One of the REALEST dudes in the game. I could listen to his music all day because he only speaks the truth. Hopefully he gets a Freshman spot.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Chubb Rock & Wordsmith ft. Jakk Frost x Sha Stimuli - "Back In Rmx"
Here's a bonus track from Strada's first instrumental mixtape, Acoustic Treatment, comin Jan. 4th. Representing NU Revolution Entertainment.
P. Dukes - Propane
Comin from Atlanta, P. Dukes is workin on a mixtape with DJ Scream called "Celebrations and Tribulations."
Download: P. Dukes - Propane
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Big Sean as a Teenager
This had me cracking up. It's so ironic because Big Sean is literally all about that tree and women.
Shawn Chrystopher - Bang
Not sure why he chose to make a video for this track off You, And Only You because there are so many deeper songs on the album.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
the Jacka x Freeway - Untitled
Two of the most real artists in the game, this collab was meant to happen.
Wale ft. Lloyd - Let's Chill
The (best) DMV representer lays down a couple dope verses, and Lloyd provides the chorus.
QuEST - Do It All For You
The Reason: A Defense Mechanism comin January 6th. January is gonna be such a tight month for music.
Show TuFli - Unbelievable
As part of his TuFli Tuesdays series, our boy presents us with "Unbelievable," and the title speaks for itself.
Download: Show TuFli - Unbelievable
Monday, December 27, 2010
Asher Roth & Nottz - Rawth (FreEp)
Asher's one of my favorites, and Nottz is definitely one of my favorites on the production side of things. He's a talented rapper too.
Download: Asher Roth & Nottz - Rawth (FreEp)
50 Cent - Sunday Morning
I know what you're thinkin... but give this a chance. Not your typical 50 track.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Curren$y ft. Young Roddy & Trademark Da Skydiver - Hold On
The Jets never disappoint. Burn one to this from Pilot Talk 2.
Malkovich - The Gift
Different, unique lyrics here. Malkovich will release his tape, Ayatollah Presley, sometime next month.
Team Prolific - Getting Down
Produced by Izaiah "Daywalker" Demarco. Dope beat for this high energy track. This will be on their EP droppin Jan 1st called "The Movement."
Download: Team Prolific - Getting Down
Lil B - Mm... Christmas (Rare Golden Collectable Mixtape)
Have a Merry Christmas, and a Based New Year.
Novi Novak - I Said Go
Speakin the truth. Definitely gonna check his music out more. Word to Gife for the heads up.
Los - The Louis Vuitton Gift Pack (Mixtape)
Surprise! Los shocked us all by droppin this tape as an extra Christmas gift.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Lupe Fiasco - The Show Goes On
You've heard this track before, but finally he released the visuals for it. March 8th marks a great day in Hip Hop history. Lasers will be here!
Dosage - The Stage
Got a chance to see Dosage live with Lupe in San Diego, and he killed it. Grab his latest mixtape, It, if you're feelin this. He's an intelligent artist.
Joe Budden - Ordinary Love Shit (Pt 1)
Joe ALWAYS brings the truth. Don't see how someone could hate on him.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Consequence ft. Diggy Simmons & Mac Miller - I'm V.I.P.
First of all, you can't go wrong with the Biggie sample. Some young artists doin it big in this one.
Curren$y MTV2 Interview
Same old kind of interview with Spitta. Thank God he kept it entertaining, cuz these questions were too generic. I would love to get a chance to interview him.
Kendrick Lamar x CurT@!n$ x SchoolBoy Q - Live Again
CurT@!n$' Setbacks mixtape comin New Years day.
Hard Knock TV Kendrick Lamar Interview
Kendrick Lamar is one of the best young artists on the West Coast. I love how Dre always tries to work with new talent.
Diggy - Past, Present(S), Future (Hosted By Dj Premier) (Mixtape)
From the tracks I've heard, this tape is banging. Diggy can keep up with a lot of artists. Dj Premier is a great touch for the mixtape too.
Download: Diggy - Past, Present(S), Future (Hosted By Dj Premier) (Mixtape)
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Los **Compilation-Must Watch**
Honestly, words can't describe these videos. (Skip to 4:50 on the first one for something unbelievable)
Rick Ross ft. Wiz Khalifa - Retrosuperfuture
Ross' verses go hard, and Wiz's chorus' are always fire for the most part, so this won't let you down.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Murs & 9th Wonder - I Used To Love Her (Again)
Fornever, available now. Murs spent thousands of his own dollars to make this video happen.
