Video: Reks- Pray For Me (Suicide Note)

Dope new video from Boston's own Reks, who takes timeout to blast the current Hip-Hop scene as a whole and wondering if he'll succumb to the pressure and end it all, artistically, of course. Taking no prisoners, Reks showcases his strong flow and even throws some much needed criticism on the media, inparticuliarly Bill O'Rielly's bitch ass. Video is well shot, nothing spectacular, just a good ole' Black and White joint shot well by Mission 101 Ent. Peep out the Statik Selektah Cameo!

-BIG D O

DJ Diggz And DJ Rated R - Potent Product Pt. 10

I'm a big DJ Diggz and Rated R mixtape fan, and I always check for their stuff whenever they drop somethin new on us. Their latest series is called Potent Product and while the series is kind of extensive, it really didn't start to dazzle until about Pt. 8 or so. I'm kind of disappointed because these two have gone from being straight up hardcore mixtape DJ's who only played street shit and jam packed their tapes with 40 joints, to guys that have really just started playing what everyone else does. This tape does have some really ill joints that prolly won't see much mainstream love like "The Grind Dont Stop" from Godfather pt.3 and "Where U At" by St. Laz and Pottersfield, but they also threw on some real uncharacteristic joints too. There are two tracks from Max B., SMH...someone who really has no place on a Diggz/Rated R tape, and Lil' Wayne managed to score a slot on here too, which is beyond me....I truly hope that these two aren't moving toward becoming more mainstream, the whole reason I started fuckin wit their tapes was because they had the shit no one else did and it was from hardcore underground cats that don't put much shit out. I've heard that Diggz is actually about to release an album and I have some of the same worries about it, but hopefully he'll keep it 100, and stick to the formula that got him where he's at. Give us the hardcore man, we don't need more Lil' Wayne and Max B. stuff, them two are already on every other bad mixtape that isn't worth checking out, just stick to the script.

-BIG D O

|| 03:17 || Prodigy - Money Mechanic (Prod. By Alchemist)
Û²Û 02- || 02:57 || Lloyd Banks - 2 Gz Up
Û²Û 03- || 03:03 || Un Pacino - The Last Lap (Prod. By Sid Roams)
Û²Û 04- || 03:26 || Rakim & Lil Fame - Im Back (Prod. By Fizzy Womack)
Û²Û 05- || 02:12 || La The Darkman - Im Good
Û²Û 06- || 03:46 || Godfather Pt. 3 - The Grind Dont Stop
Û²Û 07- || 01:22 || Max B - U Dont Know
Û²Û 08- || 02:43 || Max B - Lip Singing (Prod. By Cooking Soul)
Û²Û 09- || 01:08 || Camron - Ambitionz Pt. 2
Û²Û 10- || 03:19 || Lil Wayne & Currency - Pinapple Sunkiss
Û²Û 11- || 00:59 || Jadakiss & Nicki Minaj - Firm Biz
Û²Û 12- || 00:45 || Styles P - Rising Down
Û²Û 13- || 01:15 || Ap (D-Block) - Broad Day Shooter
Û²Û 14- || 06:47 || Ransom Chozen Few & Billz - fu*k Ya Feelings (Prod. By Lokken-Load)
Û²Û 15- || 01:17 || Ransom - The Rap Rocky
Û²Û 16- || 03:19 || Cassidy & Ar-Ab - Stop Talking Greasy
Û²Û 17- || 03:51 || Beanie Sigel Billz & Ransom - Die
Û²Û 18- || 02:45 || Stack Bundles - 6 Feet Deep
Û²Û 19- || 03:09 || Mazaradi Fox & Bynoe - It Aint Easy (Rip Stack Bundles)
Û²Û 20- || 03:25 || Byrd Gang - Bang If U Want It
Û²Û 21- || 02:29 || Az - Heavy In The Game
Û²Û 22- || 03:21 || St Laz & Pottersfield - Where U At (Prod. By Joey Bags)
Û²Û 23- || 02:28 || Sheik Sinan & Shotti - You Aint Ready
Û²Û 24- || 02:20 || Uncle Murda - East New York
Û²Û 25- || 01:40 || Ali Vegas - Point Blank
Û²Û 26- || 02:30 || James Bond - Mind On My Gwap
Û²Û 27- || 02:06 || Ne Dubz - Bang On This (Prod. By Mr Dilligence)
Û²Û 28- || 01:34 || Pedi Bang - Natural Born Hustler (Prod. By Mr Dilligence)
Û²Û 29- || 02:54 || King Twins - Potent Product Freestyle
Û²Û 30- || 03:32 || Da Racketeer Smoke & Llly Rap - The Only Onez

