We commented earlier this month that new solo music from Kurupt is always welcomed on Dubcnn but with his work over recent months on the DPG project and touring all we'd had was the "Kurupt Presents Penagon Rydaz" release and the DJ Quik featured Take It Off. Then last week we were treated to the Let Off record where he'd linked with Terrace Martin, ill Camille and TDE's own Jay Rock.
Today we aren't back with another NEW record but we are - thanks to a reminder from our dedicated Forum users - taking you back to 2001 for a record some of you may never have heard - or if you were with us back then; perhaps havent' bumped in some time!
"I Thought You Knew" - featuring Krook and produced by Fingazz - was an "unreleased" record from Kurupt's third solo studio LP "Space Boogie: Smoke Oddessey" released in 2001. We state "unreleased" as - although it didn't appear on any US or EU releases of the album it did features as the Japanese Bonus track when released there. We're dropping it now as part of our occasional Westcoast Wednesday and to serve as a teaser for a new DAILY WESTCOAST feature we'll be launching soon!
Kurupt - I Thought You Knew (Feat. Krook) (Audio)
Enjoy, spread the word and lookout for our DAILY WESTCOAST feature launching soon!Discuss This Topic
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YG Hootie & A-Wax Drop "No Compass" Video - By : Rud - May 16, 2012
Last month we re-familiarised readers with Compton sensation, Young Hootie aka YG Hootie, who first appeared on Dubcnn in 2005 with Larceny Entertainment when they unleashed "Prince Of The Bity" which earned a 3 out of 5 Dubcnn Review rating and a spot as Unsigned Hype in The Source Magazine.
In 2007 he was back on Dubcnn with the solo mixtape The Culmination for free download featuring Tiny Doo, G. Malone, Problem, Kila Krock, El Dorado Red and B-Dot before dropping a remix over the Sean Kingston record "Take You There" [Take You There Remix] produced by J.R. Rottem.
We'd fallen quiet on Hootie until last year when we Interviewed A-Wax who let slip he was planning a collaboration album with YG Hootie after dropping Nightmare From Elm Street Vol. 3 - The Street Tape on which he featured.
In our update last month we announced that the Los Angeles native and Brick Squad Monopoly rapper YG Hootie had teamed up with Bay Area rapper A-Wax for a release entitled "Interstate Trafficking" that will drop via BSM/Illburn Records on May 29th, in that same update we dropped the video for the buzz single LA 2 The Bay as well as the lead single Make Room featuring Brick Squad head honcho Gucci Mane, we then followed up with the Sigmond IV directed video for Doin' Something Wrong.
Today we are releasing a video for the AraabMuzik produced "No Compass" - a track that will feature on their forthcoming Trap-A-Holics-hosted pre-album sampler, the video for which is directed by Waka Flocka's video team, Blind Folks Vision.
YG Hootie & A-Wax - No Compass (Video)
Remember "Interstate Trafficking" drops July 17th and will feature Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame, Too $hort. Enjoy the song, come leave your feedback on the forums and check back with us soon for more info on Young Hootie, A-Way and "Interstate Trafficking" which drops July 17th and will feature Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame, Too $hort.Discuss This Topic
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Slim The Mobster & Sly Link For "The Last Time" - By : Rud - May 16, 2012
Aftermath & Dr. Dre protege Slim The Mobster had a huge end to 2011 with the release of his higely anticipated street album War Music executive produced by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, produced by Sha Money XL & Vikaden and powered by Crooks & Castles on Dubcnn for Free Download and via our Streaming Audio Players.
He also took time with Dubcnn for this Exclusive Interview where he discussed the project in detail, his connection with G-Unit, his chemistry with Kendrick Lamar and at what point he's hoping for the Interscope machine to kick in and get involved in his promotional process.
In the weeks and months leading up to the release of War Music Slim has been a machine with new audio and video drops with back to back videos for Work For It (Price On Ya Head), Gun Play, South Central Blues and F*ck You as well as promo singles such as Marta alongside Prodigy of Mobb Deep, F*ck You which features Yummy Bingham over production by Bink!, What Goes Up with Snoop Dogg and Dreaming produced by Rahki and featuring Nikki Grier - for which we also dropped the Dreaming Music Video.
Slim has been busy working on new material so far in 2012 and last month appeared on the Ca$his single Tear Dropz & Closed Caskets produced by Rikanatti. We are back today as Slim dropped off a brand new record this, something classy featuring Sly called "The Last Time" - check it below!
Slim The Mobster - The Last Time (Feat. Sly) (Audio)
Enjoy and remember War Music is available right here on Dubcnn for Free, with no waiting, no passcodes for Free Download and via our Streaming Audio Players.
Make sure you show your appreciation to Slim direct via his Twitter.Discuss This Topic
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Messy Marv Preps "2 Stepp'n" Video, Releases Vlog 1 - By : Nima - May 15, 2012
Back in February, The Boy Boy Young Mess, better known as Messy Marv, released his latest album "Da Real Frank Lukas Dat Neva Wore Da Mink Coat". The album peaked at #30 on the iTunes charts and topped the Bay Area charts and spawned the critically acclaimed single "You Gotta Pay Me".
Shortly after, Mess released the official "You Gotta Pay Me (Remix)", which featured Warren G, Gunplay and Bleu DaVinci. He's now getting ready to release the video to the album's second single, "2 Stepp'n". Incase you haven't heard the song, check it out below:
Messy Marv - 2 Stepp'n (Audio)
He also released the first edition of his new vlog series, "Still One Hunnid", where he speaks to his fans about a range of different topics, if you're a fan (or hater for that matter), you're gonna want to check this out:
Messy Marv aka The Boy Boy Young Mess - Still One Hunnid: Vlog 1 (Video)Discuss This Topic
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Six Reasons & LeMarvin Have "Attitude" From "80s Baby" - By : Rud - May 15, 2012
With the release of "80's Baby" only weeks away - the follow up to his 2008 Pipe Dreams and last years Do Not Pass Go Do Not Collect $200 - Watts representer Six Reasons is getting fans ready for more new music.
