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January 2008
 Meech Wells: "The Hip-Hop Anniversary Tour" - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 31, 2008
 While you may see Meech Wells regularly on our Dubcnn Forum Community, this summer he's going to be off on the road pushing a 36-city tour that he's become an integral part of! Look out for "Meech Wells Presents The Hip-Hop Anniversary Tour" to hit your town real soon! The production will be a real treat for old-school hip-hop heads, since many of the founding fathers of rap have signed up to jump on board already!
Derika Deane, long-known as "The Queen Of PR" in the music industry, has just announced the specifics for the tour today, exclusively to Dubcnn! As the executive producer and coordinator for the entire tour, Derika, along with her company Eternal Soul, will lead an unprecedented lineup of old-school legends on 36 city stops!
The tour will feature artists such as Kurtis Blow, Sugarhill Gang, Big Daddy Kane, Whodini, Grand Master Caz, and Grand Wizard Theodore, with many more big names to be announced. The project has already been officially endorsed by the NAACP as well.
Derika told Dubcnn, "It is evident millions of the youth who identify with Hip-Hop culture are now beginning to acknowledge the gifts of the originators and hold the highest appreciation of the funk and fun that gave life to the world of rap. The youth of today undoubtedly continue to support and pay homage by turning out in record numbers to experience the live performances of 'The Hip Hop Anniversary Tour'. Be a part of history in the making again!"
As most of our readers already know, Meech is always looking for new talent, so he'll be running a talent search in every city along the way! The best artists he finds will be featured on a new mixtape that will be released at the end of the tour.
Make sure to add Meech Wells & Derika Deane on Myspace. Don't forget that "The New West World Order 2" will be dropping very soon exclusively on Dubcnn for free download!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Snoop Dogg "Neva Have 2 Worry" Off "Ego Trippin" - By : Nima - January 31, 2008
 Bigg Snoop Dogg's ninth album "Ego Trippin'" is getting closer to its release, which is March 11th, and while "Sexual Eruption" is doing its thing on the radio,a new song from the album has leaked out called "Neva Have 2 Worry".
The feedback to the song has been very positive online, Snoop flows well over the laid back Niggarachi & Terrace Martin production, while Uncle Chucc laces a smooth hook. The Doggfather takes you on a trip through his career, go ahead and reminisce with him:
Snoop Dogg - Neva Have 2 Worry (ft. Uncle Chucc) (STREAM)
This definitely sounds promising, we're anxious to hear the rest of the album. The legendary Teddy Riley produced on the album, as well as Snoop Dogg himself as Niggarachi, Terrace Martin, Rick Rock, Scoop DeVille and DJ Quik, who also mixed the album. We'll keep you updated on the album, so keep it locked to dubcnn.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Bishop Lamont Re-Releases "Who I Gotta Kill" Mixtape - By : Nima - January 31, 2008
 Bishop Lamont teams up with DJ Rampage for the mixtape that started it all, "Who I Gotta Kill To Get A Record Deal", the tape that got Dr. Dre to pay attention and end up signing Bishop Lamont to his prestigious label Aftermath Records.
Diocese and TakeOff Productions have teamed up again to re-release the infamous mixtape, which is hosted and mixed by DJ Rampage.
Download the mixtape below:
Bishop Lamont - Who I Gotta Kill To Get A Record Deal (Mixtape) (Mixed by DJ Rampage)
Also be on the lookout for "CALTROiT METROPOLiS" w/ DJ Warrior coming soon, "The Collection Plate" w/ DJ Whoo Kid coming soon and yes, Detox is coming very very soon! Also Bishop attended Glasses Malone and Akon's video shoot for "Certified", you can check out some pics in the update below.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Pics From G. Malone Video Set - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 31, 2008
 Glasses Malone shot a video for his hit single with Akon "Certified" in Los Angeles on Tuesday. He invited most of the West Coast out to the shoot, and the turn out was great! Dubcnn's got a few exclusive pictures from the set for you today. Shouts out to TakeOff Productions for the shots! Look out for pics of Bishop Lamont, E-40, Taje, and Travis Barker.
Glasses Malone "Certified" Video Shoot [Event Gallery]
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on the West Coast.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Jay Rock Gets Lil Wayne On New Single "All My Life!" - By : Nima - January 31, 2008
 Watts rapper Jay Rock is back with a huge single for his solo album "Follow Me Home"! He reached out to Lil Wayne to come jump on the song "All My Life" with him, which is produced by Cool & Dre.
If that's not a major lineup, then I don't know what is. This is a big single for Jay Rock, so after you got the exclusive final version, mixed by DJ Quik, right here on dubcnn, make sure to bang it and spread it everyone you know.
Check it out below:
Jay Rock - All My Life (ft. Lil Wayne) (Prod. by Cool & Dre)
Jay Rock's solo debut "Follow Me Home" is wrapped up and coming sooner than you think, and this is the single right here that could give him the right push. After you listened to the song come let us know what you think on the forums!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Short Dawg Tha Native Presents "Short Stories" - By : Nima - January 31, 2008
 I want to introduce you all to Short Dawg Tha Native, an indian rapper from the reservation of San Manuel. He's from the Yuhaviatam tribe in Southern California, and is trying to get his name out in the rap game.
His musical influences came from his step father - one of the best known drummers in the Inland Empire, and his mother, who fronts her own band. He recently opened up for Tech N9ne on the Tech's MLK 2007 Tour, and released an album called "Short Stories", which features Bad Azz and Mellow Man Ace, through Voodoo Nation Records.
I have a couple of tracks from the album available for ya'll to check out to get a feel for Short Dawg. The first one is called "Still Ghetto", a deep and laid back song about his trials and tribulations growing up:
Short Dawg Tha Native - Still Ghetto
The second track is called "Bounce Back" a Funk Doctor produced West Coast joint featuring Bad Azz on a verse! Check this one out below:
Short Dawg Tha Native - Bounce Back (ft. Bad Azz)
And last but not least is "Radio Play", another song off the "Short Stories" album, featuring Mellow Man Ace. This one was produced by Short Dawg and Mellow Man themselves as well, and it's on the old school tip. The two trade verses over this high energy track, make sure to peep it:
Short Dawg Tha Native - Radio Play (ft. Mellow Man Ace)
Short Dawg Tha Native also has a rock band that he's working with called Dog Faced Gods. For more information on Short Dawg, check out his MySpace page.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... "BaRock The Vote" with Stix & Nickee Gee - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 31, 2008
 If you're in the Los Angeles area on Thursday, there's a free event being put on by Nickee Gee, the co-founder/CEO of The Pit, in support of the Barack Obama campaign.
The party is called "BaRock The Vote", and you'll be treated to a live performance from Stix's rock group Life Nine and DJ Hapa on the 1s and 2s if you show up. The event is FREE before 10:30 PM! Come out and show your support if you're interested in the cause.
Check out the front and the back of the flyer for all the details on the event.
Whatever your decision is, be sure to head out and let your voice be heard by voting in this election!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Pacific Division - "F.A.T. Boys" Music Video/Audio - By : JustinL - January 30, 2008
 Dubcnn would like to feature the new music video from Pacific Division for the song "F.A.T. Boys" produced by Swiff D. The video was directed by Ethan Lader, and was filmed in local Los Angeles. Viewers can spot cameos by DJ Khalil, DJ Rhettmatic, Lucky.I.Am, and others in this video. Dubcnn has also included the streaming audio for "F.A.T. Boys" as well.
