Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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DJ Babu Duck Season 3 Cover+Tracklist |
I'm always a fan of DJ Babu's albums. This one looks like it will be no exception to that trend...
Tracklist:
1. DS3 Intro f/ Dilated Peoples
2. Dearly Departed f/ M.O.P.
3. Fan Mail f/ Little Brother, Joe Scudda, & D-Brock
4. The Unexpected f/ MF DOOM & Sean Price
5. Frozen f/ Guilty Simpson
6. East West Connection f/ A.G.
7. My Opinion f/ Bishop Lamont
8. 2 Feet f/ Kardinal Offishall & Rakaa Iriscience
9. Black & Brown Army f/ Chace Infinite & Sick Jacken
10. Graveyardshiftin f/ Cali Agents & Roc Marciano
11. For Whatever It's Worth f/ Evidence
12. It's A New Day f/ M.E.D.
13. O.G. f/ Strong Arm Steady
14. Guns Gon' Blow f/ Termanology
15. That Ain't Gangsta f/ Likwit Junkies
16. Meant To Be f/ Roc C. & Oh No
17. SBX2LAX2OX f/ Wildchild & Percee P
18. Ahead Of My Time f/ Niko
All tracks are produced, mixed and arranged by DJ Babu, and will definitely be something to look forward to. In stores October 28th. Shouts to Matt, as per usual.
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BK Cyph "Dirty Games" |
BK Cyph "Dirty Games": One of the illest out of BK goes for broke over this Primo beat that I cannot place for the life of me... right now. Dude is getting his exposure on, I'm not mad at that at all, fam! His new mixtape, NSC2: Rhymes R Ez, Life is Hard, should be out in about 2 weeks.
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[video] Primeridian, Rashid Hadee & Pugs Atomz "Money" |
New video, which was directed and edited by Pugs Atomz. Beat done by Tall Black Guy:
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[video] J Brice "Put On" Freestyle |
Y'all remember Namond from The Wire? He's on the mic:
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[video] Heltah Skeltah "So Damn Tuff" Video Teaser |
Watching fights is the shit:
Video coming soon!
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Britney Spears "Womanizer" |
Britney Spears "Womanizer" (prod. by The Outsyders) (radio rip): I just got word that Britney Spears' "Womanizer" was leaked to radio today, and the jawn has already been ripped and thrown on the 'Net. Not really my cup of tea; kind of reminds me of that Electro-Pop feel that Danity Kane touches on, Rihanna grazes this flavor at times too. Really uptempo swing beat on this. The title basically tells you what the track is about, and a good look for those who are longtime fans of Britney.
Circus is set to drop on December 2nd. No word on a video for this cut as of yet.
EDIT: Here are some photos from the "Womanizer" video shoot.
EDIT: Here's the CD single. The above link has also been updated. In other Brit news, she's not only planning a 2009 World Tour, but she should also be getting her lawyer game up for a possible sex tape that could surface for the right price, even though she denies its existence. Hey, maybe she shouldn't round up the lawyers? She also spoke to People about "Womanizer", calling the track a "girl anthem", and also speaks on her shock about winning three VMAs this year.
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[video] Vinnie Paz & Outerspace Speak On God's Fury |
Shouts to Sam P for the heads up.
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[video] Busta Rhymes' "Arab Money" Dance |
SMH, even if the crowd gets hype off that. Shouts to Enigmatik.
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Black Uhuru "Sponji Reggae" |
Black Uhuru "Sponji Reggae": Flashback time...
Blame TV Land and their weeklong marathon of The Cosby Show last week. It's their fault. I'm just happy I got the ID on this. Taken from Black Uhuru's Red LP (1981), I couldn't tell you what the point of this joint is, but that hook B2B the xylophone twinkles B2B those skankin' guitars? Heaven. JAH!
Monday, September 29, 2008
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Alfamega "Uh Huh (Remix)" |
Alfamega ft. Bun B, Rick Ross & T.I. "Uh Huh (Remix)" [dirty / clean]: If you didn't like the original, I can't see a new verse from William Roberts making you love this, but hey, you know what it is!
related: [video] Alfamega "4 Or 5 Ways"
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[video] Katt Williams It's Pimpin' Pimpin' DVD Trailer |
Shouts to Enigmatik for the heads up.
related: Katt Williams It's Pimpin' Pimpin' Tour [recap]
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[video] Ludacris "Undisputed" |
Co-starring Floyd "Money" Mayweather:
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[video] Joell Ortiz "Can't You Tell? / Ghetto" |
Statik Selektah produced "Can't You Tell" (MP3 via Nah Right); those who grabbed The Nigger Tape should remember "Ghetto".
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[video] Skillz "Be Alright" |
Featuring Kornbread & Aaries:
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[video] Negroes On Ice |
Negroes On Ice = Prince Paul and his son, DJ Paul Fresh. Great name, great legacy:
More videos over at GRANDGOOD.
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Q-Tip The Renaissance Cover+Tracklist |
If you look carefully, the tracklist is on the cover. Drops on Election Day 2008 (November 4th). Via The Rap Up.
Bonus Beats: Q-Tip ft. D'Angelo "I Believe" [via 2DB]
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[video] SNL: Sarah Palin & Katie Couric |
Tina Fey strikes again!
If that video dies, here's a link to it up on Hulu.
related: [video] Tina Fey As Sarah Palin On Saturday Night Live
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K.O. "She Wants 2 Get It" |
K.O. "She Wants 2 Get It": K.O. is doing the damn thing out in L.A., where "She Wants 2 Get It" is getting some good spins on Power 106 (where he was a five month champion on their "Whoa Call". There's a new mixtape he's completed with Clinton Sparks (featuring remixes of cuts from Soulja Boy, Plain White T's, Missez and others) that you can grab for free from his website, and he has some projects on deck with some major players, so be on the lookout!
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KONCEPT "Mic Controllers" |
KONCEPT "Mic Controllers" (prod. by Slarc): Yet another cut from KONCEPT's Konverses mixtape, with a fat beat (pun intended) cooked up by Slarc. If you haven't picked up Konverses, you're playing yourself. Grab the physical CD @ Fat Beats NY, or order a copy from KONCEPT's MySpace page.
related: Brown Bag All Stars "Undeniable" \ KONCEPT "The Great Hype" \ KONCEPT "Your Charm" \ KONCEPT, JLOG1C & Soul Khan "Make Way"
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6th Sense "Love Lockdown" |
6th Sense "Love Lockdown": While not a remix, 6th did grab the stems that were distributed and made his own version. The lyrics, which 2DB posted, are kind of leftfield, but when reworking a track where Kanye West sings the entire thing, leftfield is appropriate.
Bonus Beats: Kanye West "Love Lockdown (Tech Supreme REmix)" (instrumental) [NOTE: I see you with those Sonic The Hedgehog samples, fam!]
PS: Keep sending "Love Lockdown" remixes, producers/MCs! If I like them, I will post them!
previous: Kanye West "Love Lockdown (J. Slikk Remix)" \ Articulate "You Lose (Love Lockdown Freestyle)"
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[video] Theo Opening For Nas @ Burdenis Univ. |
Theo, alongside Jon Hope, opened for Nas at Burdenis University on the 20th of September. Check out this clip:
More footage is available at ChannelHopeMedia's YouTube page.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
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[video] Obama vs. McCain, Debate #1 |
This is the full debate. Enjoy it. Or, at least, try to stay awake:
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Articulate "Pop Champagne Freestyle" |
Articulate "Pop Champagne Freestyle": Two things: 1, Baltimore's Articulate can't sleep, with the amount of fire he's hitting heads off with. 2, "Pop Champagne" is my shit.
Bonus Beats:"32 Bar Spazz" & "Stop It (Splash Freestyle)"
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Left Eye Eye-Legacy Cover |
Cover jacked skraight from The YBF. Hip Hop Press has more details.
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CRUMM "New Microphone Fiend" |
CRUMM "New Microphone Fiend": Check out this Rakim ode that CRUMM, one of Georgia's illest, cooked up. You might have seen this cat blazin' a few videos featured on WSHH, and hopefully he will be dropping some fresh cuts on your heads. Keep it locked... for the future.
Shouts to TVCBN.
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[video] Janelle Monáe "Many Moons" |
Bonus Beats: Elucid "Many Moons"
Friday, September 26, 2008
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[video] 4th Annual Jersey Fresh Graffiti Jam 2008 |
Still mad I missed this.
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The Game "Baggage Claim" |
The Game "Baggage Claim" (prod. by Cookin' Soul) [CDQ / No DJ]: Shouts to CS for sending this CDQ/No DJ banger from Black Wall Street 5. Friday nights are for dope Hip-Hop, right?
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[video] Ciph & Rosenberg's Jay-Z/Beyonce Plea |
On their morning show (which I'm seriously addicted to, via archives), Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg have been pleading to Jay-Z and Beyonce to come on their show... why you ask? Because they were skraight disrespected, and don't go on Hot 97 before 3PM (crazy!). In any case, check out the making of this plea:
Via Nah Right.
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[video] Live Through This: Kanye West |
Via FuseOnDemand:
We examine the personal tragedies overcome by one of hip hops biggest stars Kanye West, including the car wreck that nearly ended his life and inspired his hit song "Through the Wire"
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DJ Plexx Stay In My Lane Pt. 2 Mixtape |
At various points in my life, I've both worked with and lived on the same block as Trenton, NJ's DJ Plexx. For those who don't know, dude is dropping heat in the form of mixtapes, and one of his specialites are what hipsters called "mash-ups" (circa 2003), but Hip-Hop mixshow heads knew as "blends" from years back. I noticed he dropped his latest mixtape, Stay In My Lane Pt. 2 on his MySpace page, and figured I'd share some homegrown flavors with you heads, for the weekend. Loads of R&B blends on this one, with an array of beats. Click the image for the full tracklist, complete with the instrumentals blended on this monster, which includes hot joints from the likes of Ne-Yo, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Ryan Leslie, Keyshia Cole and others blended over beats from Rick Ross, Diddy, Kanye West, Playaz Circle and more!
PS: Lil' Wayne's "A Milli" over Gucci Mane's "Freaky Girl" is my SHIT right now!
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[video] T.I. Speaks On Paper Trail Leaking |
TBH, I feel a good 50% of the album. I'd cop a bunch of the jawns on iTunes. Dunno about buying the whole ALBUM, but Tip did his thing.
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Friday, September 26th 2008 playlist |
Odd week, working off some reserve energy over here. Loads of tracks flying by, so just take a few minutes... hit the green a few times, take a sip or 3, and engage yourself with these dope cuts. And the wack ones, too...
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- Lupe Fiasco ft. Pharrell, Q-Tip & Sarah Green "Paris, Tokyo (Remix)"
- Young Buck "If I Go To Jail"
- E-40 ft. Gucci Mane & Bun B "The Recipe"
- The Game "Baggage Claim" (prod. by Cookin' Soul) [Bonus Beats: "Compton Story" & "Nightmares"]
- Malik Yusef ft. Kanye West & Adam Levine "Promised Land" [Bonus Beats: John Legend "Pride In The Name Of Love"]
- Patrick Stump "Love Lockdown (cover)"
- Tiffany Villarreal "Almost Naked" (prod. by Focus)
- Trey Songz "What Them Girls Like Freestyle"
- Chris Brown "Forever (Polow Da Don Remix)"
- Avery Storm ft. Jadakiss "Terrified"
- Bangladesh ft. Rick Ross & Busta Rhymes "Girls Love Me"
- Ron Browz ft. Ludacris, Jim Jones & Juelz Santana "Pop Champagne (Remix)"
- Freekey Zekey ft. Jim Jones & Lil' Wayne "This Girl"
- Cam'ron "Still The Reason" (CDQ) [Bonus Beats: Cam'ron "Go In" (radio rip)]
- Busta Rhymes "Arab Money"
- Freeway "Hustlaz Prayer"
- Young Chris ft. BJ "Money On My Mind"
- B.o.B. "Generation Lost"
- Killer Mike ft. Charles Manson "Belly Of The Beast"
- Termanology ft. Prodigy "Hood Shit"
- Strong Arm Steady ft. Paul Wall "Sixteen (15 Bricks)"
- Jean Grae "Shadows Forever" (prod. by Blue Sky Black Death)
- M.O.P. "Gangsta Boy" (prod. by Jake One)
- D.I.T.C. (ft. D Flow, OC, AG & Boss Money) "Hard Hit"
- Heltah Skeltah "D.I.R.T." (prod. by Khrysis)
- MC Ren "Return Of The Villain"
- Devin The Dude ft. Smoke DZA "Highway"
- Madlib ft. Talib Kweli "What It Do"
- Sandman ft. Kurupt, Roscoe, Dundidit & Tristar "Make It Clear" (prod. by Tekneek) [Bonus Beats: Sandman "Gotta Be FRESH"]
- Z-Ro "25 Lighter"
- Tek "Cocaine Cowboys" [Bonus Beats: Tek "Eye For An Eye"]
- Cory Gunz "Evil Deeds"
- Brisco "I'm Back"
- Glasses Malone "F G Malone"
- Charles Hamilton & Joe Budden "Invasion Freestyle"
- J the S ft. B.oB. "Another Round" [Bonus Beats: J the S "My Will"]
- GemStones "Everything's Okay"
- The Cool Kids "Don't Trip"
- Kid Sister ft. David Banner "Family Reunion"
- Tonedeff "Warden (Love Lockdown Remix)" [Bonus Beats: Tonedeff "Warden (Love Lockdown Remix) (Chew Fu House Mix)"]
- Sir Smurf Lil' ft. Jehst "El-Oh-En" (prod. by Apa-Tight) [Bonus Beats: "Nature Bites" (prod. by Apa-Tight) & "Back At You" (prod. by Beat Butcha)]
- Eyezon "When I Make It" [Bonus Beats: Eyezon "Lord Hold Me"]
- Murs ft. Latoiya Williams & Snoop Dogg "Time Is Now"
- Johnny Cash ft. Snoop Dogg "I Walk The Line (Remix)"
- Spec Boogie "Gettin' Up (Remix)" [Bonus Beats: Spec Boogie "Heartbeat (Remix)"]
- Black ELement ft. Jelani "Quiet Nights"
- Wordsmith "Park & Ride 2: The After Hours Edition" (prod. by Strada)
- Articulate "We Know All About You" [Bonus Beats: Articulate "Arab Money"]
- Dub ft. Jay F "Fashion Ave" (prod. by Cookin' Soul) [Bonus Beats: Dub "Green Light Freestyle"]
- Jahi "Freedom Freestyle"
- 1865 "Men From Space" (prod. by Kid Hum)
- Enig'ma "Fuck Off Part 1"
- Kanye West "Love Lockdown (J. Slikk Remix)"
- Joe Budden x Benzi "The Classic (The Kickdrums Remix)"
- John Legend ft. Andre3000 "Greenlight (Diplo Remix)" [Bonus Beats: Diplo & Buraka Som Sistema "Inna De Ghetto (Remix)"]
- James Pants "Ka$h (Trizzy & XXXChange Remix)"
- Katy Perry "I Kissed A Girl (Your Dirty HabiT Remix)" [Bonus Beats: Rockwell "Somebody's Watching Me (Your Dirty HabiT & TRiLLBASS Remix)"]
- Daft Punk vs. Adam Freeland "Aer OBAMA"
- Mustard Pimp "Zombie Revenge"
- Loxy & Resound "Typecast"
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LATE PASS MASSIVE:
- LUKKI - C89.5 Guest Mix
- Still At War Album Sampler
- Argon Radio 14
- J-Love & The GZA Wordplay Master
- Myk Dyalek Chilla Than A Catipilla Mixtape
- Dutty Dubz Rumble In The Mix Vol. 1
- Boom Shottas, Part 3
- Stones Throw Podcast 38
- Dub MD & Illmind Blaps, Rhymes & Life Mixtape
- DJ Cable's Weekly Mix #33
- Crooked I The Block Obama Mixtape
- Mick Boogie x DJ Benzi x Neoteric Motivation 2
- BGDB Presents Da Incredible Rap Team Mix
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Let's take it back to a joint that Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg played on their morning show this week, throwback that hits me everytime I heard it:
Slick Rick "Hey Young World"
Real words being spoken. My tri-state niggas, make sure you pack your umbrella (ella). Obama owns McCain TONIGHT! Chris Rock x Mayorga vs. Mosley Saturday night. Holla.
