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Here's a dope show going down in Montclair next month from the Garden Variety camp, featuring friend of the site Daniel Joseph, GDP, Ashy L Bowz and others. Who said Jersey isn't active? This show is brought to you by Jah Yummy and Rock The Dub. Shouts to TCOR for this opportunity.

That’s not the sound of distant sleigh bells, no! It’s the latest edition of Psy:am and Will’s dubstep podcast, back at it again with another dose of bass heavy beats to melt your brain!! This issue we play the biggest tracks of 2009, as well as no less than three exclusive interviews! We had the pleasure of speaking to Hektagon when he dropped into our studio about his new album ‘London LP,’ and will be playing his exclusive studio mix at the end of the show. We also catch up with Cotti at the Studio Rockers launch night and chat about his new label. 'Sumting New.' If that wasn’t enough, you can also check out when we spoke to Jazzsteppa after he played live in Brixton.
So don’t be disappointed by that Fruit of the Loom jumper you receive this Christmas, we’ve got 3 big names and an awesome mix wrapped up for you, enjoy!

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Tracklist:

Rainbow Road - Gemmy [Planet Mu]
Cruel Intentions - Simian Mobile Disco (Joker Remix) [Dub]
Everyday Bullshit - Ans [Studio Rockers]
Supligen - Gemmy [Planet Mu]
When I Look At You - Emalkay (Sduk Remix) [Dub]
Chosen Few - Kryptic Minds [Swamp 81]
Hard - Breakage ft Newham Generals [Digital Soundboy]
Jahova - Rusko [Sub Soldiers]
Blinded by the Lights - The Streets (Nero Remix) [Dub]
Badman Sound - Doctor P [Dub Police]
Jinglist - Sukh Knight [True Tiger]
Level Nine - Mala [Hyperdub]
BK 2 the Future - Gemmy [Punch Drunk]
Production Line - Ninjastep [Dub]
Rise the Temperature - Cotti [MTA]
Higher - Breakage [Digital Soundboy]
Slaughtered - Lost [Hench]
Revelation - Truth [Deep Medi]
Slow Moe - Subscape [Pitch Black]
Warp 9 - Jakes [Hench]
Buzzin' - Benga [Tempa]
In Tha Place To Be - Jakes [DStyle Recordings]
Thing's Go Wrong - Unitz [Dub]
Drumstick - Giant [Hench]
Seeeriousss - Noah D [Subway Records]
Explicit - Emalkay [Dub Police]
Nothing's Wrong - Subscape [Dub Police]
I Remember - Deadmau5 (Caspa Remix) [Mau5trap]
Beauty - Silkie [Deep Medi]
Pump Action - Chimpo [Sin City]
Act Like You Know - Nero (Dubstep Remix) [Breakbeat Kaos]
Down the Rabbit Hole - Psy:am [RTDLTD]

Here's a free remix EP from the homey Ritchcraft, who's been passing around some of his remixes over the last six weeks or so. Dude has a real passion for Hip-Hop, and it really shows in his output. Check out some of his work:

• AZ "The Come Up (Ritchcraft Remix)"
• Saigon "Come On Baby (Ritchcraft Remix)"
• Kayo "Leave Me Alone" (prod. by Ritchcraft)

If you're feeling any of those, head on over to his Bandcamp page and grab the EP for $free.99.

YC The Cynic "Say Superman": 19 years old and reppin' the Bronx, YC The Cynic has a mixtape on the horizin called You're Welcome. It drops in Jan. 2010, and is presented by none-other than Chaundon. A while ago, he hit me with a track and was like "I have a feelin' you'll feel this"... and he was definitely right. This shit reminds me of the late 80's.

Shouts to iHeart Dilla.

Donwill & Spec Boogie "Sessiondary" (prod. by Thee Funklord): I remember seeing @SpecBoogie talk to @DonWill about dropping by the studio and putting in some work. How crazy is it that not only did they knock this ill track out, but it was produced by my boy @TheeFunklord! Had no idea he was passing out his beats like that - I might have to go back and dig through those jawns.

Via specboogie.

