Music
Adrift Da Belle – “What Do I Want” (Prod. By Tafari)
May 7, 2012
Atlanta based emcee Adrift Da Belle leaks a new track called “What Do I Want” from her upcoming mixtape with the Street Execs titled “Drift Chronicles”. After appearing on the Beatz & Lyrics Show with us last night she made it clear that this particular project will be more personal as she’s had a lot to speak about within the past year. This was definitely one of the key songs I’ve been digging from the ‘Drift Chronicles’ project that officially drops on May 8th.
DOWNLOAD: ADRIFT DA BELLE – WHAT DO I WANT (PROD. BY TAFARI)
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Adrift Da Belle – “Hope To God” feat. Shred (Prod. By D.R.U.G.S.)
May 6, 2012
Adrift Da Belle is prepping for the release of her upcoming mixtape ‘Drift Chronicles’ & here’s a quick banger produced by D.R.U.G.S. featuring Shred The Verbal Tongue. The Atlanta based emcees & producers rep on this ‘Hope To God’ joint that will appear on the mixtape when it drops this Tuesday May 8th followed by Adrift’s mixtape release party in Atlanta on Thursday.
DOWNLOAD: ADRIFT DA BELLE – HOPE TO GOD FEAT. SHRED (PROD. BY D.R.U.G.S.)
Diamond D – “Deflate Cha” (Video)
May 3, 2012
Diamond D is back to flexin’ his producer on the mic skills again with a new video for “Deflate Cha” that he shot down here in Atlanta. The new joint captures the early feel of tracks from Diamond’s classic album “Stunts, Blunts, & Hip Hop” but of course flipped for 2012. The part-time Atlanta resident also brought along a few respected Atlanta emcees who make cameos in the new video like the homie “BIGREC”. Diamond’s also working with several key artists in Atlanta like “The 5IVE” who rep the south, but are extremely lyrical & can also body a stage. Yep….Diamond’s back on the boards & on the mic again in true D.I.T.C. fashion, but he’s assembling a new army as well to “deflate” the wack…..
DOWNLOAD: DIAMOND D – DEFLATE CHA
July 5th – Breakfast In Paris (EP)
May 3, 2012
The UK collective known as July 5th consists of producer VersA Beatz & singer/songwriter Dukus who joined forces for this quality sounding “Breakfast In Paris” project. The duo describe their sound as “Pharrell meets Coldplay” as the music does follow a sort of R&B/Alternative vibe similar to the lane artists like Frank Ocean & The Weeknd have been running with. This 10-song free album/EP does have a slight difference in that their UK background presents another chilled out dynamic that makes this joint all the more impressive. Check out a few standout tracks below & view the complete tracklisting & download the complete project underneath….
July 5th – “Let’s Freeze Time” (feat. Scarlett)
DOWNLOAD: JULY 5TH – BREAKFAST IN PARIS (FREE ALBUM)
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Nipsey Hussle – “Proud Of That” feat. Rick Ross
May 3, 2012
This new joint from Nipsey Hussle featuring Rick Ross is probably where those past rumors of “Neighborhood Nip” possibly signing to Rick Ross’s Maybach Music Group were coming from. This “Proud Of That” joint seems like it may have been in the stash but it conveniently dropped as Rick Ross was holding a press conference for his recent signings to his label in which Nipsey wasn’t found to be a part of when it concluded. Not sure if this will officially appear on Nipsey’s upcoming “iHussle” project, but check it out while you can below…..
DOWNLOAD: NIPSEY HUSSLE – PROUD OF THAT FEAT. RICK ROSS
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Punchline x DJ Soulclap – “Kaboom” feat. Stricklin, Masta Ace, & Wordsworth
May 2, 2012
Punchline rounds up the rest of his EMC crew for this true school banger “Kaboom” from his collaborative project with DJ Soulclap. Turn it up & one step “Kaboom” black suits fill the room….
