Nas & Damian Marley - 'Distant Relatives' tracklist

Spotted @ Nahright, I have no idea if this is the realness but if it is, fucking wow.

Big ups to K'naan for getting on there. Very keen to hear Joss and Stevie, as well as Erykah. Very excited.

01 Intro (Something New) (prod. Damian Marley)
02 As We Enter (prod. Damian Marley)
03 Revolutionary (prod. Damian Marley)
04 Count Your Blessings (prod. Damian & Stephen Marley)
05 Belief is Key (prod. Damian Marley)
06 Africa Must Wake Up f. K’naan (prod. Nas, Damian & Stephen Marley)
07 Black Horizon f. K’naan (prod. Damian Marley)
08 Only the Strong (prod. Damian & Stephen Marley)
09 Our Generation f. Joss Stone & Stevie Wonder (prod. Damian Marley)
10 Empowerment (prod. Stephen Marley)
11 AID (prod. K’naan & Nas)
12 Let’s End It (Poverty) f. K’naan (prod. 9th Wonder & Damian Marley)
13 The Earth f. Bob Marley (prod. Salaam Remix, Damian & Stephen Marley)
14 Black Man’s Paper f. Erykah Badu (prod. Afry) [UK Bonus]
15 Weed On f. Snoop Dogg (prod. Damian Marley) [iTunes Bonus]

Kid Cudi interview on Semtex

KID CUDI | INTERVIEW & ANGELS FREESTYLE from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.

Cudi interview. Haven't heard the album yet, keen though. Peep the details:

"Talks about how proud he is that Jay kept his year-old vocals on BP3, the twitter convo with Wale about comments, working with Drake, and more."

Spotted @ Nahright.

Raekwon radio interview with On-Air Idiots

Peep Rae speaking about his amazing new album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 on the On-Air Idiots show (never heard of it, either).

Peep the science:

"The Chef Raekwon checks into the On-air Idiot Show and talks about the Only Build For Cuban Llinx 2 album hitting stores Tuesday, his album release party hosted by Diddy, and how he is sick of being asked about the Joe Budden situation."

Spotted @ NahRight.

Eternia - The Pulse Interview (Audio)

The homegirl Eternia BEEN everywhere. Peep the audio interview.

Spotted @ 2DopeBoyz.

Download Eternia - The Pulse Interview

New Single From Nobody Famous - "Mary" (featuring Wax)

Man, HiPNOTT seriously do not quit. I'm on the label and I'm surprised at how much shit is happening for such a young company. Love it. The homie Nobody Famous is at it again, peep the official details below but we got some more free shit for ya...

Thanks for your continued support for Nobody Famous... today we are unleashing the third single from the album Order Up! Vol 3 in our Digi 12" format. Cover is attached and details are below:

Released a little over a month ago, Order Up! Volume 3: Chicken and Waffles has proved to be a favorite among the fans. Thank you to those who have supported the album thus far. With this album, Nobody Famous has shown that he can tackle virtually every genre of urban music, as his production style varies from one track to the next. Today we are releasing (free to the public), the third promotional single from the album, “Mary” featuring L.A. emcee Wax. This is the second track Nobody Famous and Wax have paired up for; the first being last year’s “Famous’ Laboratory.”

If you remember back in February of this year, an early version of “Mary” was leaked during our promotional campaign for Order Up! Volume 3. That version used a sample-based instrumental, produced by Nobody Famous. The subject of Wax’s lyrics were so powerful and the delivery was so emotional, that Nobody Famous felt compelled to go back to the studio and recompose the beat from scratch. The result is this sample-free epic composition that made it onto Order Up! Vol 3.

“Mary” is an amazing song with an incredible story and a beat that builds and builds with every bar. Grab the Digi 12″ below and if you still have not checked out Order Up! Volume 3, download your copy now!

1. Mary [Album Version]
2. Mary [Instrumental]
3. Mary [Acapella]
4. Keep It Movin’ (Live w/ Pinot Funk) [Bonus B-Side]

Download Nobody Famous feat Wax - Mary

Wax and EOM: "Relax"

Word to another dope video from the homies Wax and EOM. Peep the info below. Brilliant shit, as usual. By the way, this cut didn't make their album 'Liquid Courage'.

"New short film/music video directed by Casey Chan. http://www.caseychanpictures.com . This video contains Wax and EOM's "Relax" and half of Wax and EOM's "Money". Also contains a snippet of "Paycut" by Wax and Herbal T. "

Mary J. Blige feat Drake - The One (video)

A few days late on this one but peep game. It's fresh.

Trey Songz and Drake on 106 & Park

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Peep the Drake and Trey interview. Kinda wack and corny, but also kinda interesting. Word to the So Far Gone EP though, might cop that.

Jay-Z Rhapsody advertisement

Wow. So dope. Just heard that The Blueprint 3 leaked online...might have to take a quick peek...

Drake & Trey Songz – Successful (Video)

I ain't even watched this yet. Hustlin'. Peep. Killin' it in the US though.

Big L Documentary Trailer (First Draft) - "Street Struck: The Big L Story." COMING SOON!

Aight, so I caught this the other day...looks sick...up there with the Pun joint. Must be something in the air with tribute doco's right now. Excited.