Been a long time coming, but now Rob Jay's Video Rob Is Dead mixtape is out as a nice FREE mixtape for you fiends during the Holiday season. Dude's a talented MC, and I think if you're skeptical, just download it... you'll definitely be surprised!

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Tracklist:

1. Intro (Prod. By Jettimasstyr)
2. Franchise Player (Prod. By Jettimasstyr)
3. My Declaration
4. Judge Me
5. I'm The One
6. Progression (Prod. By Jettimasstyr)
7. Rap Phenomenon (Prod. By John Dew)
8. Serious Mistake
9. Put It On Paper
10. Vanessa
11. Old School Flow (Freestyle)
12. Liteswitch (Bonus Track)
13. Facebook (Bonus Track)

previous Rob Jay "Serious"

Daniel Joseph "Decade" (prod. by Snake Eyes): Here's the latest leak from Espee's Gone Fishin' mixtape, which will be available on 12/31/09. The beat on this one is heavy - some intergalactic shit, but it works very well. Joseph really commandeers this one and rides it excellently. Heavy sound all around!

Bonus Beats Daniel Joseph "Smoke In My Go Kart" [via 2DBz]

previous Daniel Joseph "Gone Fishin' (Kick The Verse Pt. 2)"

The Force MDs "This Christmas": Yes, the Force MDs are back, with a new album called Traditional Free Style... yeah, I don't know; with producers like K7, George Lamond, Angel Vasquez and Lissette Melendez, it looks like the album might be more FREE STYLE than freestyle. This isn't on that ghetto club shit though - this is an actual remake of the classic "This Christmas", and they definitely still have it. Enjoy.

Eartha Kitt x DJ Cable "Santa Baby (Bishy Bashy Re-edit)": After last year's Brenda Lee Bmore retwerk, I figured DJ Cable had something slick up his sleeve. But putting "Santa Baby" over the "Unfinished Business" riddim (that Enigmatik and I introduced you to earlier this year in soundclash format)? It's so daft it just might work... and it does! Get your dancehall on to this classic with a twist.



And if you need a Christmas mix for your iPod/party, Cable hooked up a special mix this time last year that I just re-uploaded. Check it out!

Khi Kobane "I Getz Dowwnn!!!": Ladies and gentlemen, here's some world premiere shit for you. This is the first leak from Elite Assembly-affiliate Khi Kobane's first release, The Big Bane Theory. He's one of the freshest (no question), and rocks some shit that would keep you warm while shoveling all of this now, or rock the party in your grandmamma's basement.

No word on when The Big Bane Theory will drop, but keep it locked!

Rukus "Skipped Breakfast": Here's a freestyle from the negro Rukus. Dude serves up a lyrical treat for all of you who stay missing the most important meal of the day. His Hungry mixtape is coming soon, and as many of you out there are saying, 2010 is his. Maybe it's mine. Maybe it's ours?

Bonus Beats Parker "Where's My Monkey?"

I've just done Round 3 (or 4?) of snow shoveling out here, and this ish don't stop. Perfect title for the latest edition of Highbrid Nation's Excess Bangers.

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Tracklist:

01. Lil Wayne ft. Eminem – Drop The World
02. Alicia Keys ft. Raekwon, CNN & Styles P – Empire State Of Mind 2 (rmx)
03. Cam’ron Ft. Vado – Ooh Baby
04. Rakim ft. Jadakiss, Styles P, Busta Rhymes & Cocoa Chanelle – Euphoria
05. Young Jeezy – Money To Blow
06. Young Money – Finale
07. Obie Trice – Da Streets
08. Mos Def – 24 Hour Karate School
09. Inspectah Deck ft. Solomon Childs & Fes Taylor – The Pain
10. Joell Ortiz ft. Cory Gunz – Line ‘Em Up
11. Charles Hamilton – Air Agains
12. Mobb Deep – Tha World
13. Game ft. Busta Rhymes – Breakin’ Rules
14. Fluent ft. Royce Da 5′9″ – Steady On The Grind
15. Kendrick Lamar – Little Johnny x JE
16. XO ft. Raheem Devaughn – Take Home
17. Paul Wall - Im On Patron
18. Sandpeople – Can It All Be So Simple (El Michels Affair rmx)

