First time hearin Denzil Porter and I'm convinced I just found a future star.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Mac Lethal - North Korean BBQ (Mixtape)
Words from the fastest rapper in the game (download at the bottom):
"North Korean BBQ is for old souls. People 30+ (figuratively and literally.)
The title, however, is a reminder for me and all of us, that no matter how hard life can seem. We are all very fortunate people to live where we live. In Kansas City, when we get lonely or depressed, we go gorge ourselves on delicious, molasses-based BBQ. In North Korea, they don’t get lonely or depressed. They don’t choose feelings or thoughts. North Koreans don’t eat BBQ. They eat octopus skin and fried white corn. I was looking through audio clips from old North Korean documentaries to mix in with the music, but honestly, I felt like I was being lighthearted about their situation, which is greatly serious.
I must remind you of something, though: THIS IS NOT A POLITICAL PIECE OF MUSIC. NO!This is NOT a political statement, but an examination on the self-entitlement we feel while bathing in our own excess and drama. I’m sorry your boyfriend broke up with you, but treasure the good times you did have. Bump this mixtape as a way to help push those negative, volatile emotions out, BUT…always remember that below the surface, life is truly a beautiful, pleasant work of art for some of us. Unfortunately it takes looking at other people’s situations to realize that sometimes."
Download: Mac Lethal - North Korean BBQ (Mixtape)
Bossman - What About You (BTS)
Welcome to the 410. Shoutout to his Michael Jackson dance at 1:00 too. I still have my Law & Order CD handy.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Troy Eason - Hometown
Hartford, CT is in the building. First random track I listened to was post-worthy.
Sean Boog ft. Halo, Tyler Woods & Rapsody - Fight the Feeling
Serious question. Why can't a song like this make it on the radio? By the way, 9th Wonder produced the joint. BOOM.
Mistah F.A.B. - Ain’t F***** Witchu
The Grind King doesn't slow down. And he gave the site love when he freestyled a whole mixtape the other day. Gave us a shout out, respect!
Download: Mistah F.A.B. - Ain’t F***** Witchu
Jet Life Tour: Houston
So lesson learned, if you ever get puked on at a Curren$y concert you'll get your 20 bucks back.
Thr33zy McFly - The Mission
First thing's first, Jansport J did a number with this beat. Back to the spitter at hand, Thr33zy killed it with the lyrics as usual. "Talk in codes cuz the phones be tapped."
Download: Thr33zy McFly - The Mission
40 Glocc & Spider Loc - Official
From the pair's Graveyard Shift mixtape out now, hosted by DJ Drama.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Devin The Dude & Coughee Brothaz DC Performance
The whole crowd was into this show, I would've loved to be there. "Got Bills to Pay" is one of my new favorite tracks.
Skeme - I Can't Lose
This is what you can expect on Skeme's upcoming project, The Statement. Can't complain.
Tez McClain - Untitled
From his upcoming project, The Graduate: Wishful Thinking 2. Proceed to download Vol. 1 and catch up.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Vado Freestyle on Toca Tuesdays
Tony Touch's one of my favorite DJ's. Everyone kills it on his show, there's just something different about it. "I'm so Polo I'm about to cop a horse."
Smoov-E - Mr. Biscuits
No that's not a still image, you HAVE to watch this. I ended up watching twice for some reason. It gets kind of creepy (lol) but still tight.
Sir Michael Rocks ft. Phil Ade - Over & Over
Smooth joint with Phil Ade's help from The Rocks Report, which already has me anticipating Mikey's next mixtape, Premier Politics.
Dead Prez - The Beauty Within
Ladies take off the makeup. I'm not the only one who agrees. From Dead Prez' Revolutionary But Gangsta Grillz mixtape.
GhostWridah - American Alien (Album)
Representing the 305 aka Miami for those who aren't familiar, don't expect GhostWridah to let you down. With all original production and features from Paul Wall & Freeway, this project is sure to be fire. Download below.
Download: GhostWridah - American Alien (Album)
Monday, April 25, 2011
Sound Fx - Still Dreaming (Album)
Personal favorite project of the day:
Presented by imflashy.com, here's the first official project from some of my favorite young artists coming up in the rap game. The duo out of Riverside has everything you can ask from a young group, speaking only realness and truth. VERY refreshing from the club-sound a lot of young artists are going for.
