Nipsey Hussle is another underground cat who is poised to blow up. Check out his new mixtape called The Marathon.
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Mixes
L.E.$'s mixtape featuring all DJ Quik beats is here. If you are a G-Funk fan this one is a winner.
Like Me, the first track that leaked from this mixtape was a banger. It's a short, but solid project. Click here to download the mixtape. The tracklist is below. 1. Never Lie (Intro) 2. Like Me 3. My Name 4. Interlude 5. Mindstate 6. Gz Up 7. Gettin’ That 8.... Read more
Has the color barrier been broken yet in hip-hop?
It's not a secret that hip-hop was born from black culture and, to date, has been comprised primarily of black performers. As a result, there have been few rappers of other colors who have gained mainstream acceptance, and they generally have come one at a time (The Beastie Boys, 3rd... Read more
What would Black Sabbath, Jay-Z, Ludacris, Eminem, Jane's Addiction, Cali Swag District and Aaliyah sound like if they did a song together? Kinda like this…
Oh, and The Brothers Johnson, Dorrough, N.W.A., David Banner, The Ramones, Missy, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, and The Doors also jumped on the track. Confused? Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bMM7tGV9MI&feature=related This is one song from a mix called All Day from Girl Talk. Click here to download the whole mix. ... Read more
What if Reasonable Doubt had been a mixtape? Would Jay-Z still be 11 albums deep and considered the greatest of all time if In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 had been his first official "album?"
Certainly, his potential and talent still would have been present, but there's a big question mark as to whether the public would have given him a second chance or whether the good fellas at Roc-A-Fella would have invested the money to make another "album." Reasonable Doubt the "mixtape" would have... Read more
B.o.B. is back with a new video and mixtape. No more pop ish. He's strictly spittin'. Check out The Watchers (video) and No Genre (mixtape).
Click here to listen to and download the mixtape No Genre. It's aptly-titled...The tracklist is below: 01. Beast Mode (Prod. by Infinity) 02. So So (Prod. by Jim Jonsin) 03. How U Do That (Prod. by Kutta) 04. Feet Don’t Fail Me Now (feat. T.I.) (Prod. by Kutta) 05. Higher... Read more
Let's keep it O.G. for a minute. Redman dropped a new mixtape today. If you're a fan you'll dig it.
This one is just a warm up before he drops his new album called Reggie. He starts the mixtape with a new addition to the Soopaman series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE9FDIvoQh8 Click here to listen to and download the mixtape Pancake & Syrup. Tracklist is below. His new album Reggie drops on 12/6.... Read more
Raheem DeVaughn is one of the dopest singers to ever bless the mic. He's not hip-hop but it's in his roots. The legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff was one of the first to put him on when he was just Raheem. Check out his new mixtape called Jackin' 4 Beats.
Click here to listen to and download the mixtape. He did indeed jack these beats so most of them will sound familiar to you. The track list is below. First, here are a couple of songs Raheem did with Jazzy Jeff from back in the day on Jazzy Jeff's The... Read more
If you missed the 1982 album, it's one of the doper ones of the year (and that's saying a lot). They just released a free EP bonus album. Check it out.
In case you missed it, 1982 is the group formed by Statik Selektah and Termanology. Here are some previous posts about them to give you a taste. These are 2 of my favorite joints (0nly on the album, not the EP): Click here to download the EP. Tracklist is below.... Read more
Emilio Rojas has been getting a lot of coverage from other blogs lately but this is the first joint of his I kinda feel. It's called Tell No Lies (which I didn't) and it features B.o.B. Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bf_pNjNKw8 Click here to download Tell No Lies. If you're really feeling it, you can download his whole mixtape Life Without Shame, presented by Green Lantern, here.... Read more
Remember Mike Posner before he went pop? No? Check out the video for Ambiguous Girl ft Clinton Sparks, Big Sean and Mike Posner (back in smooth R&B mode).
The song is from Big Sean's mixtatpe, Finally Famous 3. Click here to listen and download. ExternalVideo.977016&w=425&h=350&fv= Also, if you weren't down with Mike Posner pre-Cooler Than Me, check out his mixtape A Matter of Time. It was voted one of the bext mixtapes of the year. Does anyone else... Read more
The Kid Daytona just dropped his album for free but it's actually worth buying…Check it out
We dropped The Kid Daytona's song Lifted ft Styles P and the ill O.C. sample a couple of days ago. Here's the whole album (what's the difference between an album and a mixtape these days anyway?). The album is called The Interlude. Listen and download below.... Read more
If you like hip-hop from the early 90's this Mick Boogie mixtape will blow your mind. Vintage and remixed classics from LL, Snoop, Pete Rock, Tribe, Gangstarr, De La, Pharcyde and that's just 7 songs out of 27…
Click here to download '93 Til Infinity. Need more Mick Boogie in your life? Click here to see over 100 of his mixtapes. Here's the tracklist for '93 Til Infinity. 1. Mick Boogie – Intro 2. Das Efx – Mic Checka (Remix) 3. Souls Of Mischief – 93 Til Infinity... Read more
Speaking of good Fridays, check out J. Cole’s new mixtape Friday Night Lights. Is he that next dude?
