February 2011

KeithCharles: PrettyBrownEyedGirl

by Kevin February 24, 2011 Singles

New track from KeithCharles from his upcoming album, BeforeCommonEra, dropping next Monday the 28th. Homie got the Q-Tip vibe goin on…

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Talib Kweli: Accountable (feat Strong Arm Steady & Chace Infinite)

by Justin February 24, 2011 Singles

Talib Kweli’s had an impressive start to 2011 with the solo album Gutter Rainbows as well as his Blacksmith Music imprint finally releasing Strong Arm Steady’s Arms & Hammers. Now the Black Star & Reflection Eternal member has linked up with DJ Smallz for a new mixtape entitled Northern Lights, Southern Smoke. “Accountable” featuring Strong Arm Steady & Chace [...]

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Dee-1: It’s My Turn [Music Video]

by Justin February 24, 2011 Music Videos

Dee-1 provides some visuals for his latest single “It’s My Turn” produced by Rockaway. The New Orleans emcee’s much anticipated I Hope They Hear Me! Vol. 2 drops March 1st.

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Nyle: Dundiddit (feat Fresh Daily & Mic​-​L)

by Kevin February 24, 2011 Singles

Nyle (of Nyle vs The Naysayers) delivers his first leak, “Dundiddit” (feat. Fresh Daily & Mic-L) off his forthcoming mixtape TRAILER* which drops next Thurs (3/4).

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Chase N. Cashe: Built 4 It x Do It Like Me (feat Kent M$NEY)

by Justin February 24, 2011 Singles

Here’s two new tracks from Surf Club member Chase N. Cashe, “Built For It” & “Do It Like”, both featuring Kent M$NEY. The New Orleans emcee/producer plans to release his debut album Gumbeaux in the spring.

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M-Dot & DJ Jean Maron: Tap Out (feat Big Shug) [Music Video]

by Kevin February 24, 2011 Music Videos

Before M-Dot (2010 Boston Music Awards “Hip-Hop Artist of The Year”) & DJ Jean Maron begin another European Tour next month, they bring you “Tap Out” Ft. Big Shug (Gang Starr Foundation), the 3rd video off the highly celebrated Run MPC LP (Released August 31st 2010 on SoulSpazm Records). Video is shot on location (Bronx, NY) by acclaimed Director Steve Tapia [...]

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YC The Cynic: More & More (feat Soul Khan, Von Pea & Sene) [prod by J57]

by Justin February 24, 2011 Singles

YC The Cynic enlists the help of Soul Khan, Von Pea & Sene for his posse cut “More & More” produced by Brown Bag AllStars member J57. The song will appear on YC’s new mixtape Fall FWD, which will be released on March 1st.

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J The S: Anyways [Music Video]

by Kevin February 24, 2011 Music Videos

New video from J The S directed by Court Dunn and featuring Kathy Lantigua. Really diggin the visuals here and Jake’s my dude, but man this song sucks… sorry.

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Azad Right: Spiderwebs [Music Video]

by Kevin February 24, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s the official music video for Azad Right‘s “Spiderwebs” off his recently release EP A Piece of Mine.

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Apathy: Most Murderous Music Freestyle

by Justin February 24, 2011 Singles
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Apathy jacks the DJ Premier produced “Premiere Salve” beat for his latest freestyle “Most Murderous Music.” The veteran emcee is finishing up his solo LP Honkey Kong, which features production by DJ Premier, Da Beatminerz, DJ Muggs, Evidence, Stu Bangas & many more.

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Tonedeff: Bang (UFC 127 Walkout Music For Chris Camozzi)

by Justin February 24, 2011 Singles

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have noticed I’m a huge MMA fan. It looks like QN5 founder Tonedeff is as well, and he got the chance to provide the walkout music for Chris Camozzi’s next fight. “Bang” is a personalized intro for Camozzi that he’ll use this weekend at UFC 127 in his bout [...]

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Virtuoso: No Fear (feat Casual & Akrobatik) [prod by Blue Sky Black Death]

by Justin February 24, 2011 Singles

Virtuoso leaks his Blue Sky Black Death produced “No Fear” featuring Hieroglyphics member Casual & Akrobatik. The track appears on his latest album The Final Conflict which is in stores now.

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G-Side: Came Up (Behind The Scenes)

by Justin February 24, 2011 Coming Soon

The Slow Motion Soundz family gives us a behind the scenes look at the music video for G-Side’s single “Came Up” featuring S.L.A.S.H. The track appears on ST 2 Lettaz & Clova’s amazing album The One…Cohesive which you need to cop ASAP!

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Ev4n Holt: Loser [prod by Dallas]

by Justin February 24, 2011 Singles

Atlanta emcee Ev4n Holt has linked up with producer Dallas for a soon to be released EP entitled Lone Star State. “Loser” is the first single off the emcee & producer combo’s upcoming project, scheduled to drop in the spring.

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P.T. (of Untamed): Thoughts Of A Leader (feat Zilla)

by Justin February 24, 2011 Singles

DGB hit us with a new joint from P.T. aka Primetime called “Thoughts Of A Leader” featuring Zilla. Untamed’s free album Street Solid is available now, but also be on the look out for Zilla’s upcoming Zilla Shit mixtape.

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DJ Big Jacks & Royale: Criminal Slang Dedication to Big L

by J. Rizzle February 24, 2011 Downloads

Can you believe it’s been 12 years since we lost Lamont Coleman, better known to the world as Big L. He had a bright future and was most definitely a talent we lost way too soon. While he’s gone, he surely hasn’t been forgotten as his music lives on. Your people Big Jacks & Royale [...]

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Charlie Smarts (of Kooley High): The Skin

by Kevin February 24, 2011 Singles

Charlie Smarts of the group Kooley High has a new project dropping in March, called Trident. Here’s a track from it.

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Senor Kaos + 4-Ize + Andrew Davis II: Total Chaos [prod by Fokeezy]

by Kevin February 24, 2011 Singles

“Total Chaos” is the first single from Fokis’ upcoming project After The A3C which was put together by Fokis’ company Loyalty Digital Corp. It is a compilation style album that features various artists and producers that were at the A3C last year (2010). “Total Chaos” features Senor Kaos, 4-Ize & Andrew Davis II, and is [...]

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L.A. Webber: I Can’t Say No [prod by Cee Boi]

by Kevin February 24, 2011 Singles

Up-and-coming rapper L.A. Webber drops his first single off his upcoming street LP, Calm Before the Storm, entitled “”I Can’t Say No” produced by Cee Boi.

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El Gant: Problems (feat J57 & Tek)

by Kevin February 24, 2011 Singles

El Gant is back with another tough single titled “Problems”. This time, the four time MTV Direct Effect (DFX) battle champ enlists the mic skills of Tek (Smiff & Wessun) and J57 of the mighty Brown Bag Allstars, who also supplies the smoothed out production.

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