The Art Life Movement

DJ Mere - Classic Cypress Hill Sh*t

2011-09-01T10:00:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago Cypress Hill celebrated their 20th anniversary with a show at Hollywood's famed Troubadour. So it's apt that I post this new mix of classic Cypress tunes by the Oakland Faders very own DJ Mere.

Intro
The Youngbloods - All Over The World
Cypress Hill - I Ain't Goin Out Like That
Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man
Gene Chandler - Duke of Earl
Cypress Hill - Hand on the Pump
Cypress Hill - Hand on the Glock
Brother Jack McDuff - Strolling
Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - More Peas
Cypress Hill - The Phuncky Feel One [extended]
The J.B.'s - La Di Da La Di Day
Cypress Hill - Dr. Greenthumb
Tommy Garrett - The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Chris Stein - Millitary Breakbeat
Cypress Hill - Lick A Shot
Tommy Roe - Sweat Pea
Cypress Hill - Real Estate
Tony Alvon & the Belairs - Sexy Coffee Pot
The Bar-Kays - Humpin'
George Benson with the Harlem Underground Band - Smokin Cheeba-Cheeba
Cypress Hill - Hits from the Bong
Dusty Springfield - Son of a Preacher Man
Elephant's Memory - Mongoose
Cypress Hill - Latin Lingo
The Pazant Brothers & The Beaufort Express - A Gritty Nitty
Lou Donaldson - Ode to Billy Joe
Cypress Hill - 3 Lil Putos
Jimmy McGriff - The Bird
Cypress Hill - Cock the Hammer
Flora Purim - Uri [The Wind]
Cypress Hill - Light Another
Cypress Hill - Something for the Blunted
Curtis Mayfield - Future Shock
Junior Parker - Taxman
Cypress Hill - I Want To Get High
Cypress Hill - Scooby Doo
Outlaw Blues Band - Deep Gully
Cypress Hill - When The Shit Goes Down
Funkdoobiest - Wopbabalubop [Soul Assassins rmx]

Download Here (76 MB)

The Dynamic Hamza 21 - True School Beatdown

2011-09-01T09:58:00.000-07:00

After being sick and tired of not finding real Hip Hop mixes I finally broke down created a mix of real Hip Hop that I like to listen to. No autotune, No skinny pants swag rap, no wack homosexual music just straight pure Hip Hop.

Mos Def - Next Universe (Soulseize Remix)
Cale Sampson ft. Sumeet - Now It's My Time
NomiS - Rosario Dawson
Dark Sun Riders - Rhythmous Flex
Run DMC - Hollis Crew
Celph Titled - Out To Lunch
Cypress Hill - When The Ship Goes Down
Styles Of Beyond ft. Celph Titled & Apathy - Playin With Fire
Just Ice - The Immortal
The Visionaries - Peace Mic
A Tribe Called Quest - Midnight
Pete Rock & CL Smooth - For Pete's Sake
Frankie Cutlass ft. Sadat X - You & You & You
Dessa ft. Sims - Press On
Elzhi - Represent
Brother Ali - Self Taught
Sly Boogy - It's Nuthin
La Coka Nostra ft. Snoop Dogg - Bang Bang
The Roots - Don't Say Nuthin
OutKast ft. Raekwon - Skew It On The BBQ

Download Here (49 MB)

Maxwell - Live at VH1 Storytellers

2011-06-29T12:53:00.000-07:00

About week or so ago VH1 aired a "Storytellers" episode with Maxwell. The full show has been the net this past week but very few have uploaded an audio version of this live show until now.

You can watch clips of each performance HERE

Ascension (Live)
Bad Habits (Live)
Drowndeep / Reunion Medley (Live)
Whenever Wherever Whatever (Live)
Fistful Of Tears (Live)
Sumthin’ Sumthin’ / Get To Know Ya (Live)
Pretty Wings (Live)

Download (68 MB)

Supa Qool DJ Quartermaine - Nightmare On Beat Street

2011-06-29T11:59:00.000-07:00

I got new mix for you from Diamond District's Supa Qool DJ Quartermaine. I'll let Q explain the concept behind this ill mix of 80's joints himself:

I came up with the title "Nightmare on Beat Street" as a play on "Nightmare on Elm Street". The main character Freddy would kill his victims in their sleep and the only way for them to avoid this fateful outcome was to "Wake-Up". I feel Hip-Hop (Beat Street) is in this situation now...

I made this mix the weekend after Gucci Mane got his "Ice Cream" face tattoo. I wanted to produce a blend tape that represented the exact opposite of where I see the culture going, and revisit a time when Hip-Hop was truly a tool for teaching, knowledge and especially Black Pride.
Supa Qool DJ Quartermaine

Word To The Mother(Land) - Big Daddy Kane
Words I Manifest - Gang Starr
Straight Out The Jungle - The Jungle Brothers
Grand Verbalizer, What Time Is It? - X-Clan
Rock Dis Funky Joint - Poor Righteous Teachers
Wake Up - Brand Nubians
The Ghetto - Rakim
A Bird In The Hand - Ice Cube
Build and Destroy - Boogie Down Productions
F**k The Police - N.W.A.
Brothers Gonna Work It Out - Public Enemy
Drop The Bomb - Brand Nubians

Download/Listen (39 MB)

Evil Dee - Live On Da Beatmerz Radio

2011-06-17T13:19:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Northern Ireland's DJ A To The L we have audio from one of the Da Beatminerz ustream broadcasts.

There's far too many songs to write a tracklist but on Part 1 (59 minutes) Evil Dee spins mostly original samples and on Part 2 (1 hour & 34 minutes) he spins 80's & 90's RnB, Hip Hop and a few breaks. Can nobody bring it raw and rugged like Evil Dee can. You going love these mixes.

Download Part One (82 MB)

Download Part Two (129 MB)

SoulSeize Music - Remix Collection

2011-06-17T13:12:00.000-07:00

I'm loving these remixes right here. Zürich's Soul Seize makes some funky boom bap Hip Hop as these delicious remixes demonstrate. Don't sleep on these tracks.

Pacewon
Under The Sun (SoulSeize Remix)

SoulSeize Intro feat. DJ Ninez
People Under The Stairs - Hit The Top (soulseize remix)
DJ KO feat. Wordsworth, Phonte, Masta Ace - Ladder to Success (soulseize remix)
Mos Def - Next Universe (soulseize remix)
Critical Madness feat. Joell Ortiz - To the Top (soulseize remix)
Redlight Boogie feat. Rock - Welcome Me In (soulseize remix)
Theology3 - It's Theo3 (soulseize remix)
Planet Asia and Rakaa - Take It to The Streets (soulseize remix)
Pacewon - Under The Sun (soulseize remix)
Mastreaux - Alles Was Bliibt (soulseize exclusive remix)
MP - Vibez (soulseize exclusive remix)

Download Here (75 MB)

Thomax - The Remix Files Vol 6

2011-06-17T13:08:00.000-07:00

As a rule in today's age where suddenly everyone's calls themselves a producer very few can actually produce something worthwhile. Norwegian beatmaker Thomax is indeed a exception to this rule. Through these past few years he has displayed a good track record of producing some high quality head nodding Hip Hop. With Volume 6 of his Remix Files series Thomax continues releasing some quality hardcore Hip Hop.

Kapitel Sechs
Can’t Leave Rap Alone Remix - Apathy,Celph Titled & Ryu of Styles of Beyond
Street Wars Remix - Vinnie Paz
Drag You To Hell Remix - Vinnie Paz
Step It Up Remix - Supastition
Crystal Stair Remix - Smif-N-Wessun & Talib Kweli
I Remember Remix - Apathy
Rhythm of the Rain Remix - Kno,Thee Tom Hardy & Tunji of Inverse
Faen Remix - Tungtvann

Download/Listen Here (56 MB)

The Roots & Nas - The Roots Picnic 2011

2011-06-17T13:05:00.000-07:00

Here's live recording of The Roots at their annual "Roots Picnic". Last year featured DJ Jazzy Jeff (Here) collaborating with The Roots now this year they had Nas put in appearance on the mic. I wouldn't call this The Roots best performance but Nas did put on a good show.

Also what the hell happened to Black Thought? (Here). That man have gained some serious weight!!

Intro (What They Do)
Proceed
Quills
Step Into The Realm
The Fire
Respond/React
Stay Cool
Concerto Of The Desperado
The Mic (ft. Truck North)
How I Got Over
Here I Come
Get Busy (ft. Dice Raw & Peedi Peedi)
Jungle Boogie
Get Down (ft. Nas)
It Ain’t Hard To Tell (ft. Nas)
The World Is Yours (ft. Nas)
Made You Look (ft. Nas)
One Mic (ft. Nas)
Nas Is Like (ft. Nas)
If I Ruled The World (ft. Nas)
Hip Hop Is Dead (ft. Nas)
The Next Movement
The Seed 2.0
The Bottle
Men @ Work
Outro

Download Here (158 MB)

Hamza 21 - LMNO - The Journey Of James Kelly

2011-06-12T14:47:00.000-07:00

I've been meaning to make this mix for several months now. With James Kelly better known as LMNO delivering 10 albums within one year someone had to make a mix of some the albums best tunes.

