Warner Bros. Music Group To Buy Death Row Catalog?
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Warner Bros. Music Group has reportedly submitted a $25 Million bid to secure the ownership of the Death Row Records catalog. This information comes from a new report by The New York Post and a Feb.1st filing in US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. |
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New Group C.R.A.C. (Blu & Ta-Raach) Set To Drop New Album "Piece Talks"
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Blu and Detroit emcee / producer Ta'Raach have formed the new hip hop duo by the name of C.R.A.C. (Collect Respect Anna Check). Their up coming new album "The Piece Talks" is slated to drop sometime in April. The album was released as a CD-R mixtape last year but will now get a full retail release this year with brand new songs, you preview three tracks from the original release on www.bling47.com/store (Under "Hip Hop"). Check out their myspace page at www.myspace.com/cracknuckles. DUB MD |
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New York Plays Host To "I Am The Underground" Show February 12th
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New York City is about to play host to the first ever "I Am The Underground" concert on February 12th. The concert is an effort to organize independent and unsigned artists who are making noise outside of Hip-Hop’s mainstream and to expose them to the rest of the media and music industry. The artists tapped to participate include Skyzoo, Sha Stimuli, Nina B, Torae, City Scholar, Sic Osyrus, Lexx9eleven, 2ew Gunn Ciz, Farrah Burns, No Good People, The League, Fev Eligante', Lydia Caesar, Remo Da Rapstar, Harlem, A-Pinks and Omar Wilson. The show’s organizers Franchyze Bless (A&R/ Inasirkl Music Group), DWI (Next Up Radio/ Producer/ Engineer) and DJ Bedtyme357 (Remy Ma's DJ aka Mr. I Am The Underground) are not hyping this as event as a battle, showcase or anything judged. It’s simply meant to be exposure for these artists. If you ask me, it sure sounds like a showcase, but definitely worth checking out. The event is being hosted by Hot 97 and Shade45 radio personality Dee Vazquez. So if you’re in NYC on the 12th, stop by Don Hill’s to check it out. DUB MD |
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Torae & Marco Polo Collaboration Album "Double Barrel" In The Works
Brooklyn's own Torae, the emcee responsible for the recent album "Daily Conversation" has recently announced that he has enlisted the services of one of Hip Hop's most underrated producers Marco Polo to be the sole person behind the boards for his follow-up "Double Barrel". Torae says to expect the new album to drop sometime in the third quarter of 2008.
Make sure you pick up Torae & Marco Polo's albums "Daily Conversation" & "Port Authority" both in stores right now. Keep it locked for updates on both artists! DUB MD |
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C.R.A.C. Knuckles - Love Don't
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C.R.A.C. Knuckles - Love Don't |
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Watch Lil Wayne Perform "Gossip" Live
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Oddisee Releases New Digital Only Project "The Good Tree EP"
The Good Tree EP is a little taste of what Oddisee cooked up for Mello Music Group recently. The extended play was produced entirely by the man who used work at Touch of Jazz Studios, and produced DJ Jazzy Jeff's "Music Lunge", Oddisee. The new project features illfonik flows from Motion Man, Jascat, and Rapper Pooh, Black Milk, and Huston. Not to mention cuts from Lootpack's DJ Romes. You can purchase the EP exclusively at www.hiphopsite.com. Official Tracklisting:
01. Holding it Back (feat. Motion Man)
02. Probably That White (feat. Jascat)
03. Holding it Back (Instrumental)
04. Probably That White (Instrumental)
05. Nite Life
06. Shadows
07. Drugs Outside (feat. Big Pooh, Black Milk, Huston & DJ Romes)
08. Drugs Outside (Instrumental) DUB MD |
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New Canibus Exclusive "Magnificentric" (Produced By Centric)
Canibus is back yet again with another banger, this time around along side producer Centric. Check out this brand new exclusive, the tracks cleverly entitled "Magnificentric". Look out for updates on Canibus in 2008 on his official myspace page www.myspace.com/canibus.
Brand new Canibus track "Magnificentric", Right click & save as to download:
Canibus - Magnificentric (Produced By Centric)
http://media.raptalk.net/audio/Canibus - Magnificentric.mp3
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Mos Def Announces Title Of Upcoming New Album "The Ecstatic"
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In recent shows Mos Def has performed new songs from his album said to be named "The Ecstatic". He has shown crowds tracks produced by Madlib and Oh No (Madlib's younger brother) and has rumoured to be going to Kanye West for new material. The Madlib produced track "Auditorium" features a guest appearance from someone Mos calls "one of his heroes". He doesn't reveal who this guest is but rumour has it that the guest is the legendary Slick Rick. Other confirmed tracks on the album are "Super Magic" Produced by Oh No and "Twilight Speedball" Produced By Chad Hugo & Mos Def. "The Ecstatic" which is Mos Def's fourth solo album is said to be released in stores in April 2008. DUB MD |
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Oddisee - Drugs Outside (feat. Big Pooh, Black Milk, Huston & DJ Romes)
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Oddisee - Drugs Outside (feat. Big Pooh, Black Milk, Huston & DJ Romes) |
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Canibus - Magnificentric (Produced By Centric)
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Canibus - Magnificentric (Produced By Centric) |
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X-Clan's Brother J Announces San Francisco, CA Show - Feb. 15
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X-Clan’s Brother J Checks In From Studio And Announces San Francisco, CA Headlining Show With Potluck Hip-hop legend Brother J has checked in from the studio with an update regarding the X-Clan’s plans for 2008. X-Clan have are currently preparing another monumental hip-hop release of knowledge and wisdom for late 2008 release through Suburban Noize Records. "We have been working on a new album, along with a new DVD release that starts to explain some of the history of X-Clan," says group founding father Brother J, offering a glimpse into what the hip-hop legends have cooking for 2008. "This is one of the first DVD's that will bring some of the history down as we start to gather some of the original members to tell their story. We are getting some things in line that are of the master caliber we want to present. Give peace and blessings to everyone. Respect." X-Clan, one of the genres most powerful and influential hip-hop crews ever, returned in 2007 after nearly a decade-long hiatus with their Suburban Noize debut, "Return From Mecca". SOURCE Magazine’s review of the album stated "Brother J shines as he nourishes with vanglourious music," while the Los Angeles Times proclaimed, "This a rare rap 'Return' well worth the wait." The critically acclaimed album saw the group dropping their unique brand of ancestral wisdom and culture to a whole new generation of hip-hop fans on sold out tours with Public Enemy, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Jurassic 5. X-Clan have also announced a headlining performance in San Francisco, CA on Feb 15th, 2008 with Humboldt County’s finest hip-hop duo Potluck. "We are definitely looking forward to one of the first headlining dates of the Millennium Cipher version of X-Clan. We've been holding it down for a couple of years now, supporting some powerful movements and we're looking forward to breaking out in the Bay area," says Brother J. "The Bay area was responsible for helping to break the original 'To the East, Blackwards' and 'Xodus' records back in the day, so we are glad to return on this level. We want to give a big ups to all the support acts (Lifesavas and Potluck) and we look forward to all the Bay area X-Clan heads coming out and having a good time." X CLAN AND PUBLIC ENEMY TOUR: Feb 15 San Francisco @ Mezzanine w/ Potluck |
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Raptalk.net gets a facelift, New Audio database and sections added!
Raptalk.net will debut it's brand new layout next week. Leading the way will be the launch of a brand new audio section.
The new In The Deck section will be a place to catalog and review new music, artists and groups. As the database grows, we will be able to catalog a vast number of albums artists and singles. In The Deck will be the most secure way to display your music and artists!
We have also brought back our galleries. The galleries from the past and the new galleries will be added weekly to give you something fresh to look at.
There is now an event calendar to add events, clubs, shows, battles, etc. You can even submit your own events.
The RAPTALK.net team has been working hard to bring the latest and greatest to you week in and week out. Many shouts to Styles, DubMD, Latina Beatz and Junior for continuing to contribute to the website on a daily basis.
Stay tuned for the launch of the new website coming next week!
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Exclusive Pics: Joker Brand's Estevan Oriol Gallery [DJ Muggs, Mr. Cartoon, Sick Jacken, The Alchemist, Actor Danny Trejo]
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Last night (Friday Jan. 31st) famed photographer and video director Estevan Oriol of Joker Brand held a gallery & signing event in downtown Los Angeles. Raptalk was on hand to show support for this event. Other guests included: World famous ink/tattoo artist Mr. Carton, Cypress Hill/Soul Assassin producer DJ Muggs, Sick Jacken of Psycho Realm, notorious Hip-Hop producer The Alchemist and famed actor Danny Trejo. Check out the pics below!  Raptalk's Styles & Actor Danny Trejo 
Sick Jacken of Psycho Realm & The Alchemist 
DJ Muggs 
Mr. Cartoon 
DJ Muggs 
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Raptalk's Styles Interviews Yukmouth For AllHipHop.com [New Interview Now Up]
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Longtime rap fans will remember Yukmouth from his days as one half of the Platinum-selling group The Luniz and their smash hit single “I Got 5 On It.” Although the group has long-gone their separate ways, Yukmouth has maintained a solo career as an artist on Rap-A-Lot Records with three albums released including the Gold-selling Thugged Out: The Abulation.
Never one to hold back his tongue, Yukmouth has spent a good portion of the past decade feuding with the likes of Too $hort, Master P, Daz Dillinger, The Game, and the whole G-Unit camp. Now with a new album, The Million Dollar Mouthpiece, scheduled to drop February 12 on Rap-A-Lot Records, Yukmouth took the time to explain his new peaceful frame of mind and his different outlook on the rap world. Be warned, just because Yukmouth has set most his beefs aside, that doesn’t mean that he’s lost any of his viciousness as he shows in discussing his former Luniz partner Numskull. Pay attention as he shares his piece of mind. CLICK HERE TO READ YUKMOUTH'S NEW INTERVIEW ON ALLHIPHOP.COM
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Polow Da Don To Speak On Panel With Mos Def For BMI & L.A. Times @ West Hollywood Key Club Feb. 9th
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This upcoming February 9th at The Key Club in West Hollywood, The Los Angeles Times & BMI present "How I Wrote That Song" with a special panel moderated by Ann Powers - Pop Music Critic for The L.A. Times. Key speakers on the panel will be Polow Da Don, Mos Def, Rodney Jerkins, Chris Daughtry and Ben Moody. The doors open at 12 pm and the panel will speak from 1 - 3 pm. Presale tickets can be purchased at keyclub.com for $10 - Door prices are $20 per ticket. The event is 18 and older. |
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Bishop Lamont Re-Releases The First Mixtape That Started It All: Who I Gotta Kill To Get A Record Deal
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Here's a nice surprise for you all! Bishop Lamont & Take Off Productions decided to break you all off with the very first mixtape that put the Carson, CA star on the map. Yup, the very own "Who I Gotta Kill To Get A Record Deal" Mixtape that got Dr. Dre's attention and got him signed to the infamous Aftermath label. A lot of people have been asking about this Mixtape and I bet that some even thought that they would never get their hands on it, but here it is! And trust me when I tell you that this DJ Rampage hosted Mixtape is a collectable classic. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "WHO I GOTTA KILL TO GET A RECORD DEAL" BY BISHOP LAMONT & DJ RAMPAGE Other upcoming projects include: CALTROiT Metropolis with DJ Warrior and one that was announced right here, The Collection Plate with DJ Whoo-Kid. We also have two more pics from the Glasses Malone "Certified" video shoot courtesy of Take Off Productions. The first is with Bishop Lamont & Travis Barker. The second one is with Taje', Geo Brown, Bishop Lamont, Bishop's brother Mike and the West Coast legend E-40! 
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Raptalk Exclusive Download: Jay Rock Feat. Lil Wayne "All My Life"
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Alright motherf#ckers! It's time to hold on to your seats! In this new exclusive Raptalk download, Jay Rock is taking it up another notch in this official single from his upcoming Warner Bros. album! Teaming up with the hottest name in the industry right now, Lil Wayne, this track which was formally named "Doin' Bad" is now called "All My Life" after the unmixed version leaked on to the Net. However since then, the one and only DJ Quik got a hold of this and gave it his Mr. Midas-like touch and mixed this down like only he can do. So all of you fans, do what you do and download this today. Look for this song to appear on other outlets such as XXLMag.com and AllHipHop.com as well. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "ALL MY LIFE" BY JAY ROCK FEAT. LIL WAYNE
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Jay Rock Ft. Lil Wayne: All My Life (New Audio) |
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Kool G Rap "Half A Klip" EP News
Chinga Chang Records & Latchkey Recordings have teamed up to release Half A
Klip, a new EP by legendary MC - Kool G Rap. Half A Klip features gritty new and unreleased G Rap material and includes production from DJ Premier, Marley Marl,
Domingo (EP co-executive producer), MoSS, Frank Dukes, Critical Child and more.
Kool G Rap rose to fame in the 80s’ as part of the Juice Crew and is known for lacing classic tracks like “The Symphony,” "Streets of New York," "Poison," and "Road to the Riches.” G Rap was one of the first MCs to hit listeners with vivid tales of gritty street life and influenced a generation of artists.
The single “On The Rise Again” – produced by DJ Premier and feat. Haylie Duff on the hook, is currently making the rounds on airwaves and internet sites. "Kool G Rap is the greatest lyricist of all time and DJ Premier is the most sought after producer in the game, so this is major," said "CEO DMAK", CEO of Chinga Chang
Records.
Half A Klip EP – nothing but classic, raw Kool G Rap – specially priced and in-stores soon.
Track List:
1 - Risin Up (produced by Domingo)
2 - Turn It Out (produced by Critical Child)
3 - 100 Rounds (Original Version) (produced by Domingo)
4 - The Life (produced by MoSS)
5 - Typical Ni**a (produced by Frank Dukes)
6 - What's More Realer Than That (produced by Domingo)
7 - I Feel Bad For You Son (rmx) (produced by Nomadic)
8 - With A Bullet (rmx) (produced by Marley Marl)
9 - On The Rise Again (produced by DJ Premier)
10 - [Bonus] What's More Realer Than That (Alternate Version) (produced by
Marks)
11 – [Bonus] On The Rise Again (Radio Edit) (produced by DJ Premier)
For more info check out:
http://www.chingachangonline.com
http://www.latchkeyrecordings.com
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Crooked I: Til I Collapse - Hip Hop Weekly #44
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Mr. Crooked I - the master of the smooth and wicked flow - returns with yet another Hip Hop Weekly freestyle feature. This one is entitled "Til I Collapse" and it seems as though that Crook will be dropping these features until he finally does so! What can you say? The dude has taken the word "grind" and given it a whole new standard of definition. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CROOKED I'S HIP HOP WEEKLY #44 |
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Crooked I: Hip Hop Weekly #44 (New Audio) |
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Raptalk Exclusive Pics: Glasses Malone's "Certified" Video Shoot W/ Akon & More
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It was a mostly cloudy day but that didn't stop from the Sun from shining in the city of Lynwood as young West Coast star Glasses Malone shot the video for his radio hit "Certified" on Tuesday January 29th. Raptalk was in the house of course to bring you the pics straight from the source! No borrowed pics or having a friend or associate email pics over, nope, this is live from the scene. Guests for the shoot included Akon, DJ Toomp, Bishop Lamont, Mistah F.A.B., Mack 10, Mykestro, Jay Rock, Lil Eazy and many more. We will also be premiering exclusive interviews that were done live on the set so stay tuned for that.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Wordsmith Live Show Highlights Footage @ The Temple Bar (Santa Monica, CA)
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A few weeks ago Wordsmith went out to California to rock his Santa Monica fans. We got some exclusive footage from the show so take a few minutes out of your day and click the link below to check out the video. If you haven't been to a Wordsmith show, you won't want to miss this, get a glimpse at the Next Level in Hip-Hop! DUB MD |
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The Roots Prepare 10th Studio Album "Rising Down" This April
Rising Down will be the tenth studio album from the Philadelphia-based hip-hop band. The Roots latest album Rising Down is a shift from their previous two releases, the new album is stacked with guest appearances. In addition to crew regulars Dice Raw, Truck North, P.O.R.N. & Malik B.
Confirmed guests appearances include: Mos Def, Common, Kweli, Peedi Crack, Styles P, Wale, Patrick Stump, Mercedes Martinez, Chrisette Michelle. Also rumoured to appear are Q-Tip, Lupe Fiasco & Jay Electronica. Rising Down is scheduled to be released April 29th 2008 through Def Jam Recordings.
