August 2011

e.d.g.e: O My God [Music Video]

by Justin August 26, 2011 Music Videos
http://vimeo.com/28209361

e.d.g.e. “O My God” (Mike Rodriguez) from e.d.g.e. on Vimeo. Vancouver emcee e.d.g.e gives the visual treatment to “O My God’ with the help of director Mike Rodriguez. The track appears on his latest project All Flow Everything, which dropped this summer.

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Those Chosen: This Is cA (feat. Blake Carrington) [Music Video]

by Carsten August 26, 2011 Music Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43h7JRjXKbY

Fresh from wrapping up a hip-hop reality show that is set to air in Europe next month, The Chosen drops new visuals to “This Is cA”, the follow up to the lead single “One Day”.

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Aaliyah: 4 Page Letter x One In A Million [Music Video]

by Thomas August 25, 2011 Music Videos

Rest in Power to baby girl. Second video underneath.

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Elzhi: Elmatic Concert [Recap]

by Arasia Magnetic August 25, 2011 Exclusive

The stage was set. Dark, absorbing background as the band’s silhouette decorated the scene. The crowd’s breathing strengthened and their chatter increased as they anticipated his arrival. One side was debating if the album was good while the other questioned his right to redo such a classic. Then, that infamous subway train raided the speakers [...]

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Strange Fruit Project: A Dreamer’s Journey [Album Sampler]

by Justin August 25, 2011 Coming Soon

Although all 3 members are working on solo projects, Strange Fruit Project will be releasing their much anticipated album A Dreamer’s Journey before any of those see the light of day. Symbolyc One aka S1, Myth & Myone have put together this 5 track sampler to give fans a preview of their 4th studio LP, which drops September 1st.    

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Phonte, King Mez & Charlie Smarts: In The 336

by Justin August 25, 2011 Singles

North Carolina clothing brand L.S.D. enlists the help of Phonte, King Mez & Charlie Smarts for the anthem “In The 336.” Remember, Phonte’s long awaited solo debut Charity Starts At Home drops September 27th.

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Young Scolla: Alive [prod by SMKA]

by Justin August 25, 2011 Singles

We’re just days away from the release of Young Scolla’s debut album and the Detroit emcee leaks one last joint off the LP, “Alive” produced by SMKA. Seconds Away will be available August 30th on iTunes, but Scolla will be holding a special UStream presentation of the LP on the 29th for those who want to [...]

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DTMD: You

by Justin August 25, 2011 Singles

After releasing the music video earlier this month, DTMD leaks the mp3 of the single “You” off their upcoming debut album. You can pre-order Dunc & Toine’s LP Makin’ Dollas, which drops September 20th, right now on iTunes. YOU by DTMD

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Moe Green: Nimbus

by Justin August 25, 2011 Music Videos

Moe Green jacks Clams Casino’s “Wizard” instrumental for his version “Nimbus.” The Bay Area emcee also gives it the visual treatment as he continues to push his Lionheart EP [Download id not defined].

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Apathy: Smoke Weed Everyday (feat Scoop DeVille)

by Justin August 25, 2011 Singles

If you bought Apathy’s new album Honkey Kong, you also got some bonus material in the form of the Primate Mindstate EP. Here’s one of the tracks off that EP, “Smoke Weed Everday” featuring Ap’s fellow Get Busy Committee member Scoop DeVille.

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KevinNottingham.com + The Diggers Union Present: A Tribute To Tribe [Mixed by DJ ReMike]

by Kevin August 25, 2011 Hot Download

Brand new A Tribe Called Quest tribute mixtape from DJ ReMike – a refreshing mix of Tribe classics, album cuts, unreleased joints, and exclusive tribute freestyles from the likes of K. Sparks, Sha Stimuli, Naledge (of Kidz In The Hall), and Dyme Def! Also included in the zip is Phife Dawg’s single, Sole Men, off [...]

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Slaine: A World With No Skies 2.0

by Michael Kaminsky August 25, 2011 Music Reviews

With Statik Selektah repping Brooklyn these days more than Lawrence, The Perceptionists seeming perfectly content with not making a follow up to 2005’s Black Dialogue, and it being over a year since the passing of Guru, Boston’s hip hop crown is up for grabs. And the heir apparent seems more than likely to be Ben [...]

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Planet Asia: Inspiration [Music Video]

by Justin August 25, 2011 Music Videos

Planet Asia is back with another music video, this time for “Inspiration” off his street album Crack Belt Theatre. The Fresno emcee was supposed to release his official LP Black Belt Theatre this year, but there’s been no updates on the project since it was first announced.

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J.Nolan: Round [Music Video]

by Justin August 25, 2011 Music Videos

J.Nolan gives the visual treatment to his song “Round” off his Loose Files mixtape [Download id not defined]. If you haven’t already, make sure you grab the up & coming emcee’s latest project Chaos Theory.

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Uptown XO: Rumor Has It (feat AB The Pro & Gordon Brega)

by Justin August 25, 2011 Singles

Uptown XO drops the final leak off his upcoming solo project, “Rumor Has It’ featuring AB The Pro & Gordon Brega. The Diamond District member’s free album Monumental II will be released August 30th on 2DB.

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Nas: The Lost Albums [5 Volume Series]

by Kevin August 24, 2011 Around The Net

So you’re the world’s biggest Nas fan, huh?  You probably think you have everything that Nas has ever recorded right? WRONG! Not unless you’ve already downloaded this 5 volume series from Real HipHopHead.  Over the course of the last couple of months, these cats have compiled a massive collection of Nas tracks that are NOT [...]

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Toki Wright: Real Live (feat Yakub)

by Kevin August 24, 2011 Singles

Check out the new single “Real Live” from Rhymesayers/Soul Tools MC Toki Wright, off his upcoming album Channels. The track features Twin Cities newcomer Yakub (producer of Ghostface Killah’s “Together Baby”) and is produced by DJ Three A Day. Look out for the “Real Live” music video to drop tomorrow. This is some real head [...]

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DaVinci: Feast Or Famine EP

by Justin August 24, 2011 Hot Download

After garnering plenty of critical acclaim for his debut album The Day The Turf Stood Still, DaVinci returns with his Feast or Famine EP. The Bay Area emcee’s new project includes 8 tracks with guest appearances made by Young Gully, C-Plus, Nio Tha Gift & Roach Gigz. I got to hear this EP a few [...]

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John Dew: Tech-NASA

by Justin August 24, 2011 Hot Download

Houston emcee John Dew drops his 2nd project of the year, the free album Tech-NASA. The LP is produced entirely by DJ Cozmos and includes guest appearances by Rob Jay, hasHBrown, Propain, Yung Truth & Jack Freeman. John will also be releasing a retail, deluxe version of the album on October 1st which will include [...]

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Bronze Nazareth: The Road (feat Masta Killa & Inspectah Deck) [Music Video]

by Justin August 24, 2011 Music Videos

Bronze Nazareth jacks some footage from Kill Bill to create the music video for “The Road” featuring Wu-Tang Clan generals Masta Killa & Inspectah Deck. The track will appear on the Wu-Elements producer’s new album School For The Blindman, which drops September 13th.

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