TiRon dropped another cool joint last week. That one had a kind of playfulness to it that The Richers doesn't. The Richers is just plain spit kicking over a nice soulful track. Click here to download. This track is one of 10 on TiRon's project called Hney Mstrd. It's chock... Read more
The track is actually produced by M-Phazes and features Showtyme and DJ Boogie Blind. Click here to download. Pharoahe's biggest track is Simon Says (Get the f*ck up), but like Clap, much of his material has had a political theme. Here's one of my favorites, The Truth ft Common and... Read more
There were some incredible first albums last year from B.o.B., Drake and Nicki Minaj. Who's got next this year? J. Cole? Wiz Khalifa? Click here to download.... Read more
"I got a dog named Oprah and a cat named Gayle..." 50 once described his music as lyrical cinema. When you listen to it from that perspective, it takes on a different tone, no? Click here to download.... Read more
It gives a new meaning to G-Funk. Fans of New Jack City will recognize one of the samples here. This is the remix. Click here to download. And, here's the Christopher Williams track from New Jack City: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0SZBFcuil4... Read more
Killa Kyleon digs his old soul. On his last song Get Rich or Die Tryin', he flowed over a Sade track. The combo works for him. Click here to download. Ahmad also rocked the same sample on Back in the Day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0WMSovOboY And here's the original Teddy Pendergrass classic, Love... Read more
This is one of the better songs off the Statik Selektah and Freeway project, The Statik Free EP. Statik Selektah has been steady grinding the last few months. Click here to download.... Read more
Once again, Just Blaze provides the fire on the track. Click here to download. The Greatest Story Never Told drops on 2/15. Here's some more of that gospel rap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYF7H_fpc-g&ob=av2el And, here's an interview with Saigon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSq7ocQm41s&feature=player_embedded... Read more
The track is produced by Khrysis who Little Brother fans might remember from some quality collaborations. If you missed the other Actual Proof leaks, click here. Or, wait to get the Talented Tenth album which drops on 1/15, MLK's bday. It sounds like it will definitely be worth it. Support... Read more
Click here to download. And, here are a couple of classics from Showbiz and the blastmaster KRS-ONE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_jpVH3nlZo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDyYHIDJ1CQ... Read more
Judging by the looks and sound of this however it's much more likely an unreleased gem from the early 90's. Not mad at that though. It was a classic era in hip-hop, especially G-Funk, and Sam Sneed was one of those "underground" West Coast legends. Here's Sam's classic U Better... Read more
Actual Proof are 9th Wonder's new project (sorry LB fans). 9th and Phonte recently squashed their long-standing beef but there are no plans for a Little Brother reunion. In the meantime, Actual Proof are not a bad look. Actual Proof - Dream Click here to download. Actual Proof - Breathe... Read more
Murs' Varsity Blues was produced by Aesop Rock and I'ma Murder was produced by SMKA. Both showcase lyrics first but the tracks are still official. I might blow up but I won't go pop... Murs - Varsity Blues Click here to download. Jarren Benton w SMKA - I'ma Murder Click... Read more
This isn't the strongest Monster Mondays offering, but it's cool. The old school joints he did with Rakim and DMX were super on point. Click here to download.... Read more
He sets it up nicely by letting the original ride for a minute in the beginning. Click here for more Fashawn. Click here to download. Here's We Are the Champions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04854XqcfCY Need some more Samurai action in your life? Say no more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI82yybx7Bc&feature=related... Read more
This ep of PREEM-EAR is more anecdotal than a "display of hidden hotness". I found this little clip of Primo calling out Nas in the motherland. You've heard the rumors. Nasis supposed to do a full album with Premier (a la Jay and Ye, or 9th Wonder and *insert indy... Read more
Click here to download. He starts it off with the ill Boyz N the Hood sample to let you know it's about to be murder (starts at 3:25): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QVQx3OLEi0&feature=related... Read more
We've already said these 2 were like brothers from another mother (and in a different generation)...Snoop calls them the new Cheech & Chong. However you slice it (lick it and roll it) they are a winning combo. Click here to download.... Read more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWMnpBMCa2U Click here to download. Here's the Stevie original called Rocket Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9Js4VNzZLk... Read more
With Saigon, J. Cole and Big K.R.I.T. there's a resurgence in rappers talking about real things. Saigon has been putting in work for over 10 years. It's good to see the album is finally dropping on February 15, after some classic mixtapes. Click here to download. While you wait for... Read more
CyHi killed his verse on So Appalled and MURDERED his freestyle on Shade 45. Dude is poised to come up in 2011. Could G.O.O.D. Music become the Young Money of 2011? Click here to download.... Read more
His last song sounded like Wu-Tang Clan making gangsta rap. This one is more laid-back 70's soul but the lyrics are still g. Click here to download.... Read more
Click here to download. Here the Nina Simone and Terrence Trent D'Arby songs below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktsU01lfzLU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcUmIRw0N5w... Read more
NEW WORLD (AU)DER: THE ROOTS HOW I GOT OVER The way you sequence an album can make or break its success, and affect its acclaim. For thier 11th studio album, The Roots got it right the first time around, but see if it doesn't feel any better playing it in... Read more
Here's a hot new joint by DJ Brans featuring M-Dot & Armageddon. It's got that BOOM BAP and lyrics to go. Check out the video for Worldwide. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1WrSyMOX3o Click here to download. ... Read more