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Sunday, May 5, 2013

Apollo The Great - Above The Sky

1st visual off "Hennessy Diaries" album. Above The Sky is produced by Willie B. Directed by Follow The Script. From the album, "Hennessy Diaries".

Raiza Biza & Crime Heat - Art & Soul

Raiza Biza has been releasing a lot of good music since he started rapping. Make sure to check out his other video 2 albums that he released for free. www.raizabiza.bandcamp.com

Nottz - Turn It Up (Feat. Pete Rock)

Nottz featuring Pete Rock. Two heavy hitters in the hip hop game, turn it up in the city for their brand new video and audio collaboration. They tear the mic to shreds on this one.

MHz Legacy (Copywrite) - Obituaries

Man Bites Dog Records is proud to present MHz Legacy's "Obituaries" music video. Song features Copywrite and is produced by Marco Polo. Video is directed by R.M.L. & color correction by H. Rockwell.

LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out

Hip Hop classic by LL Cool J performing "Mama Said Knock You Out". Released in 1995. Probaly LL Cool J's most known music video.

Z-Ro & Slim Thug - Summertime

Grew up on Z-Ro and the Texas hip hop scene, so I had to post this.

Quelle Chris - Greene Eyes (Feat. Tanya Morgan, Fresh Daily, Cavalier)

Quelle Chris is back at it again. This time he flips the world of rappers upside down to create some of the most entertaining visuals you'll see all week. Tanya Morgan, Fresh Daily, and Cavalier join him on this video voyage for the track "Greene Eyes" off his new project "Niggas Is Men" (which came out on CD Tuesday). Conceived, Shot, Directed, and edited in a week long binge of sleeplessness by Quelle who also produced and raps on the track - Greene Eyes is a glimpse in the mad genius of Quelle's psyche.

Cappadonna - Can’t Believe Its Him

The “Papi Wardrobe Kings” renaissance continues as he commingled with his Wu-Tang comrades on RZA’s “The Man With The Iron Fists” OST on the Wu-Tang Clan reunion track “Six Directions Of Boxing” and with his appearance on the Wu-Tang Clan & D-Block project "Wu-Block,” Wu-Tang Clan's tenth official member just released his latest double-disc endeavor, 'Eyrth, Wynd & Fyre,' which is now available on RBC Records. The “Can't Believe Its Him” video is taken from Cappa’s 2011 release The Pilgrimage.

DJ Skizz - Triboro Thoro (Feat. Hannibal Stax, Big Noyd, & Panchi)

Brooklyn resident, and Boston native, DJ Skizz is set to release his highly anticipated debut producer album, B.Q.E. (Brooklyn-Queens Experience) on 6-23-2013. The LP features Lil' Fame (of M.O.P), Ill BILL, Roc Marciano, A.G., O.C., Steele (Smif-N-Wesson), FT (Fuc That), Torae, Masta Ace, Nature, Cormega, Craig G, Big Noyd, Havoc (of Mobb Deep), Psycho Les, Rah Digga, Tragedy Khadafi, and many more. DJ Skizz is a DJ, producer and member of the World Famous “Halftime Radio Show” on WNYU FM 89.1 with a career that spans over a decade. While attending NYU for a degree in music technology, Skizz joined the legendary Halftime Radio Show as a DJ/ co-host in 2000 and has been a mainstay ever since. He can still be heard there every Wednesday night from 10:30 PM - 1:00 AM (EST) on 89.1 WNYU, where he continues in the tradition of what listeners expect from New York radio, playing the best underground hip-hop and offering exposure to talented artists. The show celebrated its fifteenth anniversary in March 2013. To date Skizz has produced tracks for a slew artists including Lil' Fame (M.O.P.), Big Noyd, Havoc, Infamous Mobb, Group Home, Sean Price, Roc Marciano, Masta Ace, Nature, Timeless Truth, Krumbsnatcha & many more. He has most recently laid scratches down on three songs off the Masta Ace / MF Doom LP Son of Yvonne. "'Triboro Thoro' is the second track released to-date from DJ Skizz’s forthcoming producer album, B.Q.E. (Brooklyn-Queens Experience). “Triboro Thoro” features three emcees who embody NYC to the fullest. Hannibal Stax (of F.A.B.I.D. and the Gang Starr Foundation) hails from East New York, Brooklyn. Big Noyd (Mobb Deep) represents Queens (QB) and lastly Panchi (of NYGz) represents the birthplace of Hip-Hop, the boogie-down Bronx. They all represent different boroughs in NYC, but they all represent NYC and the NYC sound. “My good friend and talented producer, Marco Polo, and I often give each other records, samples, and drum breaks to use to see how we will flip them in our own style” says Skizz. “Marco gave me the sample used in this song and told me that it was perfect for me and my ueens dunny dun sound. I laughed, took the sample, fired up my MPC and the beat that came out was NYC to the fullest (thanks Marco). I called up H. Stax, Panchi, and Noyd and we recorded the song in Brooklyn. I then went back to the lab, laid down some cuts on the hook--and the result….. "Triboro Thoro.” DJ Skizz’s B.Q.E. (Brooklyn-Queens Experience) will be released on 6-23-2013.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

