Brother Ali "Take me Home" Video

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9th Wonder "Dream Merchant Vol 2" drops Oct. 10th

Here comes 9th Wonder's first "post-Little Brother" release. Looks a lot like his stuff before the split...
Big pooh is featured, as is a track with Little Brother. Why'd they break up again???

DOWNLOAD "Brooklyn In My Mind"
1 Mr. Dream Merchant Intro
2 Shots f/Big Dho & Sean Price
3 Merchant Of Dreams f/The EMBASSY, Skyzoo & Torae
4 Brooklyn In My Mind f/ Mos Def, Jean Grae & Memphis Bleek
5 Sunday f/Keisha Shontelle & Chaundon
6 Baking Soda f/Big Treal
7 Reminisce (Take Time) f/Big Remo & The Great Novej of the A.L.L.I.E.S.
8 No Time To Chill f/Little Brother
9 It Aint Over ft. Jozee Mo & Tyler Woods
10 The Last Time f/ Royce the 5′9, Naledge & Vandalyzm of the MIDWEST WRECKIN’ CREW- The D, The Chi & The Lou
11 Saved f/Saigon & Joe Scudda
12 Milky Lowa ft. Camp Lo
13 Backlash f/Sean Boog & Buckshot
14 Thank You f/ D.O.X & O-Dash
15 Let It Bang f/Ness & Skyzoo
16 What Makes A Man f/Rapper Big Pooh & Buddy Klein

Supreme Team "See" Madlib's new project

This is a track from the new compilation album from Stone Throw Records and 2K Sports called Peanut Butter Wolf presents 2K8: BBall Zombie War that came out on October 2nd.


Download "SUPREME TEAM - SEE"

Peanut Butter Wolf presents the companion pieces to 2K Sports 2K8 series, containing exclusive new songs from Madlib, MF DOOM, J Dilla, Talib Kweli, Q-Tip and more!

check the first single from this album by SUPREME TEAM (Madlib and Karriem Riggins) called 'See'!!!

Craig G & Marley Marl "The Day Music Died"

A little something new from the pioneers.

Download "THE DAY MUSIC DIED " by CRAIG G - Produced by MARLEY MARL

From the Album:

"Operation Take Back Hip Hop"

Nike SB Zoom Tre "Trails End"

The Nike SB Zoom Tre Trails End is released in October. The bold heel piece features a distinctive "Elephant" print pattern. It's the first time it's being used on the Zoom Tre. I'm not a fan of the little swoosh design but this is still a pretty hot sneaker overall. Fall is seeing a lotta browns and earth tones and this is right in line with that direction. Both inner soles also feature custom artworks. The Zoom Tre is the most technically advanced shoe for skateboarding and this time it has been packaged very well.

Nike SB will release the sneaker this month along with an entire collection of clothing and accessories. Expect a presentation of that collection in the following days.

more pics via High Snobiety

Nike "Bling Bling" Dunk Lows

These are the Nike Dunk Low Bling Bling pack which features brown and black suede on the upper, plus golden 3M reflective leather with diamond monogram. It will drop in asia during October to December. I like the sole on these.

pix via Kix Files

Musab "Slick's Box" on Hiero-Imperium

I don't know who produced this track but I absolutely love the way they flipped the sample. I won't put 'em out there by identifying the track or band but I will give a clue by saying I love all the sports teams from this city. Musab really kills this track too.

Musab, the original emcee on Rhymesayers, parted ways with the label (in a seemingly bitter break) and has landed at Hiero-Imperium. Hiero has been loading up on talent lately and this is a welcome addition to their burgeoning roster. Check the track and get the album, "Slick's Box," you won't be sorry.

Download "Baang!"

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Blue Sky Black Death & Hell Razah "Halos" ft Crooked I

I told ya I'd have the single with Crooked I for ya and here it is. Hell Razah and Crooked I get deep over a guitar driven BSBD track.

Download "Halos"

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Battles (from NYC) & Joell Ortiz = Coolest Shit Ever!!!

