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May 2008
 Weekend Audio Vol. 5: Bishop, LL Cool J, Techniec, Problem... - By : Nima - May 31, 2008
 Another week has passed, and it's about time for this week's Weekend Audio feature on dubcnn! We've got a couple gems for ya'll this week, ranging from Bishop Lamont and LL Cool J's upcoming projects to Problem's new artist Hood Rich and Canadian producers Haze Ent who connected with TQ, Crooked I and B-Legit amongst others for a collabo.
The first joint of the day is a Bishop Lamont solo track off Bishop's "The Confessional" mixtape with DJ Whoo Kid dropping any minute. Tha Bizness laced Bishop with a banger, download "Get Off My D-ck" below:
 Bishop Lamont - Get Off My D-ck (Prod. by Tha Bizness)
Next up is the latest street single from a new artist named Hood Rich, who's signed to Problem's Derang Ent. He got Problem to jump on the track with him, and reached out to Slim The Mobster, also known as "Detox"' secret weapon, to join him for a verse. The track is called "Money, Cash, Cars", check it out below:
Hood Rich - Money, Cash, Cars (ft. Problem & Slim The Mobster)
 Let's get to a potential album track off LL Cool J's upcoming long player "Exit 13". LL announced his return with the recent release of the posse cut "5 Boroughs", featuring fellow NY reps Method Man, Jim Jones, KRS One & Lil Kim. A new track has leaked, this time on a more mellow tip, featuring Trey Songz called "Girl If I". This is another Tha Bizness production, Dow Jones & J-Hen have really been getting it in 2008!
LL Cool J - Girl If I (ft. Trey Songz) (Prod. by Tha Bizness)
We have a world premiere for ya'll next. The Long Beach rebel Techniec has a new summer record to ride out to called "Absolut Cup", and we have it right here for ya'll to check out. The track was produced by AAA Music Group and co-produced by Long Beach's own L'z. It's always good to hear some new Techniec, check out the track below and also peep him out on MySpace.
Techniec - Absolut Cup (Prod. by AAA / L'z)
 Let's take a quick trip up to Canada, where the production team Haze Ent have been on their grind collaborating with US artists such as Shade Sheist and Glasses Malone. We have just been sent a track orchestrated by Haze Ent called "Legends", which features Koncreto, QP, Crooked I, TQ and B-Legit. To hear what the combination sounds like, check out "Legends" below:
Koncreto - Legends (ft. QP, Crooked I, TQ & B-Legit) (Prod. by Haze Ent)
Look out for Haze Ent's "I Only Touch Greatness Pt. 2" project.
 Last but not least we have a new track from Shady Records signee Bobby Creekwater. It's been kind of quiet around him since the release of the "Re-Up" compilation, last we heard was that Bobby Creek was working on his solo album "A Brilliant Mistake", which he's trying to drop this fall. The track we have for ya'll today is called "Rainman" and he adresses the rumours of him not dropping on it and much more. Check it out below:
Bobby Creekwater - Rainman
That's it this time around for our Weekend Audio, check back with us in a week for more exclusive music! Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... J-Ro At Cultura Urbana Festival And Unleashes His New Single - By : Yash - May 31, 2008
 J-Ro of The Liks just contacted Dubcnn so we could let the fans know that he will be performing at Europe's biggest Hip-Hop festival in Madrid, Spain. J-Ro goes on stage tonight at 23:30 infront of over 20 000 fans.
Yesterday thousands of fans enjoyed performances by Talib Kweli and EPMD. The Game was also supposed to perform but he couldn't make it, so J-Ro will be headlining the festival; performing all of his old hits as well as new bangers from his upcoming album. You can also catch Immortal Teqnique as the opening act.
That's not all J-Ro wanted us to premiere his first single "Gravity" from his upcoming album. Please believe that it's a huge banger and we are proud to bring you this exclusive world premiere.
In the song J-Ro sets the record straight regarding his move to Europe from Cali and has a few words for the haters. "Everybody wanna know why I moved overseas, everybody wanna know if I'm still making cheese, everybody wanna know if I'm still with The Liks, everybody wanna know if I got alot of chicks..well fool do I eat did I learn another language, how is the weather? is living there dangerous?....." he raps over a up tempo piano beat which can best be described as a Dr Dre production but in reality is produced by a European producer.
Make sure you download the song below and bang it in your rides this summer:
J-Ro - Gravity
If you live in Spain please support Hip-Hop by attending the festival and don't forget to add J-Ro on myspace by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dibia$e Drops "The Demonstration" EP - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 31, 2008
 We're back today with another great drop! Compton's rap-singer Dibia$e, whom we've featured before, is dropping a free EP on Dubcnn called "The Demonstration." Featuring all original music, the six-track set puts Dibia$e's unique talent on full display.
Production from Dae One, C Ballin, Phrayze, and Dibia$e himself compliment this intriguing project. Download it for free by using the link below.
Dibia$e - The Demonstration [Free EP Download]
Make sure to add Dibia$e as your friend on Myspace, and look out for more on this very talented young artist on Dubcnn in the future.
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the hottest new music!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Damani (Westurn Union) Update: 3 New Joints + Video Blog - By : Nima - May 30, 2008
 It's time for some new Damani solo music on dubcnn! After dropping the critically acclaimed Westurn Union mixtape "House Shoe Musik Vol. 1" with his partners Bad Lucc and Soopafly, the Inglewood player has sent us a couple new joints on the solo tip for everybody to vibe to.
First off is a Damani solo record called "In Love With A Ho", where Damani talks about a friend of his that falls in love with ho, you already know the theme. You may know the track from Damani's "Congratulations Playa" mixtape.
The track was produced by Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell and DJ Reflex. Check it out below:
Damani - In Love With A Ho
Next up are two exclusive freestyles titled "We Not The Same Part 1" and "We Not The Same Part 2", two bragadocious tracks on which Damani gets his swag on. On Part 1 he spits over Jay-Z's "Ignorant Shit" beat, while he picked Obie Trice's "Cry Now" instrumental for Part 2. Check them out below:
Damani - We Not The Same Freestyle (Part 1)
Damani - We Not The Same Freestyle (Part 2)
Last but not least, we have an exclusive Damani video blog for ya'll, straight from Turks & Caicos, where Damani took a vacation in preparation for the West Fest Tour. The island looks paradisiacal, really makes you want to fly out there and relax. Check it out below:
Damani Video Blog From Turks & Caicos (Video)
That's it for now, expect a lot more new music from the Westurn Union crew very soon!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Terrace Martin speaks on "Locke High" mixtape - By : JustinL - May 30, 2008
 Dubcnn had the chance to speak briefly with Terrace Martin regarding his upcoming "Locke High" mixtape being presented by DJ Drama & Bigg Snoop Dogg, and also the Jakai Music Group with himself, Uncle Chucc, and T-Lee.
Terrace Martin talks about the "Locke High" mixtape and Jakai Music Group [Video]
Earlier this month, we previewed two tracks from the mixtape:
Terrace Martin - Bounce Rock Skate (Feat. DJ Quik, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg)
Problem - I'm Toe Up (Remix f/ Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, Kurupt, & Terrace Martin
For more information please visit Myspace.com/TerraceMartinDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dubcnn Blogs: Dollars and Sense By Eric Engelwood - By : Rud - May 30, 2008
 Dubcnn continues to add to its latest Blog section with the addition of a Blog from long time dubcnn supporter and dubcc forum member Eric Engelwood.
