May 2011

Statik Selektah & Lord Sear: Open Bar Classics Volume 2 [90s R&B House Party]

by Kevin May 28, 2011 Mixtapes

I don’t know about you, but when I BBQ I like to jam to some R&B throwbacks. Following up their 80s edition of Open Bar Classics, here’s Statik Selektah and Lord Sear with Volume 2: 90s R&B House Party.

theBREAX: Breax Over Volume 2 [Mixtape]

by Kevin May 28, 2011 Hot Download

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theBREAX and DJ Wade-O return with Breax Over Volume 2. The mixtape features the track featured in the music video for “Passion Art: Yap Yap” in addition to other tracks features as a part of the Remix Wednesday promotion. Look for production from Wit of I Qwit Music (Frontlynaz), Jimmy Natural, Vataga, Sean Hunter and others. If you missed the first [...]

Wais P: Back Bitches (feat Sauce Money) [prod by Statik Selektah] [Music Video]

by Kevin May 28, 2011 Music Videos

Video for “Back Bitches” performed by Wais P the Pimp & Sauce Money & produced by Statik Selektah. Directed by Gabriel Gomez & Digital Hustle Films. Available on iTunes in July 2011 off Wais P the Pimps EP Game & Claim.

Tanya Morgan + Che Grand + King Mez + Skyzoo: Without Hands [Music Video]

by Kevin May 28, 2011 Music Videos

Hip hop notables Tanya Morgan, Che Grand, King Mez and Skyzoo represent #MobileMusic to the fullest with the video for the third single off of The Official SXSW Mixtape brought to you by the Unique Squared Mobile Studio and Quality Control Marketing. Grab the audio here.

Paul Nice + Masta Ace: BK (We Don’t Play)

by Kevin May 28, 2011 New Music Releases

Slice-of-Spice Records is releasing a sure fire Brooklyn anthem for this summer, in the shape of a banging unreleased Paul Nice track ft. Masta Ace. The song is called “BK”, which was originally recorded in 2001, but never saw the light of day (listen to the snippet below). After 10 years this track is finally [...]

Laws: Momma Miss America [Music Video]

by Kevin May 28, 2011 Music Videos

Laws gives us a visual to his version of Sir Paul McCartney’s Instrumental “Momma Miss America” from his 1970 album McCartney. The Laws version is on his Yesterday’s Future mixtape hosted by Mick Boogie & Don Cannon. Directed by Derek Pike.

Illmind: Don’t Let The Sun Set (feat Flip Phil & MC Starr)

by Kevin May 28, 2011 Singles

Serum: Afro Pick [Music Video]

by Kevin May 28, 2011 Music Videos

Official video for the first single off Serum’s upcoming album P.C.P. (Pre Campaign Propaganda) coming summer 2011. Video directed by Hugo Torres. Song produced by Mistapool of Belarus, cuts by Dj Extremidiz.

R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron [4/1/1949 - 5/27/2011]

by Kevin May 28, 2011 News

We’ve lost another one, as the Godfather of Rap, Gil Scott-Heron, passed away yesterday at the age of 62. Rumors flew around Twitter late last night, and the NY Times officially reported it early this morning. Gil Scott-Heron’s work as a musician and poet were highly influential in the hip hop community and his work [...]

Roads-Art: Land Of Opportunity (feat Rashid Hadee + D.I. Verse + K. Sparks)

by Kevin May 28, 2011 Singles

MaLLy & The Sundance Kid: The Renaissance [Music Video]

by Justin May 27, 2011 Music Videos

The homie MaLLy delivers the music video for he & The Sundance Kid’s dope cut “The Renaissance” off his Free On The 15th series. If you’re in Minnesota for the Soundset Festival this weekend, make sure you check out MaLLy’s performance on Sunday, May 29th.

Action Bronson: Time For Some (feat Lil’ Fame) [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Justin May 27, 2011 Singles

Photo by Alexandar Richter Here’s the first leak off Action Bronson & Statik Selektah’s upcoming collaboration album, “Time For Some” featuring M.O.P. member Lil’ Fame. Bronson & Statik’s Well Done LP will be released July 5th on Showoff Records.

warrenJae: 12:01

by Justin May 27, 2011 Music Videos

South Carolina emcee warrenJae drops some visuals for his cut “12:01″ off The Dreamcatcher mixtape. If you haven’t already, make sure you download the DJ Black Bill Gates hosted project here.

Varsity Squad: U Minor, We Major (feat One Be Lo)

by Justin May 27, 2011 Singles

We’ve got some new One Be Lo for you via this collaboration he did with Pittsburgh duo Varsity Squad called “U Minor, We Major” produced by Mass Appeal of the BoomBap Addicts. Varsity Squad emcee Beedie (pictured above with Lo) will be releasing the Beat Bully LP on June 30th.

Artist Spotlight: SL Jones

by Justin May 27, 2011 Artist Spotlight

Arkansas is probably one of the last states that comes to mind when you think about hip hop, but SL Jones hopes to chance that. The Little Rock native is making the solo push on his career after debuting as part of Killer Mike’s Grind Time Rap Gang. With his latest release The Number 23 [...]

Interview With Insight

by Justin May 26, 2011 Artist Spotlight

In the past decade, Insight has been one of the most prolific artists in hip hop with his solo releases and collaborations. From his work as an emcee in Y Society, Electric Company & Shinsight Trio to his production credits for the likes of Mr. Lif, Virtuoso & Reks, Insight always delivers high quality music in whatever role he plays. [...]

Wu-Tang Clan: Only The Rugged Survive

by Justin May 26, 2011 Singles

Remember the Wu-Tang Clan compilation Chamber Music from 2009? The project featured members of the Wu paired up with some other vets like Masta Ace, Sean Price & Cormega with live production by Fizzy Womack & The Revelations. Well it looks like they’re doing it again as the RZA solo joint “Only The Rugged Survive” [...]

Throwback Spotlight: Ghetto Mafia

by Justin May 26, 2011 Thursday Throwback

The homie Vise Versa of Deux Process suggested that I do something to give some shine to Georgia duo Ghetto Mafia a few weeks ago, and with that the Throwback Spotlight was born. Tied in with our Thursday Throwbacks, this spotlight will be geared toward showcasing some of the underappreciated artists of the past with [...]

Dice Raw: 1995

by Justin May 26, 2011 Singles

Longtime affiliate of The Roots & Money Making Jam Boys member Dice Raw is gearing up for a trilogy of EP’s entitled Greatest Rapper Never. “1995″ is the official leak off the first EP of the series, Preservation, which will be released on June 7th.

Kendrick Lamar: HiiiPOWER [Music Video]

by Justin May 26, 2011 Music Videos

TDE artist & Compton native Kendrick Lamar drops some visuals for his latest joint “HiiiPOWER” produced by J. Cole. The track is expected to appear on Lamar’s highly anticipated #Section80 LP due out later this year.

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