Video: Skyzoo- The Necessary Evils

Dope new Vid from Skyzoo exploring the ups and downs of hustlin on the street. Well put together Black and Gray vid, some really good sequences and imagery in this, Skyzoo continues to churn out nuthin but quality in both his music and his videos. Gotta love the "cigarette burn" effects that are all over this vid; give it a really dusty and authentic feel.

-BIG D O

K-Salaam & Beatnick present: NY Is Burning

Finally a couple of guys bring back that great Dancehall and Reggae feel to New York Hip-Hop music! K-Salaam is becoming more and more known for his dedication to the true sound of the culture and bringing attention to the important causes/issues that Hip-Hop should be sounding off on. For "Ny Is Burning" Salaam gets together with newcomer Beatnick to put on full display their undenaible skills and their unquestionable ear for talent. With a heavy Caribbean/West Indian influence the two manage to splice together a really ill tape, chalk full of your fav. Rasta artist's gettin busy over some of your favorite east coast beat selection's. Salaam and Beatnick give their listeners a fair share of traditional Hip-Hop guest spots too; featuring an All-Star lineup that includes appearances and remixes from Young Buck and Dead Prez to The Outlawz and Mos Def. Fusing those names together with some of Raggae's biggest names is a known recipe for something dope. From Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Sizzla and Junior Kelly, this is guaranteed to get heads noddin'. Can't Miss tracks are Junior Kelly's "Freedom", The Outlawz "We Want In", Dead Prez's "Bigger Than Hip-Hop" Jamrock remix and The "High Grade" Remix of Damian Marley's "Welcome to Jamrock". The Unique blending of two of the greatest music genre's is always compelling, and when it's done well, it's unresistable, making "Ny Is Burning" truly a must have for any dancehall fan looking to update their collection....rewind selecta!!!!

-BIG D O

K-Salaam & Beatnick - NY Is Burning Intro
Buju Banton & Trey Songz - StreetLife
Dead Prez - Bigger Than Hip-Hop 2008
Mos Def & Sizzla - Victory
Young Buck - My Hood
Collie Buddz - Come Around (Beatnick & K-Salaam Homegrown Remix)
Richie Spice - Open The Door (Beatnick & K-Salaam Open Mind Remix)
Richie Spice - Marijuana (Politics Remix)
Outlawz - We Want In
Buju Banton - Sinsimilla Persecution (Down & Out Remix)
Bounty Killer - Fed Up (If I Ruled The World Remix)
Junior Kelly - Freedom
Capleton - Tour (Jackin for Beats Remix)
Damian Marley - Jamrock (High Grade Remix)
Dead Prez - Bigger Than Hip-Hop (Jamrock Remix)
Outlawz - Only Life I Know
Mos Def & Sizzla - Victory (rmx)
K-Salaam & Beatnick - NY Is Burning Outro

http://rapidshare.com/files/113333641/K-Salaam___Beatnick_Present_NY_Is_Burning.zip.html

Video: Killah Priest- For Tommorrow

New and powerful Vid/song from Killah Priest called "For Tommorrow". Explores spiritual, religious and mental pathways and understandings while simoultaneously giving the viewer a hazy sort of vision into a different world. Love how this was filmed, check it out.