Eric Engelwood kicks off his bi-monthly blog "Dollars and Sense" with an open discussion about the challenges and opportunities marketing your music over the internet. It's a brave new world in the music industry and using the internet to properly promote music should be an integral part of any artists game plan.
Judge for yourself and enjoy the first entry in the Dollars And Sense series: "Attention New West: GET YOUR PAPER"
Dubcnn Presents: Dollars And Sense (A Blog by Eric Engelwood)
Stay tuned for the next entry from Eric two weeks today right here on Dubcnn.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dah Dah presents: Warzone "Damn" - By : JustinL - May 30, 2008
  Courtesy of Dah Dah, Dubcnn has a new Warzone music video to premier today. Most people are familiar with Dah Dah through his work on the CT Experience Mixtape DVD that he did with DJ Crazy Toones. This music video is for the song "Damn", and was filmed recently after the West Fest meeting.
Dah Dah presents: Warzone - "Damn" [Video]
Dah Dah will be traveling on the road with the West Fest tour, so expect another classic DVD soon. To see more of Dah Dah's videos please visit "Tha Bakery" YouTube channel.
Look for Warzone on the West Fest tour, and check out the DUBCNN WEST FEST page for tour itinerary and the latest updates. Make sure to get your tickets soon!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Interview With San Diego's Network + New Music - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 30, 2008
 Dubcnn recently sat down with San Diego artist Network for an exclusive interview. In this feature, Network tells us all about how he first got started in the music industry. He tells us about the game he's learned from E-40, Knoc-Turn'al, and others over the years by observing their moves first-hand.
We also get into to detail about Network's new single "U 4 Me," which will be heating up the radio this summer, as well as his latest mixtape "Gritz & Eggz" with DJ D-Rock & DJ 2Rille.
Network also tells us about his company Earthquake Productions, and he explains how he got into the concert promoting business as well. Read on to find out about all of these topics and much more.
Exclusive Interview With Network [May 2008]
We've also got the "U 4 Me" single available for stream today! Shouts out to Blazin' 98.9, Jammin' Z90, and The Basement for getting behind it already! If you like the record, support Network and request it at your local station.
Network - U 4 Me (ft. Ashley Robles) [STREAM]
We've got another new Network song for you to download as well. This one is a harder record called "Move Dat Work," which was based on the movie "Cocaine Cowboys". Check it out.
Network - Move Dat Work
Make sure to add Network as your friend on Myspace. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest interviews!
Related Link:
Network - Gritz & Eggz Mixtape [Free Download]Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... N*E*R*D release "Seeing Sounds" June 10th - By : JustinL - May 30, 2008
 N*E*R*D* is set to release Seeing Sounds, their third album on June 10th, 2008. You already know the story of the Neptunes, Grammy Award winning producers and songwriters Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, but the N*E*R*D* trio consists of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and longtime friend and creative wunderkind, Shae Haley. The album is a blistering mash-up of booming hip-hop beats and rollercoastering rock riffs, rumbling crunk rhythms and scintillating soul music. Whereas their first album, In Search Of..., was an imaginative, exploration of identities, and their second album, Fly Or Die, sought out the range of genres and sounds that have influenced the group, Seeing Sounds grinds everything together, evoking a sound that is un-tethered by preconceptions and convention. It is also an album that amplifies the style and attitudes that have made Pharrell, Chad and Shae transcendent cultural icons.
"The Neptunes is what we do, but N*E*R*D* is who we are. It's our life," says Pharrell. The three of them together combine for uninhibited explorations of sounds, emotions and truth, adhering to no agenda, subscribing to no rules. N*E*R*D* is the way they live their life, the way they see the world.
N*E*R*D* - Everyone Nose (Remix Feat. Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Pusha TDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Johnny Michael, Roscoe Umali, Da Grizzly Collabo - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 30, 2008
 We've got a new heater today from R&B singer Johnny Michael & The Self Made Crew featuring Roscoe Umali & Da Grizzly! The track is called "Cali Ridaz," and it has a very anthem-like feel to it. Download it below.
Johnny Michael & The Self Made Crew
ft. Roscoe Umali & Da Grizzly - Cali Ridaz
 Make sure to add Johnny Michael, Roscoe Umali, & Da Grizzly as your friends on Myspace. Holler at Johnny Michael if you need a hook!
Da Grizzly is planning on touring this summer around the California area to promote the release of his latest street album "Ursus Californicus," which is hosted by DJ Warrior & DJ Artillery of the Cali Untouchables. Look out for a lot more features from Johnny Michael in the future as well.
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest new music.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Big Top Dawg Ent Update [Audio + Video] - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 29, 2008
 We've got a huge Top Dawg Ent feature for the Dubcnn community today! Let's start things off with the untagged version of K.Dot's new single "Hater Love." Produced by Cool & Dre, this record is just plain crazy! Check it out below.
K.Dot - Hater Love [Prod. by Cool & Dre]
K.Dot also dropped a video for his "A Millie Freestyle" which was so well received last week. Watch the video below.
K.Dot - A Millie Freestyle [Video]
 We've also got a new single from Bo for you to check out. This one is called "Swagg Dance," and it's from his forthcoming street album "Bo Knows."
Bo - Swagg Dance
We've also got two great drops from Jay Rock for you today. First, we're premiering the downloadable version of his new song "In The Hood," featuring K.Dot & J Black that you might have caught during "The West Coast Grind" Radio Show earlier in the week. Download the record below.
Jay Rock - In The Hood (ft K.Dot & J Black)
 We've also got the full version of Jay Rock's first "Watts Finest" mixtape for you to download. Hosted by DJ Skee & DJ Dave, this tape will allow you to see the growth that Jay Rock has achieved since he's been in the game. Download it for free below.
DJ Skee & DJ Dave Present Jay Rock - Watts Finest Vol. 1 [Free Download]
Shouts out to DJ Ill Will for all of his help with this feature!
Make sure to add K.Dot, Bo, & Jay Rock as your friends on Myspace, and stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on Top Dawg Ent!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... G Malone ft. Lil Wayne & Baby - Haters [Audio] - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 29, 2008
 We're dropping off the mastered, CD-quality version of Glasses Malone's next single "Haterz" today. The record features his Cash Money label mates Lil Wayne & Baby, and it was produced by FOC. We don't need to say any more, download it below!
Glasses Malone - Haterz (ft. Lil Wayne & Baby) [Prod. by FOC]
Make sure to add Glasses Malone as your friend on Myspace. Start requesting this single on Power 106 now by texting "G Malone - Haterz" to 69106.
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest new music!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Young De Is "Bac On His Sh*t" [Audio] - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 29, 2008
 We've got a brand new record from Young De that we premiered on De's radio show "The West Coast Grind" this past Tuesday. The name of the song is "Bac On My Sh*t," and it features De flowing about whatever's been on his mind as of late. Check out the track below!
Young De - Bac On My Sh*t [Prod. by Rellevant]
Make sure to add Young De as your friend on Myspace. De's forthcoming duo project with Ca$his as Homeland Security is moving along very well, so stay tuned to Dubcnn for more updates in the near future!