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Wordsmith - Psychedelic Side To Love (feat. SoL Tha Analyst)
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Wordsmith - Psychedelic Side To Love (feat. SoL Tha Analyst) |
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New Audio From Reggie P. (Black Wall Street South) "Don't Get Mad"
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Reggie P. Ft. Young Jeezy: Don't Get Mad (New Audio) |
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QN5 Set To Release Digital Only Valentine's Day EP "Baby Blue For Pink"
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QN5 Music's first digital-only release has been specifically crafted with Valentine's Day in mind. Baby Blue For Pink will hit digital outlets on February 12th and features new music by PackFM, Substantial, Session, Cashmere the Pro, Mr. SOS and Tonedeff. With song titles such as "R Love Songs Gay?", you now have new background music when romancing your special lady. In typical QN5-form, the EP effortlessly straddles the line between cleverly romantic and lasciviously lewd. In a nutshell, this is music that will turn your girl on. "It's something the ladies will love and the dudes will respect," says Deacon The Villain, who produced two of the EP's cuts
Official Tracklisting:
1. PackFM – "Plucking Daisies" [Produced by Deacon The Villain]
2. Session - "The Letter" [Produced By Tonedeff]
3. Cashmere The Pro – "Know I Do (RMX)" [Produced By Kno]
4. Substantial – "R Love Songs Gay?" [Produced By Tonedeff]
5. Mr. SOS – "Digital Video (f/ CunninLynguists & SunnyStylez)" – [Produced By Deacon The Villain]
6. Tonedeff – "Close" [Produced By Domingo]
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Free Mixtape: Rugged Intellect "The Gwop Era" Exclusive Download
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Brand new mixtape for free from Rugged Intellect entitled "The Gwop Era". The free download features collaborations with Just Blaze, Kool G Rap, Buckwild, Easy Mo Bee, Ras Kass and many more. Download right here for free! Official Tracklisting:
1- Intro
2- Renaissance Man
3- Code of the Streets
4- That Just Blaze Shit (produced by Just Blaze)
5- All Fair [featuring Kool G Rap] (produced by Buckwild)
6- Mo Ghetto
7- The Gwop Era
8- Passin Me By
9- Biters Block
10- Fast Life (produced by Easy Mo Bee)
11- Cold Blood
12- Next Dose [featuring Ras Kass] (produced by Domingo)
13- The Letter (produced by Just Blaze)
14- Mic Check
15- Game Over
16- Bonafied
17- Dedicated
18- Supa Fly
19- This Is Me (snippet) (produced by Frank Dukes)
20- Unsigned Hype (produced by Memo of the Molemen)
21- Just A Moment |
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Fresno, CA's Shake Da Mayor Sets It Off With A New Jam!
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The originator of the Stunna-Shades has hit Raptalk with some audio for you all. Fresno, Ca artist Shake Da Mayor set's off the party with this new jam "Set It Off." Although Shake is known for being Hyphy, we hear that his Management could be getting "Jazzy." CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "SET IT OFF" BY SHAKE DA MAYOR |
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Shake Da Mayor: Set If Off (New Audio) |
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Fred Knuxx Tells The Haters To "Get Lost" (New Audio)
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The Delaware MC is back! Fred Knuxx who was recently regarded as one of the top 51 New MC's by Vibe Magazine, just shot us this new track called "Get Lost (Wish A Hater Would)" produced by Heater. Download this hot new track today! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD!! |
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Fred Knuxx: Get Lost (New Audio) |
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Hammer Starts Up Dancejam.com
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Yes, Mr. Can't-Touch-It is back, but no it's not behind a microphone. Stanley Burrell a.k.a. Hammer has started up a new website called Dancejam.com as a tutorial for would-be dancers. The site is said to be a "community" for dancers as well as a place to view videos of dances (even in slow-motion). Hammer was interviewed by The Washington Post/L.A. Times in regards to his new website, which you can read by CLICKING HERE |
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Raptalk Interview With Sicko Soldado
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Latina Beatz hooked up with underground Emcee Sicko Soldado for an insightful interview. Your orginially from Sunland Park, New Mexico. How did you make your way to Los Angeles? I am originally from Sunland Park. I moved to Denver back in 98 for a while that’s when I first got serious about making music. I made my way to L.A. when I met Kemo at a Delinquent Habits show. How is the hip hop scene from there contrast to Los Angeles? It’s different in the way that the scene is still new and needs to grow a lot more. Not a lot places show love for the artist, but people appreciate the music just as much as people from L.A. You are currently under Kemo's (Formerly of Deliquent Habits) Record Label "Dead Silence." How did you link up with him? I met Kemo back in 02 at a Delinquent Habit show in Costa Mesa. He felt that we were good people so he gave us his contact. After we met we arranged a show in Juarez,MX. And started working together since then. You recently just dropped your self titled album "Sicko Soldado", I see Kemo's on it and your label mate Jehuniko, who else is featured on it? There are a few more emcee features such as Kemo's brother Mostro from the Dead Silence camp, The hated 13 (mads) from the Taylor Made Family, The homey Gremlin from the Life support Camp, and of course the homey Krazy Race from that realizm records. Most of the production was done by Kemo but I did also have some beats from my good homey Topik for Symbolix, I got another beat from the homey Monomaniac for life support, and a couple from the homeys The hated 13 (mads) for Taylor made family. They are all sick ass sick ass producers. How would you describe this album, what kind of vibe does it give off? This album is different than a lot of new shit that’s out there right now. I just keep it real. I didn’t make this album for the main stream as soon as you look at the cover you know its going to be some sick shit. Strictly for the underground. It gives off a good vibe. I touch a lot on the roots of the revolution it makes you feel like your back in the days of the movement. Growing up who has influenced you musically? I was influenced by emcees like Kemo, Big Duke, groups like control machete, psycho realm, Funkdoobiest, the Beatnuts, SPM, all the O.G. shit that started it all off for me. How do you set yourself apart from other emcees out there? I bring my own style to the table I write on some other shit. I am also bilingual which helps me flip up the flow. Being Mexican American, What do you think of the stereo-types of Hispanics in music, especially Hip Hop? I feel it’s a lot harder for our peps to get up in the ranks, and be given the chance to prove ourselves. A lot of the times they just affiliate us as a bad people because of how we look. They should base it on how good we do and how sick we rock shows. You have a unique voice, When I first heard it I was reminded of Fermin IV from Mexican Rap Group Control Machete and a slight hint of Duke from Psycho Realm, Do you get told that often? No not really. No one can be as sick as duke and Fermin lV is dope, but I bring my own style. You have been featured on a huge advertisment campaign for 1 of my favorite clothing lines "Joint Clothing" with that kind of exposure do you have plans to persue acting or even more adds for other companies? I did that for joint but I don’t really plan on working with other companies as for now. As for acting not really. I do plan on writing a movie though. Who would you like to collaborate with on your next project? I would want to collaborate with the homeys from Kinto Sol, Omar Cruz, Sinful and work on some Spanish shit. You have a well known buzz in the SouthWest Region, Do you feel it's hard to get a buzz here in L.A.? Yeah its more of a challenge out here cause theirs a lot of competition, so whatever I do is got to be sick to get the buzz going. What other collabs/albums can we find you on? I been featured on a few of Dj Paybacks mixes he’s got a new one coming out real soon called Hecho en Aztlan 3. I was featured on both of Kemo the Blaxican albums simple plan and his new album not so rich and famous. I was also featured on Jehunikos album La pura Vida, Ikuestions Dangerous Spanglish, Krazy Race Movement Strength in numbers, and Corner Block new Album City Blues. Do you have any other projects in the works? Right now I’m working with Kemo on the Dead Silence Compilation, I also just did work on Mic Mcs up coming album. Working on a track for the homey Gremlins album. Where can people go to cop your album? People can cop the C.D at a few places like the Psycho shop in Santa Fe Springs, Kokopelli smoke shop in Pico Rivera, Norwalk Records, High Caliber Record store in El Paso Tx. , more stores to be added. People could also get the album on line at jointclothing.com. Check out for shows at: www.myspace.com/sickodeadsilence www.myspace.com/jointclothing.com www.myspace.com/kemotheblaxian |
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Knawledg Of MathMadix Preps “Based On A True Story”
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Written By Lunatic 63 We return with yet ANOTHER update on the MathMadix camp. This time, it comes from the #1 protégé of Knoc-turn’al, Knawledg. The Wasco Kern County native is currently prepping his debut disc entitled "Based On A True Story." When asked about what the fans can expect from the album, Knawledg had this to say: "Expect a classic. Most rappers work on their album for a few months, this has been years in the making for me. Over a 1,000 songs have been recorded for it and I been putting to the side the super, super dope ones just for this record. The beauty of it is, it really has been put together like a movie. The skits on it are gonna be re-enactments of real events that have taken place over the course of my life." The album will feature production from Deztined, J-Beam and Lifted of The Formula. Guest appearances will come from Knoc-turn’al and the rest of the MathMadix click, along with a surprise guest we can not mention at this time! Knawledg had this to say about the lineup: "I want to prove that I can hold my own weight with this album. I recorded many tracks with my dude Knoc-turn’al, but I only picked two of those joints for the record. The reason I got these three producers doing the album is that I really trust these guys. I been working with them for a long time, and I wanna see them blow up along side me. I mean, anyone can get a beat from a big time producer and have the song focus around that. Artists do that along with throwing a grip of guest rappers on their songs to take away from how wack they are on the mic. I want my shit to speak for itself." As you can see Knawledg is getting ready to drop an epic album! He also had this to say: "Expect about 12-14 tracks on the record. You won’t be hearing any fillers on it. I’m having such a tough time picking a single, that’s how dope this is. I’m still stuck between roughly four tracks". Two of the four songs Knawledg speaks of are the MathMadix featured "California" and "Bounce" which you can hear on the official MathMadix page: www.myspace.com/mathmadix The other tracks, are the two we are bringing to the attention of the fans tonight. The first goes by the name of "Fresh Kix" and is the street single for the record. It is produced by Deztined with co-production done by Knawledg himself! You can hear the track at the official myspace page of Knawledg, and can buy the mp3 off the page for the low price of 99cents!! www.myspace.com/knawledg The 2nd track is "That’s My Shit" and it also features Deztined behind the boards. It can also be bought in mp3 format at www.myspace.com/knawledg for just 99cents. Look out for plenty more exclusives in the near future from Knawledg and the rest of the MathMadix click… |
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50 Cent, Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo Take Shots Once Again At Fat Joe "I'm Leaving: Fat Joe Diss"
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Like a middle eastern conflict, you just never know these days when things will flare up between G-Unit and their enemies. Today the G-Unit trio of 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo unveiled their latest diss track against longtime foe Fat Joe called "I'm Leaving." Good? Bad? Judge for yourselves! I'm sure that heavy fans of both sides will have their obvious biases. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN COURTESY OF XXLMAG.COM |
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DJ Nik Bean & DJ Felli Fel Present: Crooked I - St. Valentine's Day Bossacre (Mixtape Cover Preview)
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This coming Feb. 14th, while many spend the day and night woo-ing their special persons, the Boss - Crooked I will be unleashing the "Bossacre" Mixtape! Presented by DJ Nik Bean and DJ Felli Fel, The St. Valentine's Day Bossacre will be showcasing new and highly anticipated music by the master of the Hip Hop Weekly Freestyle. Check out the cover for Mixtape as DJ Nik Bean sent it over to us last night. Stay tuned for the Mixtape right here on Raptalk.net! |
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CL Smooth Re-Teams With Pete Rock For New Release "Multi-Barz Of Fury"
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CL Smooth is back with a brand new solo project, a three song digi-12" that sees him reuniting with long-time producer partner, Pete Rock. Pete Rock produces the lead title track of the single, "Multi Barz Of Fury", while Soul Supreme and All Star produce other tracks for the release. The digital-only release is available over at underground digital distributor www.hiphopsite.com exclusively for a limited time only, with a wider national release set for the end of this month, keep it locked for updates! Official Tracklisting:
01. Multi Barz of Fury (Produced By Pete Rock)
02. No Love (Produced By All Star)
03. Is It Really You? (Produced By Soul Supreme) DUB MD |
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eMC New Concept Album "The Show" Official Cover & Tracklisting
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As reported before "The Show" is the upcoming debut concept album by Hip Hop super group eMC, which consists of rappers Masta Ace, Punchline, Wordsworth and Stricklin, the highly anticipated album is set to hit stores on March 31st via independent label M3 Records headed by Masta Ace, The new LP features guest appearances from Little Brother, Sean Price, Adi, Strickie Love, Ladybuy Mecca & Money Ham. The Show also boasts a solid array of producers from the likes of North Carolina's own 9th Wonder, Ayatollah, Marco Polo, Koolade, Frequency, Quincy Tones, Marco Polo, The Are, DJ Premier and Nicolay just to name a few. Make sure you pick up your copy when it drops in March, support real Hip Hop! Official Tracklisting:
01. Who We Be
02. Airport
03. Leak It Out
04. The Check In (Skit)
05. Traffic (feat. Little Brother)
06. Say Now
07. Message (Skit)
08. Don't give Up On Us (feat. ADI)
09. Git some (feat. Sean Price)
10. We Alright (feat. Strickie Love)
11. Radio Station (Skit)
12. EMC "What It Stand For"
13. Angry Mech. Guy (Skit)
14. The Grudge
15. Make It Better
16. The Lobby (Skit)
17. Winds of Change
18. The Show (feat. Ladybuy Mecca)
19. Back Stage (Skit)
20. Borrow U (feat. Strickie Love)
21. Once More
22. U let Me Grow
23. Feel It (feat. Money Ham)
24. Bonus Track DUB MD |
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CL Smooth - Multi-Barz Of Fury (Produced By Pete Rock)
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CL Smooth - Multi-Barz Of Fury (Produced By Pete Rock) |
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Disko Presents Free Download Of "The Next Episode Mixtape"
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It's time to give you all yet another Free Mixtape Download! Today we bring you a new Mixtape provided by Inglewood, CA artist Disko called "The Next Episode." The Next Episode features artists such as CTE West's 211, Khase Dee, Baby Dee, Rockstar and of course Disko! Even though you probably haven't heard of some of these artists, we urge you to check out this West Coast underground Mixtape. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "THE NEXT EPISODE MIXTAPE" Tracklist: All About My Hustle - Khase Dee Angel Dust - Khase Dee Ft. Baby Dee Big Big Tippin - Disko Ft. Khase Dee & Killa Crank It Up - Disko Ft. Rockstar, Smoke & D. Wills Dip The Honey - Baby Dee Ft. Disko Inglewood Flava - Killa Itz Jerkin - Disko Ft. Killa Roll Wit The Flow - Disko Ft. Shy B Fly This Is My Hood - Moe Beezy Top Of The World - 211 Ft. Disko We Keep It Hood - Khase Dee Ft. Disko & Rockstar |
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Wallet - Million Dollar Dream (Official Music Video)
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We have a brand new video by South Central Los Angeles artist Wallet, who we updated about in early 2007. Wallet recruited upcoming video director Marcus Mcdammit for this new video to his song Million Dollar Dream. CLICK HERE TO WATCH!! Stay tuned for more updates on Wallet in 2008 right here on Raptalk.net |
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Exclusive Interview With Big Tyme of MathMadix
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Just one day after we premiered the new Big Tyme track "Hard N Da Paint", Lunatic 63 hooked up with Big Tyme for an exclusive interview. Big Tyme goes into detail on his debut album, his upcoming Free EP, Knoc-turn’al and more, so read and enjoy. Be on the lookout for more exclusive audio and interviews with the entire MathMadix click… CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "HARD N DA PAINT" Interview by Lunatic 63 How did you establish a relationship with Knoc-turn’al? Ohh man, that’s a long one (laughs). I got started in this rap game by doing freestyle battles and one night I was out in Dallas doing one (battle) at a club. A dude by the name of Chuck was out there, he a local talent out in Forth worth Texas. He is also a friend of Knoc, and he (Chuck) introduced me to him (Knoc). Knoc asked me to spit a freestyle right on the spot man. Knoc was feeling it and said he wants to put me on. Knoc took me out to the west coast just a few days later and I met the rest of the MathMadix click and we got to working. How does it feel to be the only southern member in the MathMadix? Man it was rough at first (laughs). It was difficult for those guys (MathMadix) to get used to my swagger and rap style. It was definitely a little rough at first, but now everyone is on the same page. You know, it’s a whole different story on the west. I was reading the feedback on the "Hard N Da Paint" joint we dropped on Raptalk, and saw people mentioning my slow flow. You know, that’s what’s hot out here in Texas. But I can go fast tempo as well, we gonna show them that with some tracks (laughs). I got much love for the West though. What can we expect from your debut album? You can expect heat from it (laughs). I got some real good features on my album, both south and west coast. I got Nate Dogg doing something for it. Dibiase is gonna be on the record as well. In terms of the south, Tum-Tum from Dallas, we did a joint together for the album. I’m also looking to do some work with the Swisha House family. I went down to where they stay, and got to meet all those dudes. It was nothing but love, so we gonna try and get some work done together as well. On the production tip, you will see Vision, Deztined, J-Beam and so on. The album is heat - got plenty of it man. I use my slow flow throughout it, but I also show my ability to jump on some fast tempo tracks. Is their a release date planned at this time for it? I’m not to sure right now. Sometime right after we (MathMadix) drop the group album. Myself and Knawledg should be dropping at around the same time. So no date is set in stone as of right now. We are trying to go major with it, so you never know. That is why I’m dropping this Ep "Stunting and Badd Habbitz." You can look for that around the end of February - beginning of March. I am going to press up 20,000 copies or more if we need it. We gonna try and create a little fan base with it. Originally, it was just gonna be for my folk out here in Texas, but if any fans want a copy they can hit me up on Myspace with their address information, and I’ll ship them a copy. Can we get some details on the EP? Absolutely. We got four tracks on it. The first track is the one we premiered on Raptalk, "Hard N Da Paint." That’s my man Knoc-turn’al on the hook by the way. J-Beam produced it and it’s a Southern banger. The second track is "Rep The South". It’s produced by Vision, and the title says it all - I’m reppin’ where I’m from. The next track is called "Grain Grippin" and it features Knoc-turn’al, Knawledg and Ripacut. That’s also my boy Craig Jay on the hook, he is from Texas as well. It’s also produced by Vision. The fourth and final song is "I’m from Fort Worth" and it features Kylo The Twin. Vision is behind the boards once again on this track. In terms of the major label situation, any deals on the table? Equity Records is the label that we are on. We’re looking for distribution for Equity right now, and we’ve met with plenty of major labels about it. Just about every major as a matter of fact (laughs). They all came with deals, but it wasn’t what we are looking for. Those deals are on the table though. We are trying to get them to up their offers a bit. When we met the majority of these labels, we were not finished with any of our albums. But now, all the albums are lock and key. Are their any other artists you are working with? Yea, I wanna talk a bit about the producer Vision. He produced three tracks on my EP and he is fantastic. He is currently working on his debut album called "The Epidemic." He’s a mix of Gospel and Hip-Hop. He also has some major labels ringing up his phone. I believe he’s talking with the folks over at Sony and BME right now. Which artists have inspired you throughout your career? Scarface first off. He is the man down here in the South. 2Pac is another one of course. Always got to say him - he’s my idol - as well as some other southern legends like Lil Flip and Paul Wall. Lil Wayne is another one, I’m a big supporter of Wayne. Knoc-turn’al ofcourse, I’ve always been a big fan of his so it’s like a dream come true to be working with him (Knoc-turn’al). If you could have one dream record on your album, how would it sound like? It would feature Lil Wayne & T-Pain with Scott Storch on the beat. That’s a guaranteed #1 hit right there (laughs). Do you have any last words for the fans? Yeah, I want to speak a little on Knoc-turn’al. I hear a lot of whispers here and there about "Knoc fell off" and I just want to say Knoc has never fallen off. People don’t understand that Knoc is not the type of dude who is all about the fame. He tells me he wants to get me out there doing it big and he just wants a ten second spot walking through in my video and just go on about his business (laughs). He has put a fantastic group together (MathMadix) and there is lots of good music coming out of it. Lots of talented people, its crazy man. The "California" track we made for the Knawledg solo album, that’s a classic track right there. I also wanna say Ft. Worth stand up! I’d like to shout out Knawledg and J-Beam for helping me make these hot tracks. Much love from the south to the west coast, It’s MathMadix til’ the casket drops!! |
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Big Tyme of MathMadix Goes "Hard N Da Paint" (New Audio)
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Written by Lunatic 63 We’re back with another exclusive from the MathMadix camp! Big Tyme who is 1/5th of the group is currently workin on his solo album tentatively entitled "Check Ya Clockwork" - just hit us up with a track for everyone. The song is entitled "Hard N Da Paint" and will be on his upcoming FREE EP "$tuntin & Badd Habbitz". 20,000 copies of the EP will be pressed up and given away for the fans!! The track is produced by J-Beam and is something to bump in the ride! The Ft. Worth MC portrays the southern flavor he brings to the group on this one, so download and enjoy. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "HARD N DA PAINT" BY BIG TYME Look out for more exclusives in the near future coming from the entire MathMadix camp… |
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Big Tyme: Hard N Da Paint (New Audio) |
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Shyheim Disses Raekwon - "Hold That Thought Fatboy"
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Remember Shyheim? The little kid from The Wu-Tang Clan who had the big fro like The Boondocks character Huey? Well, the kid is all grown up and he's got words for his former homie, Raekwon The Chef, in this newly released audio "Hold That Thought Fatboy." Now, we don't have the MP3 - but we were given the song on Youtube where you can hear the whole thing via stream. What's the deal with this? Who knows in this wacky Wu-Tang world that seems to be crumbling more every day. Maybe one day the Clan can once again be at peace? CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO "HOLD THAT THOUGHT FATBOY" BY SHYHEIM |
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DJ Nik Bean & Larceny Ent. Presents: Silkk Calone - By Way Of South Central Mixtape (Free Download)
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DJ Nik Bean continues his mixtape blitz! For this week's download, DJ Nik Bean offers the "By Way Of South Central" mixtape by Larceny Entertainment's own Silkk Calone. The CD contains original production by producer C-Styles. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE "BY WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL" BY SILKK CALONE - PRESENTED BY DJ NIK BEAN Tracklist: 01. Gangsta on the Loose Intro
02. Skinny Bone Jones
03. Pop Bottles
04. Tatted on my Arms
05. Silkk Calone Speaks 1
06. Prince of South Central Freestyle
07. Lay em Down
08. Infared
09. Interlude
10. Gangsta as Fuck
11. Whatcha Sayin
12. Rudely Awaken Ft. 12 Gage
13. Sticks & Stones
14. Silkk Calone Speaks 2
15. Street Legal Ft. 12 Gage
16. West Coastin
17. Get Dropped Ft. City Boy & Young Hootie
18. Silkk Calone Speaks 3
19. Run Ft. Akrite
20. All of my Life Ft. City Boy
21. Violence Sells Ft. 12 Gage
22. Low Eyez
23. Waistline
24. Interlude 2
25. Fastlane Ft. Techniec
26. Silkk Calone Speaks 4
27. 1 Chance
28. The Struggle
29. Outro
30. ****Bonus Track**** By Way of South Central
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Inglewood Group U-N-I Debuts New Video!!