I saw J. Cole the day he finished this. He had fire in his eyes. Dude went IN on Too Deep for the intro which features Erykah Badu's timeless Didn't Cha Know track. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfEGX0rNOvA Listen to the whole mixtape and download it below: Download Mixtape... Read more
Black Thought is one of the best MCs ever to do it. Period. Check out his “live mixtape” with J. Period and you’ll get a taste of his greatness.
http://vimeo.com/15492429 Click here to download the J Period & Black Thought Present The Live Mixtape: Illadelph Edition Nahright.com had this to say about Black Thought: Black Thought is the ultimate “emcee.” Ask anybody who is a fan of hip hop and chances are they will note that this man embodies... Read more
CyHi Da Prynce drops his Royal Flush mixtape.
Kanye has been putting him on through G.O.O.D. Music. This is his chance to stand on his own. Does he live up to the G.O.O.D. Music brand? Here's what CyHi had to say about it, but decide for yourself. Click here to download. The tracklist is below: 1. Ring Bellz... Read more
The mighty Skillz drops his new mixtape Infamous Quotes with Jazzy Jeff and J. Period. Check it out here.
Click here to download. Here's the tracklist:... Read more
Mickey Factz brings Fat Joe and Bun B with him to Paradise for the remix. Check it out here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT2C_uWMs84 Click here to download Mickey Factz' mixtape I'm Better Than You. Here's the tracklist: 1. Diamond Dust (Produced by Mickey Factz) 2. I’m Better Than You Feat. Steve-O (Produced by Don Cannon) 3. Legend (Produced by Precize) 4. Paradise Remix feat. Fat Joe & Bun B (Produced by Precize)... Read more
Naledge from Kidz in the Hall just dropped his Twenty Something Mixtape. Check it out here.
Below is one of the tracks, Player of the Century, featuring Freddie Gibbs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK19RKYVaFw Click here to download the mixtape. Track list is below:... Read more
Diggy Simmons is legit. People will not look at him as Run's son for long (if they even do now…). Check out his new AIRBORNE mixtape.
Diggy burst onto the scene last Winter with his Made You Look freestyle over Nas' classic track. Six months later and he's dropping his own mixtape with the likes of Raekwon, Lupe Fiasco and Pharrell. The future is looking bright for the rap legacy of the Simmons family. Click here... Read more
Statik Selektah is known for dropping classic mixtapes but now he is dropping singles. Check out 1982 ft Bun B
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TRzymRKa3Y&feature=player_embedded And, in case you're not familiar with Statik Selektah's mixtapes, check out The Look of Love, the tribute to J. Dilla he did with Q-Tip a few years ago. It's vintage Dilla. Click here to download the mixtape. The tracklist is below: 01 - Q-Tip - One Love Intro... Read more
Chris Brown and Tyga's mixtape Fan of a Fan has been out for a minute but if you missed it, it's surprisingly good.
Click here to download. Of course it features, Deuces which has quietly become one of the biggest songs of the Summer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RUSRxTpI80&ob=av2e... Read more
Big K.R.I.T. Mixtape – K.R.I.T. Wuz Here
Glass House - Big K.R.I.T. ft. Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7FjBvhu3Gk If you like what you heard above, click here to download the mixtape. The tracklist is below. 01. Return Of Forever (ft. Big Sant) 02. Country @*#$! 03. Just Touched Down 04. Hometown Hero 05. Viktorious 06. See Me... Read more
Young Jeezy drops his 1000 Grams mixtape in preparation for his album. Check it out here.
TM 103, the album, drops on September 28th. Until then, click here to get your fix with 1000 Grams. Here's the tracklist: 1. Intro 2. Death B4 Dishonor [Young Jeezy: “It’s Not A Diss” 3. Choppa N Da Paint 4. Dope Boy Swag 5. In Da Wall 6. Powder 7.... Read more
The Game releases his latest mixtape featuring Snoop, Dre, Robin Thicke, Rick Ross, Nas and many more.
Props to xxlmag.com and nahright.com for this. Click here to download. Tracklist below: 1. Brake Lights feat. Busta Rhymes “You driving a mistake, like me dissin’ Hova” Game-Brake Lights ft. Busta Rhymes 2. Trading Places feat. Snoop Dogg 3. Cold Blood feat. Busta Rhymes & Dre Game-Cold Blood ft. Busta... Read more
Wale just dropped his new mixtape More About Nothing. Check it out here.