All In
All Out
Analog Catalog ft. Key Kool
Mercy ft. Key Kool
Allinall
Hard To Do
See You Later ft. LD
The Oneness
The Gift
Kragenoff ft.Kev Brown
Resilient
That Bang ft. Mr. Brady
Make A Difference
Cali Queen ft. LD
In Love
Banger Management ft. Mr. Brady & LD
Good Gawd
Head Banger ft. Theory Hazit
Pinkyupw/theindex
Time To Run ft. Theory Hazit
All Seeing ft. Key Kool & 2Mex
Long Time Coming ft. LD
Boom Bap(tism) ft. Theory Hazit

Mediafire (53 MB)

Progress Nude Crew - 34 Fragment Remixez

2010-12-28T18:40:00.000-08:00

Now this is some ill stuff right here. Japan's Progress Nude Crew (Hiro aka Melodiverse and DJ Ryo aka Questello) remixes a slew tunes you know and love.

Although this remix collection is pretty long (2 cds worth) all remixes are pretty outstanding. PNC's soulful vibes will make your head nod and satisfy all your Hip Hop needs. These remixes are so dope I'm even including some on my upcoming mix "The Producer's Journey".

Substantial & Pase Rock
Blessing It

Lil Kim
Came Back For You

Sky Side

Rewind (Melodiverse Remix) - Nas
Music (Melodiverse Remix) - Erick Sermon feat. Marvin Gaye
I Can (Melodiverse Remix) - Nas
Brain (Melodiverse Remix) - Jungle Brothers
Memory Of Melodies (Melodiverse Remix) - Dred Scott & Adriana Evans
Came Back For You (Melodiverse Remix) - Lil' Kim
Be Perfect (Melodiverse Remix) - Soulstice
Smoke in the Air (Melodiverse Remix) - C.L. Smooth
Don't Even Try It (Melodiverse Remix) - Funky DL
Vocab! (Melodiverse Remix) - Hocus Pocus
Still Telling Lies (Melodiverse Remix) - Cuban Link feat. Tony Sunshine
X Gon Give It To Ya (Melodiverse Remix) - DMX
Put It On (Melodiverse Remix) - Big L
Baby Mother (Melodiverse Remix) - Camp Lo
Krunk Krunk (Melodiverse Remix) - Aksent
Crush On You (Melodiverse Remix) - Lil' Kim feat. Notorious B.I.G
Climax (Melodiverse Remix) - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
The Light (Melodiverse Remix) - Common

Earth Side

6th Sence (Melodiverse Remix) – Common
My Country (Melodiverse Remix) – Nas feat. Millenium Thug
Day by Day (Melodiverse Remix) – Funky DL
Much More (Melodiverse Remix) – De La Soul feat. Yummy
Blaze It Up (Melodiverse Remix) – DJ Honda feat. Black Attack
Come Close To Me (Melodiverse Remix) – Common feat. Mary J Blige & Pharrell Williams
Don’t Say Nuthin (Melodiverse Remix) – The Roots
Blessing It (Melodiverse Remix) – Substantial & Pase Rock
Passing Me By (Melodiverse Remix) – The Pharcyde
Rap Life (Melodiverse Remix) – Tash feat. Raekwon
Life’s A Bitch (Melodiverse Remix) – Nas
D.T.F.N. (Melodiverse Remix) – Cise Star & CYNE
Shook Ones Part.II (Melodiverse Remix) – Mobb Deep
You Gets No Love (Melodiverse Remix) – Faith Evans
Better (Melodiverse Remix) – Unspoken Heard
Week Ends (Melodiverse Remix) – Black Eyed Peas

Download Here (126 MB)

Inphy - The Remixtape

2010-12-28T18:32:00.000-08:00

The Czech Republic's 19 year old beatmaker Inphy seems to have a good ear for samples and has made a pretty solid remix album. Listening to this makes me wonder why with young beatmakers out there like Inphy did Rakim have such weak wack music for the Seventh Seal?

One thing to note you'll notice a remix (track 7) that features somebody well known to many mixtape fans..... Supa Qool DJ Uncle Q aka DJ Quatermaine.

And for digital deejays these are 320kbps mp3s.

Little Brother - Life Of A Party ft Carlitta Durand (Inphy Remix)

Intro
Big Tone ft. Blu- A Song Called Triumph
Dj Roddy Rod ft. Kev Brown & Cy Young- Take Notice
Jay-Z - PSA
Little Brother ft. Carlitta Durand- Life of the Party
Muneshine ft. Sean Price & Termanology - What Now
Kev Brown ft. Kenn Starr & Quartermaine - Say Sumthin..
Edo G - Revolution
Rapper Big Pooh - Strongest Man
Jay-Z - 99 Problems
Smif-n-Wessun ft. Talib Kweli - We Came Up
Doujah Raze ft. Sean Price & AG - Fahrenheit
The Returners ft. Rasco, Mic Stylz & Breez Evahflowin - Different Places, One Hip Hop
Little Brother ft. Big Daddy Kane - Welcome to Durham
bonus: Oliver Lowe & Ondřej Žatkuliak ft. Puškyn - Lidi jsou zvláštní

Direct Download Here (116 MB)

Cee & Bekah - The Soul Movement Originals

2010-12-22T18:12:00.000-08:00

An Australian Soul/Hip Hop duo consisting of an white emcee and Desi singer? You know this either works great or fails miserly. You also know I don't post wack stuff so trust me this duo can deliver with the good music.

Australia’s Cee & Bekah have been dropping The Soul Movement mixtapes (Here) since 2007. After three volumes of the mixtape they have finally released an full length album.

Cee & Bekah - Do It All Again

Anything For You
The Charts
Get It Right
Tomorrow (I'll Be Gone) ft. Jessica Kaya
Say
Ain't No Mountain ft. Notion
Do It All Again
Perfected Rawness ft. KrisblaiR
Free ft. GNZ
Beautiful Struggle ft. Cesar Comanche
Chosen One
Gone
Melbourne City (I Like It)
Ven Aqui
THC (Reefer Diary)
Somebody
Get Live
Scream At Your Muhhfuckin' feat. Notion & Tommy Gunnz
Take This Feelin' ft. Notion
Never Going Away - The Understudies & The Movement Fam (Bekah, Cee, Livin' Poetry, Self Advocate, Citizen, Notion, Fly Cobb)

Download Here (178 MB)

Listen/Purchase Here

The Producer's Journey Vol 1 & 2

2010-12-22T18:02:00.000-08:00

I got the idea for this mix from the Bad Things Come in 3's series from DJ Dopeshoes and Lost Remixes by DJ C Los. With so many great productions over the years it seemed like a no-brainer to pay tribute to the many producers that shaped and (still) support the true Hip Hop sound we all love so well.

Unlike Volume one on Volume 2 I added more producers and limited song selection to 2 songs for each producer. For volume three I think I will keep that format as well.

Download Vol1 Here (121 MB)

Download Vol 2 Here (126 MB)

Hexsagon - A Decade Of Remixes

2010-12-22T17:46:00.000-08:00

I'm new to Hexsagon's production work but this mix of of a decade's worth on material is solid as can be. I would describe Hexsagon's style as DJ Premier meets Kev Brown meets DJ Muggs. Sounds good doesn't it? This mix by Mr. Mo is as good as you can imagine.

Eric Roberson
A Tale Of Two (Hexsagon Remix)

Redlight Boogie Ft. Rock
Welcome Me In (Hexsagon Remix)

Intro
Dead Prez - If I Fail
Da Bush Babees - Swing It
Jern Eye - Get Down
Cesar Comanche (Feat. Supastition) - The Grind
Jern Eye (Ft. Guilty Simpson) - So And So
Theology3 - It's Theo
Atmosphere - They Call It
AK Skills - Check Tha Flava
24k - Clak Clak
Cy Marshall Law - Harder Than Thou
Redlight Boogie (Ft. Rock Of Heltah Skeltah) - Welcome Me In
Biz Markie - Studda Step
Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa
The Fugees - Fu-Gee-La
Miles Bonny - Canal Street
Eric Roberson - A Tale Of Two
Murs - Yesterday And Tomorrow
Kero One - Keep It Alive
Brownstone - If You Love Me

Download Here (130 MB)
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Wudos Band - Wu Tang vs Budos Band

2010-12-22T17:39:00.000-08:00

The Staten Island funk band Budos Band reinterprets songs from fellow Shaolin warriors Wu Tang.Those who are not familiar with The Budos Band prepare to be amazed at the reworkings of classic Wu tunes.

