July 2011

Nacho Picasso & Blue Sky Black Death: Sweaters x Numbnuts [Music Video]

by Justin July 13, 2011 Music Videos

Kingston of Blue Sky Black Death hit me with two new joints they did with Nacho Picasso – “Sweaters” & “Numbnuts” with accompanying music videos. The tracks will appear on Nacho’s upcoming album For The Glory which is produced entirely by BSBD & Raised By Wolves. Watch “Sweaters” above & hit the jump for “Numbnuts.”

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Praverb The Wyse: Blessed With The Gift (IV The Polymath Remix)

by Justin July 13, 2011 Singles

IV The Polymath remixes Praverb The Wyse’s “Blessed With The Gift” for this dope new version. The original track appear on Praverb’s album The Gospel Is Free 2, which dropped last year.

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Pete Rock & Smif-N-Wessun: Monumental [Music Video]

by Justin July 13, 2011 Music Videos

  Red Bull USA premieres Pete Rock & Smif-N-Wessun’s new video for the title off their album Monumental [read our review]. The legendary producer & Boot Camp Clik duo’s LP is in stores now.

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Mick Boogie & DJ Jazzy Jeff: Summertime 2

by J. Rizzle July 13, 2011 DJ Wednesdays

Here’s another BBQ mix jawn or simply for the whip the followup to the highly successful @DJJAZZYJEFF215 x @MICKBOOGIE “Summertime” mixtape. Hit it at the cut and enjoy.

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Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest [Review]

by Morgan July 13, 2011 Exclusive

“I’m not trying to be the fucking Ginzu Master of this. It’s about the Tribe, it always has been.” Beats, Rhymes, and Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest tells the true story behind the music of one of the most influential and innovative Hip Hop groups of our time. It gives an introspective [...]

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Mr. Marcelo: 48 Laws Of Power (Hosted By DJ 5150)

by Justin July 13, 2011 Hot Download

We haven’t heard from Mr. Marcelo (Curren$y’s brother if you didn’t know) in awhile, but the New Orleans veteran returns with his latest mixtape 48 Laws Of Power hosted by DJ 5150. The former No Limit emcee brings you 13 original cuts with guest apperances by Curren$y & Calliope Var. Tracklist & link/stream after the jump.

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Charlie Smarts (of Kooley High): LowBottomMe

by Justin July 13, 2011 Hot Download

Kooley High member Charlie Smarts drops his new mixtape LowBottomMe, the follow-up to his 2009 project F’alex. The Carolina emcee delivers 12 cuts featuring guest appearances by Rapper Big Pooh & Tab-One with production provided by Marshall Law, Blackjeruz & Poet. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Slimm Calhoun: Plugged In [Mixtape]

by Justin July 13, 2011 Hot Download

It’s been 10 years since Slimm Calhoun release his debut The Skinny on OutKast’s Aquemini Records, but the Dungeon Family member is finally back with a new solo mixtape — Plugged In. The 16 track project includes guest appearances by Killer Mike, Kyle Lucas, Daz Dillinger, Backbone, Sean P, Duece Poppi, Fonzworth Bentley & more. [...]

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Thurogood Wordsmith: A.M. [Music Video]

by Justin July 13, 2011 Music Videos

Thurogood Wordsmith gives the visual treatment to his Cristolph (of The Niceguys) produced “A.M.” off The Appetizer EP. The Houston emcee & T.H.E.M. member will be releasing his new project Brass Knuckle Sandwich at the end of the year.

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Tacaloc: I Think I’m In Love [Music Video]

by Justin July 13, 2011 Music Videos

Tacaloc provides some visuals for his joint “I Think I’m In Love” featuring G-Warner. The track appears on the New Orleans emcee’s Ice Mike hosted I’m Here 2 Stay (My Personal Scriptures) mixtape, which you can download here.

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DJ Zimmie: You Gots To Grill, Vol. 3 – Grillmatic

by J. Rizzle July 13, 2011 DJ Wednesdays

DJ Zimmie gives the masses the 3rd installment of his annual Summer BBQ mix series. This mix of fun, semi-gangster chunes is the perfect soundtrack for a cookout, grab it at the jump and enjoy.

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Nappy Roots & Organized Noize: Nappy Dot Org Webisode #3

by Justin July 12, 2011 Around The Net

Rico Wade of the legendary Organized Noize gives us some background info on how the collaboration with Nappy Roots came together in this 3rd webisode of the 7-part series. The highly anticipatd Nappy Dot Org is scheduled to be released September 20th on AVJ Records.

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K. Gates: Phall Of Pharaohs [Music Video]

by Justin July 12, 2011 Music Videos

New Orleans emcee K. Gates drops some visuals for his extremely dope cut “Phall Of Pharaohs” produced by Prospek. Hit the jump for the lyrics to the track.

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Bronze Nazareth: Fresh From The Morgue (feat RZA)

by Justin July 12, 2011 Singles

Wu-Elements producer Bronze Nazareth’s oft-delayed sophomore album will finally be released this year and here’s the first leak off the LP, “Fresh From The Morgue” featuring the RZA. Bronze’s School For The Blindman drops September 13th and includes guest appearances by Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, Killah Priest, Canibus, Willie The Kid & The Wisemen.

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Retrospek: Da Happenings [Music Video]

by Justin July 12, 2011 Music Videos

Rah Intelligence hits us with Retrospek’s latest video for “Da Happenings” single they dropped last month. For more info on the Boston trio, make sure you check out the crew’s site OriginalRetrospek.com.

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Luck-One: Breakthrough

by Justin July 12, 2011 Singles

The homie Luck-One is still riding high off the success of his debut album True Theory, but is already gearing up for a new project entitled King Of The North West. “Breakthrough” is the first leak off the Portland emcee’s upcoming mixtape, which is scheduled to drop on August 30th. No download link for now on this [...]

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DJ Rapid Ric: Whut It Dew (The Album)

by Justin July 12, 2011 Hot Download

After releasing the retail version of his LP earlier this year, DJ Rapid Ric has decided to make his debut Whut It Dew (The Album) available for free. The veteran DJ produced the majority of the project which includes guest appearances by Killer Mike, Z-Ro, Lil’ Keke Devin The Dude, Chamillionaire, Killa Kyleon, Magno, Gerald [...]

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Big A (of Embassy Music Board): Inkredible Southside [Music Video]

by Justin July 12, 2011 Music Videos

Big A goes in over the “Inkredible” instrumental for his own version in this new video. Look out for the Embassy Music Board member’s solo debut later this year.

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Crooked I: Mr. Porter Meets Mr. Pigface [prod by Mr. Porter]

by Justin July 12, 2011 Singles

Slaugterhouse member Crooked I drops his latest cut “Mr. Porter Meets Mr. Pigface” produced by (obviously) Mr. Porter. The track will not appear on the Long Beach emcee’s upcoming album Million Dollar Story though.

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Animal Farm: What I Do [Music Video]

by Justin July 12, 2011 Music Videos

Animal Farm returns with their latest music video, the satirical ”What I Do” produced by Gen Erik. The track appears on the Portland duo’s new album Culture Shock, which is available now.

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