May 2011

Blitz The Ambassador: Native Sun

by ''BLINKY'' May 31, 2011 Album Reviews

Boldly claiming within the first three minutes that he is “putting Africa back on the map”, there is little doubt of the inspiration that lies behind Native Sun, the fourth full-length outing from Brooklyn-via-Ghana emcee Blitz The Ambassador. Having grabbed attention with the diverse live-band sound on his 2009 LP Stereotype, a success story in [...]

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Interview With Elzhi

by Arasia Magnetic May 31, 2011 Artist Spotlight

It’s no secret that Detroit remains as a Hip Hop powerhouse and Elzhi, who is one of the most resilient and talented emcees in the game, stands on the frontline. He is one of the best the D and the rap game has to offer, and continues to up the ante bar after bar. His [...]

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King Mez: From The South (feat Thee Tom Hardy & Sean Boog) [Music Video]

by Justin May 31, 2011 Music Videos

King Mez gives the visual treatment to his Khrysis produced single “From The South” featuring fellow North Carolina natives Thee Tom Hardy & Sean Boog. The track appears on The King’s Khrysis EP that was released in February.

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Masta Ace: I Refuse (feat Wordsworth) [prod by Marco Polo]

by Justin May 31, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s a new joint from the legendary Masta Ace called “I Refuse” that was recorded for Russell Peters’ upcoming The Green Card Tour LIVE from the O2 Arena. Considering how dope this Marco Polo produced track featuring Wordworth is, I think it’s about time for a second eMC album. Hit the jump for the mp3. 

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General Monks (Planet Asia & TriState): Each Step Becomes Elevated

by Justin May 31, 2011 Hot Download

Planet Asia & TriState join forces as the General Monks to release their debut album Each Step Becomes Elevated sponsored Esbe Clothing. PA & his fellow Gold Chain Military member’s first LP as a duo includes guest appearances by Phil The Agony, Krondon, Ras Kass & Styliztik Jones as well as production provided by Evidence, [...]

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Cannibal Ox: Thor’s Hammer (feat Raekwon)

by Justin May 31, 2011 Singles

Cannibal Ox meets Wu-Tang as Raekwon & Vordul Mega join Vast Aire on his new single “Thor’s Hammer” produced by P.O.V. The track appears on Vast’s new album Ox 2010: A Street Odyssey, which was released today.

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Dee-1 Explains Blue x Pens Handwritten Letter To His Fans

by Justin May 31, 2011 Around The Net

Rising star Dee-1 takes some time to speak on his upcoming single “Blue” which he’ll be releasing a music video for very soon. Also, the New Orleans emcee wrote a letter to his fans to providing some background info on the track that you can read after the jump.

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Obie Trice: LeBron On

by Justin May 31, 2011 Singles

With the NBA Finals kicking off tonight, it’s fitting Obie Trie gets his “LeBron On” via his new single. The oft-delayed Bottom’s Up album from the Detroit emcee is scheduled to drop later this year.

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Killa Kyleon: Make Me (feat Jack Freeman) [prod by Tha Bizness]

by Justin May 31, 2011 Singles

Killa Kyleon is back with a potential summer anthem for folks in Tha Bizness produced “Make Me’ featuring singer Jack Freeman. The Houston emcee’s Candy Paint & Texas Plates 2 is coming soon.

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Knesecary: The Letter V [prod by Oktober1st]

by Justin May 31, 2011 Singles

Knesecary returns with a dope new cut called “The Letter V” produced by fellow Dallas native Oktober1st. You can download all of Knesecary’s back catalog now at Over Head The Salute.

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ev4n holt: 1.5 EP

by Justin May 31, 2011 Hot Download

As ev4n holt puts the finishing touches on his project Lone Star State, he decided to release this short EP entitled 1.5 to hold us over until then. The EP features 5 tracks from the Atlanta emcee with production provided by Thelonious Martin, Mohamed Haniff, ProDuce, Envoy & Reese Jones. Tracklist & link after the [...]

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Big A (of Embassy Music Board): Extraordinary Dream

by Justin May 31, 2011 Singles

The homie Glam provides of with another joint from Big A with the quick “Extraordinary Dream” freestyle. Be on the look out for a lot more solo material from the Embassy Music Board member in the coming weeks.

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Oddisee: Better Late x Indian Summer

by Justin May 31, 2011 Instrumentals

Fresh off the release of Odd Seasons, Oddisee drops two bonus instrumentals called “Better Late” & “Indian Summer” as companion pieces to the LP. Make sure you cop the Low Budget Crew & Diamond District member’s instrumental album, which is available now through Mello Music Group. Better Late by Mello Music Group Indian Summer by Mello Music [...]

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Ta-ku: SCRAPS

by Thomas May 31, 2011 Downloads

Ta-ku releases a beat tape of unreleased joints he had on his hard drive, titled SCRAPS. The track list and link to the project is underneath.

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Co$$: Sleepwalking

by Justin May 31, 2011 Hot Download

Psymun passed along this new mixtape from Co$$, which he produced a track on, that was premiered by NahRight yesterday. Sleepwalking serves as a prelude to the Cali emcee’s upcoming Before I Awoke LP which will be released June 21st on Tres Records. Tracklist & link after the jump. 

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keb0: Before The Exorcism [prod by Tokyo Cigar]

by Justin May 31, 2011 Singles

Here’s some new Tokyo Cigar heat courtesy of keb0′s final leak & title track off his upcoming Before The Exorcism mixtape. The Indianapolis emcee’s new project features guest appearances & production by Tokyo, Cyclops, Beewirks & Ayomari and will be presented by TheHipHopEffect & RefinedHype. Before the Exorcism [Prod. by Tokyo Cigar] by keb0

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7even Sun: Digital Dust Beat Tape (2006​-​2008)

by J. Rizzle May 31, 2011 Downloads

A collection of short version beats made between 2006 and 2008 produced by 7even Sun, hit it at the cut and enjoy.

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Just Released Today [05/31]

by Kevin May 31, 2011 New Music Releases

The last day of May brings us a couple of dope hip hop releases, with Canibus & Keith Murray’s full length project as The Undergods and Vast Aire’s new album, OX 2010: A Street Oddyssey.  Also out this week are a couple of physical re-releases from Curren$y’s back catalog. Hit the jump to check the [...]

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Terrence Clayton: reLAx (Inst. LP)

by J. Rizzle May 31, 2011 Downloads

This is the debut instrumental album from Terrence Clayton called “reLAx”, hit the link below and enjoy!

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10th Annual Dynamic Producer Conference: Aug. 2011 in LA

by Kevin May 31, 2011 Sponsored Events

Dynamic Producer is hosting it’s 10th annual Producer Conference this August in Los Angeles and KevinNottingham.com is an official media sponsor. Hit the jump to get all the info on the 3 day event…

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