Download: Sound Fx - Still Dreaming (Album)
Animal Farm ft. Talib Kweli - Test of Time
Animal Farm, a group out of Portland, has performed w/ countless big names in rap whenever they come to the Northwest to perform. Check this list:
Common, Method Man, Redman,GZA, RZA, Ghostface Killah, Wiz Khalifa, N.E.R.D., KRS-One, The Cool Kids, De La Soul, The Game, Del, Dead Prez, Talib Kweli, and more. That's good enough for me.
You can grab this one on iTunes too.
Panama - Dear God
His next project, The 507, Flow drops on the 4th of May. This one's produced by Austin Millz
Download: Panama - Dear God
*Throwback* Left Eye - The Block Party
No other artist is more worthy of today's Throwback post than Left Eye. Today 9 years ago she was killed in a car accident and we lost a great artist & person. She lead the way for a lot of good Hip Hop.
Charles Hamilton - NHF (Mixtape)
Although in the hospital, CH managed to still get this tape released. He'll be out this summer and hopefully able to get back on track. I don't believe his music has suffered at all though. Just more "unique."
Download: Charles Hamilton - NHF (Mixtape)
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Ski Beatz ft. Nesby Phips - Blue and Green
Not sure if this project is still in the works or not, but Ski Beatz & Nesby Phips are planning on putting a collection together of Miles Davis remixes, this being one of them. Dropped late last year.
*Throwback* Lords of the Underground - Chief Rocka
After hearin Pac Div & Casey Veggies remix of this off Mania I just was in the mood.
Ty'Quan Thomas - Heard Em Say
Out of Sacramento, Ty'Quan Thomas is one of the best artists under the radar I've heard in a while. He doesn't brag about how rich he is.. because like a lot of other up & comers he isn't. Difference is he that he won't lie about it.
"And I heard em say, nothing's ever promised tomorrow today, from the Sac back to the Bay and back down to LA, and back up to the Sac."
Sam Champion - Remote Controller
Two Sam Champion posts in a row...don't sleep. The dude definitely knows how to pick beats too. Can't complain with this.
Download: Sam Champion - Remote Controller
Sam Champion- Deadstock (In & Out)
Off his Heat of the Flight mixtape, goin in over Outkast's hit "Hollywood Divorce." A young up & comer out of A-town.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
P. Dukes - What Is Your Name
Celebrations & Tribulations, hosted by DJ Scream and presented by Raunchy Clothing, is scheduled for an early May release.
Download: P. Dukes - What Is Your Name
Johnny Polygon - Where is Victor Black?
While he was in Vegas, Johnny was a part of the "48 Hour Project" and was given a random plot, genre, dialog, and character and had to finish the film in 48 hours. The end result? A hilarious short film.
Mighty NetWork - Solid Infrastructure (Mixtape)
You might remember Mighty NetWork from their track "Mark of the Beast" featuring EDI, as it was one of the most popular posts of that month. The first sentence of this mixtape description is "Ignored by the mainstream, fueled by the underground." Now proceed to download.
The Come Up Show Interview w/ Method Man
Very inspirational dude. Here he talks with The Come Up show about what motivates him and his upcoming album, The Chrystal Meth. He says that album will be a classic.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
E-40 - F*** Em
You know a track goes hard when you catch your roommate goin hyphy from the next room.
Trait Razor & Money - Looking At Me
Baltimore is in the building. From the beat to lyrics, this track is dope.
Thr33zy McFly - Upper Classmen
Produced by some more Language Artz reppers, Tha Adjicktivz. Thr33zy's flow is solid.
Download: Thr33zy McFly - Upper Classmen
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Crichy Crich - Palm Trees & Bomb Weed (Mixtape)
The Yucky Gang general has been rockin show after show this year, gaining more attention with each night that passes. Expect his best work thus far on this tape.
9th Wonder - The Wonder Year (Preview)
I have no problem with an 80 minute documentary about a year in the life of one of the best beat makers ever. Comin soon.
Big Sean Freestyle w/ DJ Vick One
Sean can even free in an Arabic accent. The other guys, however, cannot.
1Hot - I Know (prod. LeJendary WAAS)
Just a Florida boy who keeps it real. Shoutout to my South Florida family.
Curren$y - Double 07
I'd say this is Curren$y's new best song. He had to match the craziness of the beat that The Alchemist created. Biggie resembelance. (yeah I said that)
Kidd Upstairs - The Beverly Ill (Mixtape)
The Rockstar Muzik founder put almost a years work into this project, so don't sleep on it. Hard work like that always pays off for those with talent.
Download: Kidd Upstairs - The Beverly Ill
Jigg - HighGrade (Mixtape)
Down below is a video from the 305 repper himself so you can get a taste of what you're downloading.
