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Gillie Da Kid Exposes Dirty Rik (Video)

Philadelphia's own Gillie Da Kid is definitely the King of exposing fake tough-guy rappers.

Former Major Figgas affilate Dirty Rik has been releasing DVDs and freestyles going at Gillie recently.

In this clip, Gillie went and pulled up Dirty Rik's criminal history which reveals his past as a child predator and other no's-no's.… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 9, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Baltimore Crown Awards 2008 Recap

The Baltimore Crown Awards featured a diverse mix of talent from the Baltimore hip-hop community

under one roof.

The location was the 5 Seasons on Guilford Ave in Baltimore, MD.

The event featured awards given to the performers and key individuals behind-the-scenes who have made things happen for quite some time.

Bmore Crown was hosted by comedian Larry Lancaster, who kept the crowd moving with a mix of jokes for literally every artist who came on… Continue

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Baltimore Hip-Hop Comes Together to Celebrate the Best in The Scene

The Baltimore Scene proudly presents The Baltimore Crown2008 featuring a virtual who's who of the Baltimore Hip-Hop Scene. It will be hosted on November 7th TONIGHT! at The 5 Seasons 830 Guilford Ave, Baltimore MD.

Many people in the hip-hop community of B-more want more unity and this is an excellent step in that direction. Producer beat battle and awards will go out to people behind the scenes who consistently put it down for the… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 7, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

In Stores Now: Q-Tip "The Renaissance" (Album Download Links Inside)

Q-Tip of the legendary A Tribe Called Quest is back with a new solo album on his new label home Universal Motown entitled "The Renaissance". Due to the demand of the album from die-hard fans

the album release date has been pushed forward to be available digitally. The album is now

available here on www.theindieplanet.com (below), iTunes, Rhapsody, WalMart MP3, MySpace Music, and Napster.

The Renaissance features notable collaborations… Continue

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In Stores Now: Little Brother: Separate But Equal (Drama Free Version)

Little Brother blesses the hip-hop world with Separate But Equal (Drama Free Version).

Some of the joints originally featured DJ Drama for a mixtape project (hence the name). Little Brother

added some bonus material and unreleased tracks.

Production featured Hall of Justus producers 9th Wonder and Krysis.

Separate But Equal Tracklisting

1. Knock Knock

2. Don't Trust Em (Skit)

3. Cross That Line… Continue

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In Stores Now: Don Keke: Only the Strong Survive

Hosted by DJ Bigga Rankin, the H-town's own Don Keke returns with 20 tracks and 1 bonus.

1. RNR Speaks Real N99 Radio (Lil Keke)

2. Lil Keke Speaks (Lil Keke)

3. Tryin To Eat (Lil Keke)

4. Alive Free (Lil Keke)

5. Trae Speaks (Lil Keke)

6. I'm Still Holdin (Lil Keke)

7. Lil Keke Speaks (Lil Keke)

8. Let Your Nutz Hang (Lil Keke)

9. RNR Speaks (Lil Keke)

10. 1st Class Swag (Lil… Continue

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In Stores Now: Ludacris/DJ Drama - The Preview

The Preview Tracklisting

1. And Starring (Ludacris and DJ Drama)

2. Still Spittin' (Ludacris and DJ Drama)

3. DTP Magic (Ludacris and DJ Drama feat. Willy Northpole)

4. Get Up Get Out (Ludacris and DJ Drama feat. Block Xchange)

5. So Thoro (Ludacris and DJ Drama)

6. The Vocalizer (Ludacris and DJ Drama)

7. Bigg Ass House (Ludacris and DJ Drama)

8. 2 Kings (Ludacris and DJ Drama feat.… Continue

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Young Jeezy - My President (Download + Lyrics)

Young Jeezy aka The Snowman is notorious for dopeboy lyricism. Many have criticized him for his content. His content on his latest release The Recession shows Jeezy infusing his songs with songs that relate to people Black, White, Brown that reside outside of the trap.

One of the tracks on My President (Is Black) where he speaks on current events and even the controversial comments concerning Pimp C.

Jeezy enlisted the services… Continue

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In the Lab: MPC 500

MPC 500 Product Info Page

In today's portable society of cell phones and mobile devices, it is becoming more and more important to

bring more of your studio on the road.

AKAI's MPC 500 was designed with the road warrior/musician in mind. The unit features the sequencing and pad design that has made the MPC a staple in the hip-hop community.

