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Big K.R.I.T.’s ‘ReturnOf4Eva’ Listening Session In Atlanta (Video)

I missed out on attending this event because I was celebrating with my family the birth of my new nephew, but glad some visuals turned up on the web compliments of the good folks over there at Tree Sounds. Many of you outside of Atlanta may not know some of the folks featured in the video, but if you reside here in Atlanta then I’m positive you’ll recognize many local Atlanta icons & figures in the clip above.

DOWNLOAD: BIG K.R.I.T. – RETURNOF4EVA ALBUM

Big K.R.I.T. – ‘ReturnOf4Eva’ (Album)


I missed the private event here in Atlanta for Big K.R.I.T.’s album release, but it was more important to me to spend time with my family celebrating my new nephew’s birth. I’m just getting around to posting this new album from Big K.R.I.T. & many people are telling me the free album is pretty good. I’m gonna load it onto the ipod & check it out right after this post. I’ve enjoyed what leaked so far so I’m sure I’m going to enjoy the rest of it.

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: BIG K.R.I.T. – RETURNOF4EVA (ALBUM)

Boog Brown – ‘U.P.S’ (Video)


New video from emcee Boog Brown (whose status is rising faster than gas prices) and beat maker supreme Apollo Brown from their critically acclaimed album Brown Study. If you dont have the album, STOP SLEEPING, and cop that!-Isreal

Classic Clips: Pete Rock – “The Making of Soul Survivor” (Video)


To Hip Hop enthusiasts, Pete Rock is generally considered one of the top 5, if not the best Hip Hop producer of ALL TIME. His classic horns, bass lines,melodic pianos, James Brown samples, and gritty drums generated a signature sound to produce timeless joints such as “The World is Yours” and “T.R.O.Y”. I always though it was dope when artists gave glimpses into their world as they were creating material, so as a fan we can see what their creative process is and how they get down. Well this documentary gives us a look into the Chocolate Boy Wonder’s world as he was creating what I would consider a classic in “Soul Survivor”. With the likes of Ghostface, Big Pun, Mc Ehit, Nore, Sticky Fingaz, Prodigy, Inspectah Deck, Kurupt, CL Smooth, Method Man, Raekwon, Tragedy Kadafi, Cappandonna, Heavt D, O.C, Common, Large Pro, Kool G Rap, Black Thought, and Beenie Man, some would agree that this may be one of the great all time line up’s for a solo/concept album (I would throw Prince Paul’s Prince of Thieves in the there too). With PR’s navigating and directing this magnum opus of a project , no artist seemed out of place, and each track banged out as they transitioned into each other smoothly creating a great album flow. Check the the rest of history in the making after the jump!-Isreal Read the rest of this entry »

Oddisee feat. Toine of DTMD – Different Now [Official Video]


This is some straight up Washington D.C. Dopeness!
DOWNLOAD: ODDISEE FEAT. TOINE OF DTMD – DIFFERENT NOW

No Vocals, No Problem Vol. 1


This post is for all those people out there who like to listen to instrumentals. Compiled instrumental versions from some dope tracks. Producers like Black Milk, 9th Wonder, Bink, and more. Sometimes you don’t need vocals, and we got you. Link after the jump!
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H.I.S.D. “Rockin” aka “Space Up” Video (Live)

These guys have been in my playlist for a few years now. Group of Mc’s from Houston, Tx. Their first two projects “The District” and “Summer Sessions” are in credible pieces of work. The producers King Coz are the most slept on in music in my opinion. A lot of hip hop notables like Questlove and Bun B have given them the nod. There is a lot of material out there from these guys at Peace Uv Mine Entertainment so check em out!
H.I.S.D. – “Rockin”

J Haze – “Haze + Brown”

Haze + Brown
My new project which features Boog Brown, Amond Jackson, Draft, Dj Presyce, Chosen, and Isreal. Download it at Jhaze.bandcamp.com. Project is a mix of a blendtape, mixtape, and beattape.
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New Music: Boog Brown – “Sweet Tee Ish” (Prod By 14kt)


Track posted on 14kt’s sound cloud page Dopeness!

Boog Brown- Sweet Tee Ish (prod by 14KT) |  CLEAN VERSION FOR DJs

Happy Birthday Jay Dee: J Dilla Forever (Feb 7th 1974 – Feb 10th 2006)


Happy Birthday to one of the greatest producers ever in hip hop….. J Dilla. A producer’s producer in every sense of the word. J Dilla Forever. Forever & Ever…Forever & Ever. Rest In Power

J Dilla: Still Shining Promo Trailer


Definitely looking forward to see this documentary/movie when it drops on February 7th on TheJDillaProject.com. For now this is only the promo trailer for the upcoming video production of the “J Dilla: Still Shining” project. The film is expected to delve into never seen before footage of one of hip hop’s greatest producers to give fans a greater perspective on Detroit’s finest.

