Slaughterhouse "The One"

freeeeeshhh!!!
Download: "The One"

Blaq Poet Drops "The Blaqprint" DJ premier prod.

The dude is pretty fresh. I remember his verses from when he was in Screwball back in the day (I gotta dig those 12"s outta the record crate now haha!). Old School NY Boom Bap style throughout but it's DJ Premier so you know it's official. Blaq Poet has been leaking tracks for a couple months ("ain't nuttin changed," "hate") and now the full length is finally out. "The Blaqprint" dropped on Tuesday and despite the derivative title it's worth a listen.

Download: "Ain't Nuttin' Changed" rmx ft mc eiht & malay

Download: "S.O.S."

Denizen Kane "Holdin Up The Wall" Video

Tash "New Bikini" Video

Download: "New Bikini"

I Like Wale Even More Now

Download: "Sweatin' Out Weaves" off of "Back To The Feature" Mixtape

Pacific Division "Mayor" Video

Download: "Mayor"

Rye Rye is comin to Crowbar in tampa this weekend!!

It's been two years since barely-legal Baltimore babe Rye Rye and DJ Blaqstarr released the video clip for “Shake it to the Ground.” Her long-awaited first official solo single, a breakbeat-fueled B-More Club banger titled “Bang,” has been out for a few months now, and a club-themed video for the track has finally surfaced!

“Bang,” which was produced by her mentor Blaqstarr and features guest-vocals from her other mentor M.I.A., is out now and available in a number of diverse formats from retailers everywhere. It's the first single from her forthcoming debut album, due out any time now on M.I.A.'s own N.E.E.T. Records label, distributed by Interscope.

Here is a remix of "Bang"
And "Shake it To The Ground" if you never got it

Rye Rye Live Dates

07-05 Tampa, FL - Crowbar *
07-08 Miami, FL - Liv *
07-11 Houston, TX - Warehouse Live *
07-13 Phoenix, AZ - Club Red *
07-14 San Diego, CA - Voyeur ^
07-16 San Francisco, CA - The Independent *
07-17 Portland, OR - Rotture ^
07-18 Seattle, WA - Chop Suey *
07-22 Vancouver, British Columbia - Richard's on Richards ^
07-23 Calgary, Alberta - Hi Fi *
07-24 Edmonton, Alberta - Star Lite Room ^
07-30 Ottawa, Ontario - Ritual Nightclub *
08-01 Montreal, Quebec - SAT *

* with A-Trak and Treasure Fingers
^ with A-Trak

Video! Lupe Fiasco - L.A.S.E.R. (Manifesto)

Yep, I'm a Huge Nerd

This rules!

New balance 2010 sneak peaks

New Balance presents some interesting styles for Spring/Summer 2010, both in terms of colors and in terms of materials. The New Balance 150 comes in some great looks next year, especially interesting for people that like it a little more colorful. But on the classic end the brand also delivers and in terms of materials it will get a little more technical, which is nice to see. via hypebeast

Royce Da 5'9"

Here is a new track while Royce preps the release of his highly-anticipated “Street Hop” LP, (due out on September 22nd), executive-produced by DJ Premier. That release has already generated overwhelming critical accolades alone with the release of street-singles “Shake This” and “Part Of Me” and the forthcoming self-titled debut LP from Bi-Coastal conglomerate Slaughterhouse (Royce 5’9, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz & Crooked I) on this summer.

As if that wasn't enough from the hip hop worlds foremost proponent of Patron sippin'...Royce will first be dropping a Digital only four song EP entitled “The Revival.” “The Revival” will be released on July 7th and will include new tracks from Royce’s “Street Hop” LP along with a new Slaughterhouse track and will be available at all major digital retailers. "Gun Harmonizing" (produced by Emile) is the first leak from Royce's "The Revival" EP.

Download: "Gun Harmonizing"

Wale "Back To The Feature" Mixtape

Wale, has finally released his long awaited “Back to the Feature” mixtape. The mixtape is a collaboration with producer, 9th Wonder, mixed by Nick Catchdubs and is presented to us via Lifted Research Group (LRG). The mixtape features heavy production from 9th Wonder and artists including Big Sean, Young Chris, Jean Grae, Joe Budden, Currensy, Talib Kweli, Joell Ortiz, and more.

Download: "Back To The Feature"

Izza Kizza "The Wizard Of Iz"

Here’s Izza Kizza’s follow up to his extremely popular mixtape "Kizzaland." Nick Catchdubs is back on the mix. You know, the guy who just put together Wale's mixtape "Back To the feature." The mixtape features all new music from Izza. Featuring spots from David Banner, Colin Munroe, Lil Wayne & Birdman. Izza Kizza to used be on Timbalands label, but it doesn’t seem like that’s the case anymore. Looks like Decon is gonna be releasing his full length in the Fall. Check out the tape.

Download: "The Wizard Of Iz"

K-Boy Drops "California Earthquake" Mixtape

South Central Los Angeles' K-Boy “The Prince," an affiliate of Glasses Malone’s Blu Division and Mack 10’s Hoo Bangin’ labels, and a member of the duo Bloc Boyz alongside partner Ace, has just released a brand new mixtape with DJ Skee and Dow Jones called the “California Earthquake.”

If you haven't figured it out already this young dude is West Coast to the fullest and he brings that G-funk sound back with a vengeance on “California Earthquake." K-Boy teams up with two of the most well-known DJs on the West Coast – Skee and Dow Jones and the mixtape is hosted by DJ Ill Will. It also includes a who's who of West Coast Hustlas like Nipsey Hussle, Jay Rock, Glasses Malone, Tyga and more.

