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Jetpack Jones “Reincarnation” (Prod. by Stan The Beatsmith)

Reincarnation is a project that I think everyone can relate to, aptly named because it’s a new start. Jetpack Jones previously went by VenoM, but we as a team decided that it was time for a fresh start, a clean slate, and thus Jetpack Jones was born. Everyone’s been there, maybe not necessarily changing their…

December 19, 2011
ClanThuzulah “Me & The Clan” [VIDEO]

Atlanta-based rap duo Clan Destined joins forces with emcee Methuzulah to present “Me & The Clan”, directed by Rick Foy. Clan D’s third LP Self Titled recieved 5 out of 5 stars on CreativeLoafing.com (read the review here). Clan Destined has rocked stages with Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, People Under the Stairs, KRS-One, GZA, and…

December 19, 2011
dBerrie and Carlos Cid ft. Collin McLoughlin “Change The Light” [DOPE!]

Collin met up with NY based DJ / Producers David Berrie and Carlos Cid, and worked on a song that ended up being called “Change the Light.” The track just came out on Ultra Records, and the song is out on Beatport now.

December 17, 2011
Mardi Gra “Love Is Real” (Dir. by Chop N Shoot Films)

Today DMV’s own Mardi Gra released his highly anticipated mixtape Audacity of Dope 1.5 featuring 22 original songs and freestyles. Audacity of Dope 1.5 is now available on DatPiff.com. In celebration of the new project Mardi Gra has also released a new music video for “Love Is Real” directed by Chop N Shoot Films.

December 17, 2011
Phil Ade “Gone!” (Prod. by The Official) [#PHILADEFRIDAY]

Check out Phil Ade’s new club banger “Gone!” produced by The Official. Only two more weeks left until #PhilAdeFriday Vol. 2 drops on December 30th.

December 16, 2011
Cypha “Problem Child: Reloaded” LP [DOPE!]

Insomniac Dreams artist, Cypha is back with his LP “Problem Child: Reloaded”. He rereleases tracks from his original LP, with new unreleased material! This LP contains the hit singles “Taste Of Chicago” featuring Qwestions x Kenlo Key x Mpulse, and his recent hit “War With Music”. This project has production from September 6th, Young Yune,…

December 16, 2011
Stu Cat “From The Bottom To The Top” [DOPE!]

Check out the new Stu Cat video brought to you by Leedz Edutainment and DJBooth. The song is called “From The Bottom To The Top.” Directed by D.Gomez and produced by Matty Trump. You can find this track on The Write Off Vol. 3, which is available for free download, 12/19. DOPE! Stu Cat –…

December 16, 2011
CAC-TV: Sittin in Da Wip w/ Signif [VIDEO]

Recently Milwaukee bred, NYC emcee Signif had the chance to sit down with CAC-TV for their ‘Spittin In Da Wip’ show hosted by Crazy Al Cayne. If youâ€™re not familiar with the show they tape emcees spitting live while they drive around the streets of NYC. Classy. Rather than just tell you everything, I’ll let…

December 16, 2011
Paranoid Castle “Feeling Inside” [VIDEO] x “Champagne Nightmares” [ALBUM]

Bay Area emcee Kirby Dominant and Canadian producer Factor have both been at it for a decade plus, putting out consistent quality material on their respective fronts. In 2001, they found common ground, began recording together under the moniker Paranoid Castle and eventually released their debut collaboration One Way Ticket on Side Road Records in…

December 16, 2011
Moufy “Throw My 3s” [VIDEO]

Moufy just released a new music video for his song Throw My 3s. Check it out! And if you’re in NYC next week, be sure to stop by the Hoodie Allen show on Dec 21st at SOBs, where Moufy will be opening. Tickets available here. DOWNLOAD

December 16, 2011
A.P. aka AdotPdot “Will I.E. (The Example)” [MIXTAPE]

Jersey rhymesayer A.P. (aka AdotPdot) has joined forces with The DJBooth, Mitchell & Ness Co. and XXL Magazine to bring fans his latest street release, Will I.E. (The Example). Executive produced by All Bets Down Entertainment with Wyldfyer and Rik Cordero and mixed by Alexander Da Great, the project features 12 fresh cuts from the…

December 15, 2011
The Disco Fries Present “Liftoff!” [MIXTAPE]

The Disco Fries are kicking off 2012 early with a mix of some of their favorite tracks of the moment, featuring just a few… well more than a few… a lot of their exclusive originals and remixes as well! For everyone who hasn’t made it to see The Disco Fries live, this is just a…

December 15, 2011
Lyriciss “Get It & Go” (Prod. by Soulful!)(Cuts by DJ I-Dee)

Check out “Get It & Go” the new single from Lyriciss’s upcoming The Balance: Money EP. Money is part two in Lyriciss’s four part series for the The Balance available exclusively through DJBooth.net. Stay tuned for the The Balance: Money EP available online January 24th.

December 15, 2011
IamOMNI “Black and Gold” ft. Tiki Lewis [VIDEO]

The second single from L.A. lyricist IamOMNI’s self-titled new album, produced fully by UK trip-hop pioneer Tricky. Omni’s previous albums include collaborations with Fatlip of Tha Pharcyde, Aceyalone and Mikah Nine of Freestyle Fellowship, WildChild of the Lootpack. Says Omni of working with Tricky: “Working with Tricky has been nothing short of an amazing experience,…

December 15, 2011
Nocturnal “Back 2 Back” ft. Waz Most [VIDEO]

Back to Back is the perfect name for its title because it definitely takes you back! Backto that old school duo sound; the in and out flow, bar by bar interaction, and smooth transition to each otherâ€™s two distinctive flows. This track features Waz Most who brings to the table the smooth hard core beat…

December 15, 2011

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