Illus feat. Gift Of Gab & Paul Dateh – “Better”

Second Leak From Forthcoming Illus LP “For Adam”. Each verse of “Better” is based on a true story.

The basic idea of Better was to tell three separate stories about individuals who overcame incredible hardships to make their lives “better” despite all the odds.

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Black Rob – ‘Game Tested, Streets Approved’ Album Cover + Tracklisting

Black Rob Game Tested, Streets Approved Album Cover + Tracklisting
Album out July 26th on Duck Down Music. Pre-Order the Deluxe-Edition at iTunes today. The album contains three exclusive bonus tracks: here

Track Listing:
1) Welcome Back
2) Boiling Water
3) Bumpin
4) Can’t Make It In NY
5) Showin Up
6) Celebration
7) Wanna Get Dough
Get Involved
9) Sand to the Beach
10) Made Me a Man
11) F*ck Em
12) This Is What It Is
13) Up North – This Is What It Is
14) No Fear featuring Sean Price
15) Sh*t (iTunes Bonus)
16) Stand Off (iTunes Bonus)
17) Nothin (iTunes Bonus)

Air Jordan XI Retro Low IE

These were by far one of my favorite pairs of low Jordan’ss back in the day. I can vividly remember seeing other cats rock em so effortlessly in the 8th grade saying to myself I wish I had those..lol. We called em’ the “Baby J’s” growing up in Louisiana. Now better late than never, you…and I (lol) can snatch up a pair July 16th. Don’t Sleep

Black Rob – Celebration

Perfect music for the upcoming July 4th Holiday. The track is from Black Rob’s upcoming album, ‘Game Tested, Streets Approved,’ out July 26th on Duck Down Music. “Celebration” is produced by David Shapiro

Black Rob “Celebration” by Here

The Two. Fifteens – The Commute Vol. 1

Here is the new mixtape from The Two. Fifteens. The Commute Vol. 1 is basically 18 songs of all new material combining songs, remixes, and edits into a cohesive mix-tape/album/project. This is in preperation for the album coming later this summer “Effective When Used After”. (The Two. Fifteens)

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Dom Kennedy – FTWWL2 listening session re-cap

Dom Kennedy “From the Westside with Love 2 from BB on Vimeo.

We hope you enjoy the video. Thnx to everyone involved. Make sure you grab the album out now on iTunes…Peace!!!

The Academy f/Kurupt, Raekwon & Kojoe “Samaryda”

Since the inception of Hip-Hop, compilation projects have been a staple in providing fans across the board with the means of enjoying new music from a myriad of their favorite artists. Whether in the form of Motion Picture Soundtracks such as “Juice”, “Menace II Society,” “The Show” and “Friday” to just name a few and the genre was further supplemented by labels such as Death Row, Ruff Ryders and No Limit Records, and perhaps more prevalent than ever the advent of the “mixtape” has allowed DJ’s and Emcee’s to collaborate together in introducing an influx of music to the general public.
2011 marks the return of the Compilation like you have never experienced it before, with the birth of The Academy, a bi-coastal merging of the minds that provides an undeniable unity long since forgotten amidst the landscape of popularized feuds, beefs, and unfounded media hypes. “The Academy” will be released on 9-13-2011 courtesy of Terminal 3/Penagon/Bonzi Records.
The material is 100% new, the collaborations are out of this world, and the production value makes “The Academy” the new standard in Hip-Hop excellence. Over 55 MC’s representing the realms of “Major” and “Independent”, “New & Old School, “Legendary” and “Soon to Be” make “The Academy” release a shoe in for fans to feed their need for a superior quality product from a vast makeup of the artists they love and respect in a landscape where subpar albums and scaled back budgets have become the norm.
Executive produced by Kurupt, fans can expect “Academy” appearances from such notable talents as Raekwon, Jadakiss, Kurupt, Pete Rock, Royce Da 5’9”, Redman, Styles P, Crooked I, Sean Price, Method Man, Canibus, LA the Darkman, Keith Murray, Planet Asia, Rass Kass, K-Solo, LA The Darkman, Billy Danze (M.O.P.), Pack FM, Pete Rock, Keith Murray, Chino XL and many more all backed by the breakthrough soundscapes of Terminal 3 Productions (who previously oversaw projects from (“Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture”, “The Four Horsemen” and “The Undergods”).
The Academy f/Kurupt, Raekwon & Kojoe “Samaryda” (produced by Marlon Price & JP Beats of Terminal 3):

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2DiE4 – California Kushin

SD’s own Wrongkind has been grindin hard with new artist, biz ventures, and keeping a firm ear to the streets while reppin the 619. Peep this new joint from 2Die4 presented by Wrongkind.

