Dilla + Big Pun = Yes Please
February 9, 2010
Cookin’ Soul: “Big Dilla (mixtape)”
To commemorate both J-Dilla’s 36th birthday and the 10th anniversary of Big Pun’s passing on February 7th, the good folks at 2DopeBoyz put together a nice tribute for two of hip-hops greats. Filled with knocking Dilla production and classic Pun wordplay (both from previous work), this is one of the better mixtapes to drop in recent memory.
Peep the tracklist after the jump..
Jaylib vs. J-Rocc
February 4, 2010
Back in like 2003, my good friend Stephen Wonder put me on to this promo CD that Stones Throw released simply titled Jaylib vs. J-Rocc. I was a big fan of both Madlib and Dilla, and was blown away at the concept of those two beatsmiths putting together an album. I never managed to grab a copy of the OG promo CD, and have been waiting for an official digital release for years…Glad to see the good folks at the Stones Throw heard me loud and clear. Enjoy!
He’s the King, I’m the DJ
October 26, 2009
DJ Jazzy Jeff: “He’s the King, I’m the DJ (mixtape)”
Jazzy Jeff comes through yet again (when doesn’t he?) with some incredible music for your headphones. This time around, it’s a free mixtape in memory of the greatest pop icon ever. I have yet to bump this, but best believe it will get heavy rotation on the Monster headphones.
Track list after the jump…
R.I.P. MJ.
Back to the Feature…
June 24, 2009
Wale & 9th Wonder: “Back to the Feature (mixtape)”
Just after dropping his first official single w/ Lady GaGa (along with an assault of mixed feelings), Wale gives the people something that made him famous in the first place…The Mixtape. Complete with a solid guest list (Talib, etc.) and banging 9th Wonder production, mark this one as another K.O. on the scorecard.
Blackstar 10th Anniversary Show
June 2, 2009
Blackstar: Live @ the Nokia Theatre (full download)
All The Way Live has posted the Blackstar reunion show from last Saturday (5/30), live at the Nokia Theatre in NYC. Tracks included are “Respiration,” “Brown Skin Lady,” “My Umi Says,” “The Blast,” and a solid mix from both Mos and Talib’s extensive catalog.
The Blackstar album remains one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever, and it’s good to see the famous Rawkus duo back at it.
It’s stuff like this that makes me want to pack my bags and buy a one-way ticket to NYC.
Infinitely Free
May 14, 2009
ThisIs50 is hosting a free download of Eminem’s debut into the rap-game Infinite (1996). This album got crazy play in my boombox back in the day (pre-Dre), especially that title track. Back in like 1999 though, my Jeep Cherokee (sheep-skin interior y’all) was broken into, and the perpetrator took every classic hip-hop album inside (like 200 total). Long story short, Infinite was one of those records that I never got back since then.
This is all to help boost the buzz for Em’s forthcoming LP Relapse, which officially drops on Tuesday..Review coming soon.
That’s a good look 50!
Back to the Classics
May 13, 2009
Joell Ortiz: Back to the Classics (Mixtape)
Joell Ortiz has been bubbling in the underground scene for some time now, and continues to impress with his solo mixtape work, as well as his work with the untouchable super-group Slaughterhouse (Joell, Crooked I, Joe Budden, Royce the 5″9″). With that said, peep the above for the latest from BK’s finest…Fire!
Word bond OnSmash.
Gone Fishing (Mixtape)
May 6, 2009
The Cool Kids: Gone Fishing (Mixtape)
Don Cannon comes through yet again with another dope mixtape, this time from the Chicago duo The Cool Kids. If you’re a fan of their bass-heavy simplistic style (i.e. old school boombap), then you should dig the latest entry.
Props to OS.
Yes We Can (The Mixtape)
October 16, 2008
Available for download HERE:
Official Track List:
2. David Banner,Busta Rhymes,Talib Kweli “Black President” Rmx pt1 *
3. Barack Obama “Stand Up”*
4. Nas Speaks on Politics
5. Styles P and Cassidy “Make It Out”*
6. Jay-Z Speaks “The American Dream”
7. Barack Obama “One Mic, One People”
8. Russell Simmons Speaks on Obama
9. Joe Budden,Twista,John Mayer “Waiting on the World to Change 2008″
10. Angie Martinez “Yes We Need A Mixtape!!”
11. Kanye West,Malik Yusef “Promised land
12. Wale,Rhymefest,Christina K, Royce 529 “Black President” RMX Pt2*
13. Barack Obama “My Life”*
14. Jay-z “Lick a Shot”*
15. Russell Simmons on Change
16. Wyclef “Obama for President”
17. Charles Hamilton “The Moment”
18. Find ur Dreams (interlude) *
19. George Bush’s Highlight Reel
20. Mikkey Halsted “King George” *
21. Obama on Hip-Hop
22. Joel Ortiz feat Dante Hawkins “Letter To Obama” *
23. Akon , U.M. “Aint No Sunshine” *
24. Qadir, Dwayne (Invasion) “Its My Time
25. Johnny Polygon (Invasion),Amanda Diva “Colorblind” *
26. Mavado “We Need Barack” *
27. Jay-Z / Gabe Real “What We Need” (Speech)
28. Qadir “Yes We Can” Outro
Rapper’s Delight
September 12, 2008
Rapper Big Pooh: “Rapper’s Delight”
Download the latest mixtape from Little Brother’s own, Big Pooh. The duo from North Carolina have a knack for making good music, so hopefully this one won’t disappoint.
