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June 2005
 Chamillionaire & Stat Quo - Big Business - June 30, 2005 By : SGV
 Newly signed Universal Records, Houston MC Chamillionaire, otherwise known as the ‘Mixtape Messiah’ is keeping his fans on the street happy with his latest mixtape release, while they await the release of his long awaited debut album Controversy Sells. This follow-up to the DJ Whoo Kid tape The Truth, features the collab Mixtape with the Shady Records signee Atlanta's Stat Quo and a Chopped and Screwed version courtesy of DJ OG Ron C.
The tape entitled Big Business also features tracks from Chamillitary regulars Rasaq(who happen's to be Chamill's brother) and 50/50 Twin as well as Houston legend Bun B, Nitro, Buddy Boie, Donny Arcade, LTDA and T. Pain. There is also a classic track with Chamillionaire, Stat Quo, and New Orleans greats B.G. and the late Soulja Slim. Also, the Chamillionaire featuring David Banner street anthem, "Talkin That Talk," which is featured on the soundtrack to the Nelly's “The Longest Yard.”
Big Business will keep fans of both Chamillionaire’s regular and ‘Chopped and Screwed’ music happy as 17 of the featured tracks will appear on the 2nd disc, courtesy of OG Ron C.
Here is the tracklisting:
Disc 1:
01. Supposed To Represent - Chamillionaire
02. Like Dat - Stat Quo
03. Talkin That Talk - Chamillionaire feat. David Banner
04. I Wish U Would - Nitro
05. Hot Sauce - Stat Quo [produced by LT Moe]
06. Trouble - Chamillionaire
07. I Need Mine Stat Quo
08. Used To Love Rap - Chamillionaire
09. What It Is Stat Quo
10. Shake It How U Make It - Stat Quo & Chamillionaire
11. Gangsta Shit - LTDA & Nitro
12. The Dean Meets The Mechanic - Buddie Boy, Stat Quo
13. City Behind Us - Rasaq
14. Loyalty - Rasaq, 50/50 Twin, Chamillionaire
15. In These Streets - Chamillionaire, BG, Stat Quo, Soulja Slim
16. Hold Up - Bun B, Stat Quo, Chamillionaire
17. Known In These Streets - Stat Quo
18. Cleveland's Back - LTDA
19. Spit It Like A Pro - Rasaq
20. In The Ghetto - Stat Quo
21. Plottin & Schemin - Stat Quo, Chamillionaire
22. Welcome to the Ghetto - Buddy Boie, Donny Arcade, Chamillionaire, Nitro
23. How We Do - Stat Quo
24. I'm Sprung - T. Pain, Stat Quo
Disc 2: Screwed and Chopped Version (by OG Ron C)
01. Supposed to Represent - Chamillionaire
02. Like Dat - Stat Quo
03. Talkin That Talk - Chamillionaire Feat. David Banner
04. I wish U Would - Nitro
05. Hot Sauce - Stat Quo(produced by Lt Moe)
06. Trouble - Chamillionaire
07. I Need Mine - Stat Quo
08. Used To Love Rap - Chamillionaire
09. What It Is - Stat Quo
10. Shake It How U Make It - Stat Quo & Chamillionaire
11. Gangsta Shit - LTDA & Nitro
12. The Dean Meets The Mechanic - Buddie Boy, Stat Qu
13. City Behind Us - Rasaq
14. Loyalty - Rasaq, 50/50 Twin, Chamillionaire
15. In These Streets - Chamillionaire, Bg, Stat Quo, Soulja Slim
16. Hold Up - Bun B, Stat Quo, Chamillionaire
17. Known in these streets - Stat Quo
18. Clevelands Back - LTDA
19. Spit It Like A Pro - Rasaq
20. In The Ghetto - Stat Quo
21. Plottin & Schemin - Stat Quo, Chamillionaire
22. Welcome To The Ghetto - Buddy Boie, Donny Arcade, Chamillionaire, Nitro
23. How We Do - Stat Quo
24. Im Sprung - T. Pain, Stat Quo
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Exclusive: DJ Quik, B-Real, Sinful - Fandago RMX - June 30, 2005 By : SGV
  We back with that exclusive Crack! Today we bring you the remix to DJ Quik's latest single "Fandango," with B-Real and Sinful. Quik just recently released his Mixtape, Trauma, but you will not find this Remix on it. You can only find it here, on DubCNN.com!
While the Quiksta spits the same verse as before, you find B-Real dropping a brand-new verse in Spanish, that goes along perfectly with Sinful's Spanish rap. Even if you don't speak the language, this is the heat, just in time for Summer!
Be on the look out for B-Real's Mixtape Gunslingers Vol. 2 which he is working on right now. He'll also be going on tour this year with Psycho Realm, F.I.L.T.H.E.E. Immigrants, T-Weaponz and others, so stay tuned to DubCNN for more info on that.
 For those who missed my last update on Sinful, let me remind you, Sinful aka El Pecador IS indeed a Free Agent. While he is working with I-Man on a new record, he is still recording stuff as a soloist. Any label interested can contact elpecador@elpecador.com or danny@elpecador.com for more info on Sin.
Don't forget, to pick up Quik's Mixtape Trauma which is out now.
Below is the tracklisting. Look for it in the RapTalk store very soon.
01. Terrorist Homesteader
02. Total Auto
03. Loked Out Hood feat. Chingy
04. Easier Said Than Done
05. Sweet Black Pussy
06. Skanless feat. 2nd II None, AMG, Hi-C
07. The Maze
08. Tonite
09. Dollaz & Sense
10. Does The Goodlife Exist feat. Shawn Anthony
11. Pitch In On A Party
12. Droopy Jr.
13. Total Auto Instrumental
14. Doughe
15. Westside Radio Interview feat. Julio G
16. Fandango feat. B-Real
And now, here's the track:
DJ Quik feat. B-Real & Sinful - Fandango
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Introducing: Petah Roy - June 28, 2005 By : SGV
 Petah Roy was born in Phoenix, AZ on February 28, 1980. He still resides in AZ to this day. Petah has been writing and producing music for over six years. He's won Freestyle contests at the Project Blowed/Good Life Family's very own Volume 10's open mic nights. You may have seen him opening up for acts like Westside Connection, Bone Thugs n'Harmony, Devin tha Dude and The Outlawz.
Petah Roy has been working overtime. He currently just finished his solo debut album "The Birth" which has the streets buzzin. His versatile style combined with an assortment of beats, from club bangers to underground joints, will show that he's capable of being a top contender in the rap game.
Also, Petah Roy will be featured on Shady Records compilation album "Rap Phenomenons" with Apollo in the song "Get It Poppin" so keep your eyes and ears open for that. Petah Roy is sure to captivate the listener, no matter what the beat calls for. Get ready: He's coming to a city near you!
Check out two songs from Petah:
Petah Roy - Empty Pockets
Petah Roy & Others - Terrorzona Triumph
Visit his Official Site, His MySpace page, Or the 101 Distribution website for more info on Petah Roy.
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3rd Degree Album Preview (Audio) - June 28, 2005 By : Rud
.gif) L.A. artist Third Degree is set to drop his debut album, "The Pedestrian," on August 2nd. Last week we dropped some information on the project, see 'Third Degree : "The Pedestrian".' Here i have some audio from the project for you including the single, "Do My Thang," which features Bay Area hiphop veteran E-40. Click Here to see the "The Pedestrain" album cover. The release is set to feature 21 tracks, including the single "Do My Thang," featuring E-40 and will drop on Blak Ice Records, look for more news and audio as we get it!
3rd Degree - "Do My Thang" (Feat. E-40)
3rd Degree - "The Pedestrian Preview Mixtape" (Includes "Do My Thang," "I Got This," "My Way," "Favourite Shade of Brown," "The Pedestrain" and "Novemeber.")
Some of you will be pleased to know that Chris "The Glove" Taylor mixed all these tracks, you may remember his work with Dr. Dre and more recently on Chico & Coolwadda's "Wild N Tha West."
Enjoy and please drop feedback on the tracks over at our West Coast Connection Forum.Discuss This Topic
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Guess Who's Back - June 27, 2005 By : Jome
 In anticipiation of a new album, Ras Kass is back with a new mixtape on ReUp Entertainment, which contains all his latest freestyles, and a few other tracks.
Features from Scipio, Planet Asia, Canibus etc., and Ras Kass is rhyming over beats from Kanye West, Just Blaze, and more.
Tracklist:
1. "The Difference"
2. "Dream"
3. "Kaution"
4. "Passion of Kris"
5. "Round Here (feat. Scipio and Planet Asia)"
6. "Runnin & Gunnin"
7. "Touch Down"
8. "Fucdup"
9. "One Thing (Remix (feat. Amerie)"
10. "The Real"
11. "Atriculate Things"
12. "GG Sicks"
13. "Whoa"
14. "Live From C-Arson"
15. "Get Drunk"
16. "Hard Knock Spit"
17. "Akhenaten Mic Rockin (feat. Canibus)"
Get It.
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Young Hoggs Video Interview: Free Agents - June 27, 2005 By : SGV
 A few weeks ago, DubCNN caught up with the Compton's Free-Agents, The Young Hoggs. They wanted to dismiss the rumors of them being signed to Game's up start label Black Wall Street. They explain the situation in full in this Exclusive video Interview.
