DJ Dusk's Rootdown Soundclash now on DVD

Well this looks incredibly dope. The Will.i.Am beat is dirty as f*ck!

Phonte & DJ Brainchild Present: Gordon Gartrell Radio ep.10

Phonte & DJ Brainchild dropped episode 10 of my favorite podcast on the internets. In this ep. Te counts down the Top 10 dark skinned, most chocolaty women of all time.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

The Randy Watson Experience “Tic Tac Know!”
The Cool Kids “Delivery Man”
FDR “Puff Puff Pass”
Erykah Badu “The Healer”
Digable Planets “Dial 7 (Axioms Of Creamy Spies)”
Bill Withers “Kissing My Love”
Lloyd Chalmers “I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More”
Black Milk “Purple Track 6″
Robert Glasper “J Dillalude” (Simon S Extended Edit)
Madlib “Ashby Road”
Nicolay & Kay “Through The Wind”
Georgia Anne Muldrow “Runaway”
Reggie B “It Gets Better”
Houston Independent Spit District “Recess” (feat. Khimmy J)
Towa Tei “Happy” (feat. Viv & Bahamadia)
Mr. Dalvin “Get Mine”
Ralph Tresvant “When I Need Somebody”
Madlib “Chops & Thangs”
Phoenix “Congratulations”
Dwele “Light Skin Sugar”
DJ Premier “Dink”
The Clifford Gilberto Rhythm Combination “Soulbath”
DJ Krush “Beats”
Lakeside “Something About That Woman”

DOWLOAD: Gordon Gartrell Radio ep.10 [via GGR]
PREVIOUS: Jazzanova - Look What Your Doin’ to Me f. Phonte

“Makin Waves” by The Package

Joe Budden ft. Joell Ortiz, Crooked I, Nino Bless & Royce Da 5′9 - Slaughterhouse

"And realize real quick rappers are in danger!"

Joe Budden ft. Joell Ortiz, Crooked I, Nino Bless & Royce Da 5′9 - Slaughterhouse

Q-Tip - Move (Prod. J Dilla)

Dope Dope Dope. Dilla Dilla Dilla.

James Klynn - Old Friends (Produced by me)

James Klynn - Old Friends (Produced by YBP)



Here's a track James Klynn and I just finished called "Old Friends", which I produced. I think it came out pretty dope, check it out here http://www.zshare.net/audio/203239604b37bac3

James is a talented dude outta Brooklyn that I'm thrilled to be making music with. We just met over myspace and took it from there. We've finally been able to put a few tracks together and you'll be hearing more from this combo soon.

Peace, Bryson (YBP)

http://www.myspace.com/jamesklynn
http://www.myspace.com/youngbproductions

Murs - Can It Be

Dope Song. Dope Video. Dope Album. You get the picture

Statik Selektah - Cali Nights f. G Malone, Mistah F.A.B. & Novel

Statik takes it out West for the latest leak off his upcoming album, Stick 2 the Script. THIS BEAT IS BANANAS!!!!!

DOWNLOAD: Statik Selektah - Cali Nights f. G Malone, Mistah F.A.B. & Novel

Ludacris & 9th Wonder in the Studio pt.2

In part 2 of Luda & 9th’s time in the studio, they discuss the making of Do The Right Thing off Theater of the Mind.

U-N-I - Beautiful Day (rmx) f. Evidence, Big Pooh, Aloe Blacc, Fashawn, Mickey Factz, Theo & Kes Kaos (prod. Debiase)

I always thought this beat was WAY too crazy for them not to make a remix. Check it out

DOWNLOAD: U-N-I - Beautiful Day (rmx) f. Evidence, Big Pooh, Aloe Blacc, Fashawn, Mickey Factz, Theo & Kes Kaos (prod. Debiase) | MediaFire

Shaquille O'Neal On The Suns, His Legacy And Kobe Bryant

Common - Universal Mind Control f. Pharrell

I don't know how nervous to be about Common's new album. I really don't

Dela feat. Talib Kweli - Long Life

I was shown Dela's myspace today, and was immediately blown away. This track with talib is the type of beat I dream of making. So smooth. Check out his myspace here

DOWNLOAD -> Dela feat. Talib Kweli - Long Life

DJ Clark Kent's Fine Arts & Shoes Video

NHTVSN Episode 2 Part 2.1 from NHTVSN on Vimeo.
Really dope interview. Speaks on his favorite sneakers, his own sneakers, Jay-z and the evolution on hiphop.

