Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Outside In: The Story of Art In The Streets (Documentary) [Video]



From Patrick Simpson:

'OUTSIDE IN' is a celebratory and historical look at street art through the lens of the Museum of Contemporary Art's groundbreaking exhibition Art in the Streets. The film features renowned artists Shepard Fairey, Lee Quiñones, Swoon, Futura, Mister Cartoon, Revok, Martha Cooper, Invader to name a few. Director Alex Stapleton ('Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel') documents the artist's creative process, their pitfalls with the law, the poetic impermanence of their craft and the artists' evolution from the back seat of a cop car to the walls of a well-respected institution.

Yelawolf: Slumerican Texas Takeover [Video]

Raekwon: Unexpected Victory Tour Vlog #1 [Video]

Chuck Inglish & Asher Roth (In-Studio [Video]

Curren$y & Styles P: The Making of The 1st 28 [Video]



The 1st 28, out now.

Jon Mercure f. E.D. Nix: They Say [Video]



Frequent Nesby Phips collaborator and Floorsleeper Jon Mercure lets loose of the latest visual for the lead single from his upcoming album, Finger Paint, out 3/23.

Cappadonna: A-Alike, B-Alike, C-Alike [Video]



The Cab Driver drops new visuals from The Pilgrimage, out now.

John Legend: Woke Up This Morning [Video]



John Legend's rendition of Woke Up This Morning can be found on the soundtrack to the film Soundtrack For a Revolution, featuring contemporary artists singing traditional Civil Rights-era freedom songs.

K'Naan: Coming To America [Video]



K'Naan puts prose to picture in this lyric video for Coming To America.

Locksmith f. Fallon: Take Me Away [Video]



Lock describes his latest visual as "a picture of his formative years", offering "an introspective glimpse of the person behind his rap moniker." We're diggin' that breezy beat...

Miss Special Interviews Idle Warship [Video]



Miss Special caught up with Talib Kweli and Res backstage at their recent performance in San Jose and uncovered the theory behind Habits of the Heart, discovered who had the idea for the Laser Beams video, and pressed for more on the next Black Star project.

Kidz In The Hall f. One Chance: Star [Video]



The Kidz' very slept-on Occasion is available online and in-stores now.

Montreality Interviews Bone Thugs-N-Harmony [Video]



Montreality was on-hand to hear Krayzie and Wish Bone tell the tale of how the group came together. The two also talk about the reality of realizing that success is a choice, and touch on what they have coming up individually and collectively.

T.U.S.: A Tribute To Unstable Creatures 4 [Mixtape]

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The NorCal crew drops off their annual ode to the benign and brokenhearted (albeit belated). Be sure to check Miss Special's sit-down with T.U.S. below:

DOWNLOAD A Tribute To Unstable Creatures 4


Ab: The Prelude [Mixtape]

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Better late than never, right? Good music never gets old. Especially in Ab's case.

DOWNLOAD The Prelude

The Beat Tape Project: Smooth Grooves Beat Tape [Beat Tape]

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Featuring Smooth Grooves from Kaimbr and Logikbomb, in addition to 29 other producers.

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GLC: Fellowship & Congregate [EP]

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From T & A Records:

Most casual rap fans know GLC from scene-stealing guest verses on tracks like 'Drive Slow' off Kanye West's multiplatinum LPs. Even then, the Chicago spitter stood out from the rest of the G.O.O.D. gang, peppering his punchlines with the seen-it-all sense of humor of a street OG. Delve deeper into GLC's catalog of mixtapes and you'll find a fully-formed MC keeping gangsta rap traditions alive while politicking with everyone from Larry Hoover to the Cool Kids. His new 'Fellowship And Congregate EP' connects the dots even further, featuring some of GLC's tightest verses to date over neck snapping production by electronic upstarts like Lunice (LuckyMe) and DJ A (Mad Decent). Church is on the move, you better catch up...

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

99 Problems (In Film) [Video]

DJ Premier: Throwback At Noon [Mixtape]

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If you missed the other Throwback At Noon mixes, grab them here.

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Asher Roth: Dope Shit [Video]



Pabst & Jazz, out now.

Wax Poetics presents Dam-Funk: A Prince Mix [Mixtape]

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Dam puts his spin on some Prince classics.

