May 2011

Statik Selektah: On The Corner (feat Big Twinz, Freddie Gibbs, Tri-State & Planet Asia) [Co-prod by Alchemist]

by Kevin May 22, 2011 Singles

Here’s a track from Statik Selektah’s The Left-Overs (Of What’s To Come) EP, released digitally last December on iTunes.  Statik recently gave the go ahead to put this track up for free along with news that he has a new EP with Freddie Gibbs dropping in late June, which will be recorded live in one [...]

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Bumpy Knuckles: Lyrical Workout (feat Noreaga) [prod by Statik Selektah]

by Kevin May 22, 2011 Singles

Everyone knows the “what what, what” line from Gangstarr’s “Militia” classic. For the first time since, Freddie Foxxx aka Bumpy Knuckles & NORE make peace on the title track from Bumpy’s Statik-produced album Lyrical Workout, hitting iTunes June 14th.

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Mean Doe Green: Crazy (feat Brother Lynch Hung)

by Kevin May 22, 2011 Singles

Currently on tour with Raekwon, Mean Doe Green releases this Lee Bannon produced track featuring Brother Lynch Hung.

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K. Sparks: Gold Chain (feat Angelous)

by Kevin May 22, 2011 Singles

Congratulations to K. Sparks, who recently tied the knot! Here’s a joint he did with long time collaborator Angelous, produced by Marvel. Gold Chain Feat Angelous by K. Sparks

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J-Rocc: Some Cold Rock Mix For Stussy

by J. Rizzle May 22, 2011 Downloads

Stussy Japan presents this ill mix by J-Rocc, definitely a must for the cratediggerz, enjoy !

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Lauryn Hill: Live @ Coachella

by J. Rizzle May 22, 2011 Downloads

Here’s a rip I spotted over at All The Way Live of Lauryn Hill performing live @ Coachella, grab it at the jump and enjoy.

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Raheem Devaughn: Jackin For Beats Vol. 2 (Exclusive Edition)

by J. Rizzle May 22, 2011 Downloads

Three time Grammy nominated recording Artist, Raheem Devaughn, presents his 12th mixtape release “Jackin’ 4 Beats Vol. 2.” Hosted by DJ Sense of The Aphilliates as part of the Rhythm and Streets Series, “Jackin’ 4 Beats Vol. 2″ is a collection of Raheem’s own unique remixes to hit records from Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Trey [...]

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yU: Before Taxes [Free Download]

by Kevin May 21, 2011 Hot Download

Mello Music Group continues it’s free music series, offering DMV mc/producer  yU of Diamond District’s Before Taxes album for free download all week! This project is 18 tracks long featuring Slimkat78, Oddisee, Finale, Kev Brown, Bilal Salaam, Grap Luva, and more.  Included in the download version is bonus material including two Oddisee remixes and a [...]

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Raven Sorvino: Je Ne Sais Quoi [prod by T-Minus 321]

by Kevin May 20, 2011 Singles

Language Artz 1st lady Raven Sorvino drops another one, this time produced by T-Minus 321 titled “Je Ne Sais Quoi”. Her debut album Paper Girl coming soon on HiPNOTT Records.

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J The S: Paranoid Politics [Music Video]

by Kevin May 20, 2011 Music Videos

J The S and Restless Films present the second video from their collaborative EP effort, “Paranoid Politics.”  Wanting to push the songs as far as possible creatively, and to bring the records fully to life, Jake and Restless will be presenting the entire EP through music videos. Over the next few weeks we will continue [...]

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The Bodega Brovas: No Gimmicks [Music Video]

by Kevin May 20, 2011 Music Videos

Fresh off a successful tour run in Germany, The Bodega Brovas strike again with their latest visual opus “No Gimmicks”. This video is a bare knuckles,”Yo MTV Raps” Era style video tribute to one of the greatest groups to ever touch a mic, Run DMC. True heroes who had gifts and “No Gimmicks”.

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Mr. SOS: Listen [prod by Ricky Raw]

by Justin May 20, 2011 Singles

The new Mr. SOS album Cassette Verite has been “coming soon” for awhile now, but QN5 has finally released the first single — “Listen” produced by Ricky Raw. As the former CunninLynguists member says in the beginning of the song: This is a track for all the kids in the back who say they do [...]

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School Of Sharks Presents: The Broady Sessions

by Justin May 20, 2011 Hot Download

If you’re a longtime fan of Marq Spekt & the School Of Sharks crew, you know all about the Broady Champs. But whether you’re new to their music or not, here’s some Grilchy hip hop from the vaults for you to enjoy. SteadyBloggin & SOS presents The Broady Sessions, a collection of previously unreleased heat [...]

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Strong Arm Steady: When Darkness Falls [Music Video]

by Justin May 20, 2011 Music Videos

Phil The Agony, Krondon & Mitchy Slick give the visual treatment to one of the standout cuts off their latest LP, “When Darkness Falls” featuring Marsha Ambrosius. Strong Arm Steady’s “official” debut Arms & Hammers is in stores now.

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5th Child: 5th Child

by Justin May 20, 2011 Hot Download

5th Child released a new Kid Superfly EP with Trumpcard earlier this month and now drops his 5th solo album, the self titled 5th Child. The Jackson emcee/producer’s LP is available for free, but you can also support the project on iTunes if you’d like. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Ro Spit: All Alone [prod by Apollo Brown]

by Justin May 20, 2011 Singles

Here’s another leak from the upcoming Quality Control & Unique Squared Official SXSW mixtape, which was recorded over a 3 day span at the South By Southwest Festival. “All Alone” is a collaboration between Detroit natives Ro Spit aka Octane on the rhymes & Apollo Brown on the boards. "All Alone" (prod Apollo Brown) by [...]

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Random: LALP Episode 1

by DJ Grain May 20, 2011 The Show

It’s been a hot min since I have been able to post but I had to hit you all with a new mini series from the homie Random aka Mega Ran.  The new series follows Random as he transitions from the life of being an educator and rapper to being a full time artist.  Random [...]

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J-Love: Fuck That Man Up (feat Sean Price, La The Darkman & Willie The Kid) [Music Video]

by Justin May 19, 2011 Music Videos

I’m not exactly sure why J-Love started rapping, but at least he’s got some dope guests & producers around him. The mixtape DJ unveils some visuals for the Ayatollah produced cut “Fuck That Man Up” featuring Sean Price, La The Darkman & Willie The Kid.

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STS: Pimpin & Preachin (feat GLC) [prod by Groove Chambers]

by Justin May 19, 2011 Singles

Money Making Jam Boys member STS unveiled this loose joint from the vaults, the GLC assisted “Pimpin & Preachin” produced by Groove Chambers. Sugar Tongue Slim’s Demand More (Gold Edition) is available for free on his website right now, but be look out for his new album Illustrious this summer.

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Laws: Dear Boy [prod by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League & Feb9]

by Justin May 19, 2011 Singles

We’ve been hearing about Laws & his Paul McCartney tribute project for a few months now, but now we finally get our first preview via “Dear Boy.” The Florida emcee’s Don Cannon & Mick Boogie hosted Yesterday’s Future will feature 13 cuts reinterpreted by the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and will be released on May 24th. Laws [...]

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