ABC Collectors -> Sneakers

Pretty dope to see ABC do a little bit on sneaker collecting. I went to the exhibition and saw some pretty crazy stuff

Juan Epstein x Mister Cee - Biggie 10th Aniversary Tribute Mix

This is what I needed for my Sunday morning. Juan Epstein teamed up with the legendary Mister Cee for a four hour tribute of nothing but the Black Frank White’s greatest that they did on the 10th anniversary of his death, and it finally sees the light of day. Oh, and Notorious B.I.G. > everybody you can think of.

DOWNLOAD: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

Black Milk - The Matrix f. Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price & DJ Premier

Tronic in stores October 28th!

DOWNLOAD: Black Milk - The Matrix f. Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price & DJ Premier

Ludacris & Don Cannon in the Studio

Mr. Bridges in the studio with Mr. Money Machine mixing a few records off Theater of the Mind.

PREVIOUS: Ludacris’ P.S.A. | Undisputed | Luda & 9th in the Studio

Q-Tip @ Knitting Factory 9/27

I've been lucky enough to go to some really really dope concerts over the years down here in Australia, but this video would easily top all of that. At like 6:48 in, the whole scenario switches and the place goes batshit.

Torae - Switch (prod by Black Milk)

Torae Switch Music Video from Torae on Vimeo.
Here’s the long-awaited video for the Black Milk produced Switch off Da Young Vet’s debut, Daily Conversation

LiveSoul - Growth

I know people have been waiting for some new LiveSoul music and here it is. The Birth EP is coming soon…

DOWNLOAD: LiveSoul - Growth (prod. Akili) | MediaFire

Charles Hamilton - Runaway Groom

This joint is CRAZY! the way Charles' has messed with all the compression settings and all, this is the stuff that makes me want to go make a new beat.

DOWNLOAD: Charles Hamilton - Runaway Groom | MediaFire

One On One w/ Charles Hamilton pt.4

Here goes the final part of Jabari’s conversation with Charles Hamilton, where he speaks about the concept of his And Then They Played Dilla mixtape, his upcoming album and more. And if you missed his OnDaSpot freestyle with Joe Budden, you better check it asap.

PREVIOUS: One On One w/ Charles Hamilton pt.3

PPP - Shotgun (Waajeed’s Pinky Remix) f. J Dilla

A dope remix to PPP & Dilla’s already classic cut, Shotgun. Now featuring a new beat from Waajeed and a previously unreleased verse from Jay Dee! Straight off Triple P’s upcoming Abundance Mixtape, which will feature ‘jeed remixing a bunch of PPP material as well as some brand new cuts from the new members. Look out for the Abundance album hitting shelves in January!

DOWNLOAD: PPP - Shotgun (Waajeed’s Pinky Remix) f. J Dilla | MediaFire

Another reason I wanted to post this was to give awareness to Ma Dukes’ (Dilla’s mother) troubles. In light of her illness (Lupus, the same disease that took her son), growing financial troubles and recent estrangement with the executors of her son’s estate; The Giant Peach has set up a way to donate. Hit up their MySpace and get to it. And for those that expect something in return of a donation, you can purchase the new Solillaquists of Sound single with all proceeds heading to Ms. Yancey!

Inside Nike Collectors

Kidz In The Hall feat. Estelle - "Love Hangover" (Music Video)

Love Hangover - Kidz in the Hall feat Estelle

Zo! And Tigallo - Funkadelic Freestyles Interview

So Phonte and Zo! had their first interview together last night in DC, and they talk about how they first got together and chose the songs they did among others, and Phonte talked about the upcoming Foreign Exchange album, Zo!’s solo projects, and Phonte’s latest collaborations (Count Bass D!). Props to Jamie.

