Paid Dues Line-Up

The update to the Paid Dues lineup was just released today.. Black Star, Immortal Technique, and Murs will be headlining that night, April 2. Check out the website for more information.

Just.N.Credible - New Year New Money mixtape

With the new year just starting, there's definitely that new money to be makin'. But according to Just.N.Credible, he says he doesn't "...do this for money, I do it for the love, my dream, and to try to make a difference in this game." That was cute. But now c'mon, he's gotta be doin' it A LITTLE BIT for the money, right? haha (I promise I'm not too much of a b!tch lol) With all jokes aside, here's Just.N.Credible with his latest mixtape for us to grab. This is also his first time hosting his own mixtape. I personally like all the songs on this mixtape, well... except for "Cat Daddy" =X. Other than that, this is a definite download for all of us to have.

Download New Year New Money mixtape

Wiz Khalifa feat. Too $hort - On My Level

Uummm, Too $hort looks fckin' OLD!!! But what can you do? hah... If I do say so myself, I think my favorite, weed smokin', lanky ass, tatted up, black boy be lookin' mighty cute in this video... but that's just me :) Other than finding the typical video girls with their titties hanging out and of course, weed, you can catch Nipsey Hu$$le making a cameo. Check it out.

Shawn Chrytopher - The Wood

Here are the latest visuals Shawn Chrys is giving us for "The Wood" off of You, And Only You. I think it's a simple video fans can watch and read random "facts" off of. Yeeaahh, I used quotes... I mean, a Shawn Chrys album is NOT used like cash in L.A. lol Anyway, I like how the video ends with him and his sister he always talks about.

Def Jam Cipher Sessions: West Coast Edition

This lil cipher session was originally suppose to happen tonight, but according to Diz Gibran's tweet, there were a few flight delays, pushing the cipher session to Monday, January 31st. The left coast fellas that'll be reppin' in the east at S.O.B's will be Skeme, YG, El Prez, TiRon, Diz Gibran, and Fashawn.

If you're livin' in NYC, you know where to be Monday night. Buy your tickets here.

Schoolboy Q- Setbacks

Here's a download that was slept on by many of us on this blog. Since we've downloaded this album a few of us have been listening to it non-stop. It was originally released on iTunes, but soon after Schoolboy Q wanted to drop a free version.

You decide what you wanna do:

Download the free version of Setbacks

Download Setbacks off iTunes

Game feat. Asher Roth, Tyga, and Mars - White Soft Porn

"White Soft Porn" is off Purp & Patron: The Hangover, which will be out sooner than later (let's hope). It'll feature tracks that didn't make it on the original Purp & Patron. When it drops, expect to hear 10 unreleased tracks.

Listen to "White Soft Porn"

Mixtapes

Here are a few mixtapes we've delayed putting up.
Click the artwork to download the mixtapes.

Game

Jason Madison

Kid Sister

Big Sean

87 Stick Up Kids - Lights, Camera (Video)

Lights, Camera from The 87 Stick Up Kids on Vimeo.

source: urb

I remember the Chix were fortunate enough to catch a rough view of the video late last year when we interviewed them (fast forward to 6:14 to where they explain how the video came up). Seeing the final product, I'm just amazed at how awesome the video came out, directed by Tyler King. If you haven't already, download the "Lights, Camera.." and be on the lookout for their debut album this spring!

U-N-I - Muddy Jane ft. BJ The Chicago Kid

(source: yothurz)

"U-N-I collaborates with BJ the Chicago Kid and producer THX for the latest release off Kings Keep Marching, “Muddy Jane,” which addresses different types of addictions from women, drugs and lifestyles."

A U-N-I and BJ The Chicago Kid collab? Perfection.

Download Muddy Jane

"Favorite DJ" Green Lantern remix

Dope remix. Why not add it to your playlist?