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Kanye West "Love Lockdown (J. Slikk Remix)" |
Kanye West "Love Lockdown (J. Slikk Remix)": Slikk had cats buggin' with his hilarious send-up of "Love Lockdown", but this one is forreal right now. While the vocal stays in tact, Slikk flips an instrumental that matches that merky, lost feeling that 'Ye's vocal invoked. Plays really well off of each other. Kind of a different side of Slikk that many might not be up on, which is a plus, showcasing dude's multi-faceted funk.
Bonus Beats: Komplex Remix \ Catharsis Remix [both via 2DB]
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BGDB Presents Da Incredible Rap Team Mix |
My homey Enigmatik, gearing up for Tuesday's release of D.I.R.T., has thrown together a massive mix - we're talking an hour and 45 minute heatrocket - of Heltah Skeltah and related joints. BCC heads, stand up!
DOWNLOAD
Tracklist:
Intro
Insane
Soldiers Gone Psycho
What's This Called?
Here We Come f/Boot Camp Clik
Fuck Dat Rapper
Da Beginning Of Da End
Feel The O's
Trading Places f/Boot Camp Clik
AYRRRR
Onion Head f/Tek
Sean Price on Disrespek
The Art of Disrespekanization
Cardiac f/Buckshot, Ruste Juxx & Flood
Hostyle Takeover f/General Steele
Letha Brainz Blo
Niggery Ginger Bread
Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka f/O.G.C.
Da Beast Is Back
King Kong
OnDaSpot Freestyle
Exclusive
Jail Shit
Attempted Murder
Mess You Made f/Block McCloud of Brooklyn Academy
Therapy f/Vinia Mojica
Stop
Operation Lockdown f/Buckshot
The Beatles
Everything Is Heltah Skeltah
Freestyle f/Buckshot
D.I.R.T. (Another Boot Camp Clik Yeah Song)
Outro
So disgusting. We also wanna send some well-wishes to Buckshot, who is recuperating after suffering multiple seizures recently. Hold your head, chief.
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[video] Chris Rock On 106 & Park |
You gotta love how Chris Rock sons Terrance ("you read!?!? Ain't no reading on 106 & Park!"). The canned audience laughter bothers me, but this is some funny shit.
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Nike Summer '09 Preview |
I remember when I used to spend money on decent kicks. My Timbs are a few years old, as are my white on white S. Carters. I need some new kicks.
Via Sneakerfiles, who has more flicks of '09 Nike kicks.
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Dub ft. Jay F "Fashion Ave" |
Dub ft. Jay F "Fashion Ave" (prod. by Cookin' Soul): Not every day I get some new Cookin' Soul in my inbox. Shouts to Dub for keepin' the faucet open, letting these fresh flavors flowing freely (love that alliteration).
Bonus Beats: Dub "Green Light Freestyle"
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Sir Smurf Lil' ft. Jehst "El-Oh-En" |
Sir Smurf Lil' ft. Jehst "El-Oh-En" (prod. by Apa-Tight): Shouts to the Corin at Grindstone for sending some cuts from Sir Smurf Lil's forthcoming album, A New Bloodline, which drops on November 3rd. This cut in particular has been getting massive props from IDJ, ATM and Hip-Hop Connection, as well as getting the rinse from DJ MK. Big tings.
Bonus Beats: "Nature Bites" (prod. by Apa-Tight) & "Back At You" (prod. by Beat Butcha)
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Mick Boogie x DJ Benzi x Neoteric Motivation 2 |
Part 1 was crazy, and now with Lil' Jon hosting Part 2, this might supersede it!
DOWNLOAD (mirror)
Tracklist:
001. Lil Jon “Introduction”
002. Biggie Smalls “Juicy (Benzi Refix)”
003. Pitbull & Lil Jon “Krazy”
004. Felli Fel, Ludacris, & Akon “Buck In Here (Villians Remix)”
005. T-Pain “Can’t Believe It (B-Flat Remix)”
006. Chromeo “Fancy Footwork (Crookers Remix)”
007. ATB “Til I Come”
008. David Guetta “Love Is Gone (Mano Remix)”
009. Donnis “Party Works (1 Fish 2 Fish Remix)”
010. Kid Cudi “Day N Nite (B-Flat Remix)”
011. Nacho Lovers “Acid Life”
012. Marvin Gaye “Give it Up (Sizzahands Remix)”
013. Prince “1999 (Rock-It Scientists Remix)”
014. Steve Angello & Laidback Luke “Be (Riz Remix)”
015. Paul Johnson “She Got Me On (Neoteric Edit)”
016. Skepta “Rolex Sweep”
017. Bangers & Cash “Digital Pussy (Kid Color Remix)”
018. The Supremes “Keep Hangin On (Emynd Remix)”
019. John Legend & Andre 3000 “Green Light (Diplo Remix)”
020. Thunderheist “Jerk It (Nacho Lovers Remix)”
021. Surkin & Chromeo “Chrome Knight”
022. Tag Team & Jay-Z “Whoomp There It Is (League Crew Remix)”
023. EPMD “Run It (Sinden Remix)”
024. Thundercatz “3am (Klever Remix)”
025. Busta Rhymes & Chic “Dancing King (Terry Urban Remix)”
026. Treasure Fingers & 6th Sense “Cross The Dancefloor (Curses Remix)”
027. Jelani “Let’s Dance (Durkin Remix)”
028. Kickdrums & Prydz “Love Is A Drug (Apt One Remix)”
029 Mstrkrft & Marky “Bounce (Mansion Remix)”
030. Fly Union “Jackin My Fresh (Mick Boogie Mix)”
031. Idle Warship “Steady”
032. Kardinal Offishall & JDavey “Digital Motown”
033. Kanye West “Homecoming (Discotech Remix)”
034. Fully Fitted “Roll It”
035. Fake Blood “Mars (Player Player Remix)”
036. The-Dream “I Luv Your Girl (Chaise Remix)”
037. Goldrocc & Svelt St. “The Right Way”
038. Rye Rye & Krames “Get Familar”
039. Will.I.Am & Kanye West “Impatient Boy (Benzi Refix)”
040. Clipse “Fast Life (Bird Peterson Remix)”
041. Clipse “When The Last Time (Risk One Remix)”
042. Busta Rhymes & Pharrell “Light Your Ass (Switch Remix)”
043. Earth Wind & Fire “Groove Tonight (Redhead Kingpin & The FBI Remix)”
044. Pilot “Magic (Mykill Remix)”
045. Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz “Deja Vu (Bomberman Remix)”
046. DJ Kool “Keep Making Noise (Nadastorm Remix)”
047. Smoke & Mirrors “Insane”
048. Trackademiks “Enjoy What You Do (Flosstradamus Remix)”
049. Tittsworth & The Federation “Drunk As What (Top Billin Remix)”
050. Enur “Calabria (Deeq Remix)”
051. Groove Armada “Get Down”
052. Bel Biv Devoe “Poison (Gant-man Remix)”
053. 504 Boyz “I Can Tell (Top Billin Remix)”
054. Lil Wayne “The Beat Build (Bird Peterson Remix)”
055. Lil Jon “Outroduction”
Get your freak on.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
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[video] Barack Obama: Reforming Washington |
I'm like 12 pages into The Audacity of Hope. Good read, so far.
Bonus Beats: Daft Punk vs. Adam Freeland "Aer-OBAMA" [via Discobelle]
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Articulate "We Know All About You" |
Articulate "We Know All About You": That nigga Artic goes political on this one. Can't help it - no matter how much I am gung-ho about Barack, it's hard to think the government will change overnight. It won't, nahmean... but the revolution starts now! Really lurching feel to this beat btw - got the crazy percussion in it. I think most niggas WISH they could fuck with beats like this.
Bonus Beats: Articulate "Arab Money"
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Black ELement ft. Jelani "Quiet Nights" |
Black ELement ft. Jelani "Quiet Nights": In place of a completed A Major Minority, Black EL has hooked up this Jelani-assisted album cut. No word on the official release of AMM, but I'm a patient nigga, and I'd rather get a certified heatrock than something the artist didn't feel 100% confident about.
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Katy Perry "I Kissed A Girl (Your Dirty HabiT Remix)" |
Katy Perry "I Kissed A Girl (Your Dirty HabiT Remix)": Posted this for a few reasons: 1, Katy Perry is kind of fly, and I've been dying for an excuse to post her chest on RTD. 2, I have been on a Club/Electro roll for a bit. 3, for the bonus beat...
Via Penned Madness.
Bonus Beats: Rockwell "Somebody's Watching Me (Your Dirty HabiT & TRiLLBASS Remix)"
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[video] More Palin Fuckery |
And you guys wants this VPILF in office:
Yo, she has foreign policy experience because Alaska neighbors Russia??!!?
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[video] Armand Van Helden "Shake That Ass" |
Featuring Team Facelift:
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[rock the dub Interview]: E6 |
I'm not the biggest fan of MTV/VH1 competition reality shows, save for the ego trip bits, and the ladies from Flavor of Love 3. Anyways, I got hooked on From G's To Gents, just for the sheer hilarity of some of the guys picked for the show (come on, Pretty Ricky?). I remember watching E6 and "The Truth" go at it on day one, and E6 kicking a 16 for Irv Gotti at the wrong time. I didn't really think he'd last until the end, but he made it pretty far before being dismissed by Bentley. Then, the suckerpunch heard 'round the 'Net emerged the other day. I guess E6 saw my post, and hit me out of the blue for an interview, so I figured, let's get this going...
khal: First off, how does it feel to be just a dude from Brooklyn to a reality TV star in the span of a few months?
E6: Yeah man! Brooklyn in this shit! Well, first off, ya know I'm E6. Doing my music, reppin’ and CEO’ing 4Hire Ent! It’s a great feelin’! Like, I walk and see people and places I used to see on the reg, and now its pandemonium! Love it! Been ready for this since day one! I had countless jobs and hustles that made me learn and earn the shit I did and make E6. That transformation was crazy, cuz I'm laid back in BKLYN, just hanging and I get phone calls that I'm on MTV on the commercial, and that was the blast off point! Ya heard!
khal: You made it kind of close towards winning From G's To Gents. Were you pissed when you were let go so close to the final?
E6: I mean I wasn't pissed but more disappointed in the show and Bentley's desicion. Just glad to be apart of something new and exciting. The way I was edited was crazy! I said all that, but I also said a lot a lot of positive shit. Guess I was to be viewed by America on a whole other level!
khal: One of the funnier moments was you spitting for Irv Gotti. While I personally think it was bad timing, I respect that you felt you should spit anyways. Would you redo anything about that situation if you could?
E6: Hahaha! That was a fly ass episode! I mean, I had the three piece suit and the white Gucci loafers (killin’ ‘em). But besides that (lol) I'm glad you respect the grind on the shit! You know, a lot of people say they would do this and that, but it’s what you do with your moment that counts! I wrote those 16 bars like 3 years back, and then all the sudden I run into Irv Gotti. The man responsible for DMX, Jay-Z, and Ja-Rule to Def Jam Records. Like, you don't have to like him, but respect his hustle. But yeah! The lesson was over, and we walkin’ out and I turned around and told Irv that I need to speak. I just started spitting my “What If” 16 and I did. Come to find out, I get played wit’ crickets and cut off from it. They (51 Mindz) only showed 2 bars, and it was fire bars too! But I would never regret doing anything!
khal: Speaking of your rapping, break down how long you've been writing? Do you have any plans to release mixtapes or albums in the near future?
E6: 6!!! I been rappin’ since a young age. Now, I started doing music at the age of 15. Freestyling and just bullshittin'. Then it got at a serious point when I started writing down bars. I used to write down mad bars. Then I learned what a verse is. That changed everything. I used to think that a bar was two bars. So I would have 32 bars for a verse, so it’s easier now! But I write about what life in this world is about on every occasion.
khal: Now with all of that said, one might think that you were solely trying to get on this program to get your name out there. Keep it funky: is there any truth to those notions?
E6: Hell yeah!!! I mean I'm from Brooklyn, going from job to job and doing my grind to get ahead and then this show pops up! Yeah, I’ma use it to the fullest. And if you don't then you gonna be used, abused and bruised!!!
khal: In the matter of 48 hours, the video of Kesan stealing you has made the rounds all over the 'Net. How do you feel about you getting suckerpunched being such a hot topic on various blogs and internet sites?