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De La Soul – “Stakes Is High” (Blue Buttonz Remix)
April 27, 2012
Spotted this pretty dope remix of De La Soul’s “Stakes Is High” produced by Blue Buttonz over at OKP. This jazzy remix utilizing plucks from a Kalimba is just flat out dope. Check out more from producer Blue Buttonz via his bandcamp page where there several other creative remixes with his instruments of choice.
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Nas – “Daughters”
April 26, 2012
Nas continues to display why he’s one of the greatest emcees of all-time point blank period. Many artists are 1-dimensional armed only with talk of “doing it big in the club” & all that other material stuff that doesn’t matter, but how many can make an incredibly dope song about our “Daughters”. Although I don’t have any daughters as of yet, I immediately thought of my beautiful nieces listening to this gem produced by NO I.D. Just take a look at your favorite hip hop artist & I’m sure many of them don’t touch as many areas of life with such skill as Nas does. The song will “officially” be released for sale on May 1st & will appear on Nas’s upcoming album due July 17th called “Life Is Good” . This will be Nas’s first album in five years. I’m sure he has more real life experience to touch upon that we can all relate to. Check out the artwork for the single below….
NAS – DAUGHTERS (PROD. BY NO I.D.)
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R&B/Soul: Corey ‘Latif’ Williams – “Philadelphia Healing” EP
April 26, 2012
While searching around the web as I usually do I ran across this soulfully dope “Philadelphia Healing” EP from Philadelphia singer & songwriter Corey “Latif” Williams. Assuming he was a newcomer to the game initially, I was pleasantly surprised to find some great gems on this new project. Upon further research I discovered the Philly artist was mentored by the late great Teddy Pendergrass & was once signed to Motown records by Kedar Massenberg under the stage name “Latif”. Instantly I had one of those “Ohhhhhhh now I remember” moments as I began to put it all together in my head. Check out his website at Hurltheworld.com. Peep the tracklisting plus a few key tracks I’m digging from his 5 track EP where you can also download the complete free project below. It’s great to see another artist continuing to make me proud to be from Philadelphia. If you like good soul I’m positive you won’t be disappointed…
DOWNLOAD: LATIF – PHILADELPHIA HEALING (EP)
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Sean Falyon – “BackSeatOven” feat. Jason Caesar (Video)
April 25, 2012
The homie Sean Falyon is everywhere & back again with a new video for “BackSeatOven” featuring Jason Caesar. The clip directed by KD Gray features the Atlanta/Philly representer steaming things up in the back seat of the whip with several fly jawns…..
DOWNLOAD: SEAN FALYON – BACKSEATOVEN FEAT. JASON CAESAR
New Music: Apollo Brown x O.C. – “People’s Champ”
April 25, 2012
Woooooooooooo! This sh*t bangs!!! Detroit to Brooklyn connect as ill producer Apollo Brown provides the soundscape for O.C. to get busy over the latest leak from their new album “Trophies” thats available now on itunes. Listen to the whole album under the hood & go cop that like asap!
DOWNLOAD: APOLLO BROWN x O.C. – PEOPLE’S CHAMP
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Studio Session: Warren G & Game Recording ‘Party We Will Throw Now’ featuring Nate Dogg (Video)
April 25, 2012
Some behind the scenes footage of the recording of Warren G’s “Party We Will Throw Now” featuring Game. Nate Dogg also appears on the track posthumously, of course, & the song is the first single from Warren G’s “No One Could Do It Better” EP. I wonder if the D.O.C. will have an issue with that ‘No One Could Do It Better’ title….haha
DOWNLOAD: WARREN G – PARTY WE WILL THROW NOW FEAT. NATE DOGG & GAME
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Consequence – “Killer Instinct” (It Ain’t Hard To Tell Freestyle)
April 25, 2012
It appears Consequence may have decided to capitalize on the recent success of Nas’s VH1 Behind The Music special & hop on Nas’s classic instrumental for “It Ain’t Hard To Tell”. It’s crazy because I remember when a few magazine’s back in the day were making statements that Consequence was that next dude to reach Nas’s status. The skills never left the Cons but everything else is the just the ebb & flows of the music ‘business’. Flash forward to 2012 & it’s obvious Consequence may not be on Nas’s level in the public eye but this other kid from Queens skills haven’t left him for fans who still enjoy lyrics & clever wordplay.
