February 2011

The Niceguys: Goldilocks?

by Kevin February 26, 2011 Around The Net

Looks like some sort of Goldilocks got her hands on Easy Yves Saint of The Niceguys’ 1-to-1 Exclusive Doofus Letterman Jacket, a magnum of Jack Daniels amongst other things. All she brought are her Nice Look briefs. What’s it all mean?

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L’Orange: The Manipulation EP

by Kevin February 26, 2011 Hot Download

The Manipulation EP finds itself caught in between heavy influences of hip-hop, while finding balance of new age music with 40s and 50s jazz, lounge, swing and blues. Not every note is pretty, but hopefully the listener will come to appreciate the difference between, “Pretty” and, “Beautiful” as the album progresses.

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Fat Tony: Nigga U Ain’t Fat [Music Video]

by Kevin February 26, 2011 Music Videos

New video off Fat Tony’s debut album RABDARGAB, produced entirely by Tom Cruz. Video directed by Joey Graham and starring DJ iPod Ammo as a super nervous ass compulsive ass eater prone to hallucinations and licking people.

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Damu The Fudgemunk: When The Winter Comes (feat Buff1)

by Kevin February 26, 2011 Singles

Damu The Fudgemunk & Buff1’s “When The Winter Comes (2 Track Mix)” was first made available for free download in 2009, however, thanks to a hard drive mishap, Buff1’s vocals were erased and Damu never had a chance to do a proper mix.  At the time, all we were left with was a decent quality [...]

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Skit Slam & DJ Tee: If You’re Talking BS [Music Video]

by Kevin February 26, 2011 Music Videos

Here is the new video and first single from the upcoming Skit Slam (of Everliven Sound) and DJ Tee album, tentatively titled The Legend of L-Town due out fall 2011. Grab the audio after the cut…

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MiRAZH: The Magnificent [Music Video]

by Kevin February 26, 2011 Music Videos

RealMajor Ent. presents the new video from Montreal recording artist MiRAZH. The song was produced by DJ Goser and is set to appear on their upcoming collaborative mixtape The Unseen.

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Triple M Media Presents: A Toast To Rap [The Cipher]

by Kevin February 26, 2011 Around The Net

Some of Atlanta’s dopest underground rappers hit the bar for a toast to real rap. These hot spitters include: 4-Ize, Phene, B. Knight, & Tabius Tate; each bringing a unique style to the table… or should we say bar. Be sure to check out these artists. Their twitter names and websites appear during the video.

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Side Effect & Cimer Amor: We Go Harder (feat C. Raine)

by Kevin February 26, 2011 Singles

The guys over at The INFAMOUS Magazine just recently released a free downloadable mixtape that is sure to become a classic. This mixtape features graffiti writers from Philly, NJ and New York City showcasing their ability to burn, not only on the wall but over beats as well. Starring emcees such as Karniege, Meyhem Lauren, [...]

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Raekwon: Molasses (feat Rick Ross & Ghostface)

by Kevin February 26, 2011 Singles

Here’s a new track from Raekwon‘s upcoming album Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang, dropping March 8th. This one features Rick Ross and Ghostface. The album features the likes of Black Thought, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Lloyd Banks, Method Man, Mobb Deep, Nas, and Rick Ross, among others with production from Scram Jones, Mathematics, Havoc, [...]

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Najee: Destined To Be Flyer (prod. by Grand Staff)

by Thomas February 25, 2011 Singles

Here’s a new track from New York emcee Najee.  Najee showcases his skills over horns, some piano keys, and knocking drums courtesy of Grand Staff.  Stream below with link after the jump.

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League Of Extraordinary G’z: We Gon Make It [Music Video]

by Justin February 25, 2011 Music Videos

The homie Bavu Blakes shared a dope track & video from Austin supergroup League Of Extraordinary G’z entitled “We Gon Make It.” The group is a combination the Texas capital’s 3 premier groups: Dred Scott, Da C.O.D. & Southbound. You can download the crew’s entire project Concealed Weapons 2 now on Bandcamp.

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Black Hippy (Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul & Jay Rock): Constipation

by Justin February 25, 2011 Singles

TDE’s supergroup of Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul & Jay Rock, together known as Black Hippy, link up for the posse cut ”Constipation” produced by Soundwave. The track will appear on Ab-Soul’s Long Term Mentality which drops April 5th. Black Hippy – Constipation by TopDawgENT

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Method Man: Where I’m From

by Justin February 25, 2011 Around The Net
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Where I’m From x Clifford Smith from Gasface on Vimeo. Method Man is the focus of Gasface’s 3rd video in the “Where I’m From” series. Tical speaks on his childhood, trying out for Cappadonna’s crew & jacking Raekwon’s rhymes to impress folks back in Long Island.

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Fiend: Livin Betta Now

by Justin February 25, 2011 Singles

Fiend comes through with another new joint on Friday with “Livin Betta Now.” The New Orleans veteran is working on his next mixtape, The Sweetest Hangover, which is coming soon. Props to Jets Fool.

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Nesby Phips: 3rd Side Sessions Pt. 1

by Justin February 25, 2011 Around The Net

Nesby Phips gives us a behind the scenes look at the creation of his latest project 3rd Side. You can cop the New Orleans emcee/producer’s mixtape on Bandcamp right now.

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Phile Ade: Get Wicked [Music Video]

by Kevin February 25, 2011 Music Videos

For this week’s #PhilAdeFriday, Phil Ade pays homage to West Coast Hip Hop legend Ice Cube’s classic single “Wicked” in this latest video.  The video also features breakdancing from the Virginia based Lab Ratz Crew.

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Danami: Love Don’t Pay My Bills

by Kevin February 25, 2011 Singles

New track from Detroit emcee Danami, featuring Anthony Jenkins and produced by Nicademus. The idea for this song came from the melodic line (in the beat) that’s similar to an old Motown record, “Money” by Barret Strong. This lead me to the concept of women saying things like, “Love don’t pay my bills”. I thought [...]

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Cookin Soul: Cookies [Coming Soon]

by Kevin February 25, 2011 Coming Soon

Cookin Soul proudly presents Cookies a jazz thing…  real instruments, live band music. LPG productions gets you in the studio for a little preview of Valencia´s finest next project.

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Q-Unique: Green Grass [Music Video]

by Kevin February 25, 2011 Music Videos

Brooklyn native and former Arsonists member Q-Unique has been painting vivid pictures of the grime and drab of New York life throughout his sophomore album, Between Heaven And Hell, his first project since the 2008 release of Vengeance Is Mine.  While his latest album, on which Q-Unique receives assistance from the likes of Ill Bill, Slaine, and more, dropped in early [...]

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Torae: Love Is War (feat Lydia Caesar)

by Kevin February 24, 2011 Singles

New track from Torae off his recently released Heart Failure album: This is by far one of my favorite records. I’ve had this beat for like 4 years I always wanted to use it but I never had the project, song idea etcetera so once I decided to do Heart Failure I pulled it out the [...]

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