April 2010

Artist Spotlight: TRUTHLiVE

by Quentin Cuff April 26, 2010 Artist Spotlight

TRUTHLiVE is more than a rapper; he is a business man, producer, and a role model. In the age of the “independent rapper”, this Cali-bred MC embodies what it means to be a true “grassroots” artist. He’s started his own label, toured overseas, and became an internet staple through his business and musical endeavors. As [...]

H.I.S.D: Lando (Music Video)

by Justin April 26, 2010 Music Videos

H.I.S.D. aka Hueston Independent Spit District drops the music video for their dope track “Lando” produced by King Midas. “Lando” is available now on iTunes & is the lead single off the crew’s upcoming album The Weakend. Props to Rappers I Know.

R.A. The Rugged Man: Uncommon Valor [Music Video]

by Justin April 26, 2010 Music Videos

Here’s the visuals for R.A. The Rugged Man’s show stealing verse on “Uncommon Vallor: A Soldier’s Story” off Jedi Mind Tricks’ Servants In Heaven, Kings In Hell. R.A.’s verse details the real experiences of his father John A. Thorburn during the Vietnam War. The track also appears on R.A.’s Legendary Classics Vol. 1 which dropped [...]

Wordsmith: Rock The Crowd [prod by Strada]

by Justin April 26, 2010 Singles

Wordsmith drops another leak entitled “Rock The Crowd” produced by Strada. The joint appears on his debut album The Vintage Experience which is available now.

Kalae All Day: O.G.LYRIKALBOOKBAGGER (feat Homeboy Sandman)

by Justin April 26, 2010 Singles

It’s always good to see that there are talented female emcees out there breaking into the hip hop game. Here’s a perfect example of one who hit up the inbox, New York’s Kalae All Day. “O.G.LYRIKALBOOKBAGGER” features Homeboy Sandman & appears on her new album AFROMATIKNEOHIPPIEROCK*SOLEMUZIK which you can stream here for free & purchase [...]

Danny Brown vs Wu-Tang Pt. 1

by Thomas April 26, 2010 Who Spit It Better?

It’s been a minute since we’ve done a Who Spit It, but it’s back. This go around has Detroit emcee Danny Brown going to battle against some Wu Generals, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, and Cappadonna. “Fish” and “The Wizard” (produced by Tru Master and Apollo Brown respectively) both sample Otis Redding‘s cover of Sam Cooke‘s classic [...]

Seven Da Pantha: Anuta (feat Kam Moye & Equinox) [prod by Truss One]

by Justin April 26, 2010 Singles

Here’s the new single from Seven Da Pantha called “Anuta” featuring Kam Moye aka Supastition and Equinox. The Truss One produced track will appear on Seven’s new album Born Wit Less dropping soon on Domination Recordings.

DJ E Kim: Old School R&B

by J. Rizzle April 25, 2010 Soulful Sundays

For the bonus post we present to you a mixtape by the legendary DJ E Kim. This is a joint to bump at the cookouts or in the whip. Tapemasta picked this as one of the greatest mixtapes of all time. Hit it at the jump so you can decide. Thanks to Tapemasta for the [...]

DJ1derful: Jill Scott & Maxwell (Mixtape)

by J. Rizzle April 25, 2010 Soulful Sundays

Here’s a another mix by Dj1derful and it features Jill Scoot & Maxwell. I assume this was done due to the two artist going on a 20 city tour this May, catch this tour at a city near you. Hit this mix at the jump and enjoy!

DJ Excel: The Best of New Edition

by J. Rizzle April 25, 2010 Soulful Sundays

It’s Soulful Sunday and today we bring to you a Best Of New Edition mix by DJ Excel of the Skratch Makaniks. It features songs from the group as well as their solo projects. Don’t sleep on this mix. Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

Actual Proof: Genius [prod by 9th Wonder] (Music Video)

by Justin April 24, 2010 Music Videos

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ACTUAL PROOF – GENIUS from Pricefilms on Vimeo. Actual Proof, members of 9th Wonder’s The Academy, bring you their new music video for “Genius.” The track is produced by 9th and the video is directed by Kenneth Price.

MSKYO Remix Project: Week 14 Winner

by Kevin April 24, 2010 Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project

The producer portion of our Mama Said Knock You Out Remix Project officially came to a close last week and now the judges have submitted their picks for the final beat on the album. Now that we have all the instrumentals done, we will be getting emcees to rhyme over the beats. Expect the full [...]

J. Ferb: Chase The Dreams (Not The Competition)

by Justin April 24, 2010 Hot Download

810 put us onto J. Ferb awhile back and now the Memphis emcee delivers a full project, Chase The Dreams (Not The Competition). Along with this project, you can download the Run 2 The S.U.N. sampler that 810′s collab appears on. Tracklist & link after the jump.

D. Schwartz: Hold Ya Head

by Thomas April 24, 2010 Singles

As we wait the release of his next mixtape (May D.Schwartz Be With You) D. Schwartz let loose a track from his vaults. D said via Twitter this track is from the first mixtape he released in 2004. The piano laced track was produced by Mike. D been nice for a while! Hit the [...]

DJ Premier: Keith “Guru” Elam Tribute Mix

by Justin April 24, 2010 Mixtapes

With all the tributes pouring in, it’s only right that the legend DJ Premier does one for his fallen brother. Premo mixes some of Guru’s best work in his career and rightfully so, it’s dominated by Gang Starr. Tracklist & link after the jump. Props to the DJ Premier Blog.

TNC Boys: Mic Hero [prod by Jon Mercure] (Music Video)

by Justin April 24, 2010 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SptkBHWwszI TNC Boys drop the music video for the track “Mic Hero” produced by Jon Mercure. This is the first single off the duo’s upcoming album Taking Crowns which drops May 2nd.

Sauce Money: Snipershot [Music Video]

by Thomas April 24, 2010 Music Videos

Apparently Sauce Mutha… has a new album coming out. Don’t no much about the forthcoming album, but do know this joint bangs. Allegedly Jay-Z and Memphis Bleek will be featured on the album. Via Eric’s spot Edit: Produced by J Clyde

Phil The Agony: Think Green EP

by Justin April 24, 2010 Hot Download

Phil The Agony of Strong Arm Steady released an EP version of his Think Green album to celebrate Earth Day. The EP contains 3 tracks off the LP which dropped last year. Guests include Talib Kweli and fellow SAS members Krondon & Mitchy Slick. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Z-Ro: I Can’t Leave Drank Alone (feat Lil’ O) [Music Video]

by Justin April 24, 2010 Music Videos

This video is about as basic as it gets but I’ll give Z-Ro a pass since I’m a longtime fan and it’s a dope song. Here’s Z-Ro’s visuals for his collab with Screwed Up Click’s Lil’ O entitled “I Can’t Leave Drank Alone” off his 2009 album Cocaine.

Phonte (Little Brother): Tigallo for Dolo [Lyrics]

by Thomas April 24, 2010 Lyrics

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I’ve been “working” on this post for two days now trying to put into words the dopeness that is “Tigallo for Dolo.” I’ve had four or five drafts of this post for some unknown reason. Phonte in this one verse tells us where he’s been, where is at (currently), and where he sees his future [...]

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