DOWNLOAD: Zo! And Tigallo - Funkadelic Freestyles Interview

One On One w/ Charles Hamilton pt.3 (Video)

Lupe Fiasco - Paris, Tokyo (rmx) f. Q-Tip, Pharrell & Sarah Green

DOWNLOAD: Lupe Fiasco - Paris, Tokyo (rmx) f. Q-Tip, Pharrell & Sarah Green

Common on KUBE 93’s Sound Session

Part 1:


Part 2:


Part 3

Terrace Martin, Problem, Mykestro - The Interview

For the past few weeks, Terrace Martin has been releasing musical instrumentals that he's recorded with the likes of DJ Quik, Focus of Aftermath Entertainment and the legendary Pete Rock. Now it's time to break out the new songs! For this new cut that he produces and raps on, Terrace is joined by West Coast young rhyme-spitters Problem and Mykestro. The premise of this song is that they are all being interviewed by a young female reporter.

Later this week, Terrace will be releasing a statement regarding his upcoming Locke High street album that is due to be released on the internet and the streets at the end of the month.

Terrace Martin, Problem, Mykestro - The Interview

OS: Throwback Thursday v12.0

This weeks Throwback Thursday comes on Friday, because its been a busy week. In light of Toraes freestyles where he jumped on some classic Bad Boy beats, and to coincide with this weeks Diddy Blog, i felt compelled to keep it in the theme and drop Stretch Armstrong’s Bad Boy Mixtape Vol 3. You already know how Stretch does. Miss Info, what up tho?!

DOWNLOAD: Stretch Armstrong - Bad Boy Mixtape Vol.3 [Mixtape]

Robin Thicke - Magic (Mark Ronson Remix) f. Wale & Mary J Blige

Wale adds a few verses to Robin Thicke’s Magic (rmx) that already featured Mary J Blige. Now it magically becomes the Mark Ronson Remix.

DOWNLOAD: Robin Thicke - Magic (Mark Ronson Remix) f. Wale & Mary J Blige

Q-Tip On Street Sweepers Radio (Video)

Kamaal talks about The Renaissance (”Gettin’ Up” is starting to grow on me every listen), rappers wanting to brand themselves instead of rapping and other whimsical musings. On a semi-related note, Dee Vazquez is wifey material.

One on One w/ Charles Hamilton pt.1 (Video)

Jabari sits down with Charles Hamilton at the Frederick Douglass Academy to talk about bloggers and how his Interscope deal is not like the average artists’.

Kobe Bryant On USA Basketball, the NBA and his age

Part 1


Part 2

Blu on Out Da Box TV (Video)

LeBron James: More Than A Game

This movie/doco looks dope!

Terrace Martin - Jazz, Soul & Hip-Hop (Prod. by Pete Rock)

Another special edition Jazz x Hip-Hop instrumental from Terrace Martin. This week’s selection is produced by the Chocolate Boy Wonder. Hit the jump for some words from Terrace.

“Pete Rock has been one of my all time favorite producers in the world – one of the major influences in my life. I am in the middle of doing a jazz record right now with Hip-Hop producers. I’ve worked with Hi-Tek, DJ Quik, and a lot of other fellow producers. I got this record from Pete Rock through Power 106 FM radio personality Fuzzy Fantabulous (from Big Boy’s Neighborhood Show). Fuzzy is the executive producer for this album and he got at Pete Rock about the situation and Pete ended up sending him 3 records. The other 2 Pete Rock songs you will have to hear on the album but I’m giving you this one for free. I just want to feed the Earth good music and I hope that everybody likes it and enjoys it.”

Terrace Martin - Jazz, Soul & Hip-Hop (Prod. by Pete Rock)

illDoc: Hipster Rap (Video)

Set aside our dismay at their fashion sense and judge each one on the merits of the music

A-fuckin-men. I’ve been saying it for the longest. You act like an asshole when you base your entire thoughts of an artist by their choice of clothes. Listen to the music, that’s the whole point!

