The Morning Tilts - Authenticity In The Flesh

Video: LL Cool J

2009-06-17T08:17:00.003-04:00

LL speaks some truth about the current state of hip-hop. I agree with everything the man says here

Video: KiD CuDi - "Heaven At Nite"

2009-06-05T21:36:00.001-04:00

Video: Muneshine- "Status Symbol"

2009-06-02T17:29:00.003-04:00

Truth be told... and I know I'll get ostracized for this...I've never heard of this cat. But I'm convinced now after hearing this little intro, that homie can spit. He's based out of Toronto, and he's a emcee/producer combo. His album Status Symbol will be dropping this summer on Domination Recordings.

Video: Left 4 Dead 2

2009-06-02T14:05:00.004-04:00

A few days ago Microsoft and Valve announced Left 4 Dead 2. Left 4 Dead was hands down one of the most amazing zombie games i have ever played (and I love zombies). This time the survivors are in Louisiana and there's way more options than in the first installment.

The option for melee combat has been added, with weapons such as axes, chainsaws, frying pans, and more. L4D2 also added the option to change weather effects, world objects, and pathways in addition to tailoring the enemy population, effects, and sounds to match the players' performance. It will feature new Survivors, boss zombies, weapons, and items, too, as well as more co-operative campaigns, more Versus campaigns, and maps for Survival mode available at launch.

Look out for Left 4 Dead 2 on your Xbox 360 November 17th

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J.A.M.E.S. Watts - "You're My Life" (Produced by Frank G)

2009-06-01T22:19:00.006-04:00

I haven't heard anything from the boy Watts since The 12 Minute Mixtape, but now I remember the shine he had. This track is inspired by Rik Cordero's film Inside A Change and is pretty sick. I'm definitely digging the beat and the lyrical content is quite amazing, so pay attention to the words.

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Props to BOBO

Video: Sneaker Pimps

2009-05-31T12:55:00.002-04:00

Well, just like that, The 305 put up a video of the event. Now you guys can see what I was talking about.

Sneaker Pimps: Miami

2009-05-31T02:08:00.002-04:00

So, I just got back from the Sneaker Pimps event tonight in Miami. It was hands down one of the most amazing experiences in my life. Never have I been so neck deep in the culture that I love. Now, I'm not a big sneaker guy, becuase I don't have the money (or interest) to spend over $200 on a pair of shoes, but that's not the point. The point is that the hip hop culture is the best there is. Just the entire vibe of it; a room (a big room) filled with sneaker heads, hip hop heads, a few writers and the occasional "outsider". Now, I'm the type of person that doesn't really mind outsiders, but the ones at this event pissed me off. I was there, watching The Cool Kids perform, and in front of me, there where these three little kids. I don't mind little kids, I love 'em, but these where here for no reason, they where there, in front of me, not even really enjoying the music, and that really, really pissed me off for some reason..I'll stop ranting.

Back to the event, The Cool Kids where absolutely amazing. I've been waiting to see them for a while, and they didn't dissapoint. It's the perfect mix, Mikey is live as hell the entire time, and while that's going on, Chuck is just vibing.

Fastforward two hours later and I'm here in my room, listening to KiD CuDi's "Heaven at Nite" and I realized. I've never felt more at home than I did tonight. I realized, hip hop isn't a culture. It's not music. It's not art. It's way more than that, hip hop is everything. It's the most amazing thing that I've ever been in contact with, and I don't think I'll ever get over it.

It's meant for me, and I'm made to love it.

Articulate - "Dopeman"

2009-05-11T18:28:00.003-04:00

Holy hopping hippos! Within a few hours of the beat being released, my boy Artic already spit over it. Check it out, now, it's really amazing, the man killed it.

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BONUS: "Dopeman" Instrumental

Mixape: The Cool Kids: Gone Fishing

2009-05-04T15:24:00.000-04:00

I'll give you guys a review after I'm done listening to it, it sounds so amazing right now. LISTEN TO IT!

DOWNLOAD !!!

The Find Magazine: Issue Three

2009-05-02T09:17:00.007-04:00

Issue Three of The Find Magazine. This magazine is really awesome, you guys should give it a look.

"Finally! The latest issue of The Find is here. My reviews are on page 19-21. Check it out. The magazine design was done by Dustin d'Arnault, Thanks to him for that, as well as all the other artists who contributed their time and efforts to make this issue one on the best so far."
-Optimus Prime

Read It Online! / Download It!

Video: Rhymefest - "Chicago"

2009-05-02T08:33:00.004-04:00

Off of El Che, dropping...eventually. This has got to be one of my favorite Rhymefest songs, and the video, directed by Konee Rok is one of the sickest that I've seen and just in time for Free Comic Book Day

Props to Nah Right

The Cool Kids - "Champions" x "Popcorn"

2009-05-01T23:42:00.004-04:00

From Gone Fishing, dropping May 4th (Monday!!!). It's been so long since I've heard a new Cool Kids track, and I'm happy to see they've been working hard on this mixtape. Give it a listen, and download!