Over the last 12 months Six Reasons has brought us footage of him and The Game LIVE in Arizona at The Venue Scottsdale as well as dropping the video to his latest record Raindance featuring Too Short and a Behind The Scenes look of that shoot.
He followed that up with the video for Shotgun featuring Constantine before dropping the single Runnin' For President as well as a music video earlier this year.
In recent weeks he's also dropped a video for I Need A Cape featuring Prophet that will appear on the "80's Baby" project and was at SXSW last month, which culminated with a performance on the Vibe House stage alongside hip-hop heavyweights, such as Snoop Dogg, Timbaland and Nipsey Hussle - a journey we brought you visually with six Reasons "The Road to SXSW 2012", followed by Keep It 100 and Silly Arguments (Feat. Choir Boi) featuring Choir Boi over a production by Starr Lab.
Last we we dropped the official single Michael Myers from "80's Baby" as well as this Behind The Bars video showing the creative process involved in making the song.
Today, Six Reasons returns to drop off a new song entitled "Attitude" which features LeMarvin that will features on the "80s Baby" mixtape presented by DJ Skee - check the tracl below!
Six Reasons - Attitude (Feat. LeMarvin) (Audio)
Lookout for more news, audio and video from Six Reasons over the coming weeks in the lead up to "80's Baby" which is due in Spring. If you haven't already make sure you check the records Do Me a Favor, I'm Eatin' featuring Prophet, the summer single Fat Lady as well his appearances on the just released Prophet & Deep H2oz mixtape #darkroom.Discuss This Topic
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Casual & Mr. Town Release "Sushi" From Upcoming LP - By : Rud - May 15, 2012
Since he popped back up on Dubcnn in the article Casual Drops "Mic Memorial" Video From "The Hierophant" LP in June last year Casual aka Smash Rockwell of the legendary Hieroglyphics has been a regular with updates dropping visuals for Mic Memorial, Divine Dreams and Fiend For Hip-Hop.
His project "The Hierophant" was initially available to listen and purchase via his BandCamp page for just $7.99 and later in the year the album - which is produced entirely by Dj Toure' with features from Tajai of Souls of Mischief, Pep Love, Thomas Pridgen of Mars Volta and MoonShyne - was packaged and re-released for retail late last year.
Earlier this year we announced that Casual aka Smash Rockwell was getting ready to release a new album on May 22nd titled "He Still Think He Raw" - a nod to his 2001 LP "He Think He Raw." The LP will be produced entirely by DJ Fresh & The Whole Shabang, and we brought you the first track to drop from the album entitled Tears - produced by Scandle, a member of The Whole Shabang crew - as well as the Tears Music Vide, directed by Aris Jerome.
Today we return with the album cover - shown in the update - and another record from the release entitled "Sushi" featuring Mr Town. "This song was inspired by the production, DJ Fresh's beat did it all" says Casual - check it below!
Casual - Sushi (Feat. Mr. Town) (Audio)
Enjoy the record and then head over to Casual's He Think He Still Raw page to pre-order the album in Digital, Physical or Deluxe (including Autographed Poster, T-Shirt & Sticker Pack) from just $9.95. Also ensure you follow Casual on Twitter.Discuss This Topic
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Mykestro Drops "Barmittzpha" + Free Disc 2 + Xzibit Single - By : Rud - May 15, 2012
There is always a wait for new music from Mykestro, but as guaranteed as the delay between releases is, the quality can be equally assured! Since his 2010 single Set Precedent featuring Kendrick Lamar over production by Battlecat we dropped the records Oooh Wii, Hammertyme and finally Strotis over the "Otis" single that pretty much everyone in the industry delivered a verse over.
Earlier this year we returned with the Dah Dah directed video for Boom Bap Rap that was produced by Nottz from his long awaited LP "The Barmittzpha" which as we reported was finally being readied for release.
Today is the day that "The Barmittzpha" is released! The star-studded album features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Xzibit, Daz Dillinger, Soopafly, Columbo Black over production from DJ Battlecat, Nottz, Dae One, Khrysis, THX, Macado and more. The album is now available via iTunes for you to cop - and we urge you do it oozes quality from start to finish!
We have a single from The Barmittzpha that features Xzibit entitled "One One One" - download/stream the record below.
Mykestro - One One One (Feat. Xzibit) (Audio)
Not only that but Mykestro has decided that because of the wait for The Barmittzpha - and the volume of material he's recorded - that as well as the iTunes release of The Barmittzpha he is giving all fans a FREE Disc 2 of the album which we have for you below!
The 17 track project, which features Bad Lucc, Nottz, The Horse Shoe Gang, Gizzle, Columbo Black, Ab-Soul and more is available via Dubcnn for both download and via our streaming audio players for those at work or on the go and we urge you to download from dubcnn to truly support the westcoast and experience Free, no waiting, no passcodes download or streams via the HUB of Westcoast Hip-Hop, Dubcnn.com.