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Yelawolf: Marijuana [Video]

¡MAYDAY!: Studio Sessions [Video]

Slum Village: Tell Me (Unreleased) [Video]

J57: The Making of Aqua [Video]



J57 takes viewers inside the lab and gives a glimpse into his production process.

The Cypher: Sacramento Freshman [Video]

Defrag Interviews Eric Haze [Video]



During the installation of a Stussy chapter store in Japan, Eric Haze found time for a rare interview. Haze recounts his experiences starting out as an artist in a time before mass communication/publication was readily accessible. This piece should be interesting to anybody following the history of street art, customization and of course, the man himself.

k-Os: Black On Blonde (Episode 1) [Video]

Mister Cartoon: Tokyo Tattoo Tour [Video]



Off The Wall TV takes viewers behind the scenes of Mister Cartoon's Tokyo Tattoo Tour, detailing the Japanese fascination with LA-based culture.

Young Guru Weighs In On Paris Vs. Poorest [Video]



Should we 'Watch The Throne', should we sit on The Throne, or should we tear The Throne down?

Boldy James: Consignment: A Favor For A Favor [Mixtape]

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Although we're still learning a lot about just who Boldy James is as an artist, we cannot deny that his sound has caught our attention. Fidgeting with his formula, he goes for a foray a producers, including Chuck Inglish and Blended Babies, and strays far from what you may expect to hear. Then again, the home he hails from does not allow for anything less. It should be interesting to watch him grow and garner his own groove.

DOWNLOAD Consignment: A Favor For A Favor

Madsteez, Mar & Dennis Hopper [Video]



From Madsteez:

When my good friend MAR presented me with the opportunity to paint a collaborative mural in Venice Beach, I immediately knew a Dennis Hopper tribute was the only thing fit.

Dennis had been a long time, well loved resident and was a staple in the Venice Beach community.

I personally had a relationship with him after he posed for a portrait I had painted of him back in December of 2006.

Dennis was an inspiration to all and will 4 ever be missed.

We heard 1,000's of comments while painting this piece but the one that means the most was when an older gentleman walked up and matter-of-factly said, 'It's about time.'

Curren$y & Styles P: The 1st 28 [Mixtape]

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Spitta surprises for the second time this year, releasing a joint mixtape with none other than Styles P. Fuck your system, I'll get paid without it?

DOWNLOAD The 1st 28

Monday, February 27, 2012

Do The Dilla 2012 [Mixtape]

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From Feelin' Music:

A love project in memory of James Dewitt Yancey, better known under the name Jaydee or J-Dilla. An idea of Do The Right Print, Food For Ya Soul & Feelin’ Music, bringing different beatmakers from around the world to perpetuate J-Dilla’s art, in order to give to the audience a new vision of his creations…

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Raheem Devaughn: Destination Loveland [Video]

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Bama Love Soul presents Love Letter 001: Me’Shell Ndegeocello [Mixtape]

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DOWNLOAD Letter 001: Me’Shell Ndegeocello

Lola Monroe: Stay Schemin' [Video]



The first lady of the Taylor Gang lets loose of a Stay Schemin' freestyle film.

The Weeknd: The Knowing [Video]



For those who remember Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer (PS2), this video is reminiscent of the last level. Echoes of Silence, out now.

Del Tha Funky Homosapien: Admit [Video]



Del drops a new single and accompanying visual.

Prometheus Brown & Bambu (The Bar): Lookin' Up [Video]



Prometheus Brown & Bambu Walk Into A Bar is out now.

Q-Tip: Throwback At Noon [Mixtape]

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Although we skipped Mister Cee's tribute to Big Pun, we could not pass on the Abstract.

DOWNLOAD Throwback At Noon

Damu The Fudgemunk f. Raw Poetic: Hole Up [Video]



Kilawatt 1.5 - Hole Up is available now on Damu's Bandcamp.

Ski Beatz: Blu Tops [EP]

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Ski taps McKenzie Eddy, Cam and Vado for a dabble in dubstep.

DOWNLOAD Blu Tops

Curren$y: Livin' [Video]



Spitta slow-flows along Canal in the first visual from his Super Bowl surprise, Here.