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DJ Victorious & Sha Stimuli - March On Washington

This shit right here is the first classic mixtape that i'll be reviewing in 2008. I have long been a supporter of Sha Stimuli and his stellar work on the mixtape circuit. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Stimuli is one of the best, if not the best lyricist to come to prominance in the past few years. There hasn't been this much of a stir amongest real heads since Saigon busted on the scene sometime in the early 2K. Stimuli is someone who is so in touch with his environment and it's true essence, it seems like he's been around forever, like a household name. He has a true gift for putting his community's, and his own struggles, experiences and idiologies into song. He's pure Brooklyn; in all it's raw and unapologetic veneer. He's versatile and also excels as a hardcore street lyricist at times as well, but he makes sure to convey a lot of intelligent aspects within being a street poet too, something that is sorely missed in mainstream hip-hop at the moment. Able to turn stale material that we've heard time and again into new ideas, often he amazes with his vocabulary range. March On Washington is the latest in his rapidly growing stable of excellent projects. Laying the groundwork for the rest of the tape, Stimuli starts off with songs like "Oh Yea" and "Heros". Both are perfectly delivered and accompanied by strong, fitting production. Stimuli wields lyrics about political corruption and false idols like a brillant, young theologen. Unafraid, Stimuli pushes forward, speaking his mind and dropping verses that cover everything from the rampant misappropriation of monies in this country, the horrid mis-treatment of blacks, the genocide taking place within inner cities and the hopeless mentality that has stricken the youth. The moves fluidly and reels in the listener, only interrupted momentarilly by powerful and politically inspired interludes from popular movies and 70's blaxploitation films. Stimuli includes his underground and socially aware cut "The N-Word Song", which has already been featured on many a mixtape, but still yields a message that never gets old. Stimuli leaves us all wondering when an artist as worthy and as skilled as him will have the opportunity to release an album. This tape is just simply off the charts in it's content's true worth. There is no equal presently out there that can even hold a candle to it's importance. Stimuli is not only creating superior music, but he's raising awareness about the current state that America and inparticuliarly, black America, is in. It pains me to know that this tape will most likely go unappreciated and un-noticed, but it really stings knowing that it will also go un-immitated. This being attributed to the fact that the current climate in hip-hop seems to only applaud destruction and yawn at creation. I implore you to download March on Washington, which was made available for free by Sha Stimuli himself. I urge you to Support an artist that is really about the people and really understands whats going on in the world. Someone who wants to share those genuine and unique views and be a voice for so many that are like him, who are made to be voiceless. Appreciate this and appreciate the on going quest for truth that Stimuli is always presenting in his music. I think that as long as he continues to pursue the path of one who seeks out truth he'll continue to astound his fans as well as push his own, very broad artistic envelope.

-BIG D O

Intro
Oh Yea (prod. Astronote)
Heroes (prod. DJ Concept)
Black President (rmx) f. Skyzoo (prod. Wyldfyer)
My Life f. Block McCloud (prod. J. Cardim)
Stop the Violence (prod. J. Rockwell)
The N-Word Song
Coulda Been me (prod. Mr. Attic)
Say Something (prod. Clams Casino)
Colors w/ A-Pinks & Malik 16
To Whom It May Concern (prod. Blunt)
Back of the Bus (prod. Mikey Mike)
Murder Me f. A-Alikes / Steele (Smif-N-Wessun) / Immortal Technique (prod. MadSol

