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[video] Sin "Get Doe Boy"
[video] Roll'n: Beanie Sigel
Fuse got a chance to head out to the 215 and link up with Beanie Sigel at his new stud...
Lil' Wayne ft. Jay-Z "Mr. Carter"
Lil' Wayne ft. Jay-Z "Mr. Carter" (prod. by Just Blaze): Not my favorite Just Blaze beat, but this is the start of that Tha Carter III leak. Props to Trackstar for the heads ...
A Tribute To KL @ SOB's (6/10/2008)
More info at SOB...
[video] Doo Wop's Response To Lil' Wayne
Doo Wop GOES IN on Lil' Wayne's recent "fuck you" to mixtape DJs. The Gremlins bit is the best. Via Nah Right.Weezy is deep. I'm guessing his reasoning for saying that is because there might be some unauthorized mixtapes out there with his name on it - but saying "fuck the bootleggin' DJs" and "fuck all mixtape DJs" is a big gap... especially with his album dropping so...
[video] Gym Class Heroes In The Studio
That one jam session sounds like a Roots track. GCH's new album, The Quilt, is due out in the early Fa...
[video] Skinnyman "Smoking Ban"
No words. I like some UKHH, but dude looks like a crackhead, forreal. Shouts to E for the li...
El-P - Camu Tao Tribute Mix
Via El-P's Blog:MP3a few choice verses from one of the illest motherfuckers ever to touch a mic. one medley of many to come.-first verse is from his MHZ debut “world premier”-second is from an s.a. smash song i produced called “the harvest”-third verse is from the “nighthawks” concept record he did...
Mic Terror "Detention"
Mic Terror "Detention": I seriously thought this was over after "Class Dimissed", but no, here's Mic's latest diss aimed at Mazzi, going in for 6 minutes over some classic Public Enemy. What's odd is, I always look at the Cool Kids and Jay Electronica like "don't believe the hype". This rhyme is better...
Wale The Mixtape About Nothing
DOWNLOAD (mirror) or STREAM. Tracklist below: Via 2...
Big L vs. J Dilla
Via Nah Rig...
Aubrey O'Day's J'Adore Cover
I think Danity Kane's Aubrey O'Day, when not looking like a complete hoochie, can take some great pics. This pictoral is an example. I've never read J'Adore, and probably won't, but you can peep the Aubrey pics he...
[video] Kanye West "Flashing Lights" Version 1
Not what I expected, but not bad either. Version 2 wins. Via Nah Right.related: [video] Kanye West "Flashing Lights" \ [video] Kanye West "Flashing Lights", Version 2?...
Dunkin' Donuts Jihad
Can't make shit like this up: a recent Rachel Ray/Dunkin' Donuts ad has been pulled because the scarf Rachel is wearing around her neck is similar to a kiffiyieh. Apparently this can be seen as a symbol of terrorism, because Yasser Arafat has been photographed mad times with one on.Are you serious?...
[video] KRS-One, Craig G & Sadat X @ SOB's
Peep these three dons busting straight freestyles live at SOB...
DivaSpeakTV: Episode 18
Amanda Diva's blog has moved to Okayplayer: blogs.okayplayer.com/amandadi...
Busta Rhymes Blessed Cover
I still wish dude was callling this Back On My Bullshit, but I digress. Busta's Blessed drops on July 1st. I wonder how the final tracklist will look...Via Sha...
The Fixxers Street Masterpiece Cover+Tracklist
DJ Quik & AMG's Fixxers material has been long overdue, and we're finally getting some heat in the form of their Street Masterpiece album, which drops on Amaglam on June 17th:01. Quik Talk02. Masterpiece Intro03. Do I Love Her04. Born N Raised05. Get Down Ft. Chingy06. Black P*ssy07. Get Nakkid...
Lil Kim Ms. G.O.A.T. Cover+Tracklist
Lil' Kim is back, fresh for the summer. Her street album, Ms. G.O.A.T., is set to drop on Amaglam Entertainment on June 3rd. Here's the tracklist:01. "Hood Newz - Lil' Kim Free"02. "Ms. G.O.A.T."03. "Mis-Education of Lil' Kim"04. "I Get It"05. "Wrath Of Kim's Madness"06. "Chillin' Tonite"07. "Need A...