While it's been delayed a bit, SoulTrain Dancer: A Tribute To Rosie Perez is on the way. Check out this inside-look at Cy Yung & J Slikk's performance at The Pour House on 12/15/2009, as well as some behind-the-scenes footage from the "CeleBROtee" video shoot:



previous J. Slikk's Inside Look At SoulTrain Dancer

Here's another leak from The Revalation Will Be Televised: Commercial Interruption, which drops on Refined Hype, Dot Got It and Rock The Dub on December 31st, 2009. This is the first time this track is being made available for download EVER, so enjoy that. Also check that dope cover-art. You likes, right?

previous Revalation ft. M-Dot "Heart of the City"

This story reeks of #bitchassness, but it makes me laugh:

PreZZure "Exhibit Me":Why yes, this is definitely PreZZure adding his furious styles over Jay Electronica's "Exhibit C". That Just Blaze instrumental is too tough to let only one nigga rap on, although I think some of my peers will only tolerate a certain kind of nigga going in. By the power of the Internets, I got this pretty fresh out the oven, literally about an hour ago, and now it's yours. And for the six minutes PreZZ goes in on, this might be my favorite line:

"I love my older brother but my songs ain't on his radar". Too tough.

Here's a dope dubstep mix for a chilly Friday afternoon from the one and only DJ Solo; this was done for dubstep.fm's "Dented Sessions" - hear this set and more over on the dubstep.ftm archives.

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Tracklist:

01. Plus Size Model (Jakwob Wobble Edit) - OH SNAP!!
02. Agent 2.5 (Tek-One Remix) - Kaiser
03. Mr. Muscle's Hype - DJ Cable Vs. Tempa T & Rusko
04. The Bitter Orchestra Girl - Borgore
05. How You Like Me Now? (Joker Remix) - The Heavy
06. Swagga - Excision & Datsik
07. Businessman feat. Wiley & Thomas Jules (DZ Remix) - Crookers
08. Sweet Shop - Doctor P
09. Gayfish - Ganja White Knight
10. When I Look At You - EmalKay
11. Oh Deary Deary Me - Funtcase
12. Bass Fo Ya Face - HavocNdeeD
13. Only One - Toast
14. Hunt You Down - NumberNin6
15. Seven Figure Swagger (Bar9 Remix) - Foreign Beggars
16. Hangover - Bare Noize
17. Where's My Monkey? - Parker
18. Where's My Weed Money (SOLO RMX) - SOLO x Rusko x Caspa
19. March Of The Mallards - Trolley Snatcha & Doctor P
20. Love ...(Suck It Bitch!) - Borgore
21. Ice Cream - Borgore
22. Malt Liquor (Feat. Chae Hawk) - RX
23. Doin Time (Zeds Dead Summer Grime Remix) - Sublime
24. The Future - Trolley Snatcha
25. On A Boat (Zeno Mix Re-Edit) - The Lonely Island
26. Saturday Night - Borgore
27. Gamma Ray Burst - Downlink
28. Ruffneck 09 - Excision & Datsik
29. Watch The Sun Come Up (Joker & Ginz Remix) - Example

On New Year's Eve, my homey Radius will be dropping π, a project he was working on during the sessions that ultimately became Neighborhood Suicide. If you're a fan of his music, or in need of some quality Instrumental beauty, definitely check out his material. The only way to get π when it drops is by registering your email at radius314.com; it'll be e-mailed to you when it drops. For more information on the project, hit up Gritty Goat.

