June 2011

aDDLib: Ups & Downs [prod by Beatsofreen]

by Kevin June 11, 2011 Singles

Oklahoma native aDDLib provides the first release from the project It’s The Thought That Counts. The song is about the struggles of trying to keep a relationship afloat when it’s on it’s last leg. It’s The Thought That Counts EP is set to be released this summer.

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Donny Goines: One By One (Tysha Jones) [prod by Simon Illa]

by Kevin June 11, 2011 Singles

Donny Goines hooks up with producer Simon Illa for a song dedicated to Tysha Jones.

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Warm Brew: Warm Brew EP

by Kevin June 11, 2011 Hot Download

Los Angeles crew Warm Brew have hooked up with DJBooth.net to bring fans their latest street release, the Warm Brew EP.  The project features seven fresh, genre-blending cuts from Espy, Serk Spliff, Baby Boy Manu Li and Ray Wright. The EP’s sole guest appearance comes courtesy of Raquel Rodriguez. Espy (who also mixed and mastered [...]

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Laws: Yesterday’s Future [The Making of the Mixtape]

by Kevin June 11, 2011 Around The Net

Decatur Dan sits down with Laws x J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League & Phan 4 (La Da Craftsman & Feb 9) to discuss how the Yesterday’s Future mixtape hosted by Don Cannon & Mick Boogie was created.

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St. Peter: Hellbound (feat Unknown Mizery & Kaotny)

by Kevin June 11, 2011 Music Videos
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King Mez: Freestyle In Reed Space NYC

by Kevin June 11, 2011 Around The Net

King Mez drops a freestyle for Jungle Gym Magazine in Reed Space NYC.  His new solo project, My Everlasting Zeal, drops in the fall.

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L.E.G.A.C.Y: Demons [prod by Tom Delay]

by Kevin June 11, 2011 Singles

L.E.G.A.C.Y. returns with a very personal and heartfelt song on a soundscape created by Baltimore producer Tom Delay of Brake Fast Records. Amerikkkan Psycho album on the way!

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Cutlass Reid + Truck North: Cheese Eggs & Grits

by Kevin June 11, 2011 Music Videos

Cutlass Reid and Truck North linked up last month in Cutlass hometown of Norfolk, VA to shoot a visual to “Cheese Eggs & Grits” off his One Day At A Time mixtape.  Another Norfolk, VA native, Bink!, makes a cameo in the video as well.  The video is directed by Lo Torres.

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Da Circle: No Homo! (Death Of PAUSE)

by Kevin June 11, 2011 Singles
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Naturel: Helium [prod by Illmind & Symbolyc One]

by Kevin June 11, 2011 Singles

The Crown Museum is proud to present a new Single from recording & contemporary Artist, Naturel tilted, “Helium.” Produced by !llmind & Symbolyc One (Kanye West, Beyonce, Jay-Z) & Additional Guitars By: Dr.Know Jr.  ”Helium” is the first glimpse into Naturel’s debut solo visual/musical project entitled Momentous. Unlike similar collaborative projects, DMV native Naturel is simultaneously the [...]

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Bread + Raven Sorvino: Loafers

by Kevin June 11, 2011 Singles

Bread links up with fellow Language Artz mate Raven Sorvino for “Loafers” which is off his War Of The Mind: Prelude To The Brainstorm project dropping soon.

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K. Sparks: The L@st LOL (feat JAYVINE)

by Kevin June 11, 2011 Singles

New track from K. Sparks featuring new Double Up Entertainment artist, JAYVINE and produced by T Mos. The L@st LoL Feat JAYVINE by K. Sparks

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Frank Ocean To Work On “Watch The Throne”

by Carsten June 11, 2011 Around The Net

Watch The Throne news! Even though we already have a rumored tracklist and release date, it’s looks like Kanye and Jay are still working on the project. OFWGKTA‘s crooner, Frank Ocean, most recently took to his Tumblr that he’s flying out to the east coast to be involved in the duo’s highly anticipated project: “i [...]

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Artist Spotlight: Wais P

by Kevin June 10, 2011 Artist Spotlight

Wais P has been around a good hot minute. In the 90s (along with Haph as The Ranjahz) he was a part of Team Roc, a group of rappers associated with Roc-A-Fella Records. As The Ranjahz, Wais has collaborated with everyone from Cee Lo, Rass Kass, Memphis Bleek, Ja Rule, Jay-Z, Sauce Money, Raekwon and [...]

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Max Minelli: California Dreams

by Justin June 10, 2011 Hot Download

Two years ago, Max Minelli released his critically acclaimed mixtape Backpack Dreams & Hip Hop Wishes. Now Max, the heart & soul of Baton Rouge hip hop in my opinion, drops the sequel – California Dreams. This is a concept mixtape, a “movie on wax” as the Lay Lo member says. Max utilizes all types of Cali instrumentals from The D.O.C’s “Tha [...]

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STS: STSisGOLD [prod by Bear One]

by Justin June 10, 2011 Singles

A preview of this track was heard in a recent video by 3LittleDigs, but now we have the full version of STS aka Sugar Tongue Slim’s new leak “STSisGOLD” produced by Bear One. The song is the first single off the Money Making Jam Boys member’s upcoming album The Illustrious, which is scheduled to be released [...]

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Locksmith: I’m On One Freestyle

by Justin June 10, 2011 Singles

DJ Khaled’s “I’m On One” instrumental is the latest victim to Locksmith’s lyrical onslaught as the Cali emcee rips this track to shreds. The Frontline member will be releasing two solo albums this year, Labyrinth produced by E-A-Ski and Embedded produced by Ski Beatz.

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Methuzulah: Goosebumps [prod by Illastrate]

by Justin June 10, 2011 Singles

Methuzulah returns with this banging new single “Goosebumps” produced by Illastrate. The track is off the Atlanta emcee’s upcoming EP entitled Long Story Short. GOOSEBUMPS (SINGLE) PRODUCED BY: ILLASTRATE by METHUZULAH

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