johnson&Jonson material. Shout out to DJ Haylow!

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Ana Tijoux: A Veces [Music Video]

by Kevin April 8, 2010 Music Videos

Let’s go international for a sec… Latin America’s fiercest female MC, Ana Tijoux, is invading America. Her US debut, 1977, pays homage to the classic albums of hip-hop’s golden age —Illmatic, 36 Chambers and Midnight Marauders. Born in France to a French mother and a Chilean father in political exile, the album encompasses her life [...]

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O*Zee: Front To Back [prod by Teddy Roxpin]

by Kevin April 8, 2010 Singles

It’s been a hot minute since I peeped anything from our inbox, but I just took a chance on this track and WHOOSH… FIRE! From Portland, Maine emcee O*Zee, here’s “Front To Back” produced by Teddy Roxpin.

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Kali: Cali Kali [prod by Statik Selektah] (Music Video)

by Justin April 8, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaM2g1k4SEQ The newest member of Showoff Records, Kali, drops the music video for his Statik Selektah produced “Cali Kali.” Kali’s EP of the same name is set to drop this spring.

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JC Poppe: Dribble [prod by 88-Keys]

by Justin April 8, 2010 Singles

Here’s some new heat from JC Poppe as he enlists the help of 88-Keys on production for “Dribble.” The Milwaukee emcee is set to release his sophomore album Tea Party this summer which also includes production from Double O.

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Cypress Hill: Armada Latina (feat Pitbull & Marc Anthony) [Music Video]

by Justin April 8, 2010 Music Videos

Did you ever think you’d see Cypress Hill & Marc Anthony on the same track? B-Real & the crew are join by Anthony as well as Pitbull for the visuals for their Jim Jonsin produced “Armada Latina.” Cypress Hill’s new album Rise Up hits stores April 20th. Props to Audio Hustlaz.

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Laws: Target Practice (feat Joe Budden)

by Justin April 8, 2010 Singles

Laws is joined by Slaughterhouse emcee Joe Budden for a new leak entitled “Target Practice.” The Black Metaphor produced track is off Laws’ upcoming 4:57 PM Overtime mixtape.

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Marv Won: Bye Bye [prod by 14KT]

by Justin April 8, 2010 Singles

Marv Won links up with 14KT for a new collab, “Bye Bye.” The song will be appearing on Black N Bling’s upcoming mixtape B Is For Bling. Props to Black N Bling.

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Pill: Real Muthaphukkin G’s

by Justin April 8, 2010 Singles

Pill goes in over Eazy-E’s “Real Muthaphukkin G’s” for this new freestyle. The track is from his next project 1140: The Overdose which will be hosted by DJ Drama. A video for the song shot by Decatur Dan is coming soon. Props to The Educated Villains.

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Panacea: Revolution World Crazy (feat Green of The Five One)

by Justin April 8, 2010 Singles

Panacea returns with their new single “Revolution World Crazy” featuring Green of The Five One. The duo looks to build off the success of K-Murdock’s solo album [read our review] which dropped earlier this year. Raw Poetic & K’s latest LP, 12 Step Program, drops May 5th on Neosonix Productions.

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Styles P: Get Busy (feat Drag-On & Chinks Drugs) [prod by Snagz]

by Justin April 8, 2010 Singles

Styles P drops a new track produced by Snagz called “Get Busy.” The cut features fellow Ruff Ryders member Drag-On and Chinks Drugs. Look out for The Ghost’s new EP dropping in May.

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Suave: Suave Is Here (Music Video)

by Justin April 8, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPGi1KjdyMo Here’s the visuals for Suave’s dope song “Suave Is Here.” Suave, who we recently featured on Soulful Sundays, released his EP The Hip Hop Soul Revival which is you can cop here.

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Wrekonize: Don’t Stop The Music Freestyle

by Justin April 8, 2010 Singles

Mayday emcee Wrekonize goes in over a Diamond District instrumental for a new freestyle “Don’t Stop The Music.” Mayday released two EP’s last year [Download id not defined] to follow up their 2007 self titled album which included guest appearances by Cee-Lo & Devin The Dude.

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Introducing… Hi Stakez

by Justin April 8, 2010 Artist Spotlight

Hi Stakez is part of the new breed of Houston artists. Along with the likes of Hollywood FLOSS, The Council, Rob Jay, Dustin-Prestige & Atw, the emcee/producer has given shine to a new sound coming from H-Town. Stakez, who is now located in Atlanta, has recently released his new EP A Day In The Life [...]

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Throwback Thursday: Sample Food

by J. Rizzle April 8, 2010 Thursday Throwback

Here’s a sample mix by flwrpt.com. This joint is on point, so hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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Throwback Thursday: The Wu Mix

by J. Rizzle April 8, 2010 Thursday Throwback

It’s Throwback Thursday and today we present to you a mix put together by the homies over at flwrpt.com.  The single MP3 mix features all the classic Wu bangerz.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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Thursday Throwback: A Tribe Called Quest-Bonita Applebum [Video]

by DJ Grain April 8, 2010 Music Videos

This week I am proud to present the classic track from A Tribe Called Quest entitled Bonita Applebum. If you do not have the album People’s Instinctive Travels & Paths of Rhythm you need to pick it up. It seems like the older I get the more and more I appreciate this song.

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Hakim Green: Friends [Dir by Crazy Al Cayne]

by Kevin April 7, 2010 Music Videos

New video from Crazy Al Cayne‘s Ruff Kut Videoz series. Shot in Times Square on one of the coldest nights of the winter. Hakim Green is dope.

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Rumor: Hell Razah Suffers Brain Aneurysm, In A Coma

by Justin April 7, 2010 News

Some terrible news has been floating around that Hell Razah suffered a brain aneurysm and is currently in a coma. No official word has come in but fellow Wu-Affiliate & frequent collaborator Bronze Nazareth also mentioned it so unfortunately this looks like more than rumor. The Sunz of Man member & veteran emcee has been working on his [...]

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