Dam-Funk – InnaFocusedDaze [Free EP]

Download: Dam-Funk – InnaFocusedDaze Los Angeles’ funk evangelist Dam-Funk returns with four new songs of all original material on Scion A/V Present: Dam-Funk — InnaFocusedDaze. Each song has its own distinct character, united by Dam-Funk’s dedication to constant musical experimentation. 1. Forever 2. Don’t U Know (That This Funk Iz Real)? 3. Inside Of U 4. InnaFocusedDaze

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Nas Shuts Down The Axe Lounge In The Hamptons [Video]

During Labor Day Weekend, Complex headed out to the Hamptons and partied at the Axe Lounge, where there was an impromptu Nas performance. After dancing to cuts off Jay-Z and Kanye’s “Watch The Throne” (an album he told us was “great” and easily one of the best of the year) a far-from-sober Nasir took the mic from DJ Jesse Marco and ran through some of his classics like “Street Dreams,” “If I Ruled The World,” “Made You Look,” “One Mic” and “Got Yourself A Gun.” Check out the video above to see what went down…

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TrackBlasters Radio: 21.09.11

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Real Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock After Heatrock – You Know The Motto! Record Of The Day: Phonte – The Good Fight Playlist Game – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Apathy feat. Celph Titled & DJ Premier – Stop What Ya Doin’ J. Cole – God’s Gift Jay-Z & Kanye West – Murder To Excellence Five Steez – Yard Ni**a Rap Danny Brown – Pac Blood Knightstalker & TMM – Wir und Ihr (@ Bars am Sonntag) Asher Roth – Goodbye **Record Of The Day** Phonte – The Good Fight J. Cole – Dollar And A Dream III Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire – I Should Be Sleepin’ Jay Rock feat. Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul & ScHoolBoy Q – Say Wassup Kendrick Lamar feat. GLC – Poe Mans Dreams (His Vice) Rasul feat. DJ Kitsune – Self Titled Tyler, The Creator feat. Domo Genesis, Frank Ocean, Hodgy Beats & Mike G – Window [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 21.09.11.mp3] Download here

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Thurz Speaks On “L.A. Riot” & More [Audio]

Miss Special interviews Thurzday for SPECiAL SUNDAYS Radio Show on KSFS at San Francisco State University. They spoke about the vision behind “L.A. Riot”, how L.A. has changed since 1992 and the research that went in to the album. They also spoke about the producers he worked with, the features he chose, the similarities between “N****s” and Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks” and what’s next for him including videos and movies. Previously: Thurz – L.A. Riot [Free Album]

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Maffew Ragazino – Black Sheep [Video]

Maffew is back with another 1!!! Black Sheep is the first single off of his debut album Rhyme Pays which drops Sept 21st. The video features up and coming Comedian Young Jack Thriller, Harry Fraud, and The Whole CICO GANG!! Shout Out to everyone involved Love Is Love and thanks for helping us make this happen….RhymePays!! Previously: Maffew Ragazino – Rhyme Pays [Album Cover & Tracklist]

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J. Cole Talks Signing With Jay-Z, Getting Into Producing Beats & His First Paid Shows [Video]

J. Cole always knew he’d get signed to a label, but linking up with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation was way beyond his initial expectations. After rapping for a few years in his early teens, J. Cole wanted to start making songs and got some production tips from a local group in Fayetteville, he then pressed his mom to help him buy the beat machine of his dreams, an Ensoniq ASR. Part 3 after the jump

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Murs – Love & Rockets (Part 5) [Video]

DD172/BluRoc label head Damon Dash appears alongside his roster – Tabi Bonney, McKenzie Eddy, Ski Beatz, Da$h and Sean O’Connell – in the fifth installment of the exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the making of Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation, Murs’ new album dropping October 11. The Hip Hop & Love Tour kicks off September 27 in Tempe, AZ featuring Murs and the whole gang, and will make its way around the country before wrapping up in Tucson on November 26. Visit HipHopAndLoveTour.com for tour dates and more. Previously: Murs – Love & Rockets (Parts 3 + 4) [Video]

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