Jake One - Glow f. Elzhi & Royce Da 5′9″

I know everyone is waiting for Bar Exam 2, the life threatening emails prove so (smh). Anyways, this should help keep the Royce fans tame until GL finishes up the mix. I’ve been blazing this in the Zune for about a week now and now I see it hit the internets (what up B LOVE?) so here you go! The Elz x Nickel collab brings fire to our speakers once again. Let’s not forget Jake One on the boards! Definitely looking forward to his upcoming album, White Van Music, dropping October 7th!

DOWNLOAD: Jake One - Glow f. Elzhi & Royce Da 5′9″ | MediaFire

Johnson&Jonson Album Release Party (Video)

VIMBY - BoomBox LA

Blu & Mainframe, aka Johnson&Jonson, held their album release party at BoomBox at the Grand Star Jazz Club in Los Angeles this past weekend. Looking at the footage I wish I would’ve gone. I still had fun in Hollywood that night though (and you will see soon). After reading Blu’s name in the video, should we drop ‘em? BluE!? Nah man. Get it right.

JAY-Z - ROC BOYS (YBP REMIX)

DOWNLOAD JAY-Z - ROC BOYS (YBP REMIX) HERE

I know a million and one people have remixed this already, but when I first dug up this sample, it just made me instantly think of this song. I also threw together a video for it as well (I'm no super-video producer or anything, but it'll do)


I haven't been posting much new stuff lately because I'm working on two little projects which I'll have to keep mostly under wraps until they're released.

Firstly, an EP with DJ Speek Greene aka. Food Witherspoon, which hopefully we'll be able to wrap up before the end of the year. If he uses the beats I think he's gonna use, it should come out real nice

Also, I'm trying to wrap up B's Mellow Grooves EP, which will be a combination of smooth deep house tracks and more laidback soulful instrumentals. Again, I'm hoping to get that out by the end of the year as well, and it'll probably just end up being released on the internet.

Don't Forget B's Remixes Vol. 1, FREE DOWNLOAD HERE

If you're still wondering why there's a significant lack of playlists the last 6 months or so, it's because I'm trying to blog just about everyday on my blogspot page. I try to put the latest music, videos and just random stuff I'm checking out.

I just also wanted to say thankyou to all the different websites/blogs that posted the Random track I produced called "Exhale" which you can still download here. If you still haven't checkout out Random's "8th Day", but sure you put it at the top of your to do list or whatever.

So yeah, until next time......B

www.myspace.com/youngbproductions

Termanology - How We Rock f. Bun B

After a few behind the scenes videos and some still shots, we finally get the official video for Term’s DJ Premier produced How We Rock. Politics As Usual in stores September 30th!

Blu - NeverBeAnotherMe

Blu woke up today and felt blessed so he hit the booth and blessed us with a new joint and dropped it on his MySpace. I would’ve had it up earlier but I had a few things to attend to. I know his link dies pretty fast and most people get a dead response so here it is for your listening pleasure. And be sure to cop that Johnson&Jonson on September 23rd.

DOWNLOAD: Blu - NeverBeAnotherMe | MediaFire

Black Milk - Music From the Color Purple

Black Milk put up a collection of dope beats for this little free project he released today called Music From the Purple Tape. Shouts to the people who shot me links, heads up messages, etc. Chris, Bill, and the rest. Tronic in stores October 28th!

DOWNLOAD: Black Milk - Music From the Color Purple

Rapper Big Pooh - Plastic Cups f. Chaundon & Joe Scudda (Video)

Official video for the Dilla produced joint off Rapper Big Pooh’s delayed solo project, Rapper’s Delight. The song above features Chaundon & Joe Scudda. After the jump, Pooh explains the delay. Also, check the bonus record…

BONUS: Nox - Happy f. Big Pooh (prod. Scott)

Pacific Division - Wake Up (prod. Haircut)

DOWNLOAD: Pacific Division - Wake Up (prod. Haircut) | MediaFire
PREVIOUS: Pacific Division - Taste (Video)

The Foreign Exchange - Daykeeper f. Muhsinah

You already know that the dope boyz are loyal supporters of Foreign Exchange, and now their first single has finally dropped. After what went down with the 88-Keys post I did a while ago, I won’t yoke the song from their site and slap it up here, but you can hit the link below to cop the song off their site. Phonte was nice enough to let it go. Chea!

