August 2011

Action Bronson & Smoke DZA: Big Bad & Dangerous

by Justin August 24, 2011 Singles

Action Bronson & Smoke DZA link up for the collaboration “Big Bad & Dangerous” produced by 183rd. Look out for more tracks from this duo in the near future.

J Rawls: Jewel [Music Video]

by Carsten August 24, 2011 Music Videos

Veteran producer J Rawls, who has been in the studio with artists such as Mos Def, Talib Kweli, J-Live, Masta Ace, Count Bass D and El Da Sensei, comes through with his latest video “Jewel”. The track is taken from his album The Hip-Hop Affect, which dropped earlier this year. More info here.

Rhymesayers Grieves & Budo: Representing Hip Hop On The Vans Warped Tour

by Michael Kaminsky August 24, 2011 Artist Spotlight

I caught up with Rhymesayers duo Grieves and Budo Sunday afternoon in Phoenix, Arizona following their 105-degree Vans Warped Tour performance. Seeking shelter in the back of their air-conditioned bus, we discussed what it’s like being a rapper on a punk rock tour, a new generation discovering Rhymesayers and Panera Bread.

Killa Kyleon: Bodies Hit The Floor (feat Bun B) [prod by Lex Luger]

by Justin August 24, 2011 Singles

Killa Kyleon links up with the legend Bun B for the final leak off his upcoming project, “Bodies Hit The Floor” produced by Lex Luger. The Houston emcee’s Candy Paint & Texas Plate 2 mixtape is scheduled to drop on September 1st.

San Quinn: I’m Wet

by Justin August 24, 2011 Singles

Bay Area veteran San Quinn leaks his joint “I’m Wet” off his new album Can’t Take The Ghetto Out A Nigga. The San Fransisco’s 10th solo LP, which features guest appearances by E-40, Balance, Willie Hen, Shady Nate & Berner, is available now.

SL Jones: The Number 23 (Editor’s Cut)

by Justin August 24, 2011 Hot Download

SL Jones teamed with Don Cannon earlier this year to release his mixtape The Number 23. Now the Arkansas emcee returns with The Editor’s Cut, a no-DJ version featuring 14 of the best songs from the original tape as well as two bonus tracks. If you’d like to support SL, you can cop a digital version [...]

GhostWridah: Trouble On My Mind Freestyle

by Justin August 24, 2011 Singles

GhostWridah rocks over Pusha T’s “Trouble On My Mind” instrumental for his latest freestyle. Make sure you download the Miami emcee’s American Alien LP, which dropped back in April, if you haven’t already.

DJ Zimmie & Kix & Lidz: Heanod

by Thomas August 24, 2011 DJ Wednesdays

Here’s a project that my man J Rizzle and DJ Zimmie put together. Peep what Rizzle has to say about the project. To show thanks for all of the visitors to my blog Kix & Lidz, I decided on doing a mix collaboration with DJ Zimmie. These are some tracks that’ll make ya Headnod. Grab [...]

Phonte: Not Here Anymore (feat. Elzhi) (prod. by 9th Wonder)

by Thomas August 24, 2011 Singles

Phonte dropped the first single from his solo debut album, Charity Starts At Home on Twitter minutes ago. “Not Here Anymore” is produced by 9th Wonder and finds Phonte dropping verses (and singing the hook) along with a yoga flame verse from Elzhi. This is a good lead single from an album that has been [...]

STS: The Illustrious

by Justin August 23, 2011 Hot Download

After months of build-up & anticipation, STS drops his new solo album The Illustrious and it’s absolutely free. The Money Making Jam Boys member’s latest project includes guest appearances & production by Ski Beatz, The Alchemist, YelaWolf, The Knux, Will Power & more. If you wanna support the ATL/Philly emcee, you can cop a deluxe edition on iTunes. Tracklist [...]

Curren$y: Verde Terrace (Hosted By DJ Drama)

by Justin August 23, 2011 Hot Download

Curren$y is back with yet another mixtape, this one entitled Verde Terrace under the moniker Spitta Andretti. The New Orleans emcee links up with DJ Drama for the project which features 14 tracks. Tracklist & link after the jump.

The Away Team: Scars & Stripes

by Justin August 23, 2011 Singles

Sean Boog & Khrysis give us a preview of their upcoming album with the title track “Scars & Stripes.” The Away Team’s 3rd LP will be released October 11th on Duck Down/Jamla/IWWMG. The Away Team “Scars & Stripes” by duckdown

Marcel P. Black: Nigerian Hair [Music Video]

by Justin August 23, 2011 Music Videos

Marcel P. Black gives the visual treatment to his song “Nigerian Hair” off his 1Luv: A Hate Story EP. Look out for the Baton Rouge emcee’s sequel, the iLuv H.E.R. Too EP, to be released on September 10th.

Apathy: Peace Connecticut [Music Video]

by Justin August 23, 2011 Music Videos

Apathy gives the visual treatment to Da Beatminerz produced “Peace Connecticut” off his new album Honkey Kong. If you missed it, make sure you read Jeremiah’s great interview with the Demigodz member from last week.

Brown Bag AllStars: Psycho Dwarf 2011

by Justin August 23, 2011 Singles

The Brown Bag AllStars pay tribute to The Beatnuts with “Psycho Dwarf 2011.” Make sure you cop the collective’s Brown Bag Season Vol. 1, which is in stores now.

Timbo King: High Ranking (feat R.A. The Rugged Man) [Music Video]

by Justin August 23, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s some funny visuals for Timbo King’s latest single “High Ranking” featuring R.A. The Rugged Man. Make sure you cop the longtime Wu-Tang affiliate’s debut solo ablum From Babylon To Timbuk2, which is available now.

Ronny My: 2:15 A.M. [prod by Swiff D]

by Justin August 23, 2011 Singles

DGB hit us with a new joint from Ronny My called “2:15 A.M.” produced by Cali producer Swiff D. The song will appear on the Baton Rouge emcee’s upcoming mixtape Tales From The Freezer, which has no official release date right now.

Kyle Hubbard: Better Slow Down

by Justin August 23, 2011 Singles

Kyle Hubbard hit us with his track “Better Slow Down” featured on the recent Space City Records compilation [Download id not defined]. Hubbard attacks the mentality of the local emcee on this song the Houston Press called the best song on the project.

Wonder Rhymer: Ink Pens Paper (feat Lyrikill & Terence J) [Music Video]

by Justin August 23, 2011 Music Videos

New Orleans duo Wonder Rhymer gives the visual treatment to their track “Ink Pens Papers” featuring Lyrikill & Terence J. The Jedi Beats produced song is the second single off their LP of the same name, due out later this year.

Pill: The Diagnosis [NO DJ]

by Justin August 23, 2011 Hot Download

Pill released the original version of The Diagnosis last month and now teams with DJBooth.net to bring you the No DJ Version. The Maybach Music Group artist’s latest work includes guest appearances by Trae, Starlito, CyHi Da Prynce, Pusha T, Tech N9ne, Rick Ross, Gunplay & more. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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