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Kidz In The Hall “I Swear" Music Video

2012-01-18T16:02:00.001-05:00

A new Kidz in the Hall track is always accepted in these parts. I swear.

Kidz In The Hall: "I Swear" feat Vic Spencer from Ruby Hornet on Vimeo.

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New Mixtape & Track From De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 As First Serve

2012-01-18T15:23:00.009-05:00

The last we heard of First Serve it was 3am in a Parisian suburb at an out of control house party with ‘The Goon Time Mixtape’ blasting into the night. That was just a taste of things to come from De La Soul’s Plug 1 & Plug 2 present ‘First Serve’; a dynamic hip-hop group, an album, a concept, the soundtrack to a movie that has yet to be made and a fable for our times.

‘First Serve’ is many things, but at its heart it is the story of two young boys from Queens, New York with big dreams and larger rhymes. Two friends, Deen Whitter (aka Plug 2 / Dave) and Jacob ‘Pop Life’ Barrow (aka Plug 1/ Pos), friends from seventh grade, are by their own admission, “different, but the differences seem to complement everything we do.” Their name ‘First Serve’ comes from their motto, “First come, First Serve, get what you deserve.”

We get a glimpse into their world in the form of the ‘Mrs. Whitter’ skit where we see the duo during the early days in Deen’s mother’s basement, the location of years of laying down demos and mixtapes on the hustle in the hip-hop game. With Deen’s mother Eleanor giving them endless flack, the duo don’t get much peace and quiet to sip on a 40oz beer and smoke a joint in their hyper-colour, animated world.

Due to hit the streets in April 2012 (4-2-2012), the ‘First Serve’ album tells the story of two dreamers in a basement struggling to start their musical career, the battles they face, through to the point that they eventually release their debut single, ‘make it big’ and their hard work and persistence finally pays off. As we know that is rarely where the story ends and the story of ‘First Serve’ is no different. Taking place in an animated world that could have been imagined by Hawley Pratt on Magic Mushrooms, the high spirited and often hilarious journey is pure old school hip-hop; skits, disco, beats, funk, quips, burns and hustlin’ all included.

First Serve “The Goon Mixtape” http://soundcloud.com/firstserve/first-serve-mix-tape-1

First Serve “Pushin Aside, Pushin' Along” Audio Stream: http://bit.ly/xaCAup

“Mrs. Whitter” Video Skit

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Joe Budden - Mood Muzik 4 A Turn 4 the Worst (Mixtape)

2010-10-23T09:16:00.003-04:00

A little Mood Muzik 4 to start your Saturday off. Now, lets all take a turn for the worst.

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Wiz Khalifa Spends $10K A Month On Weed

2010-10-07T12:08:00.002-04:00

If this aint the dumbest thing I've heard all day...
What sane person... scratch that... I don't know a dumb person that would spend $10K a month on weed. Are you effing kidding me?! I guess that's what it's like to not have to be professional.

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Kanye West on The Cleveland Show

2010-09-27T10:00:00.002-04:00

This is good. I have to make sure to set the DVR so that I can catch this season. The show just has a bad spot on TV... it's on during Sunday Night Football. That's not good.

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New Jack Kings - New Jack Kings

2010-09-24T19:29:00.002-04:00

I have to show some love to some real good peoples from the Ann Arbor area of Michigan. It's always a great feeling to see folks from your neck of the woods getting some shine. These New Jacks aint necessarily new to this though. It all started with Athletic Mic League. I wont use this post as a means for defining these brothas... rather you should do your research. All I'm saying is download this album if you need something of substance to listen to.

Good job fellas.

New Jack Kings - New Jack Kings

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Jon Connor - The Message

2010-09-21T20:25:00.002-04:00

Here's another track from the home team. Flint Town in the building.
Vinnie Chase: Season 1

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Joe Budden - Mood Muzik 4 (Artwork and Tracklist)

2010-09-21T10:50:00.005-04:00

1. Intro (Pray For Them)
2. Aftermath
3. Role Reversal
4. Mop Salad (Skit)
5. Come Along
6. Dessert 4 Thought (Feat. Styles P, Pusha T & Beanie Sigel)
7. Sober Up (Feat. Crooked I)
8. Black Cloud
9. Follow Your Lead (Feat. Joell Ortiz)
10. Is It The Shoes? (Skit) (Feat. Killa BH)
11. Inception
12. Remember The Titans (Feat. Fabolous, Lloyd Banks & Royce Da 5’9)
13. No Idea
14. Weekend Warrior (Skit)
15. Welcome To Real Life
16. Inseperable
17. 1000 Faces
18. Stuck In The Moment
19. If All Else Fails

Anyone else dealing with butterflies?

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Jon Connor - Epic

2010-09-17T09:16:00.002-04:00

You can't stop the truth from shining. If you've never heard of a hungry emcee getting his grub on on a track, then take a listen to Flint, Michigan's own.

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Entourage - Season 7; Episode 10 (Season Finale)

2010-09-13T08:36:00.001-04:00

Man...

That's about all I can say...

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Naledge - Twenty Something

2010-09-10T12:02:00.005-04:00

Naledge Speaks On 'Twenty Something' from illRoots.com on Vimeo.

The Brainac is back. Check this out.

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Andre 3000 is...

2010-09-06T10:53:00.005-04:00

I know we're all waiting and waiting on something... anything, from 3 Stacks. Here's a mix of verses put together by DJ Ideal and Hometeam. Check it out.

Chonky Fire (Intro)
Return of the G
Git Up, Git Out
So Fresh So Clean
Skew it on the Bar-B
Wheelz of Steel
Dez Only 1
Da Art of Storytellin’ pt.4
Babylon
Elevators
Sumthin Wicked This Way
Smokefest 1999
Aquemini
Crumblin Erb
Gon Be Fine (rmx)
Benz or Beamer
Jazzy Belle
Thought Process
Hootie Hoo
Phobia
Da Art of Storytellin’ pt.2
Ova Da Wudz
Millenium
Player’s Ball
Tough Guy
In Due Time
Rats & Roaches
Felicia Fur Freestyle
Royal Flush
Ms. Jackson
Sole Sunday
Everlasting
Throw Your Hands Up
Everybody
Black Ice
Da Art of Storytellin’ pt.1
Funkin Around
What About Your Friends (rmx)
Red Velvet
Movin Cool
Life in the Day of Benjamin Andre (Incomplete)
Green Light
I Do

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Entourage - Season 7; Episode 9

2010-08-30T11:35:00.000-04:00

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The Game - Higher Feat. Jay Electronica & Swizz Beatz

2010-08-28T19:42:00.005-04:00

Any time I can hear something from Jay Electronica right now, I'm all over it. Refreshing. He rips The Game's track... as expected.

