[video] T.I. ft. Rick Ross "Pledge Of Allegiance"

Crissy Criss - Dubstep Takeover Dubstep M1X (12/06/2010)

On the 11th of December, dubstep will be taking over BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra. This is kind of a kick-off mix, although it's truly a three-hour dubstep show, with Crissy not only dropping some of the illest tracks, but conducting interviews with True Tiger & Scuba!

DOWNLOAD Crissy Criss - Dubstep Takeover Dubstep M1X (12/06/2010) [via QRIP]

Juan Epstein with Redman

Ciph and Rosenberg take their Juan Epstein podcast to NJ with the one and only this week. I'm with eskay - why Miguel had to be all over this shit is beyond me, but Red still got his jokes and real talk in there. He speaks truth about a number of topics, and reps for Jersey all over this. Listen to this, then go cop Red's new album, Reggie.

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[video] Chase & Status ft. Liam Bailey "Blind Faith"

[video] Weapons of Audio "An Ode to Mannish Boy"

Download this track over on DJ Booth.

[video] Obie Trice "Anymore"

[video] Lloyd ft. 50 Cent "Let's Get It In"

M-Dot Making Doubters Over Think

Newest/latest mixtape from Beantown's finest M-Dot, which is presented by HipHopDX, DJBooth, KevinNottingham & 5StarHipHop... I think the Michael Scott Paper Company also had an in on this. "Recent winner of the 2010 Boston Music Awards "Hip-Hop Artist of the Year" and winner of the 2010 Boston Phoenix "Best Hip Hop Act," M-Dot, brings you his highly anticipated mixtape "Making Doubters Over Think." This is the follow up to '09's "Money Doesn't Own Thought" and the 2nd mixtape in M-Dot's acronym series. Proving the work ethic he is known around New England for, this is his second CD in just 4 months. He recently dropped the critically acclaimed "Run MPC" album in August on Soulspazm, which is a collaborative CD with French producer/DJ, Jean Maron. And with co-signs from Chuck D, Billy Danze, Craig G., DJ JS-1, A.G. and others, Run MPC has become a Hip-Hop Fan Favorite. So now M-Dot brings you this brand new 24 track CD to hold fans over until his official solo debut in 2011".

DOWNLOAD M-Dot Making Doubters Over Think

A.Sesay Presents The A Special EP

I got the video for the Wordsmith feature a while ago; here's the full EP from producer A.Sesay: "Producer A.Sesay collaborates with 19 amazing artists from the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) to create The "A Special" EP A debut project which he says "Is for the common man/woman--this EP is for every person that is trying to do more with their lives." Whether you're trying to become an entrepreneur or trying to move up in your company one promotion at a time...The "A Special" EP is definitely for you!".

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So Motivational Tour: BKLYN (12/8/2010)

[video] Philthy Rich ft. Mitchy Slick & Messy Marv "Project Nigga"

[video] Dirt Platoon "Almighty"

Bonus Beats Dirt Platoon "Almighty" (prod. by Tom Delay)

Cop Deeper Than Dirt via iTunes or Brake Fast Records.

Stones Throw @ Red Bull Culture Clash LA (12/3/10)

Needless to say, they won.

[video] Dutch NewYork "Can't Hide"

Shy FX Raver EP

I've been championing this track for a bit - I first heard it over three months ago on MistaJam's show, and was instantly amazed. It's everything I loved about Jungle and Drum & Bass, from the perfectly-utilized source material to GOOD lyrics and all other kinds of Soul infused in it. Hell, it even gets on its Carnival ting at the end, which I didn't even realize was part of the same tune at first! The video dropped last week, and made me wish I could've cameo'd in it - all kinds of scene luminaries are spotted in there, giving the track a kind of unifying quality with the scene, which at times can be very segregated. Good music brings us all together, no? Well, anyways, I know the MJ Cole remix was given away, but this free download, which costs nothing but being added to the Digital Soundboy mailing list, also includes two mixes from Shy FX: the original and a more dancehall version. They also give out the Breakage version, which touches on a lil' hardcore jungle techno ting, and is one of the highlights of this EP. Big tune overall, and it costs you nah-ting. Hit this link and get some quality music for the beginning of your week!

[video] Joell Ortiz "Battle Cry"

[preview] Nicki Minaj "Your Love (Silent Dust Remix)"

About a year ago, I'd just wait for a bootleg or refix of a track by someone who has a body as bangin' as Nicki Minaj - her backside is a thing of beauty, and if you don't believe me, ask Regis. I have to give it up to my boys Silent Dust, aka Hobzee & Zyon Base, two producers who started out doing Drum & Bass together and have morphed their sound into so much more. I think a lot of people fucked with the original Minaj track due to that very immediate sample, but you can invoke the same kind of airy emotion using your own homegrown sounds. SD kept it minimal on this, with a motivational kick and bass thump, with some really clean and calm guitars floating around. It's a real moving track, something to slow dance/jam to on a Sunday afternoon, curtains drawn, maybe some candles lit. I was lucky enough to have a copy of what's becoming their debut album for Soul:R on the external for a bit, and hope to be getting some kind of feature over on DOA for them soon, but until then, rock to this...

Nicki Minaj - Your Love (Silent Dust Remix) by SilentDust

[video] Chali 2na "Step Your Game Up"

[video] Redman "Def Jammable"

previous Redman Pancakes & Syrup Mixtape

RTD Playlist (Week of 12/03/2010)

Let's play catch-up...

[video] Kid Capri "I Turn It Out"

This really isn't necessary, is it?

