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Dasha: 5 Days 2 The Future [Day 6]

by Kevin November 9, 2009 Coming Soon

We are only 5 days away from Dasha‘s mixtape, Back 2 The Future: Remakes & Remixes Vol 1. On Day 6 of Dasha’s countdown, she gives us a glimpse of her version of Twista’s “Wetter”. Certified baby making music right here!

Dasha: 6 Days 2 The Future [Day 5]

by Kevin November 8, 2009 Coming Soon

It’s Day 5 of Dasha‘s Back 2 The Future countdown of her favorite songs from the forthcoming mixtape. We are only 6 days away from the 23 track mixtape release on November 14th! On Day 5, Dasha introduces us to her version of Kanye West’s “Golddigger.” She tells us that she ain’t necessarily looking for [...]

Dasha: 7 Days 2 The Future [Day 4]

by Kevin November 7, 2009 Coming Soon

Song number 7 of Dasha‘s favorite songs from her upcoming mixtape, Back 2 The Future, is one of few Kanye West inspired tracks on the mixtape. Dasha really makes this one her own as she goes in over “Love Lockdown.” Watch Dasha as she explains the concept of the song and describes a bit of [...]

Dasha: 8 Days 2 The Future [Day 3]

by Kevin November 7, 2009 Coming Soon

We had some server issues yesterday and I couldn’t get this one posted. Day 4 coming up in a bit! As we get closer to the release of Dasha‘s Back 2 The Future mixtape, she introduces us to her #8 favorite song… her version of Lil Wayne’s “Mrs. Officer.” Watch out guys… this song is [...]

Dasha: 9 Days 2 the Future [Day 2]

by Kevin November 5, 2009 Coming Soon

Nine more days until we unleash Dasha‘s first mixtape, Back 2 The Future: Remakes & Remixes Vol 1. On Day 2 of Dasha’s countdown to the premiere, she tells us about the inspiration behind her song over T-Pain’s “Can’t Believe It.” Look forward to hearing more from Dasha everyday until November 14th!

Dasha: 10 Days 2 the Future [Day 1]

by Kevin November 4, 2009 First Listen

Alright…. I told you all HiPNOTT Records is doing it up big this month and in the famous words of my man Diddy, “we won’t stop, cuz we can’t stop!” We have 10 full days until the first full length release from HiPNOTT’s First Lady, Dasha. The mixtape, mixed by DJ Mark-1, is called Back [...]

Album of The Day: DXA – Progression

by Kevin September 28, 2009 Albums Worth Checking

Every now and then there is an artist/group or album that REALLY catches my attention and I like to put the spotlight on them for a sec on the site. I gotta thank my man Jonathan for turning me on to this 4 member group out of NYC… DXA. I’ve been playing their album, Progression, [...]

Wale: Attention Deficit Album Preview

by Kevin August 10, 2009 Coming Soon

A few of you mentioned in our Most Anticipated 4th Quarter Releases post that you were eagerly awaiting the debut album from DMV artist Wale. The album doesn’t come out until September 22nd, but executive producer Mark Ronson recently held a listening session and Rap-Up.com was there to give us their take on the album. [...]

Sebastian: Album Listening Party

by Kevin August 3, 2009 Coming Soon

For those of you that are a fan of Timbaland and the whole Mosley Music Group movement, do I have a treat for you! If you’ve followed Tim’s career over the years, you may know that he has a brother by the name of Sebastian. Sebastian was featured on countless Timbaland & Magoo tracks back [...]

KRS-One & Buckshot: Survival Skills (ft. DJ Revolution) [prod by Illmind]

by Kevin July 23, 2009 First Listen

KRS-One & Buckshot unveil the second song off their highly anticipated album Survival Skills in stores September 15th on Duck Down Records. The title track “Survival Skills” features scratches from DJ Revolution and production from Illmind. Unfortunately, the label is only making a stream available for this track. You can listen after the cut…

The Jacka: Tear Gas Preview [with Freeway & Cormega]

by Beads June 13, 2009 Coming Soon

After many years of anticipation Bay Area veteran, The Jacka, is set to release his newest effort, Tear Gas, on June 16, 2009. The Jacka is a member of the Bay Area powerhouse, Mob Figaz, and is no stranger to all coasts. With the release of Tear Gas, we hear The Jacka teaming up with [...]

First Listen: Danger Mouse + Sparklehorse – Dark Night of The Soul

by Kevin May 22, 2009 First Listen

A lot of people have been asking about this and though I’m not up on the know, we do have access to listen to the album in its entirety online via npr.org. But first, here is a quick overview of the project, courtesy of TheUrbanKerouac: After teasing indie electro nerds at SXSW with a parade [...]

The Italian Job Presents: Tonz of Gunz [The Bootcamp Clik Remixes]

by Kevin May 19, 2009 First Listen

Hosted by Smiff-N-Wessun and mixed by DJ Chong Wizard, Roc Beatz of the Italian Job goes in and remixes your favorite Boot Camp Clik tracks for a brand new mixtape called Tonz of Gunz. This mixtape is only available at MixtapeKings.com, but we got an exclusive first listen right here. Check it out after the [...]

Freeway: Philadelphia Freeway 2 [Preview]

by Kevin May 15, 2009 Coming Soon

This Tuesday marks one of the biggest music release days this year, with new albums from Eminem, Method Man & Redman, Busta Rhymes, and Freeway amongst others. Thanks to the good people at NahRight.com, we have a full album preview of Philadelphia Freeway 2 via Imeem. I think more artists should do this to try [...]

Coalmine Records Presents The Midnight Madness Remix EP

by Kevin May 13, 2009 First Listen

Coalmine Records just dropped a bad ass project on iTunes yesterday and we have an exclusive first listen right here! Hit the jump to read Matt Diamonds‘ (CEO of Coalmine Records) story behind the EP and listen to the full thing via Imeem…

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