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January 2012
 LP Da Original Readies "No Organization, No Progress" Mixtape - By : Chad - January 31, 2012
 LP Da Original has prepared his mixtape, "No Organization, No Progress" which hits the streets and internet on February 7th. The mixtape is presented by G7 Records and Trap-A-Holics. This mixtape has an exclusive feature from Bad Boy's new artist, French Montana, who Diddy himself signed from underneath Kanye West while Kanye was trying to sign him.
Besides French Montana, "No Organization, No Progress" also features Reema Major and Trouble. The Latino MC got his stage name by growing up being called, Little Pun, thus LP was born. LP is currently preparing a tour of both Canada and the United States, with LA being the first stop.
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more news and infor on LP and "No Organization, No Progress"! Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Problem Teams Up With DJ Nik Bean For "Swig Tape" - By : Rud - January 30, 2012
 Diamond Lane Music Group record artist Problem is nothing less than relentless. Every week he manages to drop new music or video - either solo or collaborative - to ensure he is never far from a Dubcnn update!
Having dropped off the music video for Last Love - who has been enjoying success with the Last Love single on iTunes since late 2011 - he returned earlier this month with the video for They Mad featuring label mate Bad Lucc.
As we wait for the release of Problem's upcoming "Plan B" album due via Diamond Lane Music Group later this year he has teamed up with DJ Nik Bean and Diana Wehbe for a mixtape entitled "Swig Tape Volume 1."
The project - which can be downloaded for free via the link below - features 22 records including features from Bad Lucc, Skeme, TyDollasign, Jay Rock, Casey Veggies, Terrace Martin, Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, Murs, 9th Wonder, Wiz Khalifa, James Fauntleroy and Snoop Dogg.
Problem - Swig Tape (Hosted by DJ Nik Bean & Diana Wehbe) (Free Downwload)
Enjoy and stay tuned for the release of Problem's upcoming "Plan B" album due via Diamond Lane Music Group later this year. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Bad Lucc Releases "The Trap House" Visual From New LP - By : Rud - January 30, 2012
 Since we first introduced him over 5 years go with the unbelievably dope City Life with Toussaint - Bad Lucc aka Watts Riot remains the artist who made the most hard hitting first impression to the Dubcnn team.
Over the years that followed he showed his class as part of Western Union aka Dubb Union alongside Damani and then Soopafly before linking with Snoop Dogg. Bad Lucc has consistently released music both on the solo tip and as the group with mixtapes [House Shoe Musik Vol. 1] and tracks including Cali Grown, All Night and Westurn Union.
In the last couple of years he has been a prolific writer for artists including Snoop Dogg yet still ensured his solo grind remained dropping tracks including She's A Hoodrat with Terrace Martin, Target Practice alongside Black Hippy, I'm Iller, Bad Hussle Truth with Nipsey Hussle & Young Dre The Truth, On My Sh*t and most recently he's appeared on DJ Nik Bean's Streetz of L.A. Volume 12 mixtape as well as alongside Problem on the track Potion with E-40 and Prob's My L.A. Leaker Tape.
During 2011 we dropped countless updates building up to his long awaited debut solo album "Meet the Writer" releasing singles including Us Happened alongside B.J. The Chicago Kid over production from THX, Last Man Standing, The Repo Man featuring Problem, Murda Murda and most recently a record with Problem and Jay Rock entitled Life.
Within the last two weeks the Diamond Lane Music Group artist Problem teamed up with label mate Bad Lucc for the They Mad video which is said to be from Problem's upcoming "Plan B" album due via Diamond Lane Music Group later this year.
Today Bad Lucc drops a visual excerpt from his "Meet The Writer" LP called "The Trap House" which is cut by Bryan Robinson and shot and directed by Topshelf Junior with a powerful Lucc acapella - watch it below.
Bad Lucc - The Trap House (Video)
Enjoy and ensure you drop your feedback on the Dubcnn Forums and directly to Lucc on Twitter - Whatup Lucc!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... ScHoolboy Q "NigHtmare On Figg St." Video - By : Rud - January 30, 2012
 ScHoolboy Q returned this month with the follow up to 2011's acclaimed Setbacks project with his Habits & Contradictions LP from which we've brought you singles including Blessed featuring Kendrick Lamar, Sacrilegious and Druggys Wit Hoes Again.
Today we are back as ScHoolboy Q has just released the JeromeD directed video for the track "NigHtmare On Figg St." which you can watch below.
ScHoolboy Q - NigHtmare On Figg St. (Video)
Dubcnn has been all over ScHoolboy Q since he emerged with the mixtapes School Boy Turned Hustla and Gangsta & Soul - if you're not familiar get familiar and then support by copping Habits & Contradictions via iTunes today.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dr. Dre & Tito Lopez Studio Footage - By : Rud - January 30, 2012
 Earlier this year Dr. Dre popped up [with Popped Off] for the first time in 2012 having had a busy end to 2011 with the release of the Slim The Mobster War Music project on which he shared executive producer duties with Snoop Dogg [available for Free Download and For Streaming] as well as joining Snoop in Singapore for an Award Show.
The aforementioned update with the single Popped Off saw Dr. Dre link up with T.I. for a record on his F*ck Da City Up mixtape that dropped Jan 1st.
In July of last year Dr. Dre also christened the up and coming Mississippi MC Tito Lopez as "The Voice of the Underdog" and today a video has come out showing the duo in the studio interspersed with Tito talking about working with the legendary producer/emcee. Having planned a short studio meet and greet the time turned into a full on recording session with Dre coaching him in the booth. Check it below
Tito Lopez In The Studio with Dr. Dre (Video)
Enjoy and checkout Tito on Twitter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Mykestro Delivers "Boom Bap Rap" Video - By : Rud - January 30, 2012
 Any wait for new music from Mykestro is a wait too long and in 2011 music on the solo tip was scarce . Since his 2010 single Set Precedent featuring Kendrick Lamar over production by Battlecat we dropped the records Oooh Wii, Hammertyme and finally Strotis over the "Otis" single that pretty much everyone in the industry delivered a verse over.
Those tracks, and indeed the reason for today's update, are all building up to the long awaited LP "The Barmittzpha" which we now believe to be complete and almost ready for release.
We've just been sent the video to Mykestro's Interlude "Boom Bap Rap" off his "Barmittzpha" project. The song is produced by Nottz and the video is directed by Dah Dah - check it below.
Mykestro - Boom Bap Rap (Video)
Stay tuned right here for the latest news and media from Mykestro and "The Barmittzpha" release, due later this year.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Ya Boy - Gettin Money Feat. Problem (Audio) - By : LilJay - January 26, 2012
 We have new track from Konvict Music's own Ya Boy titled "Gettin Money", featuring Diamond Lane Music Group artist Problem. The two team up for Ya Boy's new street single produced by Trend (of League of Starz), who also produced E-40's latest single "Function".
Ya Boy - Gettin Money Feat. Problem (Audio)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Willie B - Ichiban Sound In 3D [SI3D] (Video) - By : LilJay - January 25, 2012
 Best known as a member of the production team Digi+Phonics over at Top Dawg Ent., Willie B is getting ready to release his own project soon. This will be called "Ichiban Sound In 3D (SI3D)" and today, Willie B released a promotional trailer in support of the project. Definitely something to look out for, judging from the production he did for Kendrick & the rest of Black Hippy.
