Sen Tells

Rundown

2010-10-20T00:20:00.001-04:00

STS - In For The Kill

eLZhi - Undefeated Freestyle

The official video for Rapsody's "Honda Accord Music" from the upcoming 9th's Opus album due out soon.
Rapsody - Honda Accord Music

Official music video for "Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor)" by Nottz and Asher Roth featuring Colin Munroe. The song is set to appear on Nottz You Need This Music in stores now and also Asher Roth x Nottz Rawth project coming soon.
Nottz & Asher Roth - Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor) (feat. Colin Munroe)

Official music video for Freeway "Escalators" off his new album, Diamond In The Rough coming soon.
Freeway - Escalators

New Shit From People You Know

2010-10-16T01:24:00.000-04:00

The hustla Cassidy is makin a come back with this attempt to get you movin with "Drumma Bass". I wonder if this will bump in the club?

Lil Boosie released Incarcerated while being jus that and his video for "Y'all Better Not Fight" feat. Lil Trill, Webbie, Foxx & Mouse recently dropped. Check that & stop fightin in da club.

Also Redman used his mac to make a video for "Tigerstyle" which should be on his upcoming Reggie project.

Lastly, this isn't all hip hop but if you don't kno I wanna introduce you to Foreign Exchange: "To coincide with the release of our new album “Authenticity,” we hope you will enjoy the short film “Thank You For Listening;” shot and directed by Sandrine Orabona (videographer for Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’) and Anke Thommen. This short piece sums up the story of +FE, as well as incorporating live show footage, candid interviews and behind the scenes footage of Phonte, Nicolay, YahZarah, and the rest of the +FE Music family. For anyone wanting to get hip to the music and story of The Foreign Exchange, this video is the perfect entry point. Thanks so much for your support.." - Phonte

Take A Listen Rundown

2010-10-16T01:16:00.000-04:00

Yea, so here's a combination of this for the first time since I've been off my game a lil. LehGo!

First up is the official video for Ski Beatz "Blue And Green" featuring Nesby Phips from the upcoming Miles Davis project from the producer. Ski Beatz's is a pretty damn well known producer in the game outta NC (I'm proud to say) and has been makin major moves. He jus released 24 Hour Karate School not too long ago which I heard is a banger (I need to get my hands on it myself). He's been doin a lot of work with Curren$y and his Jets team lately and that continues here. This particular track has a jazz feel to it (which I love) as you might expect with it coming off the Miles Davis project. Check it out.

Next up is Cymarshall Law & The Beatnikz with "Almost Home" off Freedom Express Line which is out now. This one is up in the air even with me. It could grow on me though I feel with a few listens. You be the judge for yourself.

Next up is a post that probably should have it's own post but a lot of y'all may not really know the man on the boards for this one (which is sad lol). It's the official video for Statik Selektah and Termanology's "Never Gonna" from their upcoming self-titled album due out October 26th. Oh yea, that self-title is 1982 jus in case you ain't kno (that's them as a "group"). Vibe wit it.

The official video for Yelawolf's "Wanna Party" featuring Gucci Mane is up next. The track is from his upcoming album Trunk Muzik: 0-60 due out this November. Yelawolf recently gained sum buzz when he performed a cypher on the BET Hip Hop Awards and raised sum eyebrows. Well Big Boi brought him in to the game so you kinda know what to expect from this guy. This song might grow on me and if it does it'll only be the third song with Gucci in it that I've eva liked. What u think?

NC makes a stand again next with Big Remo's video for "The Game (Tre-4)/ Livin’ It Up" featuring Ricky Ruckus. I'm pretty sure this is an all Tre-4 (Winston Salem) line up with 9th Wonder on the beat. Remo jus released an album or mixtape (I'm not sure which or the title and too lazy to research rite now) with 9th's It's A Wonderful World Music Group if you happen to want sum more after this.

Next up, Ced Hughes with "Vitals / Nitefalls" from the Margarine EP slated to be coming soon. Don't kno much about this guy at all. Really first time I've heard of em', but he make a pretty good first impression and if in nuthin else at least in production. He is wearin a Panthers cap in the video but iono if that means anything? Anyway, wat u think?

Now we have TiRon's official video for "Down" from his MSTRD project out now. I was introduced to this guy on a track wit PacDiv a while bak and he held it down. I'm assuming he's outta Cali and well when you feel down you can def relate to the story/feelings told in this song. Might have to check Mustard or I should say MSTRD out.

Chris Barz is next with "Dreamers" featuring Jesse Boykins III. Kno nuthing about this guy either but it's a kinda inspirational song. Follow ur dreams people.

Last up is more caucasian persuasion with the official video for Machine Gun Kelly's "Cleveland" off his upcoming Lace Up album. Obviously he's from Cleveland, Ohio. BOW!

Another Rundown

2010-10-15T11:07:00.000-04:00

Rick Ross - Aston Martin Music (feat. Chrisette Michele & Drake)

Reflection Eternal - Long Hot Summer

Travis Barker - Jump Down (feat. The Cool Kids)

Sry, I been at GHOE. Here's A Rundown

2010-10-12T11:40:00.000-04:00

Statik Selektah - Drunken Nights (feat. Joe Scudda, Reks & JFK)

KiD CuDi - Erase Me (feat. Kanye West)

Curren$y - Audio Dope 2

Wiz Khalifa - Black & Yellow

Skyzoo & !llmind - Speakers On Blast

Nick Cannon - Nick's Story

Miss Mykie - Michelle Obama

Drift Away Wit Ab-Soul

2010-10-06T01:21:00.000-04:00

Ab-Soul comes at you with his track "Drift Away" and jus gives us sum real life situations on chasin women. I'm sure a lot of guys can relate and the track is jus pretty dope period.

Then & Now

2010-10-06T01:15:00.000-04:00

So all hip hop heads remember this great song: "Scenario" by A Tribe Called Quest.

Well Ras Kass and sum friends got together and made a "Scenario 2012". I don't think it lives up to the original but to each's own u kno.

Ras Kass – Scenario 2012 (feat. Planet Asia, Phil The Agony, Krondon, Montage 1, Mistah F.A.B. & Chino XL)

Too West Coast?