N.O.L.: Phantom of the Rap Era [Mixtape]

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Logikbomb: Soul Sequence (v.1) [Beat Tape]

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From Logikbomb:

'SOUL SEQUENCE.' This was the name I finally came up with after days of what my wife and I call 'Beater's Block' (writers block for producers...lol) I figured out that when I sit and THINK about how im going to create a song, or chop and sequence a sample, im promoting this 'Beaters Block' ('just let if come from the SOUL when you SEQUENCE'). That's what I thought. I had to train myself to Stop THINKING about how a track needs to be tweaked or 'Perfected.' Just let the track BE.

In addition, the talented guest, Clyde Piff, Kakemix, Ron Diesel, Elle, Underdog, E7thP, 85 mind and others are people I trusted would not influence me to THINK about creating. You are about to LISTEN to what it's like to create without being concerned about being PERFECT. Hope you get inspired to freestyle off some of these joints, bob ur head or wonder 'what the heck was he thinking about.' Then you'll see, I wasnt thinking, I was just creating.

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Amplify Dot: Short Back & Sides [Mixtape]

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If King Kong was any indicator of what Amplify Dot has in store, then we can expect to hear a lot more from the budding UK artist.

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Pragmatic Theory presents Curtis: The Beat Tape [Beat Tape]

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From Pragmatic Theory:

'Curtis The Beat Tape' is a Curtis Mayfield tribute featuring tracks from:
ShainCaw, Keor Meteor, Glyphick, Ta-Ku, Constrobuz, Snakehips, Mononome, ManOnWire, Handbook, Keith Price x MadColour, A-Beats, AudioDoctor, Kam0, Jewbei, Byrdverson1 x Nextwon, JP Balboa, SE1DavidE, Cypria, DuckaDucka, Prozak Morris, ChromadaData, ProducerNature, Pawcut, Je$u$ & Funky Notes.

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Rapsody: The Black Mamba [EP]

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Fit with production from 9th Wonder and Khrysis, along with appearances from Kooley High cohort Tab One, Rapsody sets the full-court press on 2012 with a brief but beastly EP.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Flowback Fridays: Another Excursion [Video]

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A Tribe Called Quest: Excursions



Teedra Moses f. Wale: Another Luvr

MC Melodee & Mac Miller: Genius [Video]



We didn't realize until after yesterday's post that we missed this video, the first to surface from the upcoming project from MC Melodee and Cookin' Soul.

¡Mayday!: Death March [Video]



Take Me To Your Leader arrives 3/26.

Jon B: Only One [Video]



There's no doubt that Jon B has had a Comfortable Swagg since way back, but since his appearance on DJ Quik's The Book of David he has displayed a resurgance that has launched him back into the limelight. And for good reason - that silky sweet voice could melt the coldest of hearts. You know there's one one Jon B.

Spank Rock f. Santigold: Car Song [Video]



We can't ever spot Spank Rock and not think of that first trip to Twin Peaks with EDUB and the Bois. That was before the PM Dawn hair. Anyway, here's his latest video from Everything Is Boring and Everyone is a Fucking Liar, featuring Santigold.

Lazerbeak: Lift Every Voice [Video]



Be sure to scoop a copy of Lazerbeak's Lava Bangers.

The Cool Kids: Rush Hour Traffic [Video]



Who cares about pigs flying When Fish Ride Bicycles?

Teedra Moses f. Wale: Another Luvr [Video]



MMG labelmates Teedra Moses and Wale team for the first official visual from Luxurious Undergrind.

Beatnick Dee: Beats For Sale 2012 [Beat Tape]

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Tres Records producer and frequent Co$$ collaborator Beatnick Dee drops off 28 brand new Beats For Sale. Currently crafting his debut LP (featuring Sene, Koncept, Co$$ and others), he is set on structuring a sound that balances the best of analog and digital. Keep an eye peeled...Beatnick Dee is not one to sleep on.

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Honors English: State of the Art [Mixtape]

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Honors English grabbed our attention with his Flying High single featuring Lupe Fiasco and TL Cross. Add that to the fact that none other than Needlz is behind the boards and you have one helluva heater. Armed with an artillery of alliteration and paired with a premier producer and it is easy to see that Honors English is poised to produce some truly great music.

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Neako: Tr33 [EP]

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Less than a month after unwrapping LVLZEBRA, Neako gifts Tr33, a brief but beastly EP to cap his latest series.

