November 2011

C Plus: Back Like I Left x Turn The City Out (feat Illecism)

by Justin November 23, 2011 Singles

Here’s two new joints from Sacramento emcee C Plus, “Back Like I Left” produced by Hippie Sabotage and “Turn The City Out” featuring Illecism. The tracks will appear on C Plus’ mixtape Viernes Negro 2, which drops this Friday.

J57 (of Brown Bag AllStars): Craft Brewed (feat Silent Knight)

by Justin November 23, 2011 Singles

Brown Bag Allstars member J57 drops his new self-produced cut “Craft Brewed” featuring Silent Knight. The song will appear on the emcee/producer’s 2057 EP, which is coming soon.

Convinced: Power of God (feat Hawdwerk & Brooke Taylor)

by Kevin November 23, 2011 Singles

West coast emcee Convinced enlists the help of Hawdwerk and Brooke Taylor for his latest song, “Power of God”.

Pages: Mainstream Nightmare (feat Juliet)

by Kevin November 23, 2011 Singles

Pages unleashes a blatant challenge to all pseudo-rappers and Hip-Hop posers with the release of his latest single, “Mainstream Nightmare.” The song features strong yet soothing vocals by Juliet, contrasting the edginess of Pages’ lyrics and backed by the glitch-heavy drums and eerie, distorted sounds of Nick Fury (of Liquid Shields), whose resume includes production [...]

J-Live: The Authentic [Music Video]

by Kevin November 23, 2011 Music Videos

J-Live delivers his new video, “The Authentic”. Directed by Will Feagins Jr and from the album S.P.T.A. Said Person of That Ability, J-Live approaches “The Authentic” and much of the album, as if he were a three man group, rather than a solo emcee. Track produced by Marco Polo.

hasHBrown: This Is It (feat Dannie Walker)

by Justin November 23, 2011 Singles

Picture got your attention? Houston emcee hasHBrown changes pace after his hard hitting “Break The Chain” single featuring Guilty Simpson with the laid back vibe of “This Is It” with Dannie Walker on the hook. The Tommy Bumps produced track will appear on hasHBrown’s new album Break Something, which drops next Wednesday.

hasHBrown- This Is It (ft. Dannie Walker) [prod. by Tommy Bumps] by JettIMasstyr

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

by Justin November 23, 2011 Singles

I think I-20′s determined to leak his entire mixtape before it actually drops. Anyway, here’s another joint from the Disturbing Tha Peace emcee off Celebrity Rehab, “Cocaine” produced once again by DJ Pain 1.

Cappadonna: The Good Die Young (feat Sav Killz)

by Justin November 23, 2011 Singles

Cappadonna links up with Sav Killz for “The Good Die Young” off the upcoming All-Elements Vol. 12 mixtape hosted by M.O.P. Don’t forget the Wu-Tang Clan’s 10th member’s new solo album The Pilgrimage is in stores now.

iStandard Producer Showcase: San Francisco Style

by Kevin November 23, 2011 Sponsored Events

The Road to Beast of the Beats VI will start to warm up in NoCal, as the nationally renowned iStandard Producer Showcase returns to San Francisco – Wednesday, November 30th at The Rock It Room & Thursday, December 1st at Club 6. Over these 2 evenings, 24 producers will showcase their tracks in front of [...]

Kourvioisier: Can’t Hide Love (Prod. by Skaz Digga)

by Thomas November 23, 2011 Singles

The lead single to Kourvioisier‘s forthcoming EP, Fear Of Progress dropping soon. Stream below with link after the jump. Via Dot Got It

The Roots: Stomp x Sleep [Music Videos]

by Thomas November 23, 2011 Music Videos

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Video’s three and four from The Roots forthcoming album, UNDUN, which hits stores on December 6. The first two video’s for “Make My” and “Tip The Scale” can be found HERE. Pre-order the album at iTunes or Amazon. “Stomp” up top and “Sleep” down bottom.

Jean P & LAKIM: Opposites Attract

by Justin November 23, 2011 Hot Download

Ohio emcee Jean P teams up Virginia producer LAKIM for the collaboration album Opposites Attract. The duo’s debut project includes 15 tracks, all produced by LAKIM, and features guest appearances by Trade Voorhees & G-Scott. Tracklist & link/stream are below.

Uptown Swuite: Southside [Music Video]

by Justin November 23, 2011 Music Videos

Bay Area emcee Uptown Swuite drops some visuals for his DJ Flow produced “Southside” off Church Street Blues [Download id not defined]. Swuite will also be releasing a new project consisting of unreleased material & guest appearances called Beneath The Lights on December 13th.

Juan Deuce & Falside: The Mechanics EP

by Michael Kaminsky November 23, 2011 Hot Download

Building on the strength of their recent body of work, Juan Deuce and Falside proudly present The Mechanics EP, a seven track tape flush with keen raps from Juan and diverse production from Falside. The two Providence natives officially joined forces a little over a year ago, and the subsequent fusion of their emerging styles [...]

Karriem Riggins & Common At The Detroit Jazz Festival 2011 [Video]

by Arasia Magnetic November 23, 2011 Videos

Karriem Riggins & Common At The Detroit Jazz Festival directed by Shot Selection.

Louie P. Newton: David Ruffin (Remix) (feat. Boldy James & GLC) [Music Video]

by Thomas November 23, 2011 Music Videos

Louie P. Newtwon‘s “David Ruffin” gets the remix treatment with the addition of Boldy James and GLC. According to Andrew the track will appear on GLC‘s forthcoming mixtape, Eternal Sunshine of the Pimpin’ Mind. Hopefully, this track will get people to go back and revisit or discover Newton’s free album, Here For A Reason that [...]

Young Lyxx: Happy to be Here

by Carsten November 23, 2011 Hot Download

Young Lyxx‘s new album Happy to be Here has finally arrived! The free album provides 17 new tracks from the San Diego native and has him share the mic with artists such as Machine Gun Kelly, Quez of Travis Porter, Donny Goines, Dee Goodz, Young Scolla, Aleon Craft, Dreamer of Hollyweerd, Bosco and others. The [...]

Shawn Pen: Respect Me [Music Video]

by Carsten November 23, 2011 Music Videos

Brooklyns own Shawn Pen drops the visuals for his street approved single “Respect Me.” The track will be featured on Shawn‘s forthcoming project Brooklyn Keeps On Taking It.

Mmc Da Click: Bonfire Music [Music Video]

by Carsten November 23, 2011 Music Videos

I just came across this video from Miami, FL based group Mmc Da Click. Haven’t heard of them before but I’m enjoying the vibe of the track. Judging by this track, you can’t really put their sound into a box, which is pretty rare these days. Check out more music on their official site.

Pac Div: The Div

by Andy Bustard November 22, 2011 Music Reviews

I remember the first time I listened to Pac Div. Their video for “Mayor” had just been catapulted into rotation on 106 & Park (in other words, catapulted into my living room a week late, thanks to the UK air times) and what was originally background noise to my lazy afternoon became the focus of [...]

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