May 2010

Reflection Eternal: So Good [Dir by Court Dunn]

by Kevin May 27, 2010 Music Videos

In support of Reflection Eternal‘s latest song “So Good” off the duo’s album Revolutions Per Minute, Court Dunn gives us his one shot.

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Everliven Sound: Crack & The Electric Chair (feat. Hakim Green)

by Kevin May 27, 2010 Singles

Here is the second single from Everliven Sound (Cymarshall Law & Skit Slam) “Crack and The Electric Chair” feat. Hakim Green,  off the  FREEDOM II album due out June 22nd on HiPNOTT/FREEDOM ENT. This album is entirely produced by Swedish producer duo, The Beatnikz and has features from El Da Sensei, Hakim Green, C-Rayz Walz, [...]

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Black Milk: Don Cornelius

by Justin May 27, 2010 Singles

Here’s a track from Black Milk entitled “Don Cornelius” that did not make the cut for his new album. Black Milk’s Album Of The Year drops July 27th on Fat Beats Records.

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Black Sheep: Birds Of A Feather (feat Q-Tip, Dave & Mike Gee)

by Justin May 27, 2010 Singles

It’s a Native Tongues reunion! Black Sheep’s Dres gets the help of ATCQ’s Q-Tip, Dave of De La Soul and Jungle Brothers member Mike Gee for his new single “Birds Of a Feather.” The collaboration will appear on the new Dres album From The Black Pool Of Genius which drops June 29th. Props to Potholes [...]

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Thursday Throwback: Kool Moe Dee- I Go To Work [Video]

by DJ Grain May 27, 2010 Thursday Throwback

This Thursday Throwback, I have to take it way back to one of the hip hop pioneers Kool Moe Dee and the track I Go To Work. Kool Moe Dee comes from the era when emcees had to be on top of their game and their was always a new comer on the horizon ready [...]

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Massinfluence: Morning Breath Chasers

by Justin May 27, 2010 Singles

“Morning Breath Chasers” is the official re-introduction of one of my favorite groups, Massinfluence. The ATL based crew dropped their debut album The Underground Science in 1999 and have returned in 2010 with a new lineup. Original members H2O, Cognito & Spearhead X are back along with longtime collaborator & Binkis Recs member Rubix. “Morning [...]

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Reef The Lost Cauze: Fight Music Intro [prod by Stu Bangas]

by Justin May 27, 2010 Singles

Stu Bangas sent over the hard hitting intro off Reef The Lost Cauze’s upcoming album with Guns-N-Butter, Fight Music. The new collab LP from Reef & the production duo of Stu Bangas & J-Scrilla drops on June 8th.

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Pugs Atomz & Grant Parks: Rocket Love (Music Video)

by Justin May 27, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnTwZa5ictY Pugs Atomz & Grant Parks bring you the visuals for their first single “Rocket Love” off Kinda Like A Rapper. The video is directed & edited by Pugs, look out for the LP dropping June 1st on Coalmine Music & Fat Beats.

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DJ K.O: Living Out A State Of Mind Volume 7

by Justin May 27, 2010 Hot Download

DJ K.O. continues to deliver on his promise to drop a new EP each month as Living Out A State Of Mind Volume 7 arrives today. Volume 7 from the Elementality leader includes appearances by Rashid Hadee, Silent Knight, East & MadKem over the production of K.O, Analogic & S.RAW. Tracklist & link after the [...]

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PRGz: Hood Headlinaz Volume 2

by Justin May 27, 2010 Hot Download

DJBooth.net & Traps N Trunks present the new PRGz street album Hood Headlinaz Volume 2: Still Headlinin. The latest project from the Alabama crew of Dawgy Baggz, Mata, Jhi-Ali & Gunt includes production by Block Beataz, Zaytoven, DJ Benzi & more along with guest appearances by Big P.O.P.E, Mali Boi & Chester French. Tracklist & [...]

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Commentary: Are Fans Responsible?

by Justin May 27, 2010 The Great Debate

About a month ago, Kam Moye (formerly known as Supastition) announced that his career in the music business was coming to an end. I highly recommend you read his letter to the fans but to sum it up, Kam couldn’t justify continuing his music career with no monetary reward behind it. It’s sad to see [...]

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DJ Books: New Jack Swingin’ In

by J. Rizzle May 27, 2010 Mixtapes

Keeping it moving on Throwback Thursday, here’s a mix by DJ Books and this time he takes it back to the New Jack Swing era, y’all remember the days, lol…Hit it at the jump for the goodness.

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DJ Rob One: Best of Da Beat Box, Volume One

by J. Rizzle May 27, 2010 Mixtapes

It’s  Throwback Thursday and today we present to you a mix by the legendary DJ Rob One (R.I.P.). This mix focuses on the lost art of beatboxing and was chose due to a discussion with some youngin’s that didn’t know anything about this art form. For those that don’t know, hit it at the jump [...]

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Singapore Kane: Dividends [BTS Video]

by Kevin May 27, 2010 Around The Net

Here’s some behind the scenes footage of Singapore Kane shooting the video to his lead single, “Dividends” off his upcoming album Life on Wax. “Dividends” is produced by Lee Bannon. Thanks for the shout out homie!

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Late Bloomers: Growth Series 2

by Kevin May 26, 2010 Hot Download

Here’s another gem that I just found in the inbox. Late Bloomers is a group of three individuals (Nonstop- Emcee, Ahhzel- Producer/Emcee, DJ Really Nathan- Producer/DJ) a few miles outside of LA that just formed last year. They’ve also performed and opened up for acts such as DJ Day and Exile, Oh No, Roc-C, Chino [...]

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Seven Day: Concepts

by Kevin May 26, 2010 Hot Download

Going through the inbox, and found this gem. This 8 track EP will be going on my ipod… Seven Day is a Los Angeles based Hip Hop group formed in 2006. The duo Jay Diction(emcee) and Listed(Producer/Emcee) are brothers that have been creating music since the age of 14. In the last year they’ve been [...]

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Classified: Inspiration [Music Video]

by Kevin May 26, 2010 Music Videos

Official video for “Inspiration” from Classified‘s 2009 album Self Explanatory, one of my favorite tracks from the album. Hit the jump for your audio fix…

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DJ Daddy Dog: I’m Ill [Scratch Video]

by Kevin May 26, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

DJ Daddy Dog tears up the turntable with Red Cafe’s “I’m Ill”.

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Mike Schpitz: Mike Murder

by Carsten May 26, 2010 Downloads

Kansas’ own Mike Schpitz linked up with DJBooth.net, BallerStatus.com, YnotMyDream.net, RefinedHype.com and PMG Media to present his third project Mike Murder. The mixtape finds the emcee flowing over productions by DJ Premier, RZA, Timbaland and Dr. Dre. Grab it after the cut, I’m pretty sure you’ll like it.

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Copywrite: Last Laugh [prod by Khrysis]

by Justin May 26, 2010 Singles

Copywrite & Man Bits Dog Records have teamed up to re-release his critically acclaimed debut T.H.E. High Exhaulted on June 1st. To go along with the re-release, Copywrite has recorded 7 new songs for the album and here’s one of the new tracks, the Khrysis produced “Last Laugh.” The veteran emcee is also set to [...]

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