http://www.sendspace.com/file/4gy5b2

Az & DJ Wristpect- Quiet Money Mixtape

For all those that were so un-moved by Az's new and somewhat lackluster album "Undeniable", take some solice in this new mixtape, that showcases some of his brillant original work, remixed as well as blended. I haven't heard too much from this "DJ Wristpect" cat, but anyone who undertakes a task as worthy as putting together a "best of" mixtape for Az is someone who's noteworthy in my book. I never understood why Az was and still is so overlooked. I constantly see people put together "best of" tapes for Big Pun, Biggie, Nas, Kool G Rap and others, but rarely do I ever see Az's body of works, (which are stellar) mixed together for the same purposes. I think at the root of that neglect and lack of recognition is the reason that Az has finally opted to take on more of a radio friendly sound in his music, inparticuliarly on his new album. He's tried making runs at the radio in the past before, but never like this. The new album is very, very "safe" sounding compared to his other albums as far as subject matter goes. I think that Az just grew tired of crafting wonderful verses just to have them fall on mostly deaf ears within the radio, music and Music television industry. Now, I don't think Az is distraught with the fact that DJ's and VJ's aren't lining up to put together tapes and play videos based on his lyrical greatness, lol, nah, I don't think that, but I do know what it feels like to sometimes feel unappreciated. Sometimes it can spark radical changes in you. I think I understand some of Az's new schtick. I don't like it, but hey, he's gotta eat, and people took him for granted, he still can rap, so why not get paid? Discouraging as that sounds, I don't know if that actually is his current mindstate, but if it was, I think I would sympathize with him 100%. All that being said I'm glad Wristpect stepped up and decided to drop a tape for that man, he deserves more praise for his work, no doubt about it. Just look at some of the joints that are on here, he's a certified Brooklyn legend man. Maybe second only to King's County's finest ever, Biggie and Jay-Z. All that being said, check this mixtape out man, it's a clever tape and Wristpect puts a few new twists on some of ya favorite Az material, while also including some of the joints that remind you of why Sosa was so great in the first place.

-BIG D O

http://djwristpect.urbanradioondemand.com/mixtapes/DJ%20WRISTPECT%20&%20AZ%20-%20QUIET%20MONEY.zip

R.I.P. to B-Boy legend Frosty Freeze

Rest in Peace to Wayne “FROSTY FREEZE” Frost, the pioneer b-boy from the Rock Steady Crew who passed away on the 3rd of April.

DJ Smooth Denali & The Notorious B.I.G- Still King Of NY

I have to admit I'm a straight sucker for anything Biggie related. I usually download any new mixtape put together by any joe schmoe out there whenever they drop one inspired by, or featuring Biggie. Yes, I was even suckered into grabbing that Biggie Duets album....lol, we all know how superbly bad that was too. Lately there's been a few really good joints tho. Doo Wop and Mike Nice got together and dropped a straight silly mix for the 10th anniversary of Big's passing in 07' and Mick Boogie Dropped a ridiculous blend tape called "Unbelievable" that was really ill right down to the cover art the same year. Of course there's also the classic Biggie mixes, like the joint Mister Cee put together way back, before Biggie was to be a household name. I actually still play that joint quite a bit to this day. The joints Cee picked for it were just right on time man, I think Biggie would have appreciated that mix as well, mainly because Cee picked his finest hardcore verses for the tape. Enter in Smooth Denali. He is one of the better mixtape DJ's and blend DJ's out east and is apart of the Turntable Assassins crew. I know many of my readers might not recognize the name, but trust me, duke has got some crazy skills, and also has his own mixshow on Sirius Satellite radio where you can find him mixing, cutting and blending shit up nicely every time he jumps on air. A lot of kids that call themselves mixtape DJ's really ain't got any skills, they just put together songs on a CD, slap a cover on the muthafucka and then start calling themselves "DJ's"...makes me sick to my stomach. I grew up listening to guys like Ron G, who were technical masters, and could blend anything together. Smooth Denali is cut from that same cloth and every tape he's ever dropped has been well worth the effort. Don't expect anything brand spankin' new on this, but do expect a solid mix with a few really dope blends from Denali.