Stalley - Monkey Ish (R.I.P. Pimp C)
Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music) comin January 11th, produced entirely by Rashad Thomas.
Download: Stalley - Monkey Ish
Download: Stalley - Monkey Ish
Talib Unhappy With Label's Marketing of R.E.
Talib spoke out against the lack of promo for Reflection Eternal's album earlier this year, Revolutions Per Minute, which 75% of you probably haven't even heard of.
Chris Webby - Best In The Burbs (Mixtape)
Always thought Webby's music was a little too college for my taste, but after seein how this crashed Datpiff's servers and workin with the likes of Big K.R.I.T. and Ski Beatz, I'll give it a chance.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Andre Nickatina & The Jacka - Square Crows
I'm steppin my Andre game up. He's too good to ignore, I need to get on it.
Nipsey Hu$$le - The Marathon (Mixtape)
Anyone who has been following Slauson's Nipsey Hu$$le knows the quality of the last couple of tracks he's dropped. Very excited for this.
Download: Nipsey Hu$$le - The Marathon (Mixtape)
Big K.R.I.T. ft. Curren$y & Killa Kyleon - Moon & Stars Remix
Every video these guys put out is always worth watching.
Los - Dark Twisted Fantasy (Day 7)
(via Global Grind)
The 7th installment of Los' 12 days of Christmas series. It's almost impossible to go harder over this beat than he did.
Hard Knock TV Big Boi Interview Pt. 2
Here's part 2 of Hard Knock TV's interview with Big Boi. He definitely sticks to his opinions.
Copywrite - Don't Kill Me
Can't believe I never bumped him before. Life and Times of Peter Nelson out now.
*I came back to add this to what I wrote before, just so I can reiterate how much I like this video.*
*I came back to add this to what I wrote before, just so I can reiterate how much I like this video.*
Jeff Chery - NU JC
Downloading The Transition tape as we speak. Reminds me of a Brooklyn type Big Sean.
Deacon the Villain x Sheisty Khrist - Satellites (Video)
Here's a fan-made video for "Satellites" off NWL.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Ab-Liva & iCan ft. Malice – Where Do We Go?
Downloading Ab-Liva's free EP, ¥.€.$., as I type this. Worth a listen!
Jim Jones ft. Rell - Blow Your Smoke
Well he did make a track with Spitta afterall... His album Capo comin soon.
Nipsey Hussle ft. Game - They Roll
Words can't express my excitement for The Marathon to drop tomorrow.
Mike Jagger - AlistRadio Showcase Freestyle
One to look out for next year. Listen to his latest track called "The Clock (Tick, Tock)."
Curren$y - Daze of Thunder
Curren$y always destroys popular singles whenever he flows on them. You can also see his love for old school cars.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Diggy Simmons - Digg Is Like
So much better than anybody (besides himself) thought he would be. Impressive.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
J.Bone & BIG Dude - C.R.U. (Anthem)
These two from Detroit can spit, and I'm sure you will know their names come next year. I can already tell from their Twitter and music in general that they know how to grind.
Sean Boog - Light Beers Ahead of You (Mixtape)
Been waitin for this one from 9th Wonder's own IWW Music Group MC. Some people sayin Mixtape of the Year. I don't know about that, but it should be a top tape.
Wiz Khalifa New Song Live
Wiz came out on stage in Pittsburgh performing his new song, not cleverly-enough titled "Taylor Gang."
Friday, December 17, 2010
Nipsey Hussle ft. Kokane - Mr. Untouchable
Hussle is one of the best the Westside has to offer. The Marathon tape comin Dec. 21st.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Wiz Khalifa ft. Snoop Dogg, Juicy J & T-Pain - Black & Yellow
Been hearin about the remix with Snoop for a while and here it is today.
Hard Knock TV Big Boi Interview
Easily one of the greatest to ever do it, this interview is definitely not one to miss.
Blackstar - Definition
Obviously not new, but I just wanna show everyone what real Hip hop is if there's any confusion.
David Banner x 9th Wonder - Death of a Pop Star (Commercial)
I've yet to decide whether I think this is gonna be good or not.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
The Niceguys - The Good Shepherd
This group's from Houston, but they take it to the Big Apple for this video, from their album, The Show, which I just copped courtesy of 2DB.