-BIG D O

DJ Premier- Grand Theft Auto IV THE CLASSICS 104.1

Okay, so admitedly I don't really get into video games anymore. Once upon a time they were one of my favorite hobbies, but these days if it isn't NBA Live or Madden on PS2 I could care less...I don't know what happened, I remember liking the first God Of War, Prince Of Persia and Medal Of Honor for Xbox, but I think I only ended up playing those shits out of pure boredom, and seeing as how the Xbox was my brother's, and so were the games, I probably was just running whatever new shit he would cop. Then we got kicked out of the apartment, lol, thus beginning my dry streak of not owning any game system other than a crusty old Super Nintendo (which still got some burn) and growing up a bit. One game that will always be imbedded in Hip-Hop Culture is Grand Theft Auto. Making it's bebut in 1997, by the time the 3rd installment of the game series came around it was already famous for it's violent undertones and it's all-star voice work roster, it was an instant hit. I remember DJ Clue releasing some mixtapes that had the game's theme included in them called the Grand Theft Audio series. Those muthafuckers were huge, everyone was bumpin em'. The game quickly became apart of many rapper's survival kits, and was mentioned religiously in verses. Another really popular aspect of the game was the radio stations that the player could flip through while driving his boosted whip. There was a good variety to choose from on the dail, just like there should be in any big city. Most of the time there was a Rock station, a Pop station, a Top 40 Hit station, an Urban staion, etc., etc.. Well, the good people over at Rockstar games have done pretty well for themselves and have released their newest game in the series, GTA IV: Liberty City. A few of my boys who own it and spend most of their days on 23 hour lockdown in their weed clouded rooms have given it their stamp of approval. Another thing that they're raving about is the music. I looked it up online and yes, there is a pretty heavy dose of hip-hop music included in this edition, and why not? Liberty City is obviously based on New York City and we all know New York City is the birthplace of and synonomous with Hip-Hop and Hip-Hop culture. So I bring you the songs you'll hear on 104.1, the station dedicated to the golden age of hip-hop, held down by none other than DJ Premier himself. So while you boost Benz's and do all other types of foul, wild shit, living out your twisted criminal fantasies, enjoy the raw boom bap flavor of some of the illest hip-hop joints ever in the background. Tracks like "Who Gonna Take The Weight" by Gangstarr, "Supa Star" by Group Home and "Droppin' Science" by MC Shan and Marley Marl help form a pretty cohesive "Golden Age" mix, that I'm glad will be exsposed to some of the youngin's, who got no business playin this game, but I know will be. My reasoning for that is because those same shorties who is up there playing this also will have no clue as to who half of the people on the 104.1 station are. I don't know if I agree with the theme's of the game, or it's dipiction of us minorities, but I do like the fact that they included some pretty worthy music on one of their stations this time around, an that it will help bridge the gap between the guys doin hip-hop in the 80's and 90's, and the kids who think that they know wassup in the 2K.

-BIG D O

01. Group Home - Supa Star
02. Brand Nubian - All for one
03. Special Ed - I Got It Made
04. Jeru the Damaja - D. Original
05. Marley Marl feat. Craig G - Droppin' Science
06. MC Lyte - Cha Cha Cha
07. Audio 2 - Top Billin'
08. Stetsasonic - Go Stetsa
09. T. La Rock & Jazzy Jay - It's Yours
10. Gang Starr - Who's Gonna Take the Weight
11. Main Source - Live at the Barbeque

http://www.zshare.net/download/1180784564a330df/

Cannibal Ox- Speakeroxxx /The Ox Below Mega Mix

Cannibal Ox has for years been regarded as one of the preeminent underground groups of the 2K. Comprised of Vordul Mega and Vast Aire, the duo from Harlem, NYC is usually accompanied by their longtime DJ, Cip-One. They've come to be recognized as one of the premier acts on Def Jux, and a couple of fellas that can be pretty pervasive at times. In the latter part of the 2K there have been tons of rumors swirling about the group; from a possible breakup to clinical depression, Can Ox fans might find themselves somewhat in the dark these days as to what the duo really has been up to. Aside from "Mecca And The Ox" (the newest Cannibal Ox joint produced by Pete Rock) making the rounds on the net and on web radio, many have noticed the absence of the group from the underground landscape. Sapposedly creative and financial differences with El-P and Definitive Jux has pushed Vast and Vordul away from there one time label home, and despite their denial of it, the two have been wroking with each other less and less. Still, Vast Aire maintains that he has a new project coming, and that Vordul will be featured on it. Vordul also claims to have a new album coming. As encouraging as that sounds, everyone knows how it goes when it comes to your favorite subterranean emcee or group dropping an anticipated new release. So with all of that being said and done, I wanted to bring you guys a really dope mix of some of the Ox's finest moments. This mix was put together by Max Bedroom, and was initially included as a bonus CD over on HipHopsite.com. Many of the tracks on it most hardcore Ox fans will be familiar with, but considering the situation, why not have a good "best of" type of disc from Cannibal Ox laying around....

-BIG D O

1. Vast Aire - Look Mom No Hands
2. Cannibal Ox - Classic Freestyle #1
3. Breeze Evahflowin ft. Vast Aire - Billy Goats Gruff
4. Cannibal Ox - Handle That
5. Vordul Megallah - Spitamatic
6. Cannibal Ox and Kasm - Angels And Insects
7. Vordul Megallah - Never Want To Hurt Again
8. Vast Aire - Tippin Dominoes Remix
9. Jean Grae ft. Cannibal Ox - Swind Blades
10. Rob Swift ft. Cannibal Ox - Cosmos
11. Push Button Objects ft. Vast Aire, Akrobatik - Fly
12. Vast Aire - Candid Cam
13. Cannibal Ox - Classic Freestyle 2

http://rapidshare.com/files/113854362/Cannibal_Ox-Speakeroxxx_The_Ox_Below-2004-.zip

