Tyga – Real Deal [Video]
Off of Tyga’s forthcoming “The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty” project dropping November 18th.
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Raekwon – You Used To Love Me [Stream]
“Throwback Thursday” week 13. “F.I.L.A.” coming soon!
Read moreJagged Edge – Ready [Stream]
Jagged Edge are ready to release their new album “J.E. Heartbreak 2” on October 27. Listen to the project’s latest leak below.
Read moreLil Kim feat. Jadakiss – Real Sick [Stream]
This serves as the first single off of Kim’s “Hard Core: Back To The Streets” mixtape. Coming soon!
Read moreSaigon feat. Memphis Bleek, Lil Bibby & Kool G Rap – Mechanical Animals [Stream]
Saigon drops another leak off the upcoming GSNT3: The Troubled Times of Brian Carenard this time calling out the history of rap with features from Memphis Bleek, Lil Bibby, and the legendary Kool G Rap. Saigon’s new album “Greatest Story Never Told Chapter 3: The Troubled Times of Brian Carenard” drops 30 September.
Read moreDyme A Duzin – Hip Hope [Mixtape]
DyMe-A-DuZin has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners his latest street release, Hip Hope. The project packs a total of 14 original joints from the NYC buzzmaker, along with one bonus cut. Included are reader-approved singles “Stay Up,” “My Single” and “Body on Me.” Ari Lennox, Astro, Casey Veggies, Courtnie and Topaz Jones make guest appearances throughout the set, which packs production by !llmind, #BNFB, Church Boi, Episode X, The Goonie Tunes, Josh Lamont, Lazy Knuckles, M31RK, Park Ave, Preedomworld, Raz Fresco, Thelonious Martin, Tye Hill, Urban Rockstarz and Woodrow Skillson. Download: Dyme A Duzin – Hip Hope
Read moreMeLo-X – Inside The Mind Of MeLo 4 [Mixtape]
MeLo-X drops off the latest installment of his eclectic remix series “Inside The Mind Of MeLo”. This one features his takes on songs from PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake, Janelle Monae and Beyoncé as well as original songs from his catalog. Stream/download below. Download: MeLo-X – Inside The Mind Of MeLo 4
Read moreShawn Chrystopher – N3WPRINT [Free EP]
Shawn Chrystopher dops a new 3-track EP called “N3PRINT” in honor of Jay-Z’s “The Blueprint” turning 13.
Read moreDJ Mustard On How To Make A Hot Beat [Video]
DJ Mustard has provided the soundtrack for everything over the past year. Like, all of the things. Dude has had double digit radio hits since 2013, and doesn’t seem to be slowing down. That’s why we got him to join up in the Brisk Bodega Rap PSA Program, delivering a lesson on how to make the perfect beat. Mustard on the beat!
Read moreDilated Peoples Describe Making The Album “Directors Of Photography” [Video]
Evidence, Rakaa, and DJ Babu are Los Angeles veterans of hip hop culture. Together they form the legendary hip hop group Dilated Peoples that have been leaders in the underground movement and leaders in creating their own sound. In this interview with DJ Eclipse, Dilated describes what makes Directors Of Photography a unique album from their recent projects. They recorded one song set the standard of quality for the rest of the tracks, and their decision to make a sound that the fans would like ultimately led to them making honest music that they enjoyed. Production is handled mostly by DJ Babu and Evidence, with features from Diamond D, 9th Wonder, DJ Premier, Jake One, Oh No, Twiz The Beat Pro, and Bravo (SidRoams). Features include Sick Jacken, Gangreen, Defari, Vince Staples, Aloe Blacc, and more. Purchase Directors Of Photography here.
Read moreRhythm Roulette w/ DJ Babu [Video]
On this episode of Rhythm Roulette, we’re joined by 1/3 of Dilated Peoples and member of the World Famous Beat Junkies, DJ Babu. Many don’t know that along with being a highly skilled battle DJ (known for his legendary “Blind Alley” beat juggle), the ITF champion also gets it in on the production tip. From Super Duck Breaks to The Beat Tape series, Babu crafts hip hop shit that knocks, while managing to be progressive at the same time.
Read moreJim Jones Talks Dipset, Beef With Nas And G-Unit And His Relationship With Cam’ron [Video]
Diplomat Jim Jones and XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten chop it up for the first time in almost five years. Their beef is dead!
Read moreMick Jenkins – Showoff Radio Freestyle [Video]
Chicago’s own Mick Jenkins dropped by Shade 45 last week to kick with Statik Selektah and Showoff Radio. While on the show, Statik gave Mick beats from both Common and Kanye West to freestyle over.
Read more7evenThirty – The Problem [Video]
7evenThirty’s “The Problem” was written prior to Ferguson and edited during the peak of protests in Missouri. It speaks from the heart about the continuing problem facing us. Sadly, it’s not just about Ferguson, it’s about what is going on every single day across the country and has been since the beginning. It is about how everyone in these communities is affected and what is does to us all mentally. “What are these police on/theme song must be who shot ya/playing victim what you want a Oscar/grant me a pass Mr. Officer/I’m face down in the mainstream while you pull the trigger to my back/the problem is that the problem ain’t rap/can you help me articulate that.”
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