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Los Angeles, CA --- With 185,000 plays on Myspace, U-N-I's fan-favorite "Beautiful Day" now has a music video exclusively on Myspace. Director, Tomás Whitmore, once again adds his magic touch to the dynamic duo. Whitmore also directed U-N-I's sneakerhead anthem, "K.R.E.A.M." that has received over 123,000 plays on Youtube.com. Visually capturing the genuine essence of Thurzday & Y-O, Whitmore takes you back to the Inglewood natives' neighborhood. Creatively shot and edited by Jay Lorenz, this video truly represents the real U-N-I. Recently featured in the January issue of SLAM Magazine, U-N-I is spreading their inimitable sound across the nation. Headlining the first ever Dunk Xchange tour with national dates, U-N-I is hitting big spots in Vegas, San Francisco, Miami, Boston and New York. For the true Hip-Hop heads, U-N-I is bringing nothing but the best out of real West Coast Hip-Hop. ** CLICK HERE TO WATCH ** |
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Strong Arm Steady's Krondon Drops New Audio - My Big Homie
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Krondon from Strong Arm Steady is back in the house with a brand new audio joint! This one is called "My Big Homie - Gossip Freestyle" and it's regarding Krondon's mentor Xzibit. This is NOT a diss record, so don't go spreading rumors all of you gossiping fools. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "MY BIG HOMIE" BY KRONDON |
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Krondon: My Big Homie (New Audio) |
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New Exclusive: Termanology, Royce Da 5'9", Crooked I, Akrobatik & Consequence "The Music Industry"
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Brand new monster remix of the Termanology track "The Music Industry" featuring some of the best lyricists in Hip Hop right now including Royce Da 5'9", Crooked I, Akrobatik & Consequence over a dope Fizzy Womack produced beat with cuts from Statik Selektah. |
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Termanology - The Music Industry (Remix) (feat. Royce Da 5'9", Crooked I, Akrobatik & Consequence)
Termanology - The Music Industry (Remix) (feat. Royce Da 5'9", Crooked I, Akrobatik & Consequence)
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Candice Pillay - No Better (Prod. By Dem Jointz)
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I know it's rare that you see R & B on this site, but we can't deny hot stuff - and it doesn't get any hotter than Los Angeles' own Candice Pillay! Here is the new song produced by the one and only Dem Jointz called "No Better." You Hip-Hop heads will recognize portions of Jay Z's "Song Cry" in this jam. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "NO BETTER" BY CANDICE PILLAY (PROD. BY DEM JOINTZ) |
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Candice Pillay: No Better (New Audio) Prod. by Dem Jointz |
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Hash Releases The "My Time, My Grind" Mixtape For Download!
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Last week we dropped the "Bomb Drop" off of the new mixtape by L.A. artist Hash, and now we have the whole damn mixtape for you to have! Presented by DJ Tony J, the 818-er gives you his heart and soul on this CD. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD TODAY!! Tracklist: 1. Bomb Drop ft. VI (Produced by THX)
2. Know What It Iz (Freestyle)
3. This Is Where Its At ft. VI (Produced by Statik)
4. How We Does ft. Hectic (Produced by J Steez)
5. One Night (Produced by Statik)
6. Buddy (Remix)
7. Dynasty ft. VI (Produced by Skitz)
8. Games Been Exposed ft. Bullet (Produced by The Innovator League)
9. Great-One-Eight ft. VI, Dynamite Jive, & Hectic (Produced by DJ Tony J)
10. Get That Money ft. Hectic (Produced by Blackjack)
11. Stronger (Remix)
12. Aint't Trying To See Me ft. VI & Hectic (Produced by THX)
13. Shake Ya Boom Boom ft. Lil' Terri (Produced by Rick J)
14. Hot Thang (Remix)
15. So Fly (Produced by Statik)
16. What The Bidness ft. VI & Hectic (Produced by Statik)
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Crooked I - Hip Hop Weekly #43 "The Takeover Freestyle"
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Written by Tim "Styles" Sanchez The Crooked one is back with yet another Hip Hop Weekly Freestyle.. Yes, it's a little late today. Blame the rain and a few other things on my part. Yet despite all of that, here it is, ready for you to download and enjoy! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD HIP HOP WEEKLY #43 BY CROOKED I |
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Crooked I: Hip Hop Weekly #43 |
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Statement Released By Lawyer For Rock [Heltah Skeltah] Regarding His Arrest
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Rock’s Attorney, Kenneth Montgomery, issued a statement today on Rock’s behalf and his statement reads: “Rock was released from Rikers Island prison today after posting $125,000 bail. He was indicted for assault and attempted murder charges and will be arraigned on the felony indictment in Brooklyn Supreme Court within the next month. Rock vehemently denies all charges and patiently awaits his day in court.” Meanwhile, Rock will be busy prepping his solo Mix-CD, Shell Shock, which will feature Sean Price, Buckshot, Smif N Wessun, Rustee Juxx and more and also putting the finishing touches on his highly-anticipated reunion LP, D.I.R.T. (Da Incredible Rap Team), with Sean Price (AKA Ruck) as the duo re-form Heltah Skeltah,. D.I.R.T. (Da Incredible Rap Team) is currently slated to be released in the summer of 2008 on Duck Down Records. |
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Compton Files Injunction Request To Keep Suge Knight & MOB Piru's From Congregating
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According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, the city of Compton, CA has filed an injunction with an L.A. County judge that would make it illegal for members of the Mob Piru street gang—including Death Row CEO Suge Knight—to congregate in a northeast section of the city. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE BY XXLMAG.COM |
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KRS-ONE Prepares To Release "Maximum Strength" On Koch Records
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Widely recognized as one of the greatest MC’s of all time, The Blastmaster KRS-ONE has certainly achieved legendary status in the hip-hop world and beyond. Nicknamed “The Teacher” for his socially conscious raps, he continues to grind it out year after year. Maximum Strength is a collection of unreleased material dating back to 1999. A must-have for all collectors, it stands up to some of his finest work and is destined to become a fan favourite as many of these tracks have been sought after for ages. The new "unreleased" album Maximum Strength is one of two brand new KRS releases in the month of February the other being "Adventures In Emceeing" which will be released on a different label, but Maximum Strength will be in stores February 19th through Koch Records and boasts heavy hitter features such as Redman, Talib Kweli, Cam'ron, Wyclef Jean & Killah Priest just to name a few. Official Tracklisting:
1. 5 Boroughs (feat. Vigilante, Buckshot, Keith Murray, Cam’ron, Bounty Killer, Killah Priest, Prodigy, Redman & Rev Run)
2. Making Moves
3. Boogie Down (Clap Em)
4. Better Run (Rock On) (feat. Wyclef Jean)
5. Here We Go (My Crew Is With Me)
6. Satisfaction
7. Protect Yourself (Ghetto Lifestyle) (feat. Tragedy Khadafi)
8. Good Life
9. Yea Yea Yeah (feat. The Outsidaz)
10. Ova Here
11. I’ll Be There (Made For This)
12. Let It Flow, Do What You Know
13. Hit You With Another One
14. Temple Tactics
15. Purified (Acapella) DUB MD |
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Akrobatik (of Perceptionists) Back With New Album "Absolute Value" Out February 19th
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The new album from Boston Hip Hop mainstay Akrobatik and follow-up to 2003’s Balance "Absolute Value" takes the listener on a journey through his diverse range, and he does not go at it alone. An impressive list of guest artists and producers that accompany Akrobatik on Absolute Value include hip-hop legends, some of today’s most powerful contemporary names, and members of the underground elite. The new album features production from the likes of J-Dilla, Illmind, Beatminerz, 9th Wonder, Hezekiah, J-Zone, and more, Akrobatik has the perfect backdrops to get his points across while keeping the funk totally intact. The list of artists lending their vocal talents to Absolute Value is mind-boggling. Talib Kweli, Chuck D. of Public Enemy, Mr. Lif, Bumpy Knuckles, and Little Brother headline a guest list that would leave any true hip-hop fan brimming with excitement. Absolute Value will be in stores February 19th on Fat Beats Records. Official Tracklisting:
1. A To The K (feat. B-Real)
2. Soul Glo
3. Put Ya Stamp On It (feat. Talib Kweli)
4. Step It Up
5. Rain (feat. Brenna Gethers)
6. Be Prepared (feat. Little Brother)
7. Absolute Value
8. Black Hell Breaks Loose (feat. Willie Evans Jr. & Therapy)
9. Kindred (feat. Chuck D & Brenna Gethers)
10. Front Steps Pt. II (Tough Love)
11. Beast Mode (feat. Mr. Lif)
12. If We Can't Build (feat. Bumpy Knuckles)
13. Ak B. Nimble
14. Back Home To You DUB MD |
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Akrobatik - Put Ya Stamp On It (feat. Talib Kweli)
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Akrobatik - Put Ya Stamp On It (feat. Talib Kweli) |
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Checkmate Ent. Presents Soo - Woop: The Movement [Relativez, The Game, Mack 10, Jim Jones & More]
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The Fellas from Checkmate Ent are back at it again - this time with a new project called "Soo Woop: The Movement". Big WY and Wacko have constructed one of the most powerful projects in 2008. This street album is featuring brand new tracks from The Relativez, Lil Wayne & Birdman, Jim Jones, Redrum, A Wax ft Akon, Joe Moses, June Dawg, The Game, Boo Ya Tribe, Squeak Ru, El Dorado Red, Jay Rock, Young Hootie, Hooda John, Mitchy Slick, 211 (from CTE West), Sean Deez, and more... The project will be an official street album but will be availible in retail stores and online via paypal only. More details on the official release date and pre-tour information coming soon. |
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Yukmouth - Hey Boy (Single From Million Dollar Mouthpiece Album)
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We told you all a few days ago that Bay Area icon Yukmouth is releasing his album on Feb. 12th. That word is coming from Yukmouth and Rap-A-Lot Records themselves as I had the opportunity to speak to both. Get ready for a nice feature coming! Here is Yuk's new single "Hey Boy" off of the Million Dollar Mouthpiece album straight from the good people at Rap-A-Lot Records! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "HEY BOY" BY YUKMOUTH |
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Yukmouth: Hey Boy *Radio Version* |
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AllHipHop.com Interview With Choreographer Dave Scott [Stomp The Yard / You Got Served]
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Raptalk's own Styles hooked up with choreographer Dave Scott for a special interview for AllHipHop.com You may or may not know who Compton, California native Dave Scott is, but if you have seen the movies You Got Served or Stomp The Yard then you have seen his moves. As a self-taught dancer, Dave Scott has worked his magic on the big screen and television. He has also choreographed many music videos and stage performances for the likes of Ginuwine, Tyrese, Brian McKnight, Bow Wow, Immature and B2K. Back with the new movie Step Up 2 The Streets, Dave is steadily developing new shows for TV and more movies. We talked with him about the ins and outs of a choreographer’s career, the challenges he faced in mixing step and dance styles for Stomp The Yard and his views on Hip-Hop dance crazes . CLICK HERE TO READ THE INTERVIEW |
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RapTalk.net Exclusive Q&A Interview Session w/ SiLent Knight
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Raptalk.net this week got the chance to hook up with Brooklyn native and Rawkus 50 artist SiLent Knight for a quick question and answer session. Silent Knight is on the verge of releasing his new project "Restoration: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward" which is due out at the end of the month. He sits down to speak on what he thinks of Hip Hop today, his new project and what producers and artists he's hooking up with, make sure you check out the new track called "The Gathering" produced by Oddisee at the end of the interview. Dub MD: SiLent Knight, What's good?
SiLent Knight: Just maintaining man, tryna stay sane. Dub MD: For those who don't know, could you just give a short review of what you've experienced in your rap career up until now?
SiLent Knight: Well I was part of a group called Unstoppable Unity, I then started doing the solo thing and released my first mix cd "Fall Of Ignorance" in 05, I put out a cd called "Simplexity" with my boy Cy Marshall Law as well as a mix cd called "Bar Food" in 06, and my debut album "Hunger Strike" dropped in the beginning of 07. Plus a bunch of mixtape, compilation, and guest appearances. That's what you meant by that question right? If you wanna talk about experiences, I can't give you a short answer on that one. (laughs) Dub MD: Coming from Brooklyn, what do you think of the New York music scene right now?
SiLent Knight: I actually like the New York scene for the most part. I mean there's definitely aspects I don't like, but I try to keep a positive outlook on things. There are dope cats in the mainstream, on the mixtape scene, and in the "underground", who are all doing their thing. In all genres. That goes for the New Jersey scene as well. Dub MD: What do you think of the commercialisation of Hip Hop right now, do you think its showing respect to its pioneers?
