MP3: Drake - Congratulations

A track off his mixtape "So Far Gone" that he decided to drop just now.

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Drake - Congratulations

Video: Kanye West ft. Kid Cudi - Welcome to Heartbreak

What you think?!?!

MP3: Blu "Nino Brown (Paper Plate Freestyle)"

Blu and Joell Ortiz are the two industry heads that I am messing with right now. Supposedly this is a verse that was recorded for GZA's "Pro Tools" album. So, I guess it ain't really a freestyle, but regardless this joint is pretty hot and socially conscious.

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Nino Brown

Spotted at: Nah Right

MP3: Propayne "Stack to The Future"/ "Sub Level"

The homie Propayne sent me these a while ago, but I just got around to posting it. Yea, I know, poor excuse. Anyway, check this kid out, he definitely brings some heat, and he is only 16. My favorite track is "Sub Level". Enjoy!

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Sub Level

Stack to The Future

Video: The Presets - If I Know You

Man, I saw this group at the 930 Club a couple of months ago, and I'm tellin' you that it was incredible: the energy, the synergy between the group and the crowd, the synchronization of the dancing, just everything. I was a little nervous because I never really went to a concert with an electronic band, so I seriously thought that my boys and I would stick out easily... but, to be completely honest, we had a great time and surprisingly enjoyed the entire night (no less thanks to the alcohol, perhaps).

MP3: XV - Everybody's Nobody (Prod. Seven)

Tough track from that dude XV.

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XV - Everybody's Nobody (Prod. Seven)

Hilarious Video: "That's My Penis"

FRISK FAIL LIKE NO OTHER!

Oh yeah, be sure to hit up the Fail Blog here and there; they have some great material over there.

MP3: Wale & Kardinal Offishall - Head Shoulders Knees Toes (Blend)

DJ Semtex did the mixing on this one:

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Wale & Kardinal Offishall - Head Shoulders Knees Toes (Blend)

Design: Vauni Globe

Check out this dope stand-alone fireplace designed by the good people of Vauni. This design is great because it allows you to enjoy the "fireplace experience" without the limitations of most conventional fireplaces. Via momoy, the Vauni Globe is "a free standing fireplace that can be turned 360 degrees for optimal viewing angle. The Globe fireplace is made of fire resistant materials which are carefully selected to harmonize with the value of fire and express aesthetics, quality and warmth, powered by advanced ethanol burner and has integrated regulation of heating effect and flame size".


Spotted at: momoy

Mixtape: J. Period & Q-Tip "The [Abstract] Best Mixtape"

As a huge ATCQ and Q-Tip fan, you know I had to post this; even if I am a little late with it. The tracklist says it all. Enjoy!

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Mixtape: Charles Hamilton - My Brain is Alive

Seriously, were we expecting this project to drop?? Or was I simply too busy with external events in my life that I completely missed out on this nice. Oh well, Chuck really puts out so much music that I've probably missed 80% of his work, which is in no way to suggest that his work is bad - only that I'm so busy with other things that I can easily miss something. Btw, I'm really feelin' this artwork: one of the enemies from TNMT on the front; the Conehead reference on the back!

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Charles Hamilton - My Brain is Alive (Mixtape)

MP3: Nero - Lust for Life (remix)

Nero drops his remix over this beat. Real talk: probably the illest lyricist at his age! I mean, he's spitting this at the age of 16?!?!

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Nero - Lust for Life (remix)

MP3: S-Preme - U R

So this is a Valentine's dedication (yeah I know I'm a day late), but it's also an everyday song for you lovebirds.

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S-Preme - U R

Props to Gowhere Hip Hop for this one!

Mixtape: Blu - Her Favorite Colo(u)r

If you haven't heard of Blu, you have been heavily sleepin'. He's part of the XXL Freshmen class; at the same time, I still think he's probably the most underrated in that group.

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Blu - Her Favorite Colo(u)r (Mixtape)

VIDEO: Termanology - Circulate (100 Bars)

I just love this damn beat, 9th Wonder really outdid himself with this ish. Of course Little Brother killed this beat and I loved what Mickey Factz did over this beat with "Good Money." Termanology definitely does it justice too on his mixtape dedicated to J Dilla "If Heaven Was a Mile Away" that was HEAVILY SLEPT ON!! Well, Enjoy the vid yall!

Termanology - Circulate (100 Bars) [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] from Restless Films on Vimeo

Video: K.I.G. - Head Shoulders Knees Toes

On the really, this song is makin' a tear all over the UK and the world. Don't believe? Check the recent remixin' by Wale and Theophilus London. Here's the official vid for you noobs to the UK scene:

Props to smokeyyy for shooting this over to me exclusively.

Interview: EPMD

There's not much to say to a true hip hop fan about the likes of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith, the duo who comprise of EPMD. What we do have to offer, though, is an exclusive audio interview we had with both of them in a 4-part series. This interview has been heavily delayed in large part because the hard drive that contained this entire interview crashed almost immediately after this interview occurred. So, it took us a while to recover those files before we could proceed. Without further ado, let's get on with this damn interview!!

In part 1, Parrish Smith talks the "Steve Martin" dance, the origins of EPMD, the development of technology, and hip hop (of course!). In part 2, Parrish talks aliens, the Hit Squad, the new album and video, and the creative process. Later we hit up Erick Sermon who, in parts 3 and 4, opines on the state of hip hop, on new artists, on timeless artists such as Q-Tip, on go-go (what you know about that?!), on DC, among other topics.

Be sure to purchase EPMD's "We Mean Business" and support great music!!!



And, yes, Teddy Riley was one of the originators with the auto-tune!!

Mixtape: Drake - So Far So Gone

Damn, this took forever to drop. No, not really, but people were getting impatient!

UPDATE: After further review, why wasn't Drake on the XXL Freshmen cover?? I mean, really, Ace Hood? The other 9 I can't really dispute.

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Drake - So Far So Gone (Mixtape)

MP3: Kid Cudi - Can I Be

I think I like this song more so because of the original song, the video of which I will post below. So check it! Honestly, I don't even know whether Ryan Leslie actually produced this song, since it's an original beat from LCD Soundsystems.

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Kid Cudi - Can I Be

LCD Soundsystems - Someone Great

Mixtape: Charles Hamilton - Well Isn’t This Awkward

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Charles Hamilton - Well Isn’t This Awkward (Mixtape)




Here's Charles explaining the concept behind the mixtape, plus more: