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9/29/09: New Track From Ca$his

More new music from Ca$his. Expect it all this week and it comes to a crescendo at the end. Stay tuned.

Cashis-227 Off The Head

9/28/09:  New Freestyle From Ca$his

Here is a new freestyle from the Shady Capo, Ca$his. Expect ALOT of new music from him this week.

Ca$his- Break Up Freestyle

http://www.sendspace.com/file/nhih78

9/28/09: Mazur Is Back With New Track

Since dropping his “Big Promotion” EP, Canadian MC Mazur has been hard at work on his “Outside of the Box” mixtape! Here is the debut off the tape, the title track!

Download “Outside of the Box” here:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/66264493c69ae06c/

Enjoy…

9/28/09: New Music From Hannibal Leq

Off Hannibal Leq's Upcoming Re-release of his Hood Prophet Vol.1 Mixtape Coming this October.


Hannibal Leq- Guardian Angel

http://usershare.net/dvz9wq6slpu5

9/27/09: New Music From K. Sparks(Leak #5 From Upcoming Album)

 

9/26/09: New Music From Lil Flip

Flip drops a new track from his album, Respect Me, coming out on the 29th of this month.

Lil Flip- Da #1 Fly Boy

9/26/09: New Single From Strong Arm Steady

Here is the new single from Strong Arm Steady featuring The Game. Check it out.

Strong Arm Steady Featuring The Game- Trunk Music

9/25/09: McKinley Interview

 

We’d like to bring you a new look with this exclusive interview feature today. We spoke to McKinley, the best up and coming music video director in the game. His videos and work has appeared on BET, AllHipHop, WorldStarHipHop, VladTV and more, including local television stations from Las Vegas to Florida. Check out his MySpace at www.myspace.com/dennismckinley

Enjoy…

Illuminati 2G Interview With McKinley (Conducted By Lunatic 63)

9/24/09: F1 Diamond Interview

 

To many, reading the story of F1 Diamond will sound familiar - a rapper who rose from trouble out of the slums to find hip-hop as his talent and skill. However, with deeper thought and meaning, you will quickly see that F1 Diamond and his story is as unique as you will ever come across.

Living the “gangster” lifestyle was all F1 Diamond knew from a young age - dealing drugs, running with gangs, jail, murder and violence was just everyday life in the hoods of Memphis, Tennessee and Milwaukee. When F1 realized jail or death was going to be his calling, he took a trip back home to Milwaukee with his mother to get away from the hood for a little relaxing time.

It was in the car ride back to Milwaukee that F1 Diamond made a decision - he was going to dedicate his life to Jesus and preaching the word of the lord. 

Now with a positive but not preachy album on the way, F1 Diamond is here to promote the word of the lord through hip-hop music that “still sounds good.”

Enjoy…

Illuminati 2G Interview With F1 Diamond (Conducted By Lunatic 63)

9/23/09: New Music From Mac-D

Here is the new single from Mac-D featuring Coda-P. Check it out.

Mac-D featuring Coda-P: Too Much Of A G

http://www.limelinx.com/files/70c6d18e7404094c63189830e7a2ba9a

9/23/09: Behind The Scenes Lil Flip #1 FlyBoy Video Shoot

9/23/09: Airamis Interview

The big man with the big plan — Meet Airamis, the Las Vegas talent who is internationally known and signed to Sweden based record label, Maynea Records.

With multiple award nominations and also being an ASCAP award winning songwriter, Airamis is currently working his new single and video, “In the Zone” featuring Jason, which is produced by Ajami.

A multi-talented songwriter who works in hip-hop, r&b and soul all into his unique style, Airamis is ready to showcase his talent and take over the music industry with a sound that has never been heard before.

Enjoy…

Illuminati 2G Interview With Airamis (9/23/09)

 

9/22/09: New Jehuniko Video

Here is the 1st official video from Jehuniko's new album, Cold In The Hot Sun, coming soon. The name of the song is Devil Dogs and is produced by Lostramentillz.

9/22/09: I2G Audio Blog 15

George Reefah, Raiders, Tha Realest, Grind Hustle Week and much more discussed in this audio blog.

 http://www.zshare.net/download/6599332680a6ff4d/

9/22/09: George Reefah Interview

George Reefah took time out of his busy schedule to chop game with I2G. The T-Dot (Toronto, Canada) rep talks about his new mixtape, Clear & Present Danger, his upcoming album, what he feels he brings to the hip hop game and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With George Reefah (9/22/09)

9/22/09: Justice Allah Drops New Video

Many of you will remember the interview Jehuniko conducted with South Park Coalition member, Justice Allah, earlier this year. He also appeared on 2 tracks on J's Spiritual Warfare II street album as well. Well he is back with his new album, Supreme Mathematics. We have a video from the album for the track Born, which you can check out below. We will also be having a journal entry from Justice coming soon as he is on the road and doing music and shows, to let everyone see what is going on with him. Here is also a new track Power, from the new album.

Justice Allah- Power

9/21/09: New Music From Rideout & Lust Project

We have another new track from L.I.F.E. Entertainment artists Rideout and Lady L.U.S.T. The track is called 1 Thang and it features Louisiana artist Ray Bottoms and once again super producer Remixx is behind the boards with the production. I have had the pleasure to hear almost half of the album these 2 are working on and it is going to be a MONSTER. Be sure to leave feedback on the record.

Rideout & Lady L.U.S.T. featuring Ray Bottoms- 1 Thang (Produced By Remixx)

9/21/09: New Compilation From DJ Khaled & E-Class

DJ KHALED & E- CLASS PRESENT

LIVE FROM THE 305 TO BE RELEASED ON OCTOBER 13^TH, 2009 ON E1 MUSIC

 

NEW COMPILATION FEATURES MIAMI ’S FINEST

 

1^ST SINGLE “BLACK SHADES” HITS URBAN AND RHYTHMIC RADIO SOON

 

( New York , NY ) ─E1 Music is proud to announce the release of Live From the 305, the brand new compilation from the streets of Miami presented by DJ Khaled and Poe Boy Music Group founder E-Class. Live From the 305 will be available in stores and online on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. The compilation album features a blend of Miami hop heavy weights such as Trick Daddy, Pitbull, Flo Rida, Trina, Ace Hood, and raw lyrics from upcoming artists Brisco, Ball Greezy, Mista Mac, Billy Blue and many more.

 

The first single, “Black Shades” features Brisco, Ball Greezy and Billy Blue, and will be at urban and rhythmic radio shortly.  To listen to “Black Shades,” click here:

 

Streaming Link: http://kochent.edgeboss.net/wmedia/kochent/brisco/blackshades_clean.wvx

Streaming Link: http://kochent.edgeboss.net/wmedia/kochent/brisco/blackshades_instr.wvx

 

Streaming Link: http://kochent.edgeboss.net/qtime/kochent/brisco/blackshades_clean.mov

Streaming Link: http://kochent.edgeboss.net/qtime/kochent/brisco/blackshades_instr.mov

Streaming Link: http://kochent.edgeboss.net/qtime/kochent/brisco/blackshades_dirty.mov

DJ Khaled is a top Miami radio personality, label head and recording artist.  He has released 3 albums that have sold over a combination of 750,000 units. With these releases, he helped burgeoning Miami hip hop scene explode nationally by featuring local as well as national talent on his numerous singles/collaborations. 

E-Class founded Poe Boy Music Group in 1999 and aggressively signed such talents as as Flo Rida, Billy Blue, Brisco, Jacki-O, Rick Ross, Brianna, and Mista Mac.  The company began building relationships with local arts and tastemakers and through its unconventional and bold marketing, it became a powerhouse. 

About Live From the 305, E-Class says, “For the first time, a compilation represents the whole Miami movement.  Live From the 305 includes up and coming underground artists as well as mainstream artists.”

Tracklisting:

1. DJ Khaled Intro
2. Billy Blue ft. Brisco , Trick Daddy – Look What I Did
3. Brisco ft. Flo Rida, Billy Blue, Ace Hood – Just Know Dat
4. Redd Eyezz ft. Flo Rida, Juvenile – How Much
5. Mista Mac ft. Flo Rida, Brisco, Ball Greezy – Drop That
6. Suthun Boy – I Ain’t Him
7. Trina ft. Shonie – Ain’t Shhh
8. Brisco ft. Ball Greezy, Billy Blue – Black Shades
9. Billy Blue – Fresh From Head To Toe
10. Jackie-O ft. Brisco – M.I.A.
11. Bizzle – Lip Biting Animal
12. Brianna – Duh
13. Brisco ft. Swazy Baby, Y.D., Spoat, Charles Reed – 50 Ft.
14. Unda Surveilance ft. Brisco , Ace Hood – Fuck Who Don’t Like It
15. Hennessi ft. Webbz – That’s Wat It Iz
16. Billy Blue ft. Brisco – Get Like Me
17. Piccalo – Sticken’ Again
18. Flo Rida ft Brisco, Billy Blue, Ball Greezy, Rick Ross, Redd Eyezz, Bred, Pitbull, Ace Hood – Yayo
19. C.O.A. Babii – Wig’n

9/21/09: Mr. N.I.C.E. Interview

I2G kicked it with Mr. N.I.C.E. for a exclusive interview. The Alabama singer talks about how he got his name, what he will bring new and fresh to the R&B game and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Mr. N.I.C.E. (9/21/09)

9/21/09: E.S.G. Interview

Illuminati 2G chilled with H-Town representer E.S.G. for a exclusive interview. We discuss the Screwed Up movement that he was and still is a part of and it's impact on music, his new album dropping September 29th, Everyday Street Gangsta, and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With E.S.G. (9/21/09)

9/20/09: New Music From Hannibal Leq & P-Thoro

9/20/09: 4th Leak From K. Sparks Upcoming Album

"Fourth leak from my Super Senior album sponsored by the fam at DJ Booth, 2DopeBoyz, and KevinNottingham (shout out to Z, Shake, and Kev)...this song is called Callin Me Featuring Tina Quallo Produced By Kurser...I've been recording non stop and the records are sounding dope...shooting for a late October release date for Super Senior...until then more leaks on the way shortly...props to everyone that supports"
-K. SPARKS


DOWNLOAD LINK
K. SPARKS "CALLIN ME" FEAT TINA QUALLO
http://www.zshare.net/audio/6578068416faa055/

 

9/20/09: Big Hollis Interview

Big Hollis is in the house with I2G for a interview. The producer has been cranking out many albums the last couple years, from a who's who in hip hop and we discuss that along with the concept of doing duo albums with major artists. We also talk about his upcoming solo album, West/South coming soon and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Big Hollis (9/20/09)

9/20/09: Vice Gripp Releases New Album (Free Download)

Download the new Vice Gripp album! We introduced y'all to down south rapper Vice Gripp just a few weeks ago with an interview and his single, and now today we have the entire album for free download! Download it here:
(click on album cover to download):

http://psykosouth.com/2009/09/19/vice-gripp-entering-broward-county-vol-2-album-post/
Enjoy...

