November 2010

DJ MANIE presents: I Love Jodeci

by Kevin November 28, 2010 Soulful Sundays

DJ MANIE released a couple of new mixes this week. If you’re a fan of Jodeci, you’ll love this one… it goes 44 tracks deep!

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Estelle & John Legend: The Duets (EP)

by Thomas November 28, 2010 Downloads

This free EP really came out of nowhere on Friday.  Some of these joints must be throwaway tracks from studio sessions or something.  Good music nevertheless.

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Chrisette Michelle: Let Freedom Reign (feat Talib Kweli + Black Thought)

by Kevin November 28, 2010 Singles

Chrisette Michelle has a new album dropping on Tuesday. Here’s the title cut, featuring Talib Kweli and Black Thought.

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Marsha Ambrosius: Sextape Pt. 3

by Thomas November 28, 2010 Downloads

Marsha Ambrosius released part three of her Sextape series sometime this week. Hit the cut for the link.  Her album, Late Nights, Early Mornings is set to hit stores in February 2011.

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Gods’Illa: Glaciers (feat Joe D)

by Justin November 26, 2010 Singles

I’m glad JayForce included Gods’Illa on his latest Beatz & Lyrics mixtape or I may have never discovered this talented group. After hearing the DMV trio’s song on that project, I had to do some digging. Ace, 7-1-20 & P Da God released their LP Up & Up Presents… Gods’Illa: The Album back in March and it [...]

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Ekundayo & El Sun: Real Raw [prod by Jansport J]

by Justin November 26, 2010 Singles

Ekundayo & El Sun of the L.I.U.N.S. Den collective have released their latest cut “Real Raw” produced by Jansport J. If you unfamiliar with Ekundayo’s work, you can download the ATLien’s Katch Up! Get Familiar mixtape here.

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Thee Tom Hardy: Durham All Day [prod by Thee Band Geeks]

by Justin November 26, 2010 Singles

Thee Tom Hardy shows some love to his hometown with his latest song “Durham All Day” produced by Thee Band Geeks. If you’re in New York City on December 9th, head over to the Southpaw to check out Tom, CyHi Da Prynce, Skyzoo & many more as part of the Generation Next event. Don’ forget [...]

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Marcel P. Black: 1Luv

by Justin November 26, 2010 Singles

Marcel P. Black drops “1Luv”, a record that calls for the end of gang violence in southern Louisiana. The track is the first leak off the Baton Rouge emcee’s upcoming EP 1Luv: A Hate Story which will be released in January.

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J. NiC$: Now You Know

by Justin November 26, 2010 Singles

J. NiC$ goes in over Kid Cudi’s “In The End” instrumental for his “Now You Know” freestyle. Look out for the Florida emcee’s project with Numonics, Champion Rizla, in the near future.

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4word Presents: The F*ck Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Special

by Kevin November 26, 2010 Around The Net

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Nastee gives us one of his viral animated videos: Nastee breaks down some real Thanksgiving facts behind the illusion. The truth about this holi-day is usually obstructed by people having the day off to spend with family. Imagine that… The slave owners give you a day off to celebrate when [...]

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On and On: The Making of a Beat

by Kevin November 26, 2010 Around The Net

Adam Pena created a video covering a full day of his beat making process, from waking up, to going digging, to making the beat. Pretty dope… We took a trip down to Berkeley (CA), picked up some records and basically filmed the whole process. I start making the beat towards the middle of the video. [...]

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Remy Banks + Hannibal King: Clouds (feat. Marz Lovejoy)

by Kevin November 26, 2010 Music Videos
http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

First single off of Remy Banks (of Children of the Night) and Hannibal King’s collaborative effort World Famous. Been diggin this track since it dropped a couple of weeks ago. Good to see some visuals…

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Mr.Chief: Cant Stand It (feat Guilty Simpson + Wrekonize of iMAYDAY!)

by Kevin November 26, 2010 Music Videos
http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Here’s the first video from Mr.Chief’s up and coming release titled Assuming Power due early 2011. Produced by Miami Beat Wave, the video was directed by Adam E. Pillon, edited by Chris Chynoweth and features Guilty Simpson + Wrekonize of iMAYDAY!

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Rest In Peace Soulja Slim (September 9, 1977 – November 26, 2003)

by Justin November 26, 2010 Misc
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Seven years ago today, Soulja Slim was tragically killed on his way to a live performance. James Tapp, Jr. aka Magnolia Slim had achieved some widespread attention from his time at No Limit Records but was on the brink of a breakthrough. His collaboration with Juvenile, “Slow Motion”, became a #1 hit and could only have led to bigger & [...]

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Kno (of CunninLynguists): Graveyard (feat Sheisty Khrist) [Music Video]

by Justin November 26, 2010 Music Videos

Kno provides some visuals for some fitting visuals for his song “Graveyard” featuring Sheisty Khrist. The track appears on the CunninLynguists member’s incredible album Death Is Silent which is available now.

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Raekwon & Tommy Nova: Da Barry Sistas [prod by BT]

by Justin November 26, 2010 Singles

Raekwon & Tommy Nova team up for the dope new cut ”Da Barry Sistas”, the latest leak off Rap Radar’s upcoming Mixtape Of The Year. The Rap Radar project is scheduled to drop on December 21st.

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Killa Kyleon: Make It Rain Freestyle [Music Video]

by Justin November 26, 2010 Music Videos
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Killa Kyleon- Make It Rain Freestyle from Owt And About Filmworks on Vimeo. Killa Kyleon hit me with the music video for his freestyle annihilation of Travis Porter’s “Make It Rain” instrumental. Killa’s new mixtape White Cups, 40z’s & Cigarellos is coming soon.

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Nesby Phips: Starving Artist Testimony

by Justin November 26, 2010 Around The Net
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Stealth Presents: Nesby Phips’ Starving Artist Testimony from Stealth on Vimeo. Stealth caught up with New Orleanse emcee/producer Nesby Phips after his A3C performance for part of his Starving Artist Testimony series. Shout out to the homie RE who makes a cameo appearance in this interview haha.

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The Problemaddicts: Dedication (feat Masta Ace & Edo G) [prod by Illmind]

by Justin November 26, 2010 Singles

Masta Ace & Edo G join The Problemaddicts for their latest single “Dedication” produced by Illmind. Look out for the group’s currently untitled 3rd LP in early 2011.

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e.d.g.e: 7 For Preemo EP

by Justin November 26, 2010 Hot Download

As a tribute to his favorite producer, e.d.g.e. collects all his freeverses he’s done over DJ Premier instrumentals for the new EP 7 for Preemo. Hit the jump for the link.

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