R-Mean - Open Wounds (Feat. Soseh)

"Los Angeles-born, overtly-Armenian rapper R-Mean is bringing word of his mountainous ancestral republic to one of our biggest cultural expressions of all; Hip-Hop! Dedicated to the 98th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, on 4-1-2013 R-Mean released the music video to "Open Wounds" on Pentagon Records; the documentary like political video is dedicated to the Armenian Genocide of 1915. With bone chilling visuals and a humble performance by R-Mean, the video promotes hope and awareness in recognition of the Armenian Genocide. In just 24-days, the official video for "Open Wounds'” has received over 246k views on YouTube (the Video was released on April 1st) and loyal fans were so touched by the lyrics to “Open Wounds” that they tattooed them on arms and chests. Also, The Game posted a picture of him wearing the "Open Wounds 1915” T-Shirt on all his social media networks on April 24, building awareness through his followers about the Armenian Genocide One of the most influential hip hop hosts Sway & Tech and DJ Revolution interviewed R-Mean about the "Open Wounds" song and video, on SiriusXM radio station SHADE45, on “The Wakeup Show.” They proceeded to play the song following the interview.

Juice Aleem - MoorKaBa Light Bikes

A man who refuses to be singled down in content, delivery or musical style Juice Aleem remains one of hip hops most innovative and skilled artists. His rhymes may drop knowledge or have you cackling but no matter what he will always freak the beat and give your hips motivation to move.

The Black Opera - Queen of Hearts (Feat. Mayer Hawthorne)

The Black Opera's latest Video Demonstration "Queen Of Hearts" is here. TBO and director Andy Madeleine tell the visual story of a K U E E N in search of fulfillment in life. TBOGs Nokbai and Sensu provide a colorful backdrop to the video through their word play, and Mayer Hawthorne provides perfect pitch on the hook. "Queen Of Hearts" has proven to be a stand-out track on "Libretto: Of King Legend", and has become a TBO instant classic. In 2000 the jam was "Climax", and now the 2013 anthem is "Queen Of Hearts".

Uptown XO - Needs & Wants

Some visual experiences claim to be based on a true story, either loosely or firmly. For Uptown XO, shooting his “Needs & Wants” video fell into the latter category. The Washington, D.C. MC said that he just wanted to show the world this story because “I know so many people can relate.” Bringing the tumultuous relationship to the small screen was made that much easier by the fact XO worked with a crew that watched him go through everything in the clip, from the verbal altercations, the broken iPhone and the grits and turkey bacon breakfasts. Additionally, this is just the start for XO and his team, Secret Society Films, as they have plans to release more videos with like-minded DMV area artists.