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Kanye West - Monster Feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, & Bon Iver

2010-08-28T10:15:00.004-04:00

Another cut from the two Monsters.

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Entourage Season 7; Episode 8

2010-08-23T11:56:00.001-04:00

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Entourage - Season 7; Episode 7

2010-08-16T07:30:00.000-04:00

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Kanye West – See Me Now f. Beyonce & Charlie Wilson (prod. Kanye West x No I.D. x Lex Luger)

2010-08-11T17:21:00.002-04:00

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Entourage Season 7; Episode 6

2010-08-09T09:36:00.000-04:00

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Magestik Legend - All Eye Know (Video)

2010-08-06T23:31:00.004-04:00

Check out this hot cat from the Midwest. Video shot in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

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Wale - More About Nothing (Mixtape)

2010-08-05T13:47:00.003-04:00

I'm a little late. I thought that I posted this for folks, but I guess I didn't. Been doing a little traveling the last few days. This has been good stuff to listen to on the plane though. Check it out.

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Tres Styles - Summer Love (Mixtape)

2010-08-04T15:41:00.006-04:00

“Whudupdoe?! I’m sending out a free download of my first solo project entitled Summer Love: The Mixtape which is mixed entirely by DJ Graffiti. It’s been a long time coming, so I appreciate your love and support. This project is meant to provide love themed songs over feel-good music, perfect vibe for the Summer time. Every song captures an aspect of love that I, and hopefully you, have gone through at some point in life. So check it out, turn it up and feel the vibe! Please feel free to share it, and play it, wherever and with whomever you please!“

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Entourage Season 7; Episode 5

2010-08-02T01:48:00.001-04:00

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Joe Budden - Mood Muzik 4 (Artwork)

2010-07-31T19:22:00.004-04:00

Are you in that mood yet! October 26, 2010.

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Parenthood

2010-07-31T11:41:00.002-04:00

First, let me bestow you with a quick definition of the term “party.”

par·ty
/ˈpɑrti/ Show Spelled [pahr-tee]
a. A social gathering especially for pleasure or amusement.
b. A group of people who have gathered to participate in an activity.
c. Clubbin’

Now, for some reason or another I woke up this morning with the club folks weighing heavy on my mind. Baby mama’s, deadbeat dads, club hoppers, posers outside of the club, and even the plain old un-included folks. The baby mama who partied last night, and was just picking her kids up from the babysitter at 10am crossed my mind. The baby daddy who slept with some chick other than his baby’s mother came up. Even the cat on the outside looking in had a place in my heart.

So, the thing that’s grinding my gears right now is what should a parent be doing on a Friday night? Is it okay to hit the club and spend your rent money on drinks, titties, or someone else’s drinks? What about your child? As a father, and an expecting father as well, I have a issue with parents leaving their kids on prime family time moments to hit the streets. It’s a sign of immaturity. It’s a sign of irresponsibility. It’s a sign of selfishness. Am I being a little Bill Cosbyish by saying that we should be doing something with our kids on a Friday night that can in somehow enrich them?

I remember growing up and on Friday nights I looked forward to mom taking us to rent a video game for the Sega Genesis, and buying some pizza from Little Caesars. Just being at home, and knowing that mom was there was enough. There are plenty of things to do with your kids on the weekend. I’m not saying that as a parent you are restricted from having fun without your kids, but you have to remember to keep your kids first in all that you do.

So, I’ll ask again… what should a parent be doing on a Friday night?

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Entourage Season 7 Episode 4

2010-07-26T10:26:00.000-04:00

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Entourage Season 7; Episode 3

2010-07-19T00:58:00.005-04:00

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Entourage Season 7; Episode 2

2010-07-19T00:28:00.003-04:00

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Entourage Season 7; Episode 1

2010-07-19T00:22:00.006-04:00

I'll hold off on reintroductions and what not. Instead, I'll just act like I never left and just get to posting. Ha!

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Is anybody home...?

2009-12-12T18:17:00.004-05:00

First off I'll apologize for my absence. It's been a long time, but I haven't been hiding. I've been under wraps, but I still know what's going on in the hip hop world. Between work and falling in love... Keeping a blog up has been non existent for me. Let's see if there is a way to juggle this with the rest of my life still.

At any rate... I know I said a while back that things were going to be a little different around here, and based on the date and the time of year... well, things are different. That's about as different as things can really get for now... at least blogging wise. It doesn't matter though, because I still have some hot stuff that needs to be addressed.

There's a couple of albums that I feel are under the radar to most, and I really need to get the word out. First off, Chiddy Bang. A few blogs shouted them out back in October, and I was up on it... I just didn't come to share with the masses. You best believe though that I've been cranking this like that Superman for real!

Second up is Mr. Ali Vegas. Most folks have probably heard of the name, but finding solo material isn't one of the easiest tasks. He dropped a mixtape not too long ago and it's a piece of work as well. There's a new mixtape out from Elzhi (Shout out to Slum Village), The Kidz In The Hall just dropped something this past week. Lupe dropped his mixtape, and it was sick as expected.

There's the Blakroc joint that's hot in it's own right... you cant knock it. Buff1's It's A 1derful Life is of course something to bump to. Man, hell... This post will just consist of a few links just to show my appreciation to the readers, and to let you know that I didn't mean to ignore you. I can't promise that I'm back, but I'm going to at least stop by and say hi. Haha. Oh well... here we go, check these out.

Chiddy Bang - The Swelly Express
Ali Vegas - Wise Young Man
Lupe Fiasco - Enemy of the State: A Love Story
Blakroc - Blakroc
Buff1 - It's A 1derful Life
eLZhi - The Leftovers Unmixedtape
Kidz In The Hall - LRG Presents Kidz In The Hall - The Professional Leisure Tour

Hope you enjoy, and I'll see you on the flipside.

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A Reminder...