Keith Murray- Puff Puff Pass

More new Keith Murray people! Looks like the one time Def Squad member has hit us with another new CD chalk full of his unique brand of bone crunching, mental blistering and head nodding hip-hop. This is a really strong effort and I'd be willing to bet that everything on here is the remnants of what didn't make "Intellectual Violence" and "Rap-murr-Phobia". Either way it's right up your alley if your a Murray fan, and while I'll be the first to admit there's some stuff you wanna avoid on here (see track 8 and the Bone thugs collabo) but this is for the most part a really great effort. Some of these joints in fact I think should've been included on his last Lp in my opinion.

-BIG D O

01. I Get In 03:09
02. Go Der 04:30
03. Wit Da Bloahw 02:44
04. New York Girl (feat. Tommy Redding) 03:37
05. In The Rain (feat. Rachel Evans & Smigg Dirty) 03:26
06. The Workd 03:41
07. I Remember (feat. S5 & Jaz) 04:13
08. Gangsta (feat. Smigg Dirty) 03:17
09. I Need That 04:00
10. No Matter Where U Be (feat. Jaz) 03:37
11. Put Ya Hands Up 04:23
(feat. Bizzy Bone, Layzie Bone & Tommy Redding)
12. Make You Angel (feat. S5) 04:37

http://rapidshare.com/files/113562802/Keith_Murray-Puff_Puff_Pass-2008-C4.zip

Elhzi- Euro Pass (An Exclusive Tour CD)

This is a must have for all the Detroit heads yo. Elhzi of Slum Village has noblely taken it upon himself to put together a disc comprised of a lot of exclusive material from his time overseas in Europe; the new heaven and money generator for good artists with something to say. Elhzi really delivers with "Euro Pass", providing Slum fans with a healthy dose of new material that is sure not to disappoint. Plenty of Black Milk production on here, and that is a definite plus, but T3 and DJ Dez also make really good showings as well, giving this disc that authentic Detroit/Slum Village/Dilla sound. Don't pass this up, really great look here, props to Elhzi for being creative. Tracks to check for: "Motown 25", "That's The One", "Audio Cinematic" and "Heart Of The City"

-BIG D O

1. Intro (Prod. By DJ Dez) 1:19
2. That's That One (Prod. By Black Milk) 3:42
3. Fire feat. Black Milk (Prod. By Black Milk) 4:07
4. The Reason feat. Phat Kat (Cuts By DJ Dez) (Prod. By Black Milk) 3:53
5. Talkin' In My Sleep (Prod. By Black Milk) 4:23
6. Save Ya feat. T3 (Prod. By T3) 3:31
7. The Know (Prod. By Leef Mayfield) 2:54
8. High Off Life (Prod. By Denmark Vessy) 4:43
9. Heart Of The City (Cuts By DJ Dez) (Prod. By Black Milk) 3:42
10. The Transitional Joint (Baby Girl Glow) (Prod. By Black Milk) 4:20
11. Dedicated feat. Trip (Prod. By DJ Dez) 4:16
12. Motown 25 feat. Royce Da 5'9" (Prod. By Black Milk) 3:54
13. Audio Cinematic (Prod. By DJ Dez) 5:59

http://rapidshare.com/files/113697766/Elzhi-Euro_Pass-_An_Exclusive_Tour_CD_-2008.rar

J-Rawls And Dudley Perkins- It's The Dank And Jimmy Show

I really love when great artists collaborate man. I'm a casual fan of both Stones Throw vocal phenom Dudley Perkins and Hip-Hip soul man J-Rawls. Both are truly talented in what they do; J-Rawls is a complex and supremely talented producer who often incorporates a lot of really great, soulful record samples in his music. Best known for producing Mos Def's "Brown Skin Lady", he is the definition of worthwhile hip-hop production. Dudley Perkins is the dually gifted rapper and singer that embodies modern day west coast neo soul and street emceeing. The two have released a ton of solo material and have come together to give all their fans a real treat. The two bond wonderfully on this project and leave no stone unturned in their respective arsenals. A must have for any Stones Throw/J-Rawls fan. When I saw this I knew I had to put it up. I've always liked Dudley, but I really like J-Rawls, and have been following his music for some time and it's great to uncover a few new gems once in awhile.

