Barack Obama Proclaims Himself The Democratic Nominee!

Barack Obama claims victory in his historic quest for nomination and sets his sights on John McCain!!!

Although fellow nominee Hillary Clinton has not yet conceded, Obama is clearly locked in as the Democratic nominee for president. This is a historic day, as Obama is the first ever African American to be nominated for the presidency. It's been a long time coming and no matter what happens no one can take this away from Obama, no one...I've been steady supporting Obama since he first started campaigning and I still feel he is the most capable caniddate for the job of turning this country around. Everything he speaks on is right on time and very relatable. From the struggling economy to the war in Iraq, Obama shares my views, and the views of a lot of good, decent, hardworking people. He is America's new hope, and he's a legitimate one as well.

-BIG D O

Video: Saigon- True Story (World Premiere)

While I was a huge fan of the original version of this joint, this is an amazing song/video from Saigon, that really speaks for itself. It's struggle, it's pain, it's Sai cruising the streets and hoods of NYC in a brand new, beautiful Benz. Enjoy this and support Saigon!

-BIG D O

EP Day!!

Aaiight, aaight, this is what I'mma do here people, since I'm broke and jobless (still) I'm gonna hook up some ill ass EP's that have been floatin around as of late....Since this is sort of a Bulk-type post, the write up's won't be as long, as a matter of fact they'll only be a couple sentences at most, but remember I'm puttin up a whole bunch of joints at once here....

Doo Wop - Special Blends EP


The Bouncemasta brings forth a rarer jewel for all his fans in the form of "Special Blends"; A six track EP, that was released sometime in the late to mid 90's that features the underground's best like Mic Geronimo and Royal Flush and a dope remix from Raekwon and Bounty Killer...

-BIG D O

A1- Royal Flush - Worldwide
A2- Mic Geronimo - Unstoppable
A3- Bounty Killer Ft. Raekwon - War Face Remix
B1- Mood - Cincinatti
B2- Wildlife Society - Homey Love
B3- Kim Swain - Love Thoughts

http://www.zshare.net/download/12014706735189c3/


Herb McGruff- The Demo EP


1994 EP released by the Crime Dog himself Herb McGruff on One Leg Up Records. Was produced entirely by the legendary Godfather Don (track 1-4) and Buckwild (track 5). Was recently re-released by One Leg up records and now it's yours!

-BIG D O

01 04:34 East And Police
02 04:11 I Keep My Palm On The Handle (Original Version)
03 04:00 My Place
04 04:18 I Keep My Palm On The Handle (Remix)
05 04:23 8 Iz Enuff (Demo Version)

http://rapidshare.com/files/118815657/Herb_Mcgruff-The_Demo_EP-Vinyl-2008-FTD.rar


Lord Finesse - Rare Selections EP VOL. 1

Nice lil' EP from the Funky Technician full of rare unrealeased stuff. Finesse brings you some of the original versions, alternate takes and unreleased demo versions of some of his own and D.I.T.C.'s best joints.

-BIG D O

01. Big L - Unexpected Flavor
02. Lord Finesse - Praise The Lord (Diamond D's Mix)
03. Lord Finesse - I Like My Girls with A Boom (Original Version)
04. Notorious BIG - Come On (Demo Version)
05. Lord Finesse - Hey Look At Shorty (Original Version)
06. Lord Finesse - Fat For The 90's (Alternate Beat)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CQQYWXA7


Nick Wiz presents Rakim- The Cellar EP


The Cellar EP is a collection of three unheard Rakim sessions and instrumentals; previously unreleased and limited only to this 300 pressed vinyl. Nick Wiz produced all three tracks.

-BIG D O

1. Man With A Gun
2. Once Apon A Rhyme
3. *Bonus Track* Show Me Love

http://rapidshare.com/files/90709609/comeon.zip

Video: Killah Priest- Hood Nursery

Another new joint/vid from Killah Priest that despite the somewhat hokey beginning turns out to be a really ill visual. Combining scenes from the underbelly of L.A. as well as gun stores and street corners this has all the makings of a good effort as far as commando type videos go. LOL, my favorite part was Priest's gigantic iced out star of David piece....

-BIG D O

R.I.P. Bo Diddlley

Earlier today the legendary Bo Diddlley passed away from heart failure at the age of 79.