TJ Santana, Young Shame, T.Mac and Killa Cane also spoke to us about their outlook on West Coast Hip Hop, the State of the street game, their situation with Mack 10 and W.C., the meaning behind their name and what exactly is a Young Hogg. They drop a lot of knowledge in this Interview, so go a head and peep it for yourself.
The Young Hoggs Video Interview
Don't forget that the Young Hoggs are making an instore appearance on July 2nd at Playmakers in the West Covina Mall.
DubCNN will be in the house showin' support for the boys. But, you may just be able to catch the likes of Glasses Malone, Bishop Lamont, Spitfiya, Spider Loc and Jasper
Just in case you skipped over it:
The Young Hoggs Video InterviewDiscuss This Topic
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Exclusive Suga Free - I Would Die For U [Audio] - June 27, 2005 By : Nima
 I brought you some D.P.G., now it's time for some real fly pimpish shit from the one and only Suga Free. Pomona's finest is currently putting the finishing touches on his newest album "Just Add Water", which is set to come out later this summer.
Free has been working heavily with the West Coast newest production wonder J-Steez. Watch South Gate and Pomona get together for some real fly fly shit. I have an exclusive joint for ya'll to check out which was recorded the other day in the studio, produced by J Steez.
This is a freestyle track, called "I Would Die For You", check it out, just a little preview of what's to come on the album:
Suga Free - I Would Die For You (produced by J Steez)
Enjoy, and watch out for "Just Add Water", featuring the likes of Snoop Dogg, KnocTurnal, Kokane and production by Big Saccs, J Steez, Freeze and more.Discuss This Topic
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Exclusive Daz Dillinger - "Do U Wanna" [Audio] - June 27, 2005 By : Nima
 Right back at ya with them exclusives! I have a new joint from Daz Dillinger that he just sent over, called "Do U Wanna". The song was produced by Soopafly.
I have it in MP3 format for ya'll to check out below. As always, don't forget to hit up the forums to leave feedback on the songs we post up.
Here goes "Do U Wanna":
Daz Dillinger - Do U Wanna?
Enjoy!Discuss This Topic
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SKG Prepares To Release DVD - June 26, 2005 By : The Truth
 Los Angeles-born recording artist SKG is gearing up to release her DVD entitled, "Whats Really Hood?" this fall, and will be accompanied by a 6 track LP.
The DVD features appearances from some the music industries biggest names such as Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Jadakiss, Ying Yang Twinz, The Neptunes, Styles P, Ice-T, Yukmouth, Bad Azz, Tha Relativez, Goldie Loc, Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Jim Jones, Kurupt and more.
Since SKG hit big with "Let Em Have It," from Tupac Shakur's fourth posthumous album Until The End Of Time and "10 Til Midnight," off of Tha Dogg Pound 2002 release, the Hip-Hop masses have clamored about rhymestress SKG and her whereabouts. In 2001 Marion "Suge" Knight, the founder of controversial rap label Death Row Records told BET, "We have a female rapper, SKG. Everybody says she's definitely the best.".
Four years later the female rapper/model is now set to put her stamp on the music industry, with the DVD, "Whats Really Hood?", a calander this fall and a full length solo album to follow next year.
In other news, SKG is also working on a Mixtape that will be available soon at the SKGFlava.com Message Boards, and is offering upcoming or established artists the opportunity to appear on a song with SKG, Napoleon (Outlawz) and Big Chan (Doggy's Angels) that will be featured on the 6 track LP accompanying the DVD. For further information Click HERE.Discuss This Topic
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Mobb Deep's first track with G-Unit. - June 26, 2005 By : Yash
DJ Kay Slay premiered this new song on his latest mixtape.
This is Mobb Deep's first collaboration with 50 Cent since signing to G-Unit.
Mobb Deep "Outta Control" featuring 50 CentDiscuss This Topic
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Young Hoggs performing at Westcovina July 2nd - June 26, 2005 By : Yash
 The Young Hoggs are making a instore appearance on july 2nd at the westcovina mall.
Here's a list of guest that will most likely show up : G Malone, Bishop Lamont, Spitfire, Spider Loc, Jasper and ofcourse Dubcnn.
So make sure you come out and support the Hoggs!
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Spider Loc Featured On Madden NFL Soundtrack - June 26, 2005 By : Nima
Madden NFL 2006 Soundtrack has a new exclusive track from Spider Loc titled "When I Get Angry. The soundtrack also includes a new exclusive track from Papoose. Also featured on there is the Chamilionare and Memphis Bleek collabo "Like That", and a Kanye West produced Slim Thug & Bumpy J track. Stat Quo also has a track on the OST.
Looks like a hot soundtrack, we'll bring you the audio as soon as we get it. Shouts out to STS for the heads up!Discuss This Topic
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San Diego, CA: Introducing Skeeza Sin [Audio] - June 24, 2005 By : Nima
San Diego is so crowded with talented artists it's not even funny. So many different styles of artists, the gangsta rappers, the lyrical monsters etc etc. Ya'll need to check out Skeeza Sin. Boasting that he is the "punchline king of Dago", this cat has been making noise with his "Heated And Weeded Mixtape".
I have two tracks for ya'll to check out, one featuring the Young Guns. Download them below:
Skeeza Sin - No Half Steppin' (ft. Young Guns)
Skeeza Sin - Hold Dat Freestyle
Enjoy!Discuss This Topic
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New Lunch - "What A Rush" (ft. Kokane) [Audio] - June 24, 2005 By : Nima
 I.E. Representer Lunch from Homeless Nation has a new single out called "What A Rush" which features Kokane and was produced by Fingazz. With Fingazz on the boards, you know you're in for some HEAT!
Lunch just got back from New York and has been in several meetings with interested major labels such as G-Unit and Roc-A-Fella Records. For now, his single "What A Rush" has hit L.A. Airwaves. The single is taken off his new mixtape which just hit the streets called "Reheated Vol. 2 - Hot On These Streets". To see the cover in full size, click on the picture.
Download "What A Rush" below:
Lunch - What A Rush (ft. Kokane)
Enjoy!Discuss This Topic
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Lyrical Swords V.2: Westside Rebellion - June 24, 2005 By : Nima
YinSumi Press, the world’s first publishing house dedicated to documenting the social and political trends in the Hip Hop sub culture, is proud to announce that author Adisa Banjoko, DJ Mike Relm and Balance will release a powerful CD to accompany the release of “Lyrical Swords Vol. 2: Westside Rebellion”. The book and CD will drop Oct., 1st 2005 on YinSumi Press. To download a sample MP3 of Adisa Banjoko’s Harvard lecture on “Islam, Hip Hop and Black America” featuring Balance w/ various beats and blends by DJ Relm: LISTEN HERE!!
“Lyrical Swords Vol. 2: Westside Rebellion” looks at the difference in philosophy and strategy between Hip Hop on the east coast and west coast. “People forget that the west coast is the home of the Black Panthers and the Brown Beret’s. When the courts fail to serve justice to the people out west, we riot. That’s why Tupac said ‘Only in Cali do we riot not rally, so live and die’. From Ice Cube to Tupac, Paris and Kam, we have a ton of strong conscious rappers. But the standard myth is that the only conscious rappers come from the east. No doubt our east coast brothers set the standard. But like everything else in Hip Hop, we have our own unique way of being politically active.”
Additional tracks from Balance and San Jose’s Jay the Butcher and Shamako Noble be featured on the CD for “Lyrical Swords Vol. 2: Westside Rebellion”.
“In truth, the CD is a tribute to Keith LeBlanc’s “No Sell Out” from back in 1983. It’s a tribute to Malcolm X and LeBlanc. When we tell you that you have not heard anything like this before, we mean it. The artistry by which Relm rocked the blends of my lecture with Hip Hop is beyond amazing. To be on the same team as Balance on a mixtape is just an honor in itself. When it comes to ‘Lyrical Swords Volume 2: Westside Rebellion’, people can either be down now, or bow down later. But the rebellion is on!!” said Banjoko.
In addition the book “Lyrical Swords Vol. 2: Westside Rebellion” will feature previously unreleased interviews from the late 80’s and early 90’s with artists such as Master P, Mac Mall, Run D.M.C. and Jam Master Jay, Luniz, Paris, Young Black Teenagers, Slick Rick, Tragedy Khadafi, Spice One, Gangstarr, and many others.
Other dynamic social and political commentary on issues facing today’s youth will also be included. A sample MP3 of DJ Mike Relm’s mix can be heard right now at www.netweed.com/lyricalswords!!Discuss This Topic
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New Littles Audio From "Reloaded" Mixtape - June 24, 2005 By : Nima
 I let ya'll know a few weeks ago that Queensbridge artist Littles was dropping his new Mixtape/DVD called "Reloaded"/"The Queensbridge Ghettomentary DVD" along with a preview track called "We Are".
I have an additional song for ya'll to listen to now incase you haven't copped the CD yet (in stores now!). It's called "Day To Day" and features Nature.