Pacific Division - F.A.T. Boys (Music Video)
Pacific Division - F.A.T. Boys (Audio Stream)
Other related media:
Pacific Division - World Famous Wake Up Show Pt 1
Pacific Division - World Famous Wake Up Show Pt 2
Pacific Division - World Famous Wake Up Show Pt 3
Pacific Division - Women Problems (Music Video)
Pacific Division on the new cover of Scheme with Blu
Pac Div's music has been gaining a lot of steam, and the groups been receiving front page features on Myspace, Imeem, Okayplayer and numerous other sites. For more information, please check out: Myspace.com/PacificDivisionMusic, PacDiv.com, PacificDivision.imeem.com, Youtube.com/PacificDivision.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Bone Thugs N Harmony - Canadian Tour Cancelled - By : JustinL - January 30, 2008
 Dubcnn has just been informed that the upcoming Bone Thugs N Harmony tour dates in Canada have been cancelled. The group was denied access by Canadian Customs because of their past criminal history, and their music was considered to be too violent. Bone Thugs had sold out dates in Calgary (1/30), Vancouver (1/31), Winnipeg (2/1), Edmonton (2/2), and Victoria (2/15) to promote "Strength and Loyalty" and the "Ruthless Thugs" release. The group was able to successfully tour Canada last year with no problems, so this comes as a surprise to both the artist and fans. Dubcnn will keep the readers updated with more news regarding this issue. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Crooked I's "Hip-Hop Weekly" Vol. 44 [Audio] - By : Nima - January 30, 2008
 Crooked calls Week 44 the 4-4 flow, and he's not letting off the pedal! Throughout the last weeks he's been picking beats from artists he respects, and this week he selected Eminem's beat to "Till I Collapse" and rips it. Go 'head and download the Hip-Hop Weekly Vol. 44 below:
Crooked I - Till I Collapse (Freestyle)
We're anxious to hear what Crooked comes up with for the last 8 weeks of Hip-Hop Weekly's, it's been a great year and we're positive that he'll end the series the way he started it - with a bang!
Don't forget to check out our Hip-Hop Weekly archives by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Young De Writes "YOUR SONG" - Everyone Read! - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 30, 2008
 After being featured prominently on our site this past year, Young De came to Dubcnn with an idea to give back to the readers of our fine community. When you hear De's street album "Audio Hustlaz Vol. 1", you'll get his whole life story. By the time the record is done, you'll understand who he is and where he's coming from. Since we're all family here, De feels its only right to make a new song that will let YOU air your story out to the world as well.
What is your story? You don't need to lead a lavish life to enter in this project. You can write about anything that means something to you, what you believe in, what you represent, or what you like to do for fun. After you've decided what you want the world to know, send an e-mail in to eddie@dubcnn.com with your name and where you're from.
NOTE: Any e-mails that involve hate or disrespect toward others will be immediately disregarded.
De will take all of the submissions that he gets and create a Dubcnn Anthem for 2008 that will tell the stories of the readers of Dubcnn! This is "YOUR SONG"!
EVERYONE who submits their name and/or life stories will be featured directly on the record. De doesn't care how long the song has to be. As long as everyone gets represented, that's all that matters!
"Your Song: A Dubcnn Anthem For 2008" will be included as a bonus track on De's street album "Audio Hustlaz Vol. 1" when it drops on February 7th. You've got to get your submission in by February 5th, 2008 at 12 AM PST so De can record the song in time for the drop!
We can't wait to hear what your story is, so don't hesitate to enter the contest if you want the world to know about YOU!
If you have any questions about this project, please don't hesitate to contact me at eddie@dubcnn.com. We don't want anyone to miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Raine N Laine & Kokane "Leave It All Behind"! - By : Yash - January 30, 2008
 From the depths of the slums, and in the midst of a recession, an album comes along from an unexpected source to bring us an ounce of hope, enjoyment, and enlightenment. OG rapper/singer Kokane teams up with up and coming Oceanside, CA based duo Raine n' Lane for this 16 track, full length album entitled simply "Raine n' Lane n' Kokane The Album". The album is set to be released by summer of 08'.
Dubcnn is the premiere outlet to bring you a sneak peak from the album; which is one of the most well rounded albums to ever come to pass, this project takes us from spiritual self evaluations like the track "Leave It All Behind", to doped out party cuts like "Thizzle", and player anthems like "Have to Go".
Every track features Kokane rapping and/or singing, Raine rapping, and Fastlane on production. Fastlane's funked out Westcoast style fits the equation with perfection. His production credits reach out to Suga Free, Spice 1, Yukmouth and many other West Coast artists.
Make sure you add them on Myspace and stay tuned to Dubcnn for more info on your favourite West Coast artists.
Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Untagged Exclusive From G. Malone & J Steez - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 30, 2008
 J Steez just sent us the untagged version of his record "Just Like That" from Glasses Malone's "Electric Chair" mixtape.
The laid-back song also features appearances from Quiz, Mykestro, & Scriv. Download it below!
Glasses Malone - Just Like That (ft. Quiz, Mykestro,
& Scriv) [Produced by J Steez]
Make sure to add Glasses Malone & J Steez on Myspace. In related news, Glasses shot the video for his hit single "Certified" with Akon earlier today in Los Angeles. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for exclusive pics from the set.
J Steez is also prepping a new album called "The Return Of The West" that is due this spring. The project will feature appearances from Glasses Malone, Suga Free, 40 Glocc, Ras Kass, Sly Boogy, Mykestro, Mitchy Slick, and many more!
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on the West Coast.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview With Young Buck Up Now! - By : Nima - January 29, 2008
 Dubcnn had the great opportunity of sitting down with Young Buck for an in-depth interview. Buck talks to us about his label Cashville Records, signing the Outlawz and C-Bo, the "Product Of The South" compilation and what to expect from it, working with Brotha Lynch and his relationship with the West Coast.
We also talk about his current relationship with G-Unit, his upcoming solo album, the G-Unit album, his past problems with Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled and The Game, his ventures outside of music, Buck's predictions for '08 & more.
Read or listen to the interview below:
Exclusive Interview With Young Buck (January 2008)
Be on the lookout for the "Product Of The South" compilation dropping April 1st! Come drop your feedback on the interview on the forums or let me know what you think at nima@dubcnn.com.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Baby Down, Young Noble, Tek & Rae Gotta Get Theirs! - By : Nima - January 29, 2008
 We're back with some new heat from South Central, LA! Up and coming artist Baby Down, who you heard on the song "Take A Ride" with Jayo Felony, 40 Glocc & Tek Nizzle last year, is currently working on his album which will be produced by Tek Nizzle of the Tangled Thoughts and has some new heat for the fans!
He reached out to Young Noble of the Outlawz to get on a song with him, as well as female rapper Rae from Philly. With Tek handling the production and the hook, you already know you're in for a good track.
Make sure to check out "Gotta Get Mine" below:
Baby Down - Gotta Get Mine (ft. Young Noble, Rae & Tek) (Prod. by Tek Nizzle)
Don't forget where you heard it first, but make sure to spread this around. We'll keep you updated on Baby Down's project. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... 40 Glocc Adresses The West Coast: "F*ck Ya'l!" - By : Nima - January 29, 2008
 40 Glocc's back with new music, this time over a Jonathan "J.R." Rotem produced track and featuring Locie Loc from the Zoo Babies. "I'm back with the song of the week and I'm adressing the fake West Coast rappers!", he said about the song.
The track is simply called "Fuck Ya'll", check it out below:
40 Glocc - Fuck Ya'll (ft. Locie Loc) (Prod. by J.R.)
40's currently building his Zoo Life Ent. camp which consists of Zoo Babies, Lil Toot, Sun, Lil He, Village Boo, Yacc, Natural Born, Michelob & Tip Toe. "There is no shortage here with the music, Zoo Life Ent is official, it's not just a label it's a movement!" We'll keep you posted...Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dubcnn & Roccett's Weekly Hookup - Week 5 - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 29, 2008
 We're back with the fifth week of "Dubcnn & Roccett's Weekly Hookup"! Which lucky Dubcnn reader will win a free Makaveli Branded outfit courtesy of Dubcnn, Roccett, Makaveli Branded, and Blanco Label? It can definitely be you if you enter the contest! Before we give you this week's question, let's close out Week 4's competition.
The answer to the question "What is the name of Roccett's new street album, which is hosted by DJ Skee, DJ Warrior, and Dow Jones?" is:
"Corporate America"
Congratulations to David Gonzalez from Delano, CA for winning the contest! He'll get the chance to get his picture posted on Dubcnn and myspace.com/roccett as well.
If you're not familiar with "Dubcnn & Roccett's Weekly Hookup" Contest, follow the page below to get acquainted with the details.
Dubcnn & Roccett's Weekly Hookup Contest [Rules & Details]
Here's this week's question:
Name three celebrities that Roccett is pictured with on the myspace.com/roccett page.
