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May 2006
 June 2nd, The Wait Is Over, Who Has Omar Cruz Signed With? - May 30, 2006 By : SGV
 This coming Friday, June 2nd 2006, the rumors will all cease to exist as B.Y.I Entertainment's very own Omar Cruz will be holding his official press conference. As you may know, it's rumored that he's going to be signing to a huge major label, that will all be cleared at the conference, as well as and what type of label deal BYI has, too. Last year, O.Cruz dropped his first, now classic, mixtape City of Gods, which sent not just the streets and the internet, but the industry in a frensy. We've heard labels such as Dr. Dre's Aftermath, Eminem's Shady, 50 Cent's G-Unit, as well as Jay-Z and Def Jam have all been interested in signing Omar. Well stay tuned to Dubcnn as we'll have the EXCLUSIVE first look at who he'll be signing with.
BYI Entertainment would like to thank "all the fans, especially the Westcoast, for all the support Omar Curz has received. To show the appreciation and to give back, B.Y.I Entertainment will allow everybody to download Omar Cruz' two classic mixtapes City Of Gods & Blow for FREE. All you have to do is head over to their official site, BYIEntertainment.com and sign up for the forum. But, if that's not enough to feed your O Dot needs, you'll be able to find him on numerous mix tapes with the likes of DJ Skee, Whoo Kid and a host of others from all over the United States. We premiered Omar Cruz' Remix of "Hustlin'," which you'll still be able to hear all over Sirius Satelite, which features Def Jam's Rick Ross and Aftermath's Busta Rhymes.
As I said earlier, Dubcnn will be at this exclusive Press Conference on June 2nd to bring you the UP TO THE MINUTE news on what went down. Accept no substitutes for your West Coast or general Hip Hop news! Discuss This Topic
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Brand New Music From Dirty Birdy - May 29, 2006 By : Lil Jay
 Even though he's still in the studio finishing his new "Mixtape Volume 3", Dirty Birdy has laced us at Dubcnn with 2 more tracks in support of his upcoming projects. We premiered his infamous "Rumerz" song last summer, which showcased his talent to deliver sick flows packed with a lot of humor. The Inland Empire veteran has yet to release "Volume 2" of his mixtape series, but it has been finalized for a long time now. Birdy is looking for the right time to return, and it's gonna be worth the wait as it clearly shows that this project will stand out from most of the mixtapes that hit the streets of the West Coast.
Dirty Birdy will also re-release his slept-on album "Tweet Tweet" in August. Skyline Records will put it out in conjunction with Universal, who is serving as the distributor. They signed with Universal at the end of last year, ensuring a proper and better distribution this time around. The album will have a couple new songs that he's recording right now, but the majority will stay as it is.
Dubcnn got some brand new music which will give you a little taste of what to expect from the dirt diggler. First off we got a new joint from "Volume 3" called "High and Trippin" where you have Birdy showing what it is like when he elevates his own style over this dope beat.
The second song we got is called "Dirty Words" and he's going all out showing how nasty he can get on the mic. The beat was provided by Fingazz, and this will be one of the new additions to the re-release of "Tweet Tweet".
Check out the tracks below (not in full length):
Dirty Birdy - High and Trippin
Dirty Birdy - Dirty Words (Produced by Fingazz)Discuss This Topic
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Pasadena's Picassos: The Renaissance [Audio/Video] - May 29, 2006 By : Nima
 A new duo has emerged on the West Coast, Pasadena to be exact: Picassos, consisting of the brothers Telepath, (or Path, as he refers to himself), and 010. Together, they are recording some of the freshest music I've heard in a while. They've teamed up M Style productions and Major Records Inc. to release their debut album entitled "Renaissance".
Path and 010 have an exceptional chemistry, and touch on a wide range of topics in the songs, from politics and religion, to just partying, west coast style, and having a good time.
They recorded an exclusive video drop for all the dubcnn visitors, which we have for you below;
Picassos - Dubcnn Video Drop (6MB, WMV)
 I also have three exclusive tracks for ya'll, from the upcoming "Renaissance" album, including the first single, "Westcoastin'", and a cut featuring Krys Ivory, who's featured in the update below this one.
So if you're ready for some straight West Coast fire, check out the Picassos below:
Picassos - Westcoastin' (Prod. by M Style)
Picassos - Money On My Mind (ft. Krys Ivory) (Prod. by M Style)
Picassos - This And That (Prod. by M Style)
Also make sure to hit up the official Picassos Website, aswell as their myspace page.
Be on the lookout for alot more coming from Path, 010 and Major Records.Discuss This Topic
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Krys Ivory Wants To "Run Away" (Dem Jointz) [Audio] - May 29, 2006 By : Nima
 We introduced you to singing talent Krys Ivory a few weeks ago, when we dropped her song "Don't Know 'Bout U". Krys has been working heavily with New West hitmaster Dem Jointz, being featured on the Frontlinerz "Gangstream" mixtape aswell as other projects.
Dem Jointz just shot me two new joints from the young singer, who got her start singing in the church choir and started writing at an early age.
Check them out below:
Krys Ivory - Run Away (Prod. by Dem Jointz)
Krys Ivory - I Can Be Her (Prod. by Dem Jointz)
You can check out Krys Ivorys myspace page here.Discuss This Topic
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Vote For "Cali Iz Active" On 106 & Park! - May 29, 2006 By : Nima
.jpg) The video to Snoop Dogg, Daz & Kurupts current single "Cali Iz Active", from the upcoming Dogg Pound album with the same name, was premiered on B.E.T. last week.
I wanna urge all our viewers to support the D.P.G. by voting for "Cali Iz Active" to make it on the 106 & Park Top 10 countdown. To go to the voting page, click here.
Incase you haven't seen the video yet, watch it here. Discuss This Topic
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Exclusive Young Hoggs and Dynamic Certified single! - May 29, 2006 By : Yash
 The Launch Date is June 2nd for this bangin street single by The New West Coast Movement Young Hoggs & Dynamic Certified ;however we at Dubcnn decided to get a head start and drop it today.
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The song is called "Get Loose"
Make sure you call your local radio stations next week and request this song.
Lookout for more YOUNG HOGG ENT/ BLU DIVISION MUSIC right here on DUBCNN!Discuss This Topic
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Clinton Wayne - Tsoul Ghetto Mixtape [Download] - May 27, 2006 By : Nima
 Regular visitors will already be familiar with Barstow, Ca's rising star Clinton Wayne. The man recorded an exclusive song for dubcnn last year called "Kan't Get Krunk", which got tremendous feedback.
He has now completed his first official mixtape entitled "Tsoul Ghetto", and has allowd dubcnn to exclusively release the mixtape on the site for download. It consists of 20 tracks of pure fire, Clinton Wayne sounds hungry and focused, flowing flawlessly over the often smooth, soulful beats, courtesy of the promising producer F Major, Willie Evans Jr & Clinton himself.
 I have 3 tracks available for sepparate download those who wanna get an idea of what it sounds like before downloading the whole thing:
Clinton Wayne - Industry Blues
Clinton Wayne - I'm Real
Clinton Wayne - Nuttin' But Luv
To download the full "Tsoul Ghetto" mixtape, click below:
Clinton Wayne - Tsoul Ghetto (Full Mixtape) (60MB, Zip File)
This is just the beginning for Clinton Wayne, so let the mixtape soak in, and get ready for much more from the Barstow, Cali MC!
Also hit up Clinton Wayne's official myspace page here. To hear some more from the producer F Major, go to myspace.com/fmajor.Discuss This Topic
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The Vault Updated - May 26, 2006 By : Jome
 The Vault has been updated with new credits again.
Check it out at Dubcnn The Vault or The Vault Index in our forum, where you can also see artist/producer discographies and videographies, created and updated by our forum members.
The last few months we added producer credits for new and upcoming albums like Alchemist's The Chemistry Files, a sneak peak of what to expect from Busta Rhymes' The Big Bang, LL Cool J's Todd Smith, Mobb Deep's G-Unit debut Blood Money, Paul Wall's People's Champ was finally added, T.I. already went platinum with King, Cam'ron entered the charts in second place with his Killa Season, DJ Khaled will drop his debut Listenn (The Album), which is chockful of superstars, Suga Free's Just Add Water, and of course Ice Cube's not yet released Laugh Now, Cry Later.
Check all the newest additions in "What's New".Discuss This Topic
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Twista presents the 2nd Annual "Bottles & Models"! - May 26, 2006 By : Yash
 Twista and all three of his new found Miami Angels, Hoopz (VH1's Flavor of Love), Buffie The Body and Gloria Velez will serve as event hosts.
"Bottles & Models" will feature a KING Magazine swimsuit fashion show plus live performances by both Styles P and Twista & The Speedknot Mobstaz who will perform their new single for the first time live.
After last year's stellar success, Twista reclines back to Miami to bring yet another Memorial Day haven with his "2nd Annual Bottles & Models" affair. "If you missed last year you missed a treat, I promise you, this year's event is going to be a complete sexy extravaganza," confirmed Twista. FIJI joins the event by providing a water-bar to attending guests in addition to Cerbae T-Shirts, who will dress this year's event models.
Ready and set to keep the party pumping is New York's finest DJ Goldfinger, Miami's own DJ Ideal (Pitbull) and 99Jamz On-Air Personality K.Foxx who will be releasing her "I Am Every Woman" calendar in June.
Promised to be on-site is the return of Smilez&Southstar in addition to invited guests including Jamie Foxx, Kanye West, Bone Thugs, Ice Cube, Pharrell, Cee Lo & the International GoodTimeGuys and more. Twista will also hold an open casting call for his upcoming video. Guest attending this daytime event will be given official round II after-hours party information at the "2nd Annual Bottles & Models" affair.