-BIG D O

01. (00:00:21) Dudley Perkins & J.Rawls - Intro
02. (00:05:09) Dudley Perkins & J.Rawls - It's The Dank & Jammy Show
03. (00:03:58) Dudley Perkins & J.Rawls - Call Me
04. (00:04:56) Dudley Perkins & J.Rawls - Love Light
05. (00:00:42) Dudley Perkins & J.Rawls - Can't Go Wrong
06. (00:02:45) Dudley Perkins & J.Rawls - Club Joint
07. (00:03:07) Dudley Perkins & J.Rawls - Chosen
08. (00:02:26) Dudley Perkins & J.Rawls - Compassion
09. (00:03:48) Dudley Perkins & J.Rawls - Last Lash Out
10. (00:04:04) Dudley Perkins & J.Rawls - One Million Ways
11. (00:03:56) Dudley Perkins & J.Rawls - Revolution
12. (00:02:17) Dudley Perkins & J.Rawls - Thank You
13. (00:04:10) Dudley Perkins & J.Rawls - Being Human

http://rapidshare.com/files/113608944/Dudley_Perkins___J._Rawls_-_The_Dank___Jammy_Show.rar

Kids In The Hall: The In Crowd

In this day in age most new Hip-Hop acts are usually pretty stale and don't stray too far from the current formula that is demanded within the mainstream. There's a lot of kids coming up that base their whole act around this new status quo. Up and coming artists are hungry, they wanna eat and so they resort to doin shit like snappin their fingers and acting like a baffoon in order to sell. They've allowed the outside entitities to impose their "rules" on the music. They've traded quality and true art for money, and that is the exact thing that will cripple an artform and destroy it's roots. We're all quite familiar with the process by now, unfortunately. The Kids In The Hall are the new alternative to the growing "idiot" and greed driven subculture that is spiraling out of control in Hip-hop. They're smart, well dressed, witty, poignant and skilled; everything that Hip-Hop refuses to be right now, and hasn't ever really embraced. They're different, and Hip-Hop used to love different. Whether it was Busta Rhymes or The Pharcyde, we definitely used to love different. Naledge and Double O's story is as Hip-Hop as it gets.... While in college at the University Of Pennslyvania, two guys that wanna be musicians meet at a talent show and through the love of the artform they got together and started doin music, forming their own group, whom they decide to name after a hilarious Canadian sketch comedy troup. The two have already released one great and critically acclaimed record in "School Was My Hustle" on Rawkus Records. Now they've returned even stronger with "The In Crowd", which builds off the refreshing momentum they had on their first record. Kids In The Hall have come to symbolize the hope that there might be a way for innovative and diverse acts to still thrive in the game. Dropping via Duck Down Records this time, "The In Crowd" is Kids In The Hall's finest material to date and comes with few mis-steps. If you can avoid "Drivin Down The Block" and the remix, both of which are extremely hokey, I think the album will resonate with you better. While I think the two were trying to poke fun more so than perform on the song, it still wasn't a good look putting that joint on the album or much less choosing to use up your best album feature (Masta Ace) on it. Other than that the album is good to go, and will provide most true heads with an adequate fix for their "real hip-hop" jones'ing, enjoy!

-BIG D O

01. Black Out (feat. DJ G.I. Joe) 02:38
02. Paper Trail (feat. Phonte) 03:55
03. Drivin' Down The Block (Low End Theory) (feat. Masta Ace) 04:03
04. Lucifer's Joyride (feat. Travis McCoy) 03:24
05. Snob Hop (feat. Camp Lo) 03:36
06. Mr. Alladatsh*t (feat. Donnis & Chip Tha Ripper) 03:59
07. Love Hangover (feat. Estelle) 04:06
08. Let Your Hair Down (feat. SKyzoo & Lil' Eddie) 04:37
09. Middle Of The Map Pt. 1 (feat. Fooch) 02:28
10. Middle Of The Map Pt. 2 (feat. Black Milk & Guilty Simpson) 02:33
11. The In Crowd (feat. Tim William) 04:04
12. The Pledge (feat. Sean Price & Buckshot) 04:32
13. Inner Me 04:59
14. Drivin' Down The Block (Remix) (feat. Pusha T, Bun B & The Cool Kids) 04:00

http://rapidshare.com/files/113639158/Kidz_In_The_Hall.zip

Video: Reks ft. Termanology & Krumbsnatcha - Big Dreamers (Lawtown Remix)

