November 2011

Jay-Z & Kanye West: Watch The Throne [Video Re-Cap]

by Kevin November 16, 2011 The Show
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Monday night, I had the chance to witness two of hip-hop’s greatest, Jay-Z & Kanye West, as they took their Watch The Throne Tour to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The show was nothing short of amazing… and while I may have blasted their new album when it dropped back in August, I now have a new [...]

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The Roots: undun

by John Book (Guest Columnist) November 15, 2011 Music Reviews
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A lot of naysayers say today’s Hip Hop is a mess and its original “essence” has disappeared. But does it need to be fixed or are audiences diverse enough to understand there’s more than enough diversity to go around? And if this “essence” has been tampered with, and the damage has been done, can it [...]

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Nemo Achida: Nemotional

by Justin November 15, 2011 Hot Download
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The day has arrived as Nemo Achida teams with the good folks over at DJBooth.net to release his new album Nemotional. The project features the high quality of material we’ve come to expect from the Kentucky emcee as Nemo keeps up his impressive streak of releases in 2011. Production on the 13 track free LP [...]

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Ludacris: 1.21 Gigawatts (Back To The First Time)

by Justin November 15, 2011 Hot Download
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Ludacris is back as the Disturbing Tha Peace founder drops his new mixtape 1.21 Gigawatts (Back For The First Time). Luda’s latest project includes 12 tracks and features guest appearances & production by Big K.R.I.T, Drumma Boy, Juicy J, 2 Chainz, FKi, Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka & Meek Mill. Tracklist & link are [...]

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Gods’Illa: Saviours & Punishers (feat Sean Price) [Music Video]

by Justin November 15, 2011 Music Videos

DMV representatives Gods’Illa are back with some visuals for their Joe D produced heater “Saviours & Punishers” featuring the one & only Sean Price. If you’re still sleeping on the talented trio of Ace, 7-1-20 & Powerful, download the Erykah Badu hosted CPR The Blend Tape right now!

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Time To Get Ill: Beastie Boys’ Licensed To Ill 25 Years Later

by Daniella Kohavy November 15, 2011 Anniversaries
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Lewdness, shpritzing cans of beer, and debauchery depict a regular night out for three dudes from New York City in the mid eighties.  So it’s safe to say that if you had a teenage daughter that year, there was no way in hell you would’ve allowed her to go out with Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz, Michael [...]

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M.O.P: Sparta [prod by Snowgoons]

by Justin November 15, 2011 Singles
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M.O.P. makes their return this Tuesday and the duo gives us one last preview of the album with the title track off Sparta produced by the Snowgoons. Don’t forget to check out our recent interview with Lil’ Fame & Billy Danze if you missed it.

M.O.P. & Snowgoons "Sparta" (Album In Stores Nov. 22nd) by Babygrande Records
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Scheme: One Helluva Night [prod by Slot-A]

by Justin November 15, 2011 Singles
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Molemen affiliate Scheme & producer Slot-A drop another joint called “One Helluva Night” off their upcoming EP Life That I Chose. The Chicago duo’s collaboration project will be released on December 6th and be available on all digital outlets.

Scheme x Slot-A : One Helluva Night by DJ Scend
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Ol’ Dirty Bastard: Brooklyn Zoo [Music Video]

by Justin November 15, 2011 Music Videos

It’s the born day of the legendary Ol’ Dirty Bastard and I had to pay a quick tribute to the late emcee by sharing his classic “Brooklyn Zoo” music video off his amazing solo debut Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version. Rest In Peace Dirt McGirt!

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Locksmith & Ski Beatz: Stokely Carmichael [Music Video]

by Justin November 15, 2011 Music Videos

Locksmith’s long awaited solo debut Embedded is in stores today and the Bay Area  emcee drops some visuals for his track “Stokely Carmichael” produced by Ski Beatz. Make sure you support Lock & Ski by copping their collaboration LP right now!

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ChrisCo: We Run It (feat. Jon Connor & Marvwon) [Music Video]

by Thomas November 15, 2011 Music Videos

ChrisCo releases the first video from his EP, How Does It Feel produced solely by The Alchemist.  Still haven’t changed my mind…Marv bodies this joint.

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Shome: Positive Vibes (feat C-Plus)

by Justin November 15, 2011 Singles
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New Orleans emcee Shome links up with Sacramento up & comer C-Plus for the single “Positive Vibes” produced by Soulful! The song will appear on Shome’s upcoming EP In Due Time, which will be released early next year.

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I-20: Tyson [prod by DJ Pain 1]

by Justin November 15, 2011 Singles
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I-20 links up with producer DJ Pain 1 once again for some boasting on “Tyson” channeling his inner Iron Mike. The track will be the intro to the Disturbing Tha Peace artist’s Celebrity Rehab mixtape, which is coming soon.

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Eric Lau: The Mission (feat. Guilty Simpson)

by Thomas November 15, 2011 Singles

Here’s a new track from Eric Lau featuring Guilty Simpson‘s cold Detroit flow over spacey production.  The track will be available on Bandcamp this Friday.

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Showbiz & A.G: South Bronx Shit

by Justin November 15, 2011 Singles
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Showbiz & A.G. keeping delivering quality cuts as the Diggin In The Crates members drop their latest single “South Bronx Shit produced by Show. The track will appear on the veteran duo’s reunion album Mugshot Music, which is executively produced by DJ Premier. Props to DJPremierBlog.com.

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Charmingly Ghetto: Study A’broad – The International Mixtape

by Andy Bustard November 15, 2011 Mixtapes
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If you’ve been following Charmingly Ghetto on Twitter, you’ll be familiar with the buzz that’s been brewing around today’s release; new ears, come join us on the hype wagon. It’s clear that the Boston emcee’s aspirations sit aloft his counterparts’ as the ambitious Study A’broad - The International Mixtape gathers production from seven countries (including the [...]

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Crakk Nicholson: Crakk Nicholson [Instrumental]

by Thomas November 15, 2011 Instrumentals
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Shy Guy and Benjamin Bradley recently formed the production duo Crakk Nickolson. Here’s the first offering from the duo, which is a “collage of different regional hip-hop styles, ranging from southern trap stuff to boom bap and L.A. beat music.” Stream/download link below.

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Praise: Still Loading​.​.​.​Vol 2! (Praise Beat Tape)

by Thomas November 15, 2011 Instrumentals
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Maryland based producer Praise is back with another beat tape.  This time Praise puts together some beats from his personal vaults.  Stream and name your price link after the jump.

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Yellow House: Analogue Dust, Vol. 2 [Instrumental]

by Thomas November 15, 2011 Instrumentals
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Here’s a beat tape from Netherlands producer, Yellow House.  The Dutch producer’s tape includes sixteen tracks with “warm and crunchy beats with boombap drums glued together with critical quotes about technology, art and creativity.”  Hit the jump for the tracklist and link.

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FreshNerd (of 100 Akres): Real Talk (feat. Joose & Signif)

by Thomas November 15, 2011 Singles
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New material from FreshNerd, Joose, and Signif. I’m not sure where this will end up but this smooth stuff. Peep what they have to say about the track. Ever since their debut collaboration on The Eddie Murphy Beat Tape, FreshNerd of 100 Akres and Joose (Tampa by way of Michigan emcee) continue to solidify their [...]

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