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November 2011
 Exclusive Interview With Hi Power Ent's Mr Capone-E - By : Rud - November 30, 2011
 Mr. Capone-E started off 2011 handling international business making big moves in Europe, working with some of the biggest artists in the UK in the process recorded the Amir Khan Official Ring Entrance for WBA World light welterweight champion Amir Khan.
In our updates earlier this year we dropped the video to his single My Locs and announced that Mr. Capone-E was working on a new album via his independent power house Hi Power Entertainment.
In July of this year Mr Capone-E dropped his album entitled "Tears Of A Soldier" digitally via iTunes and physically on Amazon and in stores to critical acclaim. He dropped the single and video for I Did You Wrong which has gone on to have over 1.4m views to date!
Today we are back as we recently caught up with the man whose been putting it down for well over a decade and whose Hi Power Entertainment churns out consistent product and according to Mr. Capone–E, he has only just begun!
Dubcnn.com's own Javon caught up with the West Coast representer and talked about his business savvy, the lasting impression he leaves on fans, his most recent project "Tears of a Soldier" and how he has embraced the power of the social media. Get familiar and enjoy!
Exclusive Mr Capone-E Interview (November 2011)
Enjoy the interview, listen to I Did You Wrong or watch the video and then make sure you support Tears of a Soldier and cop today! Make sure you also follow Mr Capone-E on Twitter and stay tuned to Dubcnn.com for news of his new album coming in 2012.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Big Hutch Drops "Big Hutch's Revenge" Video From DVD - By : Rud - November 30, 2011
 West Coast OG Big Hutch from Above The Law had a busy end to 2010 and early 2011 with the release of the single Electric Lady from the EF U Hutch EP and Lord Have Mercy from his long awaited Only God Can Judge Me album in April.
We also spoke to the man himself for this Exclusive Interview in December last year and today we are back as he's just released an unofficial music video for the song "Big Hutch's Revenge" from the Only God Can Judge Me album and is the first of many viral music videos to come from his upcoming long awaited DVD release entitled "From The West To The World."
The DVD is set to include both official and viral videos, interviews, and concert footage from his local shows and his recent tour with Insane Clown Posse. Not only that but Hutch is releasing a mixtape on December 14th called "From Pomona With Love Vol 1" with .
Big Hutch - Big Hutch's Revenge (Video)
Enjoy and ensure you visit BigShotMusic and register there to receive free exclusive music.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Belly Listening Party & Performs in Toronto (Video) - By : Rud - November 30, 2011
 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 earlier this month to drop the free download of his DJ Drama presented The Greatest Dream I Never Had mixtape.
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 has seen 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.
Today we are back as Belly recently hosted a private listening session for The Greatest Dream I Never Had at Liberty Studios in Toronto to which tons of Toronto's music influencers came out to listen to the project, including The Weeknd (who has production credits on the mixtape) and good friend French Montana.
We have video of the Listening Party and the live show he did with French Montana at the Kool Haus in Toronto to perform his single "NUM8ERS" from The Greatest Dream I Never Had - check the footage below
Belly - Listening Session & Live Performance in Toronto (Video)
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more and hit up the man himself on Twitter or via his official website.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Drake "The Motto (RMX)" Ft. Snoop, Nipsey & YG (Audio) - By : Nima - November 29, 2011
 Drake and Lil Wayne hit the Bay Area this weekend to shoot the video for "The Motto", the Bay-inspired record off "Take Care", on which Drizzy shouts out the late great Mac Dre.
Before we get to see the actual video though, a new remix of the song surfaced online, dubbed the "L.A. Remix", featuring new verses by YG, Nipsey Hussle and Snoop Dogg. I have to say that YG comes off the nicest on this, he definitely impressed me with his verse. Check it out:
Drake - The Motto (L.A. Remix) (ft. YG, Nipsey Hussle & Snoop Dogg) (Audio)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Snoop Dogg Presents Mac Lucci "The Pre-Hustle" EP - By : Nima - November 29, 2011
 Snoop Dogg protege and one half of the group Hustle Boyz, Mac Lucci, has been relentlessly flooding the internet with music and videos ever since him and his partner D-Dimes got picked up by Snoop Dogg at a video shoot in 2007.
While he’s finishing up his official solo album “California Hustle” along with the movie of the same title, he dropped a new EP today to hold his fans over. The EP is called “The Pre-Hustle” and features his current Dae One-produced single “Cali Life“.
The EP is now available on iTunes and all digital retailers via Built II Ball/EMPIRE Distribution.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Mixtape From MoThug's Big Sloan - By : Yash - November 29, 2011
 Long Beach and Cleveland connect to bring you a bangin new mixtape entitled “ Exacta Standardz” from Mo Thug Music artist Big Sloan. It's the highly anticipated prequel to "Khakis and Chucks" and comes to you as a holiday treat only on DUBCNN!
The Long Beach native has hot tracks with big features from Joe Smith aka Joe Beast of the LA Lakers, Krayzie Bone, D Rado & Flesh N Bone. MTM boss Layzie Bone; labels Sloan as a “lyrical genius”.
Big Sloan - Exacta Standardz
Make sure you holler at Mothugs and Sloan on Twitter and Facebook. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on MoThugs!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Crooked I - Beach City Bitch (Audio) - By : Nima - November 29, 2011
 Crooked I's anticipated new EP "In None We Trust - The Prelude" is dropping in two weeks, on December 13th via COB Music Group/Treacherous Records/EMPIRE Distribution.
Features will include Jay Rock, Glasses Malone, Mistah F.A.B., Horseshoe G.A.N.G., Conyac and K-Young and the first leak occured last week, when we dropped the Aktive-produced banger "No Competition".
Today, Crooked I is back with a new freestyle joint called "Beach City Bitch", on which he spits over Tyga's single "Rack City". He kills it as usual, check it out:
Crooked I - Beach City Bitch (Audio)
Make sure to cop "In None We Trust - The Prelude" EP on December 13th!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... ScHoolboy Q - "Sacrilegious" (Video) #HnC Coming Soon - By : Nima - November 29, 2011
 As Top Dawg Ent and one of the West Coast top prospects ScHoolboy Q puts the finished touches on his upcoming solo album "HnC" (Habits n Contradictions), his team have been building his buzz during 2011 by dropping the Setbacks mixtape earlier this year as well as material including the Druggys Wit Hoes video with Ab Soul, a record with Jay Rock produced by Willie B called Can't Do and then Options produced by THC.
In the last few months alone he has dropped off the stellar Alchemist produced My Homie and then the follow up record to Druggys Wit Hoes entitled Druggys With Hoes Again once again alongside Ab-Soul and over production from Nez & Rio and mixed by Ali.
Late last month we dropped off a Sounwave produced record called There He Go and another leak off the new project, "My Hatin' Joint".
Today, a new video off the "HnC" album was released. This one is called "Sacrilegious", check it out below:
ScHoolBoy Q - Sacrilegious (Video)
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more from Schoolboy Q and the TDE camp.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Brian James "Tried" Video From "Life On Mute EP" - By : Rud - November 29, 2011
 As we've been reporting Brian James (FKA Wing) is the Compton native who is gearing up to follow his Eat Or Be Eaten mixtape and Eat Or Be Eaten Vol. 2 with the "Life On Mute EP" dropping via Soul Vintage and Dubcnn exclusively here on December 6th.
Over recent months we've dropped off media including Listen produced by Malcolm Harvest along with its music video, the DJ Ophax produced record Above It All, the single Tried featuring Art Barz and Lou Urias and most recently If I Could featuring Ghost and produced by Chris Reed.
Today we are back as Brian James has just released the video to his single Tried alongside Art Barz and Lou Urias and we have it for you below.
Brain James - Tried (Feat. Art Barz & Lou Urias) (Video)
Remember the Soul Vintage & Dubcnn.com Presented "Life On Mute EP" which is set to drop December 6th featuring Alesha Ashley of Soul Vintage, Quiz of Blu Division, Lou Urias, Pawzone, ArtBarz, Lera Mega, Ghost and Keisha Nicole of B96.5 with production from Chris Reed, Hexsagon of the Vots, DJ Ophax, Malcolm Harvest and Brian James himself.
