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  • NYClout Presents: Common “Raw (How You Like It)” [VIDEO]

    NYClout Presents: Common “Raw (How You Like It)” [VIDEO]

    Common performs his new song “Raw” w/ 2 Acapella verses LIVE! His new album goes live on December 20th.

  • SmCity “About A Hater” ft. Uptown XO (Dir. Backie T of Cool Kids Forever Films)

    SmCity “About A Hater” ft. Uptown XO (Dir. Backie T of Cool Kids Forever Films)

    Check the new music video for “About A Hater” featuring Uptown XO (of Diamond District) from SmCity’s upcoming DJBooth.net sponsored project The Indie Life: Hate, Love & Money available online January 12, 2012.

  • DCK VNNGT “MRDR DTH KLL” EP

    DCK VNNGT “MRDR DTH KLL” EP

    We proudly present the debut EP on Uncommon Records of DCK VNNGT (Pronounced Dick Vonnegut). DCK VNNGT is what would happen if the DNA of the Dead Kennedys and Dr. Octagon were spliced together. The Portland, Oregon-based duo, consisting of emcees/producers Bloodmoney and Yunsloth, lobs aural molotov cocktails at the world on the EP MRDR…

  • Mixo (of the Stereo Boyz) “Uplifted” [VIDEO]

    Mixo (of the Stereo Boyz) “Uplifted” [VIDEO]

    Mixo of the Stereo Boyz releases another song off his solo mixtape “Truth Be Told” mixtape slated for release December 22nd, this track titled “Uplifted”, produced by Al Boi Beats, is a melodic, inspirational track. “Turn Struggle into Hustle” is the message Mixo wants to send to everybody who is facing challenging situations in their…

  • Khaled M “Lights Out” [VIDEO]

    Khaled M “Lights Out” [VIDEO]

    Months after Youtube banned the video for his “Can’t Take Our Freedom” single (video here), Libyan-American rapper Khaled M was headlining the 22-city Freedom Tour, performing in Egypt, Europe and the U.S., and sharing his perspective on the Libyan revolution with CNN and NBC as the world reeled from the fallout of the Arab Spring.…

  • Geri D’Fyniz “Kwality Control Vol. 2 (Ready To Win)” EP [OUT NOW]

    Geri D’Fyniz “Kwality Control Vol. 2 (Ready To Win)” EP [OUT NOW]

    Check out the latest drop from Geri D’Fyniz, his “Kwality Control Vol. 2 (Ready To Win)” EP. This EP includes 10 original tracks & one bonus track. All of the music has been recorded and produced by Geri himself. Support this epic EP! Kwality Control Vol. 2 (Ready To Win) by Geri D’Fyniz

  • Devin Miles “SLAB” ft. Juicy J (Prod. The University) [DOPE!]

    Devin Miles “SLAB” ft. Juicy J (Prod. The University) [DOPE!]

    Devin Miles and The University are at it again with another banger. This time they enlist the newly signed Taylor Gang member Juicy J to ride out on this track. The forthcoming EP from Devin Miles and The University will be dropping at the top of 2012. SLAB Ft. Juicy J {Prod. The University} by…

  • Jay2da “Black Out” (Prod. by Skrillex)

    Jay2da “Black Out” (Prod. by Skrillex)

    Jay2da released a new song in appreciation of reaching 1.5k likes on Facebook yesterday. Production credits go to Skrillex and the original track is called Reptile’s Theme. Make sure you are at Icons Fairfax every Thursday to hear this track being spun by DJ Gnetixxx. Dont pass out, JUST BLACK OUT!

  • A.P. aka AdotPdot “NJ State of Mind” [VIDEO]

    A.P. aka AdotPdot “NJ State of Mind” [VIDEO]

    A.P. drops his latest video in the form of this “NJ State Of Mind” freestyle. Be sure to check out “Will I.E. The Example” available December 14! And as always, support good music!

  • DIGIWAXX x DJ GOLDFINGER x HOT 97’s MONSE PRESENT: LIFE AS ART [TONIGHT]

    DIGIWAXX x DJ GOLDFINGER x HOT 97’s MONSE PRESENT: LIFE AS ART [TONIGHT]

    DJ Goldfinger x Digiwaxx Media x Monse (Hot 97) have combined efforts to bring some of the FLYEST Urban designers, Artists and DJs together each month. GENIUS, TALENT and CREATIVITY are our PASSION and we will be cultivating and embracing that in its TRUEST form. Come join us for our LAUNCH event, as well as…

  • Don Streat “Return Of The Boom Blattt!” (Mixed by DJ Grazzhoppa) [MIXTAPE]

    Don Streat “Return Of The Boom Blattt!” (Mixed by DJ Grazzhoppa) [MIXTAPE]

    Don Streat’s is back with his “Return of The Boom Blattt!” Mixtape. The 23 track strongtape was mixed by DJ Grazzhoppa and features production by Alkota, Illmind, M-Phazes, Dichter2Productions, Demon Beatz, Sev Da Producer, Craig RIP, Vinyl Frontiers, Muneshine, Rik Marvel & More! Artist features include: Praverb, Ruste Juxx, Third Kind, Bmore Melanie 7-5, Royal…

  • Pavy “Triumphant” (Prod. by Dutch Cannon) [VIDEO]

    Pavy “Triumphant” (Prod. by Dutch Cannon) [VIDEO]

    Southside Chicago native Pavy (Progressive Ambitious Vigorous Youngin’) proudly presents the music video for “Triumphant”, the Dutch Cannon-produced first single from his forthcoming album Middle Class Ignorance, slated to drop January 17, 2012 on S.U.H. Entertainment. Says Pavy of his new single, “This song is so special to me and I hope it empowers you…

  • Moonchild “Dark Minded” ft. Crom Royale [VIDEO]

    Moonchild “Dark Minded” ft. Crom Royale [VIDEO]

    This is Moonchild’s latest video “Dark Minded” featuring Detroit rapper Crom Royale which is off new album “Love For The Music Part 2”. “ The Love For The Music Part 2” drops December 23rd. “What you are about to see is true. It happened on August 22, 2011. I never meant to hurt her. I…

  • EQ x EK “One Session: The Mixtape” [DON’T SLEEP]

    EQ x EK “One Session: The Mixtape” [DON’T SLEEP]

    EQ is a hip hop hybrid hailing from Richmond VA. While his flow is definitely heavily influenced by New York rappers and the modern lyrical underground, the mix of singing transitions between verses and evidence he’s provided showing he’s no novice at R&B either gives EQ a unique edge on other cats in the vicinity…

  • Mouse Sucks “Isis (Ode To @IsisTaylor)” [DOPE!]

    Mouse Sucks “Isis (Ode To @IsisTaylor)” [DOPE!]

    Mouse Sucks is a 17 year old alternative hip hop artist from Toronto, Canada who currently lives in New York. This is the first single from his upcoming project “The Ginyu Force”. It’s called “Isis” and it’s an ode to pornstar Isis Taylor. This is definitely a fun track! Preview it and then feel free…

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