Paul Scott Upset at Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y
This guy may have good intentions, but I think he's got it wrong. I think they're trying to make an indirect statement of "look where we came from, now look where we're at and how we're living." They wouldn't disrespect somebody like Huey Newton. If you haven't seen the video, check it out below:
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Mikkey Halsted ft. Bun B, Killer Mike, Crooked I, Chip Tha Ripper, Mistah FAB, & Gillie Da Kid – Runnin My City
Can't realistically ask for many collabs that are better than this.
Mr. Composition - Its Days Like This
Mr. Composition, from San Antonio, is one to look out for. I can tell I'm gonna like this dude after reading this on his Twitter:
"So I guess I got my work cut out 4 me gaining the attention of ppl in my city, ma bad I'm not a club/drug/thug rapper. I'm just me. Hip-Hop."
Monday, December 13, 2010
Casey Veggies - Sleeping In Class (Mixtape)
This highly anticipated mixtape dropped earlier this day. Well technically yesterday. Anyways, make sure you check this one out, and its featuring artists.
The Good Sin ft. TH - No Diss (Hands Up)
Intellectual Hip Hop > All other music. "I never trust my wishes in the hands of politicians."
Download: The Good Sin ft. TH - No Diss (Hands Up)
The Cool Kids - Big Talk
Chuck Inglish and Sir Michael Rocks (one of my favorite names in Hip Hop) back at it.
Rapsody ft. Skyzoo & Thee Tom Hardy - Honda Accord Music (Rmx)
As you could've guessed, 9th Wonder produced this. Great cast for this remix, with the likes of Skyzoo and Tom Hardy.
Kid Cudi - All Along (Stop Motion)
This wasn't made by Cudi's camp, but it's a pretty cool stop motion video made by a fan.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Shawn Chrystopher - You, And Only You (Album)
We rarely repost at HHAS, but this deserves the exposure. I was able to ask Shawn, "If you could describe your album in one sentence, what would it be?"
Cudi Amsterdam Performance
Found this at G.O.O.D. Music Blog. Heres 35 minutes of Cudi performing in Amsterdam. The whole crowd knew the lyrics.
Panama - No Love
Props to YHTN. After hearin this, I'm lookin forward to grabbin his mixtape December 17th called Viva Panama.
Download: Panama- No Love
Big Boi - General Patton
Off his last album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. The follow up album has a late 2011 predicted release.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Evidence - I Don’t Need Love (FreEP)
I can't wait to hear this Beatles inspired tape. I already randomly listened to a track and loved his lyrics over these beats. Definitely something you haven't heard before.
Download: Evidence - I Don’t Need Love (FreEP)
XV - The Flying V
Can't wait for The Kid With The Green Backpack to drop next year. This is from his Vizzy Zone mixtape.
Chip Tha Ripper - Ain't No Love Here
Thanks to illRoots for the upload. He put out a cool trailer for this, so it's been highly anticipated since then.
Kendrick Lamar - Look Out For Detox
One of the country's dopest lyricists that you haven't heard of. Dr. Dre and he should be droppin a track together in the near future.
Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg & Akon - Kush
New Dre tracks, especially videos, don't come around too often. Detox comin next year.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Sean Boog - Gettin' Mine
Great first impression! This beat reminds me of some 90's Hip Hop. Good lyrics over a dope beat is ART.
Curren$y x Big Sean - 5 On It (Live)
Good lookin Calmatic for the video. At the S.C. Tour in Los Angeles Spitta brought out Big Sean for their "5 On It" remix.
Stalley - Hercules
Two ways to remember Stalley: his skills and his beard. Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music) comin early next year. XXL on the upload.
Talib Kweli Interview
Here's a short interview Talib did with XXL about a lot of topics, including Dave Chappelle!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Nesby Phips - Word To These Bo Jacksons (Prod. Ski Beatz)
His style is not for everyone, but I like his rhyme scheme. He has a great beat choice because he's a producer himself. And you usually can't go wrong on a Ski Beatz produced track.
Dave Raps - Too Unknown (Mixtape)
Presented by Ashley Outrageous. This is the first time I've heard Dave Raps, out of Florida, and I was impressed right away from the intro.