Willie B - Ichiban Sound In 3D [SI3D] (Promo Trailer)
Follow Willie B on Twitter. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Bishop Lamont - 5 Fingers of Death [Freestyle] (Audio) - By : LilJay - January 25, 2012
 Bishop Lamont made a freestyle appearance on Sway & Devi Dev's Morning Drive on Shade 45 earlier this week. Bishop unleashed his wordsmith talent over DJ Wonder's "Five Fingers of Death", check out what happened:
Bishop Lamont - 5 Fingers of Death [Freestyle] (Audio)
Bishop's latest single "Sodom and Gomorrah" is now available on iTunes. "The Reformation" will be released later this year through his own independent label Diocese Entertainment.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Clyde Carson - More Than You Think (Video) - By : LilJay - January 25, 2012
 Clyde Carson has been leaking material from his upcoming project "Something To Speak About" for a good year now. Following tracks like "Something To Speak About" featuring Game or "Where Doves Fly" featuring Wyclef, Oakland's own recently released a new visual for "More Than You Think".
Clyde Carson - More Than You Think (Video)
While we wait on "Something To Speak About" to finally drop, Clyde Carson switched back to #teamTeam to release an EP with his comrads Mayne Mannish and Kaz Kyzah called "Hellf of a Night". This actually dropped about a month ago around New Years, but didn't get the proper love around here. If you were unaware of this, here's your link to the 7 track EP, all produced by Sho-nuFF. I'm about to go grab my "World Premiere" CD.
The Team - Hell of a Night (FreEP)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... One-2 Readies "Destiny" LP, Single with Chace Infinite - By : Rud - January 25, 2012
 Across 2011 we kept you steadily updated on the hugely anticipated double EP "History/Destiny" from Treacherous Records MC One-2. During the year you had teaser records like the Hardcore (Remix) with Jayo Felony as well as music from the actual double EP including In The Zone featuring Kobe produced by Komplex, from the "Destiny" disc and another Komplex production Half Man with Crooked I from the History Disc.
The Half Man single with Crooked I was turned into a black and white visual directed by Blind Productions which can be seen here and then we released the video to the title track from Destiny.
Today we are back with news that the long awaited project will drop on February 7th and features Crooked I, Horse Shoe Gang, Jayo Felony, Knoc-Turn'al, Kobe, K-Young and more, all over production from Komplex. The major change is that the "History/Destiny" double EP is now the 12 track project entitled "Destiny." The new cover can be seen within this update and the tracklist below. We've included all previous songs we've premiered on Dubcnn below as well as one that is new, the Chace Infinite featured "This Life of Ours."
01) This Life Of Ours (Feat. Chace Infinite)
02) Check
03) Half Man (Feat. Crooked I)
04) Nothin II Somethin (Feat. Project Lionheart)
05) All In
06) Coast Guard (Feat. Horse Shoe G.A.N.G)
07) Lifestyles Of L.A.
08) Femme Fatale (Feat. Knoc-Turn'Al & Jayo Felony)
09) Boa Constrictor (Ft. K-Young)
10) Tears Tumble (Feat. Amin & Tena Jones)
11) In The Zone (Feat. Kobe)
12) Destiny [Watch the Video]
Enjoy the new video and stay tuned for the release of "Destiny" on February 7th.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Too $hort & E-40 Release "Money On the Floor" Video - By : Rud - January 25, 2012
 As Too $hort approaches his 30th year in Hip-Hop [yes people "Don't Stop Rappin'" dropped in 1983!] he shows no signs of slowing down or letting up as he gears up to drop his 19th studio solo LP entitled "No Trespassing" on February 28th.
Last year Too $hort stayed busy with countless appearances on singles and videos including the Six Reasons video for Raindance, the Java Starr single 3 Shots of Patron as well as engaging in beef with Messy Marv with the record Where You At.
Towards the end of 2011 a single was leaked online called "Money On the Floor" featuring E-40 and this week the video for that single from "No Trespassing" was released - watch it below.
Too $hort - Money On the Floor (Video)
The album will feature a perfect blend of his chilled out, old school sounds with upbeat club anthems and is set to feature cameos from Snoop Dogg. 50 Cent, Twista, Rico Tha Kidd and Dom Kennedy. "No Trespassing" drops February 28th, until then support Too $hort and download Money On the Floor via iTunes.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Six Reasons Is "Runnin' For President" (Audio + Video) - By : Rud - January 25, 2012
 Watts representer Six Reasons cant stop dropping new music in recent months and there is a good reason. He is currently working on his latest mixtape "80's Baby" - the follow up to 2008's Pipe Dreams and last years DJ Skee presented Do Not Pass Go Do Not Collect $200.
Across 2011 Six Reasons released footage of him and The Game LIVE in Arizona at The Venue Scottsdale as well as dropping the video to his latest record Raindance featuring Too Short and a Behind The Scenes look of that shoot.
He followed that up with the video for Shotgun featuring Constantine again from the forthcoming "80's Baby" release.
Today Six continues the success of his Raindance single with Too Short with a follow up track entitled "Runnin' For President" as well as video about why he's "Runnin' For President" - check them below!
Six Reasons - Runnin' For President (Audio)
Six Reasons - Runnin' For President (Video)
Lookout for more news, audio and video from Six Reasons over the coming weeks in the lead up to "80's Baby" and if you haven't already make sure you check the records Do Me a Favor, I'm Eatin' featuring Prophet, the summer single Fat Lady as well his appearances on the just released Prophet & Deep H2oz mixtape #darkroom.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Gangsta Zone Recordz Presents "Gangsta Zone Party" - By : Matty - January 23, 2012
 Gangsta Zone Recordz starts off 2012 with a bang by dropping the new compilation album, "Gangsta Zone Party."
French producer DJ AK enlists an all-star team of West Coast vets and heavy hitters to lace the funked-out playlist with features including Tha Dogg Pound, WC, Foesum, Jewell and more!
We recently got the chance to talk to DJ AK about his talkbox inspired sound and how the project came to fruition.
When asked about his musical influence AK explained how West Coast producers, including, but not limited to Fredwreck, Battlecat and DJ Quik as well as a whole host of old school funk and soul artists (particularly George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Gap Band, Zapp & Roger, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and James Brown) have shaped his musical direction.
We asked AK about how he began producing and he recalls teaching himself the talkbox through watching video clips of Roger Troutman and researching the technical aspects of the skill online - although he also notes that information wasn't so easily available a decade ago and his early experiments yielded more smoke than success!
Having saved he was eventually able to buy his own device, a ‘Rocktron Banshee’, from a record store in Paris and since then he’s built his own custom devices from different horn drivers and obtained the holy grail of talkboxes, the ‘Electro Voice 1823M’ (as used by Roger Troutman) while on tour in Japan.
The making of "Gangsta Zone Party" involved recording in a variety of locations - his home studio in Lyon, hotel rooms in France, sessions in L.A. whilst visiting the US and through countless online exchanges. One thing he was adamant about was the necessity of being ready to record material anytime he gets the chance by using a barebones laptop set-up.
One such example was creating "Till The Break of Dawn" with Kurupt. The label learnt Kurupt was on tour with Snoop in France, arranged a meeting at his hotel and grabbed the necessary material at a moments notice. AK states it took a long time to put the project together, gathering enough opportunities to meet the various artists and complete enough tracks for the final cut.
Another record AK is particularly fond of is "Higher Than Xtasy" which features Foesum & Bo-Rocc as it "captures the old school funk feel I've been looking for" - and we have to agree!
AK was full of thanks and praise for all the artists who collaborated on the project and also wants to thank fans for their support in an increasingly tough marketplace. We've been given two tracks to stream for you to checkout from "Gangsta Zone Party" - available within the full tracklist below - enjoy and support the release!
