August 2011

Def Dee : Cheap Heat [Instrumentals]

by Thomas August 23, 2011 Downloads

Here’s a free instrumental project for the newest member of the Mello Music Group family, Def Dee. The Seattle producer will be busy as his production will be featured on the MMG compilation Bodhisattvas, he’ll be working on his solo album to be released in 2012 in addition, to a project with a yet to [...]

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Royce Da 5’9″: Writer’s Block x Bad Meets Evil’s Lighters [Music Video]

by Thomas August 23, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s the first video from Royce‘s newest album, Success Is Certain. The video doesn’t include Marshall, but does show clips from Nickel‘s NYC show and ends with DJ Premier‘s remix to the song. Success Is Certain available now at iTunes and UGHH.com. Bonus video of Bad Meets Evil’s “Lighters” underneath.

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J. Cole: Any Given Sunday #4 (Video)

by Thomas August 23, 2011 Coming Soon

For the fourth edition of J. Cole‘s Any Given Sunday series he releases the cover to his debut album and the above video teaser previewing an unnamed track from the album. I missed #3 last week so peep it HERE.

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TheSol’ Kidd: SOLPLAY

by Thomas August 23, 2011 Downloads

Straight out of Toronto, producer Sol’Kidd presents an audacious project, Solplay, which uses Coldplay samples as a foundation to fuse hip-hop, rock and alternative sounds into a musical soundscape connecting various audiences and ears. Sol’Kidd layers hard-hitting beats and smoother musical variables to create an intricate, but versatile group of rhythms and melodies. Solplay is [...]

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86′D: skyler, the re​-​animator [Instrumental]

by Thomas August 23, 2011 Downloads

Here’s something new from producer 86′D. Hit the cut for the link to the download.

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Oddisee: Still Doing It (feat. yU)

by Thomas August 23, 2011 Singles

“Still Doing It” is the second song (first leak) released from Oddisee‘s latest instrumental project, Rock Creek Park. “Still Doing It” features fellow Diamond District member yU and is the only vocal track on the album.  The album is being specially released through iTunes today with the CD and Vinyl hitting stores on 9/6 and [...]

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Fakts One: The Chop Shop

by Thomas August 23, 2011 Downloads

Boston,MA – Fakts One, long-lost member of the Perceptionists (along w/ Mr. Lif & Akrobatik) has announced the release of his first recorded music in over 3 years. Fakts’ last release Long Range (2008, Green Streets/Nature Sounds) received critical acclaim despite being released long after completion. Many thought he’d never be heard from again – [...]

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Just Released Today [08/23]

by Carsten August 23, 2011 Coming Soon

We are slowly coming closer to the end of August and the music industry delivers. The most anticipated album that drops should be Game‘s R.E.D. Album but what are you coppin’ today? Let us know after the jump…

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Scarface Protege Confirms Geto Boys Member Has Been Released From Prison

by Justin August 22, 2011 News

B. James, who appeared multiple times on Dopeman Music, has confirmed that the legendary Scarface is indeed a free man once again in an interview with Dubcnn. The Geto Boys member had been in jail since November due to unpaid child support. Apparently the Houston legend is already back to making music, but B. James [...]

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Black Folk Inc. & Circa ’94 Beats: I Will Not Be Denied (feat H2O & DJ Pocket) [Music Video]

by Justin August 22, 2011 Music Videos

Black Folk Inc. & Circa ’94 Beats give the visual treatment to their song “I Will Not Be Denied” featuring H2O of Massinfluence & DJ Pocket. The song appears on BFI & Circa ’94′s new album ODE [read our review], which is available now.  

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K-Def: Most Underrated [Compilation]

by Kevin August 22, 2011 Hot Download

K-Def is on the move again.  Aside from his recent vinyl/digital release on Redefinition Records, the New Jersey producer recently had one of his songs played in an episode of HBO’s hit series Entourage and was featured in the recently published SP1200 Book.  This time Redefinition Records teamed up with 2dopeboyz.com and put together a great collection of songs K-Def [...]

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The Accomplices: The Getaway (feat MaG)

by Kevin August 22, 2011 Singles

New track off The Accomplices upcoming EP, Got Away, featuring the homie MaG. Track is produced by Broadnmarket. The Getaway ft. MaG by The Accomplices

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Precise: It’s On Me [Music Video]

by Kevin August 22, 2011 Music Videos

I’m diggin the vibe of this track by Precise. Produced by The Produktionix for Take Axshun Marketing Inc and Niche Distribution. Shot and edited by LFT.

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Imagine That: Still Picture (feat Chaundon)

by Kevin August 22, 2011 Singles

New York hip hop duo, Imagine That, hook up with Bronx’s Chaundon for a track off their latest album, Nectars on 82nd.

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Rozewood: Prelude To A Funeral [Music Video]

by Kevin August 22, 2011 Music Videos
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L.I., NY Emcee, Rozewood, debuts his video for the fan favorite track “Prelude To A Funeral”. The video is similar to the infamous “Scarface – Never Seen A Man Cry”, with dope quality film work by the “Low Self Discipline” crew.  From Rozewoods’ debut album “2012″ Available Now @ iTunes, Shop Digi Crates, HHV.

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Al Gator: L.O.T.N.S. [Music Video]

by Justin August 22, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s a quick preview of Al Gator’s upcoming mixtape via some visuals for “L.O.T.N.S.” produced by Kane Beatz. The Atlanta emcee’s Unreasonable Doubt 2 hosted by DJ Scream is coming soon.  

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Gold Rush Cali Kings: KNG CMPLX

by Kevin August 22, 2011 Hot Download

New project from Gold Rush Cali Kings called KNG CMPLX. Check it out…

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Termanology: I’m The King [Music Video]

by Justin August 22, 2011 Music Videos

Underground favorite Termanology is back with the music video for “I’m The King” produced by Produceher Beats. The song appears on Term’s latest project Cameo King II, which is available now.  

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Heata Best: I’m Gon Love You [Music Video]

by Justin August 22, 2011 Music Videos

Heata Best gives the visual treatment to his single “I’m Gon Love You” directed by Jon Mercure & Mally X. The track appears on the New Orleans emcee’s Pocket Change, which dropped earlier this year.  

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Toki Wright: Real Live [Video Trailer]

by Kevin August 22, 2011 Music Videos

Check out the trailer for the new single “Real Live” from Rhymesayers/Soul Tools artist Toki Wright featuring Yakub (producer of Ghostface Killah’s “Together Baby). Produced by DJ Three A Day. The single drops Weds 8/24 and the video Thursday 8/25. Directed by Adam Dunn. Toki’s new album, Channels, coming soon!

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