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I really need to put together a new Royce image haha. I’m just backed up on a bunch of things. Today has been busy! Anyways, here goes another heater off The Bar Exam 2. I cannot wait for this shit. Royce goes in over a classic Hov instrumental. He’s been on fire lately. Good looks Kino.
DOWNLOAD: Royce Da 5′9″ - Going Nutz
Here goes an unreleased cut from The Cool Kids, courtesy of Andrew. Apparently it was left off The Bake Sale EP. This should’ve made it. Atleast there would’ve been more tracks. Which is what I find is most peoples gripe with the project.
DOWNLOAD: The Cool Kids - Schoolin’ (Unreleased)
I’ve got some treats for ya’ll before I hit the couch tonight! Some might remember the name S1 (Symbolyc One) from his previous work with the Strange Fruit Project. He also dropped an incredible album with Illmind (The Art of One Mind). Whether you know of the Texas emcee/producer or not, it doesn’t take away from the dope’ness he puts out. Phonte sent me this record a few weeks ago but I kept it under wraps. Now that the album has been out for a few I figured I’d drop that as well as the Tanya Morgan x Lifesavas assisted joint to let ya’ll know what’s up. S1’s sophomore album, Strange Fruit Project Presents: The Music Box, features the likes of Phonte, Tanya Morgan, Skyzoo, Supastition and more. Cop that!
DOWNLOAD: S1 - Callin’ Me f. Phonte
DOWNLOAD: S1 - Everybody Clap f. Tanya Morgan & Lifesavas
Nas’s flow plus Jay-Z’s swagger minus their marketing dollars equals AZ. That humble equation summarizes the career of one of Brooklyn’s unsung lyrical heroes. Ever since he turned heads on “Life’s A Bitch” as the sole guest MC on Nas’s classic Illmatic, AZ “the vizualiza” has earned a loyal following of fans hungry for his effortless wordplay. His own hits like “Sugarhill” and “Phone Tap” (as part of supergroup The Firm) are staples in any iPod playlist.Listen closely, that second verse might blow right by you. Surprised he didn’t use Black Milk… too obvious? The date for The Preface is August 12th.
Elzhi - Colors (Produced by Black Milk)
88-Keys laced OkayPlayer with some tracks from Jane Doe’s unreleased project, which he produced, The Introduction from 2000.
Jane Doe feat. Talib Kweli & Black Thought - Bullshit
If 88-Keys wants to hit nation with unreleased tracks from the Black Star sessions, I won’t say no.
Bonus: More Jane Doe tracks.
Over at the plantation we just premiered the latest single off Murs’ upcoming album, Murs for President, dropping September 30th! You might not of liked Dreadlocks or Better Than the Rest and possibly feared that Murs lost it with his major label debut. But that definitely isn’t the case and this Jackson 5 sampled joint proves just that. UPDATE: Warner sent out the mp3 so I’ll bring this to the top with a link…
DOWNLOAD: Murs - Can It Be
Just saw this over at my man Zach Lee’s spot and felt like shit after. Not because of the joint itself as it is fuckin dope! Both Blu & TiRon handle their B.I. The thing is, that it was supposed to be a nice little exclusive on the upcoming 2db West Coast mixtape (dropping this month!). Dah well, this is a taste of what to expect. I’ve got more treats coming…
DOWNLOAD: Blu All the Kings Men f. TiRon (prod. Blu)Funny story. I was finishing up a few things so I could roll down to Subway and get some lunch. A norm for the Shake. While I was checking emails I get one from Andrew with some certified fuckery…
Shout out to Disco Vietnam for the link. This here. This ish right HERE—is the Original “Ready to Die” bootleg. This is much different than the eventual commercial release. I don’t want to tell you what’s on it (more Pete Rock and Primo among other great sh*t).
If you are going to listen to this album–follow my instructions. Burn this to CD. Roll something up. And listen to this front to back. For me, it was an unbelievable experience. Getting to hear a different version of “Ready to Die”?! Seriously. This made my weekend. Enjoy.
Download: Ready to Die (The O.G. Edition Bootleg) (via: RapidShare | ZShare)
Enjoy this on your ride home this weekend. Well I’m going home. Maybe you are too. Holla…