2009-10-29T13:13:00.004-04:00

I know I haven't been on top of my game, but man, some of us actually have day time jobs. So, I just wanted to send you a reminder that I'm still here. Look out for a different feel though, coming soon. There's about to be a speed change around here... something that will let you really know what's going on in the mind of DocBoone. Stay tuned.

Jay-Z: Reminder

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Jay-Z Speaks On Hottest MC List & Eminem’s Absence

2009-10-08T18:41:00.004-04:00

And this is why I think Jay-Z is one of the coolest guys in the game. Not my favorite rapper... but one of the coolest guys in the game. I can respect him for speaking up for what he believes in, and being so professional... yet informal at the same time. "Salute." Haha... I like that.

MTV, Thanx for this nod of appreciation. Although I don’t strive to be ‘hot’ for any particular year, I thank you for the acknowledgment. My whole goal is to be recognized as the best ever. I created the term ‘best rapper alive’ as a sign of respect to my fallen comrades (Biggie and Tupac). I believe I’ve allowed a significant grace period, and I believe I would not be respecting myself if being the absolute best was not my goal, and that’s why I continue to push myself until exhaustion … salute.

Sidebar: Kanye moment if I may … Eminem?!?! I think you do the credibility of this list a disservice if you don’t thoroughly explain his omission. As of this second he has the highest selling rap album of the year and a scene stealing verse on the best ‘posse’ cut of the year . (*Hands mic back to Taylor Swift … and nobody was harmed, I apologize in advance.)

Check out MTVs justification... and I still don't believe in MTV, or BET... and you shouldn't either.

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Hip Hop 4 The Soul

2009-10-07T16:44:00.004-04:00

Here's just a few things that I'm knodding to at the moment. Figured I'd put together a whole playlist so that you fools could rock for yourselves. Oh... and I'm not the gossip type, or even the one to get into he say, she say stuff... but also I added the Joe Budden and Tahiry conversation on the Shade45 show with Angela Yee. Interesting.

Hip Hop 4 The Soul

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Duck Down- Download The Right Thing (Mixtape)

2009-10-06T14:20:00.002-04:00

This past year Duck Down Records has remained active with a onslaught of quality releases from a growing roster of artists. Rather than force fans to scour the Internet looking for low quality MP3s on our product, we have taken it upon ourselves to provide you with a collection of music from various MCs on Duck Down through the DOWNLOAD THE RIGHT THING sampler mix cd.

Hear music from KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT, Sean Price, Kidz In The Hall, Blue Scholars, DJ Revolution, Heltah Skeltah, Random Axe (comprised of Sean Price, Guilty Simpson and Black Milk), B-Real of Cypress Hill, Skyzoo, Team Facelift, Naledge, Smif N Wessun, Marco Polo & Torae, Ruste Juxx, General Steele and Boot Camp Clik.

Duck Down - Download The Right Thing -- Download Here

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Welcome Back

2009-10-06T12:14:00.002-04:00

Rapper Shyne is expected to be released from prison today, as initially reported on HipHopDX this August. The 30 year-old rapper a/k/a Jamal Barrow was sentenced to 10 years in June of 2001 for charges stemming from a high-publicized 1999 shooting incident involving Diddy and Jennifer Lopez. During his eight-plus year sentence, the Brooklyn emcee was incarcerated at Riker’s Island, Woodbourne and Clinton Correctional Facility.

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Joell Ortiz - This Child

2009-10-06T07:07:00.004-04:00

I know I should be on my way out the door to work, but these are the struggles of leaving in the morning when it's still dark outside. This Joell Ortiz track got me rocking though, and I just wanted to share it. It's way too many sperm donors who out there who got kids walking the streets lost... looking to become sperm donors themselves.

Good look on the track Shake from over at 2dopeboyz.

This Child - Download Here

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MTV’s #6 Hottest MC in the Game: Gucci Mane (Video)

2009-10-02T19:07:00.005-04:00

Man, what the hell!? No. 6? Are you serious?! This is really going to make me get a Gucci album. I feel like I'm the dumb kid in class and I just don't get it. Or, am I the only smart kid? I have to do some reflecting now...

MTV Shows

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Open Letter To Young Warriors In Chicago

2009-09-29T16:04:00.005-04:00

After hearing about the death of Southside Chicago, Fenger High School student Derrion Albert... Nas had this to say. This needs to be posted on the walls of every liquor store in the hood... hell, put it on street signs, paper bags, and the soles of Air Force Ones.

Dear Young Warriors fighting the wrong wars! Killing each other is definitely played out. Being hurt from the lost of a love one was never cool.

Dear Young Warriors fighting the wrong war! I know that feeling, that frustration with life and needing to take it out on someone, any one. But....

We chose the dumbest things to go the hardest for. I remember seeing deaths over 8 ball jackets, Fila sneakers, and name plate chains. Deaths over "he say, she say"!!!!! "I'm from this block or I'm from that block", or "my moms n pops is f*cked up now the whole world gotta pay"!!!

I remember feeling like I was the hardest "n*gga" breathing. And I couldn't wait to prove it. But let's think. What are we really proving?? And proving what to who?? Everybody knows Chicago breeds the strongest of the strong but I just feel, me, being ya brother from another state feels your pain as if I grew up with you in ya very own household.

You have the ability and mindpower to change they way we are looked at. Look who's watching us young warriors, look who's throwing us in jail constantly, look at the ignorance in the world. Look at the racist dogs who love to see us down. Loving to bury us in the ground or in jail where we continue this worthless war on one another.

Young warriors.... We are WASTING more and more time. We gotta get on our jobs and take over the world. Cuz this movie left the theaters years ago, Juice, Menace, Boys n the Hood , Blood n Blood Out, Belly!

When we see each other why do we see hatred? Why were we born in a storm, born soldiers, WARRIORS....and instead of building each other up we are at war with each other.. May the soul of this young person find peace with the almighty. I'm with you young warriors. You're me and I'm you. But trust me! you are fighting the wrong war.

This sh*t sucks !!

-Nas

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Royce Da 5'9" - October 20th

2009-09-29T09:37:00.003-04:00

Man, Royce has been going pretty strong for a minute now. The whole Slaughterhouse mania has folks going crazy, and if you don't think so - then the devil's a lie. A little history... folks don't realize that Royce initially got put on the map with his work with DJ Premier. He later met Em and did some writing for Dr. Dre. His albums didn't really sell to well, but he has always been a hot spitter. A couple of my favorites remain the "Death is Certain" album, and the "Bar Exams."