E6: Hahhahaha! Ah man! That sucker ass hit! It is what it is. I was spitting fire bars and didn't see anybody around me. Then I'm in the zone and get hit sideways! Nah mean! It’s nothing! I been hit harder sideways! I'm from Brooklyn, we scrap all day!!! I mean I got hit, rocked, suckerpunched, mouth torn off, got wires in my mouth, couldn't finish the reunion show, I fell, broke my lip, had a black eye and some stiches all over! Ya happy! LMAO! Man this is nothing! I do this all day.
khal: What happened in that situation that we didn't see - I saw that Kesan said he was pulled back by security, with you coming after him?
E6: LOL! Man I’ma let you know. The video says it all. If you look at it and come up wit your own assumption, it’s on you. I hear shit here and there, I hear haters and they bullshit. It’s nothing! I don't make excuses. Just facts. I get hit and 0.5 [seconds] I'm already on the chase, ya dig! No doubt the whole slow-mo shit took [it] out off proportion but that's TV for you. If you seen the show, I ain’t gotta scratch on me! Like look at me! I had the best opportunity to break him, but I went up to him and told him what I felt. He knows I could’ve hit him on that spot. But I am a MAN of my word and I handled it like a true gentleman! Fuck what ya haters say, I listen tho!
khal: Kesan also said that you guys are cool - is that true? I would imagine someone stealing me, with it not only on tape but being distributed all over, would be some shit I couldn't live down! How are you feeling about this situation?
E6: I did leave the situation with the suckertap in LA. We spoke and I told him the shit was nothing! National TV! I love it! Like, people, they don't shoot fairs or I was “caught slippin’” is all laughter to me. I'm the easiest nigga to find. My name E6. Esickz. Esix. Like, Google the kid! It’s nothing! Ask me any question I got u! I'm too tall to see any distractions!
khal: As anyone who followed the show remembers, Kesan's temper within the house was the driving force behind his being kicked out the house. How real was the concern or fear that you guys had towards Kesan? Do you think he is capable of merking someone in their sleep?
E6: I ain’t gonna sit here and pop shit all day! Within the house I wasn't feared by anyone. Not Kesan, Creepa, D-Boy or none! I said in that episode that if he stay, I ain’t gonna sleep. I live in the hood; I'm not just from there! He would stay and shit would’ve been the same as how it was. I never spoke behind niggaz’ backs without telling them everything I say first!
khal: Being a father myself, I have to ask: you came on the show as a self-proclaimed "deadbeat dad", and I felt for you, seeing your son reject you on TV like that. What's your situation like now - have you been seeing your kids since you left the show?
E6: Hell yeah my niggz! I be with my kids a lot more often than usual. Funny, I did say the whole “deadbeat” cuz I was. I used to see them here and there, but never gave ‘em my 100%. Now they have all of me. I love ‘em and they are a major reason why I deaded the issue wit Kesan. I have to show them and the world that even tho I went to the show for $$$, I left as a better man, son and father! Had to show them that Dad has their back, instead of worrying bout other shit. I did the “bad dad” shit, too, cuz I wanted niggaz in the hood to see that somebody is from the real world (no pun intended) is out there and exposing his life out there for ya to see! In the words of Jay-Z "Hov did that so hopefully, you won't go through that"! Hope all y’all learned that your child will always love you as much as you love them. So if they don't like you, then its cuz you ain’t try. Which brings me to my son: he was tired and cranky. Period!
khal: Before we wrap this up, let me ask: what MCs or producers are you feeling these days? Any cats not getting shine that should be?
E6: Wow. MCs I'm feeling is a first ESICKZ! (E6). Ummmm, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Kanye, Jeezy, Wayne, Diddy, D-Block, Dipset,T-Pain, T.I., Luda, Uncle Murda, Maino, Fab, Red Cafe, NYC music, period. Producers: Kanye, Just Blaze, Diddy, Jermaine Dupri, Heatmakers, Timbaland, Dre, Eminem, and all the underground MCs and producers - holla back my niggaz. I ain’t Hollywood. I do this shit for real. So holla boi!
khal: Thanks for hitting me up and taking the time out to do this interview. Kick some shout outs and final thoughts...
E6: Shout to you and your website, big shout to my 4Hire Ent! 4s up! Check out my music on my MySpace page and my "I Am On MTV" page. Shouts to everybody holding me down (ya know what I'm talking bout). Shout to my niggz D-Boy and Creepa and the rest of the crew! Shout to all my blacks and latinos out there going threw the struggle! Shout to the white people showing love. My West Indian crew people! Contact me! Ayo khal! Holla back and to my kids and family and supporters: I love ya!
For more info on From G's To Gents, hit up the show's website.
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[video] Mack 10 "Big Baller (Remix)" |
Featuring Birdman & Glasses Malone:
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Shawn Hewitt Spare Hearts Cover+Tracklist |
I hit you guys with a cut from Spare Hearts back in July; Jon Jon has hit me with the cover and tracklist, as well as info on RCRD LBL giving out another free tune from Shawn...
TRACKLIST:
1. Keep Them At Bay
2. Try
3. One On One
4. Spare Hearts
5. Bending Glass
6. Hey You
7. Mr. Don't Break It
8. Becoming A Machine
9. Hollow The Leader
10. Engines
11. We May Not Be That Different After All
Should be something great. Be on the lookout for this one when it drops Sept. 30th!
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[video] GLC & Kanye West In The Studio |
Here's some video Andrew threw up of 'Ye & GLC working on "Big Screen", a cut from GLC's forthcoming Love, Life & Loyalty album:
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Beat Drop: The RZA |
Been waiting for this edition of Metal Lungies' Beat Drop series to come out. Had to drop some science on my favorite RZA cuts, and I love the way this piece came out. Contributions from myself, alongside heads like 88 Keys, Enigmatik, Statik Selektah, Marco Polo, Aeon, Zilla Rocca, Jerry L. Barrow and a host of others! Shouts to buhizzle & AaronM for the opportunities.
previous: Kanye West \ Large Professor \ J Dilla
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Diplo & Buraka Son Sistema "Inna De Ghetto (Remix)" |
Diplo & Buraka Son Sistema "Inna De Ghetto (Remix)": I'm not the biggest club anthem head, but tracks like this? I used to hear this as a shorty blastin' out of cars on Saturday nights. Diplo and Buraka Son Sistema team up to revamp this classic. Both are featured on Hollertronix #9, which is available from Turntablelab.
Via Discobelle.
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[video] David Blaine x Kimbo Slice |
Fuck hanging upside down for a few days; David Blaine's next stunt should be fighting Kimbo Slice and surviving. Blaine takes two gutpunches in this, then catches a bullet with his mouth. Fuck that, take a face shot from Kimbo, nigga:
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[video] Ice Cube "Why Me?" |
Featuring Musiq Soulchild:
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Benja Styles & E Ness Philly United (The Sound Of The Streets) Mixtape |
Shouts to Benja Styles for hitting me with his latest mixtape, which is hosted by E Ness (who is battling Mysonne this Saturday; catch all of the craziness over on WSOHH starting at 5PM). Exclusive E Ness material x Benja Styles remixes x fire from the 215 = definite spins in my hood.
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Tracklist:
1.E NESS INTRO
2.E NESS "I GOT NEXT"
3.PEEDI CRAKK "MORE TOWELS"
4.CASSIDY "HOW REAL IS THIS"
5.CYSSERO "SWAG IT OUT"
6.E NESS & OSCHINO "JAMES BROWN"
7.YOUNG CHRIS & OMILIO SPARKS FREESTYLE
8.JAKK FROST "I LIKE IT"
9. FREEWAY "A2B"
10.WALE ft YOUNG CHRIS, FREEWAY, BEANIE SIGEL "CYPHR 08" (PRODUCED BY DRE & VIDAL)
11.E NESS "TIME"
12.GAGE "LOOK IN THE MIRROR"
13.E NESS INTERLUDE #1
14.DJ L ft JUNIOR REID, SHEEK LOUCH & CASSIDY "TAKE IT TO THE TOP"
15.CASSIDY "APPLY PRESSURE"
16. TONE TRUMP "THUG'N"
17.E NESS "YOU DON'T KNOW ME"
18.JAKK FROST, PEEDI CRAKK, YOUNG HOT, TANA DA BEAST "DO IT FOR YA'LL"
19.MIKE KNOX "FLIP A CLIP"
20.GILLIE DA KID "BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR"
21.JAKK FROST "RIDE ON YA'LL"
22.E NESS "U DON'T WANNA BATTLE ME"
23.YOUNG CHRIS "BULLETS" (BENJA STYLES MIX)
24.FREEWAY "WHY NOT"
25.MIKKEY HALSTED ft GILLIE DA KID & AB LIVA "TILL I DIE"
26.E NESS INTERLUDE #2
27.VIC DAMONE ft CASSIDY "DID THAT"
28.E NESS "ALL OUT WAR"
29.YOUNG CHRIS & NEEF "STEP YOUR GRIND UP" (BENJA STYLES MIX)
30.E NESS "THE THUG IN ME"
31.E NESS "I'M IN RARE FORM
32.JAKK FROST, OSCHINO, YOUNG HOT, N.H. "WE RIDIN"
33.JAZMINE SULLIVAN "BUST THE WINDOWS" (LADIES RECORD)
34.E NESS OUTRO
Enjoy.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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BGDB Live-Blogs Nas' Conference Call |
Just like he did for Ludacris' call, Enigmatik is bringing you key points from Nas' call this week. Keep it locked!
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[video] Alligator Boots Preview |
Here's a preview of Kanye & Rhymefest's forthcoming Comedy Central show:
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[video] Kesan Suckerpunches E6 |
I won't lie, I watched From G's To Gents, and I did think that cat Kesan got booted out on some bullshit. He fucked up, because his temper be crazy, but I think they played up their "fear" a bit too much on some bitch shit to get him removed. Now, I didn't know video like this existed, but this is clearly E6 rapping for some camera, and Kesan rollin' in the background and sneakin' E6:
WOW! I wonder how this happened? Kesan has connects in the industry - did he set E6 up to be in a spot where he knew he could get him? Someone hit me with some info on this one!
EDIT: It looks like this took place backstage at MTV Studios, during the taping of the From G's To Gents reunion special? E6 shoulda known - he tried to kick his bars for Irv Gotti and looked like a fool, why he thinks MTV was trying to hear that is beyond me! How did I not know about the reunion show!?!?
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[video] Chris Rock x Bill Clinton |
Chris Rock & Bill Clinton were on David Letterman the other night, and Chris pulled no punches in speaking on Hillary; Kill The Messenger premieres on Saturday, Sept. 27th on HBO:
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[video] Sommore The Queen Stands Alone Clip |
Sommore speaking on the beauty of Rap, from her The Queen Stands Alone DVD:
Always gotta show some love to my fellow Trentonians. I believe this was shown on Comedy Central the other day - I DVR'd it, but haven't sat down with it as of yet. In any case, this drops on September 30th via Code Black Entertainment; pre-order from Amazon NOW!
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[video] Kim Kardashian On Dancing With The Stars, Day 2 |
I brought you Day 1 yesterday, now here's Day 2:
Cotdamn. Why they are doing the mambo to Sir Mix-A-Lot is beyond me, though.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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Crooked I The Block Obama Mixtape |
Finally.
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Tracklist:
1.Intro
2. Rappers Ain’t Shit
3. A Millie Freestyle prod. by Komplex
4.Trafficin’ Green
5.I’m Cold ft. G Malone and Hard Head
6.Hood Politics
7.Straightin’ it Out ft. Sauce da Boss
8. Hard on da Blvd
9. Stronger Freestyle
10. Circle Gnag ft. Horse Shoe Gang prod. by Jim Gettum
11. Freak [NC-17] Prod. by KG
12. W’s Down prod. by Komplex
13. New West Baby ft. Coniyac
14. Signs ft. One-2 prod. by Komplex
15. Lift em Up ft. Nino Bless
16. Horse Shoe Gang Freestyle
17. Swagga Like Crook prod. by Komplex
18. What’s Hip-Hop?
19. Fast Money
20. Welcome to My City
21. [Bounus track] I’m a Problem ft. S.C.
Via Nah Right. DJs, get on this one.
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[video] 4 Days In Texas |
Pugs Atomz, Intel & Awdazcate took a four-day trip in Texas; here's their travelogue:
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DJ Cable's Weekly Mix #33 |
My boy DJ Cable makes up for his absence with this massive Dancehall mix...
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Tracklist:
01. Chaka Demus & Pliers – Murder She Wrote
02. Beenie Man Feat. Ms. Thing – Dude (Remix)
03. Baby Cham – Vitamin S
04. Kardinal Offishall – Lay Lay
05. Sean Paul – Infiltrate
06. Beenie Man – Who Am I
07. Red Rat – Oh No
08. Sean Paul – Deport Them
09. Mr. Vegas – Heads High
10. General Degree – Traffic Blocking
11. Sean Paul – No Bligh
12. Tanto Metro & Devonte – Everyone Falls In Love
13. Sean Paul – Like Glue
14. Beenie Man – Miss Lap
15. Notch – Nuttin No Go So
16. Sean Paul – Gimme The Light
17. Elephant Man – Haters Wanna War
18. Sizzla – Pump Up
19. Wayne Wonder – No Letting Go
20. Lumidee – Never Leave You (Uh Oh)
21. Sean Paul – Get Busy
22. Bling Dawg – Badman Forward Badman Pull Up
23. Vybz Kartel – Street Pharmacist
24. Mr. Vegas – Hot F*k
25. Elephant Man – Willie Bounce
26. Sean Paul – Breakout
27. Sean Paul – Straight Up
28. Kardinal Offishall Feat. Akon – Kill The Dance
29. Sean Paul – Feel Alright
30. Busy Signal – Step Out
31. Vybz Kartel – School Bus
32. Mavado – Wah Dem Ah Do
So fresh.
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[video] Criminals Gone Wild In Chicago |
Looks like the Criminals Gone Wild buffoonery is continuing; CGW2: Menace II Humanity is being filmed now. Check out this footage they got from Chicago:
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Enig'ma "Fuck Off Part 1" |
Enig'ma "Fuck Off Part 1": Shouts to the Perfection Music family for sending this one over. This is the single from the forthcoming Make Em Look For Me Volume 2 mixtape. I have days where I'm just like "fuck off" to the whole world, my niggas know what I'm talking about. "You niggas can't say shit to me" should be my mantra. Enig'ma, hit me with more of your music, nigga!
PS: I told you guys Chi-town fucks with rock the dub; here's more from that Chi-town underground.