WHAT: Twista & KING Magazine Present "Bottles & Models"
Hosted by Video Vixen Buffie The Body, Gloria Velez & VH1's Flavor of Love Hoopz KING MAGAZINE Fashion Show
WHEN: Sunday May 288h, 2006 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: Marlin Hotel, 1200 Collins St. Miami, FL
Also Sponsored By:
Showtime Entertainment, FIJI, WET, Trojan, Cerbae, Cuff Clips.
Click HERE to view the poster for this event.Discuss This Topic
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50 Cent named song writer of the year [Exclusive Audio]! - May 26, 2006 By : Yash
 50 Cent was named Songwriter of the Year for his contributions to five award-winning songs: "Candy Shop," "Disco Inferno," "Hate It Or Love it," "How We Do" and "Just A Lil Bit."
This is the second time that 50 Cent has received ASCAP Pop Songwriter of the Year honors. Addressing the audience of songwriters via a video message, the multi-platinum selling artist said: "I want to tell you that I use you for energy. I listen to the material that you create…it helps me move to the next level…it inspires me to write even more exciting material."
We also have an exclusive 50 Cent song courtesy of the homie DJ Warrior below for the DUBCNN viewers!
50 Cent "Why You Lookin"Discuss This Topic
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Yukmouth Presents... I-Rocc "Center Of Attention" [Audio] - May 25, 2006 By : Nima
 San Diego rapper I-Rocc has been on his grind for years, pumping out project after project, and his long awaited LP "Center Of Attention", which is being presented by none other Yukmouth, is finally seeing the light of day. Years of blood, sweat and tears have paid off, and I-Rocc has just unleashed one hell of an album!
The album is available for only $11 at the Sicc Shop now. I-Rocc reached out to a grip of artists to support him on the project: Mike Jones, Mitchy Slick, Smigg Dirtee, Yukmouth to name a few.
I have two preview tracks available for ya'll to check out before you make your purchase. The first one is a solo, called "Doin' Too Much", and the second is a collabo featuring Yukmouth, Mitchy Slick & Damu, called "Stand Tall". To listen to the songs, click on the highlighted links in the tracklisting below:
1. Possesion Wit Intent To Sell Intro
2. Possesion Wit Intent To Sell Feat Yukmouth C.G.
3. I Gotcha' Feat Game
4. Doin Too Much
5. The Sun is Bacc Feat 12 Guage Shottie
6. Word on the Streets Feat Yukmouth and Smigg Dirtee
7. Man's World Feat A-Wax
8. Tired of Runnin' Round
9. That's My Song
10. Come On Feat Mike Jones Raw Deal Smigg Dirtte
11. Stand Tall Feat Yukmouth Mitchy Slick Damu
12. I Really Live
13. Run Away Feat Smigg Dirtee & Bossman
14. You Feat 12 Guage Shootie
15. I Don't Feat Mac Dre Beta Bossalini Macnificent
16. Smile for Me Outro
If you like what you hear, make sure to place your order now by clicking Sicc Shop.Discuss This Topic
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Twista Hooks Up With Mr. Capone-E & Fingazz [Audio] - May 25, 2006 By : Nima
 That's right, Chi-town rapper Twista headed to the West Coast to record with Mr. Capone-E and super-producer Fingazz and Street Light Music.
The result was Capone-E's latest single "Don't Get It Twisted", and of course we have it here for ya'll to check out. The beat is West Coast'd out, you can't really go wrong with Fingazz production, and Twista puts on his A-game, shouting out the homie Frank Nitty, who hooked the collaboration up.
 Listen to "Don't Get It Twisted" below:
Mr. Capone-E - Don't Get It Twisted (ft. Twista) (Prod. by Fingazz)
Enjoy the song, and for more Fingazz heat make sure to pick up Roscoes latest release "I Luv Cali" in stores now!Discuss This Topic
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The Prophet Shooting Video For "Listen To My Demo" - May 25, 2006 By : Nima
 We brought you some new audio from the Bay Area's Prophet last week, and I'm already back with some more news on the man. He is getting ready to shoot the video to his current single "Listen To My Demo" in L.A. this Saturday, May 27th. It will be directed by Sy Walters & Koji Steven Sakai, two up and coming directors, and DJ Warrior & DJ Strong will be present amongst others, as it is being shot at the HipHop-West store.
To all the lovely ladies reading this, if you're interested in going to the shoot, hit up Prophet at myspace.com/prophlogic or email djdocboogie@yahoo.com and include your contact info and a picture.
I will be back with the finished video and pictures from the shoot next week, so check back with us!Discuss This Topic
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Fate Williams Enlists Problem & Bangloose On "The Chase" - May 25, 2006 By : Rud
 Earlier this month we introduced you to a new Westcoast female MC who wishes to edge into the spotlight and into your attentions as a female force in a male dominated Hip-Hop industry.
The name of the artist in question; Fate Williams. Raised in Watts she has already been signed to a major label some time ago where she had the opportunity to work with artists including Snoop Dogg and Juelz Santana.
As part of her introduction on dubcnn we released three tracks, one of which was a mixtape track entitled; "The Chase" - since then Fate Williams has been working and recording and as such has recruited two artists for the remix of "The Chase" with Compton's Problem and Bangloose, the cut is produced by Dem Jointz
Fate Williams - The Chase (Remix) (Feat. Problem & Bangloose) (Produced By. Dem Jointz)
We will have more news and audio from Fate Williams over the coming months as she gears up to release the "Best Kept Secret" mixtape. In the meantime take a moment to visit her MySpace page and to read the full On The Come Up article we wrote with more audio please, click here.Discuss This Topic
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Exclusive Diego Redd Interview! - May 24, 2006 By : Inspire
 ”One of the hottest MC’s on the West, and even across the USA” were the words used to describe young Diego Redd by none other than super producer, Kanye West back in 2005 when Diego’s second album / mix tape project was released, entitled “Dog Eat Dog”.
If you are unfamiliar with Diego Redd then you need to check him out; Diego has worked with artists such as, E-40, Xzibit and Nate Dogg and also producers such as Scott Storch – so you know he has to be hot!
With that in mind, we sat down for an in depth discussion about his thoughts on his approval from Kanye, and how they have had an effect on how he thinks about certain things. We also asked him about his upcoming projects and how he got to work with artists such as W.C and Yukmouth in the past.
So make sure you click here and check out what Diego Redd had to say for himself!Discuss This Topic
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'Real Life' Can Get 'Hectic,' So We Need 'Real Lyrics' - May 24, 2006 By : SGV
 The San Fernando Valley has yet to truely make it's mark in the Hip Hop world. Though, it's the place that's home to J-Ro of Tha Liks, Mike Shinoda's partners Styles Of Beyond, One-2, Sixx John and others, no one artist has yet to put the Hip Hop stamp on the 818.
Latin emcee Hectic is aiming to be that artist. With his Valley Concept Productions behind him and his street album "Real Life, Real Lyrics" on the way, this 23 year old emcee is putting the 818 on his back. We got a couple tracks for ya'll to check out:
First up, Hectic teams with Valley Concept member Jade and Robbs The One for "I Know":
Hectic feat. Jade & Robbs The One - I Know
Next, we have the West Coast themed solo track "Incredible":
Hectic - Incredible
For more info on Hectic peep his Myspace page.Discuss This Topic
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Xzibit Off Columbia, Enter Koch, New Album In 2006 - May 23, 2006 By : Jome
 Xzibit is off Columbia, and will release his next album on Koch Records, late 2006 to keep up with his "1 album every second year" schedule since 1996.
Xzibit is currently working on the new album, but there is no information about producers or album title yet.
Koch is looking to become a powerhouse in hiphop, with artists like Snoop Dogg, Dogg Pound, Alchemist, Rick Ross, Ghostface, DJ Khaled, Scarface, Sheek Louch, M.O.P., D-Block, RZA, Cormega, Diplomats, Wyclef Jean, etc. all having released albums on Koch, or planning to do so.
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Bishop Brigante Signs With Bodog Music - May 23, 2006 By : Adon
.gif) Bishop Brigante has been earning his stripes as a fierce emcee in Canada and is poised to explode globally now that he has signed with Bodog Music. Bishop began getting nationwide attention in Canada with the 2003 single "That's The Way" produced by Scam of Time Bandits Music. Veteran rappers Sticky Fingaz and MC Lyte signed on for the remix of the song, wich was distributed nation wide.
2004 brought Bishop to audiences across the Nation opening for the likes of Busta Rhymes, G Unit and Young Buck.
It was also the year Bishop released "About 2 Change" his premier single release which launched Bishop’s video career beyond emcee battles. "About 2 Change" received heavy rotation on Canada’s Much Music and MTV. The video also won him the Urban World Film Festival award, for "Best Video of the Year" in New York City. With a thug-next-door charisma that translates on and off the mic, Bishop was quickly recruited from the stage to the screen. To date, he's appeared on several Canadian series. This includes a cameo role in the CBC urban drama series Drop The Beat, a lead role in the UPN hip hop industry series Platinum, and a starring role in the critically-acclaimed feature film NARC, along side Ray Liotta and Jason Patric.
Bishop grabbed his place in Canadian hip hop history when he took New York City to the mat as the first Canadian emcee to battle on "Freestyle Fridays," BET's weekly showdown on 106 & Park. Winning the clash three weeks in a row, he returned home a national hero and dropped "The Best of Bishop Freestyles," a mix CD showcasing previously unreleased tracks and Freestyles.
With the launch of the Bodog Music label worldwide, Bishop has been invited to join the established roster of outstanding talents. Bishop adds to a strong lineup of urban artists, including Warren G (Bodog Music UK) and Dead Celebrity Status, who are launching their music worldwide on Bodog Music. Aggressive and honest, Bishop is sure to churn out a sound that is exciting and fresh.
