July 2010

Jazzy Jeff and Questlove Live at the Roots Picnic 2010

by J. Rizzle July 8, 2010 Mixtapes

I spotted this jawn over at domeshotsandfatlaces.com.  This mix was performed live at The Roots Picnic a month ago. Jazzy Jeff was on the tables and Questlove was on the drums.  It the cut for the link.  Sorry no tracklist.

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The Rub: History of Hip Hop 2002

by J. Rizzle July 8, 2010 Thursday Throwback

We are continuing the journey with The Rub, this time to the year 2002.  Hit it at the jump and let us know in a comment your favorite joint of 2002.  Enjoy!

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The Rub: Hip-Hop of History 2001

by J. Rizzle July 8, 2010 Mixtapes

It’s Throwback Thursday and today we are gonna take a trip back down memory lane to the year 2001 with The Rub. Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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Vandalyzm: Self Evaluation (Go In) [prod. by Khrysis]

by Thomas July 7, 2010 Singles

Browsing my twitter timeline I just came across Vandalyzm‘s latest single, “Self Evaluation (Go In).” The Khrysis produced single is from his forthcoming album Megatron Majorz/Redux. Hit the cut for the link. Via Vandalyzm’s site.

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Theo Martins: 20 Thousand Leagues (The Feather)

by Kevin July 7, 2010 Singles

Theo blesses us with a brand new track. The story behind the song is a little, um… out there. Theo says he just returned from one of his many exploits with time travel (it’s his hobby, along with walks on the beach and yoga). In his grasp he holds “The Feather,” which he dove 20 [...]

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Moe Pope + Rain: Godzilla/Rock Me [Music Video] + Foolish (feat Reks)

by Kevin July 7, 2010 Music Videos

Here’s some dope new music from Boston emcee Moe Pope off his forthcoming album Life After God. The whole album is produced by Rain, who has worked with Masta Ace, Reks, Blacastan and more. The above video is just a preview of how dope this album may be. Hit the jump to download the track [...]

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Fokis: I’m Into You (feat Big Sence)

by Kevin July 7, 2010 Singles

As part of his busy summer campaign, Fokis teams with Brooklyn MC Big Sence on the debut track from his impending solo album, Fokeezy Fosheezy. “I’m Into You” is produced by Fokis himself and is a feel good track to kick your summer off right!

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DJ Kingstun: Main Ingredient Radio Show [07/06]

by Kevin July 7, 2010 Around The Net

Here’s this week’s Main Ingredient Radio Show from Birmingham UK’s DJ Kingstun. We don’t get the chance to post these every week, but whenever Kingstun debuts my HiPNOTT artists on his show you know I gotta show some luv. Every week is hot and you should definitely subscribe to the show. Hit the jump to [...]

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D.Julien: Fat Boy Radio Freestyle

by Justin July 7, 2010 Around The Net
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D.Julien- Unreleased Fat Boy Radio Freestyle from D.Julien on Vimeo. D.Julien hit me up a few days ago with this previously unreleased freestyle he did while at Fat Boy Radio in NYC. D.Julien goes in over the “Grammy Family” in this short but dope freestyle. Look out for his new project Ready For Tomorrow which [...]

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AquaForce: The Legend Of Tony Earl

by Justin July 7, 2010 Hot Download

As you probably know by now, I always try to shine some light on the hip hop talent that Louisiana has to offer. There’s a lot of talented artists here that don’t have that nationwide exposure and that needs to change. Here’s another one of those talents, the group known as AquaForce. The New Orleans [...]

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Kenny Thomas: Boondocks (feat Jackie Chain)

by Justin July 7, 2010 Singles
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An unauthorized Kenny Thomas mixtape dropped recently so Kenny & Mr. Dixie Boy decided to leak the official version of one of the songs, “Boondocks.” The track is collab with fellow Alabama emcee Jackie Chain, best known for his buzz worthy song “Rollin” which was remixed constantly including a version with Kid Cudi.

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John Dew: Take My Crown Freestyle

by Justin July 7, 2010 Singles

Here’s another one from the T.H.E.M. collective, this time a freestyle by John Dew called “Take My Crown.” The song appears on the Mixtape 16’16s, a concept tape of 16 bars, 16 verses & 16 tracks. You can download the entire mixtape, hosted by DJ StarrSkywalka, at DatPiff.com.

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Ed Lover: C’Mon Son Episode 15

by Justin July 7, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noabGjs3I-c Ed Lover is back with episode 15 of his hilarious web series “C’Mon Son.” This time, Ed takes on the likes of Diddy, Chris Brown, Lady Gaga & Nicki Minaj with a major focus on the BET Awards. For more episodes, visit Ed Lover’s site.

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Lil’ Dee: Never Let Go (feat Snipe) [Music Video]

by Justin July 7, 2010 Music Videos

New Orleans emcee Lil’ Dee drops the music video for his latest single “Never Let Go.” The track, which features Snipe, is off Dee’s latest project The Spokesman Volume 1 which is available now for free.

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DJ Daddy Dogg: Time 4 Sum Action Visual Trick Mix

by J. Rizzle July 7, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

Here’s a bonus joint for Wednesday with visuals.  DJ Daddy Dog is showing his skills cutting up Redman‘s classic track, “Time 4 Sum Action.”  A real DJ in full effect!

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DJ Seiji: Crates Diggaz Lesson 5

by J. Rizzle July 7, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

Here’s a bangin’ crate diggin’ mix by DJ Seiji. Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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DJ Evil Dee: In Ya Area 2

by J. Rizzle July 7, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

It’s DJ Wednesday and today we present to you another classic mix by DJ Evil Dee spotted over at OUHH , so you know what to do…..hit the jump for the tracklist and link.

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Ryan-O’Neil: Space Ride (feat Da Beege & DJ Sir-Real)

by Kevin July 7, 2010 Singles

Ryan-O’Neil will be releasing some new music this summer, every Tuesday for the next 8 weeks actually. Here’s the first track, a real funky jam over MFSB’s “Love is the Message”.

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Versis: The Journey(4U) [prod by Dibia$e]

by Kevin July 7, 2010 Singles

I can’t sleep so I’m sitting here going through the inbox. This has got to be one of the dopest tracks I’ve gotten in a while! If you like jazzy hip hop, check this one out. This is the first single from Versis’ debut album iLLCANDESCENT, dropping August 9th.

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Jay-Z + Lil Wayne: Summer in Brooklyn (Quincy Jones Cookin Soul Remix)

by Kevin July 7, 2010 Singles

This is dope. Not really a fan of the original song, but the Quincy Jones backdrop makes this listenable. The video effect are really cool though. From Cookin Soul: It´s Summertime and we had to do somethin special, everybody knows the classic “Summer in the City” by Quincy Jones, we decided to take it to [...]

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