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Tiny Beef ft Ice Burgandy – “Menace 2 Society”

Here’s the first look of the official video off that 750 Boys Project 2 Menaces 2 Society…BSM up!

Props to my dude B.Frank

Dom Kennedy – From the Westside with Love II (cover)

Heard it last night and I must say…

But I can’t cause I was speechless..It’s that great.

Album Drops 6.28.11

Cover by Archer One

Leica M9P

You want power but not size?. Then the new M9P is your best bet. This 18 megapixel, full-frame 24 x 36mm sensor, 80-2500 ISO range, 1/4000 of a second shutter speed, full metal housing, and 2.5-inch monitor is quite simply in a class of its own.

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TiRon & Ayomari – “En Karlekshistoria” EP

The “En Kärlekshistoria” EP is the result of two guys from Crenshaw and Slauson coolin’ out in Stockholm for twelve days. TiRon & Ayomari decided to release this Swedish love story, produced by the Sum Comfort Food duo. So appropriately (on Midsummer’s Eve) we bring you this EP as a Moovmnt exclusive. It features the lovely Seinabo Sey on the vocals and is just a warmup, because the guys from LA are also dropping another project called “A Sucker For Pumps” later this summer. Feel free to download, enjoy and share with your friends.

- pulled from Moovmnt.com

As promised….

Just a thank you to the fans for supporting us over at The Cafeteria Line. Thank you for your patience while we continue to work on ASFP. Your opinion and support matter more to us than the opinion of any critic or unappreciative hip hop head. THIS IS FOR YOU.

Love, Go Ronnie.

One of the most humble and creative dudes in the game. I can always appreciate good music. Props to Moovmnt.com

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MAJOR x New Era True Blue Cement Insider 59Fifty

Using the indigo blue fabric as the foundation, this True Blue fitted is equally at home matched up with a classic Jordan sneaker, as with a classic chambray button down or a lightweight heathered terry fleece. The unmistakable cement (or elephant) print graces the inside of MAJOR’s Trinity on the front, while the same pattern graces the inside of 3 stars on the back. Kelly green undervisor is also a must.

Need a fitted to go with those True Blue 3′s you just copped. Look no more, cause MAJOR has come through and answered the call in a very nice way.

Jean Grae – ‘Cookies or Comas’ Mixtape (download)

Blacksmith Music emcee Jean Grae is giving away her cookies. Free mix cd, ‘Cookies or Comas’ out now. The album is hosted by DJ Drama (A Gangsta Grillz Special Edition) & features Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Styles P & Royce Da 5′ 9.”

@JEANGREASY ‘Cake or Death’ album out this Fall

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Air Jordan 5 White/Midnight Navy-Red

Perfect Independence Day sneaker. Even though this colorway was flipped it still keeps its OG feel which many will be able to appreciate. Look for these to hit Jordan retailers July 2nd.

Drake – Trust Issues

Did my own little thing using some other thing I did. You know.

Enjoy..via OVO

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Vakill – “Armor Of God” Video

The latest video from Vakill, “Armor Of God,” is the title track from Vakill’s forthcoming LP, which now has a new release date of 7-5-2011

Vast Aire f/Guilty Simpson – “The Verdict”

A track on Vast Aire’s album “Ox 2010: A Street Odyssey” that was years in the making and long overdue was “The Verdict” f/Guilty Simpson. The track brings the two underground titian’s together for the first time and it does not disappoint. Much like the pairing of a nice wine, so matches the production from Ayatollah, laying the foundation for these two legendary MC’s to build upon.