Bishop Brigante - About To Change
To learn more visit the Official Website and stay tuned to dubcnn.comDiscuss This Topic
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"Playmate" The Lead Single For; Grand Theft Audio 3 - May 23, 2006 By : Rud
 Another release to add to the "Must Buy" list in two weeks is the third installment in the Grand Theft Audio series by Shade Sheist. The street album is scheduled to drop on the now famous date of 06.06.06, the date also chosen by Ice Cube for his latest offering "Laugh Now, Cry Later.
With this offering Shade Sheist and long term collaborative partner N.U.N.E. have compiled an offering to suit many musical tastes and preferences. The album was set to be in conjunction with the Cali Untouchable DJs however due to CU's workload the album will be a PYO Incorporated album release.
We have the single from the release below entitled "Playmate" and is a twist of the classic DJ Quik record "The P-ssy Medley" from the album "Rhythm-al-ism" - this version includes the original verses from Nate Dogg, Hi-C & AMG with new verses from Shade Sheist, N.U.N.E. & RedRum - the version is produced by Dolla of Dolla Beats.
Shade Sheist - Playmate (Feat. N.U.N.E., RedRum, Nate Dogg, Hi-C & AMG)
Stay tuned for the latest on this and other PYO releases. N.U.N.E. and Shade Sheist will have a single shipping to radio stations in June with an album to follow later this summer.Discuss This Topic
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New Album From Compton's Most Wanted - May 22, 2006 By : Lil Jay
 Compton's Most Wanted are back with their long awaited reunion album "Music To Gang Bang" after years in the studio readying their comeback. The new album is due out June 13 on Thump/Universal. On "Music To Gang Bang", CMW, led my MC Eiht, are following the same formula that made them famous.
With tracks like "Still A Menace Part 2" and "Late Night Hype 3", this album is sure to bring the good old days back. The production on this enhanced CD was handled by Fingazz, Mr. Criminal, and others.
Stay posted on Dubcnn for more news and audio on this project.
Here is the final tracklist:
1) Intro
2) Still A Menace Part. 2
3) Music To Gang Bang feat. Mr. Criminal
4) Ain’t Thinking About You
5) Hood Ratz
6) She’s Still A Rat
7) Come Ride With Me “Exclusive Track from MC Eiht “Compton OG”
8) Gangsta Biznezz
9) Radio Skit
10) We Them Gangstz
11) Compton Compton
12) We Get Down With That
13) We Putz In Work
14) Gots To Get High
15) Late Night Hype 3 feat. Stomper (Soldier Ink)
16) Outro - Compton
17) Mega Mix
"Music To Gang Bang" is scheduled to drop on June 13.
 In the meantime, check out the Compton's Most Wanted mixtape which has been circulating the streets for a minute. It's called "So Gangsta Vol. 1" and it features all new mixtape cuts from the likes of MC Eiht, Tha Chill, Boom Bam, Foe, King Tee, The Real Boss Hogg, amongst others, with DJ Subflo handling the mixing duties.
Dubcnn has a little audio preview from the 22 track mixtape. These are the tracks "Give That Up", and "Compton La Di Da Di", where you have Eiht rapping over the classic "La Di Da Di" beat.
Compton's Most Wanted - Compton La Di Da Di
Compton's Most Wanted - Give That UpDiscuss This Topic
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E-40, Hieroglyphics, Too Short On Rap City *UPDATED* - May 22, 2006 By : Lil Jay
 Set your Tivo to Stunna! The Bay continues its renaissance with a weeklong takeover of BET's Rap City. "Hyphy is the like the rebirth of hip-hop," the show's host, Madd Links exclaimed. BET captured three days of footage in the Bay Area to document this pop culture movement. Hyphy, which originated in Oakland, has hit the national scene and enticed mainstream media to document the phenomenon. Everyday next week at 5 PM EST you'll get a new installment of the show chronicling the past, present, and future of the Bay. Yee yee!
The series opens Monday's with Too Short - a pioneering Oakland rapper who went from slanging tapes on the corner to platinum sales - and concludes on Saturday with the Bay Area's Top 10 Countdown.
The full schedule is as follows *UPDATED DATES*:
Monday 5/29/06 - Too Short: A Day in the Life
Tuesday 5/30/06 - Hyphy: A subculture of Hip Hop
Wednesday 5/31/06 - E-40: His second wind
Thursday 6/01/06 - Hieroglyphics & Davey D: The Past, Present, & Future
Friday 6/02/06 - Bay Area: The Road Map
Saturday 6/03/06 - Top 10 Countdown
For more info, check out BET.comDiscuss This Topic
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Traxamillion, Too Short & F.A.B. Go Dumb At The Sideshow - May 22, 2006 By : Nima
 Who is Traxamillion you ask? He's the mastermind behind Keak Da Sneaks hit "Super Hyphy", which invaded the clubs last year, and has also been getting regular rotation on MTV amongst others.
So when you think Hyphy, think Traxamillion, aka The Slapp Addict. The man has been on his grind for a long time and with the growing mainstream presence of the Bay Area, it looks as if his time has come. "When I sit down and make my beats, I purposely make beats for the club. Even if it’s a sad beat, it’s a sad beat you can dance to. I try to make my beats in mind that one day it’ll get played on the radio.", Trax says of himself.
His next project is his debut album, entitled “The Slapp Addict”. The tentative release date is October 15th 2006, and if that sticks, you'll be sure to go dumb this fall! "The Slapp Addict" features appearances by Too Short, Keak Da Sneak, F.A.B., San Quinn, Turf Talk, Dem Hoodstarz, and many more.
His first single is called "Sideshow", and features a legend and a rising talent. Traxamillion holla'd at Too $hort himself, aswell as Oaklands Mistah F.A.B. to come rap over a slapping, heavy-bass beat.
Of course, dubcnn has the single for ya'll to listen to. Check it out below:
Traxamillion - Sideshow (ft. Too Short & Mistah F.A.B.) (Prod. by Traxamillion)
Bang the song, and hit up Trax' official myspace page at myspace.com/traxxamillion.Discuss This Topic
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Messy Marv & Guce Are... "Bullys Wit Fullys Pt. 3" - May 22, 2006 By : Nima
 Bay Area fans are already familiar with the Bullys Wit Fullys series, usually consisting of rappers Guce & Killa Tay. For the third volume of the album, Killa Tay has been replaced by the Yay's Messy Marv.
The album is called "The Infrastructure", and is set to drop on June 20th through Git Paid/SMC Recordings. While in tune with the Hyphy Movement, the duo is going to keep it gutter on this one. "Messy Marv and Guce are like the Young Jeezy and T.I. of the south. We are down with the hyphy music but on a more street/hood/ghetto level,” Guce enthuses, “We're in the gutta with it.”
The first single is called "So Hood" and features Clyde Carson of The Team, who's been working with The Game lately, and was produced by none others than E-A Ski & CMT. I have the single available for ya'll right here, click below to listen:
Bullys Wit Fullys - So Hood (ft. Clyde Carson) (Prod. by E-A Ski & CMT)
Other guest appearances on "The Infrastructure" include Keak the Sneak, Yukmouth, Killa Keise, Swoop, Mr. 1, C. Luciano and all of the new artists signed to Git Paid Music Group, Guce’s own label. The production was handled by the likes of Sean T, Toure, Toy Shop, and as mentioned before, E-A Ski & CMT.
I have a second preview track from the record for ya'll, called "Cracker Jacks". Listen below:
Bullys Wit Fullys - Cracker Jacks
Enjoy the songs, and make sure to pick up your copy June 20th! For more information, check out myspace.com/bullyswitfullys315. Discuss This Topic
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Jay 211 Launches Official Website - May 22, 2006 By : Nima
 Re-Up Entertainment artist Jay 211 has just launched his official website at Jay211.com. So from now on not only will you get the latest on Jay 211 right here on dubcnn, but you can also read up on the man on his official website.
Also, incase you missed the exclusive premiere we had of his "Symphony Freestyle", listen to it now right here.
So head over right now and take a look, because Jay is definitely one to watch out for!Discuss This Topic
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Bloc Runnaz Back With "New West Attitude Vol. 2" - May 22, 2006 By : Nima
 After releasing the first installement of their "New West Attitude" series about a month ago, Bloc Up Movement is back with Volume 2 already! This one contains 29 bangers, world premiers, and freestyles from the West Coast, including Crooked I, The Game, Ice Cube, Bloc Runnaz, Dogg Pound, Snoop Dogg, Mitchy Slick, G.Malone, and many others.
Check out the tracklisting below, and click on the two highlighted links to preview the songs.
To order "New West Attitude Vol. 2" now, click here.
1.. Welcome 2 California (Intro)
2.. Crooked I - This Is How We Do This
3.. Hood - Exclusive Freestyle
4.. The Game - Will I Die (World Premier)
5.. Dogg Pound Ft. Snoop Dogg - Cali Iz Active
6.. BoomaRang Gang - The Streets (Exclusive)
7.. Mitchy Slick - Mitchy Slick (World Premier)
8.. Scipio & Pitbull - Real Talk (DJ Sparrow Exclusive)
9.. Daz Dillinger Ft. Rick Ross - On Some Real Shit
10.. Hood - 16 Lethal (Exclusive)
11.. Glasses Malone - 300 (World Premier)
12.. Crooked I - Home (World Premier)
13.. Kila Krock - Flashlights (Exclusive)
14.. The Game - All For Sale (G-Unit Diss)
15.. Ice Cube Speaks
16.. Ice Cube - Click Clack/Get Back (World Premier)
17.. Dogg Pound Ft. Snoop Dogg - Don't Sweat It
18.. Crooked I - U Need A Blessin Ft. Jim Gittum
19.. Frontlinerz Ft. Saccs - Beef
20.. Mitchy Slick - Myspace (World Premier)
21.. I-Rocc Ft. The Game - I Gotcha
22.. Young Hootie - Hoodlife (Exclusive)
23.. Snoop Dogg - Freestyle
24.. Crooked I - Rap 101 (World Premier)
25.. Mr. Shadow Ft. Gonzoe - It's On & Crackin (Exclusive)
26.. Ya Boy - Do This (World Premier)
27.. Wyze Randal - Cypha (Exclusive)
28.. Damani Ft. Mack 10 - Inglewood
29.. Ice Cube - Stop Snitchin
30.. Crooked I - Gangstas Holiday (World Premier) Discuss This Topic
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Album Covers: "Laugh Now, Cry Later" & "Cali Iz Active" - May 17, 2006 By : Nima
.jpg) I have the album covers of two of the most anticipated records of the summer for ya'll! Ice Cube and Tha Dogg Pound are dropping their new albums respectively on June 6th and on June 27th.
To view the covers in larger size, click on the small pictures. As of now, these are the official covers. If any changes are made, we will bring you the updated versions. Mark your calenders, because it's gonna be a hot summer! Cube bringing us some reality rap, and the D.P.G. activating Cali, you can't really go wrong.Discuss This Topic
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Bay Area's Prophet Wants You To "Let Yourself Go" - May 17, 2006 By : Nima
Prophet has come a long way since releasing his debut "Block Venom" in 2002, which gained him some underground buzz. We brought ya'll his single "Strip For Me" (ft. Clyde Carson of The Team) a few months ago, and the homie Brooks just laced me with a new track featuring L.A. rapper Grown Mo called "Let Yourself Go".
Grown Mo goes first, and Prophet showcases his rhyming ability on the second and third verse. Download it below:
Prophet - Let Yourself Go (ft. Grown Mo)
Also be on the lookout for the remix to Prophets "When We Come Trhu" coming soon, featuring Killa Klump, which is going to be featured on "Rah Records Presents: Dope Game 4".
The song is called "Let Yourself Go" and is going to be featured on the "Rah Records Presents: Dope Game Vol. 4"
I'd also like to urge all our visitors to head over to bigvon.com to vote for Prophet in the Battlegrounds contest for his "Strip For Me" joint. Prophet is the only artist that was already in the Battlegrounds 1 contest that was also picked for the second one, so show your support.Discuss This Topic
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K-Salaam Says The World Is Ours W/ Mos Def, Rakaa & More - May 17, 2006 By : SGV
 "I would like to dedicate this album to all people around the world who live in constant fear of being arrested, deported, attacked, or murdered just because of who we are." - K-Salaam
Queens, New York Producer K-Salaam is gearing up to hit the Industry and the world over the head with his infectious music filled with tons of social commentary. Along with Beatnick, the production duo's Shining Star Music, with backing from Koch, will be releasing The World Is Ours on Jully 11th. The Album is sizing up to be massive with features from Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Saigon, Rakaa Irescience of Dilated Peoples, Sizzla, Papoose, Da Backwudz, dead prez, Bobbitto and others. On top of the quote above, K-Salaam also had this to say about the project:
"I would also like to dedicate this album to all people who have had their land stolen from them, from New Orleans to Palestine. We must take it upon ourselves to learn about what is really happening around the world, rather than watching the news because we are not going to get any type of truth from watching a media broadcast that is funded by vampires...Furthermore, I would like to dedicate this album to the people who created this music and culture that is currently being raped by major corporations and record labels. The majority of people who are making big money off of hip-hop are people who have added nothing to the culture, and are not giving anything back to the communities where it originated."
These quotes, plus more, will be in the inlay of each CD. So, if you're feeling what he's saying here and would like to read more, cop the album on July 11th. Here's a few quotes from a couple of the artists on the album:
 "It is a blessing to be a part of this project, to be doing something positive for the people through our music, thats what we do. The Lord would not have created the World if he didnt mean for us all to live in it peacefully. We gotta work together to make things right. We stand behind K-Salaam. The World Is Ours." - Da Backwudz
"The world belongs to the people, but it is controlled by the strongest army...through organiztion we can fully excercise our power as a people and as individuals. As individulas we have to do what we can to survive and gain position that can help the whole...THE WORLD IS OURS!" - dead prez
Here's the tracklist and 3 tracks for ya'll to preview:
01. Intro / So Much Trouble
02. Talib Kweli – “What I Feel”
03. Sizzla – “Sail On”
04. Kardinal Offishall – “Ghetto Youth”
05. Papoose feat. Busy Signal – “To The Rescue”
06. Black Ice – “The World Is Ours”
07. Mos Def feat. Sizzla – “Victory”
08. Da Backwudz – “Long Country Road”
09. Capleton – “Never Let Us Down”
10. Rakaa – “Where I’m From”
11. Luciano – “Conquers All”
12. Bobbito Garcia – “Vieques PSA”
13. Dead Prez – “Fallen Soldierz”
14. Saigon – “Bad Mind”
15. Anthony B. – “Revolution”
16. Suher Hammad “Refugees / Outro”
For more info visit K-Salaam.comDiscuss This Topic
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Lil Wayne And DJ Drama Make Another Dedication - May 17, 2006 By : SGV
 He's one of the hottest commodities in the South on the Mic. And the other IS the go to guy for all Southern Mixtapes. I'm talking about the NO's Lil Wayne and Atlanta resident, by way of Philly, DJ Drama, respectively. In 2005, the Emcee and DJ released Dedication, a part of the famed Gangsta Grillz series, as a follow up for Wayne's album The Carter. To keep it uniform, they're readying a follow up to the highly acclaimed Dedication Mixtape, with Dedication 2, which is also a follow up to Wayne's latest album The Carter 2, dropping May 23rd.
 We got a track off the Mixtape for ya'll to preview. It's a Remix to the Busta Rhymes and T.I. collaborative effort "Cannon." This go around, we find Weezy teaming with a host of emcees from all over the Map such as Philadelphia native and G-Unit/Roc-A-Fella repper, Freeway, Chicago's Lupe Fiasco and Juice of The Replacementz, as well as Michigan up and comers Detroit Red from Detroit and Willie The Kid from Grand Rapids (Who is also the brother of Wu Tang affiliate LA The Darkman).
With a hot back drop from Aphilliates member DJ Don Cannon, these young flame spitters wreck the beat like you would expect. Check it out below:
DJ Drama & Lil Wayne feat. Freeway, Willie The Kid, Detroit Red & Juice of The Replacementz - Cannon Remix (Prod. Don Cannon)
Place an order for this Mixtape and any other DJ Drama Mixtape at GangstaGrillz.com.
Shouts to DJ Warrior and the Cali Untouchable DJs for the hook up!Discuss This Topic
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Audio (Sqad Up, BIAS, 40 Glocc, Pitbull, Rick Ross & More) - May 16, 2006 By : SGV
 "Dear Fema, Due To Katrina, I Lost My Home & Everything I Own!"
Although Hurricane Katrina was nearly a year ago, the residents of New Orleans are still struggling to get back on their feet. New Orleans rap group, Sqad Up are trying to rally the troops this summer with their new album We Here Now dropping August 8th, 2006. The once close friends and group members of Cash Money's Lil Wayne, the crew is on their own and ready to prove they have what it takes! Catch the crew on tour now! For dates go to Sqad-Up.com. We have a couple tracks off their up coming album, first is a dedication to Hurricane Katrina, which I quoted above:
Sqad Up - Katrina
Next up is an up tempo-Mannie Fresh produced track entitled "Parking Lot":
Sqad Up feat. Mannie Fresh - Parking Lot (Prod. Mannie Fresh)
 No stranger to Dubcnn is the Colton City rhyme animal, Infamous/G-Unit signee 40 Glocc. His female partner in rhyme, Gail Gotti joins 4-0 over Too Short's latest hit "Blow The Whistle" for a couple of blazing 16's!
40 bully's the track with lyrics like: "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth At, Talk Back, Get The Gingivitis Smacked Out Ya Mouth."
But not to be outdone Gail Gotti spits heat: "If You Not Eatin' You A Waste Of My Time, I'm A Brick Of The Dope, You Not An Eighth Of Heron"
Check it out below.
40 Glocc feat. Gail Gotti - Get Em (Blow The Whistle Freestyle)
Also make sure to check out 40 Glocc official myspace page by clicking here.
 From Colton we hop on the 10 Freeway all the way East where we catch the I-95 South and head for Miami! As of late, the 305 has become the hot spot for all things Hip Hop. We got three hot cuts featuring some Dade County natives. First up is the Cuban emcee Pitbull and his latest banger produced by Lil Jon. You may have heard it on the radio as of late and is his lead single for Mariel which should be out soon. Check it out:
Pitbull - Bojangles (Prod. Lil Jon)
 In near by Ft. Lauderdale, the 21 year old R&B singer Urban Mystic collabed with Hustlin' Man himself Rick Rock on the Street Mix for "I Refuse" produced by Kay Gee. Check out the hot sample used by Kay below:
Urban Mystic feat. Rick Ross - I Refuse (Prod. Kay Gee)
On this next track, Ricky Ross and Pit combine their heat on the mic with the Mayor of Miami Trick Daddy and DJ Khaled over a banging beat provided by the Orlando duo The Runners (Who also produced "Hustlin'" for Rick Ross), which will be Khaled's next single for his album Lisstteeenn!!! dropping June 6th, 2006. The track is called "Born n Raised" check it out below:
DJ Khaled feat. Trick Daddy, Pitbull & Rick Ross - Born N Raised (Prod. The Runners)
 Back in Los Angeles, BIAS The Rockstar has "Got It Made." You might remember him from the MTV Emcee Battles a few years ago, in which he took an L. But, he's bounced back and is making a push to make 2006 a big year for him and his Rockstar Entertainment. He'll be releasing The Rockstar Mixtape in the summer so look out for that. For the time being, we have his track, which you can request on Power 106 right now here in L.A. (Click the image for more info) "Got It Made," as well as the hot instrumental.
BIAS - Got It Made
BIAS - Got It Made Instrumental
Shouts out to Nancy Byron, DJ Warrior and Team Pitbull for helping make this possible. Enjoy!
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Crooked I Takes You To "Buck Town" [Audio] - May 16, 2006 By : Nima
 We're already back with an exclusive joint from Treacherous Records recording artist Crooked I. The Long Beach Lyrical Monster recently released his long awaited "Young Boss Vol.2" mixtape, and is already back in the recording booth.
Treacherous Records are currently finishing up their "Treacherous Mixtape Vol. 1", and the song I have for you is taken from that mixtape. Crooked hooked up with Komplex once again to bring you a heater. He sampled the Notorious B.I.G. on the hook with a sample from the song "Biggie", and as always Crooked brings his fierce delivery and raw rhymes.
Listen to "Buck Town" below:
Crooked I - Buck Town (Prod. by Komplex)
Enjoy, and be on the lookout for the Treacherous Mixtape, coming soon!Discuss This Topic
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Exclusive: Cali Iz Active, Behind The Scenes [Video] - May 15, 2006 By : JustinL
 We premiered the video to Tha Dogg Pound's latest single "Cali Iz Active" a few days ago. The feedback has been crazy, and anybody whose seen it knows why. Dubcnn was on the scene during the shooting of the video, and we have put together an exclusive "Making Of" feature of the "Cali Iz Active" video for our visitors.
The feature lets you get a taste of the atmosphere that day: from the artists chilling, having a good time, to WC and DJ Quik C/B-Walking and Fredwreck doing magic tricks. We also got drops from some of the artists that showed up. Here's a close account of the people present: DJ Quik, Ice Cube, WC, Mc Eiht, Too Short, King Tee, Warren G, Yo Yo, B-Real, JT the Bigga Figga, Jelly Roll, Mykestro, Kam, Xzibit, Glasses Malone, Roscoe, Battlecat, Dilated Peoples, Fred Wreck, Daddy V, Tyrese, Crazy Toones, Big Boy, as well as of course, Snoop Dogg, Daz, and Kurupt.
 There's not really much else to say, you just have to watch it to feel it. Cali is active and this video captures it perfectly.
Dubcnn presents... - Cali Iz Active: Behind The Scenes Footage (60MB)
You won't get this anywhere else. Click on the picture to your right for a group picture of some of the artists. Cali Iz Active, the album, in stores June 27th. Featuring Daz, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, RBX, Paul Wall, David Banner, Busta Rhymes and produced by Battlecat, Soopafly, Alchemist amongst others.Discuss This Topic
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Dr. Stank's "The Odor" Now Up For Paid Download! - May 15, 2006 By : Lil Jay
 Dr. Stank's debut project "The Odor" has made a lot of noise right and left since its release in March. The mixtape was well received by critics and fans all over the world, as the Stanksta measured up to his hype by bringing a fresh new project to the West Coast Hip Hop scene.
If you didn't purchase a copy of the mixtape yet, here's your chance to get it as an instant download where you'll be given immediate access to the mixtape. It's available for only $5.99 and it comes with all the 26 songs in high quality MP3 and the artwork (front & back covers). After you place your order (through PayPal), you will be sent the download link to your email address (please allow a couple hours).
Hard copies are still available for purchase (see picture), so if you want to purchase a hard copy you can still do that by clicking on the link below.
For a full review and audio samples, check out our full length "The Odor" preview.
Click on the button below to purchase a hard copy or a download copy of the mixtape:
In related news, catch Dr. Stank next Saturday, May 20th, at Tremors in Riverside @ the "3 The Hard Way" show. Performing live: Dirty Birdy, Sly Boogy, and Dr. Stank. The cost is $30.00 (presale tickets). Click here to see the flyer to get all the information.Discuss This Topic
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Exclusive: Dogg Pound, Ice Cube Promoting + More [Pics] - May 14, 2006 By : Nima
 This is history in the making! You will probably be just as surprised as I was when I heard this. Ice Cube and Daz Dillinger have been in the same circles for over a decade, but, up until this Ice Cube & Dogg Pound tour that's tearing up the States right now, the two of them had never been in the same room, let alone went on tour with each other.
Now that Ice Cube is promoting his "Laugh Now, Cry Later" album dropping June 6th, and Daz & Kurupt are promoting "So So Gangsta", "Cali Iz Active" and "Same Day, Different Shit", they've been on the grind, and hopefully we'll end up seeing some hot music coming out of it aswell.
.jpg) In the process of promoting and touring, Daz also ran into 40 Glocc. As you know, they've had an on-going feud for past few years. With Kurupt serving as the middle man, the two put their differences aside and moved on. For those who don't know, Daz has also squashed his beef with JT The Bigga Figga, who was at the "Cali Iz Active" video shoot.
I have a series of pictures for ya'll, taken on tour:
Ice Cube & Daz At 100.3 The Beat in Philly, PA
Ice Cube & Daz At 100.3 The Beat Pt. 2
Daz, Kurupt, 40 Glocc, Canibus & DJ Kurupt
Daz At Sirius Sattelite Radio
Daz & Jermaine Dupri On The Set Of "It's A Daz Thang"
Daz On The Set Of "It's A Daz Thang" Pt. 2
Daz, JT The Bigga Figga & Bigg A
Bigg A
You have an idea of how the D.P.G. is doing it right now, this summer is about to be real crazy! Discuss This Topic
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Dutch, Haystak and Lexx Luger: The South-West Connection - May 14, 2006 By : Nima
 White Boys can't rap? Nashville natives Haystak, Lexx Luger, and Bay Area spitter Dutch Tha Great have come together and formed the South-West Connection aka C.W.B to dismiss that point.
Some of you probably remember Dutch from the Bay Area group F.E. who dropped their highly underrated album "What We Do" a few years ago. Dutch has come a long way since, and linked up with Southerners Haystak and Lexx Luger on this project. But the C.W.B. is not just a one-album thing, it is, as they call it, "a movement".
Now numbering in the tens of thousands, the C.W.B. movement has become more than just a community to trade war stories within, but a forum – both physical and online (see whiteboyscantrap.com) - for white hip-hoppers to showcase their music in a supportive setting often not found in the broader hip-hop nation. And while this forum allows artists who might otherwise go unheard escape unfair ridicule, it also provides a haven for fans of the music and accompanying movement to commune with their social peers, whom are both in and outside the business. In 2006 it's not uncommon to see supporters of the movement who have no connection to the music industry or the group C.W.B. sporting a C.W.B. tattoo, representing their loyalty to The Dubb.ť
The "South-West Connection" album is in stores now, on Independent Day/Paid In Full/Koch Records.
Features on the album include A-Wax and Smigg Dirtee, aswell as some Southern fried flavor of Interscope Records latest signee Big Fella, Young Struggle and more. Production was handled by Lexx himself, Jody Stevens & Sonny P., Vince V and more.
I have four tracks from the album for ya'll to listen to, you can check them out below:
C.W.B. - Take Me As I Am
C.W.B. - Dope Boy
C.W.B. - Sleepless
C.W.B. - By The Bar
For more information, hit up myspace.com/dutchthegreat. Don't sleep!Discuss This Topic
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It's A Daz Thang! On The Set Of Daz & Kurupts New Video - May 14, 2006 By : Nima
 We world premiered Daz Dillinger's new single "It's A Daz Thang", aka "It's My Thang", from Daz' upcoming So So Def debut under the wing of Jermaine Dupri. The album, "So So Gangsta" is set to drop August 1st, 2006.
The first single "It's A Daz Thang" features fellow Dogg Pound Gangsta Kurupt, and was produced by Jermaine Dupri himself. The video to the song was shot recently, and "So So Def TV" filmed a "making of" video feature on the shoot for their website.
The video features of course Daz, Kurupt, Jermaine Dupri, aswell as the whole So So Def Camp (J-Kwon, Kid Slim, Young Capone etc). You can view it at myspace.com/sosodefmusic, on YouTube.com, or you can download the video from our servers in Windows Media format below:
So So Def Presents... - On The Set: It's A Daz Thang, Making Of (11MB, WMV)
Incase you had missed the world premiere of the song, here it is again, in uncut MP3 form:
Daz - It's A Daz Thang (ft. Kurupt) (Prod. by Jermaine Dupri)
As always, we got you on the latest from the D.P.G. camp, they've got alot on the plate this summer! "Cali Iz Active" the Dogg Pound album, Daz' "So So Gangsta" album, Kurupts "Same Day, Different Shit" album, aswell as Snoop Doggs "Blue Carpet Treatment", all set to drop this summer.Discuss This Topic
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Defari Makes His Own On "Street Music" Single - May 13, 2006 By : Rud
 Just this week we released news on the Defari's fortcoming album, "Street Music," the follow up to 2003's "Odds & Evens" and presented a street single from the release. Today we are back with official single from the LP which features Dilated Peoples' Evidence. As we previously reported the album is being released through ABB Records and is set to feature artists including J-Ro, Dilated Peoples, B-Real, Tuffy, Threat and Boo Capone; while production is handled by on the new album is being handled by Evidence, Alchemist, Mike City, Babu, Superstar Quamallah & E Swift.
Below is the audio for the offical single courtesy of ABB Records, spread the single around and help make people aware that Defari is back, to view more details on the release please visit dubcnn's Defari Release Date pages which will be updated as we get information.
Defari - Make My Own (Feat. Evidence)
The release date is currently August 8th 2006 however dubcnn will be the premiere source for the latest news and media.Discuss This Topic
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Diego Redd Flips Lupe's "Kick, Push" [Audio] - May 13, 2006 By : Nima
 We had a big feature on Fresno, California artist Diego Redd last month, who's been buzzing tremendously after Kanye West gave him his stamp of approval. Lupe Fiasco is also a Kanye-approved newcover who's been enjoying success with his current single "Kick, Push".