HINT: The answer can easily be found by visiting myspace.com/roccett and looking at the photo albums.
Send your answers in, along with your name, home mailing address, and clothing sizes (for t-shirts and pants/shorts) to dubcnnandroccett@dubcnn.com now!
We would also like to remind you about the Blanco Label Grand Prize that we're giving away at the end of January. All you have to do to enter that part of the contest is post a comment on myspace.com/roccett. A randomly selected winner will receive a Blanco Label outfit, a Roccett Mix CD Pack, and a Dubcnn promotional item. This fan will also get their picture posted on Dubcnn and myspace.com/roccett.
Don't forget to tell your friends who's hooking you up with all of the tightest stuff - DUBCNN!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview With Knoc-Turn'Al Up Now! - By : Nima - January 28, 2008
 Dubcnn had the opportunity to hook back up with Knoc-Turn'Al after he took a four year hiatus from the game. Knoc, who went from being Dr. Dre's artist and the most anticipated West Coast rapper coming out to being massively bootlegged, pushed back, and with Elektra Records folding into Atlantic Records, it seemed like everything was going wrong.
In this interview, we go into detail on the past, Knoc's alcohol problem, what he's been up to, his new album "The Book Of Knoc" and what to expect from it, his crew MathMadix, his relationship with Dr. Dre, and much much more.
Read or listen to the interview below:
Exclusive Interview With Knoc-Turn'Al (January 2008)
Enjoy the interview, and be on the lookout for "The Book Of Knoc" dropping this summer. Leave your feedback on the forums or send it to nima@dubcnn.com.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Young Dre The Truth "Monumental Monday" - Week 11 - By : Nima - January 28, 2008
 It's time for Week 11 of Young Dre The Truth's weekly "Monumental Monday" feature on dubcnn! This week's blog is called "Heavenly Father" and is one of my personal favorites. On this one, Dre talks about faith, religion, his views on the way people picture our "heavenly father" as a human being and he also tells us about his trip to Paris and his experience there.
Of course, we have a song to go along with the blog, also called "Heavenly Father", and Dre talks about the making of the song, which originally appeared on the 2Pac DVD "Thug Angel", and how all that came about.
The song, which is produced by Femi Ojetunde, also appeared on Young Dre's now out-of-print album "Revolution In Progress", which can now be purchased digitally on Dre's MySpace. Anyway, make sure to check out the blog and the song below:
Young Dre The Truth - Monumental Monday Week 11: Blog & Audio "Heavenly Father"
Enjoy this week's Monumental Monday, come back next Monday for Week 12 of Young Dre The Truth's successful series!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Termanology Puts Together "The Music Industry" Remix! - By : Nima - January 28, 2008
 Termanology has built himself up within the last year to one of the East Coast's most anticipated new artists coming out. Through his relationship with DJ Premier, his critically acclaimed mixtapes as well as his spectacular singles "Watch How It Go Down" and "So Amazing", he's proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with.
A few days ago, he released a remix to his joint "The Music Industry", and reached out to some of Hip-Hop's finest lyricists to come join him. I know this has been out there, but it was too hot for us to let it slide, I know there are still some of you who haven't heard this.
Termanology got Crooked I, Royce Da 5'9, Akrobatik & Consequence on the track, which is produced by Fizzy Womack, Lil Fame's producer alter ego. Scratches on the song are courtesy of Statik Selektah. Check it out:
Termanology - The Music Industry (Remix) (ft. Crooked I, Royce Da 5'9", Akrobatik & Consequence
Watch out for Termanology, ain't too many rappers seeing this man's flow right now!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Errelevent, Keak Da Sneak & Guce "Believe It" (Remix) - By : Nima - January 28, 2008
 It's been a minute since we've reported on Bay Area rapper Errelevent, who calls himself "the West Coast's premier latin lyricist". Some of you might remember his mixtape "The Best You Never Heard" which we dropped on dubcnn in 2006. Errelevent is currently working on his new album "Redefinition", which is set to drop March 18th 2008, and has leaked out a remix to "I Believe It", featuring Keak Da Sneak and Guce. The track was produced by Davey D, make sure to check it out below:
Errelevent - I Believe It (Remix) (ft. Keak Da Sneak & Guce)
The album "Redifionion" looks like it's a CD to watch out for, announced features include Keak Da Sneak, Termanology, San Quinn, Ya Boy, Guce, Mr. Kee and Kaz Kyzah, while producer was handled by Davey D, Traxamillion, Cozmo and Rob Lo amongst others. Keep your eyes and ears open!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Young De Drops Single & Tracklist For St. Album - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 28, 2008
 We're back today with some big news from Young De. We know that you've been dying to hear his street album "Audio Hustlaz Volume 1", the project that sees De team up with West Coast legends B-Real, Kurupt, & Damizza. The wait is coming to a close, because the street album will finally arrive, exclusively on Dubcnn, for free download on February 7th! Come back on that day to grab a free copy of what is guaranteed to be one of the biggest and tightest street albums ever put together.
Today, we're gonna give you the official street single from the project, "3000 Miles & Runnin'". De flows his ass off old-school style on this B-Real production. This is raw hip-hop at its best, and De's skills as a straight-up spitter are put to the test! Download it below!
Young De - 3000 Miles & Runnin' [Produced by B-Real]
We also just got the full tracklist for "Audio Hustlaz Volume 1", and we're quite impressed! We can't believe this is a free album! Take a look for yourself, and keep in mind that this is all original songs:
1) It Ain't Easy (with Tangled Thoughts) [Produced by Tek Nizzle]
2) Hittin Em Up Quick (ft. Obie Trice & Ca$his) [Produced by J Turner for Audio Hustlaz]
3) 3000 Miles & Runnin' [Produced by B-Real]
4) Audio Hustle (ft. B-Real) [Produced by B-Real]
5) Around Them Corners (with Tangled Thoughts) [Produced by B-Real]
6) Kurupt Balls Deep Skit
7) 2 Many (ft. Kurupt & B-Real) [Produced by Tek Nizzle]
8) Patron [Produced by Damizza & "Jedi" Jared Moore]
9) Deja Vu (ft. B-Real) [Produced by B-Real]
10) Kurupt Skit
11) Pistol By My Side [Produced by "Jedi" Jared Moore & Damizza]
12) These Eyes [Produced by Los & Damizza]
13) No Doubt About It [Produced by B-Real]
14) Kurupt Skit
15) Get Money ft. B-Real & Ca$his [Produced by B-Real]
16) Came Up In The Game [Produced by "Jedi" Jared Moore & Damizza]
17) Rollin ft. Tek Nizzle & A-Dub [Produced by J Turner for Audio Hustlaz]
18) Keep Your Eyes Open [Produced by B-Real]
19) U Can't Blame Me [Produced by Los & Damizza]
20) All On The Line [Produced by "Jedi" Jared Moore & Damizza]
Make sure to add Young De as your friend on Myspace. Remember to mark your calendars for February 7th, and save the date to come back to Dubcnn for your free copy of "Audio Hustlaz Volume 1", Presented by DJ Skee & B-Real, Hosted by Kurupt, and Executive Produced by B-Real & Damizza!
We'll see you guys later in the week for more exciting stuff from Young De!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Murs Drops "Better Than The Best" Video - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 28, 2008
 Murs has just dropped a video online for his latest single "Better Than The Best". The witty song is the first single from Murs's forthcoming Warner Bros album "Murs For President". Check out the video by following the link below.
Murs - Better Than The Best [Video]
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on Murs and the "Murs For President" album.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DJ Skee's "Live From L.A." Podcast (January 26) - By : Rud - January 28, 2008
 DJ Skee was once again on Sirius Satellite Radio this weekend putting out the latest edition of his "Live From L.A." radio show. As ever DJ Skee continues in 2008 by pulling together another mix of recent music as well as various classics!
"Live From L.A" is broadcast every Saturday (9PM Pacific Time/12AM Eastern) on Sirius Satellite Radio and the free two-hour podcast download is now housed on the Dubcnn Podcast Network and is released every Sunday.