Mykestro - The Barmittzpha Disc 2 (Free Download)
Mykestro - The Barmittzpha Disc 2 (Streaming Audio)
Stay tuned right here for the latest news and media from Mykestro and download The Barmittzpha Disc 2 before heading to iTunes to cop Disc 1 of The Barmittzpha - huge S/O to Myk from the Dubcnn Team!Discuss This Topic
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Exclusive Brother Ali Video Interview + Live UK Tour Footage - By : Rud - May 14, 2012
The term 'conscious rapper' is one that can get banded about a little too often and thus begins to lose its meaning. Any emcee who can idly spout any form of contrived social commentary can be dubbed (often by themselves) a conscious rapper.
On the other hand, there are musicians who, devoid of the necessity for a catchy tagline, can truly invoke thoughts and emotions through the content and soul behind their music. Brother Ali has been - and still remains - as prominent an example of the latter as there is likely to be in the world of hip hop.
Earlier this month we informed you that the Minneapolis representer Brother Ali was readying his highly anticipated new album, "Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color" and we dropped off his new single Not a Day Goes By and its accompanying Music Video.
In that same update [see; Brother Ali Drops "Not a Day Goes By" Track + Video + European Tour Dates] we also informed you that Brother Ali was set to tour Europe with Grieves and Budo during May.
Last week he started the tour in London, UK @ XOYO before hitting The Roadhouse in Manchester, UK on Friday May 11th - where two of Dubcnn's latest UK recruits - Mark Jorgensen and Bedos Mavanubu - caught up with him for an exclusive Dubcnn interview.
In the interview - conducted just before his sell-out gig in Manchester - we took time to find out more about the new album, Rhymesayers as a label and his thoughts on some of the controversy he has faced for his music. We have a video interview, full written transcript as well as exclusive footage of the show below - check it now!
Exclusive Brother Ali Video Interview & Live UK Tour Footage (Watch Now)
If you haven’t already seen Brother Ali's live set, it;s got to be on the 'must see' list for any hip hop fan. Following the UK, Ali has dates set in Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Norway before returning to the States to host Rhymesayers 5th annual Soundset Festival on 27th May in Minneapolis - if you can, ensure you hit one of those shows, as you can see from the footage you wont be disappointed! Huge S/O to Brother Ali [follow on Twitter], Jake and the Rhymesayers team from everyone at dubcnn.com.Discuss This Topic
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Shill Macc Plots His "Road To Riches" with Waka Flocka Flame - By : Rud - May 14, 2012
Today we take some time to introduce a Fairfield, California representer by the name of Shill Macc. Born and raised in Northern California he has been grinding locally for some time, refining his talent since his early teenage years performing at city events, talent shows and recording in studios.
In 2007 he released "The Pusher" which gained exposure via 102.5 KSFM and ultimately gave him the platform to link up with other Bay Area artists including AP.9 from C-Bo's Mob Figaz and Yukmouth.
This week Shill Macc released his first official single via iTunes from an expected album due later this year that caught our ear. "Road To Riches" features Waka Flocka Flame and is most definitely a party record - but one with substance!
Check it out below for free via Dubcnn and follow Shill Macc on "the road to make millions" with this DJ Speedy produced record.
Shill Macc - Road To Riches (Feat. Waka Flocka Flame) (Audio)
Enjoy the single, cop it via iTunes and stay locked to Dubcnn for more on Shill Macc who you can hit up on Twitter.Discuss This Topic
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A.B. FiFi Drops "The Prescription" Mixtape For Free D/L - By : Rud - May 14, 2012
A little over a year ago Dubcnn regular Balance started a new monthly video series jackin for beats style called Murdah Monthly and introduced a new young artist by the name of A.B. who he was mentoring that dropped his Freedom Of Speech (Freestyle Session) by means of an introduction.
Since that update A.B. aka A.B. FiFi dropped the follow up to his 2009 mixtape "The Addiction" with "TA2" (The Addiction 2)" late last year and today is returning with a brand new project featuring 20 new records with guest appearances from Balance over production by Duce Wa, Petewonder, Chris Vybe, Johnny Juliano, Sterlen Roberts and more.
The project - which is mixed by DJ Racks - can be downloaded via the page below on the Dubcnn Digital Distribution Network for free with no waiting, no passcodes - no BS! Get the covers, tracklist and download via the HUB of Westcoast Hip-Hop below!
A.B. FiFi - The Prescription (Mixtape Download)
Enjoy the new project and stay locked to Dubcnn for more on A.B. FiFi who you can hit up on Twitter.Discuss This Topic
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Glasses Malone Readies "Glass House" w/ "#Rihanna" Single - By : Rud - May 14, 2012
Last year was a huge one for Glasses Malone with the release release of his long awaited and hugely anticipated official solo debut album "The Beach Cruiser" via Suburban Noize/Cash Money Records. The release was heavily promoted on Dubcnn across 2011 with videos including Eastidin' (Crip Gang), the Beach Cruiser EPK and countless teaser tracks including Dope, Rich N Thuggin' with Ya Boy and No Sympathy featuring Jay Rock.
Just after the release we dropped the Beach Cruiser Listening Session Foorage and over recent months have brought you G. Malone features on the Phinesse record Party The Night Away and Cloud G's How He Do That.
Today we are back as this week Glasses dropped a new single entitled "#Rihanna" produced by King Dave that is said to be from an upcoming project entitled "Glass House" - check it below!
Glasses Malone - #Rihanna (Audio)
Remember while we wait for more news on "Glass House" you can cop "The Beach Cruiser" which features Snoop Dogg, Nipsey Hussle, Akon, Mack 10, Latoiya Williams, T Pain, Rick Ross, Jay Rock on iTunes via Suburban Noize/Cash Money.Discuss This Topic
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Dubb, Skeme & Roosevelt Drop "There In No Time" Video - By : Rud - May 14, 2012
Hoodz Finezt Dubb had an incredible 2011 from start to finish dropping two of the best independent releases of the year the early year release Face Of California to his late 2011 project The Departure - which was available right here on Dubcnn for Free Download or as Streaming Audio.