Kobra Klutch
Scorpion Style
Won't Last Long
Ayno Tellin
Killa Bees Live
Butter and Cream
King Theodore
5 Deadly Sins

Download Here (49 MB)

DJ Muggs and Bambu - Los Angeles Philippines Mixtape

2010-11-24T13:15:00.000-08:00

Here's some new Soul Assassins for you today. Many of the beats are a little mediocre for my taste but one track "Heist" is as good as any other Muggs produced track.

The "mixed" version is nothing but recording of a past West Wing radio show and overall the mastering on the tracks is a little off. The vocals by Bambu seem to be a few decibels too loud for some of the tracks but it's still worth a listen.

Gunfire
Bullet
Molotov Cocktail
History Of Angels
The Rock Rock On
Grenade
Firearm
Smoke Smarter
Pow Wow Drums
Heist
Check
Kill A Man
Bonus: Wall Tag

Mixed (47 MB)
Download

UnMixed (42 MB)
Download

Mohammad Dangerfield - Free 99

2010-10-27T16:06:00.000-07:00

New Jersey's Hasan Salaam and NYC's Rugged N Raw join forces to bring you one of my favorite albums of 2010. I'm new to Rugged N Raw but Hasan Salaam has been on radar for years now. He always brings it raw and gritty and with "Mohammad Dangerfield" he continues to give you the dope raw Hip Hop you'll expect.

One strange thing to note: Although the song "The BBQ Joint" was released as the first single (and video) off the album. The song is not contained within "Free $.99". However I included it within the zip file as bonus song.

Writer's Block

The BBQ Joint

Writer’s Block ft. Shabaam Sahdeeq
Damn Right ft. Sha Stimuli
If I Could ft. Sheba Shane
Van Gogh
Looney Toon
Flying Coach
Road Trippin’
Mama Said

Download Here (62 MB)

Scottie Royal - Remixes

2010-10-24T12:26:00.000-07:00

Now I know most of you are going love this. Scottie Royal's throwback sound of smooth jazzy vibes with a touch of Boom bap will be gold to your ears. As you notice by the tracklist Scottie Royal isn't content to remix the standard tunes most other up and coming producers has used. Instead he goes for little known tracks to add his flavor upon.

Stoops (Remix) - 87 Stick Up Kids
Ce Job n'est Pas Pour Moi (Remix)- AirOne
Burning Bridges (Remix) - K-OS
Rock and Rol' (Remix) - Lex
Welcome to Durham (Remix) - Little Brother featuring Big Daddy Kane
Hoodlum (Remix) - Mobb Deep
Mathematics (Remix) - Mos Def
Stop With The Advice (Remix) - Sirah

Download/Listen Here (89MB)

DJ Byze One - Word Lyfe

2010-10-24T12:22:00.000-07:00

Veteren DJ Byze One (Soundation) spins a fine collection of remixes and head nodding joints for TakingYouOver.com . Byze One may not be a name known to most but true indeed he has long history within So Cal deejay scene.

Proceed (BeatMinerz Rmx) - The Roots
The World Is Yours (Byze Blend) - Jay Electronica
Give Up The Goods - Mobb Deep f/Big Noyd
Word...Lyfe - O.C
Let's Get It On - Smif n Wesun (Mr Walt Remix)
LeFlaur LeFlah Eshkoshka - Heltah Skeltah
Soul On Ice - Ras Kass (Diamond D Rmx)
Full Scale - Showbiz & A.G (R.I.P Roc Raida)
The Enemy - D.I.T.C
The Red - JayLib
Paraphenelia - Mr Walt Beat
Bonita Applebum (U.K Remix)- A Tribe Called Quest
Moms Instrumental - A Tribe Called Quest
The Future - De la Soul
Interlude - DJ Premier
Players - Slum Village
New Love - Stoney Jackson (SAS/Madlib)

Download/Listen (123 MB)

Black Thought and J Period - - Live Mixtape (Illadelph Edition)

2010-10-24T12:19:00.000-07:00

Black Thought & J Period team up at The Manifesto to bring you 30 minutes of pure golden live Hip Hop.

Live Mixtape Intro
The Next Movement (Live)
Clones (Live)
Right On (Live)
Bam Bam Interlude
Jamrock (J. Period Live Remix)
Hip Hop (J. Period Live Remix)
Oh Yeah (J. Period Live Remix)
Forever (J. Period Live Remix)
D.O.A. (J. Period Live Remix)
One More Chance (J. Period Live Remix)
Shook Ones Interlude
Survival (J. Period Live Remix)
Simon Says (J. Period Live Remix)
Gin & Juice (J. Period Live Remix)
Thought @ Work (Live)
Rakim - Juice (Tribute Remix)
Kane - Raw (Tribute Remix)
Slick Rick - Children's Story (Tribute Remix)
Guru - Just To Get A Rep (Tribute Remix)
Live Mixtape Outtro
Bonus: Go Hard (Live At BK Hip Hop Fest)

Direct Download (98 MB)

Lady Tribe Lazy K - NY 2 LA

2010-10-15T12:08:00.000-07:00

Two members of the Murda Mamis, one from East Coast and the other from the West Coast combined to produce, I believe, the first all female deejays mixtape. Some of you many recognize Lady Tribe as Nikki from her disastrous disgusting appearance on Rock of Love 3. Despite what you saw on the show Tribe is a well known and respected person within the So Cal graff scene.

Known as one the best mixtape deejays DJ Lazy K has been putting it down for years in NYC. She started out in 1991 within the NY battle scene so you know she got skillz. Lately she tends to lean towards the more commercial side with her mixtapes for my taste but this mixtape from 2006 is decent enough.

Download (84 MB)

Qwel and Maker - Rarities and Remixes

2010-10-15T12:04:00.000-07:00

This collection of rare songs and several remixes from Owl, the third album from Qwel & Maker , is pure underground Hip Hop gold. If your heard DJ Bizkid's Break The Mold (HERE) you know what to expect. I guarantee if you love underground Hip Hop you won't be able to not nod your head to this collection of tunes.

Intro (Rob Wonder Remix)
Letting Life Pass By (Ancient Astronauts Remix)
Down Dumbing (DJ Day Remix)
Holler (RPM Remix)
El Camino feat. Pugs Atomz (DJ Vadim Remix)
Gin River (X144 Remix)
Megaphone (Qwel & Maker Rarity)
Cookie Cutter (Swamburger Remix)
Gambling Man (Joey Beats Remix)
Play By Play (Qwel & Maker Rarity)
Letting Life Pass By feat. Serengeti (Emynd Remix)
Word To The Wise (Michal Menert Remix)
Pitching Pennies (Doc Delay Remix)
Megaphone feat. Scud One (Herma Puma Remix)
El Camino (Maker Remix)

Download (125 MB)

Swiff LaRoc - A Arte De Malabarisimo

2010-10-15T12:00:00.000-07:00

I saw this on various blogs a week or so ago but due to the Portuguese title (The Art Of Juggling) I'm assumed it was Brazilian breaks mix. After Swiff LaRoc sent me a email last week I decided to give his mix a listen. My original assumption was totally wrong it's extraordinary (mostly) Hip Hop blends mix.

Don't let the title of fool you this is one mix for your collection.

Download/Listen (107MB)

Common Repackaged

2010-10-15T11:51:00.000-07:00

Over the course of 5 weeks we put up Common acapellas and had producers submit their best remixes. After some bumps in the road we had a vote and the final tracklist was chosen.
The Backpacked

There's been a deluge of Common remixes over the years and I'm not gonna front and say this the best of them all. That distinction goes to Beatnick & K Salaam (HERE) and Soul Supreme & Statik Selektah (HERE). However, a couple of tunes are solid and the rest are worth a listen. The Boomjacks Go Remix is one of best remixes of "Go" I've heard ever.

Go (The Boomjacks Remix)
Car Horn (Stoff Remix)
Reminding Me (Of Sef) (Stoff Remix)
1-9-9-9 (XTC Remix)
Dooinit (Matthew Meier Remix)
Resurrection (T-Rod Remix)
6th Sense (Stoff Remix)
Gladiator (Agor Remix)
Sun God (Stoff Remix)

Download/Listen Here (51 MB)

King Most - CMJ Showcase 2010 Mix

2010-10-15T11:47:00.000-07:00

As a promo for the upcoming CMJ Showcase (Thursday, October 21st) Audible Treats has commissioned King Most to produce a short mix of all the artists performing at the event. Similar to last year mix (HERE) King Most drops some quality Hip Hop.

Download/Listen Here (33 MB)

Ruck N' Wiz - Fresh Delivery Vol. 1

2010-10-05T11:47:00.000-07:00

Switzerland's Ruck N Wiz (Ruck P and Wiz) drop a couple less than steller tunes here and there but mostly alot of quality newer joints in this new mixtape. For all you heads out there sleeping on new music this is perfect for you.

This mix even includes two tunes from former New Orleans resident now LA representer Quickie Mart.

