June 2011

DJ Element: Freestyle Session V5

by J. Rizzle June 23, 2011 Downloads

Here’s Vol. 5 of the freestyle session by DJ Element, hit it at the jump and enjoy! Source: OHHU

DJ Emilio: Old Street Rap from the West Coast (1987-1992)

by J. Rizzle June 23, 2011 Downloads

DJ Emilio goes in on that classic West Coast Street & Gangsta Rap from 1987-1992, grab it at the cut and enjoy.

Nutso: This Is My Hood (AMAZING MAZE Remix) (feat. Mic Geronimo & Royal Flush) [Music Video]

by Carsten June 23, 2011 Music Videos

German producer AMAZING MAZE remixed “This Is My Hood” for Nutso‘s upcoming remix project Tha Remix Crate, which drops on July 7. For all you vinyl heads out there, Street Symphony Records pressed the track, along with the vocal and instrumental version, on a red transparent 7″. Check it out here.

Young Bleed Signs With Tech N9ne’s Strange Music Label

by Justin June 22, 2011 News

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This isn’t breaking news as it was announced in May, but I haven’t seen many sites touching on the subject. Baton Rouge emcee Young Bleed, who scored a major hit in “How Ya Do Dat” in the late 90′s during his brief time at No Limit, has joined Tech N9ne’s growing roster at Strange Music. [...]

RZA & Rev. William Burk: Robbery

by Justin June 22, 2011 Singles

RZA is still doing the #WuWednesday series, albeit at an infrequent pace, and The Abbot of the Wu-Tang Clan delivered this dope track from the vaults today. ”Robbery” is a track the legendary producer did with Rev. William Burk a few years ago that was unreleased until now. Hopefully RZA will continue to unleash hidden gems like these. Robbery by RZAWU

Bumpy Knuckles & Statik Selektah: Lyrical Workout

by Alex Edelstein June 22, 2011 Music Reviews

Over the course of his 25-plus year industry career, there have been plenty of verses whereon Freddie Foxxx has let loose his more spirited alter ego, Bumpy Knuckles. His various guest contributions to 90’s stalwarts like Gang Starr (“The Militia”) and M.O.P. (“I Luv”) have garnered him a reputation for hard hitting, no frills lyrics [...]

Tune In & Watch Freddie Gibbs & Statik Selektah Record an EP Live on XXL’s Ustream

by Kevin June 22, 2011 Around The Net

Freddie Gibbs stops by Statik’s home studio to record a brand new EP. Watch the creative process online now! The EP will be available on iTunes in 2 days.

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival: Free Festival Playlist on iTunes

by Kevin June 22, 2011 Mixtapes

Brooklyn Bodega has joined forces with iTunes to offer a free 10-song playlist featuring past and present Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival artists, available now exclusively in the iTunes Store. Retailers throughout NYC will also be carrying iTunes cards offering the BHF playlist free download. KevinNottingham.com is an official media sponsor of this year’s Brooklyn Hip Hop [...]

SMKA & DJBooth Present: The Report EP

by Kevin June 22, 2011 Hot Download

Acclaimed beat crew SMKA have hooked up with DJBooth.net and Beat Thang to bring listeners their latest compilation EP, The Report. Curated by DJBooth, the project features 7 tracks showcasing the best and brightest rising talents the Midwest and Northeast have to offer. Included are previously featured cuts “The Righteous Remain” (by Voli) and “Money [...]

DJ Guilletine: The Mos Def Podcast

by Kevin June 22, 2011 DJ Wednesdays

From massive cyphers in the park, to legendary hip-hop tracks, to supporting actor in some of your favorite flicks, Mos Def has done it all. He works with tons of different artists and some of them from across the seas. Now DJ Guilletine adds as many songs as he were able to remember, in order [...]

Neak: It’s Your World [Music Video]

by Kevin June 22, 2011 Music Videos

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New video from Neak, produced by Slot-A & INTMC. Video directed/edited by Cam Be. Grab the track after the cut…

Ameer: Just Listen [Music Video]

by Kevin June 22, 2011 Music Videos

Ameer performing “Just Listen” off of The Big Picture mixtape hosted by DJ Don Cannon & Ace McClowd, dropping next week.

Curtiss King: That’s How My Day’s Goin’ [prod by Jynxx]

by Kevin June 22, 2011 Singles

Curtiss King drops a new song from his D.I.Y. EP entitled “That’s How My Day’s Goin” produced by Jynxx. The song is a dedication to those days where you pretty much have to take the bad with the good, and you are left telling the homies “That’s How My Day’s Goin”…….

The ILLZ: In Between Us [Music Video]

by Kevin June 22, 2011 Music Videos

White Spyda: victorE

by Kevin June 22, 2011 Mixtapes

North Carolina emcee White Spyda recently release his mixtape, victorE. Check it out…

Vakill: Armor Of God [Music Video]

by Justin June 22, 2011 Music Videos

Vakill gives the visual treatment to the title cut of his new album, “Armor Of God” produced by Jake One. The release date for the Chicago emcee’s LP has changed once again, but don’t freak out yet… it’s been pushed UP! The long awaited Armor Of God is now scheduled to drop on July 5th.

BLCTXT: Cooking Up [prod by Illastrate]

by Justin June 22, 2011 Singles

The homie BLCTXT has unveiled the lead single for his new EP, “Cooking Up” produced by Illastrate. The Atlanta emcee’s A Smart Black Boy, the follow-up to 2009′s Acknowledgement, will be released very soon.

Locksmith: Wendy Day [prod by Left]

by Justin June 22, 2011 Singles

Locksmith spits some knowledge on the industry in this homage to Rap Coaltion founder Wendy Day produced by the other half of The Frontline, Left. The Cali lyricist is currently prepping the releases of his two highly anticipated albums, Labyrinth with E-A-Ski and Embedded with Ski Beatz.

Luke St. John: Lucid

by Justin June 22, 2011 Singles

Baton Rouge emcee Luke St. John drops this fresh new joint ”Lucid” produced by Wesxlee. The song will appear on his upcoming sampler/EP VIVIDVIBES.

DaVinci: Pangea

by Justin June 22, 2011 Singles

As DaVinci prepares to release his Feast Or Famine EP, the SWTBRDS artists brings you one last non-album cut “Pangea” to hold you over. The Bay Area emcee’s new EP is scheduled to be released next month. DaVinci – Pangea by SWTBRDS

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