-BIG D O

01.DJ SMOOTH DENALI - THE MOST SHADY INTRO [01:28] ³
³ 02.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - BLIND ALLEY FREESTYLE (DEMO) [01:47] ³
³ 03.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - BENJAMINS [01:01] ³
³ 04.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - GIMME ME LOOT [04:17] ³
³ 05.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. FEAT. PUDGEE P & LORD TARIQ - THINK BIG [03:02] ³
³ 06.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - NOTORIOUS RMX (D-DOT RMX) [00:55] ³
³ 07.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - GOIN BACK TO CALI [03:20] ³
³ 08.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - 4 THE MAC & DONS (UNRELEASED) [02:52] ³
³ 09.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - WHAT CHA WANT FREESTYLE [01:31] ³
³ 10.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - BIGGIE GOT THE HYPE SHIT (UNRELEASED) [03:27] ³
³ 11.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - SOMEBODY'S GOT TO DIE [03:49] ³
³ 12.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. FEAT. TRACY LEE - KEEP YOUR HANDS HIGH [04:03] ³
³ 13.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - YOUR NOBODY TIL SOMEBODY KILLS YOU [03:43] ³
³ 14.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - BROOKLYN MINT (JEANS & SNEAKERS) [00:56] ³
³ 15.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - MY DOWNFALL (SMOOTH MIX) [04:33] ³
³ 16.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - PLAYER'S ANTHEM [02:54] ³
³ (UNRELEASED REFERENCE NO LIL CEASE) ³
³ 17.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. FEAT. TOO SHORT - THE WORLD IS FILLED [03:59] ³
³ .... ³
³ 18.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. FEAT. PUFF DADDY & JAY Z - YOUNG G'S [04:38] ³
³ 19.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. FEAT. JAY Z - WHO SHOT YA 2008 [03:28] ³
³ (STILL IGNORANT) (BLEND) ³
³ 20.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - LONG KISS GOODNIGHT [02:39] ³
³ 21.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - YOU'LL SEE (SHOULD I SMOOTH MIX) [01:15] ³
³ 22.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. FEAT. BLACK ROB & BEANIE SIGEL - IF I [03:20] ³
³ SHOULD DIE BEFORE I AWAKE ³
³ 23.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - NIGGAS BLEED [04:29] ³
³ 24.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - QUEEN BITCH [02:40] ³
³ (UNRELEASED FULL REFERENCE NO LIL KIM) ³
³ 25.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - LAST FREESTYLE (MARCH 1997) [02:05] ³
³ 26.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - LIVE IN THE LONDON OUTRO [01:57] ³
³ 27.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. FEAT. CRAIG MACK - LET ME GET DOWN [03:58] ³
³ (ORIGINAL VERSION) (BONUS TRACK) ³
³ 28.NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - ST. IDES COMMERICAL (BONUS TRACK) [00:34]

http://rapidshare.com/files/104609659/DJ_SMOOTH_DENALI_AND_NOTORIOUS_B.I.G_-_STILL_KING_OF_NY-BOOTLEG-_2008__kotbay93__INT.rar

Prince Ali- Pyrex Prophecy Hosted By DJ Nice

New Joint from none other than Prince Ali (P.A.). I'm really excited that P.A. is starting to make underground connctions like Kool G Rap, L.E.G.A.C.Y., The late KL of Screwball and Tragedy Khadafi. I understand that he can gain some much deserved notierity by being featured on tracks with these guys. Not to say that he can't hold his own, because he most definitely can; P.A. is a strong lyricist with a penchant for picking ill beats to accompany his nostaligic flow. He's a throwback artist, and a good one. I compare him a lot to Termanology, their flows, voice, delivery and subject matter are all very similiar, the only thing that seems to separate them at this point is work ethic and promotion. Term is a tireless worker and while P.A. is certainly no slouch when it comes to putting out mixtapes of his own, he's not in Term's league in that aspect. And then there's the whole promotion thing. Termanology's main man that grew up with him in Lawrence, MA is Statik Selektah, someone who has his own Sirius Satellite radio show and is a force on the mixtape scene. P.A. is a worthy artist and it just goes to show you that sometimes the worthiest of artists just get overlooked because of things that are out of their control. Don't mis read me here, Termanology is completely worthy of the position he currently has, with or without the support from his many connections. I'd actually like to see P.A. and Term collaborate one of these days, and being that their both ill, I have no doubt that they'll link up eventually and do a track. Til' Then P.A. has released a couple new mixtapes that feature the Toronto MC displaying his skills for all that are yearning for more substance from their hip-hop. Don't pass this up, especially if you love sharp lyricism backed up with that good ole' boom bap sound.

-BIG D O

Introduction
Pyrex Kid
Hood Fellaz w/ Kool G Rap, B.A.G.I.
Whats Poppin w/ Nut Rageous, KL (Screwball)
Same Shit
Super Star
Write Just w/ St. Laz
Dead w/ B.A.G.I.
Swaggie Piffin
I Was Told w/ L.E.G.A.C.Y, Sense I
Versatile
Be Down
Intermission
Pyrex Prophecy w/ Sense I
Fast Life Shit
Material Posessions
Raw Shit
Righteous Scrolls w/ Tragedy Khadafi
Where I'm From
Dream Deferred w/ Sense I, B.A.G.I.
Rock For The w/ Sense I
Grew Up w/ Henny, Defame, B.A.G.I.
Outro

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5GFF8TAL

Dukedagod Presents - 'Harlem Classics'