Sealy Troh - If You Want Me

Sealy Troh's music is an eclectic culmination of every scene he's ever been in or listened to. He is a fan of artists like Daft Punk, People Under the Stairs, Kendrick Lamar, Atmosphere, and A Tribe Called Quest. "I'm influenced by Ska, Hardcore, Punk, Metal and Hip-Hop," he says. "Like those styles, those genres, I'm drawn to lyrics where there are messages about living your life, living your dreams and being free." A student at California State University, Northridge, as Sealy Troh begins to prep for the release of his debut album, the video for his street buzz record, “G-Men,” which has served as the official launch-point for his “Yellow Lights” mixtape has already generated over 100K views in just a few weeks. The underlying theme on many of Sealy’s tracks are about struggle, hustle and dream chasing; something his young and rabid fan base will and can certainly identify with. “Yellow Lights” features original tracks and Sealy shines on “Like That” f/ Pretty Toney, which serves as an ode to Dr. Dre & Blackstreet’s “No Diggity” and the infectious hook of the anthemic “If You Want Me” will have listeners singing along almost immediately. Sealy shows off his impressive lyricism on heaters such as “Yesterday” and “Here We Come.” Sealy Troh’s second video, the title track of his forthcoming mixtape, “Yellow Lights,” is set to be released in April and the lead-single is a soul sampled groove remembrance of Jay-Z. “Yellow Lights” features a new movement of young talent assembled by Sealy, spearheaded by Sealy himself and it embodies the street-energy resonating in America’s ghettos across the globe.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Capital STEEZ - Free The Robots

Pro Era's Capital Steez drops the visual for "free the robots" off his highly dope & overlooked Ak47 project (http://bit.ly/HwRHTt) which is being rereleased with 6 bonus tracks on 10.10.12 .

Ruste Juxx & Shae Money - Over Here

Ruste Juxx teams up with Shae Money, a new producer on the rise out of Denver, Colorado.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Young Gully - Talk 2 You (Feat. Big Klef)

Music video by Young Gully performing "Talk 2 You" featuring Big Klef. Gully has already proven himself to earn a spot amongst the best Bay Area rappers with songs like this.

Friday, April 19, 2013

Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge - Rise of the Ghostface Killah

"Rise of the Ghostface Killah", from the album Twelve Reasons To Die. by Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge. I enjoyed listening to the whole album! I really recommend this album if you haven't heard it yet.

Dag Savage - Twilight

Dag Savage is hip-hop duo from Southern California, which consists of Johaz of Deep Rooted and Exile of Emanon.

David Dallas - Don’t Want The World

New music from David Dallas taken from his Jamiroquai inspired EP "Buffalo Man." Directed by Tom Gould. Song produced by Fire & Ice.

Oh No - Punchdrunkpatterns (Feat. MidaZ The Beast)

Last week, Oh No released his video for "Punchdrunkpatterns" from his Disrupted Adsalbum featuring myself and directed by the extraordinary Varras Tower. While it hit all the major hiphop blogs, I wanted to make sure that we got directly to our supporters and fans. We want to get it directly to the people who show us the most love. So if you've seen this posted on a blog or from one of us at Doxside Music Group on a social media platform and watched it there, thank you! Feel free to check it out again. If this is your first time hearing about this video, well then, let me introduce you to PunchDrunkPatterns.

YP - Smoke Somethin (Feat. Rockie Fresh)

One Off Music Group Artist YP releases his latest visual, "Smoke Something," f/ Rockie Fresh. This single is from YP's last project, Wide Awake, and he is gearing up to release a new mixtape entitled Restless this summer.

Uptown XO - Evolution

Diamond District's Uptown XO has been stepping his visual game up with the help of director Backie T and his newest, Evolution produced by and featuring AB The Pro, is yet another rung on XO's climb to the top. Get down if you know what's up.

Hannibal Stax & Marco Polo - 46 Bars Of Death

Gang Starr Foundation member and rhymesayer Hanibal Stax along with Brooklyn’s leading boom-bap purveyor Marco Polo have teamed up for a collaborative project entitled Seize The Day (the duo’s mixtape/precursor, The Honorable, was released in December of 2012) which will be released on 5-7-2013 via Soulspazm Records. Originally discovered by DJ Premier, Stax has been a staple on NYC’s underground scene for years and was featured on two Gang Starr LP’s and numerous tracks that were lost in major label recording vaults. Although Stax is undeniably a veteran, Seize The Day represents his long-overdue solo debut.