S/O to Brian James on Twitter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Slim The Mobster & Nikki Grier Drop "Dreaming" Video - By : Rud - November 28, 2011
 November has been a huge month for the Aftermath & Dr. Dre protege Slim The Mobster. Having released his hugely anticipated street album War Music executive produced by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, produced by Sha Money XL & Vikaden and powered by Crooks & Castles on Dubcnn for Free Download and via our Streaming Audio Players he then stopped off for this Exclusive Interview on Dubcnn where he discussed the project in detail, his connection with G-Unit, his chemistry with Kendrick Lamar and at what point he's hoping for the Interscope machine to kick in and get involved in his promotional process.
In the weeks and months leading up to the release of War Music Slim has been a machine with new audio and video drops with back to back videos for Work For It (Price On Ya Head), Gun Play, South Central Blues and F*ck You as well as promo singles such as Marta alongside Prodigy of Mobb Deep, F*ck You which features Yummy Bingham over production by Bink!, What Goes Up with Snoop Dogg and Dreaming produced by Rahki and featuring Nikki Grier.
We are back today as the late aforementioned Dreaming record with Nikki Grier has just been turned into a music video - check it below!
Slim The Mobster - Dreaming (Feat. Nikki Grier) (Video)
Enjoy and remember War Music is available right here on Dubcnn for Free, with no waiting, no passcodes for Free Download and via our Streaming Audio Players.
Make sure you show your appreciation to Slim direct via his Twitter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Disko & Mz Shay: "Salute B*tch" From "Starz On Marz" - By : Rud - November 28, 2011
 A little over a week ago we dropped the news that the rapper/producer Disko from Inglewood is getting ready to follow up his standout album iProduce from last year with a new album - and clothing line of the same name - called "Starz On Marz."
Having spent much of 2011 dropping media including the single Golden State Of Mind featuring Nipsey Hussle and Diamond Ortiz a video for 5 Minutes alongside April P & Khase and a record entitled Turnt Down that featured Cali Swag District, which he also dropped this music video for.
Today we are back a premiere from "Starz On Marz" a track that features Mz Shay a 22 year old Westcoast Female MC whom Disko is working with. The record, called "Salute B*tch," can be listened to and downloaded below.
Disko - Salute B*tch (Feat. Mz Shay)
Enjoy the music and make sure you support and cop iProduce now. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more news on "Starz On Marz" and don't forget to check out Disko on Twitter by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Six Reasons & Constantine Ride "Shotgun" In Video - By : Rud - November 28, 2011
 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.
So far in 2011 Six Reasons has released footage of Six Reasons & 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.
Today we are back as Six has just shot over another video for a track called "Shotgun" that will appear on "80's Baby" featuring Constantine - watch it below.
Six Reasons - Shotgun (Feat. Constantine) (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
.......................................................................................... Mark Morrison releases N*gga Ain't No Good Remix - By : Eric - November 26, 2011
 British R&B star Mark Morrison returns with his first official single in 6 years, labelled as "The 2012 Official Valentines Anthem". The single entitled “N.A.N.G”, featuring Miami-based R&B singer Shonie (Def Jam/Slip N' Slide), produced by Midus the Goldyn Child, is to be released February 13th 2012.
Morrison's upcoming album “I Am What I Am” features an all star line-up including Warren G, Crooked I of Slaughterhouse, Trina, DMX, and Beenie Man.
With production from Mike City. Also be sure to look-out for a remix of the funk anthem "B'Day", by one of the most under-rated producers ever, Soopafly of Tha Dogg Pound!
Mark Morrison ft. Shonie - N*gga Ain't No Good. (Prod. by Midus)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview with Evidence - By : Rud - November 24, 2011
 All year we kept you fully up-to-date on Evidence's highly anticipated and long awaited album "Cats & Dogs" - the follow up to his critically acclaimed "Weatherman LP" - which dropped to critical acclaim in September.
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.
Today we are back to release an overdue interview with Evidence to discuss his new album "Cats and Dogs," his new label home Rhymesayers and how the emcee/producer approaches the recording process. Evidence is a humble cat and is thriving in the crowded Hip Hop landscape so you would be wise to take a few moments to catch up with Mr. SlowFlow himself in this Dubcnn.com exclusive brought to you by Javon.
Exclusive Interview with Evidence (November 2011)
Enjoy the interview 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
.......................................................................................... Bay Area's Own Kevin D'wayne Is A "Boss" (Freestyle) - By : Rud - November 24, 2011
 Even though it's officially Thanksgiving - Happy Thanksgiving to you all - so far today it feels like its been more #AboutToBlowDay on Dubcnn! With new music from the undeniably talented Dubb and Brian James already dropped this morning we are back now with new music from an artist we introduced in August as "the newest voice of the Bay Area" - 24 year old Kevin D'wayne.
In that update - Bay Area's Kevin D'wayne Gives You "The Commitment" - we introduced you to the RedLeafGame Entertainment artists via this Commitment Studio Performance Video where it was evident within seconds that KD oozes charisma, packs lyrics and has flow.
In that same update we brought you his single The Music as well as the full 8 track project that track originated on entitled The Commitment.
There is no denying from the first moment you hear KD that he is creative, lyrical and has mass appeal and today we are back with a freestyle we've just been sent simply called "Boss" - check it out now and familiarise yourself with Kevin D'wayne.
Kevin D'wayne - Boss (Audio)
Enjoy the new material, if you missed The Commitment in August download it now and ensure you keep checking back daily as we will be keeping you fully updated on Kevin D'wayne and his music over the coming weeks and months. Until then check out RedLeafGame Entertainment and get at KD on Twitter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Brian James "Life On Mute" 12/6, Drops "If I Could" - By : Rud - November 24, 2011
Brian James (FKA Wing) is the Compton native who has featured on Dubcnn regularly (check the archives) over the years, most noteably with his Eat Or Be Eaten mixtape in 2008 and then Eat Or Be Eaten Vol. 2 with production from Chris Reed aka Blacc, DJ Ophax, Malcolm Harvest and Brian James himself plus features with Quiz of Blu Division, Curtiss King, Ghrimm, Kraftie and Kace Moon. Earlier this year he re-emerged with the incredible Listen produced by Malcolm Harvest along with a music video that really captured a new fan base and quickly followed up with the DJ Ophax produced record Above It All which was said to be from his "Listen" project which was planned for this fall.
In our last update on Brian James last month we released the single Tried featuring Art Barz and Lou Urias announced that he had signed a deal with Soul Vintage Music and had plans to release an EP on November 29th called "Life On Mute" with "Listen" following in February 2012.
We return today only a few days from the planned "Life On Mute EP" release to let you know of a slight delay in the project dropping as Soul Vintage and Brian James are giving Dubcnn the honor of Co-Presenting the EP and will drop right here exclusively on December 6th.
"Life On Mute EP" features Alesha Ashley of Soul Vintage, Quiz of Blu Division, Lou Urias, Pawzone, ArtBarz, Lera Mega, Ghost and Keisha Nicole of B96.5 with production from Chris Reed, Hexsagon of the Vots, DJ Ophax, Malcolm Harvest and Brian James himself.
To tide you over until the release we have included another track from the EP, a soulful record titled "If I Could" featuring Ghost and produced by Chris Reed where Brian has aspirations of a better life away from the hood.
Brain James - If I Could (Feat. Ghost) (Audio)
Enjoy the new music, drop your comments on the forums and check back for more news and audio from Brian James and his Soul Vintage & Dubcnn.com Presented "Life On Mute EP" which is set to drop December 6th right here! S/O to Brian James on Twitter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dubb Drops "Do His Stuff" with Pricetag & Young Sam - By : Rud - November 24, 2011
 Hoodz Finezt very own Dubb is ensuring that 2011 ends for him just as it started, with a relentless supply of hot new music! So far in 2011 he's given you the mixtapes Face Of California and most recently The Departure which was available right here on Dubcnn for Free Download or as Streaming Audio.
The Departure spawned music including the collaboration single with Cali Swag District called Drop It, the cut Hood Nigga featuring Ty$, Joe Moses and The Menace and the release day leftover 9-11.
Not only that but Dubb has kept you visually updated with the Ramses Perryman directed video for the Yung Mars featured record Patience Is The Key and Who, What, Where which featured Jake & Papa.
Just two weeks ago Dubb appeared once again this time being credited as a Co-Writer for The Futuristiks produced My Baby single by Jake&Papa.
Today we are back as he's just sent over a new record called "Do His Stuff" which features Pricetag from Audio Push and Young Sam of S.O.D.M.G - check it below.