Wale's Attention Deficit album was stellar but failed to live up to expectations, given some of his past mixtapes and the huge buzz around him last year. This is his latest mixtape as he preps album #2. Click here to download. See below for the tracklist: 1. The Problem (Produced by... Read more
Check out this smooth Michael Jackson mix by the legendary Qool DJ Marv on Soul Bounce
Qool DJ Marv has often been called the hardest working DJ in New York City. He has spun around the world from Miami and LA to London and Croatia. He's been the house DJ for HBO and been commissioned to make mixes for some of the greatest legends ever in... Read more
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie just dropped a mixtape full of Summertime classics.
When 1 of the greatest DJs ever links with 1 of the best mixtape DJs ever, you know it's going to be fresh. The tracklist below speaks for itself. Click here to download. 1. Summertime Intro 2. Kool & The Gang: Summer Madness (Live Version) 3. Kool & The Gang:... Read more
DJ Jazzy Jeff did the best tribute to Michael Jackson I’ve heard. Check it out for yourself.
You can listen to the whole thing and download it below. Download Mixtape... Read more
Happy birthday to the homie Pac. Here’s one of the best mixtapes of his music ever made to celebrate his bday
DJ Vlad, Dirty Harry and DJ Green Lantern dropped Rap Phenomenon II over 5 years ago and it still stands up as arguably the best 2pac mixtape ever. Click here or above to download the mixtape and judge for yourself. Pac will never be replaced. He might have had an Oscar... Read more
The Decadence Mixtape – Christian Rich
This mixtape is more like an album than a mixtape and it's pretty dope. It also got a serious co-sign from Pharrell. It gets no heavier.... Read more
The Invitation Mixtape – Donnis
Donnis returns with another cool mixtape. This one does not have as many original tracks as Diary of an ATL Brave did. He’s probably saving those for his Atlantic debut, the EP Fashionably Late, which drops on June 22. Still, this is a nice appetizer. Enjoy.... Read more
JayPhilla – Phil Nash
Phil Nash is ill. I took notice after hearing him lace a Jazzy Jeff beat on Mick Boogie’s Change Makers mixtape (click here for the download), so I decided to dig a little deeper. What I found is that Phil is 3 mixtapes deep (same number it took for... Read more
The Drought is Over Mixtape – Drake
There are a couple of new joints here (notably What I’m Thinking Right Now), but it’s mostly a compilation of Drake’s best mixtape material ahead of the new album. Download here. Track List: 1. Drake Speaks 2. Good Night, Good Luck 3. Uptown (Original) (Feat. Bun B & Lil’ Wayne)... Read more
Biggie Playlist and Rap Phenomenon Mixtape
Any day is a good day for a biggie mix. Also, click here to download the classic Notorious B.I.G. Rap Phenomenon mixtape by DJ Vlad and Dirty Harry. And, you can listen to the whole thing below: Download Mixtape... Read more
The Changemakers Mixtape – Mick Boogie and Friends (Download)
More Mick Boogie. Is there a better mixtape DJ in the game right now? 1) Oncue - The Changemakers Intro (produced by CJ Luzi) 2) U-N-I - Chillin’ (produced by THX) 3) Don Will feat. The Park - Love Junkie (Wallpaper Remix) 4) Big Pooh - Get It In (produced... Read more
Detention Mixtape – Kidz in the Hall and Mick Boogie (Download)
Lost jewel dropped in 2007. Has there been a better underground rap group since? Click here to download. 01. Intro 01:09 02. Detention Freestyle 01:50 03. Lose Your Mind 04:03 04. Kickdrums Freestyle 02:28 05. Never Forget 03:00 06. Get Busy Pt.1 02:32 07. Work To Do 03:53 08. Train of Thought... Read more
Jay Electronica – ElectroChemicals Mixtape Download
Where have all the Jay Electronica mixtapes gone? Click here for one of the last few standing.... Read more
J. Period & Nneka – The Madness Mixtape (Download)
Nneka is a Nigerian artist with a soul and soul. Her music is inspired by the political and socio-economic conditions facing her native Nigeria. She has released an eclectic album (Concrete Jungle - click here to purchase) and is a phenomenal performer. Is the world ready for her? Download Mixtape... Read more
J. Cole – A Nigga From the Ville Mixtape
Is J. Cole the savior of hip-hop? Based on his already classic mixtapes and stellar performances in NYC and at SXSW, he may live up to those expectations. If Jay-Z is the Mike Jordan of rap, J. Cole is his LeBron. Download his latest mixtape here.... Read more
J. Cole – The Warm Up Mixtape
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Mick Boogie/Pharrell So Ambitious Mixtape
Mick Boogie laces us with another classic. This one is compilation of some of Pharrell's hottest tracks. Click here for the download.... Read more