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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

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 6, 2008 at 12:21pm — No Comments

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

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 6, 2008 at 2:30am — No Comments

Bemad llc Exclusive Interview (Part I

In the late 1980's when the music world was being transformed, entrepreneur Darrio Green formed , FULANI. Inc an innovative and revolutionary company. With the music industry growing and dance music making its move into the main stream, there was a void in the area of professional management for new artists, especially where DJ and producers were concerned so with the help of his brother they decided to get involved in the development of the artist,… Continue

Added by The Chef on November 6, 2008 at 1:30am — No Comments

Hip-Hop Community Comes Together for Change (Editorial)

Jay-Z lends his support for Barack Obama

The voice of hip-hop has sounded loudly over the 2008 Presidential election.

I would like to acknowledge the fact that in no other election has the voice of hip-hop been so loud, proud, and vocal behind one candidate.

Voters young and old, arrived at the polls in record numbers to cast their vote for the candidate that they felt would impact… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on November 5, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Coming Out For Obama

The primary party I co-hosted last night was fantastic. Although my friend and I didn’t organize it in support of a specific candidate, the 200+ guest who attended turned out to be staunch Obama supporters. I made a beautiful Obama ‘08 cake (above), a man brought fresh donuts because they’re “O-shaped and delicious”, followed by the cocktail party my company provided, and most everyone sported both their trilingual “I Voted!” stickers and something… Continue

Added by The Chef on November 5, 2008 at 1:45am — No Comments

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

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 4, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

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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Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 4, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

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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Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 4, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

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

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 4, 2008 at 1:58pm — No Comments

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

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 4, 2008 at 1:38pm — No Comments

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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Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 4, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

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

IPTV New Releases - Black Milk - Tronic

Below is a instrumental clip called Summer and Stay with me RMX

1. Long Story Short

2. Bounce

3. Give the Drummer Sum

4. Without U/Electric Ribbon (Interlude)

5. Hold It Down

6. Losing Out

7. Hell Yeah

8. Overdose

9. Reppin for U - Black Milk, Abernathy, A.

10. The Matrix

11. Try

12. Tronic Summer

13. Bond 4 Life

14. Elec… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on October 30, 2008 at 8:34am — No Comments

The Perfect Podcasting Mic?

Podcasting is becoming a very popular means of expression for independent artists in the music business.

Podcasts can come in variety of formats from online radio stations, to broadcasts to update fans about your latest and greatest, or as a means to break a new single.

Many terrestrial (FM) radio DJs use podcasting as a way to catalog popular mixshows that they command.

This enhances their appeal, gives them additional outlets to… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on October 29, 2008 at 10:30pm — 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

Indie Planet Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Discussion: Cam'ron - Yes or No?

Camron is a product of Harlem, New York. He originally started out playing ball but always had the gift of rhyming. He started out rapping in a group Children of the Corn w/ Big L, Mase, and Bloodshed in the mid 90's. After the death of Bloodshed, he continued to pursue his rap dream after his hoop dreams fell through, and hooked up w/ Notorious B.I.G. through Ma$e.

Biggie, at the time was recovering from a car accident, and Camron… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 27, 2008 at 4:45pm — No Comments