April 2011

Rasheed Chappell on Rap Is Outta Control w/ DJ Eclipse & Torae (4/24/11)

by Thomas April 30, 2011 Downloads

Rasheed Chappell along with Kenny Dope, Action Bronson, and Meyhem Lauren stopped by Sirius XM Radio to kick it with DJ Eclipse and Torae.  While on the show Sheed and Kenny premiered two new tracks from Rasheed‘s long awaited debut album, Future Before Nostalgia.  Sheed promises me FBN is on it’s way. Tracklist and links [...]

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Jay Electronica: Dimethyltryptamine [Music Video]

by Kevin April 30, 2011 Music Videos

As we patiently await for new music from Jay Electronica, here’s an unreleased video that OkayPlayer just unearthed.  This was shot back in 2009, but has yet to see the light of day until now. Jay E doesn’t really seem to have a method for his madness, but whatever he’s doing, it’s working in his [...]

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Has-Lo: In Case I Don’t Make It

by Robert Baker April 30, 2011 Album Reviews

After listening to this album backwards and forwards, I couldn’t find one single lyric that referenced Has-Lo’s origins. Heck, had it not been for Mello Music Group’s website, I wouldn’t even know that this kid was from Philadelphia. Then again, in a period where most rappers are still trying to bolster their beloved city on [...]

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Artist Spotlight: Moke & Tone

by Kevin April 30, 2011 Artist Spotlight

Massachusetts hip hop duo Moke & Tone recently released their album Shot Heard Round The World.  Moke, who is a member of Hard Times Alliance and Tone, a member of The Problemaddicts, have come together to bring true hip hop to the masses with their debut album as Moke & Tone. Hit the jump to [...]

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Neako: LOUDpack: TREE [LP: TREE]

by Kevin April 30, 2011 Hot Download

Neako has delivered the third project in his LOUDpack series, LOUDpack:TREE [LP:TREE], which includes 11 original songs and 11 remixed and remastered tracks from LOUDpack2:HIGHlights. Staying with the theme of the LOUDpack series, Neako takes inspiration from a variety of composers and artists like Woodkid and Fela Kuti. LOUDpack:TREE features Juicy J of Three 6 [...]

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Sean Boog: Fight The Feeling (feat Halo, Tyler Woods, Rapsody) [prod by 9th Wonder]

by Kevin April 30, 2011 Singles

Sean Boog has an album coming out May 17th called Phantom Of The Jamla. Here’s a taste….

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Focus… The Making of UH!

by Kevin April 30, 2011 Coming Soon

For those of you who like to see how a track comes together.. the finished version, featuring Phonte, will drop this Monday.

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Charlie Smarts (of Kooley High): Trident [Mixtape]

by Kevin April 30, 2011 Hot Download

Charlie Smarts, of the hip hop group Kooley High, released this solo mixtape a few days ago. Check it out…

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Diamond District: In The Ruff [Instrumentals]

by Kevin April 29, 2011 Instrumentals

Last week Mello Music Group gave fans a free download of Mental Liberation, and to continue the series, this week they are giving away the classic Diamond District In The Ruff Instrumentals free all week! The group, composed of three DC members, Oddisee (Producer & Emcee), yU (Emcee), and X.O. (Emcee), dropped the critically acclaimed [...]

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Blitz The Ambassador: Native Sun [Full Album Stream]

by Justin April 29, 2011 Coming Soon

Blitz The Ambassador has made his upcoming album Native Sun available in its entirety via youtube for fans to preview before the official release date. Blitz The Ambassador’s follow up to the critically acclaimed Stereotype drops May 3rd in North America and May 6th worldwide.

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C.B. News: Cool Out [Music Video]

by Justin April 29, 2011 Music Videos

The homie C.B. News gives the visual treatment to his Nefarious! produced single “Cool Out.” The track will appear on his upcoming Brief EP which drops in 3 weeks.

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Edo G: Fastlane [prod by DJ Premier]

by Justin April 29, 2011 Singles

Edo G links up with the one & only DJ Premier for his latest leak “Fastlane” off his upcoming solo LP. The Boston legend’s new album A Face In The Crowd drops May 17th. Props to DJPremierBlog.

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Hollywood FLOSS: None Of Yall Better

by Justin April 29, 2011 Singles

The homie Hollywood FLOSS is back with another joint called “None of Yall Better” off his upcoming Stray Shots Vol. 1. The HipHopEffect presented mixtape features the Houston emcee spitting straight bars with no hooks.

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4-Ize: People [prod by Von Pea]

by Justin April 29, 2011 Singles

Chicago & Atlanta representative 4-Ize’s cut “People” produced by Von Pea of Tanya Morgan is the first leak off The Official SXSW Mixtape presented by Quality Control & Union Squared. The entire project was recorded during the festival at Union Squared’s Mobile Studio just like the A3C mixtape from last year. Hit the jump for the [...]

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St. Joe Louis: Show For It

by Justin April 29, 2011 Singles

The St. Joe Louis crew’s motto for 2011 is “Show For It” and the group has put that mantra on wax with this anthem of the same name. If you’ve been sleeping on St. Joe Louis, make sure you download their free LP 30,000 Ft. High & Rising that dropped last summer.

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warrenJae: Wassup (feat Lil’ Brod & Boss G)

by Justin April 29, 2011 Singles

Here’s the latest leak from warrenJae’s upcoming mixtape, the Bank produced “Wassup” featuring Lil’ Brod & Boss G. The DreamCatcher mixtape, hosted by DJ Black Bill Gates, is coming soon.

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Cutlass Reid & 9thMatic: Eviction Notice [prod by 9th Wonder]

by Kevin April 29, 2011 Singles

9th Wonder invited Cutlass Reid down to North Carolina to work with him and his IWWMG crew.  “Eviction Notice” was the first song that Cutlass & 9th recorded together for Cutlass upcoming mixtape One Day At A Time.  9th not only produces the track, he pens a verse as well.  Look forward to hearing more [...]

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AWAR: Things of That Nature EP

by Kevin April 29, 2011 Hot Download
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Underground emcee AWAR has linked up with DJBooth.net to bring fans his latest street release, the Things of That Nature EP.  Intended as an introduction to the NY buzzmaker’s musical mind, the project is composed of seven original tracks, including reader-approved, Booth-premiered leak “Iron Butterfly.”  Throughout Things of That Nature, AWAR is joined by guest [...]

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Apollo The Great: Apollo 21 [Mixtape]

by Kevin April 29, 2011 Hot Download

Camden’s own, Apollo The Great has been making all the right moves this year and the New Jersey native is ready to take the industry by storm, with impeccable lyrical abilities and a flow out of this world. Features include Sean Price, Freeway, Joell Ortiz, YFame and more.

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Soul Khan: Acknowledgement EP

by Kevin April 29, 2011 Hot Download

This is the first of a series of four EP collaborations between Soul Khan and different producers, beginning with Brown Bag Allstars’ Deejay Element. The theme of this project is self-worth.

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