Download: Dave Raps - Too Uknown (Mixtape)
Chris Young The Rapper - Stop
Word to HardKnock.Tv for this one. Look for Chris Young The Rapper to appear on Hard Knock's compilation album next year called I Do It For Hip Hop.
Shawn Chrystopher Freestyle
Shawn spat a verse for Good*Fella Media from the track called "Five Letter Word"off his album, which dropped yesterday.
Knoc-turn’al – 1.11.11: The Prequel
Knoc is known throughout the West as one of the best. His LP, Knoc’s Ville, drops January 11th. If you're not familiar with his music, watch the video below to decide whether to download or not.
Download: Knoc-turn’al – 1.11.11: The Prequel
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Shawn Chrystopher - You, And Only You (Album)
He dedicated these last ten months to this project, and I have pretty high hopes for it. You can either choose to download a digital copy for free, or purchase a hard copy for ten bucks.
Talib Kweli & Freeway Freestyle on Toca Tuesdays
Some off-the-top freestyling to enjoy. No blackberries in this.
Thee Tom Hardy ft. Euro - Off The Radar
9th Wonder's IWW Music Group has a good lineup of artists, Thee Tom Hardy being one of them.
B.o.B - "Watchers" // No Genre (Mixtape)
Any B.o.B fan knows how tight this tape should be. Even if you're not yet a fan, it'll convert you.
Download: B.o.B - No Genre (Mixtape) (Props 2DB for the link)
Monday, December 6, 2010
Gorillaz ft. Snoop Dogg - Welcome To The World Of The Plastic Beach
Speechless at Snoop. Gorillaz' "Plastic Beach" is out now.
Hard Knock TV Crown Royale Interview
Watch for this duo (Buff1 & DJ Rhettmatic) in 2011. Check out their hit "We Gotcha" from November if in doubt.
Shawn Chrystopher – Catch Me If You Can
You, And Only You droppin tomorrow, and there's been a lot of buildup for it. Thanks to Prefix Mag for this one. If you've been anywhere near the West, you know of Shawn's skills.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Fashawn - Going Home
Another Sunday School series track! Not used to this style or beat selection from Fashawn.
Hendersin - Sincerely, Yours
Really feelin the concept of this one. Be on the lookout for his next tape, "Detour," droppin January 26th.
Download: Hendersin - Sincerely, Yours
Game ft. Snoop Dogg x YG - Purp & Yellow
Game hasn't released much that I've liked lately, but this sounds like the Game of old.
U-N-I ft. Fashawn - Pulp Fiction Pt 1
Been tryin to find Part 2, but it's either not out yet or hidden in the depths of the internet somewhere.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
RenCen CoolBeanz - Say You Will remix
Haven't heard too much from RenCen...yet. I see myself listening a lot more. Plus he plays the guitar and that's some G activity.
Terry Kennedy Interview
Hard Knock Tv caught up with TK to discuss a variety of things. He's really grown up and matured in the past years, that's for sure. I'd like to see him and Spitta reconcile. Check out pt. 2 below.
Consequence ft. Q-Tip x Large Professor x Havoc - Fake I.D.
How many people can you name that are like this? Too many fakes in the game, they're right. Usually not the biggest Consequence or Havoc fan, but this is dope.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Joe Budden - Intro (Pray For Me)
Life's tough, and music like this can keep you goin. My personal favorite track of the YEAR.
Skotch Davis – The SkotchTape (Mixtape) // "Exhibit Me"
This dude from NYC is, like he says in "Exhibit Me" below, "under-appreciated, under radar, & underrated." Give it a listen then download this mixtape if you like it. Think you will.
Download: Skotch Davis - The SkotchTape (Mixtape)
The Clipse ft. Pharrell & Kenna - Life Change
I like how the video is actually relevant to the lyrics.
Cam'ron - What Means The World To You
A nice throwup for the younger Hip Hop fans who weren't up on it when released.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Reflection Eternal - In the Red
This got me on a whole 'nother level. Everything about this is perfect.
Ministries - The Ministry Anthem (prod. Sleepyhead)
The young Left Coast crew put this together. On that based movement deal, check em out! Sleepyhead on the boards.