Focus… – The Avant Garde Project Special Edition Mixtape

My homie ‘Focus…’ dropped his album ‘The Avant Garde Project’ in May of last year. Recently he dropped this ‘Special Edition’ Mixtape, but I’m not exactly sure what changes if any were made to it. Either way its still a dope ass project. My personal favorite song from this album is ‘The Vow’ on that R&B soul vibe. An extremely talented individual, Focus is arguably one of the illest producers that I know in the game. This project fully illustrates that ‘Focus…’ is more than just a hip hop producer having crafted soundscapes in a wide variety of musical genres. The Avant Garde Project touches upon his ability to weave in & out of those genres rather seamlessly. Some producers just make beats, but ‘Focus’ can do it all from pop, rock, country, soul, & even latin. As a matter of fact Focus has won a Grammy in the Latin category. To preview, listen, or download the mixtape make sure you click on the artwork or the link below! Keep it bangin!

DOWNLOAD: FOCUS… – THE AVANT GARDE PROJECT (SPECIAL EDITION MIXTAPE)

Madlib – “Charlie Hustle”


This is a new track from Strong Arm Steady featured on Madlib’s Medicine Show No. 11. The good people at Stone’s Throw do a great job with releasing the music that makes you cop it with limited edition packs and this project has a special 3LP release that has a lot of extras.
DOWNLOAD: MADLIB – CHARLIE HUSTLE

J-Live – No Time To Waste (Prod by Diamond D)

I really enjoyed J-Live’s Undivided Attention EP he dropped last year. There were a few key songs that I kept running over & over on a personal level like ‘Home Or Away’ & ‘How I Feel’ among the other couple of standouts. I was on a plane to London last October & literally had it on repeat for more than an hour. Obviously the EP was a set up to the new album J-Live is about to drop called S.P.T.A (Said Person Of That Ability). If this first single is any indication the album is gonna be banger! Diamond D on production too?!?! Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnn

DOWNLOAD: J-LIVE – NO TIME TO WASTE (PROD BY DIAMOND D) | CLEAN VERSION

Mr. Porter Nas “Untitled” Beattape

Mr.Porter
From Mr. Porter’s Twitter.

How many people got a problem with the word NIGGA?
So the reason I asked is, Round the time Nas album was titled it I was submitting beats for it. This was also a good start to jump back into the game because after the tragedy of Proof and Dilla I wasn’t fucking with music. So while coming outta depression I made a beat cd for the Nigga album. When I submit music to artist I do a album worth of songs the way I hear the album and they pick what they like (yea it’s my OCD way of submitting music). Any way I’m gonna share that album with my fans and friends this morning.
God sent snow today so since u niggas aint goin no where enjoy these beats that never saw the nigga album”. – Mr. Porter

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Producer Illastrate Draws Musical Pictures With Eddie Coleman’s Friday Night Theme Music

Although he originally hails from the midwest, Illastrate has been one of Atlanta’s best kept secrets on production duties for a few years now. He’s been the go to guy for many artists representing quality Soul & true school Hip Hop music. He recently dropped a new album on his birthday at the end of 2010 called ‘Eddie Coleman’s Friday Night Theme Music’ with the track ‘Inner G’ as the lead single. The Inner G track is so smooth I’ve even used it as a music bed on my radio show to talk over. I’ll give you a taste of the the Inner G track in this post but make sure you check out & support illastrate’s bandcamp page & website Working Class Music Group. Quality work

LISTEN: Illastrate – Inner G

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Kanye West & Jay-Z – H.A.M. (prod by Lex Luger)


DOWLOAD: KANYE WEST & JAY-Z – H.A.M. (PROD BY LEX LUGER) |  CLEAN VERSION

I’m not too impressed with this joint.  Sounds like a leftover track from when Kanye was working on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy that didn’t make the cut. At least they tried to experiment with the young producer Lex Lugar’s sound. Atlanta via Virginia native Lex Lugar has been largely responsible for Waka Flocka’s hit soundscapes as of late.

DJ PREMIER – 5% Feat. KRS-ONE & GRAND PUBA

DJ PREMIER FEAT. KRS-ONE & GRAND PUBA – 5%

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PETE ROCK Talks About His Upcoming Projects For 2011

Arguably one of the greatest hip hop producers in hip hop history & still doing it well, Pete Rock was interviewed in the UK & spoke about what he has cooking in the beat lab for 2011.

RAH DIGGA – MY JOY (PROD BY PETE ROCK)

Nesby Phips – Word To These Bo Jacksons (VIDEO)

One of my favorite songs from New Orleans finest producer & emcee ‘Nesby Phips’……Word To These Bo Jacksons

NESBY PHIPS – WORD TO THESE BO JACKSONS DIRTY VERSION  |  CLEAN VERSION

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