J Monday 'The Sequel'

Harrisburg rapper J ' The Capital Kid' Monday drops his new mixtape 'The Sequel' The Capital Kid's brand of hip-hop resonates with people caught up in the daily grind, on this mix he formally introduces himself to the game; "Love/Hate" in which the emcee expresses his dislike for playa haters; and "Ratz".

01. Intro
02. Hello (prod. by The AmazNs)
03. In the Mirror
04. Fastlane (prod. by Trizz)
05. Love/Hate freestyle
06. I Don't Know
07. Flying Rounds (prod. by The AmazNs)
08. Murder 1
09. You Know Who freestyle
10. Paper Pistols
11. Mz. Missouri (prod. by Jackpot)
12. My Thoughts
13. Ratz
14. Tanqueray & OJ
15. Living a Lie
16. The New freestyle
17. Same Cloth (prod. by J Yess)
18. In Your Shoes (prod. by Geez)
19. Outro

http://www.refinedhype.com/hyped/entry/j-monday-the-sequel

Iron Braydz 'Hang'

Iron Braydz unleashes his new video for the self produced track 'Hang' taken from his newest project 'Devil May Cry'.

Jai Boo and Reality Game Presents Paul Wall 'It's Going Down'

Check out my new mixtape hosted by Paul Wall called 'It's Going Down'. It features, PKT, Chamillionaire, Lil Keke, LATE, C Stone, Esincho, Fat B plus more with the last track 'Slowed n Boo'd by me! This is the ultimate soundtrack to the summer. Download and enjoy!

01 - Paul Wall - Intro
02 - Paul Wall - I'm on Patron
03 - Chamillionaire Feat. Paul Wall & Slim Thug - Main Event
04 - Esincho - 3rd My Coast
05 - Big Shane Feat. C Stone - Be About It
06 - Lil Keke - Addicted To Fame
07 - PKT Feat. Lil Keke - She Likes It
08 - C Stone Feat. Paul Wall, Slim Thug & Trae - Reppin Texas
09 - Fat B Feat. Paul Wall - Slo Mo
10 - C Stone Feat. Slim Thug - Been Gettin Money
11 - Dallas Diamond D Feat. Chalie Boy, Slim Thug & Fat B - Slab Love
12 - LATE - Supply and Demand
13 - Filthee Feat. Paul Wall & Glasses Malone - Rated R Superstar
14 - Lil Keke Feat. Dallas - True G
15 - PKT - Got Me A Cadillac
16 - Paul Wall Feat. Devin The Dude - Smoke Weed
17 - Paul Wall Feat. Devin The Dude - Smoke Weed (Slowed n Boo'd)

http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/89my3x

B.G to release new album 'Hollyhood'

B.G is set to release his new album 'Hollyhood' on October 5th. 'Hollyhood' should hopefully follow the success his album 'Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood' released last year on T.I's Grand Hustle. Make sure you look out for 'Hollyhood'.

Westwood contestant on 'Dancing on Ice'

Tim Westwood has apparently been offered £50,000 to be a contestant on ITV's 'Dancing on Ice' he asked his followers on Twitter if he should go ahead and take the offer. The response on Twitter was urging him to take up the offer, but he didn't know if it was genuine or if they just wanted a cheap laugh at his expense. THEN yesterday he was offered an extra £10,000!! I don't like all these Dancing on Ice, Britain's Got Talent type of things....BUT if Westwood does take up the offer then I think I'd to watch it! It would be quite funny seeing him in a tight-up sequined suit!

Fat Beats in New York and L.A to Close

Fats Beats started back in 1994 in New York and have opened stores in L.A, Amsterdam and Tokyo. If you're a fan of Hip Hop then this was one of those stores that you had to go to if you were in one of these cities. In 1998 I too tried visit Fat Beats to buy somes tunes and place some copies of Rago Magazine and Wolftown snippet tapes in there.

BUT somebody called LATE gave me and my sis the wrong address and we ended up going to some unsavoury neck of the woods in Manhattan that looked like scenes from Starsky and Hutch!! We walked past this garage about 3 times, by then the workers there must have thought what the hell are these 2 tourists doing down here!! After nearly getting run over and me and my sister nearly coming to blows we called it a day...sad to say we never found Fat Beats. Somehow we found a cool grafitti clothing shop and then ended up in Canal Street..home of cheapo fakes!

Fat Beats was the place to be and get all the latest underground releases you could see artists performing in there as well as buying records!! With this new download revolution many independent record shops throughout the world have closed down. We can all say this is a shame that records shops all over are closing but ask yourself this..."When was the last time you went out a bought an album, single or E.P?" So in a way we have done this to part of our culture. I for one will put up my hand and say that I don't buy as much music as i used to BUT if i see a record shop somewhere I always have to go in and have a mooch and gauranteed I'll come out with something!!