Speaking of Neighborhood Suicide, here's the video for "Hyde Park (I Miss You)":

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• Raekwon "Happy New Year's" (prod. by BT) [Bonus Beats Raekwon "I Wanna Rock Freestyle"]
• Game ft. Busta Rhymes "Breakin' Rules" (prod. by Scott Storch)
• Jim Jones ft. Rev Run "Wishing On A Sucker MC" (prod. by Cass & Dubs and Rev Run)
• Young Money "Streets Is Watchin'" (prod. by David Banner)
• Mos Def "24 Hour Karate School" (prod. by Ski Beatz & Apple Juice Kid)
• Alicia Keys ft. Raekwon, CNN & Styles P "Empire State Of Mind Pt. 2 (Remix)" (prod. by Green Lantern) (clean \ dirty) [Bonus Beats Alicia Keys "Almost There" (prod. by Swizz Beats)]
• Maxwell ft. Nas "Help Somebody (Remix)"
• Melanie Fiona ft. Ghostface Killah "It Kills Me (Remix)"
• Sade ft. Young Buck "Soldier Of Love (Remix)" [Bonus Beats Sade "Soldier of Love (Konrad Remix)"]
• Lil' Boosie "We Gone Miss You Boosie" [Bonus Beats Lil' Boosie "Gone But Not Forgotten"]
• Snoop Dogg ft. Fat Joe "I Wanna Rock (Remix)"
• Joell Ortiz "Exhibit C Freestyle"
• Royce da 5'9 "No Coming Back From That One"
• Amanda Diva "I Can See" (prod. by Slot-A)
• Strong Arm Steady ft. Phonte "Best Of Times" [Bonus Beats Strong Arm Steady "Two Pistols"]
• Slum Village "Money Right" (prod. by Madlib)
• Red Cafe ft. Fabolous "I'm Ill"
• 9thmatic & Khrysis "Make It Big" [Bonus Beats Big Remo ft. 9thmatic "It's Real"]
• Diamond District "I Mean Business (yU Remix)"
• DJ Babu "Lil' Juanito"
• Count Bass D "Everybody Knows"
• Duece Poppi ft. Wanda Fey "It's Kushmas Again"
• Masspike Miles ft. Red Cafe "Dopeboy Swag"
• DJ Class ft. Bias "Swaggalistik"
• Inspectah Deck ft. Solomon Childs & Fes Taylor "The Pain" (prod. by Inspectah Deck)
• Allstarr Da Great "I'm Paid (NJ Anthem)"
• Fes Taylor ft. Solomon Childs, King Just, Paulie Caskets, Castro, Baker Don, Leathafase, Iron Mic "Killa Hill Anthem" (prod. by Bloody BL) [Bonus Beats
  Fes Taylor ft. Shyheim & Mr. President "This Is Life"]
• The Incomparable Shakespeare ft. BK Cyph "No Baggage"
• Sav Killz ft. Hell Razah & Big Lou "I Want More" (prod. by Vanderslice)
• Young Simmons ft. R.P. "Hey Girl"
• Sean Boog & Amen "Different Breed" (prod. by Soul Professa)
• D.Julien "Prove Them Wrong" (prod. by Buzz)
• Rob Jay "Serious"
• Truck North "Timeless Ageless" (prod. by Havoc)
• Intuiton "Lonely" (prod. by Equilibrium)
• Daniel Joseph "Gone Fishin' (Kick The Verse Pt. 2)"
• Elite Assembly "Poker Face"
• Revalation ft. M-Dot "Heart of the City"
• Mojoe ft. Bavu Blakes "Strange Revival" (prod. by S1)
• Gripz "Hell's Highway" (prod. by 2Deep) [Bonus Beats "Microphone Homicide" (prod. by 2Deep) & "I Wanna Rock Freestyle"]
• Prophit "I Can Rock In My Pajamas"
• Delorean "Look Alice" [Bonus Beats Delorean "I'm Super"]
• Damaged Good$ "The Great Escape"
• G.Bailey "Girl From Ipanema"
• Luey V ft. Laudie "Do Your Own Dance"
• Dutch Defoe "Stay Cavi'd Up"
• Plan B "Stay Too Long (Pendulum Remix)"
• Justice "D.A.N.C.E. (Kevin In Color Remix)"

RTD_PLAYLIST_(12-11-2009-12-17-2009).zip (~534 MB)

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• Excess Bangers 56: The Late Drop 2 - Now Playing
• @FuzeB & @MarkyMilly Present Friendly Competition
• Chief Boima African By The Bay EP
• Illmind & Dub MD Present Blaps, Rhymes & Life Vol. 4
• The Illz The Pursuit
• Juan Epstein x Clipse (12/16/2009)
• DJ Straz and TCOR - New Jersey Mix
• FuseBox Radio (Week of December 15th, 2009)
• Juan Epstein (12/17/2009)
• Ben UFO - FABRICLIVE Promo Mix

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And here's some 50 Cent hilarity from this past week:

Fif On Lopez Tonight


THUGGIES


Have a good weekend, people. Tri-state - stock up!

