Wednesday, February 23, 2011

The Cool Kids - Bundle Up




















 The Cool Kids – Bundle Up by Hypetrak

New track from the coolest kids on the block.

Saigon - Down The Road













 Saigon - Down The Road by Hypetrak

Another solid track from Saigon who just released his long awaited album, The Greatest Story Never Told, last week.

Mac Miller - She Said (Produced by Khrysis)












 Mac Miller – She Said (Produced by Khrysis) by Hypetrak

Just got wind of this guy a couple of weeks and he is pretty nice.

Raekwon - Molasses featuring Rick Ross and Ghostface


















 Raekwon featuring Ghostface Killah & Rick Ross - Molasses by Hypetrak

The Wu-Gambinos enlist Rick Ross on Raekwon's newest release.

Fat Joe - Pushing Keys featuring Raekwon
















 Fat Joe featuring Raekwon - Pushing Keys by Hypetrak

Yes!!!!!! Joey Crack is back! Grew up on Fat Joe in the nineties. Here he is featuring Raekwon, straight fire.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Jadakiss - I Love You (The Mixtape Trailer) (Video)





Newly released trailer to Jada's upcoming mixtape, I Love You, posted on his official website SoRaspy.com. Jada Kiss also released four songs from his upcoming mixtape which you can listen to below.

P.S. "I Miss You" is straight fire!

Jada Kiss -Hold U Down



Jada Kiss - Lil Bruh (untagged)



Jada Kiss - I Miss You



Jada Kiss - Trading Places



Jada Kiss - What It Is

Kanye West - All Of The Lights featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi (Video)


KW f R & KC - AOTL from Sergej Barnowicz on Vimeo.


Official video for "All Of The Lights" off of Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.

The Foreign Exchange - Authenticity (Video)



FE Music proudly presents the official music video for Authenticity, directed by Matthew Cherry.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Crooked I - OK Bye (Produced by Grinch)


















 Crooked I – #OkBye (produced by Grinch) by Hypetrak

New banger from Crooked I. I swear he lyrically massacres anything that he is on. Can't wait to hear that new Slaughter House album.

Cee-Lo Green - Robot Sex


















 Cee-Lo Green - Robot Sex by Hypetrak

New release from the lady killer, Cee-Lo Green.

Showbiz - Legendary featuring KRS-One
















 Showbiz featuring KRS-One - Legendary by Hypetrak

Showbiz featuring the teacher, KRS-One.

Anthony David - 4Evermore featuring Algebra and Phonte



Soul music to my muthaf*cking ears!! Anthony David, Algebra and Phonte. Let's show them what real soul music and hip-hop is. Yea!

The Legendary: A Film About The Roots (Video)


The Legendary: A Film About The Roots from Cam Be on Vimeo.


A mini-documentary of The Roots, one the greatest hip-hop bands of all time.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Raekwon - Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang (Video)



Official video for Raekwon's new single 'Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang'.

Rock (Heltah Skeltah) - You Will Respect Me featuring Tek, Smooth Da Hustla and Gat Murdah


















Another joint from Rock featuring Smooth Da Hustla, Tek and Gat Murdah

Saigon - Bring Me Down Pt. 3 featuring Joe Budden
















New track from Saigon featuring Joe Budden. Nice two see two dope emcees settle their disagreements and come together for the art. Saigon's long anticipated album, The Greatest Story Ever Told, is slated for release tomorrow. Check out the link below to preview the album

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Talib Kweli - I'm On One featuring Cyhi Da Prynce (Remix)



Straight heat from the Brooklyn emcee. 






Pusha T - My God













 Pusha T - My God by Hypetrak


New heat from the VA native, Pusha T, the newest member of Kanye's Good Music imprint.

Saigon - Too Long featuring Black Thought












 Saigon featuring Black Thought -Too Long by Hypetrak


Banging track from Saigon featuring Black Thought. Two lyrical heavy weights on this song, what could go wrong? Saigon is one the most underrated emcees, his insight is reminiscent of a young Nas; he always provide socially conscious lyrics. Check out this joint it is definitely worth the four minutes.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Murs and Terrace Martin - Fresh Kicks (Video)



New video from Murs and Terrace Martin's collaborative album Melrose.

Tab Bonney -Where We Gonna Go featuring Lykke Li (Video)


tabi Bonney - Where We Gonna Go ft Lykke Li ((Official Video)) from tabi Bonney on Vimeo.


All I have to say about this is HOT!! Dope beats, dope lyrics and an excellent video. From the album Postcard From Abroad. 

