Archive for March, 2010

Audio: RZA Interview w/ DJ Envy

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

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RZA called into DJ Envy and DJ Self’s show last night, while Ghostface was there promoting Wu-Massacre, to speak on a slew of topics – namely the next Wu-Tang Clan album.

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Shouts to Best of Both Offices.

Previously: Ghostface Speaks On Wizard Of Poetry’s Poor Sales (Video)

Video: J. Cole Reacts To Jae Millz’ XXL Freshmen ’10 Comments

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

He says Jae Millz is entitled to his opinion and since Millz didn’t diss anybody in particular, he doesn’t feel any type of ill will towards him. He recognizes that Millz was just sticking up for Vado.

Shouts to Mikey Fresh @ MissInfo.tv

Previously: Video: J. Cole Q&A w/ Rhapsody | J. Cole’s College Tour Dates

J.R. Writer ft. Cassidy – G.O.A.T.

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

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Off J.R. Writer’s Still Standing mixtape, which was just pushed back a few more days due to some last minute features that came in.

J.R. Writer ft. Cassidy – G.O.A.T. (prod. Automatik) | Mediafire

Props to KP/DatPiff

Video: House Of Pain Interview w/ RubyHornet

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

DJ RTC caught up with Everlast and Danny Boy from House of Pain/La Coka Nostra after their show at the Congress Theatre a few weeks ago (see pics here.) They discuss the inception of both bands, talk about getting kicked off their first tour with the Beastie Boys, and deliver a sincere dietary warning.

Props to RubyHornet

Related: Non-Phixion Affiliate “Uncle Howie” Tenenbaum Dies

Crooked I – Sittin’ Sidewayz Freestyle

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Crook resurrects Paul Wall’s 2005 single.

Pay attention to the West unity.

Crooked I – Sittin’ Sidewayz Freestyle [via PlanetCOB] | Mediafire

Previously: Crooked I ft. K-Young – Go Hard Or Go Home

Video: Ras Kass & DJ Rhettmatic Discuss ADIDAS

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Ras Kass meets up with DJ Rhettmatic at Fat Beats LA to discuss their joint project, A.D.I.D.A.S. Available for pre-order now: http://tinyurl.com/raskass2010

Previously: Ras Kass in New York City

Nas & Damian Marley Announce Distant Relatives Tour Dates

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

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Nas & Damian Marley will start their multi-continent tour on May 2nd at SunFest in West Palm Beach, FL.

Decon/Epic Records artist Nneka will be joining them on tour as well.

The Distant Relatives LP now has a concrete street date of May 18th.

Previously: Distant Relatives (Real Artwork + Tracklist)

Dates after the jump.

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Joe Budden – Un-Thinkable Freestyle

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

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Lack of competitors, yapping about etcetera/
Can’t tell if I’m listening to rappers or treasurers/

Joe Budden – Un-Thinkable Freestyle

Previously: Joe Budden – Hello Expectations (prod. Beewirks)

Donny Goines – My Window (prod Statik Selektah)

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

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Donny over Statik’s trademark soul production.

This was on DJ Quiz’s Quiz Knows A Mixtape that dropped earlier today, but Stat decided to leak it without tags.

Donny Goines – My Window (prod. Statik Selektah) [NoDJ] | Mediafire

Previously: Donny Goines – 20X (EP) | No Apologies (Video) | Video: “Welcome To 20X” ep. 1 (ft. U-N-I, Asher Roth, Skyzoo & Diz Gibran)

Video: J. Cole Q&A w/ Rhapsody

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Watch him share his thoughts on lyrical hip-hop, game-changing emcees, and the ubiquitous struggle of artistic integrity vs. commercial viability.

Props to Rhapsody. Make sure to check out their last segment with him.

Previously: J. Cole’s College Tour Dates