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Mista Encore - Just Might Make It (Music Video)

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:36:33 -0500

The official music video for Mista Encore’s single “Just Might Make It” (prod by Mista Encore). The song and video speaks of what an average couple goes through during their effort to work things out when one feels as though they’re being held back by the other from moving forward and pursuing their dreams.

Filmed, edited and directed by Jon Edwards.

Featuring: Jerome Hill, Lekia Dill and John Casseus.

Download Mista Encore’s EP, Victory Is Mine on his website, victoryleaguemusic.com.

See also Mista Encore - Never Stop
and Mista Encore - Vibe With It

Trae The Truth - King of the Streets [Mixtape]

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:29:00 -0500

Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth released a new mixtape for the fans. The Don Cannon hosted project, King of the Streets, showcases Trae freestyling over 19 tracks of the industry’s current and hottest beats. This mixtape has features including 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Fabolous, Tyga, Drake, French Montana, Lupe Fiasco and more. It doubles as a prequel to his upcoming album, Welcome 2 The Streets from Trae and his group, The ABN Renegadez, which is set for a release this March.
DOWNLOAD: Trae Tha Truth - King of the Streets

Raekwon - Unexpected Victory [Mixtape]

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:42:18 -0500

Raekwon kicks off 2012 with a bang and uses the element of surprise to pull an upset over the competition with a new body of work. Features from Busta Rhymes, Vado Mobb Deep, L.E.P. Bogus Boys and more.
DOWNLOAD: Raekwon – Unexpected Victory (Mixtape)

Fabolous - There Is No Competition 3 (Mixtape) (No DJ)

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:39:56 -0500

Fabolous releases a NO DJ version of his new mixtape, There Is No Competition: Death Comes In 3′s. Check the tracklist, which is slightly different than the Drama version, and hit the download link below.
Tracklist: 1. DEATH COMES IN 3′S 2. YOU DONT KNOW BOUT IT (FEAT. MEEK MILL) 3. SWAG CHAMP 4. SHE DID IT 5. SPEND IT (REMIX) (FEAT. TREY SONGZ) 6. BLACK CITY 7. GOT THAT WORK 8. B.E.T. (FEAT. JADAKISS & STYLES P) 9. GET DOWN OR LAY DOWN (FEAT. LLOYD BANKS) 10. UNFUCKWITABLE (FEAT. RED CAFE) 11. DEATH IN THE FAMILY (FEAT. PAUL CAIN) 12. LORD KNOWS 13. BONUS TRACK – BLACK BIRD (FEAT. BROADWAY)
Download: Fabolous: There Is No Competition: Death Comes In 3′s (No DJ)

Common - The Dreamer/The Believer [Full Album]

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:41:08 -0500

Common is letting listeners preview his ninth album The Dreamer/The Believerbefore its release. The 12-track project was executive produced by No I.D. and features the singles “Blue Sky” and “Celebrate,” along with appearances from Maya Angelou (“The Dreamer”), Nas (“Ghetto Dreams”), and John Legend (“The Believer”). Listen to the entire album before it arrives on December 20. Listen below.

50 Cent - The Big 10 [Mixtape]

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:16:46 -0500

50 Cent releases his brand new project, The Big 10, which features 10 all new tracks + 2 bonus tracks with original production, and he introduces his new G-Unit artists Paris and Kidd Kidd on the tape.
Download HERE @320kbps

Juicy J - Blue Dream & Lean [Mixtape]

Sun, 4 Dec 2011 09:50:58 -0500

Southern rap legend and the latest member of Taylor Gang Juicy J just released a 28-track mixtape of features from Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz, Alley Boy, Casey Veggies, Project Pat and more.
DOWNLOAD: Juicy J – Blue Dream & Lean (Mixtape) | Hulkshare

Nas x DJ Premier - Regeneration

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:10:05 -0500

DJ Premier releases visuals for his Nas & The Berklee Symphony Orchestra featured “Regeneration.” If you missed the mp3 for the track, you can get that here.
DJ Premier’s new Classical remix for RE:GENERATION featuring Nas and the Berklee Symphony Orchestra. Presented by Hyundai Veloster, RE:GENERATION is a documentary film that follows DJ Premier, Pretty Lights, The Crystal Method, Mark Ronson, and Skrillex as they remix, recreate and re-imagine five traditional styles of music. Learn more at youtube.com/veloster and regenerationmusicproject.com.

Lloyd Banks - The Cold Corner 2 [Mixtape]

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 08:38:55 -0500

After multiple delays, Lloyd Banks’ highly anticipated mixtape, The Cold Corner 2, has finally been released.
Download: Lloyd Banks: The Cold Corner 2

ASAP Rocky - LiveLoveASAP [Mixtape]

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 13:44:31 -0400

Harlem’s own ASAP Rocky has a refreshing sound that brings forth a certain nostalgia regarding classic hip-hop and southern rap, Rocky has recently transformed from underground phenom to inking a deal with a major label. His much-anticipated 16-track mixtape LiveLoveASAP is now available for download the HERE.

