Prince "Purple Rain" Live @ IZOD Center

while MSG was unfortunately getting torn down by the heat and lebron's triple double, its ugly cousin of a venue across state lines was also getting torn down...



last time i saw this guy was 6 years ago at msg on the musicology tour. amazing to watch this guy wrap a packed stadium full of people around his finger. still in my opinion the greatest live music experience by a solo artist you can see today, and arguably the best living guitar player there is.

"can i play guitar for you?" yes prince please go ahead and make john mayer of the douches look like a complete amateur thanks

Blake Griffin's Top 10 Dunks

sean kemp x dominique wilkins = BLAKE GRIFFIN

BONUS - classic interview with Seinfeld writer Peter Mehlman's Narrow World Of Sports. Hilarious.

Johnny Spanish "Can't Go Wrong" DJBooth.net Freestyle

Our boy Spanish spits some classic golden-era flavor over the O.C. instrumental produced by D.I.T.C.'s DJ Ogee

Download the MP3 over at DJBooth

T-Pain feat. Rick Ross "Rap Song" (Video) (Dir. by Todd Angkasuwan)

a very dope video from my dude @ToddAngkasuwan - I've had the pleasure of working with this guy for some of my favorite videos that I commissioned when I used to work marketing for KOCH Records. extremely talented and always topping himself. that's what it's all about..

The award-winning commercial by Adam Berg that influenced Todd's video:

one of the memorable videos we worked on together - KRS-One & Marley Marl "Hip-Hop Lives":

“Are You Listening?” CMJ Showcase Highlights [Video]

via-DJBooth.net feat. @JohnnySpanish performing "Up In The Clouds" (prod. by Fresh P) AVAILABLE NOW on iTunes + a slew of other very talented folks we hope to work with soon

Now on iTunes: Johnny Spanish "Up In The Clouds" (Prod. Fresh Prodeuce)

finally live on iTunes!!!

if you've recently spoken to one of us, you probably know we've been REALLY amped for this release to drop for quite a while. please show some love and head over to iTunes to cop it - I promise it'll go right into your personal rotation and stay there :)

If you missed it before, here's the preview of the single that we previously posted:

shouts to @JohnnySpanish again for murkin the track, it's go time buddy

BOOM.

BOOM.

In-Studio: Johnny Spanish "Up In The Clouds" (prod. Fresh Prodeuce)

the latest fresh pro-duction coming soon!

N*E*R*D "Hypnotize You" Prod. by Daft Punk (Live on Letterman)

New album Nothing out this November - can't wait for that... btw, what the f is you wearing on your face Chad Hugo

Welcome to the FailFL

absolutely consumed by fantasy football right now... 5 TEAMS! SMH WHY CAN'T I SAY NO TO LEAGUE INVITES!

Johnny Spanish - Roll Up feat. T-Razor

new video from our latest collaborator johnny spanish... when i first heard this song the hook reminded me of nate dogg, and lo and behold t-razor is a white dude too lol nice work fellas

we're gonna drop something pretty special with j espanol soon. pretty excited about that joint so stay tuned folks...

King Fantastic "Why? Where? What?" (Video)

Shouts to @DJSynapse and @DaniCharming for putting me onto this one whoa

Why? Where? What? from King Fantastic on Vimeo.

This song is tuff. And the video? Cot. Damn. Just watch. After this vid you'll think K. Rose should be on Entourage in place of sleepy Sasha smh. (Speaking of which, this week's episode had better be good or else I'm boycotting the rest of the season and just waiting for How To Make It In America Season 2 who's with me?)

Get King Fantastic's album Finger Snaps and Gun Claps HERE

SPORTS FAIL

FAIL

Members of the West Virginia law enforcement bring down a fan (Kid from Kid n Play?), who ran onto the field during the in-state rival West Virginia versus Marshall NCAA football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 in Huntington, W.Va. West Virginia won 24-21. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner)

Marshall officially made the biggest choke in college football I've ever seen, losing to an incredible West Virginia University comeback in the final moments of the 4th quarter tonight. They gave up 2 TD drives of over 90 yards each to WVU, with 10 seconds to go in the game, and eventually lost in OT by a missed FG. They are now 0-10 against their state rivals since 1911. Wow. Randy Moss is somewhere shaking his head... or not.

