July 2010

Wax Goes Bananas at the Crib

by Kevin July 7, 2010 Around The Net

The homie Wax goes in over an EOM instrumental. Dude is unreal, like really. I can’t believe he just went into the Sanford & Son theme! Wax, when are we gonna get a new album?

DMV artist Phil Ade finally drops his long awaited project, The Letterman today. Featured guest include Raekwon, Wale, Raheem Devaughn, Tabi Bonney, among others. Production comes from Mark Henry, Sunny Norway, Team Demo, AB the Pro, and others. This should be a smoker. The tape is presented by DJBooth.net, Okayplayer, Sneaker Pimps, Virginia streetwear company [...]

Apollo The Great: Number One [prod by YFame]

by Kevin July 6, 2010 Singles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNzpBFS8qtk”

After releasing his debut single, “Call It Quits”, Apollo The Great is back with yet another YFame produced banger. This track is titled “Number One”, and it’s the 2nd single off of the H.I.M. 2 album which is available for free download at www.ApolloisHIM.com.

QuESt: Am I Wrong

by Kevin July 6, 2010 Singles

Of course I gotta support my local emcees down here in Miami. Here’s a new one from the homie QuESt. “Am I Wrong” will not be on his upcoming project The Reason: A Defense Mechanism.

Reef The Lost Cauze: Lazy Sunday

by Kevin July 6, 2010 Singles

Here’s the latest single from Reef the Lost Cauze’s latest album, Fight Music, produced entirely by Guns-N-Butter. I can’t tell you how much I LOVE this album! Cop it now!

Reflection Eternal: Ballad of the Black Gold

by Kevin July 6, 2010 Music Videos

New video from Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek off their sophomore album, Revolutions Per Minute. Hit the jump to hear the inspiration behind the track…

The Plexiglass Fountain: David Ruffin

by Justin July 6, 2010 Singles

After releasing one of the top (free) albums of 2009, The Plexiglass Fountain has returned with their latest track “David Ruffin.” The single from Tokyo Cigar & Cyclops will appear on the new album Midnight Hindsight which includes guest appearances by Ohini Jonez, Mally, Cee & Bekah, Notion, Cause & Da Capo and of course [...]

Kooley High: Sky View (feat King Mez) [prod by DJ Prince]

by Justin July 6, 2010 Singles

Kooley High is back as the get ready to drop their latest project, Eastern Standard Time, on July 27th. Here’s a joint called “Sky View” produced by DJ Prince and featuring King Mez that didn’t make the cut.

Ras Kass & DJ Rhettmatic: Goldyn Chyld 2

by Justin July 6, 2010 Music Videos

Ras Kass & DJ Rhettmatic drop the second single “Goldyn Chyld 2″ off their upcoming album A.D.I.D.A.S. The song is produced by Leaf and the video was put together by J Media & GuerillaPress.net.

Video Highlights Of Marco Polo’s Stupendous LP Release Party

by Kevin July 6, 2010 Around The Net

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Some footage from Marco Polo’s Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo release party, at which fellow Toronto producers Frank Dukes, Rich Kidd, and MoSS, as well as Marco himself, were asked to flip some well-known samples. Frank Dukes tackles Seals & Croft’s “Summer Breeze”, Marco works with Al Be Sure’s “Night and Day”, MoSS manages to [...]

Zo!: This Could Be The Night [Music Video]

by Kevin July 6, 2010 Music Videos

We posted the audio last week… now here are the visuals to the first single off Zo!’s album SunStorm, dropping July 27th on +FE Music. Directed by Matt Koza, the track features Eric Roberson, Darien Brockington and Rapper Big Pooh.

Hollywood FLOSS: Verbal Slaughter (feat Rob Jay, hasHBrown, John Dew & Kidd The Great

by Justin July 6, 2010 Singles

Here’s some more Houston heat for you as Hollywood FLOSS celebrates the launch of his new site with “Verbal Slaughter.” Rob Jay, hasHBrown, John Dew & Kidd The Great join FLOSS on this posse cut that shows the talent the T.H.E.M. crew has to offer. Make sure you cop House Of Dreams which is available [...]

Kali: Rock Starr (feat Termanology) [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Kevin July 6, 2010 Music Videos

Here’s the new video off the Cali Kali EP, dropping soon on Showoff weST. Video directed by James Curtis, featuring Termanology and Statik Selektah on the boards. If you dig the track, support by coppin it on iTunes.

Rob Jay: Javascript Flow

by Justin July 6, 2010 Singles

Rob Jay hit me with a new freestyle he did called “Javascript Flow” over Eric B. & Rakim’s “Microphone Fiend.” The track will also appear on his upcoming mixtape Rob Jay The Rap Phenomenon.

Rick Ross: Aston Martin Music (feat. Drake & Chrisette Michele) + Maybach Music III (feat. T.I., Jadakiss & Erykah Badu)

by Carsten July 6, 2010 Downloads

DJ Big Mike leaks “Aston Martin Music,” a new track off Rick Ross‘ upcoming album Teflon Don. The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League produced track features Drake and the angel like voice of Chrisette Michele. Props to YHTN. UPDATE: Looks like this is the day of the Rick Ross leaks. OnSmash just leaked the third part of Ricky‘s [...]

Nameless: BE[ats]ORIGINAL Vol. 2

by J. Rizzle July 6, 2010 Downloads

Here’s another instrumental banger by Nameless, dude does has some sick skills (in my opinion). Tracklist and links after the cut. Hit the comments with opinions on the project. Enjoy!

Nameless: MJ The Moonwalker Project

by J. Rizzle July 6, 2010 Downloads

Here’s a beat tape dedicated to the King of Pop by Nameless. Hit it at the jump for these instrumental bangerz! Enjoy!

Just Released Today [07/06]

by Kevin July 6, 2010 New Music Releases

There’s only one album people will be talking about today and that’s Big Boi. All others, hit the jump… P.S. – I missed the talk about Juvenile jackin Drake’s cover. What do you think about that?

E Reece: Fly Hi

by Kevin July 6, 2010 Singles

Here is the lead single from E Reece‘s upcoming album on HiPNOTT Records, Concrete Steppin — “Fly Hi”. Concrete Steppin will be available via all online retailers July 27th. To get up to speed with E Reece, download The RE: Introduction Mixtape which dropped last week. Look for the video for “Fly Hi” to drop [...]

RZA: Tragedy [Music Video]

by Thomas July 5, 2010 Music Videos

The Ruler Zig-Zag-Zig Allah turns 41 today. Salute! “Tragedy” was released in 1997 on the Rhyme & Reason soundtrack. Track was co-produced by True Master.

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