May 2011

The Beastie Boys with DJ Reflex

by Kevin May 7, 2011 Around The Net

Many thanks to Cornerstone Promotion for sponsoring the Beastie Boys contest that we ran this last week and congrats to Raphael Deapera for winning the grand prize! DJ Reflex of Power 106 in Los Angeles gets a visit from Ad-Rock and Mike D of The Beastie Boys to discuss their new album Hot Sauce Committee [...]

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Cyclops: Endangered Species [prod by Danimal]

by Kevin May 7, 2011 Singles
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Jonathon Twiz: One Life [Music Video]

by Kevin May 7, 2011 Music Videos
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Blaq Poet: Blaq Poet Society [Artwork + Tracklist]

by Kevin May 7, 2011 Coming Soon

While still very much affiliated with DJ Premier’s Year Round Label, Blaq Poet has aligned himself with Brick Records for the release of his forthcoming solo-LP, Blaq Poet Society, which will be released on June 21, 2011. Blaq Poet Society is a meeting of the minds of Blaq Poet and producers Stu Bangas (Reef the [...]

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Thr33zy McFly: Don Juan Flow [prod by The Formula]

by Kevin May 7, 2011 Singles
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Rasheed Chappell’s Album Gets Official Release Date

by Thomas May 6, 2011 Coming Soon

The wait is finally over….Rasheed Chappell‘s debut album has a release date of July 12, 2011.  The record is produced entirely by Kenny Dope and will be released on his label, Kay-Dee Records.  No tracklist yet, but “Building 8,” “What I’m Here 4,” “Dope Muziq,” and “I Know” are the leaks thus far…not sure if [...]

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Nikki Lynette: The Beautiful People [Music Video]

by Kevin May 6, 2011 Music Videos

Nikki Lynette covers Marilyn Mason?!?! Wow!  Off her upcoming mixtape, Roses N’ Guns 2: The BADDER ASSED Mixtape That Rocks dropping May 18th.

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SoulKlap: Patti Mayonaise (What’s Your Name?)

by Kevin May 6, 2011 Singles

This is the lead-off single from SoulKlap’s next project, The KlapBack EP. Droppin June 28th. Produced by Tha Audio Unit.

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Raven Sorvino: Danger [prod by Terrence Clayton]

by Kevin May 6, 2011 Singles
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Trek Life: Everything Changed Nothing [Free Download]

by Kevin May 6, 2011 Hot Download

Mello Music Group continues their generous full album giveaway series this week focusing on one of the most slept on MC’s coming from the West Coast, Trek Life.  Trek is currently preparing his summer offering Wouldn’t Change Nothing – a 12 track remix project featuring the West Coast’s J. Bizness, Detroit’s MarvWon, up and coming [...]

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Phase One & Asa Buchanon: Crystal AX [Music Video]

by Kevin May 6, 2011 Music Videos

Second video off the Bugnanas album, out now on iTunes. Directed by AzzieDirect.

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Die-Rek: Grown Man Biz (feat DJ Versatile) [Music Video]

by Kevin May 6, 2011 Music Videos

MC/Producer Die-Rek out of Toronto Canada releases the official video for the single “Grown Man Biz” ft. DJ Versatile off of his recently released venture The Die-Version Project.

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Kaimbr & Kev Brown: Go Green [Music Video]

by Kevin May 6, 2011 Music Videos

New video from ReDef Records’ release of The Alexander Green Project, out now on green vinyl, CD and cassette tape.

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The Beast: Guru Legacy EP

by Kevin May 6, 2011 Hot Download

There are tributes and then there are TRIBUTES. I know some of you are thinking, “another Guru tribute?”… but this one’s dope. 6 track, with features including John Robinson and Silent Knight.

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Soluneek & Phantem: Get It Right [Music Video]

by Kevin May 6, 2011 Music Videos
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Killer Mike: Bang x3

by Justin May 6, 2011 Hot Download

Killer Mike promised to deliver a mixtape due to all the delays PL3DGE has gone through, and Mike is a man of his word. Killa Kill From Adamsville drops Bang x3, a 9 track prelude to the third installment of his I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind series. The project includes guest appearances by Big [...]

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Shawt: I’m Da Man (feat K. Gates, Curren$y, Raw Dizzy, Mack Maine & Supa Creative) [prod by Mannie Fresh]

by Justin May 6, 2011 Singles

Shawt of East Beast Ent. enlists some of New Orleans’ Fionest for the single “I’m Da Man” produced by the legendary Mannie Fresh. The jam packed posse cut includes contributions from K. Gates, Curren$y, Raw Dizzy, Mack Maine & Supa Creative.

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Dain: Daintendo

by Justin May 6, 2011 Singles

First of all, congratulations to the homie Dain for signing with Wandering Worx (home to Planet Asia & Moka Only). “Daintendo” is the first single off the New Orleans emcee/producer’s upcoming debut album on the fledgling label, due out later this year.

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STS: The Play

by Justin May 6, 2011 Singles

Money Making Jam Boys member STS aka Sugar Tongue Slim delivers his original contribution “The Play” off the upcoming The Glorification Of Gangsters soundtrack. The soundtrack will be released on May 12th and includes a mix of original cuts, mash-ups & cover songs. The Play — STS by The Glorification of Gangster

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D.Julien: World [prod by Clyde Strokes]

by Justin May 6, 2011 Singles

D.Julien shows yet again why he’s one of the top up & coming emcees in the game today with his latest leak “World” produced by Clyde Storkes. But, the track will not be featured on the New York emcee’s Ready For Tomorrow which drops May 31st.

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