Album of the Day : Danny! - Where is Danny?

Download : http://www.mediafire.com/?z2iuinjw2um

Ok here is another Album of the Day. This one is made possible by my man Ryan Mace for showing me Danny! Danny! is a rapper and producer. He creates his own beats in the album Where is Danny? , which by the way is SICK. Danny! has such a unique flow and raps on such abstract beats that he is his own special rapper. Plus the album cover is hard to. Check it Out. Enjoy

Tracks to Listen To: Hoedown Showdown, Manic! At the Disco, Tattered Fedora Flow, Where Is Danny?

Wale Interview

Her is an interview of DC's very own Wale Folarin. He talks about his favorite old-school wrestlers and his favorite moves, then goes on to speak about a couple up-and-coming DC artists that he is currently working with, Fat Trel & Black Cobain. Enjoy

"Way Out" - Big Sean feat. Mr. Hudson (Prod. by Kanye)

Download : http://usershare.net/perajok/7vvc149z26am

Here is a song by my man Big Sean. Hot track produced by Kanye West that hopefully is on Big Sean's upcoming album Finally Famous. Check it out. Enjoy. 

"Know Why (The Message)" - Kid Cudi

Download : http://www.mediafire.com/?ijhqzyyl0y0

Here is an song from Kid Cudi. It will not be on his new album Cudder but hey as long as he keeps putting out songs I personally don't care. Check it out. Enjoy.

Album of the Day : Brother Ali - US

Download : http://www.mediafire.com/?z32ciz2njmn

Here we go again. Another Album that you HAVE to check out. Brother Ali has such a unique voice and flow. His inspirational tracks are very soothing. I would definitely give this album a look. Enjoy.

Tracks to listen to : The Preacher, Fresh Air, Tight Rope

30 Minute Layover (Mixtape) - XV

Download : http://usershare.net/z4ek6vpalxsu

Ok. Yesterday I put up a XV song "Lift the Game" which was a hot track in and of itself. But after listening to that song I decided to do my research on this up and coming rapper. My conclusion. XV IS A SICK RAPPER. His mixtape Everybody's Nobody has been on repeat for about 12 hours now. You NEED to check him out and keep and eye out for XV. Enjoy

"In For The Kill" - STS

Download : http://www.mediafire.com/?ghyzotnwjmu

This shit is sick. STS (formerly Sugar Tongue Slim) is one of Black Thought’s Money Making Jam Boys and this is the first completely solo track off his Demand More 2 mixtape, dropping in a few weeks. Definitely give this track a listen to.Enjoy

"Crowd Control" - Kidz In The Hall feat. 88 Keys, Donnis & Izza Kizza

Download : http://www.mediafire.com/?ehogmzmmixj

Here is a nice track featuring one of my favorites Kidz In The Hall. Featuring 88 Keys. Nice track. Check it out. Enjoy.

"Gladiators (Live)" - B.O.B. feat. J. Cole

Last night, Lightskinned Jermaine tore down The Loft on Peachtree St. But he didn’t do it alone. In the above clip, Bobby Ray pops up to perform his hit single and their standout from the May 25th mixtape. 

Big Sean Talks on XXL Cover

Last night at Chicago’s RSVP Gallery, Big Sean addresses appearing on XXL’s upcoming Freshmen 10 cover. Afterward, he gives the heads up on his new mixtape. Enjoy.

Album of the Day : Blitz The Ambassador "Stereotype"

Download : http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RL2GTRKR

What else can I say about Blitz The Ambassador. This album easily became a favorite. He has a very unique flow but a good one at that. You NEED to give this album a listen to. Enjoy.


Tracks To Listen To: Something To Believe, Nothing To Lose, Breathe, Home

"Lift The Game" - XV

Download : http://limelinx.com/files/223f455430f4be7fb72d97532c67e707

I had heard of XV but I never listened to him until this track. He does a Hot track on top of Lil Wayne's "Drop The World". Here is the official artwork + tracklisting from the upcoming XV mixtape, “30 Minute Layover”, dropping this Friday (Feb. 26th). Featuring 10 new exclusive XV freestyles to hold people over until the release of his breakthrough mixtape, “Vizzy Zone” with DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar. Attached is the first single from his tape that drops this Friday. Definitely check him out. Enjoy

"The Greatness" Raheem Devaughn feat. Wale

Download : http://limelinx.com/files/044874ef2d4f93cd29cbe68a1b9ead6c

Raheem DeVaughn’s The Love & War MasterPeace drops next Tuesday. But for now here is a nice track featuring the DMV's on Wale. Enjoy. 

"XXL Freestyle" - Jay Rock

The last freestyle for the XXL Magazine cover. It will be interesting to see who makes the cover. Enjoy

Stussy - J Dilla Documentary Part 3

Stussy - J Dilla Documentary Prt3 (of 3) from Stussy on Vimeo.



On Saturday Febuary 13th, 2010 Stussy celebrated the life of brilliant hip hop producer and rapper James "J Dilla" Yancey, by releasing a limited edition tee shirt produced in conjunction with Stones Throw and the Dilla Estate. Check it out. Enjoy

"Superfast JellyFish" - Gorillaz feat. Gruff Rhys & De La Soul

Download : http://www.mediafire.com/?3mynmqmd5wz


Shake just liberated this cut off the Gorillaz Plastic Beach, which drops March 8th in the UK and March 9th stateside. Check this out, this song is hot. Enjoy.

Pill’s Def Jam Rapstar Freestyle

Here is a quick freestyle by Atlanta's own Pill. Enjoy.

"Address" - Curren$y feat. Stalley

CURREN$Y + STALLEY: ADDRESS from Creative Control on Vimeo.