Listen to "Favorite DJ DJ Green Lantern Remix"

Coachella lineup announced

Coachella, the always eventful music festival, finally announced this year's official lineup with Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire, Kanye West and The Strokes headlining. Other artists slated to perform are Lauryn Hill, Ozomatli, OFWGKTA, Duck Sauce, Lil B, Wiz Khalifa, Jimmy Eat World, Duran Duran, Robyn, Cee-Lo Green, Damien Marley, and sooo many more. It will be held from April 15 - 17 in Indio, Ca. To get more info about this year's Coachella, visit their website.

Behind The Scenes of "Purp & Yellow"

Skee.tv goes behind the scenes on the set of "Purp & Yellow". How would the video be complete without cameos from some Los Angeles Lakers? Watch the video to see which Lakers made it to the set. Excited to see this video!

CurT@!n$ – Lovin’ It (Sex Pistol)

Corny ass video, but it made us laugh.

TiRon ft. Ayomari - What You Waiting On

Off of #thegoronniesessions, TiRon and Ayomari give us a song that talks about how people talk all this talk, but never show anything to back it up. If you want to make something of yourself, DO IT! lol

Take a listen to What You Waiting On.

"All I Want is You" Cover

Where do i begin with this youtube video? Daniel de Bourg is... HOT? SEXY? TALENTED? I don't know what to say... I'm sure the ladies can appreciate his rugged good looks and voice. Fellas on the other hand, don't hate lol Check it out...

U-N-I - Donkey Kong (prod. Dibia$e)

Produced by Dibia$e, here's a new joint comin' from U-N-I. I remember hearing this a while ago, but now we can actually download it. If you want more new music from U-N-I, no worries! They'll be releasing their Kings Keep Marching EP on February 15th. Can't wait to hear more new music from these boys!

Listen to "Donkey Kong"

DJ Khaled feat. Rick Ross, Plies, Lil Wayne & T-Pain – Welcome To My Hood

Let me start off by saying... #ClubBanger!
I'm really feeling this. I can totally imagine being at the club with the friends and everyone goin' bananas once this track comes on. Low key, this is also a song I can picture the rich white girls learning every single lyric to to justify how "hood" they really are :|




Listen to "Welcome to My Hood"

Sean Rose - Close Your Eyes

Here's a lil something from Sean Rose. Rose was born in Kansas, moved to Chicago then Maryland, and ended up in Las Vegas in 1996, the city which he proudly reps. Having moved around many times in his life, he claims that music was the only thing that stayed constant in his life. Due to trials he's faced in life, he turned to music as an outlet, and is where he is now... Enough of me goin' on & on...

Listen to "Close Your Eyes"

JFK & Mac Miller - 17

Check out this animated video for "17". This was a collab with Statik Selektah’s for the LeftOvers project.

U-N-I & Fat Girls

Since I mentioned U-N-I's "Fat Girls" in the previous post, there was no way I couldn't post this video up. Thurzday posted this video back in 2007, and after how many times I've seen it, I still get a kick outta them goin' up to them fat girls haha Check it out!

TiRon & Ayomari - Good Food

A quick visit to the cafeterialine.com made me wanna throw up when I saw that picture =X The picture goes good with the little freestyle TiRon and Ayomari has though. It reminds me of U-N-I's "Fat Girls" lol Even though TiRon & Ayomari's isn't directed towards the big girls, the freestyle is just good laughs.

Listen to "Good Food"

Mickey Factz - Black Tearz

The series of "Black Tearz" Mickey Factz is coming out with are words to think about. Each song I feel has a true message in 'em. Powerful stuff he's got. Fave outta the three so far... part 3.

Black Tearz pt. 1

Black Tearz pt. 2

Black Tearz pt. 3

B.O.B - Packers vs Falcons

Here's B.O.B with an original track for the NFL's playoff games. NFL and Pepsi are taking some of hip hop's artists to create some commericials and tracks. Check out B.O.B's lil commericial...

Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me

"F*ck Christina, it's all about Britney b!tch!"

This track was supposed to debut on 1/11/11, but several radio stations all throughout the U.S. leaked it today. But she was fine about it and even tweeted, "Don't #HOLDITAGAINSTME for coming out early. I couldn't wait any longer. Hope you don't mind..... - Britney". The song will be out for download at midnight tonight on iTunes.
If you haven't heard it yet, you can head over here to give it a listen. It has that dance vibe that's really big right now, but still has the classic Britney vibe in the track.