The Departure brought singles including the collaboration single with Cali Swag District called Drop It, the cut Hood Nigga featuring Ty$, Joe Moses and The Menace and the release day leftover 9-11.
Not only that but Dubb has kept you visually updated with the Ramses Perryman directed video for the Yung Mars featured record Patience Is The Key, Who, What, Where which featured Jake & Papa and most recently Determination.
In the months that have followed Dubb has continued to drop new media including the record Do His Stuff with Pricetag from Audio Push and Young Sam of S.O.D.M.G and the video for I Aint Playin directed by Aris Jerome that featured on The Departure.
Today we are back with the latest video to drop from The Departure, this time the record "There In No Time" featuring Skeme and Roosevelt - this is one of our favourites from the LP and the Finally Free Media video really does it justice - check it below!
Dubb - There In No Time (Feat. Skeme & Roosevelt) (Video)
Enjoy and if you missed The Departure make sure you Download It Free or Stream It In Full. The project features production from Roosevelt, The Futuristiks, Jay Nari, Remixx, Chinky P, S Dot, Mr 1200, Hitman, Frankie O Solovely, Bass Clef, Jimms, Mr Grayz as well as features including Mann, Yung Mars, Alori Joh, Bobby Debarge, Ab-Soul, Lady G, Jake & Papa and Skeme.
Drop feedback on Facebook, Twitter and the Forums. Shouts to @ITZDUBB.Discuss This Topic
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Microphone Masters Radio #51 With Casual & Balance - By : Rud - May 14, 2012
Microphone Masters Radio Show comes to you with another classic episode brought to you by your hosts J-Luv and Blaze Rock. This week the fellas switched things up a bit with a limited roster of artists but each track bangs. Put on your headphones and listen to tracks from Casual, J-Luv, Blaze Rock, Devin The Dude, Cool Nutz, Big K.R.I.T, Balance and more.
J & Blaze decided to give you less of them this episode and more of their guests. First up Casual stopped by to chat as he preps his new album we've been keeping you updated on entitled He Think He Still Raw - featuring the single Tears - that drops later this month. The Hiero crew member talks about being an indie, success and his approach to writing this album.
Through the wonder of technology J also hooked up with Bay Area rhyme slinger Balance who just dropped his Golden State Warriorz 2 project on Dubcnn and talks about consistency and features. Enjoy the show below!
Dubcnn Radio: Microphone Masters Radio Show - Episode 51 with Casual & Balance (05/14/12)
Enjoy the show, leave your comments on the show page using the Facebook Comment tool and ensure you take part in the show by contacting us through Email, Facebook, Twitter, on the Forums or by calling us on 602-903-FLOW (3569). Remember if YOU want to advertise on the show then ensure you email in today.Discuss This Topic
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Tha Chill, King T, Bokie Loc & Lil' Half Dead "Let One Go" - By : Rud - May 14, 2012
Late last year Tha Chill of Compton's Most Wanted released his mixtape "Big Homie Muzic Vol. 2" hosted and mixed by the one and only DJ Battlecat, and brought to you by dubcnn and Tha Chill.
Features on the mixtape included Kurupt, King Tee, MC Eiht, Gangsta, Spice 1, Jayo Felony, Kokane, Daddy V, Big Hutch, Big2DaBoy, Weazel Loc & Kola Loc (Doggy's Angels) and featured Wut We Gone Do with King Tee and Weazel Loc, On My CPT Chit and Murda Dance featuring Spice 1 and Michelob.
Big Homie Muzic Vol. 2 - as we reported back then - was just the prelude to Tha Chill's upcoming LP "Chillafornia" which had been expected to drop in February.
Last week were back with the long awaited first single from "Chillafornia" - that is now being released on May 22 through Hoopla Worldwide - featuring Tha Dogg Pound (Daz & Kurupt), Audio Stepchild and Bokie Loc entitled We Ain't Feeling Nat. Today we return with a World Premiere courtesy of the Hoopla Worldwide team that sees Chill link up with King T, Bokie Loc & Lil' Half Dead on "Let One Go" - listen below!
Tha Chill Let One Go (Feat. King T, Bokie Loc & Lil' Half Dead) (Audio)
Enjoy and remember "Chillafornia" drops next week, May 22nd 2012!Discuss This Topic
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Lims Records Is On The Rise - By : Chad - May 11, 2012
LIMS Records is a fast-growing independent record label located in Las Vegas, Nevada. LIMS was created to bring new and upcoming talent to the mainstream by providing them with a platform that recognizes their talents and makes it possible for people from around the country and indeed around the world to enjoy good music.
With young artists like Emee-kay, Dynomite and Mbajua looking for the opportunity to let the world know of their talents have found a home at LIMS Records.
Each artist appeals to all kinds of music lovers from rap, hip-hop, soft rock, soul, R&B, country, etc. This wide array of music allows the LIMS musicians to reach and entertain different segments of music-loving populations worldwide. LIMS Records believe in spreading love and peace through music and entertainment.
LIMS Records vision of creating a family of artists who will grow with the label to become mega-stars around the world is coming to fruition after securing a label deal with LRT/INgrooves/Fontana, aligning with a network of distribution, promotion and publicity which will allow the LIMS family to enjoy a wide range of international media exposure.
LIMS is guided by a desire to make the dreams of their artists come true. Emee-kay, whose real name is Mekenze MacArthur, the newest member to the LIMS family, was signed in February. Her motivation and inspiration comes from artists like Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J and Beyonce. When asked how she would describe herself Emee-kay says, “I am a focused, dedicated artist and I’m ready to show the world what I have.”