Now with his new release "Street Hop" soon to be released he's having tracks leaked left and right it seems. It's all good, keep making your hometown folks proud of you.

Check out this new track, courtesy of Shake over at 2dopeboyz...
October 20th - Download Here

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Raekwon – Have Mercy f. Beanie Sigel (Video)

2009-09-25T23:34:00.002-04:00

One of the coldest tracks on the OB4CL2 album... Beans and Rae the Chef do it right.

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Big Boi – For Your Sorrows f. George Clinton & Too $hort

2009-09-24T20:42:00.004-04:00

Hmmm... this sounds... kinda... weird. But when you throw the "BITCH!" in there from Short Dog... ahh, this is pretty nice. Well at least that part. I thought George Clinton had OD'd somewhere by the way. Man, I think the whole world is waiting on the day hear what this Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. Until then... just check out this track that he released with The Atomic Dog himself, and Too $hort.

Good look on the track Shake & 2dope

For Your Sorrows f. George Clinton & Too $hort - Download here

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Jadakiss - Take Me To NY

2009-09-22T14:59:00.003-04:00

No matter how hard Kiss spits... it always seems familiar, but maybe that's what makes the dude so good. You can never get tired of Kiss, no matter how you look at it. Check this track out, courtesy of Meka over at 2dopeboyz.

Take Me To NY - Download here

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Raekwon On Method Man-Ghostface Collab Album

2009-09-22T10:24:00.005-04:00

Say you swear! If this is really going to happen... the whole game might as well shut it down and cash in all they bottles. This is the type of sh*t that gives me buttlerflies, forget what A. Keys was talking about.

Raekwon
"That'd be beautiful," Raekwon reflected. "A Ghostface, Method Man and Raekwon album, that'd be exciting. That'd be something that, it'd be mean though. Like I said, I can never front on them dudes' swords, they ill with it. My thing is that when we do it, we gotta be in full-fledge ownership to that project because I feel like that's something people is really gonna go out and get and we have to recognize we're the new label, we're the new industry too. If it go down, I just wanna make sure all the 'I's' are dotted, 'T's' is crossed so we'll know at the end of the day we're making this money for our family. But it's all good, that'd be a mean album. Mef got his bounce, Ghost got his bounce, I got my bounce. Still would want to have the Clan on there, of course, but hey, if we gonna do it, let's do it. I just wanna do it right." (SOHH)

Ghostface Killah
"They been wanting to do that for a while, maybe like the past two years," Ghost revealed in an interview. "I was always with it. I think that right now, everybody is in that position to do it now. I think within the next two months, everybody will start collecting beats. Everybody goes in-- he's got four songs, I got four songs, [Meth] has four. Start coming around like that and seeing what we can do. Make a little phat tight one. I told Meth the other day, 'It's gotta be phat and tight. We don't need 16, 19 joints on there. Nah, nah, nah -- 12 phat bullets. We do it like that, and that's it.' That's gonna happen soon. It will probably be out by the end of the year or January, and that's that." (MTV)

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Newports Are Cigarette Du Jour Monday for Flint Thieves

2009-09-22T10:10:00.004-04:00

Newports are cigarette du jour Monday for Flint thieves
By Bryn Mickle
September 22, 2009, 7:40AM
FLINT, Michigan — Newport cigarettes were targeted by thieves in two separate heists Monday.

Three men with a sledgehammer smashed through the wall of a grocery store on E. Flint Park Boulevard about 12:45 a.m. and stole Newports, cigars, white t-shirts and lottery tickets.

The break-in was captured by a surveillance camera and police are investigating.

The second burglary came about three hours later at a store on N. Franklin Avenue where Newports and cigars were taken.

The store's surveillance camera, however, was broken and police have no suspects in that case.

Straight up? So, this is what the world is coming to? Being a native of the city, this kind of caught me off guard. Not the craving for the Newports, but the fact that they're breaking into stores for them. That's a shame to say the least. This reminds me of someone who just got released from prison, and they realized that the stores sell cigarettes. No more bartering for smokes in the big house... just get a sledgehammer and bust down the joint.

Home has really gone down the drain, and I don't see any hopes of regurgitation any time soon. At least from the perspective of the neighborhoods on the north end. Downtown may be looking at a facelift, but what does that really mean in a place like this?

None the less, cigarettes are obviously a hot commodity with the state of the economy and the price of the sticks. What used to be a happening town, and a hotbed for athletes... folks now enter at their own risk, and folks exit at the drop of a dime. Willingly and unwillingly. The downfall of the black man... Newports.

Ok, maybe not, but still...

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Randomly Expected

2009-09-17T22:26:00.006-04:00

If you're in the mood for a little humor along with some random ish that will make you say "WTF?" - you gotta check the homie's spot. It's the ultimate Random Blog... About absolutely everything, and nothing all at the same time. It's a cool spot... kind of like drinking air conditioner juice on ice.

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Charles Rogers Charged With Two Misdemeanors

2009-09-17T13:08:00.004-04:00

Man... if this guy isn't the epitome of washed up football players - I don't know what to call him. First he does this bogus interview with ESPN... and now this? I can't even laugh at him anymore. I know us Michigan Wolverines love to see a fallen Spartan, but this is just too far. He needs to be kept off the streets. Just lock him up with the little kid who likes to do "hoodrat things" with his friends. They're sharing a brain already... so it would make sense that they were in close proximity to one another.

Charles Rogers ESPN Outside the Lines Interview

NOVI, Mich. -- Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers was arraigned Thursday on charges of driving while intoxicated and driving without a valid license, police said.

Both charges are misdemeanors and each carry a penalty of up to 93 days in jail and/or a $500 fine.

Rogers was found "non-responsive behind the wheel" of a 2003 Mercedes on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The car was running and the vehicle was still in gear in a left-turn lane, authorities said.

According to a police report, Rogers did not respond to requests to open the vehicle's locked doors, resulting in fire officials gaining entry through the sunroof to secure the vehicle.

Rogers remained jailed early Thursday afternoon on a $50,000 cash bond.

The second pick in the 2003 NFL draft out of Michigan State, Rogers has struggled with sobriety in recent years. In an interview with ESPN's "Outside The Lines" this summer, the 28-year-old Rogers spoke of getting clean and turning his life around.