Follow Ministries on Twitter - the blood line @Campano_Spitta, the Samoan @ChristianxCruz, the doesn't give an eff man @NikNak10, and the man behind it all @UKNOWGOOD
The Dudez - Recess (Album)
My boy Young Harm (from a dope group based outta Daygo, 2Strikes) put me on to this. Downloadin it right now, pretty anxious. Check out Track 5 to hear my boy by the way.
Los - Freedom of Speech x Next Black President
Los has the best alliteration mixed with good messages out of any young artist. NOT saying he's the best, but with the combination of those two aspects only, he can't be messed with.
XV -The Dark Horse (Dark Fantasy Freestyle)
After being snubbed from last year's XXL Freshmen list, yes, he is a dark horse:
Dark Horse (Wiki)- an underdog who achieves unprecedented success
Yelawolf – FMS Freestyle
Great beat selection for this quick video. Definitely a 2011 XXL Freshmen guarantee. And I'm likin his sneakers here.
Redman – Pancake & Syrup (Mixtape)
Got this downloading now, but even without listening to it yet (based on the cover) I can tell it's a beast.
Download: Redman - Pancake & Syrup (Mixtape)
8Ball & MJG ft. Slim Thug - Life Goes On
Southern Hip Hop has lost it a little in my eyes, so it was good to see this quality track from some great MC's.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The Bullits ft. Jay Electronica - Close Your Eyes
This is one for everyone and fans of all genres. I would like it even without Jay Electronica's verse, but it just makes it even better. I'm a fan of all good music.
Mos Def - Mathematics
For all you uneducated folks. This is one of the most influential Hip Hop songs of all time.
Dee Goodz - Unknown
I just looked more into Dee Goodz because of his "Long Run" track I heard over at 2DopeBoyz today (my favorite song from him so far), and I must say I'm impressed. Definitely a new fan.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Spice 1 ft. 2Pac, Scarface, & Devin the Dude - Rollin & Smokin
Could play this all night. Bay Area stand up!
Hendersin - Just Want To Love U
Detour mixtape coming soon! Here he spits over Jay's "I Just Want to Luv U." Expect more tracks like this to drop up until the release.
Download: Hendersin - Just Want To Love U
Download: Hendersin - Just Want To Love U
Rapsody - Imagination
She can spit harder than a lot of male MC's...and lets be honest, that is rare in Hip Hop.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Cold Men Young- Det Riot! (+ Album)
Great find by Pigeons&Planes. They're a group out of Detriot who can really spit. If you like this one, download their album from earlier this year entitled Champagne Nights/Red Stripe Budget.
Curren$y - Reagan Era
Off his "Independence Day" mixtape, which was his first tape after the Young Money era. This track is what got me to download that tape....started it all!
Fashawn - Papers (Rmx)
Seems to be the new theme for the Freshmen class of rappers.... This is part of his new weekly Sunday School series.
Yelawolf - Box Chevy Series (Pts 1, 2, & 3)
My favorite is Part 2 (which is an actual music video, so watch that for sure) but they all bump. I'd love to go inside his mind for a day. Trunk Muzik 0-60 out now!!
Cassidy ft. Sterling Simms - Cheers
I'm feelin the lyrics from Cass, and the chorus is nice too. Overall, a great track from a guy who doesn't release too many non-freestyle classics.
Yelawolf EZO Interview
How is he so calm and collected in his interviews, but his songs are always so wild?
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Kids These Days – My Days
New group out of Chicago, word to illRoots for the upload. Don't be thrown off by the first minute, this IS a Hip Hop group. They could be big too.
Wordsmith DJBooth Interview
He's a veteran in the game yet people still haven't caught on. Humble, hardworking dude who deserves more respect.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Dre Biggity - Thanksgiving Brunch (EP)
Wow I was not expecting Dre to release a free EP at all. This should be FIRE. He has my co-sign 100%.
Download: Dre Biggity - Thanksgiving Brunch
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - 1st of tha Month
Some old school Bone Thugs because the Samoan homie reminded me to listen to more of them tonight.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Killa Kyleon – Make It Rain
Killa comes back with his confident flow and dope delivery. This was better than I expected outta him. Don't let the generic title of this track fool you.
Jay Rock - No Joke
Again, not usually a fan of "gangster rap" but I'm feelin this Jay Rock song released yesterday.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Raekwon ft. Tommy Nova - Da Barry Sistas
Raekwon spittin fire as usual. Tommy Nova ripped it too. What do you think of this beat?
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