Well, I guess there could be more embarrassing sports chokes. You could be this guy:

Another Reason Why Ron Artest Is Awesome

read the full story at the CBS Sports NBA Facts and Rumors Blog

via-ThatKidGP

Evidence - To Be Continued... (VIDEO)

No idea how Ev and Jason pulled this off w/o flinching - amazing. I'm probably the worst with roller coasters though lol... Single available now on iTunes

Rob Swift, Fat Beats NYC Final In-Store Week

Rob Swift destroys decks paying homage to Fat Beats NYC... this day really took me back to my college years spent cutting class and swimming in the seas of the most official hip-hop scene in the world. Amidst a packed AC-less crowd, I absolutely knew I would run into friends new and old at this place w/o even having planned to meet there. I knew I would only run into the truest hip-hop fans from miles around.

Wish I was in NYC to see the last two days - Tanya Morgan, Roli Rho, Neil Armstrong, Pete Rock, Masta Ace, J-Live today... Just Blaze, A-Trak, DJ Scratch, DJ Premier on Saturday. WOW. but for all of you who will be, go support! Peep the schedule below and make sure to show some love to FatBeats.com

Big Boi feat. Yelawolf - You Aint No DJ (Official Video)

nice - video dropped for one of my favorite songs off one of my favorite albums in 2010

via-Vicarious

Cee-Lo Green - Fuck You (Official Video)

official uncensored video for cee-lo's late summer smash... can't help but think this song would have been the OFFICIAL summer anthem had it dropped earlier this season... dope song and video either way

Cee-Lo's The Lady Killer album coming soon

"The Wilderness Downtown" HTML5 Interactive Film feat. Arcade Fire "We Used To Wait"

a very cool interactive music video - make sure you view this in Google Chrome (the latest version of Safari will also work if you're on a Mac). so cool

CLICK TO EXPERIENCE "THE WILDERNESS DOWNTOWN"

Lemon Andersen x Rik Cordero’s “Welcome To The Imperial”

(Via-Vicarious)

Welcome To The Imperial – Lemon Andersen x Rik Cordero
A crowd sourced creative collaboration series by Lemon Andersen and Rik Cordero

Welcome To The Imperial” is a 1-minute viral video from Brooklyn born spoken word poet and actor, Lemon Andersen and Queens-bred filmmaker, Rik Cordero to the millions of New York City basketball fans. It features a mixture of Rik’s eye for iconic New York City sights and faces seamlessly combined with the richness of Lemon’s poetry. In essence, the Big Apple exerts a powerful influence over those who live here and those who play here. Welcome To The Imperial…

“…It represents two artists on their way to the throne. It’s Majestic. It’s us. Now when you hear “Welcome To The Imperial” you will hear our stamp.” – Lemon

“…What we’ve done only scratches the surface of what Lemon and I are capable of but ultimately we achieved our goal with Imperial: to visually capture the essence and magic and complexity of New York City.” – Rik

Jay Leno meets the Porsche 918 Spyder

I WANT THIS

Scottie Pippen & The Mailman

Congrats to Scottie, The Mailman, Dennis Johnson and The Original Dream Team for their induction into the Basketball Hall Of Fame this weekend... a look at Pip and Mailman's great speeches + more...

...and an extra look back at the G.O.A.T. and his speech. You can still sense the 'I can still school all y'all mothafckas x2' in his voice. This is why he was the greatest. The fiercest individual leader in the history of team sports. Really miss his era of basketball, and all the players he played against. I could post YouTube clips of MJ highlights all day...

PRGz (Paper Route Gangstaz) "Anutha Night" (VIDEO)

world premiere from the homies out of huntsville...

Previously:

PRGz "Hood Headlinaz Vol 2: Still Headlinin" Mixtape feat. Fresh Prodeuce

NEW FRESH PRO-duction: DJ Benzi feat. Chester French, PRGz - Sometimes I Ask Myself (Prod. by Fresh Prodeuce)

Paper Route Gangstaz - Keyshia Cole (VIDEO)

The Realest Hip-Hop Video Ever

yee haw lern yerselves sum hip-hop.

via-@AndreasHale

Johnny Spanish - Got' Damn Shame x Roll Up

Eyes on this kid. Love it when real hip-hop shows up in the most unexpected places. Kansas' got XV, Indiana's got Gangsta Gibbs, Kentucky's got Johnny Spanish...