Born Ellas Otha Bates Bo Diddlley aka "The Originator", was an influential American rock and roll singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Often cited as a key figure in the transition from blues to rock and roll, he introduced more insistent, driving rhythms and a hard-edged guitar sound. He was also known for his characteristic rectangular guitar.

R.I.P.

Custom Made - Original Dynasty

For many hardcore east coast hip-hop heads watching the tri-state scene become somewhat diminished over the past several years has been a demoralizing thing to have to do. Like a house slowly burning down with so many family heirlooms and memories in it, the east coast slowly declines before our eyes, and although there's still a plethora of solid and worthwhile NY, NJ, PA, Conn. and MA artists out there, the radio stations won't show love and the net won't embrace them. But fear not seekers of good shit, there is salvation out there. Many east coast heads that enjoyed the hardcore stylings of such street NYC groups like Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang and Onyx have found a time capsule back to he glory days of hardcore street shit with the discovery of the L.A. underground scene's "Custom Made". These guys are amazing; they seem to be younger than even me and they make great, authentic and hardcore hip-hop like they've been around for 30 some odd years. Refreshing to see a few of my generation X and generation next bretheren really get down. On top of having a dope direction and a tried and true sound, Custom Made has a nice lil' following that continues to grow. When I first heard their stuff it was on an internet forum when the group was still lookin for a deal...fast forward a few years and these guys are releasing their debut album "Original Dynasty". Great to see them still doin they thing and even greater to see that they've continued to stay true to their formula. As hardcore and street as most of their past mixtape releases "Original Dynasty" is a great stepping stone for Custom Made and hopefully it'll turn a few heads for em'. They are real artists and a positive credit to L.A.'s burgeoning underground scene.

-BIG D O

01 02:17 Live From Los Angeles (Intro)
02 03:53 Stack Em Up Ft Scoobs Bluff and S-Mak
03 04:03 Murderous Speech Ft Scoobs Bluff Element and S-Mak
04 03:35 So Sorry Ft Element Bluff Scoobs and Aneek
05 05:05 Original Dynasty Ft Bluff Scoobs Element and S-Mak
06 03:27 Maybe Tomorrow Ft Bluff Aneek and Scoobs
07 06:03 Chemical Romance Ft Element Scoobs and Bluff
08 04:01 Real Life Ft Element Scoobs and Ei8ht
09 06:09 Thug Warz Ft Scoobs Bluff Element Remy Ranthoven
and S-Mak
10 04:59 The Lion King Ft Bluff Element Scoobs and Bad Lucc
11 04:39 Gangstas Theme Ft Scoobs Bluff Ei8ht and Element
12 03:47 Last Breath Ft Element Paradox Scoobs and Bluff
13 04:14 Mass Appeal Ft Element
14 04:17 Troubled Adolescents Ft Element Scoobs and Bluff
15 04:16 Envoy Ft Bluff Element Paradox and Scoobs
16 05:12 Nasty World Ft Scoobs Element Aneek and Bluff

http://rapidshare.com/files/119062115/Custom_Made-Original_Dynasty-2008-FTD.zip

Video: Rza As Bobby Digital - You Can't Stop Me Now

Brillant new single/video entitled "You Can't Stop Me Now", off of Rza's forthcoming solo album "Digi Snacks".....this is amazing, just dripping with goodness from the soul infused loop that Rza smashes to pieces to the comic book type theme of the video, this is what hip-hop should be like nowadays. I love how this vid begins, with Rza dawning his Bobby Digital mask high above the city perched on the edge of a roof top. The babes are top notch too. Damn....this just feels right man...great vid, check it out.