This is some off the wall, cool-because-it's-so-unexpected, shit right here! Joell Ortiz made some noise on Koch Records with the release of his "The Brick / Bodega Chronicles" album early in '07. Battles is THE indy darling band of the moment with a whole plethora of EP's under their belt and a full length "Mirrored" that also dropped this year. DJ EMZ linked up with Ortiz and remixed Battle's "Leyendecker" off of "Mirrored" with Ortiz on the lyrics.

Download "Leyendecker"

Let's Go To War "Life We Live" Video

Let's Go To War is a Toronto electro/hip-hop group. Think a more aggressive Spank Rock with MSTRKRFT dirty synth elements and you've got the idea. LTGW is on Last Gang Records so keep an eye out there for a '08 release.

Check out the video for "Life We Live"

Wu-Tang Clan "The Heart Gently Weeps"

Well the Wu-Tang Clan made some noise this week in the news with a claim that they had cleared the first ever legal Beatles sample. They would therefore need to push back the release of their newest studio album from Nov. 14th to Dec 4th. As a famous man once said, "why let the truth get in the way of a good story?" As it turn out, according to MTV news

"It's a composition sample and not a master sample that you'll hear on the track, meaning that the Wu did receive permission to use Harrison's song, but not in its original, as-heard-on The White Album form. Rather, it's been "interpolated" — literally, changed by adding some new material — with new lyrics from Wu rappers Ghostface and Raekwon. Harrison's son, Dhani, plays guitar on the song."

Either way the track is still pretty dope even if this was just a genius marketing campaign on the part of someone in the Wu camp. I think it was a marketing move by the way. The track features Erykah Badu, John Frusciante (of red hot chili peppers) and George Harrison's son Dhani. Loud records has put the track up online to give folks a sneak peak at what all the fuss is about so check it out.

Download "The Heart Gently Weeps"

Toxic Avenger & Franki Chan on Tour

IHEARTCOMIX just dropped Toxic Avenger's debut twelve inch. To promote the release TA, along with Franki Chan, are headed across the country on tour. Pulp at CZAR in Tampa will be hosting the tour on Oct 26th!!! Don't miss it!!

Download "All That Motherfuckers" Fred Zefred remix

Kanye West Custom Dunks

It was only a matter of time until some enterprising shoe customizer dropped a Kanye Dunk on the world. EmmanueLabor gets the nod for this scintillating homage to Kanye's latest album, "Graduation."

more pics via SNEAKER FILES

DJ Khaled "I'm So Hood" rmx ft. Lil Wayne, Big Boi, luda, busta, & jeezy

Apparently all rappers on the planet are so "hood."
Luda absolutely murders this track!!!! Kills the original. Seriously, it must be hard to follow that. Big Boi and Busta do their best. It's also just nice to have Big Boi get back to just rapping ya know?!

Download "I'm So Hood" remix

J.R. Writer "Writer's Block 5" Nov, 20th

I can admit that I am in no way, shape, or form a fan of Dip Set. They don't do it for me. They represent most everything that I think is wrong with hip hop these days (image over substance, crass materialism, unrealistic thuggish imagery backed with limited conceptual or technical skill). That being said I have always held J.R. Writer as a guilty pleasure. He is Dip Set to death but at the same time has some lyrical skill and leans toward the catchy punchline delivery of a number of exceptionally talented underground emcees. These talents are often drowned out by the Dip Set pose and the less talented crew mates surrounding him but nonetheless, I like Writer!!!
...oh yeah, Katt Williams is a funny mufucka too!!!

"Where You At" produced by Soul Starz is the first street/leak record from J.R.'s forthcoming sophomore album "Writer's Block 5." The single embodies the gritty, New York street sensibility that has catapulted J.R. out of the shadow of Dipset and into the lyrical limelight.

Getting his start as an extended member of the Dipset crew (including
multiple appearances on frontline Dipset releases & mixtapes), J.R. is
perhaps most renowned for his highly regarded writer's block concept
album series. "Writer's Block 5" is characterized by J.R. as the
defining offering from this series to date.