DOWNLOAD: Foreign Exchange - Daykeeper f. Muhsinah | Mediafire (or via Foreign Exchange website)

PREVIOUS: The Foreign Exchange - Leave it All Behind (Artwork x Tracklist)

Illa J - R U Listenin’ f. Guilty Simpson

Some more goodness off Illa’s Yancey Boys album, this time with another Detroit mon-star. Props to DJ Hyphen for supplying the link.

DOWNLOAD: Illa J - R U Listenin’ f. Guilty Simpson
PREVIOUS: Illa J - We Here (prod. J Dilla)

Madlib - The Ox (805) f. MED & Poke x The Mystery

Madlib’s crazy anticipated addition to BBE’s Beat Generation series (WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip) is hitting the internets on September 30th! With that said here goes a joint off the project featuring MED & Poke, that I swooped on from eskay. Also, Lib released Volume 5 of his Beat Konducta series (Dil Cosby Suite) over at StonesThrow. Check the link to preview the entire thing and be sure to grab the bonus I threw up.
DOWNLOAD: Madlib - The Ox (805) f. MED & Poke | MediaFire

LiveSoul - Lights Out (prod. NR)

Another track I took from 2dopeboyz.com, still is crazy. Just the summer vibe I needed!

DOWNLOAD: LiveSoul - Lights Out (prod. NR) | MediaFire

TiRon - Still Never Happy (prod. Madlib)

Some might remember part of this joint on TiRon’s Handshakes & Pounds mixtape. Well, the homie TiRon decided it was time to release an extended version with an extra verse and whatnot. No clue what it’s going to be on and either does Zach Lee (who I swooped the link from because I’m lazy haha). Anyways, ya’ll better get ready for some dope music, because TiRon has been sending me some gems! I’m just waiting on the word! And if you haven’t already, check our (2)Dope Mixtape: Cadillac Edition as ‘Ron is featured on.

DOWNLOAD: TiRon - Still Never Happy
PREVIOUS: TiRon on VIMBY (Video)

88-Keys - The Death of Adam The Listening/Funeral (Video)

88 Keys & Donnell come to mourn the Death of Adam, rather celebrate his life. Check for a preview of Keys’ upcoming album The Death of Adam featuring Kanye West, J*Davey, Phonte, Redman, Kid CuDi & Bilal; which is dropping October 28th! Shouts to miss info.

Pete Rock x Green Lantern x Nodfactor pt.1 (Video)

Nodfactor.com sits down with Pete Rock and Green Lantern (the only outside producer that has a beat on Pete’s upcoming album). The go in about said track, from how Pete got the record, how he recorded it, worked his magic, etc. They go in about clearing samples, etc. I look forward to part 2.

Murs - Press Announcement (Video)

BREAKING NEWS! Murs just held a press conference in regards to his upcoming album, Murs for President, which is dropping September 30th! As he takes the podium, he address all of the questions that people may have about him, his music and capaign for presidency.

Mickey Factz vs. Sean C and LV (Video)

While working in the lab with two of the major players of American Gangster, Mickey then freestyles over an original beat.

Lauryn Hill - World is a Hustle (Unreleased)

Now this is a pleasant surprise. eskay called it, it’s not everyday that unreleased material from Ms. Hill surfaces. Spotted on ?uestlove’s Twitter page. I don’t have one nor do I know what it is really, so I’m glad esk does haha.

DOWNLOAD: Lauryn Hill - World is a Hustle (Unreleased)

Murs’ Paid Dues Tour: Webisode 1 (Video)

A sweet webisode of Murs from the road as he and fellow tour mates hit the road for Paid Dues. The footage is from last spring but it’s still dope to see these guys together. Murs drops some inner thoughts on being an underground rapper on the road. Murs for President, September 30th! Murs and Heltah Skeltah on the same day? Best Buy is definitely gettin Shake’s moolah then.

Solange - Fuck the Industry (rmx) f. Wale

The first time I ever heard from Beyonce’s little sis was the original to this. And ever since it played, I’ve been hooked. I love the attitude she throws out there. And she gets down to Dilla dog? Yes please! I didn’t even need a remix to this, but of course Wale did his thing. Great song.