Emee-kay will be releasing four singles in the next two months – “Show Off”, “Serenity”, “Do You Know”, and “Pretender”. All their videos will world premiere on VEVO, the largest platform for music videos today.
Mbajua is LIMS Records founder and CEO, as well as an artist/entrepreneur like Jay-Z. Currently, he has a single on iTunes and he has done collaborations with some of the biggest names in the industry.Discuss This Topic
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Dubcnn Radio: Episode 48 with Big Bad 4-0 aka 40 Glocc - By : Rud - May 11, 2012
Back with another episode of the All NEW Dubcnn Radio Show, J-Double, Worldwide Warb & Scott Taylor aka ST the Specialist are joined this week by Big Bad 4-0 aka 40 Glocc
40 drops in to discuss his new music, his label, his status in the game, the music industry, as well as how he keeps real music alive with his upcoming free release "Seeds Of Makaveli" - from which we dropped the first single Show Me Some Love (ft. Fingazz) earlier this week.
Rounding out the show is heat from Warren G, Nate Dogg, Game TayF3rd, Fiend, Curren$y, a new banger from the criminally slept-on Cool Nutz [from The Cook Up] and a flashback from Devin The Dude - thanks for tuning in and enjoy another episode of the All NEW Dubcnn Radio Show.
Dubcnn Radio: Episode 48 with Big Bad 4-0 aka 40 Glocc (05/11/12)
Enjoy the show, leave your comments on the show page using the Facebook Comment tool and ensure you take part in the show by contacting us through Email, Facebook, Twitter, on the Forums or by calling us on 602-903-FLOW (3569). Remember if YOU want to advertise on the show then ensure you email in today.Discuss This Topic
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Tha Chill, DPG, Audio Stepchild & Bokie Loc "Ain't Feeling Nat" - By : Rud - May 11, 2012
Late last year Tha Chill of Compton's Most Wanted released his mixtape "Big Homie Muzic Vol. 2" hosted and mixed by the one and only DJ Battlecat, and brought to you by dubcnn and Tha Chill.
Features on the mixtape included Kurupt, King Tee, MC Eiht, Gangsta, Spice 1, Jayo Felony, Kokane, Daddy V, Big Hutch, Big2DaBoy, Weazel Loc & Kola Loc (Doggy's Angels) and featured Wut We Gone Do with King Tee and Weazel Loc, On My CPT Chit and Murda Dance featuring Spice 1 and Michelob.
Big Homie Muzic Vol. 2 - as we reported back then - was just the prelude to Tha Chill's upcoming LP "Chillafornia" which had been expected to drop in February. We are back today with the long awaited first single from "Chillafornia" - that is now being released on May 22 through Hoopla Worldwide - featuring Tha Dogg Pound (Daz & Kurupt), Audio Stepchild and Bokie Loc entitled "We Ain't Feeling Nat" - listen below.
Tha Chill - We Ain't Feeling Nat (Feat. Tha Dogg Pound, Audio Stepchild & Bokie Loc) (Audio)
Enjoy and remember "Chillafornia" drops May 22nd!Discuss This Topic
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Ab-Soul Drops "Control System" + "Black Lip Bastard Remix" - By : Rud - May 11, 2012
As we've been reporting over the past few weeks Top Dawg Ent artist Ab-Soul was getting ready to release an album later this year [see Ab-Soul Plots New Project, Unveils "Terrorist Threats"] dropping a teaser record Terrorist Threats featuring Danny Brown & Jhene Aiko over production from Dave Free of Digi+Phonics. Ab-Soul has been on a journey since his 2009 debut project "Long Term" (Download | Stream) with the breakthrough release Long Term 2: Lifestyles Of The Broke & Almost Famous [Download | Stream] on Dubcnn in 2010 that produced singles including Livin' Like featuring Rapper Big Pooh, Drift Away, Turn Me Up with label mate Kendrick Lamar and the title track Long Term 2.
Last year he followed up with a street album Longterm: Mentality featuring Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Punch, Sounwave, Tae Beast, Murs, Jhene Aiko, Alori Joh, Javonte and more and already this year has dropped Black Lip Bastard, produced by Willie B as well as announcing that he and ScHoolboy Q are getting ready to hit the road for a tour titled THe Groovy Tour across the country during April and May starting in San Francisco on April 20th and finishing on May 20th in Seattle [see full list of cities and tour dates].
In an update last month we dropped the visual for a track entitled Pineal Gland where the TDE talent pushed the boundaries of thought over the Tae Beast produced track. We informed you then that the album - titled "Control System" - would drop on Friday May 11th 2012 via the previously announced Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath/Interscope deal.
Today is that day and after records including SOPA with ScHoolboy Q, Empathy featuring Alori Joh and jaVonte' as well as ILLuminate featuring Kendrick Lamar produced by Skhye Hutch - we can drop off once final single entitled "Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix)" produced by Willie B and MixedByAli before directing you to buy the LP NOW via iTunes
Ab-Soul - Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) (Audio)
Ab-Soul - Control System (Buy Now via iTunes)
Enjoy and stay tuned to Dubcnn and remember; if it ain't here; it ain't count! Shouts to Ab-Soul and the Top Dawg Ent team. Go Cop Control System now!Discuss This Topic
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E-40, Tech N9ne & Brotha Lynch Hung Drop "Zombie" Video - By : Rud - May 11, 2012
We built up to it all year and on March 27th E-40 dropped his triple disc opus "Block Brochure Part 1, 2 & 3."
