September 2011

Hawdwerk & Jansport J: Respect [Music Video]

by Justin September 27, 2011 Music Videos

Hawdwerk & Jansport J are back with some visuals for their single “Respect” off their upcoming album BlackBalls. The emcee/producer duo’s sophomore LP is scheduled to drop in November.

Sonny Bonoho: I Know (feat Playboy Tre) [Music Video]

by Justin September 27, 2011 Music Videos

Sonny Bonoho goes back to his PhonePhreak project and gives the visual treatment to “I Know” featuring his homie Playboy Tre. If you haven’t already, make sure you download Sonny’s KN.com sponsored Jermaine EP which dropped last month.

DTMD: 95 Live (feat Quartermaine)

by Justin September 27, 2011 Singles

Mello Music Group gives hip hop heads another leak off DTMD’s debut LP with ultra-smooth “95 Live” featuring Quartermaine of the Low Budget Crew. If you’re STILL sleeping on Dunc & Toine, make sure you cop to the duo’s album Makin’ Dollas asap! 95 Live (feat. Quartermaine) by DTMD

ChrisCo: How Does It Feel EP

by Justin September 27, 2011 Hot Download

Detroit native ChrisCo presents his latest solo release with the How Does It Feel EP, which produced entirely by The Alchemist. ChrisCo also gets a great lineup of guests together for the 5 track project inlcuding Killa Kyleon, Obie Trice, Crooked I & Marv Won. Tracklist & link after the jump.

Souls Of Liberty: Brave New World

by Justin September 27, 2011 Hot Download

St. Louis duo Souls Of Liberty have teamed up with producer Klevah for their new free album Brave New World. Ryan Escobar & Tenelle Donta’s latest effort includes 16 track with guest appearances made by Shaun Li & Bryant Stewart. Tracklist & link after the jump.

e.d.g.e: WildLife [prod by Waatu]

by Justin September 27, 2011 Singles

Here’s a short track from e.d.g.e. called “Wildlife” that’s the first in a series of releases with producer Waatu. The series will lead up to the release of the Vancouver emcee’s The Edgar Penwork Agenda EP with hasHBrown.

5th Seal Vlog #15

by Thomas September 27, 2011 Music Videos

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5th Seal giving another tutorial on how to make a beat using his MPC 2000. Good stuff as usual. The song and other music from 5th Seal can be found at his Bandcamp site.

Yungclassix: Life On The Grid (Instrumental Album)

by Arasia Magnetic September 27, 2011 Downloads

Known for his energetic soundbeds and an equally fun stage presence at his beat battles, BLAT! Pack producer Yungclassix has spent the last several years earning a rep as one of Detroit’s premier young producers – a difficult task in the city’s expansive roster of talent. With accolades including dozens of beat battle victories and [...]

Lyriciss: The Balance [Prod. by Grussle]

by Carsten September 27, 2011 Singles

Lyriciss has been featured several times here on the site, so it’s only right to provide the title track from his upcoming album The Balance. The smooth beat is produced by Grussle. More info about the album coming soon.

Al Rogers: Feel Good

by Carsten September 27, 2011 Singles

Here’s “Feel Good”, the first single off Al Rogers‘ upcoming The Al Rogers EP. The Baltimore emcee is still working on the project but he plans to drop it in November. Looking forward to it!

Just Released Today [09/27]

by Carsten September 27, 2011 Coming Soon

Boom! If you haven’t spend any money on new music this month, trust me, today is the day you are gonna break the piggy bank!! J. Cole, Phonte, 9th Wonder, Evidence, J-Live… Let us know what you’re copping today!

Has-Lo: Illegally Yours EP

by Justin September 26, 2011 Hot Download

Has-Lo is still riding the success of his debut album In Case I Don’t Make It, but will be reworking the LP with the release of Conversation B on November 15th. Before that project hits the shelves though, Has-Lo digs into the vaults and delivers the Illegally Yours. The EP includes 5 tracks with guest appearances & production by [...]

Freddie Gibbs: Anything to Survive (feat. Freeway & Adrian) [Prod. by Beatnick & K-Salaam]

by Thomas September 26, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s the first video from Freddie Gibb’s forthcoming album/mixtape Cold Day In Hell. Gibbs and Freeway kick that “non-fiction” rap over Beatnick & K-Salaam smooth production with Adrian providing the hook.

15 Years Ago, Live And Uncut: The Roots – Illadelph Halflife

by Daniella Kohavy September 26, 2011 Analysis

“Keyboards and mics/Bass chords and drum kicks/And my mental thick to hit my head like brick.” They are some of the greatest storytellers you’ve ever heard both instrumentally and vocally. Their live instrumentation interlocked with a rapping forte (not like any other) was brought to us when Hip Hop was alive and kicking. And here [...]

Qwazaar & Batsauce: I Know [Music Video]

by Justin September 26, 2011 Music Videos

Under the radar, Qwazaar & Batsauce teamed up once again and released a damn good album in Bat Meets Blaine earlier this month as a follow-up to their Style Be The King EP. The Typical Cats emcee & Florida native, German based producer give the visual treatment to “I Know” off their new LP, which I highly [...]

Locksmith & Ski Beatz: Embedded Episode #1

by Justin September 26, 2011 Coming Soon

Locksmith’s highly anticipated album Embedded, produced entirely by Ski Beatz, has an official release date as it’s scheduled to drop November 15th on Dame Dash’s D1172/BluRoc label. Here’s the first episode in series of videos where the Bay Area emcee will be discussing the upcoming LP with the legendary producer. Don’t forget to download Locksmith’s I [...]

Fresh Vetz: On The Mic (feat Homeboy Sandman)

by Justin September 26, 2011 Singles

The Fresh Vetz enlist the help of Homeboy Sandman for “On The Mic” off their upcoming LP. Look for Dashah & DJ Pause’s new album Fresh 2 Def is scheduled to drop in November.

Cappadonna: Cuban Link Kings (Prod. by Phantom Of The Beats)

by Thomas September 26, 2011 Singles

Cappadonna‘s new album, The Pilgrimage will be released via Fat Beats on November 15. The first offering is “Cuban Linx Kings” produced by Phantom Of The Beats. It’s good to hear Donna over Wu type beats (dirty drums and vocal samples) because after THIS abortion I was done with him. Stream below and link underneath. [...]

Chase N. Cashe: My House

by Justin September 26, 2011 Singles

We’re quickly approaching the release of A3C’s compilation album and here’s another joint off the LP courtesy of Chase N. Cashe called “My House.” The A3C Festival kicks off on October 6th but hip hop heads will be able to cop the double disc A3c Vol. 1 compilation, which you can pre-order now, on October 4th. Chase [...]

Koan: Made 2 Murder [Music Video]

by Justin September 26, 2011 Music Videos

Koan showcases some battle raps on the music video for “Made 2 Murder” featuring Chico 9. The track appears on the New Orleans emcee’s album Last Of A Dying Breed, which is available now.

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