August 2011

Saigon: Married To The Game [Music Video]

by Thomas August 21, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s Saigon‘s contribution to Ceasar & PStarr‘s new album War Music.  Video is directed by Fabrizio Conte.  Album is available now [d/l].

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Rasheed Chappell: Future Before Nostalgia

by Daniella Kohavy August 21, 2011 Music Reviews

When a relatively fresh-to-the-game emcee joins forces on an entire album with a pioneering hip hop DJ, you only hope it will create something that will leave you wanting more. I approached listening to Rasheed Chappell’s debut album, Future Before Nostalgia, with a keen and somewhat weary ear, mainly because this was a collaboration between [...]

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Perform “Do To Me” On Conan

by Justin August 21, 2011 Around The Net
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Young Jeezy: Win [Music Video]

by Thomas August 21, 2011 Music Videos

Young Jeezy is preparing for the release of his long overdue fourth album, TM103 dropping 9/20.  Until then he releases a video (directed by Decatur Dan) from his DJ Drama assisted mixtape, The Real Is Back (d/l mixtape).  The two should be hooking up for The Real Is Back 2 soon.  Peep Jason Terry in [...]

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Fredo & Roxx (of Great Muta): Herc (prod. by Drake Blackmon)

by Thomas August 21, 2011 Singles

Great Muta (Union City, CA) does their take on a rework of Aaron Neville’s classic “Hercules.”  The track is constructed by Drake Blackmon.  Great Muta’s 2nd LP “Muta II” coming soon!

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Trackademicks: Fresh Coastin EP

by Duane Powell August 21, 2011 Hot Download

Latest EP from Trackadeicks featuring Freddie Gibbs, Phone, 1-O.A.K. and others. Tracklist and link after the jump. Via THRC

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J. Mitchell: Love Kills A Demon

by Duane Powell August 21, 2011 Hot Download

A great 10 track collection from singer J. Mitchell, who’s been making quite a name for herself on the LA scene & global underground for years. A blend of acoustic tunes & future hip hop soul including her popular recordings with Exile & Ta’Raach & The Lovelution.  Tracklist and stream/download underneath.

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Bilal Salaam: Heart Alarm [Music Video]

by Duane Powell August 21, 2011 Music Videos

Check out the stunning visual spliced & edited from photos to accompany the enigmatic Bilal Salaam‘s tune “Heart Alarm” from his latest EP Pedagogia do Oprimido.

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Eric Roberson: Picture Perfect (feat. Phonte)

by Duane Powell August 21, 2011 Singles

It has been a busy week for the King of Underground Soul, merging with Purpose Music Group (which also has Anthony David & Kindred on their rooster) to releasing this awesome new single produced by Aaron Hardin & Slimkat78 (of Low Budget Crew). Taken from his upcoming album “Mr. Nice Guy” releasing Oct. 11th. An [...]

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Stimulus & Chris Dave: Full Grown (feat. Bilal & Renee Neufville)

by Duane Powell August 21, 2011 Singles

A glorious & jazzy head nodding hip hop tune that fits perfectly for Soulful Sundays. Collaborative effort between NY dj, emcee Stimulus & internationally known drummer Chris “Daddy” Dave (Robert Glasper, Q-Tip, MeShell NdegeOcello). This is the 1st single from their “mixtape” titled “3rd 1st Impression” releasing Sept. 12th. Featuring Bilal & Renee Neufville (of [...]

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Jazmine Sullivan: Boy Why

by Duane Powell August 21, 2011 Singles

Nice one from Ms. Sullivan with her sultry tones riding a pulsating slow groove questioning the uncertainty of a relationship. Seemingly about her guy, but one can question if this is her song to the music industry after her sudden unofficial announcement about leaving the industry on Twitter earlier this year. In the meantime, enjoy [...]

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Evidence Mini Album Sampler Mixed by DJ Babu

by Thomas August 20, 2011 Coming Soon

I know heads have been waiting for this album for the longest time. The wait is finally over as Evidence‘s sophomore album will hit all fine music outlets on 9/27. The album can be pre-ordered at Rhymesayers now. 01. Falling Down 02. Strangers 03. I Don’t Need Love 04. It Wasn’t Me 05. You (Prod. [...]

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One Be Lo: The G.O.A.T. x Laborhood Part 2

by Justin August 20, 2011 Mixtapes

I know some people began to doubt if L.A.B.O.R. would ever be released, but that’s going to change right now. “The G.O.A.T.” is the first official single off One Be Lo’s long awaited album, which will be released on September 6th. The Binary Star emcee has also released the mixtape Laborhood Part 2, which you can [...]

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The Doppelgangaz: NY Bushmen [Music Video]

by Justin August 20, 2011 Music Videos

One of my favorite albums of the year so far has been The Doppelgangaz’s Lone Sharks, which I highly recommend you cop if you haven’t already.. The duo of EP & Matter ov Fact drop another video off the LP, this one for the very dope “NY Bushmen.”

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Juvenile Announces New Album, UTP Reunion

by Justin August 20, 2011 Around The Net
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Juvenile Speaks On New “Rejuvenation” Album from DJ Smallz on Vimeo. DJ Smallz caught up with Juvenile recently, who announced he’d be releasing his 10th solo LP later this year. According to Juve, Rejuvenation will see the New Orleans emcee link up once again with longtime collaborator Mannie Fresh. Juvenile also stated that he, Wacko [...]

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FlamesYall: InternationYall

by Justin August 20, 2011 Hot Download

After years in of working on this project, longtime Nottinghamer FlamesYall has finally released InternationYall. The producer’s free project includes 20 tracks with guest appearances by Tokyo Cigar, Knesecary, Cyclops, Amiri, Kevin Kartier, Skinny-C, Cee & more. Hit the jump for the link/stream.

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Marley Marl & Nikal Fieldz: Hip Hop’s Hero

by Justin August 20, 2011 Hot Download

Rochester emcee Nikal Fieldz has teamed with the legendary Marley Marl to release his new project Hip Hop’s Hero. Nikal’s latest work includes guest appearances by Nas, KRS-One, Emilio Rojas, Hassaan Mackey & Sha Stimuli as well as production from M. Will The Shogun, Heist and of course Marley Marl. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Mr. J. Medeiros: The Thank You Song

by Kevin August 20, 2011 Singles

As promised, Mr. J. Medeiros releases his thank you song, aptly titled “The Thank You Song”, for all the fans who helped support the making of his latest album, Saudade. “Just a quick note to let you know I just finished a new song “The Thank You Song”, basically a “Thank You” song- ha, written [...]

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Talib Kweli + Jean Grae: Uh Oh [Music Video]

by Kevin August 20, 2011 Music Videos

New music video from Talib Kweli featuring Jean Grae. “Uh Oh” is off Talib’s latest album Gutter Rainbows available now on iTunes and Amazon. The video was directed by Stephen Mallet of Green Glow Films and the song was produced by Oh No. Fans can watch the network video premiere on Sunday, August 21st at [...]

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Statik Selektah: Population Control Album Out Oct. 25th

by Kevin August 20, 2011 Coming Soon

No artwork or tracklisting yet, but just this week we got news that Statik Selektah’s upcoming album Population Control has a release date of October 25th on Showoff / Duck Down Music.  Hit the jump for the full press release, including the features set to be on this album…

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