SiLent Knight: This question can be taken a lot of ways and sometimes people jump on the hip-hop bandwagon and get things twisted. Like for instance; thinking anyone who gets some airplay or major recognition is a sell-out. Or for that matter thinking rappers weren't talking about money, jewellery, and sex back in the day. It was just as much about getting ass and getting cash as it was about speaking truth and teaching youth. But anyway to actually answer your question (laughs) I do think that the structure of the business and the redundant video and song spins(among other things) is not showing respect to our pioneers whatsoever. I love the fact that hip-hop is all over the place, and more and more people are embracing it. But with that, comes more and more people exploiting it. On a good note, there are a lot of young cats doing there thing right now, and I know for a fact that most of the pioneers are proud. There's always gonna be wack artists and talented artists but I hope either one keeps his/her integrity. Dub MD: Do you have a new project in the works? what's it called? and what can heads out there expect from it?
SiLent Knight: I have a new project about to drop titled "Restoration: One step back, Two steps forward. It's essentially a remix cd. Some real dope producers remixed certain songs from Hunger Strike, Fall Of Ignorance, as well as rare and unreleased songs. Plus there's some brand new verses and hooks! I'm really happy with it, and I think it stands on its own as a record even though its primarily old lyrics. Dub MD: With this project, what artists & producers are you connecting with this time round?
SiLent Knight: I worked with a bunch of different producers for this joint. Of course my peoples KON and Analogic, who've been on pretty much every project thus far. Then I also started working with some crazy talented dudes like DJ Vadim, M-Phazes, and E Jones. Plus some producers I noticed during my "This Is It" remix contest, including Blastah Beats, FortyI, D-slaps, and much more! As far as artists the only features are a couple from past songs that were remixed, and also a singer named M. Josephine who kills it! (Look out for her) "I love the fact that hip-hop is all over the place, and more and more people are embracing it. But with that, comes more and more people exploiting it" Dub MD: How as an emcee do you think you've changed from your debut "Fall Of Ignorance" up until now?
SiLent Knight: First of all, let me address this. "Fall Of Ignorance" was a mix CD. "Hunger Strike" is my debut album, this is not directed at Dub MD whatsoever but more so to those people out there who get the facts twisted and then try to talk shit, and act like they're informed, get your shit straight! Ok moving on (laughs) F.O.I. was released in 2005, and I had been working on it for a year or 2. So naturally there's some changes and progression on my part since then. I don't think its anything drastic but I like to think my delivery is more polished and I'm able to convey my thoughts a little better. Dub MD: What's your label situation like just now?
SiLent Knight: I'm currently unsigned kinda. I'm signed to Rawkus for a digital deal, as a member of the Rawkus 50. They released "Hunger Strike v.2" on iTunes, Amazon.com, emusic, etc. Elementality Productions, which is my managers company, released "Hunger Strike". Restoration will be released digitally as well through a label. So that means I'm currently looking for outlets for my future projects! Holla Burton Dub MD: What do you think is your most defining and unique characteristic that sets you apart from every other emcee out there?
SiLent Knight: My ability to relate to a very wide range of listeners. A white American grandmother to a kid hustling on the block and a lot in between. Besides that my voice, and my live show. Dub MD: If you could describe yourself as an emcee in 4 words, What would they be?
SiLent Knight: There are no current words in the English language to describe me (laughs) nah I'm playing. Not trying get all 'Kanye West' on ya'll! um, That's honestly real difficult for me. Let me try Honest, Witty, Thought-Provoking, Relatable/Accessible & Energetic. That's 4 trust me! Dub MD: For your fans who haven't seen you perform yet, are you planning a worldwide tour anytime soon?
SiLent Knight: Most definitely. However, I don't know exactly how soon just yet, but I am working on it! Dub MD: What is on tap for SiLent Knight for the rest of 2008 and beyond?
SiLent Knight: Early 08 Restoration, DJ KO presents "Perception Is Everything" EP, after that a brand new SiLent Knight EP and DJ KO presents Picture This (LP). Get ready! There's a lot more too stay tuned. Dub MD: Do you have anything to say to the fans? anything you wanna get off your chest? any shout outs?
SiLent Knight: To all my supporters Thank you for everything. I love ya'll! I appreciate everyone's support, whether its been 24 years one day, or anywhere in between. I pretty much get everything off my chest in my music and interviews. Shout out to Dub MD first of all, shout to my cipher, to my Elementality fam, K.O.N. Productions fam, Red Army, Rawkus 50 and just anybody making good quality honest music, or anyone enjoying and supporting it. Peace and much respect. DUB MD |
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Kool Herc Calls On Hip Hop Fans To Save Hip Hop's Birthplace
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With the fate of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue hanging in the balance, Hip-Hop co-founder DJ Kool Herc is issuing a call for supporters of the genre to help save the culture’s official birthplace. Kool Herc’s clothing company Sedgwick & Cedar Corp will launch Save 1520, a charitable collection of tees, hats and jackets. One hundred percent of net proceeds from the sale of Save 1520 clothing will go toward helping the 1520 Sedgwick Tenant Association obtain governmental and philanthropic assistance to purchase the building, in addition to preserving the project and maintain affordable housing.
"This is Hip-Hop's original house and home to the people, " said the Hip-Hop legend, who plans to appeal to major artists to make philanthropic donations to assist the tenants in purchasing the building. "We need to save it."
For details on the Save 1520 collection, contact rayr@sc73.com or visit www.sc73.com. To make a contribution, visit www.save1520.org.
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SiLent Knight - The Gathering (feat. Rashid Hadee, Emilio Rojas, Kaze & Oddisee)
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SiLent Knight - The Gathering (feat. Rashid Hadee, Emilio Rojas, Kaze & Oddisee) |
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Jazzy D Introduces Young Rapper "Stage" - Audio "Touch Her Body"
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Jazzy D of Jazzy Management wanted us to introduce this young artist that he's working with by the name of Stage! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "TOUCH HER BODY" BY STAGE FT. SEL DAVIS Bio: At the age of 21 Stage is on the rise to becoming one of the best rapper's to ever pick up a mic.The 21 year old MC has been on the music scene for the last 4 years.Starting out on mixtapes,Stage built his buzz selling indie albums and mixtapes.Stage grew up in Moreno Valley,Ca aka"Tha Murda"in the Inland Empire.In 2004 the youung M.C. At the age of 18 sold 3,000 copies of his first Lp"Dear Music".In 2006 Stage started Murda Muzik Ent, the first release from Murda Muzik will be Stage's single"Touch Her Body"Produced by,Meetro and Shovoni.with over 3,000 copies of Stage's classic mixtape'Stage Got next vol.1" is already in the streetz its gonna be a good year for him in 2008.With the help of Jazzy Dee and Jazzy Management,The rap game better get ready cause this is another side of the story you haven't heard.He comes from a life time full of pain and a backround so crazy you have to see it to belive it.He speaks for the people who have a dream,and the people who have nothing.his goal in this hip-hop game is to put his city on the map,and make sure his family is set for life....Stage Got Next |
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Rockness Of Heltah Skeltah New Mixtape "Shell Shock" Coming Soon!
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As reported on various websites and publications last week Rockness is being held on an attempted murder charge since then more news has surfaced. Rock has a $125,000 bail and has court today but with all that he is set to release a brand new official solo mixtape next month through Duck Down Records! As one half of Hip Hop duo Heltah Skeltah, the baritone-voiced Rock aka Da Rockness Monsta returns with his latest solo mixtape offering entitled, "Shell Shock," which will available sometime in February, 2008. The official mixtape album features guest appearances from Sean Price, Buckshot, Smif N Wessun, Ruste Juxx, The Representativz and many more. DUB MD |
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Free Mixtape: Jozeemo Official Mixtape "The Untold Story" Download
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Hall Of Justus member Jozeemo has just released a brand new mixtape for his fans for free called "The Untold Story" to tie everyone over til his next album drops. The Untold Story download features interviews, freestyles and unreleased tracks of past and present from the North Carolina native.
Also if you haven't got your hands on a copy of his recent album "L.A.F Now, Cry Later", make sure you pick that up in stores now. Shout out to Pauly! Official Tracklisting:
01. DJ Hyphen Interview pt.1
02. Magic (2002) (prod. K. Hill)
03. Jozeemo Freestyle 1 (2003)
04. Joe Murder Rules (2006) (prod. DJ Skaz Digga) K 97.5 Freestyle Battle Verse 1 (2002)
05. DJ Hyphen Interview pt.2 Jozeemo Freestyle 2 (2005)
06. Lesson 1 (2006)
07. Freeze f. Rapsody & Sean Boog (2007) (prod. Khrysis)
08. Durham Anthem (Stand Up) (2006) (prod.K Slack) K 97.5 Freestyle Battle Verse 2 (2002)
09. DJ Hyphen Interview pt.3
10. Bad By My Lonesome (2007) (prod. Mike Blayz)
11. Rydin (2007) (prod. Freekwense)
12. JJ Skit (2003)
13. Darkside Freestyle (2003)
14. K 97.5 Battle Verse 3 (2002)
15. DJ Hyphen Interview pt.4
16. Put It In The Air f. J-Tek (2007) (prod. Platinum Brothers)
17. That's Gangsta f. Iceberg Shug & Kaze (2002) (prod. TWIP)
18. Too Far (2007) (prod. Apple Juice Kid) DUB MD |
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Rockness (of Heltah Skeltah) - Raise The Roof Up
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Rockness (of Heltah Skeltah) - Raise The Roof Up |
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Custom Made Speaks On The Club Life With New Song "Club Epedemic"
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We've got a brand new song from the L.A. based Hip-Hop crew Custom Made who are known for delivering real lyrics over real beats! In this song called "Club Epedemic", the crew breaks down the all too well known dangers of the fast life out in the tabloid and club capitol of the world. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "CLUB EPEDEMIC" BY CUSTOM MADE |
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Custom Made: Club Epidemic (New Audio) |
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Nu Jerzey Devil & Stack$ Present: From The Block 2 The Yacht Mixtape!
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Nu Jerzey Devil, just a few days after his now famous interview with XXLMag.com & Raptalk.net, has given us another update for you fans. Some of you may have heard about this already, but for those that haven't, Nu Jerzey Devil and his partner-in-crime Stack$ have teamed up to release: From The Block To The Yacht Mixtape. The Mixtape includes features from The Game and production from the likes of Scott Storch. You can purchase the mixtape on Nu Jerzey Devil's Myspace page: CLICK HERE!! Tracklist: 01 - Intro 02 - They Sayin (Ft. The Game) 03 - Block To The Yacht 04 - Can't Stop Me (Ft. Lejit & Urban Mystic) 05 - I'm That Nigga (Ft. Jason Derulo) 06 - Talk Is Cheap (Ft. Phyllisia) 07 - West Coast Kush (Ft. Lejit) 08 - Twisted (Ft. Jason Derulo) 09 - Sounds of the Devil 10 - We Loaded (Ft. J-Malz) 11 - Fallen Dreams |
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Bangloose Doubles Up On Slammin' Single "Grey Goose" Ft. G. Malone, Roscoe Umali & Mistah F.A.B. (Audio)
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Written by Tim "Styles" Sanchez As I sit here drinking some Cranberry & Grey Goose, I coincidentally have a new update involving that very brand of Vodka! Bangloose, who I have been dealing with since his days in the Watts group The Frontlinerz, really took off in 2007 with the So. Cal radio favorite "Grey Goose." As the young star readies his mixtape "Sonically Correct" and his debut album "Rats and Roaches", Bangloose gave us his brand new remix to the song featuring Glasses Malone, Roscoe Umali and Mr. Hyphy himself - Mistah F.A.B. Both the clean and dirty versions are available for download! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "GREY GOOSE 2.0 - DIRTY" CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "GREY GOOSE 2.0 - CLEAN |
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Bangloose: Grey Goose 2.0 (Clean) |
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Exclusive Interview with Konfident
I [Latina Beatz] recently got the chance to catch up with Konfident, A Hip Hop emcee ready to take over the industry, We chatted about his New Album "Unorthodox" releasing next month!
You got a new album coming out February 28th. Who's on it and what can we expect?
The new album is titled UNORTHODOX and it features hip hop legend from Brooklyn, Buck Shot of the Black Moon/Boot Camp Click, Scarub of the Living Legends, Otherwize, and Big Chief
How long has this album been in the works?
This album was done in 2005 and it was successfully released in Japan soon after completion. But do to unfortunate circumstances with my previous Label in the US, it was never released. So, I've taken control of the situation and I'm getting it out there myself. So hopefully cats that cop it will appreciate the level of hard work that shines through the music, na'mean.
Where has your music been featured?
New York city has shown me mad love and continues to support me more than my home base...You would figure with the caliber of artists and production, let alone the lyrics that's put into this project that L.A. would support more. It's the direct opposite...DJ Ready Cee in Bronx has his thing called the djreadyceeshow.com that's played my joint with BUCK SHOT to the fullest and he has featured that joint on a few of his mix cd's that get distributed by FATBEATS. Also, Kid Capri played the joint on HOT 97 fm in New York City. But then again, Mr. Choc and Truly Odd always showed me love at Power 106's fantastic four show in Los Angeles....So I ain't hating Los Angeles, just wish they didn't get a late pass cause there is enough room for everybody to eat without being stuck and too damn Hollywood.....LOL
Is there any Release party’s/Up and coming shows in the near future?
No more of those cause we've been there and done that about a year ago, when we had Buck Shot and KRS 1show up as surprise guests at my album release show....But my crew called the Concrete Guerrillas is having our album release party along side of Masta Ace on the 24th of January.
How would you describe your style?
My style is 30 yrs of being a B-Boy coming at you all at once, but molding by the soulful aggression of a proud half Puerto Rican (Taino) African American perspective and flava...I single handily splash headliners out the water when I do my shows, so imagine what you get from me on the album. And you know what, I still haven't wrote my best rhyme and I've worked and still work and get respect from legends...so go figure...Your 50 cents, your Weezys, Soldier Boys, ya lils or ya favorite underground emcees can't fuck with what I bring to the table bar Fucken none.
What makes you different from every other emcee with an album?
My album is different because I live by the true Hip Hop Law or golden rule, and that is being fucken FRESH. I ain't trying to be or sound like no one else so I perfected being FRESH and avoided giving you the expected, na'mean.
How did you get interested in Hip Hop?
Since 1977 so do the math LOL
"Konfident" is a very confident name... What made you choose that?
I was high as hell writing rhymes one night and I got writers block suddenly after I written the first of the rhyme which was confident. Being stoned and shit, I kept starring at the word and wondering how it would look with a K....So tagged it up all over the paper and it look dope, it described me as an individual is the game or the mic, so I ran with it and copy written the name...so the shit is mine officially LOL
What do you think of the state in Hip Hop?
Hip Hop is not dead but it is garbage...Cats like 50 and the rest of these bubble gum pop cats have ruined the integrity of the culture. They rather give you some corny ass music so they can get paid, without adding on the cipher. And at the same time these legends that came before them, are on their jock when it should be the other way around....Legends like Lyte, KRS 1, Red and Meth, Rass Kass, and many others are much talented then 50 but won't say they are cause everybody has a price...well, fuck the price and I ain't bighting my tongue no more. I got a Master's degree in Political Science from CSULA, so I'll be ok without this rap game. So I do it and show my lyrical skills and integrity to preserve the culture because I love to build than to destroy something that has always played a positive role in my life. That's cats like Buck Shot and the whole Psycho Realm crew continue to build with me till this day. I love Buck, Stelle, Sick Jacken, Tony Lopez, Cynic, FM, Crow & St. Louis for supporting me off and on the mic.
Your originally from Washington D.C is that were you got your musical roots? or is it your Puerto Rican background that shapes your sound?
Yeah I would say that my East Coast swagger and being raised by my Puerto Rican pops along with the black and brown communities on the west, have influenced my style tremendously...The mixture of the East and West Coast influences gives me an edge over cats that's been raised all their lives on just one Coast. My father always listens to Latin groups like El Gran Combo from Puerto Rico, Grupo Niche from Cuba, and Oscar De Leon from Columbia. Plus [pops] likes War and Santana . My Mom listens to nothing but SOUL which we call old SOUL music, so I got the best of both worlds. But I got hit by the Hip Hop bomb in 1977, my parents shit went out the window....lol
Who have you performed with on the stage?
WOW...Just to name a few or would you like to pick a name....lol Wu-Tang in Reno, Co. In Los Angeles MF Doom, Alkoholiks, Beatnuts, KRS 1, Hierogliphics, Phife Dawg of Tribe Called Quest & Planet Asia. I went on a West Coast tour with Boot Camp Click, Masta Ace, MR. Lif, Brother Ali, Murs...ya know. I’m even going to the UK and Germany to do shows with Chino XL...so yeah I've performed with the best
Are you signed to a label? My own label called
KING KON SOUND!
Who would you like to collaborate with?
Big Duke, Sick Jacken or Rakim
It's 2008, what are some of your goals for this year regarding your music?
Show and prove that KON is a force to be wreck'n with....That's my goal and getting paid...that's it. I mouths to feed including mine and my gas tank...LOL so getting paid has a priority with me, besides serving wack ass sound-a-like emcee....If you listen to your music and you know it sounds like something that's already been done, I'm dissing you even if it is as good as JDILLA joints...he did what he had to do, so don't imitate him. If you do, you to will get dissed in 2008 LOL.
Do you produce or make beats?
No ain't got time for that shit LOL
What do you think is lacking in the way Hip Hop is portrayed?