Popa Wu Visions Of The 10th Chamber Pt. II Cover+Tracklist
This is one of three street albums that Amaglam will be dropping in June. This one is for the diehard Wu heads:Tracklist:01. Freedom or Death ft. Popa Wu02. S.O.D. Part 2 ft. Free Murda03. Black Germ (still Tricknology)04. Popa Wu righteous Chamber05. Hallz of Justice06. Choppen Block07. Phone Tap –...
[video] Qadir "Nickname"
From the Grand Theft Auto IV soundtra...
The Hood Internet vs. Chicago
Mash-up mavens The Hood Internet has a new 23-track mash-up extravaganza, flipping strictly Chi-town artists. Oh, and it's free:DOWNLOAD: full mix via zShare \ full mix via megaupload \ 192kbps split MP3s via sendspace \ 320kbps split MP3s via sendspaceSTREAM: imeemTracklist:01. Pro Nails Forever (Kid...
[video] RZA "You Can't Stop Me Now"
Via Boo Goo Doo Bo...
Warning Shot Wednesday: "E! Channel"
Elucid "E! Channel": After a much-needed vacation, Elucid is back with his own true life tales, spinning lurid project window tales of lust and lies over Suzanne Vega's classic "Tom's Diner". Listening to this takes you into the bedroom, where you can feel the sweat and smell the sex in the air.Stay...
Damp Heat "Just Plain Folks"
Damp Heat ft. DJ Orion & Grim Nasty "Just Plain Folks": Boom bap from the back of the bus. I love the sample-work in this o...
C0² "Scream Train"
C0² "Scream Train": C0² = DJ Orion Garcia (aka Orangutan) and Cee Monsta, and come with the zany. The track starts out unassuming enough, but then goes to the double time on the chorus, with a host of flips in the lyrics and flows. Will they release an album? Who knows... they've been together for almost...
Mars Black "Hot Chick"
Mars Black "Hot Chick": This is the lead single from Mars' forthcoming album, Stay Black (Team Love). Gotta love grimey strip club anthems that have one foot in some eerie sounds and rhymes that bounce around like it was '...
H.B. Monte ft. Jarvis "Hood Fly"
H.B. Monte ft. Jarvis "Hood Fly": Slinky guitar flavors for the summer from BX's Havboy. If someone is going to try and impact radio, they could do way worse than this track, which sounds like it would go down well with the top dropped and a fly skimmy on your arm. By the way, Jarvis is a new signee...
Niggardly Nas?
If I were to title a post the same way URB titled this Nas feature, the commenters would be on some bullshit. Anyways, check it out. I'm still done with this nig...
The Food Chain
Got some early-morning independent Hip-Hop from DC for you guys. Some interesting sounds within this, from the mid-90's flyness of the GeeDubz remix of "ROY" to early-Anticon feel of "Spring Cleaning" from Teddy Faley. There's something in this for everyone, especially for those who love their Hip-Hop...
[video] Mazzi "Class Dismissed"
"Shit is done". No doubt, Mazzi. Shouts to Young Sav for the hookup.related: Mazzi "Class Dismiss...
Double Dee & Steinski: The Lessons
I hope you guys weren't sleeping 2 months ago when I told you that the 2xCD retrospective on Steinski entitled What Does It All Mean?: 1983-2006 Retrospective was out today. Well, it's out, and it's the jam. To celebrate, a staple in Hip-Hop history, Hip-Hop production and sampling in general are being...
[video] Yak Ballz On KarmaloopTV
Yak Ballz is a dope staple of underground Hip-Hop; always good to hear from him. Big up to Chelsea for the li...
Still Dreamin' Vol. 2
I put you guys up on this two weeks ago with the teaser, and now this opus is here. Trackstar the DJ continues on the smooth, throwback groove that he established with Vol. 1, and now Black Spade has accompanied him as the host on this next adventure. Not too many DJs can throw on a mix that features...
