March 2011

Action Bronson: Cliff Notes [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Kevin March 26, 2011 Singles

When Statik Selektah co-signs an artist, I pay attention. This latest cat that he brought to my attention, Action Bronson, is just straight ill. Here’s a cut off an album that the two are working on now. If you’re diggin this, cop Action Bronson’s latest album, Dr. Lector, which is out now.

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Mekka Don: Tupac Biopic Audition

by Kevin March 26, 2011 Around The Net

Antoine Fuqua, the director from the hit film Training Day, will be filming a new biopic on the late Tupac Shakur this summer. The studio recently launched a website called In Search of Tupac in order to cast the leading role. KN.com has gotten a hold of an audition tape from emcee Mekka Don (above). [...]

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Bambu de Asiatic (of Collective Efforts): Inspiration [Music Video]

by Justin March 26, 2011 Music Videos

Collective Efforts member Bambu de Asiatic drops the music video for “Inspiration”, the title track off his new EP that’s flown under the radar [purchase]. This isn’t the only project to check out from the CE crew though as Ben Hameen, J-Mil & Bambu will be releasing an EP entirely produced by the legendary Diamond D later [...]

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Bavu Blakes: Eddie Long [SXSW Video]

by Justin March 26, 2011 Music Videos

The homies Crew54 captured some great visuals of Bavu Blakes performing his new song “Eddie Long” produced by Reggie Coby. The full version features Easy Lee of Mojoe and will appear on the full length project by Coby, best known as a member of the League Of Extraordinary Gz & for his production work with [...]

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Rob Jay: Do You Believe In The Rap Phenomenon? [Music Video]

by Justin March 26, 2011 Music Videos

Rob Jay gives the visual treatment to his cut “Do You Believe In The Rap Phenomenon?” which was released back in January. The Jett I Masstyr produced single is expected to appear on Rob’s currently untitled mixtape.

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The 58′s: Outta My Mind [prod by Big Jerm]

by Justin March 26, 2011 Singles

The 58′s drop their new single “Outta Mind” featuring members Franchise, B. White & Vinny Radio rocking over a Big Jerm instrumental. The track will appear on the Pittsburgh crew’s self-titled debut which drops for free on April 21st.

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Dustin-Prestige: Polos & AK’s Reloaded [prod by Chris Rockaway]

by Justin March 26, 2011 Singles

Dustin-Prestige revisits one of his past tracks on his new single “Polos & AK’s Reloaded” produced by Chris Rockaway. The song will appear on the Houston emcee’s The KellyJessie EP which is coming soon.

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Tokyo Cigar Breaks Down codename:DEVASTOR

by Justin March 26, 2011 Around The Net

The homie Tokyo Cigar gave Menace of Conspiracy Worldwide Radio this exclusive breakdown of his recently released album codename:DEVASTOR. Tokyo goes track by track, giving some insight into each cut on the LP. Make sure you download the project, which completed Tokyo’s Triple Crown Of Rap, if you haven’t already. Hit the jump for the [...]

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KD: Let Me Ride (feat Freddie Gibbs) [prod by DJ Burn One]

by Justin March 26, 2011 Singles

Freddie Gibbs joins Alabama emcee KD on his single “Let Me Ride” produced by DJ Burn One. The track appeared on Burn One’s Joints mixtape, but will also appear on KD’s project G-Fluid that drops April 11th. Props to DGB.

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The Foodchain: Yes Indeed “G-Girl” [Music Video]

by Kevin March 25, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s the second video/single from The Foodchain’s upcoming debut album Corpses being distributed by ShowOff Digital.  The album will have features from Talib Kweli, Rapper Big Pooh, Joe Scudda and Chaudon.

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Blue Sky Black Death: In The Quiet Absence Of God [Music Video] (Exclusive)

by Justin March 25, 2011 Exclusive
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A few days ago we revealed the cover & tracklist and now we’re proud to premiere Blue Sky Black Death’s music video for their single ”In The Quiet Absence Of God.” The track is off the production duo’s second instrumental album NOIR, which drops April 26th on Fake Four Inc. You can pre-order the new album right now at Amazon and [...]

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Tyler, The Creator: Goblin (Cover & Tracklisting)

by Justin March 25, 2011 Coming Soon

Speaking of Odd Future, here’s the official cover & tracklisting for Tyler, The Creator’s upcoming album Goblin. The highly anticipated LP will be mostly self-produced, except for one track done by MellowHype’s Left Brain, and includes the standout singles “Yonkers & “Sandwitches” featuring Hodgy Beats. The OFWGKTA leader’s Goblin drops on May 10th. Hit the jump [...]

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B.o.B: No Future (OFWGKTA Diss)

by Justin March 25, 2011 Singles

You read that right, B.o.B. takes plenty of subliminal shots at the Odd Future crew on his new joint “No Future.” Bobby Ray wasn’t too fond of Tyler’s line “I’ll crash that fucking Airplane that that faggot nigga B.o.B is in” on the single “Yonkers” & went in on this one. If a beef with Tyler, The Creator [...]

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Onyx: Classic Terror [Music Video]

by Justin March 25, 2011 Music Videos

Onyx sounds like they’ve rediscovered their vintage sound on the “Classic Terror” song & music video, making the idea of a comeback LP more intriguing. Don’t know if it’s true, but I’ve heard Sonny Seeza’s not part of the group anymore which would explain why only Sticky Fingaz & Fredro Starr are on this cut.

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Dela: Go On (feat Reach)

by Justin March 25, 2011 Music Videos

Dela released the first single “WhatUWanna” featuring Blu last week and now drops the equally dope “Go On” featuring Reach. The new song & video are off the talented producer’s upcoming album Translation Lost, which drops March 31st. Hit the jump for the mp3.

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The ILLZ: DE SIDERE (The Gold)

by Justin March 25, 2011 Singles

Here’s another single from The ILLZ’s latest project called ”DE SIDERE (The Gold).” Make sure you download the :03 From Gold EP, which dropped earlier this month, if you haven’t already.

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T.Q.D: The Tunnel [prod by Ecid]

by Justin March 25, 2011 Singles

Egypto Knuckles hit us with a new joint from the Background Noise Crew, T.Q.D’s “The Tunnel” produced by Ecid. The song is just a prelude to the projects T.Q.D. currently is working on including an EP & full length album.

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Random Axe: Word Scramble Contest

by Kevin March 25, 2011 Around The Net

Seems like we’ve been waiting forever for the Black Milk, Sean Price and Guilty Simpson group album, Random Axe. Duck Down Records is gearing up for the album’s release this spring and they’ve put together a little word scramble contest to get us ready. I’m told the release date is in the puzzle (June 14th), [...]

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IAME (of Sandpeople & Oldominion): Lame [prod by Smoke M2D6]

by Justin March 25, 2011 Singles

Sandpeople’s IAME drops the first single & title track off his upcoming Lame LP produced by fellow Oldominion member Smoke M2D6. The Portland emcee’s new solo album is scheduled to drop on May 31st.

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Boog Brown: U.P.S. [Music Video]

by Kevin March 25, 2011 Music Videos

New video from Boog Brown, from her breakout album The Brown Study with producer Apollo Brown on Mello Music Group. Video directed by W. Feagins, Jr.  If you slept on one of last year’s best albums, do yourself a favor and check it out now.

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