January 2011

Reks: The 25th Hour [prod by DJ Premier] (Music Video)

by Justin January 26, 2011 Music Videos

Reks provides the first visuals off his upcoming LP, this one for the dope single “The 25th Hour” produced by DJ Premier. The Boston emcee’s much anticipated R.E.K.S. (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme) drops March 8th and features production by Pete Rock, Statik Selektah, The Alchemist, Nottz, Hi-Tek, Sha Money XL & Fizzy Womack.

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Hieroglyphics: Exciting

by Justin January 26, 2011 Singles

The legendary Hieroglyphics collective is back with another song, “Exciting”, to coincide with their Akomplice Clothing jacket’s official release. The crew will also emback on a 6 day tour in California which is sponsored by Marvel Vs. Capcom 3. With this tour & these recently songs, it looks more & more like we’ll be getting a [...]

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Zero Star: We Getz Busy 2011 (Illegal Tribute)

by Justin January 26, 2011 Singles
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Remember the duo Illegal? You might not but the overlooked group released an impressive album, The Untold Truth, back in 1993 with the single “We Getz Busy” produced by Erick Sermon. Zero Star decided to pay tribute to the Illegal with this remake their memorable single. If you haven’t heard it, check out their LP [...]

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Ghostface Killah: 2Getha Baby [Music Video]

by Carsten January 26, 2011 Music Videos

“2Getha Baby” which is one of my favorite jams off Ghostface Killah‘s album, Apollo Kids, get’s his own set of visuals! Enjoy! Spotted at RapRadar.

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Count Bass D & Coolout: Keep Bouncing

by Justin January 26, 2011 Singles

Count Bass D links up with Philadelphia emcee/producer Coolout for a short joint entitled “Keep Bouncing.” Count Bass D’s “activity” motto is still in full effect as we can expect to hear another project with DJ Pocket and the True Ohio Playas LP with J. Rawls later this year.

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D.Julien: Lights

by Justin January 26, 2011 Singles

D. Julien shows his more aggresive side with “Lights” off his upcoming mixtape Ready For Tomorrow. The New York emcee will announce a official release date for the project very soon. 

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J.NiC$: Road To The Riches [prod by Numonics]

by Justin January 26, 2011 Singles

Numonics hit us with a new cut he produced for Florida emcee J.NiC$ entitled ”‘Road To The Riches.” J.Nic$ & Numonics will release their collaboration EP Champion Rizla on February 1st.

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Armageddon: Dance With The Devil

by Justin January 26, 2011 Singles

Armageddon drops his new Famine produced track “Dance With The Devil” off his upcoming EP. The former Terror Squad member’s The Journal Vol. 1: The Rebirth will be released tomorrow.

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DJ L-Gee: Blend Junkies Vol. 1

by J. Rizzle January 26, 2011 DJ Wednesdays

Here’s Blend Junkies Vol. 1 a bangin’ mixtape by DJ L-Gee that showcases the lost art of “Blending” , grab it at the cut and enjoy the goodness. Source: Datpiff.com

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DJ Evil Dee: Pure Dope

by J. Rizzle January 26, 2011 DJ Wednesdays

It’s DJ Wednesday and today we bring you the Pure Dope Mixtape by DJ Evil Dee, hit it at the jump and enjoy. Source: OHHU

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DMS: I’m Livin’ My Dream (feat Termanology) [Music Video]

by Kevin January 26, 2011 Music Videos

Termanology hooked up with the group DMS, who are from Slovakia, Europe. I don’t understand what they’re saying, but this song is nice! The original track name is “Žijem svoj sen” and is off their album Čo sa stalo?! Maybe someone can translate below: Prvý video-singel k pripravovanému albumu skupiny DMS, ktorý ponesie názov “Čo [...]

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Richard Wright: Marry Mary Jane [Music Video]

by Kevin January 26, 2011 Music Videos

Produced by Bombay, “Marry Mary Jane” is the first single from J. Bizness’ new independent imprint, Illregular Instrumentals. The Richard Wright song was originally released last summer but will be included in the collaborative album Illregular Instrumental is releasing this spring. Look for it!

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Versis: The Journey (4U) [Music Video]

by Kevin January 26, 2011 Music Videos

I loved this track when it dropped a while back. Glad to see a video for it. Cop iLLCANDESCENT if ya dig.

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Herney The Great: Contemplating [Music Video]

by Kevin January 26, 2011 Music Videos

First track off Herney‘s Diary Of A Young Black Male. Video shot and directed by Mr Holman. Grab the track for free on his Bandcamp.

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Copywrite: Confessional [Music Video]

by Kevin January 26, 2011 Music Videos

New video off Copywrite’s The Life and Times of Peter Nelson, now available on iTunes. Video was directed by Casey Regan. Song produced by Rob Stern.

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Kyle Lucas: The Funeral Freestyle [Music Video]

by Kevin January 26, 2011 Music Videos

I really like this cat Kyle Lucas…. not sure why Big Boi doesn’t push him more. This is off his last mixtape, It’s Always Sunny in Marietta.

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Cool Calm Pete: Offline

by Justin January 25, 2011 Singles

Cool Calm Pete put up “Offline” on his Myspace page awhile back but never officially released the song, until now. Baje One’s Modern Shark label, which seems to be the new home to former Def Jux artists, brings you the Pre produced cut from the New York emcee. Hopefully this song & last year’s Over You [...]

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Laws: Honor (feat CyHi Da Prynce) [Music Video]

by Justin January 25, 2011 Music Videos
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Laws ft. Cyhi da Prynce “HONOR” from 3 little digs on Vimeo. Here’s the music video for Laws & CyHi Da Prynce’s collaboration “Honor” that hit the net back in December. Laws is preparing to release his Paul McCartney tribute project as well as his major label debut LP.

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Playboy Tre: Earline’s Son [Music Video]

by Justin January 25, 2011 Music Videos

Playboy Tre supplies some visuals to one of The Last Call’s standout cuts, “Earline’s Son.” If you haven’t already, make sure you cop Tre’s latest project which dropped this past summer.

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Mr. Chief: Here’s the Mic (feat. LMS, J.Nics, & Marv Won)

by Thomas January 25, 2011 Singles

Mr. Chief is preparing the release of his forthcoming album, Assuming Power on March 8 for FREE (via Footwork4self). The Redford, Michigan MC recruits LMS, J. Nics, and Marv Won for this non-album cut with Miami Beatwave on the boards.  For this track not to make the album the twelve that did have to be [...]

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