Over the weeks and months leading up to release we brought you the lead single Function featuring Diamond Lane's Problem, the homie YG as well as the rising Bay Area artist IamSu! over a Trend of League Of Starz production.
We followed that up with Exclusive Behind The Scenes Footage the of Function musci video and then the full "Function" music video.
Last week we also followed up with the Hollywood Alliance and Echoing Soundz E-40 Hollywood 3 X Album Release Party Photo Gallery which celebrated the success of the smash hit single Function and Block Brochure Part 1, 2 & 3."
Today we are back with the latest video from Block Brochure Part 1, 2 & 3 for the record "Zombie" featuring Tech N9ne & Brotha Lynch Hung - watch it below!
E-40 - Zombie (Feat. Tech N9ne & Brotha Lynch Hung) (Video)
"Block Brochure Part 1, 2 & 3" is out now, go cop it!Discuss This Topic
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Fresh Releases "Man Of May" Mixtape With Damizza - By : Rud - May 9, 2012
A little under a month ago we introduced you to an artist by the name of Fresh - an aspiring artist born and raised on the Eastside of Santa Barbara, CA - who is being mentored by Damizza and was gearing up to release his first solo project; see Fresh, Damizza & Butch Cassidy Are "At the Studio"].
Having started off Making Music with his high school friend/producer Carlos Los Ramirez - who introduced him to Damizza - he has gone on to feature on MixTapes and Compilations including various in the "Western Hospitality" series, "Return of the Hustle vol. 1 & 2" and "West Coast Connectz 3."
In the last update we gave you a single from Fresh entitled At the Studio (We Just Havin' a Ball) featuring Butch Cassidy over production from Will Power for Baby Ree Productions with additional keys by "Jedi" Jared Moore and engineered and mixed by Damizza.
That record was just a taste of the 12-track mixtape Fresh is dropping today entitled "Man Of May" - cover shown to the right - that features production from Los, VC, Damizza, Amplified, Einztein and “Jedi” Jared Moore with guest appearances by Becca Solodon, Butch Cassidy, “Jedi” Jared Moore, Tannaz, ADUB, Damizza, VC and more.
Dubcnn once again goes a step further than other outlets by releasing the project for both download and via our streaming audio players for those at work or on the go and we urge you to download from dubcnn to truly support the westcoast and experience Free, no waiting, no passcodes download or streams via the HUB of Westcoast Hip-Hop, Dubcnn.com.
Fresh - Man Of May (Free Download)
Fresh - Man Of May (Streaming Audio)
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Sabrina Drops "Something Like A Mixtape" For Free - By : Rud - May 9, 2012
Sabrina - who was back on Dubcnn yesterday with her I Wanna Shoot Lady Gaga (Remix) featuring Jayo Felony, Noah Jones and Illuminati Sky - released her debut album "Something Like A Renegade" via iTunes and Physically.
Today we are back as Sabrina wanted to drop off her "Something Like A Mixtape" release for those that missed it, complete with 3 Nappy Roots features as well as Tha Chill from Compton's Most Wanted - download it free below.
Sabrina - Something Like A Mixtape (Free Download)
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Meek Mill & Kendrick Lamar "A1 Everything" + Studio Footage - By : Rud - May 9, 2012
One of the most anticipated mixtapes in the industry dropped this week from Maybach Music's Philly spitter Meek Mill. "Dreamchasers 2" is a free release that stems the wait for Meek's upcoming debut LP entitled "Dreams and Nightmares" which will drop in August.
The 18 track release features production from Jahlil Beats, Cardiak, Sam Sneaker, All Star and The Beat Bully as well as a stellar guest list including Drake, Jeremih, Big Sean, Fabolous, French Montana, Trey Songz, Mac Miller, Rick Ross, Wale and the one and only Kendrick Lamar.
Kendrick features on "A1 Everything" which is a stand-out track on the project and we have it for you today in single format to check out. We also have just released footage from the Top Dawg Ent camp of Kendrick Lamar & Meek Mill in the Studio recording the track - check that too below.
Meek Mill - A1 Everything (Feat. Kendrick Lamar) (Audio)
Meek Mill & Kendrick Lamar - A1 Everything Studio Session Footage (Video)
Enjoy the new record and studio footage and remember " Dreams and Nightmares" drops August 28th 2012.Discuss This Topic
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Six Reasons Drops "Michael Myers" Single From "80's Baby" - By : Rud - May 9, 2012
With the release of "80's Baby" only weeks away - the follow up to his 2008 Pipe Dreams and last years Do Not Pass Go Do Not Collect $200 - Watts representer Six Reasons is getting fans ready for more new music.
Over the last 12 months Six Reasons has brought us footage of him and The Game LIVE in Arizona at The Venue Scottsdale as well as dropping the video to his latest record Raindance featuring Too Short and a Behind The Scenes look of that shoot.
He followed that up with the video for Shotgun featuring Constantine before dropping the single Runnin' For President as well as a music video earlier this year.
In recent weeks he's also dropped a video for I Need A Cape featuring Prophet that will appear on the "80's Baby" project and was at SXSW last month, which culminated with a performance on the Vibe House stage alongside hip-hop heavyweights, such as Snoop Dogg, Timbaland and Nipsey Hussle - a journey we brought you visually with six Reasons "The Road to SXSW 2012", followed by Keep It 100 and Silly Arguments (Feat. Choir Boi) featuring Choir Boi over a production by Starr Lab.
Today, Six Reasons officially released the single "Michael Myers" from "80's Baby" as well as a behind-the-bars video showing the creative process involved in making the song. Last week, the single topped Bakersfield radio station Hot 94.1’s countdown six nights in a row, beating out new tracks from Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, Cee-Lo, Brandy and ASAP Rocky. The station also invited Six Reasons to perform with Baby Bash this Thursday night in Bakersfield. Check the new single and the Behind the Bars video below!