Download: Jigg - HighGrade (Mixtape)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Mobb Deep - Start of Ur Ending ep.1
Here's the first episode of a cool lookin documentary about Mobb Deep. It's no coincidence that Prodigy just dropped a new project today called The Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson Story. Crazy hearin him talk about his prison experience.
Chip Tha Ripper - Seventeen (Live)
At the Hollywood Palladium on the Cud Life Tour with Cudi, Chip debuted this new track and it's gonna be a fan favorite once the CDQ version hits the airwaves.
Curren$y - Covert Coup (EP)
You should already know what it is. Produced by The Alchemist. Enjoy Jetlifers.
Download: Curren$y - Covert Coup (EP)
Hang Out w/ Curren$y, Fiend and Trademark
Had me crackin up. They really do as they speak, that's for sure.
YG ft. Tyga & Nipsey Hus$$e - B*****s Aint S***
Boy was I right last year about Nipsey taking over in '11. Throwin that out there.
80 Blocks From Tiffany’s (Camp Lo & Pete Rock) - Mic Check
If you don't have their mixtape yet (for some unexplainable reason) you can grab that here. This is the first single from the LP, droppin this summer.
Blaqstarr - The Mixtape
An artist/producer/songwriter from Bmore, Blaqstarr does it all. Most of the tracks on here are produced by him, with features including Talib, Mos Def, Lil Wayne, M.I.A., and more.
Download: Blaqstarr - The Mixtape
Rockie Fresh - The Otherside Redux Freestyle
The Otherside Redux drops next month, which features unreleased tracks and remixes from The Otherside. I admit I'm late, but I just got that project and have nothing but good things to say.
Curren$y & McKenzie Eddy - Muscle Car Chronicles Ep.6
Covert Coup drops tomorrow. Make sure you checkout Sean O'Connell's new video "Cornfields" in this episode too. This might be the best one yet. "I'll burn you with this, fool." And lookout for "Do It Big!!" also in the episode, by The Cool Kids and Stalley.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Rasheed Chappell Capture The Moment Ep.1
On the road to Future Before Nostalgia (Produced by Kenny Dope). Dude put on a nice show.
Chamillionaire - Major Pain 1.5 (Mixtape)
Chamillionaire on a tape alone is great, now go ahead and add Nipsey Hu$$le & Big K.R.I.T. into the mix.
Panama - Blow Up x MTV Sucker Freestyle
Good to see Panama blowing up. Not many people put out as much quality music as he does on a regular basis.
Jay-Z & U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday
In Australia last year on their 360 Tour, Hov and U2 combined for this GLORIOUS rendition of one of the best tracks of all time.
*Throwback* Dr. Dre ft Eminem & Xzibit - What's the Difference
Lot's of realness in this great 2001 track.
Kanye West Coachella Performance
Although I wasn't at Coachella to see this in person, I caught it streaming on Youtube and I have to say it was the best show I've EVER seen. This man brought music to a new level. Unbelievable passion. After he performed "Say You Will" just listen to him speak. Explains a lot. "Hey Mama" speaks for itself. Almost brought me to tears.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Kid Cudi Debuts New Song
Cudder debuted this new song called “Creepers” at the Rites Of Spring music festival in Tenn. He said it was originally for his second album.
Green Street - Don’t Look Down (Mixtape)
Rappers A-Live and Soupa and producer Renaissance, make up Green Street, out of Brooklyn. If you like Hip Hop mixed with a jazzy sound, this is for you. Definitely my kind of flavor.
Download: Green Street - Don’t Look Down (Mixtape)
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Marky - State Of Confusion (prod. Rockwilder)
DMV stand up! The Markwilder Show,with Rockwilder, drops in 3 days.
Big K.R.I.T. - The Vent
If you don't like this track off ReturnOf4Eva, get the hell off this site. Seriously. This is beautiful. Exactly what Hip Hop is all about.
Bizarre ft. Yelawolf - Down This Road
The D-12 representer has an album out now called Friday Night At St. Andrews. Shady Records is in the building.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Shawn Chrystopher - Yeah
Another track from the third installment of the I Wear Glasses mixtape series.
Curren$y ft. Freddie Gibbs - Scottie Pippen (prod. The Alchemist)
Showin no signs of lettin up. 4/20.