Lil' Wayne Tha Carter III Tracklist
The first thing I'm thinking when seeing the tracklist for Tha Carter III is "damn, Weezy is callin' in a gang of favors to try and make this his firstfront to back banger"; I guess all of that guest work is paying off:1. 3 Peat2. Mr. Carter (Feat. Jay-Z)3. A Milli4. Got Money (Feat. T-Pain)5. Comfortable...
Mazzi "Class Dismissed"
Mazzi "Class Dismissed": Damn, did Mazzi really pull a "Linda Tripp" on Mic Terror for that "Lesson C" shit? Over the "Barry Bonds" beat?!?! Mic Terror lost.Via Nah Rig...
Mikkey Halsted "Success"
Mikkey Halsted "Success": Damn. It kind of sucks that an MC like Mikkey can murk a beat like this, but it will be remembered for Jigga and Nas rhymes.He said "bitches become gangstas when Pro Tools pops up". Wow. Shouts to Andrew for hitting me with this. Check out his interview with Mikkey he...
[video] Tricky "Council Estate"
First single off Tricky's forthcoming Knowle West Boy alb...
Xzibit: Our Condolences
The loss of a baby is one of the toughest losses you can take. Xzibit recently lost his newborn son, Xavier, due to a problem with his lungs. I almost felt that pain a month after my son was born, and it's a rough ordeal. A man is measured by situations like this, and X, you are a big man for your words...
DJ Cable's Weekly Mix #18
Cable's on it:DOWNLOADTracklist:01. Nas - Hip Hop Is Dead02. Daft Punk - Robot Rock03. Joe Budden Feat. Busta Rhymes - Fire04. DJ Khaled - We Taking Over05. DJ Cable - MJ's Taking Over06. Busta Rhymes Feat. Reek Da Villian, Spliff Star, Lil Wayne, Nas, The Game & Big Daddy Kane - Don't Touch Me...
RIP Camu Tao
Camu Tao succumbed to his two-year bout with cancer. UGHH heads know what time it was with the MHz/Weathermen crew. So blast some S.A. Smash or any of Camu's other bangers and reminisce on this day of Memori...
[video] DJ Q-Bert & Shortkut - Guitar Center Tour
I actually had no idea until, say, 4 minutes ago that Q-Bert has his own channel on YouTube. Check out Thud Rumb...
ghetto mini blog
Setting up a mini blog in Blogger is retardo. So I didn't do it. But if you hit the sidebar, there's a new menu entitled "pint size dub". Those are links that I feel are very choice. Keep your eyes on it, as I will be updating it a few times a d...
Myk Dyaleks "Sound Alikes (All Rappers)"
Myk Dyaleks "Sound Alikes (All Rappers)": 1/3 of Brokn.Englsh, Myk is setting up some marvelous shit for his forthcoming album project. This is just a taster - drop this during a warm Saturday afternoon and just zone out, vibe off those "good ol' days".Shouts to J-Dub for the heads ...
[video] Hotstylz ft. Yung Joc "Lookin' Boy"
Wait, I had no idea this got picked up forreal; I was wondering why I heard this on 106 & Park earlier tonight:"Lookin' Boy" sounds fucking retarded compared to "Lookin' Ass Nigg...
Fitzroy Paradise Low
Fitzroy's Paradise Low debut album is a thing of beauty. From reflective, intellectual lyrics to a heavy assortment of leftfield beats, this is Hip-Hop for those who think outside of the box. And for a limited time, he's offering up the album for free. No bullshit. This link will allow you to download...
Cy Yung "Mr Magic"
First single off the Back II Lyfe project. Cy is a monst...
[video] Busta Rhymes on Radio 1
Busta Rhymes brought the "Don't Touch Me (Remix)" to Tim Westwood:That shit is ridiculous. Such an infectious beat, makes me fall back in love with Hip-H...
[video] Wale "W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E."
Via KNOWxO...
Sparkle ID's R. Kelly
You niggas remember Sparkle right? She did that cut "Be Careful", of the lone album R. Kelly produced and wrote for her. Word is that the chick that Robert "allegedly" pissed on an fucked at a young age is one of Sparkle's relatives, and that Sparkle ID'd Robert in the videotape with her alleged niece....
