July 2011

Jesse Boykins III: Way Of A Wayfarer EP

by J. Rizzle July 17, 2011 Downloads

Here’s “Way Of A Wayfarer” EP by Jesse Boykins III, read what Jesse had to say about this project and hit it at the cut and enjoy. After my last release “The Beauty Created” 3years ago, I took sometime to truly discover my art, my spirit, my voice, my style, my love for life and its mysteries. That [...]

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Zo!: …Just Visiting Three

by J. Rizzle July 17, 2011 Downloads

+FE Music proudly presents the new EP of covers from Zo!, “…just visiting three.” Hit it at the jump and enjoy.

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Rasheed Chappell: Future Before Nostalgia (Artwork & Tracklist)

by Thomas July 16, 2011 Coming Soon

Rasheed is less than 72 hours away from releasing his debut album, Future Before Nostalgia produced entirely by Kenny Dope. I’ll update the post once the buy links are available.  Tracklist underneath. UPDATED: There was a delay with the buy links on iTunes and Amazon, but they’re available now. The digital version of the album [...]

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Paradime: Them Vets (feat. Ketchphraze & Royce Da 5’9″)

by Thomas July 16, 2011 Downloads

Here’s another leak from Paradime‘s forthcoming EP, Breaking Beauregard. The track features Royce and Ketchphraze with production from Peace of Mind.

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Pharoahe Monch: Black Hand Side (feat. Styles P & Phonte) [Video]

by Thomas July 16, 2011 Music Videos

The latest video from Monch‘s near flawless album, W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) [read review].  The video is directed by Terrance Nance and features Styles P and Phonte.

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Kourvioisier: Anticipation Part 2 (Trouble On My Mind)

by Thomas July 16, 2011 Downloads

North Carolina MC Kourvioisier abuses Pharrell’s track for “Trouble On My Mind.” There’s enough slick lines and quotables to have you reaching for the rewind button.

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Onyx: We On That [Music Video]

by Justin July 16, 2011 Music Videos

Onyx gives the visual treatment to “We On That” off their upcoming project with Young Kazh. CUZO is scheduled to drop later this year with just Sticky Fingaz & Fredro Starr involved.

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Zero Star: Don’t Look Now

by Jeff Leon July 15, 2011 Music Reviews

If you’re an NFL fan, you know about the 1972 Miami Dolphins. The team, new to the NFL, shocked everyone by coming out of nowhere to achieve a perfect, undefeated season. On his latest EP, Don’t Look Now, Ohio emcee Zero Star takes inspiration from the team, viewing his rise in the same way. Don’t [...]

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Headnodic: Surgeon General (feat People Under The Stairs)

by Justin July 14, 2011 Singles

Headnodic leaks the People Under The Stairs assisted track “Surgeon General” off his album Red Line Radio, which drops July 26th. Speaking of PUTs, Thes One & Double K are currently working on their new LP Highlighter and will be making pre-orders on their site available very soon.

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Myth (of Strange Fruit Project): My Summertime Jam (feat MC Eiht)

by Justin July 14, 2011 Singles

Strange Fruit Project member Myth is gearing up for his debut solo project and gives us a preview of what to expect with “My Summertime Jam” featuring West Coast O.G. MC Eiht. Myth’s album is currently untitled, but will be produced entirely by Theory Hazit and fellow SFP member S1 aka Symbolyc One.

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Audible Doctor: Stayin Busy [Remix] (feat Rasheed Chappell, YC The Cynic, Soul Khan, Silent Knight & KON)

by Justin July 14, 2011 Singles

Audible Doctor unveils the remix for “Stayin Busy” featuring an impressive lineup of emcees – Rasheed Chappell, YC The Cynic, Soul Khan, Silent Knight & KON. The posse cut will appear as a bonus cut on the Brown Bag AllStars producer’s upcoming You Should Buy Music Not Make It EP.

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NAMELESS: Shrug [Instrumentals]

by Thomas July 14, 2011 Downloads

NAMELESS releases another batch of unreleased joints from his hard drive for the masses. His thoughts on the release below. Link to project underneath. There’s really no primary explanation as to why I’ve decided to create this project. I haven’t released anything since the Dusty Pads EP this past April, and thought it was about that [...]

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Fiend: Street Lights (feat Street Wiz) [Music Video]

by Justin July 14, 2011 Music Videos

Fiend drops another visual off his Life Behind Limo Glass mixtape, this one for “Street Lights” featuring Street Wiz. The New Orleans emcee will be releasing a new project entitled Cool Is In Session on July 21st.

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Uptown X.O.: You Not Like Me [Music Video]

by Thomas July 14, 2011 Music Videos

In preparation of his forthcoming project, Monumental 2 X.O. releases a video for “You Not Like Me” from his One. One. Ten project. The CLCTVE Media (“Ralph” Lorenzo Sanchez and Byron Cooke) help bring the song to life with shots from different locations in New York.  Peep what they have to say about the video [...]

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Lord Finesse: World Series Out The Blue Vol. 1

by J. Rizzle July 14, 2011 Downloads

Checkout this classic oldschool mixtape by Lord Finnesse, grab it at the cut and enjoy. Source: OHHU

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DJ Irie: Hectic Electic 2.0

by J. Rizzle July 14, 2011 Downloads

Here’s Hectic Eclectic 2.0’! A great mix by DMC 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005 champion DJ Irie that features Hip Hop, Oldschool and Funk influences in a hectic eclectic way. Hit it at the cut.

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Lord Have Mercy: Lonely People

by Thomas July 13, 2011 Downloads
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Here’s a new track from Lord Have Mercy that just popped up in the inbox. I’m not sure where this will end up at, but head on over to his site: Thee Lord Have Mercy to get the latest news and music from him. Stream below and link underneath.

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Teflon: 4 Tha Love [CDQ]

by Thomas July 13, 2011 Downloads

Teflon kicks his “go in your pocket raps” over this DJ Premier heat rock.  According the DJ Premier Blog this track will appear on Teflon‘s forthcoming album, Contraband.  Did I mention the beat is fire?   Stream below with link underneath. Via DJPB

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House Shoes: Daily Bread Mixtape [Apollo Brown & Hassaan Mackey]

by Thomas July 13, 2011 Downloads

Today Mello Music Group presents The Official Daily Bread Mixtape, mixed by DJ House Shoes , starring Rochester NY emcee Hassaan Mackey and Detroit producer Apollo Brown .  The 45 minute original mix is the jump off for Apollo Brown and Low Budget mic smasher Hassaan Mackey’s new album Daily Bread. The House Shoes mixtape features a [...]

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Nappy Roots: Congratulations [prod by Organized Noize]

by Justin July 13, 2011 Singles

Fresh off their latest webisode, Nappy Roots & Organized Noize give us our first preview of their highly anticipated album with the signle “Congratulations.” The Kentucky group & legendary production trio’s Nappy Dot Org drops September 20th on AVJ Records.

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