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1865 "Men From Space" |
1865 "Men From Space" (prod. by Kid Hum): Shouts to the boy Kid Hum for hitting me with this one. 1865 has that paranoia thing down pat on the mic, and Hum's twinklin' piano is the perfect accent to his rhymes. Throw this one on in the middle of your blunt cipher and zone for four and a half...
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Download Slacker Uprising |
Michael Moore's Slacker Uprising is available online... for free. Word is this is the first full length feature film to be given away for free and legal online. I also am hearing that this is only being given away to residents in the United States & Canada (how that works is beyond me). Hit up SlackerUprising.com right now to stream the whole jammy for free, or hit up the following options to download it:
DOWNLOAD: .MP4 (torrent) \ .AVI (torrent) \ .MOV
You can also cop the Collector's Edition DVD with extras for $9.95. Really a sweet deal, no matter how you slice it. Shouts to Moore for doing this. I'll be dloading it tonight!
previous: [video] Slacker Uprising Trailer
Monday, September 22, 2008
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Dub MD & Illmind Blaps, Rhymes & Life Mixtape |
Shouts to Dub MD for hitting me with this all-Illmind production mixtape. You get it all, from 50 Cent to Brokn.Englsh. Check it out!
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Tracklist:
01.) Get Ya Ass Up! (Intro) (Produced By Illmind)
02.) Heltah Skeltah - Everything Is Heltah Skeltah (Produced By Illmind)
03.) Brooklyn Academy - Raise Ya Hands (feat. Jean Grae) (Produced By Illmind)
04.) Fresh Daily - Get Over (Produced By Illmind)
05.) D. Black - The Come Up (feat. Skyzoo) (Produced By Illmind)
06.) 50 Cent - Make A Movie (Produced By Illmind)
07.) Supastition - Thankful (feat. Kil Ripkin) (Produced By Illmind)
08.) Naturel - The Bullets (Produced By Illmind)
09.) K.O. (K-Otix) - 48 Seasons (Produced By Illmind)
10.) Torae - New Blood (feat. Skyzoo, Emilio Rojas & Fresh Daily) (Produced By Illmind)
11.) Fortilive - The Come Up (Produced By Illmind)
12.) Broken English - Different World (Produced By Illmind)
13.) Skyzoo - Lyrically Inclined (feat. Wale) (Produced By Illmind)
14.) Naps N Dreds - Do What I Should (feat. Copywrite) (Produced By Illmind)
15.) Quan - Geez Like Deez (feat. Rapper Big Pooh) (Produced By Illmind)
16.) Naturel - Resurrect (Produced By Illmind)
17.) 8th W1 - A Fool's Lullaby (Produced By Illmind)
18.) Faro-Z - Clap Ya Hands (Produced By Illmind)
19.) A.P.E.X. - One More Time (Produced By Illmind)
20.) LL Cool J - Queens (feat. Prodigy, 50 Cent, Kool G Rap, & Tony Yayo) (Produced By Illmind)
21.) Wannabe? (Outro) (Produced By Illmind)
Illmind's currently-untitled album is on the way...
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Young Chris ft. BJ "Money On My Mind" |
Young Chris ft. BJ "Money On My Mind": This is off a DJ Drama & DJ Omega mixtape, and it's fresh as fuck. I kind of wish they revisited that steppy shit in the intro throughout the joint, but so be it. Shouts to BoBO.
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Stones Throw Podcast 38 |
J. Rocc takes over the WLIB AM airwaves. Grab this, and subscribe (iTunes \ XML) to the Stones Throw Podcast, so you don't miss the fresh heat.
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[video] Let's Get Free: The Black August Hip Hop Project Trailer |
Via Tunji:
Here's the trailer for Let's Get Free: The Black August Hip Hop Project, featuring performance and interview footage from Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, dead prez and more.
The Black August Hip Hop Project strives to promote human rights though supporting and influencing the global development of Hip Hop culture. By facilitating exchanges between international communities where Hip Hop is a vital part of youth culture, they promote awareness about the social and political issues that affect our global communities. Their vision is to bring culture and politics together and to allow them to naturally evolve into a unique Hip Hop consciousness that informs our collective struggle for a more just, equitable and human world. This film documents the movement through a series of interviews and performances with hip hop artists and key members of the black activist movement.
Check it out:
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Styles P @ SOB's (October 9th, 2008) |

More info HERE. Pete Rock is there on the 8th of October, too. Looks like Hot97 will be in the building a week after, and Allido Records (Wale, Rhymefest, etc.) will be having a night at SOB's as well.
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[video] The G.A.G. Order? |
I just posted this on DOA; looks like someone is gunning for the Gasm heads:
The question is... WHY!?!?
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Jahi "Freedom Freestyle" |
Jahi "Freedom Freestyle": Jahi is part of that new breed, part of that PE 2.0 project, fully endorsed by Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Griff and all of those heads. This is the first single from that project. More info on this track over on SLAMjamz. OS76 also interviewed Jahi back in August, its a great read and proper intro into this cat.
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Wordsmith "Park & Ride 2: The After Hours Edition" |
Wordsmith "Park & Ride 2: The After Hours Edition" (prod. by Strada): I brought you "Park & Ride" back in April, and just got hit with the fresh new edition. Although it's the first day of Fall, it's still nice enough to take the top down and vibe out to cuts like this. Get those last few rides in before the frigid air hits! Shouts to Words and Strada for another one...
Sunday, September 21, 2008
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[video] Lady Luck vs. Reece Steele |
Lady Luck = that chick who got embarrassed by Remy Martin on Fight Klub; Reece Steele = homegirl who won Miss Rap Supreme:
Who won it?
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Boom Shottas, Part 3 |
My boy Enigmatik has hit you with Round 3 of his Boom Shottas series. Check it for that fresh Dancehall/Reggae fix...
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Tracklist:
BGDB Intro
Standing Soldier (remix) - Demarco
Hey Girl - Busy Signal
Money Changer - Mavado
Dawg A Bark - Elephant Man
Sweat - Don Corelon & Sean Paul
Knock It Like A Hammer - Munga Honorable
Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie - Beenie Man
Belvedere Heights - Lady Saw
Come Fly With Me - Foxy Brown f/Sizzla
Tic Toc - Busy Signal
Weh Dem A Go - Vybz Kartel f/Javinchi
Real Killa - Mavado
Let It Go - G-Unit f/Mavado
Buss The Eagle - Aidonia
Things A Gwan - Spragga Benz
No Games - Serani
Blind To You - Collie Buddz
Nothing Change - Bugle & Tarrus Riley
People Want Change - Capleton
Sticky - Jah Cure
Share My Love - Wayne Wonder
Lovely Lady - Masta Killa
Hey Baby - Stephen Marley f/Mos Def
The Splash - Ghostface Killah
Steppin' Out (screwed & chopped) - Steel Pulse & DJ Screw
BGDB Outro
related: BGDB Presents Boom Shottas \ Boom Shottas, Part 2
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Dutty Dubz Rumble In The Mix Vol. 1 |
I want to say that I'm posting this because DJ Nappy put me on to these cats with a sick party pack, but really, that cover is just too dope for me to pass up...
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Tracklist:
01 : ??? - SSS (UNRELEASED)
02 : CHRIS TAPE - THE CHIMPS (UNRELEASED)
03 : TWISTED - IN ROTATION / RUMBLE VIP (UNRELEASED)
04 : EK9 & SUKH KNIGHT - STOCK BOX (UNRELEASED)
05 : MR BOOGIE - ROCK´N´GROOVE (UNRELEASED)
06 : STENCHMAN - WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU (UNRELEASED)
07 : B.U.N. VS. ILL BILL BACHELOR - CHOPPA (UNRELEASED)
08 : TWISTED - INFECT (FORTHCOMING R8 RECORDS)
09 : CHASE & STATUS - EASTERN JAM (FORTHCOMING RAM RECORDS)
10 : VISTA - MOONSTRUCK 10 MINS (UNRELEASED)
11 : 16 BIT - PCP (UNRELEASED)
12 : MAC KOALL - VENGEANCE (UNRELEASED)
13 : 501 - DUB YOU (UNRELEASED)
14 : PENDULUM THE OTHER SIDE / DUBSTEP RMX (PROMO)
15 : RESO - IF YOU CAN´T BEAT EM (UNRELEASED)
16 : RUSKO - GET YA COCK OUT (UNRELEASED)
17 : LEON JEAN MARIE - BRING IT ON / RUSKO´S GRANNY SMASHER RMX (ISLAND RECORDS)
18 : KROMESTAR - GET UP (RINGO RECORDS)
19 : AFTERDARK - HOT OF THE PRESS (UNRELEASED)
20 : 12TH PLANET & EMU - ARE YA FEELIN (FORTHCOMING 10 BAG)
21 : BAR9 - BAKIN BRED (UNRELEASED)
22 : VISTA - FORCEFIELD (UNRELEASED)
23 : UNITZ - BAZIL BUSH (UNRELEASED)
24 : RAKOON - MR LEE (UNRELEASED)
"Eastern Jam" is my shit.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
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Myk Dyalek Chilla Than A Catipilla Mixtape |
1/3 of Brokn.Englsh, Myk Dyaleks goes for broke on his latest mixtape. You might have seen the advanced leak version, but I got my mittens on the completed jawn, and uploaded it for you nakkas. New Jeru, stand up, and listen to "Dear Jersey". Shouts to J Dub for the hookup.
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[video] Ne-Yo "She Got Her Own" |
Featuring Jamie Foxx & Fabolous:
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J-Love & The GZA Wordplay Master |
You already know...
DOWNLOAD: mirror 1 \ mirror 2
Tracklist:
1) Fame (Rmx) Produced By J-Love
2) Clan In Da Front
3) I Gotcha Back
4) Duel Of The Iron Mic Feat Inspectah Deck Masta Killa Ol Dirty Bastard
5) Third World Feat Rza
6) When The Fat Lady Sings
7) Shadowboxin Feat Method Man
8) Cold World Remix Feat Inspectah Deck & D’Angelo
9) Paper Plater
10) Alphabet
11) Breaker Breaker Rmx Feat Inspectah Deck & Masta Killa
12) Hammer Feat Ghostface Killah Inspectah Deck Raekwon Method Man U God
13) 4Th Chamber Feat Ghostface Killah Rza Killah Preist
14) Liquid Swords
15) As High As Wu Tang Get Feat Ol Dirty Bastard & Method Man
16) Beneathe The Surface Feat Killah Preist
17) Street Corner Feat Inspectah Deck & Masta Killa
18) Publicity
19) The W Feat Raekwon Method Man & U God
20) The Genius Is Slammin’
21) Pass The Bone Feat Rza
22) Take It Back To Brooklyn Feat Ol Dirty Bastard
23) Made In The Usa Feat Ol Dirty Bastard
24) Watch Your Mouth Feat Raekwon Ghostface Killah Masta Killa Rza
Method Man Inspectah Deck U God
25) 9Mm Brothers Feat Ghostface Killah Raekwon Ol Dirty Bastard Masta
Killa Method Man Rza Inspectah Deck Cappadonna U God
26) Head Rush Feat Rza
27) Reunited Feat Wu Tang Clan
Via Get Right Music.
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Argon Radio 14 |
I hit you guys with Argon 10 last month, and now Nick Argon steps up with Babylon System for a heavy selection...
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Tracklist:
nick argon:
1. floetry - say yes (distinction remix)
2. tes la rok - belong remix
3. konnek deep - honest
4. jack sparrow - general remix
5. l-wiz - lavender wedding
6. stevie wonder - jammin' (6blocc remix)
7. unknown - ghost town remix
8. desto - bounce - forthcoming boombap
9. jack sparrow - shadings
10. l-wiz - disco feeva
11. dj madd - vibez
12. wascal - all i need
13. von d - so many faces (vip mix)
14. liquid stranger - crush groovin
15. liquid wicked - dub war
16. kulture blak & ilodica - highgrade
17. liquid wicked featuring warrior queen - moon eclipse
18. black sun empire - hypersun
19. redemption & twisted - ill dire
20. twisted - robots (j:kenzo remix)
21. dutty ranks - greasy mits
22. unknown - phat planet remix
23. bar 9 - midnight
24. kion and murda - dubman fadeaway remix
babylon system:
25. babylon system ft. candy vox - hyphy (unfinished)
26. ekaj - other worlds
27. emalkay - heroics
28. bar 9 - bakin bred
29. liondub & shaketek feat jahdan - the general (noah d remix)
30. babylon system & antiserum - cali style - forthcoming argon
31. enei - war
32. ruf - raw love
33. ekaj - tetsu
34. chasing shadows - the end
35. emalkay - explicit
36. benny page & zero g - trigger finger
37. benny page - original killa
38. alborosie - police polizia (noah d & roommate remix)
39. matt u - peyote
40. matt u - free me
41. satori - time to kill
42. osc - dreadlock
43. noah d vs roommate - the bassman
44. mayhem & whisperlink - untitled
45. babylon system vs spl - hypnosis
46. babylon system & noah d - examination of time (vip mix) - forthcoming argon
47. reso - onslaught
48. black sun empire - cold crisis
49. damian marley - it was written (chasing shadows remix)
50. dz - break it down
51. babylon system vs spl - on fire
Ridiculous. Serious tunes in here.
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Kanye West LIVE At The Knitting Factory |
OnSMASH has put up a bunch of videos from the GOOD Music Show at The Knitting Factory on September 9th; check 'em out:
"Love Lockdown"
"Can't Tell Me Nothing"
"Flashing Lights"
"Put On"
"Swagger Like Us"
"Gone" (with Consequence)
"Stressed Out" (with Consequence & Q-Tip)
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Mr. Lif & Cymarshall Law LIVE (Sept. 28, 2008) |
Sick, sick event. Entry is FREE if you register to vote; this concert will also be streaming LIVE on www.BarackObama.com and www.RVibe.com. Fresh! Big up Aubrey for the heads up!
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The CRUNK!!! Outlet! |
Do you need a case of Sugar Free CRUNK!!!? Make sure you check out The CRUNK!!! Outlet, where they are passing out crazy deals (e.g. 16oz case of Sugar Free CRUNK!!! for $30, which is normally $44)! You can pay by PayPal or Google Checkout as well, making things mad easy.
Shouts to Regis for the info!
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Still At War Album Sampler |
Here's a five-minute tease of the forthcoming Still At War album; I also posted the tracklist and more info on this massive project over on DOA. You should be ready, but I don't think you are...