9/19/09: Pistol Pete Interview

I2G kicked it with K.A.R. Records CEO Pistol Pete for a exclusive interview. We discuss the compilation album, K.A.R., which came out a couple months ago on Koch and the roster of artists that participated on the project from the label. We also talk about Fat Joe's role on the album and the future plans of the label and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Pistol Pete (9/19/09)

9/19/09: New Music From K. Sparks

"New leak from my Super Senior album sponsored by the fam at DJ Booth, 2DopeBoyz, and KevinNottingham...this song is called In The Building Featuring Julius Francis Produced By Claps...more leaks on the way shortly...props to everyone that supports"
-K. SPARKS

DOWNLOAD LINK
K. SPARKS "IN THE BUILDING" FEAT JULIUS FRANCIS

http://www.zshare.net/audio/65110018c1c54657/

9/19/09: 2nd Single From Bobby Creekwater's EP

From the release of Bobby Creekwater’s latest EP “The Day It All Made $ense” comes his 2^nd single “Miss Atlanta”. The song has been tearing up the streets in the south and now it’s time for it to do the same via the web. Enjoy!!!

“Miss Atlanta” ft. Mykel

Produced by The Invisible

9/19/09: Hype Holla Drops New Mixtape

Below is the Hype Holla project HYPEothetically Speaking, hosted by DJ Whoo Kid. It is actually all original production, save two tracks, so it's a bit more of a street album than a regular mixtape.

9/18/09: M.O.E. Interview

Young Dade, Coach and Sage Lee make up the group M.O.E. and took time from their promo tour to speak with I2G. We discuss their new album, Road To Riches, in stores now, and their new single, B.E.S.T. and much more so check it out.

Very talented at a young age, it was clear that Yudin had a special gift when he wrote and published his first book in Russia at the age of 16. After attending and graduating from Pace University in New York and completing the NYU Filmmaking Program in 2004, Yudin was closer to achieving his goals than ever before.

The documentary field is what intrigued Yudin the most at the time, therefore he began producing feature projects and became partners with Czar productions, a partnership which quickly produced “Big Pun: The Legacy.” 
Yudin’s latest release details the life and times of Christopher Rios AKA Latin-American rapper Big Punisher. Setting the goal to deliver the importance of Pun’s message and music to the newer generation, Yudin worked with Big Pun’s widow Liza Rios (who acted as the “film consultant”) and the Big Punisher estate (which parts of all proceeds are being donated to) to release “Big Pun: The Legacy” on September 15th through Vivendi Universal and features numerous artists detailing their feedback on Big Pun, such as Snoop Dogg, DMX, Method Man, Chuck D and many more.

Never settling for less, Yudin also worked with composer Kerry Muzzey (State Property 2) to create the score and soundtrack (which is being released through Sony Legacy Recordings/Loud Records) for “Big Pun: The Legacy.” Believing that the story of Big Pun had to be told, Yudin decided to take on the burden himself as he saw the story to not only be inspirational, but also cautionary.

Being the first ever Latino-American rapper to go platinum, it comes as no surprise that the biopic was invited to be debuted at the HBO NY International Latino Film Festival, also gaining the thumbs up from the NY Post who are encouraging all attending the festival to make time in order to view it.

Since establishing The Vladar Company with an alliance of film investors that includes a new production company which will focus on film and TV production in a variety of genres and topics alongside partner Edwin Mejia, Vlad Yudin wrote, produced and directed a new feature film titled “Last Day Of Summer” starring Nikki Reid (Twilight), DJ Qualls (Hustle & Flow, Road Trip) and William Sadler (Die Hard 2, The Shawshank Redemption). With such an all-star cast, Yudin had the finest of actors and actresses to choose from by working with casting director Billy Hopkins (Pineapple Express, Déjà Vu, Any Given Sunday, Bad Boys, Alexander, and Monster’s Ball). The film is being repped by Reder & Feig and is currently slated for a 2010 release date.

By incorporating Russian ideals into his American upbringing, it comes as no surprise that Vlad Yudin is one of the few prominent Russian directors and producers in the US market. With a full production slate for 09/10, Yudin is expected to direct at least two more films in the near future, as well as work with various labels on creating more Film/Music oriented projects set to be released in a variety of distribution platforms.

8/30/09: Natstar Releases I Am Legend Mixtape For Free Download

Many of you will remember Natstar from our interview with him a couple months ago and his appearance on our last Sanctuary Pretape. Well he is back with a new mixtape, I Am Legend. Check it out.

Natstar- I Am Legend (Free Download)

8/30/09: K. Sparks x T-Mos x Mark Henry Presents DC2NY

"Here is a project that was produced by my fam T Mos and Mark Henry...T Mos initiated this process in an attempt to unite producers from the DC area with an emcee from NY...therefore we began working on this project...T Mos and Mark Henry took care of the production while I handled the rhymes...the project came together well and is def a solid joint...props to everyone that supports"
-K. SPARKS

8/29/09: Introducing Vice Gripp

We'd like to introduce an artist from Broward County, Florida today by the name of Vice Gripp. He has a mixtape coming out titled "Entering Broward County Vol.2" which will be available for free download on September 19th right here on Illuminati 2G. We debut the first single today titled "The OutLaw Anthem."

download here:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/64747982701e85c3/

Stay tuned and look for an interview coming soon, as well as the entire project available for free download on September 19th.

8/27/09: New Music From Capone

8/27/09: UPDATED- DJQUIK/KURUPT, B-REAL, JOE BUDDEN REVIEWS IN THE REVIEWS SECTION

8/27/09: New Music From Big V

We have the new single today from Nappy Roots member Big V. The track is titled "I Feel Like I'm the Shit" and features Mack & Jeff Johnson.
Download here:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/64744190fae6a2cd/

8/26/09: Cheddar DVD Drops New Mixtape

Named #1 Hip Hop DVD Magazine for (2) consecutive years; Cheddar DVD Money and Hip Hop holds true to its rep of dropping exclusive heat with its new project; “Cheddar DVD Mixtape Hosted By: Diego” featuring 20 of the hottest tracks to bless the airwaves and rock the clubs on ALL coasts!

Cheddar DVD’s 2nd “Diego Hosted” Mixtape is laced with the ill-est artists in the game such as Kanye West, Drake, The Dream, Jaime Fox and Gucci Mane who all share the shine with the hottest up and coming indie stars from Boston, Cleveland and Chicago, Mississippi, Virginia and California!

The mix tape’s showcases rising artists including; A Bodega, Iyadonna, DJ $crilla, L.E.P. Boyz, Vendetta and Bob Street, who have all earned their credibility and grinded the music game in their respected regions. The talented emcees are well on their way to superstardom and joining the ranks of the rap royalty with whom they share the mic on Diego’s “Cheddar DVD Mixtape”.

8/26/09: UPDATED- HAVOC, DJ PAUL AND PAUL WALL REVIEWS IN THE REVIEWS SECTION

8/25/09: New Single From Bobby Creekwater

Ladies and gentleman, I take great pleasure in being able to give you some of the best shit ever introduced to the human ear. Bobby Creekwater's "THE DAY I GOT DROPPED", which is the official single off of his upcoming EP "THE DAY IT ALL MADE $ENSE" that drops AUGUST 31^st. So make sure you tell a friend to tell a friend....and an enemy!

http://www.sendspace.com/file/o5xbp1

 

Make sure you click on the link below to watch a video of Bobby Creekwater introducing “The Day I Got Dropped” 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azaCCxN7adM

8/25/09: Josh Xantus Interview

I2G conducted a interview with one of the rising stars in R&B music today, Josh Xantus aka Josh X. We discuss his upbringing in music, which entails a deep classical music background, his new hit single 1st Time, his new album, Can I Live and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Josh X (8/25/09)

8/25/09: New Music From Slimm Calhoun

Dungeon Family 2nd generation member Slimm Calhoun should be remembered for delivering such classics as "The Cut Song" and "It's Ok" with Andre 3000 back in the early times of the new millennium. Readers will also recall Slimm from his appearances on the OutKast "Stankonia" and "Speakerboxxx/Love Below" albums for "Gangsta Shit" and "Last Call." Since then, Slimm Calhoun has been relatively quiet but we are glad to have him back full throttle beginning today with a new DJ Toomp produced track "Do Whatcha Do" in good ol' down south fashion!

Download "Do Whatcha Do" Prod. By DJ Toomp here:
http://www.limelinx.com/files/e2afa2d71769e23320f6ab43290f0df8

Look for another Slimm Calhoun track leaking next week from the Killer Mike "Underground Atlanta" compilation album dropping in September, as well as a new Slimm Calhoun interview surfacing shortly.

8/25/09: UPDATED- MAINO, SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND SOUL ASSASSINS REVIEWS UP IN THE REVIEWS SECTION.

8/25/09: Lil Flip Is Back

Check out these new snippets from Lil Flip's new album, Respect Me, out September 29th

I'm Back
http://www.zshare.net/audio/635882083044ca8e/

8/25/09: Pretty Ricky Finds A New Distributor

Big Cat Records demonstrates its evolution in the music industry with the announcement of its distribution deal with Urban/Pop phenomenon Pretty Ricky. The group's own label; Blue Star Records will drop their blazing new self-titled album; Pretty Ricky online and in stores everywhere on November 17th, the LP's hot new single, "Tipsy in Dis Club" is rising on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and already has fans on tilt!

The Miami group has achieved notable success from their first album, BLUESTARS and second LP, LATE NIGHT SPECIAL. Pretty Ricky won four American Music Awards and in 2004, their single "Grind On Me" landed them a deal with Atlantic Records and gained international exposure.

Atlanta based Big Cat Records enjoyed noted success in the hip hop arena with top selling albums including; Gucci Mane's; Trap House, Hard To Kill, Trap-A-Thon and Murder Was the Case. The label's roster includes; Khia, Freeky Zekey (Dipset South), Rasheeda and Yung Ralph.

