Archive for February, 2008

Slang Editorial: A Job Ain’t Nothin’ But Work

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You miss it. You love it. You know you want to read it. Here’s a clip of my take on the various jobs in the industry:

E-Thug. Seeing as how MySpace hacking, YouTube threats and various other online disses are the new stabbings, drive-bys and shootings, what’s better than voicing your disdain for a rapper than spelling it out under an anonymous name in the comments section of your favorite website? Cyber-thugging is the ideal position for those who have the mouthpiece but lack the brawn and balls to actually do something.”

READ: Slang Editorial: A Job Ain’t Nothin’ But Work

Rock – Doin’ Time 101: Act Like U Know (Video)

Rock (of Heltah Skeltah) and Lidu Rock speak on his trip to jail. Look out for his upcoming mixtape, Shell Shock, via Duck Down.

A (2)Dope Rakim Post

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It’s been a long time … here are the two other “new” unreleased joints off The Archive: Live, Lost & Found compilation coming out on March 4th (I believe). Be sure to cop it. I mean how can you pass up on a album of RA’s live performances?

DOWNLOAD: Rakim – Love 4 Sale
DOWNLOAD: Rakim – Word On the Street
PREVIOUS: Rakim – Hip Hop | Rakim – It’s Nothing

Method Man & Redman – Broken Language 2008

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It’s about damn time we got some new Meth & Red. Thanks Maya! Tical and Funk Doc rip over the classic Smoothe Da Hustler & Trigger the Gambler’s Broken Language (video after the jump).

DOWNLOAD: Method Man & Redman – Broken Language 2008

Crooked I – Hip Hop Weekly v48 (Mary Mary)

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Just 3 weeks left of this incredible series. I wonder what all the die-hard Crooked I fans are gonna do every Wednesday (or Thursday) from now on without a new freestyle to enjoy. Shit, I don’t even know what I’m gonna do. We’ll see. This time Crook chose to rock over some good ol’ Scarface. And as a 2dope bonus, I also have a joint from San Diego rep Q.P. featuring the B.O.S.S. of the West Coast. And if you haven’t already, be sure to grab that St. Valentine’s Day Bossacre mixtape.

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BONUS: Q.P. – Flatline f. Crooked I

The Roots – 75 Bars (Behind the Scenes)

Some great behind the scenes footage of The Roots – 75 Bars (Black Reconstruction) courtesy of Rik Cordero and The Best of Both Offices. The video should be dropping tomorrow (which is paired with the song Get Busy). I … can … not … wait. Check after the jump for some still pics courtesy of Three21Media.

DOWNLOAD: The Roots – 75 Bars (Black’s Reconstruction) [audio]

Meka’s Soul Mix Show: High Post MC

Quick to spray Raid on a roach MC.

Joe Budden – Mood Muzik 3 (A capella Version)

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An a capella version of Joey’s latest Mood Muzik mixtape album is now available for all you upcoming producers/DJs. It should be interesting to see what everyone comes up with. If you feel you got that heat, hit us up with what you got. Maybe we’ll post it, maybe we won’t. Worth a shot though right?

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

Rick Ross – Luxury Tax f. Lil Wayne, Trick Daddy & Young Jeezy

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New track off Trilla (in stores March 11th). Featuring everyone’s favorite lean-drinker, that na’an nigga and the snowman. Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League.

DOWNLOAD: Rick Ross – Luxury Tax f. Lil Wayne, Trick Daddy & Young Jeezy

Ca$his Threatens Royce Da 5’9″ (Video)

So it looks like Em’s new weed carrier has some choice words for Nickel Nine. I don’t know WHAT dude is thinking. Check the plantation for a better run down of the situation.

Joell Ortiz – 90′s Free Agent Freestyle

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Here’s some more new Joell Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz ripping over a balance of choice beats. Shouts to OS for this. Also … Joell joins Novel for a revised version of Lupe’s Fighters. Be sure to check out Free Agent, dropping next month (March).

DOWNLOAD: Joell Ortiz – 90′s Free Agent Freestyle
DOWNLOAD: Novel – Fighters (rmx) f. Joell Ortiz
PREVIOUS: Joell Ortiz – Here, The Next f. Novel

G-Unit – Good To Me (Video)

New straight to youtube video from Curtissss and crew (sans Buck). Sin City clips, video chicks, etc. Nothing much to say about this.

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