October 2010

Journalist 103: K.R.A.M. (Keep Rap Alive Movement) [Mixtape]

by Thomas October 21, 2010 Downloads

On the heels of The Left‘s debut album, the Gas Mask being released next Tuesday (October 26) I thought we should rewind back to July 2009 when Journalist 103 (1/3 of The Left) released his mixtape, K.R.A.M.. I’m not sure if people are really up on Journalist 103, I know I wasn’t until recently, but [...]

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Just Dizle: Best Of The Lox

by J. Rizzle October 21, 2010 Downloads

Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage Here’s a mix by DJ Just Dizle the features the three emcees from Yonkers, NY.  You know them as Sheek, Styles and Jadakiss aka as The Lox.  Hit it at the cut for this best of… mix.

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Chris Read: Classic Material Edition #1 [Part 2 (1984-1987)]

by J. Rizzle October 21, 2010 Downloads

It’s Throwback Thursday and check out the second installment [Download id not defined] of the Classic Material mix series which documents Hip-Hop’s progression through the years of 1984 to 1987.  There was a shift in Hip-Hop’s prominent sound in which it changed drastically with the increasing popularity of drum machine programmed beats and early sampling technology.  [...]

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J-Live: First Things First Vol. 3

by Kevin October 21, 2010 Mixtapes

Here’s the latest installment of J-Live’s mixtape series First Things First. Like the previous two, Volume 3 is a mix of quality hip hop, both old and new. All of the songs are the first real song on their respective albums. As always, “skits and interludes not included”. First Things First Vol 3 is both [...]

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Outlines: Visions (feat RZA)

by Justin October 20, 2010 Singles

RZA keeps #WuWednesdays going as he releases “Visions’”, a track he did with French group Outlines. The song is about world peace and The Abbott says to expect more collaborations from him & the Outlines.

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Doobie Brothaz (ST 2 Lettaz & Jackie Chain): 565 Shit

by Justin October 20, 2010 Singles

ST 2 Lettaz of G-Side & Jackie Chain team up for another Doobie Brothaz track called “565 Shit.” The track is off DJ Burn One & TNT’s upcoming Strictly 4 Traps N Trunks mixtape hosted by Freddie Gibbs. Props to BLVD ST.

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Cee-Lo: The Lady Killer (Cover + Tracklist) x New Show Premieres Tonight

by Justin October 20, 2010 Coming Soon

Here’s the official cover & tracklist for Cee-Lo’s upcoming solo album The Lady Killer. In addition to releasing his new LP on November 9th, the Goodie Mob & Gnarls Barkley member’s new talk show Lay It Down debuts tonight on Fuse TV. Check out the season premiere at 11 pm ET with his guest Ludacris. Hit the jump for tracklisting. Props to Hip Hop [...]

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Jay Electronica Debuts New Song With Jay-Z + Huge Announcement On The Way

by Justin October 20, 2010 News

Last night at the NOLA Underground Hip Hop Awards, Jay Electronica premiered a new collaboration he did with none other than Jay-Z and word is the track will be released soon. In addition to his performance, the New Orleans emcee also said he’d be making a “huge announcement” in the coming weeks. Has he signed [...]

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Ski Beatz: Blue & Green (feat Nesby Phips) [Music Video]

by Justin October 20, 2010 Music Videos
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BLUE AND GREEN from Creative Control on Vimeo. Creative Control directs the video for the latest joint from Ski Beatz, “Blue & Green” featuring Nesby Phips. The track will appear on Ski’s upcoming compilation of Miles Davis remixes. Also, congrats to Nesby for winning “Male Artist Of The Year” at the NOLA Underground Hip Hop [...]

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Dead Prez: Malcolm, Garvey, Huey [Music Video]

by Justin October 20, 2010 Music Videos
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DEAD PREZ feat. DIVINE-MALCCOLM, GARVEY, HUEY (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) from h. imperial on Vimeo. Dead Prez & Imperial Films bring you the music video for the duo’s song “Malcolm, Garvey, Huey” featuring Divine. The track appears on Stic.man & M-1′s mixtape with DJ Drama, Revolutionary But Gangsta Grillz: Turn Off The Radio Vol. 4, which [...]

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Armageddon: Get Yours

by Justin October 20, 2010 Singles

Armageddon has released “Get Yours”, another track off his upcoming EP The Journal Volume 1: The Rebirth which drops next month. Look out for a music video for the song later this week.

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Co$$: Gone (feat Freddie Gibbs) [prod by Numonics]

by Justin October 20, 2010 Singles

Numonics sent over one more leak off his upcoming project with Co$$, “Gone” featuring Freddie Gibbs. The duo’s Revelations drops tomorrow and is presented by 2DopeBoyz, Crooks  & Castles and PONY International.

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Amor Jones: Paint A Picture [prod by Lakim]

by Justin October 20, 2010 Singles

Amor Jones explains his dedication to his craft in “Paint A Picture” produced by Lakim. Amor compares himself to Picasso because he is striving to be the greatest. The Wake Up Show is coming soon.

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Casual: Rock My Shit [Music Video]

by Justin October 20, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-jFw3kbAzo Casual of the legendary Hieroglyphics collective drops the music video for his new single “Rock My Shit.” Word is that Casual will be releasing a new album entirely produced by DJ Fresh in the near future..

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14KT: The Inside [Music Video]

by Justin October 20, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A8w_79GBKU 14KT brings his song “The Inside” to a whole new level with this music video. The track appears on the Athletic Mic League producer’s The Golden Hour which is available now on vinyl. Props to Potholes In My Blog.

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Magestik Legend: To Be Continued… Chapter 2 (Hosted By Rapper Big Pooh)

by Justin October 20, 2010 Hot Download

Back in March we got Chapter 1 and now Magestik Legend delivers To Be Continued… Chapter 2 hosted by Rapper Big Pooh. The Detroit emcee’s latest project features 14 tracks with production handled by Astronote, 14Kt, Audible Doctor & Slop Funk Dust. This won’t be the last project Magestik drops this year as he’s set [...]

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Artist Spotlight: hasHBrown

by Justin October 20, 2010 Artist Spotlight

Some may know him as hasHBrown, others know him as Jett I Masstyr. Whatever the name, the Houston emcee/producer has shown his skill both on the mic and behind the boards. After dropping a couple instrumental projects as well as his debut album SoundsFromTheBackSeat earlier this year, the “Rap Mayor” is set for two more [...]

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DJ Tony Touch & Funkmaster Flex: Vol. 59 [Mixtape]

by J. Rizzle October 20, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

Check out this classic mixtape by DJ Tony Touch aka the Piece maker that features Funkmaster Flex.  Hit it at the cut and enjoy.  Shoutout to 238Beats blog for the hookup.

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Reservoir Dogs: 4 Shades

by Kevin October 20, 2010 Singles

The Hall of Justus is back with a new track! Big Pooh, Chaundon, Joe Scudda and Jozeemo give us “4 Shades”, the first leak off Reservoir Dogs 2…..and We Brought Friends.

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DJ Vinroc: Reconstruction

by J. Rizzle October 20, 2010 DJ Wednesdays

Here’s a mixtape by DJ Vinroc of the 5th Platoon DJs.  This mixtape shows the turntablism Vinroc is known for as he reconstructs some classic Hip-Hop tunes.  Hit it at the jump and enjoy.  Shoutout to Reckordz On Wheelz for having this dope mix.

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