Also be on the look out for a big announcement regarding "The West Coast Grind" in the next few days.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Kam, MC Eiht & Daz Speak On West Fest (Warzone/DPG) - By : JustinL - May 29, 2008
  The West Fest starts in a little over two weeks on June 14th so please make sure to get your tickets from ticketmaster.com, or from respective venues in your city. Check out our DUBCNN WEST FEST page for the updated tour itinerary.
Dubcnn had the opportunity to speak briefly with Kam, MC Eiht, & Daz in the studio about the West Fest tour, and the upcoming Warzone album scheduled for release this summer:
Kam, MC Eiht, and Daz (Warzone & DPG) on the West Fest tour
Look for continuous updates on Dubcnn of all West Fest artists, including Bigg Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound (Daz & Kurupt), Warren G, Westurn Union (Soopafly, Bad Lucc, Damani), Warzone (Eiht, Kam, Goldie Loc), and Mistah F.A.B.,
For more information please visit SnoopDogg.com and Myspace.com/SnoopDogg.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Sir Jinx Interview Part 2! - By : ChadKiser - May 29, 2008
 Last week, Dubcnn brought you Part 1 of our exclusive interview with legendary west coast producer Sir Jinx, where we talked about such things as how he hooked up with Ice Cube back in the day, his relationship with west coast veteran Xzibit, the state of west coast hip-hop, as well as other interesting topics.
In part 2, Sir Jinx opens up the interview by telling us how he and Xzibit initially connected up with each other, tells us about making the classic 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz album, working with Brother J from X-clan, and putting together the post-NWA classic record Amerikkka's Most Wanted.
To read this amazing interview, click the link below!
Exclusive Interview With Sir Jinx (Part 2)
Be on the lookout for Part 3 coming soon! As always, drop your feedback and comments on the forum.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Cali Untouchable Radio - This Weeks Podcast (May 27) - By : Rud - May 29, 2008
 The "Cali Untouchable Radio Show" was back on Sirius Satellite Radio (Hip-Hop Nation Channel 40) once again this week on Tuesday at 11PM Pacific Time (2AM Eastern). As ever the show was hosted by DJ Warrior and featured some of the hottest new music.
For those of you that miss the show or wish to download the show for your Portable MP3 players you will now be able to every week courtesy of the Dubcnn Podcast Network. We have also introduced the ability to stream the audio as well as download it due to popular demand so ensure you check the new feature out using the links below.
This weeks two-hour podcast - originally aired on May 27 - is available via the Cali Untouchable Radio podcast page which features weekly updates with the download links and tracklistings - ensure you bookmark it to get the latest editions.
Dubcnn Presents: Cali Untouchable Radio: Podcast Download Page
Bookmark the new home of the "Cali Untouchable Radio" Radio Show Podcast today and ensure you check back everyweek if you miss or want to hear the show again that goes out every Tuesday on Sirius Satellite Radio (Hip-Hop Nation Channel 40) at 11PM Pacific Time (2AM Eastern).Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DJ Skee's "Live From L.A." Podcast (May 24) - By : Rud - May 29, 2008
 Saturday night saw the latest edition of DJ Skee's Sirius Satellite Radio show - "Live From L.A." As ever DJ Skee creates a fusion of the most up to date new music as well as vaired classics!
"Live From L.A" is broadcast every Saturday (9PM Pacific Time/12AM Eastern) on Sirius Satellite Radio and the free two-hour podcast download is available via the Dubcnn Podcast Network every Sunday. We had some issues this weekend that prevented this from going live until today.
The new Live From L.A. podcast page features weekly updates with the download links and now streaming audio, as well as tracklistings so ensure you bookmark it to get the latest editions.
Click the link below to view the new Live From L.A. podcast page, view the tracklist and download or stream both parts of the two-hour show that aired on May 24.
Dubcnn Presents: DJ Skee - Live From L.A. Podcast Download Page
Bookmark the new home of DJ Skee's "Live From L.A." Radio Show Podcast's and ensure you check back everyweek if you miss or want to hear the show again that goes out every Saturday (9PM Pacific Time/12AM Eastern) on Sirius Satellite Radio. Please contact us with your feedback about the new streaming options and where else you would like to see the option on dubcnn by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... The Life And Times Of Xzibit Part 2 / Exclusive Live Footage - By : Nima - May 28, 2008
 A few days ago, we brought you Part 1 of our exclusive 3-part interview series with Xzibit, The Life And Times Of Xzibit. On the same day, we had to bring you the sad news of Xzibit's new born son Xavier passing away after only 11 days. Thank you to everybody who sent emails in support of X, it's appreciated.
In Part 1, we discussed his childhood, how he got into rappng, hooking up with the Likwit Crew, coming out with "Paparazzi", 2Pac, meeting Dr. Dre, the Up In Smoke tour and more.
This is Part 2, where we talk about Snoop Dogg's beef with Xzibit, his career after "Restless", the issues that occured between him and Tha Alkaholiks, the incident where X got attacked with a bottle and how he ended up becoming the host of "Pimp My Ride".
We then talk about his move to Sony after Loud folded, why he then chose to take it independent with "Full Circle", how Strong Arm Steady was formed, why he left the group, and much more. Read or listen to the interview below:
The Life And Times Of Xzibit - The Dubcnn Interview: Part 2 (May '08)
Look out for Part 3 of this interview where we talk about the "Full Circle" album, his song "Thank You", The Game, who Xzibit is feeling right now, what he thinks of Hip-Hop's evolution, as well as his plans for the future.
We're not done yet though, we also have some exclusive live footage of Xzibit live in concert in Hamburg, Germany. The concert took place in the summer of 2007, in June to be exact. The video runs for about 30 minutes and you get to see Xzibit perform all the hits, from "Paparazzi" to "What U See Is What U Get" over "X" to "Bitch Please" all the way to "Thank You".
 To check out the Xzibit live footage, click below:
Xzibit Live In Concert - Hamburg, Germany (June 2007) [Video]
Before we go, here is an unreleased Xzibit track called "On My Way" that X posted on his MySpace page this week. It's a leftover off the "Full Circle" album, click below to check it out:
Xzibit - On My Way (Unreleased)
R.I.P. Xavier Kingston Joiner.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Daz & Kurupt (DPG) Speak On The West Fest Tour - By : JustinL - May 28, 2008
 Bigg Snoop Dogg and Dubcnn have teamed up to present the West Fest tour this June. The West Fest will be stopping by cities in California, Oregon, Washington and Canada. Artist on the tour include Bigg Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound (Daz & Kurupt), Warren G, Westurn Union (Soopafly, Bad Lucc, Damani), Warzone (Eiht, Kam, Goldie Loc), Mistah F.A.B., and special guests. In conjunction with the tour, Dubcnn will be releasing exclusive audio and video from all West Fest artists. To start this off, we have an exclusive video of Tha Dogg Pound (Daz & Kurupt) speaking on the West Fest tour.