2010-10-06T01:04:00.000-04:00

Here's the official video for Ice Cube's "Too West Coast" featuring Maylay & WC from his I Am The West album in stores now.

Take A Listen

2010-10-06T00:59:00.000-04:00

So both of these are kinda made by the production but try em out anyway.

First up is an artist by the name of Dramills with his official music video for "Man Down" by off his new project, Hood Talk Est.1981 available now. Check him out.

Second is L.E.P. Bogus Boys with "Goin’ In For The Kill". These videos actually pretty dope though so props for that.

Jones Can't Wait

2010-10-05T15:03:00.002-04:00

Honestly, I can't wait for this guy to make it too. Jones Andrews continues his Thirty-Two Tuesdays grind and drops some bars over Ne-Yo's "Champagne Life" instrumental. And his grind continues. Click the art work to jump over refined hype and catch the track.

Take A Listen

2010-10-01T12:30:00.000-04:00

Up first is Ced Hughes with "Top Priority". Vid/Song's kinda short and the beat's pretty dope with the Mos Def sample, so hear em out and see if you feel it.

Next we've got Kendrick Lamar with "Heaven & Hell" off his O.D. (Overly Dedicated) mixtape. I think the mixtape's on an exclusive iTunes release and Kendrick been makin sum noise in the game. He's def one to look out for. This visual will seem a lil odd watchin it but the quote at the end kinda wraps up the vision for you.

Lastly on this post we've got the official video for Meyhem Lauren's "Got The Fever" from their Clarified Butters mixtape out now. The graffiti in this video is what really got me to post it, but the songs not to bad either. lol Check it out.

Got Love For Em & Wayne

2010-10-01T12:21:00.000-04:00

Eminem and Lil' Wayne have hooked up once again for the track "No Love" off of Em's Recovery album which is already double platinum. The videos pretty dope but the songs jus alrite to me. To each's own though rite.

Wait a Minute!?

2010-09-30T18:18:00.000-04:00

Ok, so I'm jus browsin videos as I always do and I run across this video for a track called "I Like It" by Al Be Back ft. DMC. Correct me if I'm wrong but ain't that the same guy from ATL!? You kno, who played Brooklyn, T.I.'s friend wit da cast? Sumbody give me sum feedback please!

Take A Listen

2010-09-30T12:57:00.000-04:00

This artist goes by Ameer and his track's called "Honestly". It's his first offering from Only Built For Digital Links set to be released on October 16th. Seems like he's still got sum progressin to do but I think you can hear the potential in him.

Y'all Know

2010-09-30T12:48:00.000-04:00

Ice Cube's been shellin out videos for tracks off his I Am The West album which is out now and recently dropped the video for "Y'all Know How I Am" featuring Doughboy, OMG, WC and Young Maylay. I wonder if this is all bangin on the west coast? Cube gets much respect, the west is in a movement to take the hip hop scene back over and are comin with sum strong talent. Cube is def tryna lead the charge.

Jones' Irony

2010-09-29T09:22:00.000-04:00

Jones Andrews has been keepin up with his 32 Tuesdays promise while I been slackin off. lol Yesterday he released "The Irony" where he lays sum bars over the "All I Want Is You" track from Miguel and his bars are well. . .ironic. Check the art work to jump over to the track and you can catch up on all of Andrews' bars on Tuesdays while your over at Refined Hype.

Kurupt Says He's Still The Man

2010-09-29T09:15:00.000-04:00

Kurupt recently released his video for "I'm The Man" feat. J. Black & Jah Free and I think it's a pretty tight cut. Iono how much love Kurupt's still gettin on the west coast or anywhere but I still respect the big homie. Check it out.

"Tales From The Tape" Episode 4

2010-09-29T09:11:00.000-04:00

Skyzoo & !llmind are set to drop Live From The Tape Deck on Oct. 5 and I'm seriously lookin forward to it. Take a glimpse into Skyzoo's mind and !llmind interviews him on what he was thinkin goin into the project. People say hip hop is dead. It's a digital age people. I say you jus ain't lookin hard enough. Gotta go beyond the radio.

Been Missin. . .Here's A Rundown

2010-09-28T00:20:00.000-04:00

Ludacris - Everbody Drunk (feat. Lil Scrappy)

Mikey Rocks - S.S. (feat. Latif)

Maino - Ask Me About Brooklyn (feat. Joell Ortiz)

Bad Seed - Yankee Fitted (feat. Mims & Talib Kweli)

Shad - We, Myself & I

Asher Roth - G.R.I.N.D. (Get Ready It's A New Day)

Kurupt - Intro

Wake Up!

2010-09-17T10:22:00.002-04:00

The in-studio video for John Legend & The Roots "Shine" from their upcoming collaborative album Wake Up!.

Serve Or Get Served?

2010-09-17T10:21:00.000-04:00

Freddie Gibbs releases his official music video for "Serve Or Get Served" off his Str8 Killa No Filla project, available now. I gotta say the way this is shot is pretty hot. First up is the behind the scene's action and then the video.

Rundown No Comments

2010-09-15T11:28:00.000-04:00

Kendrick Lamar - P&P 1.5 (feat. Ab-Soul)

Travie McCoy - We'll Be Alright

Jody Breeze - Yea Yea (feat. Jacquees)

Wale - The Work

Legends: Public Enemy

2010-09-10T11:45:00.000-04:00

New video by Public Enemy for "Say It Like It Really Is" which will be featured on their upcoming box set Bring The Noise, The Hits, Vids & Docs Box: Greatest Sites and Sounds (Chapter 2 1999-2009) visit www.publicenemy.com for more details.

Loaded

2010-09-10T11:43:00.000-04:00

Music video for Droop-E's "I'm Loaded" featuring E-40, from his upcoming mixtape BLVCK Diamond Life, due out Sept. 15th.

Only 40 & Short Can Do This

2010-09-10T11:41:00.000-04:00

Live concert music video for E40's "Bitch" featuring Too $hort, from his album Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift, in stores now along with Revenue Retrievin': Night Shift. Nobody says Bitch like these two west coast legends. lol

What's Happening?

