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September 9, 2011 // Comments: 0
The Illustrious

STS joined the Xclusive Writes crew for a private invite only recording session and listening party.

September 9, 2011 // Comments: 1
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I Am Lock drops September 11th here. Til then check this freestyle by Locksmith on Shade 45.

September 9, 2011 // Comments: 1
Just Evidence: LA's Slowest Flower Opens Up About Going Solo

Evidence and Fashawn hold it down for the West Coast on DJ Green Lantern’s Invasion Radio show (featuring Boss Lady) on Sirius/XM’s Hip-Hop Nation.

September 9, 2011 // Comments: 0
Ill Bill is a well-known independent/underground MC as the leader of the group Non-Phixion. Vinnie Paz is well known as a founder of both Jedi Mind Tricks and Army of the Pharoahs. The two are teaming up for a self-titled Heavy Metal Kings album, recently announcing the album's release date.

Ill Bill and Vinnie Paz team up as the Heavy Metal Kings to bring you this video for “Oath Of The Goat.”

September 7, 2011 // Comments: 0
Statik Selektah and Reks To Release Three-Part Album, 'Straight No Chaser'

Statik brings a powerhouse of emcee’s to this track “Labor Day.” Here’s the video.

September 7, 2011 // Comments: 0
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Peep this video of Freddie Gibbs going off on a freestyle at the Combat Jack Show.

September 7, 2011 // Comments: 0
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Coming September 13th is The Academy executively produced by Kurupt. Check “Samurydas.”

September 6, 2011 // Comments: 0
Barbecued Horse Contest

Check the video for “Rock On” shot in Vancouver by Moka Only from Airport 5 available now.

September 6, 2011 // Comments: 0
Luckyiam Announces 'I Love Haters' and 'Time 2 Get Lucky' Album Release Dates

Recently Luckyiam dropped the free album I Love Haters for the fans. Now “For You” featuring Freestyle Fellowship’s, Aceyalone and Atmosphere’s, Slug with the beat supplied by Kruse visualized by director Jake Handegard. I Love Haters was available as a free download courtesy of LRG Clothing for the entire month of August, and the retail [...]

September 6, 2011 // Comments: 0
Just Evidence: LA's Slowest Flower Opens Up About Going Solo

Cats and Dogs drops on September 27th via Rhymesayers. You can pre-order here and til then, check the video for “You.”

September 6, 2011 // Comments: 0
A Labor of Love: Apathy Talks Honkey Kong and Independent Success

Connecticut emcee Apathy pays a visit to Tony Touch and does a freestyle for Toca Tuesday. Honkey Kong is available now via iTunes.

September 5, 2011 // Comments: 0
Stalley

Off the Lincoln Way Nights mixtape is the video for “The Sound of Silence” by Stalley.

September 2, 2011 // Comments: 0
Monumental

Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun’s Monumental album has been doing great, here’s the video for “Roses” featuring Freeway. The Director’s Cut of “Roses” will premiere online tomorrow on DuckDown.com.

September 2, 2011 // Comments: 0
Soul Khan is an MC from Brooklyn, New York. He's a member of the Brown Bag AllStars and a well-known battle rapper from Grindtime and other national leagues.

Brown Bag All Star Soul Khan goes in on the “Lost Ones Freestyle.” Remember who’s beat this is?

September 1, 2011 // Comments: 0
Emilio Rojas

As you know, Emilio’s new Breaking Point is coming soon and presented to you by the Billionaire Boys Club and DJ’d by Green Lantern. Here’s the video for the self titled track. Emilio Rojas, “Breaking Point” from Erojasmanagement on Vimeo.

September 1, 2011 // Comments: 0
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Promoting the project by the Black Keys and DD172 is a trailer featuring Talib Kweli, U-God, Jay Electronica, OC, Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, Jim Jones, Sean Price & The Cool Kids.

August 31, 2011 // Comments: 0
The Black Opera

Now you’re starting to see what The Black Opera is all about with “M.A.S.H.” off of Overture.

August 31, 2011 // Comments: 0
The ILLZ

After their last video, I’m glad to post The ILLZ. Here’s “Los Angeles” off the upcoming Let It Fall project with Kristopher Rey Talley.

August 31, 2011 // Comments: 0
Fly.Union

Here’s a new video for the track “Don’t Call” by Fly.Union off of The Greater Than Club.

August 30, 2011 // Comments: 1
quan

Produced by Nottz comes the song “I Do It” by Quan from his upcoming Glorious Struggle project.

August 30, 2011 // Comments: 0
Vets of Kin

Check out this video for the new track “Ceremony” by the Orlando group Vets of Kin. It’s off of Pestilience which was released late 2010 and can be downloaded here. VETS OF KIN : CEREMONY from Karl Rex on Vimeo.

August 30, 2011 // Comments: 0
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Here’s Yelawolf’s new video for “No Hands” which is for Ubisoft’s Driver: San Francisco that drops September 6th.

August 27, 2011 // Comments: 0
R.A. The Rugged Man Gives Update on New Album

Off of From Babylon to Timbuk2 comes the video for “High Ranking” by Timbo King featuring R.A. The Rugged Man. Cop that shit on iTunes now.

August 27, 2011 // Comments: 0
Big Krit

Here’s a new video by Big K.R.I.T. called “The Vent” doing just that on a simple but dope video.