DOWNLOAD: Johnny Spanish - Got' Damn Shame

DOWNLOAD: Johnny Spanish - Roll Up

Complex's 50 Greatest Saturday Morning Cartoons

Ah memories - Saturday morning is not what it used to be. This made me want to fix myself a bowl of Corn Pops and jump into my pj's. Pretty great list - see where your favorites rank over at Best.Complex.com

Riot !n Paris - Attack of the 5 Ft. Hipster (Video)

This is one of the dopest interactive viral music video ideas I've ever seen! Takes me back to the old Choose Your Own Adventure books I used to love as a kid... (via-Kanyeezy)

Kanye West - Power (Video)

The Social Network (Trailer)

prior to seeing this i had no idea that 1. we'd see one of our times biggest pop stars cast in this, and 2. it's directed by none other than david fincher who gave us se7en and fight club... iiiinteresting. this better be good.

Mayer Hawthorne x Nottz + Jesse Boykins III

Between recent rotations of Ricky Rosay's Teflon Don, Gangsta Gibbs' Str8 Killa No Filla, Bun B's Trill OG and the other great albums that have come out this year (i.e. Big Boi, The Roots, Em, Reflection Eternal, Erykah, Freeway & Jake One, I would even include Drake, etc), I've snuck in these worthwhile soul gems from Mayer Hawthorne/Nottz and Jesse Boykins III... who knew that this summer the tables would flip and dope full length projects would trump the big single releases.

MAYER HAWTHORNE - I NEED YOU (PROD. BY NOTTZ)

Mayer Hawthorne on the collaboration:

I met Nottz at Nightlife’s Dilla Tribute in L.A. and we just kept in contact. I had always been a fan of Nottz since the 90s. He sent me a bunch of beats and at first I had no idea what to do with any of them, but eventually it hit me… When Nottz sent me that batch – that particular beat stood out. It had the same chord progression as the Otis Leville, so I just went with it.

DOWNLOAD: Mayer Hawthorne - I Need You (Prod. by Nottz)

JESSE BOYKINS III - CLOSER (COVER)

Here JB covers Corrine Bailey Rae's "Closer" and puts his own unique spin on the cut

from her album The

Sea.

DOWNLOAD: Jesse Boykins III - Closer (Corrine Bailey Rae Cover)

Bambu "Old Man Raps" (Video)

Follow Bambu on Twitter

SMOKEY ROBOTIC

Now bumping that SMOKEY ROBOTIC

SMOKEY ROBOTIC is:

-Seer aka Zachary Field (Writer, singer, rapper)

-Father Dude (Writer, singer, producer, engineer)

-Konrad (Producer, singer, engineer, graphic artist)

-Illmind (Producer, engineer)

-JK5 (Chief visual director)

To download that superfuture, CLICK HERE

Travis Barker x Tom Morello x Raekwon x RZA

Via Raekwon and Travis Barker's Twitter pages:



In the words of the immortal double rainbow guy - "What does this MEAN!?"

It means a new video with a star studded cast in anticipation of Travis Barker's latest project. In a recent HipHopDX interview Travis Barker spoke briefly on his untitled solo project: "It's been amazing. Everyone from like RZA, and Raekwon to Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, Slaughterhouse. It's crazy. It's been really really fun. We just got Kurupt on a song, so I've been working my butt off. I can't wait for everyone to hear it."

Barker's album is due out this September, more photos from the video shoot after the jump.

Veze Skante "Die Young Die Famous" + Webisode #1 First Family Cribs

DOWNLOAD VEZE SKANTE "DIE YOUNG DIE FAMOUS" prod. SCOOP DEVILLE (Snoop Dogg ft. Jamie Foxx "I Wanna Rock" etc)

Shouts to Manny Toro & RottingTV

Green Hornet Trailer [HD]

The official trailer for The Green Hornet has finally arrived, with an extremely slimmed-down Seth Rogen (who also co-wrote) in the lead. Chinese actor Jay Chou (Curse of the Golden Flower) stars as Kato, while Cameron Diaz, Edward Furlong, Christopher Waltz (Inglourious Basterds), Tom Wilkinson (Rush Hour, Batman Begins, RocknRolla), Chad Coleman (The Wire), Analeigh Tipton (America’s Next Top Model ‘08) and veteran actor Edward James Olmos round out the main cast.

The Green Hornet is directed by Michel Gondry (Be Kind Rewind, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), and is slated to be in theaters early 2011.