Grab it below:
Littles - Day To Day (ft. Nature)
Enjoy!Discuss This Topic
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Introducing San Diego's Lil Al [Mp3 Audio] - June 24, 2005 By : Nima
 San Diego has a new Latin artist on the come up. He goes by the name of Lil Al and just dropped his single "Sabrosita" featuring Young Sicc. His full lengh album ""The Self Made L.P." will have songs featuring: Kokane, Jayo Felony, Mr. Shadow, Young sicc, Dido Brown, KMG from Above The Law Produced by Platinum producer D-Black and Chris Gunn.
I have a preview song for ya'll, aswell as the tracklisting of the album to check out. To view the single cover in full size, click on the small picture to your left.
Check out the banger "Crakin' In The Club" below:
Lil Al - Crakin' In The Club
Here goes the tracklisting:
1. Crackin in the club
2. Shake Hattaz [Feat. Dido Brown]
3. No More Games [Feat. Shadow & Dido Brown]
4. Like Me
5. West Coast [Feat. Dido Brown]
6. Sabrosita [Feat. Young Sicc]
7. Swang to This [Feat. Dido Brown]
8. Sex Slave [Feat. Shadow]
9. Gangsta Boo...[Feat. Young Sicc]
10. City Where I¹m From
11. On Some Gangsta
12 Hustlas, Gangstas [Feat KMG]
13. West Coast [SESD Remix Feat. Kokane]
For more information, hit up lilalmusic.com.
Enjoy!
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Sinful, E-40, Sly Boogy, Techniec (MP3 Audio) - June 23, 2005 By : SGV
Attention A & R's and Labels out there reading this: Sinful "El Pecador" of the infamous Long Beach duo Tha Mexakinz is now a Free agent. The Pioneer of Bilingual rap is ready to make his mark again. Holla at elpecador@elpecador.com and/or danny@elpecador.com if you're interested.
Now to the music. Sin has been busy in the studio with I-Man working on a new Mexakinz album, we'll be dropping an interview we did with the group not too long ago, very soon. But, in between that time, El Pecador has been able to craft some tracks with many of the West Coast's hottest names.
  First up I have for you a Remix for a song that appeared on his Spanish language album "Confesiones De Un Pecador" that was released last year, entilted "Pieza Diez." For the Remix, Sinful got one of the West Coast's biggest and brightest prospects, Sly Boogy and fellow LBC Resident, Dynamic Certified/M.O.B.'s own Techniec to drop their rhymes. The song is called "Dime Piece," which just so happens to be the English translation of "pieza diez." Though this is a Remix which features rhymes in English, Sin drops his verse all in Spanish.
Enough explaining, here's the full MP3:
Sinful feat. Sly Boogy & Techniec - Dime Piece
 Super Producer Bosko dropped his Compilation That Fire, which featured everyone from DMX, E-40, C-Bo, Kueupt, Bubba Sparxxx to Lil' Jon, a little earlier this year. The title track featured E-40, C-Bo and Cool Nutz. With an already Latin feel to the track, Sinful hopped on and Remixed the joint. E-40's verse is the same, Sin drops his Spanish language rhymes as usual over the Spanish guitar strings laid by Bosko. The track also features Vallejo's Baby Bash.
Check it out for yourself:
Sinful feat. Bosko, E-40 & Baby Bash - That Fire Remix
It doesn't stop there. In the coming days we will be bringing you another Remix from Sin. Continue to log on to the website where you get all the hot news, video and audio first! DubCNN.com!
Shouts to Danny.
Enjoy!
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The Vault Updated - June 23, 2005 By : Jome
 The Vault is back on the block after a short hiatus, it's now updated with 86 new albums.
Check it out at "DubCNN The Vault" or the index in our forum, where you can also see artist/producer discographies and videographies.
The biggest and most popular discographies in our forum is currently Dr.Dre's production C.V. and Kanye West's production C.V.
This time we added producer credits for new and upcoming albums like Royce da 5'9''s "Independents day", Nate Dogg's self-titled unreleased album that was just released on the net, Afu-Ra's upcoming "State of The Arts", Bizarre's "Hanni Cap Circus", Black Eyed Peas' "Monkey Business", Capone of CNN's solo debut "Pain, Time, and Glory", jailed Cassidy's sophomore "I'm a Hustla", Fat Joe's "All or Nothing", as well as Memphis Bleek, Little Brother, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Proof, Slum Village, Z-ro, a possible advance for Stat Quo, and lot's more.
Check the newest additions at "What's New".
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"Ghetto Gospel" Set To Top UK Charts - June 23, 2005 By : Rud
 Early UK singles chart predictions indicate that the latest posthumous single from Tupac Shakur, "Ghetto Gospel", featuring Elton John, will top the UK Top 40 Singles Chart on Sunday. The single which has been getting airplay for the past month is set to end the misery of millions by toppling the 4 week Number 1 stint of the "Crazy Frog" ringtone. The single is the latest release from the most recent Tupac album, "Loyal To The Game."Discuss This Topic
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New TQ Interview - June 22, 2005 By : Overseer
There’s a new interview up on TQ’s website www.thugpoetry.com. Our forum member Mauzip got the chance to chop it up with TQ in Amsterdam for a few days. He shot some video footage which will be up on thugpoetry in a few weeks.
Last year the Compton native dropped his album Listen… in the United States and now he is ready to release another album exclusively in Europe, titled Apocalypse. Check out the interview in which TQ talks about these two albums, his mixtape, the 2Pac joints he worked on, upcoming projects (he worked with Ras Kass!) and much more.Discuss This Topic
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DJ Warrior & cast of "Rize" on Jay Leno Tonight - June 21, 2005 By : JustinL
LOS ANGELES- June 21, 2005 11:35pm
DJ Warrior performing live on stage tonight on 'The Tonight Show' with Jay Leno and the cast of Rize (Krumpers and Clowners), a film by David Lachapelle. Please check your local listing times for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno (11:35pm PST)
Coming to select theaters June 24th - "Rize" reveals a groundbreaking dance
phenomenon that's exploding on the streets of South Central, Los Angeles.
Taking advantage of unprecedented access, this documentary film brings to first light a revolutionary form of artistic expression borne from oppression. The
aggressive and visually stunning dance modernizes moves indigenous to African tribal rituals and features mind-blowing, athletic movement sped up to impossible speeds. "Rize" tracks the fascinating evolution of the dance: we meet Tommy Johnson (Tommy the Clown), who first created the style as a response to the 1992 Rodney King riots and named it "Clowning", as well as the kids who developed the movement into what they now call Krumping. The kids use dance as an alternative to gangs and hustling: they form their own troupes and paint their faces like warriors, meeting to outperform rival gangs of dancers or just to hone their skills. For the dancers, Krumping becomes a way of life - and because it's authentic expression (in complete oppositionto the bling-bling hip-hop culture), the dance becomes a vital part of who they are.
Like "Paris is Burning" or "Style Wars" before it, "Rize" illuminates an entire
community by focusing on an artform as a movement that the disenfranchised
have created. But the true stars of the film are the dancers themselves: surrounded by drug addiction, gang activity, and impoverishment, they have managed to somehow rise above. The film offers an intimate, completely fresh portrayal of kids in South Central as they reveal their spirit and creativity. These kids have created art - and often family - where before there was none. illuminates an entire community by focusing on an artform as a movement that the disenfranchised have created. -Courtesy davidlachapelle.comDiscuss This Topic
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DJ Muggs & Self Scientific Ink Imprint Deal - June 21, 2005 By : SGV
 June 20, 2005 (Los Angeles, CA) Multi-platinum rap producer DJ Muggs has joined forces with critically acclaimed hip-hop duo Self-Scientific and formed a new label, Angeles Records. Angeles is the latest addition to Fontana Distribution, the independent distribution division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company. Initial releases will include DJ Muggs vs. GZA, a unique collaboration between Muggs and Wu Tang Clan’s GZA. The second release, Change, is the much-anticipated follow-up LP by one of LA’s most talented, but underexposed groups, Self-Scientific. Both albums are due out in October.
“The industry has changed profoundly over the past decade,” explains Chace, the MC of Self-Scientific, about why they decided to ink a label deal of their own. “The majors aren’t interested in --or prepared to-- deal with developing acts anymore.”
“That’s where we come in,” explains Muggs, and adds that while most indie hip-hop labels today are putting out very left of center music, Angeles is about “true, pure, quality hip-hop.”
“Muggs and Self-Scientific are true entrepreneurs in every sense of the word,” notes Steve Pritchitt, General Manager of Fontana, “we are thrilled that they have chosen to be part of the Fontana family.”
 Most known for his seminal work as the DJ and producer behind the legendary rap group Cypress Hill, Muggs has worked alongside rap heavyweights from Dr. Dre, Wyclef, Mobb Deep, GZA, and RZA, to name a few. Indeed with such an extensive credo, Muggs is a heavyweight himself. Also part of the group the Soul Assassins, Muggs today has his own radio show on Sirius Satellite on Shade 45 called “Mash-Up Radio” and tours with multi-platinum groups like Blink 182. Most recently, Muggs scored one scene in the new Ice Cube movie "XXX.”