DOWNLOAD: Solange - Fuck the Industry (rmx) f. Wale | MediaFire

Fusion Unltd. - The Sun f. Little Brother, Nickelus F, Hall of Fame & Skillz

Talk about a dope line up. Fusion Unltd., who produced two joints off Skillz’ latest album (My Phone, Be Alright) gets Phonte, Big Pooh, Nickelus F, Hall of Fame & Skillz all to rock over some sweet production for his upcoming album Coldfusion. Big shouts to the homie Theme for shooting this over.

DOWNLOAD: Fusion Unltd. - The Sun f. LB, Nickelus F, HOF & Skillz | MediaFire

Terrace Martin & DJ Quik Jam Session

LA based musician, rapper and Producer Terrace Martin teams up with his good pal and mentor DJ Quik for this new jazz and hip-hop musical instrumental entitled 'The Martin & Blake Jam Session.'

With Terrace on the Sax and Quik on the beat, this creative and uplifting track is everything that fans love about hip-hop and music in general.

In late September, Terrace Martin will be releasing his street album,'Locke High', through DJ Drama & Snoop Dogg. This will be an album of all original music produced by Terrace. Terrace is currently in the studio working on new material for the legendary producer Quincy Jones.

Check out the track folks. This is what people refer to when they speak of good music. Check Terrace out at his MYSPACE PAGE HERE. Real talent, real music:

Terrace Martin - The Martin & Blake Jam Session (prod. DJ Quik)

also, check out his spoken word track which I featured not too long ago. Words to live by right here:

Terrace Martin - My Music, My Life, My Message

Buckshot & 9th Wonder ft. Mickey Factz - Concrete Jungle

Here’s a previously unreleased joint from Buck and 9th’s The Formula.

Buckshot & 9th Wonder ft. Mickey Factz - Concrete Jungle

Keep your eyes peeled for a video for this too.

Jay-Z vs Nardwuar (Video)

After one of the most impressive interviews he’s ever experienced, Pharrell links Nardwuar with Hov and the interview went down at The Pemberton Music Festival in British Columbia, Canada. And just like the N.E.R.D. interivew, this one doesn’t dissapoint. Shit is refreshing.

PREVIOUS: N.E.R.D. vs Nardwuar (Video)

Dap-C - Ma Money f. Talib Kweli, Lil Wayne & Royce Da 5′9″ (prod. Quincey Tones)

Here goes a new joint produced by the homie Quincey Tones. Talk about a skewed line up haha. Everyone does their thing though. While listening to this you might recognize Wayne’s verse from a track Big Mike leaked a little while back. This is the original usage of the verse, etc. You gotta love how Royce ends his verse, especially considering who else is on the record haha.

DOWNLOAD: Dap-C - Ma Money f. Talib Kweli, Lil Wayne & Royce Da 5′9″ (prod. Quincey Tones) | MediaFire
BONUS: Dirty x Clean x Instrumental

Charles Hamilton - Stay On Your Level (prod. Pete Rock)

With the Hamiltonization Process about to officially begin with the first mixtape, Death of the Mixtape Rapper, dropping on OKP this Tuesday; DJ Skee dropped a Pete Rock banger on us! This joint is serious and I hope you haters can fall back for a few haha. Pete Rizzle did his thaang with that Exocist sample. iamnotcharleshamilton, iamshake. Speaking of legendary producers, the dopeboyz are on their way to check Premo spin at Blush. See ya’ll next post!

DOWNLOAD: Charles Hamilton - Stay On Your Level (prod. Pete Rock) | MediaFire

Jake One ft. MF Doom - Trap Door

Free and Ali are both on their Deen on this one. Off producer Jake One’s upcoming debut album White Van Music, due out October 7.

Jake One ft. Freeway & Brother Ali - The Truth

Jake One ft. MF Doom - Trap Door

Elzhi Recounts Classics From His Catalog (Video)

Little Brother MySpace Release Show: Honolulu

Little Brother MySpace Release Show: Honolulu, HI 8/16/08

Reks - Money on the Ave f. Skyzoo (Video)

Murs’ Administration Trailer (Video)

KRS-One, Talib Kweli & Buckshot Rap City Freestyle!