2010-09-10T11:38:00.000-04:00

Truck North drops a video for "What's Happening?". Keep a look out for this guy, he's already done a lot of work with Black Thought of the legendary Roots crew and is a part of Thought's group Money Making Jam Boys. He's got verses on The Roots How I Got Over album and has done work with a lot of other artists. Check em out and keep ya ears & eyes open.

Take A Listen

2010-09-09T12:03:00.000-04:00

This one comes from Skyzoo with !llmind on the production. It's called "Frisbees". Hope u can catch it.

A Ride To H-Town wit the Jets

2010-09-09T11:39:00.002-04:00

The official video for Curren$y's "4 Hours & 20 Minutes (Ride To H-Town)" featuring Killa Kyleon.

For All The Taylors

2010-09-09T11:38:00.000-04:00

Wiz Khalifa flips the hip hop classic from the Geto Boys as he watches his "Taylor Army" grow and shows love to those who have propelled him to where he is now.

No Hands!

2010-09-09T11:32:00.000-04:00

The official video for Waka Flocka's "No Hands" featuring Wale and Roscoe Dash. In my opinion Wale kills this verse but they don't realy show him performin his verse like the other two. Nice cars though. I could use that Chevy!

Freddie's "Oil Money"

2010-09-09T11:30:00.000-04:00

Here's Freddie Gibbs video for "Oil Money" ft. Chuck Inglish, Chip Tha Ripper, Bun B and Dan Auerbach off of Str8 Killa available now.

This Shoulda Been The Remix

2010-09-02T09:46:00.002-04:00

B.o.B - New Music - More Music Videos

Lauryn Hill "Getting Closer"

2010-09-02T08:38:00.000-04:00

Miss Hill caught up with MTV to discuss the state of hip hop and give an update on the making of an album.

MTV Shows

Mac Miller

2010-07-26T18:11:00.000-04:00

So I've featured this guy before in one of my take a listen sections and he continues to make some pretty good noise. Mac Miller's back with a video for the track "Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza". I hope this guys on a steady rise. Seems like Rostrum Records and the Talyor Gang are puttin in work rite now. You might wanna add this guy to your mixtape collection. His twitter's @MacMiller, now check out his video.

You Got The Fire

2010-07-26T18:02:00.000-04:00

The Roots have returned with anutha single off their How I Got Over album and the video is a piece of work to say the least. The video's for the single "The Fire" which features John Legend. The track is fire as only the legendary Roots crew can do, John adds sum soul to it and this visual is a story in itself. I'll leave you to try and understand it. Check it out & go pick up How I Got Over if you don't have it. Ur missin out. Check the vid though.

Jones Andrews is "Present" and so are 32 Tuesdays

2010-07-20T15:24:00.001-04:00

Jones Andrews has officially started his Thirty-Two Tuesdays where he'll spit 32 bars, over 32 beats, for 32 consecutive weeks. It all started today @ 3pm via www.whoisjonesandrews.com and as the song says Jones Andrews is Present and standing strong with confidence. I'll say no more and let Jones' speak for himself.

Jones Andrews - I'm Present (for download click on HERE)

Thirty-Two Tuesdays

2010-07-18T19:13:00.000-04:00

Jones Andrews is hittin y'all with 32 Tuesdays. The video explains it all. Be on the look out.

So What's Up With The Cool Kids

2010-07-13T13:52:00.000-04:00

The Cool Kids caught up with Kramaloop to discuss their label situation and why they keep droppin mixtapes and no albums. They also had a lil' to say about the new iPhone 4 lol

Slum Village moving "Faster"

2010-07-12T17:22:00.000-04:00

Slum Village is out with a new single called "Faster" off their upcoming Villa Manifesto album dropping July 27th. Slum's still dropping solid, classic shit, and the video is kinda crazy too.

Remember This Song?

2010-07-12T13:40:00.000-04:00

So a video was jus released for the single "Tell Em What They Wanna Hear" by a guy named Rashad Morgen. Sound familiar....well the track featured T.I. & Young Dro....yea, that song. Well a video for it jus popped up even though the song is a few yrs old I think now, but I guess better late than never mayb?

BMF - Rick Ross

2010-07-12T13:36:00.000-04:00

Officer Ricky has beat his court case against the real Rick Ross and is probably doin exactly what this song says. Blowin Money Fast. The video features Styles P and the track has makin a lot of noise with a lot of people. Not for me personally but I can't hate on what the people like so here it is.

Wale's Talkin More About Nothing

2010-07-12T13:27:00.000-04:00

I mean it's not much to say here. The video says it all in a way. lol Can't wait for this to drop.

Rain. Reppin' NC?

2010-07-01T11:39:00.000-04:00

So I ran across this video for an artist who goes by Rain. In this video for "Nothing Like You" an NC hat is shown and he mentions Fayetteville, so I'm assumin he's from NC. Anybody got anymore info on this guy? Help me out & check em' out

Company on the "Tightrope"

2010-07-01T10:43:00.000-04:00

Janelle Monae released the video for her single "Tightrope (Wondamix)" and this time got a lil' help from B.o.B. & Lupe Fiasco. Wait...Janelle, Bobby Ray, & Lupe. Great combination! And if u ain't kno, Janelle's got flow!

I'm Bak! So I gotta do it for NC

2010-06-30T13:04:00.000-04:00

Been on a hiatus, but I guess I'm bak now. We'll see how da grind goes. Anyway first day bak it's only rite I do it for NC!

First up of course is the one take video shot by Fayettenom's on J. Cole. That's rite, "Who Dat" was shot in one take if u couldn't tell already. Always nice to come home and handle business, ain't that rite Mr. Cole!? Still waitin on a official release date for the album though. Follow J. Cole on twitter @JColeNC

Also, an artist out of Greensboro, NC has released a mixtape entitled Revenge of the Words hosted by DJ Ern. That artist goes by the name of The Mecca of Rhymes. Click the cover to download or click the link after the jump to listen. You can follow Mecca on twitter @mecca336gnc

Listen @ http://www.datpiff.com/DJ_ERN_The_Mecca_of_Rhymes_Revenge_Of_The_Words.m110911.html

Take A Listen

2010-05-24T16:56:00.000-04:00

Double Dose:

Returning first is Wiz Khalifia with the track "The Kid Frankie" off his Kush & Orange Juice mixtape. It's pretty solid and if nuthin else the old skool beat jus makes ur head nod and u kinda start to vibe even if you don't want to. lol

Next up is Statik Selektah with "Life Is Short" featuring Consequence and since I think Statick Selektah is jus a producer, it's kinda jus Consequence. The video's kinda funny and show's what's problem the worst nite out you can have. Check it out.

