April 29, 2011

Asher Roth - Last Man Standing ft. Akon [Snippet]


Akon gets a feature on the second leak from Asher's sophomore album. Produced by New Kingdom's Oren Yoel who is the man behind many of the tracks on Asleep In The Bread Aisle.

Son Of A Gun: Episode 1


Cory Gunz new MTV series premiered last night taking us through the life of the Young Money rapper.

Emilio Rojas - Breaking Point


Emilio is dropping a new EP in June that remains untitled as of now.

Eminem & Royce Da 5'9" - Fast Lane


Two leaks already? This is getting me hyped for the album.

Chiddy Bang Breaks Freestyle Record [Video]


Soul Khan - Meant To Be ft. Akie Bermiss



Go support Soul Khan's new Acknowledgment EP now.

Danny! - Hoedown Showdown ft. Von Pea


This is going to be found on Danny!'s re-release of Where Is Danny?



Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPoWeR [Preview]


Not sure when we're going to be getting the full video. The way this video was filmed it kind of reminds me of Tyler, The Creator's video for "Yonkers".

April 27, 2011

Jon Connor - I C U Lookin


On top of Jon Connor as Vinnie Chase: Season 2 dropping soon, we can also expect The Salvation EP to be released some time later this year as well. 

Karmin - 6 Foot 7 Foot (Cover) [Video]


After slaying "Look At Me Now", Karmin is back to take on Weezy and Cory Gunz. These two were also featured on The Ellen Show recently.

Jennifer Lopez - Hypnotico


What really caught my interest about this song was that, according to Legend, it was written by Lady Gaga.

Consequence - Everybody Told Me (prod. Kanye West)


Cons' is already working on Part 3 of his Movies On Demand mixtape series. Damn, he's putting in work. Anddd this Kanye beat is smooth.

 

DJ Khaled - Welcome To My Hood (remix) ft. VA [Video]


Soooo, where's the "hood"? And I'm not sure how or why T-Pain is still relevant. 

Busta >

Blind Fury - Friends Before Lovers [Video]


It's great to see Fury get some real recognition for his music. I guess all it takes is to be a monster on 106th & Park's Freestyle Fridays.

Clyde Carson - Where Doves Fly ft. Wyclef


I'm definitely a fan of this Bay Area emcee and I haven't even heard too much of his stuff. Lucky for me he's got a mixtape dropping this May called Something To Speak About.

Snoop Dogg - Peer Pressure [Video]

Soul Khan - Soul Like Khan [Video]


Hmm.. I'm going to have to say this is my second favorite cut from his Soul Like Khan project, just behind "Fahrenheit". 

April 26, 2011

Self Scientific - Trials Of The Blackhearted [FreEP]


It's about time we finally get some new music from these two. You know it's going to be dope. Check the tracklist under the link and download.

Charlie Smarts - Trident [Mixtape]


This really came out of nowhere. My favorite Kooley High artist drops off a brand new solo mixtape. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download.

Fly.Union - TGTC (The Greater Than Club) [Mixtape]


After a bunch of leaks, the Ohio group lets go of their newest project with features from BJ The Chicago Kid, Dom Kennedy, and Pac Div. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download.

MED - Superman (prod. J Rocc)

CyHi Da Prynce - Top Of The World [Video]

The Weeknd - Loft Music (remix) ft. Donnis


I'm surprised it took this long for a rapper to put some bars over a track from The Weeknd's House Of Balloons mixtape. 

Luke Christopher - Roof Tops ft. Asher Roth


The 17 year old up and coming artist gets some help from Asher on this one.

Cobe Obeah - Takeover Freestyle [Video]

Curren$y - #JetsGo


Just a few days after releasing an entire EP, Spitta lets go of another iTunes single for the fans that didn't make the cut for Covert Coup. This dude is putting in some work.


Shouts to: EE

April 25, 2011

araabMUZIK Metal MPC Solo [Video]


New video of Dipset's producer tearing up the MPC. Damn, he must go through pads on that thing like crazy the way he beats the hell out of them.

Lupe Fiasco's "Words I Never Said" Video Dropping Thursday [4/28]


Lupe just took to his Twitter machine to let the world know that MTV will premiere his video for "Words I Never Said" this upcoming Thursday, April 28th. 

Outasight - Everything


OU's Figure 8 EP is available tomorrow.

 

Saigon - Get Busy [Video]


#LatePass. I had no idea there was a video for this Sai track. This song was on rotation for quite some time when it dropped.