Dubb - Do His Stuff (Feat. Pricetag & Young Sam) (Audio)
Enjoy and if you missed The Departure make sure you Download It Free or Stream It In Full. The project features production from Roosevelt, The Futuristiks, Jay Nari, Remixx, Chinky P, S Dot, Mr 1200, Hitman, Frankie O Solovely, Bass Clef, Jimms, Mr Grayz as well as features including Mann, Yung Mars, Alori Joh, Bobby Debarge, Ab-Soul, Lady G, Jake & Papa and Skeme.
Drop feedback on Facebook, Twitter and the Forums. Shouts to @ITZDUBB.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Damizza Book Release Confirmed + Exclusive Excerpts - By : Rud - November 23, 2011
 Earlier this year we alerted you to the news that Damizza was getting ready to release his long awaited book - that had been held up by Mariah Carey's attorneys - as well as a new LP [see; EXCLUSIVE: Damizza Readies New LP & Long Awaited Book].
Well as promised in August Damizza dropped "MCSB" via iTunes featuring the street single with Bishop Lamont and Indef entitled Mortimer & Randolph produced by Los and U Can't See Me featuring Knoc-Turn'Al.
Today we are back on the book tip as, just like Damizza stated in our last update, he is releasing it just before Christmas on December 14th and we have just received the official press release from the man himself.
"His name is Damion “Damizza” Young, you may not have heard of him but maybe you’ve heard of some careers he launched, like; Eminem & Biggie Smalls, and revived the careers of Snoop Dogg & Mariah Carey. After being in the music industry for over 25 years Damizza is ready to share how his music skills brought artists to life, and how those same skills almost took his own life in his book "Guilty By Association."
Damizza has worked in nearly every area in music but he is most recognized as a producer for hits such as “Crybaby” and “I Still Believe” by Mariah Carey. He has also produced for other renown artists such as; Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, and even Korn! But all this success came with a price. His substance addictions caused his career to spin out of control.
The book is filled with candid stories, one of the most compelling is, how he managed to have Snoop Dogg perform in NY with Jay-Z just three months after Biggie’s death in hopes of squashing the East Coast/West Coast beef. Because of this, Irv Gotti credits Damizza as the person who “built a bridge” in bringing the East and West together.
Some of the other intriguing stories are; his time backstage with Michael Jackson, his conversation with Biggie just hours before he died, and how he single-handedly convinced Snoop and Dre to agree to “The Chronic 2001”.
The book has also led to subsequent legal issues due to a tabloid uproar concerning his romantic relationship with Mariah Carey, which was never his intent. Since then, Mariah has read the chapter that involves her and told Damion that, “she doesn’t have a problem with it.”
When asked why he felt this book was important, Damizza had this to say, "I want people to understand the truth of what they’re getting into when they’re seduced by the excess of this business. I’ve been blessed to be in the room when some of the biggest decisions in music were made, and I believe that it’s my duty to pass these stories along. What means the most for me is to show the human reality of the music business."
 Damizza also announced that he will release the book is offering the book free of charge, in order to disprove allegations that he’s doing this for profit. It is co-written by world-renown author J. Marshall Craig and will be available on December 14th through DamizzaBook.
"Guilty By Association" truly tells the success and failures of one man's music career from a unique standpoint - the man himself.
Damizza has kindly granted Dubcnn.com the honor of releasing EXCLUSIVE book excerpts in the lead up to the release date. We've just received the Dr. Dre chapter and next week we will be releasing and excerpt from it to whet the appetite - stay locked to Dubcnn! Whatup Damizza!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Erbin & Biologik aka All Angles Drop "City Of Angles" LP - By : Rud - November 23, 2011
 Erbin and Biologik better known as All Angles dropped their collaboration project Infinit Angles - The Roscoe Sessions with Infinit P'Tenchul for free download on Dubcnn earlier this year to critical acclaim.
In late August they announced on Dubcnn that "City Of Angles" was the name of upcoming album and we dropped the first single from the project entitled All We Do which featured Zapata The Ghost and Robbs The One over a production by Erbin mixed by Brown Caeser.
In September we were back with the title track City Of Angles as well as the music video and today we are proud to showcase both a new single and the FULL FREE DOWNLOAD! First up let's get to "Perfect 10" featuring Yellow Blac which can be checked out below.
All Angles - Perfect 10 (Feat. Yellow Blac)
Now you've soaked that in it's time for Erbin and Biologik aka All Angles to unleash the new album in FULL for FREE DOWNLOAD right here on Dubcnn! The 15 track release features production from Preed One, Kid Nice, Jon One, Zapata the Ghost and Sequence with features from Brown Caesar, Yellow Blac, Detane, Destruct, Zapata the Ghost and Robbs The One - check it below!
All Angles - City Of Angles (Free Mixtape Download)
Enjoy the new release, make sure if you missed it first time around you also check out Infinit Angles - The Roscoe Sessions and give Erbin and Biologik your thoughts via Twitter Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Epademik Releases Day In The Life "Documentary" - By : Rud - November 23, 2011
 Regular visitors will know all about Epademik - who was co-signed by Ca$his in our 2008 interview [Read that interview] - and who over the two years that followed dropped off singles including Aired Out and Mr. Know It All alongside Ca$his before he gave you his street album 1918.
Having dropped 1918 he quickly dropped the 15 track Whiteout release with Supreme before singles during 2010 including Light Show which featured Jai One & Mack over production by Serf Show, the solo record La La La (Nothing) and then the Clinton Wayne collaboration I'm Ready.
Earlier this year in May J Double & Worldwide Warb caught up with Epademik for an interview during Episode 20 of the All NEW Dubcnn Radio Show and then earlier this month he was back on Dubcnn following an interview with Dubcnn's own J Double to discuss his upcoming "Beast Within" LP, what he's been up to since last we spoke and his new label Bad Seed - if you missed this check out our Exclusive Interview with Epademik (November 2011).
Today we are back as Epademik has taken getting to know him a step further by allowing our readers to take a take a look at a day in the life, as Epademik shows you around his world, taking you on a trip to his old neighborhood and even show you how he hustles his music, as well as the love he gets out there in the world as a noteworthy emcee to be reckoned with.
Epademik - Documentary (A Day In The Life) (Video)
Enjoy and remember we will keep you posted on all the latest from Epademik and his upcoming"Beast Within" LP.
Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Problem "Last Love" Single On iTunes From "Plan B" LP - By : Rud - November 23, 2011
 Diamond Lane Music artist, producer and songwriter Problem has had another stellar year in 2011 releasing his Hotels street album featuring E-40, G- Malone, Y.G, Bad Lucc, Love Rance, TY$ with standout production from Terrace Martin, TyDollasign, G Casso, Problem, and new upcoming production sensation Tone Bone.
The single Potion was a summer anthem and Hotels was actually his second release of the summer with the May mixtape My L.A. Leaker Tape.
In September Problem was back on Dubcnn to announce he was working on a new album and leaked the single It's Alive and its music video as well as the Skeme featured track T.O..
Today we are back as Prob just released his new single "Last Love" to iTunes and digital retailers this week. Since the song landed at radio last month, the grooving, smooth-talking, R&B jam has quickly climbed radio playlists across the country, sitting at #44 this week overall at urban radio.
A music video for Last Love is set to be filmed next week in LA and will appear on his album, "Plan B," releasing next year on Diamond Lane Music Group.
When asked about his career Prob wa squoted as saying; "It's been an incredible ride so far, already being blessed to work with and learn from so many established stars in the game. Now, I'm excited to have the chance to kick-off this Diamond Lane movement with my own project."
Well Prob, Dubcnn has been with you since the drop and we are fully behind you once more in 2012! Support Last Love on iTunes today.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... 2Eleven & Freddie Gibbs "On My Shit" (Audio/BTS Video) - By : Nima - November 23, 2011
 Inglewood rapper 2Eleven is back with a new collaboration with fellow CTE signee Freddie Gibbs. The two Young Jeezy signees came together to remake the classic Bone Thugs N Harmoney record "Thuggish Ruggish Bone".
That's one of my all time favorite songs, and while nothing can touch the original, it's nice to here a fresh take on the beat. A video has been shot and will be dropping on Black Friday. The folks from Aktive N LA were at the shoot and capture some footage:
2Eleven - On My Shit (ft. Freddie Gibbs) (Behind The Scenes Video)
Check out the song below:
2Eleven - On My Shit (ft. Freddie Gibbs) (Audio)
Follow @2Eleven to stay posted on his "Product Of The Block 2" mixtape, with features from Young Jeezy, Mack Maine, Glasses Malone, USDA and is set to drop in December. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Melo Kan - "Easy" ft. Jazzy (Video) - By : Chad - November 22, 2011
 As a member of the "new west" hip-hop scene, Melo Kan captivates listeners with his eclectically hardcore, clever, and catchy lyrics.
