January 2011

The Left: The Melody

by Thomas January 25, 2011 Singles

The Left release another single from their critically acclaimed album, Gas Mask [review].  I love the fact that The Left and MMG continue to push this album despite it being released last October.  Sometimes I think artist/labels move onto the “next” album/project  shortly after the release of the album/project, when it seems the album/project has [...]

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Blueprint: Keep Bouncing [Music Video]

by Justin January 25, 2011 Music Videos

Blueprint provides some visuals to the single “Keep Bouncing” off his upcoming album Adventures In Counter Culture. The song is receiving some mixed reactions so far and I’m not sure what I think of it just yet (the video is good though). Printmatic’s new LP will be available on April 5th on Rhymesayers.

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Ronny My: Ridin’ Thru The Hood x Just Do You

by Justin January 25, 2011 Singles

Ronny My comes through with two new tracks, “Ridin Thru The Hood” & “Just Do You”, off his upcoming mixtape Love, The Drug. Also check out the Baton Rouge emcee’s latest video for “You Know” featuring Glen Swisher.

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Co$$: Through The Flames (feat Blu) [prod by Beatnick Dee)

by Justin January 25, 2011 Singles

UK producer Beatnick Dee sent us a new joint he produced for Co$$, “Through The Flames” featuring Blu. The track will appear on Co$$’s upcoming LP Before I Awoke, scheduled to drop in April on Tres Records.

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Malcolm & Martin: Movement Music [Music Video]

by Justin January 25, 2011 Music Videos

Malcolm & Martin release some visuals for their lead single “Movement Music” produced by Marco Polo. The track is off Styliztik Jones & KB Imean’s upcoming LP DJ Revolution Presents Malcolm & Martin: Life Doesn’t Frighten Me, which drops February 1st.

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Reks: R.E.K.S (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme) [Artwork + Tracklist]

by Kevin January 25, 2011 Coming Soon

REKS ASSEMBLES A DREAM TEAM CAST OF PLATINUM PRODUCERS INCLUDING DJ PREMIER, PETE ROCK, HI-TEK, SEAN C & LV, THE ALCHEMIST, NOTTZ, SHA MONEY XL, STATIK SELEKTAH & FIZZY WOMACK FOR FORTHCOMING LP R.E.K.S. (RHYTHMATIC ETERNAL KING SUPREME) WILL BE RELEASED ON MARCH 8th, 2011 ON SHOWOFF/BRICK RECORDS Before the Grey Hairs, REKS was just [...]

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The Mix Chronicles: Show 1… And So It Begins

by Kevin January 25, 2011 The Mix Chronicles

Original Air Date: 08.09.04 The inaugural show. This is where it all began. With the help of my homie Ron Mills, we made the idea a reality. August 9th, 2004 we blasted off live to the nation on Wax 42 (RIP). No guests, just straight music.

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Rob Jay: Do You Believe In The Rap Phenomenon [prod by Jett I Masstyr]

by Justin January 25, 2011 Singles

Are you a believer in Rob Jay & the Art Life movement? The Houston emcee asks “Do You Believe in The Rap Phenomenon” on his latest single produced by Jett I Masstyr. The track will appear on Rob’s upcoming mixtape which is currently untitled.

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DJ Concept & DJ Mickey Knox: The Mix Chronicles History

by Kevin January 25, 2011 The Mix Chronicles

Today starts a new weekly series, courtesy of DJ Concept and DJ Mickey Knox, called The Mix Chronicles… a history of the radio show that DJs Concept and Mickey Knox made famous. Hit the jump for a brief synopsis…

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Josh Michalec: Beats (Instrumentals)

by Thomas January 25, 2011 Downloads

Cedar Rapids’ (Iowa) own Josh Michalec released his instrumental project Beats last July, but we’re just getting around to it.  The project is nineteen tracks deep with a soulful/funky vibe to it.  Peep what Josh has to say about the project below. I look at these instrumentals as my beat tapes, so most of these [...]

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Debilos: Turn My Clock (feat Anqui) x I’m Out (feat Cise Star & Akin of CYNE) [Music Video]

by Justin January 25, 2011 Music Videos
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Debilos “Turn My Clock” (Original Version) feat. Anqui from El Chavo on Vimeo. CYNE producer Speck introduced me to a talented production duo out out of Barcelona called Debilos, who have a new vinyl single on the way. Here’s the music video for “Turn My Clock” featuring Anqui, which will officially be released next month [...]

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Mr. Porter: Unreleased Nas Instrumentals

by Justin January 25, 2011 Downloads

Here’s a gem. Mr. Porter submitted beats for God Son’s Untitled album and graciously unleashed onto the world.  Tracklist and link underneath. Spotted at Michigan Hip Hop via Mr. Porter’s twitter.

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Concept: Instrumentals Vol​.​3

by Kevin January 25, 2011 Instrumentals

Instrumentals Vol.3 is a free project following up the “Instrumentals” series released in 2010. Concept provides all the necessary ingredients to create a soulful “boom bap” inspired sound reminiscent of the early 90′s. The project is a homage to the true essence of Hip-Hop and its roots in soul and funk music.

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Sourface: Social Therapy Vol. 2

by Kevin January 25, 2011 Instrumentals

Manchester, England producer Sourface sent over his latest instrumental project, Social Therapy Vol. 2. This joint is so soulful!

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Danimal: 2 Day Old Sh​*​t [Beat Tape Vol​. ​2]

by Justin January 25, 2011 Downloads

Danimal returns with ba volume 2 Day Old Shit instrumental series (including the visually abrasive cover lol). You can grab volume one here & the jump for volume 2.

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Just Released Today [01/25]

by Kevin January 25, 2011 New Music Releases

Probably one of the most anticipated albums this month, Talib Kweli’s Gutter Rainbows, is released today.  Though the release is digital only, you can order an “import” CD at UGHH. Hit the jump to see what else is new in stores today…

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Cy Fyre: Cy Fyre’s Hottest Instrumentals

by J. Rizzle January 25, 2011 Downloads

Cy Fyre, Producer for Trae, Slim Thug, Ross, The Game, Lloyd, Young Buck & More brings you his Hottest Instrumentals. For the heat grab it at the jump and enjoy.

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Judah: Eastbound and Down​.​.​.​The Instrumentals

by J. Rizzle January 25, 2011 Downloads

DMV producer JUDAH (The Amber Rose Instrumentals) sent his latest instrumental project “Eastbound & Down” which features banging beats with samples of conversations with the character Kenny Powers of HBO’s comedy series Eastbound & Down…this is a must download for any fan of the show or beat junkie.

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Game: Purp & Patron (Mixtape)

by Carsten January 25, 2011 Hot Download

Compton’s own, Game, joins forces with DJ Skee and Funkmaster Flex for his new Purp & Patron mixtape. The 29 tracks deep project features Snoop Doog, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Fabolous and other big names. Behind the boards are The Neptunes, Bink!, Nottz, RZA and Dr. Dre. Let’s see if he finally gets the buzz [...]

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A Tribe Called Quest Documentary Premieres At Sundance Film Festival

by Justin January 25, 2011 News

The much anticipated A Tribe Called Quest documentary Beats, Rhymes & Life recently premiered at the the Sundance Film Festival and is receiving high praise. Phife Dawg was the only ATCQ member to attend the premiere and took part in a Q&A after the film concluded. Hit the jump for some of the early reviews [...]

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