T.Calmese – Trust me (Official Video)
Check out the new music video by Detroit-based rapper T. Calmese “Trust Me.”
Nametag – RAW-DIRTY-FILTH feat. Guilty Simpson
Nametag – RAW-DIRTY-FILTH feat. Guilty Simpson [prod. by NAMELESS] by NAMELESS
Here’s a new song from Detroit-based rapper Nametag, “RAW-DIRTY-FILTH” feat. Guilty Simpson produced by Nameless. Listen, download and share.
La Parada
If you’re in the Southwest United States or Northern Mexico come out to El Paso, TX tonight and celebrate life with us.
Dennis Coffey Announces Record Store Day 7″
Following the recent announcement of the superb new self-titled studio album by Detroit guitar legend, Dennis Coffey, Strut will be accompanying the release with an exclusive 45 issue for this year’s Record Store Day featuring one digital-only track from the album and a brand new remix by producer legend, Steinski.
The release reinforces the strong, long-standing link between Coffey’s music and the world of hip hop – Coffey originals like ’Scorpio’ and ’Taurus’ have become bona fide breakbeat staples sampled by many, from Blackalicious to LL Cool J. And Steinski is cemented in hip hop history as one of the most important cut-up DJ / producers of all time, unleashing the seminal ’Lessons’ cut-up series alongside Double Dee in 1983/4 – the break from Coffey’s ’Scorpio’ appeared in the last of these mixes, ’Lesson 3.’ Steinski would later touch the national charts with Kennedy assassination broadcast-sampling ’The Motorcade Sped On.’ More recently, he has recorded for Ninja Tune and has worked on various soundtrack projects for TV and ads.
For this new 45, Steinski tackles an instrumental track from the ’Dennis Coffey’ album sessions, ’Ubiquitous.’ The original version, also featured here, is a pulsing breakbeat chugger true to the style of Coffey’s ’70s instrumental work on Sussex Records. Steinski re-works the track subtly, re-arranging the guitar ad organ parts and allowing the riffs to simmer on a shuffling, funky backbeat. Copies are strictly limited.
Check out:
http://www.denniscoffeysite.com/
Moe Dirdee News
Check out this video update from Detroit hip-hop artist Moe Dirdee.
Hit Moe Dirdee up on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/moedirdee1
No Ideas Original – Boundless Music The Nas Remixes
Words by Aaron Hansen Cover Art by Jimmy Papers
“No ideas original, there’s nothin’ new under the sun. It’s never what you do, but how it’s done..” – NAS
DJ Teddy King has been diligently working on his next Boundless Music Release. A talented DJ with an arsenal of rare music, his vision for this next project was simple.
Dig through his insane collection of NAS vinyl, focus on finding acapellas from album cuts & rare tracks, then tap his talented friends to produce an original album of NAS Remixes entitled No Ideas Original.
One of Teddy’s skilled friends happens to be none other than The Large Professor. If you need a sample of how amazing this mixtape is stream the No Ideas Original Remix – Produced by Large Professor below…
Nas No Ideas Original – Produced By Large Professor by BoundlessNY
Free Download -
Boundless Music | No Ideas Original | The Nas Remixes Presented by DJ Teddy King
1. U Gotta Luv It – Produced by Mondee
2. God Loves Us – Produced by Commander Black
3. Surviving The Times – Produced by BT
4. Purple – Produced by Jony Fraze
5. Fast Life – Produced by Geng Grizzly
6. No Ideas Original – Produced by Large Professor
7. Hey Nas – Produced by Shinobi Ninja
8. Ur Da Man – Produced by 2 Hungry Bros
9. Ur Da Man – Produced by Face Valyou
10. Zone Out – Produced by Mondee
11. Mastermind – Produced by Steel
12. The General (Salute Me) – Produced by BT
13. Nas Is Like – Produced by Dr. Butcher & Rob Swift
14. Rewind – Produced by Face Valyou
15. Thiefs Theme – Produced by Tes Uno
16. Destroy & Rebuild – Produced by Rugged One
17. Affirmative Action – Produced by Kon
18. Bridging The Gap – Produced by Shiftee
Via: Boundless
Talib Kweli – Gutter Rainbows
On Reflection Eternal’s 2000 album “Train of Thought,” Talib Kweli challenged fans, and himself, to “do what comes naturally.” After years of recording on mainstream labels, he now has the chance to produce exactly what he wants—and feels he needs—to produce: an album straight from his mouth to the ears of his fans. Invoking the true meaning of MC, Master of Ceremonies, Kweli brings incredible power to his live shows and feeds off the spontaneous energy of his audiences. Being able to interact directly with his audience and the musicians he most respects, he has created an album and a sound that best reproduces that ceremony for his fans. Finally, after serious urgency in the studio, Kweli presents ‘Gutter Rainbows,’ an album that takes a trip back to childhood while marking the newest stage in his long and dynamic career. This newest release, recorded on his time and with his talent as the driving force, proves Kweli is a complete and formidable musician—it presents the depth and breadth of his experience and ability, and sets a new bar for the cutting edge of hip-hop music.