Continuing with the success of his latest project "The Unkomfortable Silence" Compton, California's sophomore emcee has partnered with Grammy award-winning production company 1500 or Nothing to release a series of projects throughout 2012 that can only be described as the West Coast's next generation of hip hop.
Check the new video, "Easy", which features Jazzy right here on Dubcnn:
Melo Kan - Easy (Video) (ft. Jazzy)
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more on Melo Kan!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Audio: Crooked I - No Competition (In None We Trust EP) - By : Nima - November 22, 2011
Last week, we announced the upcoming EP from Shady Records signee and Slaughterhouse MC Crooked I, which will be dropping December 13th via COB Music Group/Treacherous Records/EMPIRE Distribution.
The EP is called "In None We Trust - The Prelude" and will feature Jay Rock, Glasses Malone, Mistah F.A.B., Horseshoe G.A.N.G., Conyac and K-Young. You can view the artwork to your left and today we have the official first leak off the EP.
The song is called "No Competition" and was produced by Aktive. Crooked goes in and in usual manner absolutely dismantles the beat. Watch for the accapella part towards the middle:
Crooked I - No Competition
Expect more news on the EP soon as well as a new interview with the one they called young Crooked Intriago, from a long lost tribe called fuck-a-hoe. (Real fans will remember that line... If you do, hit me up at @nima_dubcnn and let me know there are some real ones left!
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.......................................................................................... Tha Chill, Battlecat & Dubcnn: "Big Homie Muzic Vol. 2" - By : Nima - November 21, 2011
 Dubcnn has teamed up with Tha Chill of Compton's Most Wanted and DJ Battlecat to release Tha Chill's upcoming free mixtape project "Big Homie Muzic Vol. 2" on December 16th 2011.
"Big Homie Muzic Vol. 2" is the prelude to Tha Chill's upcoming LP "Chillafornia" dropping in February 2012. The mixtape is hosted by DJ Battlecat and features Kurupt, King Tee, MC Eiht, Gangsta, Spice 1, Jayo Felony, Kokane, Daddy V, Big Hutch, Big2DaBoy, Weazel Loc & Kola Loc (Doggy's Angels).
You can check out the front cover of the mixtape above. The first video was leaked today, featuring King Tee and Weazel Loc. The track is called "Wut We Gone Do", watch it below:
Tha Chill - Wut We Gone Do (ft. King Tee & Weazel Loc) (Video)
Look out for "Big Homie Muzic Vol. 2" for free download on dubcnn, on December 16th.
Tha Chill also wants you to look out for the 1st Generation album coming next year, and he is also producing on upcoming projects from Kurupt, Xzibit, Dogg Pound and a CMW reunion album that is in the works. More news soon!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview With Slim The Mobster On Dubcnn! - By : Nima - November 21, 2011
 Dubcnn sat down with Aftermath signee and Dr. Dre protege Slim The Mobster just in time for the release of Slim's new street album "War Music". Slim explains that this project was solely put together by his label Gang Module without any Aftermath involvement and why it is important for him to stand on his own.
We also talk about his connection with G-Unit, his chemistry with Kendrick Lamar and at what point he's hoping for the Interscope machine to kick in and get involved in his promotional process.
We also ask him about the Aftermath tattoo on his back, how he goes about surviving in this oversaturated market - and a few words about Detox, of course. Check it out below:
Exclusive Interview With Slim The Mobster (November 2011)
Incase you haven't downloaded Slim The Music's "War Music" yet, make sure to get it below. Features include Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Prodigy and more:
Slim The Mobster - War Music (Exec Produced by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg (FREE DOWNLOAD)
Slim The Mobster - War Music (Exec Produced by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg (FULL STREAM)
Enjoy the interview!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Nu MAGIK & HiPNOTT: "The Vintage LP" Re-Release - By : Rud - November 21, 2011
 Hip-Hop’s best kept secret Nu Magik - who we first introduced last year - are a duo consisting of emcee Draz and producer Deuce Maxwell who rarely record in the same time zone, with Draz residing in Chicago and Deuce Maxwell in Southern California.
The two released their first combined effort called "The Vintage" in 2009 and Draztic discussed in his interview on Dubcnn in November 2010 and from which we dropped the single Summer Magik and its video.
The release was initially only available via iTunes before we dropped The Vintage in full for free download when they announced signing to emerging indie powerhouse HiPNOTT Records to release a planned follow up album called "V2."
Since that update Nu MAGIK have been quiet but they have been busy and today have announced HiPNOTT Records will re-release their 2009 debut album The Vintage as a precursor to the duo's upcoming HiPNOTT debut, "V2" which is due early 2012.
Why re-release The Vintage now? Well this special edition re-release of LP will be available on compact disc for the first time and features two bonus remixes produced by UK producers Jazz Spastiks.
As a reminder why you should support this blend of jazz, R&B and Hip Hop we are dropping off the track "A Song for You" which features JusBrea of Deep Rooted. The re-worked Vintage LP will be available for free download online at Dubcnn and for purchase on compact disc December 20th.
Nu MAGIK - A Song for You (Feat. JusBrea of Deep Rooted)
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for "Vintage LP Special Edition" for download and the details to cop it.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Microphone Masters Radio: Episode 33 (Giving Thanks!) - By : Rud - November 21, 2011
 Following last weeks sombre edition of the Microphone Masters Radio Show where we paid homage to the late Heavy D this week sees J-Luv and Blaze Rock in a thankful mood in this Thanksgiving special, Blaze Rock and J-Luv want to say they are thankful for Dubcnn for being able to be a part of something special!
Turn up the volume as you will hear bangers from Pusha T, Fokis, Busta Rhymes, Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Tyler the Creator, Fred da Godson and more.
J and Blaze talk about the Cash Money signing of Busta Rhymes and Asher Roth joining forces with Def Jam. In honor of the Eligh and AmpLive song, Tattoo Song, J-Luv decides to seek the advice of his long time comrade about a possible tattoo. Lastly, the dynamic duo speak about what they are thankful for as Turkey Day moves closer.
Dubcnn Radio: Microphone Masters Radio Show - Episode 33 (11/21/11)
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
.......................................................................................... Balance & Dae One Release "B-DAE EP" For Free - By : Rud - November 21, 2011
 Balance aka Mr. Murdah Monthly announced back in April that he was working on a collaboration EP with Dae One which was to be entirely produced by Dae entitled "B-DAE". The song from that update was Inception featuring Uncle Murda, Bishop Lamont and J Myers on the hook.
Since that update news on "B-DAE" dried up and over the months that followed Balance dropped the single Thats Tha Ticket featuring P Child, Traxamillion and Mr Kee (as well as video) before hosting and featuring on the DJ Nik Bean mixtape From The Bay To L.A. in October.
Then a few weeks ago the record Thinking With My D*ck appeared featuring Casual and A Wolf and we confirmed the release date to be November 21st.
Well that day is here and as promised we have the FULL "B-DAE" project free download right here on Dubcnn as a WORLD PREMIERE! The release, which features Bishop Lamont, Rapper Big Pooh, Uncle Murda, Casual, Glasses Malone, Taje, Chevy Jones and more.
Spread the word and click the link below to access the covers, tracklist and the download link.
Balance & Dae One - B-DAE EP (Free Download)
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest news and media from Balance and Dae One and make sure you hit them up on Twitter to give them your feedback!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... 15 Year Old Yung Blu; The Future Of California! - By : Yash - November 19, 2011
 I think it's safe to say that the future of west coast hip-hop is in good hands; when a young, talented rapper by the name of Yung Blu is on the come-up. He is not only an inspiration to alot of foster home kids, but alot of highschool kids in general look up to Yung Blu as a positive rolemodel.
We were first introduced to this young promising rapper back in July with the song On Me.
Blu is currently working on his debut album which will feature super producers like Moe-Z (Tupac's producer) aswell as legendary artists such as Bizzy Bone; all under the guidance of his mentor Frank Nitty.
