MIND INVERSION

“Fash Plays it Cool”

Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags Alchemist, Boy Meets World, Fash Plays it Cool, Fashawn, The Antidote, West Coast on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 by Tim Althaus

The Antidote

Thanks to Shake for the heads-up on this gem. As I mentioned in an earlier post, Fashawn is going to be putting out a mixtape entitled The Antidote that is solely produced by Alchemist. This is the first leak off of the mixtape, and it is called “Fash Plays it Cool”. This track is incredibly fresh, and it makes me want to hear the finished project even more. Fashawn is one of the dopest emcees on the West Coast right now, and as you know Alchemist is very nice with the beats. These two getting together is something that should happen way more often. Even though I’ve said it at least a million times, make sure you go out and get Boy Meets World when it drops on October 20th.

Download: Fashawn, “Fash Plays it Cool” (Prod. By Alchemist)

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Raekwon, “Walk With Me” (Video)

Posted in Media, Video with tags Official Video, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2, Raekwon, Walk With Me on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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I’ve been trying to work on the review for OB4CL2 like crazy, but I don’t think it’s going to be ready until tomorrow due to school work. You may recall that I posted this track yesterday, and thanks to Hip Hop Official we have the official video for “Walk With Me” today. Talk about the definition of yet another dope video from The Chef, he’s killing it on the music video tip. Make sure you go out and cop Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2, it’s that real shit that you’ve been craving for quite some time.

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Mick Boogie x Peter Bjorn & John, Re-Living Thing (Mixtape) Download

Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags living thing, Mick Boogie, Peter Bjorn and John, Re-Living Thing, The Commissioner on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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Here’s the mixtape you have all been waiting for. Mick Boogie got together with some of his favorite producers and emcees to completely re-work Peter Bjorn & John’s album Living Thing. I can assure you that this mixtape is going to be dope as hell, and you shouldn’t even think about sleeping on it. Follow me after the jump for the tracklist and download link. Continue reading →

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The UK & iTunes Bonus Tracks From Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2

Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags Ghostface, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2, Raekwon, Scram Jones, The Badlands, Walk With Me on Monday, September 7, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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Can you feel the hype surrounding you? Thanks to Shake, we have the UK bonus track as well as the iTunes bonus track off of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2. The first track is entitled “The Badlands”, which gets torn apart, and it features Tony Starks (Ghost). The second track is called “Walk With Me” and it’s produced by Scram Jones. It looks like tomorrow is going to be a great day.

Download: Raekwon, “The Badlands” (Feat. Ghostface)

Download: Raekwon, “Walk With Me” (Prod. By Scram Jones)

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Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek Perform New Track Off of Revolutions Per Minute

Posted in Media, Video with tags Hi-Tek, Reflection Eternal, Revolutions Per Minute, Talib Kweli, Washington DC on Monday, September 7, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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Man, there is way too much good music coming out right now (did I really just say that?). Shouts to 2DopeBoyz for the lok on this one. Reflection Eternal (Talib & Hi-Tek) were in Washington DC recently, and they performed a new track off of their upcoming album. The new album will be epically titled Revolutions Per Minute, and unfortunately there is no tentative release date yet. By the sounds of the video, this track is beyond sick and it almost gives me that grimy vibe that “More or Less” gave me. Another thing you will notice is why Kweli is one of the best emcees in the history of the game. Oh boy, Kwe & Tek got me fiending for a new Reflection album real bad.

