Archive for January, 2012

Torch – Slow Down f. Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley, Gunplay & Young Breed

The MMG conglomerate (minus the Bawse) take on a Brand Nubian classic. Tagged by Flex for now.

Mick Boogie Presents: illadelph/matic (Mixtape)

While preparing for his performance at this year’s Madden Bowl 2012, Boogie put together this 2dope mix of rarities and remixes from The Roots and Nas. The title alone should be enough to get y’all to check this out. But if you’re still a bit weary, check out the teaser clip up top before heading down bottom for the cover art, tracklist and (a new) download link.

El Da Sensei – Everyday In The Street (!llmind Remix) f. Tame One & DJ Kaos (Video)


Directed by MonStar films.

For the first time in over 15 years, the legendary Artifacts are back with a new video! And even though it’s taken from El Da Sensei’s Nu World Remix EP and not an official “Artifacts” track, I’ll take it! #ArtifactsBack

DOWNLOAD: El Da Sensei – Everyday in the Street (!llmind Remix) f. Tame One, Rah Digga & DJ Kaos

Yelawolf – I Do Freestyle [NoTags]


Photo: Shake

Catfish Billy gives Flex the green light to premiere his rendition of Young Jeezy’s ode to snow. UPDATE: Look ma, no tags.

DOWNLOAD: Yelawolf – I Do Freestyle [Tags]

Deniro Farrar – Minivan f. ST 2 Lettaz

Final leak off Deniro’s upcoming project, Destiny, now set to drop tomorrow on Black Flag Records.

GhostWridah – 1995 Freestyle

While listening to Big L one day, Ghost got inspired to take it back.

DOWNLOAD: GhostWridah – 1995 Freestyle

Raekwon: Our Solo Careers Hurt the Wu-Tang Clan (Video)

During a sitdown with VladTV, The Chef reveals that he believes the Wu’s solo careers ultimately hurt the Clan as a whole. Agree/disagree? Do yourself a favor and check the four-minute clip above for some knowledge.

Ta’East – The Popular Stranger LP (Mixtape)

With Skeme, Casey Veggies and the Surf Club’s Kent M$NEY among the artists making contributions, SoCal’s Ta’East looks to be the next in a growing line of acclaimed “New West” acts. Tracklist and link down bottom.

Marion Write – Illustrated Example (Mixtape)

The Las Vegas rhymesayer is back at it with a new project for the masses. Considering I only recently caught on to the talent, I’m definitely looking forward to this. Tracklist/download link after the jump.

New Era Caps x Cookin’ Soul (Video)

Fitteds > snap backs, any day of the week. The problem is, when you have hair like mine and you can barely find a hat that fits. Anyways, the good folks of Cookin’Soul lent their sounds to the headwear magnate for a brief look into the line’s new season.

Fokis – Salute (King Tee) (Video)

For the second video off his upcoming Vintage State of Mind project (dropping February 21st), Fokis revisits King Tee’s At Your Own Risk.

PREVIOUS: Fokis – Just Sayin’ f. Sadat X

Horseshoe Gang – Ambitions Az A Writer (Mixtape)


ArtByShake. Click to enlarge.

As promised, Crook’s younger brothers are back at it. 17 new tracks of straight lyrics. Tracklist/download link after the jump.

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