01) Party All Night - Tha Dogg Pound & Jewell
02) Roll It Up - B-Legit, Don Cisco & Shady Nate
03) Higher Than Xtasy - Foesum & Bo Rocc
04) I Ain't Trynna Fucc Wid Ya - South Central Cartel
05) Independant Hustler - OG Daddy V & Dj AK
06) I Just Wanna Fucc - Daz & Fratt House
07) Till The Break of Dawn - Kurupt & Dj AK
08) Wessia Fo Leeeah Neeeah - WC
09) Crazy Night - Jewel & Dj AK
10) Throw Em Up - Domino
11) Noche Perfecta - SurSilvaz, Playaman & Rodd
12) Si Tu Veux - Larson & Leyina
13) West Coast Party - Mr Sancho, Royal T & Dj AK
14) Boss Playaz Play - Big Syke & Dj AK
15) Gangsta Zone - Daz & WC
The compilation is available now on CD directly from Gangsta Zone Recordz and digitally from iTunes or Amazon.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Microphone Masters Radio: Episode 39 - By : Rud - January 23, 2012
 Microphone Masters Radio is back and turn up the volume for tracks from E-40, DJ Premier, Bumpy Knuckles, Evidence, J-Luv, Erick Sermon, Blaze Rock and Pusha T to name a few.
Your hosts, Blaze Rock and J-Luv continue to bring you another action packed episode. SOPA has been in the news quite a bit over the past few days and so Blaze and J share their thoughts on the debate.
Red Tails, the George Lucas produced film about the All-Black fighter pilots on the heels of the Tuskegee Experiment, hit theatres amongst some heated debate. Many in the industry see the film which has an all black cast as a box office disaster waiting to happen.
The dynamic duo talk about the viability of a movie with an all back cast and even raise the question; don’t we have more pressing things to concern ourselves with?
And lastly, how many more songs can we take that are named after athletes? Barry Bonds, Kobe and Lebron, Tim Duncan and you knew it was coming...Tim Tebow! Listen to the song and you be the judge.
Dubcnn Radio: Microphone Masters Radio Show - Episode 39 (01/23/12)
Enjoy the show, leave your comments on the show page using the Facebook Comment tool and ensure you take part in the show by contacting us through Email, Facebook, Twitter, on the Forums or by calling us on 602-903-FLOW (3569). Remember if YOU want to advertise on the show then ensure you email in today.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Smokey Lane Releases "Stay With Me" Video - By : Rud - January 23, 2012
 R&B singer Smokey Lane has been working hard making a name for him self this past year. In the last year alone he's collaborated with artists including Mac Lucci's for the record Cali Life as well as with Noni Spitz on Celebrate and Sippin On which also features Brooke Taylor.
Earlier this month he was also on Dubcnn with the Aceman produced single from "Westcoast Ubiquity," featuring Al Stylez called Swaggnificent. Smokey has now released his first video entitled "Stay With Me" - directed by Graham Smith - which is the first video from his "Make Out Music 2.0" project which you can watch below.
Smokey Lane - Stay With Me (Video)
"Make Out Music 2.0" sees him remix records from his debut album "Make Out Music" along with new original tracks. "Make Out Music 2.0" will be released on February 14, 2012 which will be the one year anniversary of the first "Make Out Music" LP. Follow Smokey Lane on Twitter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Conflict - Line Em Up Feat. Schoolboy Q (Audio) - By : LilJay - January 21, 2012
 Let's kick the weekend off with the Businessmen Music Group & Top Dawg connect as we have Conflict dropping a new track from his upcoming project "First Impression". The Hawthorne rapper recruited ScHoolboy Q for this collabo called "Line Em Up". Conflict also just liberated a "Lord Knows" Freestyle a few hours ago, posted below.
Conflict - Line Em Up Feat. Schoolboy Q (Audio)
Conflict - Lords Knows (Freestyle) (Audio)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... ScHoolboy Q - Hands On The Wheel Ft. A$AP Rocky (Video) - By : LilJay - January 20, 2012
ScHoolboy Q linked up with Harlem's A$AP Rocky for some weed & brews, weed & brews, as they shot the video for their collabo "Hands On The Wheel". The two emcees have a chemistry that ranges somewhere between ignorant and brilliant. You might as well play "Raymond 1969" right after this.
Here goes the visual for a fan favorite off of the "Habits & Contradictions" album, which sold nearly 4,000 units on iTunes after only two days. Featuring a special cameo from Ab-Soul.
ScHoolboy Q - Hands On The Wheel Feat. A$AP Rocky (Video)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dubcnn Radio: Artists To Watch in 2012 - By : Rud - January 19, 2012
 Those of your familiar with the All NEW Dubcnn Radio Show with J-Double, Scott Taylor aka ST Specialist & Worldwide Warb know that these guys take their craft seriously!
Just last week the team put out Episode 40 of the All New Dubcnn Radio Show and had special guest Damizza on the show to run through his discography and discuss his book "Guilty By Association". Today the team are back for another reason!
Since 2012 is still in its early stages the guys at the All NEW Dubcnn Radio Show wanted to make some early predictions for the artists to watch out for in 2012.
They've compiled a list of artists they believe will make their mark in the next 12 months, many regular readers will know but others will be new to you and just finding their feet. Read on and sample some of the music provided with the artists and ensure you tune in every week for the All NEW Dubcnn Radio Show to hear the latest music from these acts and many more new and established artists.
Dubcnn Radio: Artists To Watch in 2012
The All NEW Dubcnn Radio Show returns next week!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Lou Urias Is "Lyrical" - Releases Video From "Blacquiao" - By : Rud - January 19, 2012
 Up and coming Long Beach MC Lou Urias who we introduced last year is set to continue his buzz building during 2012 with the planned "Blacquiao" album due in the summer.
In 2011 we dropped the first music from Lou Urias - who is aligned with Soul Vintage Music, the label to which Compton representer Brian James (FKA Wing) is signed - his featured on the Brian James single Tried from his Life On Mute project.
We then dropped off his solo single - produced by Brian James - called FTP (Fight The Power/F*ck The Police). Today we are back as Lou has just released a MikeyPeee directed video simply entitled "Lyrical" where he goes off over a ChrisReed production - check it below.
Lou Urias - Lyrical (Video)
Stay tuned for more on Lou Urias and the "Blacquiao" project right here on Dubcnn and make sure you follow him on Twitter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Paid Dues 2012 Festival Line Up Announced! - By : Rud - January 19, 2012
 With February almost upon us you know it can only mean one thing, the announcment of the 2012 Paid Dues Festival line up brought to you by Murs 3:16 in association with Guerilla Union.
Today Murs and Guerilla Union announced the more complete list of confirmed performers set to appear at the seventh installment of the Paid Dues Festival. Additions announced today include Living Legends, Hieroglyphics, Kendrick Lamar, DJ Quik, Psycho Realm and Dilated Peoples who are set to join headliners Wu-Tang Clan and Odd Future.
Also headlining for 2012 are Dipset (Cam’ron + Jim Jones + Juelz Santana + Freeky Zekey) who will be performing together at Paid Dues for their first ever West Coast performance.
As ever Dubcnn will be proud media sponsors of Paid Dues Festival presented by the independent hip hop pioneer Murs of Living Legends. This years event will take place on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA.
The festival is an all-day, all-ages event with multiple stages highlighting the most eminent and flourishing independent artists in hip hop. For the full press release, stage-by-stage listings and more details on the festival please check the official Dubcnn Event page for Paid Dues 2012 via the link below!
Paid Dues 2012 Official Dubcnn Event Page
On that page you will be updated about buying and also winning tickets to the festival courtesy of Murs and Guerilla Union.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Planet VI (Rock City) Link With Dom Kennedy (Audio) - By : Nima - January 19, 2012
 A lot of you will be familiar with the group Rock City, who were signed to Akon's label for years and penned hits for some of the industry's biggest stars (including Justin Bieber, Rihanna and R. Kelly). The talented duo finally got out of their deal with Akon after a frustrating label experience with no official release.
