April 2010

J The S: Fresh Off The Truck [prod by Reality]

by Kevin April 27, 2010 Singles

New record from J The S, “Fresh Off The Truck,” prod. by Reality. This is the first record off of Reality’s upcoming “Future History LLC,” compilation that have appearances from Prodigy, Crooked I, Bishop Lamont, Mistah Fab, Emilio Rojas, Donny Goines, Skyzoo, Torae, and many more.

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The Kumite: Atlanta Posse Gang Starr Salute

by Justin April 27, 2010 Singles

Atlanta emcee Methuzulah brought together some of the ATL’s underground for this tribute to Gang Starr at the end of last year and with Guru’s recent passing, it was appropriate to release it now. The posse cut features Señor Kaos, 4-Ize, Dillon Maurer, Melaphyre, Jarren Benton, Aarophat, Clan Destined, Rock Most, Tommy Lee Soul, The [...]

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Marky: Full Clip

by Kevin April 27, 2010 Singles

For his second leak off the upcoming Journey to Markyland USA: Road Stop 2, sponsored by DJBooth.net & KevinNottingham.com, SRC recording artist Marky pays his respects to Guru.

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D.Black: Ali’Yah [Instrumentals]

by Kevin April 27, 2010 Instrumentals

Seattle, Washington-based emcee D.Black made waves late last year with the release of his highly celebrated sophomore album, Ali-Yah, on Sportn’ Life Records/MYX Music Label. Showcasing his development as an artist since his emergence onto the hip-hop scene, Ali-Yah features 14 soulful, yet heavy-hitting, tracks chockfull of insightful lyricism, smooth delivery, and bangin’ production, which [...]

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Everliven Sound (Cymarshall Law & Skit Slam): Mr. and Mrs. Right (feat. Lola Maxwell & RaTheMc) [prod by Mr. Joeker]

by Kevin April 27, 2010 Singles

HiPNOTT Recording Artist Cymarshall Law hooks up with his Hip Hop In the Soul producer Mr. Joeker for this new leak off the upcoming Everliven Sound mixtape, Freedom of Speech : The Last Word Benders. Everliven Sound is comprised of Cymarshall Law and his brother Skit Slam. “Mr & Mrs Right” also features two of [...]

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Chuck D: Tear Down That Wall [prod by Divided Souls Ent.]

by Justin April 27, 2010 Singles

Mistachuck is back! Chris from Divided Souls hit me with the new single they produced for the legendary Chuck D, “Tear Down That Wall.” The Public Enemy frontman tackles some of the hot topic issues of today in this song over the hard thumping backdrop provided by the Baton Rouge production crew. Chuck will be [...]

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Grant Parks: Net Weight Compilation (Presented By Coalmine Music)

by Justin April 27, 2010 Hot Download

Coalmine Music presents the new compilation produced by Chicago’s Grant Parks, Net Weight. The project includes guest appearances by D.I.T.C.’s A.G, Sadat X, Rashid Hadee, Rhymefest, Pugs Atomz, Juice, Phil G & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Sene: Reality Bites [Exclusive Download]

by Kevin April 27, 2010 Exclusive

Brooklyn buzzmaker Sene has hooked up with KevinNottingham.com, 2DopeBoyz,  DJBooth.net and RubyHornet.com to bring us his latest street release, Reality Bites.  The long-awaited, highly-anticipated project features 13 tracks of all-new material, including previously-featured leaks “Options” and “Follow Leaders.”  Making guest appearances throughout the mixtape are Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan), Co$$, Tunji and Outasight. Beats [...]

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Charlie Smarts (of Kooley High): Well Done (Music Video)

by Justin April 27, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au_4LQvIH2I Kooley High’s Charlie Smarts presents the visuals for his song “Well Done” off his last solo album f’alex. In group news, Kooley High is working on their next album Eastern Standard Time which is coming soon.

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Pugs Atomz: Kinda Like A Rapper [prod by Grant Parks]

by Justin April 27, 2010 Singles
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTJYWx7A_Lo Pugs Atomz & Grant Parks have teamed up to release their new album Kinda Like A Rapper on June 1st and here’s the title track. The video showcases the new duo’s skill together & gives you a taste of what to expect on the new album being released through Coalmine & Fat Beats.