Featuring Saigon, Nino Bless & Crooked I:

Ben UFO FABRICLIVE Promo Mix by fabric

Revalation ft. M-Dot "Heart of the City": Here's another leak from the Refined Hype x Dot Got It x Rock The Dub presented The Revalation Will Be Televised: Commercial Interruption, which is set to drop on December 31st. From Rev - ""Heart of the City" is obviously done over the classic Jay-Z beat of the same name. In this version I decided to recruit some EMS help and got my homie M-Dot on the track. He kicks off the track reflecting on Boston and the fact that there "Ain't No Love" so to speak in the city at times but he embraces love or hate because it comes with the territory. I continue on the second verse speaking about New Bedford, MA aka Secret City and I go into detail about lack of love and support as well within the city for it's own artists and compare it to the likes of a basketball game with haters sitting on the sideline jealous while I'm starting". Keep it locked!

Here's the video that played DJ AM’s Memorial evening on September 3rd:



Via Know The Ledge.

Bonus Beats And for Enigmatik, here's A. Keys in a bikini in Dubai:

Here's a Season 3 bonus episode of Juan Epstein, featuring WWE stars MVP and Eve. Rosenberg's got it up, but I have a feeling Ciph might not put it up. Who knows I sure didn't, Ciph did end up posting this. I'm a pro wrestling nerd (well, I'm a nerd in general), so I'll be tuning in, although I'm also waiting for the "Christmas Snoop-tacular".

DOWNLOAD Juan Epstein SE3 Bonus Episode (12/17/2009)

previous Juan Epstein x Clipse (12/16/2009)

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Direct mp3 Download Backup (right click and "save as"; via Blip.TV)

This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of December 15, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary.

Our commentary this week focused on the Golden Globe nominations for the movie Precious and it's possible effect on Black Hollywood and it's images, the stereotype shoe being placed on the other foot with MTV's reality TV show Jersey Shore and some other things here and there.


Some of the topics we touched based on with the Washington, DC native (now currently living in Brooklyn) was how he became interested in music in general, why he felt the need to move from the DC Metro to NYC to make some extra moves in his career, some of the things he likes and dislikes about the music industry, some upcoming projects and other things!

There is a new episode of Black Agenda Report this week but no new Direct EFX segment (did not receive before broadcast recording time).

FuseBox Radio Playlist for the Week of December 15, 2009 (in no particular order)

King Sun/Street Corner/Cold Chillin'
Elucid/My Mayor is a Billionaire/Loosie Music (http://www.myspace.com/ElucidMusic)
Nick Van Gelder feat. Nina Miranda/Foolish Moon/BBE
Slum Village/Money Right/Barak Records
Yahzarah/Guiltine/White Label (http://www.myspace.com/Yahzarah)
Marc Streitenfeld/Hundred Percent Pure/Def Jam & Imagine Ent.
The Roots/Millie Pulled A Pistol On Santa/White Label
Sade/Solider of Love/Epic
Clipse feat. Pharrell & Kenna/Life Change/Star Trak
David E. Beats/Over Here/I AM PR Agency
Blakroc feat. Billy Danze, Nicole Wray & Q-Tip/Hope You're Happy/White Label (http://www.BlakRoc.com)
B.o.B. feat. Bruno Mars/Nothin' On You/Grand Hustle & Atlantic
Raheem Devaughn/Lyin' To Myself/368 Music Group
The Co-op/Dumb It Down (DMV RMX)/CoopMusicOnline.com
Yoshi feat. Vincent Kelley/No Stress/Raw Fusion Records
Eddie Giles/Losin' Boy/BBE
David E. Beats/Her Features/I AM PR Agency
Gucci Mane/Lemonade (inst.)/Asylum