The new Live From L.A. podcast page features weekly updates with the download links and tracklisting so ensure you bookmark it to get the latest editions.
Click the link below to view the new Live From L.A. podcast page, view the tracklist and download both parts of the two-hour show that aired on January 26.
Dubcnn Presents: DJ Skee - Live From L.A. Podcast Download Page
Bookmark the new home of DJ Skee's "Live From L.A." Radio Show Podcast's and ensure you check back everyweek if you miss or want to hear the show again that goes out every Saturday (9PM Pacific Time/12AM Eastern) on Sirius Satellite Radio.
Fans of DJ Skee or those looking to get more industry knowledge should check out this weeks edition of Dubcnn's very own radio show, helmed by Eddie and Young De. DJ Skee was the guest this week and he tells us exactly how he got into the music industry, what it takes to climb up to the top of the game, and the steps that you need to take now to pursue your dreams. Download the show for free below!
Coming Up With Young De: Week 7 "Keep On Pushin" With Special Guest DJ SkeeDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Jozeemo Is Telling "The Untold Story" - By : LilJay - January 27, 2008
 Hall Of Justus member Jozeemo has been putting in a lot of work and making noise in the last few months, not only in his home state North Carolina, but the Hip Hop community as a whole. He got people talking after dropping an outstanding verse on "That Ain't Love" from Little Brother's "Get Back" album. But before people even got a chance to hear him on that song, he released his own project called "Cry Now L.A.F. Later" around the same time.
While "Cry Now L.A.F. Later" is still being pushed as his priority project, Jozee just put out a free Mix-CD called "The Untold Story" earlier this week. It's a combo of some of his body of work, past, present and future and it serves as an introduction to draw people's attention to the street album.
"The 'Cry Now L.A.F Later' album is the one that's out in the stores, and 'The Undtold Story' is a free project that serves as an introduction," Jozeemo told Dubcnn. "A lot of people know who I am right now, but not too many people have heard my music. So I'm giving them something free so they can hear what I sound like, and maybe they will go buy the album after they heard it. The free mixtape is strictly to promote whatever I got going on, which is 'Cry Now L.A.F. Later'."
"Cry Now L.A.F. Later" features his next single "Lose It" featuring Little Brother and the current single "Ya Hear Me" produced by 9th Wonder, which he recently shot a video for. Jozeemo is also focusing on his own imprint Blockhuggerz Entertainment and the artists signed to it, so you can expect more of that gully Hip-Hop from East Durham!
"Right now I wanna get the people talking with the projects I got out, but at the same time I wanna promote my label too which is Blockhuggerz Entertainment," he continued. "I got a couple of artists that's about to come out. As for the future, I will be featured on 9th Wonder's album 'The Wonder Years' and Big Pooh of Little Brother solo album."
Check out some of Jozeemo's music below:
Jozeemo - The Untold Story (RAR, 60 MB)
Jozeemo - Lose It Feat. Little Brother (MP3)
Jozeemo - Ya Hear Me (YouTube Video)
For more info, visit myspace.com/jozeemo. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Reka The Saint Returns To Dubcnn (Interview) - By : ConanMilne - January 27, 2008
 A while ago, we introduced you to a promising MC from Queens called Reka The Saint. The New York native, who has been busy recording tracks for his forthcoming street album Track Cocaine, has since gone from strength to strength. Today we bring you an exclusive interview with Reka, which touches on plenty of interesting topics.
Reka speaks about linking up with Hip-Hop pioneer MC Shan, who serves as the host of his latest mixtape, Survivor N.Y. Also shared is the Illseed Ent. artists motivation to pursue making music, and why he considers Big Pun the illest to ever bless a microphone. Check the full feature out by clicking below:
Reka The Saint (Interview)
For more info on Reka The Saint, be sure to check out his
MySpace page, and add him as a friend. There, you can download both the Survivor N.Y. mixtape mentioned in this interview, and original street album In The Beginning..., free of charge.
Enjoy, and stay locked to Dubcnn for more news and audio from Reka The Saint in the near future.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Ali Vegas Hits Dubcnn With News & Music! - By : Nima - January 27, 2008
 After several bad deals and years of anticipation, Ali Vegas is set to drop his solo LP "Generation Gap II" in the second quarter of 2008. The Queens, NY, native has connections on both coasts, currently signed to Lamar Odom's Rich-Soil Recordings. Early reviews on the album have been strong and buzz from an advance listening party last month in NYC has been positive.
Rumored features include Nas, Akon, Styles P, and young R&B crooner Sammie amongst others, with production from DJ Premier, Kanye West, Cool & Dre, and many more.
In advance of his debut LP, he's giving fans the "America's Prince" LP which includes 16 of his best mixtape tracks from 2006/2007, in untagged form. The "America's Prince" LP drops on February 5, 2008, and dubcnn connected with Vegas to bring you a few preview joints.
To start it off, check out Ali Vegas giving it up to your favorite website, dubcnn.com:
Ali Vegas - Exclusive Dubcnn Drop
Ali Vegas also laced a little exclusive track for all you West Coast heads over Ice Cube's classic "Today Was A Good Day" beat called "What's Going On", featuring Troubleman, download:
Ali Vegas - What's Going On (ft. Troubleman)
Next up is a teaser track from Vegas' upcoming solo album "Generation Gap II" called "Town Bought It", get that below:
Ali Vegas - Town Bought it
 Now let's get to the "America's Prince" LP dropping next week, to view the cover in full size click on the thumbnail to your right, and check out three preview tracks from the CD below:
Ali Vegas - Always Forgive
Ali Vegas - Hustle Hard
Ali Vegas - This Little Light
Make sure support Ali Vegas' upcoming projects, he's been putting it out for a long time and it's definitely his time to shine. Shouts out to the homie King B!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Ablaze & Battlecat Are On Some "Grown Shit" - By : Nima - January 27, 2008
 I want to introduce you all to Inglewood, CA's Ablaze, an up and coming rapper/singer, who is driven to be the "Lady of Hip-Hop". She's been rapping since the age of nine and started writing at twelve. She names the Fugees, Missy Elliott, Da Brat & Janet Jackson as her influences, and is currently working on her first album with Pulsar Music.
We have a first preview track from her available for you to listen to, it's produced by beat making legend Battlecat and is called "Grown Shit". This is something to blaze to, or just relax, whatever you like to do, check it out:
Ablaze - Grown Shit (Prod. by Battlecat)
Enjoy the song and keep an eye open for Ablaze.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Q.P. Is Back With The "Cali Cartel" [Audio] - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 27, 2008
 Earlier last month, we introduced you to a tight new rapper from San Diego by the name of Q.P. We dropped his first single featuring Crooked I and Glasses Malone called "Tha Introduction" [Download Here], and it received a tremendous amount of great feedback.
Today, we're back with a new track from the rising star. This song is called "Cali Cartel", and it features the production of Ceenyle. Hardcore hip-hop heads will be real excited to hear what Q.P. came up with on this one. Download it below.
Q.P. - Cali Cartel [Produced by Ceenyle]
Make sure to add Q.P. as your friend on Myspace. His debut album "The Track Record" is available for purchase now on his Myspace page, so head over there if you're feeling the music and pick up a copy!
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on the West Coast.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DJ Skee Guests On "Coming Up With Young De" - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 25, 2008
After having Kurupt last week as our special guest host on Dubcnn's first radio show "Coming Up With Young De", we wanted to get another guest that would share some first-hand knowledge of the music industry with our readers. DJ Skee agreed to jump on board as this week's special guest, and we couldn't have found anybody better!
As De will tell you during the show, get out your pens and paper people! Skee tells us exactly how he got into the music industry, what it takes to climb up to the top of the game, and the steps that you need to take now to pursue your dreams.
If you're interested in how the music business works in any form, you CAN'T MISS this show!
We also discuss Young De's "Audio Hustlaz Volume 1" street album that Skee is presenting. The project will be dropping in the first week of February for free download, exclusively on Dubcnn! De also answers a question that a Dubcnn Community member asked on our forum, and we discuss the "Patron" video shoot as well. Look out for all of this great stuff and much more on this week's episode of "Coming Up With Young De"! Download it below.
