January 2011

DJ Spinbad: Lyrcist Lounge Underground Airplay 1.0

by J. Rizzle January 13, 2011 Downloads

It’s Throwback Thursday and today we present to you the Underground Airplay Version 1.0 mixed by DJ Spinbad.  This mixtape was released back in 2001 by the clothing line Ecko Unltd. and the Lyricist Lounge.  I’m glad Spinbad decided to put this up as a free DL, grab it at the cut and enjoy. Source: [...]

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Rapper Big Pooh: Producer Beat Contest

by Kevin January 13, 2011 Contests

HiPNOTT Records has teamed up with the Hall of Justus Music Group to give producers a chance to have their beat used by Rapper Big Pooh and J. Pinder. The two emcees have agreed to submit a track for the official soundtrack to the film, “DEMOS: An Independent Artist’s Guide To Success” and they want to give the [...]

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Showbiz & KRS-One: We Love This (feat Fred The Godson)

by Justin January 12, 2011 Singles

It feels like KRS-One trying to keep pace with Curren$y’s release schedule at the rate he’s going now. In the past 2 years, he’s released collabs with Buckshot & True Master as well as a new solo EP (all to mixed results). In 2011, he’s linking up with not only DJ Premier but also D.I.T.C.’s Showbiz for [...]

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Apollo Brown: Clouds Album Cover & Release Date Info

by Thomas January 12, 2011 Coming Soon

Our favorite producer of 2010, Apollo Brown isn’t resting on last year’s accolades as he is preparing to release his new instrumental album at the end of February.  Peep what MMG has to say about the forthcoming release: Clouds is a 27 track instrumental project from Detroit producer Apollo Brown (The Reset, Brown Study, Gas [...]

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K. Gates: Proud To Call It Home (Shaikback Commercial)

by Justin January 12, 2011 Around The Net

K. Gates has released a new commercial for his dope album The Shaikback that’s already been featured on ESPN & BET. Make sure you cop the New Orleans emcee’s LP (#2 on our Top 10 Slept On lists) which is available now.

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Ohini Jonez & Eclipse: Da Art Of Storytelling Part 2012 [prod by Scoota]

by Justin January 12, 2011 Singles

It’s been awhile since we’ve heard some new material from the homie Ohini Jonez but it’s because a lot of major moves have been in the works. For his return so to speak, Ohini links up with Eclipse for a remake of the OutKast classic called “Da Art Of Storytelling Part 2012″ produced by Scoota.

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Random & K-Murdock: The Girl With The Make-Up (Remix)

by Justin January 12, 2011 Singles

Random & K-Murdock bring you the remix of “The Girl With The Make-Up” featuring Kill You Beautiful’s Ariano. The original appeared on the duo’s Forever Famicom which is available now.

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Folk & Stress: The Sweetest Sound

by Justin January 12, 2011 Singles

Djordje Gasic hit us with this previously unreleased joint from New York duo Folk & Stress entitled “The Sweetest Sound.” The track dates back to 2007 but the duo will be releasing some new material soon.

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Datahowler: Dazees

by Justin January 12, 2011 Singles

Datahowler returns with ”Dazees”, the second leak off his upcoming debut instrumental LP. Slowdrifter drops January 25th and you can help support the Dallas producer over at his Kickstarter campaign.

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Nutt Da Kidd: Back On My Bullshit [prod by Honorable C N.O.T.E]

by Justin January 12, 2011 Singles

Nutt Da Kidd (if refuse to call him Kidd Kidd) goes “Back On My Bullshit” for his latest leak off the his upcoming LP The Reallionaire. The former Sqad Up member’s new album will be released on March 22nd and his Welcome To K-Ville mixtape is out now. Shout out to GFC NY.

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keb0: Vengeance (feat Amplified) [prod by Tokyo Cigar]

by Justin January 12, 2011 Singles

The Triple Crown Of Rap continues this month with keb0′s Co-Exist and here’s the first leak off the project. “Vengeance” is of course produced by Tokyo Cigar & features Amplified.

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Talib Kweli: I’m On One (prod. Khrysis)

by Thomas January 12, 2011 Singles

Here is the second leak (“Cold Rain”) from Talib’s forthcoming album, Gutter Rainbows.  Talib impresses as usual and Khrysis provides a heat rock of a track.  This album appears to be shaping up nicely. Gutter Rainbows will be released digital only in North America on January 25, but it can be found in physical form [...]

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Hell Cassell (NAMELESS x Marvwon x Vandalyzm): Killstreak

by Thomas January 12, 2011 Singles

This is a pleasant surprise. Producer NAMELESS along with Marvwon (Detroit) and Vandalyzm(St. Louis) have formed a group called Hell Cassell. “Killstreak” is the first offering from the trio, which finds NAMELESS behind the boards, Marv handling the verses, and Vandalyzm on the hook.  I will definitely be on the lookout for more music from [...]

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DJ Revolution: The Cut Vol. 2

by J. Rizzle January 12, 2011 DJ Wednesdays

Here’s The Cut Vol. 2 by one of the illest DJ’s in the game, DJ Revolution.  Enough talking and reading…grab the link after the cut.

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DJ Welly: The Scratch Sessions Volume 1

by J. Rizzle January 12, 2011 DJ Wednesdays

It’s DJ Wednesday and today we present to you the Scratch Sessions Vol. 1 by DJ Welly.  This mix focuses on the art of scratching that is missing on most mixtapes these days. The instrumental mix was put together using Ableton Live, then the scratching was layered over the top of the mix by DJ Welly and [...]

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Raekwon: Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang

by Justin January 11, 2011 Singles

With new albums from GZA, Raekwon, Method Man, Masta Killa & Ghostface scheduled to drop this year, it’s clear the Wu is poised for a huge 2011. Funkmaster Flex debuts The Chef’s title track off Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang and it’s a certified Wu-Banger. No word on who produced the track but I’m sure we’ll find out soon. Lex [...]

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Killer Mike: Burn [prod by Sweatbox]

by Justin January 11, 2011 Singles

Killer Mike aka Mike Bigga brings the heat (as usual) and drops some knowledge on the new leak “Burn” produced Sweatbox. The song is off Mike’s highly anticipated album PL3DGE which will be released in March. Props to Tom. Grind Time Rap Gang, bang, bang, bang!

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Freeway & Statik Selektah: From The Street (feat Lil’ Fame & Termanology)

by Justin January 11, 2011 Singles

If you saw the UStream last night, you know Statik Selektah & Freeway recorded a new EP together entitled StatikFree. “From The Street” features M.O.P. member Lil’ Fame & Termanology and will appear on the new project which drops at midnight on iTunes.

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Stalley: The Tune Up

by Justin January 11, 2011 Singles

XXL premiered another leak off Stalley’s upcoming project, this one entitled “The Tune Up.” The Ohio emcee’s Lincoln Way Nights is scheduled to be released on February 8th.

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J-Live: No Time To Waste [prod by Diamond D]

by Justin January 11, 2011 Singles

J-Live links up with the legendary Diamond D for “No Time To Waste”, the first single off his upcoming album S.P.T.A. (Said Person of That Ability). J-Live has said the LP, scheduled to drop in the spring, will showcase his skills on the mic, boards & as a DJ.

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