Self-Scientific, composed of Chace Infinite and producer DJ Khalil, burst on the scene with their much lauded LP, The Self Science. Since then, Khalil, long heralded as one of L.A.'s best up and coming producers, has kept busy working with Dr. Dre and Aftermath Records on a production deal. MC Chace can be heard on Sway and Tech’s latest album Back to Basics and Talib Kweli’s Beautiful Mixtape Vol. 1. The duo released a compilation earlier this year called Gods and Gangstas. Discuss This Topic
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Lifestyle - Lubrication (Audio Preview) - June 21, 2005 By : Rud
.jpg) We dropped a news update last week about the Lifestyle Crew, consisting of Snoop Dogg’s Brother Bing and DJ Quik’s Cousin, H.I.T., letting you know that they are working on their debut album entitled, "Lubrication," see "Lifestyle Prepare Debut Album, "Lubrication". This week we're back to drop some audio from the project, we have the track "Bottoms Up," which flaunts early Sixties and Seventies influences, samples the late R & B artist, Lee Dorsey, and features Snoop Dogg, we also have 4 other snippets of tracks that are to feature on the duo's release.
Lifestyle - Bottoms Up (Feat. Snoop Dogg)
Lifestyle - All I Need (Snippet)
Lifestyle - Engine #9 (Snippet)
Lifestyle - Stylifornia (Snippet)
Lifestyle - Represent (Snippet)
The release is set to drop on Lethal Entertainment and feature notable producers such as Daz Dillinger, Jelly Roll (Xzibit, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre), Fuzzy Felix, and Meech Wells, son of Motown legend Mary Wells (Snoop Dogg).Discuss This Topic
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Third Degree : "The Pedestrian" - June 21, 2005 By : Rud
L.A. artist Third Degree is set to drop his debut album, "The Pedestrian," on August 2nd. The release was set to drop last year until legal problems forced it to be put on hold. Bay Area hiphop veteran E-40 will be featured Third Degree’s upcoming single, "Do My Thang." Third Degree (Wayne Gillory) hails from South Central Los Angeles where he grew up living right around the corner from Dub C of Westside Connection. I went to Hiphop High. Washington High School was where I came up. A lot of hiphop artists went there, like Dub C, Crazy Tunes from The Maad Circle, YoYo, DJ Alladin, and Sir Jinx, who DJ’s for Xzibit, and more. Crenshaw High may have had all the sports people locked up, but Washington has had the music people." explained Third Degree.
The album is set to feature 21 serious tracks, including the single "Do My Thang," featuring E-40. "I like real writers who have subjects and topics, I’m a purist kind of guy."
The releases album cover (Click Here) shows the corner of L.A.’s Imperial and Western, Third’s songs are said to "reflect hiphop sensibilities emanating on corners in areas all over the country, so his rhymes hit home with those who are both near and far. Wherever you are when you listen to this album, you’re still at the intersection of hiphop beats and masterful rhymes, as the Pedestrian makes his way through your speakers."
Lookout for more news and audio on the release coming soon, the release is set for release on Blak Ice Records.Discuss This Topic
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Paris and Kam on Public Enemy's First Single! - June 20, 2005 By : Yash
Public Enemy will release their new album "Rebirth Of A Nation" August 23rd!
This album is entirely produced by Paris of Guerilla Funk!
The album contains some of the best production i've ever heared and should be one of the best political albums to hit stores this year.
Dubcnn brings you the first single called "Can't Hold Us Back" featuring Paris and Kam!
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The Game "300 Bars and Running"! - June 19, 2005 By : Yash
 The Game's anticipated "300 Bars and Running" has leaked all over the internet.
The Game takes shots at G-Unit for damn near 15 minutes, freestyling over different instrumentals including "Real Muthafucking' Geez".
Game even had disses directed at G-Unit's female member Olivia "...and Olivia I mean for a man she hot..."
Click Here to listen to 300 Bars and Running!
Update Lyrics have been posted here on our forum. 'Seer
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Exclusive Blunts LLA Video Interview + Audio - June 18, 2005 By : SGV
 As usual, DubCNN brings you the hottest Interviews with the star's of today, yesterday and tomorrow! We had the pleasure of being the first Media Outlet to Interview Los Angeles' own Blunts L.L.A. In this Exclusive First look at the emcee, we talk about his Mixtape entitled "City Of Gods" which is out now. He tells us about his past label situations, his influences, the origins of his name, how he signed to BYI Entertainment and much more.
Not only do we speak with Blunts, but we got the chance to talk with the CEO of BYI Entertainment, Luis "LuLu" Torres. He gives his insight on the Industry, the Los Angeles Hip Hop scene, as well as other topics. Check out all this and more, in the EXCLUSIVE First look at Blunts the Latin Lyrical Assassin!
Peep the Blunts L.L.A. Video Interview! (Transcription Pending)
Here is the Tracklisting featuring 4 Exclusive Tracks from the Mixtape:
01. Live (From The City Gods)
02. City of Gods (Produced by: Rome for B.Y.I. Ent.)
03. 1234 Shots Freestyle
04. A Visit From Pun
05. Armed Robbers Feat. Big Pun (Tribute) (Produced by: Rome for B.Y.I. Ent)
06. Incredibles Freestyle
07. Look At Us Now Pt. 2 (Produced by: Rome for B.Y.I Ent.)
08. Fall Back Freestyle
09. The Struggle Continues
10. What Made It Happen (Narrated by: LuLu)
11. Here Comes Blunts LLA - Whookid freestyle
12. Same Story On The Block (Produced by: M. Hughes for Editblock.com)
13. I Have Anything You Need Skit
14. Souffle (Produced by: Rome for B.Y.I. Ent.)
15. Merz - Introduction To The Game (Produced by: Rome for B.Y.I. Ent.)
16. Like An Uzi Skit
17. Lyricali - Officially In It! (Produced by: Rome for B.Y.I Ent.)
18. Look At Us Now Pt. 1
19. Step N 2 The Sun Pt. 2 (Libertad!) (Produced by: Rome for B.Y.I Ent.)
20. Don’t Trust Anybody
21. Forsaken... A West Side Story (Produced by: Javie Lopez)
22. La Ultima Cancion / The Last Song (Produced by: Rome for B.Y.I Ent.)
Cop The Mixtape At The RapTalk.net Store!
Peep the Blunts L.L.A. Video Interview! (Transcription Pending)
Special Thanks to my boy Junior of RapTalk.net and the RapTalk Media Group for all his efforts in Filming and Editing this Video! Also, shouts to him for making it possible for DubCNN to hit you with all this Exclusive Video and Audio! Stay Bossed up!
Shouts to LuLu, Blunts and BYI! The Time Is NOW!
Fuck a Crazy Nerd!
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Young Lyfe bringing a new beginning to LBC! - June 18, 2005 By : Yash
 Dropping some shit you can ride to, with classic West Funk tracks and some South flavor to keep the party going. With appearances from the Dogg Pound's: Daz Dillinger, Soopafly, Lil 1/2 Dead and West Coast legends Goldie Loc & Kam, 'Real Lyfe' shows that the West is far from over.
Dubcnn brings you 3 hot tracks from this album to show you just how tight this album is.
Young Lyfe "Westcoast Ridin'" featuring Kam
Young Lyfe "Sexy Lady" featuring Bad Azz and Soopafly
Young Lyfe "Put Yo Hands Up" featuring Lil Half Dead and Daz
The album will be in stores July 26 so make sure you mark that on your calenders.
Click Here to order the album now!Discuss This Topic
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Dresta's official website gets a Face Lift! - June 17, 2005 By : Yash
That's right our own Inspire redesigned Dresta's official website.
We gone put up some unreleased tracks from the Ruthless Records era and premiere one new track from Dresta's upcoming album later this month..
So make sure you go and bookmark the official Dresta Website now!!!
Sound Proof Promotions in full effect!Discuss This Topic
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Happy Birthday 2Pac! [Exclusive Tribute] - June 16, 2005 By : Yash
 Today would have been Tupac Amaru Shakur's 34th birthday.
9 years after his death, he is still the biggest rap artist to ever live.
We have put together a special Tribute To 2Pac, where we holla'd at tons of artists that were related to 2Pac and had them speak on 'Pac and how they knew him.
We have quotes from Candyman 187, Thuglife, Mac Mall, Kadafis mother, Young Dre, Treach, Digital Underground, Kadafi's Daughter, Havikk, Johnny J, Big Syke, The Outlawz, Nuttso, Assassin and more!
We would like to thank Candyman 187 for his help, and to everybody who took the time to say a few words to DUBCNN.
We have the quotes for ya'll below in audio format.
This feature will be added to our interview section with the text in a few days aswell.
Candyman 187
Big Syke
Johnny J
Young Noble
Edi Mean
Treach
Money B
Kadafi's Mother
Macadoshis
Havikk
Tahje
Nuttso
DC
Mac Mall
Young Dre
Assassin
Kadafi's Daughter
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Daz - Samplin' 2 The Beat Of The Drum [Audio] - June 16, 2005 By : Nima
 I'm back with some news on Daz Dillinger's anticipated release for all the producers out there: "Samplin' 2 The Beat Of The Drum", a project he put together with Dion Neuble. To view the cover in full size, click on the picture to your left.
