August 2011

Sapient (of Sandpeople): Blissless Yield Remix [Music Video]

Sandpeople member Sapient gives the visual treatment to his track “Blissless Yield Remix” off his Tusks! album. The Portland emcee/producer’s first project in his Eaters series is available now on his Bandcamp page.

Stik Figa & D/Will: Crown & Coke

by Justin August 16, 2011 Hot Download

Stik Figa & D/Will have teamed up once again to release their 4th project as a duo, Crown & Coke. The emcee/producer tandem’s latest work includes 12 tracks with guest appearances made by One Be Lo, Dominique Larue, Carlitta Durand & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

KN Certified: Conversation with Co$$

by Robert Baker August 16, 2011 Exclusive

Co$$ may not be a familiar name to some, but if you played the shit out of Below the Heavens (just as I have) you might remember Blu mentioning him by his other alias, Cashus King, on the shout out cut “You Are Now In The Clouds.” Starting to ring a bell? Originally from Leimert [...]

Top 10 Pre-WTT Jay-Z and Kanye West Collaborations

by Calvin August 16, 2011 Exclusive

Jay and Ye’ have done their fair share of work together. Their working relationship (in the studio) has been turning out songs since 2000. And while Jay’s lyrics can be heard on each song, Kanye appears in different capacities. Sometimes, he’s the MC rapping over one of his own tracks while other times, he’s just [...]

Roy Ayers Project Beat Submission Compilation, Vol.1

by Thomas August 16, 2011 Downloads

This project dropped last week and somehow I forgot about it. Can never go wrong with Roy Ayers’ music. This is a compilation of beats submitted to the Roy Ayers Project by producers all over the world. The assignment was to create a beat which samples the vast catalog of Roy Ayers, and this is [...]

Doughbeezy: Light You Up [Music Video]

by Justin August 16, 2011 Music Videos

http://vimeo.com/27744062

Doughbeezy “Light You Up” from Doughbeezy on Vimeo. Doughbeezy gives the visual treatment to his lyrical exhibition “Light You Up” off his latest mixtape. Grab the Houston emcee’s Reggie Bush & Kool Aid mixtape here if you haven’t already.

100 Akres: The Eddie Murphy Beat Tape

by Thomas August 16, 2011 Downloads

100 Akers is back at it again with another creative concept. He takes Eddie Murray‘s 1985 album, How Could It Be, mixes in some audio clips from Raw, and a dope project is created. Peep what he says about the tape and hit the jump for the tracklist/download. From the afro/drum n bass tinged “Stop [...]

JYoung The General: We Got Ya (feat P.H.I.L.T.H.Y.)

by Justin August 16, 2011 Singles

We’ve got this new joint from the BLAT! Pack’s JYoung The General called ”We Got Ya” featuring fellow BLAT! member P.H.I.L.T.H.Y. and produced by StewRAT. JYoung shows he can do more than social commentary on his latest record as he & P.H.I.L.T.H.Y. describe a night out on the town.

Outerspace: My Brother’s Keeper [Music Video]

by Justin August 16, 2011 Music Videos

AOTP members Outerspace have released the music video for the title track off their upcoming LP My Brother’s Keeper. You can pre-order Crypt The Warchild & Planetary’s new album right now on iTunes.

Just Released Today [08/16]

by Carsten August 16, 2011 Coming Soon

Here’s our weekly list with the LP’s that are in stores today! The only thing on my radar in stores today is the new Median which should be really really dope. Check the full list after the jump and let us know what you’ll be coppin…

FeSo: Walkin’ By (feat. Matte) x Intro [Video]

by Thomas August 15, 2011 Singles

Chicago MC FeSo will be dropping his latest EP, Working Title tomorrow. Before the EP hits the net FeSo drops his second single, “Walkin’ By” featuring Matte. A stream/download of the single is below with a video teaser after the jump.

Danny Brown: XXX LP

by Justin August 15, 2011 Hot Download

Danny Brown made the hip hop world finally recognize his talent last year with his standout album The Hybrid, and the Detroit emcee is looking to make a bigger impact with his new record XXX. Danny delivers 19 tracks on his latest free LP which features production by Frank Dukes, Nick Speed, HouseShoes, Brandun DeShay & Paul White. Off my first [...]

Nemo Achida: Big Lights, Deep Shades [Music Video]

by Justin August 15, 2011 Music Videos

http://vimeo.com/26351302

Big Lights, Deep Shades from Nemo Achida on Vimeo. Nemo Achida provides some dope visuals for the extended version of “Big Lights, Deep Shades” that dropped last month. The original appears on Nemo’s latest project, the Goodbye Brooklyn EP, which you can download here.

Devine Carama: Blood Of A Slave

by Justin August 15, 2011 Hot Download

After releasing a dope collaboration LP with Sheisty Khrist earlier this year, Devine Carama returns with the free album Blood Of A Slave. The Kentucky emcee’s latest work includes 10 tracks and features guest appearances by Sheisty Khrist, Thee Tom Hardy & Big V aka Vito Banga of Nappy Roots. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Ohini Jonez & E-Clipse: More Than Music

by Justin August 15, 2011 Singles

We heard Ohini Jonez on the solo tip earlier this month, and now the Georgia emcee drops a new joint with frequent collaborator E-Clipse. “More Than Music” is a song focused on the duo’s struggle and hunger for success in the music business.

Deux Process: Story Of My Life (feat Young Rook)

by Justin August 15, 2011 Singles

The homie Vise Versa of Deux Process hit me with the duo’s latest track, “Story Of My Life” featuring Young Rook. The three emcees speak on their experiences in the music industry over a instrumental produced by GRock & Medi. Deux Process are expected to release their sophomore LP The Price Of Dreams later this year. [...]

VURN: Escargot [Music Video]

by Justin August 15, 2011 Music Videos

VURN gives the visual treatment to his standout cut “Escargot” off his free album Elevation. If you haven’t heard it yet, make sure you download the Miami emcee’s impressive proejct asap.

Action Bronson: Jar Of Drugs [prod by Harry Fraud]

by Justin August 15, 2011 Singles

Here’s some new heat from Queens emcee Action Bronson called “Jar Of Drugs” produced by Harry Fraud. Look out for Bronson’s collaboration album with Statik Selektah dropping later this year.

PremRock & Willie Green: Diary Of A Dreamer

by Justin August 15, 2011 Singles

New York emcee PremRock and producer Willie Green have joined forces after first meeting back in 2009 and will release an full length album together on September 28th via Isolated Wax Records. “Diary Of A Dreamer” is the first single off the duo’s upcoming LP which includes guest appearances by Has-Lo, Soul Khan, C-Rayz Walz [...]

Killah Priest: The Psychic World Of Walter Reed [Trailer]

by Justin August 15, 2011 Coming Soon

Killah Priest is back wtih this trailer for his long awaited album The Psychic World Of Walter Reed. Still no word on a release date, but it looks like the double LP will drop in the next few months.

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