Six Reasons - Michael Myers (Audio)
Six Reasons - Michael Myers: Behind The Bars (Video)
Lookout for more news, audio and video from Six Reasons over the coming weeks in the lead up to "80's Baby" which is due in Spring. If you haven't already make sure you check the records Do Me a Favor, I'm Eatin' featuring Prophet, the summer single Fat Lady as well his appearances on the just released Prophet & Deep H2oz mixtape #darkroom.Discuss This Topic
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40 Glocc - Show Me Some Love (ft. Fingazz) - By : Nima - May 9, 2012
A few months after the release of his last solo album "New World Agenda", 40 Glocc aka Big Bad 40 just sent over a new single off his upcoming free album "Seedz Of Makaveli", dropping online on June 16th 2012.
You can check out the cover to your left and download the single, "Show Me Some Love", featuring one of my favorite talkboxers Fingazz with production from Sap:
40 Glocc - Show Me Some Love (ft. Fingazz) (Audio)Discuss This Topic
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Cool Nutz Drops "The Cook Up" LP For Free DL/Stream - By : Rud - May 8, 2012
It's been far too long since we had some new Cool Nutz material on Dubcnn. Back in 2007 we had Cool Nutz and Luni Coleone on Dubcnn for this Exclusive Interview to discuss their first collaborative effort, "Every Single Day," which featured the single That Doe featuring and produced by Bosko.
Since then the Portland MC - whose career spans more than 2 decades over 9 solo albums - has featured on countless releases and his long awaited 10th solo album, "The Cook Up," dropped back in August via his Jus Family Records.
Today he is making "The Cook Up" available to fans for free download right here on Dubcnn!
Despite remaining active within the larger community, "The Cook Up" was a comeback album, of sorts, for Cool Nutz, who had taken some time off from the studio when his son was born. "I wanted to let fans and my peers know that my oven was still hot and my chef skills were meaner than ever, I'm still in the kitchen, cooking up good music," says Cool Nutz.
With "The Cook Up" he kept his collaborations close to home, working with familiar names such as Illmaculate, Bosko, Mikey Vegaz, Maniac Lok, and Potluck with production from the likes of DJ Quik, Bosko, HI-Q and Trox to name a few.
Dubcnn once again goes a step further than other outlets by releasing the project for both download and via our streaming audio players for those at work or on the go and we urge you to download from dubcnn to truly support the westcoast and experience Free, no waiting, no passcodes download or streams via the HUB of Westcoast Hip-Hop, Dubcnn.com.
Cool Nutz - The Cook Up (Free Download)
Cool Nutz - The Cook Up (Streaming Audio)
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The OCS Drop "The RPD20X Project" For Free Download - By : Rud - May 8, 2012
Up and coming producers The OCS first appeared on Dubcnn in 2010 with plans to create a project that embodied the evolution of West Coast Hip-Hop by showcasing underrated talent. The Cali natives planned to release "The RPD20X" - which stands for Respect Past Due in 2010 - in 2010 and dropped the street single entitled Hometown with Glasses Malone, Jay Rock and XO.
That single was followed up with a Music Video for Hometown a few months later with "The RPD20X" expected later that same summer.
A little over a week ago we were back with news that although "The RPD20X" project didn't drop as expected back then it was to release TODAY May 8th 2012. True to our work the release - which features Kendrick Lamar, Nipsey Hussle, Fashawn, Crooked I, Jay Rock and many more and the singles Hometown and Bad Side with Nipsey Hussle, Fashawn and Jay Rock - is available on Dubcnn for FREE DOWNLOAD!
The 6 track EP - which is entirely produced by Capital & Mike Angelo of The OCS blends backpack and street over a symphony of impressive instrumentals.
Dubcnn once again goes a step further than other outlets by releasing the project for both download and via our streaming audio players for those at work or on the go and we urge you to download from dubcnn to truly support the westcoast and experience Free, no waiting, no passcodes download or streams via the HUB of Westcoast Hip-Hop, Dubcnn.com.
The OCS - The RPD20X Project EP (Free Download)
The OCS - The RPD20X Project EP (Streaming Audio)
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Ab-Soul & Kendrick Lamar "ILLuminate" on "controlsystem" - By : Rud - May 8, 2012
Earlier this month Top Dawg Ent rapper Ab-Soul was back with news of a new album due later this year [see Ab-Soul Plots New Project, Unveils "Terrorist Threats"] with the teaser record Terrorist Threats featuring Danny Brown & Jhene Aiko over production from Dave Free of Digi+Phonics. Ab-Soul has been on a journey since his 2009 debut project "Long Term" (Download | Stream) with the breakthrough release Long Term 2: Lifestyles Of The Broke & Almost Famous [Download | Stream] on Dubcnn in 2010 that produced singles including Livin' Like featuring Rapper Big Pooh, Drift Away, Turn Me Up with label mate Kendrick Lamar and the title track Long Term 2.
Last year he followed up with a street album Longterm: Mentality featuring Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Punch, Sounwave, Tae Beast, Murs, Jhene Aiko, Alori Joh, Javonte and more and already this year has dropped Black Lip Bastard, produced by Willie B as well as announcing that he and ScHoolboy Q are getting ready to hit the road for a tour titled THe Groovy Tour across the country during April and May starting in San Francisco on April 20th and finishing on May 20th in Seattle [see full list of cities and tour dates].
In our update last month we dropped the visual for a track entitled Pineal Gland where the TDE talent pushed the boundaries of thought over the Tae Beast produced track, which will appear on Soul's upcoming album "Control System" which - as we previously reported drops this Friday May 11th 2012 via the previously announced Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath/Interscope deal.