Slick Rick Receives Pardon
Good for Ricky D. I swear, though, when I saw the e-mail this came in, I couldn't see the whole title, and I foolishly thought Shyne was getting pardoned. Or Remy Ma. Silly khal.EDIT: Shouts to jon jon in the comments for reminding me that NY's gov is a blind nigga. I guess niggas with eye patches and...
Lil' Wayne "A Milli (Instrumental)"
Lil' Wayne "A Milli (Instrumental)": Uploaded and now shared because, damnit, this beat is choice, and more (read: dope) MCs need to hop on it and flood the streets this summer.Bonus Beats: Lil' Wayne "I" [No DJ version; via BGDB, by way of Mr....
[video] Aceyalone "Give It Here"
Featuring Ahmad & Pep Love, this cut is from the forthcoming Project Blowed Presents The Good Brothers alb...
Unkut Interview: Keith Shocklee (Part 1)
This is essential reading, especially for those who don't know how it went down in the late 70's, or for those who want to know how the Bomb Squad became who they are. Big up to Robbie.Check out Keith Shocklee on MySpa...
illRoots & Notherground Music Presents Wildhead Portibeast
I'm guessing you heard Wildabeast's "Machine Gun" remix, right? Well, the good folks over at illRoots and Notherground put out this dope project, flippin' Portishead beats with Wildabeast rhymes. Download it, and peep the video below that (sort of) explains the project:DOWNLOADTracklist:01. Is It All...
[video] ESSO "The Anti Backpack"
Shake's also got ESSO's E3: E-Day mixtape linked up. ESSO is the truth, don't sle...
Spec Boogie Dollar Sign Language Mixtape
Download this, now. Via 2DB, because none of the Loosie niggas like sending me anything! In any case, I listened to a rough cut of this last week, and it's a bang...
Tone Tank The Black Six Sessions EP
Tone Tank does the damn thing. I was actually looking for some Hip-Hop with that harder edge to it. Here's some info on this FREE EP:One half of rap duo Iller Than Theirs as well member of the collective Nuclear Family celebrates the release of his free solo EP 'The Black Six Sessions', which is made...
Saigon ft. Red 5ive "Believe It"
Saigon ft. Red 5ive "Believe It" [clean \ dirty]: Just Blaze let it be known earlier today that both he and Sai Giddy have been quietly working on getting Sai off of Atlantic. He's since been 100% released, and retained their masters, and while that sounds like an amazing feat, given the business that...
KRS-One @ SOB's (5/25/2008)
Doors open at 8PM, show at 9PM. $20 for advance tickets, $25 day of. More info here. Shouts to Kozza for the heads ...
Quivver "Surin"
Quivver "Surin": Here's a moody progressive house number from Quivver's forthcoming album, Dirty Nails And Vapour Trails, which drops on his Boz Boz label on July 26th. Quivver, aka John Graham, might be more familiar to Jungle/Drum & Bass heads as the man behind the Skanna guise. He created some...
Checkmate
I brought you guys the outtakes from this hilarious shoot last month, but now it is time for THE iNTERNETS PREMIERE!!The Internets Celebrities (Dallas Penn and Rafi Kam) go in for an investigative report on Check-Cashing. Themes explored include usury, economic instability, commercial banks and their profit line, and the cycle of poverty.Oh yeah, it's a comedy.The video is shot on location in Bushwick...
Aaliyah U R Missed Mix, Pts 1 & 2
To help commemorate The Fader's 4th annual ICON issue (which features a tribute to Aaliyah), DJ Caps dropped an exclusive mix of Aaliyah treats for your consumption. This is something I meant to post last week but didn't get around to doing. Check it...DJ Caps Aaliyah U R Missed Mix (Part 1 \ Part...
Phil Of Da Future
Damn. This DJ Jazzy Jeff artist is being co-signed by Mick Boogie AND illRoots.com? I don't think much more needs to be said - check him out!Phil Nash x Mick Boogie x illRoots.com - Phil Of The FutureMore info, and an interview, over at illRoo...
The Other Suge Knight Knockout
One of the smartest bloggers out there; that Wire comparison is dead ...