DOWNLOAD: CONSEQUENCE – KILLER INSTINCT (IT AIN’T HARD TO TELL FREESTYLE)
BONUS: CONSEQUENCE – TRUST FUND BABY (PROD. BY Q-TIP)
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R&B/Alternative: Norah Jones – “Say Goodbye”
April 23, 2012
Norah Jones has a great voice & has put together some great songs that are personal classics in my music library including my all-time favorite “Angels” produced by Wax Poetics as well as the widely popular “Chasing Pirates” joint from a few years back. This latest single “Say Goodbye” will be added to my list of personal favorites from Norah Jones when her album “Little Broken Hearts” drops on May 1st. I noticed the sound was quite different from previous Norah Jones joints yet subtly familiar. I even mentioned aloud on my twitter page that I wondered who produced it. After doing a little digging it all made sense when I discovered former Atlanta native Brian Burton, better known to the world as DangerMouse was behind the boards. I’m still bumping the Broken Bells album with James Mercer & it’s good to see he was able to apply his magic for Norah Jones next project. I’ve had this song on repeat the last few days so I can only expect more greatness when the full-length drops.
LISTEN: NORAH JONES – SAY GOODBYE
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Jasiri X – “That Funk” (Directed By Will Feagins, Jr)
April 23, 2012
Politically conscious emcee Jasiri X drops a new video directed by award winning Atlanta based director Will Feagins, Jr for “That Funk”. It was only a matter of time before these Pittburgh natives collaborated on some visuals for Jasiri’s high powered commentaries….
DOWNLOAD: JASIRI X – THAT FUNK
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Monsterpiece Theater – “Transformers” (Video)
April 20, 2012
Atlanta’s own The 5ive link up with Th_Basterds for the lead single from their new project “Monsterpiece Theater” that’s out now. Crispy looking video directed by Michael Escobar.
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Monsterpiece Theater (Album)
April 20, 2012
THE-5IVE + tH_bAsTeRdS + Team MF’N + D.R.U.G.S. = MONSTERPIECE THEATER. The collective came together to create a 9-song “concept” album centered around some notable films.
Ghostface Killah x Sheek Louch – “Shrooms” feat. Styles P
April 19, 2012
Ghostface, Sheek Louch, & Styles P continue to get the fans ready for the upcoming Wu-Block project with a steady release of freestyles & gems like this new “Shrooms” joint. Yes indeed!
DOWNLOAD: GHOSTFACE KILLAH x SHEEK LOUCH – SHROOMS FEAT. STYLES P
WATCH: JADAKISS ON WU-TANG CLAN & D-BLOCK JOINING FORCES AS ‘WU-BLOCK’
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DPGC – “21 Gun Salute”
April 19, 2012
Another banger from the DPGC’s Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, & Daz called “21 Gun Salute” produced by the 1500 Or Nothin’ crew. Apparently this joint will appear on the upcoming D.P.G.C’ology mixtape due on 4/20…
DOWNLOAD: DPGC – 21 GUN SALUTE (PROD. BY 1500 OR NOTHIN)
DOWNLOAD: DPGC – BOUNCIN’ FEAT. DOM KENNEDY
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CyHi The Prynce – “The Open Letter” (Video)
April 17, 2012
One of my personal favorite emcees representing Atlanta, CyHi The Prynce, drops a new video crafted by the crew over at 3 Little Digs. Man I’m telling y’all people better stop sleeping on CyHi The Prynce. Peep the lyrics & the wordplay in the video above & download the track below….It’s G.O.O.D. Music
DOWNLOAD: CYHI THE PRYNCE – THE OPEN LETTER
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