February 2011

Chris Read: Classic Edition #4 (1990)

by J. Rizzle February 24, 2011 Downloads

Edition #4 of the Classic Material series pays tribute to the hip hop of 1990, a year when hip hop really spread its wings with a diverse range of new sounds breaking in all corners of the US and overseas. 1990 is probably most celebrated as being the birth of the ‘afro-centric’ era, with debut [...]

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Win A Date With Rosa Acosta!

by Kevin February 23, 2011 Around The Net

I don’t normally post these types of things here, but for a chance to win a date with the lovely Ms. Rosa Acosta… one can only dream right? The rules are simple… you must be 18 or older. Take a pic of yourself with Rosa’s new DVD or calendar which can both be purchased at [...]

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Phil The Agony (of Strong Arm Steady): This Trade [prod by Jolle]

by Justin February 23, 2011 Singles

Strong Arm Steady just released their long awaited Arms & Hammers album yesterday, but that is not the only project the crew has to offer. Phil The Agony teamed with Swedish producer Jolle for an EP entitled Flow Pattern that was released today on iTunes. “This Trade” is the first leak off Phil’s project which includes [...]

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Rasheed Chappell: What I’m Here 4 (feat DJ Scratch) [Music Video]

by Justin February 23, 2011 Music Videos

Last month, Rasheed Chappell unveiled his fresh single “What I’m Here 4″ featuring DJ Scratch and now gives it the visual treatment. The track will appear on Rasheed’s upcoming album Nostalgia which is produced entirely by Kenny Dope.

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RE: Street Runner [prod by SMKA] (Music Video)

by Justin February 23, 2011 Music Videos
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STREET RUNNER from supadope on Vimeo. RE gives the visual treatment to one of the best songs of 2010 (in my opinion), “Street Runner” produced by SMKA. The song appears on the New Orleans emcee’s The Regeneration Project that was released last spring. Make sure you follow the DJ Toomp protege on Twitter @REisthefuture.

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A.D.O.R: Young World

by Justin February 23, 2011 Singles

Whoa, let’s welcome back A.D.O.R. to hip hop scene.  Best known for his 1994 debut The Concrete LP, the New York emcee has return from a lengthy hiatus with his new song “Young World” produced by Travis Edinger. The song will appear on A.D.O.R’s upcoming EP Tru Jewelz & Videotape which drops on March 22nd.

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Seven Star: My Mother & Father Were Astronauts [Sampler]

by Justin February 23, 2011 Coming Soon

I remember first hearing Seven Star when he made some guest appearances on various songs by one of my favorite groups CYNE. A few years back, the Florida emcee released a very dope album called My Mother & Father Were Astronauts. Now signed with SoFlo Entertainment, Seven Star will be re-releasing the project and gives [...]

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Raekwon Speaks On Possibility Of New Wu-Tang Clan Album

by Justin February 23, 2011 Around The Net

The folks at iHipHop sat down with Raekwon to discuss a variety of topics including his thoughts on a new album from the Wu-Tang Clan. The Chef’s much anticipated Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang LP hit stores & digital outlets on March 8th.

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Bambu: Rock On [Music Video]

by Justin February 23, 2011 Music Videos

Bambu provides some visuals to “Rock On” off his Los Angeles, Philippines mixtape with DJ Muggs [Download id not defined]. The Cali emcee will be re-releasing his Paper Cuts album with some bonus tracks  in the near future.

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The ILLZ: Learn To Fly (The Rocket)

by Justin February 23, 2011 Singles

The ILLZ drops his new joint “Learn To Fly (The Rocket” off his upcoming EP :03 From Gold. I got to hear an advance of this EP & it’s a huge step up from The Pursuit, which was good, so make sure you grab it next month.

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The Holstar: B.M.S. (Black Man Struggling) [feat Rae Diaspora]

by Justin February 23, 2011 Singles

The homie Knox has been introducing me to some hip hop out of his home country & this was one of the dope songs I’ve heard. The Holstar is an emcee & producer out of Lusaka, Zambia in Central Africa and here’s his single “B.M.S. (Black Man Struggling)” featuring Rae Diaspora. The track will appear on his [...]

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Nina B: Skies So Grey (feat Torae)

by Kevin February 23, 2011 Singles

New track from Nina B and Torae, off Nina’s Remember Me Bitch! The Bosstress is Back dropping in March. Produced by Nascent & QB.

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Strong Arm Steady: Klack Or Get Klacked [Music Video]

by Kevin February 23, 2011 Music Videos
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zErQuZ0N1wY Strong Arm Steady release a video to their DJ Khalil banger “Klack Or Get Klacked” off their new album Arms & Hammers.

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Blood Type: Writer’s Block (feat Emilio Rojas)

by Kevin February 23, 2011 Singles

Miami duo Blood Type hook up with Emilio Rojas for a track off their upcoming project 2 Weeks Notice, dropping March 7th. “Writer’s Block” is produced by The Synthesis.

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Hinx Jones: Turn It Up [Music Video]

by Kevin February 23, 2011 Music Videos

Indianapolis hip hop duo, Hinx Jones, released their album The Eleven Piece last year. Here’s their video to “Turn It Up”.

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Ritchcraft: SXSW 30 in 30 [Days 7 - 11]

by Kevin February 23, 2011 Around The Net

Canadian producer Ritchcraft (you may know him from his album he put out last year with Intalek, Lives & Vibes) is releasing a beat a day for 30 days… counting down to his trip to SXSW in Austin, TX. We’ve already posted Days 1-6. We’re now up to Day 11 (above), Days 7 – 10 can be [...]

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DJ Premier: Live From Headqcourterz Radio Show (2/11/11)

by J. Rizzle February 23, 2011 DJ Wednesdays

Here’s the DJ Premier radio show “Live From Headqcourterz with Special Guests: Malcolm & Martin , DJ Revolution, Marco Polo, Torae and L.A. Lakers and Queensbridge own Ron Artest, grab it at the cut and enjoy. Source: Live From Headqcourterz

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DJ Babu: Back To The Lab

by J. Rizzle February 23, 2011 DJ Wednesdays

Checkout this rare mixtape from DJ Babu that dropped around 1993, hit it at the cut and enjoy! Source: Domeshots and Fatlaces

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The Foreign Exchange: Authenticity [Official Music Video]

by Thomas February 22, 2011 Music Videos

Phonte and Nicolay release another video from their third album, Authenticity [review].  The album has received some mixed reviews from the inta-nets, but it’s been my theme music at least once a week (at work) since it dropped.  I still say Phonte‘s R&B pen game is underrated.

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Cashis: Move On (prod. by Vanderslice) [Brutal Music]

by Thomas February 22, 2011 Downloads

Here’s a new track from Cashis with Vanderslice behind the boards. Not sure where this will end up, but its that tough talk Cashis is known for and a smack you in the face track from Vanderslice.  Definitely a Winner!  Stream below and link underneath.

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