December 2010

Jeff Spec: Stop

by Justin December 20, 2010 Music Videos

Jeff Spec is back with the music video for his NaRai assited single “Stop” produced by Tyme One. The track appears on the Vancouver emcee’s new album Sneakerboxxx which is available now. Hit the jump for the mp3.

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e.d.g.e: 81 Alpha

by Justin December 20, 2010 Singles

Here’s a new freeverse from e.d.g.e. as he goes in over Run-DMC‘s “Run’s House” instrumental. “81 Alpha” is the first leak off his upcoming mixtape All Flow Everything.

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MindsOne: Break [prod by Kev Brown]

by Justin December 20, 2010 Singles

MindsOne releases their latest single “Break” produced by Kev Brown and featuring cuts by Rob Swift, DJ Excess, J Smoke & DJ Spictakular. The track appears on the Carolina duo’s new album Self Reliance, which is available now.

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Jr. Mack (of Disturbed Young Hustlaz): World Renowned x 1 T.H.U.G. (feat K-Rino)

by Justin December 20, 2010 Singles

Jr. Mack, who supplied us with that dope Tim Smooth track a few days ago, has a couple solo leaks off his own project. Mack & his group Disturbed Young Hustlaz were fixtures of late 90′s hip hop scene in Louisiana and their album Homies N My Head is recommended listening if you can find it. “World [...]

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Fiend: Cross The Atlantic

by Justin December 20, 2010 Singles

Here’s another dope track from the New Orleans vet Fiend entitled “Crossing The Atlantic.” The song is part of his Flying Iron series and will appear on his next mixtape Tennis Shoes & Tuxedos.

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Killah Priest, Ras Kass & Kurupt Working On New HRSMN Album

by Justin December 20, 2010 Around The Net

Killah Priest, Ras Kass & Kurupt turned on the cameras for a look into the writing session for the long overdue HRSMN album. After the jump, you can see the 3 preview a track called “Impossible” which will featured West Coast vet RBX.

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HiPNOTT Records 2010 Singles Compilation

by Kevin December 20, 2010 Exclusive

Where did the year go? 2010 really was an incredible year for HiPNOTT Records. We kicked the year off with a bang with our 2010 Takeover mixtapes. If that wasn’t enough, we consistently dropped new music each and every month of the year. Releases by Cymarshall Law,K. Sparks, Spectac & Amiri, Jermiside & Danny Diggs, Everliven Sound, E Reece, and Amiri kept [...]

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Producer Spotlight: S.T.T.R.E.S.S.

by Thomas December 20, 2010 Interviews

North Carolina native, S.T.T.R.E.S.S. is one of the site’s original viewers.  He has been a constant staple on the site whether it’s commenting or participating in one of our weekly producer contest.  I believe he is the originator of the term “Nottinghamers,” which is an ode our producer constituents.  This spotlight is overdue…so hit the [...]

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Planet Asia: Boiler Makers [prod by Madlib]

by Justin December 19, 2010 Singles

Planet Asia rips apart this dope new leak entitled “Boiler Makers” produced by Madlib, which will appear on his upcoming street album. The Cali Agent member’s Crack Belt Theatre will be released on December 28th and serve as a prelude to his Black Belt Theatre LP.

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Mayer Hawthorne: Christmas Time Is Here

by Justin December 19, 2010 Singles
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I don’t usually contribute to Soulful Sundays but I had to include this great cover of the Vince Guaraldi Trio’s “Christmas Time Is Here” by Mayer Hawthorne. First of all, it’s a perfect addition to your holiday music as we’re quickly closing in on Christmas day. Also, the instrumental (which most recognize from Charlie Brown) [...]

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DJ Flash Gordon Parks: Roy Ayers

by J. Rizzle December 19, 2010 Downloads

Finally we have a mix for the crate diggerz and one for the collection.  DJ Flash Gordon Parks put together a dope mix from a man how has greatly influenced the genre we love called Hip-Hop; the legendary Roy Ayers. Tracklist and link after the cut. Source: peaceuvmine.com

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Mike Checkum: Songs From The Soul

by J. Rizzle December 19, 2010 Downloads

Here’s a mix that features Soul music of the 60s, 70s and 80s by Mike Checkum.  Hit the jump for the goodness.  Enjoy. Source: mikecheckum.com

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Chris Read & Marc Hype: The World’s Greatest Christmas Mixtape

by J. Rizzle December 19, 2010 Downloads

It’s Soulful Sunday and today we are gonna kick it off with The World’s Greatest Christmas Mixtape by Chris Read & Marc Hype.  Grab it after the cut.  Enjoy.

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Sean Boog (of The Away Team): Light Beers Ahead Of You

by Justin December 18, 2010 Hot Download

After a few leaks, Sean Boog of The Away Team finally delivers his solo mixtape Light Beers Ahead Of You. The project features 20+ cuts from the Carolina emcee with production handled by Khrysis, 9th Wonder, AMP, Eric G & E. Jones. Guests on the tape include Thee Tom Hardy, King Mez, Add-2, Rapsody, GQ, Big [...]

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Ronny My: The Other Blues Brotha

by Justin December 18, 2010 Hot Download

Baton Rouge emcee Ronny My returns with his brand new mixtape The Other Blue Brotha. The project features 11 tracks including the well received “dope. Cypher” featuring Il Duce, Young Gage, Luke St. John, A.R., Two Feet & LG. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Rome Fortune: Wrong Guy x Jungle Pussy

by Justin December 18, 2010 Singles

I remember searching for some projects by Rome Fortune after he was featured on SMKA’s very dope The 808 Experiment Vol. 1 and not being able to find anything. Well that’s gonna change as the ATLien is scheduled to drop the Apollo’s Playlist EP in January and the LP a few months later. Here’s two leaks off the project, [...]

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Don Cerino: Tia Told Me

by Justin December 18, 2010 Singles

It’s Day 5 of Don Cerino’s 12 Days Of Christmas and he delivers the Jackson 5 sampling “Tia Told Me.” Keep up with the entire series at Kitchen Dip.

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Nottz & Asher Roth: Gotta Get Up (feat DA of Chester French)

by Justin December 18, 2010 Singles

I’m by no means a fan of Asher Roth’s previous material but these tracks with Nottz & his recent interview with HipHopDX are starting to change my perspective. “Gotta Get Up” is another leak off Nottz & Roth’s upcoming EP and features Chester French’s DA. The Rawth EP will be released for free on December 27th.

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L.E.$: Quik Tape

by Justin December 18, 2010 Hot Download

Houston emcee L.E.$ drops his new project, Quik Tape, rhyming over nothing but DJ Quik instrumentals. The 8 track mixtape is a prelude to the Boss Hogg Outlawz member’s upcoming Settle 4 L.E.$ EP. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Interview With Skewby

by Justin December 17, 2010 Exclusive

2010 has been very good to Skewby. The Memphis emcee has been on a meteroic rise since the release of his critically acclaimed Proving You Wrong Since 1988 mixtape in late 2009. Skewby has received coverage on every major hip hop site, been called 9th Wonder’s favorite up & coming emcee and appeared in The Source’s Unsigned Hype section. As the [...]

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