September 2010

Black Milk: Album of The Year

by Arasia Magnetic September 22, 2010 Music Reviews

There is something in the water in Detroit that Black Milk and his peers are sipping at a rapid rate. It’s some type of concoction filled with creativity, impeccable instincts, and a hell of a lot of charisma because Detroit currently holds the crown and show no signs of releasing it anytime soon. It’s been [...]

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Singapore Kane + Bekay + El Da Sensei: The Platform [Freestyle]

by Kevin September 22, 2010 Singles

It’s been over 10 years since the three man crew consisting of Evidence, Rakaa Iriscience & DJ Babu, better known as Dilated Peoples released their acclaimed debut album, The Platform back in May of 2010. As a tribute to one of the best groups to ever do it, The9Elements.com joins forces with Coalmine Record‘s artist [...]

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John Robinson & Lewis Parker: Enter The Cosmos

by Justin September 22, 2010 Singles

John Robinson hit us up with “Enter The Cosmos”, the latest single off his new album International Summers with producer Lewis Parker. The collaboration LP, released through Project Mooncircle, is available now on iTunes.

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DJ Scratch Fat Beats Send Off Performance [Video]

by J. Rizzle September 22, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

Here are the visuals of DJ Scratch at the Fat Beats closing show. DJ Scratch wrecks the 1s & 2s with plenty of crowd participation. Enjoy another master at work. Props to toneriggz for the visuals due to him being at the front and me at the rear and it was hot a mutha, but [...]

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DJ Premier Fat Beats Send Off Performance

by J. Rizzle September 22, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

It’s DJ Wednesday and today we decided to switch it up and give you some visuals of a master of work.  The legendary DJ Premier hops on the 1s & 2s for a farewell to the closing of the best Hip-Hop ever, Fat Beats.

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Danny Brown: Need Another Drink [Live Video]

by Thomas September 21, 2010 Music Videos
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Danny Brown performs “Need a Drink” from his album, The Hybrid at Black Milk‘s album release party this past weekend. Peep Brown‘s interviews with Jeff Weiss at LA Times (abridged version) and his site the Passion of the Weiss, both good reads. Video via Street Logik.

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Von Pea: Thanks For Your Children (feat Che Grand + Elucid)

by Kevin September 21, 2010 Singles

As anticipation grows for the October 12th release of Von Pea’s new album, Pea’s Gotta Have It, he’s enlisted the help of a few friends for the album’s newest single“Thanks For Your Children.” The new track features guest spots from fellow Lessondarymembers Che Grand andElucid and was produced by Philly’s own Brizzio, protégé to the legendary producerBuckwild. According to [...]

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Slaine + Statik Selektah: Run It

by Kevin September 21, 2010 Singles

I SO wanna see this movie… congrats to Statik for getting a joint on the official soundtrack for the new movie, The Town.

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Jeff Spec: My Story [Music Video]

by Kevin September 21, 2010 Music Videos

Jeff Spec collaborates with justalilhype! Magazine to shoot his latest video for his song, “My Story”. Shot in the Cambie / Main Street / Broadway area of Vancouver, the justalilhype! Crew got the final breath of summer in this video. Be sure to check out the album Sneakerboxxx, which is gettin some heavy play on [...]

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Maino: The Art Of War [Mixtape]

by Carsten September 21, 2010 Downloads

Maino gets Gangsta Grillz approved and drops the DJ Drama hosted mixtape The Art Of War. And even though I’m not a fan of Drama‘s annoying shouts, this tape should be dope! Tracklist and download after the jump.

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K-Rino: The Epitome

by Justin September 21, 2010 Singles

Everytime K-Rino drops a new album, I know it’s gonna be dope. After releasing one of the best albums of 2009, the Houston legend has returned with a double LP entitled Annihilation Of The Evil Machine. The South Park Coalition founder told me to leak a song of my choice to help get the word out and I chose [...]

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Ice Cube: I Am The West (Album Sampler)

by Justin September 21, 2010 Coming Soon

Ice Cube will be releasing his 9th solo album I Am The West next week and here’s the sampler for the upcoming LP.  It’ll be interesting to hear what the West Coast vet has to offer this time around.

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J.Nic$: The Stimulus Package EP

by Justin September 21, 2010 Hot Download

Numonics hit us with this brand new (free) EP from J.Nic$ entitled The Stimulus Package. The up & coming Miami emcee gives you 10 tracks with production handled by DJ Semaj, Rem, Nuri & Mr. Familiar. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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O’Third Ent: Look At Me Now (feat ST 2 Lettaz & Kristmas) [prod by Bossman]

by Justin September 21, 2010 Singles

O’Third Ent. brings you a new anthem to all the doubters featuring Huntsville emcees ST 2 Lettaz and Kristmas entitled “Look At Me Now.” The Bossman produced song will appear on the upcoming O’Third compilation Next Day Air.

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Progress Report: How Progress Was Made

by Justin September 21, 2010 Hot Download

Progress Report drops their free project How Progress Was Made,  a compilation of their work prior to forming as a duo. The mixtape compiles solo work, collaborations & group work by D. Allie & Eddie Logix to serve as a great introduction to Progress Report. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Amiri: Got Beats… The Main Ingredient For The Recipe

by Kevin September 21, 2010 Hot Download

With only a week out until the release of his debut solo album, Amiri wanted to share some of the beats that were left on the shelf while making The Recipe with this beat tape Got Beats… The Main Ingredient For The Recipe. There’s no denying that before anything, Amiri is a producer first and this beat tape [...]

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Tois de Noise: Beat Tape

by J. Rizzle September 21, 2010 Downloads

It’s Instrumental Tuesday and we present to you a beat tape by Tois de Noise. There’s at least one beat (and probably more) I guarantee you will nod your head too.  Grab it at the cut and enjoy!

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Matt Schadl: Instrumentals

by J. Rizzle September 21, 2010 Downloads

Here’s some instrumentals by Austin, TX native Matt Schad. Hit the cut for these soulful/90′s inspired beats. Enjoy!

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Just Released Today [09/21]

by Kevin September 21, 2010 New Music Releases

Here are today’s new releases… the most notable being Ski Beatz’s long awaited 24 Hour Karate School [read our review]. Also out today is the physical version of Spectac’s latest venture on Domination Recordings, The Roots and John Legend’s Wake Up, and more. Hit the jump to see the full list and let us know [...]

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Good Company: Clear Conscience

by Justin September 20, 2010 Singles

Ayatollah Jaxx & Fundamental are back with their first official release together since “Ms. 416″ as Good Company drops the insightful “Clear Conscience.” The song will appear on Fundamental’s upcoming mixtape with DJ Soundbwoy, The Hiding Place.

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