April 2010

DJ Premier’s Official Statement On Guru’s Death

by Justin April 21, 2010 Around The Net

I’m sure plenty of people have been waiting to hear from DJ Premier & now here’s his official statement on Guru’s death via Live From Headqcourterz. Hit the jump to see what Premo had to say. R.I.P. Guru & Gang Starr Forever.

9th Wonder Gives a Reflection Eternal History Lesson

by Kevin April 21, 2010 Around The Net

9thmatic speaks on the history of Reflection Eternal in this behind the scenes video clip. Go into the studio with Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek for the making of their new album and the single “Midnight Hour” featuring Estelle. Revolutions Per Minute drops May 18th!

PackFM: I F*cking Hate Rappers (Cover & Tracklisting)

by Justin April 21, 2010 Around The Net

QN5 just released the official cover artwork & tracklisting for PackFM’s upcoming album I F*cking Hate Rappers. Special pre-orders begin Friday for the project which boasts production from Kno, Marco Polo, Domingo, J-Zone & Tonedeff and guest appearances by Deacon The Villain & Poison Pen. Hit the jump for the tracklist.

!llmind to Drop New Instrumental Album in 2010

by Kevin April 21, 2010 Tweet of The Day

I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty psyched about this!

Everliven Sound (Cymarshall Law & Skit Slam): What Should He Do

by Kevin April 21, 2010 Singles

Here’s the first leak off Everliven Sound‘s upcoming mixtape Freedom of Speech : The Last Word Benders. Everliven Sound is comprised of Cymarshall Law and his brother Skit Slam. This track is titled “What Should He Do” and is produced by TASK Productions. The mixtape will be released on May 10th followed by the Everliven [...]

Little Brother: Curtain Call [Music Video]

by Kevin April 21, 2010 Music Videos

Having just recently premiered an edited version of the video for “Curtain Call,” the lead single from the album, LeftBack, Little Brother is excited to bring fans the uncensored version of the video. The aptly titled “Curtain Call” signals the opening salvo from what is the celebrated group’s last album. “We gonna do this thing [...]

Lyrikill: A Time To Kill (Sampler)

by Justin April 21, 2010 Coming Soon

After releasing Heart & Sole [see top albums of 2009] & Dope Music [Download id not defined] earlier this year, Lyrikill returns May 4th with his latest offering A Time To Kill. The project sees Kill pair with producer Prospek [read our producer spotlight] yet again along with the help of DJ Jay Skillz. Hit the jump for a [...]

Tanya Morgan: Bang + Boogie [Music Video]

by Kevin April 21, 2010 Music Videos

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Brand new video from one of my favorite albums from last year… Brooklynati. Damn I luv these guys! (no homo)

Dee-1: I Hope They Hear Me [Mixtape]

by Justin April 21, 2010 Hot Download

New Orleans emcee Dee-1 drops his new mixtape I Hope They Hear Me. Dee is building off the success of his 2009 album David & Goliath [see our top albums 0f '09] and some major press from his New Orleans Saints anthem “Bring Em To The Dome.” If you’ll be in New Orleans for Jazzfest, [...]

DJ Chong Wizard: Bong Hits Volume 2

by Kevin April 21, 2010 Mixtapes

Here’s the latest mixtape from DJ Chong Wizard, released yesterday for 420. Light one up for Guru!

Wais P: How To Pimp (feat The Mad Rapper)

by Kevin April 21, 2010 Singles

Wais P The Pimp continues his streak of singles, this time putting a new twist to 50 Cent’s “How To Rob” (feat. The Mad Rapper). Wais stamps his pimp angle to the original version and reenlists the Mad Rapper to splash his industry pimpin “how to” on the intro, hook & outro…classic!! From Lady Gaga [...]

Slangston Hughes: Go Time

by Justin April 21, 2010 Singles

Tygah Woods member Slangston Hughes goes in over a Birdman instrumental for this leak entitled “Go Time.” The track is off the New Orleans emcee’s upcoming mixtape Nu-Growth which drops June 19th.

TRUTHLiVE: Remind Rewind (feat Von Pea)

by Kevin April 21, 2010 Singles

In conjunction with the release of his debut album, Patience, TRUTHLiVE is proud to release his latest album cut, “Remind Rewind,” produced by Jake One and featuring Von Pea of Tanya Morgan. A constant theme throughout TRUTHLiVE’s album, the track serves to remind listeners of a more exciting, golden era in hip-hop, working to reestablish [...]

Thad Reid: Target Practice

by Kevin April 21, 2010 Hot Download

Blue Collar emcee Thad Reid [read spotlight] goes back to the hip-hop basics on his latest mixtape, the DJBooth.net-presented Target Practice. Mixed by DJ Mickey Knox, the 14-track street album finds the DMV buzzmaker focused, first and foremost, on the lyrics.Making guest appearances on Target Practice are K-Beta, Sketch M, RAtheMC, Soulstice and StarrNyce. Beats come [...]

BURNTmd: Stand Back (feat Krondon, Phil The Agony & Planet Asia)

by Kevin April 21, 2010 Singles

The Brooklyn-bred, Vermont transplant BURNTmd releases his EP Lets Get Ill yesterday, 4.20 through his newly formed imprint GTD Entertainment. The EP features guest appearances from several noteworthy artists & producers including DJ Green Lantern, Copywrite, Akrobatik, Planet Asia, Phil The Agony, Krondon, Illmind, J. Glaze, Reef Ali & more! Hit the jump to download [...]

Forgotten Classics: The Coup – Steal This Album

by Justin April 21, 2010 Forgotten Classics

Forgotten Classics continues as we revisit another one of the best albums of the late 90s, The Coup’s Steal This Album. By this time, The Coup was the duo of emcee Boots Riley and DJ Pam The Funkstress although former member E-Roc appears on “Breathing Apparatus.” Funk driven in-house production & Riley’s politically charged lyrics [...]

Shad: Yaa I Get It! [prod by EOM]

by Kevin April 21, 2010 Music Videos

Brand new video from Shad, produced by the homie EOM. Shad is preparing to drop the followup to his last album, The Old Prince (which is still getting a ton of play on my ipod a year and a half later). The new album is called TSOL and drops on May 25th!

DJ C-Los: Lost Remixes Vol. 1

by J. Rizzle April 21, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

Moving it along on DJ Wednesday we present to you a mix by DJ C-Los. There are some remix gems on this jawn and the overall mix is str8 butta. Highly recommended, so hit it at the jump and enjoy!

Bobby Creekwater: I Hear Em Talkin

by Justin April 21, 2010 Singles

Bobby Creekwater continues to drop heat, this time with a new leak called “I Hear Em Talkin.” After releasing Back To Briefcase & The B-Side last month, Bobby is set to drop Not Now But Right Now on May 11th.

DJ Shortkut & DJ Apollo LiveVenu in The Mix

by J. Rizzle April 21, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

It’s DJ Wednesday and today we decided to switch it up to show you the skills of how real DJ’s get down on the 1s & 2s. Here’s a video of a set done by DJ Shortkut & DJ Apollo. The video and link for the MP3 is after the cut. Thanks to Pipomixes for [...]

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