Via-RadioPlanet

New Mortal Kombat Movie Trailer

really?

iPhone 4 Coming June 24th

June 24th, I am officially waiving my contract with Team BlackBerry and signing on with Team iPhone. Never thought I'd see the day I would leave BBM, but this shit just does WAY too much to not cop it. Retina display, 5MP camera, 720p HD video, A4 processor, 40% larger battery capacity cot DAMN

SEE iPHONE 4 IN ACTION BELOW

- DESIGN

- FACETIME VIDEO CALLING

READ GIZMODO'S DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO iPHONE 4

Fresh Prodeuce - The Time Is Now (Instrumental)

on to the next one...

Fresh Prodeuce - The Time Is Now (Instrumental) by Fresh Prodeuce

Big Boi - Shutterbug (Video)

PRGz "Hood Headlinaz Vol 2: Still Headlinin" Mixtape feat. Fresh Prodeuce

Our friends the PRGz just dropped their new mixtape Hood Headlinaz Vol. 2 - Still Headlinin' - shouts to DJBooth.net and TrapsnTrunks for hosting it. Here's the two tracks we produced for their project, plus more info and a download link below for the full mixtape. Enjoy y'all

PRGz - House Party prod. by Fresh Prodeuce by Fresh Prodeuce

DJ Benzi, Chester French, PRGz - Sometimes I Ask Myself prod. by Fresh Prodeuce by Fresh Prodeuce

Artist:	PRGz
Title	Hood Headlinaz Volume 2 Still Headlinin
Twitter:	PRGz on Twitter
Website:	PRGz's Website

Alabama-based crew PRGz (Paper Route Gangstaz) have hooked up with Trapsntrunks and DJBooth.net to offer up their latest street album, Hood Headlinaz Vol. 2: Still Headlinin for free streaming and download.

The project features 16 brand new tracks (and one bonus cut) from Dawgy Baggz, Mata, Jhi-Ali and Gunt, including Booth-approved leaks “Keyshia Cole” and “Another Night.”

HH2 comes complete with guest appearances from Chester French, Big P.O.P.E., King Kuma, Mali Boi and more. Beats come courtesy of Block Beattaz, Fresh Prodeuce, Zaytoven, Raw Talent, Kash Kartel, Ben Frank and DJ Benzi.

Download Hood Headlinaz Volume 2 Still Headlinin

PRGz - Hood Headlinaz Vol. 2 (Still Headlinin) Tracklist

01. Do You Remember
02. Tip Down
03. Guap
04. Outta Control
05. Keyshia Cole
06. Dirty
07. Good Times
08. Anutha Night
09. Trap Like Mine
10. Sometimes I Ask Myself [prod. Fresh Prodeuce]
11. Gotta Make This Move
12. Learn How 2 Count
13. Erryday
14. I’m Famous
15. Trap Car
16. Keyshia Cole (Kash Remix)
17. House Party [prod. Fresh Prodeuce]**

** Bonus Track

Read more: http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/prgz-hood-headlinaz-vol-2-still-headlinin/#ixzz0p9DQLzHx

Complex's Top 50 Basketball Sneakers of All Time

via-Complex

AJ IVs WAY under-ranked, and many others WAY OVER-ranked imo... I'm w/ my boy Kyu, I think 1-13 should be AJs I - XIII by default!

Fresh Prodeuce - Fly Away 2010 (NEW Instrumental)

The chords and melody for this were written years ago, and honestly y'all might never hear the original version of this because well, I just won't let you lol. Maybe. One day. Probably not actually. Very happy with this updated 2010 joint though

Anyway, without further ado check out the 2.0 version of our Fly Away instrumental here via-Soundcloud. Hit us up at freshprodeuce@gmail.com and let us know what you think - who you think this would be good for (if it's you, tell us!), what you're gonna have for lunch tomorrow, whatevas... thanks for the support always guys

Fresh Prodeuce - Fly Away 2010 (Instrumental) by Fresh Prodeuce

Dwele W.orld Coming Soon

my man Dwele is dropping that new dope on 6.29 a week after my birthday. i'm a fan of everything he's released thus far, and you should be too - this one sounds like it's bound to be laced with some classic gritty soul music that comes around once in a blue moon. looking forward to it.