DOWNLOAD Tr33

DJ Cuzzin B & 9th Wonder present UPLIFT: The BHM Mixtape [Mixtape]

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You may remember DJ Cuzzin B form his series of AWB era-inspired Average White mixtapes (which also accompanied us on the ride back from Tahoe last Summer). Now he and 9th have been selected to spin in at Nike's Annual Black History Month Sneaker Ball at the company's headquarters in Portland. All proceeds from the event are given to Big Brothers & Big Sisters.

DOWNLOAD UPLIFT: The BHM Mixtape

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Marky: Midnight City [Video]



DOWNLOAD Midnight City

SBTRKT: Hold On (Sisi Bakbak Remix) [Video]



SBTRKT give Sisi Bakbak the go-ahead to remix Hold On, accompanied by a visual interpretation.

K'Naan f. Nas: Nothing To Lose [Video]



K'Naan and Nas have Nothing To Lose by joining forces for the lead single off More Beautiful Than Science.

Little Dragon: Crystalfilm [Video]

D/Will: Love TKO [Video]



D/Will knocks out a Teddy P refix.

GLC: Mack On Mack Strong [Video]



#ISM

Ski Beatz f. C-Plus: Heaven Is [Video]



24 Hour Karate School presents Twilight is available online and in stores now.

Exile: Klepto [Video]



Have you heard 4TRK MIND?

Jack White: Love Interruption [Video]



Jack White blesses fans with his introvertive Blunderbuss on April 24th.

MC Melodee & Cookin' Soul: Up In The Clouds [Video]



Mac Miller collaborator MC Melodee teams with Cookin' Soul for their joint mixtape, coming soon.

Neako f. Young Jab: The Lufthansa Heist [Video]



Neako calls on Young Jab to pull off The Lufthansa Heist.

Cypress Hill & Rusko: Roll It, Light It [Video]



The collaborative project from Cypress Hill and Rusko invades our ears this April.

Raekwon f. Caezar-N-Reason: The Brewery (Trailer) [Video]



It's all about being independent, being strong, being blessed. Unexpected Victory, out now.

Pep Love: Hip-Hop, My Friend [Video]



Following an 11-year hiatus from solo projects, Pep Love returns with Hip-Hop, My Friend, the lead single from his upcoming Rigmarole album.

Rick Ross: High Definition [Video]



On the road to the riches til I'm paid in full... Rich Forever, out now.

A Jet Life Mardi Gras [Video]



Spitta shines the light on Fat Tuesday.

Mickey Factz: Mickey Mau5 [Sampler]

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'Mickey Mau5' (pronounced mouse) is a psuedo-character created by Factz to tell the tale of a kid growing up in NYC, during the street graffiti era of Fab 5 Freddy, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, Jean-Michel Basquiat, etc. Embodying the spirit of the 80′s, Mickey delivers a full concept tape, with a sound-bed sampled from Deadmau5 & Dangermouse production.

LISTEN TO Mickey Mau5

Incubus: If Not Now, When? [EP]

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From Incubus:

We want to thank all of our fans around the world for coming out to see us on the 'If Not Now, When World Tour' with a little gift of music to share with your loved one on Valentine’s Day. We’ve included 4 of your favorite Incubus love songs recorded live on the tour. These tracks and more will be part of the Incubus 'If Not Now, When? Live Bootleg Series' which will be coming soon. If you like what you hear we hope you will join us somewhere else along the tour which continues throughout 2012. Go to www.enjoyincubus.com for more information.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Sinopsis: The Buzz Factory (v.1) [Mixtape]

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Kooley High crate digger Sinposis comes through with his solo debut, featuring some familiar productions in addition to several new cuts.

DOWNLOAD The Buzz Factory (v.1)

Yasiin Bey: Niggas In Poorest [Video]



Yasiin reworks The Throne's Niggas In Paris, giving his take on the track.

Genesis The Greykid: Here We Are [Video]



Grab a copy of both installments of The Grey Kid's Grey Skies series if you haven't already.

Cris Cab f. Wyclef Jean & Mavado: Rihanna's Gun [Video]



Cris Cab enlists Wyclef Jean and Mavado for the video accompaniment to Rihanna's Gun. Be sure to scoop a copy of his Echo Boom mixtape if you haven't already.