The man behind the scenes in one of the most powerful movements in recent memory is releasing to the public a few of his favorite relics. "Harlem Classics" is jam packed with the Set's best work, from a time when they weren't masquerading around town in shirts and jeans that were two sizes too small and repeating the phrase "no homo" incessantly, despite the fact that their whole steez at the moment is in fact, very, very suspect indeed. Nope, this is from a time when they were screaming "Dipset Taliban" every other sentence and bringin' terror to many a soul sample laced Heatmakerz concoction. While many of the joints on here can be found on the Dip's older (much better) mixtapes and album releases. There really isn't too much truly "unreleased" material on this joint, if you know any Dipset head, chances are you've prolly heard all of these, Still it's nice to have em' all in one place, and chances are you haven't heard em' in this nice of a quality. Duke Da God scores a winner with this, and perhaps sends a subtle message to the talent he once found and helped put together. Standout tracks are "Royalty", "Magic", "Around My Way", "New Season", "Long Time Coming" and "The Slaughter"

-BIG D O

01. What's Really Good (OG Version) (feat. Cam'ron, Jim Jones) 05:06
02. Halftime Show (feat. Cam'ron) 02:32
03. You're Gonna Love Me (feat. Juelz Santana) 04:23
04. Shut The **** Up (feat. Cam'ron) 03:37
05. Questions (feat. Jim Jones) 01:43
06. Royalty (Crown Me) (feat. Juelz Santana, Cam'ron, T.I.) 05:24
07. Your Way (feat. J.R. Writer & Cam'ron) 03:00
08. The Answer (feat. Juelz Santana) 02:23
09. New Season (feat. Cam'ron) 01:04
10. Did U Miss Me? (feat. Juelz Santana) 02:50
11. Don't Fool With The Dips (feat. J.R. Writer, Hell Rell) 04:09
12. 145th & Broadway (feat. Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, S.A.S.) 04:30
13. Cali Love (feat. Cam'ron) 01:41
14. Hold The **** Up (feat. Juelz Santana & DJ Clue) 03:44
15. The Slaughter (feat. Cam'ron) 01:00
16. Uhh Ahh (feat. Hell Rell) 04:00
17. You Oughta Know (feat. Juelz Santana, Cam'ron) 03:52
18. Magic (feat. J.R. Writer)) 03:44
19. From Bottom To Top (feat. Juelz Santana, Celph Titled) 03:54
20. Dreamer 03:05
21. Around My Way (feat. Jim Jones) 04:27
22. Long Time Coming (feat. Cam'ron & Juelz Santana)

http://www.filefactory.com/file/701c5f/

A Sad Day: 40 Years later, The Assasination of Martin Luther King Jr.

It was On this day 40 years ago, in 1968 that Martin Luther King Jr. was in Memphis Tennessee to support sanitation workers who were being mistreated. On April 4th at exactly 6:01 PM, while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel Dr. King was struck in the side of the face by an assassin's bullet. He was only 39 years old.

I grew up learning a lot about Dr. King, the Civil Rights movement and admiring him deeply for what he stood for. My parents kept his books in the house and often when I felt troubled I would reference them, and try my best to channel his strength. I know that this blog is devoted mainly to hip-hop, but I also cover the events that shape the urban world as well. Every cat in the game that makes money through dialogue and every minority that speaks freely and from his heart should also thank King, for without him things would be tremendously different. He was a prophet and a true champion of equality. Words alone cannot describe how indebted we as Americans and minorities are to him. The things he endured while on this treacherous earth go without saying. Blind Hate, Racism, classism and almost every other "ism" was thrown at him like bricks. He never hated back though, and he never raised his hand in anger. He was the ultimate in level headedness and logic. He guided people toward better lives, and respected everyone's opinion. He is the real super hero, who gave his life for the better treatment of others. If anyone was ever worthy of being granted entrance into heaven, it would be Dr. King, for he truly embodied all those things that he preached. Honesty, equality, caring, knowledge and will. This country has for a long time benefitted from his work, and while the cynics label him as just a "dreamer", I prefer to think of him as someone that made his dreams into reality, even if they were only momentary or fleeting. Dr. King did accompish many, many things, and for that I will always regard him as someone who served bravely, valiantly and with the greatest purpose. Rest in peace to him, I hope he knows that we have not forgotten him, or his message of non-violence, having dreams and working toward a better future.