Coming Up With Young De: Week 7 "Keep On Pushin"
With Special Guest DJ Skee [Free Download]
Make sure to add Young De and DJ Skee as your friends on Myspace. We would like to send a big shout out to DJ Skee for taking part in the show! If you're interested in hearing Skee's own radio show, you've come to the right place, because Dubcnn is the official home of Skee's "Live From L.A." podcasts. Check out the weekly episodes by following the link below.
DJ Skee "Live From L.A." Podcasts [Free Download]
With "Audio Hustlaz Volume 1" only two weeks away from dropping, you can expect a lot more from Young De on Dubcnn in the coming days.
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on the West Coast.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Tyrese Let's YOU Choose Who's On His First Single! - By : Nima - January 25, 2008
 Tyrese aka Black Ty has once again cooked up a nice special for all you dubcnn visitors out there. While he's working on his new album "Black Rose" which will be a mix of Rap and R&B, he wants his fans at dubcnn to let him know which West Coast artist should be featured on the single "Cycle Of Death".
We have the song available for you to listen to for 24 hours only, the link will become inactive tomrrow, Saturday January 26th at 9am PST, so listen to the song while it's up and see who you think would be best for Ty to get on there!
To listen to the song, select your format and click on the link:
24 Hours passed, it is now after 9am PST (Jan 26th), link is deactivated!
After you listened to "Cycle Of Death", email your choice to blackty@dubcnn.com.
We've also set up a page where you can download lots of other Tyrese related goodies that dubcnn has dropped recently, click below to go to the "Black Ty Media Page":
Dubcnn Presents: Black Ty's Media Page
Once again, you have 24 hours to email your pick, so head over to the Black Ty Media Page right now, where you can listen to "Cycle Of Death" and also download all the music we've brought you from Tyrese aka Black Ty. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Music Update from Brooklyn Sene - By : JustinL - January 25, 2008
 Dubcnn introduced readers to Sene back in 2006, and we're coming back with some new updates regarding this young talent. Sene has constantly been working on new material and projects this past year, having released "Beautifully Ugly" and "Garbage Pail Kids" (w/ Chief).
Sene is currently working on his new project "Brooklyn Bridges", and is prepping the release of a new single with Blu called "True Love", coming out February 23rd.
Dubcnn has some audio and video from Sene for the readers to preview today:
Sene - I'm Sayin
Sene - Caution
Sene - Gimme Room
Sene - Stride Rite (Music Video).
Upcoming shows w/ Blu, Elzhi, House Shoes
February 1st @ University of California, San Diego
February 3rd @ The Loft (Tempe, Arizona)
For more information, please visit http://www.myspace.com/brooklynsene.
Look out for a feature update on Dubcnn regarding the new "Patch Adams" project that Sene is collaborating on with Blu (Myspace.com/herfavcolor).Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DJ Strong Starts New Show On Sirius Tonight! - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 25, 2008
 DJ Strong has just scored his very own show on Sirius Satellite Radio! Starting tonight from 11 PM to 1 AM PST, you'll get to catch Strong's new mix show "Palm Trees & Gangstas Radio" on Channel 40, Hip-Hop Nation. You can also catch it on Dish Network Channel 6040.
Check out DJ Strong on Myspace for all of the latest info, and you can also look at the Sirius Page to see that Strong's presence is official!
Make sure to tune into the show tonight and keep supporting West Coast hip-hop on the radio!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Hash Releases "My Time, My Grind" For Free Download - By : Rud - January 25, 2008
.jpg) As we reported last week, Los Angeles based Hash is back on Dubcnn to release his follow up mixtape entitled "My Time, My Grind."
Following his emergence on Dubcnn in April 2007 he released his debut album "Latinz Finest" and was also featured in our very own On The Come Up article. Since then the half Latino, half Indian artist has been working hard off the back of his debut and has decided to release his new project via the Dubcnn Digital Distribution Network for free download!
The release features production from THX, Statik and J Steez amonsgt others as well as appearances from VI, Hectic, Bullet and many more. The response to the first track we released from the mixtape, Bomb Drop featuring VI and produced by THX, was well received and we are back today with the full, free download of "My Time, My Grind."
Hash - My Time, My Grind (Free Mixtape Download)
Get the mixtape for free using the link below where you will also find the full covers and tracklisting. Drop your thoughts on our forum as well as over on Hash' official MySpace page.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Krondon - "My Big Homie" *Not A Diss Song* - By : Nima - January 25, 2008
 Strong Arm Steady's Krondon just sent us a new exclusive joint that he wants to get out there for the world to hear. A lot of fans have been wondering in the last months what the current relationship between the group Strong Arm Steady is with Xzibit, who put them out there and pushed them real hard for a good minute.
In this new track called "My Big Homie" over Lil Wayne's "Gossip" instrumental, Krondon adresses the situation and speaks on his relationship with X and reaches out to him.
He'd like to make it very clear that this song is not a diss song in any form, it is merely a way for Krondon to express his thoughts and feelings to the audience.
Check out "My Big Homie" below:
Krondon - My Big Homie
Enjoy the song, come talk about it on the forums and be on the lookout for more Strong Arm Steady music real soon!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Bun B On Dubcnn: The Interview - Part 2 - By : Nima - January 24, 2008
 It's time for Part 2 of our in-depth interview with the Underground King Bun B! After we discussed the passing of his partner and friend Pimp C and Bun's new solo album "II Trill" in Part 1, here we talk about the possibility of a new UGK album with unreleased material on it, as well as some more details on "II Trill".
Most importantly though, Bun B kicks a lot of knowledge in this part. No joke, everybody needs to pick up on some of the game he's lacing ya'll with on this interview, because it goes way further than just music.
From his predictions for the rap game in 2008, the digital era settling in, rappers relying on their MySpace pages to blow up their careers, which artists he's feeling right now, the future of music, the reality in the hoods and much more.
Don't sleep, read or listen to part 2 of this interview below:
Exclusive Interview With Bun B (Part 2) (January '08)
Send your feedback to nima@dubcnn.com or let us know what you think on the dubcc forums. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Omar Cruz & The Game Spit "Gangsta Music" - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 24, 2008
 We've always got the latest on Omar Cruz and the B.Y.I. camp for you first at Dubcnn, so today we're very excited to drop a brand new song from Omar's major label debut "Sign Of The Cruz"! Omar has teamed up with none other than The Game for what will undoubtedly be a future West Coast anthem. Featuring the production of Cool & Dre, "Gangsta Music" will give you that classic West Coast feel as soon as the beat drops. There's nothing left to say. Download it below!
Omar Cruz - Gangsta Music (ft. The Game) [Produced by Cool & Dre]
 Make sure to add Omar Cruz as your friend on Myspace. Request the song at your local radio stations as soon as you can. The only way you're going to get to hear tight music like this on the radio is if you let your voice be heard. Every request counts.
To request the new song on Power 106, text "Omar Cruz - Gangsta Music" to 69106. To get it played on KDAY, send your requests in here.
This banger should send a message to everyone that Omar's album is going to be a serious problem when it drops! Stay tuned to Dubcnn for all of the latest info.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Taje Releases Untagged Version Of "Hot Box 2" - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 24, 2008
 One of the hottest street albums of 2007 is now available in untagged form, courtesy of LNS/Diocese/TakeOff and the Dubcnn Digital Distribution Network! Yes, we're talking about Taje's "Hot Box 2", and we're very excited to present this full-length album in its full glory for free download today. Grab your copy below!
Taje - Hot Box: The Second Hit [Untagged Verison] [Free Download]
Make sure to add Taje, Dae One, and Diverse as your friends on Myspace.
We've also got a new video for you to check out today, where you can see Taje and DJ Warrior promoting "Hot Box 2" out on the East Coast. It's a really tight clip, so be sure to check it out!
Taje Promo Tour Footage [Youtube]
If you've missed out on past videos that we dropped the first time around, here's some other footage with the likes of Busta Rhymes, Warren G, Bishop Lamont, and Gillie Da Kid.