We now bring you 2 more exclusive tracks from this talented rapper:
Yung Blu Take It From Em
Yung Blu She Will
If you haven't seen his first music video click here to watch Yung Blu spit some game to Big C-Style ( founder of Dogg Pound) in the second verse.
Yung Blu is part of Frank Nitty's new Grittystyle Camp and will release his project on December 25th. Frank Nitty also has a female artist he's putting out by the name of Esweets, more news on her later.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Daz & Kurupt "Dat Bitch" w/ Hustle Boyz & Nik Bean - By : Rud - November 18, 2011
 It was May when DJ Nik Bean dropped the long awaited follow up to his 2010 DJ Whoo Kid hosted Streetz Of L.A. Volume 11 - with the Jay Rock hosted Streetz of L.A. Volume 12 which featured a whos-who of the Westcoast scene including Nipsey Hussle, Kokane, Slimm Calhoun, J Wells, Daz Dillinger, Ice Cube, Ralph Myerz, YG, Tyga, Mr. Silky Slim, Young Maylay, Ike Nice, Ya Boy, Balance, Bishop Lamont, Uncle Murda, J Myers, Strong Arm Steady, Mistah Fab, WC, Soopafly, J. Cole, Tech N9ne, Kendrick Lamar, Oobergeek, Pknuckle, Ras Kass, Problem, E-40, Bad Lucc), Taje, Warren G and many more!
Then in Octover DJ Nik Bean linked up with Bay Area's own Balance for From The Bay To L.A. for free download right here on Dubcnn.
The ever busy mixtape DJ is now finishing a mixtape release with Daz and Kurupt set to be called "D.P.G.C’OLOGY" and we've just been sent the first leak from the project featuring Hustle Boyz called "Dat Bitch" - check it below.
Dogg Pound - Dat Bitch (Feat. Hustle Boyz)
Enjoy and ensure you drop your feedback on the record via the Dubcnn Forums and hit up DJ Nik Bean on Twitter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Sir Jinx Presents: Tri Star - "Triology" - By : Chad - November 18, 2011
 Born in Los Angeles, CA, and raised in the rough streets of Compton, emerges Tri Star, arguably the West Coast’s most versatile rapper in the underground scene. At a young age, surviving in the hard knock streets of Compton, Tri Star found himself in trouble often. Confined to a small room, with only a radio to befriend, he fell in love with hip-hop music and the seed was planted. His love for the art eventually grew and transcended into a talent for rapping.
In 1995 he founded a group called The Anterazh, consisting of three artists: himself, Young Tone and Slo. Since then, Tri Star has collaborated with several heavy-hitters like Kurupt, Sir Jinx, Jayo Felony, Rodney O, and Daz Dillinger to name a few. He has also has appeared on several heavily distributed mixtapes such as “Cali Untouchables” and Kurupt’s “War Vol. 1” with DJ Strong, the “Damizza Mixtape” with Damion Young & Baby Ree Entertainment, and “Belly of the Beast” with multi-platinum, west coast producer Sir Jinx.
Tri Star is currently putting out a solo album with Sir Jinx, with features from Kurupt, Roscoe, Brother J of X-Clan, with production handled from the multi-platinum Ice Cube & Xzibit producer Sir Jinx. Check out the video below:
Tri Star - Stick To Myself (Video) (Prod. By Sir Jinx)
Purchase "Triology" here and stay tuned to Dubcnn for more on Tri Star!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Slim The Mobster & Snoop Dogg "What Goes Up" Video - By : Rud - November 17, 2011
Just over a week ago the Aftermath & Dr. Dre protege Slim The Mobster released his hugely anticipated street album War Music executive produced by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, produced by Sha Money XL & Vikaden and powered by Crooks & Castles on Dubcnn for Free Download and via our Streaming Audio Players.
Before it even dropped the project had already spawned video including Work For It (Price On Ya Head), Gun Play, South Central Blues and F*ck You as well as promo singles such as Marta alongside Prodigy of Mobb Deep, F*ck You which features Yummy Bingham over production by Bink!, the solo record produced by Rahki called Dreaming and What Goes Up with Snoop Dogg.
Today we are back as Slim The Mobster has just released the official music video for that What Goes Up featuring Snoop Dogg and we have it below for you to check out.
Slim The Mobster - What Goes Up (Video)
Enjoy and remember War Music is available right here on Dubcnn for Free, with no waiting, no passcodes for Free Download and via our Streaming Audio Players.
Make sure you show your appreciation to Slim direct via his Twitter and if you missed our DUBCNN TV: Exclusive Interview from last year when he released his DJ Clue fronted South Central's Finest project then check it today.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Disko Links With Ty$ For "What's It Gonna Be" Single - By : Rud - November 17, 2011
Having released his standout album "iProduce" over a year ago rapper/producer Disko from Inglewood has stayed busy with media on Dubcnn including Golden State Of Mind featuring Nipsey Hussle and Diamond Ortiz a video for 5 Minutes alongside April P & Khase and then a record entitled Turnt Down that featured Cali Swag District.
In more recent months he's also released the single Welcome 2 Inglewood featuring 2Eleven as well as videos for Mind On My Money, 5 Minutes (and the 5 Minutes (Remix) with Rich Boy), Take A Picture and Goin To Tha Money featuring YG and Slim 400.
In our last update in September Disko dropped the long overdue video for the Cali Swag District featured Turnt Down which if you missed you can watch here.
Today we are back with news of a new album - and clothing line of the same name - which he is finalising right now. "Starz On Marz" is the title and we've been sent the first record from the release featuring Ty$ and DJ Goonie called "What's It Gonna Be" - check it below and click to see the cover in full via the image above.
Disko - What's It Gonna Be (Feat. Ty$ & DJ Goonie)
Enjoy the music and make sure you support and cop iProduce now. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more news on "Starz On Marz" and don't forget to check out Disko on Twitter by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Cals, YG & Bobby Brackins "Somethin About Your Body" - By : Nima - November 16, 2011
 Home of street reputables such as Mitchy Slick and Jayo Felony, San Diego, CA, has been on the map for while, but never on a mainstream level. This is about to change, as a young artist from the city has rapidly been grinding his way up the hit lists and club rotations.
His name is Cals and at 25 years old, he already has some experience in the music industry. He started rapping in his early teens, but it was not until age 21 that he recovered from a broken neck he suffered at 17 that he took his gift seriously and stuck with music.
"A few years ago, everything I was doing was real life, real pain, real struggle. Now, I'm doing more feel good music that people can vibe to, from Hip-Hop, Pop to R&B. You can't put me in a box."
Being a relentless networker, Cals has already collaborated with some of Hip-Hop and R&B's heavy hitters and released his debut album "Still Standing" earlier this year, spawning collaborations with N.O.R.E. and Styles P.
For 2012, Cals is getting ready to turn it all the way up. His new single "Somethin About Your Body" is buzzing on the blogs and the clubs alike, as radio stations across the country have been picking it up. The song was produced by Paco Swartz and features Def Jam signee YG, crooner Bobby Brackins as well as Cals' protege Ethan Avery.
Cals describes the single as follows: "My artist Ethan Avery showed me the record and I loved it right away. It was a feel good West Coast record and I felt like nobody has a song like this out right now. It's new with an old school West Coast feel."
With "Somethin About Your Body" picking up steam, Cals already has the next single in the chamber ready for blast off. This one, called "Digits", also features YG and Bobby Brackins, along with West L.A.'s rising star Mann ("Buzzin'", "The Mack"). The singles are off Cals' upcoming solo album "Paper Trail Gang", which is currently slated for an early 2012 release. Besides YG, Mann and Bobby Brackins, other features on the album will include N.O.R.E. and Grafh.
Listen to "Somethin About Your Body" (ft. YG, Bobby Brackins & Ethan Avery):
Cals - Somethin About Your Body (ft. YG, Bobby Brackins & Ethan Avery)
Expect more Cals soon.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview With Jewell - By : Chad - November 16, 2011
 Former Death Row Records singer/songwriter Jewell has sung the choruses to several Death Row classic records during the early-to-mid 90’s, including some of their biggest hits, and was known as "The First Lady of Death Row Records”.
Signed to Death Row Records as their first original artist from 1992-1996, Jewell more than held her own among the other inmates of Death Row by blending her smooth, talented vocal abilities with the G-funk-infused gangsta productions to Death Row albums like "The Chronic", “Doggystyle”, "Dogg Food", "All Eyes On Me" , “Above The Rim” and "Murder Was The Case" , where she also had a Billboard Hot 100 charting hit with "Woman to Woman”.