Tha Dogg Pound (Daz & Kurupt) and West Fest tour
For all the fans in Portland, OR... Daz wants you to go to "Reo's Ribs"
Check out the DUBCNN WEST FEST page for tour itinerary and the latest updatesDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DTP Rapper Willy Northpole Is Ready To Blast Off In '08! - By : Nima - May 28, 2008
 The first time we featured Phoenix, AZ, rapper Willy Northpole on dubcnn was for his single "Body Marked Up", which has been constantly gaining momentum throughout the past months. The video to the song was also released, if you haven't seen it click here to watch it now.
Today we're back with a full Willy Northpole mixtape for free download. He linked up with Don Cannon to put it together and it's called "Street Kings: 28 Grams". The mixtapes showcases what Willy Northpole is about, over both original and covered beats.
My personal favorite off the mixtape is "True Story", a great storytelling track on which Willy describes his career up until now, his relationship with Hot Rod and hooking up with 50 Cent, to signing to Disturbing The Peace. Make sure to check it out below:
Willy Northpole - True Story
We also have an exclusive joint called "Hood Shit" which is not on the mixtape. Listen to it below:
Willy Northpole - Hood Shit
Now let's get to the "Street Kings: 28 Grams" mixtape, to download the full 18-track deep mixtape, click below:
Willy Northpole & Don Cannon - Street Kings: 28 Grams (Mixtape)
Enjoy the music and keep your ears open for a lot more from Willy Northpole in 2008!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Taje & Bishop Lamont Exclusives From DJ Warrior - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 28, 2008
 DJ Warrior is currently busy hosting his show "Cali Untouchable Radio" on Sirius, which you can catch right now if you're reading this! Two of the songs he's world premiering tonight are dropping simultaneously on Dubcnn for all of our readers as well!
 First up is a new track from Taje's group Get It Gang, which consists of Taje, Ace of The Bloc Boyz, Bad News, & 2C's. This song is called "The Grimm," produced by Dae One, who just can't stop dropping heat as of late. Check it out.
Taje Presents Get It Gang - The Grimm [Prod. by Dae One]
Next is a brand new Bishop Lamont track called "City Lights," featuring production from DJ Khalil. Get ready to blast this one in your car!
Bishop Lamont - City Lights [ft. Eric of The Royales] [Prod. by DJ Khalil]
Shouts out to DJ Warrior for sharing this music with us! Make sure to add Warrior, Taje, Dae One, & Bishop Lamont as your friends on Myspace. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest new music.
Look out for "The Confessional" to drop June 1st, and "Get It Gang" to drop this summer!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Ya Boy & September 7th On "The West Coast Grind" - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 27, 2008
 Young De & Eddie are back on "The West Coast Grind" again today! Every Tuesday, we've been breaking you off with a new program, and for this latest edition we reached out to Ya Boy & Cali Untouchable DJ September 7th to jump on the show with us.
Ya Boy tells us all about his latest mixtapes, including "Western Hospitality 7" with September 7th, and "I'm Bout To Murdah This Sh*t." He talks about how he builds his buzz online via Myspace & Kush TV, and gives us a perspective as to where he's coming from with his lyrics.
 September 7th talks about how he got into the DJ game, how he linked up with DJ Warrior and the rest of the Cali Untouchable camp, and he discusses his plans for the future.
We also have WORLD PREMIERE music from Young De, Jay Rock, & DJ Ill Will today, so sit back, relax, and get ready for another week of fire!
"The West Coast Grind With Young De & Eddie"
With Special Guests Ya Boy & September 7th [Podcast]
 Make sure to add Young De, Ya Boy, & September 7th as your friends on Myspace. Look out for Young De's video with Ca$his & Mitchy Slick for their single "Can't Move Me" to arrive shortly. The Homeland Security group (De & Ca$his) is making moves!
Also keep looking out later in the week for a special edition of "The West Coast Grind" featuring Taje & The Get It Gang. A big announcement regarding your favorite radio show will be coming soon as well, so stay posted!
Related Link:
September 7th - Western Hospitality 7 [Hosted by Ya Boy] [Free Download]Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Roc-C Teams With Crooked I & G. Malone [Audio] - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 27, 2008
 We've just been sent a new track by Roc-C for all of our readers to check out today. The talented MC linked up with Crooked I & Glasses Malone for a dope song called "Gangsta." We don't need to give an explanation here, you know you're in for a good one, so check it out below.
Roc-C - Gangsta (ft. Crooked I & Glasses Malone) [Prod. by B Money]
Make sure to check out Roc-C on Myspace for more information, and look out for some crazy projects from him to drop in the near future!
Shouts out to Dae One for his help with this feature too! Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest new music.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Ice Cube Track Off "Raw Footage" - Do Ya Thang - By : Nima - May 27, 2008
 Ice CubeRaw Footage", through the first two joints he leaked off the record - "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" and "It Takes A Nation". Both records were received with tremendous feedback both on- and offline and built the anticipation for "Raw Footage".
Another track off the album was leaked to the masses today. It's called "Do Ya Thang" and was produced by Palumbo Beats. This is a more light hearted track compared to the first two highly political tracks. Dubcnn has the dirty, radio and instrumental version of the track available for you to check out:
Ice Cube - Do Ya Thang (Dirty)
Ice Cube - Do Ya Thang (Clean)
Ice Cube - Do Ya Thang (Instrumental)
Enjoy the track, and keep it locked to dubcnn for the latest news on Ice Cube's upcoming album "Raw Footage"!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Free Download: Westurn Union - House Shoe Musik Vol. 1 - By : Nima - May 27, 2008
 Last month, Damani, Soopafly and Bad Lucc, known together at the Westurn Union, dropped their debut mixtape "House Shoe Musik Vol. 1", which was arranged, mixed and hosted by DJ Crazy Toones. The mixtape was originally for sale ($7) and hard copies were sent out to those who ordered it.
Now the Dub Union has decided to give the mixtape away for free for those of you who didn't get the chance to hear the mixtape. The tape features 12 banging tracks, all produced by Soopafly except one that was produced by Warren "Baby Dubb" Campbell.
To download your copy of "House Shoe Musik Vol. 1", click below:
Westurn Union - House Shoe Musik Vol. 1 (Mixtape) (Free Downlload)
Enjoy the mixtape, drop your feedback on the forums, and keep your eyes and your ears open for a lot more Westurn Union in near future, starting with some exclusive Damani joints later on this week. Stay tuned!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Introducing Atlanta's Own Young Bree: Interview & Audio - By : Nima - May 27, 2008
 Dubcnn linked up with up and coming Atlanta rapper Young Bree for an exclusive interview. Bree is currently buzzing with his single "Check Ya Swag" featuring "Sensual Seduction" producer Shawty Redd and Killer Mike. Incase you haven't heard the track yet, download it below:
Young Bree - Check Ya Swag (ft. Shawty Redd & Killer Mike)
This is the first single off his upcoming album with the tentative title "Diary Of An Extrapper".
In the interview, Bree tells us about his aspirations as a MC, his influences, hooking up with Shawty Redd, his upcoming album on Drift City Records, who he'd like to work with in future and much more. Check out the interview below:
Exclusive Interview With Young Bree (May '08)
For more information, check out Young Bree on MySpace.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Terrace Martin's "Bounce, Rock, Skate" Video Coming Soon! - By : Nima - May 27, 2008
 We brought you Terrace Martin's current street smash "Bounce, Rock, Skate", featuring Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik and Kurupt a few weeks ago, and the tremendous feedback to the record made Terrace decide to shoot a video to it.