Mighty Network - We Solid , We Build
RedCoat Da Poet, 1/3 of the group, said
"The first time, I heard the beat, I was sold within the 10 sec of hearing it. It's a classic K.Salaam beat. It has soul and style; I knew it would be a banger for the Mighty. I conjured the hook and my verse driving home that night , it was like the lyrics just came out of thing air."
Big Remo - SlumDog Millionaire
I support all things 9th Wonder, and that includes every artist in the IWWMG. Robin Hood Ree drops on the 19th.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
DOM KENNEDY ft. Casey Veggies & cARTer - CDC
I've actually been listening to THE ORIGINAL DOM KENNEDY chopped up and it's dope. So is the regular tape clearly too.
Alexander The Great - Turn Off the Radio
A 305 native now residing in Gainesville, ATG spent 8 months puttin this project together. The theme of the tape revolves around a made up radio station. Take a listen for yourself. 97% of good Hip Hop won't be on any radio station.
Download: Alexander The Great - Turn Off the Radio
Sound Fx - Love/Hate
Not surprisingly Sound Fx comes through with that real rap. Still Dreaming drops April 25th! I'd get that project if I were you. It's always nice to say you caught good artists on the come up.
Download: Sound Fx - Love/Hate
LA The Darkman - Cold World
If you hear him and Wu-Tang isn't the first thing that pops in your mind, your Hip Hop credentials are questionable.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Mullyman - Black & Purple
Ayoooo, I don't know how I missed this Bmore anthem but all I have to say is...GO RAVENS. Mullyman bodies every track. Go cop that MullyMan vs. Machine mixtape.
Consequence ft. Bun B - Words To Live By
I'll let the Youtube description do the explaining:
"Consequence has partnered up with KarmaLoopTV.com to bring you an EXCLUSIVE NEW Series called "Words To Live By". This series will showcase Accapella & Spoken Word pieces performed by one of the most lyrically inclined Artist in Hip-Hop, Consequence. The latest installment of W.T.L.B. guest stars,"The Trillest of The Trill", UGK's Legend Bun B performing an Accapella version of his verse off "Wet The Block" off Consequence's "Movies On Demand 2"
Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPoWeR (prod. J. Cole)
Everything Kendrick speaks about has a purpose. He and Cole as a team could change the world.
Dre.Biggity - Made
Dre B, reppin UTB Life$tyle aka the preferred Taylor Gang attire (I still haven't gave my Samoan bro his beanie back yet), dropped a VERY dope video above.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Kooley High - Pedals
I just want to hop in a cypher on this beat! Off their album, Eastern Standard Time.
Jack Tradez - Goin Out My Mind
Every day the Bay Area spitter will be releasing tracks that won't be on his upcoming mixtape, The Pain.
Aleon Craft - Mothership Decatur (Mixtape)
No lie I was listening to his track "Sunday" today and smiling the whole time. I was also walking past palm trees on a beautiful San Diego day, but hey. Aleon Craft has a mind too great to be slept on.
Donnis - Southern Lights (Mixtape)
Donnis has been grinding to make this a dope project and from the couple tracks I've heard so far, it paid off. Featuring XV, Young Dro, and CyHi Da Prynce too.
Download: Donnis - Southern Lights (Mixtape)
Tyga - Black Thoughts 2 (Mixtape)
No comments on the tape yet, but he looks exactly like Wiz.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Swollen Members ft. Saigon - Bring Me Down
REAL Hip Hop fans will appreciate this remix to Sai's hit. The Swollen Members album, Dagger Mouth, drops tomorrow. The chorus on this track gives me chills.
Smoke DZA - T.H.C. (The Hustlers Catalog) (Album)
A little late but you can blame his favorite hobby for that, right? The album is expected to be dope, lookin forward to takin a listen. Or twenty.
Maffew Ragazino - Foreign Exchange Student
Wale resemblance anyone? Not sayin they're the same, the dude can just flow like him.
*Throwback* Redman - Tonight's da Night
This is one of my (and the world's) favorite Redman joints, off his debut project, Whut? Thee Album.
Those Chosen - Just When I Say
The Los Angeles based trio shows off their wordplay over this beat and I bet you nod your head a few times to it. Almost impossible not to.
Mike Dreams - Words I Had To Say
The up & comer out of Minneapolis did a number on Lupe's hit. Watch out.
Devin The Dude ft. The Coughee Brothaz - Got Bills To Pay
Devin & his Coughee Brothaz crew are droppin an album, Fresh Brew, on iTunes April 19th and in stores May 17th.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Nipsey Hussle - Tha Mansion
The realest and most mature rapper out today, I'm saying it right now. So focused it's unbelievable and that's why Nipsey is one of my favorites.