-BIG D O

Pace Won And Mr. Green - The Only Color That Matters Is Green

Filled with dope lyrics and an almost flawless production lineup, Pace Won and Mr. Green have brought you the finest underground album of 2008 so far. The New Jersey(Newark & New Brunswick, respectively) poet and enigmatic beatmaker have combined to bring fans a steller collaborative album that is sure to please underground enthusiasts everywhere. The infectious, head nodding beats are definitely a big reason why I'm so high on this effort. Mr. Green out did himself on this project and he deserves full recognition for that. It isn't often that I praise an album for being fully well-rounded concerning the arrangement and production, but when I do it's for real. There hasn't been a hip-hop duo LP that could rival this one's production or overall value since Blu and Exile dropped "Below The Heavens" in 07'. Pace is his usual self on this album; precise, laid back and poignant. His choppy-style flow, raspy voice and witty descriptions fill this album with uncontrollably interesting material...if you keep your ear to the internet-grindstone than chances are you might have already peeped three of the album's dopest cuts; "Children Sing", "Eye Of The Needle" and "Hip-Hop"...."Children Sing" being my personal favorite track out of those three and my constant reminder that this album was coming and that it was gonna be dope. I urge all of you to check this out, they don't make it like this anymore!

-BIG D O


01 0:05:27 Four Quarters
02 0:05:06 Children Sing
03 0:03:58 The Eye of A Needle
04 0:04:34 I Need Money
05 0:04:24 Let A Shot Go
06 0:03:12 Who I Am
07 0:04:12 Hip Hop
08 0:03:29 Childhood (Ft. Cymarshall Law, Kosha Dillz, Marylou)
09 0:04:08 So Straight
10 0:04:04 Won on Won
11 0:03:40 She Be So Cold
12 0:03:57 The Joker

The Returners - Mix-CD Hosted By Doujah Raze

The Returners are another glimmering example of just how much European Hip-Hop and specifically, European Hip-Hop producers have caught up to their American counterparts. DJ Chwial and Little make up the Returners and set out a few years ago to do what every new pair of producers/DJ's should; Make good Hip-Hop. It pleases me to inform all those that don't know, they've been making good on there quest for authentic Hip-Hop legitimacy. They have managed to score work doing tracks and remixes for underground staples like El Da Sensei, Supastition and Rasco (Of Cali Agents) as well as doing tracks for some of the newest and brightest underground stars like Dan Johns, L.I.F.E. Long, Bekay and of course, the host of this tape Doujah Raze. The Returners have a wonderfully soulful and thick production sound that truly is a highly coveted import. Full of great drum patterns, nicely chopped soul samples, perfectly timed scratches and resonant basslines, The Returners in my opinion have come to exemplify what Hip-Hop should be all about. I don't know much about Chwial and Little personally, but I do know this; They're dedicated to the true artform and they routinely work with new, up and coming guys that are worthy lyricists. That's Hip-Hop in it's most glorious form man...two guys that love the sound, love the culture and came to America to link up with the real prophets of the genre and are now gettin' down somethin' serious, making a lot of noise on the underground circuit.

"Mix-CD" is a great look into what The Returners are all about, providing exclusive Returner joints as well as new Remixes they've done that outshine the shit outta the originals...any DJ Premier, Dilated Peoples, Marco Polo, Domingo, etc., you'll dig this, mos definitely....

-BIG D O




01. Intro (Rick James Tribute)
02. Supastition - Nickeled Needles (Exclusive Returners Remix)
03. Doujah Raze - Virginia (Exclusive Returners Remix)
04. Mic Stylz, Bango, Ketchphrase + Redd - In The 'D
05. Bekay - Once Upon A Time
06. Kukoo Da Baga Bonez - Go! (Exclusive Returners Remix)
07. Doujah Raze - Roam (Mix Cd Version)
08. Doujah Raze - Roam
09. Doujah Raze - Home
10. Snowgoons & OC, Rasco, Wordsworth - No Guts, No Glory (Exclusive ReturnersRemix)11. Sev Statik - So Let The People Know
12. El Da Sensei - Gunblast (Exclusive Returners Remix)
13. Finest In The Cut
14. Soulstice - Above & Beyond (Exclusive Returners Remix)
15. Breez Evahflowin - Freestyle
16. Mic Stylz, Esoteric - Bringin' It Back (Exclusive Returners Remix)
17. L.I.F.E. Long - Trash Talk

http://rapidshare.com/files/117130999/Returners-Mix-CD_Hosted_By_Doujah_Raze-Bootleg_CDR-2007-RACEMEx.rar

Xzibit Loses Newborn Son

Early this morning L.A. based rapper Xzibit lost his 11 day old, newborn son Xavier Kingston Joiner. Xavier was born prematurely and as a consequnces his lungs weren't able to handle oxygen. He passed away at about 3:30 AM this morning.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Camu Tao, Underground Hip-Hop Icon Passes Away At The Age Of 30