On Monday, November 21, 2011, WIDEawake/Death Row Records will release the album "Jewell". The never-before-released tracks from the Death Row vault showcase the artist’s undeniable talent and edge, while digging into her Gospel roots.
Dubcnn recently caught up with Jewell for an exclusive interview to discuss her time at Death Row Records, what it was like working on “The Chronic”, how she broke into the music industry, who her musical influences were, being in the middle of the NWA/Ice Cube feud, and so much more!
Exclusive Interview With Jewell
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more on Jewell!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Prophet & Deep H2oz Drop #Darkroom Mixtape - By : Rud - November 16, 2011
 Bay Area's own Prophet has showcased the kind of work ethic that only breeds success again in 2011, relentlessly making new music, shooting videos and doing shows - continuing in much the same vein as his career thus far.
This year alone Prophet has released music with frequent collaborators Deep H2oz and Six Reasons for the single I'm Eatin' and its video and in July he and his group 7Lions [see official site] were signed to producer RedOne's 2101/Universal record label.
In that same update Prophet dropped off a brand new single called My Life with Layne Tadesse over a Deep H2oz production - as well as the music video for it.
Prophet was then back later in the summer having teamed up with the California R&B singer Jessi Malay for the Deep H2oz produced Like You and its incredible music video.
Today we are back as Prophet has teamed up once more with a name never far from his in our updates, frequent collaborator Deep H2oz aka Deep Watters for a 7 track mixtape called "#darkroom" featuring the aforementioned My Life single with Layne Tadesse.
The tape, which also features Six Reasons, is entirely produced by Deep H2oz and can be downloaded via the link below.
Prophet & Deep H2oz - #darkroom (Free Mixtape Download)
Enjoy, lookout for more news and media from Prophet and 7Lions and be sure to stop by the forums and drop your thoughts. Shouts to Gorillaz N Saspenderz and Brooks Williams.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Crooked I "In None We Trust - The Prelude" EP Dec. 13th! - By : Nima - November 16, 2011
We have just received word that Shady Records signee and Slaughterhouse MC Crooked I is announcing a new digital EP called "In None We Trust - The Prelude". The project will be dropping just in time for the holidays, on December 13th, via Treacherous Records/COB Music Group/EMPIRE Distribution.
While details are still scarce about the project, it is set to include guest appearances from Jay Rock, Glasses Malone, Mistah F.A.B., Horseshoe G.A.N.G., Conyac and K-Young.
Check out the cover to your left (art by Pascal Kerouche) and expect more news along with some audio/video from the EP soon! Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... ScHoolboy Q - "My Hatin' Joint" (Audio) - By : Nima - November 15, 2011
As Top Dawg Ent and one of the West Coast top prospects ScHoolboy Q puts the finished touches on his upcoming solo album "HNC", his team have been building his buzz during 2011 by dropping the Setbacks mixtape earlier this year as well as material including the Druggys Wit Hoes video with Ab Soul, a record with Jay Rock produced by Willie B called Can't Do and then Options produced by THC.
In the last few months alone he has dropped off the stellar Alchemist produced My Homie and then the follow up record to Druggys Wit Hoes entitled Druggys With Hoes Again once again alongside Ab-Soul and over production from Nez & Rio and mixed by Ali.
Late last month we dropped off a Sounwave produced record called There He Go and today his team have let loose another leak off the project to hold fans over. Check out the Mike Will produced cut "My Hatin' Joint" below.
ScHoolboy Q - My Hatin' Joint
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more from Schoolboy Q and the TDE camp.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Roccett Releases "By Any Means Necessary" For Free - By : Rud - November 15, 2011
 Over the last couple of months the homie Roccett has been busy on Dubcnn after dropping his Be Afraid (The West Coast) video as the single from his "America's Nightmare" project released alongside DJ Kay Slay, DJ ill Will and DJ Drama.
He also announced another new mixtape was coming entitled "By Any Means Necessary" with DJ Scream, DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Ill Will - cover shown - and we dropped two records to promote that in the form of videos for Turnt Up Music alongside Dion Primo and the intro track By Any Means Necessary Intro.
In the last update we released another brand new video, this one entitled I'm Back featuring the vocal talents of Wayne Blazed and directed by the one and only Rick Edwards. Today we are back as Roccett has just released "By Any Means Necessary" for free download and we have it right here on Dubcnn!
Below you will find the covers, tracklist and download link for the full project which features appearances from Chevy Jones, Dae One, Dion Primo, Smeezaleen, Tiny Bo, G. Malone, Meme Cortour, Al Gator and more with production coming from O Dizzy, Roc N Mayne, Chinky P, Cardiak, AOne, Cosmo, DP Beats, DJay Cas, King Karnov, Colt 45, Justice League and more.
Roccett - By Any Means Necessary (Free Mixtape Download)
Shoutout to Roccett, DJ Scream, DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Ill Will from the entire Dubcnn team!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview With Rick Rock - By : Chad - November 14, 2011
 Multi-platinum producer Rick Rock may not have the marquee name like Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Kanye West and others, but he has been one of the most reliable and employed West Coast rap producers of his time. Born in Alabama, but based in California, Rick Rock began earning major credits in 1996 when he contributed tracks to 2Pac’s “All Eyez On Me" and E-40's “Hall Of Game”.
In the years to follow, he’s cranked out productions mainly for west coast rappers like Spice 1, and Xzibit; however, he’s also worked with mainstream artists like Will Smith, Fabolous, Method Man, Lisa Lopez, and Mariah Carey among others.
Dubcnn sat down with the west coast heavy-hitter for a little Q&A to discuss his upcoming project, “Rocket”, producing for 2Pac, working with long-time collaborator E-40, possibly getting some work in with the 4-man collective - Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Crooked I and Royce Da 5'9 – known as Slaughterhouse, and much more.
Exclusive Interview With Rick Rock
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more on Rick Rock!
Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Microphone Masters Radio: Episode 32 (Heavy D RIP) - By : Rud - November 14, 2011
This episode of the Microphone Masters Radio Show with J-Luv and Blaze Rock finds the fellas in a reflective mood after the passing of Hip Hop legend Heavy D. In sports the term great can be overused and in entertainment the label legend is often applied incorrectly, but for Heavy D the label is very appropriate.
You’ll hear music from J. Cole, DJ Quik, Heavy D, Casual, Mobb Deep, The RZA, Stack Bundles and more.
Whenever a highly anticipated album is nearing release it is only a matter of time before the project is leaked. Such is the case with Drake and his new project.
So J-Luv asks Blaze if he thinks leaks have a dramatic impact on the money driven bottom line. And on the heels of the Marquez V. Pacquiao fight the dynamic duo debate the decision of the judges. Do you think Marquez was robbed?
Lastly, as Thanksgiving approaches that means that waistlines everywhere will be increasing...or does it? J and Blaze say they will do their best to avoid the pitfalls of the Turkey Day smorgasbord but they discuss the foods they are looking forward to feasting on in moderation.
Dubcnn Radio: Microphone Masters Radio Show - Episode 32 (11/14/11)
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
.......................................................................................... Six Reasons "Behind The Bars" Video Of "Raindance" - By : Rud - November 14, 2011
Watts representer Six Reasons has been all over Dubcnn in recent weeks and continues to showcase why we first picked up on him in 2008 with the release of his free Pipe Dreams mixtape on Dubcnn that featured Prophet, LeMarvin, LT, Grown Mo and Layne Tadesse - as well as production from Deep H2OZ, The Key and Hutch.
In September Six Reasons dropped the video for his latest record Raindance featuring Too Short and then was back last month with footage of Six Reasons & The Game LIVE in Arizona at The Venue Scottsdale.
Today we are back as he has just released some "Behind The Bars" footage of Raindance where he discusses how the song actually came together. Check it below.
Six Reasons - Raindance (Behind The Bars) (Video)
Lookout for more news, audio and video from Six Reasons over the coming months right here on Dubcnn.com and if you haven't already get last years DJ Skee presented Do Not Pass Go Do Not Collect $200 mixtape and check the records Do Me a Favor, I'm Eatin' featuring Prophet, and this summers single Fat Lady.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... All New Dubcnn Radio: Episode 37 (RIP Heavy D) - By : Rud - November 11, 2011
 The All NEW Dubcnn Radio Show with J-Double & Worldwide Warb is back once again this week with another hour of hot new Hip-Hop and entertainment.