Taje With Busta Rhymes, Warren G, & Bishop Lamont [Youtube]
Taje with Gillie Da Kid In Philly [Youtube]
We're also going to re-post Mopreme Shakur's single from the "Tupac Assassination" soundtrack because it can't be missed! The song features Taje, Bishop Lamont, & Indef. The "Tupac Assassination" soundtrack is in stores now, so if you're feeling the music, don't forget to pick up a copy at your local retailer.
Mopreme Shakur - Death Before Dishonor (ft. Taje, Bishop Lamont, & Indef) [Produced by Kalypso]
"Hot Box 2" has accumulated over 55,000 downloads, and 25,000 additional hard copies were distributed worldwide! Taje wants to thank everyone for their support! The "Get It Gang" street album is being wrapped up for a March release, and you'll get smoked out again when "Hot Box 3" drops this summer!
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on the West Coast.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Crooked I - Hip-Hop Weekly Vol. 43 [Audio] - By : Nima - January 24, 2008
Aw sh*t... It's week 43! Crooked I's "Hip-Hop Weekly" series has reached its 43rd week, 9 weeks left till its over, so enjoy it while it's still here! Crooked's on one this week, he picked Jay-Z's "Takeover" beat and although he doesn't diss any rappers on it as Hov' did, he rips all the haters apart, as he's been doing week for week for almost a whole year now!
Download "Hip-Hop Weekly Vol. 43" below:
Crooked I - Takeover (Freestyle)
As G. Malone says on the intro of this week's freestyle, "How many times does he have to do this shit for ya'll to realize that he's the best muthafu*ka ever?!" Come back next Wednesday for Week 44! Don't forget to hit up dubcnn's Hip-Hop Weekly archive incase you've missed any weekly's!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Cali Untouchable Radio - This Weeks Podcast (Jan 22) - By : Rud - January 24, 2008
 Once again we are back with this weeks "Cali Untouchable Radio Show" - helmed as ever by DJ Warrior. The show, which was on Sirius Satellite Radio (Hip-Hop Nation Channel 40) at 11PM Pacific Time (2AM Eastern) this Tuesday, is available today on Dubcnn in Podcast format.
For those of you that miss the show or wish to download the show for your Portable MP3 players you will now be able to every week courtesy of the Dubcnn Podcast Network.
This weeks two-hour podcast - originally aired on January 22 - is available via the Cali Untouchable Radio podcast page which features weekly updates with the download links and tracklistings - ensure you bookmark it to get the latest editions.
Dubcnn Presents: Cali Untouchable Radio: Podcast Download Page
Bookmark the new home of the "Cali Untouchable Radio" Radio Show Podcast today and ensure you check back everyweek if you miss or want to hear the show again that goes out every Tuesday on Sirius Satellite Radio (Hip-Hop Nation Channel 40) at 11PM Pacific Time (2AM Eastern).
In related news if your looking to contact DJ Warrior for bookings, mixtape hosting or any other matter you can email him by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Week Two Of Raje' "Massive Thursdays" - Bloodline - By : Rud - January 24, 2008
 Last week we unveiled the signing of Inland Empire representer Raje' to M-Pound/Infamous/G-Unit Records - the imprint label run by Louis "Showoff" Senegal and 40 Glocc.
To celebrate we announced the commencement of a new feature entitled Massive Thursdays that will occur weekly with Raje'. As we informed readers last week each week will mix between premiering new music with new tracks recorded by Raje' over Dubcnn Readers productions!
This feature gives ALL PRODUCERS the chance to get featured on Dubcnn by getting involved and submitting their beats to massivethursdays@dubcnn.com for a chance to be picked by Raje' for him to write and record a full track or freestyle to by the following Thursday! There is even the chance that Raje' may utilise a producer that catches his ear on his M-Pound/Infamous/G-Unit Records debut release "The Conversion EP."
Today we have the first winner that was selected from the past weeks submissions. Congratulations to Canadian based (Vancouver Island) producer Lee Wilson from Lee Wilson Productions for submitting the instrumental that Raje' has turned into the track "Bloodline" which can be downloaded below.
Raje - Bloodline (Produced By Lee Wilson)
Enjoy the new music and don't forget to check out the tracks we dropped last week that included Runnin' Ya Mouth (Woop Woop) with Chino XL and Verbal as well as Livin This featuring Cashis and Verbal produced By THX.
Finally, PRODUCERS, don't forget to get involved and submit your beats to us this week via: massivethursdays@dubcnn.com for a chance to be featured on Dubcnn! In the meantime you can catch Raje' on MySpace or download his 5 Albums Deep mixtape or his Independently Major release.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Latinos & Filipinos Unite For "Live It Up" Remix! - By : Nima - January 24, 2008
 Roscoe Umali has been doing it big with his single "Live It Up", which is the number 1 independent record on the radio in the country right now. Riding the buzz of the song, the Filipino MC linked up with Pitbull and Sinful to bring some latin flavor to the song.
The result is the "Live It Up (Remix)" featuring E-40, Pitbull, Sinful & Bobby Valentino, which is off the hook! I'ma let ya'll check out the track and see for yourselves, click below to get it:
Roscoe Umali - Live It Up (Remix) (ft. E-40, Pitbull, Sinful & Bobby Valentino)
Make sure to spread this around and don't forget to let them know where you heard it first! Be on the lookout for the video the official version with E-40 & Bobby V to hit the music channels and the internet soon, we'll bring it to you as soon as we get it! Hit up Roscoe at myspace.com/roscoe and show him some love.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Young De's "Patron" Video World Premiere! - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 23, 2008
Dubcnn is proud to give you the world premiere of Young De's music video for "Patron" today! This is De's first solo video, and it doesn't disappoint. Look out for cameos from Tangled Thoughts, Damizza, Guilty and Mellow Man Ace, and plenty of fine ladies as well!
Young De - Patron: Tha Video [Downloadable Version]
Young De - Patron: Tha Video [Youtube]
The video was directed and edited by Tangled Thoughts member Casanov. The Dubcnn staff would like to send a big shout out to him for a job well done! You can visit his Myspace to let him know directly what you thought of the final product.
Make sure to add Young De as your friend on Myspace and tell him what you liked about the video too. The clip looks like it's ready-made for the major outlets like MTV and BET, so let's hope they put it into rotation ASAP!
In related news, tomorrow's episode of "Coming Up With Young De" on Dubcnn Radio will be delayed until Friday. It'll be worth the wait though, because you'll get to hear from our special guest host DJ Skee about a variety of topics! Check back Friday for the show!
Also get ready for the free download of "Audio Hustlaz Volume 1" presented by DJ Skee & B-Real!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Michelob Preps "Streetscan" & Drops New Music - By : Nima - January 23, 2008
 We've been dropping music from 40 Glocc's label Zoo Life the past few weeks, and as promised we're back with some heat from Michelob. It's been a minute since he's has been featured on dubcnn, older visitors will remember him from his work with Spice 1, Ras Kass, Bad Azz, 40 Glocc amongst others.
He's currently working on his mixtape "Streetscan" with DJ Ill Will & DJ Rampage, and has asked dubcnn to let ya'll hear two exclusive joints off the album. The first one is called "Ain't The Same", features YB and was produced by John Vice.
The second one, "Beat In My Trunk", features "Blutiful World" singer E-Note and was produced by 2much for BTP Productions. Download them below:
Michelob - Ain't The Same (ft. YB)
Michelob - Beat In My Trunk (ft. E-Note)
Enjoy the songs and check back with us soon for more music from Michelob. You can check him out on MySpace by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview With Rome of B.Y.I. - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 22, 2008
 Dubcnn linked up with the man behind the B.Y.I. sound, Rome, for an exclusive interview. In this feature, you’ll get to hear all about how Rome started out as a producer, and how his skills have evolved to what they are today. We speak about the signature “Latin Soul” B.Y.I. Sound, and how that style was created.
We also discuss the Dout Gotcha! & Rome collaboration street album “Respect It Or Check It”, DJ Skee’s “American Godfather” project, and Rome’s outside production work with Cool & Dre protégé Joe Hound.
Rome tells us about his plans for the future, and, of course, we find out more about Omar Cruz’s full-length debut “Sign Of The Cruz.” Read on to learn about all of these topics and much more.