Monday, April 15, 2013

Saigon - Our Babies 2 (Its A Crazy World)

Saigon releases his 6th video off his sophomore album Greatest Story Never Told Chapter 2 Bread & CIRCUSES... Here he gives a vivid description of some of societies ills. This video is as real as it gets people..

Torae - Over You (Feat. Wes)

Official music video to the 4th & final single from the critically acclaimed "For The Record".

R.H. Bless - Hug Your Children, Kiss Your Kids (Feat. Duss Smittoooo)

Sadat X - This Is Our Thing (Feat. Pharoahe Monch & Phil G)

A documentary style video of the first single off Sadat X's "Love, Hell or Right" album, featuring Pharoahe Monch and Phil G. Produced by Grant Parks.

Swollen Members - Mercenary

The brand new music video from Swollen Members from the new album "Beautiful Death Machine" out on March 19, 2013.

Dope D.O.D. - Rocket

Yamin Semali - Yamintro (Hello Again)

Taken from the debut project "YAMIN", available at yaminsemali.bandcamp.com

Slum Village - Decadence / How It Feel

Music video by Slum Village performing Decadence.

Edo G - What They Say

Music video by Boston legend Edo G.

Timeless Truth - Leave It Alone

Limited cassettes of Timeless Truth's "Brugal & Presidentes".

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Dead Prez - No Way As The Way

Official Music Video for "No Way As The Way" from Dead Prez release "Information Age Deluxe". Released 1/29/13

Chill Moody - RFM

Here is the 1st visual off of "RFM: Deluxe Edition". "RFM" is directed by ReddPenMedia.

Corporal Asskick - Spread Love (Feat. Billy Danze)

Corporal Asskick featuring 1/2 half of M.O.P.

Craig G - Originality

1st video off of Ramblings Of An Angry Old Man from legendary New York MC Craig G.

Ill Bill - Exploding Octopus

Music video from Ill Bill's latest solo LP, "The Grimy Awards", featuring HR of Bad Brains, A-Trak, El-P, Jedi Mind Tricks, OC, Cormega, Meyhem Lauren, Q-Unique, Shabazz the Disciple & Lil Fame of M.O.P. + production by DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Beatnuts, El-P, Ayatollah, MoSS & ILL BILL himself

Raiza Biza - They Told Me

This is my favourite track off his last released album "Summer. You can get the album for free at http://raizabiza.bandcamp.com/

Uptown XO - Spread Love

Uptown XO's new album "Colour de Grey" continues to makes it's rounds and gain attention. Today DC MC XO spreads love with his newest video directed by Jay Gregory of Cool Kids Forever Films. The ultra crisp, high def drive through the nation's capital features Uptown XO rhyming over AB The Pro production tackling karma, politics, consumerism, and knowledge.

Hanz Gable - Fire To Da Rain (Feat. Adele)(Official Remix)

Hamza Ahmad AKA Hanz Gable is a New York born Hip Hop artist of Palestinian descent who hails from Fort Greene Brooklyn New York. This 20 something artist first caught people’s attention with “Who’s Gonna Stop Me” which featured M.O.P.’s Lil Fame Hanz Gable’s forthcoming LP is co-executive produced by Jazzy Jay; original co-founder of Def Jam Records and founder of Strong City Records. Hanz has also written and recorded a song with Slick Rick and was granted the right by Afrika Bambaataa to make his own version of “Planet Rock” on the same drum machine (Roland 808) that Bambaataa recorded the original version on. He has also recorded with Heat Makers of The Diplomats fame. In addition, Hanz has written, produced and a movie “Freedom Williams presents Life Goes On” which stars Lil Fame of M.O.P and MIMS; based on Hanz’ trails and tribulations as a young artist trying to make it in the music industry. The film and the corresponding soundtrack to the film are completed and will be released later this year. For his latest leak, “Fire To Da Rain,” Hanz’ burning angst engulfs his performance in this new video; a remix of Adele’s Grammy Award winning smash “Set Fire To The Rain.”

Cappadonna - Creature Feature

The Wu-Tang's Cappadonna presents Creature Feature off his new double-disc offering: Eyrth, Wynd & Fyre / Love, Anger & Emotion.