This week the duo, once again joined by Scott Taylor aka ST Specialist start the show off by paying homage to the late great Heavy D, they also reminisce on Pimp C, as well as discuss the exploits of Republican hopeful Herman Cain.
Not only that but the trio play spanking new music from J. Billion, Demrick, Saukrates, Bun B, Cocaine 80's, Freeway and Harold Blue - check it below! more.
Dubcnn Radio: Episode 37 (11/11/11)
Enjoy the shows, 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
.......................................................................................... Belly Drops "The Greatest Dream I Never Had" Free - By : Rud - November 11, 2011
We've been keeping you updated over recent weeks on a new release from Belly - who burst on to the music scene and Dubcnn in 2007 with his hit single "Pressure" with Ginuwine.
Having broken through in 2007 Belly released his full length album "The Revolution" featuring the singles A History Of Violence and I'm The Man alongside Kurupt and even found the time to record the Dubcnn Exclusive track entitled Wanted.
Over recent weeks we've dropped off the first music from his latest project "The Greatest Dream I Never Had" including the Snoop Dogg featured single 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) and just this week the video for the Dannyboy Styles produced track Purple Drugs.
Today we are back as - as promised - "The Greatest Dream I Never Had" drops today and we have it below for free download for all our readers. The release is presented by DJ Drama and includes production by DannyBoy Styles, DaHeala, The Weeknd and Belly himself.
This mixtape is dark, personal and intimate with each song sampling records from the 70s, 80s and 90s, including Love Inc (Broke Bones), REM, Lana Del Ray (Videogames), James Blake (The Wilhem Scream) among many others.
DJ Drama Presents: The Greatest Dream I Never Had (Free Mixtape Download)
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more and hit up the man himself on Twitter or via his official website.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DJ Quik Releases Heavy D Tribute "Heavy Mr Big Stuff" - By : Rud - November 11, 2011
 New music from DJ Quik can leave fans waiting huge periods of time for their latest fix. 2011 has been a special year thanks to the release of "The Book of David" with records on Dubcnn including G-Shit with KK, Luv Of My Life alongside Gift Reynolds as well as the video for Nobody with Suga Free.
Not only that but we've been treated to Take It Off from "Kurupt Presents Penagon Rydaz" as well as the Live From Sunset Exclusive Dubcnn Interview from earlier this year.
Today we are back with a new record from DJ Quik and, as welcome as it is to hear Quik on the mic again, its tinged with sadness as it's to commemorate the passing of Heavy D with the tribute record "Heavy Mr Big Stuff" - check it below.
DJ Quik - Heavy Mr Big Stuff (Heavy D Tribute)
Shoutout to DJ Quik for paying respects to a true legend.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Mistah F.A.B. Preps "I Found My Backback 2" For Dec. 6th - By : Nima - November 10, 2011
 Bay Area-famed rapper Mistah F.A.B. will release the follow-up to his early-2011 project “I Found My Backpack” with “I Found My Backpack 2 – The Lost Notebook” on December 6th, 2011.
Having juggled with different fan bases his entire career - from the street crowd to complex lyricists - F.A.B. is using his "I Found My Backpack" series to prove that he is not only one of the best freestylers around but also a gifted songwriter. The Prince Of The Bay called on to an impressive all-star cast of lyricists to come join him on the project: Talib Kweli, Jadakiss, Royce Da 5’9, Noreaga, Prodigy, Rapper Big Pooh, Andre Nickatina, San Quinn, The Grouch and Erk Tha Jerk are some of the MC's featured on "I Found My Backpack 2".
About the new album, Fabby Davis Jr. explains, “I did a project earlier this year called ‘I Found My Backpack,’ and it actually did well. A lot of people liked it, and it didn’t sell like a miraculous amount of numbers. But what it did was, it made people who may not have been familiar with my ability to do things like that kinda go, ‘Dude can really rap rap!’ So I followed it up with part 2, and part 2 is like on steroids. It’s dope, man.”
For the past decade, Mistah F.A.B. has been steadily making noise in the Bay Area and expanding his buzz to a national level along with the Hyphy movement. Though that movement has long been put to a halt, it has not impeded Mistah F.A.B. in the least bit. With his “I Found My Backpack” album receiving positive ratings from critics, he is ready to repeat that success with the sequel – “I Found My Backpack 2 – The Lost Notebook.”
“When you listen to my records, you never know what you’re going to get. But to me, I utilize it more to my advantage than a curse, because it’s actually a gift,” says Mistah F.A.B. “Nowadays when you listen to rap, all rappers sound the same. I think that I’ve embodied and taken full advantage of my ability to sound different on every song.”
Fans will get the opportunity to hear songs from throughout the spectrum on “I Found My Backpack 2: The Lost Notebook” – from street music, to party songs to political raps. And as the guest features indicated - this project is bigger and goes beyond than just the Bay Area. It’s a nationwide movement.
Mistah F.A.B.’s “I Found My Backpack 2: The Lost Notebook” will be available on December 6th, 2011 via Faeva Afta Ent/EMPIRE Distribution on iTunes and all digital retailers.
Watch the video to the first single, "Bring The Classics Back":
Mistah F.A.B. - Bring The Classics Back (Video)
Listen to the second single, "Probably B The Greatest", featuring Jadakiss & N.O.R.E.:
Mistah F.A.B. - Probably The Greatest (ft. Jadakiss & N.O.R.E.) (Audio)
Expect more news and an exclusive interview with F.A.B. on dubcnn soon!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Video: Locksmith & Ski Beatz - "The Bottom" - By : Nima - November 10, 2011
 There's less than a week left until Locksmith drops his highly anticipated and entirely Ski Beatz produced album "Embedded" via Dame Dash's DD172/Bluroc imprint. Today, Lock unleashed another incredible song off the album with the accompanying video. This one is called "The Bottom", make sure to check it out:
Locksmith - The Bottom (Video)
Make sure to cop "Embedded" on November 15th!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dubcnn On Google+! +1 Our Page & You Could Win! - By : Rud - November 10, 2011
 Dubcnn is now available on Google+! The latest social networking hub joins Twitter and Facebook as part of our Social Media connectivity.
The brand new Dubcnn Google+ Page is live and will be updated with the latest news, media, interviews and content that is available on Dubcnn. To access that content - which will simply appear in your news feed each time we update - simply visit the Dubcnn Google+ Page and +1 the page to add it to your Circles.
"+1" Dubcnn today and you will go into the draw with the first 500 people to "+1" Dubcnn for the chance to win some incredible prizes including CDs, DVDs, iTunes Vouchers, Vinyl & more!
Thanks for all your support of Dubcnn on Twitter and Facebook so far, please ensure you get in supporting the Dubcnn Google+ Page as soon as possible to get more of the latest news and media direct to your profile!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Jake&Papa Release "My Baby", Prod By Futuristiks - By : Rud - November 10, 2011
 Los Angeles own Papa & Jacob Harrel - formerly of the 5 piece Brutha - were signed to Def Jam Records in 2008 after being seen by Jermaine Dupri. After a TV show and debut album the group disbanded and the two brothers left became Jake&Papa.
Regular visitors will have seen the duo appear in the Who, What, Where video which was released last week, a track from Dubb's The Departure project.
Today we are back with news and music from Jake&Papa who are set to release their new album "Somethin' Soulful" in January and the duo have linked up with Dubb once again - this time as Co-Writer - and The Futuristiks on production for the soulful "My Baby" - check it below!
Jake&Papa - My Baby (Produced by The Futuristiks) (Audio)
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on this talented pair, make sure you also follow Jake&Papa on Twiter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Mr. Magic Is "Rollin" Over SweetzGotBeatz Production - By : Chad - November 10, 2011
 The legandary Mr. Magic is back! Mr. Magic is best known for topping the Billboard Top Twenty, 3 different times with his No Limit family with masive hits including “Down 4 My Niggas” and “Wobble, Wobble.”.
Right now he is back with a his new, laid-back single, "Rollin'", produced by SweetzGotBeatz. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for an upcoming exclusive interview with Mr Magic. We're keeping it rolling on Dubcnn!
Mr. Magic - Rollin' (Audio)(prod. by SweetzGotBeatz)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Knoc-Turn’Al "Don't Know By Now" With Noah Jones - By : Rud - November 10, 2011
 Knoc-Turn’Al has had a busy 2011, in just the last six months he released Knoc’s Ville via Treacherous Records/Hoopla Media Group/LRT which you can cop on iTunes, chopped it up with Dubcnn in this exclusive interview, appeared on a single from Damizza's MCSB project called U Can't See Me and in September dropped the 2Pac Tribute record All In.
