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Leftover Cake 30-Day Music Challenge [RULES]

As a blogger, I’ve seen these “music challenges” lately trending across the blogosphere (yeah, I said that) and honestly, I figured it was about time that I partook in the activity. Then, after thinking about it some, I decided that doing so would totally go against the ‘Code of Cake’ originality clause. So, I did…

March 15, 2011
Smokey Robotic “Grace Under Fire” [VIDEO x MP3]

Take one night, a studio, a stage, a fog machine, Smokey Robotic, Pier Pictures, Roscoe Umali and Stylistic Jones of Sun Zoo, thirty mannequin hands, Avena Lee, a shopping cart, two flash lights and see what happens. This is what they created. Smokey Robotic “Grace Under Fire” Music Video ft. Roscoe Umali & Styliztik Jones.…

March 15, 2011
A.M. Breakups ft. Teddy Faley “Amphetamine”

The first video off NY producer A.M. Breakupsâ€™ forthcoming debut album, The Cant Resurrection, featuring Baltimore rapper Teddy Faley. The Cant Resurrection will also feature guest spots from Billy Woods of the critically-acclaimed Super Chron Flight Brothers, Chicagoâ€™s V8, and Eleven. The latest release from Backwoodz Studioz, the label behind Vordul Megaâ€™s Megagraphitti and Super…

March 15, 2011
Digiwaxx Radio 18 ft. DJ Grouch (Toronto)

Born in Panama, Central America and raised in the Toronto, DJ Grouch has always been around music. His love for Hip Hop started at the early age of 10, b-boying outside with his neighborhood friends. Here he is now, tearing shit up for Digiwaxx Radio. Stream it below or click here to head over to…

March 14, 2011
Murs x DJ Foundation “MursWorld 2011 Winter/Spring Sampler”

Midway through a national tour concluding April 2 in San Bernardino, CA for his annual Paid Dues festival – this year featuring performances from Mos Def & Talib Kweli, E-40, Sage Francis and more – Murs serves up this sampler stuffed with songs from his recent Melrose collaboration with Terrace Martin, songs from his upcoming…

March 14, 2011
The Freshmen “Imagine” [VIDEO x MP3]

â€œThe Freshmenâ€, not to be confused with the anxiety and nervousness of your high school underclassmen, these â€œfreshmenâ€.. are prepared with their industry knowledge and experience. Despite their individual accomplishments; they approach every project as if it was their first. â€œThe Freshmenâ€ perpetuate their lifestyle and philosophies in an honest attempt to make the world…

March 14, 2011
Mick Stillz “Neighborhood Nerd 2” [MIXTAPE]

21 year old Southern California Rapper Mick Stillz returns with Part 2 of his “Neighborhood Nerd” Mixtape series once again alongside DJ ill Will. ‘Neighborhood Nerd 2’ dropped on March 7th, 2011 and features 13 tracks with 1 bonus. The tape has features from Nickelus F, Dave Raps, Eddy B & many more underground artists.…

March 13, 2011
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

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