The Big Cat/Tommy Boy distribution deal for the highly anticipated Pretty Ricky CD, featuring members; Diamond "Baby Blue" Smith, Spectacular Smith, Corey "Slick 'em" Mathis and Lingerie will mark a milestone as Big Cat Record's first R&B/Pop project.

"Making the transition to R&B, and expanding to distribution were calculated business moves, working with Pretty Ricky was a no-brainer! They are extremely talented with a loyal fan base." Explained Marlon Rowe, Big Cat Records CEO; of the decision to expand the label's interests.

Notorious for putting out hardcore southern rap music, Big Cat President Melvin "Mel Man" Breeden explains, "As a recording label, we are about the business of working with talented young artists in general." He continues, "While we have demonstrated our mastery in the rap game, we are radical in our thinking and determined to evolve as a multifunctional force in the music industry across the board."

8/24/09: Final Installment Of K. Sparks Manic Monday Series

"Here it is...the final song of my Manic Mondays series...this song is called 10 minutes because it last for 10 Minutes and is essentially a mini movie of various events that happen to myself and my engineer Big Drew in our attempt to make it to the studio within 10 Minutes...but even doper is that I challenged myself to name most of the 52 songs in order that were in my series...if you listen closely you can peep it...time passed crazy with this series...I wanna thank every website, blog, DJ, and fan that continues to support my music...during the process of Manic Mondays I've recorded a massive amount of music so I still have 248 songs that haven't been released...I'll still be releasing new records and Albums in the process of working on my next project that is being sponsored by the fam at DJ Booth, 2 DopeBoyz, and KevinNottingham...Also Below are two links....One is to Manic Mondays Vol 3 presented by Mixtape Assassin & JacquesMorel.com. The second link is a link to all of my Manic Mondays songs (52 songs total)...props to everyone that supports"
-K. SPARKS

8/23/09: 10 Minute Interview

I2G conducted a exclusive interview with 10 Minute. We discuss his new mixtape, The Resume, out now, and how it came together, his musical influences, and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With 10 Minute (8/23/09)

8/23/09: Masspike Miles Drops The Pursuit Of Happiness Mixtape

Masspike Miles - The Pursuit of Happiness 1.5 (The Revision) hosted by DJ Khaled & Rick Ross, directed by Bigga Rankin

TRACKLIST -

1.The Pursuit Ft Rick Ross & Dj Khaled
2.Dats Dat Ft Freck Billionaire, B.G. And Smoke Bulga
3.One In The Chamber
4.Get It Together Ft Rick Ross
5.Magic Ft Rick Ross
6.Perfect Woman Ft Shawty Lo
7.Fuck What You Heard (remix)
8.Charlie
9.Rick Ross Interlude
10.Product Of My Environment Ft. Big Bank Shank
11.I'm Ridin
12.Here We Go Ft Yo Gotti
13.Never A Flaw
14.I Ain't Mad Ft Rick Ross & Triple C's
15.Put Ur Head On My Shoulder Ft Smoke Bulga
16.So High Ft Rick Ross
17.General
18.Act Like Ya Know Ft Smoke Bulga & Fabolous
19.Lookin How Im Feelin Ft Rick Ross & Antagonist
20.I'm Fly Ft. Yo Gotti & Terry Kennedy
21.Winner Ft. Yung Joc
22.What Is Ur Name (Nappy Boy remix) Ft T-Pain & Young Cash

8/23/09: Havoc Is Back With New Mixtape

Havoc - From Now On (the mixtape)

1 - Smells Like 9/5

2 - What's That Smell?

3 - Bang Bang ft. Lloyd Banks

4 - That's How You Feel?

5 - Fly With Me

6 - Always Have a Choice

7 - Letter to P

8 - Handle My Handle

9 - Call from Cousin Ferb (Skit)

10 - H is Back

11 - You Know My Name ft. Philthy

12 - Keep on Talking ft. Prodigy

13 - Computer Crash (Skit)

14 - Going OT

15 - Sex Tape

16 - You Take Her ft. Freeway and Termanology

17 - Believer

Bonus Tracks

18 - 24k Rap f. Raekwon
19 - Evil Deeds f. Ghostface & RZA

8/23/09: Quite Nyce Drops New Mixtape

Quite Nyce - Free Mixtape- Hello, My Name is Quite Nyce Presented by 2dopeboyz.com, KevinNottingham.com Worcester, Massachusetts MC Quite Nyce has dropped his highly anticipated mixtape, Hello, My Name is Quite Nyce, a free download presented by Unherd Digital and some of the interwebz' finest blogsites in 2dopeboyz.com, KevinNottingham.com, WYDUblog.com, RocktheDub.com, and PotHolesInMyBlog.com. This 18-track mixtape is a collection of Quite Nyce's most notable NEW material that was carefully selected and blended by Unherd Digital and Quite Nyce himself. The tracks, which span from early 2008 into the spring of this very year, were taken from Quite's solo LPs, RADIx group albums, collaboration with Raydar Ellis, and unreleased Japanese releases that have never seen the light of day in the United States. All in all, this is a perfect introduction to Quite Nyce's new direction with his music and also embodies the love, respect, and passion he has put into his craft since he first splattered spit onto his microphone. This exciting mixtape also serves as a prequel to his upcoming solo digital LP, Through My Eyes, which is set to release on August 25th

8/22/09: Lo Key Interview

Texas has always been a talent pool since day one, but for the most part the spotlight has been on Houston. Well all that has changed the past couple of years as cities like Fort Worth, Dallas and El Paso have a bubbling hip hop scene. San Antonio is another city ready to be added to this list and we have a interview with one of their up and coming stars, Lo Key. Check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Lo Key(8/22/09)

8/22/09: Big Pun Movie Review

Lunatic has been busy as always bringing the news and interviews to the site. Today we bring you his review of a upcoming movie about the life and times of Christopher Rios AKA Big Pun. Check it out, dope read.

Review- The Legacy (Big Pun Movie)(By Lunatic 63)

8/22/09: J-Rich Interview

Meet J-Rich, the bay area born and bred MC who has rubbed elbows with some of the industries biggest and toughest heavyweights. After two separate moves which took him to New York and Miami, J-Rich was able to hook up and do business with Keyshia Cole, The Game, Fabolous, Glasses Malone and many more. After pondering upon which label offer to accept, J-Rich began his brand with the hard working independent record label, Stay Focused Records, even after discussing with Lil Wayne and his Young Money Records outfit.

A well known studio rat, J-Rich is prepping to drop his first ever official first single in the fourth quarter of this year. With expectations to see that single stomp the airwaves in a major way, J-Rich is clearly up next from the Bay which has already given the west coast mac Dre, Too $hort, E-40 and more.

Read this exclusive J-Rich interview to learn all about the bay area's next star! A very big thank you goes out to the International Publicity Agency (IPA) for setting this interview up.

Illuminati 2G Interview With J-Rich(Conducted by Lunatic 63)

8/20/09: Billion Interview

I2G chopped game with Kwality Records artist Billion for a exclusive interview. We discuss the Miami natives trek from Florida to his current home in New York and the differences in the music, his upbringing, his new album SPF Dirty, debuting this fall and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Billion (8/20/09)

8/19/09: E.S.G. Set To Drop New Album 9/29/09

E1 Music is thrilled to bring you the long awaited new studio album from Texas mainstay E.S.G. Everyday Street Gangsta will be released on September 29th, 2009. This collection of new tracks took over a year to assemble courtesy of the man that brought us the chopped and screwed sound out of Houston .  E.S.G. changed the direction of southern hip hop once.  Get ready, because he is about to do it again!

 

You cannot mention the dirty south rap movement without paying homage to E.S.G. He is considered one of the most eminent and important rappers out of Texas . To date E.S.G. has sold over 500,000 albums and thousands upon thousands more on the mixtape circuit.

 

Everyone knows that E.S.G.’s 1995’s “Swangin’ and Bangin’” remix took on a life of its own. E.S.G. was the pioneer of the chopped and screwed sound that attracted labels such as Perrion, Priority and Wreckshop. The hits kept coming too with “Crooked Streets” and “Smoke On.”

 

Everyday Street Gangsta features Slim Thug, Streets Gov, Bun B, Duane Harris, Chamillionaire, Big Moe, Young Beast, Killa B and Trae.   

 

 

As E.S.G. explains it, “My new album is really geared towards anyone who’s trying to pigeon hole Southern artists as all being the same, haters or critics…it’s time you see every artist don't have to go the easy road to be successful and show these cats who have major deals, we do the same thing as an independent company...pretty much giving them swag class, watch how they live, then rap about it. So I took my time grinding the last year to bring some of the best to ever do it south of the Mississippi .”

8/19/09: Saigon To Drop New Album Warning Shots 2 On 9/29/09

Rapper SAIGON has announced the release of album WARNING SHOTS 2. The album is set to drop on September 29, 2009 on Amalgam Digital/E1 Music.

 

Following up the success of early 2009’s ALL IN A DAY’S WORK (A Digital Only Album recorded in 24 hours and sold on AmalgamDigital.com), Saigon, known for his recurring role on the popular HBO series Entourage,  is back to stake his claim as the leader of the new school in New York City.  WARNING SHOTS 2 boasts an incredible array of music from street anthems to radio singles, and features include M.O.P, Quan, Ransom, Grand Puba & OJ Da Juiceman. 

 

The Just-Blaze produced single entitled “Gotta Believe It”  is being serviced to all video and radio outlets now!

 

Production on WARNING SHOTS 2 is handled by Just Blaze, Scram Jones & more.

Saigon says, “ I’m enjoying my experience with Amalgam Digital and being creative to give music to my fans without all the bullshit. It’s a new way of thinking and it feels good to partner with an innovative company that’s ahead of its curve. I’m excited to get this album out!”

