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Dag Savage (Exile and Johaz) drop off a new mixtape in support of their upcoming LP “E&J”, which drops February 4th. Pre-order the album here: CD | Vinyl. So until then rock to their new mixtape “The Warning Tape” featuring fellow DS crew Members Blu, Aloe Blacc Choosey, GonjaSufi, Denmark Vessey and more. Stream/download below. Download: Dag Savage (Exile & Johaz) – The Warning Tape
Read moreScion Audio Visual announces the next installment in the Scion AV Presents EP series with Chicago’s own MC Tree. Entitled Scion AV Presents: THE @MCTREEG EP the full EP will be available as a free download 1/21. The collaborative project features Lennon of Project Mayhem and Taylor Outlaw. Scion AV and Tree will also be making a video for the track “Like Whoa” due out later in January. Born and raised in Chicago, MC Tree has embraced all the Windy City has to offer culturally. He has his own unique style which he calls “soul trap,” incorporating elements of soul, funk, and blues mixed with the passion and edge of the Chicago rap scene. In 2012 he dropped his breakthrough release Sunday School, and in 2013 followed it up with his critically acclaimed Sunday School 2. For his third project he teamed up with Scion AV for a sample free EP that both highlights his diverse Chicago sound and voice, while further establishing himself and the “soul trap” sound.
Read moreGet your copy of Maffew’s “Brownsville’s Jesus” mixtape here for free. Dopeness!
Read moreThe new series of Shameless premiered last night (Sunday, January 12) on Showtime, and this morning William Macy stopped by to talk about it, and more. He explained to us that the show is originally a British series and it took 10 years to finally get it aired in the United States. Macy also gave us his thoughts on hip hop. “Eminem is a clever lad,” he tells us on Sway in the Morning. But overall, he’s more interested in melodies, than raps — and has a fascination for the 4-stringed instrument, the ukulele. Did you know that William Macy is related to the Macy department store franchise? Watch above as he elaborates.
Read moreSandman aka Sand Cannon is back with his post-Re Up Gang & long awaited opus “Sovereignty”. Sandman features artist on the project such as Freeway, Big Ooh, E.Ness, Vodka, NH, Santos, Tiani Victoria, Quilly as well as his Cannons Inc.artists Phinatic & Housewife just to name a few. With production from THX, MaineRob, V Kush, Felony, Diem 2300, Markus Vick & P Dot Haze it’ll surely keep ya head noddin. And also with assistance from Ace McClowd, SandCannon is definitely kicking the year off right with this classic mixtape/street album. Yeeeeeeaaaaaah Cannons!!! Download Mixtape
Read moreDenzel linked up with Deniro last year during CMJ at Boiler Room. They Hit the studio a couple days later and this was the outcome. – GOD
Read moreCheck out the first visual off Syler’s new album, One Minute To Midnight, featuring an incredible verse from Brooklyn’s own Skyzoo, the lovely Lydia Caesar, and board work courtesy of J.Glaze. One Minute To Midnight is now available everywhere music is sold/downloaded.
Read morePusha T made a stop into DC on Saturday, January 11th for a packed out show at EchoStage. DJ Heat caught up with him before he took the stage. Pusha dished on the rumors of a Clipse reunion album, being back in the studio with The Neptunes, the DC area music scene, and much more.
Read more& not to take credit at all, but I feel like the new Slaughterhouse album (Glass house) has a real Budden-esque undertone. — Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) January 13, 2014
Read moreGrab Chance’s dope “Acid Rap” project here, if you haven’t already.
Read moreApollo The Great steps into “The Hot Box” with DJ Enuff as they talk about living in Camden, New Jersey. They also talk about his influences in the music industry. Apollo also spits his track “This is Life” off his Hennessy Diaries mixtape. Then he does his thing on a freestyle.
Read moreHovi’s home! After the jump, Rosenberg kicks the realness on why Jay-Z never fails to come off looking like a G.
Read moreOn Christmas night, D.Chamberz joined the Drama King, DJ Kay Slay for his weekly Street Sweeper Radio Show on Shade 45 (Sirius/XM). They talk about Coney Island, Hurricane Sandy, Warrior Mentality Clothing line, the Battle Rap world, Straight Stuntin Magazine, and Chamberz’ feature in issue #30, meeting Slay for the first time, and world premiering the new “For My Homies” track featuring Chinx Drugz. It’s an action packed interview that you shouldn’t miss.
Read moreDa More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Heavy hit after heavy hit – you know the motto! Record Of The Day: 50 Cent – This Is Murder Not Music Playlist Busta Rhymes feat. Q-Tip, Lil Wayne & Kanye West – Thank You N.O.R.E. feat. Busta Rhymes – Manners Dag Savage feat. Co$$, Gonja Sufi & Blu – God Body Termanology feat. Ransom – Set It Off Mac Miller feat. Treejay – Erica’s House Mac Miller feat. Future – Earth Beyonce x D’Angelo – How Does It Feel (A JAYBeatz Mashup) **Record Of The Day** 50 Cent – This Is Murder Not Music Rick Ross feat. Jay-Z – The Devil Is A Lie Common – War **DJ Derbystarr In Da Mix** Man Of Booom – Back To The Booom ASAP Mob feat. ASAP Nast & Method Man – Trillmatic Action Bronson & Party Supplies – Pepe Lopez Joey Bada$$ feat. Collie Buddz – My Yout Disclosure – You & Me (Flume Remix) James Blake feat. Chance The Rapper – Life Round Here Retrogott & Brous One – Benzin Für Zwei [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 13.01.14.mp3] Download here
Read moreTaken from Quelle Chris’ latest album “Ghost At The Finish Line” out now!
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