D-A-Z put together a little commercial for ya'll as a preview, to see what to expect from the release, check it out below to see for yourself:
Daz Dillinger - Samplin' 2 The Beat Of The Drum (Commercial)
This project will be in stores at the end of August worldwide, so if you're a producer out there trying to pick up on some knowledge, check it out!Discuss This Topic
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New Jay 211 & Ras Kass - We Back [Mp3 Audio] - June 16, 2005 By : Nima
  DUBCNN Baby! We back, we back, we back with that audio and text! You'll know what I mean when you hear the song. You know where you get the newest Re-Up Ent tracks! I have a new banger by Jay 211 & Ras Kass called "We Back".
For those who still don't know, Jay 211 is the newest addition to Re-Up Entertainment, and he's currently on his grind, trying to get his name out.
This song is on some gangsta shit, check it out below:
Jay 211 & Ras Kass - We Back
Enjoy, and look for more soon!Discuss This Topic
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New Balance - Right Here (ft. Aquanetta) [Audio] - June 16, 2005 By : Nima
 Oakland rapper Balance, who's been building a huge buzz throughout the last years, steadily on his mixtape grind and making appearances here and there, is ready to drop his debut solo album "The Day Kali Died" in a few months.
Here is Balance's new single from the album, called "Right Here" and features Aquanetta:
Balance - Right Here (ft. Aquanetta)
Enjoy!Discuss This Topic
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Introducing Santa Ana's own NiteRidaz [Audio] - June 16, 2005 By : Nima
 Sav Sinatra, S.L, and Konch aka Da Kon Man makes up the group NiteRidaz. The Santa Ana based group was initially formed in 1996 and is part of the Zoolife Camp which consists of the D.E.Z, Kayo, Sympfanee, and the NiteRidaz. Look forward to a very hot summer as this camp sets to release their debut album "Reality Check" which will be in stores in August 2005. Also check out www.zooent.com the NiteRidaz and DEZ's official site for upcoming shows and album info.
Here go two preview songs for ya'll:
Nite Ridaz - How We Did
Nite Ridaz - FireDiscuss This Topic
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Exclusive N.I.T. Audio - June 16, 2005 By : Nima
 What's cracking everybody? We about to go on a AUDIO DROP MARATHON this week. Watch out! Right now I have two brand new heaters by N.I.T. (Niggaz In Trenches), who I introduced to ya'll a few months ago.
These cats got some real heat, first off check out the track "What You Want", a dedication to the West Coast:
N.I.T. - What You Want
And the second track is called "You Ain't Phasin' Me", my personal favorite, turn it up! You need a good system to feel this cut:
N.I.T. - You Ain't Phasin' Me
Enjoy and watch out for more soon!Discuss This Topic
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New Flii Stylz Audio From "Rize" Soundtrack - June 16, 2005 By : Nima
 You probably remember the Richmond MC Flii Stylz, who I introduced to ya'll ago. I have two brand new heaters from him here for ya'll, both tracks taken off the upcoming "Rize" soundtrack. Check out the songs below:
Flii Stylz - Beastly
Flii Stylz - Wildin' (ft. Dap Daniel)
Here is some more info on the movie "Rize":
"Rize" reveals a groundbreaking dance phenomenon that's exploding on the streets of South Central, Los Angeles. Taking advantage of unprecedented access, this documentary film brings to first light a revolutionary form of artistic expression borne from oppression. The aggressive and visually stunning dance modernizes moves indigenous to African tribal rituals and features mind-blowing, athletic movement at near impossible speeds. "Rize" tracks the fascinating evolution of the dance: we meet Tommy Johnson (Tommy the Clown), who first created the style as a response to the 1992 Rodney King riots and named it "Clowning", as well as the kids who developed the movement into what they now call Krumping. The kids use dance as an alternative to gangs and hustling: they form their own troupes and paint their faces like warriors, meeting to outperform rival gangs of dancers or just to hone their skills. For the dancers, Krumping becomes a way of life - and, because it is authentic expression (in complete opposition to the bling-bling hip-hop culture), the dance becomes a vital part of who they are."
Shouts out to Walt Liquor.Discuss This Topic
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Sabotawj Performing Live In The Bay - June 16, 2005 By : Nima
 San Diego's own Sabotawj will be hitting the stage in San Francisco at the Civic Center Plaza this Saturday, June 18th 2005. He will be hitting the stage around 1 PM for Fiesta Filipina.
So if you're in the area, make sure to go out and support the homie. Incase you still haven't downloaded his mixtape "Community College Dropout", get it now below:
Sabotawj - Community College Dropout Mixtape
Enjoy!Discuss This Topic
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Cali Hiphop Group Nominated For Two Awards - June 16, 2005 By : Nima
 Bay Area Bay Area rap veterans Big Quint (Quinton Morris) and Digg (Derrick Reed), who comprise the rap duo Under Da Influence (U.D.I.), have been nominated in two categories of the First Annual Bay Area Rap Scene Award (BARS). The awards show is slated for July 30th at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco. Under Da Influence was nominated for awards in two categories: Group Of The Year and Underground Album Of The Year for their 2003 release of "The Hangover."
“It is an honor to be recognized,” says Digg, adding, “To me it, means our hard work has paid off, and that people are now listening.” The group’s ghetto gold albums are produced by his brother, Mr. Laid, and Chill Black, who together comprise Laid Black Productions. U.D.I.’s Big Quint notes, “It’s feels real good be recognized like that,” and that he feels the BARS Awards will help further unify the Bay Area hiphop community, and will help hiphop fans beyond those in Northern California become more familiar with Bay Area artists.
U.D.I. will be releasing a follow-up album, “Drunk Life,” late this summer on RNB Entertainment Group and Laid Black Productions. Discuss This Topic
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L.A. Erotica Pictures (Courtesy Of Dow Jones) - June 14, 2005 By : SGV
 This past weeked, L.A. was treated to yet another "Adult Film Convention." DubCNN wasn't able to make it out there, but that doesn't mean we don't have coverage for you!! You know how it goes down!
Dow Jones & DJ Fingaz (Cali Untouchable DJs, West Coast Livin Promotions & Marketing & Fabricali apparal) hit the L.A. Erotica show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. They were out doing their thing with Adult Video Vixen Julia Bond. According to Dow she "took the whole convention by storm, the whole weekend, in Downtown L.A."
Dow and Fingaz also had their own booth at the Convention. They described it as "one of the most crackin' booths all weekend! Everybody was lined up to get an autograph and picture from Julia Bond." Dow let DubCNN know that "this is only the beginning, wait til' the AVN (Adult Video News) Awards."
It didn't stop there, Dow Jones, DJ Fingaz and Julia Bond also hit the Red Carpet at the Official After Party Friday night at the Avalon. They said that Julia Bond killed the press room at the Avalon. She was "takin' pictures and doing interviews for all the Top Adult Publications, including a very special interview with Playboy Magazine."
Thanks to Dow for the Pictures and the run down! Don't forget to cop Dow and Fingaz' Mixtapes!
Here's the pictures:
Julia Bond Posing On The Street Outside Of The L.A. Convention Center
Julia Bond and a Fan (With a Fabricali "The West Coast" Shirt on by the way.)
Julia Bond and another Adult Film Star reppin' the new DJ Fingaz Adult Video Mixtape, hosted by Julia herself
Adult Film Star reppin' the new Adult Video Mixtape
Julia Bond signing autographs for her Fans
Hit up Julia at her only official website www.JuliaBond.com
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The Game, Eastwood & Techniec aka The MOB - June 14, 2005 By : Nima
  Blackwallstreet's first group is on the grind! The Game, the Ex-Death Row Records signee Eastwood, and Ex-Hoo Banger Techniec have gotten together as The Mob and their first mixtape is set to drop in the coming weeks.
A first taste of what the group is capable of is on the new "Big Mike The Big Boy Game Vol. 1" mixtape, where the trio flows over Freeways "All My Life" beat. I have the song up here for ya'll to check out:
The Game, Eastwood & Techniec AKA The Mob - Blackwallstreet Exclusive
Shouts out to LakasAllDaWay. Enjoy!Discuss This Topic
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Artist Insight : Empty Pocketz - June 13, 2005 By : Rud
 Dubcnn as always takes some time out to give an insight on some Westcoast talent. Empty Pocketz is a duo which includes brothers Nick & Joseph Valentine (AKA Cello & Jodamself). The group - who now are reside in Los Angelesm California - was born in the deserts of the South-Western hemisphere, New Mexico, Phoenix during a welfare plagued summer of 1994. Since that time the brothers have made noise throughout the South-West & Westcoast with self-budgeted 12-Inch singles : "Who Got Themotts" (1994), "Illusions"(Vestry Records 1995), "Marvelouss..@!" and the EP "Letters From The Field" in 2000
Empty Pocketz presents rhymes of reality, with a humorous-sarcastic twist presente within an original sound made for the masses. The sounds range from jazzy to grimey with Cello behind 90% of the groups production. The duo has touched the stage with the likes of Krs-1, Xzibit, Tha Alkaholiks, The Beatnuts, Das Efx, Raekwon, Pharcyde and many more. Known for their great stage presence & realistic rhymes of life, Empty Pocketz is a remedy needed in the now saturated hip hop reservoir.