Through Kweli’s various collaborations, he has been able to grow as an artist and expand his fan base. For over 15 years, Kweli has been a king of New York hip-hop who has an expansive international audience. Kweli’s work with Mos Def on “Black Star” (1998) still stands as one of hip-hop’s premiere expressions of truth. On “Train of Thought,” Kweli teamed up with Hi Tek to form Reflection Eternal, a virtuoso hip-hop duo that continues to wow audiences and critics alike. In 2007, Kweli and DJ/Producer/MC Madlib gave their fans “Liberation”—originally released free on the internet—an album that was filled with their joint love of the music they make and the respect their fans give them. Performing all over the world with unique style and an unequaled dedication to his music, Kweli has worked with artists as diverse as Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, MF Doom, Mary J. Blige, Fabolous, Common, Nelly, The Roots, Quincy Jones, Gucci Mane, Norah Jones, KRS-One and many more. With a career filled with success and innovation, it comes as no surprise that both Jay-Z and 50 Cent, at the height of their stardom, both counted Kweli among their favorite rappers. On his “solo” albums, there is no question that his lyrical talent and unique musical drive rank up there with the best in the business. Recording with other world famous musicians or alone on the mic, Kweli gives both the long-time fan and the uninitiated an unforgettable experience.
“Gutter Rainbows” was recorded with the help of incredibly talented musicians from across the country. Eric Krasno, Jean Grae, Strong Arm Steady, Iron Solomon, Outasight, Kendra Ross, Sean Price, 88-Keys, Marco Polo, Ski
Beatz, M-Phazes, S-1, E. Jones, Oh No and others make appearances. With this record, Kweli is able to make the music he knows and loves, play with the best musicians around, and bring it straight to his fans.
As a boy growing up in Brooklyn, Kweli saw gutters that ran with dirt, oil and water, revealing a shimmering rainbow to his child’s eyes. Drawing its title from this memory, this album puts at the raw center what his music has been doing for years: finding and preserving the beautiful in the hideous; the rainbows in the gutter. Weaving the lyrical and the gritty, the autobiographical with an honest, no-holds- barred hip-hop spirit; Kweli sticks fiercely to what feels true to him in creating the sound of this album.
Without being tied to any particular label’s conception of what his sound should be or when his work should hit his fans, Kweli is free to build his most personal album yet in both content and motivation. Kweli’s true solo career has only just begun, and although the future holds more collaboration, “Gutter Rainbows” marks a new stage in the long and ever-evolving career of Talib Kweli.
Album Track Listing:
1. After The Rain (produced by 88-Keys)
2. Gutter Rainbows (produced by M-Phazes)
3. So Low (produced by Shuko)
4. Palookas feat. Sean Price (produced by Marco Polo)
5. Mr. International feat. Nigel Hall (produced by S1)
6. I’m On One (produced by KHRYSIS!)
7. Wait For You feat. Kendra Ross (produced by S1)
8. Ain’t Waiting feat. Outasight (produced by 6th sense)
9. Cold Rain (produced by Ski Beatz)
10. Friends & Family (produced by E. Jones)
11. Tater Tot (produced by Nick Speed)
12. How You Love Me feat. Blaq Toven (produced by Blaq Toven)
13. Uh Oh feat. Jean Grae (produced by Oh No)
14. Self Savior feat. Chace Infinite (produced by Maurice Brown)
Gutter Rainbows Album Out January 25th, 2011 on Javotti Media/3D
Digital-Only in North America / All Formats in the rest of the world
New Video: Zion I – “Always”
Official music video for “Always” off of Zion I’s latest LP “Atomic Clock”
Video Direction/Edits: Paul Bradley and Robyn Twomey
Free Music: The Nuthouse – Camden High & Rising
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Camden, New Jersey collective The Nuthouse consisting of emcees Dave Ghetto and Fel Sweetenberg have released what some say is the most official De La Soul tribute mixtape to date, Camden High & Rising. Not because of the high level of talent exhibited by Ghetto and Sweetenerg, but because this project is hosted by The Compound Show’s Set Free and none other than the Skit Master himself, DJ Prince Paul, producer of many of De La’s most memorable classics.
