January 2011

Luck-One: More [Music Video]

by Justin January 19, 2011 Music Videos

Luck-One provides some dope visuals to “More”, the first single off his True Theory Outtakes which dropped back in October. Look out for the Portland emcee’s solo debut, the True Theory LP, in the near future.

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Wes Fif: Hometeam (feat Big K.R.I.T, CyHi Da Prynce & Dreamer)

by Justin January 19, 2011 Singles

Orlando emcee Wes Fif enlists the help of Big K.R.I.T., CyHi Da Prynce & Dreamer of Hollyweerd for his posse cut “Hometeam” produced by Phoenix. This track will likely appear on Fif’s next mixtape, which will be released in the 1st quarter.

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Hieroglyphics: Reputation

by Justin January 19, 2011 Singles

The legendary Hieroglyphics collective is back with “Reputation”, a track that goes along the series of paintings of the group created by When Art Imitates Life. This song features Souls Of Mischief members A-Plus & Opio as well as Casual. There’s been talk of a new Hiero album being released this year but the entire [...]

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MaG: You’re Welcome [prod by Chanes]

by Justin January 19, 2011 Singles

The homie MaG is back with his new single “You’re Welcome” produced by Detroit beatsmith Chanes. The song is the first leak off his upcoming Freedom LP presented by HipHopDX & hosted by Mick Boogie.

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Killa Kyleon: Rubberband Bank Rolla

by Justin January 19, 2011 Singles

Killa Kyleon hit me with his latest joint “Rubberbank Bank Rolla” off the recently released Southern Sippin 19 mixtape. The DJ Woogie project, which is hosted by the Houston emcee, is available now over at Live Mixtapes. Killa Kyleon’s Natural Born Killa 2 is coming soon.

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Pacewon & Mr. Green: Can You Hear Me (A Tribute To The People Of Tunisia)

by Justin January 19, 2011 Singles

Pacewon & Mr. Green send a tribute to the people of Tunisia on their latest song “Can You Hear Me”, which I don’t believewill appear on their upcoming LP. If you’re unaware of what’s going on there, here’s a few pieces to read. Props to Nah Right.

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Tito Lopez: Tito Be Killing These Bitches 3

by Justin January 19, 2011 Hot Download

Mix Master Maize compiles all of the tracks Tito Lopez released in 2010, as well as a few exclusives, for the new mixtape Tito Be Killing These Bitches 3. The majority of the project is freestyles but there’s also original cuts with production handled by King I Divine & The College Kidz, among others. Tracklist [...]

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Webbz & Reks: Fuck Tha World [prod by Hazardis Soundz]

by Justin January 19, 2011 Singles

Numonics hit us with a new leak which sees Reks join Webbz for the cut ”Fuck Tha World” produced by Hazardis Soundz. The track will appear on Hazardis Soundz’s HazMat Vol. 2 and Webbz’s Pursuit Of Happiness.

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DC The Midi Alien: Man Made Ways (feat Sabac Red, Vinnie Paz, Slaine & trademarc)

by Justin January 19, 2011 Singles

DC The Midi Alien drops the first single off his upcoming solo album, the posse cut “Man Made Ways” featuring Sabac Red, Vinnie Paz, Slaine & trademarc. The producer, known for his work with Termanology & the East Coast Avengers, will be a releasing his Avengers Airwarves.

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Nick Javas: Opportunity Knoccs [Music Video]

by Justin January 19, 2011 Music Videos

Another one of DJ Premier’s new artists, Nick Javas, had his video for “Opportunity Knoccs” premiered on MTVU today. The track also appears on the Get Used To Us compilation, which is available now.

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Khaleel: Hot Flames [prod by DJ Premier] (Music Video)

by Justin January 19, 2011 Singles

The DJ Premier Blog debuted Khaleel’s video for “Hot Flames” off the Get Used To Us compilation. I know some people think it’s a minimalistic  instrumental but DJ Premier makes it work to showcase the Houston emcee’s skill. Look out for Khaleel’s debut project later this year.

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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: Irish Celebration [Music Video]

by Justin January 19, 2011 Music Videos

Macklemore revels in his Irish heritage in the music video for “Irish Celebration” produced by Ryan Lewis. The track appears on the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis collaboration Vs. EP, which dropped in late 2009.

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DJ Tony Touch & Al Lindstrom: Top 25 Freestyles of 2010

by J. Rizzle January 19, 2011 DJ Wednesdays

Tony Touch and Al Lindstrom compiled the top 25 freestyles from 2010, courtesy of Tony Touch’s radio show on Shade 45. Hit it at the jump and enjoy. Source: Diggers Union

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Bazooka Joe: Truck Jewels – The Gray Area

by J. Rizzle January 19, 2011 DJ Wednesdays

Checkout the Gray Area mixtape which features some hard to find Wu joints (off their video game), classic DITC joints, and some rare Young Zee, AG and Guesswhylde joints that may have never made it onto wax.  Grab the freshness after the jump.  Enjoy. Source: OHHU

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ABN (Z-Ro & Trae): RIP

by Justin January 18, 2011 Singles

It’s true, the Assholes By Nature are back. This might a leftover from It Is What It Is, but regardless, it is the first official ABN release since the cousins reunited. Z-Ro & Trae will drop their new ABN album It Still Is What It Is later this year. Props to Screw Heads Only.

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Oddisee: Different Now (feat. Toine of DTMD)

by Thomas January 18, 2011 Singles

“Different Now” is one of my favorite songs from MMG’s compilation, Helpless Dreamer.  Oddisee‘s production and rhymes has me eagerly awaiting his forthcoming solo album People Hear What They See.  Hit the cut for the link and some information about the track.  Helpless Dreamer is available at iTunes or on CD at UGHH.com.

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Big K.R.I.T. & Grillade: Neva Go Back

by Justin January 18, 2011 Singles

Yours Truly presents the first leak off Big K.R.I.T. & Grillade’s upcoming EP, a new rendition of “Neva Go Back.” The project will feature songs that originally appeared on K.R.I.T. Wuz Here with all proceeds of the vinyl sales going to charity.

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IMAKEMADBEATS: Heard Of Me (feat Black Milk, Butta Verses & TzariZM)

by Justin January 18, 2011 Singles

To celebrate the release of his self-titled album, IMAKEMADBEATS has leaked the 2nd single “Heard Of Me” featuring Black Milk, Butta Verses & TzariZM. Make sure you cop the producer’s new LP which is available now on Doxside Media Group.

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Willie The Kid: Fucking Toxic (feat The Alchemist) [prod by Lee Bannon]

by Justin January 18, 2011 Singles

Willie The Kid links up with The Alchemist for the collaboration “Fucking Toxic” produced by Lee Bannon. Willie is scheduled to drop The Fly 2 next month and reportedly will released another EP with Lee Bannon.

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T-Rock: Smokamania

by Justin January 18, 2011 Singles

T-Rock joins the weekly releases trend via his T-Rock Tuesdays series with Cartune Network. Here’s the first addition from the Atlanta lyricist, “Smokamania.” Props to DGB.

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