The Kickdrums f. Rockie Fresh: Want My Blood [Video]



DOWNLOAD Want My Blood [Single]

A-Trak: Fool's Gold Radio (February 2012) [Mixtape]

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Want prior editions of Fool's Gold Radio? Find more here.

DOWNLOAD Fool's Gold Radio (February 2012)

1-O.A.K.: Special Request [Album]

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Honor Roll Crew member and frequent Teedra Moses collaborator 1-O.A.K. offers up his latest album for five fingers.

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Juvenile: Mardi Gras [Mixtape]

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Mardi Gras has already come to a close (we missed the madness this year), but hometown hero Juvie the Great deserves a belated post regardless.

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Alexander Spit: Mansions [Mixtape]

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From Alexander Spit:

'Mansions' is a collection of 28 instrumentals, produced by Alexander Spit. It is a wide array of drugged-out 4am vibes to sample heavy neck crampers. Alexander Spit raps and makes beats too perfect for pissing off your neighbors, parents, and/or significant others. Made in an apartment in East Hollywood in-between work hours.

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Sir Michael Rocks f. Jeremih: Miss Jane [Video]



Track 16 from Mikey's Premier Politics gets the visual treatment.

Dee-1: Writer's Block [Video]



The NOLA native lets loose of the latest visual from I Hope They Hear Me (Vol. 2).

Damian Marley: Affairs of the Heart [Video]

Atmosphere: Became [Video]



From MSB Richfield Creative Media:

From October 2011 to January 2012 a music video was collaboratively made for the song 'Became' by Atmosphere. The goal was to create an engaging educational experience with students as the focal point. The result, a collaboration story with The Minnesota School of Business, MTS Digital Media Academy, Rhymesayers Entertainment, Visumm Media, Alex Horner Pictures, Hickey Photography, Hanson Creative Group, Justin Staggs, Jeremy Wanek, Tom Okins, Nick Mihalevich, and Cinequipt.

Be sure to take a peek at the behind the scenes footage of the making of Became below:

Tenille & Chuck Inglish: Candy Jams [EP]

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Tenille teams with Chuck Inglish for sweet 5-track EP.

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DJ Rhettmatic: WhutUpDoe (v.2): J. Dilla Tribute [Mixtape]

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From DJ Rhettmatic:

My good friend, James Yancey, better known to the world as J Dilla, was an Aquarius; born on Feb 7, 1974, but ironically passed away on February 10, 2006, due to complications from Lupus. He passed away 3 days after his birthday when he released his final album 'Donuts'. Even though Dilla was from & repped Detroit to the fullest, he also called Los Angeles his home where he was really appreciated out here. And as for his request, Dilla asked to buried in LA. Dilla was buried in the hills of Glendale, Ca; which ironically on Valentine’s Day, on a beautiful sunny day, with two heart shaped clouds that was made by sky writers.

Anyways, here’s a new installment of the 'Whutupdoe Mix Volume 2'. I made this late last night into the early morning, just for all you Dilla heads and music lovers alike. You’ll hear some familiar beats/songs, as well as some Dilla treats that you might have or have not heard. From soulful type beats to club bangers….and if you know Dilla, you would know that he got a sense of humor as well as a fetish for the female’s glutius maximus…..Personally, i still think my fellow Beat Junnkie & brother, the Funky President J.Rocc, can make a better Dilla mix than me & anyone out there, with a exception of House Shoes and others. But i was inspired to make this. I try to go for a longer mix but i was getting sleepy. Ha! Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy the mix…this one is for you….and this one is for Dilla!

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The Kid Daytona & DJ Ted Smooth: Ain't Shit Sweet [Mixtape]

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The Kid links with DJ Ted Smooth for one sweet treat of a tape.

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Yelawolf & Ed Sheeran: The Slumdon Bridge [EP]

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After the trailer and weeks of hype, Yelawolf and Ed Sheeran finally unveil their highly anticipated Slumdon Bridge EP.

DOWNLOAD The Slumdon Bridge EP

Bob Marley Documentary (Trailer) [Video]

Mac & Devin Go To High School (Trailer) [Video]

Mac Miller: Missed Calls (Trailer) [Video]

Jean Grae: Cake Or Death (Trailer) [Video]



Cake Or Death, coming sooner than you think.