This is the extremely dope remix to the already extremely dope original man. By now most of you know I'm a big Reks, Termanology and Krumbsnatcha fan, and all 3 of the Boston heavyweights come together to rock the shit outta this joint. Although it's Reks's cut and Krumbsnatcha is a legend, Termanology easilly steals the show. The video is low budget (aren't all the good ones these days) but still gives the viewer a glimpse into their world, into Lawrence AKA Law Town Massachusetts. Everyone be sure to peep the ultra smooth, ultra retro 8 Ball jacket Term is sportin'

-BIG D O

The 45 King- The Cat Jams

If there ever was a producer who truly transcended time periods and blazed trails, it was DJ Mark The 45 King. Starting out in the most modest of situations, The 45 King began his beatmaking using a tedious technique of cutting and splicing tape reels, as well as 45 RPM records. Known for his work with hip-hop heavyweights like Ed Lover, The X-Clan, Gangstarr, Common, PMD, King Sun, Jay-Z, Eminem and of course The Flavor Unit, Mark has been digging up some of the most famous and most frequently used breaks for over 20 years. The New Jersey native first gained noteriety by putting together "The 900 Number" in 1987 for Ed Lover's dance theme song and the Movie Bring It On. He's one of the people responsible for first bringing Queen Latifah and Lakim Shabazz on the scene thru The Flavor Unit and yet, most of the kids nowadays just woulden't know who he is. Downright shameful. The man is a bonafide legend and deserves the ultimate in respect. His production has managed to stay relevant over the years to the true heads who check the liner notes and credits; producing new stuff for Lakim, as well as producing the Megahits "Stan" for Eminem and "Hard Knock Life" for Jay-Z. As a producer myself, I have always looked up to him, and admittedly I'm not up on all of his stuff, but quite a bit of it I was fortunate enough to get my hands on or hear through friends. So in that spirit of trying to bring something new to peeps who are loosely aware of The 45 King's greatness, I give you "The Cat Jams". It's a pretty ill compilation of newer material that Mark decided to drop on his usual home Tuff City records in 2005. Containing some updated stuff from Flavor Unit members Lakim Shabazz and Double J and a heap of new beats this is a great look for any 45 King fan, or someone looking to get into some of his instrumentals and The Flavor Unit. While Mark has opted to maintain a somewhat low-key lifestyle, there have been rumors swirling that he's getting a new solo MC compilation album ready and shopping for a label to drop it on. Something that I personally and sincerely hope happens. Until that time we all are blessed with "The Cat Jams".

-BIG D O

Flow Motion Rap [Featuring] - Lakim Shabazz
Go Off RocRap [Featuring] - Chill Rob G
Taking Them Back Rap [Featuring] - Chill Rob G
Really Don't Want It Rap [Featuring] - Lakim Shabazz
Big Ballers Rap [Featuring] - Double J (2)
Still The One Rap [Featuring] - Big Poo , Champaign*
Jaguar Jam
Lion's Lounge
Puma Prowl
Lynx Labyrinth
Flow Motion (Instrumental)
Go Off Roc (Instrumental)
Taking Them Back (Instrumental)
Really Don't Want It (Instrumental)
Big Ballers (Instrumental)
Tiger's Tale
Cougar Creep
Panther Pounce
Wildcat Walk
Ocelot's Orchestra