On March 25th at 2 PM, underground rapper Tero "Camu Tao" Smith passed away in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, one month before his 31st birthday from complications with his on-going battle with Lung Cancer. This news comes as a shock to the underground hip-hop society and to his family and friends as a whole. El-P a close friend and collaborator of Camo's released this statement today bearing the bad news:

"To those who knew Tero, he was an almost uncategorizable force of nature. Wild, hilarious, proud, loving, tough, outspoken, spontaneous and brilliant. He wore his heart on his sleeve and he dripped creativity, leaving inspiration and awe in the hearts and minds of anyone who was fortunate enough to see him work.

We, his friends and family, have truly had our collective hearts broken by his passing. Not only because of the loss of our friend, but because of the loss of his contribution to those who never knew what we knew about his talent and his potential. He was the secret that no one wanted to keep and we always knew that one day his vision and his heart could change music forever the way he changed all of our lives.

His departure from us all 1 month away from his 31st birthday is nothing less than a tragedy… nothing less than a crime. he was a gift to us all and he is irreplaceable. Rest in peace, Mu. We will love you forever. May god bless you and your family."


-Jaimie "El-P" Meline (on behalf of many, many wonderful and broken hearted friends)

Krumbsnatcha - Let The Truth be Told

Here we have perhaps my favorite Boston emcee (next to Edo. G and Termanology) in Krumbsnatcha. "Let The Truth Be Told" was dropped way back in 2004 and came complete with quite a few joints that were produced by some of the underground's best. Aside from some cat named Arizona Slim, every producer on here y'all cats should be very acquainted with. From Nottz, Emile, Scram Jones, Joey Chavez and G-Squared, Krumb really went all out on the beats for this LP. This album was actually dropped on Krumb's own label; Golden Eyes Entertaiment, which inceidentally was also home to Nottz and his crew The DMP Click at the time. Although most of the production on this was pretty good there was unfortunately a few mis-steps. "Do Me", was rather, well, blah to me...coulda done without that on there, and "Boston To VA" with Famlay wasn't really my cup of tea either. But as always Krumb overcomes his shortcomings with deeply analytical and aggressive tracks, that have come to signify him as an artist. Be sure to check out "Thorough", featuring Ghostface and his cronie Soloman Childs from Theodore Unit and "Wolves Gang" with Guru.

-BIG D O

1. Statik Selaktah Intro
2. I Got It
3. Do Me
4. Boston to VA
5. Turn It Up
6. Thorough - Solomon Childs, Ghostface, Ghostface Killah, Krumb Snatcha Mobsters
7. My Life
8. Pain of Life
9. Too Cold
10. Skit
11. Certified
12. Control Your Life
13. Let the Truth Be Told
14. Get Live - DMP, Krumb Snatcha Mobsters
15. Hold It Down
16. Haters (Skit)
17. Wolves Gang
18. March

http://rapidshare.com/files/67385366/Krumbsnatcha_-_Let_the_Truth_Be_Told__2004__by_www.undeladecasa.blogspot.com.rar

DJ Monky And DJ Ternaround present Stricklin - Resume Mixtape

This is a really dope look from EMC member and Milwaukee's own Stricklin. DJ Monky and DJ Ternaround take you on a journey into the creative world of Stricklin, or "Strick" for short. His world is one full of the more thoughtful and skilled esthetics in Hip-Hop and one that reps un-waveringly for the underground Milwaukee scene. Chalk full of Strick's best work, the "Resume" features freestyles and songs that display his highly touted lyrical ability. The "Resume" mixtape is sure to please any serious underground head seeking quality rhyming. Guest appearnaces from his EMC groupmates Masta Ace, Wordsworth and Punchline plus a a special jumpoff with Royce Da 5'9" all make for a dynamic tape as well....I really liked the fact that Masta Ace had a big presence on here, seeing as how I'm a Masta Ace fiend and am always lookin for new and old stuff from him. No disrespect to Strick, he is in excellent form as usual for the "Resume", but don't be surprised if you find yourself rewinding Ace's verses as well. This tape isn't brand spanking new, pretty sure it was dropped around early 07', before the EMC album, but I'm just now getting up on a reliable link to it, to for everyone that missed it, or needs a re-up, snatch and run! And go buy that EMC album!!

