October 2010

Young Guru Explains How Artists Enslave Themselves To Labels

Young Guru, best known as Jay-Z’s engineer, speaks on how creative artists are held down by record labels and why he feels artists should go independent. Shout out to Gedi from Potholes In My Blog for sharing this.

Kanye West: Runaway [Full length Movie Video]

by Thomas October 24, 2010 Music Videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7W0DMAx8FY&feature=player_embedded”>httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7W0DMAx8FY&feature=player_embedded

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7W0DMAx8FY&feature=player_embedded Here’s Ye‘s “movie” for his forthcoming album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The “movie” is basically a preview of his album [see tracklist] as a good portion of each song is played throughout. So after 34 minutes and 32 second’s you’ll know if you want to buy the album or not. The album can [...]

Just Dizle: Best Of Stevie Wonder

by Thomas October 24, 2010 Downloads

There’s nothing like listening to Stevie Wonder on a Sunday….it flows like syrup on French Toast. DJ Just Dizle cooks up two hot plates of that goodness from Stevie. Tracklist and links underneath.

Sa-Ra Creative Partners: Episode I – Voyage To Venus

by J. Rizzle October 24, 2010 Downloads

Another solid mix for your listening pleasure this Sunday morning/afternoon. This mix is presented by the good folks at The Smoking Section (TSS) and mixed by Zo. Peep what Zo had to say about the mix. By now, Sa-Ra Creative Partners – the genre-bending producing and performing trio – has either captivated or confused the [...]

DJ Bounce: Jazz Cafe

by J. Rizzle October 24, 2010 Downloads

It’s Soulful Sunday and today we present to you DJ Bounce’s Jazz Cafe present by TRU-SPINNA. Grab the mix and the tracklist at the jump and enjoy.

Add-2: Tale Of Two’s City Volume 4 (Better Days)

by Justin October 23, 2010 Hot Download

2DopeBoyz & Okayplayer present Add-2′s latest mixtape Tale Of Two’s City Volume 4 (Better Days). The Chicago emcee delivers 20+ tracks with production from Mydus, Antman Wonder, IIL Meel, Ken B & more along with guest appearances by Von Pea & Donwill of Tanya Morgan. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Phil The Agony & Styliztik Jones: Higher Than High [prod by DJ Limegreen]

by Justin October 23, 2010 Singles

DJ Limegreen released a new weed anthem called ”Higher Than High.” The track features Strong Arm Steady’s Phil The Agony and Styliztik Jones of the Likwit Crew.

Truth Universal: Serve & Protect [Music Video]

by Justin October 23, 2010 Music Videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOk7Elnv79w”>httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOk7Elnv79w

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOk7Elnv79w Truth Universal released the music video for his song “Serve & Protect” in light of the National Day Of Protest (which was yesterday). Here’s some background on the track from the New Orleans emcee himself: “Serve & Protect” focuses on police accountability and examines the role of police force in the U.S. and the [...]

K. Sparks: Black Magic (feat AHMAD) [prod by D Roof]

by Kevin October 23, 2010 Singles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v292BOHtKz8″

Here’s the third leak from K. Sparks’ upcoming project The Trilogy Chapter 3. “Black Magic” features west coast veteran AHMAD and is produced by D Roof. If you missed him at A3C, you can check the performance footage we got of him here. Grab the track after the cut…

Joe Budden: Mood Muzik 4: A Turn 4 The Worst [Mixtape]

by Thomas October 23, 2010 Downloads

Here is the “mixtape” version of Mood Muzik 4 released four days early with the “retail” version hitting stores on November 9. I believe Joe did this with MM3 as well, dropping a “mixtape” version of the album for free and releasing one to reatil. Anyway, the homie Beewirks produced two tracks on this version [...]

Kanye West: Don’t Look Down (feat. Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco & Big Sean)

by Carsten October 23, 2010 Downloads

Speaking about Yeezy, here is his latest gift for us. The new G.O.O.D. Friday track, “Don’t Look Down,” comes with new verses by Lupe Fiasco, Big Sean and Mos Def on the hook. Grab it after the cut.

Kanye West: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (Artwork + Tracklist)

by Carsten October 23, 2010 Coming Soon

iTunes let the cat out the bag and shows us the 12 track deep, “official” tracklist to Kanye‘s fifth studio album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Hit the jump to see the tracks that made the cut and check two (of five) alternative covers.

Marv Won: Real Detroit (Remix) [The Lyrics]

by Thomas October 22, 2010 Lyrics

Marv Won bullies this beat. The cocky and witty bars are there as well as the precise (almost perfect) flow. The track first appeared on The Reset in May and now is featured on The Left‘s Gas Leaks EP. Gas Mask hits stores next Tuesday, but The Reset [buy], Gas Leaks [buy], and Marv Won‘s [...]

The Official 2010 CMJ Mixtape (Mixed By Dutchmaster & DeeJay Element)

by Justin October 22, 2010 Hot Download

For the 3rd straight year, Dutchmaster presents to you the official CMJ mixtape. For the 2010 edition, Dutch enlists the help of Brown Bag AllStars’ DeeJay Element for this 20+ track project. Artists featured include El Da Sensei, Joell Ortiz, Strong Arm Steady, Reks, YelaWolf, Skyzoo, Copywrite, Emilio Rojas, 7L & Esoteric, Rakaa Iriscience, Co$$ [...]

Dillon Maurer: Bravo [prod by El Chavo]

by Justin October 22, 2010 Singles

The homie Dillon Maurer drops a dope new cut entitled “Bravo.” The song showcases Dillon’s rapid fire delivery over an up tempo instrumental provided by El Chavo. Make sure you keep up with his latest dining adventures at Dillon Ate That.

Young Zee & Mr. Green: I Love It [Music Video]

by Justin October 22, 2010 Music Videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i8ds_xnDJg”>httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i8ds_xnDJg

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i8ds_xnDJg Producer Mr. Green has teamed up with another former Outsidaz emcee as he & Young Zee drop the music video for ”I Love It”, the first single off their debut album One Crazy Weekend. This news comes just a few months after Pacewon & Mr. Green released the first video off their upcoming 2nd LP together, The [...]

Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito 20th Anniversary Reunion Show (Audio)

by Justin October 22, 2010 Around The Net

It was a historic event earlier this morning/last night as Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Garcia graced the WKCR airwaves one last time. I was able to stay up for the first two & half hours of the show and I was glad I did. Lord Sear, Large Professor, Sucio Smash and many more were on hand as Stretch & [...]

Co$$ & Numonics: Revelations [Mixtape]

by Justin October 22, 2010 Hot Download

It’s finally here as Co$$ & Numonics have released their new mixtape Revelations sponsored by 2DB, Crooks & Castles & PONY International. The emcee-producer duo give you 15 tracks with guest appearances by Reks, Freddie Gibbs, Wrekonize, Naledge & Sene. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Ras Kass, Kurupt & Young De: Smoke Somethin [prod by Bink!]

by Justin October 22, 2010 Singles

West Coast vets Ras Kass & Kurupt join Young De for the Bink! produced joint “Smoke Somethin.” The track is off Cypress Hill’s upcoming Smokeout compilation album.

Myk Dyaleks (of Brokn.Englsh): Summa Spring Wenta June

by Justin October 22, 2010 Singles

Brokn.Englsh emcee Myk Dyaleks drops some rhymes over Black Milk’s “Marvelous” instrumental for his latest cut “Summa Spring Wenta June.” Look out for Myk’s new mixtape Make Em Yell(ow) in the near future.

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →

October 2010

Subscribe via Email

Tags