"Dueces"

2010-05-24T16:49:00.000-04:00

So Chris Brown released a video for the track "Dueces" which features Tyga & Kevin McCall and is on his and Tyga's mixtape Fan Of A Fan which is out now. I gotta say that honestly I like the song cause I relate to the "message" in the song and could even send this song out for some people. I've heard the mixtape is solid from a few people but I haven't listened to it myself yet. What do you think about this cut?

Take A Listen

2010-05-22T16:11:00.000-04:00

So we got anutha 1.5 day....

First up is Novel with his track "U Do It For Me" feat. Algebra Blessett. It's got a smooth beat; kinda nice to ride to for the summer, and lyrically I'd said Novel is solid. He's got an everyday flow that I think anybody can relate to. Either way u gonna form your own opinion so take a listen and judge for yourself.

And for the half is La The Darkman with "You". The track features Bobby V & Willie The Kid and it's got some potential but I just don't see it goin there. That's jus me though, you may feel differently. La's been featured here before so I kno he's not all bad, but check this one out and tell me what you think.

More Females To Come???

2010-05-20T20:12:00.000-04:00

So I ran across videos for two female rappers today and figured I'd post to see how you guys might feel about em'. Mean I'm hoppin sumbody will make it so I can stop hearin Nicki Minaj (she should be seen & not heard in my opinion, sry! [I'm not hatin' though, I'd get my money if I was her too]).

Ok, first is Xplicit Lyric with "I'm Nice Wit It". She def comes hard with her confidence in rappin and thinks she's sexy as hell which u'll see in the video. Her flow ain't deep but it's aight. I mean I can see her gainin a bit of a followin:

Agree or Disagree?

The next video has a couple of MCees in it but, focus on the white girl (yea, I said it). She goes by the name of Eternia. I def like the personality she gives off, but I'll say that her rap game might still have some developing to do (jus my opinion). However, she is pretty decent though. I'm kinda interested to hear more from her. She's part of a "group" called Eternia & MoSS (rapper & producer) and this is her video for "At Last" featuring Reef The Lost Cauze & Termanology. All are decent I think.

Take A Listen

2010-05-20T19:57:00.000-04:00

Today you get a dose and a half:

Up first is the video for Vado's "Large On The Streets". Vado's reppin for Harlem and has done some work with Cam'ron, but I'm not sure if he's part of that crew yet (I think he is though). This track's off his upcoming Slime Flu mixtape that's suppose to drop soon. Lyrically he's got some alrite punchlines, I'll def give him that. He samples the late, great Big L on this track and I think does it justice (he had to for me to post it and if he hadn't I'd probably hate him for disgracin Big L). It's solid though. R.I.P. Big L.

Up next is a freestyle video from a Bay Area rapper who calls himself Ya Boy. He does the freestyle over the Who's Real beat and does.....ok for himself I'll say (punchline rapper). What you think?

Mayb You'll Get On It?

2010-05-20T19:48:00.000-04:00

French Montana clicked up with Wiz Khalifa, Nipsey Hussle, & Big Sean for the track "I'm On It". The track's on French Montana's Mac & Cheese 2 mixtape which is out now. This is kinda an odd post for me cause I don't really think the track is all that solid and I can't say I even like French Montana, BUT Wiz Khalifia has been growing on me since I got his Kush & Orange Juice mixtape and Nipsey Hussle is like a walking, talking, rappin, crippin', reincarnation of Snoop and I kinda like his steez so far. So because these two were on it I figured I'd post it and see what people thought about them and the rest of the guys on the track.

What u think?

Take A Listen

2010-05-19T19:28:00.000-04:00

Today I bring you Dramills and his video snippet of "Dreams". Track sounds pretty hot to me. I wonder what the whole thing sounds like?

Feelin "Tipsy" In da Club?

2010-05-19T19:06:00.000-04:00

So DJ Webstar jus released his video for "Tipsy" and I won't be surprised if I start hearin this track errtime I go to the club for a while. The track features Serani; who I call the reggae Kieth Sweat, and Jadakiss. Jada's verse is what got me into the track so I could stand it and he's not til the second verse. The dude Serani's voice kinda gets on my nerves though and Webstar is well....Webstar. But given the beat and hook, which is all a lot of people listen to, I can see this def bein a club banger. Raise a glass and press play.

Wiz Khalifa Makes A "Statement"

2010-05-19T15:19:00.000-04:00

Wiz Khalifa jus released a video for "The Statement" off his Kush & Orange Juice mixtape and although the video's pretty simple, to me the song is dope. Actually the whole mixtape is dope. He's got a bunch of kinda laid back grooves perfect for drivin and for you smokers out there, it's good for tokin too. Wiz is def a smoker himself. I haven't picked up a mixtape until this one, but I gotta say I'm pleased with it. Before this the only song I knew him for was "Say Yeah" which got some pretty good play I think. Check em' out though, he def gets my recommendation (not the most lyrical, but his flow is nice I'll say).

"Know we belong on top, but we ain't trippin...Cause we'll get there in a minute."

Exhibit C As Seen By Lateef

2010-05-18T16:58:00.000-04:00

So I got an e-mail dropped to me today from a producer from "in and around the nyc area" as he put it. His name is Lateef Dameer and he remixed what I'm callin the hottest track made this yr and mayb for the next five years. That track is Jay Electronica's "Exhibit C". He's remixed this track quite nicely I might add and built a story through his music. I'm just gonna give you guys the link cause I want you guys to visit his page to hear the tracks and if u want, get some more of his sites (myspace, twitter, & such). My hat goes off to you brother, keep up the good work! I'll leave you with his explanation of why he choose this track to remix and you can't click on his words to get to the site & I'll leave an extra link at the bottom.