They are now back with a brand new name - Planet VI. Their latest mixtape "American Dream" dropped a few days ago and features Cassie, 2Chainz, Kardinal Official and West Coast favorite Dom Kennedy.
We have the record with Dom Kennedy available for you to check out below:
Planet VI - Me And My Niggas (ft. Dom Kennedy) (Audio)
If you like what you hear, go 'head and cop the entire project on livemixtapes.com.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... XL Middleton "Low Key High Note" Video From Hedonistic LP - By : Rud - January 19, 2012
 After re-christening himself as "The Third Coming Of Funk" last year XL Middleton dropped his acclaimed 26 track release entitled The Hedonistic Mixtape right here on Dubcnn alongside DJ Age in June 2011.
The mixtape was jam packed with exactly what you'd expect; funked-out basslines and rich chord arrangements and features including Clinton Wayne, BlackWest, Reality Jonez, Harold Blue, Lady Deuce, Rev, Young Sau and King Tee over production from XL Middleton as well as J Schon, Docc Free, Sic Sense, Doggmaster and xXx Productions.
The Hedonistic Mixtape was always planned to be a teaser of XL's "The Hedonistic Album" which is due this year and today we are dropping off his new video from the album entitled "Low Key High Note."
As ever XL has put together something original, think Enter The Dragon meets Super Mario Bros and follow XL as he fights the evil that stole his love interest! Check out the B. Mahlberg directed video below!
XL Middleton - Low Key High Note (Video)
Enjoy and ensure you drop your feedback on the Dubcnn Forums and directly via Twitter to XL Middleton.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... D-Dimes Ft. Kokane - G'z Ova Here (Audio) - By : Nima - January 19, 2012
 D-Dimes of the Hustle Boyz is back with a CERTIFIED banger! I know you're used to seeing new music from D-Dimes and Mac Lucci on dubcnn every other week, but this, along with Mac Lucci's upcoming single "Hustle Celebrity", have to be two of my favorite records the Hustle Boyz have done.
D-Dimes is wrapping up his upcoming EP "Gas & Weed: Tour Life" and he sent over this song called "G'z Ova Here" featuring Kokane an Dc Rob, over a hard-hitting Los production.
Kokane kills the hook and delivers a hot verse. They are set to shoot a video to the record next week, so be on the look out for that. For now, go 'head and check out "G'z Ova Here" below:
D-Dimes - G'z Ova Here (ft. Kokane & Dc Rob) (Audio)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Evidence Releases Teaser For "Falling Down" Video - By : Rud - January 19, 2012
 Evidence dropped his highly anticipated and long awaited album "Cats & Dogs" - the follow up to his critically acclaimed "Weatherman LP" - back in September and we kept you up to date every step of the way.
The album - available on iTunes or on CD here - features Aloe Blacc, Raekwon, Ras Kass, Prodigy, Slug, Aesop Rock, Alchemist, Krondon, Lil Fame, Termanology and fellow Dilated MC Rakaa Iriscience. In past updates we dropped videos for To Be Continued..., It Wasn't Me and then the video for the DJ Premier single You, which can be bought on iTunes.
In November we also caught up with the man himself for this exclusive interview where we discussed the album, his new label home Rhymesayers and how the emcee/producer approaches the recording process.
Today we are back as we've just been sent the teaser video for Evidence's brand new video "Falling Down" from the "Cats & Dogs" LP. The full video will premiere next Tuesday on MTV2 & MTVu but in the meantime check out the teaser!
Evidence - Falling Down (Teaser) (Video)
Enjoy the video and if you haven't then slap yourself then go buy "Cats & Dogs" from iTunes or on CD here and support real Hip-Hop! Take a moment to drop your thoughts direct to Ev on Twitter Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Mystikal & YG Join Stampede Management Roster - By : Nima - January 19, 2012
 Stampede Management, a premiere talent and brand management company, is excited to announce the signing of hip-hop star, Mystikal, and rising artist, YG, to their robust artist roster. Stampede Management will be overseeing all brand partnerships, artist relations and music development for Mystikal and YG.
Mystikal also recently announced he signed with Brian “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams’ Cash Money Records for a record deal. He joins label mates Nicki Minaj, Drake, Lil’ Wayne, Busta Rhymes, Tyga and more.
Recently, Mystikal premiered his first song with the Cash Money team, "Original", featuring Birdman and Lil’ Wayne on Hot 97 in NY on Funkmaster Flex and his hometown station, Q93 in New Orleans.
Mystikal is currently in the studio working on his upcoming album with the new label set to drop Spring 2012. He also just wrapped on Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa’s upcoming movie, Mac and Devin Go To High School, where he was the voice of “Slow Burn”, a special friend of Mac and Devin’s.
Mystikal is a hometown hero in New Orleans, and says to his fans “I’m proud to be part of a team with a legacy that began in the south and is now a world movement. The music we’re making is crazy!”
"We are very excited to represent Mystikal & YG's dynamic artistry and creative visions," said Russell Redeaux, Senior Partner of Stampede Management. "We plan to utilize our unique brand building techniques to support the YMCMB team and the Def Jam team to take Mystikal & YG's career to global success."
Rising star, YG, has gained national recognition with his hit records, “Toot It and Boot It,” “B*tches Ain’t Shit,” and "Up”. He has transitioned from a popular street rapper from Compton, CA to becoming a certified hit maker and a leader of his movement “Pushaz Ink” with an aura and a sound reminiscent of the 1900’s label, Death Row.
YG is currently signed to Def Jam and is focused on building out his own brand and label, Pushaz Ink. He is working on his next album, set to come out Spring 2012.
As YG gears up for a big 2012, he says “This is going to be a big year for me, so I’m glad I have a solid team around me."
Stampede Management is a Los Angeles based company, responsible for managing and building the brands of their diverse client roster, which includes: hip-hop legend and pop-culture icon Snoop Dogg; electro-pop phenomenon The Far East Movement; and West-coast hip-hop pioneer DJ Quik.
In addition to the established artists, Stampede also cultivates a roster of emerging talent, including hip-hop duo The Airplane Boys; sultry vocalist Shvona Lavette; prolific producer Kanobby; and Wild Animals, a talented team of producers and songwriters that have produced and written music for Frank Ocean, Nikki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Diane Warren, Far East Movement, John Legend, X Factor’s Astro and many more.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview with MC Ren's Son Waxxie - By : Rud - January 18, 2012
 Last month, we introduced you to Waxxie, the son of one of hip-hop's most respected and legendary forefathers, N.W.A's MC Ren. In our second update we brought you the first music from Waxxie entitled My Krew which will feature his upcoming mixtape Sky Times and today we are back as we meet Anthony Dunbar bka Waxxie for an exclusive interview.
As the son of one of hip-hop's most respected and legendary forefathers, N.W.A's MC Ren, Waxxie was born and raised in southern California where he attended & graduated high school in Lake Elsinore, then relocated to Long Beach, where he went to Long Beach Community College. Soon after, he realized his passion for music, and decided to turn his hobby into a career.
His unique and laid-back style of music sets him apart from many other aspiring artists. Inspired by artists like Bob Marley, Nate Dogg, Pimp C, and Rick James, Waxxie hopes to become as legendary as they all have become.
Dubcnn recently sat down with Waxxie to talk about his budding career, what it was like growing up as the son of a legendary artist, his upcoming “Sky Times” mixtape, a possible New N.W.A. and much more!
Exclusive Interview with Waxxie (January 2012)
Be on the lookout for more info and updates on Sky Times, Waxxie and MC Ren right here on Dubcnn!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Chubbs Sinatra Releases "Runnin Free" Video From EP - By : Rud - January 18, 2012
 Orange County Hip-Hop artist Chubbs Sinatra is a name that readers who checked out last years updates on Best Kept Entertainment's own C-Sharp will recall.