 

The tracklisting:

 

1.      Nothing Comes Easy

2.      That’s Not What’s Up Feat. G. Soul

3.      Fatherhood (Rayne Dior) Feat. Loks

4.      All Around The World Feat. G. Soul

5.      For Some P*ssy Pt. 1 Feat. O.J. Da Juiceman

6.      Cookies and Milk Introducing Young Boombaya & A.P.

7.      Be On Time

8.      G Optified

9.      Fuck Me, Fuck You Feat Quan And Ransom

10.  Rusty Gunz Feat. Lil Fame from M.O.P.

11.  Aye, Aye, Aye Nigga

12.  Copping Pleas

13.  Who Can Get Busy Feat Grand Puba

14.  For Some P*ssy Pt. 2

15.  Gotta Believe It

16.  Saiii Outro

 

 

For more information please visit

WWW.E1ENTERTAINMENT.COM / WWW.AMALGAMDIGITAL.COM / WWW.MYSPACE.COM/AMALGAMDIGITAL /

WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SAIGONTHAYARDFATHER

8/19/09: Revolt Radio Week 74 Podcast

8/19/09: IQ Interview

I2G chopped it up with a dope MC doing the independent grind, IQ, for a exclusive interview. We discuss his upbringing in music and his upcoming projects along with his thoughts on the hip hop game. Check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With IQ (8/19/09)

8/18/09: Week 51 Of Manic Mondays

THIS IS WEEK FIFTY ONE OF MANIC MONDAYS (2 SONGS), EVERY MONDAY WE WILL SEND AN EXCLUSIVE FROM K. SPARKS! THIS WEEKS SONG'S ARE "STOLEN" FEAT JULIUS FRANCIS PRODUCED BY BIG DREW & PRESSURE FEAT DAVE BARZ PRODUCED BY KURSER

8/17/09: Puma Benson Interview

I2G chopped it up with Puma Benson for a exclusive interview. Many of you will remember Puma from our last mixtape, The Sanctuary mixtape volume 4 The Prelude on the last track entitled Eye of The Storm. We discuss the making of that track and how he got his start, his plans as far as upcoming albums and mixtapes and much more so check it out. We also have the track discussed above to check out if you have not yet. You can also hit up our mixtapes section to download The Sanctuary Volume 4 The Prelude, which this track is showcased on.

Puma Benson- Eye Of The Storm

Illuminati 2G Interview With Puma Benson (8/17/09)

8/17/09: Unsigned Blessings Project Now Up For Free Download

We have the entire project for free download! In case you’ve been living under a rock, we’ve been dropping exclusive singles and music videos on this project for weeks now! Expect to hear from a slew of independent, up and coming talent that will shock your ears! The focus point of the project was to bring unheard of talent to the forefront and to surprise Hip-Hop fans with how good these artists are! Say no more!

Download “The Unsigned Blessings Vol.1″ here:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YRFIACHN

8/14/09; New Track From Unsigned Blessings Project

Today we are dropping the final single for Lunatic’s upcoming “Unsigned Blessings” street compilation until we deliver the entire project for free download on Monday, August 17th (expect more music videos to follow the release date). This track comes from bay area MC Ronald Porter and features DJ LV on the hook and is titled “What Does It Mean.”

Download “What Does It Mean” here:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/64073031f7b73e85/

Check back on the 17th for the entire project for free download.

8/12/09: Revolt Radio Week 73

8/11/09: Free Download- Mazur The Promotion EP

I2G.Net introduced our readers to small town Canadian MC Mazur just under a month ago. After dropping dope track after track, he is back today with an entire EP for free download!

Download "The Big Promotion" EP Here:

http://www.zshare.net/download/63922085f28d8c8c/

Enjoy...

8/10/09: Week 50 Of Manic Mondays

THIS IS WEEK FIFTY OF MANIC MONDAYS, EVERY MONDAY WE WILL SEND AN EXCLUSIVE FROM K. SPARKS! THIS WEEKS SONG IS "OBSESSED" PRODUCED BY THELONIOUS MARTIN

8/8/09: New Juice Mixtape Coming Soon

8/7/09: OB Interview

Canada is a country on the rise with up and coming talent and our Canada connect, Lunatic 63 has been dropping exclusives and interviews since he joined the I2G camp a few years ago.

Today is no different as he brings a new interview with a dope new artist named OB. Check it out and be on the lookout for more from him on I2G.

Illuminati 2G Interview With OB (Conducted By Lunatic 63)

8/6/09: New C-Bone Single

Our readers should be familiar with C-Bone for the countless of multi-platinum hits he’s been featured on for the entire OutKast/Dungeon Family/Purple Ribbon empire. C-Bone is currently working on a solo mixtape titled “The Strong Pack” and we’ve had the pleasure of debuting two tracks thus far; today, we bring you the third!

This track is titled “Talk To Me Ye” and features the other 2 members of KonKrete alongside C-Bone, named Supa Nate and Lil Brotha; also featured on the track is newly signed Purple Ribbon MC/Vonnegutt front-man, Kyle Lucas. The track was produced by Chris “Mouche1″ Carmouche.

Download “Talk To Me Ye” here:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/63695378687a08a6/

Here are the first two tracks we premiered off the upcoming C-Bone mixtape in case you missed them.

“Star Wars” featuring Nite S.O.B.:

http://www.zshare.net/download/6090242770704acd/

“When the Beat Drop”

http://www.zshare.net/download/6298082233538b41/

Enjoy!

8/6/09: Another Single From Unsigned Blessings Project

We’re back today with the third single and release from Lunatic’s “Unsigned Blessings” project which will be dropping for free on August 17th. This track comes from west coast duo Tarek & Luss and is titled “Mind of a Maniac” produced by Shady Records in-house producer, Rikanatti.

Download “Mind of a Maniac” here:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/637262308b501db3/

In case you missed the first two releases, here they are below:

“We Hustle, We Grind” (Tan-D)

http://www.zshare.net/audio/63627696a9eeadc9/#

“Life Is Strange” (C’Thru)

http://www.zshare.net/audio/636713889cd39d1f/

Enjoy…

8/5/09: New Single From Unsigned Blessings Project

 

We have the first single from Lunatic's "Unsigned Blessings Vol.1" project today. The track comes all the way from Dallas from an artist by the name of C'Thru. Very musical and inspiring, this is real first single material! "The Unsigned Blessings Vol.1" drops August 17th!

Download "Life Is Strange" featuring Hana here:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/636713889cd39d1f/

If you're impressed with the single, C'Thru currently has an album in stores titled "When Opportunity Meets Preparation" which can be purchased at:

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/cthru

Visit the page to hear a snippet of another "Unsigned Blessings" track from C'Thru titled "Look up at the Sky."

In case you missed it, we also dropped the mp3 for the bonus track from the "Unsigned Blessings" project yesterday. The song comes from Tan-D and is titled "We Hustle, We Grind", download it below:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/63627696a9eeadc9/

Enjoy and stay tuned for another single dropping tomorrow!

8/5/09: New K. Sparks/Angelous Mixtape

Queens vs Brooklyn is a project that combines the experiences of K. Sparks & Angelous.  Queens vs Brooklyn consist of 21 tracks that take the listener on a journey from start to finish. Production includes a various range of talented individuals such as Kurser, T-Mos, Big Drew, Pajozo, and various others. K. Sparks & Angelous display their talents on various songs that display their unique rhyming abilities and creative talents. Queens vs Brooklyn features a variety of talented artist such as Julius Francis and Tina Quallo. K. Sparks & Angelous solidify themselves as diverse artist that are able to tackle a versatile project.

DOWNLOAD LINKS
http://usershare.net/kwspmkhlfccb

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N3OBAAEC



K. SPARKS LINKS
K. SPARKS MYSPACE: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/KSPARKSMUSIC
K. SPARKS TWITTER: WWW.TWITTER.COM/KSPARKSTV
K. SPARKS YOUTUBE: WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/ KSPARKSTHEFUTURE

ANGELOUS LINKS
ANGELOUS MYSPACE: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ANGELOUS2
ANGELOUS TWITTER: WWW.TWITTER.COM/AGELOUS1

8/5/09: Chamillionaire Drops Final Installment of Mixtape Messiah Series Today On Chamillionaire.com

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THE FIRST FREESTYLE, INTERNET THUGS ATTACK, AND MM7 COVER ART

Houston, TX - Back in 2004, "King Koopa" aka Chamillionaire, dropped the legendary 3-CD diss mixtape called The Mixtape Messiah on an unsuspecting music world. History was made. It sold over 100,000 copies; an unheard-of accomplishment for a mere mixtape. Due to its subject matter and the lyrical prowess with which it was attacked, The Mixtape Messiah became not only a 'mixtape hall of fame' classic, but the moniker by which Chamillionaire is known to this day.

Not that this was Chamillionaire's first release by a long shot; there had been many mixtapes in prior years, both as an artist on Houston's Swishahouse label and later as the one of founding members of the Color Changing Click. There was also a hugely succesful independent album with then group-mate, Paul Wall; the critically-lauded Get Ya Mind Correct, which not only sold over 200,000 copies, but was nominated for Indie Album of the Year at the 2003 Source Awards.

In the years since those humble beginnings there have been 2 major label albums, Platinum plaques, over 5 million in ring tone sales, a VMA, BET Awards, a Grammy and no less than 5 more installments of the now-infamous Mixtape Messiah series.

Now, over a decade later, Chamillionaire has decided to retire the Mixtape Messiah series with its final installment, Mixtape Messiah 7, telling fans that he is moving on from street mixtapes to focus on his untitled third major label album and new branding opportunities.

Mixtape Messiah 7, which will be available for free download on Chamillionaire.com beginning Tuesday, August 4th, will also be made available to a limited 100 lucky fans only, in hard-copy form, along with a full-color 12 panel booklet and a crisp $100 bill.

These limited edition CD's will be autographed and the multiple ways to win them are posted on Chamillionaire.com; 12 options in all - http://www.chamillionaire.com/blog/mixtape-messiah-7-giveaway.html

Fans have gone all out in their attempts to become one of the lucky few since the announcement of the contest on July 13th, with one in particular putting up a winning eBay bid of $8,400 for a copy - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270426203924 

One more copy will be made available for auction on eBay in the near future and all proceeds from the sales of these 2 copies will go to the Houston advocacy agency for infants and children of incarcerated parents, No More Victims, Inc. An organization to which Chamillionaire has donated his time in the past.

For more information on No More Victims, Inc. or to learn how you can help, please visit them on www.nomorevictimsincglobal.org

Other classic examples of the lengths that some fans are willing to go to for their autographed copy are:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooM89rmMjgY
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzIxT-KKBp4
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq1FTC_lhlQ&feature=player_embedded

and even a hopeful entry from someone deployed in Iraq - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xSagIHbvrw

Finally, those following Chamillionaire on Twitter at www.twitter.com/chamillionaire will have a chance to win their own copy of the limited edition CD as Chamillionaire announces a random giveaway, one CD per day, beginning today.