Mista Encore - Never Stop (Music Video)

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 08:39:20 -0400

Official music video for "Never Stop" by Mista Encore
Download this single from the iTunes store here: http://bit.ly/neverstopitunes

Filmed, edited and directed by Jon Edwards in Brooklyn, New York.

Nas: The Found Tapes

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:55:50 -0400

DJ Rhude compiles a 15 track tape of rare, unreleased and alternate versions of Nas records, and turns it into a brand new tape titled, The Found Tapes. Download the tape below.
Download: Nas: The Found Tapes

Big K.R.I.T.: Last King 2 (Gods Machine)

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:09:31 -0400

Mississippi rep Big K.R.I.T’s new mixtape Last King 2 (God’s Machine) which is presented by DJ Breakem Off & DJ Wally Sparks has been released. Check the tracklist, and you download or stream below.
Tracklist: 01. Big K.R.I.T. – Intro 02. Big K.R.I.T. – The Big Payback [Prod. By Big K.R.I.T.] 03. Big K.R.I.T. – Yoko (Remix) (Feat. Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa & Berner) [Prod. By Big K.R.I.T.] 04. Big K.R.I.T. – 2 Mph (Feat. Dom Kennedy) 05. Big K.R.I.T. – Cruise Control (Feat. Mike Jarggerr) 06. Big K.R.I.T. – Pimps (Remix) (Feat. 2 Chainz & Bun B) 07. Big K.R.I.T. – Hometeam (Feat. Cyhi The Prynce & Wes Fif) 08. Big K.R.I.T. – Fulla Sh-t (Feat. Yelawolf & RITTZ) 09. Big K.R.I.T. – Grippin’ On The Wood (Feat. Pimp C & Bun B) 10. Big K.R.I.T. – 4eva And A Day [Prod. By Big K.R.I.T.] 11. Big K.R.I.T. – Where It’s At (Feat. Cory Mo) 12. Big K.R.I.T. – Comin’ From (Feat. Slim Thug & J-Dawg) 13. Big K.R.I.T. – On The Corner (Feat. Smoke Dza & Bun B) [Prod. By Big K.R.I.T.] 14. Big K.R.I.T. – 4 Tha 1′s (Feat. Bobby Creekwater) [Prod. By Big K.R.I.T.] 15. Big K.R.I.T. – Home Again (Feat. Tha Joker) [Prod. By Big Fruit] 16. Big K.R.I.T. – Ova Da Sky (Feat. Big Sant) [Prod. By Big K.R.I.T.] 17. Big K.R.I.T. – Happy Birthday Hip Hop (Feat. Yelawolf) [Prod. By Big K.R.I.T.] 18. Big K.R.I.T. – War Stories (Feat. Self Scientific) 19. Big K.R.I.T. – Hold You Down (Remix) (Feat. Laws & Emilio Rojas) 20. Big K.R.I.T. – Born On The Block (Feat. Killer Mike & Big Sid) 21. Big K.R.I.T. – So Be It (Feat. Rapsody) 22. Big K.R.I.T. – Rotating Valets (DJ Breakem Off Mix) (Feat. Wiz Khalifa & Bun B)
Download: Big K.R.I.T.: Last King 2 (God’s Machine)

Mista Encore - Vibe With It (Music Video)

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:53:48 -0400

Check out the new visual for “Vibe With It” off Mista Encore’s the Victory is Mine EP - available for free download at http://victoryleaguemusic.com - music produced and written by Jerome Hill.

Filmed, edited and directed by Jon Edwards.

Rodney Coursey on the Current State of Hip-Hop

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:47:01 -0400

Rodney Coursey speaks his opinions on the current state of hip-hp as of July 2011 - involving his excitement and satisfaction with new releases from new and/or established artists and that there is hope for hip-hop again.

Shot and edited by Jon Edwards in Brooklyn, New York.

Also check out the new GardenStateHipHop.com commercial below

Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest

Sat, 4 Jun 2011 09:58:04 -0400

Check out the new, engaging and high-energy trailer for Michael Rappaport’s highly anticipated documentary on the siminal hip-hop group Tribe Called Quest. The trailer outlines the story of how the group met, their unexpected rise to fame, their influence on the current of rappers and their eventual dramatic unraveling due to a feud between Q-Tip and Phife Dawg. The scheduled release is for July 8th, and it is sure to be a must-see for anyone who thinks of themselves as a fan of modern hip-hop.