Fat Beats closes it's door in New York on September 4th and in L.A on September 18th. Although you'll be able to shop online at http://www.fatbeats.com/ it's not quite the same. R.I.P Fat Beats!!

Ice cube wants Chris Tucker for new 'Friday' movie

Dammmmmmmmmmnnn.....Ice Cube has told All Hip Hop that he's campaigning for a new installment of 'Friday'. "I even want Chris Tucker in it. I think that’s what everybody wants to see," Ice Cube stated. "They want to see all of us together, I’ve been campaigning trying to put that together, I’m going to keep campaigning until the idea is so old nobody wants to see it."

Well, we would love to see a new installement to the 'Friday' series...Mike Epps is well funny but Chris Tucker just killed especially when he smoked the angel dust!! Check the trailer above...

Public Enemy Live in London for thier only UK show

Original P.E members Chuck D, Flavor Flav and Professor Griff along with S1W's; Brother Mike, James Bomb, Pop Diesel and DJ Lord are to play at the Indigo 02 Arena on November 14th 2010. This is definitely a show not to be missed!! I remember seeing Public Enemy at the Hummingbird in Birmingham with my brother and sister....I was too young to go on my own! It was amazing!!

After being signed to Def Jam by Rick Rubin P.E started out as the opening act for the Beastie Boys and in 1987 they released their first album 'Yo Bum Rush The Show'. Regraded as one of the most influential Hip Hop groups in Rap History P.E have released some pretty phenomenal tracks such as 'Don't believe The Hype' and 'Fight the Power'. They made music history be being the first band to release an album on MP3 and have influenced many artists and rappers such as Dead Prez, Mos Def, 2Pac, to Anthrax and Manic Street Preachers.

Throughout the years they have toured over 45 countries, embarked on over 56 tours and performed more than 1300 concerts. Three of their albums are certified multi-platinum; three more are gold, with four gold singles and a platinum-selling home video. If you've never been to a Public Enemy concert and you're from the UK then I suggest you got to this one off show, you won't be dissapointed!
 
Tickets are available from 9am tomorrow Friday 20th August at http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/ or 08444 775 775

Bun B Performs Big Pimpin Live

Ms Rivercity caught this footage of Bun B with support from Cory Mo performing live in Atlanta, Bun's performance included UGK's verses to Big Pimpin.

Yukmouth and C-BO Reform Thug Lordz new album on the way

Yukmouth and C-BO have reformed their group Thug Lordz after a 5 year hiatus. Their new album 'Thug Money' will be released on September 28th and features Tha Jacka who appears on their first single 'Wake Up', Bo-Roc, Tha Realest, Ampichino and Eastwood. Between them the West Coast legends have released over 30 albums and sold over 10 million records worldwide....we can't wait to hear the new album!!

Fendi iPhone Case

Fendi are famed for their smart leather accessories as well as their clothes. According to Hypebeast.com the latest addition to their accessories is this new iPhone case and guess what? It's not made of leather, instead it's made of rubber embossed with the Fendi logo. They should be released worldwide along with their 2010 Autumn collection. Available in Khaki Green or Grey.

DJ Scream and Young Jeezy '1000 Grams'

Young Jeezy's mixtape is here!! Available now from http://www.djscreamtv.com/

Raekwon to re-release Only Built for Cuban Linx

Raekwon has been cooking up a special download only issue of the classic 'Only Built for Cuban Linx part II' called  'Only Built for Cuban Linx part II Gold Deluxe Edition' which will be released only on iTunes on Tuesday 17th August. The new edition will feature 2 new tracks 'Never Matter' featuring Bun B and 'Rock Stars' featuring Inspectah Deck and GZA, including 4 new remixes plus vidoes!

LQD - Food Everywhere

Check out the new vid from LQD 'Food Everywhere' produced by Soopa Beats...

Madhat feat King Response & Klashnekoff - My Friends Say

DJ Scream and Pastor Troy - Crown Royal

Pastor Troy dropped his new album King of All Kings on Tuesday so make sure you go and cop that. You can also download this free mix from DJ Scream and Pastor Troy....

