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  • 431 “Chasing Facades” [VIDEO]

    431 “Chasing Facades” [VIDEO]

    Washington DC native 431 delivers his second visual entitled “Chasing Facades” (Produced By Sunny Norway) from his debut LP “Euphoria Abstract”. EUPHORIA ABSTRACT by 431

  • The Foodchain “Traction” ft. Kenton Dunson [DOPE!]

    The Foodchain “Traction” ft. Kenton Dunson [DOPE!]

    Everybody should give a listen to Kenton Dunson’s first Hip Hop collaboration titled “Traction” between the Denver Hip Hop collective ‘The Foodchain‘ and himself. This track will be off The Foodchain’s upcoming sophomore album “Brunch” dropping this Friday, Nov. 11th. The collective has previously collaborated with the likes of Talib Kweli, Big Pooh, Chaundon, and…

  • BenniB “Journal Of A Journey” [MIXTAPE]

    BenniB “Journal Of A Journey” [MIXTAPE]

    Seattle’s BenniB just released his debut mixtape/album titled Journal of a Journey on November 1st. The album features production from DJ Black Diamond (Producer of Mac Miller’s “Nikes On My Feet”), The KickDrums, Joey C Productions, Matt Gibson & Ben Schigel of Cleveland’s iPhonic, in addition to others. Download the album here. Journal of a…

  • Thurz “Kids Story” (Prod. by Ro Blvd)

    Thurz “Kids Story” (Prod. by Ro Blvd)

    Making its world premiere as the 14th entry in The DJBooth andEvent Electronics’ 20/20 Music Series, this newly-released single finds the Cali spitter admonishing listeners against letting the lust for luxury goods get the better of their ethical principles. Frequent collaborator Ro Blvd does his thing on the production tip, crafting a heavily syncopated synth-percussion…

  • Jetpack Jones “Faded” (Prod. By Jincallo)

    Jetpack Jones “Faded” (Prod. By Jincallo)

    Faded is the latest track by the artist formerly known as VenoM. There has indeed been a name switch, Jetpack Jones is his new moniker! Faded is a cool track that, surprisingly, is his first song about good ole’ Mary Jane. It takes that same easy-going flow, matched with the smooth beats you’ve come to…

  • Murs “S.K.I.B.E.A.T.Z.” ft. Locsmith (Prod. Ski Beatz)

    Murs “S.K.I.B.E.A.T.Z.” ft. Locsmith (Prod. Ski Beatz)

    Cali underground rap legend Murs proudly presents the music video for “S.K.I.B.E.A.T.Z.”, his newest from Love & Rockets Volume 1: The Transformation, his new album produced entirely by Ski Beatz, the man behind classic tracks for Jay-Z, Mos Def, Camp Lo and many more. The song also features Bay Area emcee Locksmith. Love & Rockets…

  • Shwayze & Cisco “Drunk Off Your Love” [VIDEO]

    Vevo just premiered the new video for Shwayze & Cisco’s “Drunk Off Your Love” ft. Sky Blu of LMFAO. The video also features Ron Jeremy, Pauly Shore, Greg Lutzka, Mason Aguirre, and MORE. This one is all about good music and good people getting down – filming it was a non-stop party. If you don’t…

  • Dave Owen “Hoes & Shows” EP (PREVIEW)

    Dave Owen spins a drum-n-bass world of “Hoes & Shows” on his contribution to Rad Summer!: With more than a bit of work, Rad Summer has been able to wrangle a 4 track EP out of liquid drum-n-bass aficionado Dave Owen. RS005 “Hoes & Shows” is producer Dave O’s love letter to old school, funky,…

  • Phil the Thrill “Falling Up” [DOPE!]

    Phil the Thrill “Falling Up” [DOPE!]

    Phil The Thrill has released one of the many stand out tracks from his album, Barely Awake. Falling Up is a story about dealing with the many trials and tribulations with life such as suicide and depression. This is definitely a song that will have you thinking. Download the track here. 8. Falling Up by…

  • #LitesOutWednesday @ Icons Fairfax

    #LitesOutWednesday @ Icons Fairfax

    November 23rd its going down again! Jay2da, Capital G, and Treece are taking over Icons Fairfax for a night that should be renamed #BlackOutWednesday for obvious reasons. No tickets, just $5 at the door or FREE if you contact @iFuture703 to get on the guest list. Jay2da will be performing a few songs off of…

  • RandomGenius “Superficial Pussy” [DOPE!]

    RandomGenius “Superficial Pussy” [DOPE!]

    RandomGenius, originally from Maryland, is probably the best form of knowledge you can find. To just be intelligent for no damn reason what so ever, is very impressive. Kel-Extraordinare and Sike G are lyrical geniuses who randomly spit bars that are perfectly put together to put on a display of classic hip hop rhymes, as…

  • Mo Black “Slow Me Down” [VIDEO]

    Mo Black “Slow Me Down” [VIDEO]

    Here’s a sick new video from Mo Black called “Slow Me Down”. Check it out and show her some love.

  • Sketch “Pain Killer” [VIDEO]

    Sketch “Pain Killer” [VIDEO]

    A few short days after Conrad Murray is convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in the death of The King Of Pop, Sketch McGuiney & Cr8tive Junkfood team up for this dark, scathing analysis of the effects of pharmaceuticals on American youth. Using animation to tell the story of how oxycontin is the modern day crack. Watch…

  • Mr.Ivory Snow “Buss It Open” (Prod. Mr.Ivory Snow)

    Mr.Ivory Snow “Buss It Open” (Prod. Mr.Ivory Snow)

    “After a really bad break up, I decided to head to the club with my homies just to release some stress. I get about 3 Long Islands and after the third one I’m feeling pretty nice. So here comes my friend with these cheetah print pants on and if any one knows me, they know…

  • D.M.P. “To Be Loved” (Prod. by Nottz)

    D.M.P. “To Be Loved” (Prod. by Nottz)

    While Durte Musik Prahduckshun‘s last feature found them grappling with the squawks and pecks of Angry Birds, the proverbial fury of women scorned isn’t enough to keep the crew from seeking out their company (and, occasionally, scorning them). D.M.P.‘s latest single, making its world premiere as entry #13 in DJBooth and Event Electronics’ 20/20 Music…

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