November 2011

Blu: DOINNOTHIN’ (feat. U-God) [prod. by Flying Lotus]

by Michael Kaminsky November 11, 2011 Music Videos
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Second video from Blu’s NOYORK album.  Directed by David M. Helman with the animation handled by Ruffmercy.

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Parable vs. Mac Soto: Play

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Singles
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“Play” is the first song off Parable vs. Mac Soto’s upcoming collaborative project. Parable and Mac Soto have teamed up to merge brighter, appealing sounds with edgy wordplay, topped with engaging choruses and upbeat melodies. Together they speak to a variety of audiences, blending the right balance of Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop. Their first untitled EP [...]

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Awkward: Doctor Doctor (feat. GuessWho?)

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Singles
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Every rapper claims to keep it real, but most are so lost in fantasy they don’t even know their own reality anymore. Not AWKWORD. A New York City emcee who’s dedicated himself to the lost art of pre-Giuliani hip-hop, everything you need to know about the man’s music is contained in new single “Doctor, Doctor”. [...]

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K-Def: Supa Heath

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Singles
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Fresh off back to back features in XXL Mag thanks to 2 high quality vinyl releases, the legendary K-Def is back with even more music. This one is called “Supa Heath” which is a nod to the original sources that inspired K-Def’s creation.  Incredibly, this beat features NO SAMPLES … all of the sounds you [...]

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Dres (of Black Sheep) & Jarobi (of A Tribe Called Quest): PTI [prod by DJ Bazooka Joe]

by Justin November 11, 2011 Singles
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DJ Bazooka Joe hit me with the track “PTI” he produced for Black Sheep’s Dres & A Tribe Called Quest’s Jarobi White off their upcoming collaboration project. The Native Tongues members will be releasing a full length LP together and here’s what Dres had to say about it: “I think it’s what hip hop is [...]

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QuESt: Primetime (N.E.A.T.O) [Music Video]

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Music Videos

Two joints from QuESt in one day? I’ll take it. Video directed by Unkleluc and is one of his freestyles to “The Thrones” cut “Primetime”. #NEATO – N(ever) E(ver) A(llow) T(he) O(bscene)

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Ridla: Break Bread (feat Boog Brown)

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Singles
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Ridla grabs an assist from Boog Brown for the latest track off his upcoming project The Supervillain EP, which drops on December 22nd.

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Analog (Preach Jacobs & Dose): Float

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Singles
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Preach Jacobs hooks up with Dose to form Analog. Here’s the first joint from their upcoming 2012 album dropping on Sounds Familiar Records. Big ups to Aaliyah.

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DOUG: No Rush [Music Video]

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Music Videos

Do you like jazzy hip hop? How about sperm? Well you’re in luck, this video has both! Grab the audio here.

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Cookin Soul: Heavy D Tribute

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Music Videos

Cookin Soul comes through with a tribute to the great Heavy D. Hit the jump for your audio fix…

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Intuition: Old Enough [Music Video]

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Music Videos

Intuition releases a video for the Equalibrum-produced “Old Enough”, shot by the homie J6Ahn. Look for this track on Intuition’s next album which is, as of yet, untitled with no release date.

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iStandard Producer Showcase: Los Angeles Style

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Sponsored Events
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The Road to Beast of the Beats VI will start to warm up in Sunny Southern California, as the nationally renowned iStandard Producer Showcase returns to Los Angeles – Monday, November 28th & Tuesday, November 29th.

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Donny Goines: Success Served Cold

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Hot Download
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Donny Goines releases his long awaited, much hyped Success Served Cold featuring Just Blaze, Bun B, Statik Selektah, Jon Connor, Killer Mike, Pill, Laws, XV, Brother Ali, Fred the Godson and many more. This album was Executive Produced by Maki and Ariel Borujow of Westward Music Group.

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The History of M.O.P. [Mixed by Statik Selektah]

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Hot Download
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Official mixtape of M.O.P’s best, mixed by Statik Selektah, in celebration of their new album Sparta, dropping 11/22.

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J57: Do Earth (feat Von Pea, Charlie Smarts, Andrew Thomas, Jefferson Price)

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Singles
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Here’s the second leak from Brown Bag AllStars Present…J57: 2057 EP. The J57 produced track features Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan), Charlie Smarts (of Kooley High), Andrew Thomas (of Recess/TheClubhouse), & Brown Bag affiliate Jefferson Price.

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Action Bronson & Statik Selektah: Not Enough Words

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Singles
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Latest leak from Action Bronson & Statik Selektah’s upcoming album, Well Done, dropping November 22nd. Pre-order here. Video coming soon.

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QuESt: Still Alive (Where I Have To Go)

by Kevin November 11, 2011 Singles
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Miami emcee QuESt decides to let loose of a gem  produced by Mt.Eden entitled “Still Alive (Where I Have To Go)”. QuESt & Mt.Eden will be working together extensively on QuESt’s upcoming 2012 first quarter release Fear Not Failure. Make sure you all enjoy.

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YelaWolf: Throw It Up (feat Eminem & Gangsta Boo)

by Justin November 11, 2011 Singles
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I did not think I would ever see Eminem & Gangsta Boo on the same track, but YelaWolf made it happen. Catfish Billy enlists the help of his Shady Records boss & the former Three 6 Mafia member for “Throw It Up” off his upcoming album Radioactive, which drops November 21st. Props to The Fader.

Yelawolf f. Gangsta Boo & Eminem, "Throw It Up" by The FADER
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Ka: Collage [Music Video]

by Justin November 11, 2011 Music Videos

After not hearing from Ka for a few months, the Brownsville emcee returns with some visuals for “Collage” off his upcoming album The Grief Pedigree. If you’re not recognizing the name, you may know Ka from his work with GZA, Roc Marciano & Natural Elements.

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yU (of Diamond District): The Earn (Cover + Tracklist)

by Thomas November 11, 2011 Coming Soon
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The artwork and tracklist for yU‘s sophomore disc has been released.  The album will be available on December 13 at online retailers.  One of the best of what’s left in 2011 is now available for pre-order at UGHH now. Back cover with track names and features (guest and producers) after the jump.

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