Justo Award nominee DJ Ill Will is releasing Super Producer Klasic's "The Talk of the Town" street album today on Dubcnn.
This is the first mixtape and project for the Compton producer, who has worked with the likes of Young Buck, 50 Cent, Will.i.am, Jamie Foxx, Hot Dollar, Spitfiya, Problem, Guerilla Black, and more. The project features these collaborations, in addition to exclusive new music from the aforementioned Foxx, Crooked I, Jay Rock, Ya Boy, and many of your other favorites. Download it for free below.
DJ Ill Will Presents Klasic - The Talk Of The Town [Free Download]
Make sure to add Klasic & DJ Ill Will as your friends on Myspace. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest mixtape releases.Discuss This Topic
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Jay Rock Does The "Blood Walk" [Audio/Video] - August 26, 2008 By : Eddie Gurrola
Dubcnn favorite Jay Rock recently released a new song and video called "Blood Walk 08." The song is real infectious, and the accompanying street video is definitely worth watching too. This is gritty hip-hop at its finest; do yourself a favor and check it out.
Jay Rock - Blood Walk 08
Jay Rock - Blood Walk 08 [Video]
Make sure to check out Jay Rock on Myspace. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest new music.Discuss This Topic
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R.I.P. Andre Young Jr., Dr. Dre's Son - August 26, 2008 By : Eddie Gurrola
The entire Dubcnn staff would like to send our deepest condolences to Dr. Dre and his family in regard to the untimely passing of his 20-year-old son, Andre Young Jr., this past weekend. While details are still pending, Young Jr. was reportedly found dead in his Woodland Hills, CA home this past Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
Andre Young Jr. was said to be out with friends Friday night and his mother later found him "unresponsive in bed" when she tried to wake him early Saturday morning. She immediately called paramedics, who later pronounced Young dead at the scene.
"Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family's grief and privacy at this time," said a statement released by his spokeswoman.
An autopsy was conducted and the cause of death is still pending toxicology and other tests, which may take six weeks or more.
We're praying for Dre and his family during this tragic time, and we encourage the entire West Coast to do the same.Discuss This Topic
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Reintroducing: Mimi - August 26, 2008 By : Lil Jay
Being the only artist to appear on Dr. Dre and DJ Quik's one and only (vocal) collaboration is not a bad look at all. Let alone for a female singer. Seven years after the memorable song "Put It On Me" off the Training Day Soundtrack, Babydoll Refresh better known as Mimi is back to make her name heard again and, for the first time, her face seen. These steps are being made right now as she's currently working on her debut album as well as other projects such as B-Real's upcoming solo album.
You can expect Mimi to showcase both her rapping and singing talent with the release of her debut project coming out later this year. Once again she secured a nice amount of high profile guest appearances, one of them being Snoop Dogg on the track called "Never Find". Mimi wanted to bring her fans the aforementioned joint as a teaser with Dubcnn serving as your host. Hit the link below to see why Mimi's still that girl to "get drunk, have some fun and blow some smoke".
Babydoll Refresh a.k.a. Mimi - Never Find Feat. Snoop Dogg
For more info visit her MySpace page at myspace.com/missbrefresh. Shouts to Mimi and O. Brown!Discuss This Topic
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Gold Dust Media Release Sampler Of New Releases - August 26, 2008 By : Rud
To celebrate the releases that are already out and those that are set to land in stores before the year is out the label Gold Dust Media have released a sampler mixed by Large Pro containing tracks from 40 Cal, DJ Muggs & Planet Asia, Large Pro, Outlawz, Zion I, Brooklyn Academy and People Under The Stairs
The sampler - to which the cover can be seen in full via clicking the image to the right - is now available for download courtesy of the label and let me assure you, this is not to be missed!
The tracklist is below and features cuts from the soon to be released DJ Muggs & Planet Asia project "Pain Language" and also the long awaited follow up to the 2006 LP "Stepfather" from People Under The Stairs entitled "Fun DMC".
