September 2010

King Mez: Nightmares [prod by Khrysis]

by Kevin September 24, 2010 Singles

King Mez hooks up with Khrysis for this new track. Watch out for this kid… one of my favorite up and comers right now.

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Kanye West: So Appalled (feat. Jay-Z, RZA, Pusha T, Swizz Beatz & CyHi Da Prynce)

by Thomas September 24, 2010 Singles

The G.O.O.D. Friday track drops on time this week as Ye enlist Jay, RZA, Pusha T, Mr. Keys, and CyHi Da Prynce. Jay has been unusually active this year…those rumors of an album dropping in the spring may be a reason for this.  Hit the cut for the track and a previously unreleased joint.

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Boog Brown & Apollo Brown: Friction (feat Miz Korona + Invincible)

by Kevin September 24, 2010 Singles

The second single from the Brown Study album, “Friction”, is an unadulterated, rough, and hard-hitting track. Apollo Brown takes no prisoners on this “heat rock,” as Boog Brown best illustrates it. “Friction” opens with intensity and aggressiveness that leads into a firestorm of lyrics from Boog Brown. With a no nonsense line of attack, Boog shows off why [...]

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Young Scolla: Venting [Music Video]

by Justin September 24, 2010 Singles
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa91P2XJbuI Young Scolla gives the visual treatment to his DJBooth.net freestyle series track “Venting” he dropped back in April. The Detroit emcee’s debut album Tears & Triumphs is coming soon but download his Escaping Reality EP to hold you over until the LP is released.

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Trife Diesel: Trifecta

by Justin September 24, 2010 Singles

Trife Diesel aka Trife Da God hit me with a new joint he did entitled “Trifecta.” After releasing his long awaited debut last year, the Wu-Tang affiliate and Theodore Unit member is set to drop his second album Diesel Fluid in the first quarter of 2011.

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Pacewon & Mr. Green: Liquor & Drugs [Music Video]

by Justin September 24, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veXvAg1wWjY Pacewon & Mr. Green drop the visuals for “Liquor & Drugs”, the first single off the duo’s upcoming album The Only Number That Matters Is Won. If this track is a sign of what to expect, their second LP together should be just as good as their first.

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ESQ & Chikaramanga: My Intellect [Music Video]

by Justin September 24, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEeie4TLDks Here’s the music video for ESQ & Chikaramanga’s latest single “My Intellect.” The track is off the duo’s new album The Succession which is in stores now.

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Lord Finesse: Brainstorm (feat O.C. & KRS-One) [Confidence Remix]

by Kevin September 24, 2010 Singles

Its been over 14 years since the Funky Man, Lord Finesse dropped his third album, The Awakening back in ’96. The album boasts a shlew of guest features, including O.C. & KRS-One who both appear on one of the album’s standout tracks, “Brainstorm”. Confidence, the MA-based beat smith, puts an extremely dope twist to the [...]

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Contest: Enter For Your Chance To Win An A3C Woodallion With Full Access To The 3 Day Event!

by Kevin September 23, 2010 Contests

We are just two weeks away from one of the biggest hip hop festivals in the world — A3C in Atlanta, Georgia!! Can you feel my excitement? I am TOTALLY excited… not only will this be my first time attending A3C, but it will be my first time hosting a showcase event ever!  Tickets for [...]

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Nobody Famous: I Need Peers (John Edwards Edition) [Beat Tape]

by Kevin September 23, 2010 Hot Download

Atlanta producer and HiPNOTT Records recording artist Nobody Famous drops off his new beat tape just about a week early.  It’s been a while since we’ve heard from the non-famous one, but these 7 beats display Nobody Famous’ growth and diversity. If you’re in L.A. this Friday, make sure you check him out opening up [...]