If you're a fan of next generation L.A. gangsta rappers you might recognize K-boy from videos like Tyga’s “Cali Love,” G.Malone’s “Haterz,” “Sun Come Up” and “60 Million Dollar Flow” from the Next Day Air soundtrack, plus Nipsey Hussle’s “Hussle in the House” and Jay Rock’s “All My Life” on MTV Jamz and BET, K-Boy is making sure everyone gets to know his face and name.

Check the mixtape out and see for yourself if K-boy can bring the West Coast back.

Download: "California Earthquake" but get it quick because the mixtape link goes down on June 28th. Go Get It!!!!

Download: "West Coast" ft Tyga
Download: "Dubbz Up"

The King is Dead, Long Live The King

Yep, Michael Jackson, The King Of Pop, has died. I am surprised to admit that I was actually choked up when I found out. I was at the gym on a treadmill, minding my own business and listening to the DNAE Beats Mixtape "There's a Wormhole In My Bathroom." As the news came in across the multiple television screens lined up in front of the workout machines I realized that my pulse had risen for a reason that had nothing to do with a cardio workout. I had to brush away tears. In that room full of testosterone I was grateful to be sweating so as not to appear soft in front of the Golds Gymrats. I've always considered myself more of a Prince fan than a Michael fan and generally identified with all things NOT pop throughout the 80's. But there is no doubt that Jackson and his family have had an idelible impact on American culture and, as such, have quietly made an impact on my life that I wasn't entirely aware of until the moment that he passed away. Perhaps it's my age or the recent birth of my first child but I couldn't help but think of my own mortality. This man was a cultural icon before I was born and remained one, despite all the sublime and horrifying elements of his personal life, right up until the day that he died. He had a Disney ride for God's sake!! Rest In Peace Michael Jackson. There will never be another like you.

Slaughterhouse's Self Titled Debut Album Drops August 11th

Check out this new track by my new favorite super group!
SLAUGHTERHOUSE (Joe Budden, Royce Da 5'9", Joell Ortiz and Crooked I).

So if you know me just a little you know that Royce Da 5'9" is one of my favorite emcees. Dude just flows nice on everything he ever touches. Same can be said about Joell Ortiz who has been on my radar for a looong time. Just those two cats alone are what I wish Hip Hop stood behind in the oh nine. Complex rhymes schemes, legitimate and cohesive freestyle ability, storytelling, battle rhyming, and just all around confidence and mic control. Prototypical emcees...to me anyway. Same can be said from a West Coast perspective about Crooked I. Flow, battle skills, swagger. Notice that nobody ever really steps to these cats with anything but respect. Then in comes Joe Budden who is the wild card in the group. Dude can and will say anything with a microphone in front of him. It seems to get him into a lotta hot water but he can also back it up with ferocious skills.
"Woodstock Hood Hop" produced by Nottz and featuring MOP is what I got for you.
Look out for Slaughterhouse on this summer's Rock The Bells Tour.
Also check out their self titled LP "SLAUGHTERHOUSE"
dropping August 11th on Slaughterhouse/ Koch Records.

Download: "Woodstock Hood Hop"

Cookbook Drops "I Love The 80's" For Free!!

Cali-based emcee and producer Jason Soto aka CookBook is proud to announce his newest release and romp through the past, "I Love the 80's". CookBook weaves movie references, synthesizers, techno dance sounds—alotta the greatest elements of the 80s—to create a celebration of a time known for aerobics and “The Breakfast Club.” Believe me when I tell ya that you're gonna recognize the tracks and samples. (Probably the reason that this is being given away for free if you ask me.)

Most people know CookBook as a member of the super rap collective LA Symphony. In 1999, the group’s critically acclaimed debut album, "Composition No. 1," thrust them into the national spotlight. Since then, they’ve released five full-lengths, and two EPs. The last release they had was "Unleashed" in 2007. And though the group is still together, CookBook and fellow LAS member UNO Mas have been busy in the studio working on several projects of their own.

"I Love the 80's" is far less a thug-homage to the decade than Prodigy’s recent "Product of the 80s"…CookBook’s style is lighter and quirkier, and the rhymes effortlessly weave in and out of 80s nostalgia. With tracks like “Die Hard,” “Molly Ringwald,” “Inner Space,” and “Growing Pains”, Cookbook uses colorful 80s-inspired samples and clever rhymes to successfully declare his love for the 80s. Slap on your neon and jogging suits, lace up your Reeboks, and get ready for a trip back in time—CookBook style! For fans of Pigeon John, the 80's, and good hip hop!!

The real dope thing about this release is that Cookbook is giving the whole thing to you for FREE!!!

sphereofhiphop.com has "I Love The 80's" available for free download right now. Go over there and check out this record! Do this IMMEDIATELY!!! Tell 'em kicks-n-jams and DJ lazy sent ya!

Video Bambu "Quit" prod. Illmind

Keep BAMBU (of Native Guns) on your radar because I think this cat is gonna do big things.

Download: "Quit"

Keelay and Zaire Video F/ Nightclubber Lang

This video for the track "Slick Talk" off Keelay & Zaire's "Prelude To Drive" features cameos from Kee & Zee in the flesh, but the star of the picture is industry veteran known to some as Nightclubber Lang of The Boom Bap Project, and known to others as Karim Panni, founder of MYX Music Label. The video showcases the three at spots all around New York City, with backdrops of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, underground scenes at the 57th street subway stop, and visits to local record stores as Nightclubber spits his slick talkin' rhymes.

Douglas Armour "Flushed & Flamelike, Themselves"

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