When C-Sharp dropped his Ca$his and Shadyville DJ THAT DAMN TOUCAN presented Top Self Highlife Volume 1 mixtape in 2011 Chubbs Sinatra was featured on tracks including Get Stupid (3D) and Swapmeet alongside Ron G and Kaliber.
Today Chubbs Sinatra officially releases his first solo music video for a record entitled "Runnin Free. " The video - directed Kaliber of Best Kept Entertainment follows Chubbs through an animated sketch world as he envisions escaping the pressures of life. Shot on location in Westminster and Santa Ana, CA and the single itself will be featured on the groups upcoming EP "Cold County" - check the video out below.
Chubbs Sinatra - Runnin Free (Directed by BestKeptEnt) (Feat. Chubbs Sinatra)
Stay tuned for more from the "Cold County" EP and ensure you check out Chubbs on Twitter as well as Kaliber on Twitter and his site. You can also keep up with BestKeptEnt on Twitter and via BestKeptEnt.com.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Java Starr Links With Too Short For "3 Shots of Patron" - By : Rud - January 18, 2012
 Last month we introduced you to Java Starr who many of you will know as a member of Devin The Dude's Coughee Brothaz crew who has spent recent years touring heavily with Devin and made multiple appearances on Devin & Coughee's last album, "Fresh Brew"
In that update we told you that the duo are currently working together on both Devin's next solo album and the next Coughee Brothaz group album both set for release in 2012 but in the meantime Java Starr is gearing up to release a solo project.
Right now he's putting the finishing touches to his mixtape "Devin the Dude Presents: Radio 4:20" and we dropped off the first single entitled Lost which features Twista and Yukmouth over production from The Legendary Traxster.
Today we return with another sample of the project entitled "3 Shots of Patron" that features Too Short - check out out below.
Java Starr - 3 Shots of Patron (Feat. Too Short) (Audio)
"Devin the Dude Presents: Radio 4:20" is due out in late January 2012 and Twista makes multiple appearances on the tape while The Legendary Traxster produces the majority of the mixtape. Too $hort, Devin The Dude and Cory Mo are included as additional features.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Suge Gotti, Kola Mac & Joey Bishop Drop "Real Talk" - By : Rud - January 18, 2012
 We dropped our last update on Watts representer Suge Gotti in the middle of 2011 following co-signs from Waka Flocka. That update featured the former pro-football prospect turned rapper taking you behind the scenes in documentary forum entitled The Life and Times of Omar Ray.
Since then Suge Gotti has completed an album of the same name - cover can be seen within this update - and we have a track from the project for you to checkout entitled "Real Talk" which features Joey Bishop and Dubcnn regular Kola Mac.
Suge Gotti - Real Talk (Feat. Kola Mac & Joey Bishop) (Audio)
Check back for more on Suge Gotti and the "The Life and Times of Omar Ray" album.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Techniec & L's Melodic: "Black President" VIP In-Store Video - By : Rud - January 18, 2012
 We're back once again with Long Beach's Techniec and L's Melodic of Glory For The People with another video from their now FREE DOWNLOAD version of The Blacklist project which was originally released for paid download via the Dubcnn Digital Distribution Network last year.
The release featuring Bad Azz, G Malone, Bo Rocc, Pac ENZO Ten, Marc Spitz - put out under the BlocRebel imprint in conjunction with Dubcnn.com - was a huge success and spwaned a music video for the title track The Blacklist as well as the single Cold As Ice-T and earlier this month they released the I Know They Know video directed by Fernando Chavez and includes footage from the historic occupy LA demonstration the morning before the eviction.
Today we are back as the duo have just released a video for the song "Black President" from The Blacklist LP that was record at a recent V.I.P Records In-Store - check it below.
Techniec & L's Melodic - Black President: V.I.P Records In-Store (Video)
Remember that the dup are also working with DJ-Age on a Techniec mixtape due out in the coming weeks and if you missed it earlier in the week check out the first single On My Way.
Enjoy the single and video and if you haven't yet then download The Blacklist today. Show your support by checking out the official homepages of L's and Techniec and Like them on Facebook.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Okwerdz Anti-SOPA Song In Support Of Free Internet - By : Nima - January 18, 2012
 The homie Okwerdz has by now established himself as one of the fiercest and most talented battle rappers to grace the mic, but with this new video, he is stepping outside of his usual comfort zone and speaking on a very important topic: the censorship of the Internet.
As most of you should know by now, Congress is going to be voting on two new acts, the "Stop Online Piracy Act" (SOPA) and the "Protect IP Act" (PIPA), which could, if they pass, change everything about the internet as we know it.
This is very real and effects every single person that uses the internet! Okwerdz put the threat we are facing into a song and it's been getting a lot of positive responses virally. Check it out:
Okwerdz - Anti-SOPA Rap (Video)
Please like/share this video and visit americancensorship.org for more information on the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and how we can stop this before January 24th! Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Montreal's Boy6lue Buzzing With "Main Chick" Video - By : Nima - January 18, 2012
 Montreal’s hometown hero Boy6lue first turned heads with his “Hometown” video last year, which quickly reached over 500,000 views on YouTube. The young spitter re-released his EP “Last Of The Mohicans”, which is avaible on iTunes now.
Late last year, we released his new single and the accompanying video, “Main Chick”. Within two weeks of its release, the video has reached almost 150,000 views on VEVO with virtually no outside promotion, other than that Boy6lue’s grind in his city. Check out the video below:
Boy6lue – Main Chick (ft. Genius) (Video)
If you like what you hear, make sure to grab the “Main Chick” single on iTunes and all digital retailers now!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... BJ The Chicago Kid - His Pain Ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio) - By : LilJay - January 18, 2012
 BJ The Chicago Kid is readying his upcoming project "Pineapple Now-Laters" for a Valentine's Day release. BJ just dropped the second leak from the project called "His Pain". Kendrick Lamar is assisting for a heartfelt verse over a soulful track produced by Sounwave.
BJ has been getting more and more recognition lately, mostly for his guest appearances with the Top Dawg camp in the last two years. But know that the kid hailing from the south side of Chicago has been killing these hooks for some time now. The initial reason that brought BJ here on Dubcnn back in 2007 was his signicant contribution to the Dubb Union group project.
BJ The Chicago Kid - His Pain Feat. Kendrick Lamar (Audio) Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Ab-Soul - Black Lip Bastard (Prod. by Willie B) (Audio) - By : LilJay - January 17, 2012
 On the heels of ScHoolboy Q's "Habits & Contradictions", the Top Dawg camp is back in the headlines, this time with a lil' something from Ab-Soul. With the Black Hippy album and Kendrick's official debut album in the pipeline, 2012 looks very promising for the camp and fans alike. When's the last time you've seen a crew out of LA do it like they're doing it right now?
With that being said, Solo's newest offering leaked about an hour ago and it's currently in the worldwide trends on Twitter. This goes by the name of one of his aliases, "Black Lip Bastard". Produced by Willie B.
Ab-Soul - Black Lip Bastard (Prod. by Willie B) (Audio)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Nipsey Hussle - Forever On Some Fly Shit (Video) - By : LilJay - January 17, 2012
 Neighborhood Nip Hussle heads out to Asia for another visual off of "The Marathon Continues. This one's fresh out the oven and they call it "Forever On Some Fly Shit". Directed by Dantheman.
Nipsey Hussle - Forever On Some Fly Shit (Video)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Crooked I - Game Time (Prod. by Komplex) (Audio) - By : LilJay - January 17, 2012
 Crooked I released his new single "Game Time" on iTunes today. The Komplex-produced track first made its rounds on the internet back in December labeled as a bonus track from his "In None We Trust: The Prelude" EP.
