June 2010

Al Gator: Hard Work [H.I.T.P. Remix] (feat Tez McClain & Embassy Music Board) [prod by Focus]

by Justin June 24, 2010 Singles

Al Gator’s joint “Hard Work” (produced by Focus) gets the remix treatment as Tez McClain & Embassy Music Board join in on the track. The original appears on Gator’s latest mixtape Hostile Takeover [Download id not defined]. Look out for our producer spotlight on Focus very soon.

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Tha Dogg Pound: Sky’s The Limit (Music Video)

by Justin June 24, 2010 Music Videos

Tha Dogg Pound drops the music video for their latest single “Sky’s The Limit.” The track is off Daz & Kurupt’s next album 100 Wayz which is coming soon. Shout out to OnSmash.

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Erykah Badu vs Alicia Keys

by Thomas June 24, 2010 Who Spit It Better?

Two beautiful women.  Two solid tracks.  One song a lead single to a live album.  The other a solid album track on one of the best R&B albums released this year.  Both sing over Eddie Kendricks often used “Intimate Friends” track.  Alicia beautifully sings about  the “unbreakable” nature of celebrity power couples (at that time).  [...]

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The Roots: Clones x 75 Bars (Black’s Reconstruction) [Music Videos]

by Thomas June 24, 2010 Music Videos

Two throwback video’s from The Roots Crew. “Clones” comes from arguably their best album Illadelph Halflife (1996) that features Black Thought, M.A.R.S., Malik B (miss him), and a show stealing verse from sixteen year old Dice Raw. Man that beat was (and still is) bananas. Down bottom is the Rik Cordero directed video for “75 [...]

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DJ Supa Dave: Scenario (The Mixtape)

by J. Rizzle June 24, 2010 Thursday Throwback

Here’s a throwback mixtape by DJ Supa Dave.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy.

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DJ Chief One: 1992 Mixtape

by J. Rizzle June 24, 2010 Thursday Throwback

It’s Throwback Thursday and we present to you a mix by DJ Chief One.  Hit it at the jump.

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Eminem: Recovery

by Arasia Magnetic June 23, 2010 Music Reviews

Patient Assessment: I’ve always known that Eminem had a lot of demons and adversity since he’s never been shy about exposing his problems. He has unrepentantly used his fans as his psychiatrist and Hip Hop as his “couch” to tap into his psyche. And there aren’t a lot of emcees that are as unprocessed as [...]

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Khakolak Boy: What It Is [prod by Diggi Dis]

by Kevin June 23, 2010 Singles

Lots of dope hip hop in the inbox today. This joint is from Khakolak Boy and is produced by Diggi Dis. Definitely worth a download. Check it after the cut…

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DJ Casper: Dear Summer [Mixtape]

by Kevin June 23, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

DJ Wednesday ain’t over yet! Here’s a dope mix to kick your summer off right from DJ Casper, reppin our homies The Diggers Union out of Tampa, FL!

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Fortunate Ones: Auditory Consensus

by Kevin June 23, 2010 Hot Download
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I really dig the style of hip hop these guys, Fortunate Ones, are putting out. Here’s the follow-up to the duo’s EP that they released earlier this year. Peep the trailer above and everything else after the cut…

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Jozeemo: Adrenaline [prod by 14KT]

by Kevin June 23, 2010 Singles

Hall of Justus emcee, Jozeemo drops his single “Adrenaline” in promotion of his upcoming album True Identity. The track is produced by Detroit producer 14KT. Heat banger!

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Eazy: The Raptism [Album Sampler]

by Kevin June 23, 2010 Coming Soon

The homie Eazy (who we’ve previously featured on the site) is gearing up to release his new album next month. He recently put together a sampler to give us a little taste. From the sounds of it, I think it’s gonna be pretty dope. Check it after the cut…

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KicDrum Products Clothing Line + Music

by Kevin June 23, 2010 Fashion

The homie DRUMATIC recently sent me a couple of tees from his KicDrum Products clothing line, so I figured it was only right I put up a post advertising their merch. Real talk though, the tees are great quality and fit nice. I rocked the Pete Rock one (shown above) this past weekend and it’s [...]

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Hawdwerk: Off The Clock [Mixtape]

by Justin June 23, 2010 Hot Download

West Covina’s Hawdwerk drops his new solo mixtape Off The Clock hosted by Chuck Dizzle & DJ Hed of Homegrown Radio. Hawdwerk caught many’s attention with one of the best free project of 2009: High Power Moves, his collaboration with producer Jansport J. Guests on this project include Blakface, Curtiss King & Noa James. Tracklist [...]

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El-P: Meanstreak (In 3 Parts)

by Justin June 23, 2010 Singles

Here’s the latest leak off El-P’s upcoming instrumental album Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3, entitled “Meanstreak (In 3 Parts).” The veteran emcee/producer who gained critical acclaim from his work with Company Flow & Cannibal Ox, as well as his solo career, is set to release his new instrumental project August 3rd on Gold Dust Media.

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Game: Phantom (feat. Robin Thicke) (prod. by Dr. Dre)

by Carsten June 23, 2010 Downloads

Here leaks the first Dr. Dre produced track off Game‘s upcoming RED Album. Even though I’m a huge Game fan, it’s not making me wanna go out to buy the album when it finally drops in August. Hit the jump and decide for yourself. Spotted at 2DB.

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Apollo The Great: Call It Quits [Music Video]

by Kevin June 23, 2010 Music Videos

New Jersey emcee, Apollo the Great recently dropped this video for the track “Call It Quits” (produced by YFame) from his recently released free album H.I.M. 2 [Download id not defined].  The video is directed by Jimmy Giambrone, who has also done videos for Sean Price, Young Chris, Cymarshall Law and Reef the Lost Cauze.

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D.Julien: Nineteenth Lap

by Justin June 23, 2010 Singles

D.Julien is back with a new track called “Nineteenth Lap” to celebrate his 19th birthday. The New York emcee is set to drop his new project Ready For Tomorrow this summer but this song won’t appear on it.

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DJ Rectangle: Ill Rated The Ultimate Hip-Hop Classic

by J. Rizzle June 23, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

Here’s a classic mix showcasing the skills of DJ Rectangle. Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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Smoke DZA: The Secret (feat Big K.R.I.T.) [prod by Ski Beatz]

by Justin June 22, 2010 Singles

To celebrate their recent performance at Brooklyn Bowl, Smoke DZA & Big K.R.I.T. drop a new track “The Secret” produced by Ski Beatz. George Kush The Button drops July 27th but still no word on Ski’s 24 Hour Karate School. Shout outs to GFC NY and CMG.

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