December 2010

Focus…: Homage To Daz & Soopafly (feat Pro-Verb, Ras Kass, Kendrick Lamar & Latoiya Williams)

by Justin December 11, 2010 Singles

Focus… continues his “Homage To” series, this time honoring two of the unsung architects of the signature West Coast sound in Daz & Soopafly. Joining Focus… to honor these two producers are Cali representatives Pro-Verb, Ras Kass, Kendrick Lamar & Latoiya Williams.

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Goines (of Suga City): It’s Gotta Be Black (Presented By SMKA)

by Justin December 11, 2010 Hot Download

This project seemingly dropped out of nowhere but that’s not a bad thing. Suga City emcee Goines links with SMKA for his new mixtape It’s Gotta Be Black. The Arkansas native’s 14 track project is produced by SMKA & JP and includes a guest appearance by fellow Suga City member Arkansas Bo. Tracklist & link after [...]

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Evidence’s Conspiracy Worldwide Interview

by Justin December 11, 2010 Podcast

Evidence appeared on Conspiracy Worldwide yesterday and had plenty to talk about with a slew of releases on the way. EV explains how the song “I Don’t Need Love” was intended to be leaked yesterday instead of the I Don’t Need Love EP [Download id not defined]. The Cali emcee also speaks on his upcoming Rhymesayers debut Cats & Dogs, the [...]

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Evidence: I Don’t Need Love EP

by Justin December 10, 2010 Hot Download

In a nice surprise, we get some new Evidence before the end of 2010 via his I Don’t Need Love EP. Although the Dilated Peoples emcee didn’t intend for this to leak yet, he has given the ok for his Beatles inspired project to be shared now. EV gives you 9 tracks with guest appearances by Rakaa Iriscience, Fashawn, The [...]

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Zion I: Always [Music Video]

by Justin December 10, 2010 Music Videos

Zion I provides some visuals for “Always”, one of my favorite tracks off their new album Atomic Clock. Make sure you cop Zumbi & Amp Live’s latest LP as it’s truly some of their best work yet.

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Vast Aire (of Cannibal Ox): I Don’t Care (feat Cappadonna)

by Justin December 10, 2010 Singles

Cannibal Ox meets Wu-Tang as Cappadonna joins Vast Aire for his single “I Don’t Care” off his upcoming album OX 2010 Space Odyssey. Vast’s albums since The Cold Vein have been a mixed bag but this track is dope. The Cannibal Ox emcee’s new LP will be released on Man Bites Dog Records in February.

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Young Scolla: On My Way (feat Lyriciss)

by Justin December 10, 2010 Singles

Young Scolla & Lyriciss, both members of the Lunchroom Champions collective, link up for the single “On My Way” produced by Marc Byrd. The track appears on Scolla’s Built For More mixtape which dropped in October.

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Dr. Dre: Kush (feat Snoop Dogg & Akon) [Music Video]

by Justin December 10, 2010 Music Videos

The Doctor drops the music video for his weak single “Kush” featuring Snoop Dogg & Akon. If this is the results of the “fine tuning” Dr. Dre has been doing all these years, this album will end up as a huge failure.

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Stalley: Hercules [Music Video]

by Justin December 10, 2010 Music Videos
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Stalley “Hercules” from XXL Video on Vimeo. XXL premiered the music video for Stalley’s “Hercules” produced by Rashad Thomas. The song is the first single off the Ohio emcee’s upcoming album Lincoln Way Nights.

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Laws: Honor (feat CyHi Da Prynce) [prod by The Argonauts]

by Justin December 10, 2010 Singles

Laws links up with CyHi Da Prynce for his new single “Honor” produced by The Argonauts. The track will appear on the Paul McCartney tribute mixtape Laws will be releasing soon.

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Nesby Phips: Word To These Bo Jacksons [prod by Ski Beatz] (Music Video)

by Justin December 9, 2010 Music Videos
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Nesby Phips – Word To These Bo Jacksons (Prod. Ski Beatz) from Creative Control on Vimeo. Nesby Phips links up with Creative Control for the music video to his dope track “Word To These Bo Jackson” produced by Ski Beatz. Make sure you download the New Orleans emcee/producer’s B-Side mixtape that dropped earlier this year.

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Magestik Legend: Starter Pistol (feat Guilty Simpson) [prod by Astronote]

by Justin December 9, 2010 Singles

Magestik Legend enlists the help of Guilty Simspon for his latest leak “Starter Pistol” produced by Astronote. The track appears on Magestik’s new album The Great Escape which is available now.

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daNk Conversation With Big K.R.I.T.

by Justin December 9, 2010 Around The Net
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daNk Conversation with Big K.R.I.T. from daNkideasDotCom on Vimeo. The good folks over at daNk Ideas chopped it up with rising star Big K.R.I.T. after his November show in Richmond, VA. The talented emcee/producer discusses some of the artists he samples, having 9th Wonder as a fan, Curren$y’s JETS movement & defines some Mississippi slang.

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Progression Of J.NiC$

by Justin December 9, 2010 Around The Net
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“Progression of J NiCS” from Last Rights Creative on Vimeo. Last Rights gives us a glimpse into the life of J.NiC$ in this short film entitled Progression Of J.NiC$. Make sure you download the Florida emcee’s Stimulus Package EP and look out for his new project Champion Rizla with Numonics.

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Sean Boog: Gettin Mine [Music Video]

by Justin December 9, 2010 Music Videos
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SEAN BOOG – GETTIN’ MINE from Pricefilms on Vimeo. Sean Boog’s latest single “Gettin Mine” gets the visual treament vis Price Films. The AMP produced song will appear on The Away Team member’s Light Beers Ahead Of You which drops December 18th.

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Charlie Rose Interviews Jay-Z

by Carsten December 9, 2010 Around The Net

As a part of the promo run for his book, Decoded, Sean Carter sat down with Charlie Rose at the Brooklyn Museum for a very insightful interview. Aside talking about the book, they touch topics like Jay‘s childhood, his first shows and his relationship with Biggie. Hit the jump for part 2 and 3. Thanks [...]

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J.Pinder: Upside Down [Music Video]

by Justin December 9, 2010 Music Videos

J.Pinder dropped the well received Code Red EP earlier this year and the Seattle emcee looks to build off that success with his new project Code Red 2.0. Here’s the music video for album’s first single “Upside Down” produced by Frank Dukes.

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IMAKEMADBEATS: Flyers (feat MidaZ The Beast)

by Justin December 9, 2010 Singles

IMAKEMADBEATS returns with a new leak called “Flyers” featuring MidaZ The Beast. The track targets promotors & heads who don’t show respect and is included on part 2 of the producer’s dual EP release. The edited version of the Nightlight EP drops next week and the unedited Daylight/Nightlight double EP will have a physical release in the [...]

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Willie The Kid: Booth Shot Lincoln

by Justin December 9, 2010 Singles

The Fly is arguably Willie The Kid’s best work to date and now the Aphilliates emcee is prepping the release of Part 2. Here’s the first leak off the project entitled “Booth Shot Lincoln.”

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DJ Nicko: The Hall of Fame Classics (ATCQ)

by J. Rizzle December 9, 2010 Downloads

There’s nothing like a ATCQ mix on Throwback Thursday. France’s DJ Nicko mixes some of Tribe’s greatest hits/classics.  Hit the jump and enjoy.

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