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Thursday, March 31, 2011

H.O.P.E. - Believe In HOPE Wright (Album)


Believe me when I say this will blow your mind from the first track.  I will most certainly be paying attention to H.O.P.E. after running through this project. 

SPEAK! - Infinity Rap Bars


And he's tight enough to one-take it...

*Throwback* EPMD - Strictly Business


The two have been ripping mics since '86.

Lady Breezy - A Girl And A Mic (Mixtape)


Got a chance to listen to a couple of these tracks and it's some quality Hip Hop from the female spitter.

Panama - Let's Talk About Panama (Mixtape)



    Panama has been very active the past months, dropping tracks left and right.  His creativity doesn't seem to show any signs of slowing down.

Machine Gun Kelly - Get Laced (Cleveland WINS)


Along with the likes of Cudi & Chip, Machine Gun Kelly has been putting on for Cleveland as hard as anybody.  Like his fellow Clevelanders, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, MGK can spit faster than most too.

Muscle Car Chronicles Episode 3 /Da$h – Apache


Starring once again Curren$y and McKenzie Eddy.  Also feauturing the video for "Apache" off Da$h's latest project, The Caveman Files.

Snoop Dogg - Boom (Live On David Letterman)


The Doggfather performs "Boom" live on Letterman.  Doggumentary is out now!

Emilio Sparks ft. CurT@!n$- Change Gon' Come


Emilio brought along Dope Boy C for this banger off his upcoming project,  Scumbino’s Way.

Shawn Chrystopher - I.W.G. 3 (Mixtape)


The first two I Wear Glasses tapes were nice and chances are the third will be no different.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Tayyib Ali - California Love


My state > yours.  This is off Tayyib's second tape, Keystone State of Mind, set for a late April release.

OnCue - It Usually Goes


Besides his obvious talent, one thing people should notice about OnCue is his drive & passion.  It shows through in his lyrics.  And shoutout to his last line: "Just cuz you have a microphone & a computer does not mean you're a f***** rapper."

*Throwback* De La Soul ft. Redman - Oooh

1982 ft. Mac Miller - 82 - 92


1982 consists of Statik Selektah & Termanology w/ Term on the mic.  Both he & Mac get off lyrically.  I appreciate the use of a Biggie sample too.

Hard Knock TV Yelawolf Interview


Of course Yelawolf had more fun with Wiz on tour than B.o.B.

Jean Grae ft. Talib Kweli x Styles P (prod. Ski Beatz)


Ski Beatz made a crazy beat here.  All three made me want to replay this too.

Yonas Karmaloop Interview



While at SXSW Karmaloop caught up with Yonas for this interview.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Maffew Ragazino - Zen Master


Maffew goes in over a Ghostface beat off his Rare Gems: The Collection mixtape.

Corey Davis - We Grindin'


First single off his debut solo album, Corey by Corey Davis.

Snoop Dogg ft. Young Jeezy & E-40 - My Fucn House


Both Snoop & E-40 (and Wiz w/ Rolling Papers) have albums out today.  Snoop's is Doggumentary and 40's is Revenue Retrievin': Overtime Shift & Graveyard Shift.

Chip Tha Ripper - The Entrance


Make room!!  If you haven't copped Gift Raps yet (I don't know what's wrong with you), grab it here.

Fly.Union - Feels Good


Usually known for their beats, Fly.U can spit too.  Haven't found an exact date yet for The Greater Than Club, but it should be on its way.

*Throwback* Crooklyn Dodgers - Crooklyn


Brooklyn's impact on Hip Hop is too great for description.

Travis​ Barker​ ft.​ Game,​ Rick​ Ross,​ Lil​ Wayne​ &​ Swizz​ Beatz​ -​ Can​ A​ Drummer Get Some

Killa Kyleon - White Cups


Shot while at SXSW, from his Candy Paint Texas Plates mixtape.  He's always been able to rip it, but I see Killa's flow getting better too.

Pac Div - Anti-Freeze


Mania! is a great mixtape.  The trio never lets me down.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Lil B - Illusions Of Grandeur Remix


A remix one day after the video for the original came out...only Lil B.

Sir Michael Rocks ft. GLC - You Know The Rules


The Rocks Report stays on repeat.

*Throwback* UGK - Wood Wheel

Big K.R.I.T. - Returnof4eva (Album)


This free album has all original production from Krizzle, thus setting it apart from being called a mixtape.  I've been waitin on this ALL year.

Wiz Khalifa Hard Knock Interview Pt.2


In part 2 of his interview with Hard Knock TV at SXSW, Wiz talks Curren$y, Odd Future, the XXL Freshmen, and more!