Shawn Chrystopher - Top Drop Back ft. Cameron Wallace

New music from Shawn Chrystopher featuring Cameron Wallace.

Download Top Drop Back

Jay-Z x Kanye West - H.A.M.

Two creative geniuses teaming up. I'm not too fond of the outro, but that's just me. Watch out for Watch The Throne coming soon.

Download Jay-Z x Kanye West - H.A.M

Keri Hilson - Pretty Girl Rock

Ladies, isn't this song hard not love this song!? I'm sure you fellas out there wanna do the pretty girl rock too haha It's cute how she shows off the beauty of most of the eras. As if you haven't seen the video already, here it is again :)

Fashawn...

Fashawn has been dropping songs to catch on his next project called Higher Learning 2. When will it drop? The sooner the better. Here are all the joints he's dropped so far:

"Papers (remix)"

"Going Home"

"4 The G's feat. Grafik"

"In The Rain feat. Grafik & Bravo"

"Strange Fruit w/ Common & John Legend"

"Manny Pacquiao"

H.O.P.E

H.O.P.E has recently leaked a couple songs from his upcoming project called Believe in HOPE Wright. One track is called "Compton's Finest" featuring Kendrick Lamar. The beat has a cool jazz vibe to it. H.O.P.E and Kendrick exchange lines back and forth, the flow just works.

Listen to "Compton's Finest"












I happen to like "I Do It" a lot more. If you're familiar with H.O.P.E, listening to this track is a lil' different. It sounds a bit different from what we normally hear from H.O.P.E, but I happen to really like this sound. Check it for yourself. #sick

Listen to "I Do It"

Pac Div - Let Loose

"Let Loose" is one sexy ass joint! I can imagine letting my hair down and relaxin' to this with someone special. A definite download!

Listen to "Let Loose"

Wiz Khalifa - Teach You To Fly

My favorite lanky ass, weed smoking, tatted up black boy's full version of "Teach You to Fly" was recently released. Why wasn't this version put on Flight School!? I like it... i like it a lot. I wouldn't mind callin' him Captin ;)

Listen to "Teach You To Fly"

TiRon & Hannibal King feat. Blu and Asher Roth - The Richers remix

Here's a twist on one of TiRon's tracks. Can't hate, check it out.

Listen to The Richers remix

OverDoz - December (prod. LAUSD)

As SOON as this track started, I was like "YUP! this is an OverDoz joint." I'm liking this song just a little bit better than "Wanna Know Your Name". I'm excited for Live For Die For to drop.

Listen to "December"

OverDoz feat. Casey Veggies - Wanna Know Your Name

Produced by THC, this track "Wanna Know Your Name" will be on OverDoz's upcoming project Live For Die For. "Wanna Know Your Name" also features Casey Veggies... Yeeuuup! The kid who can't even vote and even buy a lottery ticket is featured on another track. (Keep Veggies runnin' in your mind and learn who he is). This track has a futuristic vibe to it. Check it.

Listen to "Wanna Know Your Name"

Casey Veggies - Sleeping In Class

LA's very own 17 year old, Casey Veggies dropped this project last month. With very little upset coming from his fans in LA. THC, L.A.U.S.D are among the few that helped produce songs on this project. You can also find features from Mann, Dom Kennedy, and others. Download Sleeping in Class and you won't be upset.

Download Sleeping in Class

Nottz Raw & Asher Roth - Rawth EP

This EP has been out for a week and all I can say is, not bad.
We ain't in love with it, but this EP is worth fuckin' with.
Once you download this EP, listen to track 7 "Run It Back"... ill!

Download Rawth EP

Johnny Polygon - Wolf in Cheap Clothing

The chix happen to find Mr. Polygon's music quite appealing. Some may not like his style of music, but the chix on this blog think otherwise. Download Johnny Polygon's Wolf in Cheap Clothing and check his sound for yourself.