Pusha T - Can I Live [Video]

Directed by Mike Carson & Mike Waxx

Mac Miller Attempts First Stage Dive [Video]


While performing "Donald Trump" at Indiana University, Mac gets to know the crowd a little better. Something tells me that won't be the last time this dude gets the chance to do that with such a long career ahead of him.

Shouts to: DJ Bonics

A.V.I.U.S. - Same Ol' Line ft. Fashawn & Evidence


This track goes as a tribute to Guru.



Sir Michael Rocks - Over And Over ft. Phil Ade [Video]



From Mikey Rocks' The Rocks Report.

Ludacris - F5 (Furiously Dangerous) ft. Slaughterhouse & Claret Jai


I've had absolutely no interest in seeing these movies ever since I watched the third one. To be completely honest, I'm kind of embarrassed to say that I even saw it. Not to say that the soundtrack can't be dope.

Beastie Boys - Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win ft. Santigold


Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 drops May 3rd.

 

Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan) - Grand(er) Vonye [Mixtape]


In the words of Von Pea:
Grand(er) Vonye! remixed in 24 hours 4 years ago. I love the samples I found for Progress Report and Critical Beatdown (keep in mind this is a remixed project so these beats didnt exist when the songs were written) and I got tired of not sharing this with anyone so…here it is! (You can say $0 by the way)





Eminem & Royce Da 5'9" Announce Bad Meets Evil EP


These two have had more opportunities recently to work in the studio together and are taking advantage of that by dropping a long awaited collaborative album on June 14th called Bad Meets Evil.

Shouts to: RR

Yonas - Nobody Else [Remix] ft. Phil Ade


Go check out Yonas' debut album, The Proven Theory, that just dropped today.

Charles Hamilton - NHF [Mixtape]


It makes me so mad to see the amount of potential this guy used to show just completely disappear. The Pink Lavalamp is still to this day one of my favorite albums ever. Some may call that a mixtape but if you can listen to that whole project all the way through and tell me it's not better then more then half the music you've ever heard, then you're crazy. It has pretty much been downhill since then between getting punched in the face, lying about working with Dilla, and falsely claiming he has AIDS and cancer. Hell, I think the only thing productive he's done recently is help jump start the career of former Penn State student turned rap battler, Rone. Hopefully he's trying to find his way back on track but this new 6-track sure isn't showing any signs of that happening soon.

April 24, 2011

Tech N9ne - I Love Music ft. Kendrick Lamar & Oobergeek


Happy Easter everyone. Time to pass out now.



Shouts to: 2dopeboyz

2012 Chrysler 300-S With Beats By Dre [Video]


Dre is really expanding his Beats brand. The new Chrysler 300s will come equipped with 10 Beats by Dre speakers. There's also a Kendrick Lamar spotting in the middle of the video. Don't blink or you'll miss it.

April 23, 2011

Hoodie Allen Live On Ustream


Go check out Hoodie and his producer RJ doing some work in the studio for his Leap Year project.

Nas & Damian Marley - Nah Mean [Video]


It really makes me happy to see videos for Distant Relatives still dropping this long after the album has been released.

David Dallas - Sideline ft. Che Fu


We're lucky enough to get another leak from the New Zealand artist's upcoming The Rose Tint mixtape dropping May 11th.



Shouts to: PigeonsAndPlanes

Frank Ocean - Songs For Women [Unofficial Video]


Somtimes when I'm not able to fall asleep at night, I like to put on some Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, or James Taylor. Minutes later I'm sleeping like a baby. Don't hate.

Blaque Keyz - Beautifully Human ft. Jon Bellion [Video]


Dope concept, Blaque Keyz brings the crazy lyrics like usual, and Jon Bellion solidifies the backup vocals. These two will be a problem in the future. 

Jagged Edge - Love Potion [Mixtape]


The "Where The Party At" crew puts together a new tape prior to their new album, The Remedy, dropping June 21st. Damn, that one song still gets sooo much play from me during parties.

Fabolous - The S.O.U.L. Tape [Mixtape]


Fabo's highly anticipated project drops right on time. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download link.

Kid CuDi & Chip Tha Ripper Perform "All Talk" [Video]


I can't wait to see these two rip it on April 30th in Cortland.

Donnis - Get Up, Get Out [Video]


Southern Lights is available now.

An Afternoon With The NYPD


Jaw-dropping to watch. 

Shouts to: 2dopeboyz

Asher Roth & Nottz - Enforce The Law [Video]


Clearly inspired by "Training Day". 

