February 2011

DJ Pete Marriott: Dilla Tribute Show Sound Check

by Kevin February 10, 2011 Around The Net

The homie Pete Marriott takes a moment out during the sound check of his Dilla tribute show last Saturday to reflect on one of the greatest hip hop producers of our time.

Rickie Jacobs: Die Brilliant [prod by Krazyfingaz]

by Kevin February 10, 2011 Singles

New track from Baltimore native, Rickie Jacobs. Produced by Krazyfingers.

Azad Right: A Piece of Mine EP

by Kevin February 10, 2011 Hot Download

Six track EP from 22 year old Iranian rapper Azad Right from Santa Monica, California. Hit the jump to check the teaser video, “A.Z.A.D.” and download link for the full EP.

aDDLib: I Take It Back [prod by King-I-Divine]

by Kevin February 10, 2011 Singles

aDDLib will be releasing his new project It’s the Thought That Counts later this year in April. This is one of the joints that just missed the cut. It’s the story of a love relationship gone wrong, with a slight twist at the end. Produced by King-I-Divine.

Just Dizle: Best Of J Dilla

by J. Rizzle February 10, 2011 Thursday Throwback

Today as we continue to celebrate the life of the greatest producer of all time (in my opinion) J. Dilla, here’s one big post of 3 mixes by Just Dizle. Grab the links and tracklistings at the cut and enjoy.

Dee-1: It’s My Turn

by Justin February 9, 2011 Singles

The masses finally discovered Dee-1 last year due to his great video for the song “Jay, 50 & Weezy” and now the New Orleans emcee leaks ”It’s My Turn” off his upcoming I Hope They Hear Me Vol. 2. Dee’s new mixtape will be released on February 22nd and will include guest appearances by Murs, Mannie Fresh, Mickey Factz [...]

Bloggers React to Homeland Security Shutting Down Hip Hop Websites

by Kevin February 9, 2011 Around The Net

This past Thankgiving, you all may remember a couple of your favorite hip hop site getting seized by the US Department of Homeland Security. OnSMASH and DaJaz1 were amongst the ones that were shut down. These were sites that worked closely with the labels. Basically the labels gave them the music to leak. Should the [...]

Phonte: Tigallo’s Unreleased Jams Yo

by Justin February 9, 2011 Hot Download

Khrysis gave us “Blessings” yesterday but Phonte also went onto his Swift.FM account, unveiling some more hidden gems from the vault. The good folks over at Day & A Dream were keeping tabs on it and compiled all the songs for a compilation they entitled Tigallo’s Unreleased Jams Yo. The project includes various solo tracks & collaborations [...]

Raven Sorvino: Loose Raps (feat Picaso, A.T & Thr33zy McFly)

by Kevin February 9, 2011 Singles

Language Artz first lady and HiPNOTT Records recording artist Raven Sorvino unleashes her second leak off her Aaliyah Inspired project coming out February 14th with Language Artz x Kevin Nottingham x Ashley Outrageous x Pistol Etiquette. “Loose Raps” is produced by J Hyphen and features Picaso, A.T & Thr33zy McFly.

Marcel P. Black: 1-Luv [Music Video]

by Justin February 9, 2011 Music Videos

Baton Rouge emcee Marcel P. Black provides some visuals for his powerful song “1-Luv” featuring an introduction by the homie Truth Universal. The song is the title track for Marcel’s 1-Luv (A Hate Story) EP which will be released on February 28th.

Young Scolla: Terrorize [prod by SMKA]

by Justin February 9, 2011 Singles

As the Kickstarter campaign for their album continues, Young Scolla & SMKA leak another joint off the LP entitled “Terrorize.” There’s still a month to go for the project, so make sure you add your contribution over at the Young Scolla Meets SMKA Kickstarter page.

Roosh Williams: No Hard Feelings (feat Killa Kyleon & Renzo)

by Justin February 9, 2011 Singles

We introduced you to Roosh Williams a few days ago and now the Texas emcee hit me with his joint “No Hard Feelings” featuring Killa Kyleon & Renzo. Roosh will be shooting a video for the song and will drop it next month near the release date of his new mixtape.

Zion I & The Grouch: Heroes In The Healing Of The Nation [Trailer]

by Justin February 9, 2011 Coming Soon

Zion I & The Grouch present the trailer for their upcoming album Heroes In The Healing Of The Nation, scheduled to drop on March 22nd. Also, hit the jump for the dates & cities for Zumbi, AMP Live & The Grouch’s upcoming tour which begins next month.

The Knux: She’s So Up

by Justin February 9, 2011 Singles

There hasn’t been much talk about The Knux’s sophomore album but now the first single “She’s So Up” has been premiered by Consequence Of Sound. If this track is any indication, the New Orleans duo’s next LP will be even more rock influenced then the first. The Knux – She’s So Up (Explicit!) by Consequence of [...]

Locksmith: Frank The Rabbit At It Again

by Justin February 9, 2011 Around The Net

In this comedy short, veteran producer E-A-Ski discovers Frank The Rabbit rhyming for the camera yet again. Make sure you check out the new Locksmith (minus the hilarious costume) video & song “Lock” produced by Ski Beatz if you haven’t already.

Blu, Freddie Gibbs & Homeboy Sandman: In [prod by Clubhouse]

by Justin February 9, 2011 Singles

Blu, Freddie Gibbs & Homeboy Sandman join forces for the a new collaboration called “In” produced by Clubhouse. The song appears on the Live At The Clubhouse Vol. 1 EP which you can stream & download after the jump.

Punchline & Fokis: That’s How I’m Living [prod by Toba]

by Justin February 9, 2011 Singles

Back in 2009, Punchline & Fokis brought us The Appetizer and are now set to deliver The Dessert in 2011. “That’s How I’m Living” is the first leak off their upcoming EP and is produced by Toba.

Trey R: Soaring [Music Video]

by Justin February 9, 2011 Singles

Last month, Trey R dropped his single “Soaring” and decided to give it the visual treatment due to the positive response. The track will appear on the Baltimore emcee’s mixtape Still Searching, which will be released in March.

hasHBrown: Beginning Of The End

by Carsten February 9, 2011 Downloads

Houston emcee hasHBrown comes through with “Beginning Of The End,” the first offering from his extended play, Relationsh*t, which drops on Valentine’s Day–February 14th. Fresh track, produced by his alter ego Jett I. Masstyr. Enjoy!

L.E.G.A.C.Y: Featuring L.E.G.A.C.Y. Part II

by Kevin February 9, 2011 Hot Download

L.E.G.A.C.Y. returns with this long awaited mixtape to keep people busy while he preps the new album; orchestrated by NC/Jukebox Heroes’ own DJ Forge. It’s an assortment of hot L.E.G.A.C.Y. features and exclusives. Co-starring Evidence (Dilated People), Khrysis, 9th Wonder, Sean Boog, Skyzoo, Keisha Shontelle and more.

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