February 2011

JYoung The General: Panthers (feat OneBeLo, Mae Day & J.A.E.)

by Kevin February 15, 2011 Singles

JYoung The General is using his Black History Year series of EPs with producer Nick Speed (G-Unit, eLZhi, Danny Brown) to raise awareness of black issues without compromising entertainment. To jumpstart the KevinNottingham.com-sponsored Black History Year: Installment Two, JYoung teams up with three of Michigan’s best to school listeners about the Black Panther Party. JYoung, [...]

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Grip Plyaz: Damn Vans

by Justin February 15, 2011 Singles

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Grip Plyaz but the Georgia emcee is back with his new leak “Damn Vans” courtesy of TSS. The song is presumably off Mr. Fuck Dat Hipster Shit’s Prelude To Purp, Wind & Fire Vol. 2 which is due out later this year.

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FS Green: Hi-Hat Club Mix

by J. Rizzle February 15, 2011 Downloads

Checkout this bangin’ instrumental promo mix for the Hi-Hat Club in Klubsen, Hamburg (Germany) by FS Green. Hit it at the jump and enjoy…Highly Recommended!

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Big L & O.C: Blackout Show Freestyle (1997)

by Justin February 15, 2011 Singles

Today the hip hop community remembers the late, great Big L who was tragically killed 12 years ago. As we celebrate his life, what better way to reminisce then some vintage recordings from the New York legend. The DJ Premier Blog recently posted this previously unreleased freestyle Big L & fellow Diggin In The Crates member O.C. [...]

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Freddie Joachim: Patterns

by J. Rizzle February 15, 2011 Downloads

It’s Instrumental Tuesday and check out the Patterns instrumental mix by Freddie Joachim featuring some of the hottest mellow instrumentals in the game right now. Hit it at the jump for the goodness. Enjoy! Source: Freddie Joachim

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Just Released Today [2/15]

by Kevin February 15, 2011 New Music Releases

Today marks the first day in 2011 that we get some pretty decent hip hop albums released in stores. So much to chose from: Saigon, DC the Midi Alien, Torae, Show & KRS-One… the list goes on. Hit the jump to see what all is released to retail today.

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CunninLynguists: Stars Shine Brighest (In The Darkest Of Night) [prod by Kno]

by Justin February 14, 2011 Singles

It’s here, our first glimpse of the CunninLynguists’ much anticipated album Oneirology. “Stars Shine Brightest (In The Darkness Of Night) is the first single off group’s LP, produced by Kno, and features Rick Warren. Kno, Deacon The Villain & Natti’s new album will be released on March 22nd and includes guest appearances by Big K.R.I.T, Freddie [...]

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Torae: Heart Failure [Mixtape]

by Justin February 14, 2011 Hot Download

As promised, Torae drops his new mixtape Heart Failure mixed by DJ Blazita. The 12 track project sees Torae joined by Phonte, Carlitta Durand & Yahzarah with production provided by the likes of Khrysis, Vitamin D & Eric G. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Skewby: Sunny [Music Video]

by Justin February 14, 2011 Music Videos

Skewby gives the visual treatment to his song “Sunny” just in time for Valentine’s Day. The song appears on the Memphis emcee’s great album More Or Less, which you should download ASAP if you have not already.

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Dillon Maurer: Space Pimpin Remix [Music Video]

by Justin February 14, 2011 Music Videos

Dillon Maurer unveils some visuals for his Batsauce produced remix of “Space Pimpin” with some help from Captain Kirk. The song appears on Dillon’s new Cupid’s Revenge (Grown Up Remixes) EP, which you can purchase on Dillon’s site.

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WarrenJae: I Found One

by Justin February 14, 2011 Singles

The Valentine’s Day spirit continues as WarrenJae leaks his song “I Found One” as a treat for us. As we wait on The Dream Catcher, the Carolina emcee will release an 8 track EP  entitled Before I Lay Vol. II next week as a prelude to the project.

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Epsilon Project: My Sunshine [prod by Kev Brown] x Got Me Trippin [prod by Supa Koopa]

by Justin February 14, 2011 Singles

The Epsilon Project link up with Kev Brown once again for “My Sunshine”, the first single off the group’s upcoming album Oxygen. As a bonus, the crew has also leaked their song “Got Me Trippin” which will appear on Supa Koopa’s Raw Chops LP.

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CurT@!n$: A Song For You

by Justin February 14, 2011 Singles

CurT@!n$ continues his steady release of new cuts, this one entitled “A Song For You.” Dope Boy C’s latest project Killer Tape is available now in a tagless version.

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Rebellious: Light It Up [Music Video]

by Justin February 14, 2011 Music Videos

South Carolian duo Rebellious provides some visuals to their single “Light It Up” off their upcoming project with Sam King. Shawt & G’s The Carolina Blueprint II (93 Octane) will be released next Monday.

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Cool Calm Pete: The Ups & Downs [Mixtape]

by Justin February 14, 2011 Hot Download

Modern Shark brings us the latest mixtape from Cool Calm Pete, the Valetine’s Day themed The Ups & Downs. Pete describes the project as “nothing too fancy, just the ups and downs… Just keeping in theme with that love shit… (I know what you’re thinking… but she’d be bummed if I didn’t).” Hit the jump [...]

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Luke St. John: The A.M. [prod by AF The Naysayer]

by Justin February 14, 2011 Singles

In November, the Baton Rouge cyphers hit the net and exposed the world to some of the up & coming talent emerging in my hometown. One of those emcees was Luke St. John & here’s his new single “The A.M.” produced by AF The Naysayer. The track will appear on Luke’s upcoming EP The Autodidact which is [...]

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Focus… & SP Double: Massacre Mansion (feat Royce Da 5’9 & Joe Budden)

by Justin February 14, 2011 Singles

Last month, Focus… teamed with Colorado emcee/producer SP Double to release their collaboration project Lethal Weapon. Now, the duo releases a bonus cut off the project called “Massacre Mansion” featuring Slaughterhouse members Royce Da 5’9 & Joe Budden.

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The Niceguys: Somebody

by Justin February 14, 2011 Singles

The Niceguys are in the Valentine’s Day spirit as they released their mellow single “Somebody” today. The track appears on the Houston group’s critically acclaimed album The Show [Download id not defined].

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Magestik Legend: Eye Need You [prod by 14KT]

by Justin February 14, 2011 Singles

As the steady flow of love themed tracks & projects arrive today, Magestik Legend takes us back to his latest LP with “Eye Need You” produced by 14KT. The Michigan emcee’s debut album The Great Escape is available now.

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hasHBrown: Relationsh*t [EP]

by Carsten February 14, 2011 Hot Download

While all the happy couples out there are enjoyin’ the Valentine’s Day, hasHBrown drops his new EP Relationsh*t. The EP is entirely produced by his alter ego Jett I. Masstyr and deals with the different sites & stages of relationships. I’m sure a lot of you can relate to the things he’s talking about! Tracklist [...]

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