October 2010

Wordsworth: The Shell (feat Hus) [prod by Kyo Itachi]

by Justin October 22, 2010 Singles

Wordsworth goes in over some production provided by Kyo Itachi in this new leak “The Shell.” The track is off Itachi’s upcoming release Musikyo which drops October 29th.

KiD CuDi: Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager (Cover + Tracklist)

by Carsten October 22, 2010 Coming Soon

KiD CuDi unveils the official album cover & tracklist to his sophomore album Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager, which drops November 9th. According to CuDi, the album will be a lot more agressive & psychedelic. Hit the jump for the tracklist.

Von Pea: Pea’s Gotta Have It

by Jon Garcia October 22, 2010 Music Reviews

Nottinghammers! Nottinghammers! Please take a seat. Today we are going to discuss high school- some of the craziest years of your life. Because in Von Pea‘s debut album, Pea’s Gotta Have It, the Brooklyn-bred emcee takes you through a high school experience filled with amusing anecdotes and fresh beats. If you remember correctly, Pea had [...]

Tweet of the Day: Apollo Brown + Rapper Big Pooh Working On An Album

by Kevin October 22, 2010 Tweet of The Day

This shit right here should be amazing! The combination of Apollo’s beats and Pooh’s flow will be classic. This project will definitely push Apollo Brown to the next level and should bring Pooh back to the forefront. Make sure you cop Apollo’s next joint, The Left’s Gas Mask, this Tuesday. His beats are like crack… [...]

Convinced: Fairy Tales (feat Brooke Taylor)

by Kevin October 21, 2010 Singles

Earlier this week we dropped Convinced‘s latest mixtape, Versatility, which was mixed by W Steele from Sleeping Giant Music. Here’s an untagged leak of the track “Fairy Tales” featuring Brooke Taylor and produced by Mind Design. If you’re in the L.A. area tomorrow night, come on out for Convinced’s Versatility Mixtape Release Show, with performances [...]

DJ Concept + DJ Mickey Knox: Ya Gone Remix (feat L.E.G.A.C.Y + Kaleber + Typ Ill) [prod by DJ JS-1]

by Kevin October 21, 2010 Singles

Here is the first single off The BYOB LP presented by DJ Concept & DJ Mickey Knox. “Ya Gone” features L.E.G.A.C.Y., Kaleber, and Typ Ill and is remixed by world famous DJ/Producer, DJ JS-1. Look out for The BYOB LP dropping real soon featuring guest appearances from Chaundon, Little Vic, Illa Ghee, Kaleber, Typ Ill, [...]

Reks: Self-Titled [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Kevin October 21, 2010 Music Videos

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Now THIS IS DOPE AS FUCK! New joint from Reks, produced by Statik Selektah. I need audio on this ASAP. Reks mixtape with Green Lantern & Dj Ill Will Followed by the teaser EP bout to drop, then his Rhymatic Eternal King Supreme LP (due early next year.) The album features production from DJ Premier, [...]

9th Wonder Presents… Halo

by Kevin October 21, 2010 Around The Net

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9th Wonder introduces another one of his artists on his It’s A Wonderful Word Music Group…. Halo. Halo will be one of the many artists featured on 9th’s Opus, dropping next week.

Charlie Buko: Detroit River On A Yacht Shit

by Kevin October 21, 2010 Singles

When my man Ariel Borujow recommends a track, I pay attention. He hasn’t been wrong in the couple of years that I’ve known him. Charlie Buko just did this track with Ariel last night. Really feelin this! Get your audio fix after the cut…

Eternia: Debut in Queens Chronicles

by Kevin October 21, 2010 Around The Net

Watch Eternia go busker style on the streets of Queens in YEAH! Films Company‘s video teaser of their shoot in Queens, NY this week! Featuring DJ Boo on the drums & the good folks of Astoria/L.I.C. If you’re in NYC for CMJ, you can catch Eternis TONIGHT at the Import/Export show!

Rapper Big Pooh Shout Out!

by Kevin October 21, 2010 Exclusive

Still trying to get that footage of the HOJ at A3C edited and uploaded, but here’s a quick shout out Big Pooh did for me backstage. A little backstory… A3C was the first time I really came out and showed my face. Most people know that I don’t keep many photos of myself online. So [...]

Iron Lyon: Keep On (feat Slim Kid Tre of Pharcyde)

by Kevin October 21, 2010 Singles

Here’s the latest leak from Iron Lyon’s EP that dropped earlier this month on Fat Beat Records. The 5 song EP, which also includes instrumentals, is available now on vinyl and digital.

Grap Luva: 7 Minutes of Sound (SP1200 Beats)

by Kevin October 21, 2010 Around The Net

Grap Luva (formerly of INI) stops by Damu The Fudgemunk’s studio to play some SP1200 beats and talks about the making of Pete Rock’s “Half Man, Half Amazing.” I love this stuff!

J. Sands (of Lone Catalysts): Playing Baseball [Music Video]

by Justin October 21, 2010 Music Videos

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMSdCA2voqY J. Sands brings you the visuals for “Playing Baseball”, one of my favorite cuts off his new LL Cool J. Sands mixtape [Download id not defined]. Lone Catalysts will be releasing their new album Back To School on November 2nd and look out for J. Sands’ to release his solo LP The Poet Tree Of Life by the end [...]

warrenJae: iMurk [prod by Kajmir Royale]

by Justin October 21, 2010 Singles

We’ve got a new heater from warrenJae for you called “iMurk” produced by Kajmir Royale. The track is off his upcoming mixtape The Dream Catcher which is coming soon.

Casual: Flamethrower (feat Del The Funky Homosapien)

by Justin October 21, 2010 Singles

About a month or two ago, Casual revealed this hidden gem from the Hieroglyphics vaults that flew under the radar. “Flamethrower” is produced by Domino & features fellow Hiero emcee Del The Funky Homosapien. Casual is currently working on a new album with DJ Fresh and Del is hopefully finishing Deltron Event II.

DJ Premier: Get Used To Us (Vignette #1)

by Justin October 21, 2010 Around The Net

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlJ5cXR0dyE The legendary DJ Premier speaks on a couple of his upcoming projects in the first vignette of the “Get Used To Us” series. Premo talks about releasing albums with KRS-One, MC Eiht and his upcoming Year Round Records label’s compilation which drops December 7th.

Bobbito Garcia Reflects on The Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show

by Justin October 21, 2010 Around The Net

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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm89IbUugms In light of their reunion show tonight, I thought it would be fitting to bring back this video from a few years ago of Bobbito reflecting on his time doing The Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show. Make sure you tune in tonight (techinally tomorrow) on 89.9 FM in New York or stream it on WKCR’s [...]

TheSeKondElement: Ms. Fantastic [prod by Yen]

by Justin October 21, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new joint from TheSeKondElement called “Ms. Fantastic” off her upcoming EP Rhythm & Poetry. The project, which drops November 1st, will contain hip hop, jazz, R&B & spoken word with production provided by Prospek, City Sparks, Quest, Yen & more.

Jeff Spec: Clyde Stubblefield

by Justin October 21, 2010 Music Videos

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Jeff Spec ft. Soul Felons – “Clyde Stubblefield” from TheFarLeftTV on Vimeo. Jeff Spec [read our spotlight] drops a dope new song & music video called “Clyde Stubblefield.” The old school vibe of this track is heightened by the Soul Felons b-boy crew’s presence in the video. Hit the jump for the mp3.

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