November 2010

Magestik Legend: The Great Escape (Album Trailer)

by Thomas November 20, 2010 Coming Soon

ML’s album drops November 30. “November 30th marks the day Magestik Legend and record label Exchange Bureau release the epic body of music entitled “The Great Escape”. This album is the culmination of Magestik’s latest music, and by far his best work to date. Now is the final countdown to the album, and so we [...]

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Jaz-O: Here We Go

by Kevin November 20, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new track from Hip Hop OG Jaz-O. Props to his DJ, Speek Greene, for sending it through.

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Jazzy Saturdays: Charlie Parker + Coleman Hawkins [1950]

by Kevin November 20, 2010 Jazzy Saturdays

Check out this rare footage of Charlie Parker and Coleman Hawkins trading solos.

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Hexsagon: Charlie Parker Beat Tape

by Kevin November 20, 2010 Hot Download

The idea of Jazzy Saturdays was a good one. Finding the material to post, however, has been a chore. Props to Hexsagon for sending over his newest beat tape, which samples music from the sax legend Charlie Parker. If anyone else has any jazz inspired projects that you’d like to share, please feel free to [...]

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Al Gator: Not Like Before [prod by 151]

by Justin November 20, 2010 Singles

Al Gator rips apart a 151 produced instrumental for this short but dope track called “Not Like Before.” Make sure you download Gator, Focus… & Kida aka theFEW’s debut album FEWnification if you’ve been sleeping. Shout out to Glam.

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Emilio Rojas: Life Without Shame (Presented By DJ Green Lantern]

by Justin November 20, 2010 Hot Download

DJ Green Lantern and Famous Stars & Straps present the new mixtape from Emilio Rojas, Life Without Shame. Production on the 14 track project is provided by Green Lantern, DJ Khalil, Illmind, M-Phazes, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Needlz & more. Guests joining Emilo on his latest project include Killer Mike, Big K.R.I.T., YelaWolf, Laws, B.o.B & Mickey Factz. Tracklist & link after [...]

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Embassy Music Board: Power Moves [prod by DJ Khalil]

by Justin November 20, 2010 Singles

Embassy Music Board leaked a new joint called ”Power Moves” produced by DJ Khalil. The group’s new project The 400 Lounge hosted by Don Cannon is coming soon.

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Young Chris: The Re-Introduction (Hosted By DJ Drama & Don Cannon)

by Justin November 20, 2010 Hot Download

With his debut album on the way, Young Chris gives us a prelude of what to expect with his new mixtape The Re-Introduction. I’m not sure but this may be the first tape DJ Drama & Don Cannon have hosted together since Cannon left The Aphilliates back in 2008. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Epsilon Project: R.E.M. (feat MED) [prod by Oddisee]

by Justin November 20, 2010 Singles

Epsilon Project has released a new iPhone app for fans to keep up with the latest info on the group. In addition to the app’s release, the crew sent over their song with MED called “R.E.M.” produced by Oddisee. The song recently appeared on MED’s Bang Ya Head III mixtape.

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Illa J: Affair [prod by Young RJ]

by Justin November 20, 2010 Singles

J Dilla’s younger brother Illa J drops his new single “Affair” produced by Young RJ. The track will appear on his upcoming 4 Past Midnite EP.

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Stalley: Hercules

by Justin November 19, 2010 Singles

Stalley drops “Hercules”, the first leak off his upcoming album Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music). Also check out his recent interview with the good folks over at We’ve Got The Jazz discussing The Autobiography, his beard, working with Ski Beatz & more.

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Hero & Rad: Smoothness Coolness (feat Mike & Ike) [Music Video]

by Justin November 19, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgWI21FkIXc This isn’t a new song or video but it’s dope collaboration from two of H-Town’s slept on duos, Hero & Rad and Mike & Ike. “Smoothness Coolness” appears on Hero & Rad’s album Resilience which the duo will be re-releasing very soon.

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Sands On Sports #67 With Special Guest Buckshot

by Justin November 19, 2010 Around The Net
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfyzucNULbQ J. Sands is back with another episode of his online hip hop & sports talk show Sands On Sports, this time joined by Black Moon emcee & Duck Down co-under Buckshot. Make sure you cop the new Lone Catalysts album Back To School which is available now.

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Huntsville Got Starz & Slow Motion Soundz Present: Huntsville Starz Resurface

by Justin November 19, 2010 Hot Download

DGB hosts the new mixtape Huntsville Starz Resurface presented by Huntsville Got Starz and Slow Motion Soundz. The compilation features artists such as ST 2 Lettaz & Clova of G-Side, Devin The Dude, Cole Boyz, 6 Tre G & Mr. Marcellus. Here’s what Codie G had to say about the project: “Huntsville Got Starz and [...]

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B.o.B: Beast Mode [Music Video]

by Justin November 19, 2010 Music Videos

B.o.B gives us our first preview of his upcoming mixtape with the video for “Beast Mode.” Bobby Ray’s new project No Genre will be released on December 7th.

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Laws: Dark & Twisted Freestyle

by Justin November 19, 2010 Singles

Laws goes in over two of Kanye’s instrumentals, “Dark Fantasy” & “Gorgeous”, for his latest freestyle. Look out for his new Paul McCartney dedication mixtape Yesterday’s Future hosted by Mick Boogie  & Don Cannon in the near future.

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Ro Spit: 360 (Comeback) [prod by Koen)

by Justin November 19, 2010 Singles
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Koen hit us with another track he produced for Ro Spit called “360 (Comeback).” You can also check out this song/video he did with Fes Roc here.

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Curren$y: Michael Knight [Remix] (feat Raekwon)

by Justin November 19, 2010 Singles

By now most of you have probably heard Pilot Talk 2 but for those who haven’t, here’s the remix of “Michael Knight” featuring Raekwon. Curren$y’s new album drops this on November 30th. Props to Steady Bloggin.

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Fashawn: Ride & Smokin [Music Video]

by Justin November 19, 2010 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIlrOWcmPaI Fashawn releases another visual off Grizzly City 3, this time for “Ride & Smokin” featuring Night & Dirty Money. You can download the Cali emcee’s latest mixtape here if you missed it when it dropped.

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The Roots vs. Shiny Toy Guns: Red Bull Soundclash Atlanta 11/14/10

by Carolyn November 19, 2010 The Show

Over the years Red Bull has consistently produced quality shows spotlighting many genres of music. When I learned that The Roots was one of the bands which would be competing in the upcoming Atlanta edition of Soundclash I knew that this was a show that I had to cover. Shiny Toy Guns, an indie rock band from [...]

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