-BIG D O

DJ J-Love & Prodigy- The Comeback Kid

Although our favorite hardcore MC Prodigy is locked down we shoulden't forget that left us some really great music before he went away to serve his 3 year prison sentence. DJ J-Love a long time supporter and purveyor of Mobb Deep's and Prodigy's music has put together another excellent mix of P's newer stuff that he either just recently dropped or was getting ready to drop right before he started to serve his bid. Joints on here like "My World Is Empty" and "Still Slaves" resonated deeply with me, due to Prodigy's gift for powerful political and historic speak. While listening to those joints I almost instantly wished that the rest of the rap game was making stuff that sounded like this. He really flexes his vocabulary and song composition skills for a lot of these joints, provng that in fact just as the title of this tape states that he truly is the "Comeback Kid". This new material is stronger and more on point than ever and once again I applaud J-Love for recognizing that and putting it out there for the masses to hear. This is a can't miss for every real Prodigy fan as they wait in anticipation for his new H.N.I.C. album to drop sometime this Spring or Summer.

-BIG D O


01. Comeback Kid Intro 00:50
02. Gun Love 2008 (prod. by J-Love) 04:15
03. My World Is Empty Without You 03:01
04. The Life 02:31
05. New Yitty 02:30
06. Wild Child 02:32
07. Drama (feat. Twin Gambino) 03:25
08. Still Slaves 02:27
09. Rap Columbo 01:21
10. Raining Gunz & Shanks 02:52
11. If Anit One Thing, It's Anoter (feat. AZ & Nucci Reyo) 04:33
12. What's Poppin DuNN 01:50
13. Trials Of Life (feat. Ghostface) 02:17
14. Young Vet 03:28
15. Caught Up In The Streets (feat. Un Pacino) 01:12
16. 187 (feat. NYCE & 40 Glocc) 02:18
17. Message From P 01:18
18. Straight Murder (feat. 50 Cent) 03:16
19. Shootouts 02:43
20. Keep It Thoro 02:29
21. Stuck To You 03:23
22. Rotten Apple 03:03
23. Block Life 01:29
24. Power Rap 02:19
25. Don't Be A Follower 02:30
26. The Saga 02:43
27. Mobb Run The Game 02:17
28. I Know 02:24
29. Sold My Soul 01:42
30. Live In The Spot 01:30
31. Finest 02:36
32. Last Words 02:44

http://rapidshare.com/files/100638342/0318-PCKHBJLB08C4.rar

DJ Drama and La The Darkman- The Notorious L.A.D.

DJ Drama the mouth of the south (who ironically is originally from Philly) returns with his frequent collaborator La The Darkaman and drops a serious mixtape. At first glance one would think that La has simply sold out and decided to go the commercial route, but surprisingly that coulden't be further from the case. This joint is one of the strongest, if not the strongest mixtapes that has dropped this year so far. Rarely do we hear new stuff from La unless it is on a DJ Drama tape or album, so to see what these two had in the vaults this whole time is interesting. Besides a few mis-steps on here courtesy of collaborations with Young Joc, Juelz Santana and Lil' Wayne, this is some great work from La. He's stayed true to his regular lyrical fodder of Guns, drugs and women, but he's still creative about it, and if you don't believe me listen to "Bad Ass Black Boy" or a "A Nigga From The Streets". Both are examples of how La is managing to stay relevant in the ever changing and ever evolving world of hardcore street hip-hop. There's some good production on here in spots, but don't expect to hear the same lineup from Hiest Of The Century or anything, I think at the most Don Cannon turns in one or two ill joints.

-BIG D O

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| 1. Doing It Again 3:34 |
| 2. Glorious Victorious L.A.D. 2:19 |
| 3. Chop It For Profit 2:04 |
| 4. Hand On My Glock feat. Willie The Kid 3:05 |
| 5. They Keep Talking 3:30 |
| 6. Feel My Face feat. Juelz Santana & Lil Wayne 4:04 |
| 7. Bas Ass Black Boy feat. Willie The Kid 2:44 |
| 8. In & Out Of State 1:53 |
| 9. Throw Ya Sets Up feat. Yung Joc, Willie The Kid & Jadakiss 3:56 |
| 10. Dumping The Ruger feat. Willie The Kid 2:38 |
| 11. I Been Around feat. Willie The Kid 3:34 |
| 12. Ima G 2:17 |
| 13. Beneath The Diamonds feat. Twista & Devin Da Dude 3:50 |
| 14. Verbal Intercourse 2:00 |
| 15. You Thinking Bout Me feat. Willie The Kid 3:09 |
| 16. Aint No Fun feat. Willie The Kid 2:40 |
| 17. Check 2:12 |
| 18. Gangsta Pimp feat. Willie The Kid 2:21 |
| 19. Coogi Down feat. Willie The Kid 3:06 |
| 20. A Nigga From The Street 2:19 |
| 21. Crack In The Lac feat. Chamillionaire 2:59 |
| 22. Rap Kevin Garntett feat. Willie The Kid 2:29 |
| 23. Gangland 2:35 |
| 24. Lake Michigan feat. Willie The Kid 2:30 |
| 25. George Bush feat. Willie The Kid 2:13 |
| 26. Im Good 2:21 |
| 27. Notorious L.A.D. 2:31 |