Distant Relatives - Patience (Video)


DISTANT RELATIVES "Patience" from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.


A beautiful video from the underrated classic, Distant Relatives, which dropped last year. In a year filled with superficial hip-hop that lacked substance, Nas and Damiam Marley's project was like an oasis in the desert. This video in stunningly beautiful and the imagery is awing; not only was Distant Relatives slept on but this video was too.

Halo - Boom Bap For The Radio (Video)


HALO - BOOM BAP FOR THE RADIO from Pricefilms on Vimeo.


A mellow cut from the artist Halo, from 9th Wonder's It's A Wonderful World Music Group (IWWMG), produced by 9th Wonder himself. Make sure you check out IWWMG's website after the jump.

Link: http://www.iwwmgroup.com/

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Phonte - Paper Lines (Produced By 9th Wonder)














 Phonte - Paper Lines (Produced by 9th Wonder) by Hypetrak


Never heard this cut before, sounds like a younger Phonte, but for all the LB lovers (including myself) here is something to vibe to.

Pharoahe Monch - Assassin featuring Jean Grae and Royce Da 5'9











 Pharoahe Monch featuring Jean Grae, Royce Da 5'9 - Assassin by Hypetrak

Three lyrical assassins on one track, it must be Xmas? Check the new Pharoahe Monch track featuring Jean Grae and Royce Da 5'9.

Saigon - The Invitation featuring Q-Tip and Fat Man Scoop














 Saigon featuring Q-Tip & Fatman Scoop – The Invitation by Hypetrak

I have always been a fan of Saigon - his lyrics, delivery and content always captured me. Here is a track from  him featuring Q-Tip and Fat Man Scoop.

Nas & Damian Marley - Distant Relatives Documentary (Part 1: Hope Road)



Nas and Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley (Distant Relatives) visit the Bob Marley Museum on Hope Road. Part 1 of a 3 part series directed and produced by B+ (Mochilla).

Madoa – City Lights (Raleigh Tribute) (Audio) | DJ Nominal's News and Updates

Madoa – City Lights (Raleigh Tribute) (Audio) | DJ Nominal's News and Updates

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

J. Dilla - Still Shining (Full Documentary)


"J.Dilla: Still Shining" from B.Kyle on Vimeo.


Tribute to one the greatest Hip-Hop artists of all time, J. Dilla, this documentary shines light on the contributions J. Dilla made to the culture. Be sure to check out the chapter listing below.

(2:55) – Work Ethic Starts In The Basement
(7:35) – What To Listen For in A Dilla Beat
(9:10) – J.Dilla’s Range As A Producer. The King of Reinvention
(12:16) – Going Beyond His Influences
(14:39) – The Dilla Approach To Production
(20:21) – Jay The Producer vs Jay The MC
(26:08) – The Personal Side of J.Dilla
(29:04) – A Soldier Unstoppable!
(32:05) – Venturing Out. (as explained by Phat Kat) 
(33:59) – Heading Home… Job Well Done.
(34:48) – We Salute You.

Consequence - Wet The Block feat Rell, Fame and Bun B













 Consequence featuring Rell, Fame, Bun B - Wet The Block by Hypetrak

Nice joint from Consequence featuring Rell, Fame from M.O.P. and Bun B.

Kool G Rap - Offer You Can't Refuse (Free EP)


Kool G Rap just released the free EP Offer You Can't Refuse. The man who laced tracks from 'The Symphony' to 'Fast Life' with Nas returns with a jewel to hold fans over before the release of his seventh album Riches, Royalty & Respect. Make sure you go to KoolGRapNow.com and download the free EP.
LINK: http://koolgrapnow.com/downloads/Default.aspx

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

David Dallas - Big Time














 David Dallas "Big Time" by duckdown

First time I ever heard of this guy but with heat like this I'm sure it isn't the last. David Dallas, artist from New Zealand, formerly a part of the duo Frontline, trying to hit the big time.

Pharoah Monch - Clap (One Day) feat DJ Boogie Blind
















 Pharoahe Monch "Clap (one day)" feat. Showtyme & DJ Boogie Blind by duckdown


Straight fire from Pharoah Monch, hip-hop at its finest.

Rock (Heltah Skeltah) - Chill



















2 07 Rock of Heltah Skeltah Chill

Brand new joint from Heltah Skeltah's Rock, "Chill", produced by Killa Messiah.

Madoa - City Lights (Raleigh Tribute)















New music from Madoa of The Drop Squad. "City Lights (Raleigh Tribute)" is the first single from his upcoming solo, The Drop Squad Presents: Witt.