The track, which is the first release off his upcoming street album "Locke High" with DJ Drama, has been picking up throughout the country and has heads turning. The video features plenty of cameos, and more importantly, some extremely fine ladies. DJ Skee was on the set and sent us over 100 exclusive pictures for your viewing pleasure.
To check out the exclusive behind the scene pictures of the "Bounce, Rock, Skate" video, click below:
Terrace Martin "Bounce, Rock, Skate" Video Shoot - Skee.TV Behind The Scene Pics
Incase you're wondering why Snoop Dogg isn't in the pictures, this was Day 2 of the shoot, the Doggfather filmed his parts on Day 1. We'll keep you updated on the status of the video, it's shaping up to be a great one!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Haywire: A Blog About Us - A Must Read - By : Rud - May 27, 2008
 Dubcnn continues to add to its latest Blog section with the most recent installment of staff contributer, Jonathan Hay's Haywire Blog.
Now onto his third installment, Jonathan moves on from his last insightful and personal piece to tackle the flip side of the question "Is Hip-Hop Dead?" Jon takes apart the arguement and asks are we to blame - have people moved to dismiss Hip-Hop as a dying art too quickly - have we missed the positives in a seemingly endless pool of negativity?
Judge for yourself and enjoy the latest entry in the Haywire series.
Dubcnn Presents: Haywire (A Blog by Jonathan Hay)
Stay tuned for the next entry from Jonathan as well as interviews and other features from Dubcnn's latest addition! Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview With Loud.com Finalist Tha Crow - By : Rud - May 27, 2008
 Dubcnn recently sat down with an artist we have been following since his participation in the SRC Records/Loud.com $100,000 contest. Tha Crow goes in depth on the contest, how things have gone for him and how it feels to now be one of the four finalists competing for the grand prize.
We get the lowdown on the challenges he faced and why he things Steve Rifkind should crown him the winner. Tha Crow talks about his influences, how doors have opened since his inclusion in the contest, working with Glasses Malone and Omar Cruz and much more in this exclusive interview.
Exclusive Interview With Tha Crow (May '08)
Enjoy the interview, which has been conducted by the latest edition to our writing team Javon Adams, and ensure you stay tuned to Dubcnn for the results of the SRC Records/Loud.com $100,000 contest.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Kitty Walks "The Green Mile" On New Mixtape - By : Rud - May 27, 2008
 A little over a year ago we introduced you to the Philippines born, South California raised Kitty. The talented female MC was covered in one of our On The Come Up articles prior to dropping her debut album "Makin' All Dogz Meow" last summer.
Since then Kitty featured on the "Kenyafornia" project and has just finished her mixtape "The Green Mile: Session 1" with DJ D-Nyce which features artists including Daz Dillinger, IRocc, Lunchmeat, The Pahtnas, Magnificent, Ladi Lyric and many more.
We have three tracks from the project, which is due for release in June, all of which can be downloaded below.
Kitty - Bounce On You
Kitty - International Smokers Anthem (I Choose Mary)
Kitty - Ounce Of Space
Finally we have a new track from Kitty that, as well as appearing as a bonus track for the mixtape, will appear on her upcoming sophomore album "Lyrical Gift." The new track features Irocc and Harmoney who will be accompanied on the final album by Daz Dillinger, Bad Azz, Goldie Loc, E-White, Butch Cassidy, Mitchy Slick, Damu, Marvaless, and more.
Kitty - Work My Kitty (Feat. Irocc & Harmoney) (Dirty)
Kitty - Work My Kitty (Feat. Irocc & Harmoney) (Clean)
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the free download of "The Green Mile: Session 1" as well as news and media from "Lyrical Gift."Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Free Mixtape: DJ Skee & DJ Strong Present G.O. - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 27, 2008
 DJ Skee & DJ Strong have teamed up to present a new mixtape from G.O. entitled "Wessurection" that we've got for you to download today! Hosted by the legendary Gangsta Granny, "Wessurection" features original production from Tek Dizzle & Smooth Management. Download the project for free below.
DJ Skee & DJ Strong Present G.O. - Wessurection
[Hosted by Gangsta Granny]
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest mixtape drops!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... The Life And Times Of Xzibit - The Dubcnn Interview Part 1 - By : Nima - May 27, 2008
Before we get to the good news (an in-depth dubcnn interview with Xzibit), I have some very sad news to break first. For those who didn't know, Xzibit became a father for the second time 11 days ago. His son, Xavier Kingston Joiner, was born prematurly and his lungs weren't strong enough to handle the oxygen. Xavier just passed away earlier this morning (May 26th) at 3:30 AM.
The dubcnn staff would like to express our condolences and send our prayers to Xzibit and his family. I cannot imagine what the man must be going through right now. Keep your head up X.
Shortly before this happened, dubcnn had the great opportunity to sit down with Mr. X to the Z for an in-depth 3-Part interview we like to call "The Life & Times Of Xzibit". In Part 1, we discuss his childhood, why he became a rapper, how he hooked up with the Likwit Crew, the L.A. scene of the early 90's and what it was like when he came out with "Paparazzi".
We then talk about 2Pac, Xzibit's path until he met Dr. Dre, the experience of being on the Up In Smoke tour, the "Restless" album and the dominance of the West Coast during that period in time. Read or listen to this exclusive interview below:
The Life And Times Of Xzibit - The Dubcnn Interview (Part 1) (May '08)
 Be on the look out for Part 2 of this interview, where we talk about Snoop Dogg's beef with X, his career after Restless, "Pimp My Ride", forming and leaving Strong Arm Steady and much more.
Before we go, we also have a brand new Xzibit track for ya'll, off the upcoming "X-Files 2: I Want To Believe". The track is called "Dying 2 Live" and is off the hook, check it out below:
Xzibit - Dying 2 Live
R.I.P. Xavier Kingston Joiner.
Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Young Dre The Truth "Monumental Monday" - Week 28 - By : Nima - May 27, 2008
 We're back with Week 28 of Young Dre The Truth's weekly feature, where he brings you a new blog and a new song to go along with it, every Monday. Week 28 is called "Could This Be It".
This week Young Dre The Truth brings you another blog where he touches on various issues from gas prices to his hustle mode, it's called "Could This Be It", and the track by the same name was produced by Clev and features Joe Paper. The track was originally featured on Dre's unreleased "Revolution In Progress" album from 2005.
Check out the blog and the song below:
Young Dre The Truth - Monumental Monday Week 28: "Could This Be It"
Enjoy this week's Monumental Monday, check back with us next week for Week 29.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DJ Ill Will & DJ Rampage: "Thug Love 2" Up Now! - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 27, 2008
 DJ Ill Will & DJ Rampage are back with their latest mixtape today, "Thug Love 2," hosted by J. Holiday. This R&B-flavored project features no less than 14 tracks with West Coast artists and producers, while still incorporating the hottest artists from across the whole nation. If you've been wanting a new compilation of hits to play with your girl in the car, look no further! Grab the free download below.
DJ Ill Will & DJ Rampage Present - Thug Love Vol. 2 [Hosted by J. Holiday]
Make sure to add DJ Ill Will & DJ Rampage as your friends on Myspace. To hear the DJ team discuss this project, check out their recent appearance on "The West Coast Grind" Radio Show.
