Collie Buddz - Playback

New and free EP available for download on his website.  Check it out if you're a reggae or R&B fan.  His last album was official.

Timbaland - Round Da Way Tim

Another so-so release. Still waiting for Timbo to really bring the heat.

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Common Debuts New Track

Another classic on its way?? Maybe...

The Game - One Blood (Original prod. by Dr. Dre)

Apparently, this is the original version of One Blood which got scrapped before Doctor's Advocate dropped. I like the album/Junior Reed version better, but this is a Game & Dr. Dre collabo (if it's real).

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WTF?! Friday

C'mon man!!  #1 worst face tat of all time.  Tyson is #2.

Timbaland - Take Ur Clothes Off (feat. Missy Elliott)

#TimbalandThursdays is here. Timbo is one of my favorite producers of all time, so I've been looking forward to this series for a minute. Hopefully he links up with Magoo and drops some real exclusive sh*t from the vault.

Consequence - Tell Ya Boss To Holla At Me

New Cons - off of Movies on Demand 2.  This beat goes hard.

J-Live - No Time To Waste

Here is the first single of 2011 from J-Live's upcoming album S.P.T.A.: Said Person of That Ability. This is good hip-hop when you need to get away from that commercial sh*t.  Check out all of his albums, but here is one of my favorite tracks from 2008's Then What Happened - The Upgrade.

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

http://listn.to/watchthethrone

What’s The Consensus? The Internet’s Top Tastemakers React to Jay-Z & Kanye West's "H.A.M."

Mixtape Monday: QuEst - The Reason: A Defense Mechanism

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"This projects means so much to me not just as an artist, but as a person. I hope you all enjoy it just as much as I enjoyed crafting it. I worked hard on this one. The truth shines….now.” – QuESt

Raphael Saadiq - Radio (Video)

This is the first single for Ray Ray's 5th solo album, Stone Rollin'.  Amazing that dude has been in the industry and making great music for about a quarter century.  Album dropping March 22.

Featuring ten new tracks, Stone Rollin’ is the follow up to Saadiq’s 2008 solo album The Way I See It, which boasted four Billboard R&B chart singles and was nominated for three GRAMMY Awards including Best R&B Album.

2010 Rap Up

Buy the Rap Up 2010 on iTunes

And my wrap up...

Rick Ross, Wale & Meek Mill - Pandemonium
This track goes. Still not sure how I feel about where Wale is headed.

Saigon - The Greatest Story Never Told (prod. by Just Blaze)
Title track to Saigon's album which will finally drop in February.

Freddie Gibbs - It's All Cognac (prod. by Bink!)
Feelin' this beat.

*had to remove some links after a couple cease and desist letters

Happy New Year

I'm back - here are some essentials from the last 10 days that you need to scoop before 2011.  I'll hit you with some singles and videos in the next couple days

Asher Roth & Nottz - RAWTH (EP)

Rick Ross - Ashes to Ashes (Mixtape)

Big Boi v. The Black Keys - The Brothers of Chico Dusty

And visuals for the Lupe Fiasco banger, The Show Goes On.  Everyone enjoy their NYE celebration tonight.

Happy Holidays

Squeezing in another post before I head out of town again.  Did anyone else see that G-Dep confessed to murder?? Crazy shit right there.

Kanye West - Christmas in Harlem (feat. Cam'ron, Vado, Jim Jones, CyHi Da Prynce, Pusha T, Big Sean, Teyana Taylor & Musiq)

Wale - Let's Chill (feat. Lloyd)

XV - A Night to Remember (Produced by Seven)

David Banner & 9th Wonder - Be With You (Video)

The Wrap Up

I'm headed out of town for the weekend, but I wanted to hit ya'll with a quick post.

Wale - Talk2Me (feat. Roscoe Dash) (via 2dopeboyz)
Not my favorite Wale track to drop, but still worth the download.

Lil Wayne - 6'7" (feat. Cory Gunz)
First single off of the Carter IV.

Saigon - It's Cold (via rapradar)
 Track that didn't make the cut for his upcoming album, but should have.

Johnny Polygon - Wolf in Cheap Clothing EP

Fabolous - You Be Killin' Em (video)


KiD CuDi - All Along (Unofficial Video)
Gremlins = win.

KRS-One & DJ Premier - 5% (feat. Grand Puba)

Here's the first single for the upcoming KRS-One and DJ Premier album, Return of the Boom-Bip, dropping in 2011.  Three legends in the building on this one.

Download 5% (via djpremierblog)

Bonus throwback: Brand Nubian - Don't Let It Go To Your Head.  Every up-and-coming rapper should listen to the third verse.  Daily.

Don't let it go to your head, no!
Cuz one single don't make you a hit...

Dr. Dre - Kush (feat. Snoop Dogg, Akon)

Video for the first single off of Detox.  I wasn't feeling this at first, but it grew on me...

John Legend & The Roots Concert Footage

I was fortunate enough to score tickets to the John Legend & The Roots invite-only concert this past Tuesday.  It also happened to be the Rolling Stone holiday party (which meant open bar).  I'm a huge fan of John Legend and The Roots, and I had pretty high expectations, which they completely blew out of the water.  I'll just say that these guys are true artists and if you get a chance, you need to go see them.  My friend already wrote a full review/re-cap from the night, so, if you're interested, hit up 34th & Now for his thoughts.

Here is a playlist of all the songs I recorded: Hard Times, Lil Ghetto Boy, Doing It Again, Wake Up Everybody, Ordinary People, I Can't Write Left Handed, The Fire, and Green Light.  Enjoy.

Mixtape Monday: B.o.B - No Genre

This is kind of cheating, but hit up bobatl.com tomorrow to download his mixtape No Genre.

Previously - B.o.B - F*ck The Money (feat. Whiz Khalifa)

Mixtape Monday: Raheem DeVaughn - Jackin 4 Beats

Raheem had the twitterverse going crazy over his latest video (check it out here if you are into soft-core porn). But more importantly, the DMV crooner just dropped his most recent mixtape.  If you don't know about Raheem DeVaughn and are a fan of R&B, then you are missing out on a true talent.  His most recent album, The Love & War MasterPeace, was just nominated for R&B album of the year.  That  makes for his third grammy nomination for those keeping score at home.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he finally wins one, because the dude deserves it...

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