Stay tuned, and be sure to try and get your copy.

8/5/09: New Revolt Radio Podcast

8/3/09: Lunatic Preps Unsigned Blessings Volume 1 (Press Release & Info)

“The Unsigned Blessings”, being released on Monday, August 17^th 2009 is a project which has set out a goal to present some of the best up and coming underground and/or independent artists to thousands of new listeners. Lunatic, the well known journalist/publicist who has worked with major artists such as OutKast, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross Bun B, The DOC, Warren G, Crooked I, Raekwon and hundreds more has spent the last few months hand picking out the finest talent which he has discovered to appear on the project.

“I am a Hip-Hop fan first” says Lunatic, who is overly excited about the project. “Although I’ve had a chance to work with some of the most major artists in the game, there is nothing more exciting to me than trying to make sure the world hears what I consider the most slept on talent in the industry.”

“The Unsigned Blessings” features 17 tracks with the only worldwide recognizable names appearing being Nappy Roots member Big V and Shady Records in-house producer Rikanatti. “It’s great that some of the artists we got to work with on this project were able to land features from someone like Big V or Rikanatti, but the backbone of the project is the fact that it was put together to represent unheard talent, and believe me once you hear people like Ronald Porter or C-Thru, you will wonder why you have never heard of these guys before.”

“Many of the websites I work for, our readers will be familiar with some of the talent such as Tan-D or The Rat Pac as we introduced them through interviews on the websites before – Many of the appearing talent is talent which I met through interviews, but a lot of the artists represented are also artists which I found through word of mouth or while researching for the type of artists I was looking for.”

“The Unsigned Blessings” is a worldwide project featuring loads of talent from both USA and Canada.

M. Holmes, a Canadian based producer who acted as the projects co-executive producer is excited about what he brought to the table. “Although Lunatic is also Canadian, he’s real major out there in the U.S. so when he asked me to be apart of the project, I knew instantly that it was now my job to bring some Canadian flavor and contributions to the table, but in a way that the style still fit with what his goals were for the tape, and that’s what I did with artists like Brotha Loom, Clarity, Prophecy, Injection and so on. It’s a real hot project.”

The two singles for “The Unsigned Blessings” will both premiere this Wednesday, August 5^th along with two music videos for additional tracks debuting in the near future.

The track listing appears below:

1.       Stat Quo Intro

2.       C-Thru – Life (Ft. Hana)

3.       Tan-D – Keep it 100 (Ft. Big V of the Nappy Roots)

4.       Clarity – Hit the Road (Ft. The Velvet Trench Vibes)

5.       Prophecy – Drop the Mic

6.       Substance AKA Tekneek- Work Hard

7.       Brotha Loom – Double Up (Ft. Wahlee Sparks)

8.       The Rat Pac – Internet Predators

9.       Injection – I Think I’m In Love (Ft. Main Event West)

10.   Dem Rascalz – Clap

11.   Ronald Porter – Crack Commercials (Ft. D. Ross)

12.   Tarek & Luss – Mind of a Maniac (Prod. By Rikanatti)

13.   J. Scroll – Understanding

14.   Ronald Porter – What Does It Mean (Ft. DJ LV)

15.   Tan-D – My Life

16.   D. Ross – Pressure

17.   C-Thru – Look up at the Sky

 

Stay tuned for the singles and music videos all debuting soon…

8/2/09: Week 49 Of Manic Mondays

THIS IS WEEK FOURTY NINE OF MANIC MONDAYS, EVERY MONDAY WE WILL SEND AN EXCLUSIVE FROM K. SPARKS! THIS WEEKS SONG IS "BLAZAY BLAH" PRODUCED BY DJ KING FLOW

8/1/09: Holliwoodz Interview

Lunatic 63 conducted a interview with the group Holliwoodz. Check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Holliwoodz (Done by Lunatic 63)

8/1/09: New Music From Noah Jones

Fresh off a concert with Knoc-turn'al in Las Vegas, Noah Jones is back at home and we have some new music from the west coast up and coming MC. Jones is currently working on a slew of projects that is sure to land him an even larger fan base. "Noah Jones Vs. Lil Wayne" is set to be a mixtape that will see Noah rapping over Wayne's finest beats. Also being worked on is a as-of-right-now untitled free download album which is being produced by Canadian group, The ToyBox Crew (all original production).

The third project which we have audio from today is similar to the Lil Wayne project, but is titled "Noah Jones Vs. Nas" which will see Noah Jones rapping over Nas' hottest beats, hand picked out by Noah himself. Three tracks from this project are already completed, and we have 2 of them available today.

First off, Noah Jones decided to rap over God's Son first single, "Made You Look."

Download "Made You Look" below:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/63487298d4c789ce/

Secondly we have a track titled "Noah's Like" which can be downloaded below:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/63487567a8d9f5a2/

Stay tuned for updates on all three of those projects, which of course are leading up to the debut album from Noah Jones titled "The Incinerator" which features guest appearances from Crooked I, Nipsey Hussle, Jay Rock, G. Malone, Knoc-turn'al and many more. More on all four projects as we get it.

7/30/09: Eminem- The Warning (Mariah Carey Diss)

Man Shady is a FOOL for this one. Produced by Dr. Dre

Eminem- The Warning

7/29/09: UPDATED- NEW AUDIO BLOG UP IN THE BLOG SECTION

7/29/09: New Track From Billion

Check out this new track from Kwality Records artist Billion. New album SPF Dirty coming soon and our upcoming interview.

Billion- Mr. Guevara

7/29/09: UPDATED- NEW INFORMATION REVOLUTION COLUMN FROM JEHUNIKO

7/28/09: Ya Boy Mixtape Review

Check out our new review of Ya Boy's new street tape, Mohawks & Heavy Metal. There is also a free download link in the review

Ya Boy- Mohawks & Heavy Metal (Review)

7/27/09: New Single From Ghostface

Check out this new single from Ghostface, Baby, featuring Raheem Devaughn from his upcoming album, The Wizard Of Poetry, coming out on September 1st.

Ghostface Feat Raheem Devaughn- Baby

7/27/09: New Music From Ca$his

Got this new track straight from Ca$his' camp a couple days ago. Big shout out to C for putting them heatrocks out there. Enjoy

Ca$his- Don't Let It Go To Ur Head

7/27/09: Weeks 47 & 48 Of Manic Mondays

THIS IS WEEK FOURTY SEVEN OF MANIC MONDAYS, EVERY MONDAY WE WILL SEND AN EXCLUSIVE FROM K. SPARKS! THIS WEEKS SONG IS "ABSTRACT JAZZ" PRODUCED BY DJ BOBBY BOB

7/27/09: More New Music From Mazur

Our second drop on Mazur..

Just a few days ago, we introduced our readers to Mazur, a 19 year old MC from Canada. With his upcoming EP “The Big Promotion”, (more news on that shortly) Mazur is preparing to make a big impact on the industry and land himself a record deal.

The track we have from Mazur today is titled “Destiny” and features an old school story telling formula, similar to that of OutKast’s “Art of Storytelling”, but does feature it’s own original production.

Download “Destiny” Here:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/631894721214b183/

In case you missed, download the first Mazur track we premiered, “Livin On Music” Here:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/6304229010c93e89/

Be sure to add Mazur as a friend on MySpace at: www.myspace.com/mazurmuzik

Enjoy and stay tuned for more on Mazur…

7/27/09: Introducing Promise, The Newest Signing To Duck Down Records

Today we are introducing our readers to the newest member of the Duck Down Records family, Promise.

From Toronto, Canada, Promise was recognized by Duck Down Records after simply sending music to their email inbox. After years of hard work and independent grind, the music finally fell into the right hands, and it honestly spoke for itself. Although not liking to compare himself to others, critics have mentioned the name Promise in the same sentences as artists such as Common and Kanye West.

Today, we debut the first of many tracks from Promise, a song titled ¡°Change¡± featuring Royce Da 5¡ä9, Probz and Supastition.

Download ¡°Change¡± Here:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/632482174715fee8/

Below are the following quotes that artists have given when asked about Promise:

Crooked I: ¡°Promise is most definitely one of the sickest lyricists to ever come out of Canada!¡±

Talib Kweli: ¡°Promise¡¯s music is fly. ¡°Outside¡± and his Dilla tributes were mad heartfelt and inspirational!¡±

Royce Da 5¡ä9: ¡°Definitely More Than Music!¡±

Buckshot: ¡°Wherever there¡¯s talent, we will find it and we have found it here in Promise.¡°

Enjoy and get ready for a lot more from Promise in the near future. Be sure to add Promise as a friend on MySpace at:

http://www.myspace.com/promisemusic

A big thank you goes to Andrew James and you can check Promise out on his management page at:

www.s4entertainment.com

Follow Promise on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/ipromisemusic.

Stay tuned¡­

7/27/09: Part 2 of J-Kwon Interview

I2G is back with part 2 of our interview with J-Kwon. Part 2 deals with Hood Hop 2.5, the new album dropping July 28th on EMI/Gracie Urban. We talk about the new single Louie Bounce, his thoughts on what  the St. Louis music scene needs to be unified once again, some details about a new group he is forming and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With J-Kwon (Part 2)(7/27/09)

7/26/09: Lady L.U.S.T. Working Hard In The Studio On New Album

As many of you know, we premiered a new Lady L.U.S.T. and Rideout joint entitled Lightweight, a couple of weeks ago. Thanks for all the support as that single is now over 500 downloads. Lust is hard at work on her solo album dropping in the fall and we have some video footage from one of her sessions. The first video is Lust working on a verse and the 2nd is just everyone clowning and having fun in the studio. Definitely a album to look out for and also be on the lookout for the 1st single and a interview with Lust right here on I2G.

L.U.S.T. In The Studio Wrecking Shop

L.I.F.E Entertainment Crew Sharing Some Laughs (Including yours truly and Rideout)

7/26/09: Tarek & Luss Drop New Album For Free Download

Our readers should be familiar with Tarek & Luss from the interview we did with them recently. If you read that interview, you would know that Tarek & Luss have a full album out produced by Shady Records in-house producer Rikanatti. The album titled ¡°The Suicide Note¡± was an independent and underground project that has now sold over 1,000 copies.

Due to this mile stone, Tarek & Luss have decided to give the album away for free as they realize it is tough for their fans outside of their home town Michigan to get a hold of the album.