Intro
Planet Asia - Up All Night feat. Copywrite
Rakaa - Delilah
Reflection Eternal - Ballad Of The Black Gold
The Roots - Dear God 2.0
1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) - The Darkest Cloud feat. Chase Infinite
Kali - Higher feat. Termanology
Keldamuzik - Wind Blows feat. Lingo Starr and Kirk
Joell Ortiz - Food For Thought
Reef The Lost Cauze - The Purpose feat. Mistah F.A.B., Sha Stimuli and Cappadonna
Quickie Mart - Tell Me Something feat. Freddie Gibbs & Jes Hudak
J. Cole - Higher
John Robinson & Lewis Parker - International Summers
Freeway - One Thing feat. Raekwon
Mayo & B. White - The Streets Need It (feat. AZ)
Celph Titled - Styles Aint Raw feat. Apathy and Chino XL
Masta Ace & Edo G - Why Does It Matter
Reef The Lost Cauze - My Styles Greater
Body Struggling - Body Struggling feat. Big Twin
Sha Stimuli - 123
Rakaa - Eyes Wide feat. Krondon
Sean Price - Thats What We Want feat. Big Twinz
Punchline - My Execution
Clinton Sparks - G.O.O.D. Music (feat. Consequence & Common & Talib Kweli)
Nefew - Biko
Black Sheep - Party Tonight feat. Jean Grae
Fashawn - Sunny CA Interlude
Krondon - Eyes Have It feat. Fashawn
9th Matic - It's On feat. Khrysis
Smiley The Ghetto Child - I'm Legend
Quickie Mart - Game Change feat. Planet Asia
Slum Village - Lock It Down
Chali 2na - Lock Sh*t Down feat. Talib Kweli
Koolade - Philly Morning feat. Maylay Sparks

Download (90 MB)

Link courtesy of Let The Brainz Blo G

DJ Bizkid - Break The Mold

2010-10-05T11:41:00.000-07:00

Germany's DJ Bizkid teams up with Chicago based Hip Hop label Galapgos 4 to mix some their best tunes from their various artists over the past decade.

If you haven't heard of G4's music before you definitely need to do so. They make some high quality underground Hip Hop. In my opinion this is one of the best underground mixes made this year so far.

All my fellow Hip Hoppas out there you need to hear this!!

Golden Era -Qwel

Thin Red Line - Typical Cats

Intro DJ Bizkid
Golden Era - Qwel
Chicago - Qwazaar
Thin Red Line - Typical Cats
Maxwell Street - Robust
City Heat - Royce
Paramount - Offwhyte
The Big One - Pugslee Atomz
Welcome to Chicago - Qwel
Chicago (Exclusive)- Hellsent
Kid is Raw - Offwhyte
Be Where? - Anacron
Dark & Stormy (Exclusive) - Robust
The Metropolitan People -Offwhyte
The Manhattan Project- Qwel
Rush Hour - Nacrobats
North to Broadway - Offwhyte
Red C - Qwel
Chicago Under a Full Moon - Offwhyte and Mestizo
Howard to 95th - Himself
Chicago Barbeque - Qwel
Wind Instrument - Qwel
Augusta 90b - Maker

Listen/Download (90 MB)

Vin Roc - Best Of Underground

2010-10-05T11:29:00.000-07:00

Misfortune has struck 5th Platoon's Vin Roc.

It seems his bulldog Boss is in need surgery for a torn ACL. In order to raise funds Vin has taken to selling three different mixes: Vibe Aid, So Much Soul 6 and this classic from 2003.

Below is not the entire mix it is only side A. If you want the full mix a donation of $3.00 is not unreasonable to help Vin Roc out.

"Years ago I put out a MIXTAPE with FatBeats around the time the Triple Threat Djs album was droppin on the FatBeats Label. It was a mix with a lot of the stuff I use to buy at the shop. High n Mighty, Blackstarr, Big L just to name a few.'
Vin Roc

Universal Magnetic - Mos Def
Intro
Shining Star Remix - Sunz Of Man ft. Beenie Man
Boom - Royce Da 5' 9"
When The Fat Lady Sings - Cypress Hill ft. Gza
Good Life - Cali Agents
Blood Brothas - Cali Agents
Work The Angles/Triple Optics- Dilated Peoples
High & Mighty
Flagrant - Choclair
Holdin It Down - Big L
Super Brooklyn - Cocoa Brovaz
One - Zion I
Wake Up - Kazi
Bend Ova - Phife
M.I.A. - Missing Linx
Whenimondamic - Lootpack
Jayou - Jurassic 5

Download (53 MB)

Purchase Here

Nomis - Rosario Dawson

2010-10-05T11:26:00.000-07:00

Oceanside (San Diego) emcee NomiS released this superb album a few months ago. For all you looking for some fresh quality Hip Hop look no further than Nomis. This is underground Hip Hop at it's best.

Dropping Jewels
Count On Me
Rosario Dawson
The Legacy Feat. Blame One
Nobody Feat. Cas Metah & Deadmanwalking
I Just Wanna Rap
Far From A Shook One Feat. Manchild (MarsILL) & iAMe (Sandpeople/Oldominion)
LMNO Speaks
Rock On
On Behalf of the Silenced

Download (81 MB)

Listen Here

DJ Rahdu - Something The Roots Made

2010-10-05T11:21:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love The Roots? I got something that all Roots fans are sure to love.

DJ Rahdu has complied and mixed a great collection of remixes produced by The Roots for other artists through the years. I'm sure many of you probably haven't heard many of these tunes before. Even I didn't know The Roots produced a remix for the Adriana Evans song Seeing is Believing.

This is definitely one for your mixtape collection.

Tracie Spencer – It’s All About You (Not About Me) (The Roots Remix)
Mondo Grosso – Closer (The Roots Remix)
Les Nubians – Tabou (The Roots Remix)
Eric Benet & The Roots – Why
*Bonus Adriana Evans – Seeing is Believing (The Roots Remix)
Bahamadia – I Confess (The Roots Remix)
Sweetback – Au Natural feat Bahamadia (The Roots Remix)
Bobby Hutcherson – Montara (The Roots Remix)
Common – Reminding Me (of Sef) (The Roots Remix)
Olu – Sista Why (The Roots Remix)
The Jungle Brothers – Brain (The Roots Remix)
Sylk 130 – Gettin’ Into It (Brother ? Mix)
*Bonus Femi Kuti – Blackman Know Yourself (The Roots Remix)

Download/Listen (48 MB)

Link courtesy of Snewty

DJ Dmadness - The Cee-Lo Green Mix

2010-07-28T18:36:00.000-07:00

"More than a tribute, my goal was to create a definitive Cee-Lo mix, drawing from the catalogs of Goodie MOb, OutKast, Gnarls Barkley, his solo albums, his collaborative work, and of course rare remixes, b-sides, soundtrack joints, 12"s and more."
DJ Dmadness

The Bay Area's DJ Dmadness drops one hell of collection of Cee Lo Green tunes. If you've haven't delved into Cee Lo's music before now here's chance to experience what you've been missing.

Blackberry Molasses
Gettin' Grown
In Due Time
Thought Process
Reset
Insp Her Ation
Right Now
Soul Food (Live Remix)
Let's Stay Together
All Day Love Affair
Blood
Die Trying
G.O.D. (Gaining One's Definition)
Backyard Mississippi
Whoa Now
Free
Git Up, Git Out
Beautiful Skin/The Experience
Crooked Therapy/Cell Therapy
Liberation
Slum Beautiful
Fly Away
Soul Machine
Who Cares?
Watch for the Hook
Southern Man by Merry Clayton
Rebuilding
I'll Be Around
The One
Get Rich to This
Trans DF Express
Black Ice (Goodie Version)
Dirty South Remix
I Want You
Follow the Light
Crazy (D's Blend)
Living Again
Pretty Please (Love Me)
Lil Star
You Don't Shock Me Anymore
Closet Freak
Ophidiophobia
Bass Head Jazz
Georgia

Download Here (146 MB)

Purchase on CD Here

Moe Green - Rocky Maivia

2010-07-18T21:45:00.000-07:00

Although I can't cosign some of joints on the album "Rocky Maiavia" it does contain more than it's fair share of great tunes. A touch of jazz,hipster soul and underground Hip Hop, this album's sound will truly make your head nod.

If you love Lupe Fiasco and Fuzz and Mac you'll love Vallejo's Moe Green.

He's Moe Green (Intro)
Going For The Kill
Non Title Match
Emerald City
Day Dreamer (feat. Ragen Fykes)
Ride
Search Party
Keep It Ill
KIM
Cruise Control
Don't Hurt Me (feat. 1-O.A.K.)
Level After Like
Buzz Lightyear
Top Turn Buckle Lifestyle
What It Is
Preliminaries
Exclamation Point

Listen/Download Here (71 MB)

DJ jazzy Jeff and Questlove - The Roots Picnic Mix

2010-07-02T13:27:00.000-07:00

In Philadelphia the hometown of The Roots at the annual The Roots Picnic for the first time ever there was a live performance featuring drummer/producer ?uestlove & DJ Jazzy Jeff. The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff rocks samples and classic Hip Hop while ?uestlove plays some funky drums with Mad Skillz on mic. Similar to Bobo Meets Rhettmatic that was released a few months ago. This mix is definitely one for the your archives. No tracklisting but I think most will know the names of all tunes played.