Friday, September 19, 2008
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LUKKI - C89.5 Guest Mix |
Shift Recordings' Lukki dropped this heavy guest mix for C89.5, which is a local Seattle station that's not necessarily a dubstep-loving spot, with a fat sack of cuts.
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Tracklist:
12th Planet - 28 Hours later (Red Volume)
Reso - If You Can't Beat 'Em
Bar 9 - Shaolin Style
Mr. Curtamos ft. Werd2Jah - Dub Family (Stupid Fly)
12th Planet - Turn Me On
Tes La Rock ft. Uncle Sam - Round the World Girls (Argon)
Bar 9 - Pussy Hole
Koan Sound - Clowny (Abducted)
Bar 9 - Breezeblox
UltraBlack - Queen of Filth (LA Dubstep Nostra)
EMU & Pawn ft. Werd2Jah - Headshot
Coki - Spongebob (DMZ)
High Rankin - You, Me and the Devil (Suicide Dub)
Selfsimilar - 1st Degree (Shift)
Triage - Play Dead
Tizzer & Press - Solitude (Shift)
KJ Sawka - Subconnectors (Press & Selfsimilar rmx) (Shift)
Dubtek - Aclimate (Shift)
Ale Fillman - Nightmare (Shift)
DZ - The Jump Off
Conscious Pilot - Untitled
Conscious Pilot - Hash N Hydro (Shift 003 forth.)
Fragile - Unabomber (Shift 003 forth.)
TRiLLBASS - Fucking Heater (Shift002)
DZ - Stomper
Conscious Pilot - Night Owl (Shift)
Selfsimilar - 9mm (Rottun)
Tryptomatik - Polizia Dreadlock (Forum dub)
You need this.
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Mustard Pimp "Zombie Revenge" |
Mustard Pimp "Zombie Revenge": I dropped a few remixes from this crew back in August, and got their latest track passed to me the other day. And it's fire. Club bangers, forreal. Shouts to the Mustard Pimp crew for keeping it gutter.
Bonus Beats: Mustard Pimp - Discobelle Mixtape [via Discobelle]
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GemStones "Everything's Okay" |
GemStones "Everything's Okay": For some reason, Chicago fucks with rock the dub. I got passed this joint in the inbox a few hours back, and although I'm not the biggest Lupe/1st & 15th fan, I do like what GemStones (fka Gemini) comes up with. Watch out for his first mixtape, Untamed Beast, as well as his Troubles of the World album, which should be dropping early 2009.
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Illa J Yancey Boys Tracklist |
Illa J's J Dilla-produced Yancey Boys album will be out on Delicious Vinyl on November 4th. One word? WANT...
Tracklist:
1. Timeless
2. We Here
3. R U Listenin’ feat. Guilty Simpson
4. Alien Family
5. Strugglin
6. Showtime
7. Swagger
8. Mr. Shakes (skit)
9. DFTF feat. Affion Crockett
10. All Good
11. Sounds Like Love feat. Debit Nova
12. Everytime
13. Illasoul
14. Air Signs
Really can't wait to get my mitts on this one.
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[video] Kardinal Offishall Rap City Freestyle |
From Sept. 18th:
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[video] Travis McCoy Rap City Freestyle |
From Sept. 17th:
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Spec Boogie "Gettin' Up (Remix)" |
Spec Boogie "Gettin' Up (Remix)": Spec returns with some Krylon fantasies over this lush beat. I always wanted to be a toy, get up and bomb, but I never ran with crews, nor was my art that ill anyways. Good to hear the Loosie crew out there getting theirs. Some new ish from that camp is coming, trust.
Bonus Beats: Spec Boogie "Heartbeat (Remix)"
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An Evening Of Hip-Hop With A Kreyol Twist (Sept. 22nd 2008) |
On Monday, SOBs and Sak Pase Records are teaming up for a benefit concert for the flood victims over in Haiti. It will be hosted by Wyclef Jean, Papa Jube & Joe Mignon. Show some support, fam.
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Friday, September 19th 2008 playlist |
That would be me if I was a cartoon guy who owned a purple shirt, red doo rag and no facial hair.
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- The Alchemist ft. Jadakiss, Snoop Dogg & Pusha T "Lose Your Life"
- Scarface ft. Lil' Wayne & Bun B "Forgot About Me"
- Jadakiss ft. Ne-Yo "By My Side"
- Diddy "Swagga Like Puff"
- Soulja Boy "Birdwalk"
- T-Pain ft. Ludacris "Chopped & Screwed"
- John Legend ft. Kanye West & Pharrell "It's Over"
- Jennifer Hudson ft. Fantasia "I'm His Only Woman" [Bonus Beats: Jennifer Hudson ft. Ludacris "Pocketbook"]
- Musiq Soulchild ft. Mary J. Blige "If U Leave"
- Keri Hilson ft. Lil' Wayne "Turn Off" (prod. by Polow Da Don)
- Alicia Keys ft. Jack White "Another Way To Die"
- Leona Lewis ft. Cassidy "Nowhere Left To Go"
- Trey Songz "Swagga Like Songz" [Bonus Beats: Trey Songz "Love Lockdown Freestyle"]
- Trina "Shawty Say" (prod. by Raw Smoov)
- Lil' Kim "Brooklyn" [No DJ]
- Das EFX "Can U Feel It" (prod. by DJ Rondevu)
- The Lo "The Promo Freestyle"
- The Beatnuts "All My Life"
- Diamond D "D-I-A-M-O-N-D"
- Cassidy "They Shook"
- Lloyd Banks "SOD"
- Peedi Crakk "More Towels"
- Devin The Dude ft. Snoop Dogg "I Don't Chase 'Em"
- Kardinal Offishall ft. Lil' Wayne & Pusha T "Swag" [Bonus Beats: Robin Thicke ft. Kardinal Offishall "Magic (Remix)"]
- I-20 "Air It Out" [Bonus Beats: I-20 ft. Ludacris & Rocko "Really Like Her"]
- USDA ft. Boo Rossini & Trick Daddy "Black Dreams"
- Wale ft. Xscape "I Will" [Bonus Beats: Robin Thicke ft. Mary J. Blige & Wale "Magic (Mark Ronson Remix)"]
- Dice Raw "Life Fame Death"
- Dirtbag "Beef" (Dissing DJ Khaled, Rick Ross & Plies)
- Trae "Swagger Like Us Freestyle"
- Killer Mike "The Devil Is A Lie"
- 88 Keys, Dilated Peoples, Aceyalone & The Alchemist "Fresh Rhymes & Videotape Anthem" (prod. by 88 Keys)
- Brisco ft. Flo-Rida "Love"
- Flo-Rida ft. Akon "Guarantee"
- Icadon "iC-Digital"
- Huey ft. Maino & Glasses Malone "24/7"
- Kool Keith "God Of Rap"
- Big Shug "Like A Muhfucka" (prod. by DJ Premier) [Bonus Beats: Big Shug ft. Termanology & Singapore Kane "My Boston" (prod. by DJ Premier)]
- Statik Selektah ft. M.O.P. & Jadakiss "For The City"
- Consequence "There Can Only Be One" (prod. by Statik Selektah)
- Skyzoo ft. E.Ness "Let It Bang"
- Folk&Stress ft. Vast Aire "Beatrix"
- Stat Quo "I'm Sorry"
- Johnny Polygon "Black In The Back" (prod. by Green Lantern)
- Cashis & Young De ft. Crooked I & Royce Da 5'9 "Clear The Area"
- Big Wy ft. Mack 10, Jim Jones & The Game "Big Boy"
- B-Real ft. Young B "Laugh"
- Termanology ft. Sheek Louch & Freeway "Drugs, Crime & Gorillaz"
- 6th Sense "I Won't Let You Fall"
- Scanz "Hi Dilla" [Bonus Beats: Scanz "Don't Let It" (prod. by Frank G)]
- Decay ft. Selfish, Tone Liv & Butta Verses "Easy"
- Stan Ipcus "The Great White Hope (Asher Roth Diss)"
- John Brown "Sarah Palin (I Wanna Lay Pipe)"
- Emilio Rojas "585" (prod. by M-Phazes)
- Collie Buddz "Private Show" [Bonus Beats: Collie Buddz "Hustle"]
- Kel Spencer "No Sleep 'Till Brooklyn 2008" (prod. by DJ Denox)
- Praverb ft. Master 3 "Dedication" (prod. by DJ Soulclap)
- Articulate "B-Town" [dirty / clean] [Bonus Beats: Articulate "You Lose (Love Lockdown Freestyle)" [dirty / clean]]
- E.A.R.T.H. "Feelin' Alive"
- Brown Bag All Stars "Undeniable" (prod. by The Audible Doctor)
- Expo & Screw "Ohh So High" (prod. by Expo)
- Savanna Samson "Possession"
- Sabrina Salerno "Boys Boys Boys (Biancardi Mix)"
- Manifest "Murda Musik" [mirror]
- Le Castle Vania & Computer Club "The Messiah" [Bonus Beats: Le Castle Vania & Computer Club "The Messiah (radio edit)"]
LATE PASS MASSIVE
- Cosmo Baker Presents The Funk Doc Chronicles
- Back 2 The Basics (Leaders Of The New School)
- Unreleased Cool Kids Tracks, Round 3
- Butta Verses Reality BV: Behind The Scenes Mixtape
- DJ G-Spot, Shadyville, G-Unit & Aftermath UNC '08 Mixtape
- Black ELement & Dub Floyd Missing ELements (Volume 1)
- G-Christ Damage Is Done EP
- Juelz Santana Presents Skull Gang Takeover
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Shouts to my homey SBK for re-putting me onto this classic earlier in the week...
Masta Ace Incorporated Born To Roll"
If I was a DJ, I'd body that beat on the decks. Alas, I'm not. Anyways, enjoy your weekend, fam!
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Diddy's Shitkickers |
Via TMZ.
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Juelz Santana Presents Skull Gang Takeover |
You guys have been waiting for this one.
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Tracklist:
1. Intro - Takeover (Juelz & Starr)
2.” Aggy” (Juelz, UnKasa, Richmond Rabb)
3.” Drama Fold” (Juelz, John Depp & Richmond Rabb)
4.” Touch Me Tease Me” (Juelz, Starr,UnKasa, Rabb, & John Depp)
5.” B4″ ( Juelz & John Depp)
6.” Problems”(Juelz, Rabb feat. Lil’ Wayne)
7. “Johnny Jerajian”- Skit
8. “Don’t want you back” (Juelz, John Depp, & Rabb)
9. “Fire” (Juelz, UnKasa & Rabb)
10. “Here we are” (Juelz, Rabb, John Depp, Riq, & Tobb Cobain)
11. “Relax” (Juelz, UnKasa, John Depp & Rabb)
12. “What you reppin”(SKULL GANG)- (Juelz, John Depp, UnKasa, Rabb & Starr)
13.” Body like a Maserati”( Juelz, Rabb, John Depp, Starr & UnKasa)
14. “Who said that”-skit
15. “Peepin my Swag” (Juelz, John Depp, Rabb, UnKasa, Riq, Deniro & Mo’ Betta)
16.”Dropping some shit” ( Juelz, UnKasa, Rabb & Deniro)
17. “Shawty dirtbike”-skit
18.”Taking over your radio” (Juelz, John Depp, UnKasa& Deniro)
19. “Birds flying in” (Juelz, Rabb feat. Jim Jones)
20. “You gotta give me some” (Juelz, Unkasa, John Depp, Rabb & Deniro)
21. Outro - “Make it Rain” (Starr & Juelz)
Via Nah Right.
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Where's A Different World? |
Of the many hours of TV my wife and I watch, we don't watch a lot of the same shows. Two of the shows we have enjoyed immensely together are The Cosby Show and A Different World. A few weeks back, she made mention to me about how she read that, while Season 1 dropped on DVD, subsequent seasons have been held in limbo. Doing some research on Wikipedia, I found this, saying that Urban Works, the company that owned the rights to release these, was bought out by First Look Studios back in 2006. Digging deeper, I read that, while it was intially set to drop, Season 2's DVD release got cancelled with no word on if/when it would be brought back. What's good with that?
I hit up the First Look site, and tried calling the number in their Contact Us section. Error message? I noticed an e-mail address, and sent a pretty detailed message asking for info, and ended up getting it blocked by their spam filter. Now, this company has also released The Cosby Show, as well as Baywatch, in the last few years, on DVD. Why not A Different World? Is this just a mess up with the rights and licenses, or is it deeper? Do they not think a show of this caliber will make money with the demographic it reached (urban youth from the late 80s/early 90s, college students, fans of The Cosby Show, etc.)? BET has shown reruns over the last few months, as have Oxygen and other channels... how could a DVD release of the remaining seasons NOT get put out?
I am two steps from starting up a petition on this, but I want to know that fans of the series are with me on this, wondering where this show will end up in the end. Pass this on, leave a comment, let's get together on ths one!
EDIT: Right before posting this, I noticed TransGriot has the same idea, in longer detail, explaining Viacom's thoughts on putting this out (poor sales of Season 1 = not coming out). We need to get organized...
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Remedial Parenting |
How ignorant ass nigga parents can videotape their young-ass kids talkin' all kinds of dumb shit, cussin' and all this nonsense, is beyond me. This shit doesn't even make any kind of rational sense:
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[video] Faizon Love On Funkmaster Flex |
Is this nigga serious? Talkin' mad reckless on Funkmaster Flex's rant on R. Kelly:
Thursday, September 18, 2008
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[video] Camp Lo "Lumdi" |
I'm glad they did a video for this one:
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Articulate "B-Town" |
Articulate "B-Town" [dirty / clean]: My homey Articulate flips Tabi Bonney's "Nothing But a Hero" into a subtle B-more club cut about, well, Baltimore. I didn't used to fuck with B-more/club music, but I can't help it... the tempo is perfect to catch wreck to, as well to bust a few rhymes to. Articulate, you a fool for this one!
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BGDB Live-Blogs Ludacris' Conference Call |
Since he couldn't record it, Enigmatik decided he will live blog it instead.
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[video] Kay Slay Speaks On "Commenters" |
Shouldn't he be pointing this at ignorant ass niggas who don't know their history, as opposed to "YouTube commenters"? I feel what he's saying, but that's just ignorance.
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John Legend ft. Kanye West & Pharrell "It's Over" |
John Legend ft. Kanye West & Pharrell "It's Over": I know a lot of heads posted up the radio rip, but the homey Benzi says that this version is a bit different... and will be up on the next DDS shipment, as well as on John's Evolver. I actually avoided the radio rip, but I'm feeling this right now.