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KRRO8Q0E

Ya Boy- I'm Bout To Murdah This Shit

Sadly, I haven't been moved by too many west coast projects over the past few months man. I never thought supplying folks with authentic and worthwhile west coast hip-hop would be something so hard to do. With the Beat junkie/Dilated Peoples fam taking a break from recording to tour in the spring and summer months it seems like there's a weaker stream of things from the left coast to put up, lol. Fortunately someone has come around and really surpirised me. Ya Boy is a hip-hop artist from San Francisco, who spends a lot of time in L.A. and who was once signed/affiliated with Black Wallstreet records (now on Precise Music Group). I first heard him on a few of the earlier Black Wallstreet mixtapes featured here and there, he was pretty impressive in spots and I promised myself I'd check out some of his solo stuff if I ever had the chance. Well, I did when he dropped his first major mixtape "Optimus Rime"....I have to say I wasn't the least bit impressed. He seemed very much so like a hit or miss guy, who had the ability to do some ill stuff, but was choosing to try his hand at landing a hit commercial song/freestyle....I thought nothing of it and moved on, disapponted that yet another guy with considerable talent had chosen to dumb his stuff down, and make music that didn't reflect his true colors. Still, even on the "Optimus Rime" tape there were severeal standout tracks that begged some intrest and provided a flleting glimpse into what could be. Fast Forward to his second major mixtape "I'm Bout To Murdah This Shit". The difference is like night and day. Leaving pretty much all the bad elements from his first tape at the door and consolidating his lyrical ability, great mic presence and delivery to this new project, Ya Boy has taken a much different direction this time around. "I'm Bout To Murdah This Shit" is a very, very, intricately crafted and dope effort. From the refreshing and focused production to the harder and more concise lyrics, Ya Boy gives his new fans and hip-hop enthusiasts all something that they can agree on when it comes to his music; now, everyone must acknowledge that his momentary flashes of brillance have become a definite process. He's started to put it all together. He is now nothing less than a viable artist, whose new tape has cemented him 100% in the west coast hip-hop landscape. Rarely can someone get credibility that fast with me, but he just really put forth a project that is just that impressive and has done a complete 180 in his approach. This endeavor sounds eeriely more like an album than a mixtape. Songs like "Pick Me Up" put Ya Boy's insight and vunerability on full display and allow the connection between him and his fans to truly happen. Make no mistake however, this ain't no softcore therapy session by any stretch. Ya Boy wields powerful and gritty street rhymes over dark strings and keys with such fluidity, many a west coast OG would be proud to say he's from their side of the world. There's an air of menace in this album that is very appealing. It hasn't been since the late and mid nineties that a guy from Cali has been able to capture that raw essence of the area. All in all this is a very complete and sound offering from Ya Boy, who has managed to do something that few artists can; come back better the second time around. Hats off to him for doing so. Tracks to check for: "Pick Me Up", "Gettin Money" and "Back Against The Wall".

-BIG D O


01 Intro
02 Dyin to Pop It
03 Ride On Dem
04 I’m Gonna Murdah This Shit!
05 Been There Before
06 Tryna Make My Money
07 Gettin Money
08 Pick Me Up
09 Like It Or Not
10 Diamonds In My mouth
11 Playa Hate On Me
12 Knock On Wood
13 Why I Grind
14 Outro

http://www.mediafire.com/?znmzwt9q1fw

Reef The Lost Cauze- Long Live The Cauze Vol. 2: I Am Legend Mixtape

For a long time there hasn't been too much to be happy with in the streets of Philly. Rampant violent crime sprawling out of control, a weak economy with no jobs and the Eagles continue to suck. That's about the size of things right now in the city of brotherly love, but fear not, for quietly over the past few years a new native son has risen to the challenge of reppin' one of the country's most dangerous cities. His name is Reef The Lost Cauze. If you follow Jedi Mind Tricks, or any of their affiliate groups chances are you've heard Reef's gruff, no-nonsense lyrics. He's a local underground favorite that has time and again proven through his projects and his collaboration work that he's well worthy of being considered one of the cheese steak capital's best up and coming MC's. Many of his rhymes do reflect the grittier nature of the environment that he's been in for some time, but make no mistae Reef can get all mushy on you too. To me a lot of his best work comes when he opens up and kicks rhymes about his own personal struggles. He's an everday cat that's very relatable...rarely is he soo over the top that you just get tired of hearing his lies, and he's entertaining. His perspective often is that of the underdog that strives to be better. This is a new effort from Reef, appropriately titled the "I Am Legend Mixtape", Reef puts his best foot forward and gives his fans a healthy dose of new, unreleased and classic material. Great Tape. Highlights include DJ Premier's Live remix of "Sound Of Philadelphia" and the unreleased title track to his last project "Feast Or Famine".