DJ Flip Flop On The 1s And 2s [Video]


Shake from 2dopeboyz was in Europe with CunninLynguists for their Oneirology tour and caught some great footage over there. The Portland, OR DJ rips this set apart. 

Below The Heavens Catchup Post


I really hate falling behind on posts, but with a busy schedule it's tough to stay on top of all this great, new music coming out everyday. I'm taking the lazy way out this week and compiling a quick post of all the singles that have dropped in the past few days that I believe deserve some shine. Oh, and it seemed like a great way to reuse the new title I have been using as the website header. How does everyone feel about that new logo? Well, hit the jump for a bunch of new music.

April 21, 2011

David Dallas - Ain't Coming Down ft. Buckshot


For some reason I can notice his accent a bit more on this song more then any other. Anyway, this will be the bonus track off his American debut, The Rose Tint, dropping May 11th. Up top is the artwork and you can hit the jump for the tracklist.



MTV's "The New West" Spotlights Black Hippy


Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, and Ab-Soul chop it up with MTV about the new West as part of MTV's continuing series about the growing number of dope artists coming from the Pacific coast.

Pete Rock & CL Smooth - T.R.O.Y. [Live]


The quality of the audio and video on this was too perfect to not post it. Plus, it's one of my favorite songs. 

April 20, 2011

Beastie Boys - Make Some Noise [Video]


This video for the Beastie Boys first single off their upcoming album Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2 album is amazing. There are too many celebrity appearances to start naming them all. Nearly every face in the video is recognizable from Seth Rogen, to Rashida Jones, to Will Ferrell playing some cowbell. The album's release date is May 3rd. Hit the jump for the video.

Jon Connor - Hustlin Is Always An Option


Connor's bound to blow up quickly this year. Just wait for Jon Connor As Vinnie Chase: Season 2 to drop and y'all will see.

Curren$y & Alchemist - Covert Coup EP


Spitta waited for his favorite day of the year to release his project fully produced by The Alchemist. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download link.

Rick Ross - Made Men ft. Drake [Video]


With the number of videos he's been in recently, I swear Rick Ross just likes seeing his own face or something.

Focus... - U Aint Fresh (Part II) [Video]


Focus... is usually hit or miss for me, but this really goes hard.

Self Scientific (Chace Infinite & DJ Khalil) - War Stories ft. Big K.R.I.T.


Slick Rick shit. Self Scientific's Trials Of The Blackhearted drops April 25th. 



Shouts to: 2DB

Freeway - HAM Extreme [Video]


I'm not too sure how I missed his latest single, but this is pretty tough.

Pill - Moment 4 Life [Freestyle]


YP - Light It Up (prod. Chuck Inglish) [Video]


Why do I feel like this is going to be the topic of every new song that drops today? Anyway, Chuck kills it like usual. 

DJ Quik - Luv Of My Life [Video]

Mac Miller - Piffsburgh x 3rd Dimension


These 2 Mac cuts came from the Piff Jar mixtape of various artists. With songs from Mac, dropping on a day like this, and coming from a project by the name of Piff Jar, you can only guess what the topic of discussion is.


Piffsburgh


3rd Dimension


Shouts to: PigeonsAndPlanes

Asher Roth & DJ Wreckineyez - Radical Magical Vol. 2


Check out the second edition of Asher and Wreckineyez' podcast titled Radical Magical. This week, they create a mix for a special day.
This week's podcast is a special one. Providing the soundtrack for a solid blaze session for 4/20. Even my non-smokers can appreciate the smooth listening of Radical Magical 420. Potheads unite. Weed & Music will save the world. Happy Holidaze.


1. Talk Break 1
2. Peter Tosh: Rastafari Is
3. Musical Youth: Pass The Dutchie
4. Bob Marley Punky Reggae Party
5. Devin The Dude: Doobie Ashtray
6. The Pharcyde: Pack The Pipe
7. Smoke Dza feat. Asher Roth, Curren$y,Devin The Dude & June Summers: Marley & Me Remix
8. Talk Break 2
9. Cypress Hill: I Wanna Get High
10. Busta Rhymes: Get High Tonight
11. Outkast: Crumblin' Erb
12. Rick James: Mary Jane
13. Method Man & Redman: How High Part 2
14. Talk Break 3
15. Sublime: Let's Get Stoned (Live)

Kendrick Lamar & Dr. Dre In The Studio [Video]


Footage of Kendrick and Dre working on Section80. #HiiiPoWeR

April 19, 2011

Snoop Dogg - Superman ft. Willie Nelson [Video]


This is a pretty awesome collab. Doggumentary is available now.