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Questlove - Live @ The Roots Picnic (5 June 2010)

DJ jazzy Jeff and Questlove - The Roots Picnic Mix(Download 79 MB)

Von Pea - So Motivational

2010-07-02T13:19:00.000-07:00

Magazines and bloggers alike rave about the Hip Hop trio Tanya Morgan. Honestly I'm not much of fan but I'm sure many of you are. So in that spirit....

Tanya Morgan's Von Pea who dropped the Further Adventures of Von Pea in 2008 comes with a little teaser to hold ya'll over until new album "Pea's Gotta Have It" drops in September.

So Motivational: The Most Skullduggery Of Mixtapes

Trainspotters - Fan First

2010-07-02T13:07:00.000-07:00

In 2009 Sweden's Trainspotters dropped some fabulous tracks now in 2010 they keep coming fresh to def.

"Fan First" produced by Academics gives a G funk style to Trainspotters usual underground sound. Their previous work I'm digging a little bit more but track does has it's appeal.

The single is off both their new album "Dirty North" and Sweden's Hip Hop compilation entitled Evolution. In these days of autotune,talking instead rapping and skinny jeans you have give props to to these heads from Northern Europe not afraid to drop a Hip Hop track.

Fan First (Download 4MB)

Black Sheep - Birds Of A Feather ft. Native Tongues

2010-06-01T17:30:00.000-07:00

Does it feel great to hear the Native Tongues back together? Hell yeah it does!

Black Sheep's "Birds Of A Feather", from new LP The Black Pool Of Genius (June 29), features Dave (Trugoy) of De La Soul, Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, and Mike Gee of The Jungle Brothers. It's too bad Monie Love couldn't spit a verse on this great Fiona Apple sampled ridden Tough Junkie produced track.

Download Here

Frank Nitti - Go Girl

2010-06-01T17:08:00.000-07:00

This new joint displays the sad journey of Detroit's Frank Nitti (Frank n Dank) from underground emcee to hipster rapper .

Go Girl, the single off the six-track EP Jewels in my Backpack released by the early 90's label, Delicious Vinyl is depressing and insult to true heads. Autotune and real Hip Hop DON'T go together....ever.

However on another note the video is hella fly. I have admit that. You gotta love anything with DJ Rhettmatic and the whole vibe is throwback to days when Hip Hop in the mainstream was about hvaing fun.

Ras Kass - The Endangered Lyricist Vol. 1 and 2

2010-04-26T15:56:00.000-07:00

Gearing up for the release of the forthcoming A.D.I.D.A.S. (All Day I Dream About Spittin’) album produced by DJ Rhettmatic. Ras Kass posted two compilations to raise awareness of the legacy of John Austin . The new album was entirely funded by fans through donations to his site SaveTheRasKass.com.

The album is a limited edition CD & Vinyl so those who can grab a copy of either should do so as I'm sure the pairing of Ras Kass & DJ Rhettmatic will be collector's in the near future.

Now for those who don't know...realize and recognize the greatness of Ras Kass

Listen/Download Vol 1
Listen/Download Vol 2

Final Outlaw - Rice And Beans

2010-04-17T17:39:00.000-07:00

The New York emcee Final Outlaw drops a monster tune with release of "Rice & Beans". The first single off his "Unstoppable Love" album. Featuring Brooklyn emcee Niles and produced by 19 year old Spainard Levenkhan with scratches by Germany's Chinch 33 this is as hard as it gets within Hip Hop. I haven't heard a tune this hard (or good) since 2004's "Lean Back". I expect good things from Final Outlaw in future.

Rice & Beans - Final Outlaw ft. Niles

Elevated Ruffians - Magnificent Soul

2010-04-09T11:50:00.000-07:00

In 2009 the San Bernardino trio Magnificent Ruffians teamed up with Los Angeles based producers Elevated Soul to form Elevated Ruffians. The end result of their combined efforts is a double CD worth of good quality 9th Wonderish boom bap Hip Hop laced with a touch of a soulful groove.

Good news for Hip Hop fans they have recently released the album for free though the album is still for sale. A free double CD of music? In today's musical landscape this usually means a collection of throwaway tracks release for marketing. Not this time this is the real deal. This is Mag Ruff at their best. enjoy

Magnificent Soul CD1 (84 MB)
Magnificent Soul CD2 (84 MB)

Purchase Here

Murs and 9th Wonder - Asian Girl

2010-04-04T12:25:00.000-07:00

Here's another leak from the new Murs & 9th Wonder collabo Fornever. Being that the album was sold yesterday at the Paid Dues Festival (here in my hometown) the album should be hitting the net soon.

Now with this single Murs takes it back to a topic he always addresses....females. Similar to the classic Dark Skinned White Girls this song "Asian Girl" gives props to the females that are overshadowed in bit.

Download/Listen: Asian Gurl

Murs and 9th Wonder - The Problem Is

2010-03-02T12:17:00.000-08:00

Finally something new from legendary California emcee Murs.

Murs is back once again with 9th Wonder and never sounded better. Off the album "Fornever" (released March 30) the new single "The Problem Is" featuring Psycho Realm's Sick Jacken and Snoop Dogg affiliate Uncle Chucc is everything you'll come to expect from a Murs/9thwonder collabo....greatness.

Listen/Download Here

For those who missed it be sure to check the previous Murs & 9th Wonder album 2008's "Sweet Lord"

Download Here

Bobo Meets Rhettmatic - The Mixtape

2010-02-24T12:39:00.000-08:00

I've been waiting for this!!!

DJ Rhettmatic (The Visionaries/Beat Junkies) and Eric Bobo (Cypress Hill) team up to bring a fusion of latin funk and Hip Hip.

Download Here (45 MB)

Cypress Hill and LA Leakers - Leakers Of Funk

2010-02-21T16:52:00.000-08:00

What happens when you combine The LA Leakers & Cypress Hill? This new mixtape featuring a few new songs from the Cypress Hill album "Rise" and alot of classic joints.

Leakers of the Funk Intro
Insane in the Brain
Cock the Hammer
Hand on the Pump
(Rap) Superstar
Latin Lingo
Stoned Is the Way of the Walked (Remix)
Tequila Sunrise
Lick A Shot
Dr. Greenthumb
Boom Biddy Bye Bye
Illusions
Throw Your Set in the Air
Killafornia
How I Could Just Kill A Man
The Phuncky Feel One
Everybody Must Get Stoned
I Wanna Get High
Stoned Is the Way of the Walked
When the Shit Goes Down
Get Em Up
Light It Up
It Ain't Nothin
Leakers of the Funk Outro

Download Here (133 MB)

Mr J Mederios - Art Of The Broken Glass

2010-02-20T15:12:00.000-08:00

Mr. J Medeiros has released his 2009 EP The Art Of The Broken Glass for free. Maybe because his second album,Friends,Enemies,Apples,Apples wasn't received well by the fans. Whatever the reason these four songs produced by Bonnie Mayfield leave all the songs upon his second album (FEAA) in dust. In my opinion "The Measure" was within the top five songs released in 2009. Hopefully this year Mr. J can get back on track and start producing joints that rival his previous great work.

Love Is All (feat. Tara Ellis)
Umpire State
The Measure (feat. Jonathan Korsyzk)
Tower of Cards
Broken Windows (feat. Dj Inka One)

Download Here (22 MB)

Ellis - Mixtape The Essence

2010-02-12T12:23:00.000-08:00

Can you name an emcee from Baltimore? Well now you can with B-More's Ellis.

Mixtape The Essence features Ellis along producer Legin with a great 1995 era throwback sound. This is quality Hip Hop right here! check the video for single "Hardcore" directed by Toni Branson below.

Listen/Download Here

Laura's Tape - Don Will And King Most

2010-02-12T11:57:00.000-08:00

Tanya Morgan's Don Will drops this mixtape centered around the 2000 film High Fidelity. The same theme as his upcoming album "Don Cusack in High Fidelity" (March 23rd, 2010)

"The mixtape is a continuation of the album's concept," says Donwill about the movie-themed concept that ties both projects together. "In High Fidelity, the movie peaks as the lead character, Rob Gordon, is making a mixtape for his long-time love interest, Laura. This mixtape references that moment, and that's why I thought it fit so well with the Valentine's Day theme."
Don Will

Unlike most mixtapes which features a host of songs from an upcoming album this mixtape only includes 2 songs from Don Cusack in High Fidelity album,"Love Junkie" and "I See You".

However,the first single from Don will's album Laura's Song can be purchased on itunes HERE

Listen/Download Here

Download Here (142 MB)

Rob Jay - Old School Flow

2010-02-12T11:39:00.000-08:00

New music from Houston's Rob Jay for the new year!