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Strong Arm Steady: Make Me Feel (feat Jelly Roll)

by Kevin September 23, 2010 Singles

New shit from Strong Arm Steady, courtesy of the great Talib Kweli! This is off their new album Arms & Hammers, which is set for release on 2/1/2011 on Blacksmith/Element 9/Fontana. Looks like their not fuckin with Stones Throw anymore, so I don’t mind posting this.. lol. Good stuff!

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Truck North: Too Gone [Music Video]

by Kevin September 23, 2010 Music Videos
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Truck North… this cat’s a PROBLEM!  Here he provides another visual directed by Monsee for The Media Den.  This time he goes in over the Busta Rhymes “Decision” instrumental.  Be on the look out for more visuals, as Truck is preparing to drop I Told You So….

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Court Dunn: Director’s Reel [Presented By Dante Ross]

by Kevin September 23, 2010 Music Videos

Court Dunn is an NYC-based music video director and founder of Restless Films. Over the past few years he has released over 150 videos including 60 music videos and 4 exclusive video series on major hip-hop sites HipHopDX.com “16 Bars,” 2DopeBoyz.com “Verses,”NahRight.com “One Shot,” ThisIs50.com “This Is Hip Hop.” Best known for his artistic style and [...]

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Cutlass Reid: Brass Knuckles [Music Video]

by Kevin September 23, 2010 Music Videos
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Bread Winners Inc. and Cutlass Reid presents “Brass Knuckles” off the soon to be released One Day at a Time mixtape. At the End of the Day LP coming soon.  Directed by Samuel Rogers.

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Deux Process: The Ballad of Lost Angels (Remix feat Tunji)

by Kevin September 23, 2010 Singles

Here’s the first leak off Deux Process’ forthoming sophomore album, The Price of Dreams, dropping in the first quarter of 2011. The song is an LA anthem produced by Str the 89th Key and featuring a guest verse from Tunji. California Love in the building! The album will include production from DJ Khalil, Stro the 89th [...]

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Nefew: Live Life (feat Tyler Woods)

by Kevin September 23, 2010 Singles

New track from Nefew featuring Tyler Woods!

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Jay-Z + Coldplay: Viva La Hova [Remastered + Expanded]

by Kevin September 23, 2010 Hot Download

Two years ago, Mick Boogie and Terry Urban set the music world on fire with an unprecedented mash-up (although they hate that word) of musical icons Jay-Z and Chris Martin/Coldplay… Viva La Hova. The project featured production from Mick, Terry, 9th Wonder, Cookin’ Soul, The Kickdrums, nVMe, 6th Sense and others. Viva La Hova went [...]

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Erk Tha Jerk: The Prelude EP

by Kevin September 23, 2010 Hot Download

Erk Tha Jerk certainly knows how to satiate his fans. Despite his debut album, Nerd’s Eye View, close on the horizon with a slated November 9th release date, Erk has decided to give away a brand new EP for free. The Prelude includes songs from his forthcoming LP in additon to tracks that will only be available on [...]

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N.B.S: The Prelude [Hosted by Mr. Peter Parker]

by Kevin September 23, 2010 Mixtapes

Veteran Hip-Hop duo N.B.S. (Natural Born Spitters) proudly present their strongest effort to date, “The Prelude”. For this journey through their career, N.B.S. has enlisted the talents of renowned Shadyville/Core DJ, Mr. Peter Parker, the production services of: J.Cardim (Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Joe Budden), Stu Bangas (Ras Kass, Devin Tha Dude, Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks), Matty Trump (Jr Writer, AZ, [...]

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Trae: The Radio Won’t Play This (feat Wyclef Jean)

by Justin September 23, 2010 Singles

XXL premiered this new joint from Trae earlier today entitled “The Radio Won’t Play This” featuring Wyclef Jean. If you’ve kept up with Trae’s situation with Houston radio station 97.9 The Box, you know it’s an appropriate title for this song. The ABN emcee’s new street album Can’t Ban Tha Truth drops next Tuesday. Props to DGB [...]

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