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[video] Funkmaster Flex On R. Kelly |
Via BGDB. Flex, you kick that real shit time and again, and this is the realest thing I've ever heard from you, and I applaud you for it. That's why this nasty nigga doesn't get any positive play on rock the dub - his fucking molester ass was ON TAPE PISSING ON CHILDREN! Be forreal with yourselves if you choose to stick up for this lame cat. Fuck R. Kelly.
related: [video] R. Kelly BET Interview
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G-Christ Damage Is Done EP |
Shouts to MOS of Crew54 for hitting me off with this. I had this EP on during my commute to work this morning, and was pleasantly surprised. Most of the time, niggas will hit you off with shit and it will come off as too-similar to stuff that's out, but G-Christ has his own sense of humor, and the beats are knockin'! Nice use of ill samples... just a dope FREE project for you to devour.
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Tracklist:
1. Intro - prod. by Kingverse
2. Living Big - prod. by Reeplay
3. Forsake His Love ft. Alpha 20/20 - prod. by Alpha 20/20
4. Kcuf G-Christ (Skit)
5. Put It Down ft. DDC prod. by The Fiyamen
6. Losing Control - prod. by Zaire of the Sole Vibe
7. Going - prod. by G-Christ
8. Damage Is Done
PS - the older I get, the more I relate to "Living Big". Need more big man anthems.
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[video] J Swift "Stack My Chips" |
I had been waiting for more info on 1 more hit for the longest, and got the following message in my MySpace inbox...
What's up? This IS J Sw!ft. I was still dealing with my drug problem when You sent this message. I'm happy to say the movie is finished and my new single and video "Stack My Chips" from the sountrack is on youtube. Check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks for your support and spread the word.
Peace, Love, and hip Hop,
J Sw!ft
Here's the video in question:
I need this movie in my life. I'm gonna say NSFW for some real images of crack smoking and the ills from that lifestyle. Stay up, J.
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[video] Q-Bert x Slick Rick |
Another deleted scene from the forthcoming Turntable TV DX DVD:
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
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[video] Immortal Technique "Golpe De Estado" |
Featuring Veneno & Temperamento:
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Manifest "Murda Musik" |
Manifest "Murda Musik" (mirror): Here's a heavy dubplate that Manifest is giving out for free(!) to celebrate the return of Deception Recordings! Read all about it here.
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The Alchemist ft. Jadakiss, Snoop Dogg & Pusha T. "Lose Your Life" |
The Alchemist ft. Jadakiss, Snoop Dogg & Pusha T. "Lose Your Life": Christ. Where do these fire combinations come from!?!? This one has that woofer-beasting bass on it, plain and simple. You need this.
PS Snoop is only on the hook...
Shouts to Young Sav.
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Black Milk TRONIC Cover+Tracklist |
Black Milk's third solo album, TRONIC, is set to drop on October 28th through Fat Beats. This LP is solely produced by Black, and only has three guest verses (from Pharoahe Monch, Royce Da 5'9 & Sean Price); the production also features flourishes from the likes of Dwele, Colin Munroe and DJ Premier. Check out the tracklist...
1. Long Story Short ft. Dwele
2. Bounce
3. Give The Drummer Su
4. Without U ft. Colin Munroe
5. Hold It Down
6. Losing Out ft. Royce Da 5'9
7. Hell Yeah ft. Fat Ray
8. Overdose
9. Reppin For U ft. AB
10. The Matrix ft. Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price, & DJ Premier
11. Try
12. Tronic Summe
13. Bond 4 Life ft. Melanie Rutherford
14. Elec (OUTRO)
Shouts to Michelle for the info!
Bonus Beats: Black Milk Music From The Color Purple
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Expo & Screw "Ohh So High" |
Expo & Screw "Ohh So High" (prod. by Expo): South Jersey stand up! Elevated Records fam Expo comes with a heat rocket on this one, coming with some dope rhymes that reference, well, dope, including Katt Williams' weed bit from The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1. Hopefully Expo can hit me with some more freshness like this... or better!
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[video] R. Kelly BET Interview |
Here's the video of R. Kelly's "first and last time" speaking on the child pornography accusations, which aired on BET last night (VH1 has a rundown on this interview as well):
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Kel Spencer "No Sleep 'Till Brooklyn 2008" |
Kel Spencer "No Sleep 'Till Brooklyn 2008" (prod. by DJ Denox): This four alarm blazer is forthcoming on Denox's We Break The Hits Vol. 5, Part 2, which is hosted by Termanology. Dude keeps the originals guitar riffin', but drops some 2008 flavors overtop.
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DOA Q&A: Shogun Assassains |
Check out my interviews with DJ Friction, Alix Perez, SpectraSoul & Icicle, speaking on the Shogun Assassains 2008 Tour, Alix's forthcoming album, future Shogun Audio/SGN:LTD releases and more!
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Fokis & Focus... 20/20 EP |
Fokis & Focus...'s 20/20 EP is available here; I also have word on the winner of the 20/20 Contest: congrats to Dylan Avery out of Colorado! Fokis should be contacting you with info on your prizes!
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Black ELement & Dub Floyd Missing ELements (Volume 1) |
If you've peeped my blog at all, you've seen mad posts with Black ELement featured. On the cusp of his release of A Major Minority (which is now set to drop on September 25th, just so Black can iron things out and get it 100% in his mind), he's linked with Dub Floyd and illRoots to drop the first volume of the Missing ELements mixtape, chronicling the leaks Black threw out in anticipation of AMM., as well as 4 album cuts AND some rare joints, all expertly blended by Floyd.
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Tracklist:
01. Missing ELements (Intro)
02. All I 3 feat. NAV (Prod. by Danksta)
03. The Itis (Prod. by 6th Sense)
04. Cant Call It (Prod. by Ryan Durkin)
05. Confirmation (Prod. by 6th Sense)
06. Keeps it Rawkin' (Prod. by Rami Afuni)
07. We Gon Ride (Prod. by Rami Afuni)
08. Presidential Paradise (Prod. by BBoySpaz)
09. Cuz We Felt Like It (Interlude)
10. Human (Prod. by Kush Klien)
11. The Fabolous Life (Prod. by Rami Afuni)
12. The Equation (Prod. by Ryan Durkin)
13. Down?!?! (Prod. by Ryan Durkin)
14. Halle Berry (Prod. by Rami Afuni)
15. Loose Change (Prod. by Rami Afuni)
16. Sex Ed feat. T-Payne (Prod. by Rami Afuni)
17. Missing ELements (outro)
18. BONUS - Ama Tell It Like (Prod. by Rami Afuni)
19. BONUS - Folks Don't Cost A Thing feat. NAV (Prod. by Rami Afuni)
Keep it locked to rock the dub for word on when this dope album drops!
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E.A.R.T.H. "Feelin' Alive" |
E.A.R.T.H. "Feelin' Alive": Everything Around Revolves Thru Hip-Hop has been a group I wanted to get on my Lighthouse Project, but never got word back. Seems to be my dealings with them... love their work, set up to do something, and for whatever reason it falls through. Imagine my surprise when I got passed "Feelin' Alive" in my MySpace inbox. This is one of those tracks where you can't help but rejoice, even though life can be shitty at times, you gotta keep that focus and still strive to do you. Money and capitalism can be a bitch, but getting that frustration out with your art? Nothing better...
E.A.R.T.H. Crew, get at me!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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Duck Down Hotline |
Check out this 80 minute, DJ Revolution-hosted mixtape:
1) DJ Revolution INTRO & Buckshot Interview
2) 9th Wonder & Buckshot "Brand Nu Day"
3) Buckshot Interview
4) 9th Wonder & Buckshot featuring Mickey Factz "Concrete Jungle"
5) Buckshot Interview
6) Buckshot "WHO GOT THE PROPS 2008"
7) DJ Double O of Kidz In The Hall Interview
8) Kidz In The Hall featuring Estelle "Love Hangover" (Video debuted on MTV's TRL)
9) Naledge of Kidz In the Hall Interview
10) Kidz In The Hall "Driving Down The Block Westcoast Remix"
11) Ruste Juxx Interview
12) Ruste Juxx "Vic Flair"
13) Ruste Juxx "Wipe Off Ya Smile" off INDESTRUCTIBLE in stores October 28th
14) Heltah Skeltah Interview
15) Heltah Skeltah "Everything Is Heltah Skeltah" off D.I.R.T. (DA INCREDIBLE RAP TEAM) IN STORES SEPTEMBER 30th
16) Heltah Skeltah "FUCK THAT RAPPER"
17) DJ Revolution Interview conducted by DJ LOGIC
18) DJ Revolution featuring KRS-ONE "THE DJ" off KING OF THE DECKS IN STORES SEPTEMBER 16th
19) DJ Revolution Interview
20) DJ Revolution featuring Bishop Lamont, Crooked I & Styliztik Jones "Funky Piano" off KING OF THE DECKS IN STORES SEPTEMBER 16th
21) DJ Revolution Outro
Grab the download here.
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Kanye West "Love Lockdown" |
Kanye West "Love Lockdown": So this is the new single from Kanye's 808's & Heartbreak, and I can't hate this anymore than I do now. Actually, if he had T-Pain singing the chorus, with Lil' Wayne doing a auto-tune'd 16 about Superhead, I'd probably REALLY hate this. I truly hope the rest of the album (which hits stores December 16th) doesn't sound this ridiculous.
EDIT: Here's the mastered version. Shouts to BoBO.
EDIT: Kanye's posted a new version of "Love Lockdown". [via 2DB]
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Big Shug "Like A Muhfucka" |
Big Shug "Like A Muhfucka" (prod. by DJ Premier): While any other MC could do a whole track ending each line with "like a muhfucka", not every MC is Big Shug, nor or all of them produced by DJ Premier. This is just heavenly ignorant, taken from Shug's forthcoming Otherside Of The Game, which drops on November 4th, and features heads like Termanology, Bumpy Knuckles, Billy Danze, Blaq Poet & Singapore Kane, with production from Primo and MoSS. Here's the tracklist:
1.) Intro
2.) Soundcheck (produced by DJ Premier)
3.) When I Strike (produced by DJ Premier)
4.) What it Means f/Billy Danze of M.O.P. & Frankie Wainwright (Produced by Soul Professa)
5.) Like A Muhfucka (produced by DJ Premier)
6.) Murdapan (produced by MoSS)
7.) 123 Bang f/Bumpy Knuckles & Hectic of ST. (produced by MoSS)
8.) Bring It Back (produced by MoSS)
9.) My Boston f/Termanology & Singapore Kane (Produced by DJ Premier)
10.) Better (Produced by Lee Bannon)
11.) Lonely Heart (Produced by Purpose)
12.) The Meaning Of Hardcore (produced by MoSS)
13.) Protection (produced by Lee Bannon)
14.) Militant Soldiers II f/Blaq Poet and Singapore Kane (produced by MoSS)
15.) Keep Calling Me (produced by Jay Quest)
16.) Young Death (produced by Gemz)
Bonus Beats: Big Shug ft. Termanology & Singapore Kane "My Boston" (prod. by DJ Premier)
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DJ G-Spot, Shadyville, G-Unit & Aftermath UNC '08 Mixtape |
My homey DJ G Spot, one of the Shadyville DJs, hit me with the latest mixtape from The Unit. A lot of these joints have been bubblin' on the 'Net, and are now in one sleek package for you heads to rock to...
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Tracklist:
Whoo Kid Intro
50 Cent feat T-Pain – You Won’t Believe Me
50 Cent feat MIA – Paper Planes
50 Cent – Here I Am
Lloyd Banks – Its My Time
Lloyd Banks – Brand New Car
Lloyd Banks – Fast Lane
Lloyd Banks – Money Walks
Lloyd Banks – 718 Nigga
Lloyd Banks – Call It How I See It
Tony Yayo – Hate Blog
Tony Yayo – Southside State Of Mind
Tony Yayo – 3 Straps
Tony Yayo – Catch 22
Busta Rhymes feat Show Money & Reek Da Villian - Give A Damn
Busta Rhymes – Packin Them Thangs
Busta Rhymes feat Grafh & Prinz – Like Ohh
Busta Rhymes feat Travis Barker – Don’t Touch Me
Bishop Lamont feat Warren G, Busta Rhymes & Stat Quo - Guerilla Pimpin
Bishop Lamont – Send A Nigga Home
Bishop Lamont – Grow Up
Bishop Lamont - Money
Book DJ G-Spot Outro
Jus Mic – Hands Up (bonus track)
That Busta Rhymes "Packin' Them Thangs" is the truth.
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6th Sense "I Won't Let You Fall" |
6th Sense "I Won't Let You Fall": Yep, he went in. Listening to Cipha Sounds & Peter Rosenberg morning show archives, I've been hearing this joint a lot more than I want to, so I welcome 6th's take on it. Remix coming soon!
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Johnny Polygon "Black In The Back" |
Johnny Polygon "Black In The Back" (prod. by Green Lantern): Johnny Polygon is the cat you probably heard first on Nas' "Black President"; Green Lantern has taken homeboy under his wing, and is bringing his work to us... interesting stuff, not the normal cuts you'd expect from Green. Check out this Polygon track about one of my favorite things... and while you're out it, check out the commercial for Wolf In Cheap Clothing:
Shouts to Swift for this one!
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[video] Articulate "Capital Punishment" LIVE |
Bonus Beats: Articluate "Capital Punishment"
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Butta Verses Reality BV: Behind The Scenes Mixtape |
DOWNLOAD; this will serve as a preview to Butta Verse's Reality BV album, which drops today on digital download, with CDs coming September 30th. Click the image for more info!
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[video] XL ft. Sean Price "Credibility" |
"Credibility" is availale on iTunes today as a digital 12" from Strong Arm Productions. This cut is produced by Shuko, and will be featured on XL's Beast Coast album, which "includes features and production from Sean Price, Juganot, Skyzoo, Big Shug, Ill Bill, Slaine, Esoteric, M-Phazes, Shuko, Domingo, G-Squared and more!"
Shouts to Matt Diamond for the heads up!
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Unreleased Cool Kids Tracks, Round 3 |
Once again, it's on... this time with bonus tracks!
- The Cool Kids "Track 11 (Fresher Than You)" [via The Trolley Stop]
- The Cool Kids "Track 6 (Wasting Time)" [via The Morning Tilts]
- Track 3
- Track 8
- Track 9
Shouts to Optimus Prime & Shogun for these. If you missed the other leaks, check out these posts.
