October 2010

Nefew: One Verse Part III [Music Video]

by Kevin October 27, 2010 Music Videos
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As they gear up to release their new project hosted by DJ Green Lantern, Nefew re-introduce themselves visually with another of their One Verse videos. This one features the track “Face Defeat” which was featured on their celebrated project The AntiHero Begins.

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Gravediggaz: 2 More Cups Of Blood

by Justin October 27, 2010 Singles

It’s almost time for Halloween and RZA has a special treat for us on #WuWednesday. There’s been rumors of a Gravediggaz reunion but nothing really concrete until now. RZA has released “2 More Cups Of Blood”, the group’s first official track since the untimely death of Too Poetic aka Grym Reaper. Hopefully this leads to a new [...]

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Souls of Mischief: Won One [Music Video]

by Kevin October 27, 2010 Music Videos

After a ten-year hiatus The Mighty Souls of Mischief formed like Voltron, releasing the Prince Paul producedMontezuma’s Revenge last December to high praise and rave reviews. Nearly a year later, and following world tours and the release of their own Heiro Man toy, Souls is releasing a new video for “Won One.” In the Don Tyler produced video, the [...]

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Nemo Achida: Vibrations EP x The North Star EP

by Justin October 27, 2010 Hot Download
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One of my favorite things to experience while listening to great album by an established artist is being introduced to a talented new emcee. On Kno’s new album Death Is Silent, you heard one of the standout cuts called “Loneliness” featuring fellow CunninLynguists member Deacon The Villain & an artist by the name of Nemo Achida. I was [...]

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The Beast & Nnenna Freelon: Freedom Suite (Hosted by 9th Wonder)

by Justin October 27, 2010 Hot Download

Okayplayer debuted their new jazz site The Revivalist today and premiered a special project as well. Grammy award winning vocalist Nnenna Freelon & hip hop group The Beast have teamed up to create Freedom Suite, a project comprised of original songs as well as covers of classic tracks such as Mos Def’s “Umi Says” & Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop.” Guests [...]

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Common, Lupe Fiasco & Jennifer Hudson: We Can Do It Now [prod by No I.D.]

by Justin October 27, 2010 Singles

Common, Lupe Fiasco & Jennifer Hudson have joined forces for “We Can Do It Now” to support Gatorade’s Replay series. It’s always good to hear Common & No I.D working together.    

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Willie The Kid: Robbery (feat PUSH! Montana & June Summers)

by Justin October 27, 2010 Singles

PUSH! Montana hit us with a new track he’s featured on from Willie The Kid called “Robbery.” The song will appear on Willie’s upcoming mixtape The Finest Hour. Make sure you cop Willie’s EP with Lee Bannon, Never A Dull Moment, which is available now.

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Laws: Freestyle At Stankonia Studios

by Justin October 27, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2_B7IlvVE4 Here’s another video from the Stankonia Studios & Conjure Cognac freestyle series featuring Laws. The series features the “On The Verge” artists of 2010.

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Saigon: You Make Me Sick [Music Video]

by Justin October 27, 2010 Music Videos

Saigon says The Greatest Story Never Told will be released in February but he’s got a new EP dropping next week. Here’s the visuals for “You Make Me Sick” off The Yardfather’s Prologue EP. Props to OnSmash.

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Cap D (of All Natural): King Of The Mountain (feat Brother Ali) [prod by Illmind]

by Justin October 27, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new single from All Natural emcee Cap D entitled “King Of The Mountain” which features Brother Ali & is produced by Illmind. The track appears on Capital D’s new solo album Polymath which is available now. Props to Steady Bloggin.

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The Knux: Medusa (Let’s Get Stoned)

by Justin October 27, 2010 Singles

With California set to vote on the legalization of marijuana soon, The Knux drop a weed inspired joint called “Medusa (Let’s Get Stoned).” You can download the New Orleans natives’ Fuck You EP which dropped earlier this year.

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L’Daialogue DiCaprio: Establish My Position [Mixtape]

by Justin October 27, 2010 Hot Download

L’Daialogue Dicaprio is back with his latest mixtape Establish My Position. The Memphis emcee is joined by guests such as Slangston Hughes (of Tygah Woods) & High Ruler King Cane (of 2Deep) with produciton handled by MIDIMarc, MiZUnderstatistic, J-Snizzy & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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DJ Spinbad: Live in Japan (2009)

by J. Rizzle October 27, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

It’s DJ Wednesday and today we present to you a mix by DJ Spinbad live from Club Asia in Tokyo, Japan on October 24, 2009. Grab it after the cut. Source: The Diggers Union

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Rapper Big Pooh: Hello (feat Eric Roberson)

by Kevin October 27, 2010 Singles

Rapper Big Pooh put out a challenge yesterday to fans for the support of Chaundon’s new release, No Excuses. He said that if he got 50 proof of purchases he would put out an exclusive track for free download. Well, he stayed true to his word… he’s the exclusive track from Big Pooh featuring Grammy [...]

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J-Live: The Way That I Rhyme (feat Boog Brown) [Music Video]

by Kevin October 27, 2010 Music Videos

Here is the official video for J-Live’s “The Way That I Rhyme” featuring Boog Brown, which is on J-Live’s new 6 song EP Undivided Attention dropping Nov 2nd digitally and on vinyl. Directed by J-Live, shot by Anthony Alston & J-Live, edited by Eljay Williams. Song produced by Korede.

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Hollywood FLOSS: Soundbytes (Life Outside The Studio)

by Justin October 26, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kTcs9Nugz0 Hollywood FLOSS discusses his influences, what to expect from him in the future and spits a quick 16 in “Soundbytes (Life Outside The Studio).” Make sure you download the Houston emcee’s latest mixtape The Xperiment Volume 2 [Download id not defined] and cop his album House Of Dreams [purchase].

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AZ: The Calm [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Kevin October 26, 2010 Singles

New track from AZ, produced by Statik Selektah, off the Doe or Die :15th anniversary edition – available Nov. 23rd.

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Neak: Neak Rock [Pete Rock Tribute Project]

by Kevin October 26, 2010 Hot Download

Looks like an interesting project… Chi-town buzzmaker Neak has teamed up with DJBooth.net, RefinedHype, PrefixMag, YNotMyDream and FakeShoreDrive to bring fans his highly-anticipated new street album, Neak Rock.  The 12-track concept mixtape finds the freestyle series alumnus showcasing his cutting-edge lyrical stylings over vintage instrumentals by veteran beatsmith Pete Rock. Included are reader-acclaimed leaks “You Gave Me Life” and “What You Know About.”  Making guest [...]

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Co$$: Paranoid (Numonics Remix)

by Kevin October 26, 2010 Singles

Following last Thursday’s release of Revelations, Co$$ and Numonics unleash an alternate version of “Paranoid” from their collaborative project.

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Soul Khan: Fahrenheit [Music Video]

by Kevin October 26, 2010 Music Videos
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New video from Brown Bag AllStar: Soul Khan’s Soul Like Khan free album, which drops November 16th at 2dopeboyz.com. Video directed by Nicolas Heller & Houston Yang. Track produced by J57.

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