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Lecrae - Mayday (Feat. Big K.R.I.T & Ashthon Jones)

Lecrae and Big K.R.I.T get together to drop a classic song, this is the music video of it.

Brown Bag AllStars - BRWN (J57 Remix)

New song from Hip Hop group Brown Bag AllStars, good music as always!

Sean Price - Bar-Barian (Prod. The Alchemist)

“I don’t want to dougie, I just want money.” Purchase the deluxe version of ‘Mic Tyson’ on iTunes now: http://duckdown.com/itunes Directed by Isaac Aguirre of The ICU | Song Produced by The Alchemist

Apollo The Great - 5AM Eastern Time

Here is a visual of Camden NJ's own, Apollo The Great "5AM Eastern Time" which was released last week.

Nametag & Nameless - May Day

Nametag grew up in Detroit's east, west, and north sides, constantly being shuffled around with his mother to avoid repercussions of his father's drug addiction. He dealt with the familial struggles and nomadic lifestyle by burying himself into his notebook, penning lyrics about his experiences and drawing inspiration from legends like Rakim. He quickly became the latest member of a family chockfull of R&B and gospel vocalists, rhyming with his friends and relatives such as his cousins, Black Milk and Black Beethoven and he got involved in Detroit's hip-hop history early, and in a big way: his first placement was on Slum Village's 'Dirty District Vol. 1' compilation. From there, Nametag continued to body other Motor City classics such as Slum Village's Dirty District Vol. 2 & his cousin's Black Milk's 'Popular Demand'. But while contributing to others' artist's projects, Nametag continued to build his own footing with a collection of critically-acclaimed mixtapes, EPs and a full length album, 'The Name Is Tag'; which eventually earned the respect of indie rap heavyweights and publications such as XXL, 2DopeBoyz, Detroit Free Press & more. Nameless is from Flint, Michigan, but his gritty soul and relentless work ethic are reminiscent of the legendary hip-hop producers from Detroit that have preceded him. Since placing his hands on a friend's software and beat machine in 2002, he aspired to flip samples as craftily as idols such as J Dilla, Madlib, MF DOOM and others. He began plugging away in the lab, steadily creating sets of instrumental projects and using a knack for graphic design to craft head-turning album art. He eventually created "Feel It," a single from Detroit staple Marv Won's album 'Wayne Fontes Music' and since then "Detroit was hitting me up back to back" Nameless says. Since then, Nameless' ability to morph dusty soul records into headphone-blaring bangers has turned him into one of the most prolific, sought-after young producers in the state. He now has nearly a dozen solo instrumental and compilation albums, and his 'Flidelphia' LP with Ron Dance placed his production behind Dwele, Paradime and others; and he has recently worked with DJ House Shoes, MarvWon & Vandalyzm and more. While Nametag linked up with Nameless initially based on the similarity of their monikers, the duo's chemistry was evident immediately, as they quickly created "Blaow!" and "Raw Dirty Filth," the latter landing on DJ Premier's satellite radio show. With the rest of their collaborative debut, 'For Namesake', the duo take their biggest step yet toward living up to their hometown's legacy. Nametag uses his candid, clever rhymes to address a fickle music industry, shady women, the resilience of his family and employs good old-fashioned sh*t talking, while Nameless' melodic grit pays homage to Motown's past. With appearances by Motor City vets (Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Miz Korona) and youngsters (Mahd, Jahshua Smith) alike, 'For Namesake' continues to cement Nametag & Nameless as one of Detroit's fastest rising talents.

Jet Life - Welcome (Feat. Trademark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy)

The Jet Life crew serves up sleek new visuals for "Welcome," the Cookin Soul produced single from Jet World Order 2. Trademark Da Skydiver and Young Roddy command the fleet for the Jets as they share a luxurious NYC telly with a squadron of gorgeous women in this video, directed and edited by GRVTY. Since the release of Jet World Order 2, Trade and Roddy have wasted no time as they continue to elevate their craft. Roddy's Good Sense 2 mixtape is on the horizon, while Trademark Da Skydiver plans the commercial release of Flamingo Barnes for this summer. Jet World Order 2 is in stores now via Jets International / iHipHop Distribution