Diego Redd decided to take that song, and give it his own twist. The result is a gritty, more grimy song, with Diego Redd spilling some California realism over the throwback Hip-Hop beat. The homie Hecktik posted it on the forums, and I have it here for those who missed it:
Diego Redd - Kick, Push (Remix) (Rebel Ent)
Enjoy the song, and be on the lookout for much more Diego Redd right here.Discuss This Topic
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E-40 ft. T-Pain - U And Dat... [Video] - May 13, 2006 By : Nima
 E-40 recently made his way back to the mainstream with his hit "Tell Me When To Go", and introduced the world to the Hyphy movement on his current album "My Ghetto Report Card" (Sick Wit It/BME).
I have the video for the second single, which is "U And Dat", featuring the 'Rappa Ternt Sanga' T-Pain on the hook, and a beat courtesy of Lil Jon. Appologies for the low quality of the video, we will provide you with a better quality one when we can. The premiere on TV should be soon, there might be some minor changes made to the video. Of course, we'll provide you with the final version soon as it drops!
Watch "U And Dat" below, lookout for cameos from Lil Jon, Katt Williams, to the Hieroglyphics.
E-40 - U And Dat (ft. T-Pain) (VIDEO 17MB)
Incase you haven't done so yet, make sure to pick up your copy of "My Ghetto Report Card", in stores now!Discuss This Topic
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One-2 Wants To Know 'What The Deal Is' [Audio] - May 13, 2006 By : Nima
 Last month, Treacherous Records recording artist One-2 let ya'll know he "Can't Leave Rap Alone", from his upcoming mixtape "New Day, New Money".
I have the pleasure of bringing you another exlcusive joint from the mixtpape. While the other joint was a raw straight Hip-Hop joint, this one is catered to the clubs and the ladies, and features Das from R&B group I-15 on the hook.
Download the song below, and watch out for "New Day, New Money" coming very soon!
One-2 - What The Deal Is (ft. Das from I-15) (Prod. by MG)
One-2, New Day New Money, the new mixtape, be on the lookout!Discuss This Topic
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Tha Dogg Pound presents CALI IZ ACTIVE (video) - May 12, 2006 By : JustinL
CALI IZ ACTIVE! The long awaited video from Tha Dogg Pound is finally here. This video features numerous cameos from the west coast including DJ Quik, Ice Cube, WC, Mc Eiht, Too Short, King Tee, Warren G, Yo Yo, B-Real, JT the Bigga Figga, Jelly Roll, Mykestro, Kam, Xzibit, Glasses Malone, Roscoe, Battlecat, Dilated Peoples, Fred Wreck, Daddy V, Tyrese, Crazy Toones, Big Boy and much more. The west coast reunion was beautiful, as DJ Quik stated, ""Look...this remind me of "G Thang" video, you know that video is like 12 years old, we haven't had this kind of comradery in a long time, so its wonderful." -
Make sure to check back at dubcnn next week for the release of a making of the video segment. We will have uncut footage of the DJ Quik and WC scene, Kurupt and Roscoe c-walking together, Fred Wreck doing magic tricks to DJ Quik, and much much more.
Tha Dogg Pound Presents CALI IZ ACTIVE (Music Video)
Also be on the look out for the new Dogg Pound album dropping June 27th. In my personal opinion, their new album is the best work they've put out since Dogg Food. In other related news, Snoop's Blue Carpet Treatment will also be released later this summer. Discuss This Topic
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The Time Has Come For L.A Talent Mykestro - May 11, 2006 By : Rud
 It's two years on May 28th since we introduced Mykestro to the world on dubcnn in a news article/interview with both Mykestro and his older brother and westcoast legend Battlecat. [View the article in the Archives].
When asked to describe himself he told dubcnn: "I would say I'm absolutely universal. I have alot of versitality, and definitely not what you would expect out of L.A. I come from a musical background, MC and production wise. I'm very consistent as far as lyrics go, I'm a MC!"
When asked about his influences growing up Mykestro shouts without hesitation that "Kurupt was my hero! That's my hero right there! That's who I looked up to when coming up, I always felt like he was a different type of MC, so that was my main influence from the gate. But now I listen to alot of different shit, I like Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharaohe Monch, Ice Cube.. I like real MC's, I like Slum Village, Jigga of course, Eminem is a monster, Busta Rhymes, of course Biggie & Pac.. Yeah those are the main ones" While his big brother told dubcnn; "To me man, Mykestro is like Jay-Z and Common Sense in one... yeah he's like the mix of the two!"
Since then things have only been on the up for the artist that Tawala Sharp of KKBT Los Angeles said; "Hip-Hop is a couple, lost on a dark highway...Mykestro is the map that will set West Coast Hip-Hop back in the right direction."
Dubbed "The Best West OF The 110," Mykestro is THAT dude who is grinding hard and making his presence felt on the westcoast. His pedigree includes appearances on LPs by Snoop Dogg, countless mixtapes, and working with his older brother, the prodcution legend that is DJ Battlecat. On his debut single, Mykestro has linked with two of L.A.'s newest and brightest stars, Glasses Malone (Blu Division/Sony Music) and Bishop Lamont (Aftermath/Interscope) to deliver a record that could be a contender for CD Single & 12" of the year come December. Even rapper Big Pooh of Little Brother got nothing but love for Mykestro: "I f-cks wit Mykestro."
We have the audio from the single which is being released by ABB Records featuring Glasses Malone and Bishop Lamont with production from Terrace Martin and Diverse; cop the single to enjoy the "Raw & Uncutt" mix produced by DJ Battlecat.
Mykestro - Where You From?! (Feat. Glasses Malone) (Produced By Terrace Martin)
Mykestro - Fireman (Feat. Bishop Lamont) (Produced By Diverse)
Mykestro - Dubcnn Shoutout (2004)
We will be keeping you updated on Mykestro's debut album with news and audio as the year progresses, shouts to Mykestro, Glasses Malone, Blu Division, Bishop Lamont & ABB Records. Until then you can visit Mykestro's MySpace page to learn more about this talented youngster.Discuss This Topic
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Defari Makes Comeback With "Street Music" - May 10, 2006 By : Jome
 After 2003's "Odds & Evens", Defari is back, and will release his new CD "Street Music," through ABB Records. Defari enlists cameos from usual suspects including Evidence & J-Ro as well as guest spots from Dilated Peoples, B-Real, Tuffy, Threat and Boo Capone. Production on the new album is being handled by Mike City, Fredwreck, E-Swift, Evidence, and DJ Revolution.
"The Bizness" will be the first single from the album and as ever we have the audio available, check the tracklisting below.
01) Hardworker
02) Either Dead or In Jail (Feat. Tuffy and Boo Capone)
03) Congratulations
04) Peace and Gangsta
05) Make My Own (Feat. Evidence)
06) West West
07) We've Been Doin This (Feat. Threat and J-Ro)
08) Burn Big
09) Barwork
10) Deepest Regards (Feat. J-Ro and B-Real)
11) People Trip
12) Clowns (Feat. Dilated Peoples)
13) The Bizness
14) Don't Be Mad At Me
15) Vultures
The release date is currently yet to be announced, however with the album cover and tracklisting already out as well as the single prepared, you can expect more news on this project soon.Discuss This Topic
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Dow Jones Plays His Position For The Fifth Time (Mixtape D/L) - May 10, 2006 By : Rud
.jpg) How often do we gotta drop a free mixtape download...whenever we can for our loyal readers! This time we have a mixtape courtesy of Dow Jones, a name familiar to most with his "Play Your Position" series and the work with his West Coast Livin Promotions & Marketing company.
The mixtape in question is Volume 5 of that world famous series in question; "Play Your Position: Volume 5", hosted by Cavie. Cavie is a name some will be familiar with following his production work on the massive selling album "King" from T.I. however the producer is now ready to "Do his 'Kanye West' thing" and showcase his skills in the booth rather than behind the board.
Hailing from the West Coast, Cavie has been en-trusted by T.I. to play a huge role in The King's newly-formed Grand Hustle West label. To make sure the streets know the drill, Dow Jones & Cavie have linked on this mixtape to take you from the West to the Dirty South. The mixtape features 30 banging tracks with artists including Kokane, Kam, T.I., E-40, Spider Loc, Mitchy Slick, Crooked I, Jody Breeze, Lil' Wayne, Mr. Short Khop, Tray Dee amongst others. On the production tip you have material from DJ Khalil, Caviar, Budda DJ Muggs and many more.
This is a mixtape not to be missed; to view the full cover click the image above, the full tracklist is below as is the download for the mixtape.
