January 2011

Schoolboy Q: Setbacks

by Justin January 28, 2011 Hot Download

I’ll admit, I slept on the TDE camp for too long. I was never feeling Jay Rock’s stuff but Kendrick Lamar changed my mind on what the crew offered. I had to check out Schoolboy Q’s Setbacks when it dropped a few weeks back and he earned at least one new fan. After originally releasing it [...]

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Where In The World Is K. Gates? (Part 5)

by Justin January 28, 2011 Around The Net

Part 5 of the Where In The World Is K. Gates? series sees the New Orleans emcee receiving the key to the city in Plaquemine, visiting neighboring schools and making some television appearances. Make sure you cop The Shaikback & support K. Gates.

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Cory Mo & Killa Kyleon: I Live It [Music Video]

by Justin January 28, 2011 Music Videos

Killa Kyleon & Cory Mo on the same joint is a deadly combination. The Houston natives release the music video for “I Live It” which appeared on their latest mixtapes – Kyleon’s Natural Born Killa & Cory’s It’s Been About Time.

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Rob Jay: Old School Flow (feat Lawrence)

by Justin January 28, 2011 Singles

It’s been awhile since Rob Jay kicked an “Old School Flow” but the Houston emcee pays tribute to the Screw Tape freestyles on his latest version. Rob’s a fool for that Big Moe impression, good shit!

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Kidz In The Hall: Pledge Allegiance To The Dope (feat Curren$y & Mikkey Halsted)

by Justin January 28, 2011 Singles

Maybe there’s still some hope for the Kidz In The Hall after all. After releasing a two projects filled with hot garbage, Naledge & Double O finally come correct on “Pledge Allegiance To The Dope” as part of their Brain Candy series. It doesn’t hurt to have Curren$y & Mikkey Halsted assisting on the track [...]

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Span Phly & Random: Spy Vs. Spy Volume 2

by Justin January 28, 2011 Hot Download

Random’s been releasing a lot of new material as of late and here’s another one in this short EP entitled Spy Vs. Spy Volume 2. The project is a collaboration with emcee Span Phly and includes production by SLOPFUNKDUST, DN3 & Lost Perception. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Chris Young The Rapper: Most Wanted (Remix)

by Justin January 28, 2011 Singles

Chris Young The Rapper remixes the Cults track “Most Wanted” for his own version of the retro-pop duo’s song. The single is off Young’s upcoming Value Pack 2: Cream & Sugar which is due out next month.

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Onry Ozzborn: The O O [Music Video]

by Justin January 28, 2011 Music Videos

Onry Ozzborn provides some visuals to his new single “The O O” produced by Bean One. The track appears on the Grayskul & Dark Time Sunshine member’s album Hold On For Dear Life which dropped this week.

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Jim Jones: Crash (prod. by DJ Pain 1)

by Thomas January 27, 2011 Singles

Jim Jones releases his own “Through the Wire” after his almost tragic car accident. The homie DJ Pain 1 produces the track.  Stream below with link underneath. Via This Is The Dream

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Black Thought To Release Solo EP?

by Justin January 27, 2011 News

  We’ve been waiting years for a Black Thought solo project and it looks like we may finally get one. The Roots frontman spoke with the New York Post and announced he’ll be releasing an EP entitled The Talented Mr. Trotter on Def Jam. Hopefully this actually sees the light of day but if not, at least [...]

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Toby (formerly of Inverse): Sunshine Blues (feat Deacon The Villain)

by Justin January 27, 2011 Singles

Apparently Inverse broke up (when did that happen?) and now Toby & Tunji are focusing on solo careers. Toby has released the first single off his upcoming album Evolutionary, ”Sunshine Blues” featuring Deacon The Villain of CunninLynguists on the hook.

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Slim The Mobster: I Ain’t Gonna Say Nuthin [prod by Jake One]

by Justin January 27, 2011 Singles

Dr. Dre’s latest protege links up with Jake One for his new single entitled “Not Gonna Say Nuthin.” Jake One recently mentioned that he recorded a couple of tracks with Slim The Mobster so expect more from these two in the future.

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Canibus: The Lost Freestyle Files (2003)

by Thomas January 27, 2011 Downloads

I came across this CD in my collection this week and thought I would share. I purchased Bis‘ fifth studio album, Rip The Jacker from Hip Hop Site.com back in 03′ and this came with it.  The CD contains some of Bis’ most memorable freestyles.  Definitely a classic type mixtape. Props to Kev for the [...]

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Slum Village Soundcheck (Rare Footage)

by Justin January 27, 2011 Around The Net

Some rare Slum Village footage recently hit the net recently via this recording of a soundcheck by the original incarnation (Dilla, T3 & Baatin) of the group. R.I.P. J Dilla & Baatin.

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The Thieves Theme & Diggers Union: Classic Ruff Ryders (Mixed by DJ Books)

by J. Rizzle January 27, 2011 Downloads

DJ Books sent me his latest mix Classic Ruff Ryders present by The Thieves Theme and The Diggers Union. Hit it at the cut.

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DJ 3rd Rail: Wu-Tang Megamix

by J. Rizzle January 27, 2011 Downloads

Checkout this classic Wu-Tang Megamix by DJ 3rd Rail..just download it and enjoy.

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Gangrene (Alchemist x Oh No): Demons (remix) (feat. Evidence & Fashawn)

by Thomas January 27, 2011 Singles

Cutting room floor track from ALC/Oh No‘s Gutter Water sessions. This joint fits nicely at the end of the album to me. Stream below and link after the jump. Dap to 2DB.

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Rittz: High Five [prod by DJ Burn One]

by Justin January 26, 2011 Singles

Rittz is hands down the early favorite for “breakthrough artist” of the 2011. Every leak that’s hit the net from him has been pure heat and we all remember the show stealing performance he had on YelaWolf’s Trunk Muzik. As we near the release of White Jesus, the Georgia emcee displays his rapid fire flow on “High Flow” produced [...]

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Stalley: SLAPP (feat Rashad) [Music Video]

by Justin January 26, 2011 Music Videos

Earlier today XXL premiered Stalley’s latest song & video “SLAPP” featuring Rashad. The Ohio emcee’s highly anticipated Intelligent Trunk Music drops on February 9th.

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J. Sands (of Lone Catalysts): Here We Go [Music Video]

by Justin January 26, 2011 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8uhaOGc_zQ J. Sands brings you the music video for “Here We Go” off his upcoming solo LP Poet Tree Of Life. If you haven’t already, make sure you cop the new Lone Cataylysts album Back To School which is available now.

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