New song from Curren$y aka the Hot Spitter. Hot smoking song by the way so check it out. Enjoy. 

Lyrically Conscious Line : Homie I'll school ya, barrel roll loop da loop top gun maneuver, making hot wheels out of hoopties, plus I'm holding it down like balloon strings. 

Album of the Day : BlakRoc "BlakRoc"

Download : http://www.mediafire.com/?nzdxldltryy

Blakroc is a rap rock collaboration album by Ohio-based blues rock band The Black Keys and several hip hop and R&Bartists. The project has been overseen by Damon Dash, co-founder and formerly owner of a share in Roc-A-Fella Records. Album guests include Raekwon, RZA and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan, Jim Jones and NOE of ByrdGang, Mos Def, singer Nicole Wray, Pharoahe Monch,Ludacris, Billy Danze of M.O.P., and Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest. Definitely check out this album.

Tracks to Listen To : On The Vista, Dollaz & Sense, Ain't Nothing Like You, Hope You're Happy

Anticipated Albums For 2010

 The Roots - How I Got Over

Tentative Release Date:  Spring/2010

Producers/Collaborators: Phonte (of Little Brother), Blu, Cody Chesnutt

Reflection Eternal - Revolutions Per Minute

Tentative Release Date:  Spring/2010

Producers/Collaborators: Hi-Tek, Jay Electronica, J. Cole, Mos Def

 

Drake - Thank Me Later

Tentative Release Date:  March/2010

Producers/Collaborators: Boi-1da, Tone Masons, Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Bun B

 

Big Boi - Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty

Tentative Release Date: March/2010

Producers/Collaborators: Erick Sermon, Salaam Remi, DJ Toomp, Organized Noize, Andre 3000, Gucci Mane, Mary J. Blige, George Clinton, Too Short, T.I.

 Lupe Fiasco – Lasers

Tentative Release Date:  Spring/2010

Producers/Collaborators:  Soundtrakk, Pharrell Williams, Bun B, Kid Cudi, Matthew Santos,

 

Slum Village –Villa Manifesto

Tentative Release Date:  Spring/2010

Producers/Collaborators:  Black Milk, Waajeed, Karriem Riggins, Pete Rock

Nas & Damian Marley - Distant Relatives

Tentative Release Date:  March/2010

Producers/Collaborators: Salaam Remi, 9th Wonder, K’Naan, Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder.

 

Ghostface Killah, Method Man & Raekwon - The Wu-Massacre

Tentative Release Date:  Fall/2010

Producers/Collaborators:  RZA, Mathematics

 B.o.B. - The Adventures of Bobby Ray

Tentative Release Date:  May/2010

Producers/Collaborators:  Bruno Mars, T.I.

 

Common - The Believer

Tentative Release Date:  Summer/2010

Producers/Collaborators: Kanye West, No I.D.

 The Gorillaz - Plastic Beach

Tentative Release Date:  March/2010

Producers/Collaborators:  De La Soul, Snoop Dogg, Lou Reed, Mos Def, Bobby Womack, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Little Dragon.

The Beastie Boys – Hot Sauce Committee Pt.1

Tentative Release Date:  Fall/2010

Producers/Collaborators:  Nas, Santigold Black Thought & Danger Mouse – Dangerous Thoughts

Tentative Release Date:  Winter/2010

"I Miss You" - The Shelltoes

Listen to the song : http://soundcloud.com/shelltoes/i-miss-you#new-timed-comment-at-275435

Its always nice to find good music from people that you have never heard of. Me personally I was drawn to this EP by the artwork alone. But this is a nice 5-track EP from The Shelltoes, a Syndey-based DJ/producer. They are a mix of hip-hop, soul, and jazz and makes an interesting but catchy song. Check out the song "I Miss You". Enjoy.

"3:16 Part 2" -Murs Prod. by 9th Wonder

Download: Murs – “3:16 Pt. 2″ prod. 9th Wonder

I am a huge fan of 9th Wonder. I will listen to almost any song that has "Produced by 9th Wonder" following it. Here is a nice track from Murs and 9th Wonder in anticipation of their 4th album together. Check it out. Enjoy. 

Lyrically Conscious Line : Kill them with the sound that you like to hear, and we getting in your ears you have a right to fear, These beats are threatening we are quit sincere.  

Drake Talks "Thank Me Later"

 “I got better at rapping, that was my hardest thing; i went back and studied Nas” Enough Said.

Album of the Day : Binary Star " Masters of the Universe"

Here is going to be my first Album of the Day. Here are albums that if you love hip hop you can appreciate. Binary Star is an alternative hip hop group formed in 1998 that was composed of One Be Lo and Senim Silla. A classic group with a flow similar to A Tribe Called Quest or Eric B & Rakim. If anything give the following tracks a listen to:

Reality Check
Conquistadors
Solar Powered
The KGB


Enjoy

Reflection Eternal On Set For "In This World"

OkayplayerTV: Reflection Eternal from Okayplayer on Vimeo.


Here is Reflection Eternal on the set of their video for In This World, which is dropping this week. Reflection Eternal’s Revolutions Per Minute will be in stores on April 6th. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for this album to come out. If you haven't already heard it check out Reflection Eternal's newest mixtape.

Download : http://www.zshare.net/download/705953098a2e74b8/

Ice Cube Announces New Album, “I Am The West”

I am excited to give this album a listen to. 

"Wake Up Call" - 88-Keys Feat. Colin Munroe

New Song from 88-Keys featuring Colin Munroe. They made this for EA Sports’ NBA Live 10 and it came out on the accompanying mixtape, but it had some Mick Boogie drops on it.


Download : http://limelinx.com/files/2ae0dbc976c8a5228b11ae64fb94cc46