Originality in ones delivery, style and character....nothing is changing and all emcees and beats sound the fucken same...We need that diversity back in the game.....so since no else feels they should do it, then I will.
Being that you have been around for a hot minute, what do you think needs to change for the better in the West Coast underground scene?
West Coast needs to stop sounding like every other place and start being original. We imitate the south, NYC, and that Detroit sound...But what is the West Coast sound? I'll tell you who has it and that's the Psycho Realm/Sick Symphonies familia...they got it na'mean...If you want to feel L.A, if you're not from here, then pick up their albums and you'll get it for sure...My crew Concrete Guerrillas got it too. But as a solo artist, I don't worry about that stuff...I just make good music for the love and spirit of hip hop.
Any advice for anyone trying to make it in the business?
Yeah...move the fuck outta my way for starters lol and learn to put on ya game faces when need be. Cause the game is changing rapidly and in order to assure longevity in this shit, you got to be yourself and be business at the same time. It's a tough thing to do but doing it will keep you in the game longer.
How can people reach you for contact/booking info all business or viewing?
My music is done at www.myspace.com/konfident or contact Miguel Betancourt at 818-633-3391 Paz y Mas....KONFIDENT
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Hash To Release New Mixtape "My Time, My Grind" - New Audio "Bomb Drop" Prod. By THX
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L.A. artist Hash has been hard at work on his new mixtape "My Time, My Grind" and is finally set to release it this upcoming Jan. 23rd! Hash has recruited some of L.A.'s finest producers like THX (Snoop Dogg) and J-Steez (Suga Free) for this mixtape presented by DJ Tony J. We have an audio track for you to download before the mixtape drops courtesy of Hash called "Bomb Drop" produced by THX. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "BOMB DROP" BY HASH To give you something to look forward to, here is the tracklist: 1. Bomb Drop ft. VI (Produced by THX)
2. Know What It Iz (Freestyle)
3. This Is Where Its At ft. VI (Produced by Statik)
4. How We Does ft. Hectic (Produced by J Steez)
5. One Night (Produced by Statik)
6. Buddy (Remix)
7. Dynasty ft. VI (Produced by Skitz)
8. Games Been Exposed ft. Bullet (Produced by The Innovator League)
9. Great-One-Eight ft. VI, Dynamite Jive, & Hectic (Produced by DJ Tony J)
10. Get That Money ft. Hectic (Produced by Blackjack)
11. Stronger (Remix)
12. Aint't Trying To See Me ft. VI & Hectic (Produced by THX)
13. Shake Ya Boom Boom ft. Lil' Terri (Produced by Rick J)
14. Hot Thang (Remix)
15. So Fly (Produced by Statik)
16. What The Bidness ft. VI & Hectic (Produced by Statik) Stay tuned for more! |
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Hash: Bomb Drop (New Audio) |
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Nate Dogg Recovering From Stroke - Still Paralyzed On Left Side Of The Body
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Nate Dogg's manager Rod McGrew spoke to MTV.com today and revealed that the artist is expected to fully recover from a stroke that he unfortunately experienced over the Christmas holidays. His manager also revealed that no damage was done to Nate's brain or vocal chords. He did state that Nate Dogg is still paralyzed on the left side of his body. Our prayers go out for Nate Dogg's full and speedy recovery. |
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9th Wonder New Album "The Wonder Years" Dropping January 29th
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Producer 9th Wonder is preparing for the January 29th release of his new album "The Wonder Years" debuting on Asylum Records. A follow up to The Dream Merchant 2, which dropped in October, 9th’s new project is intended to connect with an audience he feels is being neglected by current trends in hip-hop. The Wonder Years will unite some of today’s top R&B artists with some of the best MC’s in the game in an effort to reach an older, more mature listener. 9th Wonder describes the new album "The Wonder Years" as an expansion of his sound with bigger sounding beats, and elements of classic R&B with a current twist. The Wonder Years includes guest appearances from Talib Kweli, Q-Tip, Mos Def, Little Brother, Erykah Badu and Teedra Moses. DUB MD |
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Torae Set To Drop Debut Album "Daily Conversation" Cover & Tracklisting
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Torae previously known for working with platinum & gold selling producers; such as DJ Clark Kent, Jimi Kendrix, Illmind and DJ Babu, on January 29th 2008 Torae will release his debut album "Daily Conversation" which features production from DJ Premier, 9th Wonder, Black Milk, Khrysis, Marco Polo and guest appearances from Tash (Tha Alkaholiks), Stimuli, Teflon and fellow rising stars Chaundon and Skyzoo. Torae’s DJ Premier produced lead-single, “Get It Done,” f/Skyzoo is already ringing in the new year on xxlmag.com’s banger section.
In addition to his solo and group endeavours you'll be hearing Torae’s voice on Rawkus Records’ Soundbombing 4, the eMC Project (Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Punchline & Strick), and DJ Babu’s new Duck Season this year; just to name a few. Official Tracklisting:
1.) Intro (produced by Vega Benetton)
2.) Callin’ Me (produced by Eric G.)
3.) Somethin’ To See (produced by Khrysis)
4.) The Journey pt. I (produced by Pavaratti)
5.) Click f/Skyzoo (produced by DJ Premier)
6.) Fantaztik 4 f/Chaundon, Kil Ripkin & Skyzoo (produced by 9th Wonder)
7.) Think About It f/Teflon (produced by Eric G.)
8.) Switch (produced by Black Milk)
9.) Get It Goin’ (produced by Mr. Attic)
10.) Save The Day f/Stimuli & Kel Spencer (produced by Khrysis)
11.) The Nigguz Is Comin’ f/Tash (produced by Khrysis)
12.) CME The Entity f/Skyzoo, Yatta Barz & Zeqway (produced by Vega Benetton)
13.) Get It Done f/Skyzoo (produced by DJ Premier)
14.) Tayler Made (produced by Eric G.)
15.) Casualty ***Bonus Track*** (produced by Marco Polo)
You can check out the incredible EPK for Torae’s Daily Conversation here, just click the link below:
Torae - Daily Conversation "Inflowmercial" EPK
www.soulspazm.com/digital/torae/dailyconversation DUB MD |
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Chaundon Prepares To Release New Street Album "Carnage"
Bronx native and Justus League member Chaundon is set to release his long awaited street album "Carnage" on February 12th via Hall Of Justus / Defend Distribution. The new street album features production from the likes 9th Wonder, Ill Mind, Khrysis, Foolery, and D-1 on the boards. Carnage also features collaborations with artists such as Darien Brockington, Joe Scudda, Jozeemo, Skyzoo, Torae, D.V. Alias Khryst, G.O.D, Sha Stimuli, Charlie Smarts, Sean Price, Emilio Rojas, M.A.G. and the late great Percy Miracles. Make sure you check out Chaundon on his official myspace page for updates at www.myspace.com/chaundon. Official Tracklisting:
1. The Greatest Warrior
2. Don't Take It Personal
3. 3 Kings
4. HPNY
5. Angie
6. Everything Ain't Easy
7. Understanding
8. Gone
9. Told You That
10. Can I Live
11. Carnage
12. Selfish
13. Submission
14. We Are Here
New street album "Carnage" is now available for pre-order at Amazon, just click the link below:
Chaundon - Carnage (Pre-Order)
www.amazon.com/Carnage-Chaundon/dp/B0010YOYTS DUB MD |
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9th Wonder - Only Knew (feat. Styles P)
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9th Wonder - Only Knew (feat. Styles P) |
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Nu Jerzey Devil Confirms Game/Fase & Dr. Dre Rumors In New Interview!!
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While The Game has gone through his ups and downs with diss tracks, family fueds and label politics, Anthony “Nu Jerzey Devil” Torres has always had his back. The longtime DJ/producer behind the Black Wall Street crew has been maneuvering behind the scenes, dropping mixtapes, making beats and helping to build the BWS brand in to a future corporate force. This Jersey boy once lived on a street in the South Bronx called Cedar Avenue, but it would be his move to an area in Compton, CA known as Cedar Block that would begin his association with The Game. Now residing in Miami, where he’s laying the groundwork for Black Wall Street South, El Diablo caught up with XXLMAG.com & Raptalk.net and addressed all the rumors! CLICK HERE TO READ THE INTERVIEW!!! |
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2 Five
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2 Five: We Go (Bonus Track to Talk Is Cheap Mixtape) |
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DJ Nik Bean, DJ Scream & DJ Vlad Present: 2 Five - Talk Is Cheap, I Plead The 5th (Free Mixtape Download)
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DJ Nik Bean said that he was going on a mixtape blitz and now the storm takes off! Teaming with fellow DJ's, DJ Scream and DJ Vlad, Nik Bean presents the new mixtape by artist 2 Five called "Talk Is Cheap, I Plead The 5th." We've got some bangers on here provided by AMP, Dae One, the legendary Battlecat, Dem Jointz, Tech Groove and more! Raptalk is proud to present this as a free download courtesy of DJ Nik Bean, DJ Scream, DJ Vlad and 2 Five. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE "TALK IS CHEAP" MIXTAPE!!! Tracklist: 1. Intro 2. DJ Nik Bean Intro 3. I Plead The 5th Produced by Tech Groove 4. L.A. Produced by Amp 5. Came Far Produced by Epik 6. Whutz Tha Point Produced by Epik 7. When We Ride Produced by DJ Battlecat 8. The Life We Lead Produced by Amp 9. Tha Thorne Produced by Tech Groove 10. Golden State Produced by Dae One 11. Last Nite (feat. Marliek) Produced by Dem Jointz 12. I'm Sorry Produced by Dae One 13. Man Up Produced by King David 14. I'll Say It (feat. Elway) Produced by Tech Groove 15. Change It All (feat. Choobakka, Rico & Elway) Produced by King David 16. Tear It Down Produced by Tech Groove 17. Hip-Hop (feat. Birdy & Coach Bailey) Produced by Touch 18. It's Like That Produced by Epik 19. DJ Scream Outro 20. Dream Chasers Produced by Touch 21. I Love It Produced by Epik 22. R.I.P. Produced by Touch 23. I Love U (feat. Takim) Produced by Tech Groove 24. May I Produced by Tech Groove 25. DJ Vlad Outro 26. 2Five Outro 27. We Go - Bonus Track (Click Here To Download) |
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Killah Priest Prepares To Release New Album "Behind The Stained Glass"
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On the heels of his latest album, the critically acclaimed The Offering, Wu-Tang affiliate Killah Priest is sticking with Good Hands Records to release Behind The Stained Glass this spring. "Behind The Stained Glass is more of me tapping into the inner priesthood side I think people need to hear more of," said Priest. The album will be a joint venture between Good Hands and Priest's own imprint Proverb Records. Good Hands Records has also recently released Camp Lo's Black Hollywood, Kurupt Presents: Tangled Thoughts Philly 2 Cali and Charon Don & DJ Huggy's Art Of Life, all in stores now. DUB MD |
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Killah Priest - Profit Of Man
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Killah Priest - Profit Of Man |
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Yukmouth Returns Feb. 12th With Million Dollar Mouthpiece
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Houston, TX - From the heart of the West Coast, Oakland's finest is back with aggression and energy to prove something to the world. Yukmouth's new album "Million Dollar Mouthpiece" will be released on February 12th, 2008 under RAP-A-LOT Records/Asylum/Warner Music Group. Consumers will hear his first single, the smooth sounding "Hey Boy" track shortly. Yukmouth is highly recognized for being a part of the platinum Bay Area rap group, "The Luniz", with the radio hit "I Got Five On It." His new album shows off his polished lyrics and thug swagger. "Million Dollar Mouthpiece" is set to put the West Coast on the map for 2008 and will keep Hip-Hop alive in Oakland, CA.
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Buckshot & 9th Wonder Album "The Formula" + New Single "Go All Out"
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New York Hip Hop icon Buckshot is teaming up with 9th Wonder (who one day will be an icon) for a new album called "The Formula." The album by the new duo will be released on April 15th! Courtesy of Duck Down Records, we have their new single "Go All Out" available for stream in Windows Media! CLICK HERE TO STREAM "GO ALL OUT" BY BUCKSHOT & 9TH WONDER |
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Buckshot & 9th Wonder: Go All Out (Windows Media Stream) |
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Crooked I "Hip Hop Weekly #42
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It's that time of the week for Crooked I to unleash the infamous Hip Hop Weekly! The Long Beach native flows over The Game's "Put You On The Game" for this Hip Hop Weekly which is now at #42. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "HIP HOP WEEKLY #42" |
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Crooked I: Hip Hop Weekly #42 |
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Album Sampler Download: AZ New Album "Undeniable" Out February 5th
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Brooklyn MC AZ has an unheralded track record in hip hop. Classic albums such as Do Or Die, Pieces Of Man, 9 Lives, and Aziatic have combined sold more than 1.5 million units to date. Most known for his groundbreaking appearances on Nas’ hip hop classic Illmatic and membership in the hip hop supergroup The Firm, AZ has become synonymous with real hip hop. This fall, the ‘Visualizer’ is back with his brand new album Undeniable. The infectious first single Body Rock, feat. neo-soul crooner Dwele, along with the street single and groundbreaking video for The Hardest feat. Styles P will surely make Undeniable a must get for hip hop fans everywhere. The album will hit shelves February 5th through Fast Life / Koch Records. Official Tracklisting:
1. Body Rock (feat. Dwele)
2. Life On The Line
3. Fire
4. Gangsta (feat. Jay Rush)
5. The Hardest (feat. Styles P)
6. Super Star
7. Play Pen
8. Never Felt Nothin'
9. Rhymesayer
10. Build With You
11. Make It Knock
12. Queens
13. Undeniable DUB MD |
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Rahzel New Album "Greatest Knockouts Vol. 2" Coming Soon!
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Four years removed from his last studio effort, 2004's "Rahzel's Greatest Knockouts," Rahzel is finally completing its follow-up. Due out this summer on Ipecac Records, "Greatest Knockouts The Album, Vol. 2" marks the third solo release for the former Roots member. Currently Rahzel is finishing up recording by road testing new material with a few live dates, including Jan. 27 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Among the tracks slated to be on the new album are "Ring the Alarm" and "Come Fly With Me." The latter track finds singer Mike Patton, who also owns Ipecac, making a guest appearance. This is payback for Rahzel appearing on Patton's debut Peeping Tom record two years ago. Aside from his music, Rahzel remains busy with other endeavours. He's dabbled in acting (he has a role in the upcoming feature "Doorman") created a lucrative career doing voiceover work in movie trailers, commercials and video games and he's currently working on beat-boxing documentary, "Art of Noise," due out this summer. DUB MD |
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One Be Lo Officially No Longer With Fat Beats Records + New Album Info
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Successful and independent emcee, producer, and business man, One Be Lo will be releasing his second solo album, The R.E.B.I.R.T.H. via his own Subterraneous Records and Integral Music Group on February 19th, 2008. The R.E.B.I.R.T.H., (Real Emcees Bring Intelligent Rhymes to Hip-Hop) is the end product of growth and the obstacles he's overcome since the release of his last album, S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M., which sold over 22,000 units in 2005. Over the past three years, One Be Lo has kept his ear to the street and his eyes on the prize. A self-empowered artist, Lo has used his business savvy and work ethic to rise above some of the challenges he faced in recent years, which included dealing with shady business partners and phony cohorts, and amicably splitting with his former record label, Fat Beats Records. The upcoming album, The R.E.B.I.R.T.H., is the end product of personal growth and the obstacles he's overcome. Armed with more business savvy, a hand picked supporting team, and a newfound hunger, Lo carefully cultivated 12 amazing songs, each with a distinct flavor held together by the unmistakable One Be Lo flow and wordplay. Now, officially declaring himself "a free agent," Lo is interested in collaborating with other artists and, if it fits, a new label home. DUB MD |
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DJ Nik Bean Announces A 3 Month Mixtape Blitz!!