"World premier and Exclusively only on BigLOnline.com - Big Shout outs to Jewlz The Director, Big Don, Pucci, Dangerzone Films and everybody else involved in the dvd of legendary emcee, Big L. "

KevinNottingham.com Presents…Beat It: A Musical Tribute to Michael Jackson [Mixed by DJ Grain]

That's what's up. The Movement Fam's own DJ Grain has put together his first solo mix...peep game...

"June 25, 2009 was a sad day for a lot of us. Michael Jackson had passed at the age of 50, just two months shy of his birthday. There were a ton of tributes going around for the King of Pop and everywhere you went, you heard Michael Jackson music playing in the street, in the clubs, or in the car next to you at the stop light.

To help ease the pain suffered from members here on the site, we held a beat contest. Producers came from everywhere to sample their favorite MJ song and to help pay tribute.

Today we celebrate the birth of Michael Jackson; he would have been 51. Out of the hundreds of beats that were submitted, we narrowed it down to the best 25. Then I let me man DJ Grain go to town, mix them and put his spin on it. Grab the mix after the cut. As a bonus, I’ve included a download of all the winning beats, unmixed."

1. Ain’t No Sunshine, Maria [prod by Cehashi]
2. Brought Back Ben [prod by Isbjerg]
3. Earth Song [prod by M. Will]
4. Got To Be There [prod by T.A.T.E.]
5. Human Nature [prod by M. Will]
6. I’m Glad It Rained [prod by Lakim]
7. In The Closet [prod by Hotbox]
8. Lady In My Life [prod by M. Will]
9. Maria [prod by Dkelloway]
10. Never Say Goodbye [prod by Iceman Beats]
11. One Day In Your Life [prod by Phurcat]
12. She’s Out Of My Life [prod by Fun-Kee J.]
13. With A Child’s Heart [prod by Stevie Shorey]
14. Baby Be Mine [prod by Jon Baylor]
15. Can’t Help It [prod by Mass Appeal]
16. Caribbean Girl [prod by Bidimridim]
17. Dear Michael [prod by Young K]
18. Beat Matrixx – Euphoria
19. Give It Up [prod by G.C.]
20. I Want You Back [prod by DJ ReMike]
21. Lookin Through The Windows [prod by S.2]
22. Ready Or Not (Here I Come) [prod by Mastam!nd]
23. Rockin Robin [prod by Rodloos]
24. Take Me Back [prod by Glitch]
25. I Am Love [prod by Clarkwork]

Download KevinNottingham.com Presents…Beat It: A Musical Tribute to Michael Jackson [Mixed by DJ Grain]

Black Milk x Ras Kass in Venice, CA (8/28/09)

Peep this ish. Thrizz will love it. Ras and Black. Too real.

Spotted @ NahRight.

Blu - No Sleep For A Day (EP)

...aaaaand we're back to the music. So everyone loves free shit, and free shit from Blu is even more of a bonus. Peep this lil joint. So there's no actual rapping on this, its just Blu messing with his new software as a producer. Interesting, anyway.

Download Blu - No Sleep For A Day (EP)

Spotted @ 2DopeBoyz

The Foreign Exchange ft. Muhsinah – House of Cards (video)

The Foreign Exchange feat. Muhsinah - "House Of Cards" from The Foreign Exchange on Vimeo.

Dopeness. Anything Phonte touches is insane. Great video, great song. Cop the album if you haven't already!

Drake feat. Kanye West, Lil Wayne, & Eminem - Forever

So here's the early leak of 'Forever', the much hyped Drake joint featuring the heaviest of heavyweights - Yeezy, Weezy and Em. I been heard Drizzy using this beat and hook in the past so I'm surprised that this is the one, but it's heat. Each MC killed it in their own way, although Em murked it, as expected. Peep the audio above and DL the proper version below.

Download 'Forever'

Spotted @ SOHH

Ghostface Killah ft. Raheem DeVaughn - Baby

Big ups to Notion for putting me onto Raheem last year. Dude is amazing. So now Ra and Ghost linked for a beautiful, positive song dedicated to their pregnant wifey's. Love it. Video was a bit jumpy for me towards the end, should be sweet though. Love this song.

Slaughterhouse on Kube 93fm (Seattle)

Slaughterhouse on KUBE 93's Sound Session from DJ Hyphen on Vimeo.

Wooooord up. Big ups to the homies DJ Hyphen and J. Moore out in Seattle, WA, and their Sunday Night Sound Sessions show on Kube 93fm. Myself, Notion and Bekah done rolled through the studio last year in September during our US radio trip, and the boys been had the biggest names in Hip Hop on the show. None other than Slaughterhouse - Royce, Joell and Joe (Crooked was recording with a Seattle artist) - came through and gave a great interview. Check the video, and check out Hyph's blog for the audio and other details.

Sandpeople - Hate Aside

Oregon's Sandpeople are back with the first video off their new EP, 'Long Story, Short' entitled 'Hate Aside'. I love everything about this - the fresh beat, the damn near falsetto hook, Illmac's fucking amazing verse, even the video is hella dope. Don't sleep.

Asher Roth feat Keri Hilson - She Don't Want A Man video

Aight, so I'm a recent convert to Asher. I been had his shit since like last year but wasn't really feeling it until now. So I checked for this straight away, and honestly, that hook is garbage. Keri came weak as fuck, though the call and response part will get some love in the clubs, I'm sure.