MullyMan - I Go Harder


BALTIMORE representer.  MTV Jams just got this video up too.  Props to Mully and the whole 410.

Asher Roth - Gotta Get Up (Teaser)


We've all been here...Full video drops in about a week!

Flip Major ft. Khleo - King of My City


Roll Up Vol.2 is set to drop in May.  #sevens

Kidd Upstairs - Always Made It (Prod. Araab Muzik)


Peep the wordplay Kidd Upstairs, founder of the Rockstar Muzik group (which X.O. is also a part of), brings to the table.  Check his website for more music and four entire projects available for download.  New mixtape droppin on 4/20 called The Beverly Ill.  Already a lot of skills with a ton of potential too.

F.A.M - Time




Bad Plumbing is a nice project from these guys.

Snoop Dogg ft. Mr. Porter - My Own Way


Mr. Porter of D12 joins Snoop for this video, only one day away from Doggumentary.

Lil B - Illusions Of Grandeur


A robber turned positive....

Fiend - Gracias


I support anyone who has their own Jetlife support.  The Sweetest Hangover is dropping soon.  Lovin the mix of jazz/Latino kind of sound this has.

Lil Flip x King Tutt x Crichy Crich - Yucky A** S***



Yucky Gang's popularity growin daily.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

X.O. - Check Please Vol.1 (Mixtape)


Like your boy, X.O. reps San Diego and is one of the better artists out of the area I've heard.  The above video is for a track called "Good Time."  If you felt it, hit the download link below for his latest mixtape.

Kris Kasanova - The Long Way Home (Mixtape)


Just catchin on to the Kasanova buzz, this Ibe produced project is sure to make you a fan.  He reminds me a lot of J. Cole.

Lil B ft. Twista - What It Feel Like (Rmx)


Thank you Based God.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Cam’ron & Vado - Girls Cry


Cam makes some timeless music.  Let's be honest, if anyone else made this song it wouldn't be good.  Gunz N’ Butta drops April 19th.

Pharoahe Monch Come Up Show Interview


W.A.R. is out now! 

Rick Ross f. Wale & Wiz Khalifa - RetroSuperFuture II


Part 2 is just as nice as the first.

Freaky Jon P - Kill Me


This video dropped late last year, but it's worth the watch again.  Also, check his latest & most recent video for the track "Get Over

Young Harm - The Day (prod. Steez President)


Here's the latest #weeklysteezleak, with Harm goin in over another Steez (of The Dudez) beat. 619ers.


Friday, March 25, 2011

Curren$y - Funkmaster Flex Freestyle


Curren$y came through spittin with the same vicious lyrics that got him noticed in the first place.  Still has the same fire.

*Throwback* Master P - Bout It

Big Bone - Str8 Barz


Big Bone has bars for days.  Even at the end of this video he kicks a little extra freestyle.

Trademark​ da​ Skydiver​ &​ Young​ Roddy​ -​ Jet​ Life​ to​ the​ Next​ Life​ (Mixtape)


The production trio Cookin' Soul added all original production to the dope tracks Trade & Roddy have been lettin go during the past weeks.  Not complaining.

Nardwuar vs. Curren$y


Im on a Nardwuar marathon.  As ridiculious as he is, he really does his preparation & research before these interviews.

Nardwuar vs. Lil B


Nardwuar gives comedy interviews & I immediately knew these two would create something "special."  "Radiation from the computer is hurting my eyes, I love it."

Mr.Composition ft. Complex Mentality - Only In America


Mr.Composition showin his love for our great country.

Wiz Khalifa Hard Knock TV Interview


Wiz talks Rolling Papers, the best TGOD statement, and more.

Stalley 106 & Park Performance

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Malkovich - Ayatollah Presley Record Release Party

Michael Millions - The Color Purple (Album)


Here's just a little sample of what you can find on Richmond, VA's own Michael Millions' new album.  This project was produced by NameBrand & feautures some good artists, including the likes of Maffew Ragazino.  I'm lookin forward to lettin this run all the way through.

Ghost Flow - Dego to Esco


Young artist reppin San Diego with something to prove.  Check out his latest single "West Coast" if you like this joint.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Dre.Biggity - $miley Face & Heartache II (Mixtape)


The UTB Life$tyle representer has yet to disappoint.  I still consistently bump his last project, The Thanksgiving Brunch EP.