Paper Route Gangstaz "Anutha Night"

via-URB.com:

A few months back, The Fader published an intriguing photo featuring two-halves of the Paper Route Gangstaz, Mata and Jhi Ali, in the studio. In the photo, the pair appear to be howling in unison like a pair of timberwolves under a frosty moon. It was a great picture. When I saw that shot, I really wondered what was occurring at that moment to send them into such a collaborative and euphoric celebration. But today, I think I’ve figured it out; I’m nearly positive that those two must have been in the midst of constructing the track “Anutha Night” and were jovially gliding on the subversive and happy-go-lucky Shawn Coleman-sample.

“Anutha Night” is the the first release off of the Huntsville, Alabama crew’s forthcoming mixtape Hood Headlinaz Volume 2-Still Headlinin, their first mixtape since the Diplo and Benzi-powered Fear and Loathing in Hunts Vegas.

Personally, I dig it when rappers rewire power-ballads from the ’70’s and ’80’s (see the Diplomats’ “Built this City” & B.O.B.’s “Your Love”), using their visceral momentum to further pound their points across. PRGz’s “Anutha Night” indeed harnesses bold guitar-chords but also chaotically chops them to smithereens to create a microcosm of the grassroots grind PRGz has been exhibiting since past bangers like “Woodgrain” and “Bama Gettin’ Money.”

DOWNLOAD: Paper Route Gangstaz "Another Night"

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Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx "NOBODY" Music Video

shouts to the man @ToddAngkasuwan!

Jay Electronica - The Ghost Of Christopher Wallace (Ft. Diddy)

The nastiest lyricist out right now drops another gem. Would this guy please put an official album out already??

DOWNLOAD: Jay Electronica - The Ghost of Christopher Wallace

Photo Credit melDcole

the notorious xx

Posting for you xx fans who also like Biggie. This is either really horrible or very cool depending on what type of Biggie fan you are... a few of the joints work, if anything as background music in a Lower East Side bar or lounge. The others, ehhh well I'll let you be the judge. Truthfully I'm still listening and forming an opinion myself, but I'm sure most of you are curious enough as I was. Listen and download below, before the man deletes it from Soundcloud (the original hosting links wait what posted when he made the project have been removed).

Brought to you by wait what

the notorious xx by wait what

Keep It Classic & DJ Teknology Present: I.L. - Rocket Science (Mixtape) Hosted by DJ Don Cannon

This week I.L drops the long-awaited Rocket Science Mixtape with Keep It Classic & DJ Teknology, hosted by DJ Don Cannon

Big Shouts to I.L. and KG for keeping hip-hop fresh over at KEEP IT CLASSIC, and for getting us involved in producing for this dope project with "We Don't Sleep". If you haven't heard it yet, well, you're sleepin! Check it out HERE

FULL MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: Keep It Classic & DJ Teknology Present: I.L. - Rocket Science (Mixtape) Hosted by DJ Don Cannon

Roc Marciano - Raw Deal

2nd leak from the Marcberg EP, due out in a special edition vinyl+download card package from Fat Beats on April 20th. If you're a fan of that classic Group Home / Wu-Tang / D.I.T.C. sound, this will be a must-cop when it drops.

DOWNLOAD: Roc Marciano "Raw Deal"

Manhattan Records Presents... DJ Premier vs Pete Rock (Live in Tokyo Trailer)

This is why I love hip hop in Japan... they're able to pull together shit like this. Would give an arm and a leg to be in Tokyo for it:



Manhattan Records presents DJ Premier VS Pete Rock -A Legendary DJ Battle trailer from getfunky on Vimeo.

The Disco Biscuits - You And I (Ski Beatz Remix) (Video)

DJ Parler - Where's The Love (Mixtape)

From DJ Parler:

Similar in vein to my past Samplology mixes, this project contains some of my favorite love-inspired hip hop tracks, their samples, and love-inspired originals to some of your favorite tracks. No track listing, one mp3, enjoy...

DOWNLOAD: DJ Parler - Where's The Love (Mixtape)

Erykah Badu - Window Seat (Video)

One of my favorite joints of the moment. Badu never fails me. Video is inspired by a Matt and Kim song called "Lessons Learned" which was filmed in Times Square. I saw their video first several months ago and thought it was a pretty cool concept. Erykah spins her own take on the idea by putting it in a different context, shot in her hometown of Dallas. Still dope. Click on the image below to check out her new video premiering this weekend at www.erykahbadu.com

Here's the video that inspired hers:

Little Brother - Star (The Last LB Track w/ 9th Wonder)

In Phonte's words...

