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Mixtape Review: David E. Beats & The White House Band’s Renaissance

The New York based David E. Beats and his White House Band formally release their Mick Boogie sponsored mixtape, The Renaissance today. The one man band (no,literally) produced, wrote, and sings on The Renaissance and has a different style compared with the rest of the hip hop field. Incorporating hip hop, sped up soul samples and rock/alternative fused production, David blazes through the project’s 13 tracks and leaves something for everybody. Check out what I had to say below and also check out the single of the day, Beware from the Renaissance project.

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LISTEN: Mixtape Review: David E. Beats & The White House Band’s Renaissance

DOWNLOAD: David E. Beats & The White House Band’s Renaissance

Killer Mike & El-P’s R.A.P. Music Review

Killer Mike has a lot of ferociousness running through his veins, I mean hell, just listen to any of his solo work, it’s there to witness! But it’s amazing how the same vision, and articulation can be slightly altered and enhanced by “tweaking,” something so simple as the style of production Mike rhymes on. Enter Company Flow producer El-P, Mike and the Brooklyn native unexpectedly come together with their new joint album, R.A.P. Music. Is the tweaking done for the better or worse? Check out my review below.

LISTEN: Killer Mike & El-P’s R.A.P. Music Review

The Chicago Edition Podcast with September 6th

Emcee and producer September 6th drops back in to The Chicago Edition Podcast. We dive deep in the making of his latest project, Champagne and Mary Jane and what songs gave him the most difficulty to make. We also discuss his on going success and what it means, music controversy, and the transition from Chicago to Miami and how that will influence his future production style. This and more. You know how we do it.

 

REKS’ Straight No Chaser Album Review

I been listening to Reks since the release of his of R.E.K.S. album last year and his work with Statik Selektah. In 2012, the two Massachusetts’ natives go to bat for the East Coast and turn and burn on Straight No Chaser. Statik produced the entirety of the album as Reks sheds light on relationships turned sour, the need for men to play bigger roles in their children’s lives and more of the gritty street lyricism Reks is known for. Check out what I had to say about Straight No Chaser below.

LISTEN: REKS’ Straight No Chaser Album Review

BEASTIE BOYS-MCA DEDICATION MIX

Today, sadly it was announced that Adam Yauch, or MCA from the Hall of Fame Hip-Hop group, The Beastie Boys had passed on after a long battle with cancer at the age of 47. In tribute, I compiled a few popular and not so popular songs from the Beastie’s discography that I felt represented MCA appropriately. Hip Hop mourns the loss of one of the most influential members in Hip Hop history. Here’s my salute below.

Album Review: Dmx’s Icon

Greatest Hits compilations often suck, let’s be real about that. Bloated double, or sometimes triple albums of our favorite artist that doesn’t truly reflect the impact the artist had on music, and people’s memories. Def Jam this week released Icon, a collection of music from Darkman X’s stint with the legendary Def Jam records (98-03) that spanned 5 albums and numerous number 1 records. Does this compilation suck like the rest? Listen and find out, I think you like me will be surprisingly wowed by what songs Def Jam selected to be on Icon. Check out what’s in my headphones below.

LISTEN: Album Review: Dmx’s Icon

Reks Chases Statik, The Painful NBA Playoffs & The Avengers Unite

Reblogged from Illside Radio Podcast: Hosted by SquareOne & Odeisel:

This week we take a look at Reks new album, Straight No Chaser and his 90′s East Coast flavor. Are the 90′s back and better than ever? We’ll tell you. Should we begin to consider Statik Selektah as one the best producers in hip hop? We debate his status amongst the greats. We also dabble in the NBA Playoffs and the number of injuries occurring to the Bulls, Knicks and Clippers and how it will affect their title chances.

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Open Mike Eagle – Rent Party Extension EP

Open Mike Eagle drops off a 5 track EP of new music and remixes. Check it out or else I’ll come to your home and sit in your crib and play it for you. Think I’m joking? .

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DOWNLOAD: Open Mike Eagle – Rent Party Extension EP

JUICE Presents WARHORN Featuring Ras G & Open Mike Eagle

Here’s a live version of WarHorn with Ras G and Open Mike Eagle. Click the link here to find out how you can help Ras and Mike complete the recording of their project in Kampala, Uganda in May 2012.