Lil Wayne - If I Die Today (John) ft. Rick Ross [Video]


Tha Carter IV's second, and in my opinion disappointing, single gets the visual treatment. Check out the artwork and (reported) tracklist if you haven't already.

Bruno Mars - The Lazy Song [Video Stills]


Bruno Mars let go of some stills from the video of his most recent radio smash via Faceplace.

Fortunate Ones - Sinister Roulette


You can expect a full, new project from the New Jersey electronic/hip hop duo in the next few weeks or so.



Shouts to: LowKey

Fabolous - The S.O.U.L. Tape [Tracklist]


1. Pain (Produced by Santana & P-Thought)
2. 
Wolves in Sheeps Clothing (ft. Paul Cain)
3. Really Tho (Produced by Teddy da Don)
4. That’s Not Love (ft. Lil Wayne) (Produced by StreetRunner)
5. Leaving You (Produced by Sonaro)
6. 
In The Morning
7. Drugs (Do This To Me) (ft. Paul Cain & Broadway) (Produced by Broadway)
8. Y’all Don’t Hear Me Tho (ft. Red Cafe) (Produced by Cardiak)
9. Phone Numbers
10. Mo Brooklyn, Mo Harlem, Mo Southside (ft. Vado & Lloyd Banks)
11. Riesling & Rolling Papers
12. Slow Down (ft. Trey Songz) (Produced by DJ Swivel)
13. PayBack Music (ft. Freck Billionaire)
Bonus: 
“Look At Her” You Be Killin’ Em Pt 2 ft. Ryan Leslie & Ne-Yo)

Craig G - Coming To Get You ft. Guru



Some unreleased Guru on the one year remembrance of his tragic passing. 



Action Bronson - Consensual Rape


Bronson continues his lyrical murder rape. 


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YC - Racks ft. Future [Video]


Visuals for the club hit. Soooo bad, but yet so damn catchy.

Lil Wayne - Tha Carter IV [Artwork]


"Good grief." 
             - Charles Brown

Stalley Signs To Maybach Music Group


Rick Ross is putting together an all-star lineup over there at Maybach Music Group and he picks up another ringer with his latest signing of Ohio's Stalley. 

Prodigy - The Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson EP


Complex releases Prodigy's new 7 track EP to show us how hard he's been working since his release from jail.


Elzhi - Elmatic [Promo]


Dropping May 10th, 2011. 

Fashawn - Gutter Rainbow Tour [Behind The Scenes]

Vado - Celebration [Preview]


And I was just listening to Slime Flu at work today. Funny how things like this happen.

Big Remo - Robin Hood Ree [Mixtape]


I can always use some new Remo on my iPod and with some production from 9th, you know it's going to be dope. Mixtape presented by LRG. Other production from Eric G and Khrysis, as well as features from Act Proof, Rapsody, Tyler Woods, Laws, and more. A stream is available for those that want to take a listen first. Hit the jump for the track list and download link.

 

Vonnegutt - Find Your Love ft. Will Pugh (of Cartel) & Outasight [Video]


Kyle Lucas and the gang link up with Cartel's front man and Outasight to remake Drake's "Find Your Love" for the first leak from their $Free.99 mixtape dropping May 23rd.

April 18, 2011

Hip Hop vs. Miami Horror


After listening through XV's latest Zero Heroes mixtape, I found myself playing the song Foreign Exchange Student over and over again. Featured on this song was the electro-pop group from Australia known as Miami Horror- whom I had never heard of before (I'm not really into the electronic scene). The track didn't really seem like something XV would usually do, so I did some research on the group and was able to find the original version of the song. While searching through some of their discography on Grooveshark, I also heard quite a few of their other songs that sounded very familiar to me and noticed immediately where I had heard them before. Well, XV isn't the only artist to recently work his own song onto a Miami Horror track. What great way to reach out to different fan groups. I love finding things like this by mistake. Hit the jump to check out some of their other songs that were transformed by hip hop acts. 

Chris Brown - She Can Get It


And yet another unreleased Breezy. I can't imagine how many tracks he actually recorded before making the final cut for F.A.M.E.

Zo! & Phonte - Return Of The Mack


These two put together a dope remake of Mark Morrison's classic 90's track. 

Maybach Music Group Presents: Self Made Volume 1 [Artwork & Tracklist]


The whole album drops May 24th. Why couldn't the first track leak? I'm a sucker for a Just Blaze beat. 

Hit the jump for the tracklist.