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[video] Señor Kaos "Girls Rock Too" |
I dropped this track back on rock the dub radio 020, and noticed the video has popped up on a few sites:
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Back 2 The Basics (Leaders Of The New School) |
Legend, DJ Nice & Statik Selektah have created a mixtape that showcases not only the freshest MCs of today's Hip-Hop scene, but cuts that both "take it back" while "pushing forward". Don't even sleep...
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Tracklist:
01. Torae - Back 2 The Basics (Intro)
02. Jadakiss - Who Run This (Feat. Jay-Z) (Produced By Baby Grand)
03. Joell Ortiz - Sympathy
04. Styles P - Villian (Produced by J.Cardim)
05. Stimuli - Walk On Water 2
06. Skyzoo - Bragging Rights (Remix) (Produced by Analogic)
07. Fashawn - Our Way (Feat. Evidence) (Produced by Exile)
08. Godchild - Another Day, Another Dollar (Produced by Mike The Martyr)
09. Reks - Money On The Ave (Remix) (Feat. Skyzoo & Termanology)
10. Cambatta - What It Do (Produced by Boonie Mayfield)
11. Statik Selektah - Mr. Popularity (Feat. Consequence)
12. Cory Gunz - Lay Me Down (Produced By Nottz)
13. Lil Wayne - Still Standing (Feat. Junior Reid) (Snippet)
14. Emilio Rojas & M-Phazes - 585
15. Kanye West - Love LockDown
16. AC - I Engineer (Feat. The Senate)
17. DJ KO - Someday (Talib Kweli, Torae, John Robinson & Tiffany Paige)
18. Statik Selektah - This Is It (Showoff Remix) (Feat. D-Dot, Redman & Black Rob)
19. Ced Hughes - Back 2 The Basics (Like This) (Produced By Ced Hughes)
20. Ludacris - Undisputed (Feat. Floyd Mayweather Jr.) (Produced By Don Cannon)
21. B.o.B - I'll Be In The Sky (Produced By B.o.B)
22. ESSO - Thinkin' Out Loud IV
23. Max B - Live Comfortable
24. Big L - Principal Of The New School (Unreleased)
25. Naledge - Happy Birthday (Produced By Statik Selektah)
26. Fashawn - Because I'm Black
27. Blu - HoldOn
28. Theo - 2055 (The Future)
29. Rain - Back 2 Life (Produced By Scram Jones)
30. Curren$y - Whoa (Outro) (Produced By Kid Eight)
Shouts to Theo for the heads up on this.
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Brown Bag All Stars "Undeniable" |
Brown Bag All Stars "Undeniable" (prod. by The Audible Doctor): The BBAS crew is dropping their self-titled mixtape exclusively at Fat Beats NY on Friday, September 19th; this track comes from that mixtape, and features cuts and production from The Audible Doctor. "It's un-de-niable!"
Shouts to KONCEPT, always.
Monday, September 15, 2008
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Cosmo Baker Presents The Funk Doc Chronicles |
Lifted skraight from his post on low-bee, which has info on the Scion Metro Live dates that Redman and Cosmo Baker are performing in the next few days:
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Tracklist:
Redman "Diggy Doc"
Redman "Bobyahed2dis" (Matthew Africa Re-Edit)
Redman "Whateva Man"
Redman "Rockafella" (Remix)
Redman "Tonight's Da Night"
Redman "Funkorama (Double Green Mix)"
D'Angelo "Left & Right feat. Method Man & Redman"
Redman & Method Man "How High"
De La Soul "Oooh feat. Redman"
Redman "How To Roll A Blunt"
Redman "I Don't Kare"
Redman "Rite Now"
LL Cool J "4,3,2,1" feat. Redman, Method Man, Canibus & DMX
Redman "Brick City Mashin'"
Pharoahe Monch "Simon Says"( Remix feat. Lady Luck, Redman, Method Man, Shabaam Sahdeeq & Busta Rhymes)
Redman "Can't Wait"
OG Station Identification Break (Bob James / Mary Jane Girls)
Redman "Tonight's Da Night" (Remix)
Redman "Pick It Up"
Redman "Pick It Up" (Remix)
OG Station Identification Break 2 (Le Pamplemousse / Parliament)
Redman "Blow Your Mind"
EPMD "Head Banger" feat. K-Solo & Redman
Redman "Pick It Up"
Redman & Method Man "How High Part 2"
Me'Shell NdegéOcello "Pocketbook" (Remix feat. Redman)
Erick Sermon "React" feat. Redman
Redman "Rated "R""
Beanie Sigel "One Shot Deal" feat. Redman
Redman "Put It Down"
Redman & Method Man "Da Rockwilder"
Redman "Let's Get Dirty (I Can't Get In Da Club)" feat. DJ Kool
Redman "Let's Get Dirty (I Can't Get In Da Club)" feat. DJ Kool (Filthy Remix)
KRS-One "Heartbeat" feat. Redman & Angie Martinez
Redman "Time 4 Sum Aksion"
Redman & Method Man "Cereal Killer"
OG Station Identification Break 3 (George & Gwen McCrae)
Snoop Dogg "From Long Beach To Brick City" feat. Redman, Nate Dogg & Warren G
Redman "Da Goodness" feat. Busta Rhymes
So classic. Brick City, whattup?
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Ike's Aftermath |
Rizoh posted this pic and more over at The Rap Up. He also breaks down 12 Ways Hurricane Ike Changes His Life.
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Jadakiss ft. Ne-Yo "By My Side" |
Jadakiss ft. Ne-Yo "By My Side": Young Sav just passed this one to me, and it's a keeper for those quiet storm nights with you and your lady. I'm guessing this is going to be put out as the first single? This one definitely has potential...
related: Jadakiss ft. Jay-Z "Who Run This"
EDIT: I amaze myself sometimes. Young Sav just sent out another blast, and this one is the official first single from Jada's forthcoming album. I can see the video for this right now... I got a feeling 'Kiss wants this to be his "Bust It Baby Pt. 2", aka that big Hip-Hop/R&B smash record. And it has that potential, if they play it right. I predict 'nuff radio play with this one, with 'Kiss on his gangster & a gentleman shit ala Paniro.
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Decay "Easy" |
Decay ft. Selfish, Tone Liv & Butta Verses "Easy": I hit you guys with Decay's Unlikely Villain mixtape back in April, and now I have this cut from his The Unlikely Hero album, which is due in stores on Sept. 23rd on Molemen Records. Click the image above for info.
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[video] Mazzi - Walking Blog #1 |
This is the first of many "walking blogs", where Mazzi drops a 16 highlighting the past week:
Shouts to Best of Both Offices.
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remedial life: Ignant Dance Edition |
So due to Ike beating on Houston, my boy Enigmatik is holding it down in Dallas, experiencing some hilariously remedial dances that are going down in the D. Here are but a few:
"Walk That Walk"
"Halle Berry"
This nigga can't be serious...
"Do The Ricky Bobby:
My people, is it that serious? Especially that "ricky bobby" shit - you niggas look fruity, on the real - swinging your hips, dancing like females. What sense does this make? I am guessing niggas wanna get that Soulja Boy money, but be clear - that shit don't happen overnight, nor will there be a bunch of Soulja Boy clones. Why? That shit is too corny to clone. Smarten up, niggas.
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[video] Tina Fey As Sarah Palin On Saturday Night Live |
The dynamic Tina Fey does a spot-on impression of Sarah Palin from this past Saturday's SNL; on a semi-related note, no matter how much I know Baby Mama is crap, I am tempted to go grab the DVD:
Shouts to Enigmatik for the link.
related: [video] Lil' Wayne On Saturday Night Live
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Praverb ft. Master 3 "Dedication" |
Praverb ft. Master 3 "Dedication" (prod. by DJ Soulclap): Any cat who can speak on real life shit (i.e. letting it be known that his music hasn't sold in a minute) and can work in references to Doink and Dink is a winner in my book. P-Viz and Master 3 link up over this soulful beat from Soulclap, keeping it real... in P's words: The concept of the song is simple, I will continue to be dedicated to an art form that offers few rewards. Spitting for fame is not an option, I would rather spit for myself and hope that others feel my expression.
Don't get mo' realer.
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Articulate "You Lose (Love Lockdown Freestyle)" |
Articulate "You Lose (Love Lockdown Freestyle)" [dirty / clean]: We've hit you with Kanye's "Love Lockdown", as well as the hilarious Part 2; we've also hit you with Articulate's "Handlebars" remix and "Black Zombie 2008". Now, both words are flipped with Articulate's "You Lose", which turns "Love Lockdown" on its ear (without Auto-Tune!), with Artic putting some dope bars and added production to Kanye's new single. Yay or nay?
Bonus Beats: Jin "Love Lockdown Freestyle" [via Nah Right]
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
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[video] Hipster Rap |
Dude def. makes some good points... Full Force did have some jams, too.
Friday, September 12, 2008
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[video] John McCain On The View |
Bonus Beats: Palin sounds like an idiot in this interview...
Obama '08.
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Peedi Crakk "More Towels" |
Peedi Crakk "More Towels": Here's a radio version of the first leaked single from P. Crakk's A Night In The Life, forthcoming on Amaglam Digital. Peedi has a knack for picking those old school-drenched bangers, right?
Shouts to Matt for the heads up!
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Friday, September 12th 2008 playlist |
- Kanye West "Love Lockdown" (mastered version) [Bonus Beats: "Love Lockdown Part 2" (studio version) & "Love Lockdown (Flufftronix Edit)"]
- LL Cool J "New York, New York"
- Ludacris ft. Floyd Mayweather "Undisputed" (prod. by Don Cannon)
- Young Jeezy "Showtime"
- Jadakiss ft. Jay-Z "Who Run This"
- Styles P "My Niggaz" [Bonus Beats: Styles P "The Lyricist"]
- DJ Khaled ft. The Game "Red Light"
- Nelly ft. T.I. & LL Cool J "Hold Up" [Bonus Beats: Nelly ft. Chuck D "Self-Esteem"]
- Big Boi "Dubbz"
- Beyonce, Keyshia Cole, Ashanti, Ciara, Leona Lewis, Fergie, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Miley Cyrus, Carrie Underwood, Nicole Scherzinger & Natasha Bedingfield "Just Stand Up"
- Trey Songz "Paper Planes Freestyle"
- Ryan Leslie "When We Dance"
- Joe "Man In Your Life" [Bonus Beats: Joe "E.R."]
- Estelle ft. Sean Paul "Come Over (Remix)"
- Raphael Saadiq ft. Jay-Z "Oh Girl (Remix)"
- Tony Sunshine ft. Jadakiss "Here I Am"
- Cam'rom ft. Alexyss K. Tylor "Bottom Of The Pussy Hole" [Bonus Beats: S.A.S. ft. Cam'ron "Nothing Long"]
- Max B "Live Comfortable"
- Lil' Kim "Shook Hands"
- Playaz Circle ft. D Hustle "Burner"
- DJ Felli Fel ft. Akon, Chino XL & Pitbull "Ready To Go"
- Royce Da 5'9 ft. Kid Vishus "Heat To The Streets" (prod. by Green Lantern)
- Bizarre & Sticky Fingaz "Kill A Man" (prod. by Essman)
- M.O.P. "Monster"
- Sadat X "Never" (prod. by Will Tell)
- Ayatollah "Brolic"
- Mr. Lif "I Heard It Today"
- Alfamega "4 Or 5 Ways" [Bonus Beats: "100 Goons" & "I Came From Nothin'"]
- Nappy Roots "Good Day (Yes We Can! The Barack Obama Remix)"
- Madlib ft. Defari "Gamble On Ya Boy"
- Illa J ft. Guilty Simpson "R U Listenin'"
- Devin The Dude "Can't Make It Home"
- Pacific Division "Wake Up" (prod. by Haircut)
- Freddie Foxxx "So Tough"
- Big Pooh ft. Chaundon & Joe Scudda "Plastic Cups"
- Rustee Juxx ft. Sean Price & Blaze "Wipe Ya Smile" (prod. by Black Milk)
- Sugar Tongue Slim "Write Your Name" (prod. by MP3)
- Wiz Khalifa "Ink My Whole Body"
- B.o.B. "I'll Be In The Sky"
- Che Grand "City On Fire"
- Naledge "Happy Birthday" (prod. by Statik Selektah)
- Joulz Il "You Don't Hear Me Tho'" (prod. by Entity Starr)
- The Gent$ "Cold"
- Tunji "Still Risin'" (prod. by Kno)
- B Young "Alarm Sound" (prod. by Tha S Ence)
- Flowdan "Moving To Me"
- Black ELement ft. NAV "All I <3" (prod. by Danksta')
- Old Money "Just Got Chopped (Crack)" (prod. by 6th Sense) [Bonus Beats: "Time Of Your Life" & "Steve Harvey"]
- Shape "Nasty As A Bag Of Yak (Richard Pryor)"
- Mr. Feeble "I Fell Through"
- Korn & Slipknot "Got Money"
- T-Pain ft. DJ Amaze "Can't Believe It (Benja Styles Unfinished Business Reggae Remix)" [Bonus Beats: T-Pain "Can't Believe It (Benja Styles Unfinished Business Reggae Remix)"]
LATE PASS MASSIVE
- DJ Cable's Weekly Mix #33
- DJ Green Lantern MySpace Invasion 4 Mixtape
- Tone Tank The King Of Surf Guitar Rap
- Unreleased Cool Kids Tracks, Round 2
- Nine Inch Naliens
- Old Skool Show x Nas
- RiotControl 13
- Atlantic Connection - Morning Sex (2008 Studio Mix)
- Mary Anne Hobbs On Radio 1 (Sept 10th 2008)
- Rapper Big Pooh Rapper's Delight Mixtape
- LUDACHRIST The Legend Of Curtis EP
Been on some NJ shit as of late; check out this classic video/posse cut:
EPMD ft. Redman & K-Solo "The Head Banger"
Take a bit of a drink and relax this weekend...
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LUDACHRIST The Legend Of Curtis EP |
Download; get more info on Ludachrist's forthcoming material, a t-shirt design contest and more over on Dogs On Acid.
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[video] Muja Messiah "Get Fresh" |
Thee Adventures of a B-Boy D-Boy will be re-issued on Koch this November; you should also check out this City Pages article with Muja. Shouts to Jon Jon.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
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"Love Lockdown" Part 2 |
I got passed this in the inbox, and fell out. You guys should already know how I feel about Kanye's new single, and this Part 2 is just the perfect addition. Hell, I'd listen to THIS before putting the 'Ye track on...
