April 2011

Freddie Gibbs Signs With Young Jeezy

by Kevin April 10, 2011 Around The Net

Looks like it’s official… Freddie Gibbs has aligned with Young Jeezy and signed to his CTE label. This was announced last night in Chicago when Freddie Gibbs brought Jeezy up on stage. The homies at FSD got the video footage above. I personally think this is a great move for Jeezy and not sure why [...]

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Cymarshall Law: Zion Land [Music Video]

by Kevin April 10, 2011 Music Videos

New video from Cymarshall Law off his album from last year, Freedom Express Line, which was totally produced by The Beatnikz. The CD is available now at Best Buy and recently got picked up for vinyl distro through Fat Beats. Hit the jump for your audio fix…

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THE GAFF: Space Is The Place

by J. Rizzle April 10, 2011 Downloads

This is a Rare Jazz Fusion Mix that I made back in 2004/2005 by The GAFF—–Sunday morning music, or anytime you need to reflect or chill, your own space is the place! Hit it at the jump and enjoy!

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DJ Flash Gordon Parks: Donny Hathaway

by J. Rizzle April 10, 2011 Downloads

DJ Flash Gordon Parks peels back the layers to reveal the SOUL of one of our musical masters…Donny Hathaway, grab it at the jump and enjoy.

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Raphael Saadiq: Live In Concert (SXSW 2011)

by J. Rizzle April 10, 2011 Downloads

This set from Stubb’s in Austin, Texas — recorded live as part of the South by Southwest music festival — is a full-blown soul revue, complete with choreographed backup singers and buckets of sweat, brought to you by Rapheal Saadiq…enjoy! Source: NPR

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DXA: Roll Call [Music Video]

by Kevin April 9, 2011 Music Videos

New video from DXA, directed by Court Dunn. This cut is off their most recent project, DXArmy vs. The Rhythmonsters.

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Royce Da 5’9: Writers Block (feat Eminem)

by Justin April 9, 2011 Singles

In case you haven’t heard, here’s the latest collaboration from Bad Meets Evil entitled “Writers Block.” The Eminem featured track is the first single off Royce’s upcoming solo album Success Is Certain which you can pre-order now.

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June Haze: The Gemini Project

by Kevin April 9, 2011 Hot Download

We leaked a couple of tracks from this project by June Haze back in February and from what I heard it had me anxiously awaiting this project. It dropped for free a couple of days ago. Check it out….

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Apollo Brown: The Times (feat Oddisee)

by Kevin April 9, 2011 Singles

Last week you heard Has-Lo & Apollo Brown join forces on “Heirlooms”,  but this week it’s Oddisee & Apollo Brown on “The Times”.  Oddisee, who is half Sudanese, doesn’t normally bring his politics to the table, but in this rare moment Oddisee offers an entire song devoted to the turbulent changes occurring in Northern Africa, [...]

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Kyle Lucas & Captain Midnite: Dead Flowers [Music Video]

by Kevin April 9, 2011 Music Videos

New video from Kyle Lucas & Captain Midnite off their EP I Brought Dead Flowers To A FUNeral which is available now on iTunes.

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Catch Guilty Simpson Live in Miami This Friday Night!

by Kevin April 9, 2011 Sponsored Events

If you’re fortunate enough to live down here in sunny South Florida like me, then you’ll be happy to know that Guilty Simpson will be performing at The Red Room in Miami. Miami Veteran MCs Shadowman Boogie and Parable will also take the main stage with upcoming artists Saheed and J.Nics. Miami Beat Wave and [...]

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Please Listen To My DEMOS Mixtape Contest

by Kevin April 8, 2011 Contests

In promotion of the upcoming documentary film, DEMOS: An Independent Artist’s Guide To Success, we will be releasing a series of mixtapes showcasing the talents of independent artists around the world.  The mixtapes will serve two purposes: to add awareness to the upcoming film and to promote the independent artists who make it onto the [...]

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Beastie Boys: Fight For Your Right (Revisited) [Trailer]

by Justin April 7, 2011 Coming Soon

The Beastie Boys have so many legendary music videos, but it looks like they’re gonna try to do outdo themselves. MCA, Ad-Rock & Mike D released this trailer of their upcoming video, as the group revisits their classic “Fight For Your Right” featuring a cast of comedy’s biggest stars today. The trio’s new album Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2 [...]

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K. Gates: Purple Label [Music Video]

by Justin April 7, 2011 Music Videos

2-Cent’s Bmike directs the music video for K. Gates’ single “Purple Label” produced by Niyo. The track appears on the New Orleans emcee’s standout album The Shaikback, which is available now.

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Phil The Agony (of Strong Arm Steady): Voodoo Child (feat Talib Kweli) [prod by KOYTO]

by Justin April 7, 2011 Singles

Phil The Agony’s already had a busy 2011 as Strong Arm Steady released Arms & Hammers and Phil dropped his Flow Pattern EP earlier this year. Now we get word the a full length LP is on the way and here’s the first leak off the project, the KOYTO produced “Voodoo Child” featuring Talib Kweli. Voodoo Child [...]

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Young Scolla: Two Three Flow [prod by We Are The Tay]

by Justin April 7, 2011 Singles

As Young Scolla & SMKA finish up work on their collaboration album, the emcee gives fans a new cut to hold them over until then. Scolla gets inspired by his Airness on “Two Three Flow” produced by We Are The Tay.

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J. Rawls (of Lone Catalysts): Best Producer On The Mic (feat Diamond D, Kev Brown & Oh No) x The Hip Hop Affect [Cover & Tracklist]

by Justin April 7, 2011 Coming Soon

Lone Catalysts producer J. Rawls reveals the cover artwork & tracklisting for his upcoming album The Hip Hop Affect, which drops May 17th. In addition to this, the veteran beatsmith has leaked a joint off the record called “Best Producer On The Mic” featuring Diamond D, Kev Brown & Oh No. Hit the jump for the full [...]

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Quite Nyce: Dollar Menu EP

by Justin April 7, 2011 Hot Download

Quite Nyce has released the Dollar Menu EP with the hopes of raising donations for homeless shelters in his local area. You can download the project for free, but any money contributed until April 15th will go to homeless shelters in Worcester, MA. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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STS: The People [Music Video]

by Justin April 7, 2011 Music Videos

Money Making Jam Boys member STS closes out his Demand More series of videos with “The People” produced by Sean C & LV.

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Knesecary: godDILLA

by Justin April 7, 2011 Singles

Knesecary went on a “Dilla binge” as he says for his latest track. The Dallas emcee rocks of a medley of J Dilla instrumentals on “godDILLA.”

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