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Video: Cuban Link ft. S-One, Mysonne, Lord Tariq, Hocus and Drop- High Blood Presssure

Wow, Fat Joe has got some serious problems on his hands now as basically every big name in the Bronx underground/hardcore scene drops by and drops an ill lil' verse condemning him. Attacking everything from his character to rampant rumors swirling that he cheated Pun out of his royalties. This joint is shot straight up commando style, but still has a nice touch to it. I especially liked the bonus footage at the end for Cavlar, who was actually hanging with everyone from that vid just before he was tragically killed.

-BIG D O

Video: Nomadic Massive- Sad But True

Coulden't pass up posting this vid. "Sad But True" the infectiously groovy, guitar laden and politically charged joint that instantly caught my ear comes to us courtesy of Montreal Hip-Hop collective Nomadic Massive. Comprised of several MC's whose backrounds/nationalities range from Haitian, Creole, Chilean, Chinese, Iraqi and French, Nomadic Massive delivers a more than solid video, they deliver a true social message. Focusing on the true artform of emceeing, much of the video just follows each MC thru their everyday haunts as they wield powerful rhymes bout the state of government everywhere. These guys are truly gifted and I Hope they drop more new stuff.

Video: La The Darman Ft. Willie The Kid- I Sit Back

It's been a little while since La really hit the scene with this much buzz, prolly not since Hiest Of The Century dropped. Back with his new protege Willie The Kid (who drops a dope sixteen on this) and his new label The Aphilliates records. This joint is a great look for La and is beautifully shot in the shadow of breathe taking Honolulu, Hawaii. The imagery is pretty standard for a hip-hop vid; money, women, liquor etc., but who can say no to those beaches? La is coming back strong and Aaron Banks scores a directorial win with this one.

Fes Taylor- Taylor Made

Inspectah Deck's protege Fes Taylor Hits us with one of his best and latest efforts in Taylor Made. Fes has earned the reputation as one of the hardest working Wu-Tang affiliates out there and one of the most promising new artists from Staten Island along with JoJo Pellegrino. Fes has a great ear for beats and this CD is no exception, I don't know if he recruited any Wu-Tang affiliated producer's for this venture, but some of the joints definitely had a dope and updated Wu-Tang sound, complete with those dirty drums and neck snapping snares. Fes is a great writer and before I heard this I really never understood all the hype surrounding his releases, but now I completely understand. Not only does he put out decent shit, he's a work horse, and he drops decent shit all the time. I look forward to his new album that's on the horizon, tentatively titled "T-2". Til' then he's got plenty of street material out there for everyone to check out, so make sure to do so, he's a worthwhile NYC artist being brought up in the game by a legend in Deck, much in the same way the NFL used to bring along good young QB's, by letting the wiley old vet school em'. You don't see that a lot anymore man, and with artist development quickly becoming a thing of the past, we should all enjoy and support Fes taylor.

-BIG D O


01: Pain
02: Back Then
03: Be Free
04: Hey
05: Holding Weight
06: Homicide Hill
07: I Ain't The One
08: ICU
09: Jump
10: Just Chillin'
11: Must B Love
12: Record Deal
13: Rolla Costa
14: S.I.N.Y. Flow
15: Talk Is Cheap
16: Wait A Minute
17: Why Me?

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Video: Main-O- Be Me

Brand new joint from Brooklyn's newest bad guy Main-O. Complete with dope premise Main-O shows and proves on this surprisingly honest ode to succumbing to one's own true self. An underlying message is also delivered in this Vid as well, one that directly states that more artists should be themselves and only that.

-BIG D O

Percee P - Perseverance: The Instrumentals LP

True to his tireless work ethic Madlib drops a new project on the heads of his loyal fans in the form of yet another dope instrumental tape. It's a little disappointing that there's only a portion of the Perseverence instrumentals on here, but I am impressed with the ones he chose to put out. Joints like "2 Brothers From The Gutter" and "Ghetto Rhyme Story" make this well worth the effort. These beats are more than just beats man, there a fucking throwback to when hip-hop was about more than just dollars and cents, to a time when it was art and expression in the highest form. Don't be a sucka, grab that new Percee P record produced entirely by Cali Production extraodinaire Madlib and grab this.