“This was recorded back in ‘05-06 at Young Guru’s crib sometime after the release of Minstrel Show. This was intended for “Leftback” as an iTunes bonus track but we just got word today that @9thwondermusic doesn’t want us to use it for whatever reason, and that’s fine. In any event, I’m not gonna let anything or anybody stop me from getting music to my fans. Fuck that. Enjoy. And as always, thank you for listening.”

If you've been paying attention to @9thwondermusic and @Phontigallo on twitter, some other 'ish is going on from one of the best broken-up hip-hop groups of our time... it's a shame when talented minds can't iron out their differences, but often it's the tension that yields way to some great art (reference damn near every great rock band that broke up). Guess eventually we'll see if that will be the case here, or if the bickering will roll on wasting time without anything worthwhile to be heard. Figure it out guys...

DOWNLOAD: Little Brother - Star

Yonas - Mindless

Soon as this guy gets his big break, watch the f@ck out people. Check out his new single "Mindless" - fire.

DOWNLOAD: Yonas - Mindless

Check out MORE YONAS at DJBOOTH, shouts to DJ Z

Viva la Vicarious

Aloe Blacc - I Need A Dollar (Video Trailer)

DOWNLOAD: Aloe Blacc – I Need a Dollar

Theme song to our favorite new TV show, "How To Make It In America" on HBO

props 2DB

Viva la Vicarious

Freddie Gibbs - The Ghetto

From the long-awaited next mixtape from Freddie Gibbs, Str8 Killa No Filla. Very excited for that one - drop that shit already Gibbs!

DOWNLOAD: Freddie Gibbs - The Ghetto

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Fashawn - Life's A Bitch (Feat. Talib Kweli)

One of my favorite new artists Fashawn just dropped a new joint with Talib called "Life's A Bitch", part of his tribute to one of his favorite emcees the great Nasir Jones.

Be sure to cop Boy Meets World his latest album with Exile - shit is sick and available now

DOWNLOAD: Fashawn - Life's A Bitch (Feat. Talib Kweli)

Shouts to OS and XXL

Viva la Vicarious

9thmatic (9th Wonder) and Khrysis - It's On (Prod. DJ Premier)

9th Wonder joins the pantheon of producer rappers with his 9thmatic MC alter ego. Check out this DJ Premier cut feat. Khrysis

DOWNLOAD: 9thmatic (9th Wonder and Khrysis) - It's On (Prod. DJ Premier)

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Joell Ortiz - Missing You

A dedication from Joell Ortiz to dearly departed Michael Martin aka D-Block. Our condolences to Joell, BK Cooper Projects and all the family and friends of D-Block. RIP

DOWNLOAD: Joell Ortiz - Missing You

Viva la Vicarious

Diggy Simmons - Come To Rock

In case you haven't heard, kid can rap. For real. I just hope he's writing this 'ish too.

DOWNLOAD: Diggy Simmons - Come To Rock (Prod By Snake Eyes)

PREVIOUS: Diggy Simmons - Made You Look (Freestyle)

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Cypress Hill - Rise Up feat. Tom Morello

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KiD CuDi - Soundtrack 2 My Life

Viva la Vicarious

NEAKO LIVE: Tonight at SOB's

SOBS - WORLD TEAM OLYMPICS INC
CLOUD CLOTHING
CRACK DISTRIBUTIONS
PRESENT:

NEAKO THE RUBIX CUBE
SHAWN CHRYS & STALLEY
SPECIAL GUESTS:
THE HEIRS * THE MAD AVE BOYS
HOSTED BY: EMILIO SPARKS

This March 23rd, SOBs is hosting a showcase for Hip-Hop's masterminds of the underground scene. Neako the Rubix Cube, Shawn
Chrystopher, and Stalley will guarantee to leave audiences in awe of their impeccable ability to express themselves with matchless flow.

One of three talented rappers, Stalley, pursued an career playing basketball all of his life but an injury that impeded his
journey to the courts became a blessing in disguise when Stalley decided to follow his secondary passion, Hip Hop. Collaborating with artists such as Methodman and Redman have earned Stalley the recognition he deserves. Stalley's hard work ethics and determination have given him the title as an underground champion in the music industry.

Shawn Chrystopher, an independent and resilliant artist on the map, works to deliver the utmost original elements of Hip-Hop sound
with a combination of lyrics that leave listeners blown away. Shawn performs, produces, mixes, and masters all of his own music, thus justifying hthe California native's title as one of the most determined musicians on the scene.