Dee-1 - Right Above It Freestyle (& Mixtape)


Just been reading 10 Emcees You Shouldn’t Sleep On After SXSW 2011 & had to check out Dee-1, an ex-teacher turned rhyme kicker from The Big Easy.  If you're feelin this like I am, download I Hope They Hear Me Vol 2

*Throwback* Souls Of Mischief - From 93 Till Infinity


Nobody will ever do better on this beat than the original classic.

Big K.R.I.T. - Dreamin


Returnof4eva drops March 28th & it's probably the project I've been most excited for this year.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Snoop Dogg ft. Kanye West & John Legend - Eyez Closed


Parts of this track leaked earlier in January, but here's the complete version.  Doggumentary out next Tuesday.  Shoutout to their outfits. ^


Flip Major ft. Khleo - King of My City (Trailer)


Lets get this video up to 10k views so he drops the full version.  Sevens.

*Throwback* Notorious B.I.G. ft. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Notorious Thugs


Saw a comment on Youtube saying Big's first verse may be the best verse in Hip Hop history, and that is definitely reasonable.

Wiz Khalifa ft. Curren$y - Rooftops


Drops March 29th.


Illecism - When I Was Younger


Over an old Cube beat, Illecism definitely earned himself some more fans with this one.

Game On Ras Kass Fight


Respect for Game bein honest when he talks about Ras Kass' actual rapping skills.  He gives him his props even though he had to drop him on New Years.

Zion I & The Grouch - Rockit Man


Heroes In the Healing of a Nation drops March 22nd.  These guys are actually on tour as we speak, so check to see if they're comin to a city near you.

Pusha-T​ -​ Fear​ Of​ God​ (Mixtape)


The Clipse representer put together a free album (basically) for us to enjoy.

Tyler, The Creator & Hodgy Beats Goin Acapella


Spittin some verses in the woods.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Lil B - Think I'm BasedGod


Nose ring?  Well I guess that's not too crazy for him. #Based

Diddy Brings Out Lil B At SXSW


So many major artists in the game feel Lil B.... there's a reason for that.  Say what you want about the man, but he's comin up.

*Throwback* Snoop Dogg - Whats My Name?


Freaky Jon P ft. Elle Vie - Get Over


I have the utmost respect for Freaky Jon P & his work ethic.  I expect BIG things outta this artist.  Don't sleep and make sure you hop on the bandwagon while you can.  It's about to take off.  Shoutout to Elle Vie and Banks Films.

2pac x Biggie '95 Freestyle


Before their beef, Big & Pac both hit the stage with some nasty freestyles alongside a couple others. "Smackin babies at their christenin."

Wyclef Shot In Haiti


Gunmen in Haiti open fired at Wyclef's vehicle just before Election Day.  Luckily, it was only his hand that got hit.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Chevy Woods - Shaft


From his recent mixtape, Red Cup Music.  Cardo on the beat.

Freddie Gibbs x D-Edge - How I Feel


From Gibbs' 2009 project midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik aka the best name ever.

Friday, March 18, 2011

CunninLynguists ft. Anna Wise - Looking Back (Acoustic)


Oneirology is out now digitally, and will be available for hard copy purchase on March 22nd.  Underrated talent at its finest.

XV ft. Pusha T - Awesome


Pusha adds a verse to one of my favorite tracks off Vizzy's Everybody's Nobody mixtape.

*Throwback* Jadakiss - Letter To BIG


Dear Christopher "Frank White" Wallace...

XXL Freshman Cypher Pt. III


Too bad these have to come to an end.

Wiz Khalifa Pays Tribute To Nate Dogg


At Atlantic's SXSW showcase yesterday Wiz came on stage and paid tribute to the King of Hooks.

Rick Ross ft. Wiz Khalifa & Wale - RetroSuperFuture II


Wale hopped on that third verse & immediately destroyed it with that Sasha Grey line.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Wale - Jump Freestyle


Self Made, a Maybach Music compilation project, drops May 24th.

Dollabillgates - Damn Dude!


I see Daygo steppin into the rap game slowly but surely.

9th Prince - Bottom Line


Killarmy is, has been, and will always be in the building.

Chevy Woods - Red Cup Music (Mixtape)


The Taylor Gang spitter formerly known as Kev Tha Hustla.

XXL Freshmen Cypher Pt. 2


Way better than the first one.

QuESt - In My Defense


The Reason: A Defense Mechanism is a project you want in your collection.  Trust.

C.Clegg - Fligh Away

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Mobb Deep - Love Y'all More


With Prodigy fresh out the pen, he & Havoc link up with Alchemist for this banger.

Curren$y - Frosty


This project won't have the typical Hip Hop sound you're used to, but more of beats like this.  Curren$y has never been one to run with crowds.

