August 2011

IL Duce: Momma Said Knock You Out [Music Video]

by Justin August 18, 2011 Music Videos

IL Duce rhymes over LL Cool J’s classic ”Momma Said Knock You Out” to give listeners a prelude to his new project. Look out for the Baton Rouge emcee’s mixtape Feed Me Rappers, Feed Me Beats 3: The East Coast in the near future.

P. Dukes: Save Me A Prayer (feat Ricky Fontaine) [Music Video]

by Justin August 18, 2011 Music Videos

College Park emcee P. Dukes drops this great music video for his joint “Save Me A Prayer” featuring Ricky Fontaine. If you’re feeling this track, you can download P. Dukes’ new mixtape Easy Money 3: Celebrations & Tribulations hosted by DJ Scream here.

Diamond District: Tol’ U So (feat Fat Trel) [prod by Ab The Pro]

by Justin August 18, 2011 Singles

Uptown XO enlists the help of his fellow Diamond District members Oddisee & yU as well as Fat Trel for “Tol’ U So” produced by Ab the Pro. The song is the latest leak off the D.C. emcee’s album Monumental 2, which drops August 30th.

Young Scolla: Losin Myself [prod by SMKA]

by Justin August 18, 2011 Singles

The release date for Young Scolla’s debut album is just around the corner, and the Detroit emcee leaks another joint called “Losin Myself” to hold us over until then. The Detroit emcee’s Seconds Away, which is produced entirely by SMKA, is scheduled to drop on August 30th.

Methuzulah: Sleeping Fist [Music Video]

by Justin August 18, 2011 Music Videos

Atlanta emcee Methuzulah gives the visual treatment to his track “Sleeping Fist” featuring cuts by DJ Danja. The song appears on Methuzulah’s Kemetic Aha mixtape, which dropped last year.

D.R.G: Claim 2 Fame [prod by Big K.R.I.T.]

by Justin August 18, 2011 Singles

Detroit duo D.R.G. links up once again with Big K.R.I.T. for their new track “Claim 2 Fame.” The song is the first leak off their upcoming project All Things Regular, due out this fall.

Apathy Responds To Critics Of Feature-Heavy Album, Takes “Soft” Rappers To Task [Interview]

by Jeremiah August 18, 2011 Artist Spotlight

With the release of Honkey Kong, a new chapter of Apathy’s life begins. Honkey Kong will be the first album released on Apathy and long-time collaborator Celph Titled’s very own record label, Dirty Version Records, giving Ap another title to add to emcee and producer. With Honkey Kong, Apathy sticks to the hardcore hip hop [...]

junclassic: Times [Music Video]

by Kevin August 18, 2011 Music Videos

MC junclassic and producer Jazz Spastiks’ collaboration project Mode 7 dropped on July 26th via HiPNOTT Records. Fresh off the release of the critically acclaimed project junclassic has put together a video for their single “Times” which is an ode to never giving up when times are hard. Jazz Spastiks’ production and junclassic’s sound, delivery and content make “Times” one of the stand [...]

NAMETAG: The Hundreds (prod. by Nameless)

by Thomas August 17, 2011 Singles

Here’s the latest leak from NAMETAG‘S recently released mixtape, Classic Cadence 3: End Credits. The heatrock was produced by Nameless and should give fans a taste of what’s to come from the two as they are preparing their joint EP, For Namesake for a future release. Stream below with link underneath.

J. Cole: Work Out [Music Video]

by Thomas August 17, 2011 Music Videos

J. Cole’s debut album will be dropping on 9/27. Here’s his latest video for “Work Out,” which may or may not be the first single for the album. Maybe the joint with Trey Songz is? Who knows. Cole will be embarking on a 65 city international tour starting next week to promote his album. Hit [...]

STS: Hello Sunshine (feat YelaWolf)

by Justin August 17, 2011 Singles

STS & YelaWolf show a different side of their music then we’re used to on “Hello Sunshine” as Sugar Tongue Slim goes back to his spoken word poetry days while YelaWolf displays his singing prowess. The track is the final leak off the Money Making Jam Boys member’s upcoming album The Illustrious, which will be released [...]

The Canz: Preview II Slow Rise II

by Justin August 17, 2011 Hot Download

The Canz has teamed up with DJBooth.net for Preview II Slow Rise II, a prelude to their upcoming album The Slow Rise 2: Low Winds, High Sails. The sampler features 5 tracks from the LP and includes guest appearances by Aleon Craft, Laws & El Prez. Tracklist & link after the jump.

DaVinci: D.R.E.A.M.

by Justin August 17, 2011 Singles

Bay Area native DaVinci puts his twist on the Wu-Tang Clan’s classic “C.R.E.A.M.” chorus on his latest leak “D.R.E.A.M.” featuring cuts by DJ Platurn. The song will appear on the SWTBRDS emcee’s Feast Or Famine EP, which will be released for free on August 24th. DaVinci – D.R.E.A.M. (Ft. DJ Platurn) by SWTBRDS

Zero Star: Bonus Track (feat Maggz) [Music Video]

by Justin August 17, 2011 Music Videos

Zero Star gives the visual treatment to the Maggz assisted “Bonus Track” off his Don’t Look Now EP [read our review]. You can purchase the Columbus emcee’s latest project right now at his Bandcamp page.

Logic: Young Sinatra II

by Justin August 17, 2011 Music Videos

The DMV’s been delivering a lot of new hip hop talent as of late and Logic is yet another example of that. The Maryland emcee rocks over Lord Finesse’s “Hip 2 Da Game” for his version “Young Sinatra II” with an accompanying music video). If you like this joint, hit the jump for the mp3.

A.Dd+: Under (feat Dustin Cavazos) [Music Video]

by Justin August 17, 2011 Music Videos

Dallas duo A.Dd+ release their 2nd music video, this time for the Picnic Tyme produced “Under” featuring Dustin Cavazos. Make sure you download Slim Gravy & Paris Pershun’s album When Pigs Fly, which dropped earlier this year, if you haven’t already.

Bamboo Bros. (Kurious & Dave Dar): When I Bleed [Music Video]

by Justin August 17, 2011 Music Videos

Kurious & Dave Dar, together known as the Bamboo Bros, give the visual treatment to “When I Bleed” off their debut LP. The duo’s album American Jibaro features the likes of Pete Rock, Talib Kwelie & L-Fudge and is available now on iTunes.

Red Pill: Don’t Turn Around [prod by Nameless]

by Justin August 17, 2011 Music Videos

BLAT! Pack member Red Pill rocks over a Nameless instrumental for ”Don’t Turn Around” as a teaser to his upcoming project. The Michigan emcee will be releasing a new album produced entirely by fellow BLAT! member Hir-O in the near future. If you’re digging this track, you can download it after the jump.

Statik Selekatah Speaks On Why AZ is Slept On

by Justin August 17, 2011 Around The Net

The Come Up Show’s Chedo caught up with Statik Selektah to discuss why AZ is one of the most slept on emcee’s in hip hop. Statik’s new solo album Population Control will be released on October 25th.

Black Moon: Live Band Rehearsal

by Justin August 17, 2011 Around The Net

Black Moon will be performing their classic debut Enta Da Stage tonight with a live band at Southpaw in Brooklyn. Here’s some footage of Buckshot rehearsing with the band, who will also be also be joined by Sean Price, Smif-N-Wessun, Iron Solomon & Statik Selektah.

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