Soulbrotha Exodus Mixtape
Props to Soulbrotha for hitting my inbox with this stunning mixtape, Exodus, which is mixed by the one like DJ Fusion. With production from cats like J-Zone, Don Cannon and Hurricane Ivan (!), as well as the one like B-live and many other heads being featured on this, real Hip-Hop is still alive. Don't...
[video] G-Unit "I Like The Way She Do It" (Uncut)
related: [video] G-Unit on 106 & Park \ [video] G-Unit "I Like The Way She Do ...
Nino Bless Untold Scriptures Mixtape
I kept tellin' you guys this was coming, I even told you today. And now, it's here. Props to Shake for hitting me with the link to this, then posting it up himself. Fire, forreal.DOWNLOAD (mirror)Tracklist:1.) Intro by DJ Lennox (produced by Veterano)2.) Da Livest (produced by Yes Sur)3.) Peep Game...
[video] Kanye West & Common LIVE
Peep out Common and Kanye West performing live for DJ Reflex's birthday party:Via Skee...
Who Said Gangsters Don't Dance ?!?!
Ryan Durkin, who I previously featured on this Black ELement post, has concocted a quick Remix EP of Jay-Z's American Gangster. Who Said Gangsters Don't Dance ?!?! mixes up Jigga rhymes with some faster tempos, dipping into a House/Techno vibe.DOWNLOADTracklist:01. Durkin's Intro02. Jay-Z "Party Life...
[video] Jean Grae "Love Thirst"
Bonus Beats: Jean Grae ft. Busta Rhymes "Love Thirst (Remi...
[video] RZA "You Can't Stop Me Now"/"Drama" Trailer
Why videos need trailers is beyond ...
[video] OnSMASH's Nas Interview, Pt. 2
I threw Part 1 in this po...
Nino Bless "Name Droppin'"
Nino Bless "Name Droppin'": Untold Scriptures drops today. Cuts by Scram Jones.Big up to Matt, as per usu...
[video] Mike Tyson Cannes Press Conference
Don't know if you guys are aware, but Mike Tyson has a new movie out about his life; recent comments he's made while promoting it hit the 'Net, and I just see that IFC has uploaded video from his Cannes press conference; check it out:Part 1Part 2Part 3Part...
Usher ft. Jay-Z "Best Thing"
Usher ft. Jay-Z "Best Thing" (prod. by Jermaine Dupri No ID, as per Andrew's confirmation): Taken from Usher's forthcoming Here I Stand, I think this would have been a doper lead single, especially given that both have recently been married. How the fuck did JD cook up this beat... was No ID sitting...
[video] Team Blackout "J5 On 'Em"
So they took that "J5" dance from Run's House and made a dance out of it, eh? Smart move. Rev. Reun's son JoJo and his crew link up with DJ Webstar on this Ron Browz-produced joint:Check out Diggy getting his as well.related: [video] Team Blackout In The ...
Nas "N.I.G.G.E.R. (The Slave & The Master)"
Nas "N.I.G.G.E.R. (The Slave & The Master)": I know, I know, I'm done with Esco. It's just that, hearing tracks like this, that are so exactly what I thought Nigger was going to be about, it just upsets me that dude is now doubling back on the title. That title + this content = what the fuck the...
[video] Rick Ross "Here I Am"/"Maybach Music"
"Here I Am" features Nelly & Avery Storm; Jay-Z does NOT appear in the "Maybach Music" portion of this v...
[video] Blood Raw "Bitch So Bad"
Did we really need another version of "Leather So Soft"?:"she love when I call"? What is this, 5th gra...
[video] Mic Terror "Lesson C"
What a letdown...related: Mic Terror "Lesson...
DJ Cable's Weekly Mix #17
I could imagine this mix bumpin' in the club:DOWNLOADTracklist:01. Rick James - Superfreak02. MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This03. DJ Spider - I'd Rather Get Some Head04. Usher Vs. DJ Danny Diggz - Bass In This Club05. Dynamite MC - Rush The DJ06. Sir Mix-A-Lot - Baby Got Back07. 69 Boyz - Tootsie RollDJ...
Rhymageddon