In the last few weeks we've dropped records including SOPA with ScHoolboy Q - with whom he is currently on a nationwide tour - and the video for a track entitled Empathy featuring Alori Joh - who sadly passed in February of this year - and jaVonte'.
Today we return with the cover for the album, shown in the update, as well as single featuring Kendrick Lamar produced by Skhye Hutch and MixedByAli called "ILLuminate" - listen below!
Ab-Soul - ILLuminate (Feat. Kendrick Lamar) (Audio)
Enjoy and stay tuned to Dubcnn and remember; if it ain't here; it ain't count! Shouts to Ab-Soul and the Top Dawg Ent team. Remember "Control System" drops May 11th 2012 via Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath/Interscope.Discuss This Topic
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Anchored Release "Throwin Down" Video With Snoop Dogg - By : Rud - May 8, 2012
Yesterday we followed up our teaser update from March about West Coast legend Snoop Dogg having been in NRG Studios in Hollywood, CA with Dallas, Texas based band Anchored.
The record they knocked out was premiered on Dubcnn yesterday called Throwin Down (Feat. Snoop Dogg) which is produced by rock super producer Jay Baumgardner and features additional tracks recorded by Terrace Martin.
In that same update we also dropped this teaser video of the Throwin Down music video which was shot in Los Angeles and directed by Devin DeHaven of Fortress Televison.
As promised we are back to offer the full video today, check the track and video below!
Anchored - Throwin Down (Feat. Snoop Dogg) (Audio)
Anchored - Throwin Down (Feat. Snoop Dogg) (Video)
Checkout Anchored via GetAnchored, Twitter or Facebook. Our thanks go to Anchored, Snoop Dogg, Devin DeHaven and Fortress Televison.Discuss This Topic
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Sabrina "I Wanna Shoot Lady Gaga (Remix)" With Jayo Felony - By : Jonathan - May 8, 2012
Sabrina is an artist who has appeared on Dubcnn a lot over these last few years for her collaborations with Tha Chill of Compton's Most Wanted, Jayo Felony, Sir Jinx, Knoc-turn'al, Nappy Roots, Roc Raida, MC Breed, Ms Toi, Nu Magik, Focus... and many more.
Today her debut album "Something Like A Renegade" is available worldwide in both physical and digital formats through Hoopla Worldwide / WIDEawake Death Row Entertainment / E1. This album features Nappy Roots, Tha Chill, Audio Stepchild, 1st Blood and more.
Click Here to Purchase on iTunes (Digital) | Click Here to Purchase on Amazon (Physical)
We've neem sent the just released "I Wanna Shoot Lady Gaga (Remix)" for free, featuring Jayo Felony, Noah Jones and Illuminati Sky below.
Sabrina - I Wanna Shoot Lady Gaga (Remix) (Feat Jayo Felony, Noah Jones and Illuminati Sky) (Audio)
Keep checking back with Dubcnn for more on Sabrina.Discuss This Topic
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IamSu! Drops "KILT" For FREE + On 106 & Park Today! - By : Rud - May 7, 2012
Late last week 22-year-old Richmond, CA native IamSu! - the up and coming rapper, producer, songwriter — was back on Dubcnn announcing the imminent release of a new mixtape; "KILT."
Last year, the talented youngster produced, penned the hook, and provided a scene stealing 16 for fellow Bay Area newcomer LoveRance’s smash-hit single "Up." On The Miseducation Of Iamsu!, which he released in December 2011 he was described as having the confidence of fellow Cali rapper Dom Kennedy and the smooth delivery of Nipsey Hussle.
Although Su! shouldered much of the production on Miseducation, he handed the duties for HBKJoe Beat off to HBK affiliate HBKJoe, who laced Su! with a lazy, saxphone-sampling beat that perfectly complements the low-key, playful video, which was directed by Chris Simmons.
IamSu! also featured on the smash E-40 hit Function with Problem and YG - and as we reported last week will make his debut appearance on BET's 106 & Park TODAY, alongside E-40.
Not only that but we also told you today is the day he released his third - and hotly anticipated mixtape - "KILT," from which he dropped the single off on Dubcnn entitled Cancelled Plans.
We have just received the full "KILT" mixtape and have it here for you to download FREE. "I picked KILT for the title cause this is proving-time for me right now," remarks Su!, aware of his newfound attention. "It's just about trying to be exceptional at what I do, about killing it every time."
Despite his recent success, Su! chose to evade the million dollar studios and big names, instead keeping the process for "KILT" as organic as possible. "I went back to my partner's house and recorded all the songs there. I've been recording in a lot of different studios recently – a lot of different environments – so it was good to spend some time where I'm most comfortable."
Similarly, production on "KILT" is largely handled by Su!'s crew, The Invasion, which includes childhood friends Kuya Beats, P-Lo, and Chief. Even when Su! enlisted outside production – from Trackademicks, Jay Ant, and The Starting Six – he made a point of keeping his circle tight-knit. "I kept the production close to home, I've been knowing Trackademicks since I was 11-years-old; and I've been knowing NicNac and Jay Ant for a long time, as well," explained Su!
Enough talk, lets get right into the 18 track project featuring Erk Tha Jerk, Berner, Problem, E-40, Jay Ant, Hollywood Keefy, HBK Gang, Cylde Carson and more - download it below!
Iamsu! - KILT (FREE MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD)
Stay locked to Dubcnn for more news on Su! and in case you missed it, download IamSu!'s latest free project, The Miseducation Of Iamsu!.Discuss This Topic
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