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Bryon Russell Calls out Jordan

2009-09-15T18:22:00.001-04:00

Child please. Bryon Russell must be on that same juice that Kanye was drinking. Dude done lost his mind.

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West's Apology on Jay Leno (Video)

2009-09-15T09:53:00.001-04:00

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A Drunk Tongue Speaks A Sober Mind

2009-09-14T08:47:00.004-04:00

They should have never gave you niggas money!

I wasn't going to speak on Kanye and his childish behavior, but I just can't help it. I haven't heard any pieces of a Taylor Swift track, but if she won an award over Beyonce... big ups to her. Back to Kanye... dude showed up to the show with a 5th of Hennessy. Where they do THAT at?!

It looks like somebody threw a million dollars into the monkey cage at the zoo.
- Uncle Ruckus

I'm 100% for speaking your mind, and even being an ass when you have to... but seriously... wrong time. If somebody would have come on that stage while he was up there he'd be screaming and crying like the baby that he is. Man, child please! It's about time that this dude is knocked off of his self created thrown. He's good, but he ain't 'run up on the stage while somebody's receiving an award for their craft' good. Man, I'm officially done with Kanye and his outfits from 8th grade.

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How Do You Know Your Girlfriend Is Cheating On You?

2009-09-10T19:45:00.001-04:00

Check out Week 4 of Tony Stark's Wizdom of the Week. Real wise man... check him out.

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Music is Expression of Harmony...

2009-09-08T20:03:00.004-04:00

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Bacon Is Good For Me!!

2009-09-07T01:43:00.003-04:00

I really don't know why I keep getting a kick out of this. Maybe because I keep waiting for Leonard Washington from Chappelle's Show to walk in the room and slap the kid. This kid is too funny though. Homie for real packed a baby suitcase and walked out the house. Does this Trading Spouses show still come on?

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Is Jay-Z Still On Top?

2009-09-06T16:43:00.003-04:00

Check out this article on sohh.com
FABOLOUS CO-SIGNS JAY-Z'S SWAG, "JAY AT 40 IS STILL AT THE TOP OF THE GAME LYRICALLY"

Me and Fab are in agreement on this one right here. Jay does still have skills, and to the average music fan... they wouldn't probably know that Jay is about to be 40 this December. The thing about this whole subject is that there are plenty of folks out there who feel that Jay ain't at the top of the game anymore (Especially after hearing leaks of BP3). You might hear things such as "Aww man, Jay aint talking about nothing new." "This BP3 is just an updated version of Kingdom Come." "He need to rap about something else since it's supposedly not about the money anymore." With all those things said... I begin to think about a few things.

1. Dude is 40 years old, and he's been spitting now for close to 2 decades. What else is there to rap about? Social Security? Prostate Cancer? I mean, he doesn't live in Marcy Projects anymore. He's not slanging on the block. He's kicking it with Bill Maher and Oprah. He's spooning with Beyonce at night when they're together.

2. Why are folks complaining about his subject matter when they just finished complaining about the subject matter of Gucci, Soulja Boy, and all those other cats who ain't talking about nothing at all? I thought a credible artist was supposed to be able to rap about the life/environment that surrounds him.

3. Although this album supposedly isn't better than many of his past projects... name a few cats who you hear regularly in the mainstream world - who's album or lyrics are on the same level or higher. (And I already know there's a million cats who only have a mixtape out, who are spitting way harder.)

All in all... I'm far from the biggest Jay fan, but I feel like folks are giving up on Jay. Remember, I'm not for or against in this case... just a bystander in the middle, listening.

So, give 'em to me. Name the folks who are on the same level as Jay right now, or even higher. Call me Curious the Cat.

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Jin The New Christian Rapper

2009-09-04T09:07:00.003-04:00

I remember back in the day when I used to watch BET. Jin was on 106 & Park on Freestyle Friday, and he was something like amazing. Now, he has his career set in a different direction... A more Mason Betha type of direction. But I ain't hating.

Former battle rap champ Jin is making his way back into the spotlight as a Christian rapper signed to Universal Hong Kong.

Now a born again Christian residing in Hong Kong, Jin has changed the content of his music, but still manages to showcase his lyrical prowess.

Recently Jin released a new track titled “Welcome to the Light Club,” which is fueled by a catchy beat.

Here is an except from the track:

"I got a session booked for7 and its 6:35/ so I got 25 minutes to conjure up this rhyme/its been a long time right stepped away from the limelight/ but the breaks over Holy Spirit takeover/they say the truth will set you free if you so believe/ Jesus is the truth with Him freedom can be achieved"

Via his ayojin.com webpage, Jin chronicles his adventures in this new lifestyle and he describes one trip by saying, "Did a quick performance, gave a testimony and just enjoyed God’s presence."

Jin initially gained his popularity as the "Freestyle Friday Champ” on BET's 106 and Park, then went on to sign with the Ruff Ryders.

In 2004, Jin released his debut album, The Rest Is History, which garnered the lead single “Learn Chinese.”

He also made his acting debut in a the blockbuster film 2 Fast 2 Furious.
By Isha "Ice" Cole: AllHipHop.com

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50 Cent - Flight 187 (Video)

2009-09-03T23:47:00.003-04:00

I've lost ALL of my interest in 50 since Get Rich... But for some reason, I've been able to listen to a few of his mixtape tracks lately. This one caught my attention when he called out Jay... it's pretty funny.

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Jay-Z - Thank You

2009-08-31T12:50:00.003-04:00

One more Jay-Z leak for the day... and I'm not even going to post it. The title of the track is Thank You. I guess you can thank me for not posting it. It's not a bad track, but it's nothing more than what has already been leaked. I wouldn't be surprised if none of these tracks were on the BP3 album... but then again... think Kingdom Come.

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Drake - Successful Feat. Trey Songz (Video)

2009-08-31T09:09:00.006-04:00

Here's what you Drake heads have been waiting for. (yawn)

And why are folks just not realizing that Trey Songz is dope?

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Street Struck: The Big L Story (Trailer)

2009-08-30T12:53:00.003-04:00

Oh sh*&!!!!!!! This is what the world has been waiting for!

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Young Chris, Freeway & Beanie Sigel - Last Two (Video)

2009-08-30T12:18:00.002-04:00

Go cop the mixtape, The Network, by Young Chris. It will be a pleasant surprise. Also, get ready for The Broad Street Bully to hit shelves on Sept. 1 by Beans.