With 2006's "History In The Making," J.R. showcased his rapid fire
delivery, most notably with Dipset-inflected street hits like "Grill
'Em." "Writer's Block 5" suitably highlights J.R.'s artistic growth
and heightened emphasis on lyrical versatility.

But first it's back to the streets with the gritty stylings of "Where You At."

J.R. WRITER
"WRITER'S BLOCK 5"
IN STORES NOVEMBER 20th
BABYGRANDE RECORDS

Download "Where You At"

www.myspace.com/jrwriter
www.babygrande.com

Blue Sky Black Death "Razah's Ladder" Oct 23rd

Hell Razah, a Wu-Tang affiliate and core original member of the Sunz of
Man, speaks on his most recent solo project, "Blue Sky Black
Death--Hell Razah: Razah's Ladder."

In this rare video appearance, Razah breaks down his creative
collaboration with the buzzing production duo Blue Sky Black Death,
most renowned for their critically heralded 2006 collaboration album
with Wu-Tang affiliate Holocaust.

Recognizing the talent of Kingston and Young God (Blue Sky Black Death),
the veteran emcee shines light on the album's creative process from
inspiration to execution, while also paying respects to the legendary
independent guest artists who appear on the record: ILL Bill & Sabac
Red (Non-Phixion), Crooked I, Shabazz the Disciple, Prodigal Sunn and
more.

While technically Blue Sky Black Death's sophomore album, Hell Razah
appears on almost every track and thereby views this offering as the
prefacing opus to his subsequent release: "Heaven's Razah."

**Also look for the premiere of the Blue Sky Black Death & Hell Razah
track "Halos" featuring renowned emcee Crooked I later this week!!**

Blue Sky Black Death: Hell Razah

"Razah's Ladder"

In Stores Oct. 23rd

www.blueskyblackdeath.com

www.babygrande.com

Equilibrium reunited on Majik Most's latest single

Here is the new single from Majik Most. "Back on the Map" is from Majik's upcoming album "You Got Jokes?!" on Domination Recordings. The track features Celph Titled and Dutchmassive. The Tampa trio formerly known as Equilibrium gained fame in the late 90's with a Celph Titled produced track that sampled the old windows computer sound "Windows '98." as well as a track called "Fahrenheit 813" that put Tampa on the radar in verse. "Back on the Map" is produced by Celph Titled. Check Celph reppin' hard for Tampa on this one.

Download "Back On The Map"

Esoteric "Ego Clapper" on Fly Casual Creative

New music from the Esoteric featuring Termanology and a dope-ass beat by DC the Midi Alien!!!

Fans looking for risk-taking art can look in the direction of "mc/producer" Esoteric and his newly founded Fly Casual Creative label. Esoteric and longtime partner, friend, and graphic designer KARMA decided to launch Fly Casual Creative as the new home of all future music and projects from 7L & Esoteric. Fly Casual's first offical release is Eso's brainchild, "Egoclapper." 16 tracks deep and featuring the glitches, edits, stutters, and vintage cartoon soundbytes that give Esoteric's multi-layered production it's personality, Check for the guest appearances from DJ Premier's protege Termanology, AOTP's Celph Titled, Jedi Mind Tricks' Vinnie Paz and more, as well as production from 7L, Raydar Ellis, & DJ Mark the 45 King.

Download "Incredible Hulk Rap"

Wise Intelligent "Go With Me"

Yep Wise Intelligent of Poor Righteous Teachers is still doin' his thing. It's a good thing too!!
"Wise Intelligent Iz...The Talented Timothy Taylor" dropped on Shaman Works this summer.

Download "Go With Me"

Mac Lethal "11:11" on Rhymesayers Ent.

K.C. rapper, Mac Lethal made a little noise back in '03 when he freestyled his way to a Scribble Jam Emcee Battle victory and was quickly signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment. At which point he promptly fell off the fucking map!! I don't know why but he was signed at the same time as label mate Psalm One and her record has been out for at least a year!! Finally his debut album "11:11" sees the light of day and it is a pretty nice effort. Mac Lethal finds deals with pop-culture, lust, sleep, food, drugs, and alcohol. Standard Rhymesayers fare. Check it out.

Download "Make Out Bandit"