01) Dow Jones - Play Your Position Vol. 5 (Intro) [Sample]
02) Cavie - Get Ready (Produced By DJ Khalil)
03) T.I - Grand Hustle West [Sample]
04) Cavie - Mouthpiece (Feat. Kokane) (Produced By Dow Jones & J Hen) [Sample]
05) Cavie - We Some Geez (Feat. DPG Joe Whisper & Mac Boney) (Produced By Caviar) [Sample]
06) Cavie - Uh Oh (Feat. Kam & Y.B.)(Produced By Caviar) [Sample]
07) Cavie - Play Your Position
08) T.I. - Top Back
09) AK - The Razor Man
10) Cavie - Ol Skool G Mix (Feat. Big Kuntry & Mike Jones) (Produced By Caviar)
11) E-40 - Yeee Yeee (Feat. Lil Jon)
12) Cavie - Fa Yall (Feat. Stain) (Produced By Caviar & Oz)
13) Mitchy Slick - I Know (Produced By DJ KhaLil' & DJ Muggs) [Sample]
14) Cavie - Bully (Feat. Stain) (Produced By Tha Bizness) [Sample]
15) Spider Loc - On The Block (Feat. H Burna)
16) Cavie - Cant Leave Rap Alone (Produced By Caviar & Oz)
17) Crooked I - Creased Khaki Flow
18) Cavie - So So (Feat. Lil' Blue aka RR, Kam & Ki Ki Smoov) (Produced By Tha Bizness) [Sample]
19) Slick Pulla - Play Your Position
20) Slick Pulla - Freestyle [Sample]
21) Jody Breeze - A to LA
22) Jody Breeze - Nut Check "G Mix" (Feat. Lil' Wayne) (Produced By Caviar)
23) Mr. Short Khop - Can't Fuk Wit Us (Feat. Tray Dee & Kokane)(Produced By Caviar)
24) Cavie - Ok 2 Hate (Feat. J Dolamite & Roc Holladay) (Produced By Budda)
25) Cavie - I'm A Hustla (Produced By Caviar)
26) Cavie - Pump Ya Brakes (Feat. West Coast GS & Kokane) (Produced By Stan The Guitar Man)
27) Cavie - Real Ridaz (Feat. Young Dre) (Produced By Caviar)
28) Cavie - Car Wash (Feat. Roc Holladay) (Produced By Caviar)
29) Cavie - Up On It (Feat. Stain, Gi Gi, & Ki Ki Smov) (Produced By Caviar & Tank) [Sample]
30) Lil' Scrappy - Okay
31) Cavie - We Da West (Feat. Y.B. & Roc Holladay) (Produced By Tha Bizness)
32) Cavie - Str8 Outta Compton (Produced By Budda) [Sample]
33) Cavie - Fireweed (Feat. J Dolamite, Kokane & Roc Holladay) (Produced By Caviar)
34) Cavie - Bartender (Feat. Stain & J Dolamite) (Produced By Tank)
35) Cavie - Sexual Fantasy (Feat. Y.B., Roc Holladay& Kokane) (Produced By Caviar & Budda)
Dow Jones & Cavie - Play Your Position Volume 5 (Mixtape)
Enjoy the mixtape and be sure to stay tuned to dubcnn for the latest on Dow Jones & Cavie. Enjoy the mixtape and take a moment to drop your thoughts in the dubcnn community.Discuss This Topic
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Nas & Nashawn Reach "Level 7" - May 10, 2006 By : Rud
 Yesterday the eastcoast had some shine time when we release new material from Method Man with Lauryn Hill, Fat Joe & Styles P.
Today we are proud to release new material from Queensbridge representer Nas featuring Nashawn; this is in fact a track which is due to appear on the fortcoming "Nas Presents Nashawn" record due out on June 6th; to learn more on that release click here. Also lookout for "QBs Finest Vol. 2 (Tales from Da Bridge)" which is being prepared for a late summer release.
As ever we have the audio below, courtesy of the Cali Untouchable DJ's & DJ Warrior, in both Clean & Dirty format so fans can enjoy it in their rides and DJ's can spin it on the airwaves. Dont hotlink new music, send them to the source; dubcnn.com
Nas - Level 7 (Feat. Nashawn) (Clean)
Nas - Level 7 (Feat. Nashawn) (Dirty)
For the latest news and audio from the HipHop world you know where to stay tuned; dubcnn.comDiscuss This Topic
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Radioshack & Cingular Help Find "Your Tone" - May 10, 2006 By : Rud
 Cingular and RadioShack have come together to present a new game called "What’s My Tone?." This game encoporates a humorous quiz to find the ringtone that best fits your personality. Once you complete it and find a match, your can browse the Cingular catalogue of anything from Gorillaz to Gretchen Wilson.
Expand your horizons and play the game, its something fresh and different and definitely worth seeing what you end up being paired with in terms of a ringtone for your personality - i can't promise you'll like it though!
We urge you to support this campaign by clicking the link below to view the game or by the advertising banner above; it helps support dubcnn and doesnt cost you a penny.
Cingular & Radioshack Present - What's Your Tone?Discuss This Topic
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Scan Wants L.A. To Wake Up - May 9, 2006 By : Rud
 March 2006 was the last time we hit you off with a little of what L.A's Scan is all about. Last year we introduced him prior to his debut album release "The Passion" and this year we gave you a reminder of what he was capable of on the mic when we released a track from that debut, courtesy of the GroundUp Entertainment camp, called Intro.
Even before that, in February, Scan was on dubcnn when he featured on the track by 2 aka Toissant called; Have You Ever with Bad Lucc & Le Marvin.
As ever we aim to keep you up to date with artists and their music and as such we have a new freestyle from Scan for you to enjoy called appropriately; "L.A. Wake Up" - he means it people, do not sleep on Scan, he has lyrics, flow, charisma and a will to succeed. He is currently putting in some serious work on his sophomore album [yes thats right people albums, not mixtapes - thats how you establish yourselves] with a view to getting that released after summer this year.
Scan - L.A. Wake Up (Freestyle)
So take some time out to listen to the track and stop over at the dubcnn forum to let us know your thoughts on this freestyle and as always stay tuned to dubcnn for the latest on Scan. If you haven't already then head over to CDBaby to read reviews of the album and to pick up a copy, rest assured you wont be dissapointed.Discuss This Topic
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Dynamic Certified Keep The Name Buzzing With New Music - May 9, 2006 By : Rud
The super group from Long Beach, CA headed by Techniec and Pac Ten also consisting of Jerzey-J, J-Rydah, Rue Rue and Krunch have been grinding hard now for years.
Having been featured on dubcnn countless times, they have gathered a street following, performed at sell out venues such as House of Blues and created a catalog of albums and mixtapes. The time has now come for labels to take note of the collective known as Dynamic Certified.
As one of the groups at the forefront of this New West movement the group are keen to keep their names buzzing and their music heard and as a result dubcnn are proud to present some exclusive new music from the camp from group members Pac Ten and Jerzey J. Enjoy the music below and take some time to drop your thoughts by clicking here.
Jerzey J - Wet Wipes (Freestyle)
Pac Ten - Gimmie
Pac Ten - Jurassic Long Beach
Jerzey J - Last Dayz (Feat. Pac Ten)
As always stay on dubcnn.com for the latest news and audio from Dynamic Certified as a collective as well as individual members.Discuss This Topic
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Method Man Analyses "Things They Say" & States "Yah Mean" - May 9, 2006 By : Rud
 With Wu-Tang originator Method Man releasing his last album in 2004, "Tical O: The Prequel," its apt that 2006 will see the release of his latest, as yet untitled album. As such we have some new audio that will either make the final cut or be featured on mixtapes in the build up to the release - let me assure you, Method Man still has the material to make you say "Damn!"
On the first track Things They Say" we see Method Man 'float' over a smooth melodic beat with vocals from Lauryn Hill laced between and over his verses. Whereas the second track "Yah Mean" is a heavy, speaker-shaking clap-fest which features Fat Joe & Styles P.
We will keep you updated on this album as it's shaping up to be some classic material, perhaps this album will finally see a Dr. Dre & Method Man collaboration released after "Take The Heat" was left off his album in 2004. Shouts to the Cali Untouchable DJ's & DJ Warrior on the new heat.
Method Man - Things They Say (Feat. Lauryn Hill)
Method Man - Yah Mean (Feat. Fat Joe & Styles P)Discuss This Topic
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Red Cafe Has Found A "Backshot Queen" - May 9, 2006 By : Rud
 Last year we kept you updated on Red Cafe after he had been signed to Mack 10's Hoo Bangin' label. His immense street buzz was growing with the releasing of many mixtapes, since then things have been quiet on the Red Cafe front however we are now back with more audio and news from the Capitol Records backed Brooklyn MC.
The track we have is called "Backshot Queen" and it's a song that didn't make his upcoming album. It features PT, Tito as well as Hoo Bangin's Young Soprano who featured on Mack 10's latest album; "Hustlas Handbook."
Red Cafe - Backshout Queen (Feat. PT, Tito & Young Soprano)
Stay tuned for more news and audio from Red Cafe, until then his official site can be found here.Discuss This Topic
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Fate Williams The Female "Best Kept Secret" On The West - May 8, 2006 By : Rud
Westcoast female MC's are hard to come by, however there are plenty out there. The most well known and to many the greatest female to ever grace the MIC is The Lady Of Rage formally a Death Row recording artist. More recently Diamonique has been representing the I.E. and the coast with her mixtapes, album and shows.
Today dubcnn, as we are famed for doing, want to introduce a new talent who wishes to edge into the spotlight and into your attentions as a female force in a male dominated Hip-Hop industry.
The name of the artist in question; Fate Williams. Fate itself means an event, or course of events, that will inevitably happen in the future - could this be a sign of things to come? Well Fate believes so and is working hard to make that dream a reality. Raised in Watts she, although still only young, has already been signed to a major label some time ago where she had the opportunity to work with artists including Snoop Dogg and Juelz Santana. Having decided that she wished to finish college before actively pursuing a career in the music industry, Hip-Hop took a back seat until she completed her studies. Now she has a Bachelor's Degree in one hand and a pen and pad in the other she is ready, once again, to tackle the music industry.
As with many aspiring artists she intends to make some noise with her debut mixtape entitled "Best Kept Secret" which features the street single "Gimme My Mic" which discusses Fate Williams' off and now on again relationship with the microphone. The record sees Fate laying rhymes over an instrumental that will be familiar to many; the Easy Mo Bee beat for The Notorious B.I.G.’s "Gimme the Loot." With Biggie in mind Fate Williams informed us that in 1997 she had been introduced to The Notorious B.I.G. at a Vibe party. When Fate informed B.I.G. that she was an aspiring rap artist he agreed to meet with Fate and her brother the following day; tragically as we now know this was the event that B.I.G. was killed immediately after. Fate still possesses a picture taken with B.I.G. shortly before the Vibe party ended; now one of the last photos of him alive.
