Archive for October, 2009
‘Take Notes’ Presented by Get Right Music & Mixtape Wall
The homies over at www.mixtapewall.com dropped their first mixtape joint ‘Take Notes’ vol. 1 in collaboration with getrightmusic.com and this joint is bananas. This download comes with 16 blazing tracks from artists that you definitely should get familiar with. This release features exclusive music by established and up and coming artists like JAMES Watts, Dustin Prestige, Boognights, Magnum 357, Planet Asia, Freeway, Rich Kidd and more. Preview below. Big thanks to Rick for the drop. This is Arize approved!
Chiddy Bang – The Swelly Express
This mixtape really hits hard with its infectious beats and high energy. I know when you see hip-hop/electronica you kinda cringe a bit (I know I do) but its really a great blend of both and a good download.
Lupe Fiaso – ‘Turnt Up’ & ‘Say Something’ Freestyle
Aight, so this just confirms whats already been verified from the jump, Lupe is one of the best of our generation, period. Genius with the flow and wordplay. Preview and Download and….listen. The L.A.S.E.R.S. album is set to drop this December (fingers crossed).
Rakim Speaks On Hip Hop Respect & Maturity
-Rakim speaks on the old school respecting the new artist out and mature Hip Hop for older fans of the culture. I see Jay-Z’s change in content and style along with songs like, “30 something,” as him maturing along with his fan base. Some people hate the change but like Jay-Z says, “niggas want my [...]
KRS-One: “Def Jam Killed Hip-Hop”
“There really would be no hip-hop as we know it today if it wasn’t for Def Jam. But you don’t get that respect without also being the label that single-handedly destroyed hip-hop.”
-KRS One
New Artist:: Epiphany-Be Cool, The Come Up & more (PREV & DWNL)
Epiphany-Be Cool from RESPECT – the mini-mixtape series dropping with the first installment in Mid-November.
Jamie Foxx rips on Plies! Audio inside.
So reluctant to post anything about this guy, seriously. Jamie Foxx discusses a video shoot he had with Plies where he saves Plies from getting jumped. Of course Plies wasn’t up to ‘goonin’ up.’ Audio inside.
New Artist:: Mr.Finley – Def Jam’s newest talent. Preview tracks inside!
This ones been sitting in the inbox for a minute, apologizes to Seneca, thanks for your patience. See what Def Jam has in the works with Mr.Finley. Preview a few joints below and be on the lookout for his soon to be released debut album entitled “The Talented Mr.Finley.” Please comment below and let us [...]
Bet Awards 2009 Cyphers (1, 2 & 3) Mos Def, Eminem, Black Thought, KRS One, Joe Budden & others
So I didn’t watch the BET Awards because….well…you know, its the BET Awards. Anyways, I did end up catching the cyphers (go figure!) which I think was the main attraction of the night. After much has been missing in Hip Hop this year its good to finally hear what real talent sounds like.
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