You can stream the song or support the release by hitting the iTunes link below.
Crooked I - Game Time (Audio Stream)
Crooked I - Game Time (iTunes)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... MC Eiht - All Hood (Prod. by Brenk Sinatra) (Audio) - By : LilJay - January 16, 2012
  While we still wait for MC Eiht to release his long awaited album "Which Way Iz West", a new track from the Compton legend found its way online. It's called "All Hood" and this one should make up for the recent push backs. Judging from what we've heard so far, it really seems like they're going in the right direction with this project at Year Round Records.
Here's something mellow produced by Brenk Sinatra, who also produced one of the previous leaks called "Where U Goin' 2". The Austrian producer is handling the bulk of the production on Eiht's new album, along with DJ Premier. Shouts out to the DJ Premier Blog on the rip.
MC Eiht - All Hood (Prod. by Brenk Sinatra) (Radio Rip) Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... TayF3rd - Mr Ride By My Only (Video) - By : LilJay - January 16, 2012
 I've been meaning to post up this piece from Long Beach rapper TayF3rd, you might have seen his name around when it was brought up here and there, most recently on Terrace Martin's "On Some Other Shit" featured on the "Locke High 2" album.
Here goes Tay F on his own with a new visual called "Mr Ride By My Only".
TayF3rd - Mr Ride By My Only (Video)
Follow TayF3rd on Twitter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Kida - Ain't Nuthin' Funny (Prod. by DJ Khalil) (Video) - By : LilJay - January 16, 2012
 Kida released a little teaser for his upcoming album "Long Story Short" back in October, this being the DJ Khalil produced "Ain't Nuthin' Funny". The Inglewood emcee follows up with the visual for the song today. Hit the links for the goods.
Kida - Ain't Nuthin' Funny (Audio)
Kida - Ain't Nuthin' Funny (Video) Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... E-40 - Function Feat. Problem, IamSU & YG (Audio) - By : LilJay - January 16, 2012
 E-40 leaked some new music off his upcoming triple album "The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1, 2 & 3". It looks like we're in for a treat over the next few weeks judging from the amount of music he's about to release. Here is one called "Function" and it features Problem, IamSU and YG. Produced by Trend of League of Starz.
E-40 - Function Feat. Problem, IamSU & YG (Audio)
The Bay Area veteran is scheduled to release "The Block Brochure" on February 28.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Video: Bailey "Who's Got It Better Than Us" (49ers Anthem) - By : Nima - January 16, 2012
 San Francisco's own Bailey is currently buzzing hard in his city with his smash single "Who's Got It Better?", the 49ers anthem. The song has been doing really well digitally and the video is picking up steam as well.
The video was played in the 49ers stadium before the game this week and Bailey opened up for the stadium and they will be repeating the same ceremony for next week's game. If you aren't up on it yet, make sure to check it out. In this video, Bailey goes to Candlestick Park to ask the Niner Nation "Who's Got It Better?":
Bailey - Who's Got It Better? (Video)
If you like what you hear, support the song by picking it up on iTunes.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Audio: Cals Ft. Mitchy Slick - Daygo Shit - By : Nima - January 16, 2012
 San Diego rapper Cals is gearing up for the release of his anticipated album "Paper Trail Gang". The album, which features N.O.R.E., Mitchy Slick, YG, Bobby Brackin, Mann, Ethan Avery, Graph and more, will be released on January 20th 2012 and we have a new exclusive from Cals for you to hear.
This record is another collaboration with hometown hero Mitchy Slick, with whom Cals already created the street smash "Things Ain't Change". Incase you've been sleeping, watch the "Things Ain't Change" video by clicking here.
The two recorded another cut titled "Daygo Shit", check it out below:
Cals - Daygo Shit (ft. Mitchy Sick) (Audio)
Besides these two collaborations with Mitchy Slick, don't forget about Cals' radio single "Something About Your Body", featuring YG, Bobby Brackins and Ethan Avery. The video garnered over 5 million views on WSHH since it dropped and it's been spreading virally fast.
Expect more from Cals and his "Paper Trail Gang" album within the next few days.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... RADIO TRIPLE: Interviews w/ Damizza, SugaKane & More - By : Rud - January 16, 2012
After a festive break we return today with a Dubcnn Radio Triple Threat! Having had a few weeks off the crew of both the All NEW Dubcnn Radio Show and the Microphone Masters Radio Show return today to welcome you into the new year and this new week.
A few days later than planned we first up have the Happy New Year show from J-Luv and Blaze Rock with the Microphone Masters Radio Show that should've dropped last Monday 9th January.
Turn up the volume for tracks from T.I., Dr. Dre, Mirandom, Raekwon, Fashawn, SugaKane, J Ross Parrelli, Reks and Black Sheep. Not only that but the duo welcome a good friend, SugaKane to the show, this Bay Area representer is a talented producer and emcee that you will be hearing a lot from across 2012.
With the new T.I. joint ‘featuring’ Dr. Dre, Blaze seems to have reached his breaking point with the good doctor and you won’t want to miss this. Kane puts J-Luv on blast as the two reminisce about some of J-Luv’s storied alcoholic moments as well as sharin his thoughts on the state of Hip Hop in the Bay Area and why the Hyphy Movement didn’t lead to a tidal wave of success.
Kane also touches on how he can break through regional biases through his production and the three talk about the refreshing nature of candor and Blaze Rock’s reputation for telling it like it is!
Dubcnn Radio: Microphone Masters Radio Show - Episode 37 (01/09/12) with SugaKane
Next up is the edition of All NEW Dubcnn Radio Show with J-Double, Scott Taylor aka ST Specialist & Worldwide Warb that should've aired on Friday 13th January.
 This episode also features an exclusive chat with Damizza who stops by to chat with the guys about his new book "Guilty By Association" and tell a couple of stories behind the music, we also go down his discography throughout the whole show playing tracks from Nate Dogg, Mariah Carey, Shade Sheist, Kurupt and Westside Connection. This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss, so lock it in and stay tuned to this jam-packed episode!
Dubcnn Radio: Dubcnn Radio: Episode 40 (01/13/12) with Damizza
Finally today we drop TODAYS episode of the Microphone Masters Radio Show which sees J-Luv and Blaze Rock bring you some joints from Lords of the Underground, Brother Ali, Buck Barnabas, Pac Div, Sean Born among others.
The aforementioned Buck Barnabas joins the dynamic duo this episode. Buck Barnabas is known for his infectious beats, lyrical prowess and his Christian faith. Put all stereotypes aside and nod your head to Buck's tracks. He shares his thoughts on inspiring people through music, the reception that his music gets among staunch Christians and dealing with the stereotype of being a rapper that happens to be Christian.
In addition, J and Blaze talk about kids sports and the unsettling precedent being set with youth sports.
Dubcnn Radio: Microphone Masters Radio Show - Episode 38 (01/16/12) with Buck Barnabas
Enjoy the show, leave your comments on the show page using the Facebook Comment tool and ensure you take part in the show by contacting us through Email, Facebook, Twitter, on the Forums or by calling us on 602-903-FLOW (3569). Remember if YOU want to advertise on the show then ensure you email in today.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Russell W. Howard & Nipsey Hussle "Welcome To The Lovely Life" - By : Rud - January 16, 2012
 Platinum producer and rising rapper, Los Angeles own Russell W. Howard, is back in studio preparing tracks with unmatched grit and determination for his upcoming "Beautiful Distraction" mixtape set to be hosted by DJ Ill Will.
The project is set to feature Jadakiss, CTB (from Trapt), Ali Pierre, Jon Connor and Nipsey Hussle and is due for a February release.
