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Copywrite, “Rest in Power”

Posted in Downloads, Media with tags Copywrite, God Save the King, Hip-Hop, MHz, The High Exhaulted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by Tim Althaus

I’m so blown away by this effort by Copywrite that I don’t even know what to say. The former MHz member, Columbus Ohio native, and frequent Rjd2 collaborator is back with his new album God Save the King dropping on February 28th. “Rest in Power” won’t be making an appearance on the official tracklisting, but this cut is beyond incredible; I haven’t heard Copywrite sound this hungry since he released The High Exhaulted back in 2002. If you like hardcore raw lyricism with witty punchlines, then this track is definitely for you.

Download: Copywrite, “Rest in Power”

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Slept on Saturdays: The Left, Gas Mask

Posted in Music Reviews, Slept on Saturdays with tags Apollo Brown, Detroit Hip-Hop, DJ Soko, Gas Mask, Journalist 103, The Left on Saturday, January 28, 2012 by Tim Althaus

When Hip-Hop fanatics talk about modern day underground classics (the last 10 years), they generally always mention a few albums: Blu & Exile, Below the Heavens; Little Brother, The Minstrel Show and Madvillain, Madvillainy. For some odd reason, I don’t hear anyone talk about The Left, Gas Mask; Journalist 103, Apollo Brown & DJ Soko crafted the perfect record with no filler and no throw-away tracks. I’ve been well aware of Apollo Brown’s skills on the boards for some time, but for unknown circumstances I managed to neglect Gas Mask when it came out back in 2010. This album has everything synonymous with a classic album: pristine production, raw lyricism and perfectly placed guest appearances. Continue reading →

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Video: XV, “Batteries” (Feat. Trae the Truth)

Posted in Media, Video with tags Batteries, Ninja Turtles, Trae the Truth, XV, Zero Heroes on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Tim Althaus

I’m still impatiently waiting for XV’s debut album The Kid With the Green Backpack because I know that it’s going to be a game changer; his latest offering Zero Heroes is one of the best mixtapes I’ve heard in the last few years. Vizzy dropped some visuals for the track “Batteries”, and it features Trae the Truth. You know why I love Vizzy’s music so much? In the first few lines he spits you get a Ninja Turtles reference, and later on he spits an Uncle Phil reference; he grew up in the 90s, and he isn’t ashamed of it. All throughout XV’s music, there are references to the 90s littered about, and it takes me back to being a kid.

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Mixtape Download: Saigon, Warning Shots 3: One Foot in the Grave

Posted in Album Download, Downloads with tags Just Blaze, Saigon, Scram Jones, Warning Shots 3: One Foot in the Grave on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Tim Althaus

The Yardfather is back, and he’s using his built up momentum from last year’s spectacular outing The Greatest Story Never Told. Yesterday Sai-Giddy dropped his long awaited street album Warning Shots 3: One Foot in the Grave. I can honestly say that this mixtape is bananas; all of the beats are straight fire, and Saigon spits that hardcore street flow that you’ve become used to hearing. Production comes courtesy of Just Blaze, DJ Corbett, Shuko, Red Spyda and Scram Jones. You can also expect to hear guest appearances from Jump-Off Joe Beezy, Lil’ Fame and Quan.

The Greatest Story Never Told was one of best year’s last albums, and it sounds like Saigon is going to keep bringing top quality material for the Hip-Hop lover’s ears. I personally can’t wait until Sai drops his next studio offering; he could quickly become one of the best emcees of this generation.

Download: Saigon, Warning Shots 3: One Foot in the Grave

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Video: Evidence, “Falling Down”

Posted in Media, Video with tags "Falling Down", Cats & Dogs, Evidence on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Tim Althaus

This is the definition of a dope video. Last week I posted the teaser, and yesterday the official video came out for “Falling Down” by Evidence. This is one of the dopest videos I’ve set my eyes on in a long time. If you’ve been sleeping on Cats & Dogs, you probably shouldn’t be listening to Hip-Hop, and that’s a fact.