The album is entirely produced by Rikanatti as mentioned and can be downloaded below:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/3clpoy

enjoy...

7/26/09: J-Kwon Interview Part One

Thought I told you that we won't stop lol. The interviews keep coming tonight. J-Kwon chopped game with I2G in this a 2 part interview. Done weeks before his Hood Hop 2 street tape dropped, we discuss the new tape and his newfound independence with starting his own label. We also take a blast to the past and discuss his time at So So Def and creating Hood Hop and the success of his hit single Tipsy. Part 2 will drop tomorrow and is more about Hood Hop 2.5, dropping July 28th on Gracie Urban/EMI, but for now check now part one.

Illuminati 2G Interview With J-Kwon (Part 1)

7/26/09: Durrough Interview

I2G kicked it with Dallas, TX and E1 Music artist Durrough for a exclusive interview. We discuss his new singles, Walk That Walk and Ice Cream Paint Job that are currently out right now, why he feels his album not only is a classic but will be the best of 2009, his tour schedule and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Durrough (7/26/09)

7/26/09: Trae Interview

I2G chopped it up with Trae for a exclusive interview. Done days before his Trae Day celebration in Houston, TX, we discuss the honor bestowed on him by the city and what it means to him. We also discuss his upcoming album, his thoughts on the perception of goodwill done by rappers to the outside world and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Trae (7/26/09)

7/24/09: Introducing Mazur

Introducing a 19 year old MC from Brampton, Canada with a very fresh and unique style¡­ We would like to bring a smile to all the small town MC¡¯s faces today. Mazur is a 19 year old aspiring MC from a very small town in Ontario, Canada by the name of Brampton. Mazur has a serious love for music and often stays up late nights just writing music while having attend University classes in the morning. With an EP on the way, ¡°The Big Promotion¡±, Mazur is ready to prove to the world that he is ready for his big break. By performing many shows in his area and currently preparing for a concert with current Canadian hot pop commodity Danny Fernandes, Mazur is sure to catch his big break. With a fresh and unique style that would have some labeling his style as a cross between Kid Cudi and Kanye West, Mazur is sure to turn heads with his music. Today, we have an introductory song from Mazur titled ¡°Livin On Music¡± which was produced by James Richfield. Download below:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/6304229010c93e89/

Enjoy and stay tuned to for more on Mazur¡­

7/22/09: New Video & Single From Peter Jackson

New music video from Peter Jackson!

Today we introduce to you to a new Canadian rapper by the name of Peter Jackson. If you've never heard the name before, you should get familiar because this small town native has worked with artists such as Royce Da 5'9, Treach of Naughty By Nature and many more. Jackson has also toured with the Wu-Tang Clan, Obie Trice, D12, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Joe Budden, Rich Boy, KRs-One, Nas and is currently preparing for a Canadian summer tour with Busta Rhymes.

Peter Jackson is currently preparing to release his debut album in November of 2009 and has just launched the music video for one of the lead singles, "Paper Boy" featuring Slaughterhouse emcee Royce Da 5'9.

Watch "Paper Boy" music video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRlqRmu6HqY

All four versions of the new "Paper Boy" single... Last night, we introduced our readers to a new Canadian rapper by the name of Peter Jackson who is scheduled to drop his debut album this winter of 2009. Jackson has toured and worked with legends such as Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, KRS-One and many more. We helped debut his music video last night for "Paper Boy" featuring Royce Da 5'9, and today we have the entire Promo CDS (dirty, radio, instrumental and acapella) available for download below:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/dlmmot

7/22/09: NatStar Interview

I2G kicked it with NatStar for a exclusive interview. One of the dope up and coming MCs from the east coast, we discuss his upbringing and his start in music, his upcoming album, and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With NatStar (7/22/09)

7/21/09: J-Kwon Drops Tipsy 09, Preps Hood Hop 2.5

J-Kwon is firing up iTunes and digital outlets around the world today with the official release of his new single "Tipsy '09"! He is also gearing up for the release of Hood Hop 2.5, which will be available internationally on July 28 via Gracie/EMI.

7/21/09: David Rush- Moon Musik Free Download

7/21/09: Big Boi Of Outkast Presents- BlackOwned C-Bone- When The Beat Drop

Our readers should be familiar with BlackOwned C-Bone from his extensive amount of work with OutKast and for his "Star Wars" single we debuted right here just over a month ago.

In case you missed the "Star Wars" single featuring Nite S.O.B., download that here:

http://www.zshare.net/download/6090242770704acd/

BlackOwned C-Bone was first introduced to the mainstream rap game through his appearance on the Dungeon Family "Even in Darkness" album on the curtains closing track, "DF 2nd Generation" alongside Killer Mike, Slimm Calhoun and many more.

BlackOwned C-Bone continued to gain exposure through his numerous platinum selling guest appearances such as Purple Ribbon "Kriptonite", OutKast "Gangsta Shit", Big Boi's "Tomb of the Boom" Yung Joc's "Dope Boy Magic" and many more.

BlackOwned C-Bone is also a member of the rap group KonKrete alongside Lil Brotha (the younger brother of Big Boi) and Supa Nate, often acting as Big Boi's hype man, especially on this summer's "Rock the Bells" tour and is also a member of his Purple Ribbon imprint.

C-Bone is currently working on his upcoming mixtape titled "The Strong Pack" and today we have the second single from the project titled "When the Beat Drop." You know it's a hot record, because Big Boi himself picked it out to be the next single!

Download "When the Beat Drop" here:
http://www.zshare.net/download/6298082233538b41/

Stay tuned for the latest on C-Bone and remain on the lookout for another one of his platinum selling guest appearances on the upcoming Big Boi solo album, "Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty."

Enjoy..

7/21/09: DJ Paul Interview

I2G linked up with Three Six Mafia's own, DJ Paul for a interview. We discuss his new solo album, Scale-A-Ton, the latest status on a new Three Six Mafia album, his other ventures outside the group and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With DJ Paul (7/21/09)

7/21/09: Derty Den Interview

Illuminati 2G chopped game with North Carolina's own, Derty Den for a exclusive interview. We discuss his latest mixtape and upcoming album, his thoughts on the state of music in the South and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Derty Den (7/21/09)

7/20/09: UPDATED- NEW INFORMATION REVOLUTION COLUMN FROM JEHUNIKO

Information Revolution- Hustlers Ambition

7/18/09: Promotional Video For Jehuniko- Cold In The Hot Sun

The time is quickly approaching for I2G's own Jehuniko to drop his 2nd album. Check out this promo video and as always, keep it locked right here for any and all things J.

7/18/09: New So Prup Radio Podcast

So Prup Radio is back after another Hiatus with host TuSlic & DJ Johnny Blaze. In this episode we took some time out to pay our respects to Michael Jackson not only on the show but in the mixshow at the end. We have two new segments, Batchisnerdy.com Presents: The Batchelors Sports pick of the week and the Freestyle of the week.

Vote for your favorite song by either calling us at (323)622-8608 or by emailing us at soprup@gmail.com or on aim at So Prup. Let us know what you think and if the song gets enough votes it will be played the following week and so on.


Tracklist
1. Glasses Malone - Sun Come Up Remix ft. T-Pain, Rick Ross & Birdman
2. Charles Hamilton - Saving Grace
3. The Batchelor - Empty Dreams Ft. TuSlic
4. Tha Realest - Do What It Do
5. DJ Quik & Kurupt - Do You Know
6. Silk Calone - Hot Tub
7. LC - So Sexy
8. The Joker - Throw it Back ft. Big Fruit
9. Michael Jackson - Leave Me Alone
**Batchisnerdy.com Presents: The Batchelors Sports Play of the Week**
10. Dj Quk - Just Like Compton
11. Asher Roth - His Dream
12. Anca - Twitter ft Young Cash
13. The Batchelor - Cold Winter
14. Charles Hamilton - Tears Of Fire ft. Crooked I
15. Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana
**Freestyle of the Week: Mayorr of the L.E.R.S
16. Tha Realest - Mind of Ah Madman ft. Yukmouth & WC
17. Michael Jackson - You Rock My World ft. JayZ
18. DJ Quk & Kurupt - Hey Playa


DJ Johnny Blaze - Michael Jackson Tribute Mix
19. Michael Jackson - Don¡¯t Stop Til You Get Enough
20. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
21. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
22. Michael Jackson - Baby Be Mine
23. Michael Jackson - Remember The Time


http://www.soprupradio.com/?p=1944

7/17/09: New Single From Big Twins

Big Twins ¨C Trip Thru The PJ¡¯s

PROD BY SID ROAMS
THE PROJECT KID LP

feat. Prodigy, Alchemist, Havoc, Jake One, Godfather, Hard White (Un Pacino), Krondon, and DJ Babu 

7/17/09: New Tan-D Video

Clearly living through quite the interesting life, this Kentucky native has been through many ups and downs with his current vision set on accomplishing a numerous amount of goals in the Hip-Hop industry. With the stamp of approval being given to Tan-D by his fellow Kentucky natives the Nappy Roots (Tan-D & Big V "Keep It 100" was featured on www.hiphopdx.com), Tan-D is well on his way.

Today we have the new video from Tan-D titled "We Hustle, We Grind." Watch it here:

Enjoy, and stay tuned for more on Tan-D as he is featured on our upcoming "Unsigned Blessings" mixtape.

Add Tan-D as a friend on MySpace at:

http://www.myspace.com/hellandbackent

7/17/09: Derty Den/G.I.T. Records Release New Mixtape

CAROLINA RAPPER DERTY DEN DROPS "SOUTHERN DYNASTY" MIXTAPE, SPONSORED BY STALL AND DEAN & FLUD WATCHES

Carolina rapper Derty Den and DJ Hitz present ¡°Southern Dynasty¡±, a mixtape full of hits from your favorite South rappers, sponsored by Stall and Dean (www.stallanddean.com) and Flud Watches (www.fludwatches.com). The set features southern Hip-Hop heavyweights like Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, T.I., Ace Hood, Rick Ross and many more.

¡°The ¡®Southern Dynasty¡¯ mixtape can be one of my biggest releases to date due to the importance of branding. Flud Watch and Stall and Dean, two industry leaders wanted to aboard this project, it also allows me offer slots to others. So it¡¯s a Derty Den and friends release,¡± the Carolina MC said.

