July 2010

The ILLZ: Dreams of Life & Beth (Music Video)

by Justin July 19, 2010 Music Videos
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On August 17th, The ILLZ will be dropping a unique project callled the In Between Video series. This will be a project of new songs which includes a visual representation for each. Here is the one of the tracks & videos, this one for “Dreams & Life of Beth.”

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Rebellious: Hustle

by Justin July 19, 2010 Singles

Rebellious, winners of the “Group of The Year” at the South Carolina Music Awards, leak the street anthem “Hustle.” This is track is off Shawt & G’s upcoming project Ryder Muzik, the follow up to the Carolina Blueprint.

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Bobby Creekwater: Maybach Freestyle

by Justin July 19, 2010 Singles

BGOV Inc. is now planning to release many of Bobby Creekwater’s previously unreleased freestyles. Here is the first of those, “Maybach” over the Rick Ross instrumental.

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YC The Cynic: Summertime High

by Carsten July 19, 2010 Singles

YC The Cynic comes through with “Summertime High,” the first leak off his upcoming project The Spectacle. Produced by JFree. Enjoy!

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Curren$y: Pilot Talk

by Jon Garcia July 19, 2010 Music Reviews

JETS. Curren$y has certainly come a long way; from No Limit to Cash Money, from becoming an online sensation to on the brink of mainstream success. And why not? The New Orleans emcee has become a favorite among most for making smooth jams accentuated by his laid back flow.  With the landing of his long [...]

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J. Bizness: 3P Series Vol. 4 Featuring Tomorrow, Yesterday

by Kevin July 19, 2010 Hot Download

Southern Cali Hip-Hop duo Tomorrow, Yesterday are the 4th artists in this monthly series produced entirely by J. Bizness and hosted by FWMJ’s Rappers I Know. This 3 track EP is just a teaser to get you ready for their album, To…From…, set to drop August 24, 2010 with HiPNOTT Records.

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Ev4n Holt: Uphill Battle [Mixtape]

by Justin July 18, 2010 Hot Download

Here’s a dope mixtape we got in the inbox today, Ev4n Holt’s Uphill Battle. It’s a short project from the Atlanta emcee, 8 tracks, with production by Super 3, Envoy & KReam Team along with instrumentals from Jay Electronica & Kanye West. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Freddie Joachim: Midway

by Kevin July 18, 2010 New Music Releases

Just got hip to this cat from my good friends over at Word Is Bond. Freddie Joachim is a jazz/hip hop instrumentalist. This joint right here is so smooth, I think it actually puts everything else we’ve posted today for Soulful Sunday to shame. This album is PERFECT for a Sunday morning. It’s available now [...]

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SoulNRnB Presents: Soul & Jazz SAMPLED

by Kevin July 18, 2010 Soulful Sundays

To close out today’s Soulful Sunday, here’s a mix from SoulNRnB highlighting a few great soul and jazz tracks sampled in hip hop.

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The Mixologists: Summer Of Michael Jackson Vol. 2

by Kevin July 18, 2010 Soulful Sundays

Just saw this posted over at one of my favorite websites for soul music, Soulbounce.com and had to share it with you all for Soulful Sunday. There have been a ton of Michael Jackson mixes down, but this one is damn near perfect as far as the mood Qool DJ Marv was trying to set. [...]

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Tank: The Lady Killer Vol. 1

by J. Rizzle July 18, 2010 Soulful Sundays

Here’s a new mixtape from R&B crooner, Tank, to round out your Soulful Sunday…

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DJ Lazy Eye: Mynd Tryp XI – Return To Love

by J. Rizzle July 18, 2010 Soulful Sundays

It’s Soulful Sunday and we are gonna kick it off with a mix from DJ Lazy Eye… hit it at the cut for the goodness and enjoy !!!

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Second Quarter Music Rap Up

by Thomas July 17, 2010 Lists

The second quarter of the music industry (ended June 30) provided Hip-Hop fans with quality projects for our ears.  During this time period artist such as TiRon, Homeboy Sandman, OJ Simpson, Apollo Brown, yU, Roc Marciano, Reflection Eternal, Reef The Lost Cauze, The Roots, Dumhi, and others released solid albums.  Much like our first quarter [...]

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DaVinci vs Shyheim vs Hell Razah

by Thomas July 17, 2010 Who Spit It Better?

Another edition of Who Spit it has Filmore District (San Francisco) emcee DaVinci battling Wu-Tang affiliates Shyheim and Hell Razah.  The trio rhyme over O.V. Wright’s “Nickel and a Nail” from his 1967 album, Eight Men, Four Women.  The tracks supplied by RZA and Big D use the track nicely with RZA focusing more on [...]

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Rick Ross vs Joe Budden

by Thomas July 17, 2010 Who Spit It Better?

The Bawse and Joe Budden both have used one of my favorite samples, “Silly Love Song” by Enchantment.  The Bawse uses the sample for his lead single (“Super High”) featuring Ne-Yo from this forthcoming album, Teflon Don (July).  Joe Budden utilized the track for his 2008 album, Halfway House [buy]. Both are decent songs aiming [...]

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John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up Everybody (feat Common & Melanie Fiona)

by Kevin July 17, 2010 Singles

The first single to John Legend & The Roots’ upcoming album, Wake Up, leaked earlier this week. The original, by Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes is one of my favs so you know these guys had to come correct. I’m not much of a John Legend fan, but usually anything The Roots touch turns to [...]

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Quik Grooves: DJ Quik Instrumental Mix

by J. Rizzle July 16, 2010 Instrumentals

This is my 1st instrumental continuous mix and it features one of my favorite producers in music DJ Quik. The mix features his mellow instrumentals; it’s something you definitely can ride too, chill too or bump at the cookout and even your parents will nod their heads to it. Hit the link and enjoy !!!

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Protoman & Bleubird: Guns Don’t Kill People (Florida Does)

by Kevin July 16, 2010 Singles

Two Florida emcees, Protoman (DMG, Rawkus 50, FW4S) and Bleubird (Epidemik, Grimm Image Records) finally trade verses on a track entitled “Guns Don’t People (Florida Does)”.  This funk inspired breakbeat produced by Dantanna also features a fury of cuts by DJ Rob Riggs (Scratch Academy). The Florida themed record is an ode to the randomness [...]

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Koncept: You Knew (feat Sene) [prod by The Audible Doctor]

by Kevin July 16, 2010 Singles

Koncept (Brown Bag AllStars) links up with Brown Bag fam: Sene, for the first leak off of his new free EP Playing Life.

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The ILLZ: Amnesia, Forget it All

by Kevin July 16, 2010 Singles

In support of the premier music showcase for buzz worthy emerging artists from across the nation, Generation Next’, HipHopDx.com and Soul Rebel NYC will release an EP entitled “We Got Next, Pt. 1″ at the end of July mixed by DJ Quiz (Hot 97/ThatsEnuff.com) which will be released via SoulRebelNYC.com, HipHopDX.com, RosenbergRadio.com and ThatsEnuff.com featuring [...]

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