August 26, 2011 // Comments: 0
Evidence Announces Cats & Dogs Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist

Peep Ev discuss his introduction to the game, his inspirations and a tiny look into his lab. Cats and Dogs September 27th. FLüD Presents: Beats Per Minute Series with Evidence from FLuD Watches on Vimeo.

August 26, 2011 // Comments: 0
Hopie

Check this video for “Space Case” by Hopie featuring Del Tha Funkee Homosapian off Raw Gems dropping September 13. Download the track here. Space Case from David Dutton on Vimeo.

August 25, 2011 // Comments: 0
lif planet asia

Here’s the video for “Inspiration” by Planet Asia off Crack Belt Theatre available via iTunes.

August 25, 2011 // Comments: 0
Toki Wright

Off of the upcoming Channels is the video for “Real Live” by Toki Wright

August 25, 2011 // Comments: 0
StatQuo

After Stat just dropped that “Summertime Grind” track I guess he’s gonna stay on it. Here’s a video of him and Ski Beatz in the studio for 24 Hour Karate School Part 2 Lesson 7: Amnesia.

August 23, 2011 // Comments: 1
Concept John Robinson

Here’s a fresh video for the joint “Constellations” by Concept featuring John Robinson off Impromptu Notes available over on BandCamp now.

August 23, 2011 // Comments: 0
A Labor of Love: Apathy Talks Honkey Kong and Independent Success

August 23rd is finally here, and as the East Coast is getting hit by an earthquake I’m more concerned with the release of Honkey Kong via iTunes so go cop it ASAP. Here’s a video for “Peace Connecticut” produced by Da Beatminerz.

August 23, 2011 // Comments: 0
Brother Ali, Toki Wright To Play Benefit For Tornado Victims in Minnesota

Check out the trailer for the new single “Real Live” from Rhymesayers/Soul Tools artist Toki Wright featuring Yakub (producer of Ghostface Killah’s “Together Baby). Produced by DJ Three A Day. Thesingle drops Weds 8/24 and the video Thursday 8/25. Directed by Adam Dunn.

August 23, 2011 // Comments: 0
Thurz-LA_Riot

Live with the boys of Knocksteady is THURZ spitting “Los Angeles.” L.A. Riot is available here via iTunes.

August 23, 2011 // Comments: 0
Junclassic

Off of Mode 7 comes a video for the track “Times” by Junclassic produced by Jazz Spastiks.

August 23, 2011 // Comments: 0
Common Signs to Warner Brothers for 'The Dreamer, The Believer' Album

Here’s Common with a little freestyle live at the California leg of Rock The Bells.

August 23, 2011 // Comments: 0
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Rock of Heltah Skeltah dropped the video for “Almost Over”

August 19, 2011 // Comments: 0
Talib Kweli Announces 'Prisoner of Conscious' Guests, Producers, November Release Date

Here’s a brand new great video by Talib Kweli featuring Jean Grae for the song “Uh Oh,” check it out.

August 19, 2011 // Comments: 0
OnCue

OnCue dropped this video the other day for “Feel Tall” off Can’t Wait coming in September. Download the track here.

August 18, 2011 // Comments: 0
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Illus and Homeboy Sandman got together to make this great video for “Free” off For Adam, check it out.

August 18, 2011 // Comments: 0
Stalley

So, Stalley once upon a time was an underground rapper I followed pretty closely. Despite his recent signing to MMG (Not Mello Music Group) I’ll still throw this video up here, but it’ll probably be one of the last.

August 17, 2011 // Comments: 0
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The Bamboo Bros just dropped this new video for “When I Bleed,” it’s the third single off the American Jibaro LP so check it out.

August 17, 2011 // Comments: 0
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Off of Good Things here’s the video for “Green Lights” by Aloe Black.

August 16, 2011 // Comments: 0
Outerspace Skammadix

Here’s the video for “My Brother’s Keeper” by Outerspace produced by Skammadix. Download My Brother’s Keeper August 23rd here.

August 16, 2011 // Comments: 0
Sapient Announces 'Tusks' Album Release Date

Today the album Tusks dropped and accompanying it is a video for “Blissless Yield Remix” brought to you by the good folks over at LRG.

August 16, 2011 // Comments: 0
metermaids

Off the upcoming Rooftop Shake (more info here) comes the video for “8mm” by BK duo the Metermaids.

August 15, 2011 // Comments: 0
Lifted Research: Kid Daytona Interview

Here’s the video for “Summertime In The City” by Kid Daytona. It’s off What’s Poppin Vol. 1 a compilation by Peter Rosenberg.

August 15, 2011 // Comments: 1
J Cole

Here’s the video for “Work Out,” one of his new singles off Cole World: The Sideline Story slated for September 27th.

August 15, 2011 // Comments: 0
ScienZe

Here’s some behind the scenes from ScienZe making “September.” Remember When Skies Fall drops September 12th. Scienze – Making of ‘September’ from aaronisnotcool on Vimeo.

August 13, 2011 // Comments: 0
Nas Announces New Album Title, 'Life Is Good'

You’ve heard the song, now you can hear it live.

August 13, 2011 // Comments: 0
lif planet asia

Check out the video for “Air Baloon” by Planet Asia of his current Crack Belt Theatre project available on iTunes now.

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