They are currently preparing to release their mixtape, Broke Like You" mixtape at the end of the month. It is set to feature Xzibit, Papa Roach, Ras Kass, Preston, Diggey Brown & Phil Da Agony. As ever dubcnn has some audio previews for you all to peep! Make sure you check these out, some serious heat!
Empty Pocketz - Hey Gurl (Feat. Xzibit)
Empty Pocketz - Pawn Shop (Over 50 Cent's "Candy Shop.")
And here are some images related to the group : Broke Like You Mixtape Cover | Cello & Xzibit | Empty Pocketz in 2000 | Ras Kass @ "Hey Gurl" Video Shoot | Cello's Bithday Celebration
Check out Empty Pocketz's My Space Pages, their official site is being prepared by FortressDVD and will be located at BrokeLikeYou.com. Check back for more dubcnn exclusives with news, audio and video - The "Hey Gurl" video is being edited down as we speak!Discuss This Topic
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Exclusive Interview with Napoleon! - June 13, 2005 By : Yash
 We had the opportunity to speak with Napoleon the Legendary Outlaw member who left the group in good terms!
He is getting ready to drop his solo album entirely produced by Tupac's producer Johnny J and is one of the favourites to win the tournament called 16 bars.
We spoke to Napoleon about his album, his trip to Mekkah, who killed Tupac, The Outlawz, his group United Slaves, The Realest, what he thinks of Eminem producing the latest Tupac album, upcoming projects, him planning to retire soon and so much more.
If you're a fan of The Outlawz and Tupac you don't want to miss this interview!
<==Click Here==> to check out this Exclusive Interview!
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Exclusive Interview with Rhymefest! - June 12, 2005 By : Yash
 We had the opportunity to speak with one of the best battle mc's in the world!
He won against Eminem in 1997, He co-wrote "Jesus Walks" with his childhood friend Kanye West and I gotto say he was one of the nicest and most humble person I've ever spoken to.
Im talking about Rhymefest!
He told us about his upcoming album, the battle against Eminem, working with Kanye West, Old Dirty Bastard, the beef with Juice, tips for upcoming rappers, the Brooklyn Festival, his biggest inspiration source plus many more questions were answered in this indepth interview!
<====Click---Here====> to check out this Exclusive Interview!
For 2 hot Rhymefest tracks visit Rhymefest's official website by Clicking Here
DUBCNN - WHERE WE DO IT BIG, OR WE DONT DO IT AT ALL!Discuss This Topic
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Introducing: Mense (Audio) - June 11, 2005 By : SGV
 Ask the legends about the road to greatness and they will speak loudly of trials and tribulations they endured. Their love for their respective arts not only inspired them to rise above their circumstances, it saved them. Recognized as one of hip-hop’s brightest rising stars, Mense has triumphed over more than most.
The Brooklyn based emcee’s story begins on the other side of the Hudson River in northern New Jersey. Forced to leave school in the 7th grade after an altercation, Mense decided to focus on music, often spending hours recording with his childhood friend, DJ T-Bone. Overwhelmed by the positive feedback from their live mixtapes, the duo decided it was time record a professional demo. However, there was one obstacle; both lacked the funds for studio time. Frustrated, Mense would eventually find himself on the wrong side of the tracks trying to gather funds for his music career by any means necessary. It was during this time he befriended a rapper\blood general from Harlem who had moved to Spring Valley, named Jo-Grams.
After hearing Jo-Grams freestyle in a parking lot, T-Bone called up Mense. And follwing an hour of rapping back and forth, Mense and Jo-Grams formed a bond that would last over the next several months. Dubbing themselves “Piranhas,” they quickly established themselves as one of the area’s top crews. He and Jo-Grams develped a well known and well respected reputation of power on and off the mic. It would take a tragedy to remove Mense from the streets and put him back on the right road.
Mense left the BK to attend school in Boston. After only a few months in Boston, he dropped out of school and returned back home to pursue his rap career. Within a week, a friend set up a meeting between Mense and Mel who manages DJ Envy. It would result in Mense’s debut on- DJ Envy Presents: Please Listen to My Demo Volume 1. Praised for his track (# 3), He would be called upon to contribute to other major mixtapes including those by DJ Vlad, DJ Gspot and Sickamore.
Though the journey was a long one, it’s no surprise that Mense has risen to the forefront of the rap game. His life has given him constant material to write about, while his mental stamina and wit keep the fans asking for more. Continuing to crush the mixtape scene with freestyles and songs, he is now recording his official album while negotiating with major recording labels. Currently, he is preparing for the release of his mixtape, "The Transporter", hosted by DJ Whoo Kid, as well as the release of the music video for the street single, "Lonely Streets". His life is best summed up with a quote he often refers to when asked about his journey, “The Road Was Rough, But I Decided to Ride It”.
Here's audio from his Transporter Mixtape with Whoo Kid.
Mense - Now
Mense - Lonely StreetsDiscuss This Topic
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Ying Yang, Chops, Pitbull, Chingo Bling (Audio) - June 11, 2005 By : SGV
 The Atlanta duo Ying Yang Twins have found success as of late with their first single off their new album United States Of Atlanta, entitled "Wait (The Whisper Song)." The Twins keep a whisper flow through out the entire song telling the ladies how they're going to put it on them in bed. As with any hit, people hop at the chance to Remix it or put their own spin on the track.
 Philly Producer Extratrodinaire, Chops, is well known for his Remixes. He flipped the track with his own beat and add his own verse! As of late he's remixed Snoop Dogg's "Drop It Like It's Hot," Swisha House's "Still Tippin'" and many others. Underground heads will remember Chops from his group the Mountain Bros. Others might remember his 2004 album Virtuosity which featured Ras Kass, Planet Asia, Phil Da Agony, Bahamadia, Kanye West and many others.
So if his resume doesn't impress you, then go a head and peep
Ying Yang Twins feat. Chop - Wait (Chops Remix)
As an added bonus, check out 15 minutes of Chops' latest Mixtape with DJ Lt. Dan, It's Going Down, hosted by Houston staple Paul Wall.
Chops & DJ Lt. Dan - It's Going Down Mixtape Sampler hosted by Paul Wall.
 "Dale duro, dale duro, dale duro, dale du!" Next up, Dade County's Finest, Pitbull teams up with the H-Town's Chingo Bling to flip the Twins' track.
Mr. Bad Boy Latino and the Tamale Kingpin have been putting it down together a lot lately and this song is a great showing of their chemistry on tracks. The Cuban/Mexican combo go hard dropping their Spanglish rhymes in the whisper flow!
Here's the track:
Pitbull & Chingo Bling - Wait Freestyle
DubCNN, always hittin' you with those exclusives, Coast to Coast!
"Por Favor, Favor, Believe It!"
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Huge Weekend Audio Update! - June 11, 2005 By : Yash
We start this weeks Weekend Audio with a track from the Cutthoat Committee called "F The World We Love Furl" which is a dedication to Mac Dre.
As we continue I got 2 tracks from from DZ's album "Game Invested & Involved". The first track is "Hoez Gone Wild" featuring Spice 1 and the second track is "Tha Business" featuring Bad Azz.
Next up is a new track called "Westcoast Allstars" by Sean Deez Featuring Strong Arm Steady. Lookout for his album called "Ambitions".
Shaheed aka Mista Real is another artist you guys should checkout. His album is titled "Kamillion" and offers heated production by E-A-Ski & K-Lou. Here's a song by Mista Real titled "West Coast Comeback" featuring Snoop Dogg & Major Zaine.
We are far from done so when you have listened to the songs above make sure you turn the speakers up and bump this hot song by Biaje called "More Common Than Colds" featuring The Game & Sean T!
Go cop Biaje's album "Slapology" it features Too Short, The Game, WC, E-40 and many more.
TQ is ready to drop another album this year we bring you his single called "Tear This Bitch Up" featuring Mike Jones.
Last but not least here's a song by Hoodmob (Kokane, Cricet and Contraband) called "Push".Discuss This Topic
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DJ F Sharp "California Love Pt.2" Mixtape News - June 11, 2005 By : F Sharp
Whatup ya'll I know I've been a bit dormant on the site but its been two months since I last dropped a mixtape but thats because I've been grinding real hard and I'm almost finished on California Love Pt.2 which will be hosted by 3 of the most promising major label west coast mc's... Crooked I (Treacherous/Universal), Sly Boogy (J Records), & Bishop Lamont (Aftermath).
I've spent the past three weeks out in LA recording exclusives with all of these 3 artists and other west coast mc's like B-Real (Cypress Hill), Dirty Birdy, Glasses Malone, Planet Asia, Zion I, Sean Biggs, Balance, and Mykestro to name a few. On California Love Pt.2 you won't be able to find most of these tracks on some other DJ's release the next week, I recorded these tracks myself exclusively with the artists so my mixtapes are only where you are gonna hear em. California Love Pt.2 will be released in retail stores all over the West Coast, Midwest, Overseas, and Online at your favorite mixtape retailer.
