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The Cathedral is a new project from Talib Kweli and his new media company Javotti Media. The project contains features from Corey Mo, NIKO IS, Chris Webby, Joell Ortiz, Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T., Kendra Ross, Pharoahe Monch, Kweli himself and many more. Download Mixtape
Read moreKendrick Lamar stopped by The Whoolywood Shuffle promoting his latest single “i”. He speaks on traveling to St. Louis to gain Ron Isley’s permission for use of his “That Lady” sample. K. Dot also confirms George Clinton collaborations are underway. There are also motivational gems contained within the interview. One being that Kendrick emphasizes the basis of challenging yourself. He said “Challenge yourself, and don’t take instances for granted.” “Whether it’s a 16, a hook, or 4 bars challenge yourself. And this is why hip hop is at a point where creativity is stagnant, because artists aren’t challenging themselves.”
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Read moreJ. Cole, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West are just a few artists supported by Talib Kweli early in their careers. It is with this spirit that Talib launches Javotti Media, an entity designed to develop, promote, and release content from tomorrow’s artists today. The Cathedral, hosted by Affion Crockett, showcases the individual styles of Javotti Media’s roster over an eclectic soundtrack promising a bright outlook on the future of music.
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Read moreLOX revisit their “The Trinity” EP to give us a visual for “Three Kings” featuring Dyce Payne.
Read moreEminem, Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf drop some free bars to promote the upcoming “Shady XV” compilation album, which will be available on November 24th.
Read moreHip-Hop has progressed leaps and bounds from its inception as a male dominated art form. From man, woman, and child, the game has been blessed with some incredible talent. From Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Jean Grae, to the burgeoning skills of Rapsody and Nitty Scott, MC, among others, the women of HIp-Hop have shown, and proved, in effort to break free from the industry’s stigma of what it takes to succeed. Bringing together a new wave of versed wordsmiths on the mic for a lethal trifecta, Queens producer, DJ JS-1 unites Dynasty, Eternia & Sara Kana to do their thing on “Give A Damn.” DJ JS-1’s latest compilation project, ‘It Is What It Isn’t,’ is now available on CD through Fat Beats and UGHH, for download via iTunes, and all major digital retailers. Pick up the 21-track opus, today.
Read moreToo $hort discusses his new EP, as well as his TSA incident at the Burbank Airport.
Read moreIn part one of our A3C sit down, !llmind reveals that one time he, S1, StreetRunner and more ended up at Needlz’ studio for a producer super session. Plus, he talks about his passion for meeting and mentoring new producers, a passion that resulted in lobby flash mob/producer open call. Part 2 after the jump.
Read more“Ease Up” is the second bonus track off the physical deluxe edition of G-Unit’s “The Beauty of Independence” EP. The CD will be available exclusively at all Best Buy retailers in the US.
Read moreHere goes the third leak from SmCity’s upcoming “Empire Falls” project, dropping December 3rd. !llmind on the beat.
Read moreOff of Monatge’s #GloryUS mixtape, which is coming soon!
Read moreNY emcee AWAR and Texas producer Rob Viktum first linked up while on tour in 2007, and have remained friends over the years. Rob was kind enough to share his Dallas studio and floor with the crew and knocked out a bangarang or two back then but never released anything together…until today. As two artists who respect their passion, they have decided to give the people some free music today to vibe to. Check out the new exclusive “All I Want” here.
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