May 2010

Cymarshall Law: The Wish [prod by The Beatniks]

by Kevin May 14, 2010 Singles

After Cymarshall Law drops his Everliven Sound album with Skit Slam next month, Cy will be hitting us with more new music with a full length album entitled Freedom Express Line. Tentatively scheduled for release on August 31, 2010 on HiPNOTT/Freedom Ent, the album will be Cy’s first full length solo album since 2008′s Hip [...]

L’Daialogue DiCaprio: Odd Daialogue 4

by Kevin May 14, 2010 Mixtapes

The bets are in… L’Daialogue has done it again. It’s only been a matter of days since Oddisee released the fourth and final installment of his season-themed Odd series and now L’Daialogue blesses it with Odd Daialogue 4. It has become a internet tradition of sorts with thousands of downloads under his belt from his [...]

Nikki Lynette: Roses N’ Guns [Promo Video]

by Kevin May 14, 2010 Coming Soon

Have you heard the name Nikki Lynette yet? If not, get prepared for her Roses N’ Guns project to drop this Tuesday. This promo video has behind the scenes footage, performance footage, and clips of Nikki with DJ Drama and Sean Paul.

Thad Reid: Stratosphere [Music Video]

by Kevin May 14, 2010 Music Videos

New video from VA emcee Thad Reid. A step away from the “standard” rap video, this visual conveys those moments where a person feels like they wanna get away but can’t because they’re stuck in a bad relationship, job, classroom , etc. This is the latest single off his DJBooth hosted Target Practice. Hit the [...]

Lil’ Dee: The Spokesman Vol. 1 (Presented By DJ Arsenal)

by Justin May 14, 2010 Hot Download

We introduced you to Lil’ Dee back in March with is dope song/video for “City Lights” and now here’s the final product. The New Orleans emcee teams up with DJ Arsenal to release his mixtape The Spokesman Volume 1 which contains 16 tracks of original songs as well as freestyles. Tracklist & link after the [...]

Blakface: Blaktastic Vol. 1

by Justin May 14, 2010 Hot Download

Jansport J introduced me to this mixtape by Blakface that he did some production on. Blaktastic Vol. 1 is the new project from the duo, made up of 2nd cousins The God Sincere & (Funk)Logik with production from J and a a few other Cali beatsmiths. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Jermiside & Danny Diggs: Didn’t I Tell You (feat Von Pea) [Brickbeats Remix]

by Kevin May 14, 2010 Singles

In preparation of their upcoming album, Middle Classic (HiPNOTT Records) releasing May 25, 2010, Jermiside and producer Danny Diggs unleash the official remix to their first single “Didn’t I Tell You” (feat Von Pea of Tanya Morgan). This remix is produced by Cincinatti producer Brickbeats, who is best known for his production work with Tanya [...]

Freestyle Friday: Nas vs. Talib Kweli

by Kevin May 14, 2010 Freestyle Friday

Two of arguably the dopest emcees in the game are set to drop new albums this coming Tuesday: Nas – Distant Relatives (with Damian Marley) and Talib Kweli – Revolutions Per Minute (with Hi-Tek as Reflection Eternal). Let’s see how these two stack up against each other in today’s Freestyle Friday. The idea behind Freestyle Friday [...]

WarrenJae: Phantom Of The Township

by Justin May 13, 2010 Singles

WarrenJae is back with a brand new leak entitled “Phantom Of The Township.” The song is off the South Carolina emcee’s upcoming mixtape with DJ Black Bill Gates, The Dream Catcher.

PRGz: Another Night On The Road (feat Big P.O.P.E.) [prod by Block Beataz]

by Justin May 13, 2010 Singles

Big P.O.P.E. joins the PRGz for a smooth track called “Another Night On The Road.” The song is producd by Block Beataz so you know it’s heat! Hood Headlinaz Volume 2 is on the way.

Nutso: This Is My Hood (feat Mic Geronimo & Royal Flush) [Music Video]

by Justin May 13, 2010 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rM2vh5m-RE Nutso links up with two vets, Mic Geronimo & Royal Flush, for a new video “This Is My Hood.” The track will appear on his new project Poor Pocket Muzik which is on the way.

Just Blaze Speaks on Music Blog Culture

by Kevin May 13, 2010 Around The Net

Nothing really new here as this fight’s been going on for awhile, but here’s Just Blaze‘s take on blogs vs. labels.

Kon + Amir: The 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Samples of All Time

by Kevin May 13, 2010 Around The Net

Kon + Amir hooked up with Complex Magazine to give their Top 50 list of the Greatest Hip-Hop Samples of All Time. complete with audio examples and comentary by the duo, this is a really great read for sample heads out there. Spotted at 2DB. [read full article…]

Classified: Beatin It [Live]

by Kevin May 13, 2010 The Show

Recorded last year while on tour, Classified recreates his track “Beatin It” live on stage. This was recorded live in Classified’s home town of Halifax during the last show of his Self Explanatory tour. Hit the jump for your audio fix…

DJ Omega: No Days Off [BTS on David Letterman with Wale]

by Kevin May 13, 2010 Around The Net

DJ Omega takes us behind the scenes with Wale, making his debut on the David Letterman show. He big time now, huh?

Artist Spotlight: Lola Maxwell

by Kevin May 13, 2010 Artist Spotlight

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As a native of one of the most violent and badly influenced areas, Southeast D.C., this young and gorgeous, but hard-core emcee has crept into the music airwaves and is dulcifying ears with hip hop tunes that make you nod along. So what, everyone samples and no one said it was the correct way, but [...]

Critical Madness + Joell Ortiz: To The Top [Buck Oner Remix]

by Kevin May 13, 2010 Singles

Domination Recordings recently announced the winner of their Critical Madness Remix Contest. Put your hands together for resident Nottinghammer Buck Oner! Here’s the official announcement: We’re proud to announce the winner of the Critical Madness ft. Joell Ortiz “To The Top” remix contest! It was extremely difficult to pick one winner because we received over [...]

Spectac & Amiri: As If… in 48 (Too Shy Remix feat. K. Sparks, Median & Strick)

by Kevin May 13, 2010 Singles

HiPNOTT Records presents the official remix to Spectac & Amiri‘s second single, “As If”, off their recently released album Almost Famous. Appropriately titled “As If… in 48″ (Too Shy Remix) features four verses by four emcees; twelve bars a piece, 4 x 12 = 48. Flipping the original sample from “As If” for the remix, [...]

DJ JS-1: One of the Best Yet (Guru Tribute)

by J. Rizzle May 13, 2010 Thursday Throwback

Here’s another tribute mixtape to Guru…this time it’s DJ JS-1 of the legendary Rock Steady Crew. I don’t need to say no more but just simply hit it at the jump and enjoy! Grab more tapes from DJ JS-1 from here and here.

DJ Eleven: Fight Music – The Best Of M.O.P.

by J. Rizzle May 13, 2010 Thursday Throwback

It’s Throwback Thursday and today we present to you some hardcore fight music. DJ Eleven goes in on 32 tracks of fight music from M.O.P.. Hit it at the jump and Ante UP!

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