August 2010

Dee-1: Cherries & Strawberries (Music Video)

by Justin August 10, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICEto-Ro920 New Orleans emcee Dee-1 gives the visual treatment his Kade assited cut “Cherries & Strawberries.” The joint appears on I Hope They Hear Me Now which a few months ago.

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DB49: Club Pictures (Music Video)

by Justin August 10, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZPUT3MsmyA Alabama supergroup DB49 drops their debut video for the single “Club Pictures.” ST 2 Lettaz (of G-Side), Kristmas & Bentley’s free album Happy Hour drops this Friday.

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Reflection Eternal Talks Kanye West

by Carsten August 10, 2010 Around The Net

Hi-Tek and Talib Kweli sit down with Hardknock TV to reminisce about Kanye West‘s early years and touring with him. Funny to hear all these stories, seems like almost all of Kanye‘s dreams came true.

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The Aqua League: Velvet Gentleman Part II

by Kevin August 10, 2010 Downloads

Here’s a dope instrumental project that just dropped today from my homies, The Aqua League. Really great music right here….

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I-Tone: Good Day

by J. Rizzle August 10, 2010 Downloads

Here’s a not to be slept on instrumental beat tape by I-Tone.  Hit the cut for these bangin’ instrumentals…enjoy!

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Hubert Daviz: Beatnicks Tape #01

by J. Rizzle August 10, 2010 Downloads

It’s Instrumental Tuesday and today we present to you a beat tape from Hubert Daviz. You know what to do…hit the cut and enjoy!

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Just Released Today [08/10]

by Kevin August 10, 2010 New Music Releases

Not really much on the radar regarding new music releases today. However, if you are into coppin physical CDs, Trek Life’s latest album and Ras Kass’ latest drops in physical form today. I’ll be grabbing that Trek Life one myself. Hit the jump to see what else is out today…

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Versis: iLLCANDESCENT

by Kevin August 9, 2010 New Music Releases

Here’s another joint that I was excited for today. Got the link this morning and had to patiently wait until now to download. Unbeknown to me, when I clicked the Bandcamp link it wasn’t a free download. *Gasp* how dare Versis try to sell his music!?!? Since you can’t hear my voice, I’ll key you [...]

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Tree Woods: The Music In Your Eyes Project Book 1

by Kevin August 9, 2010 Hot Download

We previewed the intro to this project just the other day and I loved it so much it made it onto my latest ipod playist. I’m about to download this now, but from a quick preview on dude’s Bandcamp it doesn’t sound like this will disappoint.

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Mario Sweet Presents: Seattle’s Best Free Compilation

by Justin August 9, 2010 Hot Download

Mario Sweet (of The Physics) sent us this dope project he put together called Seattle’s Best Free Compilation. The free download brings together some of the city’s top artists with contributions from Jake One, Vitamin D, J. Pinder, Grynch, D. Black and of course The Physics. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Fresh Vetz: Know The Ledge (Music Video)

by Justin August 9, 2010 Music Videos
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FRESH VETZ “KNOW THE LEDGE” from FRESH VETZ on Vimeo. We hit you with the song last week and now the Fresh Vetz bring you the video for their latest track “Know The Ledge.” Veteranz Day, the new project from Dashah & DJ Pause, is due out in September.

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Koncept (of Brown Bag AllStars): Keeping On [prod by Maticulous]

by Justin August 9, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new track from Brown Bag AllStars emcee Koncept entitled “Keeping On.” The Maticulous produced joint (cuts by DJ Brace) is the latest leak off his free EP Playing Life.

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Jett I Masstyr: Something’s Got To Give x This One’s For You

by Justin August 9, 2010 Singles

Jett I Masstyr drops two new beats, “Something’s Got To Give” and “This One’s For You”, slated to appear on his new instrumental project Episode V: Frozen In Carbonite. Look for the project to be released in the 4th quarter.

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YC The Cynic: Fall FWD [prod by 2 Hungry Bros.]

by Justin August 9, 2010 Singles

YC The Cynic recently performed at SOB’s to celebrate Big K.R.I.T.’s signing with Def Jam. A little incident inspired YC to drop write this track “Fall FWD” rocking over the 2 Hungry Bros. beat. I’ll let YC explain: “While I was performing, one of the underground’s favorite darlings to hate was hard at work on [...]

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Bobby Creekwater: Good Paper

by Justin August 9, 2010 Singles

Bobby Creekwater digs into the vaults to bring you a throwback track in “Good Paper.” Check out the Georgia emcee’s blog iBobbyCreek and look out for his new project The Birth Of A Dictator which is coming soon.

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King Mez + Silent Knight + Cise Star: Milky Cereal Remix [prod by Jim B.]

by Kevin August 8, 2010 Singles

Here’s the next track we’re gonna leak from the Mama Said Knock You Out remix project. King Mez, Silent Knight and Cise Star got together to rock over Jim B.’s production for the “Milky Cereal” remix. This track literally was just finished a week ago and I have to say it is one of my [...]

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Teairra Mari: Point of No Return [Mixtape]

by Kevin August 8, 2010 Mixtapes

Teairra Mari, who is hard at work trying to drop a new album, has decided to stay relevant by releasing the DJ Drama hosted mixtape Point of No Return. The mixtape contains 14 songs that were supposed to be on her “Point of No Return” LP but they all leaked online. Props to rnbmusicblog.com for [...]

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The Mixologists: Summer Of Michael Jackson Vol. 3

by Kevin August 8, 2010 Downloads

My favorite soul site, Soulbounce, has been dedicating the whole summer to MJ. The other day, they released the third volume of their Summer of Michael Jackson mix series: Welcome to SoulBounce’s third Summer of Michael Jackson mix. When I say that this mix came on down through the wire, I’m not kidding. But our [...]

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Exile: Your Summer Song (Remix feat J. Mitchell)

by Kevin August 8, 2010 Music Videos
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Exile is one of my favorite producers out right now and I’m so glad to be able to feature him on this Soulful Sunday. The remix of “Your Summer Song” features J Mitchell on vocals, and is part of Exile’s Radio Remix project, “AM/FM” which is scheduled to drop August 31st.

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Summer Williams: Late Night Session

by Kevin August 8, 2010 Downloads

Our man J. Rizzle is taking this Sunday off, so I’m gonna hit you guys off with some joints for Soulful Sunday. We received this album in the inbox earlier in the week from Summer Williams. Not bad at all… she’s got a nice voice.  Check it out…

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