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The Promise “GO-DAP” (Get on Down and Party)

Mulatto Patriot and MC Squair Blaq continue the good times with Go-Dap off their recently released, The Promise.

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Grumpy Old Men – Free Lunch (Official Video) produced by Slot-A

Mike Schpitz and Pete Sayk release a new single and video, Free Lunch, which also serves as the title to their upcoming mixtape due out soon.

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Griffen – Putta Amp On It (Official Video)

Check out the third video, Putta Amp on It from FaceMob’s Griffen’s Ashland Chronicles.

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IMFMagazine Presents: Mixtape Mondays Vol. 2 (Mixed By Slot-A)

Tracklist:
1. Co$$ & Numonics – Chief
2. J’Lynn – Mona Lisa ft Kendrick Lamar
3.Neak – Celebration Of Life’s Illz ft GLC x Lungz
4.A$AP Rocky – Goldie
5.Game – Speakers On Blast Ft. E-40 x Big Boi
6.Swizz Beats – Street Knock ft. A$AP Rocky
7.Lloyd Banks – Jackpot
8.Wiz Khalifah – O.N.I.F.C
9.Big Krit -Wake Up
10.8-Ball – Immaculent Perception ft Waka Flocka x Yelawolf
11.Kendrick Lamar – The Recipe Ft. Dr Dre
12.Gerald Walker – That Thing In Your Hear Doesn’t Beat, It Counts Down
13.Sincerely Yours – Smoking Section Ft. Slot-A
14.French Montana – Shot Caller (NY Remix)
15.Neak – Hello Young World
16.Chinx Drugs – Sending My Love
17.Scheme – Hello ft Astonish
18.Skeme – I Do It For The Ratchets (Skemix)
19.E-40 – Catch A Fade ft Kendrick Lamar x Droop E
20. Freddie Gibbs – All Gone Fuck ft Problem x 211

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Prob Cause – Fresh Air Featuring Rockie Fresh & Diggs Duke

Last summer I asked Prob Cause what artists from the city he wanted to work with and Mr. Driving 88, Rockie Fresh is who he said. Fast forward to 2012, Prob, Rockie and Diggs Duke are on the come up with their new single, Fresh Air off Prob’s upcoming The Recipe album. Check out today’s song of the day below.

LISTEN: Prob Cause – Fresh Air Featuring Rockie Fresh & Diggs Duke

Ranzom – Paper Planez II: The Highover

Ranzom follows up his super dope Paper Planez with the sequel, The Highover. The Mixtape feature his IDMG crew Qwestions and Pr0tege. Just like its predecessor, Ranzom is set to fly high. Check out the Mixtape below.

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DOWNLOAD: Ransom – Paper Planez II: The Highover

Grant Parks & Pugs Atomz – You’re My Weed

Grant and Pugs connect for the release of their latest single, You’re My Weed from Grant’s upcoming Giant album.

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LISTEN: Grant Parks & Pugs Atomz – You’re My Weed

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September 6th – Champagne X Mary Jane (Mixtape)

September 6th third album, Champaign and Mary Jane is a new journey for the Chicago producer and emcee. Except for one guest spot by Jay-1, the project is all is, a new challenge for Sixth and I hope you would agree that 6th has stepped up both with the beats and rhymes from his previous efforts. Find out for yourself below.

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DOWNLOAD: SEPTEMBER 6TH – CHAMPAGNE X MARY JANE

K. Sparks – Clair (Produced by Payozo)

K. Sparks keeps the music flowing with Clair, produced by Payozo.

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Rashid Hadee – The Coolest Chic (Official Video)

The last and final video from Rashid’s Aural Sex: The Search for Pinky Tuscadero is here. The Coolest Chic closes out the album, and this series of videos. So enjoy it!

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Mulatto Patriot – The New Deal

Long awaited and often delayed, Mulatto Patriot releases his first album The New Deal that features the single, SoundCatcher. MP self produces and mixes the New Deal that revolves around MC Squair Blaq’s misfortunes. Check it out below.

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