Cage – The Void (J57 Sample Free Remix) [Stream x Download]

I made this sample-free remix for Cage exactly 2 and a half years ago – it’s time for it to finally be released! This remix is really personal to me. One of my best friends/mentor, Bryan “Ports” Coyle (R.I.P), first put me on to Cage back in High School and I’ve been a big fan since. I received the call to remix a song for Cage from Jim at Soulspazm, just five minutes after receiving the absolutely devastating news that Ports passed away. I was told that they needed the remix as soon as possible and I also found out that Port’s wake was that same night back home on LI. So, I rounded up the troops (mine and Ports’ crew, The BCF) to all meet up in Manhattan and roll together back to LI for the wake. I had literally an hour to do this remix. I couldn’t even see straight but I knew I had to do this remix for Ports. It’s an honor to remix a song for Cage / to have Mighty Mi co-sign me doing so. This remix is also me paying tribute to my brother Ports. Thanks for listening. – J57

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Common Freestyles Over 5 Fingers Of Death, Explains Drake Situation & Talks “Nobody’s Smiling” [Video]

Common’s 10th album Nobody’s Smiling drops in less than 24 hours, but we have him now talking about putting together the project, working with up-and-coming Chi-town artists and having No I.D executive produce his album. While in-studio, he also opened up about his situation with Drake — which has now been squashed. Watch above, plus enjoy his fire 5 Fingers of Death freestyle! “Nobody’s Smiling” hits iTunes on July 22nd.

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V. Nova feat. Smif-N-Wessun – Abstract Art [Stream]

V. Nova drops his second single to his highly anticipated street album "Hidden in Plain Sight Volume 3: The New Commission" (HIPS3) called Abstract Art. The record features the legendary duo Smif-n-Wessun and is produced by The Crack Factory. Abstract Art brings back the old school feel with a new sound. The record depicts Hip-Hop’s cultural elements, from block parties to the types of clothing worn through the culture’s history.

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