Today we are back with a track that's been released to keep the fans happy as he puts the finishing touches on his long awaited, long overdue "The Book of Knoc" LP. The track is called "Don't Know By Now" and features Noah Jones, Willy Northpole & I-20 over a J-Beam production.
Knoc-Turn'Al - Don't Know By Now (Feat. Noah Jones, Willy Northpole & I-20) Audio)
Enjoy and lookout for more news and music from Knoc-Turn’Al and "The Book of Knoc" LP over the coming weeks. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... "High Off Music" Focus..., Torae, iLL Camille & Nikki Grier - By : Rud - November 10, 2011
 Former Aftermath producer Focus... has been a Dubcnn regular over the last few years with various projects including the collaboration with Manhattan lyricist Fokis "20/20 EP" and its single Can't You See, the acclaimed Homage To Dilla with Slum Village, Frank Nitti & illa J as well as the Homage To Pete Rock record Rapper Big Pooh, Sha Stimuli & Kurupt.
We also caught up with him last year for this Exclusive Interview With Focus... where he discussed "The Avant Garde Projec" as well as getting the scoop on his then recent split with Dr. Dre.
This year he's been on Dubcnn due to his work with Inglewood rapper Kida with tracks including Watch Me and Lose Ya Mind as well as working with Queens born, Los Angeles raised MC, T. Hobbs on her Dedication single.
Today we are back as Focus... is dropping "Music of the Misinterpreted (Deluxe Edition)" tomorrow and the record "High Off Music" featuring Torae, iLL Camille and Nikki Grier has just been released - we have it for you to stream or download below!
Focus... - High Off Music (Feat. Torae, iLL Camille & Nikki Grier) (Audio)
Enjoy and make sure you holla at Focus... on Twitter Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Heavy D Dies Aged 44, Enjoy 15 Career Defining Hits - By : Rud - November 10, 2011
 As we are sure many of you already know Rap pioneer and legend Heavy D sadly passed away this week on November 8th. His unexpected death at the age of 44 has been well documented across news outlets and online with tributes pouring in for the Jamaican-born American actor, rapper, record producer, singer and former leader of Heavy D & the Boyz.
His as yet unexplained death occurred within hours of being taken to hospital with breathing problems and only hours after he wrote to his followers on Twitter, "BE INSPIRED!"
This was also only days since he'd made his first live performance in 15 years when he joined La Toya Jackson at the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Wales, UK and delivered a medley of hits at the Bet Hip-Hop awards. Just this week, he spoke to DJ Tim Westwood on BBC Radio 1Xtra, saying he prepared for the Bet show by practicing eight hours a day for six weeks.
The entire team at Dubcnn would like to take this moment to pass on our condolences to Heavy D's family and friends and RIP to one of Hip-Hop's most suave rhymers. We also want to urge you all to take a look back at 15 defining hits from his career including "The Overweight Lover's in the House" and the iconic "Jam" verse with Michael Jackson. Check out out now thanks to Spin.com.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... OUT NOW: Pac Div Release Debut LP "The Div" - By : Rud - November 9, 2011
 As we've been reporting for the last couple of months Pac Div - who Dubcnn have been promoting heavily since 2006 - have been getting ready to release their debut album, "The Div."
The album dropped yesterday November 8, 2011 through a joint venture with RBC Records [see; Pac Div Ready Debut LP "The Div" For November] and is available today via
iTunes.
"The Div" from the Southern California hip hop trio Pac Div features production from No I.D. (Common, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Drake, Rick Ross and more), Swiff D and the group’s very own Like as well as features from long time friends Bleu Collar, Asher Roth, Casey Veggies (Sleeping in Class”), Tiron and Skeme.
In recent updates we've reminded you that Pac Div - consisting of two brothers, Like and Mibbs and long time friend BeYoung - have dropped so many projects for free download via Dubcnn including Sealed For Freshness: Blend Tape in 2006 before back to back releases Church League Champions and Don't Mention It before in the Spring of this year dropping their fourth mixtape Mania!, hosted by DJ Don Cannon, featuring the hit single Anti Freeze and its acclaimed Music Video.
Before you head to iTunes to cop "The Div" checkout the lead single The Greatness as well as the music video for Posted.
From all @DUBCNN we want to give a huge shout to Pac Div and wish them every success as these are guys who have really put the foundations in for a long and successful career. PS to all the blogs take note - every project following an artists career constantly available free for download from Dubcnn...the archive is coming back to haunt you...soon!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... C.B. News Drops "For The Love" + Exile Produced Single - By : Rud - November 9, 2011
 Bay Area representer C.B. News - who in recent weeks has been on Dubcnn along with Meko McAfee on the Gem Dropper record also featuring Davinci - is back on Dubcnn today with his brand new mixtape available for free download.
The project is called "For The Love" and features appearances from Uptown Swuite, J.Good and Josie Stingray over productions from Infinite Trax, Abstrakt Soundz, Trebles & Blues, Calvin The Genius and Exile. Exile produced the single "Live For Today" which you can checkout below - as well as the Brian Storm directed video!
C.B. News - Live For Today (Audio)
C.B. News - Live For Today (Video)
Checkout the full 10 track project "For The Love" for free download right here on the Dubcnn Digital Distribution Network! Covers, tracklist and the download all available via the page below.
C.B. News - For The Love (Free Download)
Enjoy the new music, drop your thoughts direct to C.B. News on Twitter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Slim The Mobster Drops "War Music" With Dre & Snoop - By : Rud - November 9, 2011
As we've been telling you since we first introduced him a little under a year ago in our DUBCNN TV: Exclusive Interview when he released his DJ Clue fronted South Central's Finest project which we dropped for free download - Slim The Mobster is the truth!
Now the day is here for the Aftermath & Dr. Dre protege to releas his hugely anticipated street album "War Music" executive produced by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, produced by Sha Money XL & Vikaden and powered by Crooks & Castles and the good folks @ DJBooth.net - right here on DUBCNN!
So far the material to promote the release has been relentless and we've given you video including Work For It (Price On Ya Head), Gun Play, South Central Blues and most recently F*ck You.
We've also kept you up to date with all the audio tracks leaked from "War Music" including What Goes Up with Snoop Dogg, Marta alongside Prodigy of Mobb Deep, F*ck You which features Yummy Bingham over production by Bink! and just yesterday the solo record produced by Rahki called Dreaming.
The mixtape is available below for both download and via our streaming audio players for those at work or on the go and we urge you to download from dubcnn to truly support the westcoast and experience Free, no waiting, no passcodes download or streams on the HUB of Westcoast Hip-Hop, Dubcnn.com.
Slim The Mobster - War Music (Exec Produced by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg (FREE DOWNLOAD)
Slim The Mobster - War Music (Exec Produced by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg (FULL STREAM)
We know you are gonna love "War Music" with cameos from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Prodigy, Kendrick Lamar and more so make sure you show your appreciation to Slim direct via his Twitter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Belly Drops "Purple Drugs" Video From New Mixtape - By : Rud - November 9, 2011
 Last month Belly - who burst on to the music scene and Dubcnn in 2007 with his hit single "Pressure" with Ginuwine - was back on Dubcnn with news of a new project.
Since his 2007 breakthrough Belly has released his full length album "The Revolution" featuring the singles A History Of Violence and I'm The Man alongside Kurupt and even found the time to record the Dubcnn Exclusive track entitled Wanted.
Over recent years Belly has gone on to release more mixtapes including "Back For the First Time" featuring the Snoop Dogg featured single "Hot Girl" and more recently in 2010 the mixtapes "Sleepless Nights." In our last update we told you he'd linked up with Snoop Dogg once again to record a new single 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).
The video to I Drink I Smoke is coming but in the meantime he has dropped off another video from his "The Greatest Dream I Never Had" mixtape - which drops on Friday 11th November - for the track "Purple Drugs" which you can watch below. The track is produced by Dannyboy Styles
Belly - Purple Drugs (Video)
Remember Belly is releasing "The Greatest Dream I Never Had" on 11-11-11 that is produced and arranged by DannyBoy Styles, DaHeala, The Weeknd and Belly himself. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more and hit up the man himself on Twitter or via his official website.Discuss This Topic
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