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Paid Dues 2012 Announced!

Posted in Concert Dates, News with tags Dilated Peoples, Dipset, Kendrick Lamar, Odd Future, Paid Dues, Wu-Tang Clan on Monday, January 23, 2012 by Tim Althaus

That’s right folks; The Paid Dues Festival has released their official lineup for the 2012 concert series. There are definitely some heavy hitters on this bill; those who attend can expect to see Wu-Tang Clan, Dilated Peoples, Kendrick Lamar and The Living Legends, just to name a few. The one thing that I love about festivals like Paid Dues and Rock The Bells is that they do a great job of highlighting acts on both coasts of the country. Even though I’m not huge on acts like Odd Future and Dipset, I would still love to make a trip out to California to see this epic bill of artists because honestly, Hip-Hop festivals are for the children.

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M.i (Feat. ScienZe), “Bubble” (Prod. By M.i)

Posted in Audio, Downloads, Media with tags Bubble, Coldplay Sessions, M.i, ScienZe on Monday, January 23, 2012 by Tim Althaus

These last couple of leaks off of The Coldplay Sessions is really starting to get me amped for February 7th; M.i just dropped “Bubble” a few days ago, and I can honestly say that I’m digging the hell out of it. As I’ve mentioned before, M.i has a super laid back flow, and he makes it very easy to like his music. He brings along Brooklyn native Scienze to do some damage on his beautiful jazz influenced beat. This Austin native is becoming one of my favorite emcees; this dude has skills on the mic and the production boards, and that’s not easy to come by.

Download: M.i, “Bubble” (Feat. ScienZe)

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Welcome To Slept On Saturdays at Mind Inversion

Posted in Album Download, Media, Slept on Saturdays with tags Midwest Hip-Hop, Seven, XV, Zero Heroes on Saturday, January 21, 2012 by Tim Althaus

Do you ever find that there’s music that you criminally slept on (see: The Only Color That Matters is Green) ? More often than not, I end up finding out about a project that I managed to neglect for some reason or another. I was looking for a weekly column that I could do, and I feel like Slept On Saturdays is the perfect idea. Every Saturday I’m going to take the opportunity to shed some light on a mixtape, album or track that I overlooked because of sheer obliviousness. After all, the saying goes, “it’s better late than never”. Continue reading →

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Video: Will Sessions, Mix Takes: Take One & Take Two

Posted in Media, Video with tags Detroit, Elmatic, Elzhi, Live Instrumentation, Mix Takes, Will Sessions on Thursday, January 19, 2012 by Tim Althaus

If you don’t know who Will Sessions is these days, you might be living underneath a rock. The funk outfit from Detroit that instrumentally crafted Elzhi’s Elmatic has been doing big things over the last two years; these two videos are no different. In both takes of the Mix Takes, you will see Will Sessions re-creating some of their favorite jams in real-time on video; this is something that is a must see for anyone that is a real Hip-Hop head. Scattered throughout you will hear some Dilla, Main Source, Nas, Slum Village and even some Herbie Hancock. You can catch Take Two after the jump. Continue reading →

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DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles, “wEaRe aT WaR”

Posted in Downloads, Media with tags "wEaRe aT WaR", Bumpy Knuckles, DJ Premier, The KoleXXXion on Thursday, January 19, 2012 by Tim Althaus

DJ Premier and Bumpy Knuckles (AKA Freddie Foxxx) have dropped their latest boom-bap offering, “wEaRe aT WaR”, from their forthcoming March 27th LP The KoleXXXion. “wEaRe aT WaR” features everything you’ve come to love from DJ Premier and Mr. Foxxx; razor-sharp cuts from one of the greatest DJs the game has ever, and rhymes by Bumpy Knuckles that are rougher than 320 grit sandpaper.

Download: DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles, “wEaRe aT WaR”

Shouts to 2DopeBoyz on the find.

Also: I had to throw in the video for Gang Starr, “The Militia” because it’s a Hip-Hop essential.