-BIG D O

1. - whassup stricklin (intro)
2. - the resume
3. - born wit it
4. - rest assured ft. skoob of das efx
5. - hate me too
6. - hitman (kutmaster kurt remix) ft. masta ace
7. - 4 brothaz ft. masta ace, wordsworth and punch (EMC)
8. - unfriendly game ft. masta ace
9. - study hall (introducing red clay)
10. - underdawg
11. - f.a.y. ft. masta ace
12. - my space freestyle
13. - i am...(the late nyte hype show)
14. - the grind (remix) ft. masta ace
15. - get used to it
16. - saved message (skit)
17. - shit is over ft. royce da 5'9
18. - the booth (on tour remix) ft. wordsworth
19. - lay it down - 105 freestyle
20. - ya'll want more...(outro?)
21. - somethings wrong
22. - wolf d freestyle
23. - one day (throwback joint)
24. - entrepreneur (97' tape!)

http://rapidshare.com/files/82056446/Stricklin-Resume_Mixtape-_Bootleg_-2007.rar

DJ Famous presents...Bang Bang Boogie The Machine Vol.1 (Hocus, S-One, Lord Tariq, Mysonee & Cuban Link)

Some new, ill Shit from the Boogie Down Bronx baby!! And this shit is on point too. Comprised of relative newcomers Hocus and S-One and Seasoned vets Cuban Link (formerly of Terror Squad), Mysonne (formerly of Ruff Ryderz) and Lord Tariq (used to run wit Peter Gunz), Bang Bang Boogie forms to create one of the newest and strongest street groups out there, complete with promo backing from ThisIs50.com, all five emcees have come together to rep for their beloved boro the Bronx, NY. If your up on your online video viewing/browsing than chances are you might have already seen this coming. Bang Bang Boogie had a couple street/commando style video's circulating pretty heavy via blogs and websites; the first one was "High Blood Pressure" a freestyle that took the streets by storm. Another street vid they released via the net I especially liked was Mysonne's "Nothing On Me" track....shit was pure heat, but that's no surprise; duke was deadly when he was spittin for Ruff Ryderz before he was locked up for a pretty long prison bid on that robbery beef. All together Bang Bang Boogie released roughly 10 or so net vids that totalled out at having 20,000 plus views on youtube.

The story of this tape is everyone shining, especially the "big three", lol. Even though S-One and Hocus tend to disappear in the midst of lyrical giants Cuban Link, Mysonne and Lord Tariq's potent verses, they prove worthy in many spots and they will surprise you on here at times, but indeed, most of this tape's highlights come from the big guns. It's refreshing to see three of the illest street nikkas from the Bronx come together and do a project, hopefully there will be an album, there definitely will be a DVD coming soon. This whole joint is a definite banger, grab this here, or download it free on their Myspace page.

-BIG D O


http://download.hyperfileshare.com/download.php?code=096f3fff

Cymarshall Law - Cyology 3: The Freedom Writer Mixed By DJ GI Joe

First saw this for free download over on HHG, after checking it out briefly I have to say that Cymarshall Law is a crazy new talent that every real head should try their best to check out. Being co-signed by dope underground DJ talent GI Joe, this mixtape brings more than just ya average, run of th mill stiff. Cymarshall Law is at home flowing freely and powerfully over some really ill production provided by Mr. Green, DJ Forge, Mr. Joeker and Beatnikz. Really crazy lyricism going on here, and this is the stuff that he's not throwing on his album! Krs-One comes through and blesses C. Law with a feature, underground sensation Silent Knight comes through as well...this is a really ill tape and Cymarshall Law is a great new talent that doesen't disappoint, here is a few words from him off his own blog concerning Cyology 3: The Freedom Writer......