This is rather dope

M.J. (Wizards) > Jay-Z circa 2008

I DID NOT PERSONALLY WRITE THIS. I saw this blog on XXLMAG.COM and wanted to know what you all thought. AGAIN, I DID NOT WRITE THIS!

"Remember how Hov used to refer to himself as the “Mike Jordan of rap?”

Around the time The Black Album dropped, I remember Hov saying he retired because he wanted to go out on top. One of the reasons he cited was that he was a big Michael Jordan fan and was disappointed when Mike came back with the Wizards. Let’s face it, Mike is still the G.O.A.T. There’s no way dude would have let anybody handcuff him for an entire series like Kobe did. But, that brief stint with the Wizards definitely tarnished his legacy. Basically, we wish Mike hadn’t come back. We were content with his six rings, five league MVPs, six final MVPs, ten scoring titles and countless jaw-dropping highlights. And we were content that Mike ended his career in classic air fashion with a clutch jumper to put the Utah Jazz away.

Well, you know what? I’m starting to wish Hov hadn’t come back. Dude can’t even run with the to dudes no more. I mean, listen to “Swag Like Us” and tell me any different. Matching up Jay with three of the dopest MCs in hip-hop, the song just exposes him for being a deteriorated MC. His lyrics actually haven’t been too atrocious, but the main thing Hov lost during his three-year retirement is the “it” factor. He’s just not that dude anymore. Listen to “Ignorant Shit” off American Gangster, a song he recorded during The Black Album era. Off course, AG had a few good joints on there, but his vocal performance on “Ignorant Shit” is just superior. It’s the way he pronounces words, the cadence, the swag, everything. It sounds easy. It’s just effortless. Cool, he had a few cute lines on Jeezy’s “Put On” remix, but don’t tell me that delivery was effortless. The God Emc..I mean MAN is flowing on crutches nowadays.

So much for him being disappointed in Mike. Hov, we’re disappointed in you. At least those of us who aren’t giving him a pass just because he’s Jay-Z. His addiction to the spotlight is apparently grave enough that he’s willing to tarnish your legacy by barely keeping up with rappers who idolized him in his prime. I wish Dame Dash was still around. He wouldn’t have let him put out all that mediocre stuff. We were fine with The Black Album being the last album. We could always go back to listening to Reasonable Doubt, the In My Lifetime series and the first Blueprint. A third Blueprint installment just isn’t necessary. And if “Jocking Jay-Z” is any indication of things to come, the music isn’t getting any better.

At this point, Jay has damaged his legacy worse than MJ. I still enjoyed Mike contend for the MVP in his last All-Star game, but I don’t like Jay embarrassing himself with every new verse. Hopefully, he’ll read this, take a page from MJ’s book and cook up a classic album to shut me and other skeptics up. "


What are your thoughts about this!? DISCUSS!!!


-Tha Advakit

via: XXLMAG.com

Jason Kidd's Gold-Medal Giveaway

Common - Announcement

Fashawn - Our Way f. Evidence (prod. Exile)

You guys aren’t ready for the album they’ve got cooking up!
DOWNLOAD: Fashawn - Our Way f. Evidence (prod. Exile) | MediaFire

Juan Epstein + Q-Tip = Fire

Download: Season 2, Episode 7

BONUS!
Download: Morning Show (08/25/08)

Illa J - We Here (prod. J Dilla)

Nothing like some unreleased Dilla beats to keep the day on the up and up. The first joint off the upcoming Yancey Boys LP. Illa J gets down over his older brother’s instrumental (Rest in Peace Dilla Dog!).

We Here is a celebration of waking up every day. Why not live out your dreams, why not try? Of the lyric ‘Let’s go crazy/ You saw Purple Rain’ Illa J explains: “It’s like Prince asking ‘Are we gonna let the elevator break us down?’ Naw, let’s go all out! One of the things I learned from my brother is that you don’t get that much time, so make the most of it. That’s why I’ve decided to dedicate my life to doing what I love: music. - Illa J

DOWNLOAD: Illa J - We Here (prod. J Dilla)

Phonte & Nicolay are…

…back at it. Soon. Here goes promo video 2. Click the image. Dope!