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Drake - Forever f. Eminem, Kanye West & Lil Wayne

2009-08-27T10:10:00.003-04:00

Honestly, I'm wearing tired of Drake more and more as each day passes. He gets props and respect for staying on his grind, and winning the hearts of the game. So, since I know that there are still millions out there who are feeling dude like a 13 year old pervert... Check out this new anticipated track featuring Kanye, Lil Wayne, and Eminem.

Forever - Download Here

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Harmonic 313 “Battlestar (Remix) (Feat. Phat Kat & Elzhi)”

2009-08-23T11:28:00.003-04:00

I know a lot of you who keep up with the Detroit scene, or even just Elzhi and Phat Kat will appreciate this. It's a little different, but it's hot.

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Black Milk - Set Go

2009-08-21T14:16:00.003-04:00

One of Detroit's brightest spots right now. If you aint know, now you know. Go cop the Tronic album if you ain't already. This track is just a verse long, but you know you still want it.

Set Go - Download Here

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Jay Rock - I Do It 4 Hip Hop f. Ab-Soul, K-Dot & School Boy Q (Day 16)

2009-08-21T12:49:00.004-04:00

Jay Rock has been going at it for 16 straight days so far with his 30 tracks in 30 days. If you haven't been keeping up with the prior days... you've been missing out. Right here he goes in over the Luda track "I Do It 4 Hip Hop." One of my favorite tracks right now, and Nas also has a version that's just as dope, if not better... Check out all 3.

Jay Rock - Download Here
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Nas - Download Here

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Relapse 2, Later This Year?

2009-08-21T12:31:00.003-04:00

Could Amazon.UK have the inside scoop? They're urging folks to pre-order their copies of Relapse 2, which is supposedly dropping on November 16 (a Monday). Stay tuned... this could be true, or maybe it's not. Even if it's somewhat true... I'd expect it to be pushed back anyway. That just seems like the hot thing to do these days. Interestingly, the refill date on the bottle in the picture says the 17th, which is a Tuesday.

Hopefully, this album is better than the first one.

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Skillz - Inside a Change Feat. Usef Dinero & DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)

2009-08-21T11:03:00.004-04:00

"To celebrate "Inside A Change" winning the Best Film Award at the 2009 HBO NYILFF, Skillz, Usef Dinero and DJ Jazzy Jeff put this joint together for the soundtrack. The original concept for the video was to create literal interpretations of Skillz' lyrics that have to do with the characters in the film."

"However, that sort of morphed into straight up performance shots where we followed Skillz around various locations during his tour and intercutting it with abstract b roll shots."
Director - Rik Cordero

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J Dilla - 24k Rap Feat. Havoc and Raekwon

2009-08-21T10:23:00.004-04:00

If you not a lyrics person then you need not bother. Havoc and The Chef went crazy on this track! Check out the video.

J Dilla feat. Havoc & Raekwon "24K Rap" from Dennis-Sean Baquiran Jr. on Vimeo.

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Big Boi Speaks on Dungeon Family (Video)

2009-08-18T17:04:00.004-04:00

This is sure to be a great few next quarters for Outkast, and the Dungeon Family. A Big Boi album, a 3 Stacks album, a Outkast album, and a Goodie Mob album. WTF!?!?!?! Yes, a Goodie Mob album. A lot of this stuff is top secret, so Big Boi is staying hush... but none the less just know that they are on the grind right now. Stay tuned.

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Michael Vick on 60 Minutes (Video)

2009-08-17T13:09:00.003-04:00

Even though I HATE the Eagles with every bone in my body... I would love to see Michael Vick become a success once again... as an Eagle. After watching this 60 minutes segment with James Brown Vick puts his feelings and emotions on the table for the world to see. I still think it's kind of weird the way he tried to convince everyone of his love of animals now. I don't doubt the dude... I just know that there are millions of cats (no pun intended) who don't get a second chance like he's getting. He's got some good people in his corner, and hopefully he'll be back to the old Vick and out of Philly. It burns me on the inside to imagine this season with my Cowboys playing against this Eagles team now.

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MJG - Big Time Feat. Slim (Video)

2009-08-13T14:59:00.005-04:00

Man, Lord knows that I'm the most Northernest, Eightball & MJGingnest lovingest nicca around... but the homie MJG blew this one. Definitely wasted studio time, camera time... everything... on this one. This is not the MJG that I know. Next.

Here's the video from one of the tracks off his upcoming solo album... This Might Be The Day.

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Slum Village - Actin' Normal (Video)

2009-08-12T17:05:00.003-04:00

Exclusive SLUMVILLAGE VIDEO "Actin Normal" from SCRAPDIRTY on Vimeo.

Off the upcoming album Villa Manifesto, which drops on the 22nd of Sept.

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Cory Gunz - Back On My BS Freestyle

2009-08-12T14:16:00.004-04:00

Cory Gunz... son of Peter Gunz. The kid has skills... but unfortunately I only see him as another Cassidy at best. Mixtape, battle, punchline rapper. Aint nothing wrong with that though... at least we'll still get to hear the kid spit.

Back On My BS Freestyle - Download Here

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Goodie Mob Reunion

2009-08-12T13:12:00.003-04:00

Could it really be true?! Goodie Mob is making a comeback? I've heard whispers the last few days, but here it is... right from the horse's mouth. Well, from Cee-Lo's mouth. They're doing a reunion show down in ATL in a few weeks. Ahhhhh, Fly High my people.

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I Miss You, Inc

2009-08-12T00:31:00.003-04:00

It's always good to see my folks doing big things... taking care of business. David Merritt went from NCAA ball player... to Founder & CEO of I Miss You, Inc. There's a great community service component that should surely spread happiness somewhere. Stay tuned... The official launch is Sept. 4 at the University of Michigan League Ballroom. Check it out if you're in town.

I Miss You - Watch the Video

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The Get Ready

2009-08-11T23:05:00.002-04:00

You got 54 minutes to check out my boy Dave and his new endeavor. The Get Ready...

Facebook Event Page - Click Here

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Joe Budden - We Outta Here Feat. Slaughterhouse

2009-08-10T18:10:00.003-04:00

Here's the first leak from Joe Budden's album to release tomorrow. Man... can these cats really make a wack song? I haven't heard one yet. (Sigh) This is getting to be kind of ridiculous now. Check out this track.