As of last year Rob has been gaining fans all across the world with his Prelude to the Art Life, The Art Life and Video Rob Is Dead releases. Now not wanting those not in know to miss the fact he is a Houston emcee Rob drops this southern mid-tempo joint called "Old school Flow".

"One thing that I really want to stress in 2010 is that I'm from Houston. I think my music combined with many people's pre-conceived notion of what Texas music is has maybe led people into assuming that I'm from somewhere else. But I'm a Texan, and even though "Old School Flow" takes an almost satirical view of how we rhymed as adolescents, I hope it also reminds listeners that I'm still in touch with my roots"
Rob Jay

1. Old School Flow
2. Old School Flow (Slowed and Chopped)

Download Here (14 MB)

Cypress Hill - It Aint Nothin

2010-01-27T17:28:00.000-08:00

Brand new Cypress Hill for the new year. It sounds a little different, more mainstream sounding, than previous Cypress tunes. However, it still contains that ruggedness the Hill is always bring to the table.

Listen/Download Here

Gin Joints and Young Ivy - The Conjugal Visit

2010-01-22T11:21:00.000-08:00

Sweden’s Gin Joints and Young Ivy combine to deliver one of the best little known albums of 2009.

Recorded over three weeks in Luleå,Sweden while Young Ivy was on holiday from attending Dartmouth College. The album is quite impressive for two guys from Sweden.

The Conjugal Visit features that quality Boom Bap mixed with Soul music so many Hip Hop fans around world love. It’s so refreshing to hear people outside of the US bringing good music to the masses.

1. Intro
2. Round Here
3. On Point
4. Faithful ft. DJ Hands
5. What feat. Planet Asia & Kashal-tee
6. Speak Truth
7. Tryin to Make It
8. The Conjugal Visit

Direct Download (71 MB)

Listen to Faithful ft DJ Hands HERE
Listen to The Conjugal Visit HERE

Yasin - War Iza Reality

2010-01-22T11:05:00.000-08:00

The Black Cloud artist brings underground Hip Hop to the mainstream. Vocally and musically Yasin delivers head nodding good music like Houston's Rob Jay and Maryland's E Reece .

With beats provided by producer Jynxx (S.O.P.), Sauze One and Cire Reds War Iza Reality is any good music lover's dream.

DIRECT Download(64 MB)

Listen to Da Mission Ft eDubb HERE
Listen to RAW HERE

Jynxx & Yasin - Toys 4 I E Tots Performance 2008

E Reece and Inka One - Art & Commerce

2010-01-08T18:18:00.000-08:00

Maryland's E Reece just can't make wack music.Who can match his consistency? Other than Minnesota's Brother Ali I can't think anybody else. E Reece brings that much needed quality lyricism and musicality so lacking in Hip Hop landscape today. E Reece = good music.period!

If after listening E Reece he doesn't become your new favorite emcee something is seriously wrong with your ears.

The Money
Still love Ya ft. Celeste Martin
Get it Off Your Chest ft. Nobody Famous
Lost And Famous
The Find
If U
Word Is Bond
Make Way (Bautista Remix)
Ay Yo
The Example
No Doubt ft. Sum Kid & Chris Clarke
Tragedy
Just Move (Original) & Just Move (Bautista Remix)
The Spell ft. Osandi Sekou
Happy Dayz (Gosselin Remix)
In Love (Bautista Remix)
Runnin
Get Yours ft. Now On
What You Need (Weirdo Remix)

Download Here(126 MB)

Pack FM - Happy Days

2010-01-08T18:15:00.000-08:00

Great idea or corniness exemplified? I can't decide but internet darlings Pack FM drops a new tune upon us for the new year. Produced by Tonedeff the song touches upon the changes within hip hop landscape. Whether Pack FM is the right group and has the right credentials to speak upon this topic is another matter. Nonetheless the song "Happy Days" has a somewhat charming quality to it.

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Happy Days (Download Here)

Meet Juzcoz

2010-01-03T00:37:00.000-08:00

Houston Hip Hop Duo Juzcoz has been building a strong buzz in the city. Fueled by creative subject matter and a unique blend of electronic sounds meshed with hip hop. Juzoz stands out in today's cluttered crowd.

How did you all hook up?

JC: We met through Rods cuz Raven. I (Wil) was doing music with Raven when he introduced me to Rod. We juz fit 2gether and the rest is history

Where did the name "Juzcoz" come from?

JC: We wanted something catchy but meaningful. We played with the spelling of Just Cause and this (JUZCOZ) looked the coolest!! lol

I really like the production on your ep, how did you all go about developing your sound for the project?

JC: We always look ahead. So we went for a new, fresh, electric , hip hop sound. Glad you like.

It seem like you have a counter culture movement developing in Houston, what exactly is Juzcoz all about?

JC: Houston is really only know as one thing Hip Hop wise and Houston has so much more to offer. We want to help bring that other stuff out.

It seems like you guys really put alot into your live shows, with choreographed routines and wardrobe changes, where does that come from?

JC: Artist really dont perform anymore. We feel like fans pay to be entertained so we do that. Comes from our life styles. Our heroes, our family, TV, Video games.

What do you think about the hip hop scene in Houston right now?

JC: (refer back to question 4) LOL We feel like the people of Houston want somethan new. Somethan really good and universal. It feels good to hear people say "man, yall of DOPE, are yall really from Houston?"

What's next for Juzcoz?

JC: The World Craig.

Check some music from Juzcoz at http://www.zshare.net/download/681014905ec2a46b/

KRS One & Buckshot ft. Talib Kweli - Oh Really (Remix)

2009-12-13T17:49:00.000-08:00

This is as dope as it 's gets.

Off the album Survival Skills it's a Dr Dre-esque beat mixed with East Coast Hardcore produced by Marco Polo that features Talib Kweli & Geo from the Blue Scholars. KRS & Buckshot need I say more?

Download/Listen Here

Elzhi - The Leftovers

2009-12-11T11:10:00.000-08:00

Here's a little gift from Slum Village's Elzhi to Hip Hop lovers everywhere a "unmixed" collection of unreleased material.

Listen online HERE

"These Leftovers would have passed for a fresh cooked meal if you didn’t know better. It’s raw, uncut, unmastered, fresh from the studio and ready for your ears. No DJs, just eLZhi and his comrades, your speakers and you. Without the Leftovers UnMixedtape, most of these songs would never have seen the light of day, so consider this a gift, and come get your grub on!"
elzhi.com

Tracklist:
01 The Great (prod. Oh No)
02 Deep (prod. Black Milk)
03 Conta f. Danny Brown (prod. Appolo Brown)
04 Like This (prod. Black Milk)
05 Red, Black & Green (prod. Black Milk)
06 Glow (prod. Jake One)
07 Living (prod. DJ Dez)
08 Dream (prod. Jake One)
09 The Crowd (prod. Leef)
10 Dedication f. Fes Roc (prod. DJ Dez)
11 Colors (rmx) (prod. DJ Spinna)
12 Flyest f. Smitty (prod. Denmark Vessey)
13 5 Man Hustle (prod. Black Milk)
14 Clash of the Titans f. V-Styles, Royce Da 5′9″, Rapper Big Pooh & Phat Kat (prod. MoSS)

Download Here (Mediafire 99 MB)

ILL-Literacy - Finding Emo

2009-12-05T18:07:00.000-08:00

The Oakland based trio Ill Literacy has taken a short break for their "turbo funk" to delve into emotional madness that comes with dealing the music business.

Finding Emo - Download Here

Faith And Fam

2009-12-02T13:31:00.000-08:00

Check out this buzzing H-town crew. Faith and Fam and "The Real King Johnny"

M.anifest - The Birds And The Beats

2009-11-27T11:23:00.000-08:00

I dropped a track, Ghana 52, on you a few weeks ago from the album "The Birds And the Beats" by Ghanaian emcee M.anifest. Now here's the complete album.

The Birds And the Beats adeptly rides the line between mainstream Rap and underground Hip Hop. Never going to deep in either direction but having a perfect balance between the two genres.

Vocally M. anifest is a step below his musical partner Krukid (A.R.M.) but he does have a decent flow. Way above the average emcee.

All in all the album is worth checking out. Musically and lyrically it delivers what heads expect in a good Hip Hop album.

Download Here (74 MB)

Hash Brown: Sounds From The Backseat

2009-11-24T14:49:00.001-08:00

Yo,
I'm out in ATL right now putting in work as usual. Anyway just got some fresh ish from Hash Brown. Dude has been putting in alot of work lately and it's paying off. The download link is below

http://usershare.net/6gpnj0o3b38u

Black Sheep - Forever Luvlee

2009-11-13T10:44:00.000-08:00

Known for their classic joints like The Choice Is Yours and Strobelite Honey Black Sheep is back with some new material. The track entitled "Forever Luvlee" is a more mature focused tune describing BS emcee Dres' quest to stay "luvlee".

