Mannie Fresh Talks Rappers Lying & Biggie Vs. Tupac [Video]

Esteemed producer and artist Mannie Fresh gives a word of advice to aspiring rappers, telling them not to lie about their story, because it can really hurt your career. Mannie also gives a run-down on his favorite albums from a producer’s perspective, and dissects Biggie and Tupac’s legacy. Previously: Mannie Fresh: “Record Labels Will Be Gone In 20 Years” [Video]

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Crate Diggers: Kid Capri’s Vinyl Collection [Video]

Crate Diggers profiles people with extraordinary vinyl record collections, with owners displaying and telling the stories behind their collections. In this episode, Kid Capri talks about funk and soul roots, his love of James Brown and Michael Jackson, and shows us the first record he bought in 6th grade — when he was known as Poochie. Previously: Crate Diggers: DJ Babu’s Vinyl Collection [Video]

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TrackBlasters Radio: 08.05.13

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Real Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock after heatrock – you know the motto! Record Of The Day: Troy Ave, King Sevin, Young Lito – Days Like This Playlist Grand Daddy I.U. feat. Sadat X – She Said **Record Of The Day** Troy Ave, King Sevin, Young Lito – Days Like This Ugly Heroes (Apollo Brown, Verbal Kent, Red Pill) – Graves Ghostface Killah & Apollo Brown feat. Masta Killa – Murder Spree Harry Fraud feat. Tech N9ne – Rising Mayalino – Hear Me (Amen) Chance Fischer – Nightmares In A Frozen Hell Hannibal Stax & Marco Polo feat. Torae – Warriorz Drum Havoc feat. Raekwon – Favorite Rap Stars N.O.R.E. – Student Of The Game N.O.R.E. feat. Pete Rock – Vitamins Pusha T – Numbers On The Board DUBB – Law Of Attraction **Throwback** Cypress Hill – Red Light Visions Cypress Hill – How I Could Just Kill A Man Cypress Hill – Insane In The Brain Cypress Hill – Stoned Is The Way Of The Walk Cypress Hill – Hits From The Bong Cypress Hill – Hand On The Pump Cypress Hill – Real Estate Cypress Hill – I Wanna Get High [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 08.05.13.mp3] Download here

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Locksmith – The Green Box [Mixtape]

West Coast buzzmaker Locksmith has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners his latest street album, The Green Box. Named after a locale in the Crescent Park neighborhood of Richmond, California, where the artist grew up, the project features 12 original cuts as well as two bonus tracks. Included are reader-approved leaks “Livin’ Loaded,” “Transitions,” “Be Free,” “F**k Love,” “Broken,” “Bear With Me” and “Stand It.” Joining Locksmith on the guest tip throughout The Green Box are Anesha, Big Remo, Fallon, Jarell Perry and Olamide Faison. In addition to boardwork by Locksmith himself, the project features production from 9th Wonder, Brandun DeShay, Drew Byrd, Eric G., Ka$h, Khrysis, Matt Cody and Mike TopNoch. Previously: Locksmith feat. Anesha – Stand It [Video]

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eGo – Vicodin: The Prescription [Mixtape]

eGo finally drops his second effort, Vicodin: The Prescription presented by GoWhereHipHop and RubyHornet. The EP includes 8 tracks and features other Chicago acts such as Chance The Rapper and Add-2. eGo made sure he kept his bars tight and beat selection thoughtful. Each track seems to be substance influenced, guess that’s why it’s named after a substance huh. Stand out tracks: Suicidal Thoughts and Bring The Drugs. This is a lead in to eGo’s mixtape, Vicodin: The Overdose which impacts late summer.

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