"When I had first heard Exhibit C, I knew that it was going to be one of those songs that would capture and inspire imaginations for years to come. The one thing that has always intrigued me about Jay Electronica, are the stories of his travels. This EP is a reflection of those journeys, each remix is based around a theme from Jay's life. Magnolia stems from his origins and beginnings in New Orleans, Nirvana (Limbo) is based around his nomadic travels, and Dreams is representative of his lifelong dreams becoming a reality. Exhibit C is available on itunes, support good and honest music."

http://lateefdameer.bandcamp.com/album/exhibit-c-remixes

Some Overseas Action!

2010-05-18T16:31:00.000-04:00

Ok, so I wanna kno how y'all feel about some overseas hip hop so I got two videos for u:

First is S.A.S. with their track "Shout". They sound english and the sampled an old rock classic. They're koo wit me, once I kinda get pass the accent.

Next up is Stella Mwangi and her video for "Favorite". I gotta say I def like this joint and if they're not gonna let any female MCs from the US come up, mayb they'll bring in sumone from overseas. She's from Kenya/Norway (at least that's how WSHH put it). She has a site www.stellamwangi.com if you want to check out more of her. I bout to check it out myself.

So what you think about how Europe's doin it?

Take A Listen

2010-05-18T16:17:00.000-04:00

So we got three up today! I'll say two I support and one I'll leave it to you.

Marky comes at you first with a video for "Louis Squares". I don't have any info on him, but I think the cuts hot. A lot of people who are chasin nuthin but money might wanna take heed to some of the stuff he says. Can u dig it?

La The Darkman has worked with some DJ Drama a few times; at least I kno he's on Chris Brown's mixtape wit Drama and Drama's Gangsta Grillz: The Album. He's got his own lil' video now for a cut called "Roll With The Mob". It's aight to me, what u think?

This video comes from Nyce Da Future and his cut "American Gangsta". I think the track is solid, but I feel like he might be copyin the image the movie & Jay made from the title American Gangster a lil' to hard. Wat's ur opinion?

Stacey Dash! Umm!

2010-05-18T15:34:00.000-04:00

Ok, let's do hip hop first. Ok, so below is Rick Ross' new video for "Super High" off his upcoming The Teflon Don album. The song features Ne-Yo and it's an ok cut. Nuthin, I'm greatly excited over but uummm I like lookin at Stacey Dash. I kno she's old and all, but she still got it I'm sry. I wonder how she is in person?...Check her out in the video and I guess u can pay attention to the song if u want to also.

Take A Listen

2010-05-17T16:08:00.000-04:00

Today's take a listen comes from Wes Fif with "Beep". It's got some potential I think, but iono. Guess we'll see if Wes sticks around. If you want more of Wes Fif he's got a mixtape droppin May 18th entitled It Ain't Hard To Tell.

Been Waiting For More Diggy?

2010-05-14T19:22:00.000-04:00

Well, your in luck! Diggy jus released a video for "What They Been Waiting For". The track comes from his Airborne mixtape which is suppose to drop sumtime soon. I would assume this summer he'll be puttin in work for the album he'll be droppin bein that he's already got a record deal. Diggy def has a lot of potential to me, what do you think? Is he worth waitin on?

Life In The Bread Aisle?

2010-05-14T19:15:00.000-04:00

Asher Roth jus released a video for the cut "Muddy Swim Trunks" from his Seared Foie Gras With Quince & Cranberry mixtape. The video is kinda random but at the same time entertaining to watch. You think anybody actually kinda lives like this in a grocery store?

Diddy Says Hello

2010-05-13T15:31:00.001-04:00

Diddy-Dirty Money (why not jus put an & in it?) finally released the video for the single "Hello, Good Morning" which features Rick Ross & T.I. As hard as the beat knocks I'm not sure you'd bump this in the mornin unless it's like 2AM comin from da club, but that's kinda the purpose rite? Anyway I think the tracks produced by Swiss cause he's in the video and as much as Diddy hyped the video, I'm seriously not that impressed. Nice car though. The tracks off The Last Train To Paris album, set to drop June 29th. I still wanna kno how Dawn feels from goin as a star in a group that sells to second fiddle and doin only hooks & background vocals? Mean u could pay me to do it, but I'm broke and was neva part of a platinum sellin group. T.I.'s flow is sick though if u ask me (prob didn't have to question that though). Check it out.

Take A Listen

2010-05-12T17:54:00.000-04:00

Ok, continuin' with the busy day here at the blog, let's see if we can't open ya ears up to some unfamiliar faces. Got 3 for you today.

First up is a female EmCee who goes by the name of Kalae All Day with her single "O.G.LyrikalBookbagger" which features Homeboy Sandman. Some people would call this backpacker hip hop, which they obviously do themselves, but regardless she's actually kinda nice on the mic. She almost reminds me of someone with the singin & rappin. Gosh I miss that woman (LH, hope you've caught on by now). She definitely could eventually make a statement in the game in the future but that remains to be seen. The track's off her AFROMATIKNEOHIPPIEROCK*SOLEMUZIK album which is out now, so you can pick that up if you want more. Homeboy Sandman has an album comin' out June 1st entitled The Good Sun too if you want more of em' (personally iono bout that one, but what do I kno rite). Check this one out all the way through though to get a taste of Kalae All Day.

Next up for your ears is I guy I've introduced you to before. It's Curt@!n$ with "Letter To The People Pt. 2" I gotta said I'm pretty impressed with dude so far, but we gotta see how well he does when it comes to makin a complete track I guess. Mayb I should go searchin for that....anyway, open your ears and check him out (hopefully again).

Last but not least is my "volley of the day." Figure I'd let you decide for yourself on this one. The songs got a good concept and the videos got sum cool effects most definitely though. The video is for Fashawn's "Samsonite Man" and features Blu. Kinda a "travelin mans" song if you put it in a category but of course it could fit in many dependin on how you look at it. I think Blu carries the song kinda with his one verse though. If you like it though, this is off of Fashawn's collaboration album with Exile Boy Meets World which is in stores now. Open your ears.