"Don't put things before people, keep God in your heart always (whatever you call him). Try to find balance in these chaotic days - be Luvlee."
Dres - Black Sheep

The song is off the upcoming EP Black Pool of Genius: The Prelude due to be released on December 1st.

Listen/Download Here

Souls Of Mischief - Proper Aim

2009-11-13T10:28:00.000-08:00

One the 90's best respected Hip Hop groups the Souls Of Mischief has currently finished the US leg of Montezuma's Revenge World Tour and is now rocking crowds in Europe. Montezuma's Revenge SOM's first album in decade is due to released on December 1st and with that they have leaked this track "Proper Aim".

Listen/Download Here (NOTE: it contains SOM tags)

J-Cole Hard Knock TV

2009-11-11T11:12:00.000-08:00

Wale Interview

2009-11-11T11:11:00.001-08:00

Jett I Masstyr presents...Episode IV- VACATION ON TATOOINE

2009-11-10T10:54:00.000-08:00

Check Out This Instrumental Album by Houston Producer Hash Brown..Dope

https://rcpt.yousendit.com/772631944/687d8862b0076903c3eafca40947038e

1. broken promises
2. amnesia
3. que sera sera
4. nightmarish dreams
5. i feel you
6. the hook
7. careless whatever
8. whirlwind
9. not your beat
10. heaven
11. where the wild things are
12. release the horns
13. lost in emotion
14. dinner for two or three
15. man to woman
16. light speed
17. sulfur relaxation
18. elusive
19. immaculate reception
20. hot cold
21. letter to a hater
22. rain pours love
23. everything changed
24. corona with lime*
25. lando calrissian
26. the darkside*
27. revenge of the mc*
28. out of sight-still in mind
29. the journey
30. the new empire
31. the end

The Lost Stories of Southern Sharecroppers

2009-11-09T11:59:00.000-08:00

Check this trailer for the directorial debut of Xion Lester. It's some real innovative subject matter because Sharecroppers do kind of get lost in the conversation of oppression. Anyway, show her some love and check out her trailer.

DJ Honda - Let it Out ft. Rakaa & Money Harm

2009-11-06T09:28:00.000-08:00

Hip Hoppas you know the name DJ Honda. Japan's top Hip Hop producer drops a video go along with new single "Let It Out" featuring Dilated Peoples' Rakaa Iriescience and The Product G& B's Money Harm. This top notch joint is off the Honda's new album H IV released back in August.

M.anifest - Ghana 52

2009-11-06T08:53:00.000-08:00

Ghana born emcee M.anifest and 1/3 of the group A.R.M. (African Rebel Movement) released a song from his upcoming mixtape The Birds & The Beats. M.anifest wrote the song in commemoration of the 52nd anniversary of Ghana's independence and leaked the song in October in celebration of Ghana's win over Brazil at the U20 World Cup. The Birds & The Beats is due to be released on M.anifest's birthday November 20th.

Download Here

More Lupe

2009-11-05T20:51:00.001-08:00

Rob Jay Speaks on being snubbed from The A3C and CMJ Fest as well as Artists from The South Being Discriminated Against

2009-10-30T18:13:00.000-07:00

Houston artist, Rob Jay, has been building a phenomenal buzz with his accomplishments including being selected one of The Top 100 Unsigned Artists by Music Connection Magazine, Being Featured on Arize Magazine's Fresh Picks Mixtape, becoming the first unsigned hip hop artist to gain a residency at The House of Blues Sunset (#1 rated live music venue in America), being selected as the only unsigned hip hop artist to headline an Armed Forced Entertainment Tour and a feature on KevinNottingham.com, voted the number one music blog in America. Somehow Rob Jay wasn't selected for The CMJ or A3C music conference. He speaks on the issue here at www.theartlifemovement.com. EXCLUSIVE
Interviewed by Kourtney Brown

Let's cut straight to the chase, do you think that you were snubbed out of the CMJ and A3C Music Conference?

Honestly, I think that it comes down to two totally different situations. As far as CMJ, I think that they selected an exclusive group of very accomplished artists. Honestly, I still think that none of the artists they selected can go at it with me bar for bar but at the same time those guys were very accomplished. I can't argue with someone selecting Tabi Bonney or Wiz Khalifa, or anybody in that class. They have an amazing grind and I respect that. A3C was something totally different. I saw alot of artist in that conference who I had way more accomplishments than. That was what hurt the most because I expected to be selected for both but when I didn't get CMJ I was like it's cool, I know what they look for but when A3C didn't pick me I was kind of heartbroke.

Why is that, did you expect more from A3C?

In a way I did, I remember when Hollyweerd was first starting to buzz, they didn't have much more then a buzz in Atlanta but A3C showed them love and put them in it last year and I expected that same unbiased judgement from them. Because Hollyweerd was dope back then, even though alot of people didn't know about them. And that's how I feel I am.

Why do you think they got that love and you didn't?

Hollyweerd has great artwork and marketing and they are managed by Coach K. I have good art work and I'm self managed. What loss do they have by not selecting me? The most that I can do is vent in a blog, but they have a whole different level of people behind them. They're really isn't that much benefit financially for being down with me, but alot of these other independent artist are affiliated with people that can make stuff happen. And the decision makers know that and make decisions accordingly, that's not to say that Hollyweerd can't stand on their own, because I love their music but at the same time it is what it is.

So, are you saying that a lack of a major co-sign hurt you?

That's not what I was saying but that is the case. I'm friends with some producers in the Justice League and some major writers and associates of T.J.'s D.J.'s, if they were to push my music I believe that the result would be totally different than me pursing it myself.

Then why don't you get them to push your music, "Directors Chair" is Dope?
It's not that easy, they're making thousands, maybe even millions working with the artists that they're working with. I'm just a passion project, and passion doesn't pay the bills immediately.

Is there anything you can do to make yourself more visible and ensure that this doesn't happen again?

Yes, I have to become more visual, that's why I'm working right now on my first music video and doing more photo shoots. I really focusing more on my image and brand because now I see the importance. All of the artist that are buzzing right now are very visual, it's almost like marketing has has become more important then music.

Is that a subliminal shot at your contemporaries?

Never that, I'm happy for any young man getting money in a positive way. Especially a black man, I love Souljah Boy, Wayne, Hollyweerd, Dom Kennedy and anyone else that's using this music to give their family a better life.

Do you think that blog sites and music conferences discriminate against artists from the south?

It would be hard for me to say that. East of L.A. and Mikey Mcfly featured me in their blogs before anyone had heard of me, and they're based out of California and Philadelphia. So people from outside the south have been riding with me, but at the same time I do think that artists from D.C., New York and L.A. have it easier. Also Atlanta, because they may be down south but they get New York style connects. So I think when your in Houston or any other city in the south the hurdle is higher. And even though I'm from Houston, I've lived in L.A. and Atlanta so I can't even compare myself to artists like Hollywood Floss, John Dew, and Fat Tony. Those guys are true Houstonians building a buzz so they don't have the rolodex that I have from my travels. But I do believe in my heart of hearts that if I was from New York or L.A. or even still lived there I would be the top freshmen in hip hop. No disresrect intended to those guys but what new artists out of those cities can see me. Seriously, I don't think I can really be put in the same category as most of them but I do respect them. I just think many of them benefit from the market that they are in. Like I hate to sound like I'm dissing my city but if U-N-I,Shawn Crystopher, Wale, Kid Cudi, Asher Roth or Dom Kennedy was from Houston.....I dont know if their fate would be the same. But I feel like if Rob Jay, Hollywood Floss or Hollyweerd was from Brooklyn or L.A. we would be in a totally different situation.

Any last words?

Look out for Rob Jay, I will be the breakout artist of 2010.

Savant - The Delayed Entry

2009-10-30T10:23:00.000-07:00

Chicago native and now Arizona resident Gregory Daggett aka Savant drops an incredible 8 song EP. That underground feel of late 90's Hip Hop updated for the new millennium is what Savant brings to the music world. I'm definitely feelin this emcee and I'm sure you will too.

Tracklist:
The Lyricist ThreeMix
Illest You've Never Heard (Could)
Concrete Techniques
You Know
Bottom To the Top
'Til Death Do Us Part
Marry a Memory
Perfect Profession

Download Here

Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood Team Up

2009-10-29T10:37:00.000-07:00

Classic Cypher

2009-10-28T07:44:00.000-07:00

Chris Brown Tranformers: Music Video Of The Year

2009-10-27T09:39:00.000-07:00
This is definitely The Music Video Of The Year

Chris Brown - New Music - More Music Videos

Lil Wayne Run This Town Freestyle

2009-10-26T16:38:00.000-07:00

LUPE'S NOT TAKING PRISONERS!!!!

2009-10-26T09:04:00.001-07:00

LMNO - Devilish Dandruff With Holy Shampoo Mix

2009-10-23T12:09:00.000-07:00

The Visionaries very own LMNO just dropped a special mix of songs from his new album Devilish Dandruff With Holy Shampoo (in stores 11.17.09). Known outside of California for his collaborations with Kev Brown,2008's Select Hearing, LMNO now teams up with French producer Yann Kesz. What does this partnership sound like? Check the special mix and the video for "Never Stop" below to find out.