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Renowned Los Angeles-based DJ Nik Bean has announced plans today to release a new mixtape project every week during the months of January, February, and March. This is exciting news for fans of California hip-hop, who have quickly come to recognize Nik's mixtapes as a street-savvy source of quality music. While Nik has created compilations for West Coast legends like Ice Cube, Tha Dogg Pound, and Jayo Felony, he is most well-known for his ability to highlight the best in new artists, as evidenced by his projects with emerging superstars Hot Dollar and Glasses Malone. Nik, known in the streets as "The Mixtape Hustler," will be on the grind more than ever with this three-month long mixtape extravaganza. A highlight from the set is "Streetz Of L.A. Volume 4," the latest installment in Nik's highly successful West Coast mixtape series. For this fourth edition, Nik has teamed up with L.A. radio heavyweight Felli Fel and Atlanta's mixtape champion DJ Drama to create what will assuredly be one of the biggest mixtape releases of the year. The involvement from Drama and Felli Fel, the latter of which recently signed with Atlanta-based So So Def Records, will combine with Nik's California-bred mentality to make the project a cross-country success in more ways than one. Nik and Felli Fel have teamed up to release four other projects together during this blitz. A Valentine's Day release with lyrical firestarter Crooked I entitled "The St. Valentine's Bossacre" will hit the streets as a surprise gift. The project will feature a variety of new and previously unreleased material. Mixtapes with G-Unit's Spider Loc, renowned writer Problem, and Aftermath-signee Stat Quo will also come from the newly formed powerhouse team. DJ Felli Fel's debut project "Go DJ" is set for an early 2008 release. A video for the nationwide hit single from the album, "Get Buck In Here," will be released next week. You can purchase "Get Buck In Here" from iTunes by clicking HERE! Nik has many more projects to put out. Solo mixtapes include "Sonically Correct" with Watts star Bangloose, Sillk Calone's "By Way Of South Central," and releases from Roscoe Umali and Yung Berg. Nik has also teamed up with Atlanta's DJ Scream and "The Butcher" DJ Vlad for a mixtape with 2Five titled "Talk Is Cheap, I Plead The 5th." The Bay Area will be excited when Nik drops Balance's "Unsigned Legend" alongside the highly-respected DJ Rah2K as well. With over ten mixtapes ready for release, Nik is giving the public many more reasons to call him "L.A.'s Mixtape King." However, it won't be long before the "Mixtape Hustler" steps into the retail album world. Nik has officially started to record material for his full-length debut album, tentatively titled "The Hustler's Manual." The project will feature an all-star lineup of West Coast acts and some very special surprise guests from other regions as well. Fans can be on the look out for the album in stores later this year. Nik is also starting "Streetz Of L.A. Radio," his weekly radio offering. The first episode will air on Sirius Satellite Radio's Shade 45 channel in the beginning of February. In addition to all of these music projects, Nik is also putting together a new DVD magazine that will be released four times annually. "Street Certified" promises to give viewers a look at the inner-workings of the hip-hop world. Artists like Crooked I, Rick Ross, Mistah F.A.B., and Glasses Malone have already contributed to the first issue, which will arrive in stores next month. DJ Nik Bean is starting 2008 off with a loud bang on the West Coast that will be heard across the nation. The three-month long mixtape blitz will simply solidify his spot as one of the hardest-working, and most prominent, mixtape DJs in the game. |
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AllHipHop.Com Interview With Saaphyri of VH1's Charm School & Flavor Of Love Shows
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Our own Styles hooked up with Saaphyri of VH1's Reality TV shows "Charm School" and "Flavor of Love 2" for the infamous site AllHipHop.com Los Angeles native Saaphyri first appeared on our TV screens as a contestant on the second season of the Flavor Of Love show. Although her efforts were fruitless, that spot allowed her to appear on the popular spinoff reality show Charm School, which was hosted by comedian/actress Mo’Nique. In this exclusive interview, Saaphyri talks about her time with and attraction to Flavor Flav, the infamous fight that got her kicked off of that show, her win on Charm School and some inside dish on the upcoming Flavor Of Love 3 season. CLICK HERE TO READ THE INTERVIEW ON ALLHIPHOP.COM |
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Guilty Simpson Debut Album "Ode To The Ghetto" Set To Drop March 25th
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Ode To The Ghetto is the debut album by Detroit emcee Guilty Simpson. While making many guest appearances on albums by fellow Detroit rappers and producers, Guilty has had to wait years for his own solo album to come together. Holding down the boards on the album, production from the likes of Mr. Porter, J Dilla, Madlib, Oh No and Jake One just to list a few. Guilty's debut album will finally hit stores on March 25th via independent powerhouse Stones Throw Records. Also make sure you watch out for the up and coming collaboration album with Boot Camp Clik's own Sean Price entitled "Random Axe" produced entirely by Black Milk. Official Tracklisting:
1. THE AMERICAN DREAM - Produced by Madlib
2. ROBBERY - Produced by Mr. Porter
3. SHE WON’T STAY AT HOME - Produced by Madlib
4. FOOTWORK - Produced by Oh No
5. ODE TO THE GHETTO - Produced by Oh No
6. GET BITCHES - Produced by Mr. Porter
7. I MUST LOVE YOU - Produced by J Dilla
8. THE FUTURE feat. MED - Produced by Madlib
9. PIGS - Produced by Madlib
10. MY MOMENT - Produced by Black Milk
11. RUN feat Sean P & Black Milk - Produced by Black Milk
12. KINDA LIVE - Produced by Mr. Porter
13. YIKES - Produced by Madlib
14. THE REAL ME - Produced by Black Milk
15. KILL ‘EM - Produced by DJ Babu
16. ALMIGHTY DREADNAUGHTZ feat Super MC, Krizsteel, Konnie Ross - Produced by Konnie Ross DUB MD |
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Hasan Salaam Set To Drop 2 New Albums "Children Of God" & "Life In Black & White"
Hasan Salaam has been awaiting the release date of his sophomore effort Life in Black & White with the same amount of anticipation as his fans. But what Hasan didn’t know (neither his fans), was that his hard work in the booth would result in the collection of an additional album, the prelude to Life in Black and White entitled Children of God. Following the same rawness and intensity as his classic debut album Paradise Lost, these two pieces of art are a testimony to his lyrical toughness and ever-growing knowledge of self. This year will see the release of these two albums with no major investments. A full-length documentary on Hasan entitled “Move the Crowd: The Journey of an MC” by director Khalil Hayes will be released this up coming year as well as a new website (www.hasansalaammusic.com) which will be released in January 2008. Be on the lookout for the 1st single off Children of God, “15 Minutes”. DUB MD |
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New Wordsmith Track "Dreamin Of Superstardom" Download Here
Check out this brand new exclusive from Wordsmith entitled "Dreamin' Of Superstardom" produced by his long time producer Capish. Also if you haven't heard Word's recent mixtape effort "The Revolution Begins With A Takeover" make sure you check it out right here, just click the link to download for free (www.sendspace.com/file/brhaol). DUB MD |
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Guilty Simpson - Run (feat. Sean Price & Black Milk)
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Guilty Simpson - Run (feat. Sean Price & Black Milk) |
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Hasan Salaam - 15 Minutes
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Hasan Salaam - 15 Minutes |
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Wordsmith - Dreamin Of Superstardom (Produced By Capish)
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Wordsmith - Dreamin Of Superstardom (Produced By Capish) |
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Kurupt Talks About His Upcoming Movie Projects!
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Written by Tim "Styles" Sanchez The Dogg Pound's Kurupt is no stranger to the filming cameras with over 12 movies on his resume' including the comical role as Twitch in the Steven Segal & Ja Rule action flick, "Half Past Dead." After taking the time to give an outstanding interview to XXLMag.com & Raptalk.net, Kurupt also gives us a brief run-down on his upcoming movie projects! Recording albums, starring in Reality TV shows and Movies? Kurupt truly is 100 Miles and Runnin'. Kurupt: There is a movie that I took part of called Days of Wrath that's been wrapped up. Wilmer Valderrama [That 70's Show] will be making such a grand entrance to the movie game with his role. He gave a stellar performance! People are going to see a different Wilmer than what they are used to seeing. I think he's going to get plenty of more job offers just from this film. Rick Ross, David Banner, Slim Thug and Ricardo Chavira [Desperate Housewives] also have roles in the movie. Then you have the great Laurence Fishbourne! It's a very big thing. I also have another film called Loaded that I just finished with Jesse Metcalfe [John Tucker Must Die]. Raptalk: Your character in Half Past Dead was practically a show stealer... Kurupt: [Laughs] Twitch.. Raptalk: I still get a kick of that comedic showdown at end with Mo'Nique as your lady visiting you in Prison. Kurupt: We had ourselves a ball when we were shooting that little scene. That little scene there was the most fun out of the whole movie. How can you not have fun when you are with Mo'Nique? Mo, I am with you. Fuck these skinny bitches. I like em' thick [Laughs]! Days of Wrath is currently in post-production. The movie is described as a drama depicting the intertwining lives of Los Angeles rival gang members, teachers and news crews. Taye Diggs [Brown Sugar] and Faizon Love [Friday] also star. Loaded starring Jesse Metcalfe is scheduled for a March 25th release and is listed as an action/thriller about the downward spiral of a wealthy man in to the world of sex, drugs and violence. |
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Audio From Spider Loc's Connected 2 Mixtape
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Recently we brought you an update regarding the new mixtape Connected 2 by G-Unit soldier Spider Loc, DJ Nik Bean and DJ Felli Fel. Now we've got a few tracks from the mixtape for you to download courtesy of DJ Nik Bean! DOWNLOAD "MOE DOE" BY SPIDER LOC FEAT. LIL LAL (CLICK HERE) DOWNLOAD "TRUE WEST" BY SPIDER LOC (CLICK HERE) If you haven't seen the tracklist for the project yet, here it is: 01. Spi
02. Moe Doe Ft. Lil Lal
03. Ready Ft. Gail Gotti
04. True West
05. Felli Fell Speaks
06. Got Mine Ft. Jay Maac
07. Nobody Betta Ft. Paybacc
08. Street Dreams Ft. Jessica James, Papa Smurf, & Gail Gotti
09. Cut Down Ft. Papa Smurf & Ras Indio
10. Spider Speaks on Messy Marv
11. Can't Be Faded Ft. Nate Dogg
12. Cali Ft. 50 Cent
13. All Go Blind - Piper
14. Remember Me - Ft. Columbo Blacc & Papa Smurf
15. Aint the Same - Big Foot
16. Spider Loco - Ft. Papa Smurf, Big Foot, Snoopy Blue, Jayo Felony, & Baby Down
17. Homicide Ft. Tony Yayo
18. Bloodhound - Ft. Mitchy Slick
19. Good Life
20. Felli Fell Outro |
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Spider Loc: True West (New Audio) |
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Spider Loc Feat. Lil Lal: Moe Doe (New Audio) |
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Chino XL & Playalitical New Album "Something Sacred" Cover & Tracklisting
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Something Sacred is title for the brand new album to be jointly released by the lyrical messiah they call Chino XL and emcee / producer Playalitical. It is due to be released on the 15th January 2008 under the group name “Chino XL & Playalitical” Hip Hop’s newest duo. The new collaboration album is their first project together and will be released through Playalitical’s label Illuminated Entertainment Group. The guest spot features on the collaboration album include Bizzy Bone, Supernatural & Spoke-N-Words just to name a few along with production by Playalitical. The CD is slated to hit stores and online on January 15th. Official Tracklisting:
01. Always Has Been, Always Will Be
02. Jump Off
03. Bat Signals Up
04. All I Ever Hear (feat. Duce Stabs)
05. License to Puke
06. Violate You (feat. Spoke-N-Words)
07. Stay in the Lines
08. Body You (feat. Supernatural)
09. Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
10. Posiden
11. Something Sacred
12. Its No Secret
13. Let It Snow
14. Be with You (feat. Bizzy Bone)
15. Smoke Screen DUB MD |
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Jean Grae & 9th Wonder Finally Set To Release The Album "Jeanius"
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Blacksmith Music Group and Warner Brothers Records have announced that they are going to do a proper release of Jean Grae and 9th Wonder’s leaked collaborative project "Jeanius" for 2008. There's no official release date set or tracklisting information on the new album but it will feature brand new tracks that didn't feature on the leaked Internet version including the first single entitled "Love Thirst" which was named "High" on the leaked version which was a much shorter and much rougher version, look out for the "Love Thirst" video coming soon. Also the "Black Sheep" re-dux cover is one of four covers that will be available on the release of the album, make sure you check out Jean Grae on her official myspace page at www.myspace.com/jeangrae for updates. In other related news Talib Kweli has started work on the new "Eternal Reflection" album with Hi-Tek that will be released later this year via his own imprint Blacksmith Music.
Check out the new single from the album called "Love Thirst", Right click & save as to download:
Jean Grae - Love Thirst (Produced By 9th Wonder)
http://media.raptalk.net/audio/Jean Grae - Love Thirst Produced By 9th Wonder.mp3 DUB MD |
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Free Download: Dice Raw & The Money Making Jam Boys Presents: The Antidote
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Philly natives Dice Raw and Black Thought of the Roots have teamed up to form a new group called “The Money Making Jam Boys” along with rappers Truck North and Porn, who have just released their first project called "The Antidote". The Antidote project pre-dates the official conception of The Money Making Jam Boys, the official album features much more of Black Thought. The new project "The Antidote" is a FREE download of 15 tracks featuring beats created from classic 80's samples featuring Peedi Peedi, Freeway, Black Thought, EST, Porn, Nikki Jean, and more. This project was finished early this past summer and is finally seeing the light of day. Official Tracklisting:
1) Intro to the Antidote
2) "Costelo" featuring Dice Raw and Truck North
3) Interlude
4) "Maniacs" featuring Dice Raw, Truck North and Porn
5) "I Don't Know What Else to Say" Dice Raw, Truck North featuring Peedi Crack
6) "Everyman's Theme" featuring Dice Raw, Truck North and Steve Soprano
7) "I Got This" featuring Dice Raw and Truck North
8) "Candy Rain" Dice Raw and Truck North featuring EST
9) "Battlefield" featuring Dice Raw, Truck North and Nikki Jean
10) "A Jamboys' World" featuring Dice Raw, Truck North and Steve Soprano
11) "Meaning of Life" Dice Raw and Truck North featuring Freeway
12) "Gotta Think Big" featuring Black Thought, Dice Raw and Truck North
13) "One Life" featuring Dice Raw, Truck North and Dom
14) "Still Standing 08" featuring Dice Raw, Truck North and Porn
15) "Enter" featuring Dice Raw and Truck North DUB MD |
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Chino XL - Stay In The Lines (Produced By Playlitical)
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Chino XL - Stay In The Lines (Produced By Playlitical) |
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Jean Grae - Love Thirst (Produced By 9th Wonder)
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Jean Grae - Love Thirst (Produced By 9th Wonder) |
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CTE's Blood Raw Debut Album "My Life: The True Testimony" Mar. 18th / New Audio "Louis" Ft. Young Jeezy
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Blood Raw Ft. Young Jeezy: Louis |
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Mopreme Shakur "Death Before Dishonor" Ft. Bishop Lamont, Taje & Indef (Plus News On Taje Releases)
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Written by Tim "Styles" Sanchez We've got a dope ass new track for you all courtesy of Taje, LNS & Take Off Productions! Mopreme Shakur, the older brother of the late great Tupac Shakur, brought in his family Taje, Bishop Lamont and Indef for this new track called "Death Before Dishonor." Be sure to download this new track and add it to your listening rotation! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR" BY MOPREME SHAKUR FT. BISHOP LAMONT, TAJE AND INDEF Taje will be releasing his "Get It Gang" compilation CD in March 2008 and also started on his 3rd Hot Box Mixtape slated for a Summer release! Taje also landed a cameo on Roscoe Umali's "Live It Up" video and as a treat for all of you fans, he will be releasing the untagged version of Hot Box 2 next week! The Hot Box 2 CD earned the young budding star high praise in magazines such as Ozone & The Source! Be on the look out for more of Taje right here on Raptalk!! |
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Del The Funky Homosapien New Album "11th Hour" Dropping March 11th
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The founding member of Hieroglyphics, Del The Funky Homosapien is finally breaking his silence with a new full-length album release, "The Eleventh Hour" on March 11th via Definitive Jux Records. The Eleventh Hour is Del's first solo album in eight years.
