July 2010

Danny Brown: The Hybrid Cutting Room Floor

by Thomas July 31, 2010 Downloads

Danny Brown just released via his Tumblr page some leftover tracks from his top 10 album of 2010, The Hybrid.  I’m still downloading (curse Sendspace) so I don’t have a tracklist, production credits, or cover art (if any).  I’ll update the post once I get into the file. If you missed it please read his [...]

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Ryan Perfect: Realest of the R.E.A.L. (feat Hyde Skywalka, Medallionz + Shane Hall) [prod by Domingo]

by Kevin July 31, 2010 Singles

Ryan Perfect is gearing to drop a new project this Monday, The Four Corner Click Part 1. Here’s the first leak. You can’t go wrong with production from Domingo neither…

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Remembering Baatin of Slum Village

by Kevin July 31, 2010 Misc

With all the controversy surrounding Slum Village members T3 and Elzhi this past week, as well as the release of the group’s latest album Villa Manifesto, let’s not forget to remember founding member Baatin on the one year anniversary of his passing. Rest in peace….

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Lyriciss: Hot Music [Music Video]

by Kevin July 31, 2010 Music Videos
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New video from Inner Loop Records’ Lyriciss, directed by Dante Bailey (Knowledgeable Ent.), Backie Thomas (Cool Kids Forever Films), Langston Sessoms (Inner Loop Media Group). I dug this sample when Missy Elliott used in her video. Lyriciss does his thing.

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Apollo The Great: Number One [Music Video]

by Kevin July 31, 2010 Music Videos

Here are the visual’s to Apollo the Great’s track “Number One” which dropped a couple of weeks ago. Video directed by Jimmy Giambrone.

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1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology): Goin Back (feat Cassidy & Xzibit)

by Kevin July 30, 2010 Singles

Believe it or not, all of the 1982 leaks we’ve gotten so far are not set to be on the actual album due October 26th. THIS track, however, is the first official leak from the 1982 album… and it’s the best leak so far!

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H.I.S.D: Rockin’ aka Space UP

by Justin July 30, 2010 Singles

Peave Uv Mine & Rappers I Know bring you “Rockin’ aka Space UP”, the second single from Hueston Independent Spit District’s upcoming album The Weakend. Scottie Spitten, Savvi, EQualty & LdaVoice all rock over a smooth instrumental produced by King Midas.  Look for H.I.S.D.’s new LP to drop in the fall.

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Pharoahe Monch: Writing Simon Says

by Justin July 30, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4nF5-JkBb8 Here’s an excerpt from Pharoahe Monch’s interview with How To Rap as he explains his process writing his classic single “Simon Says.” How To Rap: The Art & Science Of The Hip Hop MC is available now.

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DaVinci: Wild Side

by Justin July 30, 2010 Singles

Thizzler On The Roof hit us with an exclusive track DaVinci recorded for them called “Wild Side.” The track will appear on the Under The Bay Season 1 mixtape which drops tomorrow.

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ArtOfficial: Voodoo Live @ Transit Lounge

by Kevin July 30, 2010 The Show

Here’s some footage from the ArtOfficial show they had down here back in March for their album release. This was a great show… gotta go check them out again soon.

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Exclusive Interview with T3 of Slum Village

by Arasia Magnetic July 29, 2010 Exclusive

If you are reading this, you probably know the story of Slum Village. Or at least know enough to realize that they have been through a lot of shit. Despite everything that has been thrown their way, they always seem to persevere and continuously work towards keeping their legacy going. But as they start their [...]

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Black Milk: Album of The Year [Video Trailer]

by Kevin July 29, 2010 Coming Soon

Black Milk JUST sent this over…. and if you haven’t peeped it, here’s the official artwork and tracklist for the album which drops on September 14th.

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Freddie Gibbs: Str8 Killa No Filla [Mixtape]

by Kevin July 29, 2010 Hot Download

I think we may be the only ones who haven’t posted this yet. Dropped last night on XXL. I’ve been behind though. If you haven’t grabbed it already, here it is. The Str8 Killa EP drops on Tuesday.

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Jason James & Rodney Hazard: Go

by Kevin July 29, 2010 Singles

Third leak from the new album dropping soon… shit’s sounding nice! Throughout the beginning of writing Marvelous World Of Color, I was really frustrated with Hip Hop. Both as an artist and a fan of the culture I was, and still am to a degree, feeling like maybe my time with Hip Hop was coming [...]

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BP & ODDS: The Daily [Music Video]

by Kevin July 29, 2010 Music Videos

New video off  THE MEDIUM album, directed by Utmos. I dig it…

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Jeff Spec: On My Feet [Music Video]

by Kevin July 29, 2010 Music Videos

If you have an infatuation with sneaks, you’ll love this video. Off Jeff’s new album Sneakerboxxx… on iTunes and Bandcamp.

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DJ K.O: Living Out A State of Mind Vol. 9

by Kevin July 29, 2010 Hot Download

Been so busy this week, almost missed out on the new K.O. EP. DJ K.O. & the Elementality family are back at it again with the 9th installment in his year long EP series, Living Out A State of Mind. LOASOM Vol. 9 shakes things up a little and is all instrumental. Showcasing the EMP [...]

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E Major: Where You Came From? (feat King Mez & J Hill)

by Kevin July 29, 2010 Singles

E Major and Under Sound Music in conjunction with lifestyle blog Better Than Yours release the first single from the forthcoming EP E Major is… Better Than Yours. As E Major preps to release his second mixtape of the year he enlists North Carolina rapper King Mez and Washington, DC crooner J Hill to assist [...]

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Hezekiah: Fired Up! (feat Talib Kweli & Bahamadia) + Conscious Porn Artwork & Tracklisting

by Kevin July 29, 2010 Coming Soon

Here’s a little gem that showed up in the inbox… good shit right here. Off Hezekiah’s new album Conscious Porn dropping October 12th, 2010 on Soulspazm Records. Above is the official album artwork. Hit the jump for the album’s tracklisting, as well.

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M-Phazes: Album Release Party Video Footage

by Kevin July 29, 2010 The Show

In promotion for M-Phazes’ recently released producer compilation album Good Gracious, which features a who’s who of Australia’s hip-hop scene, we’re pleased to present you with this promotional video shot during his release party in Melbourne, Australia. Shot using four high definition cameras, this video takes you everywhere from backstage to the front row, showcasing [...]

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