November 2010

I-20: Work [prod by Buckwild]

by Justin November 12, 2010 Singles
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Sermon’s Domain premiered a new track by I-20 (Remember him?) called “Work” produced by the legendary Buckwild. The song will appear on the Disturbing Tha Peace artist’s upcoming project The Gray Area hosted by DJ Bobby Black.

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G-Side: One…Cohesive PSA #2 [prod by 118]

by Justin November 12, 2010 Coming Soon

Here’s the latest PSA from G-Side via Codie G, this one produced by 118. The Huntsville duo’s much anticipated One…Cohesive drops 1/1/11.

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Kil Ripkin: The Quickening Vol. 1

by Justin November 12, 2010 Hot Download

Brooklyn emcee & The Coalescence member Kil Ripkin drops his latest project The Quickening Volume 1. Kil brings you 19 tracks with production handled by Eric G, A Jacks, Krutty Ranks & more. Tracklist & link after the jump. Shout out to Skeme for the heads up.

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Pill: Reflections [prod by Needlz]

by Justin November 12, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new track from P-I double L called ”Reflections” produced by Needlz. The track may be on Pill’s upcoming debut album The Medicine but no official word yet. Props to Angela Yee.

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Truth Behind The Industry: An Inside Look At Songwriting In Hip Hop With Smitty

by Justin November 12, 2010 Exclusive
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For a lot of hip hop fans, the first thing that comes to mind when they hear the name Smitty is “Diamonds On My Neck.” The Miami emcee has experienced his fair share of frustration with the industry parting ways with J Records in 2008 after 5 years with no album release. While keeping his name relevant with [...]

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Masta Killa: Brain

by Justin November 12, 2010 Singles
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Masta Killa is dropping a compilation called The Next Chamber on November 16th comprised of mostly previously released songs but promises a few ”unreleased” tracks. Here’s one of those called “Brain” except it’s not new at all. It’s actually his verse from “DTD” (from his debut No Said Date) with a different beat. Masta Killa is currently on tour with Inspectah [...]

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Ro Spit: For The Money (feat T. Calmese) [prod by Koen]

by Justin November 12, 2010 Singles

The former duo known as Octane & Illite team up again, but this time under their new rap names. T. Calmese joins his old Subterraneous crew member Ro Spit on his latest track ”For The Money” produced by Koen.

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Artist Spotlight: Caligula

by Justin November 12, 2010 Artist Spotlight

It’s been 5 years since Caligula’s last release, 2005′s Clone Killer EP, but that doesn’t mean he has not been hard at work. The New Orleans emcee brought in an impressive guest list for his long over due LP with artists such as Hell Razah, Lyrikill, Bronze Nazareth, Goretex, Impulss, Pumpkinhead & Shabazz The Disciple making appearances. On [...]

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Cory Mo: It’s Been About Time [Music Video]

by Justin November 12, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX8cUQ2JxD0 Cory Mo unveils some visuals for his latest single “It’s Been About Time. The song is the title track off his dope Bun B hosted mixtape which dropped yesterday.

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The Away Team (Khrysis & Sean Boog): Drunken Style (feat Add-2)

by Justin November 12, 2010 Singles

The Away Team is back with a new joint entitled “Drunken Style” featuring Chicago emcee Add-2. The track will appear on Sean Boog’s upcoming Light Beers Ahead Of You which drops December 18th. Khrysis & Boog will release their new LP & Duck Down debut Scars & Stripes on March 22nd. Props to 2DB.

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Wes Fif: Anyway [Music Video]

by Justin November 12, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rhOTxC8ITU Wes Fif drops the music video for his single “Anyway” produced by Inspired Mindz. The track is off the Orlando emcee’s street album It Ain’t Hard To Tell [Download id not defined].

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TiRon: 1NE [Music Video]

by Thomas November 11, 2010 Music Videos

TiRon releases visuals from his Free.99 project MSTRD [Download id not defined]. This is one of my favorite songs from the project and the visuals don’t hurt that thought. Video directed by Jerome D with the graphics handled by Black Marmalade. Track produced by Phonix. Spotted at PIMB

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J. Cole: In The Morning (feat Drake) [prod by L & X Music]

by Justin November 11, 2010 Singles

In what must be a dream come true for a certain lane of fans, J. Cole & Drake collborate for the first time on “In The Morning” produced by L & X Music. The track will appear on the Carolina emcee’s Friday Night Lights mixtape which drops tomorrow.

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Boog Brown: Cookie [prod by Dynamite Brothers]

by Kevin November 11, 2010 Singles

Been bumpin this Beatz & Lyrics 2 Go A3C Mixtape all day and I had to share one of my favorite cuts from it, “Cookie” by Boog Brown. Shout out to my dudes AJ and J Haze aka the Dynamite Brothers who laced the beat. Check this joint after the cut, but make sure you [...]

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Toki Wright: A Different Mirror [Music Video]

by Kevin November 11, 2010 Music Videos

New visuals from Rhymesayers’ Toki Wright! If you haven’t heard 2009′s A Different Mirror yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. The music video for the title track from my album “A Different Mirror” is an analysis of the power dynamic in the United States.  Throughout generations since the onset of the Transatlantic [...]

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Boog Brown & Apollo Brown: Brown Study [Instrumentals]

by Thomas November 11, 2010 Downloads

Almost two months after releasing the critically acclaimed album, Brown Study [review]; Boog Brown, Apollo Brown, and Mello Music Group decide to release the instrumentals to the album for FREE!.  MMG and Apollo Brown did the same thing a few months back with the instrumentals to The Reset [Download id not defined].  Peep what the group has to [...]

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Cory Mo: It’s Been About Time (Hosted by Bun B)

by Justin November 11, 2010 Hot Download

UGK affiliate Cory Mo brings you some country rap tunes with his new mixtape It’s Been About Time hosted by Bun B. The project features plenty of production by the Houston native along with a couple track done by Statik Selektah. Guests on the mixtape include Bun B, Devin The Dude, Big K.R.I.T, Killa Kyleon, Talib Kweli, [...]

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Tha Alkaholiks: E.S.P. Demo Tape

by Justin November 11, 2010 Hot Download
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Hip Hop Site got hold of the demo tape from the West Coast trio Tha Alkaholiks back when they were known as E.S.P. (Educated Street Poets). This tape ended up in the hands of King Tee which led to Tash, E-Swift & J-Ro appearing on “I Got It Bad Ya’ll.” Later that year, the group would [...]

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Soul Khan: Shot Glass Magnified (feat Sene)

by Justin November 11, 2010 Singles

Soul Khan just released his new joint “Shot Glass Magnified” featuring Sene and produced by Elaquent. The Brown Bag AllStars emcee & freestyle battle vet’s new project Soul Like Khan is coming soon.

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Fresh Vetz: Veteranz Day

by Justin November 11, 2010 Hot Download

After a couple of leaks to hold you over, the Fresh Vetz drop their new mixtape Vetaranz Day. Dashah is on the rhymes and DJ Pause provides most of the production for the new project with guest appearances by 9th Prince, Sav Killz, Hop, Blue Legacy & Stash. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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