Jmonet - Stay Hungry


Spittin some bars for Stay Hungry Clothing, follow at @theREALJmonet.

Frank Ocean (of Odd Future) ft. Dave Raps - Swim Good


Two young up & comers on one joint together.  Frank Ocean is the vocalist of OFWGKTA, and Dave Raps has been featured a couple times on Air Strike, always bringin heavy lyricism.


Panama - Better Than Most


Constant love.

Mullyman - "Mully" Man Vs. The Machine (Mixtape)


New mixtape from Mullyman outta the home of The Wire.  That's Charm City for those who don't know.  Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid, I've heard a few tracks and feel this project already.

Nate Dogg - I Got Love

Big K.R.I.T. XXL Freestyle


About time he starts getting the respect he deserves. 

*Throwback* Nate Dogg - Just Another Day


Just feels appropriate.  R.I.P.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

ScienZe - History (Play By Play)


Makes me wanna work just that much harder...

Versis - Life Story


This Exile produced-track is from Versis' illcandecent album. 

Muscle Car Chronicles: The Caveman Files


Sean O'Connell produced Da$h's project, as well as Spitta's upcoming Muscle Car Chronicles

Pac Div Hard Knock TV Interview


Definitely a fun group and they always give good interviews.  Mania! is now one of my favorite mixtapes.  The album's almost done.

Trademark Da Skydiver - Committed


Trade takes a break from the collabs with Young Roddy for a second to give us a solo track.


Download: Trademark Da Skydiver - Committed(via JETSFOOL)

Exile ft. ADaD - Sound Is God

Monday, March 14, 2011

Maffew Ragazino Freestyle


Droppin some bars for Good*Fella Media.

*Throwback* Eazy-E - Real Muthaphukkin G's


The Crooked I post (below) got me reminiscing on some NWA music.

Defari - Puro


Madlib on the production.

Crooked I - N.W.A


New West Anthem.  Crooked is one of the most consistent out.  Older track by the way, but still timeless.

Serge Severe 107.1 Fm Live


Serge is plannin on rockin the stage at SXSW this week, so check him out if you're in Austin for that.  His last album, Back On My Rhymes, can be found here.

XXL Freestyle Cypher Pt.1


I didn't like how YG started but I think he got better as the verse went on.  Still not a fan.  Mac & Diggy KILLED it.  And I never bump Lil Twist but I gotta give it to him, his verse was good.  Also, don't forget to check out CyHi's freestye today too.

Vagabonds - Predictions


As a former South Florida resident myself, I must say Miami needs some more artists to step up and represent for the 305.  This helps the cause.  Their latest project, Good Neighbors, can be downloaded here.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Sound Fx - Dreaming


From their debut project, Still Dreaming.  These two are only gettin better...


Panama - Lebron James

Let's Talk About Panama drops on the 29th.  Nice usage of the Ray Lewis soundclip at the start.  Brownie points for that.  Plus, Panama killed the rest of the track.

*Throwback* Az - The Come Up


Produced by DJ Premier.  Dope combination, as it usually is whenever Primo produces a track.

The Game - Monsters In My Head


As we wait on R.E.D....

Busta Rhymes Battles High School Student


This student is actually nice as Hell, but I think Busta got him.  I could see how people would see different though.  This is a couple years old by the way.  Note the dreadlocks.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

XXL Freshmen Discussion Pt. 3


Discussin everything it took to get to where they are today.

Bread - Black Flag


War Of The Mind: Prelude To The Brainstorm drops March 22nd.  The Language Artz crew is ill.

Skeme - Look At Me Now Freestyle


The Statement drops April 11th, and if it's anything like Pistols & Palm Trees it'll be dope.

Mos Def - World Premiere


New Mos Def tracks need to be cherished.

XXL Freshmen Roundtable Discussion (Pt. 2)

Friday, March 11, 2011

Thursday, March 10, 2011

*Throwback* Gang Starr - Suckas Need Bodyguards

Big K.R.I.T - Time Machine


Returnof4eva out March 22nd.  Krizzle is my favorite of the freshmen and is one of those artists who can change the game.

Fred The Godson XXL Freestyle

Dom Kennedy - The Original Dom Kennedy (Mixtape)


If you mess with West Coast rap, you're dealin with one of California's finest MC's when you deal with Dom.

Asher Roth ft. Chip Tha Ripper & Whatzisface - Back Home


Gonna have to check out Whatzisface a little more after this.  All three got off.