Del is best known for his acclaimed 90s releases "I Wish My Brother George Was Here", "No Need for Alarm", "Future Development", and "Both Sides of the Brain". The new album is produced entirely by Del himself and yesterday he released the first single from the new album entitled "Bubble Pop". Official Tracklisting:
1. Raw Sewage
2. Bubble Pop
3. Back In The Chamber
4. True Endevours
5. Situations
6. Naked Fonk
7. Hold Your Hand
8. Foot Down
9. I'll Tell You
10. Workin' It
11. Last Hurrah
12. Str8t Up and Down
13. I Got You
14. Funkyhomosapien
15. Drop It Lower (Bonus)
16. Full Throttle (Bonus) DUB MD |
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Del The Funky Homosapien - Bubble Pop
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Del The Funky Homosapien - Bubble Pop |
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Coming Soon To Raptalk: Konfident / Audio Feat. Buck Shot "Grown Man Business"
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We've got a feature coming up with underground artist Konfident, and to give you a proper introduction, we'd like to share some music with you all! Here is a track called "Grown Man Business" recorded with East Coast icon Buck Shot of The Boot Camp Clik! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "GROWN MAN BUSINESS" BY KONFIDENT FT. BUCK SHOT Stay tuned for the upcoming interview by our own Latina Beatz! |
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Konfident Feat. Buckshot "Grown Man Business" |
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The Game Presents: You Know What It Is Official Black Wall Street DVD
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"You Know What It Is" DVD is presented by The Game brought to you by Taydoe Productions and the Black Wall Street is now in stores and for sale online! This DVD is loaded with guests like: Nu Jerzey Devil, DJ Skee, Ya Boy, Jay Rock, K-Dot, Dubb, Eastwood, Topic, Producer EP, Tyrese and much more! DVDs are in stock, packed, designed and ready to ship out. The Price per DVD is $12.00US. Free Shipping. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR COPY TODAY! |
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Is Crooked I The Best Rapper Alive? Hip Hop Weekly #41
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Is Crooked I the best rapper alive? Well, there are many that would claim he is and he sure has given a lot of ammunition for those claims with the Hip Hop Weekly Freestyles. Download the new Hip Hop Weekly entitled "The Best Rapper Alive" and see for yourselves if this claim has merit! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "HIP HOP WEEKLY #41" BY CROOKED I |
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Crooked I: Hip Hop Weekly #41 |
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New Music From Big Wy "Do It" [From The Checkmate Vol. 1 Mixtape]
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Written by Tim "Styles" Sanchez We have some new music from the big bad wolf of Inglewood, Big Wy! This new track "Do It" is off of the Checkmate Vol. 1: Watch Your Next Move Mixtape which will be dropping shortly here on Raptalk.net (another Mixtape? Damn, we give you guys one or two every week). The Hood Hitchcock Mixtape 2 by Big Wy will be coming out around the 2nd quarter by the way. Meanwhile, download this new mixtape track and enjoy it! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "DO IT" BY BIG WY |
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Big Wy: Do It (New Audio) |
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Free Mixtape Download: Wordsmith "The Revolution Begins With A Takeover"
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Back with another brand new exclusive mixtape download entitled "The Revolution Begins With A Takeover" from Nu Revolution's own Wordsmith featuring The Nu Revolution Camp (Kontact & SoL, RhymeZwell, Black Knight, & All-Biz), Mic Brown & A-Class of Brakefast Records, Snapz of ECO Records, Rob G., Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip. With Production by Strada, Dr. Professa, Capish, Street Level & Lucki Handz and mixed by DJ Furious Styles! Official Tracklisting:
01 Coronation (Produced by Sketchman)
02 Hip-Hop in the Headlines f. D-Dub, Mic Brown, & A-Class (Produced by DeMo)
03 The Black Book Conspiracy pt.1 (Produced by Strada)
04 Corrupt Justice (Produced by Sketchman)
05 Grudge of a Madman (Produced by Sketchman)
06 Introduction to the Nu Revolution f. The Nu Revolution Camp (Produced by Capish)
07 Legion of the lyricists 2 Remix f. The Nu Revolution Camp (Produced by Capish)
08 Microphone Bully 6: Back to tha Block f. Black Knight (Produced by Street Level)
09 I Said No (Produced by Strada)
10 Ultimate Celebration (Produced by Lucki Handz)
11 Big Boy Romp (Produced by Strada)
12 Cobra Clutch (Produced by Strada)
13 What Should We Do With It f. RhymeZwell (Produced by One Condition)
14 The Funkbox f. Black Knight, SoL tha Analyst & RhymeZwell (Produced by Capish)
15 Groove Back f. Soulstice (Produced by Capish)
16 Mrs. Musica (Produced by Capish)
17 A California State of f Feat. All-Biz (Produced by Professa)
18 Soul of the Muzik 3 f. Snapz & SoL (Produced by Unknown)
19 Hard to Forget f. Kontact (Produced by Strada)
20 The Eternal Reign f. Kontact (Produced by Professa)
21 Q-Tip - For the Nasty (rmx) f. Busta Rhymes & Wordsmith
22 Miami Chula (rmx) f. Rob G DUB MD |
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Sean Price Set To Release 3 Brand New Projects In 2008
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Sean Price is readying three new albums for 2008 including the return of Heltah Skeltah "D.I.R.T." (Da Incredible Rap Team), a group project with Detroit's Guilty Simpson "Random Axe," entirely produced by Black Milk and his third and final solo project "Mic Tyson" all set to be released on Duck Down Records. Sean Price will also be expanding his role in the music business by Executive Producing his artist, Ruste Juxx's new album, "Indestructible" alongside Dru Ha and Buckshot, of Duck Down Records. Ruste Juxx has been featured on several Boot Camp Clik / Sean Price albums (Monkey Barz, Jesus Price Supastar and Casualties of War) and is most known for his single "Vic Flair." DUB MD |
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New Audio From Inglewood, CA Group PoliDony "Love Don't Last Forever"
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This new song by Inglewood group PoliDony was remixed from Ja Rule's song "Body". It's a feel good song that explains how fast love can come and go, so enjoy it while you can. Something for the ladies....and gents....
Prior to the song, PoliDony released this statement, "There's a lot of artists out there that feel they should use a certain formula for success and/or take a certain path to ensure profit. All we gotta say is...if you true to what you do and what you sayin, the people will see and comply, straight up. If you do this shit fa real, the streets will respect that, from gutter to glitter...Thats my word man. Whether your music is gangsta or flashy. If that personifies you and your story then blaze that..."
PoliDony will be shooting a video for the song featuring Misha'el. Stay tuned for more details. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "LOVE DON'T LAST FOREVER" BY POLIDONY FT. MISHA'EL |
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PoliDony Ft. Misha"el: Love Don't Last Forever (New Audio) |
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New Audio From Wiz Khalifa! "Say Yeah" (Dirty Version)
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Pittsburgh MC Wiz Khalifa is starting off the new year right with his soon-to-be released single "Say Yeah." We have the dirty version of the single for you to download and enjoy! Look out for this Warner Bros. artist in 2008 as his buzz is getting bigger and bigger! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "SAY YEAH" BY WIZ KHALIFA (DIRTY VERSION) |
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Exclusive Interview With Guru & Solar
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Raptalk.net last week caught up with Hip Hop legend Guru and super producer Solar for the first exclusive question and answer session of the year! After releasing their newest collaboration album early 2007, they are getting ready to release a brand new Jazzmatazz mixtape entitled "The Time Bomb". They sat down with Raptalk.net to speak on how they felt the project done, the artists they connected with for the album, their thoughts on the New York Hip Hop scene & state of Hip Hop and what they've both got planned for the future. Also make sure you check out the Guru & Solar track called "Cuz I'm Jazzy" featuring Detroit duo Slum Village at the end of the interview.
Dub MD: Guru & Solar, What's good?
Guru: Everything's good, 7 Grand the movement baby! It's real good! Solar: Oh man what's good fam, all my real Hip Hop fans out there that's what's good, real Hip Hop is back in the building, 7 Grand the movement is really what's good my dudes! Dub MD: For those who don't know, could you just give a short review of what you've experienced in your rap career up until now?
Guru: Yeah, I'm a legendry hip hop icon; I started in a group called Gangstarr made some classic records that was the "golden era" of Hip Hop. Went on from there to join with the super producer Solar 2004, put together 7 Grand Records with him. Our first release 2005 "Guru version 7.0: The Street Scriptures", which was one of the Top 10 independent selling records of that year, which enabled us to go from a smaller distribution situation to a bigger one for the new project we have in stores right now on 7 Grand Records, which is entitled "Jazzmataz Volume 4" the Hip Hop Jazz message of back to the future. That's where we at right now baby! Solar: Well, what I've experienced dealing with 7 Grand Records and that's really the beginning of my career, my first album was Guru 7.0: The Street Scriptures which was released on 7 Grand, 2005, then of course this album which is the second album. So in my two album period I've amassed a pretty large, great discography working with the who's who of the industry but at the same time not really going out for that commercial sell out status. So what I've learned myself that you can be successful doing the music that I feel is relevant as apposed to going for that top radio 40 sound. Dub MD: Coming from Boston but based in New York, what do you think of the New York music scene right now?
Guru: The New York music scene right now is on the up swing through 7 Grand. 7 Grand is putting the New York scene back on the map! Solar: I think it’s in a hole, I think these cats that came before us basically took it to the level of extremism on every point and definitely was in touch with what the reality of New YorkNew York from where it all was born from so I'mma stay true to this and rep it right!
Dub MD: Guru, what do you think of the commercialization of Hip Hop right now, do you think it’s showing respect to its pioneers?
Guru: The commercialization of Hip Hop, you know it's been a long time in the works. I look at it like this, the listeners are realizing they're being force-fed and they're more intelligent than that and 7 Grand, myself and Solar we know that. They're coming to us to get that nutrition so to speak as Solar calls it. The mainstream tries to force feed you and push things down your throat. The listeners are tired of that and their looking for something more and here we are. Dub MD: Solar, a lot of people are saying "Hip Hop Is Dead" lately, how do you feel about the current state of hip hop?
Solar: I don't think is dead, I think it’s been kidnapped and duck taped. They got it in the basement, slapping it around a little bit but Guru & Solar's gonna get it back and put it back where it need to be! Dub MD: Do you have a new project in the works? What’s it called? And what can heads out there expect from it?
Guru: 7 Grand has a lot in store. I can't tell you too much but we got something bananas coming in the new years, for those who wanna know more holla at us www.myspace.com/guru7grand, www.myspace.com/solar7grand, check out www.gurusjazzmataz.net and www.guru7grand.net but holla at us on the myspace. You'll definitely find out what's going on! Solar: We got a new album coming early 2008, fortunately there's some creative vampires out there with a lot of money and they study what me and Guru are doing then they take it and put a lot of money behind it and make it look like its their own. So unfortunately for you heads out there I can't speak too much on it. Check us out on myspace and we gonna keep you posted, but that's the way things are. These people ain't creative; they're too busy sitting around doing other things, and making music or coming up with anything relevant or fresh. As soon as me and Guru do it they take it all over TV and Radio and try and make it look like it’s theirs. So unfortunately they're hurting ya'll cuz we can't really talk about it. But know this 7 Grand has got a constant stream for product coming for you!
Dub MD: With this project, what artists & producers are you connecting with this time round?
Guru: On the new project, we got Jazzamataz Vol. 4 in stores, the Hip Hop Jazz message of back to the future. 16 bangers produced by super producer Solar, it's a classic. We got everybody on there from Common, Slum to Damien Marley to the Jazz greats Bob James, David Sandbourne, Ronnie Laws, we got Keira Wheeler, Dion Ferris, Raheem DeVaughn, Omar. It’s just a star studded line up and big up to Blackalious as well and others. Its some of our best work, if you haven't heard the album, go out and get it, it's a classic. It takes the Jazzmataz legacy and the whole Jazzmataz concept to new heights, big up to the super producer Solar for coming with the craziest tracks and just musically just lacing the album. We got another joint coming out very soon, just stay tuned, like I said hit us up on the myspace so you can find out what's going on, that album is crazy. All I can say to you that its bananas! Solar: Jazzmataz 4 has a full range of a spectrum of music, it’s so diverse that is represents everything that Jazzamataz and Guru's represented but then we take it to the next level. So I mean its a vast array of music and that we're very proud of bringing to the market, where it looks like you can't even go anywhere without having a song played 200 million times of the radio all day that's the same drum sounds that have been used for 15 years, the same one finger hooks. So this is a musical album. It’s an album that bring legends, masters of the fields of their music, masters of their instrument, whether it be their voice or be an musical instrument and brought with a tip notch level of spitting by Guru, Slum Village & Common, Blackalicious and of course I'm behind the boards killin’ it. So I don't really care where your coming from musically, this is something that will definitely expand your musical tastes, definitely takes Hip Hop to the next level and if you’re not really checking on this you can't really say your Hip Hop. Dub MD: Your most recent album Jazzmataz Vol.4 is in stores right now, Are you happy with how that release has went so far?
Guru: Yes I'm very happy with the current release of Jazzmataz 4, I'm proud of the fact that myself and Solar were able to put together such an illustrious group of world class musicians and vocalists, you know, its so diverse to, I mentioned the names previously, its such a diverse group of people and there's something for everybody on this album, the production is cutting edge, you can listen to it from beginning to end and enjoy every bit of it, so its a great piece of work and I'm very proud of it. Solar: We're very happy with the way the release you know, its an independent release, we didn't really expect phenomenal sales but we did expect the real to check in and the numbers are solid around the world, we got solid real head numbers, we're not in it for the Lamborghinis and Rolls Royce’s, them dudes got all that 3 billion ring tones, have that. Guru and Solar are gonna keep it real; keep the real music coming for the real heads, the real movement, 7 Grand holla! Dub MD: Can you tell us a little about 7 Grand Records? Do you have any artists we need to lookout for?
Guru: 7 Grand Records is beyond a record label, it's a movement! When I speaking earlier on the fact that the intelligent listeners are tired of being force fed and are looking for more 7 grand is the place to come to get more, to get stimulated and to get that mental elevation that they need and so forth, it's a beautiful thing. For those who wanna know more, like I said holla on the myspace pages, they'll be information there for you, if you wanna join the movement for real! Dub MD: Solar, how did you hook up with Guru?
Solar: We got together as friends little bit over 6 years ago and we just hit it off We was running round New York on some grown man, getting in some trouble shit, enjoying the clubs, and the scene was pretty good back in then 2003 / 2004. It was a decent scene but at the same time, we seen what was being represented was right and exact and it wasn't what the world was looking at New York for because you know what there is people with massive amounts of money all around the planet, the dollars not even doing good just now. So how you gonna brag about what you got when the dollar is slipping? There's cats with way more money than we got and there not really interested in all this non sensible lease cars and stupid looking porno broads and all this kind of nonsense. So me & Guru seen this coming so we started 7 Grand to be the alternate to how they look right now, stupid! Dub MD: Guru, what do you think is you’re most defining and unique characteristic that sets you apart from every other emcee out there?
Guru: I would say my most defining and unique characteristic is my voice and my dedication to the art form and culture because I could've went a whole different way with things and basically sold out for the big money as apposed to hanging in there and staying true and really keeping it real, (laughs) and that's what its about. The fact I got the super producer down with me that's like I got an arsenal with me now, it's on and popping! Dub MD: Solar, what do you think is you’re most defining and unique characteristic that sets you apart from every other producer out there?
Solar: That's a complicated question and that could really take up a whole article in its self. I don't like to brag on myself and I don't like to speak on my own talents like that. I'm just gonna say that I'm unique in all aspects from my name to the way I live and to really know how unique I am. You'd have to know people that know me personally because if you knew me personally then you'd know how the music and me the man. Solar, brings forward his individual style. Dub MD: Guru, if you could describe yourself as an emcee in 4 words, what would they be?
Guru: To describe myself as an emcee in four words I would say Universal, Intelligent, and Streetwise & Captivating that means I can hold a crowd! Dub MD: Guru, for your fans who haven't seen you perform yet, are you planning a worldwide tour anytime soon?
Guru: We've been touring worldwide with Jazzmataz 4 since early June, If you haven't seen it you decently gotta some to the show. The show is bananas, the energy level, the level of sonic perfection that you get, the shows produced by Solar. He put a lot into it, its incredible! I don't wanna say to much cuz if you haven't seen it, it's something that you need to see, one of the best Hip Hop shows on the planet! If you want more information check out the myspace pages and there will be more information on when we'll be in a spot near you. Dub MD: What is on tap for Guru & Solar for the rest of 2007/08 and beyond?
Guru: Got a lot of things on tap, got a new project coming up after Jazzmataz lookout for that. For the details like I said check the myspace page and you'll find out what's popping. It’s an incredible project, it’s as I said bananas, so stay tuned! Solar: We're on tour now, we're definitely picking up on the rest of the world, you start a world tour all the way back beginning so we did all Europe, we did all United States. We just touched on Canada so we're getting ready to pick up on the rest of the world, so touring is important. I'm in the studio right now finishing up projects, I've got my album coming 2008, Solar: 5000 Degrees & Burning, we got some other projects coming on 7 Grand, I’ll continue to direct. I directed two videos "State Of Clarity" which is animated, also Guru & Slum Village track video so yeah I’m just creating, being in my zone right now.
Dub MD: Do you have anything to say to the fans? Anything you wanna get off your chest? Any shout outs?