In related news, Derty Den was nominated in the category "Best Southern Rapper" at the 2009 Underground Music Awards to be held in August in New York City. "To be nominated at Underground Music Awards is such a honor. It's a great feeling that the panelists think I'm deserving it and it shows I'm in great company. Winning the same award last year only makes me want it again," says Derty Den.

DOWNLOAD: www.sendspace.com/file/orhhlx 

TRACKLISTING:

1. Derty Den - Intro
2. Derty Den - D.O.A.
3. Young Jeezy - Sunny Days
4. Rick Ross - Eternal Life
5. Gucci Mane ft. Busta Rhyms - Hood Up
6. Lil Wayne ft. Gucci Mane - We Be Steady Mobbin
7. T.I. - Make U Sweat
8. Soulja Boy - I¡¯m All That
9. Soulja Boy - I Got Mojo
10. Yung Joc - Grind Flu
11. Derty Den Interlude
12. Ed Ruger - Ballin Like A Midget
13. Team Irac ft. OJ Da Juiceman - Put It On Me
14. Ace Hood - Loco With The Cake
15. Lil Wayne -  Told Y¡¯all
16. Gucci Mane - Wonderfull
17. Killer Mike ft. Big Kuntry King - I¡¯m A Fool Wit It
18. Rick Ross - Neverland
19. Gucci Mane - Running Back
20. Lil Wayne ft. Gudda Gudda, Mack Maine & Shanelle - Sacrifice
21. Plies - Becky
22. M.O.S. - Holla
23. Smallworld ft. Drake - Get Low
24. Derty Den ft. Gorilla Zoe - Fly Shyt
25. Rick Ross - Skyline
26. Derty Den - Outro

7/16/09: New Bobby Creekwater

It¡¯s been a long time, but don¡¯t worry, ain¡¯t too much changed¡­ just enough¡­

By now you know that we make grown folks¡¯ Hip-Hop over here. Grown folks know sometimes you gotta take a step back and reassess. Usually what you come back with is clarity¡­

And now Bobby Creekwater offers, for your consideration, the results of his introspection¡­

 

¡°Hello World¡±

http://www.zshare.net/audio/6272842274374e9c/

7/16/09: I2G Presents The Leak: Rideout & Lady Lust- Lightweight

I2G is back with a heat rock of a track. 2 of Vegas' finest on the mic, Rideout and Lady L.U.S.T. have leaked a new single from their upcoming duo album, currently untitled. The name of the track is called Lightweight and is produced by Las Vegas' own Remixx who did 3 tracks on Rideout's debut mixtape, Ride With Me The Prequel. A bonafided anthem for the summer. Both MCs do they thing and the chemistry is off the chain on this track. Imagine 10-15 more bangers like this coming soon and that just scratches the surface of what the album with be like. Check it out and leave feedback. Also be on the lookout for interviews with both of them coming soon to I2G and studio footage.

Rideout & Lady Lust- Lightweight

And if for some reason you do not have Rideout's latest mixtape, Ride With Me, here is the free download link for you to cop it and also Lady L.U.S.T. latest mixtape, The Annie Sue Chronicles

Rideout: Ride With Me The Prequel

Lady L.U.S.T.- The Annie Sue Chronicles

7/14/09: New Episode of Revolt Radio Right Here At I2G

This episode features new Drake, Mase, and Chubb Rock & Wordsmith. Also we got more heat from some of the best Unsigned Taletnt out there

Please click the link below to view it.

http://wordsmith.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-07-15T16_37_42-07_00

7/14/09: Mack 10 Video: So Sharp Featuring Rick Ross & Lil Wayne

Check out Justin's new interview with Mack 10 at www.chronicvacation.com

7/14/09: New Rakim

Holy Are You (From The Seventh Seal)

7/13/09: Noah Jones Interview

Illuminati 2G kicked it with Noah Jones for a exclusive interview. Noah has been turning alot of ears to his music lately with his latest singles with Knocturnal and Glasses Malone and his announcement of a upcoming track with Crooked I. The true definition of a hustler, Noah takes you on a journey through his everyday life, his upcoming album The Incinerator, the lengths he goes to get his music out to the masses and much more. A real inspiration for all you musicians, MCs and everyday walks of life people can relate and find inspiration in his story. Check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Noah Jones (7/13/09)

7/13/09: Week 46 Of Manic Mondays

THIS IS WEEK FOURTY SIX OF MANIC MONDAYS, EVERY MONDAY WE WILL SEND AN EXCLUSIVE FROM K. SPARKS! THIS WEEKS SONG IS "IDENTITY CRISIS" PRODUCED BY KURSER

7/12/09: Maino- A Million Bucks (Featuring Swizz Beatz)(VIDEO)

7/12/09: UPDATED- NEW BLOG ENTRY IN I2G BLOG SECTION

7/12/09: KWALITY RECORDS TO RELEASE THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM SPF DIRTY, BY RISING ARTIST BILLION, ON AUGUST 4th, 2009

Kwality Records is thrilled to announce the release of SPF Dirty, a brand new album by rising artist Billion. This album will be released on August 4^th, 2009. In addition, starting June 23^rd the label is excited to offer one free bonus download per week, via Last.fm, leading up to the album release.

 

SPF Dirty is the perfect companion to summer nights. Full of hot, pumping party tracks and raw lyrical content SPF Dirty is the latest effort from rising artist Billion. The album was meticulously crafted by Billion and executive producer Dan Haedicke to showcase the best in Billion¡¯s witty, punch-line driven rhyme style with production ranging from traditional to electro beats rooted in modern hip-hop. The album reveals the duality of a Miami artist living and breathing in New York. Appearances by partner-in-rhyme Mena da Menace, reggaeton artist Moreno Mo¡¯ Fresh and London-based producer NSG add extra spice to the album.

 

Additionally, the label will offer one free bonus download per week, via Billion¡¯s Last.fm page, leading up to the album release. These bonus tracks are all new and made exclusively as companion tracks to SPF Dirty. The first bonus download ¡°Oye Jose¡± is available now.

 

Listen/Download: ¡°Oye Jose¡±

http://www.zshare.net/audio/61739195a4ca36de/

 

¡°We back at it again, only this time we¡¯re heating up the summer week after week,¡± says Billion. ¡°The free bonus downloads will start rolling out June 23^rd up until the official album release on August 4^th. We would like to thank our supporters worldwide with free music and hopefully that will entice them to buy the official album.¡±

 

Tracklisting: (subject to change)

1.     Crusher ft. Mena da Menace

2.     Just Right

3.     Fluid

4.     Gettin Down ft. Mena da Menace

5.     Ghetto Tech ft. Moreno Mo¡¯ Fresh

6.     Denominations ft. Mena da Menace

7.     Kinda Like That

8.     Money In The Air ft. Moreno Mo¡¯ Fresh

 

*Plus exclusive music videos to be announced

7/12/09: Slaugtherhouse- The One (Video)

7/11/09: Promotional Commerical For Yukmouth's New Album, The Westcoast Don, In Stores July 14th!

7/10/09: New Mixtape From Big Shane

DIRECT DOWNLOAD FROM:
www.limelinx.com/files/9c1e8029980ba29f2d3bbd4fc3b13eb9

 

7/10/09: Tha Realest Promotional Commerical: Witness The Realest July 14th

7/9/09: Buckshot/KRS-One Drop Robot Video for Collabo Project

After making their indelible marks on the game luminaries KRS-One and Buckshot, arguably two of the games most prolific emcees, will link up to give fans a collaborative album entitled Survival Skills. The project will be released on Duck Down Records, September 15,th while the duo will be featured on The Rock The Bells tour this Summer.

With guests ranging from Mary J. Blige, Slug Of Atmosphere, K'NAAN, Talib Kweli, Immortal Technique, Melanie Fiona, Naledge of Kidz In The Hall, Sean Price, Geo of Blue Scholars, Smif N Wessun and Rock of Heltah Skeltah, "Survival Skills" represents a diverse range of topics, all while maintaining a consistent sound. The album has production from Havoc of Mobb Deep, 9th Wonder, Black Milk, ILL MIND, Coptic, Moss, Nottz, Marco Polo, and KHRYSIS!

On the surface the album is a testament to the resiliency of two lyrical titans, but at its root Survival Skills is a blueprint for life. For instance on the infectious head-nodder "Robot," which was released 6 weeks prior to Jay Z's "The Death Of Auto Tune" track, and already available World Wide at Digital Retail Shops, such as iTunes, the duo speak-out against the recent overuse of the Auto-Tune vocal effect in urban music, but under the surface the message is much deeper. "I don't want people to get the averaged clich¨¦d version and thinking that we're dissing people,'" Buckshot clarifies. "What we're calling out here is the biters, the people that feel like because this guy sold X amount of records doing this, that I'm going to turn around and do it as well," KRS says of the array of artists who have followed in the creative footsteps of Roger Troutman, Afrikka Bambatta, Teddy Riley and T-Pain. Despite its heavy message, sonically the track, produced by Mobb Deep's Havoc, is as inviting as anything on the radio today. The video for "ROBOT," directed by Todd Angkaswan, has been added into rotation at MTV & BET. The track has also been included in the sound track for Activision's upcoming Tony Hawk skate game in stores this Fall.

Coincidently, ROBOT is not the first example of where Jay Z has released similar material and concepts from KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT. In 2003, Buckshot's group Black Moon recorded a song called "Stay Real," which was, again, released 6 weeks prior to Jay Z's "Public Service Announcement" track, that ironically contained the same sample as Black Moon's "Stay Real."
 
A couple years prior to this Jay Z released "THE BLUEPRINT," which was the same title used by KRS-ONE in his classic album, Boogie Down Productions "Ghetto Music: The BLUEPRINT of Hip Hop."

KRS-One and Buckshot are the epitome of rap longevity and relevancy. After making his 1987 debut with Boogie Down Productions on the seminal rap classic Criminal Minded, KRS-One instantly became an icon going on to release a gang of essential works including 1988's By All Means Necessary and 1993's Return of the Boom Bap. Similarly when Buckshot came into the game in 1993 with Enta Da Stage as Black Moon's front man, fans instantly took notice.

And the party never stopped, KRS-One's 2007 collaborative album with producer Marly Marl, ("Hip Hop Lives") was critically acclaimed and his work on "Classic," the Kanye West, Nas and Rakim featured track celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Nike's Air Force 1 shoe, earned the Teacher a Grammy nod. Buckshot has continued to churn-out some of the game's most progressive projects as well, most notably his 9th Wonder-produced albums Chemistry (2005) and The Formula (2008). Couple those with the licensing deals which have landed Buck's music on networks like ESPN and The History Channel, as well as an episode of CSI Las Vegas and it's clear to see why the Boot Camp general has remained one of the game's most influential.