DJ Babu - For Whatever It’s Worth f. Evidence

Here goes a new joint off DJ Babu’s upcoming Duck Season v3, which drops October 28th! The first two volumes were dope and this should be no different.
DOWNLOAD: DJ Babu - For Whatever It’s Worth f. Evidence

88-Keys - Stay Up! (Viagra) f. Kanye West

The Death Of Adam, in stores October 28th.
DOWNLOAD: 88-Keys - Stay Up! (Viagra) f. Kanye West

Ne-Yo - Miss Independent

This video probably contains the highest number of beautiful women of the year, and possibly top 5 of all time! Not to mention, three of the baddest ladies take lead; Gabrielle Union, Keri Hilson, & Laura London. I think I’ve said enough….

TEAM USA Celebrate

John Legend - Green Light feat. Andre 3000

This is still easily the best song I've heard all year, and to no surprise, the video lives up to the hype!

Charles Hamilton - The Hamiltonization Process

DJ Toomp in studio

pretty dope beat he cooks up. I've gotta get some more strings sounds

Reks - Cloud 9 (prod. DJ Premier)

Another joint off More Grey Hairs (coming soon). Reks goes in over a retarded DJ Premier beat that’s been collecting dust. Damn…

DOWNLOAD: Reks - Cloud 9 (prod. DJ Premier) | MediaFIre
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Murs - Me & This Jawn

America's 1st Black President isn't too far away (September 30). Here's a new track

Murs - Me & This Jawn

Anthony Hamilton - I’m Cool f. David Banner

Well, you'd be lying if you said you saw this coming. this track is dope though

DOWNLOAD: Anthony Hamilton - I’m Cool f. David Banner

Madlib WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip EPK

Will feature guest spots by Talib Kweli, Guilty Simpson, Prince Po, Murs, Oh No, Frank N Dank, MED and others.

Travis Barker Works on Wale’s Album

Kam Moye - Black Enough?

This is interesting. Watch it.

Murs & 9th Wonder Talk Sweet Lord Pt. 2

Murs & 9th Wonder Speak On Sweet Lord Part 2 from AlwaysHustle.com on Vimeo.

The World’s Largest Record Collection

The Archive from Sean Dunne on Vimeo.
This is one of those things that has nothing to do with Hip-Hop, but at the same time has everything to do with Hip-Hop.

If you like good hiphop...

New Jersey MC, 8thW1 and Queens DJ GetLive put together a mixtape of concentrated hip-hop beats, rhymes and cuts. It features production from up and coming producers and beatmakers all over the world. While being light on interludes as well as only two features from Fresh Daily and Brokn Englsh, this is sure to please the traditional purists and entertain those looking toward the future.

Check the single "Could It Be" produced by Illmind...

http://www.lovemoneyandmusic.com/crazy8.zip

Foreign Exchange - Leave it all behind promo

FE-LIAB-1

Am I the only one that really doesn't get this video. I mean, I get the whole "leave it all behind" thing, but is there more to it then that?

Nas on Tavis Smiley

interesting

Big Pooh - With You (Prod. by 9th Wonder) MP3

Finally got my hands on the MP3 of this track, so just thought I'd share. I CAN'T WAIT for Pooh's album to drop.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/1716872815942961/

An Old Person’s Guide to “No Homo”

Busta Rhymes - Packin' Them Things (prod. by Kev Brown)

Now for those who thought Busta Rhymes has gone soft these days, allow me to prove to y'all that this track proves y'all WRONG. Busta Rhymes shows that he still "RRRRAAAAOW RRRRAAAAOW" like the dungeon dragon over the beat provided by none other than Kev Brown. Brown really went vintage with his tinkling pianos and dragging organs in his beats, which goes perfect with Busta's CLASSIC rhymes. It's like he went back to his "Whoo-Hah" crazy roots! Hopefully, he'll keep that up.

Busta Rhymes - "Packin' Them Things"