March 2011

Najee: From Water To Wine

by Thomas March 29, 2011 Downloads

I just finished downloading this project a few minutes ago and haven’t listened to it yet. With that said I’ve heard enough of Najee‘s previous work with the likes of Rugz D. Bewler and these joints (here and here) with grab just because.  Hit the cut for the tracklist and link.  Hit Najee up on [...]

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Has-Lo: Fiber Optics

by Thomas March 29, 2011 Singles

Philly MC, Has-Lo drops his debut album, In Case I Don’t Make It on Mello Music Group today. The album has been receiving a lot of pub and praise around the Inta-nets the last two weeks because of hard hitting tracks like “Fiber Optics.” Peep what they have to say about the track. Today marks [...]

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Najee: Hood and a Gun [Music Video]

by Thomas March 29, 2011 Music Videos
http://vimeo.com/21420637

I believe this is the first video and third single from Najee‘s project, Water To Wine; which was released today for free. The track is produced by V. Don with Rob Gilbert providing the visuals. Via RIK

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Nitty Scott, MC: House Shoes (feat. Mike Maven) [prod. House Shoes]

by Thomas March 29, 2011 Singles

Nitty Scott, MC releases the first single from her forthcoming project Nitty Scott, MC: The Cassette Chronicles. “House Shoes” features Mike Maven on the hook and the legendary House Shoes behind the boards. The project drops via DJBooth.net on April 5th.

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Big K.R.I.T: Return of 4Eva Album Listening Party

by Kevin March 29, 2011 Around The Net
http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Big K.R.I.T. dropped his free album, Return of 4Eva, last night. Some are already claiming album of the year. Go behind the scenes as K.R.I.T. performs some material from the new album. I haven’t had a chance to give the album a full spin yet. What are your thoughts on the album out there in [...]

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Statik Selektah + Termanology: Race Against Time (feat Bun B + Josh Xantus)

by Kevin March 29, 2011 Singles

New joint from 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology), featuring Bun B and Josh Xantus.

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G-Side: The One… Cohesive

by D. Craig March 29, 2011 Music Reviews

G-Side’s ST 2 Lettaz was not lying when he said, “We set the tone- we the pace makers” because that is exactly what the duo’s most recent effort, The One… Cohesive, has done in 2011. While ST 2 Lettaz & Clova have been dropping some southern heat for the past several years, the duo is unique in that unlike [...]

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Travis Barker: Can A Drummer Get Some (Remix) (feat. Game, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz) [Music Video]

by Carsten March 29, 2011 Music Videos

Travis Barker, Swizz Beatz, Game, Lil Wayne and Rick Ross all got together to shoot the above visuals for the remix of Travis Barker’s latest single “Can A Drummer Get Some”. If you like what you see, you can support the drummer and get yourself a copy of his album, Give The Drummer Some, cause [...]

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Truth Universal: Immigrant (feat Bocafloja) x Exceptional (feat Suave)

by Justin March 29, 2011 Singles

The homie Truth Universal leaks two singles off his latest EP, “Immigrant” featuring Mexican hip hop pioneer Bocafloja and “Exceptional” featuring New Orleans singer Suave. The veteran emcee’s dope project Resistance Vol. 2 (Polygraph) is availabe now on Bandcamp for just $3.

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The Niyat: The Recycle Bin [Mixtape]

by Justin March 29, 2011 Hot Download

Houston trio The Niyat brings your their new mixtape entitled The Recycle Bin. Snap, Synato Watts & Dology’s project includes 18 cuts featuring some jacked beats as well as original boardwork provided by The ARE, DJ Cozmos, Mirawge & Charlamane. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Rob Jay: Soul Of A Man [prod by Smitty Soul]

by Justin March 29, 2011 Singles

Rob Jay continues his winning streak of dope cuts, this time with his joint “Soul Of A Man” produced by Smitty Soul. The song is yet another leak off Rob’s upcoming mixtape The Rap Phenomenon, which drops next month.

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Melaphyre: Shepherd’s Tale [Music Video]

by Justin March 29, 2011 Music Videos
http://vimeo.com/21604020

Melaphyre drops a quick visual for his melodic cut “Shepherd’s Tale.” The New Orleans emcee will be releasing his new album Avogadro’s #1 on April 1st.

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Killa Kyleon: White Cups [Music Video]

by Justin March 29, 2011 Music Videos
http://vimeo.com/21333520

Killa Kyleon shot some visuals at SXSW for his joint “White Cups” off his latest mixtape Candy Paints & Texas Plates [Download id not defined]. The Houston lyricist is still planning to release Natural Born Killa 2 later this year.

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Hodgy Beats (of Odd Future): Mystery

by Justin March 29, 2011 Singles

While most people tend to focus on Tyler, The Creator & Earl, Hodgy Beats is another talent in the OFWGTA collective. Hodgy’s latest leak “Mystery” is a perfect example that Odd Future is more than just shock value. Hodgy & Left Brain, together known as MellowHype, will be re-releasing their 2nd album BlackenedWhite on Fat [...]

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General Monks (Planet Asia & TriState): Kill Ya Self (feat Ras Kass, Montage One & Killer Ben)

by Justin March 29, 2011 Singles

Planet Asia & fellow Gold Chain Military member TriState have joined forces as the General Monks. “Kill Ya Self” featuring Ras Kass, Montage One & Killer Ben is the first leak off the duo’s debut album Each Step Becomes Elevated scheduled to drop next month.

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Zilla: Zilla Shit [Mixtape]

by Justin March 29, 2011 Hot Download

Traps N Trunks presents the latest mixtape from O’Third Ent’s Zilla, the aptly titled Zilla Shit. The new project from the Alabama emcee includes 15 original cuts with guest appearances made by G-Side, Bentley, Mic Strange & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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League Of Extraordinary Gz: 2 Much (feat Jackie Chain)

by Justin March 29, 2011 Singles

Austin group Da COD, one-third of the League Of Extraordinary Gz, drops their new single “2 Much” featuring Alabama representative Jackie Chain. The track is off the League’s upcoming mixtape Concealed Weapons 3 hosted by Rapid Ric.

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Lord Nez: Only The Strong (feat Tommy Nova) [Music Video]

by Justin March 29, 2011 Music Videos
http://www.vimeo.com/21328308

Lord Nez releases the music video for his Beat Butcha produced single “Only The Strong” featuring a standout verse from Tommy Nova. The song appears on his free LP Mean Streets which you can stream on Soundcloud & download here.

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E-A-Ski Speaks On Lack Of Commitment In The Industry

by Justin March 29, 2011 Around The Net

Bay Area legend E-A-Ski took some time to vent some of his frustrations with the game today. E-A speaks on what he sees as a lack of commitment by many up & coming artists in this must see video for anyone involved in the industry. The veteran producer is currently working on his own solo album [...]

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Intuition: I Ruined These Songs For You Too

by Kevin March 29, 2011 Hot Download

A year ago, Intuition released I Ruined These Songs For You. Now he’s back with the sequel… part Too!

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