March 2011

Ilyas (of Tanya Morgan): Heaven’s Callin Me [Music Video]

by Justin March 23, 2011 Music Videos

Since he won’t be involved in the new Tanya Morgan album, it looks like Ilyas will be focusing on his solo work. “Heaven’s Callin Me” is the latest song & video from the Ohio emcee, who recently released his video game-themed project Double Dragon 2K11 for free.

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Raekwon: Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang

by Robert Baker March 22, 2011 Music Reviews

The Chef has consistently served us that raw shit for years. And with the release of his new album, Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang, Raekwon cooks another gourmet dish for the listener. Borrowing his title from the classic kung fu movie, Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang, Raekwon returns to the main ingredients that created Wu’s debut classic album: Enter [...]

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Contest: Win Free Tickets to Salute the DJ + Fresh Gear Courtesy of Brooklyn Bodega

by Kevin March 22, 2011 Contests

Attention New York City Hip-Hop fans! Brooklyn Bodega, producers of the annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, is proud to present the return of SALUTE THE DJ. Fans can enter for a chance to win free tickets plus Rocksmith gear to wear to the show! This month, Brooklyn will be rocked with performances by Maseo of De La [...]

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KN + WIB Presents: Hope For Tomorrow [Worldwide Fundraising Album]

by Kevin March 22, 2011 Hot Download

Whilst the events of March 11th were sudden, the memories will be forever etched in the mind of those mourning the loss of their friends and family. A tragedy of such unspeakable horrors has rarely been captured so extensively by film, allowing all of us to witness (along with the rest of the world) the [...]

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Nardwuar Vs. Odd Future

by Carsten March 22, 2011 Around The Net

What happens when the legendary Nardwuar meets the Odd Future crew backstage at SXSW 2011 in Austin, Texas? Yes, a pretty ridiculous conversation about bacon, urinal mattings and the heavy metal band Goblin Cock. Enjoy the hilarity!

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Aleon Craft: Ghetto Dope (feat Backbone) [prod by SMKA]

by Justin March 22, 2011 Singles

Dungeon Family member Backbone joins Aleon Craft for the latest mixtape leak, “Ghetto Dope” produced by SMKA. Aleon Craft & SMKA’s Mothership Decatur project will be released next month.

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A.Dd+: Mary Go [feat & prod by Picnic Tyme]

by Justin March 22, 2011 Singles

Picnic Tyme makes one of his rare vocal contributions on the latest A.Dd+ single, “Mary Go” which he also produced. The Dallas duo’s album When Pigs Fly, produced entirely by Picnic Tyme, drops for free next Monday.

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A.G: Asthma Freestyle

by Justin March 22, 2011 Singles

A.G. continues his streak of freestyles with his latest “Asthma.” The Diggin In The Crates member’s new solo album Berri TV is coming soon. Props to OnSmash.

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Rapper Big Pooh & Chaundon: Idols & Role Models (Perspective #2) [prod by Focus...]

by Justin March 22, 2011 Singles

Focus… enlists the help of Rapper Big Pooh & Chaundon for a second version of his song “Idols & Role Models.” “Same track, New perspective. I didn’t want to call it a remix,” says the producer. ”It’s just to give hip hop heads a different viewpoint.”

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TP: TP Is My Hero

by Kevin March 22, 2011 Hot Download

9th Wonder’s IWWMG releases the album, TP Is My Hero, for free today via DJBooth.net. This one’s definitely worth checking as it has features from Phonte, Skyzoo, Rapsody, King Mez, Heather Victoria, Halo, Thee Tom Hardy, Big Remo and includes production from 9th Wonder, Fatin, E. Jones, Khrysis, Eric G and Amp.

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J.Good: Look On The Brightside

by Kevin March 22, 2011 Hot Download

Looks like there are some good free releases dropping today as well as what’s out in retail.  Saw this joint over at WIB and just got done listening to the whole thing. Features include L.E.G.A.C.Y, Von Pea, El Prez, and more. This one is worth a listen…

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Don’t Sleep On IWWMG Vol. 2 [Mixtape]

by Kevin March 22, 2011 Hot Download

Fresh-Grind.com and DJ Joe Sensation are proud to present the second volume of their four part Don’t Sleep On IWWMG project. The project consists of artists from 9th Wonder’s camp IWWMG, those being, Thee Tom Hardy, Rapsody, HaLo, Big Remo, Tyler Woods, Heather Victoria, Skyzoo, TP, GQ, Actual Proof and The Away Team. There are no [...]

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Versis: Life Story (Story of My Life) [Music Video]

by Kevin March 22, 2011 Music Videos

New video from Versis, off his album iLLCANDESCENT that he dropped last summer. Definitely a gem and one to check if you missed it.

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Kooley High: Somethin’ Outta Nothin’ (feat Median) [Music Video]

by Kevin March 22, 2011 Music Videos

Since its release, Eastern Standard Time has been charming listeners with its soulful mixture of hip-hop and jazz, and with the debut video, “Somethin’ Outta Nothin’,” a recent single from the album that features fellow North Carolina rapper Median. Kooley High adorns these sounds with introspective imagery to compliment the smooth cut, while the video, directed by Frank [...]

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Rome Cee: By Your Side [Music Video]

by Kevin March 22, 2011 Music Videos

Last week you heard the audio, now here are the visuals. Produced by E. Hill and off Rome Cee’s upcoming project, The Extra Mile.

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Heathen: Idiot Box [Music Video]

by Kevin March 22, 2011 Music Videos

Last week, Heathen dropped the single “Idiot Box” in promotion of his upcoming KN-sponsored project, The Head Trip. Now, here are the visuals to go with. Directed by Heathen and Parlay.

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Who Wants A Free Digital Copy of [D]/Dose’s The Greatest Never Album?

by Kevin March 22, 2011 Contests

If you do, send an email to preach@soundsfamiliarrecords.com for your chance to win! Five lucky readers will get a free digital download of the new album by [D]/Dose, The Greatest Never, available now on Sounds Familiar Records, as well as some other goodies (other CDs, etc) from the label.  The album includes features from the [...]

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DJ Deadeye: Substance Abuse Out Now

by Kevin March 22, 2011 New Music Releases

Here’s another dope album that is new in stores today. DJ Deadeye’s Substance Abuse. Features include Termanology, Steele, Cormega, Bumpy Knuckles, Tony Touch, Rapper Big Pooh, Chaundon, Reks, Reef the Lost Cauze, Big Shug, Skyzoo, Sha Stimuli, Krumbsnatcha, Donny Goines and more. Producers include Statik Selektah, DC the MIDI Alien, MoSS, J. Cardim and others. [...]

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Has-Lo: Utero [Music Video]

by Kevin March 22, 2011 Music Videos
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Phiilly MC/Producer Has-Lo‘s debut Mello Music Group album, In Case I Don’t Make It, can be ordered today as an exclusive iTunes pre-release (the cd release is March 29th). The critically acclaimed album is featured this month in XXL Mag “Chairman’s Choice”. To celebrate, MMG presents the official “Utero” Video. Mp3 after the cut…

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The Boomjacks: Beats Vol. 2

by J. Rizzle March 22, 2011 Downloads

Check out this beat tape by the Boomjacks, this is Vol. 2…grab it at the jump and enjoy.

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