-BIG D O

1. (00:03:01) - Reef the Lost Cauze - I Am Legend
2. (00:03:17) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Squeeze (Prod. Haj of Duhmi)
3. (00:04:04) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Slow Flow (Cuts. DJ Kwestion)
4. (00:03:31) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Bring Back The Raw Hiphop Remix (Sicknature ft. Q-Unique, Reef the Lost Cauze & Ill Bill)
5. (00:02:06) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Politics
6. (00:02:03) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Class Is In Session (Stu Bangers ft. Reef the Lost Cauze & Skyzoo)
7. (00:02:08) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Sound of Philadelphia Primo Remix (Live on the Halftime Radio Show)
8. (00:03:07) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Cold ft. King Magnetic
9. (00:04:04) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Strictly Business (Prod. Vanderslice)
10. (00:03:11) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Stomp You Out
11. (00:03:33) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Afgan Green (Prod. Stress)
12. (00:03:50) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Bomb Love (Prod. Tibby Hunter)
13. (00:03:14) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Feast of Famine (Unreleased Title Track) (Prod. Eyego Direct)
14. (00:02:14) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Just Wanna Know (Charon Don ft. Reef the Lost Cauze) (Prod. DJ Huggy)
15. (00:02:38) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Cannon
16. (00:02:37) - Reef the Lost Cauze - 350 An Ounce
17. (00:02:01) - Reef the Lost Cauze - I'm A G (snippet) (Prod. Guns 'n' Butter)
18. (00:04:27) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Clothes Off (Stress Remix Gym Class Heroes ft. Reef the Lost Cauze & Ghostface Killah)
19. (00:01:50) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Hipster Rap (Prod. Cocaine & Duchebags)
20. (00:02:33) - Reef the Lost Cauze - The Ghost
21. (00:04:04) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Lonely Streets ft Viro the Virus (Prod. Luke Raws)
22. (00:03:14) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Curtains (Dev Rocka ft. Planet Asia & Reef the Lost Cauze) (Prod. Dev Rocka)
23. (00:02:44) - Reef the Lost Cauze - I'm Famous
24. (00:03:30) - Reef the Lost Cauze - Off My Chest (Prod. St. Andrews)
25. (00:02:16) - Reef the Lost Cauze - When Vicious Comes

http://www.shareonall.com/Reef_The_Lost_Cauze_-_Long_Live_The_Cauze_II-2008-HHBDANK_svkl.rar

Blue Sky Black Death- Late Night Cinema

Blue Sky Black Death is one of the new production duos that has really been opening hip-hop's collective underground ear through their edgy and sinister productions. Hailing from San Francisco, Kingston and Young God have already worked with many of the underground scene's elite and become well known and recieved for their unique ability to capture intense sounds in their eerie music. Even though the two are best known for their horrorcore anthems, they also are very accomplished in crafting soulful pieces as well. Late Night Cinema is more of an ode to the style that first garnered them heavy recognition however, and is infused with dope, gritty and dark samples. Blue Sky Black Death provides what their core fans truly want and prove once again that they are still at the top of their game. This is a can't miss for any Prince Paul, Alchemist and Havoc production fan.

-BIG D O

"The Era When We Sang"
"Lord of Our Vice"
"Ghosts Among Men"
"A Private Death"
"Shoot You Dead"
"Listen Child"
"My Work Will Be Done"
"Forgive Me"
"Different Hours"
"All the News is Bad Again"
"Legacy to Fuel"

http://rapidshare.com/files/111392501/BSBD_-_Late_Night_Cinema.zip.html

9th Wonder & Buckshot- The Formula

The third video for 9th Wonder and Buckshot's second collabo Lp "The Formula", is the title track for the album and an interesting piece. It's done primarilly in 3-D and is visually pleasing even tho it's very basic. I really liked the colors and the gene strand images...dope vid, peep it!

-BIG D O

Video: Generation Gap pt. 2 Promo

Promo video for Ali Vegas's Generation Gap 2 album, which is technically his second album, but for some reason is being labeled as his debut. Video isn't as nice as some of the other ones I've been putting up recently, but does provide a good amount of studio footage as well as some cover/promo art, which I always enjoy because the artists always switch it up. This album's production should be pretty ill as well, as it features DJ Premier, Cool and Dre and others. I was a little disgusted by the fact that he's got Akon on it, but it is what it is. Dropping soon on Rich Soil Ent.

-BIG D O

J-Zone- The Analog Catalog, Vinyl Only, Rare and Unreleased Cuts From The Freezer At Old Maid Ent.

