July 2010

K. Gates: Who Dat

by Justin July 13, 2010 Singles

It’s only right that a New Orleans emcee goes in on the “Who Dat” instrumental.  K. Gates goes in on the J. Cole beat for this equally dope version. Look out for the New Orleans Savior’s new album The ShäįkBāck to drop later this year.

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Big Boi x The Roots: Shutterbugg (Live)

by Carsten July 13, 2010 Around The Net

Big Boi stops by at Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, for an amazing performance of his single “Shutterbug” with The Roots. His incredible good album Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty is in stores now. Enjoy!

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Gotham Green & DJ Quickie Mart: LA 2 JFK (feat El Prez) [Music Video]

by Justin July 13, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQjiMG0sDXE Here’s another video for ya, this time Gotham Green & DJ Quickie Mart’s “LA 2 JFK” which features El Prez. The song is the lead single for the duo’s new album Haze Diaries Volume 3 which drops July 20th.

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Eternia & MoSS: Goodbye (Music Video)

by Justin July 13, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQxKzmi2fHg Here’s the new music video from Eternia & MoSS for their single “Goodbye.” At Last [read review], the duo’s debut album together, is available now.

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Cy Fyre: The Gift 2 (Another Instrumental CD)

by Kevin July 13, 2010 Instrumentals

A free Beat CD From the producer of tracks for Trae, Rick Ross, Slim Thug, The Game, Lloyd, Chamillionaire & more. Cy Fyre’s The Gift 2…

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Star Slinger: Volume 1

by J. Rizzle July 13, 2010 Downloads

This is the debut beat tape from Manchester producer Star Slinger.  He samples everything from child-fronted reggae to soul to 80′s rock.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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Lokid: Oldies & CaKes

by J. Rizzle July 13, 2010 Downloads

It’s Instrumental Tuesday and today we present to you a beat tape from Lokid. This project was released back in 2008 and has a lil something for everyone.  Hit it after the cut and enjoy!

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Just Released Today [07/13]

by Kevin July 13, 2010 New Music Releases

There’s some great hip hop droppin today! Two albums that I know people have been talking about for awhile are CNN’s War Report 2 and Stat Quo’s Statlanta. But we also get new albums from Curren$y and Paul Wall amongst others. Hit the jump to see the full list of new releases out today…

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D-Wirks: Mel Gibson

by Thomas July 13, 2010 Singles

D. Schwartz and Beewirks are working on a follow up to their extremely dope (and slept on) EP, Foot On The Gas. The duo are currently working on their untitled follow up release, but this track won’t make the final cut.  “Mel Gibson” is full of D‘s sharp lyrics and Beewirks signature drums, synths, audio [...]

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Laws: The Morning After (Crooklyn Freestyle)

by Justin July 12, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLcawmzA5Zc Laws debuts “The Morning After”, his freestyle over the DJ Premier produced “Return Of The Crooklyn Dodgers” instrumental in this Decatur Dan directed music video. The track will appear on his new mixtape, now titled 5:01 Overtime, which drops July 20th. “Overtime is symbolic of me no longer having to work a 9-5 and [...]

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Eightball & MJG: Blunts & Broads

by Justin July 12, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new cut from the Memphis 10 legends Eightball & MJG courtesy of Dirty Glove Bastard. “Blunts & Broads” is a leftover track that didn’t make the cut for DGB’s upcoming mixtape which should drop early next week.

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Bun B: Let Em Know [prod by DJ Premier]

by Kevin July 12, 2010 Singles

NYMag.com just premiered a new cut from Bun B‘s upcoming album, Trill OG, dropping in stores August 3rd. “Let Em Know” is produced by the one and only DJ Premier. This joint is hot! Check it after the cut…

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Capone-N-Noreaga: My Attribute [Music Video]

by Carsten July 12, 2010 Music Videos

While we’re at it, here goes another video off The War Report 2. Seems like you don’t have to wait for six weeks to get your iPhone 4 when you’re Capone-N-Noreaga…

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AIME: When I Was Gone (Michael Jackson Tribute)

by Justin July 12, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGppOnytr4A The homie AIME sent this awhile back but I kept losing it in the inbox, better late than never. Here’s a dope tribute he did to Michael Jackson called “When I Was Gone” produced by Joe Logic. AIME goes in on this in studio performance over a beat sampling MJ’s “I Wanna Be Where [...]

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Kooley High: Eastern Standard Time (Cover & Tracklisting)

by Justin July 12, 2010 Coming Soon

Kooley High has released the official cover artwork and tracklisting for their upcoming project Eastern Standard Time. The new album from the 6 deep North Carolina crew drops on July 27th. Hit the jump fro the tracklist with full production credits.

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DJ Muggs & Ill Bill: Cult Assassin x Narco Corridos (feat Sick Jacken & Uncle Howie)

by Justin July 12, 2010 Singles

One of the most heavily anticipated albums of the summer, Kill Devil Hills, drops August 24th as DJ Muggs continues his critically acclaimed DJ Muggs Vs. series this time with Ill Bill. Here’s the first two leaks off the project — “Cult Assasin” and “Narco Corridos” featuring Sick Jacken & Uncle Howie.

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Ahmad: Get Some Money & Go To Jail (feat Crooked I) [Music Video]

by Justin July 12, 2010 Music Videos

Remember Ahmad? The Standford grad best known for his single “Back In The Day” returns after a decade plus with his sophomore album The Death Of Me on August 10th. Here’s the first single & video for the project, the poignant song “Get Some Money & Go To Jail” featuring Slaughterhouse member Crooked I.

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Capone-N-Noreaga: Pain [Music Video]

by Carsten July 12, 2010 Music Videos

Capone-N-Noreaga drop the video to the Alchemist produced song “Pain.” Their new LP, The War Report 2, hits the stores tomorrow. Enjoy!

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Young Scolla: The Fallen [prod by Tecknowledgy]

by Justin July 12, 2010 Singles

Young Scolla leaks a new join entitled “The Fallen” produced by Tecknowledgy of The Xtraordinary Gentleman. Scolla has a big summer planned as he’s finishing up his compilation mixtape Potluck and set to release his street album Tears & Triumphs in August.

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Eternia & MoSS: At Last

by Quentin Cuff July 12, 2010 Music Reviews

When I first heard of the duo Eternia and MoSS, I didn’t know what to think. A producer who is co-signed by DJ Premier and a white female emcee who sounds like a mix between Rah Digga and Brother Ali? Sounds dope in theory, but could it progress? Could such a unique experiment expound into [...]

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