"Greetings My People Im in Excellent Spirits Today I hope all of you are doing as well or close too , Freedom Ent. Is happy to present to you CYMARSHALL LAW & DJ GI JOE - CYOLOGY 3 : The Freedom Writer , This is an sum of tracks Ive made in the past year or so that are not for my upcoming album with Mr. Joeker HIP HOP IN THE SOUL kinda in between tracks ive done I feel Ive been getting alot of love as of late so this FREE Mix Cd is my way of giving back to the fans and friends that have been supporting me. I feel like theres alot of Bullshit on the Radio and I know alot of people that dont even turn it on anymore they just want some good music with substance , well thats what Im giving to you here originality , creativity , subtance , some dope ass beats , lyrics all that straight RAW and best of ALL for FREE!!!! So stop complaining and start downloading SuperMar is here to save ya day! Burn a L to this , Clean Ya Room To It , Work Out To It , Cruise Thru the Hood and Bump This One Loud! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
Special Thanks to all my people that left me drops for the cd
Supastition , Skoob from Das Efx , Talib Kweli , Skit Slam! , Wordsworth , Silent Knight"

-Cymarshall Law

1. Intro
2. Lost in the Music - prod. by Mr. Green
3. Head First - prod. Mr. Green
4. Hip Hop Zoo prod. Mr. Green
5. Skit Slam - Get Back - prod. Mr. Joeker
6. WKCR Squeeze Radio April 2007 Freestyle
7. Mind Control feat. Silent Knight prod. by Mr. Green
8. Wrote This Well Freestyle
9. The Raw - produced by DJ Forge
10. Tell Dem feat. Skit Slam - prod by. Beatnikz
11. Halftime Radio w/ DJ Eclipse Jan. 08 Freesty;e
12. Law wid Guns Remix - prod. by the Beatnikz
13. The Creators Kid - prod. by The Beatnikz
14. Super Emcees feat. Skit Slam prod. by The Beatnikz
15. Another Sound is Dying - prd. by The Beatnikz
16. I Dont Play prod. By The Beatnikz
17. Private Cy 07 - prod, by Mr. Joeker
18. Control feat. KRS-ONE prod. by Mr. Joeker
19. Skit Slam - You Have the Right - prod by. DJ Forge
20. End of the Start - feat. Skit Slam prod by The Beatnikz

http://www.sendspace.com/file/vtele5

R.I.P.: Founding Member of 702 Dead At The Age Of 27

Orish Grinstead, one of the founding members of the R&B group 702, died this week of kidney failure, BET reported. Grinstead, 27, suffered from cancer and other undisclosed ailments and was expected not to recover, the website reported.

She died on April 20.

Grinstead formed the group with her twin sister, Irish, their older sister, Lameisha, and friend Kameelah Williams during the mid-1990s. She left the group to pursue a solo career, while the remaining members found success with such hits as "Steelo," "Get It Together," and "We're My Girls At."

The group has sold more than 500,000 music units worldwide.

Video: Jean Grae- Love Thirst

Back after her semi-retirement freak out, Jean Grae Tantilizes and teases as she showcases her softer and more sensual side in "Love Thirst". The Video is shot as if it took place in the backseat of a taxi, but not just any taxi....Travis Bickle's taxi...if your lost than you prolly haven't seen Martin Scorsese's masterpiece "Taxi Driver", which starred a young Robert Deniro as Bickle; a lonely and isolated cab driver in 1979 post-Vietnam New York City. One of the other characters in the movie was "Iris" a 12 yr. old prostitute played by Jodie Foster, I think that Jean was attempting to channel that character and the character of "Betsy" (the woman whom Bickle is pursuing romantically) in this video, and she really gave great performances on both ends....hats off to her for this creative and unique video, probably the best this month and definitely one of the best of 08' so far.

-BIG D O

Nino Bless - Untold Scriptures

If you've been keeping up with the recent influx of really dope east coast Latino emcees than you should already know about Nino Bless. A gifted writer and part time blogger, Bless is a cut above the rest and it's apparent once you hear his music. "Untold Scriptures" is littered with great, well penned verses and dope guest spots. Saigon, Joe Budden, Grafh, Crooked I and the hardcore master himself Kool G Rap all come through and contribute to a fine effort. The production isn't too shabby either thanks to Nino enlisting the likes of Scram Jones, Focus and Gunz N Butter to handle the beats. Nuff said. This is I feel, a great stepping stone for Nino and he's officially been co-signed by some of the best in the game. J-Love, Big Mike and Mick Boogie add to the list of very ill and very skilled people also co-signing him as the three of them host/DJ this tape. Kinda wished J-Love woulda let Nino get busy to one of his beats, but that's niether here nor there...enjoy this heat rock and check for this guy in the future, he's a terrific street emcee and a sharp, witty lyricist.