Tinie Tempah ft. Eric Turner - Written In The Stars


Tinie Tempah is well known in England, as well as other parts of the world, and has the skills to make it on the U.S. Hip Hop scene too.  He has an article in the latest XXL issue.

Curren$y - Soundbombin'


Intro track for Muscle Car Chronicles, droppin March 15th.  Speaking of cars, did you know Curren$y got a new Ferrari?



Download: Curren$y - Soundbombin' (via 2dopeboyz)

Pheo - Wriot! (Mixtape)


The Life$tyle spitta goes in over a lot of nice beats on this tape.  Same fire lyrics as usual.

Travis Barker x Kid Cudi - Cool Head


The album Give The Drummer Some drops in 5 days.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

The Notorious B.I.G. - Warning [Daily Throwback]


In honor of Biggie Smalls who died 14 years ago to this day.  R.I.P.

Talib Kweli - How You Love Me


Gutter Rainbows.

Game ft. Devin The Dude - Gangster

Trademark da Skydiver & Young Roddy - King Cake


7 for 7.  Not sure when but there will no doubt be a mixtape compiling all their tracks once this barrage of music unfortunately comes to an end.

Dom Kennedy New Project Tomorrow


D.K. is droppin a new project, The Original Dom Kennedy, tomorrow!  The Alchemist & Chuck Inglish with the assistance.

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World


Sometimes I need songs like this to keep me on track.  Jazz music played a large role in the emergence of Hip Hop.  Respect it.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Curren$y Gets His New Ferrari


This is how you know you made it.

Sha Stimuli ft. Sheek Louch & Joe Budden - Hood 2 Hood

Cool Nutz - The Greatest


His album, COOL NUTZ ='s DOPE, drops May 10th.  It gets bonus points for the title, first of all, and more importantly for the features from E-40, Tech N9ne, & Kurupt.

Big L - Now or Never (Daily Throwback)


Crazy how much of an impact he had on the game with such a short time to do so.  Forever an underground Hip Hop great.

Stalley x MTV Mixtape Daily



Lincoln Way Nights remains in rotation on my iPod.  If you don't have that yet, get on it.

Keys vs. T-Rip Freestyle Battle


Why were there so many more battles in the 90's and early 2000's?  Nice to see two guys actually clearly spittin lyrics off the top, not pre-meditated rhymes.  Winner?

Curren$y & Da$h - Muscle Car Chronicles x Caveman Files



Speaking of JETS (see below post)... Spitta and Da$h each preview their albums, which both release March 15th.

Trademark da Skydiver & Young Roddy - 6th Gear


6th track straight from the JETS representers.


Conrizzle - Charlie Sheen


Finally a Charlie Sheen song I like, Lord knows there's been a million already.

Jay Electronica The Making of Act II


If you're unfamiliar with Act 1 you need to check it out.

Blu Hard Knock TV Interview (Pt.2)

Lupe Fiasco - LASERS (Album)


Rap needs this.  Music needs this.  Buy the album here.  Best of luck to Lupe today, he's probably the most deserving of success out of anybody in the game.

Monday, March 7, 2011

The Massieh ft. Alexis Crouch - Mary Jane Rock


She's gotta be a polygamist.

Naledge - Make It Happen


"Are you living or existing?" 

XXL 2011 Freshmen Roundtable Discussion (Pt.1)

Pac Div - Mania! (Mixtape)


This tape went through a lot of trial and tribulations but is finally out.  XXL should've had them on the cover, I'm sayin it right now.

Scheme ft. Lennon - Billion Dollar Dream


With the grind comes a lot of sacrifice, listen to Scheme till his story of that.

Snoop Dogg - Murder Was The Case


Can't forget the OG.

Asher Roth - More Cowbell


I've been seeing Blended Babies on the production of a lot of tracks lately, and they did this one too.  Asher did his thing.  Video comin soon!


Download: Asher Roth - More Cowbell (via 2DopeBoyz)

Lil B XXL Freestyle


Good thing about waking up early is that I get first looks at this.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

J. Cole ft. G.O.O.D - Looking For Trouble


I forgot about this song from Cole's Friday Night Lights mixtape until today.  Pusha-T, Kanye, CyHi, & Big Sean join the kid.

Conrizzle - Supernova


Not only can he rap, but he sings like a champ too.  This will be on his upcoming project CranGrape & White Girls.

Wiz x Rozay Source Mag Photo Shoot


Creative Control shoots great videos.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

PJG - Life Aint Easy


This Jamaican girl is only 15 years old and that's all I know about her.  The video quality is what you can expect from a 15 year old girl from Jamaica, but it's not about that.  I hope she can do big things with her music.