“The Verdict” appears on Vast Aire’s new solo-LP, Ox 2010: A Street Odyssey, which is now available at all retail and online outlets

DL – Vast Aire f/Guilty Simpson “The Verdict” (produced by Ayatollah): here

Cafe Y Negro – “SD LACED” Tees

My fam P.Dot & Grizz at @CAFEYNEGRO just got their first run of tees in and are set to be release asap. Stay tuned for availability. They’re def gonna keep the city lookin’ right…

http://twitter.com/CAFEYNEGRO – @CAFEYNEGRO
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The Cool Kids – “Swimsuits” (Featuring Mayer Hawthorne)

Two of my personal favs teaming up on the same track is always a plus. When Fish Ride Bicycles coming on Green Label Sound this July. Stay tuned.

The Cool Kids – “Swimsuits” (Featuring Mayer Hawthorne) by greenlabelsound

Mike Bhaiya – “They Didn’t Know”

First leak from DJ Green Lantern Presents Mike Bhaiya: “The Universe Is Dreaming Vol. 1”

After honing his craft opening up for the likes of Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, Zion I, Cormega, Nature and Aloe Blacc, Mike Bhaiya (pronounced “bye-uh”) linked up with the infamous DJ Green Lantern to create his debut mixtape “The Universe Is Dreaming Vol. 1.”
The musical landscape of “The Universe Is Dreaming Vol. 1” is brought to life by the soul bearing, sharply clever and poetic lyrics of a young man whose love, energy, and determination to better the world around him are so immense, that he is simply known as “Brother” across the globe. Since he first touched the mic, Bhaiya has blossomed into an MC known for melding searing wit, poetic and lyrical genius, and an infectious and at times ferocious intensity, with his infinite love for humanity and Life. “The Universe Is Dreaming Vol. 1” is the first chapter in the musical legacy of a man who has devoted his existence to the uniting of the human race with each other, and the rest of the Universe.

Follow On Twitter: @MikeBhaiya
www.MikeBhaiya.com

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Omar LinX f/Emilio Rojas – “Say Goodbye”

Omar LinX and Emilio Rojas “Say Goodbye” to the good life and espouse on the cynicism of the industry with the second banger off Omar’s upcoming album “City Of Ommz ” which will be released on 7-12-2011. “City of Ommz ” features appearances from Royce Da 5’9″, Joell Ortiz, Emilio Rojas along with production from MoSS, Zeds Dead and more.

Obnoxious- I’LL EAT YA FOOD VOL.2(I’LL EAT YA MIXTAPE)

We brought Vol. 1 which proved that OB is hands down one of the illest spitters in 619 and Vol. 2 does nothing but enforce our strong accusations..lol…Enjoy

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Todd Anthony – Raw

Read Up on Todd here
www.iamtoddanthony.com

Apathy “Check To Check” (Produced by Evidence)

First single from Apathy’s forthcoming “Honkey Kong” LP. Guest appearances on Honkey Kong include Xzibit, Slaine, Vinnie Paz, Esoteric, Ill Bill, Celph Titled, Action Bronson, General Steele (Smif N Wessun) and Mad Lion

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BAPE INDEPENDENCE DAY TEE

A BATHING APE® INDEPENDENCE DAY TEE will be available for purchase at BAPE STORE NEW YORK® on Saturday, June 25th and US.BAPE.COM at noon on Wednesday, June 22nd! This tee features BABY MILO® holding the American flag. Its available in one style for both men and women in black or white

New Audio: Jesse Abraham f/Blu “Words Past The Margin” (produced by !lmind)

“Words Past The Margin ft. Blu is the second single off of Jesse Abraham’s debut LP, “One Day.” Produced by !llMind, the song pairs the up-and-coming Brooklyn emcee with Blu, one of hip-hop’s preeminent lyricists.

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#RoboCop: NIKE AIR FOAMPOSITE PRO “RETRO”

My #RoboCop goed to the Foamposite Retro Blue which will hit select retailers July 1st, 2011. These are beyond fresh and this colorway for some reason helps me justify spending an easy $200 before Independence day weekend is feasible.lol.

DOM KENNEDY “FROM THE WEST$IDE WITH LOVE II” Listening Party

If your like me, then you can’t wait til’ this drop 6.28.11. Industry heads and accredited media will be in attendance for the first exclusive listen/critique of Dom’s Most anticipated project to date. The event is this Thursday 06/23/11 7-11pm.

9Five “Fronts”

Introducing the Fronts. This frame will come in two colorways, gloss black/gold and woodgrain, both with clear CR-39 lenses, and crafted with handmade acetate of course. Droppin July 1…

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