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BK-One, “Here I Am” (Feat. Phonte, Brother Ali & The Grouch)

Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags Benzilla, Bk-One, Black Thought, Blueprint, Brother Ali, Murs, p.o.s, Phonte, Radio Do Canibal, Raekwon, Slug, The Grouch, toki wright on Monday, September 7, 2009 by Tim Althaus

Radio Do Canibal

Have I ever mentioned that Minneapolis Hip-Hop is the shit? BK-One, who is Brother Ali’s tour DJ, will be dropping his new album Rádio Do Canibal with Benzilla on October 6th. This is the first leak off of the project and it features MPLS native Brother Ali, Phonte & The Grouch. The beat on this track is bananas, and it’s definitely something I could see myself listening to on a regular basis. It sounds like this project is going to be nothing short of amazing, and it will have a star studded cast of emcees. Over the instrumentals you will hear: Black Thought, Brother Ali, Phonte, The Grouch, Murs, Slug, Raekwon, Blueprint, P.O.S., Blueprint, Toki Wright & many more. You can go over to Fifth Element and pre-order the album now, which is probably a good idea. Follow me after the jump to download the track and peep the tracklisting. Continue reading →

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Raekwon Talks About the Making of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2

Posted in Media, Video with tags Hip-Hop Official, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2, Raekwon, Wu-Tang Clan on Monday, September 7, 2009 by Tim Althaus

Tomorrow is the day that Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 drops, are you ready? I will be purchasing the album on my break in between classes tomorrow morning, and I will be bumping it for the rest of the day repeatedly. Hip Hop Official had the chance to sit down with The Chef and talk about all of the blood sweat and tears that went into OB4CL2. Rae talks about a lot of the things that hindered his ability to make this album, and why it has taken so long. Much like Ghost said in one of my previous posts, The Wu isn’t broken up, they are just in a lot of different pieces right now. The Chef also discusses that he made Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 for the people, because that’s what they wanted. He also mentions that more artists should be doing what the fans want (co-sign).

Spotted @ Hip Hop Official

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Blu, NoSleepForaDay EP x Open(theInstrumentalLP) (Downloads)

Posted in Audio, Downloads with tags Below the Heavens, Blu, Exile, NoSleepForADay EP, Open(theInstrumentalLP), West Coast on Monday, September 7, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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I want to send a mad shout out to 2DopeBoyz, as always, for posting these two gems. I had caught eye of these projects last week, but was unable to get them up because of school priorities. Blu has been one of my favorite West Coast emcees since he dropped the album Below The Heavens with Exile. These two projects that he’s released are instrumentals that he’s as of late. A lot of cats might be pretty pissed that Blu is just producing and not rhyming, because everyone knows Blu is very nice with the mic. Either way, I’m glad to hear that he’s constantly making new material, and I can’t wait for another proper full length release. Follow me after the jump to download both projects. Continue reading →

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Hov Already Discussing A “New” Album?

Posted in Media, Video with tags Blueprint 3, jay-z, Next Album on Monday, September 7, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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Blueprint 3 drops tomorrow, and despite all of the hatred I’ve been showing towards the album, I can assure you that I will still be making a purchase. Jay-Z is still one of my favorite emcees, despite the fact that Kanye is producing over half of the album. With all of that set aside, we can talk about this video. In the video above, Hov talks about his next album. That’s right, he’s already talking about what’s to come after Blueprint 3. He makes it sound like this one is going to be very experimental, and even goes on to say that it won’t be a #1 album. Bring it on Jigga, I want to hear that shit.

Spotted @ 2DopeBoyz

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Ghostface Interview With Thisis50

Posted in Media, Video with tags Ghostface, State of Hip-Hop, Staten Island, Thisis50, Wu-Tang Clan on Monday, September 7, 2009 by Tim Althaus

I never get sick of hearing news about Ghostface, because the guy is a fucking beast and a legend. Thisis50.com recently sat down with Ghost Deini himself, and discussed a few key issues. He discusses how much he has learned being in the game, and how he wishes he knew back then what he knows now. He also discusses his relationship with the rest of the Wu-Tang Clan. He says that the Clan is cool, but it seems like they don’t really see each other as much as they used to because of solo work. Another thing that Ghost discusses is how Staten Island is different from the rest of the Burroughs in New York. Also make sure you listen to Ghost ring in on the current state of Hip-Hop, he makes some damn good points about the industry.

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