-BIG D O

01. The Hand That Leads You (Remix Instrumental) 02:39
02. Legendary Lyricist (Instrumental) 02:38
03. Who With Me? (Instrumental) 02:41
04. Ghetto Rhyme Story (Instrumental) 03:24
05. Mastered Craftsman (Instrumental) 02:33
06. The Man To Praise (Instrumental) 03:29
07. 2 Brothers From The Gutter (Instrumental) 02:58
08. The Dirt & Filth (Instrumental) 03:34
09. The Woman Behind Me (Remix Instrumental) 04:24

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Breaking News: Beanie Sigel Sentenced To 3 Months In Prison

A federal judge in Philadelphia sentenced Beanie Sigel to three months in prison on Friday after he gave a false urine sample to probation officials, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.

Sigel also reportedly tested positive for Xanax and Percocet this month.

After violating supervised release, Sigel had been serving a six month term in a halfway house.

Sigel told the judge that he is an addict and relapsed when he was sent to the halfway house. Sigel added that being confined to the halfway house and not being able to travel for big income shows triggered the relapse, and that he was feeling a large amount of financial pressure and feared losing his home.

U.S District Judge R. Barclay Surrick was not sympathetic.

"I told you the last time if you didn't toe the line, jail was the only option," Surrick told Sigel.

-HHG

Breaking News: KL of Screwball passes away

There’s sad news in the hip-hop world as KL of the underground favorite group Screwball passed away Thursday night from an asthma attack.

-HHG

"FOR THE TRUE HIP HOP HEADS THAT KNOW THIER HISTORY ABOUT MC'S THAT COMEOUTTA QUEENSBRIDGE...KL OF THE BONAFIED GROUP SCREWBALL, DIED YESTERDAY OF AN ASTHMA ATTACK.

HIS HARDCORE DELIVERY AND RASPY VOICE WAS WELL KNOWN IN MANY CIRCLES OF
RAW GUTTER LYRICS AND THE OTHER MEMBERS(Blaq Poet, Q'ran, and Hostyle)
HAVE ALL MADE NAMES FOR THEMSELVES AS SOLOISTS AS WELL AS KL...AS SOON
AS I GET DETAILS, I WILL BLAST OUT THE INFO FOR ANY OF YOU THAT IS
INTERESTED IN SEEING HIM ONE LAST TIME...HE IS ALREADY UP IN GHETTO
HEAVEN, SO HIS MUSIC WILL LIVE THRU ALL OF US THAT LOVE HIM."

- DJ PREMIER

40 Cal- The Yellow Tape

Our main man and Dipset's lyrical front runner 40 Cal returns minus any of his Dipset bretheren with his new Koch records release The Yellow Tape. It always sort of stoopified me as to why the Dips never tried to slide 40 Cal into a more focal position within the crew. He's consistently been one of their only legs to stand on in the real underground realms of New York city for some time. In other words, 40 is one of the last real cats in Dipset. With the exception of A Mafia, Jay Bezzel and Tom Gist (who all coinsidently are now no longer really functioning as "official" Dipset members)40 is the only one of the Dips that I routinely still see and hear making the rounds at the Fight Klub, beating down Bad Boy artists in barbershops and above all else, creating some seriously worthwhile verses. 40 has become one of the few beacons of hope for the Dipset brand, but the catch is that he isn't exactly as warmed up to the idea of being just another guy waiting for his turn on a flustered label that has it's two top leaders fueding and their former hype man putting out mixtapes...It's sad really, I know I was one of the many people who realized how talented 40 was when he dropped his first two tapes, Trigger Happy and and Broken Safety and I really hoped that he would try his best to forge thru all the industry bullshit and rise above, but the sad reality is that 40 might be doomed to a life of obscurity and the massses may never know one of Harlem's best new lyricists the way they should or at all. Until then enjoy this lil' piece and be sure to support 40 in the future. Standout tracks include "40!", "So Gutta" and "If You Want It".

-BIG D O

01. Young Skeme (Feat. Young Ace And Young Skeme) 03:50
02. Harlem Gangsta 03:27
03. Blowin Mine 02:25
04. Shut Down (Feat. Sudaboss) 03:03
05. Put In Work (Feat. Ru Spits) 03:05
06. 40! 02:28
07. Gun Smoke 02:41
08. Swagga Jacka 2 03:17
09. Yacht Music 02:54
10. Heat 02:28
11. Time Out 02:55
12. If You Want It 03:53
13. So Gutta 03:06
14. Hustle Skeme

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