If you STILL havent purchased California Love Pt.1 then either visit some of the retail stores which they are available in (Check http://www.myspace.com/djfsharp for retail store listings) or online at:
F Sharp presents California Love Pt.1 still available online! (Updated Link Bcuz Mixunit ran out...
If you are living Overseas
F Sharp presents California Love Pt.1 Available to Overseas Customers click here
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Exclusive Interview with Brand Nubian! - June 10, 2005 By : Yash
 We had the chance to talk to one of New York's finest groups the legendary Brand Nubian!
We spoke about how they first started the group, their new projects, if beef is really the key to sell records, the Brooklyn Festival, tips for you upcoming rappers, Bush being reelected and much more.
Click Here to check out this Exclusive Interview!
Brand Nubian Gave Dubcnn.com A Shoutout! Check That Here!
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Brand new Daz and JD track! - June 10, 2005 By : Yash
JD is preparing to release his album "Young, Fly and Flashy" July 19th. Dubcnn brings you a track that might end up on the album:
JD "10 Toes" featuring Daz and Slim
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Dow Jones & DJ Fingaz Mixtape News - June 10, 2005 By : SGV
DJ Fingaz and Dow Jones of Cali Untouchable DJ's are back at it! This time they hittin' you that classic Mash Up Party Mixtape. Adult Video Mixtape Vol. 1 is featuring all the classic Club cuts from Rock, Hip Hop, 80's & Reggae plus a "Crate Digger Classics." All hosted by the newest Adult Film Superstar Julia Bond.
CDs are ready to ship June 13, 2005. Dow and Fingaz are labeling it an "instant classic CD." It is the first in the line of many Adult Video Mixtapes by DJ Fingaz & Dow Jones. Catering to all them Strippers, Pornstars and money makers!!!
You can find everyone on this tape! From Marilyn Manson, Trick Daddy, Jay-Z, Ying Yang Twinz, Queen, Michael Jackson, Tupac, Luniz and many more.
Here's the Tracklisting:
01. Juliabond.com Intro
02. Marilyn Manson - Tainted Love
03. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
04. Ozzy Osborne - Crazy Train
05. Trick Daddy ft. Lil Jon - Lets Go
06. Jay Z - Encore
07. Lincoln Park ft. Jay Z - Numb/Encore
08. Queen - Under Pressure
09. Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby
10. 50 Cent - Just A Lil Bit
11. N2Deep - Back To The Hotel
12. J Kwon - Tipsy
13. Queen - We Will Rock You
14. Shyne - Bad Boyz
15. Barryington Levy - Here I Come
16. Sister Nancy - Bam Bam
17. Luniz - I Got 5 On It
18. Run DMC ft. Aerosmith - Walk This Way
19. DMX - Party Up In Here
20. Ying Yang Twins ft. Free, Lil Scrappy, Busta Rhymes & Missy - Wait Rmx
21. Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love
22. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
23. The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army
24. Lipps Inc - Funky Town
25. Mellisa Lugan - When I Hear Music
26. Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science
27. Mobb Deep - Twisted
28. Cypress Hill - Insane In The Brain
29. 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre - California Love
30. Juliabond.com Outro
Place all mixtape orders now! This Mash Up tape is crazy. Hit CaliUntouchableDJs@yahoo.com. Also be sure catch Dow Jones & DJ Fingaz all this weekend at La Erotica at the Convention Center in Downtown L.A. June 10-12. They'll be giving away promo copies of the Adult Video Mixtape Vol. 1 and Julia Bond will be there signing autographs and taking pictures!!
 Next up is The Regime's second installment of their All Out War series. This time, DJ Fingaz and Dow Jones team with Yukmouth and The Regime to drop this Double Mixtape.
Disc One is being Mixed by Fingaz and features the usual suspects like Yuk, Gonzoe, Poppa LQ, Monsta Gunjah, C-Bo and more. Also, as I'm sure you're well aware, they'll be a massive amounts of diss records towards the likes of 50 Cent and The Game.
Disc Two is Mixed by Dow. He's got a new song from the Kansas City rhyme beast TechN9ne's new album, featuring the Bay Area Ambassador E-40. It doesn't stop there though... Rick Rock is on the boards!! You can also catch Dru Down, Roscoe, Messy Marv, Amp Pachino, as well as Jadakiss and Fat Joe's disses to the G-Unit General, respectively. On the latter, Yukmouth adds his own verse in.
If you liked Vol. 1, then you'll love this! Here's the tracklisting.
Disc 1 Mixed by Dj Fingaz
01. Yukmouth & Hagi Springer - Hagi's Store Regime Intro
02. Gonzoe ft. Yukmouth & Poppa LQ - Gunz Up
03. C-Bo ft Tha Realest, Jacka, Yukmouth & Gonzoe - Payback
04. 50 Cent & Funkmaster Flex - Hot 97 Interview
05. Young Roscoe ft. Yukmouth, Menace, Monsta Gunjah, Gonzoe, 151, The Lame - See You In The Streets
06. Gonzoe ft. Yukmouth, Poppa LQ & E Blak - Regime Ridaz
07. Young Skrilla ft. Amp-Pacino & Nate Da Nut - Murder Man Dance
08. Lino Da Wino, The Lame & Ted Smoke A Lot-Lino Interviewing The Lame
09. Yukmouth ft. Young Roscoe, Poppa LQ, Gonzoe, Lino Da Wino & The Lame - Playin Gaymez
10. Gonzoe ft. Yukmouth & Poppa LQ - Stupid Slap
11. Gonzoe ft. E Blak, Yukmouth, J Stone & Jashee - Regime Killaz
12. Scarface ft. Gonzoe, Poppa LQ & Kanye West - The Corner Rmx
13. Young Skrilla ft. Yukmouth - Regime Muzik
14. Poppa LQ aka Kenny Kingpen - Dats Da Bizznezz
15. Monstah Gunjah ft. Yukmouth & Menace - Chipz R Down
16. Game Radio
17. Bang Em Shit
18. Domination ft. Bang Em Smurf & Silverback Guerillaz - Fuck Gayme
19. Yukmouth ft. Monstah Gunjah, Gonzoe, The Lame - Empire
20. Jay Z - Game Diss
21. Yukmouth - Monopoly
22. Lino Da Wino - Liquor Store
Disc 2 Mixed by Dow Jones
01. Dow Jones & Yukmouth - All Out War Vol. 2 Intro
02. Gonzoe & Young Roscoe - Bet Sumthin
03. Young Skrilla ft. Amp Pacino, & Yukmouth - Murder Show
04. Tech N9NE ft. E40 - Jelly Sickle (prod. by Rick Rock)
05. Fat Jone Interview
06. Fat Joe ft. Yukmouth - My 44 Rmx
07. Mark Shiest - Back Down
08. Jadakiss - Animal Rmx
09. Gonzoe ft. Menace, Poppa LQ & Young Fifth
10. Young Skrilla - Nigga Wit A Trigga
11. Poppa LQ ft. Yukmouth & Gonzoe - Thunder
12. Yukmouth & Menace - Copz Behind Us
13. Ted Smoke A Lot ft. Lino Da Wino & The Lame - Peace Conference
14. Messy Marv ft. Guce & 50 Cent - Its Not A Gayme
15. Gonzoe ft. Dru Down & Yukmouth - Grind Harda
16. Yukmouth - As U Should
17. Gonzoe, Don Stryke, E Blak, Dru Down & Yukmouth - We Pak Gunz
18. Yukmouth ft. Gonzoe & E Blak - End Ya Career
19. Menace ft. Yukmouth - Steel Bedz
20. Gonzoe ft. Menace, Poppa LQ, Yukmouth, E Blak & Young Fifth - Where We From
21. Young Skrilla - Im All In
22. Yukmouth & Young Dru - Mobb Shit
23. Yukmouth & Dow Jones All Out War Vol. 2 Outro
These CDs will be ready to ship June 22, 2005 at RapBay.com
Last but not least, Dow Jones has Play Your Position Vol. 3 hosted by Platinum West Coast producer Meech Wells, that will be ready end of June. It features 12+ original World Premier tracks produced by Meech Wells and Dow Jones. Guest appearances include Ras Kass, Game, Crooked I, Balance, Yukmouth, Kokane, Snoop Dogg, Freeway plus a bunch of exclusive new tracks from Big Wy, Mitchy Slick, Jellyroll, M.O.P, Mobb Deep, Busta Rhymes and more. This tape looks like it's gonna be crazy!!! Discuss This Topic
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RZA Launches Wu Tang Latino - June 9, 2005 By : LatinaBeatz
Dubcnn has learned The RZA has teamed up with Ray Acosta, former VP of Musica Latina and Marketing at UBO, to launch a new label, Wu-Tang Latino.
Wu-Tang Latino will be the source bridge for the ever popular Hip Hop & the hottest thing saturating the airwaves Raggetone
The label has already signed four artists who all plan on dropping albums next year: First off is Rameses who will be droping a debut single featuring Mef also signed Ruster, NP Killah, Shown Black and Gil these are just some artist that will be on an upcoming Wu-Tang Latino mixtape due out in August.
More info to come!
