September 2010

DJ Kingstun: Main Ingredient Radio Show 9/11 (The Prelude-Moment of Silence)

by Kevin September 11, 2010 Around The Net

Big ups to UK’s DJ Kingstun, coming through with a 9/11 tribute mix for his Main Ingredient Radio Show! Let us never forget… A moment of silence for the victims and the families of 9/11 my thoughts are with you. Thanks to all the artists and labels that sent through their music, drops, instrumentals etc. [...]

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Kanye West: Touch The Sky (M.Will the Shogun Remix)

by Kevin September 11, 2010 Singles

I normally don’t post random remixes on the site, simply because we get so many of them. But I had to make an exception for my man M.Will the Shogun, who ALWAYS comes through with that dope heat. Check out his new twist on Kanye’s “Touch The Sky”.  I’d love to hear a new song [...]

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Naledge: Twenty Something [Mixtape]

by Thomas September 11, 2010 Hot Download

Naledge drops a new mixtape with DJ Moondawg that’s sponsored by the good folks at illRoots. The tape features guest such as MURS, Freddie Gibbs, GLC, Mikkey Halsted, Big Pooh, Vandalyzm, Skyzoo, and others. A version can be purchased at iTunes if you want to support!? Again props to illRoots. Tracklist, link to mixtape, and [...]

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Kanye West: Good Friday (feat. Common, Pusha T, Kid Cudi, Big Sean & Charlie Wilson)

by Thomas September 11, 2010 Singles

The latest installment of “G.O.O.D. Friday” from Ye and the family. Beat is on some vintage Kanye with a nice little piano loop and drums I know I’ve heard him use before.  Cudi is only on the hook, but this track is tailor made for him in my humble opinion.  Anyway….nice joint. Sidenote: I don’t [...]

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Kevin’s Rant: Pink Cookies In a Plastic Bag Getting Crushed by Cease & Desist Letters

by Kevin September 10, 2010 Kevin's Rant

There are times when I really hate hip hop. Not particularly the art form itself, rather the politics behind it all. As a hip hop blogger, there are even more politics involved. One of the many things I have to deal with as a blog owner are Cease & Desist (or C&D, for short) letters. [...]

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Akademiks & DMG Present: Kyle Rapps – Love, Love Remix Contest

by Malk September 10, 2010 Around The Net

Attention Producers!!  Akademiks & Diamond Music Group have joined forces for the launch of Kyle Rapp’s “Love, Love” Remix Contest, featuring Homeboy Sandman & the legendary KRS-One!  Hit the jump for more info and download links.

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Chaundon: Nice Girl (ft. Bishop)

by Malk September 10, 2010 Singles

“Nice Girl” ft. Bishop is the second leak from Chaundon’s upcoming LP, No Excuses, dropping October 26th.

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Da Circle: Imagination [Music Video]

by Malk September 10, 2010 Music Videos

New video from Da Circle, for their latest leak “Imagination” in support of their project, The S.A.F.E., with Statik Selektah which is dropping tomorrow. Direction, Cinematography and Editing by Mark Carranceja of Noisemaker Media with Assistant Director Justin Demark.

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Nikal Fieldz: Hip Hop’s Hero (feat KRS-One & LI) [prod by Marley Marl]

by Malk September 10, 2010 Singles

Here is a new joint titled “What Happened,” Ft. KRS One and LI produced by Marley Marl from Nikal Fieldz upcoming project with Marley Marl, Hip Hops Hero.

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Joell Ortiz: Farewell Summer EP

by Justin September 10, 2010 Hot Download

Joell Ortiz delivers his new EP Farewell Summer today as promised. The Slaughterhouse member gives you 6 tracks with production provided by DJ Premier, Statik Selektah, Don Cannon, The Audible Doctor & Frank Dukes. Guests on the EP include Brother Ali, Talib Kweli, Jean Grae & Sheek Louch. Tracklist & link after the jump. Props to [...]

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Punchline & Fokis: Threshold

by Malk September 10, 2010 Singles

Punchline & Fokis are back at it with a new heat rock called “THRESHOLD” featuring Denver native Spoke In Wordz. The song is produced by U.K. budding star, Pete Cannon with scratches by the legendary DJ Chonz.

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Pete Rock & CL Smooth To Release Mecca And The Soul Brother Deluxe Edition

by Malk September 10, 2010 Coming Soon

Pete Rock & CL Smooth are set to release a remastered deluxe edition of their 1992 classic album, Mecca And The Soul Brother. This is dope! Pete Rock is my favorite producer of all time, and Pete and CL could very well be the best duo to do it in hip-hop!  The re-package includes Bonus [...]

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Statik Selektah & Termanology: 1982 [Artwork & Tracklist]

by Malk September 10, 2010 Albums Worth Checking

Statik Selektah and Termanology are set to release their  collaborative album, 1982, on October 26th. Since late in 2009, Emcee/Producer tandem Statik Selektah and Termanology have been hard at work on their landmark collaborative album 1982. Now New York transplants, Statik and Termonology are Massachusetts natives and have worked together frequently throughout the last five [...]

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The Burnerz (Zumbi & The ARE): Eloheem

by Justin September 10, 2010 Singles

Yesterday we hit you with the new video from Zion I & The Grouch and now we’ve got a leak off Zumbi’s upcoming LP with The ARE. “Eloheem” is the new single from the Zion I emcee & former K-Otix producer, together known The Burnerz, and is the latest track off the duo’s self titled project. As a big Zion I [...]

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World Trade (Bavu Blakes & Element7D): Channel One

by Justin September 10, 2010 Hot Download

The homie Bavu Blakes has teamed up with Element7D to form the duo World Trade. The Austin, Texas natives present to you their free album, Channel One, a 13 track project with production handled mostly by Element7D along contributions by Rapid Ric, D-Madness, Adrian Quesada & Gary Clark Jr. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Public Enemy: Say It Like It Really Is [Music Video]

by Justin September 10, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73F3S5uNe9s It’s 2010 and Public Enemy is still going strong! PE has released the video for their new track “Say It Like It Really Is” off their upcoming release Bring The Noise - Hits, Vids, & Doc Box: Greatest Sites & Sounds (Chapter 2 1999-2009). Chuck D also dropped a new solo album, Don’t Rhyme For The [...]

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RE: Air Yeezy [prod by DJ Toomp]

by Justin September 10, 2010 Singles

RE presents his latest single, “Air Yeezy” produced by his mentor DJ Toomp. The track appears on the New Orleans emcee’s dope mixtape The Regeneration Project which you can download (for free) now.

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Maino: The Brooklyn Way [Music Video]

by Carsten September 10, 2010 Music Videos

Maino reps his hometown in these new visuals to “The Brooklyn Way.” The track will appear on his DJ Drama assisted mixtape, The Art Of War, which will drop later this month.

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Nappy Roots: The People [Music Video]

by Justin September 10, 2010 Music Videos
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Nappy Roots – The People from AVJ Records on Vimeo. Nappy Roots give the visual treatment to one of my favorite joints off their latest album The Pursuit of Nappyness, “The People.” Make sure you cop Kentucky crew’s LP cause it’s worth it [purchase].

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GhostDog: Creating Order [prod by Manifest Beats]

by Justin September 10, 2010 Singles

Manifest Beats hit me with a joint he produced for Carolina emcee GhostDog called “Creating Order.” The two are working on a project together, also entitled Creating Order, which he said should drop some time in December.

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