Now, couple that with the fact that THE NUTHOUSE, are extremely skilled wordsmiths, this project will definately grab your ear as they pay homage to one of hip-hop’s most innovative groups, in a way that only they can.
The group debuted in 1998 with the classic 12″, A Luv Supream on Bobbito’s fabled Fondle ‘Em imprint. Goodvibe Recordings quickly followed up with a Nuthouse EP entitled Deez Nuts which featured cameos by El da Sensai (Artifacts), Planet (Outerspace) and Diamond Back (Deadly Snakes).
They appeared with Slum Village and Bahamadia on the 2000 Goodvibe tour, and has rocked mics on both coasts with hip hop all-stars such as Aceyalone and Jean Grae.
Free Download:
Download Camden High & Rising ~ Click Here
Featured Download: Faze -Robots and Sneakers LP
Faze- Robots And Sneakers
So, we’re gonna starting posting more free music. From time to time if you look to the right, there will be a featured download ad. It will change from time to time. This featured download is Faze’s (of blue le’goon) Robots and Sneakers LP. For some reason this brought back some old school teenage memories. Robots and Sneakers features production and guest vocals by C-Rayz Walz, Sleepy Biggs (USM), Gozza (Artful Dodgers), kero and more. This project seemed to just appear and creep up on us. Download and listen!
1. x2 Dribble Ft C-Rayz Walz
2. Globetrotta
3. Ghost in a Shell
4. chemtrails in the sky ft Sleepy Biggs of USM
5. Sunny Days
6. urban legends ft Mo the General
7. Hadouken Ft Gozza Of Artfull Dodgers
8. it’s obvious
9. midget strippers ft Rtkul8
10. livin’ lavish
11. C&E Ft Cryptic One Of Atoms Family
12. Hip Hop For Dummys 101
13. show me the way to go home ft. 3rd phloor
14. automate word perfect
15. back to shaboygun
16. blowup dolls and manniquins ft Kero
17. cement wings
Big Tone + “Flesh and Sole” (EP)
Detroit rapper and producer Big Tone has just released his latest project, “Flesh and Sole” EP.
This is…”Just something for those who have been rocking with me since day one. I realized I want to make more of a commitment to my listeners, so I locked myself in the lab and cooked up this little EP. I’m in a good space right now, and just wanted to share. This project marks a moment in life in which I’m growing comfortable in my own skin (hence, the word “flesh”), and am standing firm on my own two ( hence, the word “sole”). Thus, I’m presenting The Flesh and Sole EP.
Thank you.” – Big Tone
via Magestik Legend
For more info about Big Tone:
http://www.myspace.com/bigtone
Elzhi’s “Undefeated Freestyle” Produced by MADLIB
Here’s the official video for Detroit-based rapper Elzhi (Slum Village), “Undefeated Freestyle,” produced by MADLIB.
Free Download: New Jack Kings
Two of Michigan’s dopest emcees—T. Calmese (Subterraneous Crew) and Vaughan T (Athletic Mic League) — have joined forces with vocalists Mayer Hawthorne, Buff 1, Aloe Blacc and producers 14 KT, Zo! and Nick Speed to craft a coming of age story inspired by the infamous era of high top fades, eye brow parts and house parties affectionately remembered as New Jack Swing.
Dowload the Free Album Here:
http://newjackkings.bandcamp.com/
Via RCDLBL
Free Download: The Lyricists ~ Constructions Mixtape
If you’re not up on it, The Lyricists dropped this Constructions Mixtape a few weeks back. If you’re always searching for that real shit, here it is. These two Michigan-based emcees always seem to remind me that the elements are alive. High energy well-crafted lyrics laid over banging ass beats, and they only seem to be getting stronger. We hope that all you heads download this mixtape and spread it around. Hit ‘em up and invite them to visit a stage near you. You won’t regret it.
Download the Constructions Mixtape (free):
http://thelyricists.bandcamp.com/
For more info check out:
The Lyricists on Facebook
The Lyricists on MySpace
MIZ KORONA “Playground” f/ Moe Dirdee
Here’s the official video for Detroit hip-hop artist Miz Korona’s “Playground” off of her debut album The Injection. Happy Belated Birthday Girl!
