July 2011

San Quinn: Big Bank [Music Video]

by Justin July 12, 2011 Music Videos

Bay Area veteran San Quinn gives the visual treatment to his single “Big Bank” for his first official video in over 3 years. The track will likely appear on San Quinn’s upcoming album Can’t Take The Ghetto Out A Nigga.

Shome: Over Love [prod by Soulful]

by Justin July 12, 2011 Singles

New Orleans emcee Shome leaks his Soulful produced cut “Over Love” as a prelude to his upcoming project. The In Due Time EP will be released on August 31st and includes guest appearances by Thee Tom Hardy & Joe Scudda.

Circa ’94 Beats: An Ode To A Tribe Called Quest

by Justin July 12, 2011 Instrumentals

With everyone buzzing about the A Tribe Called Quest documentary, Circa ’94 Beats releases their ode to the legendary group The Peoples Low End Midnight Beats Movement Tape. The production crew pays tribute to ATCQ with 16 instrumental cuts inspired by the group. Tracklist & link/stream after the jump.

Just Released Today [7/12]

by Kevin July 12, 2011 New Music Releases

Only thing on my radar in stores today is the new Trek Life. Seems there are doper free projects dropping lately than retail ones. #signothetimes

Astronote: The Raw Tape (2011)

by J. Rizzle July 12, 2011 Downloads

Checkout the latest beat tape from producer Astronote, there’s definitely some heat on this jawn that an emcee can spit his hot 16 over. Hit it at the cut and enjoy.

BLCTXT: Goodbye (feat Dipp) [prod by J Haze]

by Justin July 11, 2011 Singles

Following all the positive respone to his “Cooking Up” which leaked last month, BLCTXT decided to release another joint off his upcoming A Smart Black Boy EP. The Atlanta emcee brings you the Dipp assisted “Goodbye” produced by J Haze.

Vandalyzm: April’s Fool [Music Video]

by Justin July 11, 2011 Music Videos

Seemingly out of nowhere Vandalyzm has announced he’ll be releasing a new project, The Proposal EP, tomorrow. The homie Van drops the music video for this very nice cut “April’s Fool” which will appear on the EP. The St. Louis emcee will still be releasing his long awaited album in the fall, but luckily we’ll be [...]

Curtiss King: D.I.Y. EP

by Justin July 11, 2011 Hot Download

Curtiss King releases his brand new EP D.I.Y. presented by AshleyOutrageous.com & Black Cloud Music. The SoCal emcee/producer’s latest project includes 9 original cut, most of which are self-produced, and features guest appearances by Sean Falyon, Noa James, Faimkills & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Mino Slick: Do Ya Thang (feat Vito Banga of Nappy Roots)

by Justin July 11, 2011 Singles

Mino Slick links up with Nappy Roots member Vito Banga for his dope new cut titled “Do Ya Thang.” If you’re still sleeping or only know Mino from his guest appearance on “Chevrolet Doors” by Deacon The Villain & Sheisty Khrist, check out the Kentucky emcee’s Best of Showtime mixtape [Download id not defined].

Al Gator: On One [Music Video]

by Justin July 11, 2011 Music Videos

Al Gator goes in on every rapper’s favorite instrumental ”I’m On One” & provides some visuals for it as well. The freestyle will appear on Gator’s upcoming mixtape Ahead Of Time, which drops August 11th and will be hosted by Don Cannon & DJ Scream.

M. Will The Shogun: Saturn (feat Termanology, Hassaan Mackey & Lansky

by Justin July 11, 2011 Singles

Marley Marl’s son M. Will The Shogun is back with his latest cut “Saturn” featuring Termanology, Hassaan Mackey & Lansky of Creatures Of The Night. The track will appear on the talented producer’s new album Northern Lights, which will be released later today.

OSYM: Procrastination [Mixtape]

by Justin July 11, 2011 Hot Download

Donuts & Milk and NINETWO present Cali native, New Orleans based emcee/producer OSYM’s new mixtape Procrastination hosted by DJ G-Cue. The 15 track project includes guest appearances & production by Exile, Jansport J, J.Nolan, Curtiss King & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Cormega: Mega Fresh X Remix (feat Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, PMD, Grand Puba & DJ Red Alert) [Music Video]

by Justin July 11, 2011 Music Videos

Cormega drops some animated visuals for his posse cut remix of “Mega Fresh X” featuring Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, PMD, Grand Puba & DJ Red Alert. Not sure what to think of this animation, it’s a strange choice to say the least.

Z-Ro: Houston Summer Fest Set

by Justin July 11, 2011 Around The Net

Check out this footage of Z-Ro’s entire set at the recent Free Press Summer Fest in Houston. If you haven’t already, make sure download the Mo City Don’s 5200 mixtape.

BlaZe & Aspades: Open Eyes

by Carsten July 11, 2011 Downloads

Here is Open Eyes, a new collabo effort from Bronx emcee BlaZe and his homie Aspades. The duo already shared the booth for several tracks but now decided to drop a full project together. Check it out below. Open Eyes by BlaZe & Aspades

DOOM/Starks (Ghostface Killah & MF DOOM): Victory Laps (Madvillainz Remix) [Radio Rip]

by Justin July 11, 2011 Singles

It sounds like the DOOM/Starks album may finally be released after all these years of rumors. Nature Sounds has released the Madvillainz remix of “Victory Laps” as a cassette (remember those?) which you can order now. The Ghostface & MF DOOM single will be on iTunes soon, but until then you can enjoy this pretty [...]

Sonny Bonoho: Grand Daaam! (feat Bizarre) [Music Videeo]

by Justin July 11, 2011 Music Videos

The homie Sonny Bonoho directs the music video for his single “Grand Daaam!” featuring Bizarre of D-12. The track appears on his latest album Phonephreak which is available now.

hasHBrown: Good Days Bad Weeks [Music Video]

by Justin July 11, 2011 Music Videos

Houston emcee/producer hasHBrown gives the visual treatment “Good Days Bad Weeks” off the Relationsh*t EP [Download id not defined]. Look out for the Break Something project later this year.

How To Sell 1 Million Albums and Owe $500,000

by Kevin July 10, 2011 Around The Net

Interesting breakdown of a major label recording contract, spotted at TSS. The estimate of $20 per CD is high, but the rest of the equations seem spot on.

M.E.R.C. & DJ A to the L: Daylight Marauders

by Kevin July 10, 2011 Hot Download

How about a dope ass A Tribe Called Quest mixtape to vibe out to? This one was apparently co-signed by Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed. Read the full details here.

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