October 2010

The Left: Gas Mask

by Arasia Magnetic October 29, 2010 Music Reviews

Airborne pollutants and toxic gases are in the air and they are poisoning the Hip Hop community at an alarming rate. And this could potentially take us out if we aren’t prepared. Some of us are ready but The Left, a group that consists of producer–Apollo Brown, emcee–Journalist 103 and DJ Soko has the remedy [...]

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DJ Gabe Real Gaberealistic – Take A Look Back Vol.2 (90′s Hip Hop)

by J. Rizzle October 28, 2010 Downloads

If you enjoyed Take A Look Back Vol. 1 by DJ Gabe Real here’s Vol. 2 which features Hip-Hop classics from the mid 90′s.  Find the tracklist and link after the jump!

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Shawn Jackson: Hollywood Shuffle Side B [Mixtape]

by Justin October 28, 2010 Hot Download

Shawn Jackson & Tres Records present his new mixtape Hollywood Shuffle Side B mixed by DJ Lowkey. It’s been a busy year for the Cali emcee as he dropped Side A earlier this year [Download id not defined] and released his sophomore album Brand New Old Me this summer [read our review]. Just like the first, the project includes previously unreleased tracks [...]

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DJ Gabe Real Gaberealistic: Take A Look Back Vol. 1

by J. Rizzle October 28, 2010 Downloads

It’s Throwback Thursday and today we are gonna “Take A Look Back” with Gaberealistic as he does his thing on the 1s and 2s featuring some of our favorite Hip-Hop classics.

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Cookin’ Soul & DJ Whoo Kid Present: Night Of The Living Dead Pt. 3 (Big L vs. Big Pun)

by Justin October 28, 2010 Hot Download

With Halloween just around the corner, Cookin’ Soul & DJ Whoo Kid are back with another edition of The Night Of The Living Dead mash-up remix series. Part 3 brings together two New York legends, Big L & Big Pun, as the producers use horror movie soundtrack samples to create the instrumentals. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Big K.R.I.T. & L.E.$: Grippin’ Grain [Music Video]

by Justin October 28, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al3OLzBhUPI Big K.R.I.T. & Houston emcee L.E.$ provide some visuals for their Kash Kartel produced collaboration “Grippin’ Grain which dropped earlier this year. Remember that the Mississippi emcee/producer extraordinaire is set to release another free album, Return Of 4Eva, next month. Hit the jump if you want to download this track.

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Wes Fif: Prince Of The South

by Justin October 28, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX2qweM5sbE Wes Fif declares himself “Prince Of The South” as he goes in over T.I.’s “Pledge Allegiance To The Swag” instrumental. This is the latest editon of The Saks Fif Remix Series the Orlando emcee began earlier this year. Hit the jump for the mp3.

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Tokyo Cigar: Alley Cats x Cinema Life (feat Czarina)

by Justin October 28, 2010 Singles

Tokyo Cigar drops two heaters off his upcoming codename:DEVASTOR project called “Alley Cats” & the Czarina assited “Cinema Life.” Look out for the project to be released before the year ends and make sure you download the latest Plexiglass Fountain album.

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Lone Catalysts: The Bounce (feat DJ Kool, Daddie Rich & Loce)

by Justin October 28, 2010 Singles

Lone Catalysts bring an old school vibe to their lead single “The Bounce” featuring DJ Kool, Daddie Rich & Loce off their upcoming LP. J. Sands & J. Rawls will be releasing their new album Back To School next week so make sure you purchase a copy when it drops. If you missed it, check out Sands’ latest mixtape LL [...]

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Skipp Coon & Mr. Nick: Sophomore Slump Vol. 1 (Independents Day) EP

by Justin October 28, 2010 Hot Download

Back when I was still doing my radio show, the homie Truth Universal was one of my first guests. Before he left that night, he passed along a CD from Skipp Coon & Mr. Nick called Women Revolution Tennis Shoes. Off his cosign & the interesting title, I knew I had to check it out and no [...]

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J. Cole: Hip Hop Series Interview

by Justin October 28, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDEUUf-1y-M The good folks at Good*Fella Media caught up with J. Cole to discuss a variety of topics. The Carolina emcee & Roc Nation artist speaks on why his album isn’t done, life on the road and his relationship with Jay-Z.

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Joe Budden: Follow My Lead [Music Video]

by Justin October 28, 2010 Music Videos

Joe Budden provides the visuals to “Follow My Lead” off his latest album/mixtape Mood Muzik 4: A Turn 4 The Worst. The project definitely caters to the Slaughterhouse emcee’s rabid fanbase, let’s see if they come out & support the retail verison.

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Broken Complex: Intro (Broken Complex) [Music Video]

by Justin October 28, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL3WhpxFJLs Broken Complex drops the music video for their single “Intro (Broken Complex)” off their new album [purchase]. The self titled LP is entirely produced by DJ Hoppa and features guest such as Copywrite, Intuition & Pigeon John.

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Wade Waters (SoulStice & Haysoos): Do Something [prod by GMJ]

by Justin October 28, 2010 Singles

After a tour of the 9th Ward in New Orleans, SoulStice & Haysoos aka Wade Waters were inspired to let people know that the city still needs help. You can download the GMJ produced “Do Something” after the jump for free but any money you donate will go to aid the reconstruction efforts. If you can donate [...]

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Nottz: You Need This Music

by Jon Garcia October 28, 2010 Music Reviews

Nottz is one of those hip-hop artists who aren’t exactly well-known, but are widely respected. Producing for the likes of Kanye West, Busta Rhymes, Rah Digga, Snoop Dogg & many more, the man has a stacked resume. Now looking to place himself center stage, the producer tests his mic skills on his debut album You Need This Music. [...]

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Cory Mo: Rollin (feat Z-Ro)

by Justin October 28, 2010 Singles

Cory Mo has produced for many of Texas greats such as UGK, Geto Boys, Z-Ro & Devin The Dude but in the last few years, he’s been showing his skills on the mic. “Rollin” featuring Z-Ro will appear on his Bun B hosted mixtape It’s About Time, which drops November 11th. Props to TNT.

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Slaine: The Devil Never Dies [Mixtape]

by Justin October 28, 2010 Hot Download

Slaine’s recent exposure in the hit movie The Town halted his latest album A World With No Skies from being released on October 26th as scheduled due to sample clearances. Instead of leaving the fans without new material, the La Coka Nostra & Special Teamz member decided to drop this new mixtape The Devil Never Dies. The project includes [...]

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Scribes: Roll My Way [Music Video]

by Justin October 28, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwDg7Cvi8Yo Here’s the music for a laid back song from Seattle emcee Scribes entitled “Roll My Way.” DJ Hyphen of KUBE 93 said the following about this track: “This has been one of my favorite records from the town in the past few years. In fact, it’s one of my favorite “local” tracks that that we’ve played in Sound Session‘s history, [...]

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The Left: Binoculars [The Lyrics]

by Thomas October 27, 2010 Lyrics

Apollo laces a somber almost gloomy track for Journalist 103 to provide his first person view of the world, through “Bincoulars.” The track comes with all of the Apollo Brown trimmings he is becoming known for: static filled beat, dirty drums, and wicked vocal sample. This track bangs as he seems to summons his enter [...]

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M-Dot: Eastcoast Points (feat King Magnetic + Chaundon + Cymarshall Law)

by Kevin October 27, 2010 Singles

M-Dot hooks up with some of hip hop’s finest (King Magnetic + Chaundon + Cymarshall Law) on this Reckonize Real-produced track. ToneDeff Cutz on the cuts…

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