This unit is… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 4, 2008 at 10:43pm — No Comments

Sha Stimuli Drops Election Day Mixtape "March on Washington"

BK lyricist Sha Stimuli takes on social commentary and the problems of today in his new mixtape release "March On Washington: Election Edition"

Torae, Sun N.Y., Sam Scarfo, Skyzoo and many other notable artists and producers put in work on the disc.

The tracklisting is below.

Tracklisting

1. I Need Change

2. To Whom It May Concern

3. Say Something ft. Mickey Factz

4. Black President 3 ft.… Continue

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Respect My Vote T-Shirts Now Available

Respect My Vote Tees have been all over the place during this historical election. No matter who you vote for make a statement with this t-shirt which has been worn by many celebs in the hip-hop community, most notably on rapper T.I. in his efforts to drive youth to the polls this election year.…

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Hip-Hop and the Right to Vote

The hip-hop generation has long felt shut out of the voting process. Since hip-hop has always been the voice and choice of expresssion for the youth, many people within hip-hop culture have chosen to stick within the boundaries of hip-hop and leave politics out of the day-to-day interactions.

Hip-Hop Politics of the Past

Hip-hop has long defined being 'political' as an artist as being a 'radical' or revolutionary thinker…

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In Stores Now: The Knux: Remind Me In 3 Days

Check out The Knux video for Cappuchino

The Knux new album is available at the link… Continue

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In Stores Now: DJ Babu Duck Season 3 (Album Download Here)

Cali DJ LEGEND DJ Babu of the Beat Junkies and Dilated People is back w/ Duck Season Vol 3. The album featured Termanology, Percee P, Oh No, Strong Arm Steady, A.G., M.O.P, Likwit Junkies, Evidence and many, many more.

Duck Season is available as an MP3 album download here:

Check out Dearly Departed ft. MOP, its a… Continue

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In Stores Now: I-20 Blood In the Water

Disturbing the Peace's own I-20 is back after a 3 year layoff with his debut on Koch titled Blood in the Water. Known for his deep baritone delivery, I-20 sounds hungry on this release. The lead single "You Really Like Her" features Luda and Rocko, from whom the sample was lifted from the 2007 smash "Umma Do Me".…

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Celebrate Change w/ Live Performances at Bedrock, Baltimore MD!

Pride Music Group and Steez Promo present a Night of Change concert and celebration featuring performances from the DMVs (DC/Maryland/Virginia) rising stars such as E.T., Jade Fox, Sekou Haze and more!

$2 off the door charge if you present a "I VOTED" sticker which is a good look.

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 2, 2008 at 11:54am — No Comments

Shawty Lo Returns w/ I'm The Man 2K9

The I'm the Man series that launched the career of Shawty Lo is baaack. DJ Scream and Lo return to drop

I'm the Man 2k9 to clear up the rumors, address the beef and keep fans fed for the next project Carlos.

Guest appearances include Gucci Mane, E-40, Rocko, Jazzy Pha and the entire D4L.

Available Today - 10/31!

For more info, contact

hoodrich@djscream.biz |

rip.hoodrich@gmail.com

Tracklist:

1. BET Hip Hop… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 1, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Throwback Prepares New Album on Affluent Records

Youngstown, Ohio's own Throwback, is releasing his solo album Ballin' Since Birth on 11/4/2008. Production is coming from KaneBeatz who has done work with Lil' Wayne and Flo-Rida among others. BeatCatererz, The Shah Bros, and Ozone of Toxiq Entertainment also lend their talents to this project.

Tracks to look out for include "Trouble" and "Grabbin on My Necklace" Other notable tracks include; ‘U In Da Club,’ ‘Dreamin,’… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 1, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

The Death of the Dope Boy (Say It Ain't So Clifford!)

Note: The following comments do not condone criminal lifestyle or behavior, they are only used to explain and provide the logic by which street individuals live by.

If you don't know the difference between snitching and being a responsible citizen then read below for some insight.

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In a slap in the face to all dope boys and street dudes who grew up on the music of TI, rapper T.I.P. records a commercial for the police encouraging calling into an… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 30, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Indie Planet Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Discussion: Das EFX - Yes or No?

Das EFX is a duo consisting of Skoob and Krazy Drayzy who both hail from the Tri-Stae. They met at Virginia State in 1988 and started to do shows together.

"Das" standing for "Drayz and Skoob" and "EFX" is short for "effects".

They impressed EPMD at a talent show and eventually signed a record deal. What followed was their landmark debut album, Dead Serious, and the birth of their HIGHLY influential rap-style which they termed… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 27, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments