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iQD010 “Study Abroad Vol.1” [International Drum-n-Bass Selections]

In 2005 when iQ Entertainment launched as an event promotions company, the brand was focused almost exclusively on promoting the bass driven sounds of Drum-n-Bass. Over the years, we’ve progressed with the rest of the bass music scene towards newer genres like dubstep, drumstep, and everything else, but our heart remains true to the sounds…

March 13, 2011
Sneakas “Hebonics 101” [MIXTAPE]

Last year Sneakas and Mazzi of S.O.U.L. Purpose bridged the Jewish/Muslim divide in the mic booth with their single “Most Hated” (video). Now, Sneakas presents the sound of Jewish rap in 2011 on his mixtape Hebonics 101. Features “Hebonics”, a Hebrew twist on Big L’s classic. Download: Sneakas – Hebonics 101 Mixtape

March 13, 2011
Smokey Robotic “Razors and Balloons” [SHORT FILM]

Enter into a labyrinth of balloons and razors set to Smokey Robotic’s “Most Beautiful”. Sit back, relax, be the boy, be the balloon, be the razor, be the pictures on the wall. Trust me, you are, we all are. ‘Razors and Balloons’ featuring Smokey Robotic & starring Michael C. Lohan and Elba Sette-Camara. Credits include…

March 11, 2011
September 6th x Cypha “H.A.M.” [FIRE]

I’m the dude who loves playing devil’s advocate. I’m gonna be dead ass when I tell you that I think (IMHO) the following track by Cypha & September 6th goes way harder than Jay and Ye’s original H.A.M. song. Jigga and Kanye made this a single and it was terrible… they should have had these…

March 11, 2011
Sullee J. “Weakness of Man” [VIDEO]

An aspiring artist from Baltimore, MD, Sullee J’s creativity, confidence and dedication to his craft have molded him into an exceptional musician. Sullee J captivates listeners with his lyrics – taking them on a journey through compassion, strife and society’s struggles as he vividly portrays life through his music – allowing the listener to escape…

March 11, 2011
A.M. Breakups “Blackout (Another Trip, Pt. 2)”

The first single off A.M. Breakupsâ€™ debut album, The Cant Resurrection. The Utica, New York native is only twenty-four but has already been on the scene for years, starting with his work with MC Eleven as the duo 11 A.M. and growing into collaborations with artists across the indie-rap spectrum; Teddy Faley, Super Chron Flight…

March 11, 2011
Ken the Coolest Nerd “Somebody Has to Die” [NEW]

Iâ€™d be the first one to admit that my music comes from a dark place. Thereâ€™s been a dark cloud hanging over my head for quite some time now. was told dark music donâ€™t sell or appeal to the masses. I guess business is business. I always make music, itâ€™s my passion. But this is…

March 9, 2011
Sha Stimuli x Sheek Louch x Joe Budden “Hood 2 Hood” [VIDEO]

Just popped up in my inbox this morning. What a way to start the day… A nice instrumental from J.Cardim. Sha Stimuli, Sheek and Joey go hard and even though the track is from 2010, the video is fresh out of the lab. Enjoy and keep it cakey.

March 9, 2011
Khaled M “Can’t Take Our Freedom” ft. Lowkey

His father, tortured for years in a Libyan jail for protesting Moammar Gaddafi’s regime before escaping. A young Khaled, moving year after year with his family across North Africa, Europe and the U.S. to stay one step ahead of the government assassins constantly trailing them. A lifetime spent nurturing his musical talent and rallying in…

March 9, 2011
Duck Sauce “Barbara Streisand Bangs Charlie Sheen” [DJ Miles Video Edit]

Check out DJ Milesâ€™ edit of Duck Sauceâ€™s â€œBarabara Streisandâ€ titled “Barbara Streisand Bangs Charlie Sheen”. Shit is crazy!! If you wanna download an mp3 do so here.

March 9, 2011
Criss Lyric “Kickback” [VIDEO] x Nag Champa [EP]

To lay the groundwork for his next musical effort “Sumnar: The THC Project” which is dropping Monday March 7th – Criss Lyric is releasing an EP entitled “Nag Champa: A Preparation for Sumnar” featuring four new songs ONLY available on “Nag Champa”. Along with the EP is a video for the song “Kickback” which is…

March 6, 2011
Spose “Biwinning (Charlie Sheen Monster Mash)” [VIDEO]

Ya’ll may remember the fella they call Spose, who was making rounds last year when his sleeper hit “I’m Awesome” hit radio stations around the country and blew him up to cult status, catching a deal and putting Maine on the map as an official hip-hop headquarters. He’s been continuing his blitzkrieg of viral videos…

March 5, 2011
Aziz “Charlie Wins” [NEW]

Aziz Dieng was born in Nashua, New Hampshire to a Senegalese father and a German mother. He used paper and a pen to deal with adversity beginning at the age of nine. Aziz, 20, currently is a freshman at Brandeis University balancing academics with varsity basketball, all while pursuing a career in the music industry.…

March 5, 2011
VIBE “Touch the Stars” [VIDEO]

Bananabeat Records’ premier artist, Chris Young The Rapper, recently collaborated with singer Rossy to form the duo ‘Vibe’. Friday, March 4th marks the date of their first official video, â€œTouch the Starsâ€. The track was composed and recorded two years ago as Rossy strummed an acoustic guitar and Young freestyled over the progression in a…

March 5, 2011
Montage One “When You Find It” [HOT]

10.6.3.OGX drops July 5, featuring production from E-Swift, Alchemist, Evidence,OhNo, Jake One, and more. Be on the lookout. Check out more Montage One at his official site. Get this link while it’s hot. Only good for a week…. Yes, a week. 7 days fools. Download: Montage One – When You Find It

March 3, 2011

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