Download Wolf in Cheap Clothing

Lupe Fiasco - The Show Goes On

Lupe fuckin' Fiasco!
Video is simple.
Video is dope.
This guys seems to do nothing wrong.
Check out the video.

B.o.B - No Genre Mixtape

B.o.B is truly a beast. Don't believe me? Listen to what this kid's got. He seems to fly under the radar a lot, not getting enough credit as I feel he should be getting. No Genre proves why a couple of us on this blog have love for him.

Download No Genre












Tracklist:
1. Beast Mode – (Prod. by Infinity)
2. So So – (Prod. by Jim Jonsin)
3. How u do that – (Prod. by Kutta)
4. Feet Don’t Fail Me Now – T.I. & Spodee – (Prod. by Kutta)
5. Higher – feat. Playboy Tre – Prince Cy Hi & Bun B – (Prod. by Polow da Don)
6. Shoot up the Station – (Prod. by Kutta)
7. Not Lost – feat. T.I. – (Prod. by JR Rotem)
8. Cold As Ice – (Prod. by Mike Caren & B.o.B)
9. The Watchers – (Prod. by B.o.B)
10. Batman Flow – feat. Donnis – (Prod. by Dr. Luke)
11. American Dreamin – (Prod. by Mike Caren & B.o.B)
12. Grand Hustle Kings – feat. Young Dro & T.I. – (Prod. by Quincy Jones)
13. Dr. Aden – (Prod. by Jack Splash)
14. Attraction – (Prod. by B.o.B)
15. Game Time – (Prod by J. Lack)
16. I’m Beaming – Remix (All City Chess Club)

Curt@in$ - Killer Tape

Curt@in$' Killer Tape dropped back in mid December. To put this tape out, he worked with the L.A. Leakers. He's a pretty dope lyricist, so If you haven't heard any of his work yet, check this mixtape out! I'm sure you'll become a fan.

Download the Killer Tape

Curren$y - Return To The Winner's Circle Mixtape

Hot Spitta's, Return to the Winner's Circle, was released early January 1st.
He was starting the new year right by releasing this mixtape for his fans for 2011.
From what we've heard and from what we feel about this mixtape... it's all around. Some feel it was a hit, some feel it was a miss.
Download the mixtape and create your opinion.

Download Return to the Winner's Circle Mixtape

Curren$y - Daze of Thunder

This video was also directed by Jonah Schwartz. "Daze of Thunder" is off of his most recent project out called Return to the Winner's Circle.
The Lakers and Bulls jackets he's rockin' are fckin' fresh by the way.

Curren$y - Daze of Thunder from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Keri Hilson feat. J. Cole - Buyou (prod. Boi-1da)

How beautiful is Miss Keri Bayyybeee???

Anyway, only reason why I'm posting "Buyou" is cuz the incredible J. Cole is on this joint =X Her album, No Boys Allowed, has been out for a week or two already. And if you didn't know that, where the fck have you been?

Listen to "Buyou"

Terrace Martin feat. Kendrick Lamar, Kurupt & Bad Lucc – Get Bizy

"Get Bizy" is one of the songs that'll be on Terrace Martin and Devi Dev's upcoming project called The Sex EP, which will be expected to drop February 13... Just in time for good 'ol Valentine's Day.

Listen ti "Get Bizy"

Strong Arm Steady feat. Casey Veggies & Picaso– Do Ya Thang Girl (prod. Statik Selektah)

This track was released a little bit earlier than expected by Krondon of Strong Arm Steady. With the recent passing of Teena Marie, they felt it was only right to release the track.

Listen to "Do Ya Thang Girl"

Curren$y feat. Young Roddy and Trademark - Hold On

"Car in the driveway, don't mean I'm home. One not in front the house, don't mean I'm gone"

Directed by Jonah Schwartz, "Hold On" is comin' off of Curren$y'S Pilot Talk 2.
If you haven't bought Pilot Talk 2 yet, click here.

Curren$y - "Hold On" Feat. Young Roddy and Trademark from Creative Control on Vimeo.