Back & On The Pursuit Of Nappyness

2010-05-12T17:24:00.000-04:00

The Nappy Roots are big and makin' a big push with the release of two videos for tracks off the upcoming ablum, The Pursuit Of Nappyness. I for one am glad to see this guys back, iono how you feel. First up check out their video for their lead single "Ride" (whose video has a pretty interestin "storyline," pay attention to that) and after the jump you can catch their video for "P.O.N." Welcome Back to the other Nappy boys!

"And I am hip hop even when I claim south"

"Go on do the stanky leg, it's better than talkin bout shootin people in the head."

"Give It To Me"

2010-05-12T17:14:00.000-04:00

Rhymefest's video for "Give It To Me" will make you see cartoons in a whole new way. Literally. The single is off his upcoming album El Che set to drop June 8, 2010. I think it's been pushed back a few times but they say this is the solid date now. Definitely check out this video though.

Factz Is At It

2010-05-12T17:09:00.000-04:00

Mickey Factz jus dropped a video for the track "Alpha" today. The video could be considered sumwhat edgy and "futuristic?" (I guess u could call it that) Anyway, the songs alrite and I won't be surprised if I start hearin it at some greek picnics. I kno if I was them I'd pick it up. What you think?

As Only E-40 Can Do

2010-05-12T17:04:00.000-04:00

So E-40 jus released his video for "Light Weight Jammin'" which features Clyde Carson and Husalah. The single is off one of his Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift or Revenue Retrievin': Night Shift albums. Which CD this track is on...I'm not sure. Either way this is one off them songs that without E-40 on it, I couldn't see it workin. I wonder if this is bumpin in Cali cause there's a lot comin outta the west coast at one time rite now. Anyway, 40's album is in stores now but check this video out. Jus makes u remember the days of "Tell Me When To Go" lol

Makin' A Comeback?

2010-05-12T16:56:00.000-04:00

So today I ran across this video for Lil Cease & Apaulo Treed for "Hustle". Of course my whole thought was "What!? Lil Cease?" Well he might be tryna make a comeback I'm not really sure. Video didn't come wit any info but Lil Cease's part in the song is alrite and in today's world where Omarosa is gettin a datin show, Cease may very well be workin his way to a comeback. You jus neva kno...

Take A Listen

2010-05-11T16:27:00.000-04:00

Today's take a listen features two songs and jus a video to watch and jus take in what's said so let's get down to business:

First up is Young Jinsu with his video for "The Message". I definitely vibed to this track and give him a thumbs up for it. No info was listed with the vide other than the director but all in all I think it's a pretty solid cut. What u think?

Next up is Mike Dash E with his video for "Pardon Me". This cut didn't grab me but I didn't feel like I shouldn't share it necessarily either, so I say you be your own judge on this one. Sure people will go both ways about it. No info on the artist was found this time either.

Last up is jus a message from Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek) entitled "This Is Hip Hop". Well the title speaks for itself so check it out and listen to what's said.

"It's In The Mornin" with Robin & Snoop

2010-05-11T10:59:00.000-04:00

Robin Thicke released the video for his new single "It's In The Mornin" which features Snoop Dogg. The track something that's so fitting for Snoop to be on and I gotta say I like the track. It sounds a lil' different to me in a way but I generally like different. The tracks off Thicke's Sex Therapy album which is already out and well this track definitely might get sum bedrooms rockin. Even first thing in the mornin. Video's pretty homely and shows us regular folks the dream vacation we're tryna take wit that special sum1 ourselves. I'm a lil' jealous this is prob their everyday life, probably sumwhere in Cali. At least they make it look nice. lol

Drake's Got a New Video....

2010-05-11T10:48:00.001-04:00

I kno, I kno, some of you are like who cares cause he hasn't really made a great video yet. Well, in my opinion this is probably his best attempt at it yet. He kinda goes to what he knows best for this video which is acting. I mean it where he got his start. He puts a storyline to his new video for "Find Your Love". Of course the tracks off Thank Me Later which is set to drop June 15th. This track was produced by Ye' and the video was shot in Jamaica and co-stars Maliah Michel who's said to be his gf & Mavado. Alrite, so there's your spects for the video. I'll leave my comments on the video in the comments so I don't ruin the video for you.

West Coast Resurrection?

2010-05-10T11:14:00.000-04:00

Ice Cube dropped his video for "I Rep That West" which is off his upcoming album I Am The West which is slatted to drop July 13. Far as the west coast goes the only artist makin noise as of late have been the New Boyz & Snoop but both only with one single. Now to be honest, the west coast could live solely off of west coast sells like E40 mostly does or could even be world wide like Snoop, but Snoop's an OG in the rap game also and was head when the west coast owned the rap game for a while. I'm hearin the west doesn't even own west coast radio anymore though. Well Cube says this track is too west coast so will in resurrect the west at least in the west. I guess time will tell and it could already be makin moves on the west. I'm not in the west so iono. Anyway check out the OG Ice Cube's video, he's even got some words for Wayne in the song.

Let's Take A Walk

2010-05-08T18:28:00.003-04:00

Jones Andrews and his Flight School Music fam have been hard at work opennin up and performing with artist like Lupe Fiasco, B.O.B, The Clipse, Wiz Khalifa, U-GOD, Yung LA, Dom Kennedy, Big Daddy Kane, Chubb Rock, Nice & Smooth and more. For his latest track Jones' has teamed up with his label mate the Mecca Of Rhymes for the track "Walking In My Shoes". Tracks got a classic feel to it so turn this on when u cruisin in your whip or mayb comin home from a hard days work and kickin your feet up. Check out the song after the jump and click the artwork to download. NC Stand Up!

FSM - Walking In My Shoes

Got A Thing For Chocolate?

2010-05-08T18:15:00.001-04:00

Lil' Jon is tryin to make a comeback on the hip hop scene right now with his new single "Miss Chocolate". The cut features R. Kelly & Mario and definitely sounds like it could turn into a chocolate girls anthem. I kinda feel like with all the controversy there's been about only light skin girls bein shown in videos this song & video might get play jus to try and kill some of that buzz or jus in hopes to get some people to shut up. Who knos? I kno I've got a thang for chocolate anyway, how bout u?

