September Mix 2011

"Vwasssup J. Cole!!!" no big deal

With a bunch of dope releases this month, it's only fair I provide y'all with something to ride to. Cole World: The Sideline Story probably has to be my most anticipated album, ever, and I must say, classic! It's nice to see an artist you've followed since day one come out on top and transition into the mainstream successfully (with a few minor tweaks to his artistic integrity). Cole's debut is projected to sell 250K in the first week so if you still haven't, go out and cop yourself a copy of a runner up for 2011's album of the year. Other September releases include: Phonte, 9th Wonder, Evidence, Tiron & Ayomari, etc. Enjoy!

Download September Mix 2011

Foster The People – Pumped Up Kicks (DJ Reflex Remix) f. Kendrick Lamar

Feel good remix for the weekend! Kendrick destroy's everything he gets on... Although this track isn't being pushed much, it's something he can probably use to gain additional fans who don't quite understand Kendrick just yet. Like Jim Slice said, "dude's ahead of his time".

Download Pumped Up Kicks (DJ Reflex Remix) f. Kendrick Lamar

Statik Selektah - Labour Day

Look out for Statik Selektah's upcoming album, Population Control, dropping sometime before 2012!

Download Labour Day

Hopsin - Ill Mind of Hopsin 4

If this dude weren't such a loppy ass weirdo, I'd probably listen to him a little more. Regardless, his flow is nice and his shots are pretty legit. Word of advice Hopsin: Quit dressing like a chick! Acting like a bitch only got Tyler Perry famous! <--- Name the rapper who drops that shit!

Common on the Daily Show

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On his road to promoting his recent self-biography, One Day It'll All Make Sense, Common stops by the Daily Show to shows his appreciation to John Stuart for ridiculing Bill O'Rilley and the rest of the Fox News Network. The book is on the shelves now so go out and learn some more about arguably the best conscious rappers dead or alive.

Denzil Porter - Kanye West (Video)

Another random emcee I've just barely heard about. I'm a sucker for piano beats so you know i had to give this one a listen. Witty lyrics with a proper title.

Download Kanye West

Maffew Ragazino - Back Sheep (Video)

Skip to the 1:50 mark for some fresh lyricism. Download can be found on one of my previous "Random Singles" posts.

Panty Droppers: Tiron & Ayomoari - The Neighbors

So far September has started slow with all the good releases toward the end of the month. The only thing keeping me alive at this point is Tiron and Ayomari's A Sucker For Pumps, which dropped this last Tuesday, and must I say, "This shit is DOOOOPE!!!". It might not be a classic but most definitely an album worth storing in your Ipod. Coincidentally, the main track I listen to of ASFP is "The Neighbors".

Let me just explain real quick what "Panty Droppers" means. PD's are defined as songs that make a female instantly forget all her trials and tribulations and realize that the true meaning to life is love; therefore, she drops her undergarments and you know the rest. "The Neighbors" is a song about playing music louder so the next door neighbors can't listen to your ruckus. The beat alone breathes and exhales Nag Champa...

Download The Neighbors

Jay-Z - In My Lifetime (Remix)

Sorry, but this isn't some new Hov. Instead it's that classic Jay, so I don't really know why I'm apologizing in the first place. With the Entourage series finale airing the other day, I thought it would be proper to post up one of the many dope songs used for the ending credits (for an episode from an earlier season). This song reminds me why Hov is considered as one of the best to ever do it.

Download In My Lifetime (remix)

Blakrock 2 Trailer

The Black Keys + Dope Hip Hop = Blakroc. Second project on it's way!

Off Blakrock's first project

Download What You Do To Me ft. Jim Jones, Billy Danze (of MOP), and Nicole Wray

Must Have Music: Masta Ace - Conflict (Original) ft. Guru (prod. Dj Premier)

"Possibly

Nigga, you might try stoppin' me

But Obviously

Boy, you ain't thinkin' properly

My philosophy

Is to keep this shit popin' B

Showin' you stupid fuckers, how true hip hop should be"

- R.I.P. Guru

'Nough Said...

Download Conflict ft. Guru

Even if you don't instantly like what you hear in these posts, make sure to download these songs. You will thank me later!

Chuuwee - French Inhale

Gotta give credit to the youngin' on his grind. Chuuwee is one of the few aspiring emcee's I wouldn't mind getting my business partner Jimmy Haze to work with. In fact, he's set to appear on Statik Selektah's next album, Population Control, so we should probably make moves sooner than later. Low budget video but the french inhale in rewind is good enough for me.

Download French Inhale

Crate Diggin': Curtis Mayfield - Give Me Your Love

I was inspired to start up this "Crate Diggin" segment once again because of Wale's latest music video (posted below). The legendary musician this time around, who was sampled, was none other than Curtis Mayfield. This classic song, which has been sampled time after time, is off The Super Fly (Soundtrack) (1972). Know your history!

Listen to original and download Give Me Your Love

As for Wale's Video... It's good too see one of the underground emcee's, we all saw grow as an artist, finally get the shine he deserves. Also good to know he's getting it in with the video vixens. I'm sure his X girl is regretting shit now. Off MMG's last group album, Self Made Vol. 1.

Download That Way

Young Jeezy - Do it For You ft. Freddie Gibbs (Video)

I never gave two shits about Young Jeezy until he signed one of my favorite 2009 XXL freshman to his CTE label. Although most of their work together has been pretty weak (mainly because the beats are terrible and not really my cup of tea), I really like this track and actually threw it on last month's mix. I'm still looking forward to Gibb's next album, A Cold Day In Hell.

Big K.R.I.T. - The Vent (Video)

Unfortunately Big K.R.I.T.'s highly anticipated album (especially in my brother's opinion) has been pushed back to release sometime in the first quarter of 2012. Fortunately, the fans are still receiving visuals for his exceptional Return of 4eva mixtape. Country boy Krit gets deep on this one.

"Wrote a rhyme that was kind with some vision to it,

Bottom line it might expand your mind if you listen to it"

Download The Vent