Ambitious and self-made artist, Neako, has been thirsty for a chance to create new themes to rap music since a child. Recognized by peers and even Hip Hop legends such as Bun B, Neako has been able to display his glwoing talent on Hot 97, MTV, and Sirius XM. Neako continues to produce his own tracks and perform his unimaginable shows.



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NEW FRESH PRO-duction: DJ Benzi feat. Chester French, PRGz - Sometimes I Ask Myself (Prod. by Fresh Prodeuce)

Big shouts to the man DJ Benzi for pulling together Star Trak's Chester French and the Paper Route Gangstaz onto a Fresh Prodeuce track - check it out on the DJ Benzi presents Elitaste x NUE Agency SXSW Mixtape below, and look out for Benzi's album coming later this year

DOWNLOAD DJ Benzi feat. Chester French, PRGz - Sometimes I Ask Myself (Prod. by Fresh Prodeuce) MP3

DOWNLOAD DJ Benzi presents Elitaste x NUE Agency SXSW Mixtape (Right-click & Save As on a PC or just click link on a MAC)

From Elitaste

From Elitaste

Featuring unreleased, exclusive tracks from Mike Posner, Wale, Glitch Mob, 2AM Club, Outasight, Asher Roth, PRGz, Curren$y, All Out, Bad Rabbits, Chester French, XV, Estate, Gigamesh, Discotech and more.

TRACKLISTING:
001. Mike Posner “Cooler Than Me (Skeet Skeet Remix)” *
002. edIT (Glitch Mob) & Wale “Freaxxx (Scratches By DJ AM)” *
003. Tinie Tempah & Chiddy Bang “Pass Out Remix”
004. Outasight & Asher Roth “Catch Me If You Can Remix” *
005. Chiddy Bang “Opposite Of Adults”
006. Kelley James “Victory”
007. Freddie Gibbs “Youz A Hoe”
008. Paper Route Gangstaz “Gotta Make This Move” *
009. Curren$y “Nothing But Us” *
010. Fly Gypsy “2 Step”
011. Kevin Jack “Super Badd”
012. Shawn Christopher “Like A Kid Again”
013. J. Cole “Lights Please (XV Remix)”
014. 2AM Club “Worry About You”
015. All Out “It’s Loud” *
016. Bad Rabbits & Travis McCoy “Girl I’m Like Damn” *
017. 2AM Club “Nobodys In Love (Xaphoon Jones Remix)” *
018. Mike Posner “Open Up Your Eyes (Discotech & Gigamesh Remix)” *
019. XV & Mike Posner “Mirror’s Edge (DJ DStar Remix)” *
020. Estate “Write (Gigamesh Remix)” *
021. All Out “Lights” *
022. Benzi feat. Chester French & PRGZ “Sometimes I Ask Myself” (Prod. Fresh Prodeuce) *
023. Wale, Black Cobain, & Fattrel “Who Don’t”
024. Big Sean “Supa Dupa Lemonade”
025. Freddie Gibbs “Cash, Hoes, & Labels”
026. Kid Sister “Daydreaming (Jakwob Remix)
[ * = super exclusives! ]

Pharrell Williams at MIDEM Keynote

Video is mad long, but worth the time if you're plugged into the music world and care where it's headed. Pharrell is a smart dude.

Travis Barker x DJ A-Trak EPK (Video)

Wish I coulda been in Austin to see these guys rock live last night



Props VicariousMusic / Miss Info / NR

Rock (Heltah Skeltah) - I'm Back Too

I dunno about you but this version gives T.I.'s version a run for the money. What do you think?

Download MP3

Pac Div feat. The Cool Kids - Shut Up (Video)

Method Man, Ghostface & Raekwon - Our Dreams (Trailer)

And to catch you up on the previously released Se7en-inspired Wu Massacre trailers by the man Rik Cordero and Three/21 Media, here is part 1, 2 and 3 below:

Inspectah Deck - The Champion (Video)

Produced by The Alchemist

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Roc Marciano - Snow (MP3)

That signature gully hip-hop we don't hear enough of these days. Dope. Roc Marciano’s Marcberg EP drops 4/20 and will be available on vinyl at Fat Beats with a download card to get the full-length release online.

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Phreshy (Atlantic/Self Made Celebrity) - No Assembly Required Mixtape

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Arum: Pacquiao-Mayweather fight won't happen

EPIC FAIL FLOYD

Way to KO your career without even stepping into the ring

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