"Champions"
"Popcorn"

"Popcorn" spotted at Midwest Broadcast

Video: Jay Smooth on Gold Chains

2009-04-29T22:03:00.002-04:00

I was noticing the other day... Jay is by far, the most popular name in hip hop. I mean, think about it, Jay Smooth, Jay-Z, J. Rocwell, J. Rocc, J Rock, J Dilla, Illa J, Jay Ess, DJay, Jay Who?, Jay Electronica. I guess I was born to love this.

Video: Murs - "Road is My Religion"

2009-04-29T20:52:00.002-04:00

I love artists who love to tour. Off of Murs for President.

Ludacris - "Drinkin’ & Drivin’" featuring Young Jeezy x "Trippin’" featuring Wyclef Jean

2009-04-21T20:50:00.003-04:00

Speaking of Luda and DTP, here's two tracks off of Southern Smoke TV Vol. 1 with the man himself. D&D is pretty awesome, but as for "Trippin'", I don't know, it's good but...It's kind of wierd listening to Luda rap in spanish...

"Drinkin' & Drivin'"
"Trippin'"

Props to Nah Right

BXC - "Swoll" featuring T-Pain

2009-04-21T19:28:00.006-04:00

The first single from DTP's newest memberts. Featuring autobot...I mean T-Pain. Good song, very Luda-like flows.

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Props to FSD

Video: Rock The Bells Press Conference

2009-04-20T06:12:00.001-04:00

Rock The Bells 2009 Press Conference

Chang Weisberg gives all the info (as of yet) on the Rock The Bells lineup. It's gonna be hosted by KRS-1, Supernat, Murs, and Pete Rock. Hopefully Supernatural will actually stay on stage for minutes at a time this year...

K. Sparks - "Bright Lights" Featuring Julius Francis

2009-04-19T21:39:00.003-04:00

Another great Manic Monday track.

"When Kurser gave me this beat I starting thinking how to attack this beat...it's a club track but I don't believe in making your typical shake ya booty booty and get drunk in the club music so I found a way to incorporate a few gems in the process...that's why I say in the record, you feel the beat indeed it's sumthin you can drink to but most importantly it's sumthin really you can think to...props to everyone who supports."-K. Sparks

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Chester French - "No Partents Allowed" f. Kardinal Offishall & N.O.R.E. x I’m So Tall f. Bun B, Mickey Factz & Talib Kweli

2009-04-19T19:46:00.004-04:00

Two tracks from the Chester French Mixtape. I personally like the latter much more, but they're both good tracks. These guys definitely have a sound all their own, so look out for them in the future, Skateboard P won't let you sleep on these guys. Make sure to check out that mixtape.

Chester French - No Partents Allowed" f. Kardinal Offishall & N.O.R.E.
Chester French - I’m So Tall f. Bun B, Mickey Factz & Talib Kweli

Props to 2DB

Video: Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen (Clip)

2009-04-19T15:45:00.001-04:00

*waits impatiently for this badass movie to come out*

Props to h.e.r.

Papoose - "Goin Back Home"

2009-04-19T15:04:00.002-04:00

So that album...

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Props To Mr. X

Trunks- "Pole Position" featuring Pep Love & Rasco

2009-04-17T06:45:00.000-04:00

I need more music from this guy. This is one of the first songs Trunks was hopped on. I've NEVER found this song on any blog anywhere, so it's my pleasure to help you guys stop looking. Pep Love drops a verse and Rasco helps out with the hook.

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Paper DOOM

2009-04-16T16:05:00.005-04:00

Are you poor/broke?
Do you love DOOM?
Well all my fellow villains out there, I have great news. A few RappCats have posted up a little goodie for you guys. Designed by RBST. You can get the Madvillain design, along with the Stones Throw one. Both come with the Black Sambo head, naturally.

You can get both download links here

UPDATE:
Apparently Lord Quas has one coming soon! I'll definitely let you guys know when.

Jo Well- Welcome To The Jungle (Produced by Jansport J)

2009-04-15T06:53:00.000-04:00

Produced by the boy Jansport J. Here's what Jo Well has to say about it.

"Whats up yo?..hope everyone is doing good...here is the title track off my upcoming mixtape titled "Welcome to the Jungle" produced by Jansport J.....me and Jansport are both from West Covina, CA and it's great to see people from this city making moves...hope you guys enjoy this cut and the tape as well..mixtape will drop early May. thanks for the continued love and support..Jus Cruisin' remix dropping soon."

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MIMS interview with 24HH

2009-04-14T18:52:00.001-04:00