We Outta Here - Download Here

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Joe Budden - Escape Route

2009-08-10T16:35:00.003-04:00

Man, as if I wasn't already excited enough about 8/11 with Slaughterhouse dropping. Now I have to get to albums?! Crazy... Let me go break the piggy bank for this occasion.

Following the success of “Halfway House” and the much-anticipated “Padded Room,” Joe Budden and Amalgam Digital are excited to announce the release of “Escape Route”. The digital-only album will be made available exclusively on AmalgamDigital.com August 11th, 2009. “Escape Route” marks the third installment in Budden’s inspired saga sequence that has already brought fans such releases as “Halfway House” and “Padded Room,” and will culminate with the groundbreaking “The Great Escape.”

Escape Route aims to set a new precedent for Budden as he begins to map out his escape by enlisting guest appearances from Wale, Slaughterhouse, and Young Chris as well as production from 9th Wonder, Streetrunner, Chad West, and J. Cardim. When asked about his latest endeavor Budden had the following to say:

“Escape Route is a precursor to what may very well be the best Joe Budden album ever… The Great Escape. It’s filled with the lyricism and passion that Joe Budden fans have come to love me for….‘THE GREAT ESCAPE’ coming soon!”

Following “Escape Route” Joe Budden will return to the Amalgam Digital label roster to release the final and most compelling installment of the series entitled “The Great Escape” another groundbreaking album that will signify his ultimate salvation and departure from the traditional norms of mediocrity that continue to confine the creativity of many artists today. With the momentum garnering around his supergroup Slaughterhouse’s performances on tour at the Paid Dues and Rock the Bells hip hop festivals, Budden’s latest album is sure to reinforce his commitment to his craft while also justifying his sustained success throughout the past several years.

01. Intro
02. Anti
03. Never Again
04. World Keep Spinnin’
05. Forgive Me
06. State of You
07. Good Enough
08. No Comment
09. We Outta Here feat. Slaughterhouse
10. Clothes on a Mannequin
11. Freight Train
12. Connect 4 feat. Young Chris

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Black Rob - Infinite

2009-08-08T14:59:00.003-04:00

So, maybe I'm the only one who has been wondering where Black Rob went. It's good to hear he's still showing off his craft, and doing it well. The question everyone wants to know... is when will we be blessed with another album? Check out this track, Infinite.

Infinite - Download Here

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Beanie Sigel - Ready for War Feat. Young Chris & Freeway

2009-08-07T14:43:00.003-04:00

Ok, how can you not like these State Property boys? I mean, yeah Free got murked by Cassidy in that battle a few years back... but still. 80% of the time, these cats make good music every time. Check out this leaked track from Beans' upcoming album featuring Young Chris and Freeway, which is scheduled to drop on Sept. 1.

Ready for War - Download Here

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Joel Ortiz - Food For Thought

2009-08-02T11:28:00.002-04:00

Joel Ortiz has definitely grown on me over this summer. Check this out right here... it's pretty hot.

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Slaugherhouse Album Leaked

2009-07-31T20:45:00.002-04:00

The Slaughterhouse album has leaked... (devilish grin on my face)

You aint getting it from here though... wait until August 11th and go buy your own copy.

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Stephon Marbury Gets In A Car Accident (Video)

2009-07-31T09:31:00.002-04:00

I haven't been posting lately, but it's all good. Haven't really been in the mood for blogging. I was watching something this morning though that was light weight disturbing to me. I mean... disturbing isn't probably the word I'm looking for, but I'm sure confused as hell. I just watched this video of Stephon Marbury. Lately, this dude has been tripped out... I mean like, I just ate a whole bag of mushrooms tripped out. Check out this video...

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Joe Budden - No Comment

2009-07-24T16:48:00.005-04:00

Slaughterhouse is coming from all directions just to let you know that the time is almost here. August 11...

Check out Royce Da 5'9s version of 8/11, as well as Part 2 of Crooked I's 8/11.

No Comment - Download Here
8/11 Part 2 - Download Here
Royce Da 5'9" - 8/11 Download Here

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Crooked I - 8/11

2009-07-23T16:28:00.004-04:00

Looks like Crooked is up to bat for the latter part of July. We all know that Crooked go hard, but Slaughterhouse goes even harder. 8-11... get ready to be slaughtered at the Slaughterhouse...

8/11 Download Here

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MC Lyte - Rocking With The Best * Slaughterhouse - Cuckoo

2009-07-21T00:44:00.002-04:00

Big ups to my pretend baby mama... MC Lyte. I don't care what she puts out, I'm biased. Aside from that though... this track, Rocking With The Best is seriously pretty dope. Thanks for blessing up, Baby Mama.

Also, check out the new leaked track from Slaughterhouse... these cats really are Cuckoo!!!

Rocking With The Best - Download Here
Cuckoo - Download Here

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Twista “Yo Body” f/ Do Or Die & Johnny P (Video)

2009-07-19T21:55:00.002-04:00

Check out this new video from Twista with his boys from the Chi. Remember when Do or Die first came out? Those cats were pretty dope... This track kind of takes you back to those days.

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Royce Da 5'9" Freestyle on Toca Tuesdays

2009-07-16T16:25:00.003-04:00

Uhhh... ok, it's Thursday, but so what. As long as you don't have your underwear on that say Tuesday still... we good.

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Naledge Freestyle + True Hip Hop

2009-07-15T01:06:00.004-04:00

Aiight, I've been on a Naledge trip for the last couple of days. I just heard this freestyle from him off of DJ Moondawg’s Midwest Kush series called IRock.

Check it out.

IRock - Download Here

Here are a few other tracks that you should check out as well. Definite bangers. Unfortunately they're all streamed. You can still enjoy them for what they are though... true Hip Hop.

Vado - "Go Hard" Feat. Cassidy - Download Here
"Ridiculous" Remix feat. Masta Ace, OC, and Pharoahe Monch - Stream
"Brainbender" feat. Kool Keith, Ced Gee Canibus, Prince Poetry, & Rahzel - Stream
"Nuthin" feat. CL Smooth, Brother Ali, and Sadat X - Stream
"Murder" feat. Chino XL, Sean Price, & Killah Priest - Stream
"Clear 'N Present Danger" feat. KRS-One & Canibus - Stream
"Ridiculous" feat. OC & Pharoahe Monch - Stream

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Rakim - Holy Are You

2009-07-14T22:10:00.004-04:00

All Praises to Rakim.