Kuniva – Midwest Marauders Mixtape
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D 12′s own Kuniva is back, and just dropped this Midwest Marauders Mixtape. If you take a good look you’ll see that Detroit Hip-hop is clearly represented in the artwork. There’s no need to sleep on this drop. Download it. Share it.
Download Link:
Download Kuniva’s – Midwest Marauders – Click Here
Via: Paul Rosenberg
Shouts out to Whatupdoe.com
Featured Video: Magestik Legend – “All Eye Know”
Here’s something brand new. Magestik Legend just dropped the official video for “All Eye Know,” of his current project “To Be Continued Vol. 1 (hosted by T3 of Slum Village). The concept for the video was created by Magestik Legend and Gerard Victor. The video features Buff1, T3, T Calmese (iLLite), Fes Roc & more.
Check out:
www.magestiklegend.bandcamp.com
EL-P ~ “Meanstreak”
EL-P - Meanstreak (in 3 parts)
El-P has been leaking some tracks from the upcoming Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3. The prosepect of a Donuts-style instrumental album from one of the most distinct producers in hip-hop was a lot to think about, and excitement is sure to bubble over with the latest leak, a three part suite of pummeling percussion and sinister synths. Physical copies of Volume 3 of the Megamixx series will include download links to the first two volumes, which were only available at live shows. Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3 comes out August 3rd on Gold Dust.
It’s another unique release in the artist’s catalog. In the tradition of Company Flow’s Little Johnny From The Hospitul (1998), El’s own Collecting The Kid (2005), and more recently Weareallgoingtoburninhellmeggamixxx2 (2007), Hell3 is a fully realized suite of instrumentals that continues to exemplify the producer’s versatile, otherworldly, futuristic and wholly original sonic worldview.
“I wanted to do little mini-movements that had a real beginning, middle and end and then moved on,” says El-P. “The challenge for me was taking all these seemingly unrelated little pieces of music I had laying around and fitting them together as a cohesive piece. I wanted to craft a record that had an arc.”
Given this format, Hell3 both sounds similar to and nothing like anything you’ve heard before. “Drunk With a Loaded Pistol” starts off woozy and deranged before evolving into a warning alarm/drum attack. “Time Won’t Tell” opens as a soundtrack for the apocalypse followed by the layering of guitar-driven pop over boom-bap drums. As the album title implies, El-P creates a dark, dystopian sonic universe filled with ominous basslines and thumping, punishing drums.
Comprised of original instrumentals as well as remix instrumentals to Kidz in the Hall’s “Driving Down the Block” and Young Jeezy’s “I Got This,” Hell3 represents songs that were meticulously crafted yet never found a home on a proper release. While sonically different from J Dilla’s instrumental masterpiece Donuts, that album would prove inspirational to El-P. “Like Donuts, I wanted to keep things short and to the point. I think that’s an aspect of instrumental music that so many more people can relate to. I didn’t want anyone to listen to this record and at any point get bored.”
While the producer is currently working on the follow-up to 2007′s I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead, Hell3 functions as both a stopgap and standalone album. “This was a chance for me to give something to my fans as a reward for their patience as I worked on my new record. With the past Megamixxes, I never sat down and really tried to make a record. It was more like, ‘Here’s a bunch of cool stuff you haven’t heard.’ I look at this new one as a proper album. Me calling it a Megamixxx is just an excuse to get to Volume Three of anything.”
Tracklist:
01. Take You Out At The Ball Game
02. Whores:The Movie
03. Meanstreak (In 3 Parts)
04. DMSC
05. Drunk With A Loaded Pistol
06. Time Won’t Tell
07. Secret Police Man’s Ball
08. I Got This (El-P Remix) Redux
09. Jump Fence, Run, Live
10. He Hit Her So She Left
11. Driving Down The Block (El-P Remix) Redux
12. Honda Redux
13. How To Serve Man (Stripped)
14. Contagious Snippet (Wilder Zoby Feat. El-P)
15. Eat My Garbage 2
Download:
Download “EL-P – “Meanstreak” Click Here
Links:
http://www.el-p-weareallgoingtoburninhell.com
http://www.golddust-media.com
Reef the Lost Cauze “OPG Theme” feat Vinnie Paz
“OPG Theme” Ft. Vinnie Paz &; Burke the Jurket
Download Reef the Lost Cauze “OPG Theme” Ft. Vinnie Paz & Burke the Jurke (produced by Stu Bangas) from Reef’s new album “Fight Music” – IN STORES JUNE 8, 2010.
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