 DJ Ill Will has also dropped off another exclusive for us today that we want to share. This one is a new Roscoe Umali track called "Gangsta Love," featuring Butch Cassidy, Problem, & Styliztic Jones over a smooth Dae One production. Get it below!
Roscoe Umali - Gangsta Love (ft. Butch Cassidy, Problem, & Styliztic Jones) [Prod. by Dae One]
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest new music!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Crooked I Delves Into "Hood Politics" [Audio] - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 27, 2008
 We've got a brand new heater from Crooked I today that will be featured on his latest mixtape "Block Obama." The DJ Strong & DJ Whoo Kid-hosted project will be Crooked's last mixtape release before his more-than-highly anticipated debut album "B.O.S.S." drops later this year. This cut is called "Hood Politics," and sees Crooked tell a crazy story with his amazing lyrical prowess. He also has a message for all of the fans that download records instead of paying for them! Check out what he has to say below.
Crooked I - Hood Politics
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on Crooked I and the "Block Obama" mixtape! Also start requesting Crooked's single with Akon "Dream Big" on Power 106 by texting into 69106. The ball has to start rolling with the support of all of our loyal readers that have been down with Crooked's music for years. Request the song and support your favorite West Coast artists!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Knoc-Turn'al's Group MathMadix To Drop Free EP - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 27, 2008
 Knoc-Turn'al has put together a new group called MathMadix, which consists of Knawledg, Ripacut, Big Tyme, J-Beam, and Knoc himself. The group is gearing up to release an EP of original material that will drop this June! The seven-song set will feature production from group member J-Beam & Deztined among others, and will feature both solo and group songs.
Make sure to check out MathMadix on Myspace for more information. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more news on this EP!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview With DJ Couz! - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 26, 2008
 Dubcnn recently connected with Japanese mixtape legend DJ Couz for an exclusive interview. In this piece, we talk about the thriving West Coast hip-hop scene in Japan. Couz explains what triggers Japanese fans to enjoy the music so much, and he discusses his popular mixtape series "Westside Ridin.'"
After this, we talk about Couz's famous overseas tours with Big Boy & E-Man of Power 106, and his experiences sharing the stage in Japan with West Coast veterans like Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, Kurupt, Damizza, Xzibit, and more.
Couz also tells us about his current projects, which include Japanese versions of Young De's "Audio Hustlaz," Guilty's "No Contest," and a new mixtape from Damizza. Read on to find out about all of these topics and much more.
Exclusive Interview With DJ Couz [May 2008]
Make sure to add DJ Couz as your friend on Myspace. If you're interested to hear what Couz's production style is like, we've got an exclusive track for you today by Santa Barbara artist Rokks, featuring Damizza & Dopey Loco & Los of Guilty. Check it out!
Rokks - I'ma G (ft. Damizza, Dopey Loco, & Los) [Prod. by DJ Couz, Mixed by DJ Overtone]
A new mixtape from Damizza, and Young De's "Audio Hustlaz Japan Edition" will be dropping overseas in June! Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest interviews.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Weekend Audio Vol. 4: San Quinn, Self Scientific, Wale... - By : Nima - May 24, 2008
 It's about time for another edition of dubcnn's "Weekend Audio"! Before we start with the music the dubcnn staff would like to congratulate Daz Dillinger, who turns 35 on May 25th. Happy birthday to the Dogg Pound Gangsta. Now let's continue on with this weekend's audio specials.
Let's start it off with a San Quinn single, off Quinn's long awaited solo album "From A Boy To A Man", which is set to drop in August through SMC Records. Quinn has been one of the leading voices of the Bay Area for years and delivers a heater once again with his new single "They're All Waiting On Me":
San Quinn - They're All Waiting On Me
 Next is a new single by Self Scientific, the Hip-Hop duo consisting of Aftermath's super producer DJ Khalil and Los Angeles rhymer Chace Infinite. It's about time for Khalil to start lacing his partner again with his beats after killing the industry through the past year. Their new single shows they haven't lost their chemistry. It's called "Of Our Own" and is off the upcoming album "Come In Peace, Prepare For War":
Self Scientific - Of Our Own
 Let's get to Washington DC rap sensation Wale, who's buzz has been growing by the day. Bun B mentioned him as one of his favorites in his dubcnn interview, he's co-signed by Kanye West and Jay-Z, and now he's officially under the wing of musical mastermind Mark Ronson. It looks like this could be Wale's year and in preparation for his album, the shoe fanatic is releasing a "Mixtape About Nothing". We have a track off the tape available for ya'll to check out, peep "The Perfect Plan" below:
Wale - The Perfect Plan
 We've been reporting on Delaware rapper Fred Knuxx for a minute now. His planned solo album "Delafornia" still hasn't come out, but he's keeping the buzz alive through various mixtape appearances, and will be putting a new video to "Get Lost" and a new tape called "The King Of Grind" within the next few weeks. On there he jumped on Prodigy's joint "The Life" off P's current LP "HNIC 2", check it out below:
Prodigy - The Life (Remix) (ft. Fred Knuxx)
 Let's get to another artist who long time dubcnn visitors will be familar with. I'm talking about South Central's own Wallet. We brought you his mixtape "In My Grindtime Vol. 2" last year, and now he's leaked a new street single on which he linked up with producer Dem Jointz. The track has a cool little club feel to it, definitely worth a listen. Check out "Sittin' High" by Wallet producedy by Dem Jointz below:
Wallet - Sittin' High (Prod. by Dem Jointz)
 Last but not least is a new single by up and coming rapper Trey-C. He reached out to Glasses Malone and Ya Boy to join him on the remix of his track "Showboatin'", which also features singer Matt Blaque, who you heard on Yukmouth's "Hey Boy". The result is certified banger with mainstream appeal, make sure to check out the "Showboatin' (Remix)" below:
Trey-C - Showboatin' (Remix) (ft. G. Malone, Ya Boy & Matt Blaque)
We hope you enjoyed this edition of Weekend Audio, check back with us next weekend for more!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Network Releases Mixtape "Grits & Eggz" - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 24, 2008
 Dubcnn is back today with another dope free mixtape download for all of our readers. We're excited to present the latest mixtape from San Diego artist Network! "Grits & Eggz," hosted by Jammin' Z90's DJ D-Rock & DJ 2Rille, combines clever rhymes from Network with creative mixing to give it a real "mixtape" feel. Grab your free download of the project below!
Network - Grits & Eggz [Presented by DJ D-Rock & DJ 2Rille]
Shouts out to Jazzy Management!
Make sure to add Network, DJ D-Rock, & DJ 2Rille as your friends on Myspace, and keep looking out for his latest single "U 4 Me" to tear up a radio station near you!
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on Network!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Busta Rhymes Unleashes Huge "Don't Touch Me" Remix - By : Nima - May 23, 2008
 Busta Rhymes is not only known for his extravagant style, but also for his extravagant remixes. After the huge "Touch It" Remix off 2006's "Big Bang" album, he's lined up a new remix to his current single "Don't Touch Me".
Busta reached out to an all-star cast of East, West and South to come join him on the fast-paced track: The Game, Nas, Lil Wayne, Big Daddy Kane, Spliff Star and Reek Da Villain all make appearances. Dubcnn has this super-mix available for you to download below.
