Mos Def To Retire The Name, “Mos Def” [Video]
Really?! SMH.
Read moreDay: September 6, 2011
Apathy – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle [Video]
Two weeks back Apathy dropped by to promote his new album Honkey Kong. Take a look at the freestyle section of the show.
Read moreTheophilus London & Jesse Boykins III – Paris96 [Mixtape]
Theophilus London & Jesse Boykins III, together have composed some of the best songs I’ve heard within the past 5 years. ”Paris96” is a collection of a few of those gems that I feel the world should become familiar with, if they haven’t done so already. – Steve-Ography Download: Theophilus London & Jesse Boykins III – Paris96 01. Departure (Paris 96) 02. Cold Pillow 03. The Drug 04. Ooos and Ahhs 05. Humdrum Town 06. She Is Forever feat. MeLo-X 07. No Answer 08. Sorry To Interrupt 09. Enjoy The Sun 10. Life Of A Lover feat. Blu 11. Cold Pillow (Machine Drum Remix) 12. B4 The Night Is Thru 13. I Stand Alone
Read moreM.E.D. feat. Hodgy Beats – Outta Control [Audio]
Download: M.E.D. feat. Hodgy Beats – Outta Control Produced by Madlib. The new album, Classic, drops November 1st. With the sophomore album, we’re treated to collabs with label mate Aloe Blacc, Talib Kweli, Hodgy Beats (OFWGKTA), Oh No, Kurupt and Pok. Madlib produced the bulk of this album – 10 tracks – along with beats by Karriem Riggins, Oh No, Georgia Anne Muldrow and The Alchemist. MED speaks on the meaning of the new album’s title, “I called the LP Classic because that’s the approach I took: create music that has the potential to be played by every generation. This album deals with current issues, personal and within the community. Good-feeling music will always last and allow hip-hop to grow. Even though I recorded well LP was to do the music that I love to do but at the same time show growth.” A limited edition 3/LP version of the vinyl containing the album+instrumentals is available for pre-order. Cover by Eric Coleman/Jeff Jank. Props: Stones Throw
Read moreSteve Frawst x Harry Fraud – The New Regime [Free EP]
Download: Steve Frawst x Harry Fraud – The New Regime
Read moreYoung Jeezy Interview w/ Bootleg Kev (Part 2) [Video]
Previously: Civilized Talk w/ Young Jeezy [Video] Young Jeezy & DJ Drama – The Real Is Back 2 [Mixtape] Young Jeezy Interview w/ Bootleg Kev (Part 1) [Video]
Read morePeter Rosenberg & Popchips Present Whats Poppin Volume 1 [Mixtape]
I got together with the good people at Popchips to create a mixtape/album that I am very proud of. It features original performances from some of the best in the game and original production from some of my favorite producers. With so much BS out there — sometimes it’s hard to find what’s really poppin. Well I did the work for you. Enjoy. – Peter Rosenberg Download: Peter Rosenberg & Popchips Present Whats Poppin Vol. 1
Read moreMurs – Love & Rockets (Parts 3 + 4) [Video]
DD172/BluRoc presents the third installment of their exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the making of Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation, Murs’ new album dropping October 11 on Dame Dash’s new imprint. The album cover was designed by David Barnett, the artist behind covers for Curren$y and 24 Hr Karate School. The Rock The Bells festival hit San Francisco last weekend with Murs hosting and performing along with Lauryn Hill, Nas, Erykah Badu and a host of hip-hop legends. Hot on RTB’s heels is the Hip Hop & Love Tour, which will bring Murs and the rest of the DD172 roster – McKenzie Eddy, Ski Beatz & The Senseis, Da$h, Sean O’Connell and 24 Hr Karate School – to a stage near you between September 27 and November 26. Visit HipHopAndLoveTour.com for tour dates and more. DD172/BluRoc presents the fourth installment of their exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the making of Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation, Murs’ new album dropping October 11 on Dame Dash’s new imprint. The Hip Hop & Love Tour kicks off September 27 in Tempe, AZ featuring Murs and the rest of the DD172 roster – McKenzie Eddy, Ski Beatz & The Senseis, Da$h, Sean O’Connell and 24 Hr Karate School – and will make its way around the country before wrapping up in Tucson November 26. Visit HipHopAndLoveTour.com for tour dates and more. Previously: Murs – Love & Rockets (Part 2) [Video] Murs – Love & Rockets (Part 1) [Video]
Read more50 Cent – Street King (Episode 1) [Video]
By now, you’ve probably heard about 50 Cent’s new global movement called Street King. With the goal of providing 1 billion meals over the next five years, 50 is launching the new Street King energy shot. And with every shot purchased, a meal is provided for a child in need. In this video 50 talks about Street King for the very first time.
Read moreCivilized Talk w/ Young Jeezy [Video]
Come September 20, Young Jeezy’s Thug Motivation 103 will hit stores, culminating a three year journey from his last LP. During that time, talk of Jeezy falling off, several mixtapes, one very important signing and a perceived “beef” with Rick Ross have surrounded his name. The Snowman sat down with me to answer some questions. We spoke about the highly anticipated tracks featuring Drake and Jay-Z and the other with Andre 3000. Both are for the same song, “I Do,” but Jizzle explains the thought process of having two completely different songs instead of grouping all three guests on one track. He also opens up about the biggest difference between the industry in 2011 as opposed to when The Recession dropped. Lastly, the topic of Freddie Gibbs arose. Jeezy explains why that signing was so vital to CTE and how Freddie’s own prowess in the studio has channeled an added intensity for him. Previously: Young Jeezy Talks New Album & The Current State Of Hip Hop [Video]
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