 Having already produced for hip hop legends like Jay-Z, DMX, and Paul Wall, Russ represents a rare breed of artist/producer and is now ready to shake up the rap game with his mixtape. We've just been sent the first sample of a record from the release and it features the aforementioned Nipsey Hussle for the single "Welcome To The Lovely Life" - check it out for stream or download below.
Russell W. Howard - Welcome To The Lovely Life (Feat. Nipsey Hussle) (Audio)
Enjoy and ensure you follow Russell W. Howard on Twitter and lookout for the release of "Beautiful Distraction" next month.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Balance & Mitchy Slick Are On "My Own Sh*t" (Video) - By : Rud - January 16, 2012
 We first announced "Golden State Warriorz 2" - the follow up to the acclaimed 2008 project "Golden State Warriorz" - back in August 2010 with the release of audio and video for the "I'm Here Now" single. Later that year we dropped the second track to be heard from the upcoming LP that saw Balance link up with The Freshmen and Priscilla Cruz over a THX production on Alive.
The release was delayed but Balance continued to release new music in 2011 including the single Thats Tha Ticket featuring P Child, Traxamillion & Mr Kee as well as a music video before dropping the Dae One collaboration project B-DAE EP for free download.
The B-DAE EP spawned singles including Inception featuring Uncle Murda, Bishop Lamont and J Myers as well as Thinking With My D*ck featuring Casual and A Wolf.
Having made an appearance on our very own Microphone Masters Radio Show - Episode 36 (12/19/11) recently, Balance is back today to confirm that "Golden State Warriorz 2" will now be released in March and to drop off a video from the release featuring Mitchy Slick entitled "My Own Shit" - watch it below!
Balance - My Own Shit (Feat. Mitchy Slick) (Video)
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more news and music from Golden State Warriorz 2 over the coming weeks.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Belly Releases Video For "Num8ers" From Latest Mixtape - By : Rud - January 16, 2012
 Belly - who burst on to the music scene and Dubcnn in 2007 with his hit single "Pressure" with Ginuwine and released his full length album "The Revolution" - was back on Dubcnn late last year with the release of his DJ Drama presented The Greatest Dream I Never Had mixtape, available for free download.
Since 2007 he's dropped singles including A History Of Violence and I'm The Man alongside Kurupt as well as the Dubcnn Exclusive track entitled Wanted.
2011 saw him release new music including the lead single from The Greatest Dream I Never Had featuring Snoop Dogg called I Drink I Smoke produced by Hugo Diaz (Pitbull, DJ Khaled, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, Trina) and mixed by Noah "40" Shebib (Drake, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys) - a single that he soon followed up with Purple Drugs.
Late in the year we also brought you footage of his Listening Session & Live Performance in Toronto which also featured his good friend French Montana. In that footage he performed his single "Num8ers" from The Greatest Dream I Never Had - and today we have the video for that single.
The video for "Num8ers" is directed by Footage, and includes a cameo from Rich Hill - watch it below!
Belly - Num8ers (Video)
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more and hit up the man himself on Twitter or via his official website.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Problem & Bad Lucc Release Video For "They Mad" - By : Rud - January 16, 2012
 Earlier this month we dropped off the music video for Last Love from Diamond Lane Music Group artist Problem who has been enjoying success with the Last Love single on iTunes.
The Last Love video - which is directed by Topshelf Junior and produced by Bryant Robinson - chronicles the tangled relationship of Problem and his lady love as he croons her with his smooth talking rhymes. Today we are back as Problem has just dropped another visual, this time the video for a cut entitled "They Mad"" that features label mate Bad Lucc; watch it below.
Problem - They Mad (Feat. Bad Lucc)
This video continues the build up to the release of Problem's upcoming "Plan B" album due via Diamond Lane Music Group later this year. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Brooke Taylor Drops "Dear Archer" Video From "L.O.V.E" - By : Rud - January 15, 2012
 At the turn of the new year we let you know that the hugely talented up-and-coming Los Angeles based R&B singer Brooke Taylor had just released her debut album "L.ive O.n V.irtuous E.nergy" for free download via Bandcamp.
The production on the LP is handled by Dae One, THX, J.lbs, King Trax amongst others. We also informed you that the first single released off of the album was "Dear Archer" which was written and co-produced by Brooke Taylor and Dae One.
Today we are back as Brooke Taylor has just released the video to the "Dear Archer" single which you can watch below!
Brooke Taylor - Dear Archer (Video)
Enjoy and lookout for more Brooke Taylor right here on Dubcnn.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Free Mixtape: Suga Free & Pimpin' Young "We Do The Work" - By : Nima - January 15, 2012
 As we previously announced, Hip-Hop's favorite pimp Suga Free is returning with a new collaboration album with his protege and long time partner Pomona Pimpin' Young (from the Pomona City Ridaz. The album, titled "Thunder & Lightning" features Pimpin' Young as "Thunder" and Suga Free as "Lightning", trading fly verses over funky beats.
The album was recently completed and you can expect a release date to be announced within the next few days. Until the album comes out, Pimpin' Young and Suga Free have readied a new mixtape to release, "We Do The Work".
The "We Do The Work" mixtape, presented by P.I.M.P. On Ent, features 15 slaps, with valuable game from top to bottom that I'm not sure some of you squares can handle. But either way, brace yourself and download "We Do The Work" for free below:
P.I.M.P. On Ent Presents Suga Free & Pimpin' Young - We Do The Work (Mixtape) (Free Download)
Enjoy the mixtape and make sure to check back with us within the next few days for more news on the upcoming "Thunder & Lightning" album, including interviews and exclusive audio leaks.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... ScHoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions (Album) - By : LilJay - January 14, 2012
It's January 14th and today marks the release of ScHoolboy Q's long awaited album "Habits & Contradictions". With "Section.80" setting new standards last summer, the quality at Top Dawg Ent. is at an all time high right now, so it will be interesting to see how feedback turns out for Q's new project.
Nothing else to say, use the link below to cop it from iTunes for the low price of $7.99. Tracklisting and production credits posted below.
ScHoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions (Download via iTunes)
01. Sacrilegious (Prod. by Tabu)
02. There He Go (Prod. by Sounwave)
03. Hands On The Wheel (feat. A$ap Rocky) (Prod. by Best Kept Secret)
00. Sex Drive (feat. J Hene Aiko) (Prod. by THC)
05. Oxy Music (Prod. by THC)
06. My Hatin' Joint (Prod. by Mike Will Made It)
07. Tookie Knows (Interlude) (Prod. by Dave Free & Tae Beast)
08. Raymond 1969 (Prod. by Sounwave & Dave Free)
09. Sexting (Prod. by DJ Dahi)
10. Grooveline Pt. 1 (feat. Dom Kennedy & Curren$y) (Prod. by Lex Luger)
11. Gangsta In Designer (No Concept) (Prod. by Willie B)
12. How We Feeling (Prod. by Dave Free)
13. Druggys Wit Hoes Again (feat. Ab Soul) (Prod. by Nez & Rio)
14. Nightmare On Figg St. (Prod. by A$AP Ty)
15. My Homie (Prod. by The Alchemist)
16. Blessed (feat. Kendrick Lamar) (Prod. by Dave Free)
17. NiggaHs.Already.Know.Davers.Flow (Prod. by Nez & Rio)
18. 2 Raw (feat. Jay Rock) (Prod. by Tae Beast)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Cals Videos Ft Mitchy Slick, YG, Bobby Brackins & More - By : Nima - January 12, 2012
 San Diego rep Cals has been hard at work and starting off the new year with a bang. While he's putting the finishing touches on his solo album "Paper Trail Gang", set to drop within the next few weeks, Cals released two new videos this week that gave his buzz a major boost.
