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Esinchill – “O.A.K.L.A.N.D.”
November 20, 2009, 4:28 pm
Filed under: Downloads, Music

Some brand new Esinchill with an ode to The Town.

“O.A.K.L.A.N.D.” [download]

Esinchill



Knucklehead – The Anthology
November 20, 2009, 4:02 pm
Filed under: Downloads, Music

1. INTRO / RUSH
2. WELCOME TO N.Y.C
3. REAL RECOGNIZE REAL Ft. FAMOSO
4. WE THE LEADERS
5. DA FOUNDATION
6. WATCH OUT
7. DON’T ACT UP Ft. TOOLS
8. THIS AIN’T FOR YOU
9. DON’T CROSS DAT LINE Ft. H.T.A
10. I’M A SOLDIER
11. BASIC’S Ft. COLDWAR & NESS (A-ALIKES)
12. BK TO DA HEIGHTS Ft. PEOPLES
13. DA ESSENCE Ft. FAMOSO
14. RAGE Ft. WAR BIXBY
15. HOW COULD WE EVER EAT Ft. SAV KILLZ
16. FUCK JAKE
17. BK (WHERE U FROM?)
18. ON DA STREETS Ft. MOKEOUT
19. PART-TIME HUSTLA
20. GOTTA KILL ALL RATS
21. PUSH IT Ft. ARMAREDA & FAMOSO
22. GIVE PROPS Ft. C-BANKS
23. SHED TEARS / OUTRO

Never heard of Knucklehead until now, but damn there’s some solid tracks on here.

The Anthology [download]

Knucklehead



Wordsmith – “You Never Know” w/ Kontact & Black Knight, Lef, Siyam, Laelo Hood, LX, RhymeZwell, Whitefolkz, REUB, Fred Knuxx, Philly Swain, Jakk Frost
November 20, 2009, 2:31 pm
Filed under: Downloads, Music

Damn, that’s a lot of cats on one track! Leaked from Wordsmith’s Overdue & Underrated mixtape which drops December 7th.

“You Never Know” w/ Kontact & Black Knight, Lef, Siyam, Laelo Hood, LX, RhymeZwell, Whitefolkz, REUB, Fred Knuxx, Philly Swain, Jakk Frost [download]

Wordsmith: website / MySpace



Famoso – “Fiyahmoso” + “Freedom”
November 20, 2009, 2:20 pm
Filed under: Downloads, Music

Haven’t heard anything from NY’s Famoso in a while. Good to see these in the inbox this morning.

“Fiyahmoso” [download]

“Freedom” [download]

Famoso



Matt Cali & C-Plus – Dope Fix!
November 20, 2009, 2:06 pm
Filed under: Downloads, Music

Remember when hip hop mixtapes were actually mixed tapes? When beats actually blended together and Dj’s had something to contribute besides there “big” names and a flurry of gun shot sound effects. Well my fellow hip hop fiends your “Dope Fix” is here! Matt Cali returns with fellow nor-cal artist C-Plus in another prime example of hip-hops continuing resurgence in the west coast. Featuring only 9 tracks but a running time of about 60min, the rap duo wanted to stay true to the mix and decided to leave the tape in the original chunks they were recorded in. Matt Cali explains, “I feel like if we broke-up the mix too much, it really would have taken away from the essence of what we are really trying to accomplish. Which is to showcase rappin’ and djing at a very high level simultaneously. I don’t think it happens enough in today’s mixtape world anymore.” C-Plus adds “When you have great talent coming together like me and Matt, you can’t just go by the book. It has to be special, anything else is a fail.” This mixtape’s sound and lyrics do not discriminate either the two rap over everything from classic Jay-Z beats to The Police,Flying Lotus and even a few Matt Cali originals. Topics of rhyme include everything from girls and partying, to real life struggles and at times even some political overtones. Matt Cali delivers another stellar performance on the turntables as he and C-Plus hold down the mics supremely. DOPE FIX!!

Dope Fix! [download]

Matt Cali: website/MySpace
C-Plus



[Video] Life The Great – “Life’s Mysteries”
November 20, 2009, 1:52 pm
Filed under: Videos

Some emotional lyrics about lost friends that flow kind of like a spoken word piece. The kid speaking at the end is rough.

Life The Great



Flow Official – “Wut Up Kid”
November 20, 2009, 12:13 pm
Filed under: Downloads, Music

From their Architects album which is available now.

“Wut Up Kid” [download]

Flow Official



Web & I.D.e.A – “My Life” w/ Benjamin Arce
November 19, 2009, 7:22 pm
Filed under: Downloads, Music

From the God’s Favorites album, which dropped Tuesday. It’s a great album and it’s only $8 so grab it on iTunes or here.

“My Life” w/ Benjamin Arce [download]

Here’s the cover and tracklist for God’s Favorites

1) God’s Favorites (Intro) (produced by: Tecknowledgy)
2) The Bad Guy (produced by: Fyness)
3) Think It Over (produced by : Rodney ‘Syrenn’ Hazard)
4) Seize The Day (produced by: Rodney ‘Syrenn’ Hazard)
5) Everything (produced by: Tecknowledgy)
6) My Life feat. Benjamin Arce (produced by: Rodney ‘Syrenn’ Hazard)
7) Love At The Speed Of Light (produced by: Fyness)
8) The Fly (produced by: Rodney ‘Syrenn’ Hazard)
9) Blind Cinema (produced by: Tecknowledgy)
10) Falling Down (produced by: Fyness)

Web



Mac Miller – “Castle Made Of Sand”
November 19, 2009, 6:01 pm
Filed under: Downloads, Music

The High Life drops December 1st.

“Castle Made Of Sand” [download]

Mac Miller



[Video] Good*Fella Radio interview with Neako
November 19, 2009, 5:49 pm
Filed under: Videos

In this clip Jersey’s own Neako explains a new jersey movement called GSR (Garden State Rebels). He also explains how he first met Sickamore and DJ Green Lantern, discusses the influence behind his”Rubix Cube” Series, and more.

Neako: website / MySpace