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King Most - CMJ Megamix

2009-10-23T10:37:00.000-07:00

Hello there folks it's new guy here Hamza 21. Some of you may know me from other sites I post at. Well starting today I'll be posting here at The Art Life Movement too. Now to the music

I'm a day late for all good folks within the tri-state area but all others here's a great short mix of tunes by artists that appeared at the Audible Treats CMJ showcase last night in NYC. Mixed by the Bay Area's Producer/DJ King Most these joints should start your weekend off right.

Tracklist:
We've Just Arrived - Tanya Morgan
Are U Listening - Illa J
Motor City Music - Finale
Who I Be - Diamond District (Oddisee,XO & Yu)
Next Level - Showbiz & AG
Lump Lump - Sadat X
La La La - Souls Of Mischief
Get Down - Jern Eye

Download

Welcome To Hollyweerd!!

2009-10-22T09:15:00.000-07:00

Hollyweerd is buzzing hard out of Atlanta right now, They have awesome production and I really like the sound there putting out. I thought that they would be the breakout group of 2009, don't think they've quite accomplished that nationally but they've still had a dope year, and we still have two months left. I think if they would have shot a video for their first single "Weerdo" it would have really popped them off. But hind sight is 20/20. Anyway get to know them.

VIMBY - Holly Weerd

Check out there mixtape http://usershare.net/2qh4e8vukeek
http://www.myspace.com/hollyweerd

Milkyeyes: The Sickest Artist You've Never Heard Of

2009-10-22T08:54:00.000-07:00
This video is amazing. True creativity...genius.

videogioco-loop experiment from donato sansone on Vimeo.

A Day In The Life W/ Devin The Dude

2009-10-22T08:32:00.000-07:00
Rolling out caught up with Devin The Dude, which was cool. But I think this might be the worst voice over have heard in a long time

Dave Chapelle Returns to The Stage

2009-10-21T08:17:00.001-07:00

Rihanna: The Wait Is Over Album Trailer

2009-10-21T07:43:00.000-07:00

Rihanna Leaks New Single

2009-10-21T07:40:00.000-07:00
Rihanna leaked a new song "Russian Roulette", I was't really feeling it.....but I don't think this song was mde for the fellas. So anyway take a listen and judge for yourself

Are You Up On Mayer Hawthorn?

2009-10-20T17:19:00.000-07:00
Yo if your not already up on Mayer Hawthorn. Do yourself a favor and check him out. He may be the breakout star of 2010

NEW LUPE!!!!!!

2009-10-20T16:59:00.000-07:00
Yo, check out this new joint from da boi Lupe Fiasco. It's one of those love or hate tracks. Far as me, I love it!!!!!

Kanye West + Spike Jonez Short Film

2009-10-20T10:54:00.000-07:00

Jedabesus

2009-10-20T10:10:00.000-07:00
Check out this insanely funny short film. Jedabesus directed by Brett Richter, I love the way he executed this concept.

Leona Lewis "Happy"

2009-10-18T13:02:00.000-07:00
Yo, I've been hearing about Leona Lewis for a minute, but I finally checked her out.. And she has a great voice....and she's hot!!!!!

Common Hennesy Artistry Tour

2009-10-17T21:20:00.001-07:00
Common Sat Down To Discuss The Hennessy Artistry Tour

Spike Lee's First Student Film

2009-10-17T18:40:00.000-07:00
Check out Spike Lee's first student film...Dope

Radii Footwear Fall/Winter 2009 Collection (Reposted From Sneaker Obsession)

2009-10-16T07:58:00.000-07:00

Last month when Jay-Z took to the stage during the ‘Answer The Call’ benefit concert at Madison Square Garden he was seen sporting a pair of high top sneakers which had many people baffled as to what sneakers they actually were. Sneakerheads immediately to the web searching for answers and just a few days after the concert we were able to tell you that Jay-Z was rocking the Radii 420, from Radii Footwear, a high end sneaker line created by 26yr old designer Casey Arisohn. The Radii 420 is a sneaker which Jay and celebrities such as Flo Ride, Travis from Gym Class Heroes, Gwen Stefani and the Black Eyed Peas are known to seen in from time to time.

This wasnt the first time Jay-Z had been seen wearing the Radii 420 and you can best believe it wont be the last as Radii Footwear is getting ready to present their Fall/Winter 2009 Collection. Radii will be bringing an unbridled passion for art and design during this Holiday season with the launch of their Fall/Winter line which is set to officially launch on Thursday, October 15th. The shoes will range in prices from $85-$120.

Can you get down with Radii or do the designs not fit your style preference?

New Ish: Miss Mykie

2009-10-15T19:04:00.000-07:00
Yo,
Check out Miss Mykie, she's a newcomer to the seen and has been working with producer Yung Chill. She has a real unique sound and if put in the right situation, she could go all the way. It's always good to see real talent come out of H-town

Dear Hater [ Live Acoustic ] from Yung Chill on Vimeo.

50 Cent Behind The Music

2009-10-14T07:30:00.000-07:00

Summertime Johnny

2009-10-13T11:01:00.000-07:00

We caught up with H-town artist/producer/promotor Summertime Johnny. He's been putting in alot of work in Houston lately. Here's what he had to say.

How did you get the name Summertime Johnny?

Its a crazy story, Im a teacher by day and artist by night, so every summer we have off, and thats when I take the time to "wild out" so to speak. During the fall, winter, and spring Im usually chilling trying to put together whatever project I have at the time. And all the fellas in my crew know this, so when summer comes around, I pretty much go on this big promotion blast, and I have been known to have some pretty ecclectic promoting strategies. So really the "Summertime Johnny" monicer came from my boys, they used to say it when I did something really outlandish because it's like the other side of John Dew tht only comes out in the summer
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When did you start rapping?
Highschool. I was in a group called the untouchables, we actually cut a few tapes back in the early 90's, and then with my crew from my neighborhood known as the "Manor" we had a few tapes that we recorded, of which I actually still have most of those, but I wasnt going by John Dew at the time.

How does your style as an artist differ from your style as a producer? Day, and Night literally, I am influenced by the most hip hop artist you can find. Lyrically, Im like Andre 3000, Jay Z, and 2Pac. But production wise Im like J Dilla meets Pimp C. I always wanted hip hop to appeal to the world so I just infused some of the most succesfull people in the industry and created myself.

Houston is a very finicky market, it seems like artists from Houston have to blow outside of the city before they get love at home, why's it like that?

Cause these cats at home never show love to the new guy, Its that crab in a bucket mentallity the white man gave to us back when we were slaves rearing it's ugly head in present day situations. Its not like I dont know a slew of dudes that are rediculouslly talented, its just that knowbody knows they exist. Ever since DJ Screwed rappers have nobody to help boost their careers. RIP DJ Screw, never knew how much we would really miss you.

Why do you think Rock The Bells, chose to remove Houston from it's tour?

Who in Houston even knows what it is, I mean really. These cats in Houston are not musical, we have no concept of what music is. Houstonians have no culture therefor this rap thing is way out of our league, fortunately we do have some cats that are trying to change that.

Tell Us About your latest Project?

I am just finished up my last project called "Summertime Johnny". Its basically the accounts of the last few summers I have had. The stories are real. Well as real as I could make them but then I added a few choice details to make it more interesting. It's an EP and I realeased it through my record label Council Music. I have some of the most incredible Houston artists. The sound I feel is very global. I am attempting to take you from wherever you are into a place you want to be. Its a journey. I worked with the likes of Hollywood Floss, Hash of the Council, Dustin-Prestige, Nya, Rob Jay, and J Relentless, as well as receiving production from HW Floss, Kid Krucial, JettiMastyrr, Chris Rockaway, and myself. Its a really good musically sound lyrically charged album.

How can people hear some more of your music?

Download it, it's FREE!!!!! http://usershare.net/ljm3w3getto8
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Spike Jonez Classic Video

2009-10-13T10:49:00.000-07:00
Spike Jonez delivered one of the greatest music videos of all time with this Pharcyde classic.

Mike Tyson Oprah Interview

2009-10-13T10:20:00.001-07:00
I never thought Iron Mike was crzy but for those who did....Meet the real Mike Tyson in this sit down with Oprah

Lil Wayne on Tim Westwood

2009-10-12T09:53:00.001-07:00

It's Spike Jonze Week

2009-10-12T09:17:00.000-07:00
Check out another Spike Jonez classic. Invisible Boards, Whoever can post a comment detailing how he pulled this off can win a special gift from the Art Life Movement

Lupe Not Happy About MTV Top 10 List

2009-10-12T09:12:00.000-07:00
Lupe is not feeling being left off the MTV Top 10 list so he has vowed to do 4 songs a day for the next year. MTV thank you for motivating Lupe to put out some more music