Since "Gimme My Mic" was recorded Fate has been working hard and has put together a new single with the hitmaker Dem Jointz called "Two Loverz" which catalogues exactly that, being with two lovers at once; the chorus has the soulful sample of Mary Wells' classic song of the same title. Both tracks mentioned we have available below as well as another mixtape track entitled; "The Chase"
Fate Williams - Two Loverz (Produced By. Dem Jointz)
Fate Williams - The Chase
Fate Williams - Gimmie My Mic
This is just an introduction to Fate Williams, we will be covering more news and details from her over the coming months as she gears up to release the "Best Kept Secret" mixtape. In the meantime take a moment to visit here MySpace page. To view this article as a dubcnn On The Come Up piece, click here.Discuss This Topic
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The Game Is The Self Proclaimed "Face Of L.A." - May 8, 2006 By : Rud
 "Everybody wanna know when the f-ck my album coming out, whenever the f-ck i drop it! WAIT! is what greets the listener when you spin "Face Of L.A." - the latest cut from Compton's own The Game.
He has been away a few weeks working on his sophomore LP and taking care of business however as always he has not been sleeping, he knows the fans are clamouring for his next album release date and he hasn't taken his eye off the industry as he makes clear with mentions of Mobb Deep as well as an RIP to Proof.
The record speaks on a few issues and is well worth a listen while you await "The Doctors Advocate." Shouts to DJ Skee & DJ Warrior. Expect more news from The Game and "The Doctors Advocate" in the coming weeks. As we have more information it will be displayed in our popular Release Dates section - bookmark it.Discuss This Topic
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Freeway & 50 Cent Collaborate To "Bang Bang" - May 8, 2006 By : Rud
 The Roc-a-Fella family member Freeway is currently working on his latest album which, if reports are to be believed, is to be to Co-Executive Produced by 50 Cent with the other Co-Credit going to Jay-Z. As such 50 Cent has lent his vocals to a track set to appear on that very album; a cut entitled "Bang Bang."
Since making his first major appearance in 2000, on "1-900-Hustler" from Jay-Z's "Dynasty Roc la Familia" album - he released a debut ["Philadelphia Freeway"] to critical acclaim in early 2003.
His latest album, due out later this year is to feature this track amonsgt others from the respective G-Unit and Roc-a-Fella camps. This new track is courtesy of DJ Warrior and the Cali Untouchable DJ's.
Freeway - Bang Bang (Feat. 50 Cent)Discuss This Topic
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Suga Free "Just Add Water" Special - May 6, 2006 By : Rud
 To celebrate the fact that Suga Free's third solo album is released on May 9th 2006 we have dedicated this week's "New Joint" spot to a pop-up feature. If you look above at the four sections we show case "New Joint," "Throwback Joint," "Featured Video" and "Mixtape of The Week" you will see the image of Suga Free in the "New Joint" slot.
When you click the Download link you will find that it pops-up a new window which contains the single featuring Snoop Dogg & Katt Williams called "So Fly" as well as the single's remix by Mannie Fresh.
The Suga Free special also has the album's tracklist, guest appearences and a link to our "Just Add Water" Release Date section with more information and media. Ensure you support Suga Free by purchasing the album when it drops next week.Discuss This Topic
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54 East & The New West Tell Us "Thatz The Business" - May 6, 2006 By : Rud
 We have some audio from the second release from the 54 East group; the sequel to the first "Thatz The Business" mixtape. The first mixtape was a massive success and as such "Thatz The Business Volume 2" is even bigger.
Hosted by the New West Movement it includes exclusive tracks from Tha Frontlinerz, Problem, K-Aktive, Noni Spitz, Kila Krock, Dank City Mobb, Roccett, Big Stuntz, Dino West and more. Many of the tracks have been featured on dubcnn over previous months and are available for download.
We have the tracklist below as well as two fresh preview tracks for you to sample the flavor of the mixtape; one from Tha Frontlinerz called simply "Beef" and is laced by the hitmaker Dem Jointz while the other is produced by Compton's Problem and sees K-Aktive ripping the beat. K-Aktive was featured on dubcnn along with his Inglewood native Disko last year on the release; "Beatz & Hookz."
01) Bangloose Speaks
02) Tha Frontlinerz - Beef (Produced By Dem Jointz)
03) Problem - Yes
04) E-40 - Tell Me When To Go (Remix) (Feat. Kanye West & Ice Cube)
05) Dogg Pound - Cali Iz Active
06) Tha Frontlinerz - Fall Back (Roll With Us) (Produced By Dem Jointz)
07) Scipio - Knuck If You Buck (Freestyle)
08) Noni Spitz - Bars (Remix)
09) K-Aktive Speaks
10) K-Aktive - Get Money In
11) Krys Ivory - Don’t Know Bout U (Produced By Dem Jointz)
12) Daz - On Some Real Sh-t (Feat. Rick Ross)
13) Problem Speaks
14) Problem - Listen (Feat. Scipio)
15) K-Aktive - Dopeman (Produced by Problem)
16) Kila Krock - New West (Jackin For Beats)
17) Crooked I - Creased Khaki Flow
18) Chevy Jones - Zero Gravity (Feat. Bishop Lamont and Mike Ant)
19) Gold Macnificent Speaks
20) Dank City Mobb - Sit Down
21) Noni Spitz - Leave It Alone (Produced By Dae One)
22) Roccett - Freestyle (Feat. Bleu Davinci & West Flame)
23) Big Stuntz - ’77 Pimpin
24) Taje - Reality (Produced by Dae One)
25) Young Jeezy - Gangsta (Feat. Dino West)
To learn more about the 54 East group and the "Thatz The Business" mixtape series head over to their MySpace page where you can also order this mixtape.Discuss This Topic
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"King Of The Southside" Queenie Releases Mixtape Behind Bars - May 5, 2006 By : Rud
 Back in March dubcnn reported that everyone's favourite Ese Queenie; who is currently residing in Federal Prison, is not letting that stop him from releasing a mixtape to the streets. When we released material and information on the release we received a high volume of enquiries about the mixtape and as such we spoke to Queenie's people and ensured we could get the mixtape on dubcnn for download; thanks to them for that. The mixtape in question re-enforces his position, the aptly titled "King Of The Southside" and is being released by Riverbottom/Heavyweight Entertainment.
The audio we premiered is available below as a reminder with the tracklist and after that we have the full mixtape for free download. The mixtape features production by Nu Jerzey Devil who has produced for The Game, Jadakiss & G-Unit's Young Buck amongst others. (View Nu Jerzey Devil's Production C.V. in dubcnn's Vault).
Both tracks showcased Queenie's ability and talent and got people looking to hear more from him, as promised we now have the full mixtape which i hope you will download and let us know what you think in the dubcc community.
Queenie - "King Of The Southside" Front Cover | Back Cover
01) The King Of The Southside (Intro)
02) Ride When I Die
03) Wanna Bang? (Feat. S.A.D.)
04) Suitcases (Back Then)
05) I Got What You Need (Produced By: Nu Jerzey Devil)
06) Freestyle
07) Who's That Boss (Feat. Click 1)
08) Ese In The Club
09) Life Us (Feat. Guzzle)
10) Who Shot Ya (BK To TJ) (Feat. P Diesel)
11) Hood Bunny
11. HOOD BUNNY (Produced By: Nu Jerzey Devil)
12) So Barrio
13) F-ck Wit Us (Feat. Young Sicc & S.A.D.)
14) Westcoast Sh-t (Over: Dr. Dre - Xxplosive)
15) Ride Wit A .44 (Feat. Sporty Loco)
16) Treat Life Like A Rhyme (Feat. Guzzle)
17) Right By Yourside (Outro)
18) De Las Tierras (Bonus) (Queenue & Reazn)
Queenie - The King Of The Southside (Mixtape)
As if that wasn't enough Queenie also asked if we would release another track that isn't on the mixtape as a gesture for the support of dubcnn's readers; so we also have another Nu Jerzey Devil production exclusive to dubcnn called "Jefe 1904"
Queenie - Jefe 1904 (Produced By: Nu Jerzey Devil)
Enjoy the mixtape and be sure to visit Queenie's MySpace page for more audio and information, also stay tuned for the launch of his Official Site soon. We will have more news later in the year as Queenie prepares his album release.Discuss This Topic
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Exclusive Balance Interview! - May 5, 2006 By : Inspire
 In 2004 we gave you the first glimpse of Balance here on dubcnn and introduced the eager new-comer to the world. Two years later, he’s still at it and now has a hot new album entitled, "Young & Restless".
Balance sat down with us for an in depth discussion where he talked to us about a whole bunch of different issues, from the Hyphy Movement in The Bay Area to West Coast unity and his main hopes and goals for the future.
If you haven’t checked out Balance’ in the past, then you’ve been missing out; he’s young, he’s restless and he’s definitely got something new to say, and this is what makes Balance so tight – its all about the music, not just the side-shows!
So if Balance is a new name to you, or you are already a fan then click here to check this interview out because it’s got something for everyone!
You can also visit Balance’ official Myspace profile by clicking here – and don’t forget to cop the album, "Young & Restless".Discuss This Topic
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Exclusive Feature: Ice Cube Tour Hits Vancouver, BC - May 3, 2006 By : Adon
.gif) We brought ya'll an update on the Ice Cube "Laugh Now, Cry Later" tour in Portland last week. Well, the Don Mega was in Vancouver performing along with Tha Dogg Pound, WC and DJ Crazy Toones this past Sunday, April 30th.
Dubcnn was in attendance at the legendary Commodore Ballroom, and had the opportunity to cover the show for our viewers. We have a full concert review, lots of pics aswell as exclusive video footage of the concert for ya'll.
To view this exclusive feature, all you gotta do is click here.
Enjoy the feature, and check back with us in a few days for a feature on the D.P.G..Discuss This Topic
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