Gold Dust Media - Sampler (Mixed By Large Pro)
01) Zion I - Rush
02) People Under The Stairs - Step Bacc
03) DJ Muggs & Planet Asia - 9mm
04) Large Pro - Hardcore Hip Hop
05) Brooklyn Academy - What's The Buzz
06) DJ Muggs & Planet Asia - Drama
07) Zion I - Juicy Juice
08) 40 Cal - On My Shit
09) People Under The Stairs - The Wiz
10) Brooklyn Academy - Raise Ya Hands
11) 40 Cal - Shooters On Deck
12) Outlawz - What About Us
13) Large Pro - The Hardest
Enjoy the new music and stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest from Gold Dust Media and releases from Large Pro, 40 Cal, DJ Muggs & Planet Asia, Large Pro, Outlawz, Zion I, Brooklyn Academy and People Under The Stairs.Discuss This Topic
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Mic Moses Ready To Shine In 2008/9 - August 26, 2008 By : Rud
Mic Moses is an up and coming artist by way of Southern California and a name you may well have spotted on Dubcnn over the past 12 months - albeit not within his own feature.
This year you will have seen his name on projects including Crooked I's "St. Valentine Day Bossacre" and the most recent Meech Wells releases - "The New West World Order Volume 2" and the third installment which was released last month in conjunction with Dubcnn. If you missed those you can grab Volume 2 here and Volume 3 here
Today we have three tracks from Mic Moses to help you get acquainted with this new artist that is sure to generate much more buzz and interest over the coming months as he continues to promote his latest project "Back For Seconds."
First up is a track that featured on Meech Wells' "The New West World Order Volume 3" entitled "Last Forever" with Stat Quo, Ariano and C4mula produced by Life Rexall.
Mic Moses - Last Forever (Feat. Stat Quo, Ariano & C4mula) (Produced By Life Rexall)
Next up are two tracks produced by Meech Wells affiliate The Pusher entitled "I Know U" and "When I Was Young" - both can be downloaded below.
Mic Moses - Last Forever (Feat. Words) (Produced By The Pusher)
Mic Moses - When I Was Young (Feat. Ariano) (Produced By The Pusher)
Enjoy the new music and ensure you drop some feedback on our forums as well as checking Mic Moses out on MySpace.Discuss This Topic
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Alchemist & DJ Babu Link With Evidence + Album News - August 26, 2008 By : Rud
Evidence's solo epic "The Weatherman" LP was featured in our end of year round up Best Of 2007 as one of the most overlooked Hip-Hop albums of 2007.
Since then Evidence has been working on new material and today we have two new tracks for download as well as news of a new album and mixtape. First up is a track of the long awaited DJ Babu album "Duck Season 3" which, if you have heard the first two, you will know you are in for something special.
"For Whatever It's Worth" is the track we have off the new album that is set to drop on October 28th. Download it helow
Evidence - For Whatever It's Worth
Next up is an Alchemist and Evidence cut that is set to appear on a new mixtape entitled "The Cutting Room Floor 2" that is due in the next few months. "Calmly Smoke" is sure to build hype for the project and we have the tracks for free download below.
The Alchemist - Calmly Smoke (Feat. Evidence)
Following the release of "The Cutting Room Floor 2" you can look forward to a November release of a new EP from Evidence called "The Layover EP" that is set to bridge the gap between the next Evidence solo album - entitled - "Cats & Dogs." According to Evidence he plans to produce half of the record himself, with the rest mostly from the same production team as on "The Weatherman" however with one addition - Pete Rock. The album is due in Spring 2009 via Taylor Made Records.
As if that wasn't enough there are also planned releases from Dilated Peoples' Rakaa and also another group album due Summer 2009 - the follow up to "20/20."Discuss This Topic
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Dubb Union - Official MySpace Listening Party - August 25, 2008 By : JustinL
Dubb Union has teamed up with MySpace for the official Dubb Union listening party. From now until end of Thursday, you can check out the entire Dubb Union album from beginning to end on Snoop Dogg's official MySpace Page. Please visit and listen to the album, and drop your feedback in our forum community. Dubb Union will be releasing their debut album on Doggy Style / Koch Records on September 2, 2008. Make sure to go out and support one of the west coast's most anticipated groups.
"Dubb Union" Listening Party at Snoop Dogg's official MySpace
Dubb Union - Get A Bar [Music Video Preview]
Dubb Union - Westurn Union!!. [Official Music Video]
Dubb Union - Westurn Union!! (Feat Daz and BJ) [Audio]
Dubb Union - House Shoe Musik Vol 1 [Audio]
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THE GAME - L.A.X Review - August 25, 2008 By : Jonathan Hay
Jayceon Terrell Taylor is at the top of his game with his latest album release, LAX. The Game is Compton’s Most Wanted emcee, but he sometimes comes under heavy criticism from people who think he ‘needs to Chill’ from dropping names every Eiht bars. However, as Cold 187um recently explained to me, “I respect that Game is always paying homage to the forefathers of rap – and more rappers should do it. The Game respects where he came from…”
Let’s land at LAX and observe the game. LAX opens up with a powerful Intro, a moving prayer by Earl Simmons aka DMX, which is sure to...(click link below).
Click Here to Read Entire LAX Review
If you care to dispute this review, let’s chop it up. Hit me up via email at haywire@dubcnn.com or on MySpaceDiscuss This Topic
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DJ Crazy Toones Presents "It's A Demo" [Preview] - August 24, 2008 By : Nima
Ever since DJ Crazy Toones dropped his "CT Experience" mixtape, fans have been fiending for more projects from Toones. We finally have confirmation that his next mixtape, titled "It's A Demo", will be dropping soon.
Crazy Toones hit dubcnn up with a few words: "The wack unfinished demos are getting exposed for perpetrating the real mixtapes. First DJ Crazy Toones came and showed you, now his BIG homie Battlecat is coming and there have been reports of DJ Pooh cooking up some thangs with DJ Crazy Toones! Oh it's back to the underground!!!!"
Download an exclusive teaser of "It's A Demo" below:
DJ Crazy Toones - It's A Demo (Teaser)
Keep it locked to dubcnn for the latest on "It's A Demo" and any other DJ Crazy Toones related projects.Discuss This Topic
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Dubb Union - "Get a Bar" Music Video Preview - August 24, 2008 By : JustinL
Dubcnn would like to present another video from Dubb Union (Damani, Bad Lucc, Soopafly) for "Get a Bar" from the "House Shoe Musik Vol. 1." street album. The video was directed by Dah Dah, and we have a one minute preview of the full version which will be on the West Fest DVD. Please check the video below:
Dubb Union - Get A Bar (Music Video Preview).
If you missed it last week, Dubcnn also dropped the Dubb Union - Westurn Union!! [Official Music Video].
Dubb Union - Westurn Union!! (Feat Daz and BJ) [Audio]
Dubb Union - House Shoe Musik Vol 1 [Audio]
Dubb Union will be releasing their debut album on Doggy Style / Koch Records on September 2, 2008.
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A Woman's Touch: The SHIRÉ Interview - August 24, 2008 By : Jonathan Hay
Singer Shiré is all too familiar with the feeling of her dreams slipping through the fateful hands of someone else’s fingers, after suffering a broken record deal when she was only a teenager. Shiré (pronounced “sha-ray”) was once a part of the first female group ever to be signed to Def Soul/Def Jam Records and made her debut on Dru-Hill’s second album on a duet with R&B singer, Sisqo. Both her group LovHer and Sisqo, the group’s founder, were later dropped from the label due to internal problems within. Shiré went on to feature on several platinum rap artist albums, such as DMX, Cam’ron and Method Man as well as a landing a single on the Rush Hour 2 soundtrack.
Rediscovered by Steve Rifkin and now signed to SRC/Universal Motown, Shiré is preparing her debut album Pickin’ up Da Pieces, slated to be released early 2009, and is busy promoting her controversial single “Used To LovHer” as well as her just-released debut single "Movin' On," produced by Midi Mafia and J. "Supa" Stokes for Hot City Music Group.
Shiré speaks with Dubcnn as part of A Woman’s Touch, a special Dubcnn series created to shine light on some key players of the female gender who have shaken our world of hip-hop and urban music -- and made it a better place. Oh yea – you’ve got to check her shoutout -- she sang a lil something for Dubcnn.
A Woman's Touch: The SHIRÉ Interview
As always, hit me on Myspace or email me at haywire@dubcnn.com and we urge you to leave feedback on our Forums.Discuss This Topic
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