PLUS Some Extra Special Hidden Tracks in the Jon Judah Master Mix w/ Old School Classics and more MySpace.com Independent Music Finds

Current FuseBox Radio Broadcast Radio & Internet Affiliates (as of this week):

UrbanNetwork.com's The Mix Internet Radio Station - UN Power Jam Radio (owned by Urban Network Magazine) OKRP.com, ReeWineMusic.com/ReeWine Radio, Progressive Blend Radio, Sprint Radio Extra/mSpot (via the Worldwide Alpha Communications Network), SouthBound.FM, DeadBeat Radio, CrackAudio.com, TheBestJams.com/The Best Jams Radio, Radio CPR 97.5 FM, FlyTunes.FM/FlyCast ,Planet Urban (Austrailia)/PlanetUrban.com.au, AmalgamDigital.com, BlockJams.com, ConspiracyUK.com , FONYE Radio , VI Radio , DurdeeSouthRadio.com , Beyond.FM , MyBlockRadio.net, Rutgers University Radio, WRSU 88.7 FM, Stop Beefin' Start Eatin' Radio, Ceesiety Radio, Mixshow Blast Radio, Slip-N-Slide DJs Podcast, The Best Jams, ExtravaGangsta Radio, HipHopSoulRadio.com , Digiwaxx Presents: The Blast , White Folks Get Crunk for DJs, Legion Music & Media, UnderWorldMixRadio.com, MixLaWax Radio, Trunk Hustlers Online, 907 Jamz. The6.FM, Nilo Radio, 1.FM Jamz, Blayze University Radio, Blip.TV, iBlog126.com, Miro, WSOUF.com, True Fire Radio, StreetsD.com (Streets Mos Magazine Radio), Rock The Dub, Last Word Online, Soul Pitch Hustle, Black Soul Rhythms, Honey Magazine, i95.FM, The PRess Junkie, Planet Ill, Ground Up Radio, BlackCoffeeChannel.com (Coming Soon), Gutta Muzik (HD) Radio (Coming Soon)

** Most Stations/Outlets Tracked via RadioWave Monitor, Mediaguide & SoundExchange **

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Young Money "Streets Is Watchin'" (prod. by David Banner): While the beat > the lyrics on this one, I love Weezy's "bitches, get to steppin' like Cole, Gina, Tommy" line. Leaks poppin' up all over, you know? This track > the rest of We Are Young Money > Rebirth.

They wasted the beat, though - Drake shoulda got on this one.

Duece Poppi ft. Wanda Fey "It's Kushmas Again": OK so when I saw this in my inbox, I was straight up going to dismiss it for the ridiculous image that came with it (see above), and, well, the whole idea of it. Oddly enough, the way they flipped it and interpolated their kush-love to a Christmas tune... I'm not mad. My wife would be, but I'm not.

This is either very genius or very fucking ignorant. It's somewhere in the middle. I just... I don't even know LOL. Shouts to Kristen at Cashmere.

Here's a mix that does exactly what it says on the tin. "Garden Variety" indeed!

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Tracklist:

# Vikter Creed-Freestyle
# Venomous-Mic Bred Feat. Twilight and Fenalm
# Fel Sweetenberg-Look Into The Eyes
# A.W.O.L. (A Way of Life)-Fah and Brown Bum
# Remarkable Mayor-P's and Q's
# Sol Zalez-Jazzy Life
# Hymn-Don't Tell
# GDP-Raining In My Head
# Rasheed Chappell-Hand Over Fists
# Dead Poet Society-These Days
# Feed-Everybodies a Thug (Prod By Divine Drummah)
# Twilight-YouHaveNoIdea Freestyle
# Stress-C.S.I
# Pistol-Eastwood Feat. Narrator
# Rasheed Chappell-Resurrection (Prod By Maleet)
# Bill Conti-Reflections

D.Julien "Prove Them Wrong" (prod. by Buzz): It's been a bit since I've gotten some music from D.Ju, but fear not - this fresh cut is what I'm about right now. In his words: "if you've ever been chasing a dream, had a goal and was focused but had negative setbacks and/or negative figures/people signaling that your mission was impossible, then you'll feel this song wholeheartedly.". This is the kind of anthem our people need, not the d-boy dull shit. Prove 'em wrong, folk.