Paris DJs: Aloe Blacc [Mixtape]

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From Paris DJs:

In 2010, Aloe Blacc released his second album, 'Good Things', on Stones Throw records. The album was produced by Jeff Dynamite and Leon Michels for Truth & Soul Productions (El Michels Affair, Bronx River Parkway, Lee Fields, etc). It's also the year that the American soul singer, rapper and musician exploded worldwide with 'I Need A Dollar.' Aloe Blacc's career had started at the end of the 90s, with Emanon, a hip hop duo with producer Exile, and features countless appearances and collaborations. Paris DJs honcho Djouls tried to scan the whole spectrum of his career for this selection (months in the making), presented here in collaboration with Stones Throw Records (thanks Alex!). Enjoy the jazz, reggae, soul, hip hop, latin and funk versatility of Aloe Blacc's vibes and never forget that the man is an amazing performer before everything else so don't hesitate to go an see him on stage!

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L'Orange: Still Spinning [EP]

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From L'Orange:

No one has shaped my view of music more than James Yancey. He challenged our idea of music and pushed us towards a more progressive and creative appreciation of hip hop. He died six years ago, but the music lives on in his wake. This project is dedicated to the life and memory of the one and only J Dilla.

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Mick Boogie & Terry Urban: Obamify [Mixtape]

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To honor the President on Presidents Day, Mick Boogie and Terry Urban have compiled some of the Commander in Chief's favorites.

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Nesby Phips: Ode 2 Old School & Classics [Mixtape]

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Phips gives us something old and something new, including the standout single Rubenstein Bros. alongside Spitta (if you're from NOLA, you know it doesn't get much more old school than that).

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Prodigy: H.N.I.C. 3 [Mixtape]

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Prodigy, in conjunction with Complex, presents the third edition of his H.N.I.C. series.

DOWNLOAD H.N.I.C. 3

Monday, February 20, 2012

Noah-O: Behind The Music [Video]



Noah-O shines the light on the need for established artists to cultivate newcomers and also highlights the significance of giving back to our communities.

Bobby Tre: The Lordz of Dogtown [Mixtape]

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Bronx beat breaker Bobby Tre serves up his second project of the year, an ode to The Lordz of Dogtown. Be sure to keep an eye peeled for his upcoming video.

DOWNLOAD The Lordz of Dogtown

Monday, February 13, 2012

Brother Ali: The Bite Marked Heart [EP]

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Produced by Ant (Atmosphere) and Jake Uno, Brother Ali gives away 7 tracks as a semi-precursor to his full-length in progress, Mourning In America And Dreaming In Color, due out later this year. Be sure to view the video for the lead single, Shine On, below:

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Aleon Craft: Cosmic Valentine [Mixtape]

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Following his Mothership Decatur project, Aleon Craft wastes no time, continuing to build his Cosmic catalog.

DOWNLOAD Cosmic Valentine

Saturday, February 11, 2012

SΔTURDΔY S1NGLES 02.11.12

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DOWNLOAD Aleon Craft: Cosmic Valentine

DOWNLOAD Curren$y: Pay Attention

DOWNLOAD Grand Puba: Wait No More (Platurn Remix)

DOWNLOAD Jesse Boykins III & Gora Sue: The Perfect Blues

DOWNLOAD Lee Fields & The Expressions: You're The Kind of Girl

DOWNLOAD Nas f. The Roots: Nasty

DOWNLOAD Sir Michael Rocks: Imagine

DOWNLOAD Sir Michael Rocks: Out The Jam

DOWNLOAD Smoke DZA: Marley's Garden (Produced by Melo-X)

DOWNLOAD Tech N9ne f. Wrekonize: Blur

?uestlove: Throwback At Noon [Mixtape]

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Last week Mister Cee shined the light on Pete Rock. This week ?uestlove turned the tables.

DOWNLOAD Throwback At Noon

J. Rocc: Dil's Beat Shop [Beat Tape]

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Dil's Beat Shop highlights the samples behind the beats featured in the Thank You, Jay Dee series.

DOWNLOAD Dil's Beat Shop

Chase N. Ca$he: The Heir Up There [Mixtape]

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Surf Club cohort Chase N. Ca$he drops off his first project of 2012.

DOWNLOAD The Heir Up There