01. Pastor Troy - Gangsta Revival 
02. Pastor Troy - King Of All Kings
03. Pastor Troy - P.T. Checkin In
04. Pastor Troy - U Ain't Heard About Me?
05. Pastor Troy - Jerk Broad
06. Pastor Troy - WAR
07. Pastor Troy - Theze Niggaz Ain't Gangsta No Mo!!
08. Pastor Troy - Legend
09. Pastor Troy - Cold As Ice
10. Pastor Troy - I Wish
11. Pastor Troy - All The Way Crunk Up
12. Pastor Troy - My Hometown
13. Pastor Troy - No Trace
14. Pastor Troy - Backroads
15. Pastor Troy - P.T. Crown Royal
16. Pastor Troy - Smokin Good
17. Pastor Troy - Sponsors, Shoutouts!!!
18. Pastor Troy - Vica Versa
 
Download: http://livemixtap.es/9c0

Tech N9ne has number 1 independent album in the US

Congrats to Tech N9ne who for having the the number 1 independent album in the US for a 3rd time on a row! Tech N9ne Collabs: The Gates Mixed Plate features Strange Label Music mates Krizz Kaliko, Big Scoob and Kutt Kalhoun, Devin The Dude, Yukmouth, Glasses Malone and more. After releasing K.O.D last year Tech stated he was done with the dark side now he's ready to party! Apparently Lil Wayne told Funk Master Flex that he would like to collab either Tech N9ne or Andre 3000 when he's released from prison.

Planet Asia featuring TriState 'Trouble'

'Trouble' featuring TriState is the official single from Planet Asia's new solo album 'Black Belt Theatre'

Smokes and Three 6 Mafia 'Fetti Clap'

Wisconsin rapper Smokes aka Mr Asian Pride teams up with legendary Memphis duo Triple Six Mafia! Smokes is one to watch he's already graced the stage with asrtists Wiz Khalifa, Kardinal Offishall and Tone Trump to name a few. He's also been nominated for 3 Underground Music Awards this year,"Best Midwest Artist", "Best Live Performance", and "Outstanding Artist Of The Year".

Big Boi limited edition Chuck Taylors

Big Boi launches limited edition Hi Top Chuck Taylors to celebtare his Def Jam debut ablum 'Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty' released July 6th. "Everyone knows the Converse All Star logo and I was honored when they approached me to create a design in celebration of my album release," said Big Boi.

The one of a kind special design features the album title wrapped around the outer sides of the shoe's heel, and fans can enter to win their own pair at one of a select few online outlets, which will be giving away three exclusive copies of the shoe, autographed by Big Boi. Watch the clip here to hear Big Boi speak about his exclusive Chucks...http://www.youtube.com/user/conversegallery

Messy Marv showcases new era of San Franciso rap with Thizz City

Messy Marv introduces 'Thizz City' a compilation featuring a new crop of talent from San Francisco. The 18 track compilation album will be released in stores and online on August 10th and feature new material from Marv and Thizz City newcomers Roach Gigz, Hustle Boys, Killa Kiese, Cam City, Pac B and other SF giants.

"Thizz City's sole purpose is to discover and develop the next stars of San Francisco," reveals TC who played a key role in RBL Posse & 11/5, Dre Dog & Cold World Hustlers classic albums,
was brought in to be Executive Producer of the project and ensure that the young roster had all the necessary guidance for their proper debut. "The City is so diverse and has so much texture and it really needs its own label to focus solely on it. We've been working on this launch for two years and have finally aligned all the pieces we need for Thizz City to be successful. To say we're excited is an understatement"

Dorrough 'Get Big'

BLAKTRIX 'The Houdini Footprints Of Some People Never Go Crazy'

Bradford born emcee Blaktrix has supported artists like Skinnyman and GLC in various venues up and down the UK. He's performed live on BBC Radio and featured on 'Unsigned' aired on HTV Wales as well as having his music featured on Ras Kwame's 'Homegrown Collection'.
Blaktrix is set to drop his album in November 'Some People Never Go Crazy' but to warm you up he drops this free download available from: http://www.blaktrix.co.uk/

01 – Tek Time (Produced by Monky)
02 – Business Is Good (Produced by Sir Beans OBE)
03 – Snakes On A Plane (Produced by Rola)
04 – Trouble Trouble Feat Vocal Recall (Produced by Monky)
05 – Night & Day Feat Junior Disprol (Produced by Stagga)
06 – Them Or Us (Produced by Rola)
07 – Blix James Bitch (Produced by Monky)
08 – So Sweet That It Kills (Produced by Rola)
09 – Flight Redux Feat PLO & Mudworth (Produced by Rola)
10 – Last Blast (Produced by Rola)

Grand Central 'Baby You Know'

K.I.N.E.T.I.K and Mr Drastick have been on their solo grind for a few years now and have released numerous albums and mixatpes...So now they're bringing the best of both worlds together with their new group 'Grand Central'. The name Grand Central means 'at the heart of something big' is the perfect reflection of their intent to make moves and make history.
Co-signed by industry luminaries such as Shortee Blitz, Mark Devlin, and DJ MK their music is a must for all who love the real essence of Hip Hop.