Exclusive Interview With Rome [January 2008]
 Make sure to add Rome as your friend on Myspace. If you have yet to check out some of the projects mentioned in the interview, here's some links full of Rome's work for you to download! All of the albums are free downloads.
Dout Gotcha! - Respect It Or Check It: The Album [Produced by Rome]
DJ Skee & Jay-Z - American Godfather
Omar Cruz as Blunts LLA - Blow (Street Album)
Omar Cruz - City Of Gods (Street Album)
Omar Cruz - 2007 B.C. (Street Album)
Don't forget to bookmark the B.Y.I. TV page as well, where you can catch a brand new epsiode that will take you behind-the-scenes of B.Y.I. every week. This week, you can see footage of Rome and LuLu visiting Miami.
2008 holds many surprises for the B.Y.I. camp, so you've gotta keep staying tuned to Dubcnn for the latest news!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Guilty of Baby Ree Take Dubcnn On Tour Of SB - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 22, 2008
 We've been keeping you updated with the latest from Baby Ree group Guilty, a four-man collective of young MCs from Santa Barbara, over the past few months. After enjoying their music, we felt that it was time to go up to the 805 and get to know them a little better. Los, Sly, Silas, and Dopey Loco were happy to take us along and show us around town, and we've captured our entire experience on film for you today.
Throughout the course of the video, you'll get to see where Guilty hangs out, where they all started recording at Los's house, and what the future holds for them. More importantly, you'll get to know the guys better and see how each of their unique personalities combine to form a well-rounded group. Check out the video below.
Dubcnn Gets Guilty As Fuck! With Guilty [Downloadable Video]
Youtube Part 1 Youtube Part 2
 Make sure to add Guilty as a group, and Los, Sly, Silas, and Dopey Loco seperately, as your friends on Myspace. Send them a comment and let them know what you thought of the video!
Guilty's forthcoming street album "No Contest" will be dropping for free download on February 13th right here on Dubcnn! To warm you up for the full-length project, we're gonna give you a preview track today. The song is called "Put In Work" and it features Los, Silas, and Damizza. The creative production comes courtesy of Los as well.
Los & Silas of Guilty - Put In Work (ft. Damizza) [Produced by Los]
Keep checking back over the next few weeks for more updates on the "No Contest" street album and a new video interview with Guilty!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dubcnn & Roccett's Weekly Hookup - Week 4 - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 22, 2008
We're back with the fourth week of "Dubcnn & Roccett's Weekly Hookup"! Which lucky Dubcnn reader will win a free Makaveli Branded outfit courtesy of Dubcnn, Roccett, Makaveli Branded, and Blanco Label? It can definitely be you if you enter the contest! Before we give you this week's question, let's close out Week 3's competition.
The answer to the question "What is Roccett's birth name?" is:
Jerome Rockett.
Congratulations to Tom Capon from England for winning the contest! He'll get the chance to get his picture posted on Dubcnn and myspace.com/roccett as well.
If you're not familiar with "Dubcnn & Roccett's Weekly Hookup" Contest, follow the page below to get acquainted with the details.
Dubcnn & Roccett's Weekly Hookup Contest [Rules & Details]
Here's this week's question:
What is the name of Roccett's new street album, which is hosted by DJ Skee, DJ Warrior, and Dow Jones?
HINT: The answer can easily be found by visiting myspace.com/roccett. A flyer for the street album is present on the right side of the page, and the first song on the myspace.com/roccett music player is from the album.
Send your answers in, along with your name, home mailing address, and clothing sizes (for t-shirts and pants/shorts) to dubcnnandroccett@dubcnn.com now!
We would also like to remind you about the Blanco Label Grand Prize that we're giving away at the end of January. All you have to do to enter that part of the contest is post a comment on myspace.com/roccett. A randomly selected winner will receive a Blanco Label outfit, a Roccett Mix CD Pack, and a Dubcnn promotional item. This fan will also get their picture posted on Dubcnn and myspace.com/roccett.
Don't forget to tell your friends who's hooking you up with all of the tightest stuff - DUBCNN!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Da Grizzly Teams Up With Roscoe + Performance - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 22, 2008
 For the past few weeks, we've been dropping tracks with Da Grizzly, the up-and-coming Los Angeles-based MC who's been dubbed "The West Coast Pitbull." This series is unfortunately coming to an end today, but we're gonna go out with a bang!
The last song we've got for you is a collaboration with Dubcnn fan favorite Roscoe. The track is a West Coast feel-good anthem called "Summertime". We hope you remember this one when it gets hotter outside! Download it below and blast it as loud as you can!
Da Grizzly - Summertime (featuring Roscoe and Duke)
Make sure to check out Da Grizzly on his Myspace and on his website. Grizzly is headlining his first show tonight at The Knitting Factory. Roscoe will jump on stage to perform with him, as well as Rockett (Roccett's cousin), J. Ortez of B.Y.I., Goldie Capone, Lola, Duke, and many more. Check out the flyer here for more information, and try to show up tonight if you can to support Da Grizzly. Tell them Dubcnn sent you!
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on the West Coast.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Evidence Video "Chase The Clouds Away" - By : Nima - January 22, 2008
 One of the most overlooked Hip-Hop albums of 2007 was without a doubt Evidence of Dilated Peoples' solo project "The Weatherman LP". The album was filled with good Hip-Hop from top to bottom, something everybody could relate to, nothing over the top, and that is exactly the line Ev pushes with the second video off "The Weatherman LP".
He picked the song "Chase The Clouds Away", produced by Alchemist, and this video shows that low budget doesn't necessarily mean crappy. Directed by Nicholaus Goossen, the video has a positive vibe to it, and should definitely be checked out by everybody.
Watch the "Chase The Clouds Away" below:
Evidence - Chase The Clouds Away (YouTube Video)
Spread this around, and incase you haven't picked up "The Weatherman LP", I urge you to do so asap. We'll have some news on Evidence's current projects for you on dubcnn soon, until then watch the video and chase the clouds away!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Meech Wells & Ya Boy Announce Duo EP - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 22, 2008
We're back today with another exclusive announcement from Meech Wells and the In A Zone camp! After collaborating together on Eastwood's single "I Get Money", Meech Wells and Ya Boy have decided to team up for an entire EP of original music. The project, which is set to have around 7-8 tracks on it, will be entirely produced by Meech and will feature Ya Boy on every song. Best of all, they're going to drop the album exclusively on Dubcnn for free download when it's ready to be released! Stay tuned for more information on this exciting new venture as it becomes available.
 We can't leave you without some more new music from Meech, so we're going to drop off a new song from the highly-anticipated "New West World Order Volume 2" street album. "NWWOV2" will be released exclusively on Dubcnn for free download in the next few weeks.
The track you're gonna hear today is another heater from Young Mack Life, who has been working non-stop in the studio as of late. He teamed up with Chucky Makavelli, who you'll remember from "NWWOV1" or his work with DJ Quik, for a remake of the 2Pac & Richie Rich classic "Ratha Be Ya N*gga".
 The two put their own unique spin on the original, and the result is definitely worth checking out! Download it below.
Young Mack Life - I Wanna Be Your N.*.G.G.A. (ft. Chucky Makavelli) [Produced by Meech Wells]
Make sure to add Meech Wells, Young Mack Life, and Ya Boy as your friends on Myspace. You can look out for an exclusive video interview with Meech, where we discuss "The New West World Order Volume 2" and his huge plans for the future, to drop on Wednesday!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Young Dre The Truth "Monumental Monday" - Week 10 - By : Nima - January 21, 2008
Monumental Monday has reached its tenth week since we first started bringing you this weekly feature, here on dubcnn. Through the past two and a half months, Young Dre The Truth has been expressing his feelings and thoughts in his weekly blog and the exclusive songs that go along with the blogs.
Week 10 falls on January 21st, which is Martin Luther King day all over the world, and in this week's blog called "Closer To My Dreams", Young Dre touches on MLK, his personal dreams, and how to achieve them.
This week's song, also called "Closer To My Dreams", is over the classic Goapele song "Closer", from her album "Change It All". Dre flips the songs Monumental style, and this one is definitely one of the best from the series!