Guru: I wanna shout out all the fans, supporters, all the real heads, all those who love real Hip Hop, B-Boys, B-Girls (laughs), music lovers, and connoisseurs. Big up to everybody who's been representing and holding it down for me and look for more in the future because it don't stop, it's flowing like water baby. I got the super producer with me and we taking it to new heights right now, that's wassup, 7 Grand the movement! Solar: Well I always say big up to the fans, my dudes, my real hip hop peoples out there and any females that are holding it down on the real Hip Hop tip. I mean I got love, 7 Grand's got love, we support you wither you know we do or not. We're out here fighting for you guys because just as much as you got Hip Hop there are those who will take it away from you. I mean this is the first time in history that you have been saddled with one sound on radio 24 hours a day across the country, radio has never deteriorated to that level of stagnancy, its mentally stagnant, it's like a puddle of rotten water. You need to look for something fresh, you wanna live mentally, you wanna spiritually look to your leadership, Guru, Solar, 7 Grand the movement, big up, love, trust us, we got this! Check out this Guru & Solar track from Jazzmataz Vol. 4 called "Cuz I'm Jazzy", Right click & save as to download:
Guru - Cuz I'm Jazzy (feat. Slum Village) (Produced By Solar) http://media.raptalk.net/audio/Guru - Cuz Im Jazzy feat. Slum Village.mp3 DUB MD |
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Sha Money XL and Money Management Present One Stop Shop 2008 (Phoenix, AZ)
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On March 8th and 9th of 2008, hundreds of established and upcoming producers will descend upon Phoenix, Arizona, to attend the annual One Stop Shop producer's conference, masterminded by Sha Money XL's production and artist management company, Money Management Group. The conference will feature top industry professionals, platinum track making producers, and new technology trends from companies like Microsoft, M Audio, and Traxxpad. It will also include an itinerary filled, video game tournaments, after parties hosted by NYC's most noted DJs, and the infamous One Stop Shop Beat Battle. and most importantly the industry workshops/panels. This year OSS features The Microsoft Technology Panel hosted by Arif Gursel, a software test engineer in the Microsoft XBOX team as well as The Power Management Panel which features Gee Roberson, Derick Jackson, Bernard Parks, Ryan Press and more. The 2008 One Stop Shop also boasts a Tastemaker Panel and a New Producer Panel; so it isn't surprising that this conference has captured the excitement of producers that have constantly saturated the music game with their talent. "This is the conference for those that are serious about making real moves in the industry... You gotta love it!" - from Kanye West's mentor, NO I.D. The lineup for the 2008 OSS include producers; DJ Toomp, Swizz Beats, the legendary DJ Premier, Hi-Tek, DJ Quik, 9th Wonder, No ID, Trackboyz, and Nottz. This year, Money Management Group is honoring the works of Swizz Beats, famed for his unique production and his continuous ability to produce number one hits and Atlanta based Grammy winner DJ Toomp, known for his platinum selling hits with T.I and Kanye West. Other panelists include; Shalik Berry (Def Jam), Conrad Dimanche (Bad Boy), Jean Nelson (Atlantic), Lenny S., (Def Jam), Wendy Day, Chuck Creekmur (Allhiphop), Bonsu Thompson, Julia Beverly (Ozone), Juan Madrid (Sony ATV), Maani Edwards (Universal Publishing) and more. Young Buck, Lil Scrappy, Kurupt, Outlawz, Talib Kweli, and Riz are also slated to make appearances throughout the weekend. "This year is gonna be bigger and better. We've got the support of great talent and companies that share our vision." - Kisha, MMG Marketing Director. Over 700 producers from around the world attended the One Stop Shop of 2007. MMG had producers flying in from Africa, Bermuda, and the UK. "The future of the One Stop Shop is growth. I want this to go down in Hip-Hop history and be a major conference like Mixshow Power Summit, R&R, Sema or Midem. I want to continue to let new producers find their way through this industry and learn just who the key players are and what networking is about," Sha explains. Money Management Group teaches producers and artists the importance of branding. "It is so important to brand yourself in today's environment. You have producers dropping LPs like artists now." Sha states. MMG's conference has helped jumpstart the careers of last year's Beat Battle finalists. "Since the conference I've had beat placement on both the Pac and Rick Ross albums" - Jiggolo, OSS Beat Battle Finalist. |
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Pete Rock New Album "NY's Finest" Dropping February 26th
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Legendary Hip Hop producer and emcee Pete Rock returns this February with his brand new album "NY's Finest" via Nature Sounds Records. The album will be 100% produced by Pete Rock and will feature collaboration tracks with artists such as Styles P, Sheek Louch, Jim Jones, Redman, Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Raekwon, Papoose and many more. NY's Finest will be in stores February 26th! Official Tracklisting:
01. Pete Intro
02. We Roll (Feat. Jim Jones & Max B)
03. Till I Retire
04. 914 (Feat. Styles P & Sheek)
05. Questions (Feat. Royal Flush)
06. Best Believe (Feat. Redman)
07. Ready Fe War (Feat. Chip Fu & Renée Of Zhane)
08. Don't Be Mad
09. Bring Y'all Back (Feat. Masta Ace, Phonte, Wordsworth & Joe Scudda)
10. The Best Secret (Feat. Lords Of The Underground)
11. That's What (Feat. Rell)
12. The PJ's (Feat. Raekwon & Masta Killa)
13. Made Man
14. Let's Go (Feat. Doo Wop)
15. Comprehend (Feat. Papoose) DUB MD |
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Sha Stimuli Drops Free Download With DJ Victorious "The Wire Mix-tape"
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DJ Victorious and New York's top rated emcee Sha Stimuli have teamed up to release "The Wire Mix-tape", inspired by the HBO hit series "The Wire". Sha Stimuli wrote and recorded songs for the mix-tape providing a back drop for specific themes and situations taken from episodes of The Wire. The mix-tape features guest appearances from Memphis Bleek, Peedi Peedi, Pusha T, and Cashmere to name a few. Official Tracklisting:
Intro / 23 Dollars (Produced By Clams Casino)
DJ Funk (feat. Flash Da Biskit & Sunny Redd) (Hometown Heroes)
Snoop Talks (WNYC.org)
What I'm Gonna Do (feat. Bugle) (Produced By Daseca)
On My Shit (feat. Pusha T / Shalik Rivers / Heron & Kingpin Slim)
Cop N Go (feat. Skyzoo & Maino)
My Corner (Interlude)
Never w/ Scarface
The Baltimore Question (Interlude)
Don't Come Outside (feat. Cashmere) (Produced By MoSS)
Two Days (Interlude) (Produced By SoulShak Music)
All That I Got (Produced By Drawzilla)
Pray For Me (Produced By Digga)
Crack (feat. Memphis Bleek & Peedi Peedi)
Gun Jam pt.1
It Get's Better (feat. Apryl Williams)
Break It Down For the next 7 days, The Wire fans and music lovers can download The Wire Mix-tape for FREE by simply clicking on the following link www.sendspace.com/file/gg212e. The Wire mix-tape will also be available at Vinnie Styles, Brooklyn's hottest fashion boutique. For a limited time only, with each purchase made at Vinnie's, you will receive an EXCLUSIVE copy of The Wire mix-tape. DUB MD |
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Guru - Cuz I'm Jazzy (feat. Slum Village)
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Guru - Cuz I'm Jazzy (feat. Slum Village) |
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Exclusive Kurupt Interview For XXLMag.com & Extended Interview With Raptalk.net
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Our own Styles hooked up with West Coast Hip Hop legend Kurupt for a special and in depth interview for XXLMag.com and a unique extended bonus Q & A interview for Raptalk.net. Kurupt discusses the situation regarding Cash Money Records, the new DPG album 100 Wayz, working with Sebastian Bach on MTV's show Celebrity Rap Star, his upcoming solo album with a mystery producer and his collaboration album with fellow West Coast legend DJ Quik! And there's more too!! As always, there were length requirements for the XXL website interview, so there were things that had to be cut out. So what I've done is collect the edited Q & A's and compiled them for an exclusive Raptalk feature on top of the feature that was done for the magazine's website. Be sure to click on the link below to read the interview for XXLMag.com and also please drop a comment below the interview at the site's comment section! CLICK HERE TO READ THE EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ON KURUPT FOR XXLMAG.COM Now, please read below for the extended Raptalk interview! Kurupt & his wife Gail Gotti on their new marriage Kurupt: Today was a big day for me. It was my little sister’s 16th birthday. Her mom is my God-mother Teena Marie (the R & B singer). So that’s where I was earlier. We also got some mixes done today in the studio. We are coming with this Dogg Pound album. The haters are going to hate to the left (motioning to his wife Gail Gotti who is sitting to his left). You’ve got haterade in the building. [Gail Interrupts] Oh, I am going to sit in on this part. I want to see what kind of answers you give to Styles. Kurupt: Do you see what I have to deal with? Styles: First off all, congratulations on your guy’s wedding. I saw the pictures and they came out nice. Kurupt: Thank you. We just celebrated our 4 month anniversary. To keep things alive, we are going to celebrate every 4 months. Styles: How is the married life treating you? Kurupt: For me it’s a lot easier. I don’t know about her. But for me, it’s a lot easier. Gail: I think it’s the same. We’ve been living like we were married for years really. Kurupt: She knows that I am the man and what I say goes. The motto of marriage is “What’s yours is mine and what’s mine is mine!” So now we’ve got an understanding to the fullest. She starts up and it’s “Pow!” Gail: (sighs) Anyway. Life after marriage is wonderful though. It gave us a 2nd wind and rejuvenated us. Styles: Where did you guys Honeymoon at? Gail: In Italy. Kurupt: Sailing in the boats. Kurupt On MTV's Celebrity Rap Star Styles: With Kendra there, did you get to hang around “the man” Hugh Hefner? Kurupt: That’s another thing I told Sebastian, “How can you beat Hugh?” A person that brings Hugh Hefner to the table? The game is over. I’m shocked that Shar won with the kind of leverage that Kendra had. Hugh is such a fuckin’ boss! I chopped it up with Hugh though. I was like, “What it do O.G.?” He was like, “I’m younger than you boy.” Styles: Were some of the other coaches like Warren G and Tone Loc jealous that you had such an easy talent to work with? Kurupt: Not at all. Even though it was a competition, it was like one big family. Warren G, Tone Loc, and Bubba Sparxx. MC Lyte is like my sister. You already know my history with Redman. Bizarre is my number one nigga. He and Proof (RIP) were my number one niggas from D-12. Everybody knew each other and had love and respect for one another. Styles: I would have laughed my ass off though if you had gotten paired with Perez Hilton or that dude from The O.C. Kurupt: Jason? That’s my guy though. He’s funny as fuck. Bubba told me so many stories with him and Jason. Me and Jason party big. Even Perez was cool. The most shocking out of all things was Perez. That one rap he did brought the Hip Hop out in him. He was dissin’ and smashin’ people. That nigga was just bustin’ cuzz! Then he said, “I am the Queen” and he lost me there (laughs). Styles: How did you get on the show? Did you contact them? Or did they contact you? Kurupt: They came to me with it. MTV contacted my agent David Weintraub. Kurupt On The Chemisty of The DPG Group Styles: A lot of people get put together and don’t have chemistry. I know that Snoop brought you all together as a group. When did you guys get past being just rap partners but actually brothers? Kurupt: When I first got with Snoop that was solidified. We got in to the game together. We’ve had trouble with our own neighborhoods over what we were pushing. We started our own gang! We don’t gangbang anymore like that. None of us. We keep away from the bullshit. It’s something that we were raised in to. It’s still there but its not because now we are fathers. Snoop has his football league for the kids. We’ve each gone through our own things. There was a time when Daz was mad at everything. He was still at Death Row and me and Snoopy were gone. Then he came home and I disappeared in to fuckin’ la-la land. Then I was mad at the motherfuckin’ world and then I came back. We’ve been through it all and we are still here pushing. Dogg Pound Gangstas is the symbol of eternity. Stay tuned next week for an update on Kurupt's Movie Projects!! |
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Free Mixtape: Dub MD & Rap Talk "Swaggie Piffin Boys" (Hosted By Prince Ali)
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Dub MD & RapTalk.net presents the "Swaggie Piffin Boys" mixtape hosted by Toronto's own Prince Ali (P.A.). Bringing in the new year with this exclusive compilation featuring several tracks never heard elsewhere from artists such as: Queens Bridge legend K.L. from Screwball, Kool G Rap, Nino Bless, Styles P, Hell Rell, Jae Millz, Grafh, Theodore Unit, P.A. aka Prince Ali, and many more. It's a mixtape filled with versatility and balance, and it's 100% free! Official Tracklisting:
01. Prince Ali Intro
02. Prince Ali - What's Poppin (feat. K.L. (Screwball) & Nut Rageous)
03. Nino Bless - The Block Is Hot (feat. Kool G Rap)
04. Tragedy Khadafi - Righteous Scrolls (feat. Prince Ali)
05. Nino Bless - 4 In The Clip (feat. Styles P, Kool G Rap & Joell Ortiz)
06. Prince Ali - Superstar (Freestyle)
07. Nino Bless - Exclusive Freestyle (feat. Grafh)
08. Camron - Thanks To Me (feat. Jay Bezel & Sin)
09. Prince Ali - Swaggie Piffin'
10. Jae Millz - In The Air (feat. Littles The General & Billz)
11. Hell Rell - Know What (feat. Magnum)
12. Styles P - Hustlers Anthem (feat. Sheek Louch & Gutta)
13. Hell Rell - Mobbing Out
14. Bully (of D-Block) - Is We Popping Or What (feat. Hooch)
15. Jae Millz - Smile
16. Born Unique - Passed You By (feat. The Ranjahz)
17. Theodore Unit - The Chosen One
18. Stack Bundles - On My Corner (feat. Billz)
19. Sense I - Golan Hieghts
20. Prince Ali - Rap Author (feat. Craig G)
21. Prince Ali Outro DUB MD |
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Stacee Adamz Is Back! New Audio Feat. Akon & Gypsy Stokes
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Written by Tim "Styles" Sanchez Stacee Adamz is back! After dropping a super hot mixtape last year called "My Backyard Volume 1", we haven't heard much from the Pacoima, CA rapper....Until now! We just received a new song from Stacee off of his upcoming mixtape "Infatration" hosted by the drama king DJ K-Slay! Aside from Akon & Gypsy Stokes, this mixtape is set to have guests such as Glasses Malone, Mack 10, Papoose and Busta Rhymes. Production will come from the likes of Komplex, Chuck Heat, Jimmy Love, J. Wells and the legendary Sir Jinx! The mixtape should hit the streets and the Internet by February. Download the official West Coast Remix of Plenty Mo' by Stacee Adamz featuring Akon and Konvict artist Gypsy Stokes! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD!! CLICK HERE TO VIEW STACEE ADAMZ MYSPACE PAGE |
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Stacee Adamz Ft. Akon & Gypsy Stokes: Plenty Mo Remix |
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The Bloc Boyz Are Giving You That "Real Talk" (2 New AudioTracks)
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Written by Tim "Styles" Sanchez Hailing from the streets of South Central Los Angeles, Ace Da Smoothest & K-Boy known as The Bloc Boyz, are out to make their own statement with the release of their upcoming Street Album "Ralk Talk." The Street Album due sometime between February and March of this year will have a steady amount of features including the likes of Crooked I, Mykestro, Mike Ant and the Blu Division head hancho Glasses Malone. More are expected to join as well. Handling the music will be the spectacular Dae One, the musical genius Terrace Martin, DJ & Producer Dow Jones and Nomice. West Coast Mixtape Icon DJ Warrior will be the host along with DJ Blvd. We have 2 tracks produced by my good buddy Dae One for you to preview from the Street Album!! The first being "Balls In Ya Jaws" which was also recently featured on the 2Pac Assassination Soundtrack. Scratches on this dope jam were provided by the one and only DJ Rhettmatic. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "BALLS IN YA JAWS" BY THE BLOC BOYZ Last but not least we have "Making Threats" featuring the Watts star who's been making a lot of waves these days, Glasses Malone! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "MAKING THREATS" BY THE BLOC BOYZ FEAT. GLASSES MALONE Stay tuned for more on The Bloc Boyz right here at Raptalk.net |
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The Bloc Boyz
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The Bloc Boyz: Balls In Ya Jaws (New Audio) |
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The Bloc Boyz Feat. Glasses Malone: Making Threats (New Audio) |
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Dr. Dre Teams Up With Monster
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Press Release from Dr. Dre Press Conference To re-create the rich, full sonic experience of today's best recordings, "Beats" powered isolation headphones utilize technologies never before used in headphones, including a newly developed driver technology. The result is unequalled performance, with remarkably natural sound, incredible transient response and rich, deep bass - a Dr. Dre trademark. In development for two years, "Beats by Dr. Dre" are tuned personally by Dr. Dre and The Head Monster himself.
"When I'm making a track I'm trying to capture the sound that makes me go 'now THAT's the shit! And I want that reaction from everybody who hears it," said Dr. Dre. "I spend a lot of time in the studio listening to my music through headphones...with Beats, people are finally going to hear it the way they should: the way I do."
"Dre and I have been developing these headphones for a while and in Monster we found a partner that could work with us to crystallize his vision and develop them to the quality level he expects," said Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records. "'Beats by Dr. Dre' is yet another example of Interscope's commitment to working together with its artists in developing new avenues to experience music."
Noel Lee, Head Monster, noted: "Dr. Dre is widely-known as the most critical ear in music today. This rare partnership with such an iconic artist is a testament to the both the need for high-performance headphones and the singular quality of 'Beats.' Listening to music with Beats headphones is a true 'ear opening' experience; users will enjoy not only their comfort and style, but their sonic performance that is unequalled in any other headphone."
"Beats by Dr. Dre" have a unique and avant-garde new look and that will revolutionize the headphone world. Everything about the sleek Beats headphones, from their glossy extra-wide headband and hip carrying case to the high-impact attention-getting packaging reflects impeccable style. The wide adjustable headband, hinged ear cups and high-quality Monster cable makes the Beats listening experience unmatched for comfort and function. A push-to-listen Mute button adds to the flexibility and convenience.
"Beats by Dr. Dre" headphones will come in a beautifully designed carrying case with anti-microbial cleaning cloths, a special Monster headphone cable, a mini-stereo to 1/4-inch stereo cable adapter, as well as Monster's iSonitalk, a microphone/headphone adapter for iPhones. Beats will be available in spring 2008 for a suggested retail price of $399.95.
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Listen To The Lovely R & B Sounds Of Krys Ivory
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Written By Tim "Styles" Sanchez We normally don't have R & B music here on Raptalk. It's not that I don't enjoy that genre of music, because I do at times. But enjoy something enough to write about? Rarely. There are exceptions though and one of those exceptions is the lovely, talented and angelic-like Krys Ivory from Los Angeles, CA. Why Krys? Well, first of all take a look at that pic! Ok, she's probably reading this so I will pretend I didn't say that. But seriously, in her music she tends to find that right mixture of innocence and sexiness without over doing either. There's that warmth in her sound, the kind that men like to come home to and hear after a crappy or hard day. You get that girl-next-door feel in her songs instead of the extremely out of reach Superstar Diva. Anyway, it's a rarity here but as long as I keep getting songs like these that reach me, I will give it a home here at Raptalk. Use the links below to download these 2 songs by Krys Ivory. Don't worry, I have good taste. If I enjoyed them, I am most certain that you will too! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "B.A.B.Y." BY KRYS IVORY FEAT. PROBLEM (PROD. BY DEM JOINTZ) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "NEXT TO YA" BY KRYS IVORY (PROD. BY RYAN LESLIE) |
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Krys Ivory: B.A.B.Y. Feat. Problem |
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Butch Cassidy Recruits Pr1me For The "Swagger" Remix (Audio)
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Butch Cassidy, who's about to drop his first official Mixtape (yes, it's coming still) recently recorded a remix to his street hit "Swagger" with Long Beach upcoming talent Pr1me! Pr1me has been crafting his skills on the underground of the West Coast for a few years and now he's ready to climb the ranks to the top! We'll have more news to share with you all shortly about him (and from Butch as well), but for the meantime enjoy the Swagger Remix prodived by the good people at Take Off Productions. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "SWAGGER REMIX" BY BUTCH CASSIDY AND PR1ME |
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