First off is the video with dubcnn favorite and fellow San Diego rep Mitchy Slick, who joins call on the certified street smash "Things Ain't Change", which we leaked late last year.
The video was shot by John Colombo in San Diego recently and we've just received the final product. Check it out below:
Cals - Things Ain't Change (ft. Mitchy Slick) (Video)
Cals - Things Ain't Change (ft. Mitchy Slick) (Audio)
Cals is also taking it to the radio with his laid back ladies cut "Something About Your Body", featuring Def Jam's Compton rapper YG, Bay Area crooner Bobby Brackins and Cals' protege Ethan Avery. The song has been floating around for a while, but the video premiered on WorldStarHipHop earlier this week and is at close to 5 million views by now. Check out the video:
Cals - Somethin About Your Body (ft. YG, Bobby Brackins & Ethan Avery) (Video)
Cals - Somethin About Your Body (ft. YG, Bobby Brackins & Ethan Avery) (Audio)
Enjoy the videos and expect more news on Cals' album "Paper Trailer Gang" as soon as we get it!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Geo Brown Releases Video For "Everywhere I Go" Single - By : Rud - January 6, 2012
 He dropped his collaborative street album Heart Of The City with Noni Spitz featuring production from Dae One, Dame Taylor, THX, Clinton Place, Jared Jedi Moore in 2008.
From there he went on to work with countless West Coast artists, producers (Dae One, Focus, Damizza, Dame Taylor) and appeared on projects such as the Tupac Assassination Soundtrack - which was arranged through his affiliation with the then Aftermath signed Bishop Lamont.
That same affiliation saw him in the studio writing for Dr. Dre's long awaited Detox and securing features on PR1ME's Stylafornia, Noni Spitz's WIMS project, and countless others.
Geo was then back in mid 2009 with the singles Dont Want It, Back Seat featuring Noni Spitz over production from Jared "Jedi" Moore, Get A Bar and Life Of The Function - all from the DJ Backside hosted, Dae One mixed Underdog Vol 2 project.
Until November 2011 Geo had dropped off our radar but was right back on it when he dropped his banging new single Everywhere I Go which is set to appear on a release he is finalising called "The Bad Employee." In that update we promised that a video for this record was imminent...and here it is!
Geo Brown - Everywhere I Go (Audio)
Geo Brown - Everywhere I Go (Video)
Be sure to check out Geo Brown on Myspace & Twitter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Mic Moses Drops "Die For Mine" Video From "Oh Ryan" - By : Rud - January 6, 2012
 Late last year Southern California MC Mic Moses followed up a string of appearances since 2007 - including Crooked I's "St. Valentine Day Bossacre" and Meech Wells releases The New West World Order Volume 2 and Volume 3 - with a new album entitled "Oh Ryan" available via iTunes.
Oh Ryan was the follow up to his 2010 project with C4mula called Back For Seconds featuring Stat Quo and super producers Soul Mechanix. Singles from that included Stand Tall and the Stat Quo collaboration Last Forever.
In 2011 leading up to the release of Oh Ryan Mic Moses also dropped the free download of his solo mixtape The Road Block on Dubcnn as well as another EP alongside Ariano and C4MULA entitled Orange Curtain Vol 1.
Having released Oh Ryan in November Mic Moses returns today with the first in a string of videos from the album. "Die For Mine" is directed by Michael Navarrete and Bob Daff and shot on location at SkeeTV - check it below.
Mic Moses - Die For Mine (Video)
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.......................................................................................... Big Sono - Only Human (Produced by Battlecat) [Audio] - By : LilJay - January 5, 2012
 Los Angeles emcee Big Sono is about to release his album "Respect Ur Elderz" and today we have a track from the project called "Only Human". This features Box, Iman Omari and L.A.'s homegirl on the rise, Ill Camille, with production from legendary producer Battlecat.
Big Sono - Only Human Feat. Box, Iman Omari & Ill Camille (Prod. by Battlecat) (Audio)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Introducing Toni Monroe: "Big Girl Cookies" (Mixtape) - By : LilJay - January 5, 2012
 In an industry saturated with booty shaking females and dudes oozing with street credibility... enter Toni Monroe! The Cali-bred MC from Van Nuys rides her own line with a style to make even the most skeptical take a second look.
Her rising success and increasing buzz has placed her in the top three female artists, according to Lady of Rage. Toni Monroe has rocked with some of the best, opening up for artists such as E-40, Ice Cube, Mack 10, WC, Bone Thugs, DJ Quik and others.
Today, Toni is releasing her latest project called "Big Girl Cookies (First Batch)", a mixtape hosted by West Coast legend DJ Crazy Toones. And you should know that Toones doesn't put his name on anything. Another legend you will find on the tape is Kurupt, who's joining the funky party on the cut You Like It. Other than that, "Big Girl Cookies" delivers hard hitting beats with heavy lyrical content that should appeal to both the mainstream Hip-Hop heads and underground fans alike. With her underground notoriety on lock, she is definitely turning heads for all the right reasons.
Dubcnn has the aforementioned Kurupt featured track as well as the full mixtape available for free download, below!
Toni Monroe - You Like It (Feat. Kurupt) (Audio)
Toni Monroe - Big Girl Cookies (First Batch) (Hosted by DJ Crazy Toones) (Free Download)
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.......................................................................................... T.I. Links With Dr. Dre & Sly For "Popped Off" - By : Rud - January 5, 2012
 Dr. Dre had a busy end to 2011 with the release of the Slim The Mobster War Music project on which he shared executive producer duties with Snoop Dogg [available for Free Download and For Streaming] as well as joining Snoop in Singapore for an Award Show.
As we move in 2012 rumors abound once again that this will be the year that Dr. Dre completes and releases his long awaited "Detox" LP. Although we are only days into the year antication has been building again since T.I. released his F*ck Da City Up mixtape on Jan 1st that features a Dr. Dre produced AND featured track!
T.I. and Dr. Dre collabos have been in the offing for some time, if you cast your mind back to almost 2 years ago the record "Topless" was leaked that had T.I. rapping as Dre.
Today we are dropping off the single from F*ck Da City Up called "Popped Off" which also features Sly - you can check it out below!
T.I. - Popped Off (Feat. Dr. Dre) (Audio)
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.......................................................................................... G.B. & E-Money Drop FHU Webisode Episode 2 + 3 - By : Rud - January 5, 2012
 As we reported on New Years Eve Long Beach duo FrattHouse, consisting of G.B. (the son of RBX) and E-Money (cousin of Snoop Dogg), were not only getting ready to release a new project together called "Leftovers" - a tribute album to Daz and Kurupt featuring the singles It Don't Stop and Things I Know - but also that they were kicking off the New Year with the FHU (Fratthouse University) movie project.
The project chronicles two knucklehead rappers, G.B. & E-Money aka The FrattHouse enrolling in college to promote their upcoming record and bang the hottest chicks they can find!
We already brought you the FHU Webisode Series Teaser as well as FHU Webisodes Ep 1 Trailer: E-Money & GB Enroll and today we are back with the double bill of Episodes 2 and 3, "Anatomy 101" and "Ass, Gas or Class?" - check them below!
GB & EMoney: FHU Webisodes Ep 2: Anatomy 101
GB & EMoney: FHU Webisodes Ep 3: Ass, Gas or Class?
Look out for the next episode of the hottest webisode to hit 2012, The FHU Webisode in association with Daz Dillinger, G-Flow and Relic Entertainment, right here on Dubcnn!
For those who need to get up on G.B. & E-Money make sure you check out tracks including Am So Fly and Get That Paper both featuring Daz Dillinger as well as the "Jukebox" project for Free Download and in Streaming Audio Format.
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