"Midnight Hour"

2010-05-08T16:41:00.000-04:00

Talib & Hi-Tek have returned as Reflection Eternal with their new single & video for "Midnight Hour" featuring Estelle. This single is off their Revolutions Per Minute album dropping May18th.

New Club Banger?

2010-05-06T16:10:00.000-04:00

Meek Mill dropped a video for his track "Where They Do That At?" which features Young Chris. I gotta admit, this might climb the charts and be bangin in the clubs in no time. Check it out and see if you feel the same.

Just Watch Me Make It

2010-05-06T15:48:00.000-04:00

Travie McCoy better known as Travis McCoy from Gym Class Heroes jus released the video for his first single off his upcoming solo project Lazarus. The video is for "Billionaire" feat. Bruno Mars who's makin sum moves himself. Travie's album is set to release on June 8th and I gotta say I like this track. I'll be playin it. All the dreamers out there check it out.

You "Go Girl"

2010-05-06T15:44:00.000-04:00

Frank Nitt released a video for his track "Go Girl" featuring Problem. The track is definitely an uplifter for all types of women if I say so myself. So ladies keep ya head up and keep pushin towards your dreams. This might be a lil' anthem for ya.

Hot Freestyles

2010-05-04T17:35:00.000-04:00

The first freestyle comes from J. Cole on Hot 97 with Funkmaster Flex. Cole has a few stumbles which shows he's comin off the dome but the boys skill is undeniable.

The second comes from the youngster Cory Gunz on Boss radio. Cory's speedy flow is crazy but I'm not sure everybody can follow him enough for him to gain fans when he really starts spittin like he does in this. Mayb I'm not given people enough credit. Cory's proved himself though already so we'll see what he does with Young Money.

Banger Of The Day

2010-05-04T16:36:00.000-04:00

So after hearin this song I made up this post for "Banger Of The Day". The song comes from Phil Ade and is for the track "Always There". The song opens up with Common's "I Use To Love H.E.R." sampled into the beat which is a hip hop classic (arguably the best hip hop song ever made if you ask me). The song kinda brings you back to that classic 90's feel of hip hop as Phil Ade takes you on his story of approaching women. The video also features Raheem Devaughn in it which I didn't expect. Anyway, take a listen, check out the video. If you ask me. . .it's a banger!

Take A Listen

2010-05-04T16:25:00.000-04:00

Ok, today I've got quite a few take a listen joints. Catchin up on some and others are all new.

So first off is "Pass Out" by Chiddy Bang. This single is off their Air Swell mixtape which is out now. The songs got sumwhat of a electronic/techno feel to it but is a pretty fun song and he's not too bad if u ask me. Video's pretty creative, least I can say I don't think I've seen anything quite like it. So check out Chiddy Bang's "Pass Out".

Next Up is an artist who simple goes by Ya Boy. The track is "We Ready" which from the video I'm assuming is off the Lebron James movie soundtrack (I don't remember the name of it and don't feel like looking it up). Anyway if given the chance I can def see this joint rockin some locker rooms to get teams hype before some sporting events. We'll see if it grows.

The last hip hop joint today comes from Mac Miller. This track is off his High Life mixtape which is out now and is entitled "Another Night". Anybody that's on a grind to make it in music or anything else for that matter should be able to relate to this song. He kinda sings it in a way which could throw some off I believe but give it a chance I say. Hopefully the lyrics and bein able to relate will keep u in it.

Ok and last. I'm jus doin this cause I love this lady and she can seem to do no wrong to me when he comes to music. She's already legendary. It's Sade's video for "Babyfather". The videos pretty koo & the song is soothing as always with Sade's voice. I was surprised to see jerkin' in the video. Shout out to the New Boyz and jerkers around the world.

Fakin' The Funk or Should I Say Trap?

2010-05-04T16:05:00.000-04:00

So Doug E. Fresh's sons better known as Square Off jus released a video for their track "Scared Money" off their Last Of A Dying Breed mixtape. They come off a bit harder in this video/song and claim to have their trap game up. Now I don't kno the story of who they were raised with or where or nuthin like that but I'm sure Doug E. or his sons were doin that bad to be trappin. Then again, what do I kno, either way the songs got a couple of good punchlines I think so I figured I'd share it and let y'all say what y'all might think.

Where's This Guy?

2010-05-03T19:54:00.000-04:00

So this song came to my head as I was just sittin around and it got me thinkin.....what happen to Quan? Most of you will probably remember him from his feature in the song "Just A Moment" by Nas. He was really the first guy I knew of that really sung and rapped all together before the whole Drake thing, but I have no idea what happen to him after this song. Anyway check it out and see if you remember him. Even comment if u kno anything.

"Heart & Soul of New York City"

2010-05-03T19:35:00.000-04:00

So it looks like New York may have another anthem brought to you by Red Cafe. He recently release the video for the single "Heart & Soul of New York City" and the video takes you to many street ball courts in New York. Def catches the life of New York and jus to add some extra kick the track is produced by the legendary Pete Rock. Yea, nuff said.

Roc-A-Fella Comeback?

2010-05-03T19:29:00.000-04:00

So apparently under Dame's new artist Curren$y, they're gonna resurrect the Roc. You can check MTV for more info but here's the interview where Curren$y and Dame discuss bringin Roc-a-fella bak.

MTV Shows

Diary Of a Black Girl

2010-05-03T14:36:00.000-04:00

Wale released his video for the single "Diary" today and the video is done pretty well also. The single itself tells a story that a lot of men feel but don't kno how to put into word about a lot of women and I'm sure there are some women out there who can agree or relate to the song. The video def has a personal feel as it portrays one woman's story in a way. Real poetic I'll say. Anyway this is def one of my fav tracks off Wale's Attention Deficit album which is already in stores and if u haven't got it by now your losin so at least check out the video to regain sum cool points. lol

Take A Listen

2010-05-02T11:23:00.000-04:00

So today I'm posting a song by an NC artist who goes by the name of Pocket Lint. The cut I'm posting is called "We Gone Make It" and features Jones Andrews. Check it out and let me kno what you think.