Time for some rare and unreleased J-Zone! I, like many other respectable heads pretty much try to ignore most rapper/producer acts that try extremely hard to come off as lewd, ignorant and silly, but when I heard this kid from Queens named J-Zone I coulden't help but to laugh, nod my head and mutter, "this bastard is aiight". Musically, he's cut from the same cloth as guys like R.A. The Rugged Man and personality wise, he's cut from the same cloth as well, uhhmm, R.A. The Rugged Man. Both of those assessments are, I think, fair and accurate and that's what makes J-Zone so much more appealing. He's not really like too many of his Queens, New York hip-hop counterparts. He's definitely his own man. Unafraid to be himslef, however disgusting or vulgar that may be. In all actuality J-Zone, in my belief overcompensates for his great, natural intellect and dumbs down his personality and manners to fit in with the gruffer types in the rap game. He doesen't totally fool me though. How could someone who is a masterful producer, an accomplished DJ and the preseident of his own label be that crude and simple? He can't be and he isn't. I think J-Zone knows that there are a lot of repressed people out there that wish they could say certain things, wish they could do certain things but don't, in order to fit into the mold of what society has deemed acceptable behavior. One of their many escapes from this mundane and routine form of assimilation is to bump rebellious, controversial, un-conventional and highly satirical hip-hop; AKA almost all of J-Zone's shit. I myself am a pretty outgoing guy, never feel like I'm not heard or one of the social dregs that simply "goes thru the motions" of life, rather than actually living. Nope, that's not me (at least I hope it isn't) but even someone like me can appreciate raw talent, no matter how lesivious or left field. J-Zone is just such a talent. Been checkin' for him here and there for awhile, and once again my beliefs were confirmed about his true intelligence when I heard he was actually letting hip-hop slide onto the back burner a lil' bit and teaching as a professor for New York State University. Aiight J-Zone! Recently, the only real new stuff he's hitting people off with are his "Gator$-n-Fur$" mixshow podcasts, but this here is a little gem that might intrest a few of his fans. Released in 2007, the "Analog Catalog" was originally only a iTunes release, but I now bring it to all you J--Zone fiends who are dead fucking broke and itching for something good to bump while you slack off at work or pack your next bong hit. This has some pretty rare stuff on it, as well as some stuff that was previously unreleased. A logical piece to have in your J-Zone collection if your a fan.

-BIG D O

1)Gorilla
2)S.L.A.P.
3)The Big Hit feat. Al-Shid
4)Alley Oop 03'
5)Fuckin Wit Hug feat. Hug
6)The Art Of Shit Talkin
7)Taken feat. GM Grimm
8)Fight Club feat. Al-Shid & Hug
9)Big Country Titties
10)Math feat. Al-Shid
11)Ign'ant feat. Al-Shid
12)Greater Later (Remix) feat. Devin the Dude
13)Rebel Radio feat. Hug
14)Exclusive!
15)County Check Pimpin (Remix)
16)S.H.I.D. Part 4 feat. Al-Shid
17)Dancing feat. GM Grimm
18)Calamne Lotion (Part 3)

http://rapidshare.com/files/110176551/J-Zone_-_The_Analog_Catalog_2001_-_2007___Vinyl_Only__Rare____Unreleased_Cuts_From_The_Freezer_At_Ol

Video: Blaq Poet - The Blaq Print Promo - (Don't Give A Fuccc)

This is an absolutely dope promo video for Blaq Poet's new street album "The Blaq Print". Unlike the other dope Video Promo I brought you last week from DJ Muggs and Planet Asia, this one features Blaq Poet blessing us with a verse. That combined with the really well shot scenes of Queensbridge made this a great piece. Be sure to check out the "Blaq Print" dropping this summer on DJ Premier's Year Round Records. It will be fully produced by Premo himself!

-BIG D O

Video: O.C. and A.G. - 2 For The Money

You know it's a fuckin pleasure for me to bring this out for ya'll. New Video from O.C. and A.G. called "Two For the Money". Joint is insane man, produced by A.G.'s usual running partner Showbiz and accompanied by cuts from DJ Premier. The Video is pretty minimal, but hey, who gives a fuck right? It's some new D.I.T.C. man! Their new album "OASIS- Together Brothers" is set to drop soon, be on the lookout for that man!!

-BIG D O

Video: Ransom- No Introduction

New Jersey's latest street sensation Ransom AKA Dufflebag Ran hits us with his first video single off his forthcoming debut release on Babygrande Records; “STREET CINEMA”. Ransom has long been one of my favorite new hardcore street guys, that is destined to take the torch from hardcore rap godfathers Styles P and Kool G Rap when they call it quits. This video at times can mirror the dark spirit of Ran's rhymes very well...but, Some of you DVD heads will recognize recycled footage from what I have affectinately dubbed "the lamest 50 Cent DVD of all time": "50 Cent- Refuse to Die"...I don't know much about the guy that directed this video for Ransom, he goes by the name Picture Perfect, but one thing I do know is that re-using scenes from a DVD about another artist is a pretty weak leg to stand on in terms of your directorial abilities/prowess. Nevertheless, Ran overcomes the somewhat shotty film production by delivering a solid song and building anticipation amongest his fans with his unquestionable rawness.

-BIG D O