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On a separate note, why the fuck do the good have to die young? Here is a video of Hov saying some kind words and remembers rocking the stage with DJ AM who, if you didn’t know, passed away this last weekend. It’s a damn shame that the lord decides to take people that have monumental impacts on others, especially when they are young.
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Here are two more bangers off of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 courtesy of the homeboy Shake over at 2DopeBoyz. The first track is called “Broken Safety” and it features Styles P & Jadakiss (2/3 of the Lox) who only add to the chaos of the track. The second track is called “Have Mercy”, and featured on it are Beanie Siegel & Blue Raspberry. We are only six days away from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2, are you as ready as you should be?
Download: Raekwon, “Broken Safety” (Feat. Styles P & Jadakiss)
Download: Raekwon, “Have Mercy” (Feat. Beanie Siegel & Blue Raspberry)
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Your favorite rappers favorite ghostwriter, and the R&B prodigy from Canada linked up to remake De La Soul’s classic track “Baby Phat“. Your boy Skillz & Colin Munroe do a great job of remaking an already great song. To be honest, I totally agree with the message that is being displayed on this track. All you ladies out there should definitely give this track a listen.You can catch this track with many other De La remakes on Mick Boogie’s newest project with Terry Urban, Le Da Soul: 20 Years of De La Soul.
Download: Skillz, “Baby Phat ’09” (Feat. Colin Munroe)
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All of you hardcore heads out there know that Q-Tip had a project that was tragically shelved called Kamaal the Abstract. Thanks to the good lord the project will see the light of day on September 15th. I can’t tell you how personally ecstatic I am. All of Tip’s music is classic (solo & Tribe), and I have a feeling that this album is going to be no different. Watch the video above as Q-Tip walks Sway through the original situation with Clive Davis.
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Here is another legendary emcee that I never get sick of hearing about. Chali 2na (as all of you should know) is the former frontman of Jurassic 5, and he has one of the most recognizable voices in Hip-Hop. In this video the Verbal Herman Munster speaks on his latest solo album, Fish Outta Water, and how it’s been something that has been in his mind for a long time. Chali also talks about trying to make his music that it connects on an emotional level with the listener, as well as how his son inspires his music. Definitely worth checking out, Chali is a legend.
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Here’s a new single from Joey that is produced by The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, and it’s called “No Competition”. It’s always good to hear new shit from any member of the Slaughterhouse Machine. If you are still hating on Budden, shame on you. Go out and get Padded Room & Escape Route now!
Download: Joe Budden, “No Competition” (Prod. By J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)
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Finally! Some footage of the concert! I’ve been posting a lot about this lately (I apologize for those that don’t care) but I still can’t get over how good the Cool Kids / Camp Lo / F. Stokes show was on August 30th at SOBs. Here’s some footage of the Cool Kids set, performing “Champions” of the Gone Fishing mixtape with Don Cannon. Follow me after the jump for “Gold and a Pager”.
Mikey Rocks (Cool Kids), Photo courtesy of me
So last night, I had the pleasure of attending the Cool Kids show in NYC last night at SOBs. The show was EXCELLENT. Easily one of the best hip hop shows I’ve been too. Soo much fun. The Cool Kids absolutely DESTROYED the venue and are awesome guys. I got to meet a bunch of people after the show. Great times all around with some nice surprises including Nice and Smooth and Paper Tiger of Doomtree. Follow me after the jump for some more photos and details.
Now this is what I am talking about. It’s about time someone decided to make a movie about Big L. The dude is a legend in the game, and if he was with us right now he would probably be strong holding everyone. There will be a documentary coming out called Street Struck: The Big L Story, and I can assure you that it will be good. This is the trailer, and it has a lot of people that knew Big L, as well as people that were influenced by him. It’s definitely great to see Jin in the movie, I haven’t seen him forever but he’s incredibly dope. I can assure you I will be making the purchase when this comes out.
R.I.P. Big L
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Here is another guy that you should never think about sleeping on. Chace Infinite is one half of Self Scientific with DJ Khalil, and he’s a fucking crazy good emcee. If you haven’t gotten acclimated with him yet, you definitely need to do so. On this track, “The Path”, Chace rocks over Khalil’s beat that he did for 50 Cent “I Still Kill” and talks about the path that Allah has laid for him in life. This is definitely some dope material, and it will be featured on Chace’s upcoming mixtape I WOULD HAVE KILLED THIS… which I can assure you will be nothing short of amazing.
Download: Chace Infinite, “The Path” (Feat. Kobe) (Prod. By DJ Khalil)
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MIND INVERSION 