December 2011

TOPE: Home (Remix for Kelli Schaefer) [Music Video]

by Kevin December 25, 2011 Music Videos

New video from Portland MC/producer, TOPE (of Living Proof and TxE). The video is for a remix he did for fellow PRTLND artist, Kelli Schaefer – a popular indie folk/pop singer & is also the first from his upcoming solo album, Until The Next Time We Meet, which will be dropping in early 2012 on [...]

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Speek Greene Presents Rock Paper Soul [Promo Video]

by Kevin December 25, 2011 Coming Soon

My man Speek Greene has a new compilation EP dropping soon. Here’s a little taste, featuring the lead single by Morris Alan and produced by Kev Brown.

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Stephie LeCor: Santa Baby [Music Video]

by Kevin December 25, 2011 Music Videos

Poe Boy recording artist Stephie LeCor covers the popular Eartha Kitts “Santa Baby” for the holidays. Grab the mp3 here.

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Prince: Extra Loveable (2011)

by Kevin December 25, 2011 Soulful Sundays
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One of Prince’s most popular unreleased songs, “Xtraloveable”, has finally been officially released in the form of “Extra Loveable”. The song, originally recorded on April 3, 1982 is one that Prince fanatics (myself included) have held in their possession for years in un-mastered quality. The original track is rumored to have been a demo for [...]

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John Robinson: Gifted

by Kevin December 25, 2011 Hot Download
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John Robinson gives us a gift this morning of rare and unreleased songs…

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Behind The Beats: The Ghostface Beat Project (Music Inspired by the Wally Champ)

by Kevin December 25, 2011 Hot Download
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Before we hop into Soulful Sunday, this new project dropped early this morning as Santa was still delivering presents. Most of you have probably seen the promo for the Ghostface Beat Project; if not you can check the promo videos here. Behind The Beats consists of some of the DMV‘s finest producers, including Kev Brown, [...]

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Raekwon: This Shit Hard (feat. LEP Bogus Boys & Dion Primo)

by Thomas December 24, 2011 Singles
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Shallah Raekwon isn’t going to release his mixtape on Christmas day after all.  The Chef took to Twitter to announce it’s new release date (New Years Eve) and to liberate a track from the tape.  “This Shit Hard” features LEP Bogus Boys & Dion Primo with production from The Olympicks. Stream below with link after [...]

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Smoke DZA: Sweet Baby Kushed God EP

by Thomas December 24, 2011 Hot Download
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The Harlem spitta is in the giving mood today as he released an unexpected free EP via his Twitter a few hours ago. Hit the jump for the tracklist and link.

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Black Milk and Melanie Rutherford: Simply Having

by Thomas December 24, 2011 Singles
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New Christmas tune from Black Milk and Melanie Rutherford. Still waiting on that collaborative project from them though. Stream below and link after the jump. Simply Having by Black Milk & Melanie Rutherford

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DJ JS-1: A Very Special Christmix (Part 1 & 2)

by Kevin December 24, 2011 Mixtapes
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The Rock Steady Crew’s own DJ JS-1 along with Mix Greens, serve up this two part Christmas-inspired mega-mix that includes breaks, mash-ups, hip-hop classics, oldies and more – all blended, chopped, sliced and diced by this skilled duo. Click the covers or titles to download.

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The Connects: Christmas in the Club [Music Video]

by Kevin December 24, 2011 Music Videos

Ok, this is just wrong… lol. Posted only for comical value.

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Ridla: Biosocial Theory (Ape Shit) feat. Co$$

by Kevin December 24, 2011 Singles
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Following up his self produced first single, “Break Bread”, which featured Boog Brown, Ridla brings gives us the second single from the upcoming Supervillain EP dropping December 29th. “Biosocial Theory (Ape Shit)” features Co$$, who recently dropped his Instrument Of Emotion project, and is produced by Detroit’s DJ Psycho, who was nominated earlier this year [...]

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Evil Ebenezer: Wonder Years [Music Video]

by Kevin December 24, 2011 Music Videos

Hailed as “the best new voice in Canadian rap” (Exclaim Magazine), Evil Ebenezeer has become the voice of a generation that doesn’t want to grow up, get a job and give up their childhood dreams. With a mastery of cadence, he captures the neurotic soul of our times with eccentric dysfunction, humour and epic darkness [...]

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Freddie Gibbs: Menace II Society (feat. Dom Kennedy & Polyester) [Music Video]

by Thomas December 24, 2011 Music Videos

Video from Freddie Gibbs‘ Cold Day In Hell Mixtape. Gibbs and Dom handle the verses, Polyester sings the hook, and Cardo with the production.

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Ali Vegas x AC x J.A.E: The Musical [prod. by 78 West]

by Thomas December 24, 2011 Singles
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New music from Ali Vegas and friends flowing nicely over 78 Wests‘ percussion heavy track. Not sure if this will end up on Ali‘s forthcoming mixtape, Get 2 Know Me. Stream below with link after the jump.

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June Haze: Bright Lights, Dull Rooms

by Kevin December 24, 2011 Hot Download
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We’ve featured June Haze on the site quite a few times in the past. Here’s his latest project Bright Lights, Dull Rooms. Listening to this now… I really like this cat. Check this one out.

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Common: Sweet [Music Video]

by Thomas December 24, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s the third video from Common‘s ninth album, The Dreamer/The Believer which dropped this past Tuesday. The video is almost a month old so I guess better late than never. TDTB is available now at iTunes, UGHH, Amazon, and other online retailers.

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Brother Nature: A Very Brother Nature Christmas EP

by Kevin December 24, 2011 Hot Download
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And let the Christmas projects roll in…. Brother Nature brings you some west coast Yuletide Carols with A Very Brother Nature Christmas. Bam Circa 86 & Real J. Wallace celebrate the Christmas season and the kick off the New Year with their latest Ep prod by OneLove.

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Young Jeezy: The Real Is Back [Video]

by Thomas December 24, 2011 Videos

Jeezy finally released his oft delayed album, TM103 this past Tuesday. As an unwavering fan I’m pleased with the final product. This 30+ minute video follows Jeezy around to places such as Atlanta, Miami, and New York showing performances and the love he gets in the streets. If you have time to view the video [...]

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Young Gliss: Charles Bradley (Les Professionnels Edit)

by Kevin December 24, 2011 Singles
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Here’s the first new single ‘Charles Bradley’ from Young Gliss’ upcoming release The Glimmer EP.  This joint is hot!

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