Read the blog and listen to the song by clicking below:
Young Dre The Truth - Monumental Monday Week 10: Blog & Audio "Closer To My Dreams"
Enjoy this week's Monumental Monday, come back next Monday for Week 11 of Young Dre The Truth's successful series!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... 40 Glocc & Lil Toot Feel Like It's "Hell On Earth" - By : Nima - January 21, 2008
 I told ya'll 40 Glocc would be dropping back to back songs through the next weeks! With his song "Borrow U" with Akon buzzing online and offline, and his new mixtape "Outspoken Vol. 3" ready to drop, 40 Glocc has a lot on his plate.
Today we have a new joint called "Hell On Earth", produced by J Steez and featuring Zoo Life Ent. artist Lil Toot. 40 Glocc used the autotune plugin on the hook, also known as the "T-Pain effect", check out the song below:
40 Glocc - Hell On Earth (ft. Lil Toot)
The roster of 40 Glocc's Zoo Life Ent is as follows: Zoo Babies, Lil Toot, Sun, Lil He, Village Boo, Yacc, Natural Born, Michelob & Tip Toe. We'll be back with some music from Michelob later this week, keep it locked.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Layzie Bone Speaks To Dubcnn In New Interview! - By : Nima - January 21, 2008
 Dubcnn had the chance to connect with Layzie Bone from Bone Thugs N Harmony for an exclusive interview. Guest writer George Skoutakis goes in-depth with Layzie on this one, they talk about the reception of the last album "Strength N Loyalty", Layzie & Bizzy's Bone Brothers 3 project "Brothers 4 Life", which is dropping in February, as well as the whole Bizzy Bone situation with the rest of the group. Layzie tells us about Flesh's situation, future plans for the group, Interscope Records, working on the new album and much more.
Exclusive Interview With Layzie Bone (January '08)
We also have the link for you to check out Bizzy Bone & Layzie Bone's new video "Ride The Rollercoaster", which you can check out by clicking below:
Bone Brothers (Bizzy & Layzie) - Ride The Collercoaster (YouTube Link)
Enjoy the interview, we'll keep you updated on the latest Bone Thugs project, so stay tuned.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Roscoe Umali Is "So L.A." + Wake Up Show Drop - By : Nima - January 21, 2008
Shorty after we brought you Roscoe Umali's current hit single "Live It Up" featuring E-40 & Bobby Valentino, which you can check out in our "Newest Joint" box now, we're back with some more music from the Philipino MC from Los Angeles who's been killing the airwaves lately.
The first track we have for ya'll is called "I'm So L.A." and was produced by rising producer THX. As always, THX provides a thumping beat and Roscoe Umali does his thing, check it out:
Roscoe Umali - I'm So L.A. (Prod. by THX)
The second joint is a drop for the World Famous Wake Up Show, where Roscoe Umali, along with the Hux Fam and DJ Revolution on the 1's & 2's flow over a J. Dilla production, grab it below:
Roscoe Umali - Wake Up Show Drop(ft. The Hux Fam & DJ Rev) (Prod. by J. Dilla)
Enjoy the music, and keep it locked to dubcnn for the latest on Roscoe Umali!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... AK & Tek Nizzle "Can't Let Go Of The Ghetto" [Audio] - By : Nima - January 21, 2008
 The Tangled Thoughts and their affiliates have been flooding the streets with fresh music ever since their debut album "Philly 2 Cali", which was presented by Kurupt. Today, I want to introduce ya'll to AK from Philly, who was featured on the "Philly 2 Cali" album as well as the Tangled Thoughts mixtape.
This dude has got some serious fire, I'm gonna let the music speak for itself, here's a new joint called "Can't Let Go Of The Ghetto", produced and featuring Tek Nizzle, with Kurupt doing the intro and ad-libs:
AK - Can't Let Go Of The Ghetto (ft. Tek Nizzle)
Bang that, and make sure to spread it around. We'll be back before you know it with more heat from the T.H.O. camp. AK's debut album will be dropping through Kurupt's Penagon Records imprint on Fontana/Universal later this year, completely produced by Tek!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... "My Time, My Grind" For Los Angeles' Hash - By : Rud - January 21, 2008
Those of you that were regular readers last year may remember the name of Los Angeles based Hash. In April 2007 he released his debut album "Latinz Finest" and was also featured in our very own On The Come Up article.
Since then the half Latino, half Indian artist has been working hard off the back of his debut and has just completed his follow up release, a mixtape entitled "My Time, My Grind."
We have new audio today from the new project and also news that Hash will be releasing the mixtape via the Dubcnn Digital Distribution Network for free download later this week! The release features production from THX, Statik and J Steez amonsgt others as well as appearances from VI, Hectic, Bullet and many more!
01) Bomb Drop ft. VI (Produced by THX)
02) Know What It Iz (Freestyle)
03) This Is Where Its At ft. VI (Produced by Statik)
04) How We Does ft. Hectic (Produced by J Steez)
05) One Night (Produced by Statik)
06) Buddy (Remix)
07) Dynasty ft. VI (Produced by Skitz)
08) Games Been Exposed ft. Bullet (Produced by The Innovator League)
09) Great-One-Eight ft. VI, Dynamite Jive, & Hectic (Produced by DJ Tony J)
10) Get That Money ft. Hectic (Produced by Blackjack)
11) Stronger (Remix)
12) Aint't Trying To See Me ft. VI & Hectic (Produced by THX)
13) Shake Ya Boom Boom ft. Lil' Terri (Produced by Rick J)
14) Hot Thang (Remix)
15) So Fly (Produced by Statik)
16) What The Bidness ft. VI & Hectic (Produced by Statik)
Stay locked to Dubcnn this week when you will be able to pick up your free download of this new release! Until then enjoy the new music and ensure you check out Hash's On The Come Up article as well as his MySpace page.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DJ Skee's "Live From L.A." Podcast (January 19) - By : Rud - January 21, 2008
DJ Skee was once again on Sirius Satellite Radio this weekend putting out the latest edition of his "Live From L.A." radio show. As ever DJ Skee continues in 2008 by pulling together another mix of recent music as well as various classics!
"Live From L.A" is broadcast every Saturday (9PM Pacific Time/12AM Eastern) on Sirius Satellite Radio and the free two-hour podcast download is now housed on the Dubcnn Podcast Network and is released every Sunday.
The new Live From L.A. podcast page features weekly updates with the download links and tracklisting so ensure you bookmark it to get the latest editions.
Click the link below to view the new Live From L.A. podcast page, view the tracklist and download both parts of the two-hour show that aired on December 29.
Dubcnn Presents: DJ Skee - Live From L.A. Podcast Download Page
Bookmark the new home of DJ Skee's "Live From L.A." Radio Show Podcast's and ensure you check back everyweek if you miss or want to hear the show again that goes out every Saturday (9PM Pacific Time/12AM Eastern) on Sirius Satellite Radio.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine & Tank) New Single "S.E.X." - By : Nima - January 20, 2008
 A few months ago we reported the formation of a new R&B supergroup called TGT, consisting of Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank. The trio has been heavily working on music, and have just released a first taste of what they're coming up with!
The song is called "S.E.X.", and the title is self explanatory for the content. No kissin', no huggin', just straight mmmh... This is some good ol' R&B:
TGT - S.E.X.
The trio is planning the "Shirts Off Tour" while working on their album, we'll keep you updated!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Music From Spider Loc & DJ Nik Bean - By : Eddie Gurrola - January 20, 2008
 We've got some exclusive audio for you today from Spider Loc's latest mixtape "Connected 2" with DJ Nik Bean and Felli Fel. The mixtape features appearances from Nate Dogg, 50 Cent, and Mitchy Slick among others.
The tracks we're putting up for download today are "Moe Doe", "True West", and a controversial message for Messy Marv. We premiered "True West" a while back, but we're putting it up again for everyone today! Check the songs out and drop some feedback for us on the forum, where you can also chat with Nik Bean directly.
Spider Loc - Moe Doe (ft. Lil Lal)
Spider Loc - True West
Spider Loc - Speaks On Messy Marv
If you like what you've heard, go buy the mixtape here. Also be sure to check out Spider Loc and DJ Nik Bean on Myspace.
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on the West Coast.Discuss This Topic
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