How the HELL is this on YouTube!?!? Updated w/ the OS stream; NSFW:



Peace to nation.

"Here is the footage from the Pete Rock Premier tribute show that took place in North Carolina at Cat's Cradle hosted by 9th Wonder. The show begins with the road trip of DJ Cuzzin B and DJ Face..."



Bonus Beats 9thmatic & Khrysis "Make It Big"

Shouts to EKEK.

Shouts to FROactiv for the heads up. Should be an ill event. Those interested in advanced tickets should hit up www.spsounds.com soon!

I got word from the iheartradio crew that 50 Cent is throwing a showon the 22nd of December, but the thing is, the venue is not only secret, but the space is limited, and the only way to get tickets is to visit this link and enter the contest, which ends on December 18th, 2009 (aka this Friday). Good luck!

Season 3 of Juan Epstein is moving along swimmingly; they've got The Clipse in for the second time, and I'm not mad... although they did tease a Snoop Dogg Juan Epstein on yesterday's morning show. I guess we'll have to wait on that?

DOWNLOAD Juan Epstein x Clipse (12/16/2009)

I don't watch Jimmy Fallon or much late night TV anymore, but if I did, the fact that The Roots are Fallon's house band would be an instant reason to catch his show nightly. Anyways, this is a collection of "sandwiches", or small sets that The Roots crew plays during various parts of the show. They've amassed something like 1,000 of them since March, and ?uestlove decided to liberate 22 of them into this platter of aural pleasure, if you will. I just threw it on about an hour ago and I am in heaven.

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Tracklist:

01. Once In A Lifetime
02. Sizuuuuuuuurpin
03. Head Slicer
04. Spain (ft. Chick Corea)
05. The Juice of Chicago
06. Baatin
07. Woman
08. Choir Fire
09. Teen Town
10. Cant Keep Headphones on Head
11. Red Toe Nail Bashing
12. Blinded By The Light (No Douche Here)
13. Caveman for Dennis Quaid
14. Wan Cook Soup
15. Someone Is Late To Dentist Appointment
16. I Get Lifted
17. Werewolf Barmitzvah
18. Like This Anna Torv
19. Breezin (ft. George Benson)
20. EvenzarahlikesTHISone
21. The Suits
22. Usher In That Choir

Via KNOWxONE, who's filling in for Shake on 2DBz while Shake's on vacay. I know I can't wait for the Feb. 2010 release of How I Got Over!

Intuiton "Lonely" (prod. by Equilibrium): Here's a slick tribute to the sidepieces. I didn't know what to expect at first, but as the beat fleshed out, and In went, um, in, I had to admire the balls it took to pen this. Girls Are Gonna Like Me drops December 21st.

Daniel Joseph "Gone Fishin' (Kick The Verse Pt. 2)": Here's a quick one from the homey Espee over a timeless Black Milk instrumental; this is taken from his Gone Fishin' mixtape, which is set to drop on New Years Eve. No games on this one - straight spittin' on you niggas.

This is the theme from the film Avatar:

"And you can't forget New Jersey..."; that being said, 2dopeboyz and DJBooth.net present The Pursuit, the new album from The ILLZ. Quality Hip-Hop, without the annoying BS and posturing of most releases. Jersey stays active.

DOWNLOAD The Illz The Pursuit

DJ Babu "Lil' Juanito": Here's a dope teaser from Babu's forthcoming The Beat Tape Vol. 2, a collection of instrumentals that drops on on 2/23/2010. Dude's gone from being one of the illest turntablists out there to being one of the sickest producers that niggas will continue to sleep on. Stop hitting that snooze!