-BIG D O


1.) Intro by DJ Lennox (produced by Veterano)
2.) Da Livest (produced by Yes Sur)
3.) Peep Game (Freestyle)
4.) Times Are Hard f/Joe Budden (produced by Focus)
5.) My Piano (Freestyle)
6.) Means Of Survival (produced by Scram Jones)
7.) Going In (Freestyle) f/Grafh
8.) Name Dropping (produced by Sivey)
9.) 3rd Degree f/Saigon and Crooked I (produced by Scram Jones)
10.) When It Rains (Freestyle)
11.) Urban Legends (produced by Veterano)
12.) Ever So Subtle (produced by Gunz N Butter)
13.) Cause Of Influence (Nick’s Story) (produced by Veterano)
14.) Blame It On Hip-Hop (Freestyle)
15.) 4 In The Clip f/Joell Ortiz, Styles P & Kool G Rap (produced by Veterano)
16.) Bright Lights (Freestyle)
17.) Won’t Change (produced by Frado)
18.) Going In Pt.2 (Freestyle)
19.) My Story (produced by Blackout Movement)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2UJVK9KN

Battlecat- Gumbo Roots (Unreleased Album from 1995)

Battlecat has been one of my favorite west coast (Los Angeles) producers for a long time. Whether he was doing tracks for Kokane, Snoop or Playa Ham, Battlecat routinely brought and still brings some of the west's finest production for his collaborators. Right up there with names like DJ Quik, E-A Ski, Dr. Dre, Jellyroll and Johnny J, Battlecat is considered one of the best to ever do it in the city of angels. A finely tuned beatsmith, Battlecat has influenced thousands of would be producers and professionals alike. His thick snares, booming drums and funked out samples define the vintage L.A. soundscape. He's a pioneer and still one of the best at the same time, that's why it always baffled me as to why he never dropped an album. But low and behold Battlecat himself upped his unreleased 1995 album "Gumbo Roots" on his blog for the heaps of fans to enjoy recently, and being the fiend for good music that I am, I found it, downloaded and now I'm uppping it for all of you. At any rate, if your into ill west coast production courtesy of a bonafide legend and some of L.A.'s finest, forgotten emcees like Ras Kass, Playa Ham, Caffeine and King Lou this should be right up your alley. It's got a great feel to it, and it's criminal that it never was released, I think Battlecat could've really done some damage with it man. Tracks to check out are "On Top Of The World", "Reality Check" and "Out Here".

-BIG D O


Gumbo Roots - 01 - Journey
Gumbo Roots - 02 - Ain't No Thang (Beefy Loc)
Gumbo Roots - 03 - On Top Of The World (Hot B, Skitso G & Ras Kass)
Gumbo Roots - 04 - Swerve On (Ruff Dogg & King Lou)
Gumbo Roots - 05 - Reality Check (Playa Hamm & Kam)
Gumbo Roots - 06 - Stone Cold Nut (Roc Slanga)
Gumbo Roots - 07 - Waterdrop (Ruben RC Cruz from PBL)
Gumbo Roots - 08 - Just The Way I Live (BattleCat)
Gumbo Roots - 09 - Master Plan (Playa Hamm & Jewell)
Gumbo Roots - 10 - Blue 64
Gumbo Roots - 11 - Out Here (Flossy Mac, Dana Dane, Beefy Loc & Michel'le)
Gumbo Roots - 12 - Freedom
Gumbo Roots - 13 - Set Trippin'
Gumbo Roots - 14 - Everybody Give It Up (Caffeine, King Lou & BattleCat)
Gumbo Roots - 15 - Cat's Shout Out (I'll Die For The Funk)

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Video: Idle Worship (Talib Kweli & Res) feat. Chester French- Fall Back

The man Talib Kweli returns with new groupmate Res and collaborator Chester French for this infectious joint aimed squarely at Hillary Rodham Clinton, encouraging her to drop out of the race for the Democratic nomination. The video entails some clever video editing of some of our favorite Hillary moments, lol, enjoy.

-BIG D O