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RE: True MC II [prod by DJ Toomp]

by Justin April 27, 2010 Music Videos
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True MC II from Benjamin Styles on Vimeo. Before The Regeneration Project drops this Thursday, RE gives us this dope video directed by Benjamin Styles for his song “True MC II.” The track is produced by DJ Toomp and will appear on the New Orleans emcee’s upcoming work. If you’re thinking that Nas already used [...]

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Artist Spotlight: K-BETA

by Kevin April 27, 2010 Artist Spotlight

As one of Inner Loop Records’ premier emcees, DMV’s own K-BETA recently released his groundbreaking free album Inglorious Beta. The new album features production for Inner Loop producers J-Scrilla, Overok, and Soulful! as well and gems from Kev Brown and JUDAH. If you’re not up on the album, make sure you check it out. And [...]

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Raw Stiles: Hello Lovely EP

by J. Rizzle April 27, 2010 Instrumentals

Here’s a bangin’ instrumental EP from Miami native Raw Stiles. This journey through the soundscape of music features soulful and easy-listening instrumentals.  This is a project that shouldn’t be slept on.  Hit it at the jump.

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Boom Baptist: Beat Tape

by J. Rizzle April 27, 2010 Instrumentals

It’s Instrumental Tuesday and today we present to you a beat tape from Texas producer Boom Baptist.  This cat has worked with respected artist such as Large Pro, Termanology, Blackalicious, and more.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy these bangin’ treats!

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Donwill & Von Pea: Syrup Sandwich (feat Jermiside)

by Justin April 26, 2010 Singles

Two thirds of Tanya Morgan, Donwill & Von Pea, and fellow Lessondary member Jermiside go in over one of The Roots’ J Dilla cover tracks for “Syrup Sandwich.” Donwill’s album is available now and Jermiside’s HiPNOTT debut with Danny Diggs, Middle Classic, drops in May.

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Nas & Damian Marley: As We Enter (Music Video)

by Justin April 26, 2010 Music Videos

Nas & Damian Marley drop the visuals for their first single, “As We Enter.” Nas & Marley’s collaboration LP, Distant Relatives, has been flying under the radar a bit but the project hits stores & digital outlets on May 18th.

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Slum Village: Lock It Down [prod by J Dilla] (Radio Rip)

by Justin April 26, 2010 Singles

DJ House Shoes premiered an unreleased Slum Village track produced by J Dilla called “Lock It Down.” It’s a clean version & a radio rip but it’s good enough quality to get a feel for it. Could this be from the much talked about Slum Village album with nothing but unreleased J Dilla production? Props [...]

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Blitz The Ambassador: Something To Believe x Nothing To Lose

by Justin April 26, 2010 Albums Worth Checking
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Blitz the Ambassador // StereoLive // Something to Believe feat. Tess from MVMT on Vimeo. Blitz The Ambassador has released a new EP called StereoLIVE, a project with live performances of songs from Stereotype [see our best of 2009]. The music Blitz made for the LP sounds great live & the orchestra feel just adds [...]

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RE: Feelin Some Kinda Way (feat Short Dawg) [prod by SMKA]

by Justin April 26, 2010 Singles

We introduced you to RE back in February and now the DJ Toomp protege is back with his latest leak “Feeling Some Kinda Way” featuring Short Dawg. RE teams up again with SMKA, who together created the best track of 2010 (in my opinion) so far “Street Runner.” The New Orleans native’s new mixtape The [...]

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A.G., YP & Phil G: The Magnificent [prod by Grant Parks]

by Justin April 26, 2010 Singles

Chicago producer Grant Parks enlists the help of D.I.T.C.’s A.G., YP & Phil G for “The Magnificent,” the first leak off his upcoming project Net Weight. The new compilation drops for free tomorrow with guest appearances by A.G., Sadat X, Rashid Hadee, Rhymefest, Pugs Atomz, 950 Plus & more.

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