Archive for September, 2010

Glasses Malone – Respect My Gangsta

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Week #2 of Drive By Tuesdays, which consists of leaking a track off Glasses Malone’s Drive-By Muzik EP every Tuesday for 9 weeks until it drops. Check the bonus for week #1. Glasses Malone is also currently on tour with Tech N9ne, E-40 and Jay Rock. Hit the jump for their tour dates.

Glasses Malone – Respect My Gangsta (prod. Hunga) | Mediafire

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Bonus: G. Malone – Still In The City (prod. Merlin the Wizard) | Mediafire

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Previously: Glasses Malone – I Get Doe (Video)

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Video: Clinton Sparks Shafts Eminem

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Pause @ this whole post but the expression on Em’s face alone makes it worth watching the clip. Gifted was some sort of sit-down Clinton Sparks conducted with his old friend while Eminem was promoting his last album, Recovery.

Previously: Eminem Interview w/ Angela Yee (Audio)

Video: John Legend & The Roots on AOL Sessions

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Up top they perform “Wake Up Everybody” with Black Thought. Hit the jump for a Q&A with AOL Music and after that some “Behind The Sessions” footage. Props to MWP.

The album is in stores today. Order it here.

Previously: John Legend & The Roots – Wake Up Everybody (Live on Oprah)

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Video: Mickey Factz on BET’s 106 & Park

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Mickey appeared on the program as a part of “Music Matters” week.

Mickey Factz was on 106 and Park last night performing Paradise and 3 new songs from his mixtape I’m Better Than You and his album The Achievement. Also check out this B.E.T. Accapella freestyle he did for Music Matters.

Mickey Factz’ I’m Better Than You drops on September 27th.

Previously: Mickey Factz feat. Big K.R.I.T. – Get By (prod. Big K.R.I.T.)

Neako – Regulate

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Off his upcoming project #TheYP5 “Yellow Edition.5,” via DJBooth.net.

Neako – Regulate (prod. Neako) | Mediafire

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Hit the jump for a short clip of Neako talking on #TheYP5 structure and its creative process. He also talks about a special feature from Vado and how it came about.

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Slaine & Statik Selektah – Run It

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

This track is featured on the soundtrack of the #1 movie in America, The Town. The film is set in both Slaine and Statik Selektah’s hometown of Boston and Slaine actually stars in it.

Slaine & Statik Selektah – Run It

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Slaine’s A World With No Skies and Statik & Termanology’s 1982 both drop on October 26th.

Previously: Slaine – The Worst (prod. Statik Selektah)

Pimp C feat. Jazze Pha – Fly Lady

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Still waiting for Lil Wayne’s contribution to “What Up.”

Pimp C feat. Jazze Pha – Fly Lady [via Bandcamp] | Mediafire

Pimp C’s The Naked Soul of Sweet Jones drops October 5th.

Previously: Pimp C feat. Rick Ross – Midnight Hoes (Tags)

Jon Connor – The Message

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

The Flint, Michigan MC spits over this drum beat and reminds me of another MC coming out of his state, Black Milk. His mixtape Jon Connor as Vinnie Chase: Season 1 drops next week. Shouts to Young Sav.

Jon Connor – The Message (prod. The Optiks) | Mediafire

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Previously: Jon Connor – Epic

Von Pea ft. Che Grand & Elucid – Thanks For Your Children

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Lessondary Crew’s Che Grand and Elucid assist Von Pea on this single from his October 12th release, Pea’s Gotta Have It. Beat by Brizzio, who is Buckwild’s protege.

Von Pea ft. Che Grand & Elucid – Thanks For Your Children | Mediafire

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Related: Donwill recently spoke to Amoeba Records (after the jump.)

Previously: Pea’s Gotta Have It Track List | Boombox | The Yorker

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Video: Lil Boosie’s “Last Dayz” (Episode 7)

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Previously: Lil Boosie’s “Last Dayz” (Episode 6) (Video)