"Ever since 1993 we've been passing each other on tour or in the studio saying, one day we should tour together, or one day we should do a record together," says KRS of the long-awaited union. "Well finally myself and Buckshot have the chance to collaborate on a straight up and down MC'in project."

For all of their individual accomplishments, KRS-ONE and Buckshot remain fans of each other's work; complementing each other's strengthens. "That's still KRS-One at the end of the day. I didn't know how to rhyme back when I first started listening to Kris," says Buck alluding to his partner's dominant history. In turn, KRS gives all praises to the Black Moon front man. "I am the humble teacher on the track, Buckshot is clearly the man," he says.

Still gritty tracks like "Clean Up," featuring Rock of Heltah Skeltah and the politically minded "Running Away" featuring Immortal Technique, make Survival Skills a Hip-Hop fan's dream, catering to those that love lyrics and the boom-bap. Equally as rich is the album's Black Milk-produced track, "The Way I Live" featuring the Queen of hip-hop soul, Mary J. Blige. Together they create a triumphant anthem for all those on the grind trying to conquer their dreams. The song's summery feel and soothing melodies make it an instant hit.

Throughout, both veterans sound as hungry and invigorated as any of their rap counterparts.  "Projects like these are projects that motivate me," KRS says. "The idea to work with another MC that has his own persona and style and do a real collaboration in the studio, that's motivation. I already got 16 albums of my own," he adds.

What KRS-One and Buckshot have created is an album that is socially responsible, lyrically sharp and sonically banging. Buckshot sums it up best, "Hip-Hop was started as an option to not killing each other. We were in the ghettos and we were real fucked up. We created Hip-Hop so we didn't have to do that anymore."

"The album is called Survival Skills, because that is what it takes."

KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT Upcoming Tour Dates:
Rock The Bells
KRS-ONE Hosting
BUCKSHOT A PERFORMING ARTIST

Washington, DC - Sunday July 12th
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Boston, MA - Saturday July 18th
Comcast Center

New York, NY - Sunday July 19th
Jones Beach Theater

Vancouver, BC, CAN - Saturday August 1st
Deer Lake Park

Calgary, AB, CAN - Sunday August 2nd
Shaw Millennium Park

Denver, CO - Thursday August 6th
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Los Angeles, CA - Saturday August 8th
San Manuel Amphitheatre

San Francisco, CA - Sunday August 9th
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Myspace Album Release Show - New York, NY - Friday - 9/11

7/8/09: 2 New Videos From Durrough

His debut album, Dorrough Music, drops August 4th and features TWO smash radio singles:  ¡°Walk That Walk¡± and ¡°Ice Cream Paint Job.¡±

7/8/09: New Single From DJ Paul

DJ PAUL OF THREE 6 MAFIA

"WANTA BE LIKE YOU"

CLEAN, DIRTY, & OFFICIAL VIDEO

SOLO ALBUM "SCALE-A-TON" IN STORES & ONLINE RIGHT NOW!!!

CLEAN: http://limelinx.com/files/2100b8e80cd74a19f4ba4d795444000e

DIRTY: http://limelinx.com/files/513f13e7319d4e3ba8ea53e5b24e3369

 

7/8/09: New Single From Juicy J

7/8/09: Mannie Fresh Presents The Show

 

How do you impress one half of the brains behind the Cash Money label and creator of its infamous signature sound.....? Well, it helps if you already have a solid buzz of your own due to twelve years of grinding and perfecting your craft and almost a hundred completed songs. That is exactly what 24-year-old New Orleans native and next-on-deck MC, The Show, brought to the table upon being introduced to Mannie Fresh by Fresh¡¯s long-time manager, DJ Wop. Soon after, the two laid down a song down together and Fresh promptly signed The Show to his Chubby Boy Productions imprint label.

 

Born and raised in New Orleans East, The Show, whose real name is Donald Allen, first grabbed New Orleans¡¯ attention in 2004 with the song, Put It Down. The young rapper went on to attack the Southern street music scene with the classic street tapes I Do This, FEMA, 80¡¯s Baby and Victory Lap. Word of his talent quickly spread and his ability to be an all around entertainer earned him the moniker The Show and enabled him to perform across the Southern U.S. opening for staples like Lil Wayne, BG and David Banner and picking up his own fans along the way.

 

The Show¡¯s sojourn into rap music started back in 1995 when the death of his father inspired him to write a rap poem, which he read to his mother. The love that poem received kept the young man writing and the rest just came naturally; as it does when you are destined to shine. Dubbed as a ¡®lyrical¡¯ artist, not something oft heard when New Orleans¡¯ roster of emcees is discussed, The Show veered from his usual style for the making of the first single, I Does ft. Mannie Fresh, from his upcoming debut, No Business Like Show Business, at the behest of in-house Chubby Boy producer, Bass Heavy.

 

¡°I was drunk in the studio one night, recording with Bass Heavy, when he said ¡°Show, sometimes you have to have fun and I have the perfect song for you.¡± The Show explains. ¡°Sometimes (Bass Heavy went on), you can just keep it simple and still have a good record. We all know you can rap, but can you party?¡± ¡°So, after about two hours of trying to write the simplest lyrics possible, I Does was born and I actually love the record. Shout out to my big Bro, Bass Heavy.¡±

 

An association with an industry heavyweight like Mannie Fresh will open a lot of doors but those looking for a heavy roster of features on No Business Like Show Business may be surprised to know that The Show plans to rely on the merit of his own rhyming skills for his debut album¡¯s success.

 

¡°A lot of today¡¯s new artists try to create singles with already established artists to solidify themselves. Those songs, in turn, sound like the established artist¡¯s song instead. First time out the gate we are sticking with the in-house ¡®Cash Money formula¡¯  but I do have some artists in mind for the second album.¡±

 

Production duties will also be kept close to home on The Show¡¯s album debut. Along with Bass Heavy, and of course Mannie Fresh, The Show already had a few albums worth of solid material when he signed with Chubby Boy.

 

¡°One of the things that Mannie admired about me is that when I became a part of the Chubby Boy/EGMG imprint I was already fully prepared. I had been working closely with three producers, Ceaux Young of Flight School/EGMG, Zella of FlightSchool and Stevie Drumma of Premier Hits. Together we already had almost a hundred songs.¡±

 

From Jazz to Zydeco, from Blues to Hip Hop, the city of New Orleans has a long and varied musical legacy for The Show to live up to and he is ready. When asked what he brings to the game that is fresh, or hasn¡¯t been done before, he answers quickly.

 

¡°There isn¡¯t much beyond the conscious, revolutionary, gangsta, stuntin¡¯ or every day struggles that hip hop has to offer.¡± He explains. ¡°Yet, if you twist things a certain way, you can broaden those subjects so far that you can turn it into a fifteen-year career like LL Cool J, Jay-Z or Nas. Since Hip Hop is a predominantly black art form, every rap artist has a similar story; growing up with no father, mom was a single parent so you learn from the streets, but when I put my twist to it, I create a variation of that story and make it my own.¡±

 

Indeed, there IS no business like SHOW business and this show WILL go on. Album due in stores Fall 2009!

 

Victory Lap Reloaded hosted by Mannie Fresh currently available on iTunes. Download link for sample track below.

 

http://www.myspace.com/theshowno

http://www.twitter.com/egmgshow

DOWNLOAD LINKS:

 

The Show ft. Mannie Fresh "I Does" Radio- http://www.sendspace.com/file/sbhocc

The Show ft. Mannie Fresh "I Does" Explicit - http://www.sendspace.com/file/6l33e1

The Show Ft. Russell Lee "Can I Live (Let Me Breathe)" from "Victory Lap Reloaded" - http://www.sendspace.com/file/yjmbsp

7/6/09: New Mixtape From So Prup DJ's

So Prup DJs Dj Johnny Blaze & Dj Blakjak are back again with the first R&B version of the Mixology mixtape series hosted by new singer LC.
 
 
 
 http://www.mediafire.com/?tvmm5hbt35y

http://www.soprupradio.com/files/The%20MIXOLOGY%20RnB%20EDITION%20VOL.1%20HOSTED%20BY%20LC.zip
mixtape links^
 
tracklisting
 
01. LC - INTRO
02. LC - I NEED YOU IN MY ARMS
03. BOBBY VALENTINO - BUTTERFLIES
04. BRANDY FT. NE-YO - DEPARTED
05. FABOLOUS FT. TREY SONGZ - THE LAST TIME
06. XL MIDDLETON FT CLINTON WAYNE - SINGLE
07. RYAN LESILE - SOMETHING THAT I LIKE
08. LC - CLOUD 9
09. KRYS IVORY FT. ATTIBA - CIRCLES
10. RIHANNA - TE AMO
11. LC - SO SEXY
12. T-WEAPONZ - ZONDIA GIRL
13. LC - DROP
14. JEREMIH - BIRTHDAY SEX
15. TRAVIS PORTER - BADDEST BITCH IN THE WORLD
16. YUNG LA FT. RICO BARRINO - FUTURISTIC LOVE
17. THE JOKER FT. BIG FRUIT - THROW IT BACK
18. ATTITUDE - BLOW YA BACK OUT
19. LIL WAYNE FT. YOUNG MONEY - EVERYGIRL
20. TREY SONGZ - I NEED A GIRL
21. THE DREAM FT. MARIAH CAREY - MY LOVE
22. LC - OUTRO

7/6/09: Week 45 Of Manic Mondays

THIS IS WEEK FOURTY FIVE OF MANIC MONDAYS, EVERY MONDAY WE WILL SEND AN EXCLUSIVE FROM K. SPARKS! THIS WEEKS SONG IS "I KNOW" PRODUCED BY KURSER

7/6/09: TQ Releases Self Produced S.E.X.Y. Album

After the release of his independent album Paradise in April 2008, Compton singer/songwriter TQ is back in '09 with a collection of new self-produced songs. Paradise featured the breakout track "S.E.X.Y." which became an instant hit with fans, and has over 50,000 in digital sales worldwide to date. TQ has chosen to re-feature "S.E.X.Y." on the new album of the same name, which is now available at Best Buy and on iTunes.

7/3/09: New Videos

Daz- Tell Me What Cha Got Now

50 Cent- Ok You're Right