Killin' Em'

2010-04-30T16:54:00.000-04:00

Fat Joe released the video for "Haha (Slow Down)" featuring Young Jeezy today. The songs definitely a banger and I'm sure we'll be rockin in all clubs near you in due time. The single will be on Joey Crack's upcoming album The Darkside. Go ahead...it's on to bob ya head. lol

Wave Your Flag

2010-04-30T16:14:00.000-04:00

K'naan released his video for the single "Wavin' Flag" featuring Will.I.Am & David Guetta yesterday. I've brought you the song in an older post before and bein the world cup is gettin ready to start I'm sure you'll hear it more cause it's basically there anthem this year. This is just kinda a retake on the song and new video.

Orchestra Plays J Dilla

2010-04-28T20:44:00.000-04:00

Producer J Dilla passed away in 2006 from complications with Lupus yet his hip hop and R&B contributions will live on forever. Of course others have paid tribute to Dilla and have drawn inspiration from his work. One person who payed his homage to J Dilla took his inspiration to the orchestra. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson adapted some of Dilla's productions to orchestra and performed them in February of 2009 with the Suite For Ma Dukes Orchestra in Los Angeles. The pieces were played as part of the "Timeless" concert series which also paid tribute to 1960’s Los Angeles based producer David Axelrod (whose has been sampled by artist such as DJ Shadow & Lil’ Wayne) and Brazilian musician Arthur Verocai (whose work's been sampled by Little Brother and Ludacris to name just two). The performance was filmed and will be released on DVD on June 6th. Check out there performance of "Untitled/Fantastic" from Slum Village.

FULL SCREENThe Sounds of VTech / SFMD: Untitled/Fantastic

Check the actual track to compare.

Try These Out

2010-04-28T19:51:00.000-04:00

First video to try out comes from Boaz with the track "Gangsters Make The World Go Round" featuring S. Money. I'm not gonna lie, I argued with myself bout postin this one but after thinkin bout it I felt it deserved an honorable mention. It's pretty solid so...

The next video to try out comes from Curt@!n$ and his cut "Letter To The People Pt. 1". I'll admit he def got a good amount of his thoughts and hunger out in this letter, so check both of these out & let me kno wat you think.

"All Things Go"

2010-04-28T19:18:00.000-04:00

So I ran across this video from G.o.D. Jewels for a track titled "All Things Go". The videos tight, def illustrates the story of the song, & the songs solid itself so u can't go wrong there. If nuthin else I feel like this should be a Chi-town anthem. Guess we'll keep seein' what the wind blows in.

Lupe's "Beaming"

2010-04-28T19:08:00.000-04:00

Lupe Fiasco jus released his video for the single "I'm Beaming" of his upcoming Lasers project. The video's special effects are hot and even the cardboard cut out effects are pretty good. Of course you can neva really go wrong wit kids. Although Lupe does seem kinda uncomfortable around them at sum points. Iono though, I'm jus glad this won't be his last album like he originally had planned. Check out "I'm Beaming".

Bangin' In My System

2010-04-28T16:07:00.000-04:00

So jus as a blogger I thought I'd do my part in makin sum suggestions of music you might wanna take a listen to. First off, I'll say that B.o.B.'s debut album The Adventures of Bobby Rae is solid. Def sumthin you might wanna cop.

However for the free! You might wanna download Pac Div's Don't Mention It Mixtape. Pac Div made some nation wide noise with the track "Whiplash" which you can see the video for below. To download the mixtape just click on the Don't Mention It album cover.

Also you might wanna check out Knotta's album Envy. Knotta's unsigned but his lyrics say a lot of things I feel a lot of hip hop heads will not only hear but feel. Click the artwork for the download link.

Ladies Make The Bedrock Too

2010-04-28T15:52:00.000-04:00

So Rasheeda got a team of ladies (Toya, Diamond, Lola Monroe, & Kandi) and they put a "ladies touch" on the track "Bedrock". The video's kinda funny & sexy all at that same time. I didn't even kno Toya rapped. Wonder if her and Wayne eva use to battle for fun? Anyway check out the video below. The track's on Rasheeda's Boss Bitch Music Mixtape.

While We're on The Game

2010-04-28T15:35:00.000-04:00

The Game also released his video for "400 Bars" which is off his The Red Room Mixtape which is hosted by DJ Skee. The first video is sum behind the scenes shots and the second is the actual video. If your gonna watch the video, I advise you to have some time on your hands cause the video is almost 20 minutes long. I mean it's 400 bars!

The Game Makes You "Shake"

2010-04-28T12:17:00.000-04:00

The Game released the video for his single "Shake" off his upcoming The R.E.D. Album which is scheduled to drop June 29th. The track's produced by Cool & Dre and the video features Stacy Dash who still looks great and is makin a lot of noise herself rite now. Fellas, calm down though. She doesn't do any shakin in the video. lol Anyway check out the video below.

Bet On B.o.B.

2010-04-28T12:13:00.001-04:00

B.o.B. recently released the video for the single "Bet I" featuring T.I. & Playboy Tre. The video's pretty dope and I'm pretty sure the song will make a lil' noise on the charts itself too also. B.o.B.'s debut album The Adventures of Bobby Rae is out now and I'm workin on my first listen through it now. So far...So Good!

"Who Dat"

2010-04-27T15:20:00.001-04:00

Oh, It's J. Cole. Mr. Cole's first single off his upcoming album that's scheduled to release later this year is starting to make it's rounds. Funkmaster Flex dropped the single & dropped bombs on it last nite on his Hot 97 radio show in NYC and now I bring it to you.

J. Cole - Who Dat

Back Like an Uncaged Animal

2010-04-26T22:46:00.000-04:00

T.I. recently released his video for the single "I'm Back" which has already created major buzz. The single will be on the album King Uncaged which is due to drop August 17th. From seein a few interviews with producers like The Dream, people are sayin tha Tip's on a whole new level of focus for this album. Well as he says, "He's neva let me down" so far, so I'm expectin anutha great album from the king of the south. Check out "I'm Back".