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2Pac's Birthday Celebration - June 9, 2005 By : Adon
 Makaveli Branded presents The Legendary Tupac Shakur Birthday Celebration. The event will be hosted by Remi (IMP entertainment), and will feature special invited guests, celebrities, and an extra special performance by Jon B. Giveaways will be courtesy of Makaveli Branded and Cali Untouchable DJ's. The show will be at Club Breeze (3575 W. Cahuenga Blvd), Thursday, June 16th @ 9:00pm.
Click Here To View The Flyer
Make sure to hit this up if you're in the LA area. Antendees are reminded to dress smart and to impress, this event is for the fly and sexy.
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Lifestyle Prepare Debut Album, "Lubrication" - June 9, 2005 By : Rud
Many of you will already be familiar with the Lifestyle Crew consisting of Snoop Dogg’s Brother Bing and DJ Quik’s Cousin, H.I.T. from our exclusive video interview in October 2004. Well word is that they are working on their debut album entitled, "Lubrication." The duo are currently recording songs for the release and, at press time, have five tracks completed. Among them is the track "Bottoms Up," which is said to flaunt early Sixties and Seventies influences, samples the late R & B artist, Lee Dorsey, and features Snoop Dogg. The release is set to feature notable producers such as Daz Dillinger, Jelly Roll (Xzibit, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre), Fuzzy Felix, and Meech Wells, son of Motown legend Mary Wells (Snoop Dogg).
H.I.T. took some time out to explain the album’s title, "Lubrication," : It means something loose, something fun, energetic and exciting. Once you hear the words “Lifestyle and “Lubrication,” you know what that album is going to be about. It is still a metaphor though. It’s not about having sex every song. It also has an implied meaning about protecting yourself and being cautious. Although lubrication is slippery, you do have to have a proper hold on things in your life."
The album’s release date has not yet been confirmed, however the highly-anticipated debut is slated for release on Lethal Entertainment, headed by “Greedy” Greg Jessie and Thomas Bruno, a club owner in Houston, who also books concerts in the Midwest. “Greedy” Greg has executive produced a slew of platinum and gold albums that include A.M.G.’s "Bitch Betta Have My Money," DJ Quik’s "Quik Is The Name" and "Way Too Fonky," Tone Loc’s "Loc’d After Dark", Domino’s first two albums on Def Jam Records, and Big Lurch, who is featured in an interview in the July issue of "XXL Magazine." Look for more news, audio and features on the release in the near future!Discuss This Topic
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Introducing: C.Ride (MP3 Audio) - June 9, 2005 By : SGV
 Growing up on the north side of Dade County, (Carol City), C.Ride was exceptionally gifted academically, which allowed him to skip the 4th grade. C.Ride underwent tough times after his parents separated when he was merely 8 years old. Although very gifted, school was always an annoyance for C. Eventually dropping out of school, C.Ride would always hang out with his best friend Marcus. C.Ride and Marcus would get into all kinds of trouble, but everything suddenly changed when Marcus was tragically killed in a car accident.
Marcus's death brought C.Ride back to reality and inspired him to find a legal hustle. At the age of 16, C.Ride returned to school. He eventually graduated and went straight to the studio, where he and his friends started recording songs about their friend Marcus. Once his music got out into the public, he started receiving positive feedback and subsequently realized that he needed money to start pushing his project. Together, C.Ride and his clique (Jackboyz) decided to rob, steal, and get money by any means necessary.
Loaded off Weed and Cocaine night after night; C.Ride and his clique felt untouchable. Until one night, while holding up a store, they found themselves surrounded by police. Everyone ran separate ways and "by the grace of God," C.Ride escaped that night and relocated to Atlanta, GA the next day. C.Ride was the only member of his clique able to escape that night. While living with female associates and working a nine to five C.Ride felt very uncomfortable. C.Ride wanted to get back to the studio.
Searching for the finances to support his dream, he began selling weed heavy, which eventually led him to sell other drugs. After Two drug charges, two years of probation, and a brief jail sentence later, C.Ride decided that he wanted to go back to his hometown of Miami. By this time C.Ride had product. A CD that he made in Atlanta fell in to the hands of Super Producer Duo Cool n Dre, and this is when the real roller coaster began.
We have two MP3's for you to peep. First is a track entitled "Fresh" in which you find C.Ride bragging and boasting about his skills.
C.Ride - Fresh
Next up is a Freestyle over Linkin Park's "Numb." Joining C on the track is Dre of Cool n Dre and Miami's Dirtbag.
C.Ride feat. Dre (of Cool n Dre) & Dirtbag - Numb Freestyle
We'll be bringing you more on C.Ride soon! You know how DubCNN does it. Your Number ONE spot for West Coast, East Coast, Mid West, Down South and International Hip Hop! Accept no substitutes!
Enjoy!
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Mopreme Shakur "Evolution" Mixtapes - June 8, 2005 By : Rud
.gif) After several years playing the background guest appearing on hit songs such as Tony Toni Tone's "Feels Good", Tupac's "Papa'z Song", "Bury Me A G", "Cradle To The Grave" and several others Mopreme Shakur's solo career is now taking full effect. As he prepares to drop his debut solo album Heart Of A Soulja later this year, Mopreme is hitting everyone with his debut mixtapes. Evolution Of A Thug Life N.I.G.G.A. Volume 1.1 & Evolution Of A Thug Life N.I.G.G.A. Volume 1.2 are now available. The mixtapes feature appearances by Tupac, Thug Life, Outlawz and labelmate 730. Mopreme's father Dr. Mutulu Shakur also makes a special appearance which was recorded inside a federal prison in Atlanta, GA. Both mixtapes are available for sale at Mob Life Records for $6.99 each or just $11.99 for both. For bulk orders or masters contact store@mobliferecords.net. Below you can check out the tracklists for both mixtapes. We'll hit you up with more news as we get it! Click here for the 1.2 Mixtape cover.
Evolution Of A Thug Life N.I.G.G.A. Vol. 1.1
01) Intro (Mopreme)
02) Alwayz Keep One On Me (Mopreme & 730)
03) Str8 Ahead (Mopreme)
04) Interlude (Mopreme)
05) Stay True (Tupac, Stretch & Mopreme)
06) Thug Cycosis (Mopreme)
07) Basics (Mopreme)
08) Shit Don't Stop (Tupac, Mopreme & Big Syke)
09) Interlude (Mopreme)
10) Fuck You Pay Me (Mopreme)
11) Sick Thoughts (Young Noble, EDI, Mopreme, Napoleon & Big Syke)
12) Ghetto Passion (Mopreme)
13) Play Your Cardz Right (Tupac, Big Syke & Mopreme)
14) Interlude (Macadoshis)
15) Keep 'Em Runnin' (Macadoshis, Rated R, Mopreme & Big Syke)
16) Don't Get It Twisted (Mopreme)
17) Out Tha Gutta (Mopreme)
18) Thug Orientated (Mopreme)
19) What Goes On (Tupac, Mopreme & Mouse Man)
20) Nobody (Mopreme)
21) Interlude (Mopreme)
22) Till The End (Mopreme)
23) N.I.G.G.A. (Berocke a.k.a. B.M.E. Remix) (Tupac, Mouse Man & Mopreme)
24) Outro (Mopreme)
Evolution Of A Thug Life N.I.G.G.A. Vol. 1.2
01) Intro (Mopreme)
02) Return Of The Outlaw (Mopreme)
03) Papa'z Song (Tupac & Mopreme)
04) The One (Mopreme)
05) Interlude (Mopreme)
06) What's Next (Tupac, Mopreme & Big Syke)
07) Ain't No Love (Mopreme)
08) They Never Saw Me Comin' (Mike West & Mopreme)
09) M.O.B. (Tupac & Mopreme)
10) Interlude (Mopreme)
11) Bury me A G (Tupac, Mopreme & Rated R)
12) Voodoo (Mopreme)
13) Do That (Mopreme)
14) Mackaframalama (Mopreme)
15) Street Fame (Mopreme)
16) Interlude (Mopreme)
17) To Tupac (Mopreme & Big Syke)
18) Interlude (Mopreme)
19) Cradle To The Grave (Tupac & Mopreme)
20) It Only Rains Sometimes (EDI, Young Noble, Rappin 4Tay, Big Syke & Mopreme)
21) When We Ride (Tupac, Kadafi & Mopreme)
22) Interlude (Mopreme)
23) What You Need (Mopreme)
24) N.I.G.G.A. (Hella Tight Remix) (Tupac & Mopreme)
25) Outro (Mutulu Shakur)Discuss This Topic
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The Hot Spot Movie Release Party - June 7, 2005 By : SGV
Larenz, Lahmard and Laron Tate, or simply, the Tate Brothers Present The Hot Spot Movie Release Party! The Tate Brothers directed film stars Krunch of Dynamic Certified and others.
On Wednesday, June 8th, join everyone as they celebrate the release of this movie. Look out for DJ Warrior on the wheels of steel, as well as live performances from Dynamic Certified, Krunch and Dyme.
Doors open at 9pm and everyone is in free before 10pm.
For any other info, check the Flyer
Shouts to Pac Ten!
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Follow Up On Flixx (Audio) - June 7, 2005 By : Rud
 Yesterday Yash introduced you to Flixx (see
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