The Combat Jack Show (12/03/2010)

Fresh off of the Misgiving Thanksgiving holiday, PNC Radio is back and in full effect. Special guest Editor In Chief of Complex Magazine, Noah Callahan-Bever stopped by the show for a rare up-close and personal interview. N_C_B discusses his early beginnings as a journalist, print media, the evolving of Complex Magazine as well as his recent illness (which he overcame). Of course Combat and Dallas take me to trial as to why the station was on hiatus hence no “Black Friday Edition” for the show, lol! All that and much much more. You know the drill...

DOWNLOAD The Combat Jack Show (12/03/2010) [via PNC Radio]
Combat Jack Show 12-3-10 (Noah Callahan-Bever) Full by PNCRadio

The Emilio Sparks Experience Special Edition – The Waka Elliott Episode with Elliott Wilson

Hip-Hop is a funny thing, especially among the cats I look up to, or whom people would say are my peers. While I don't build with heads like YN or Emilio Sparks regarding Hip-Hop, but Pro Wrestling? We go ham. Maybe it's because I stay tweetin' about WWE and TNA (TNA has a PPV this Sunday!), but the Hip-Hop Journalism set fucks with me on some Pro Wrestling shit. Anyways, I had no idea Sparks had a podcast, but he and Elliott Wilson linked up for a special chat. Grab this shit NOW!

DOWNLOAD | iTUNES [via The Emilio Sparks Experience]

[video] Singapore Kane "Tom & Jerry"

[video] Cypress Hill "Light It Up"

It's definitely been a year since I first heard this one...

[video] Gangrene "All Bad"

Via Nah Right.

[video] The Clipse ft. Pharrell & Kenna "Life Change"

Joell Ortiz On The Combat Jack Show

While most sites sleep on The Combat Jack Show, you RTD readers should've already listened to their 11/19/2010 show, which featured the mighty Joell Ortiz. A King shot over three videos from the ill interview conducted, and you can watch them shits if you hit the jump. Yaowa. And make sure you check out The Combat Jack Show, Thursday night/Friday morning, 12AM - 2AM, on PNC Radio.

FuseBox Radio (Week Of December 1st, 2010)

Redman Pancakes & Syrup Mixtape

For whatever reason, Def Jam isn't trying to promote Redman, even though his new album, Reggie, drops on the 7th of December, which is next week. Fucked up, right? Red being Red, he sorted out a new mixtape, featuring cuts like "Def Jammable", as well as niggas like Saukrates, Ready Roc and more. Realistically, it's Redman, so you need this. Period, nigga.

DOWNLOAD Redman Pancakes & Syrup Mixtape [via @therealredman]

Benji B - Future Beats (12/02/2010)

DOWNLOAD [via QRIP]

The Dubstep Show On Kiss 100 (12/01/2010)

DOWNLOAD [via QRIP]

[video] Ill Legit & Wes Restless "Pipe Dreams"

Hype Men Podcast, Episode 16: Nick Catchdubs

Fool’s Gold Records honcho / DJ / hip-hop historian Nick Catchdubs joins the Hype Men to discuss Fader.com + who rapped over the Cheers theme song + going from graphic design jobs to interviewing Snoop Dogg on set of a Dylan McDermott movie + the return of the early 2000’s + what happened to the white girl from the Missy Elliott videos + the best DJ drops + why Kid Sister’s Family Reunion didn’t work + working with Kid Cudi and Wale + J.Cole’s logo + more!

DOWNLOAD Hype Men Podcast, Episode 16: Nick Catchdubs [via Hype Men]

MistaJam On BBC 1Xtra (11/29/2010)

DOWNLOAD [via QRIP]

[video] Strong Arm Steady ft. Too $hort "On Point"

Bonus Beats Strong Arm Steady ft. Too $hort "On Point"

[video] Astroid Boys "Welcome To The Zoo"

[video] N.O.R.E. ft. Imam T.H.U.G. "Blam"

Soul Khan's Sucker Freestyle

Sucker Free - MTV Shows

D/Will & Dominique Larue Carpe

This is one of those projects that, when I got asked to present it, it was a no-brainer. I randomly got a blast featuring Dominique Larue's music a while ago, and was glad to hear a female who had flow. With ladies like Nicki Minaj only showcasing one side of the coin to the mainstream, I love when ladies like Jean Grae, Eternity, Zane One and Dom Larue let it be known that it's not just dudes going ham on the mic. I'm proud to present this EP of nothing but Dom over beats produced by D/Will. They have a pretty organic feel, as if Dom was the only MC that needed to be on these. The project also flows well - while each track has it's own ebbs and flows, they all maintain the same vibe. Someone gave Dom the green light, and "it's on, nigga, it's on...".

DOWNLOAD D\Will & Dominique Larue Carpe [mirror]

FOTM: THUGSTEP #29

Dizzee Rascal vs. Lazer Sword "Fix Up, Look Sharp (DJ Nappy THUGSTEP Refix)": I first want to apologize - while I've posted 'nuff DJ Nappy refix material in the interim, I've not posted a FOTM post since September 2009. Realistically, the hard drive that had EVERYTHING of his died, and I literally didn't get all of those jawns until a few weeks ago. What's funny is, this first refix isn't even from that older batch! This is a new(er) refix, flippin' what can be argued as Dizzee's largest crossover hit with a bangin' synth-party from Lazer Sword. While it's not an Old School breakbeat workout, or a charged-up Grime instrumental, this new school Electro bop fits perfect under Dizzee's boasts, don't you agree?

Now that the floodgates have been opened, expect these to come back up. Both new shit and old gems that need more press. We're far from done...

[video] Money Making Jam Boys "Judgment Day"

4th Annual Yule Prog Festival (12/14/2010)

Generation Next 2 (12/9/2010)

[video] High Rankin & Evolve Or Die vs. Wizard Sleeve "Lockdown"

This Is Suicide Dub Vol. 2 is out now. Grab it via Suicide Dub.