There isn't much that I can say. Shout out to mikewaxx over at illRoots for having the download.

Just check out the track...

Holy Are You - Download Here

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Skillz Presents Hip Hop Confessions episode 1 & 2 (Video)

2009-07-14T19:09:00.002-04:00

Check out this. Interesting. What are some of your Hip Hop confessions folks? Wow!

Skillz presents: Hip-Hop Confessions episode 2 (part 1) from Visually Inklined on Vimeo.

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Kool G. Rap - NY Timez Feat. Godfather Pt.3

2009-07-14T16:24:00.002-04:00

Man, Kool G. Rap needs a lifetime achievement award or something... Just for being G. Rap. He's probably the king of slept on rappers. It's 2009 and he's still putting out tracks that make you zone out. Check out this track. It's only 2 and a half minutes, but it bangs.

NY Timez - Download Here

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Naledge is Born...

2009-07-13T16:22:00.006-04:00

Warning... For Mature Audiences Only!

Just a quick PSA to all of you out there listening. You need to have Naledge's mixtape, Chicago Picasso! And while you're at it... I hope you went and got the Kidz in the Hall album, The In Crowd. After a few listens to this it's clear that Naledge is going to make a name for himself sooner or later. This is one of the best albums that I've heard in a minute. Lyrically he is SOLID, and the production isn't bad. If you need someone to dumb down their lyrics for you... well... Rahhh Trick, Rahh!!! Go do the Superman. Naledge is proving that Chicago has talent all throughout it.

Chicago Picasso - Download Here

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Slaughterhouse - The One (Uncut Video)

2009-07-12T13:54:00.004-04:00

Slaughterhouse is keeping the summer hot. Check out this new uncut video The One.

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Andre 3000 - Lookin' 4 Ya

2009-07-11T12:13:00.002-04:00

What a great way to start the day off!!! Well... the afternoon (it was a long night). Andre 3000 decided to step into the booth and bless us all with a teaser.

Lookin' 4 Ya - Download Here

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Krizz Kaliko - Misunderstood (Video)

2009-07-10T15:19:00.001-04:00

Man, I wasn't expecting this. This right here is pretty nice. Almost reminds me of Cee-Lo, or Gnarls Barkley. Check it out...

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Reservoir Dogs (Rapper Big Pooh, Joe Scudda, Chaundon, & Jozeemo) - Family Affair

2009-07-10T02:37:00.002-04:00

If you've been sleeping on the Hall of Justus cats, it's time you wake up. This 4 headed monster... although not as fire as Slaughterhouse, they are pretty hot right now. These cats have teamed up to put out a mixtape, and although Phontigalo wont be apart of the group itself as of now, I'm sure he wouldn't miss out on leaving his mark throughout this mixtape. Check out the first leak from the album. Family Affair. That's right these cats are spitting over the Kanye sample.

Family Affair - Download Here

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Royce Da 5'9 - Warriors Feat. Slaughterhouse

2009-07-06T18:57:00.003-04:00

THE ALBUM DROPS TOMORROW!!!! Go break your piggy banks folks. Royce is going to keep the fireworks going for sure! The Revival EP will be in stores and on iTunes for sale tomorrow... I REPEAT!

Warriors - Download Here

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The New Loon

2009-07-06T01:09:00.002-04:00

Remember Loon? The slurred/mumble rapper from Bad Boy. I Need A Girl... remember? Well.. just look at what Loon has been up to these days. I can't get the picture of Shaquille Sunflower out of my head (that was a crazy episode of Martin). This is pretty deep after you get past the jokes and the Freeway beard.

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Cover Art for OB4CL2

2009-07-01T17:28:00.005-04:00

Only Built for Cuban Linx Pt. 2 has been pushed back to September 8th.

Now that we have the bad news out of the way... Check out the cover work for the album. I'm sure all the original Purple Tape holders can appreciate this.

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Young Buck - Without Me Feat. 8Ball & MJG

2009-07-01T17:24:00.005-04:00

I'm not really one to be drawn to Young Buck's work... but when there's 8ball & MJG in the building... nothing can go wrong. I think I still just have a bad taste in my mouth from the whole G-Unit movement. I'll get over it, Buck is the survivor of the group if you ask me. Check this track out though with Ball and G.

Check out the Alchemist - I Know Your Name Feat. Travis McCoy and Lil Wayne, and Joel Ortiz - We Can Do It Feat. Syles P

Without Me - Download Here
The Alchemist - I Know Your Name Download Here
Joel Ortiz - We Can Do It Download Here

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Trey Songz - Anticipation

2009-06-30T13:46:00.004-04:00

The boy Trey has been hard at work this summer. Check out this mixtape, Anticipation... it goes in fa real. The text below is straight from the dude's blog.

An⋅tic⋅i⋅pa⋅tion [an-tis-uh-pey-shuhn] -noun
1. realization in advance, intuition; foretaste.
2. Musically - a tone introduced in advance of its harmony so that it sounds against the preceding chord.

Musically, I’m currently in a creative space like no other. I feel as though whenever a mic is put in front of me, I can do no wrong. At a time in the music industry where album sales are low, fans are fickle, inconsistent, or more into the various songs than they are the particular artist, I feel that I must give u a reason to love me. Embed in you a desire to love me and an appreciation for the music. I must show you that not only do I LOVE what I do but I also do it well.

The creation of ANTICIPATION began after I presented READY to my label the first time. I just started recording on my days off and the music felt great and decided that I’d rather share the music than let it sit and be idle. This is music without politics, without creative boundaries.

Troy (my mentor and founder & CEO of Songbook Ent.) and I have been making music since I was 15. There was a time when thoughts of monotonous melodies or redundant choruses wasn’t THE KEY to making a hit record. Music that just felt good. Although they’re present at times the boundaries are endless in this body of work, giving you a (1) realization in advance to READY.

What do I mean by READY? Well, lets do this one more time.

Read⋅y [red-ee] –adjective
1. completely prepared or in fit condition for immediate action or use

Are you READY? I like to say don’t get READY…STAY READY!!! But until then…Here is ANTICIPATION…

Check it out here... Anticipation

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