Check it out:
Busta Rhymes - Don't Touch Me (Remix) (ft. The Game, Nas, Lil Wayne, Big Daddy Kane, Spliff Star & Reek Da Villain
Be on the lookout for Busta Rhymes' upcoming Aftermath solo album "I'm Blessed" dropping soon!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Hot Dollar Performance Video - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 23, 2008
 We're back today with a new Hot Dollar video! You can check out the clip below to see Hot perform with Baby Bash & Pitbull at The Vault 350 in Long Beach! Watch the video and let us know what you think in the forums.
Hot Dollar Performing With Baby Bash & Pitbull [Youtube]
Shouts out to Hot Dollar, Island Def Jam, So So Def, Dollar Figga, C Brown Inc, & Pop Gates for supporting Dubcnn! Also keep requesting that "Upside Down" on your local radio stations.
Make sure to add Hot Dollar as your friend on Myspace. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for all of the latest updates.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Exclusives From 40 Glocc & Zoo Life Ent [Audio] - By : Nima - May 23, 2008
 We're right back at you with some new music from 40 Glocc and his Zoo Life Ent crew. While his summer single "Strip Down" is buzzing, he's making sure to feed the streets with some underground sh-t, and it's controversial as always.
We've got a new freestyle called "Get It Right", where 40 Glocc raps over Mike Jones' "My 6-4" beat and adresses West Coast artists. "I'm talkin' about all the niggas that's running around and flooding ya'll site [dubcnn] with they bullshit music and not makin' moves no where else", he says about the track.
He also specifically adresses artists from the Inland Empire (I.E.). "And to the niggas runnin' around saying I.E.: if they knew the history, they'd know it's a gangbang term and unless you a real one and have put in work around "the I.E.", you should keep it out ya mouth. Because when real niggas from the I.E. run into you, you're going to have to explain yourself thoroughly. So I'm letting everybody know before they mistake I.E. for these clown ass non affiliated rap cats, trying to make a career acting like they represent to the fullest. Get out the I.E. lane, because you liable to get hit in traffic."
Download "Get It Right" below:
40 Glocc - Get It Right (Freestyle)
We also have a "Zoo Life Freestyle" for ya'll showcasing 40 Glocc's Zoo Life Ent family: Tip Toe (Low Lifes), Village Boo and Yacc are featured on the track alongside 40, download it below:
40 Glocc - Zoo Life Freestyle (ft. Tip Toe, Village Boo & Yacc)
That's it for now, look out for more 40 Glocc soon.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Damizza Runs For "West Coast President" - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 22, 2008
 This June, multi-platinum rapper/producer Damizza will make a grand entrance back into the game with a new compilation presented by DJ Ill Will entitled "The West Coast President: Government In Exile." The swagger-filled project will be stuffed to excess with feel-good, star-studded records, exhibiting a collection of Damizza's biggest hits with the likes of Westside Connection, Kurupt, & Fat Joe, as well as never-before-heard music & mixes featuring Mariah Carey, Nate Dogg, & Fabolous.
Brand new collaborations with current protégés Guilty & "Jedi" Jared Moore will be sprinkled in to give the fans a taste of what they can expect from Damizza's Baby Ree Records in the future. "I wanted to give the people a nice compilation for the summertime that they can vibe to," says Damizza. "I'm really excited to team up with Ill Will, because he has a great sense of how to push records out here on the West Coast."
 Best known for his work with younger artists like Hot Dollar, Ray J, & Jay Rock, DJ Ill Will shares Mizza's enthusiasm about this mixtape. “The foundation of the mixtape game, in my eyes, is usually based on promoting the younger artists and creating an outlet for them. What’s appealing about this project to me is that we’re reaching back into the vault & reminding people about the legendary accomplishments that Damizza has made, but we’re incorporating brand new music as well to keep it fresh for longtime fans.”
"If you're not familiar with Damizza's work as an artist or his involvement in the music industry, this project will serve as a great introduction," states executive producer Eddie Gurrola. "Damizza has been a part of most of the major projects in hip-hop since he's been in this business, but he's kept a low profile because he's just so humble about it all."
"The West Coast President: Government In Exile" will be released for free download online this June.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Epic Brings You The "Calm Before The Storm" - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 22, 2008
 After a guest appearance on "The West Coast Grind" earlier this week, I.E. rapper Epic is back on Dubcnn today with the free download of his new mixtape "Calm Before The Storm." Presented by DJ Ill Will & DJ Raze One, this project is a collection of Epic's fiery rhymes along with a guest appearance from Sly Boogy. Grab the free download by following the link below.
DJ Ill Will & DJ Raze One Present Epic - Calm Before The Storm
[Free Download]
Make sure to add Epic, DJ Ill Will, & DJ Raze One as your friends on Myspace. Look out for more from Epic on Dubcnn in the future!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Roscoe Umali Interview + "Live It Up" Video + New Single - By : Nima - May 21, 2008
The exclusives just keep coming in today! We've got a big Roscoe Umali update for ya'll, including an exclusive dubcnn interview, the official video to his hit single "Live It Up" with E-40 and Roscoe Umali, and Roscoe's new radio single "I Got That", featuring Akon's prodigy Colby O'Donis.
Let's start it off with the interview. We talk about Roscoe Umali's history, how he was a platinum artist overseas years ago, linking up with Sway & Tech and killing the Wake Up Show, his grind with "Live It Up", his upcoming projects and much more.
Check out the interview below:
Exclusive Interview With Roscoe Umali (May '08)
Next up is the official video to the number one independent record in the country, "Live It Up", produced by Aftermath's Focus, and featuring E-40 and Bobby Valentino. You all know the song, now you get the visuals for it, watch the video below:
Roscoe Umali - Live It Up (ft. E-40 & Bobby V) (Video)
And last but not least we have Roscoe Umali's official new radio single, "I Got That", featuring Colby O'Donis. This is a sure shot radio hit, seems like Roscoe found the perfect follow up to "Live It Up". Check out "I Got It" right away by clicking below:
Roscoe Umali - I Got It (ft. Colby O'Donis)
Enjoy all of this, and keep your ears and eyes open for a lot more from Roscoe Umali in 2008!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Two EXCLUSIVE New Bishop Lamont Records! - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 21, 2008
 Bishop Lamont will release "The Confessional" with DJ Whoo Kid very soon. The official cover is to your left, so be sure to check it out. The Whoo Kid version will hit the internet within the next few days, and the UNTAGGED version will drop on June 1st!
Right now, we've got two certified bangers from the project for you to check out. Keep in mind that "The Confessional" is considered the biggest representation of what you can expect from Bishop's debut record "The Reformation."
The first song is called "Gorilla Pimpin 5008," a sequel record of sorts which features Busta Rhymes, Stat Quo, & Ryan C along with the original pairing of Bishop Lamont & Warren G. CHE' of Aftermath Records produced the cut. Check it out!
Bishop Lamont - Gorilla Pimpin 5008 (ft. Warren G, Busta Rhymes, Stat Quo, & Ryan C)
[Prod. by CHE' of Aftermath Records]
Next up is another all-star lineup on "Be Cool." This track features Xzibit, Glasses Malone, Ras Kass, & Mykestro over a Dae One production. Download it below!
