September 2010

Amiri: Boom Bap / DILLA 4EVA [Music Video]

by Kevin September 13, 2010 Music Videos

Last week we hit you with the first single from Amiri‘s upcoming solo album, The Recipe, dropping at the end of the month. Today we premiere the video to “Boom Bap”.  Directed by up and coming director BANK!, who has bee featured on MTV Sucker Free Sundays with Travis Porter, the video showcases Amiri doing [...]

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Luck-One: More

by Justin September 13, 2010 Singles

I first heard of Portland emcee Luck-One last year when he & Dekk released one of 2009′s best EP’s called Beautiful Music [purchase]. I highly recommend you check that out ASAP if you haven’t already. Luck just hit me with a new joint entitled “More”, the lead single off his new project True Theory Outtakes which [...]

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DB49: Happy Hour

by Justin September 13, 2010 Hot Download

Don’t know how I missed this when it dropped last month but better late than never. ST 2 Lettaz, Bentley & Kristmas aka DB49  have released their free album Happy Hour. The Alabama trio gives you 15 tracks with guest appearances by Yung Clova, G Mane & S.L.A.S.H. as well as production provided by Block Beattaz & ATX. [...]

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K-Murdock: DECADEnse Promo Video

by Justin September 13, 2010 Coming Soon
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHFsO4HX6lQ Panacea’s K-Murdock brings you the promo video for his 3rd official solo release on Neosonic Productions, DECADEnse. The upcoming album is a compilation of the talent producer’s work over the last 10 years. You can pre-order the project now and if you purchase the CD version, you will also receive an exclusive new Panacea [...]

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Wordsmith: Ground Zero [prod by Streetrunner]

by Justin September 13, 2010 Singles

Wordsmith links up with Grammy Award winning producer Streetrunner for his new single “Ground Zero.” The song is the first leak off his upcoming mixtape Buzzworthy Bangers Volume 1 which drops November 2nd.

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KHB: I Believe (feat Raashan Ahmad) [Music Video]

by Justin September 13, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajk7RaBa1BQ KHB aka KingHellBastard drops the music video for their single “I Believe” featuring Raashan Ahmad of Crown City Rockers. The track is off the group’s latest release, Remember The Name EP, which is available on vinyl.

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Blue Scholars: Lumiere

by Justin September 13, 2010 Singles

Blue Scholars are back with a new joint entitled “Lumiere.” It’s a little different than Geo & Sabzi’s usually production style but it’s still dope. Props to We’ve Got The Jazz.

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Just Dizle: Interview With Roy Ayers

by J. Rizzle September 12, 2010 Soulful Sundays

Here’s sumthin’ for the crate diggers by Just Dizle.   Just Dizle put together a mix/interview for a dope compilation.  You can’t go worng with a Roy Ayers mix on Sunday.  Grab the bonus post underneath

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DJ Damage of Jazz Liberatorz: The Breath summer of Peg

by J. Rizzle September 12, 2010 Soulful Sundays

This mix is by DJ Damage and was done exclusively for the fans of the NuJazzSpirit blog. What a perfect mix to close out the summer with. There is no tracklisting at this time. Hit it at the cut.

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Joe Kay: Nothin But Butter Soul Division Vol. 7

by J. Rizzle September 12, 2010 Soulful Sundays

It’s Soulful Sunday and we present to you a mix by Joe Kay of Strictly Sugar Shack.  Tracklist and link after the jump.  Enjoy!

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Jay Electronica Plays New Song

by Thomas September 12, 2010 Around The Net

Jay Electronica played portion of a new song for the crowd at a recent show. He says he is still pushing for a September 19 release date for Act II (I’m assuming)…we’ll see. The sample is recognizable as Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth used  it on The Main Ingredient [sample set]. Props to Marcus Respekt [...]

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Bandcamp: Free Downloads Aren’t Exactly Free Anymore

by Kevin September 11, 2010 Around The Net

One of my favorite sites this year has been Bandcamp.com. By now we all know about Bandcamp and most of us actually use it. The site has literally changed the way artists distribute their music… a free platform for artists to house their entire music catalog and offer it up for free download, to stream, [...]

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Kali: Be Quiet (feat C-Scharp + prod by Statik Selektah) [Music Video]

by Kevin September 11, 2010 Music Videos

New video to Kali’s latest single, “Be Quiet”.  Cop the full EP from ShowOff Records on iTunes.

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Oddisee: Efficacy Interview

by Kevin September 11, 2010 Around The Net

Check out this in depth interview with DMV producer Oddisee. Props to Fiona Bloom for shootin it over!

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Kayohes: Inspiration (Hip Hop, Art, Life, and Struggles)

by Kevin September 11, 2010 Music Videos

Really diggin this track right here. Props to I Still Love H.E.R. Audio fix after the cut…

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Truck North: What’s Happening? [Music Video]

by Kevin September 11, 2010 Music Videos

New shit from Truck North! I really need to hear an album from this cat right now. Directed, Filmed, and Shot by: Monsee’ for The Media Den.

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NOVA: The Stomp (feat El Da Sensei)

by Kevin September 11, 2010 Singles

This track is from Atlanta, by way of Pittsburgh, emcee NOVA… off his upcoming release No Map To Kansas. The beat is bangin’ and he’s got El Da Sensei on the track, so you know you gotta check it out…

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Ghrimm + Hexsagon: The 31 Days EP

by Kevin September 11, 2010 Hot Download

Ghrimm‘s passion for making great music is evident with the release of 31 Days EP produced solely by Hexsagon. This is one you definitely have to check. As a bonus, Hexsagon has also made the instrumentals available for download. Check the EP after the cut…

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Thaione Davis: Survival of the Times [prod by TALL BLACK GUY]

by Kevin September 11, 2010 Singles

I don’t know much about Thaione Davis or TALL BLACK GUY other than the fact that together they make great hip hop. Props to Arasia for turning me on…

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Toki Wright: Hold Me Down

by Kevin September 11, 2010 Singles

Brand new track from the homie Toki Wright! This track, produced by Reggie Reg, was original supposed to be on the BlackMale EP, but was left off because it didn’t fit the overall vibe of the record. So Toki decided to leak it now as a warm up to the mixtape he’s dropping in November.

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