EDIT: And the studio version has been unearthed; Eskay has posted the video regarding Kanye's LAX arrest.
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The Gent$ "Cold" |
The Gent$ "Cold": The Gent$ = Pugs Atomz, Ill Legit and Wes Restless (who produced this monster); their album drops on Enchoes Music on October 14th. Witness the intro...
Shouts to Pugs for the info.
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B Young "Alarm Sound" |
B Young "Alarm Sound" (prod. by Tha S Ence): My homey Tha S Ence hit me with this cut he produced for B Young, aka Brandon Young, who many fans of The Wire may remember as reporter Mike Fletcher. From what I understand, dude has been making music for a bit, doing shows, and this is just the beginning... peep this recent interview with Classic Drug References. Fresh.
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[video] Asher Roth vs. Heltah Skeltah |
DP tries to figure out who the fuck Asher Roth is:
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Flowdan "Moving To Me" |
Flowdan "Moving To Me": New joint from Grime MC Flowdan (of the Roll Deep crew) from the UK. I first got turned on to his work from Loefah's remix of "Jah War", and this is a pretty fresh track itself, reminiscent of Wiley's "Wearing My Rolex". Another brick in the Grime crossover wall? We shall see...
Shouts to DJ Cable for the heads up.
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Black ELement "All I <3" |
Black ELement ft. NAV "All I <3" (prod. by Danksta'): Here's the first official single from Black EL's A Major Minority, which will be dropping in one week's time. I had the opportunity to hear this one a minute ago, and it's dope, end of. Dude is definitely in a zone, and is helping bridge that gap within the music. Enjoy!
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[video] Mr. Feeble "I Fell Through" |
Bonus Beats: Mr. Feeble "I Fell Through" \ "Fine"
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
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Jadakiss ft. Jay-Z "Who Run This" |
Jadakiss ft. Jay-Z "Who Run This": Not as monumental as I'd hope, with Jay just chatting and not doing any real rhyming, but Jada has some cool-ass lines in this one. Nice cut to bang in your whip, though. Jada is definitely in the building.
MP3 via Best of Both Offices; pic jacked from OnSMASH.
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Black ELement A Major Minority Cover+Tracklist |
I've been telling you guys about Black ELement's album for a minute, and the moment of it dropping is upon us. You can grab this FREE album, presented by 2DB and illRoots, on Sept. 18th...
Tracklist:
01/ You Can't Hide (AM) (Produced by Kush Klien)
02/ The Stickup Kid?!?! (Produced by Ryan Durkin)
03/ Can't Call It (Produced by Ryan Durkin)
04/ All I <3 (feat. NAV) (Produced by Danksta')
05/ Out In The Cold (Produced by BboySpaz)
06/ Human (Produced by Kush Klien)
07/ It's All Relative (Family First) (Produced by Ryan Durkin)
08/ Headaches (Produced by Ryan Durkin)
09/ Where My Heart Is (Produced by Kush Klien)
10/ Ride It Out (Produced by Rami Afuni)
11/ Runn'n Young'n (Produced by Kush Klien)
12/ Roadtrip (Produced by Kush Klien)
13/ The Burbs (Produced by BboySpaz)
14/ Quiet Nights (feat. Jelani) (Produced by Danksta')
15/ Never Thought (Dreaming) (Produced by Rami Afuni)
You've been crazy warned - get familiar, and get prepared!
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Mary Anne Hobbs On Radio 1 (Sept 10th 2008) |
DOWNLOAD: mirror 1 \ mirror 2
Tracklist:
Exclusive
Chase & Status - 'Eastern Jam' (Ram)
Headhunter - 'Prototype' from the new LP 'Nomad' (Tempa)
Exclusive
LV and Errol Bellot - 'Don't Judge' (Dubplate)
Speedy J - 'Bootes' from the LP 'Red Shift' (Electric Deluxe)
Mount Kimbie � 'Maybes' (Hotflush dubplate)
LL - 'Out The Club' (Dubplate)
King Midas Sound - 'One Ting' Daybre mix (Hyperdub)
Exclusive
Tes La Rok - 'Spritual Thing'
Mike Slott Vs The Gaslamp Killer
Mike Slott mix:
Mike Slott - '23 halfs' (unreleased)
Mike Slott - 'Black Keys' (unreleased)
Mike Slott - 'Musics Fun' (unreleased)
Mike Slott - 'Flunky' (All City Records)
Rustie - 'Quick Tunnels' (unreleased)
Mike Slott - 'Knock Knock' (All City Records)
Yann Kesz - 'Like a Purple Shade'
Mike Slott - 'Bamhouse' (unreleased)
Nicole willis - 'Soul Investigators Theme Mike Slott Reflunk' (ATC Recordings)
Heralds of Change (Hudson Mo+Mike Slott) 'Future' (All City Records)
Mike Slott - 'Cadet' (unreleased)
Mike Slott - 'My Lightbridge' (All City Records)
Mike Slott - 'Home' (unreleased)
Flying Lotus - 'Roberta Flack' Mike Slott Reflunk - (Warp Records)
The Gaslamp Killer mix:
The Gaslamp Killer - 'Intro'
Lorn - 'Unreleased'
Kode 9 Ft. The Space Ape - 'Nine Samurai'
Bar 9 - 'Untitled Symphony'
Bar 9 - 'Murda Sound'
Caspa - 'Oh R Ya?'
Mike Jones - 'Still Tippin'
Trick Daddy - 'Shut Up'
Portishead - 'Over'
Mr.Chop Featuring Malcolm Catto - 'Metropolis Del Ferro'
Ghostface Killah - 'Nutmeg'
Samiyam - 'The Return'
Flying Lotus - 'Ab-Original'
Mrr - 'Mikepsych'
Fando Y Lis' Outro
Break - 'Hooked Up' (Symmetry)
Heny G - 'Delayed Style' (Dubplate)
Grovskopa - 'Sex & Violins' Surgeon mix (Token Recrds )
XRABIT & DMG$ - 'Killin' Em' (Big Dada)
Rustie - 'ZigZag' (Wireblock)
King Cannibal - 'Arigami Style' (Ninja)
LD - 'Not Going To Cry ' (Dubplate)
Conc_etta - 'In Attention Opitae' from the LP 'Micro' (Moteer)
Exclusive
Radian - 'Forever' (DPR Recordings)
Enjoy.
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Quest For Obama (Sept. 11th 2008) |
I won't b e there, but this even looks dope. ?uestlove on the decks, voter registration, $10 donations to Obama '08? Get focused, get involved. More info via Okayplayer. Shouts to Z for the heads up.
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Atlantic Connection - Morning Sex (2008 Studio Mix) |
Atlantic Connection has put together this fresh mix to hype up a load of forthcoming Westbay tunes (watch out for Westbay Intl 005, which I reviewed for Knowledge Mag #103); no (complete) tracklist on this (as of yet), but its fresh, ba-leeeeeeeee dat!
DOWNLOAD: megaupload \ dnbshare \ dnbarena.ru
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RiotControl 13 |
...Sonny and Burt are back for an end of the summer cool down to slide into whatever it is you may be sliding into post-Summer. Enjoy RiotControl 13 with the careless nature of someone eating chocolate ice cream while wearing white gloves. Then smack someone in the face with those gloves and challenge them to a duel...
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Tracklist:
Riotcontrol Theme - Burt Fox
Poison Flour - Dr. Alimantado
Guns Of Brooklyn - Santogold
Passin Me By - Hot Chip Remix Instrumental
Let The Dollar Circulate - Billy Paul
Dollar - Steve Spacek and J Dilla
Healer - Erykah Badu
Tea Leaf Dancers - Flying Lotus
? - "Trap Door" record
Weekend Wars - MGMT
Sunshine - Handsome Boy Modeling School
Summer Madness - Kool And The Gang
Hurry Up This Way Again - The Stylistics
So Fresh And So Clean - Outkast
Before The Night Is Over - Joe Simon
Footprints On My Mind - Annette Snell
90% Of Me Is You - Gwen Mcrae
90% Of Me Is You - Karime Kendra
133 331 - Discuss
Close To You - Phyllis Dillon
Keep It Locked...
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Old Skool Show x Nas |
DJ Envius sent over audio from an interview he and MC Serch conducted with Nas recently on the Old Skool Show.
DOWNLOAD: Part 1 \ Part 2
Fresh cuts, insightful interview. Any Nas fans... scratch that, Hip-Hop heads, get in on this!
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[video] L.E.G.A.C.Y. at Sonar (August 31, 2008) |
L.E.G.A.C.Y. performs live at Sonar before the Freeway show; he also briefly speaks on his forthcoming album:
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[video] Common ft. Pharrell "There's Nothing You Can Do" LIVE |
New joint Common and Skateboard P performed in Houston last night; tentative title:
Via BGDB; Rizoh also speaks on the changing of Common's forthcoming album's title.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
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[video] Maino "Hi Hater (Remix)" |
Featuring: T.I., Swizz Beatz, Plies, Jadakiss & Fabolous:
Via Nah Right.
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[video] Rapper Big Pooh "Plastic Cups" |
Featuring Joe Scudda & Chaundon over one of my favorite J Dilla beats:
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The 88 "All 'Cause Of You" |
The 88 "All 'Cause Of You": This was on the You, Me & Dupree OST, but fuck you, I only know this from Almost's Cheese & Crackers DVD (whattup SBK?!?):
That's all.
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[video] Theo "Sweetest Language" LIVE |
He performs this with his live band:
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Joulz Il "You Don't Hear Me Tho'" |
Joulz Il "You Don't Hear Me Tho'" (prod. by Entity Starr): This diss track is the sound of a lion who realizes that the cage door is wide open, pouncing on the teenage punk who's been trying to egg him on, not realizing that the lion's ill demeanor is playing it coy, not lazy or sleepy. Joulz had some cats on a Dallas Hip-Hop forum going off on him, over and over, and he kept it quiet... not anymore. Pretty much closes the casket on that shit, no?
"Keep my name outcha moooooooouth!"
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Nine Inch Naliens |
Nine Inch Nails x Outkast, by ill poetic. Enjoy.
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Ayatollah "Brolic" |
Ayatollah "Brolic": This is taken from Ayatollah's Drum Machine LP, which will feature 22 never-before-heard instrumentals from Ayatollah himself. This is essential for those who have loved the beats he's freaked for cats like Mos Def, Rakim, D-Block, Monch, Wu-Tang and many others. This drops on Nature Sounds on Sept. 30th, and is a digital download affair.
Shouts to Matt for the heads up!
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Che Grand "City On Fire" |
Che Grand "City On Fire": Fresh, club-tastic, b-more x juke friendly joint right here. Get your lighters out and rock to this one. Che is a champ.
"oh-kaaaaaaaaaaay!"
Via 2dopeboyz, who are def the Che Grand leak train.
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Sugar Tongue Slim "Write Your Name" |
Sugar Tongue Slim "Write Your Name" (prod. by MP3): Uses the sample you'd associate with a track with that title, and it's fly. Works really well... this is taken from STS' Demand More mixtape, which is being hosted by Tapemasters Inc x The Empire x IllRoots.com. More on that when I get more info, homey.
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The 20/20 Contest |
I've already hit you guys with "Do What It Do", from the forthcoming Fokis & Focus... EP entitled 20/20, which drops on September 16th (check out DubCNN's interview with them for more info). I know they have been working on this for a bit, and the fruits of their combined labor will soon be hitting the 'Net for all to partake in...
We do have a special contest for you guys, and it's pretty interesting. Do you see that image up there? The contest question is in that image (you can download the image as well); what you need to do is:
- Figure out the question
- Answer the question
- Send your answer, along with your name, location, MySpace page URL (if you have one) and the URL of the site you saw this contest on to fokis@fokis2k.com!
That's pretty simple, no? The first person with the correct answer will be the winner, and will receive
- A 20/20 T-Shirt, courtesy of a.Fam & Loyalty Records
- An autographed copy of Fokis' first album, More Than One Way
Get crackin' on this, as I will be naming the winner on Sept. 16th.
NOTE: those who enter the contest and are looking for the answer - be resourceful, i.e. use Google, MySpace, etc. to do some reasearch and get the answer. GOOD LUCK!
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Unreleased Cool Kids Tracks, Round 2 |
Optimus Prime hit me with a couple of more unreleased Cool Kids joints that he and Shogun are leaking... the track titles are theirs, so don't hold them to these titles at all:
- The Cool Kids "Track 12 (Gold Chain)" [via The Trolley Stop]
- The Cool Kids "Track 14 (Dreamin')" [via The Morning Tilts]
related: Unreleased Cool Kids Tracks
Monday, September 08, 2008
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[video] Alfamega "4 Or 5 Ways" |
I told you niggas the video was coming:
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The Foreign Exchange "Daykeeper" |
You can grab this jawn for free by signing up at The Foreign Exchange's website. Eskay has the tracklist/cover to their forthcoming album, Leave It All Behind. Should be a dope project.
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Tunji "Still Risin'" |
Tunji "Still Risin'" (prod. by Kno): This track premiered on 2DB's mixtape that dropped last week, but Inverse's Tunji has dropped the full track on its own. And it's dope. Props to him - keep an eye out for homey!
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Tone Tank The King Of Surf Guitar Rap |
First off, I love this kind of shit. Surf guitar shit? From like Gidget? I always got into that shit...
I'm not sure how many other MCs are up on Surf Guitar Rap, but Tone Tank is set to destroy all ya sand castles with this four-track EP, The King of Surf Guitar Rap. And damnit, it does exactly what it says on the tin. I also love how this isn't like a guitar sample set to some boom-bap... dude really kicks over some vintage loops. It's kind of exciting - makes me wish I could surf and ride out to these.
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[video] The Roots "Get Busy" LIVE |
So wild to see a tuba player going for broke:
This was taken from Midwest Broadcast, who has more clips of The Roots (and the GZA) from the SoCo Music Experience Festival. Shouts to Mike for the link!
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Old Money "Just Got Chopped (Crack)" |
Old Money "Just Got Chopped (Crack)" (prod. by 6th Sense): I love getting tunes passed in the inbox. I hate thinking I got the drop on shit, though, and then seeing Shake beat me to the punch... on Thursday. You know how it goes, though... trickle down effect and all. This track is dope, though. I love when cats can captivate you with snare-less beats.







