January 2011

Random: Black Materia (Final Fantasy VII)

by Justin January 24, 2011 Hot Download

Avid gamer Random linked up with Phoenix producer Lost Perception to create a new album based on Final Fantasy VII. Before the full LP verisons drops on the 31st, Random gives us an EP version of Black Materia. The 8 track version includes guest appearances by Storyville & Ilyas of Tanya Morgan. Tracklist & link [...]

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Nametag: City Song [prod by Black Milk]

by Justin January 24, 2011 Singles

Nametag leaks another single off his debut LP, “City Song” produced by his cousin Black Milk. The Michigan emcee’s album The Name Is Tag is available now.

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JoJo Pellegrino: Selektion (Staten Island) [Music Video]

by Justin January 24, 2011 Music Videos
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“Selektion: Staten Island” Jojo Pellegrino from The Butcher’s Block on Vimeo. JoJo Pellegrino provides some visuals for his track “Selektion (Staten Island)” produced by Statik Selektah. The track appears on Frank The Butcher & Statik Selektah’s Concepts: Selektions mixtape which dropped last week.

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Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz: Keeper Of The Seven Keys

by Justin January 24, 2011 Singles

Ill Bill & Jedi Mind Tricks emcee Vinnie Paz have joined forces to form the Heavy Metal Kings. The C-Lance produced “Keeper Of The Seven Keys” is the first leak off the duo’s self-titled album, which is scheduled to drop on April 5th. Guests involved on the project include Reef The Lost Cauze, Sabac Red [...]

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keb0: CoExist

by Justin January 24, 2011 Hot Download

The Triple Crown Of Rap reaches its 2nd leg as keb0 drops his new album CoExist. The project, produced entirely by Tokyo Cigar, includes 15 tracks with guest appearances by Cyclops, Pr3ci$e & Tokyo. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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K. Gates: Behind The Scenes Of Jazz Fest

by Justin January 24, 2011 Around The Net

With the 2011 lineup being recently announced, K. Gates gives us a behind the scenes footage from last year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. If you can, make your way down to the Big Easy for the event which begins April 29th and ends May 8th. Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Lupe Fiasco & Mystikal will be amongst [...]

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Tonekrusher Smith: Big Bombs Of Love

by Justin January 24, 2011 Hot Download

After releasing the lead single & title track a few weeks ago, Tonekrusher Smith drops his new project Big Bombs Of Love. The Austin, TX native & Minnesota resident’s latest work includes production by fellow Background Noise Crew members Egypto Knuckles & Phingaz. Hit the jump for the link.

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Talib Kweli: Cold Rain [Music Video]

by Thomas January 23, 2011 Music Videos

Here is the official video for the Ski Beats produced track off Talib‘s album, Gutter Rainbows dropping this coming Tuesday. The album can be ordered at iTunes, Amazon, UGHH.com, and other independent retailers.

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What’s On The iPod #20

by Kevin January 23, 2011 What's On The iPod

I bet you thought we abandoned this series (again)? Nope. One of my resolutions for 2011 is to try to keep up with these at least on a monthly basis. So far, in the first three weeks of the new year there has been a TON of great music dropping. Don’t believe me? Check out [...]

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Vitamin D: Funk On Sight

by J. Rizzle January 23, 2011 Downloads

Here’s a mix for the cratediggerz a blend of funk classics and not so classic selections for lovers of good music by Vitamin D, sorry no tracklist. Grab it at the cut and enjoy.

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Soulful Sunday: DJ Mpenzi

by J. Rizzle January 23, 2011 Downloads

Here’s a mix of neo-soul tunes by Oakland’s DJ Mpenzi …hit it at the jump for the tracklist and link. Enjoy.

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Terri Walker + Ski Beatz: So Hard [Teaser]

by Kevin January 23, 2011 Coming Soon
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jgyTpnfji8 Ski Beatz sent this clip over just in time for Soulful Sunday. If you’re not up on Terri Walker, get familiar! Apparently, Ski is producing her entire new album, which is due out in May. From the sounds of it, R&B/Soul could be making a nice come back!

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DJ Dredd: Prince “Genius” Mixtape

by J. Rizzle January 23, 2011 Downloads

It’s Soulful Sunday and here’s a mixtape featuring music by Prince from 1978-1990 by DJ Dredd..hit it at the jump and enjoy.

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Joe Budden: Tipsy (feat. Jay Townsend & Emanny)

by Thomas January 22, 2011 Around The Net

Joe Budden releases a new a new song “Tipsy”, which appears to be the first single from Joe‘s forthcoming album Great Escape.  Not sure who produced the track, but it’s a cool mellow track featuring frequent collaborator Emanny (and Jay Townsend) on the hook.  It’s Joe doing him….discussing women and relationships.  Stream of the song [...]

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Clear Soul Forces: Departure EP

by Thomas January 22, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

Clear Soul Forces is a four man rap group consisting of members Ilajide, J. Roc, E. Fav, and Wimp. The Detroit MC’s released their six song EP back in October, but I didn’t grab it until late December from FWMJ.  Been meaning to put this up, but remembered today once “Pick Up the Sticks” played [...]

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Tommy Nova: The Chosen One Pt. 2 (Hosted By Raekwon)

by Justin January 22, 2011 Hot Download

As promised, Tommy Nova drops his new mixtape The Chosen One Pt. 2 hosted by Raekwon of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. Nova’s latest work includes 16 tracks with production handled by BT, Eargasm Productions, A-1 & more. I realize most people probably haven’t heard Part 1, so I’ll try to get a link to it up ASAP. Tracklist [...]

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Killer Mike: M.O.B. (Unreleased)

by Justin January 22, 2011 Singles

Maurice Garland unleashed some previously unreleased heat from the one & only Killer Mike as part of his Lost & Sound feature. “M.O.B.” is a song originally intended for Mike’s Ghetto Extraordinary album that got shelved (and was later released for free via the web). Head over to Garland’s spot for the whole story behind the [...]

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C.B. News: Cool Out [prod by Nefarious!]

by Justin January 22, 2011 Singles

It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from C.B. News but he returns with his new single “Cool Out” produced by Nefarious! The track is off C.B.’s upcoming Brief EP which features productions by Jansport J, Abstract Soundz, Lee Bannon & more.

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David Banner: Super Bowl (I Can’t Wait)

by Justin January 22, 2011 Singles

As we near the end of the NFL season, David Banner gets hyped for the big game with his new track “Super Bowl (I Can’t Wait).” Speaking of Mississippi Musicians Hall Of Fame inductee, I’m hoping we can get a Crooked Lettaz remix of “No Denying” or “Something Is Wrong” with Kamikaze. Props to Splash.

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Mistah F.A.B: Boom Bap [Music Video]

by Justin January 22, 2011 Music Videos

Mistah F.A.B. provides some visuals to the dope single “Boom Bap” off his new album I Found My Backpack. The Bay Area emcee’s latest LP is available now on iTunes.

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