Download: Nipsey Hussle - Tha Mansion
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Ab-Soul Interview on The Come Up Show
Ab speaks on TDE, his religion, and his opinion on XXL Freshmen. " I don't look forward to bein a freshman, I look forward to bein a senior."
Thr33zy McFly - Moodswings (prod. Tha Adjicktivz)
Thr33zy McFly & Tha Adjicktivz, all reppin the Language Artz crew, originally had this set to drop on the still-unreleased Language Artz project, Beautiful Language. Glad they decided to release it now though. Too good to be gettin dusty.
Ellis (Prod By Legin) - Bmore Boys / Oh Lord
I'm in that Bodymore state of mind right now with two straight posts reppin the city. Ellis has a smooth flow, I'll definitely be checkin back for more.
TRP ft. Bossman - B4LT1M0RE
I miss Charm City and the whole atmosphere. Good to see Trait Razor & the crew puttin the 410 on the map.
Max B - Blowin' My High
Vigilante Season, despite Max B currently serving a 75 year prison sentence, has been a very successful album so far.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Cool Nutz - Introduction
Here's the intro track to start his upcoming album, COOL NUTZ ='S DOPE, off right. On the album he brings along the likes of E-40, Kurupt, and Tech N9ne to name a few.
Bambu - Something
Bambu's album, Short Changed, drops April 29th. He makes beautiful music.. Yes, I used the word beautiful on a Hip Hop blog.
Crichy Crich - No Hands Freestyle
Representing Yucky Gang straight outta Texas. The whole crew has been taking over in 2011, don't expect them to slow down. Features list includes Lil Flip & Cali Swag District. Say no more.
Curren$y - Ventilation (prod. The Alchemist)
Covert Coup, produced by The Alchemist, drops this month. On the 20th. I'm not sure why.
*Throwback* The Notorious B.I.G. - Respect
Go through the track listing of Ready To Die and you'll see what makes it one of the best albums of all time. "Warning", "One More Chance", "Juicy", and "Big Poppa" just to name a few.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Asher Roth - Kidz Theze Daze
If anyone only knows Asher from "I Love College" at this day & age... they're getting slapped. Twice.
Pete Rock Explains His Top 5 Producers
I respect Pete's top 5. Here's mine (no order): 9th Wonder, Primo, Dr. Dre, Ski Beatz, and RZA.
Smoke DZA & Den 10- CloudKickin'
Funny that this and Wiz' new video are up consecutively. From Emilio Sparks' upcoming Scumbino's Way project, presented by Cloudkickers & Flud Watches.
Dubb - Friendz
South Central artist with a smooth flow. I'll be looking more into Dubb, no doubt. Expect more music soon. "No roids"
Beastie Boys - Make Some Noise
Hot Sauce Committee Part Two drops May 3rd. Can you say real Hip Hop??
Download: Beastie Boys - Make Some Noise
Tyler, The Creator Interview
I haven't seen Tyler, The Creator give a boring interview yet, and he makes a lot of valid points. Like he said in this one, his tracks are actually like movies if you really listen to what he's saying.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Lil Wayne Kisses Birdman (ONLY VIDEO OUT)
Finally the search for the infamous clip of Weezy kissin his daddy is out. Personally, I don't care. Crazy seein this though from the 500 Degreez days.
Mac Miller ft. Wale - So What (Prod. Don Cannon)
I could see these two working more together and I wouldn't be surprised if Ross grabbed Mac for a track too.
Blaqstarr ft. Mos Def - Kiss Me On My Lips
Blaqstarr reppin my home state, coming out of Baltimore, Maryland. Blaqstarr: The Mixtape drops on April 12th. 410 stand up.
*Throwback* Soulja Slim - From What I Was Told
Soulja Slim went out way before he was due. Rest In Peace. He was very influential to the game, especially for the New Orleans rap scene.
P. Dukes - Problematic (prod. by Drumma Drama)
From the Celebrations & Tribulations mixtape with DJ Scream, which he's planning to drop at the end of the month.
Ab-Soul - LongTerm: Mentality (Album)
Top Dawg Ent. is taking over. Ab-Soul's album, based off what I've heard of it, should put him on the map.
Download: Ab-Soul - LongTerm: Mentality (Album)
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Fly.Union - Hard Sell
The Greater Than Club drops on the 26th. I'm almost as excited to hear the instrumentals they go over as I am to hear the songs themselves. The project will be a good one.
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