Bishop Lamont - Be Cool (ft. Xzibit, Glasses Malone, Ras Kass & Mykestro) [Prod. by Dae One]
Make sure to add Bishop Lamont as your friend on Myspace. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the release of "The Confessional," and the latest on Bishop Lamont.
Related Link:
Bishop Lamont On "The West Coast Grind with Young De & Eddie" Radio ShowDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Lil Eazy-E Returns With DJ Toomp On "What We're Claiming" - By : Nima - May 21, 2008
 It's been quiet around Lil Eazy-E since he dropped his street banger "I'm From Compton" late last year, and a lot of you were wondering where the Lil E dissapeared to. Well, we just recieved a new Lil Eazy-E single, apparently the official single off his upcoming solo album "Prince Of Compton". He linked up with Atlanta's own DJ Toomp for the track, who also produced G. Malone's "Certified" track.
We have both the dirty and clean version of the track for you to listen to, make your choice and click below:
Lil Eazy-E - What We're Claiming (Dirty) (Prod. by DJ Toomp) [STREAM]
Lil Eazy-E - What We're Claiming (Clean) (Prod. by DJ Toomp) [STREAM]
We'll keep you up to date on the "Prince Of Compton" album. Shouts out to DJ Warrior. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... AMG Gets Ready To Drop The Fixxers Album "Midnight Life"! - By : Yash - May 21, 2008
 The long awaited "Midnight Life" album from DJ Quik & AMG aka "The Fixxers" will be dropping this summer. AMG told Dubcnn "We have the hottest West Coast album to hit the streets in years!!"
Guest appearances include NYC's own Jim Jones, Chi-town legend Twista, Yung Berg, Rich Boy, Frankie J and Cali's own Yo-Yo. They came out last time with the coast to coast club banger "Can U Werk Wit Dat?" and are now returning with the full album.
We have a preview tracks from the album available for ya'll to check out, it's called "Worldwide AM", click below to listen:
The Fixxers - WorldWide AM
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for an indepth interview with AMG later this weekend and make sure you drop some feedback regarding the song on our forum.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Sir Jinx Talks To Dubcnn! - By : ChadKiser - May 21, 2008
 Today, Dubcnn sits down with the Game Warden, the infamous Sir Jinx! Known as a producer on more than a few classic albums like “Amerikkka’s Most Wanted” and “Death Certificate” for Ice Cube, and the “40 Dayz & 40 Nightz” album for Xzibit, as well as being the cousin of that other well-known west coast producer known as Dr. Dre, Sir Jinx commands the respect of both the old school and new school heads. In Part 1 of this exclusive interview, we talk about the obvious subject of Ice Cube, his relationship with Xzibit, the direction that west coast rap is heading and much, much more!
Read the interview below:
Exclusive Interview With Sir Jinx (Part 1) (May '08)
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for Part 2 of this exclusive interview coming soon! As always, drop your feedback and comments on the forum.
Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Crooked I's Official First Single "Dream Big" With Akon - By : Nima - May 21, 2008
 Eddie brought you the world premiere of the track on the "West Coast Grind" radio show in the update below, and we're already back with the full track available for download in MP3. This is the official first single from Crooked I's upcoming solo album "B.O.S.S.".
The track features Akon on the hook, is entitled "Dream Big", and was produced by Konvict Muzik producer Detail. This should be the official signal for the wheels to start rolling on Crooked I's album, the single is here, so it's time to push. Check out "Dream Big" below:
Crooked I - Dream Big (ft. Akon) (Prod. by Detail)
Enjoy the track, and don't forget where you heard it first!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... The Bloc Boyz Hit Dubcnn With More New Music! - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 21, 2008
 The Bloc Boyz are back on Dubcnn today with two more exclusive bangers!
First up is a K-Boy solo song called "Bang On," produced by Disko. This record will appear on K-Boy's "Green Tape" that we keep updating you on, which will be presented by DJ Warrior & September 7th of Cali Untouchables & DJ Ill Will. Check out the funky record below.
K-Boy - Bang On [Prod. by Disko]
Next, we've got an exclusive from The Bloc Boyz's official street album "Real Talk," presented by Dow Jones & DJ Skee. This one is called "U Don't Wanna," featuring Mike Ant & Black Reign of Harlem. Download it!
The Bloc Boyz - U Don't Wanna (ft. Mike Ant & Black Reign) [Prod. by Act Up]
Don't forget to add The Bloc Boyz as your friends on Myspace. Look out for all the latest news on "The Green Tape" and "Real Talk" right here on Dubcnn!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... EXCLUSIVE Crooked I/Akon On "West Coast Grind" - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 20, 2008
We're back with another edition of "The West Coast Grind With Young De & Eddie" today. As we always like to top ourselves with each passing week, we're bringing you our biggest show ever right now. Check it out to hear the following:
Ca$his & Young De officially announcing their new group "Homeland Security"
Ca$his & Rikanatti talking about big new records they're on, and Ca$his publicly apologizing for certain beefs he's been involved with.
 Bishop Lamont discussing his latest street album "The Confessional"
I.E. rapper Epic and DJ Ill Will addressing the diss record "Lunch Time" and their new mixtape "Calm Before The Storm"
 and last, but not least...
The EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE of the new Crooked I & Akon single "Dream Big"!!!
All of this and more is on this week's edition of "The West Coast Grind," so get ready for a grade-A show!
"The West Coast Grind With Young De & Eddie"
Special Guests Ca$his, Bishop Lamont, Rikanatti, DJ Ill Will, & Epic
Make sure to add Young De, Ca$his, Bishop Lamont, Rikanatti, DJ Ill Will, & Epic as your friends on Myspace.
Look out for us to leak the exclusive records you heard on the show later this week right here on Dubcnn!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Nappy Roots Audio Update! - By : ChadKiser - May 20, 2008
 Earlier this month, Dubcnn brought you an exclusive interview with the Grammy-nominated hip-hop group Nappy Roots. Today, we’re back with an audio update for y’all, available for download right here on Dubcnn! Courtesy of Hoopla Media Group, we’re able to bring you Election Day, featuring the silky-smooth voice of Sabrina.
With the Presidential Campaign narrowing down, Nappy Roots wants us to join them at the polls on election day, where we can all make our voices heard loud and clear!
We’ll keep you updated on the Nappy Roots and their highly-anticipated new album The Humdinger when it drops soon! Until then, enjoy the new song and support Nappy Roots music!
Nappy Roots - Election Day (ft. Sabrina)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DJ Skee's "Live From L.A." Podcast (May 17) - By : Rud - May 20, 2008
Saturday night saw the latest edition of DJ Skee's Sirius Satellite Radio show - "Live From L.A." As ever DJ Skee creates a fusion of the most up to date new music as well as vaired classics!
"Live From L.A" is broadcast every Saturday (9PM Pacific Time/12AM Eastern) on Sirius Satellite Radio and the free two-hour podcast download is available via the Dubcnn Podcast Network every Sunday. We had some issues this weekend that prevented this from going live until today.
The new Live From L.A. podcast page features weekly updates with the download links and now streaming audio, as well as tracklistings so ensure you bookmark it to get the latest editions.
Click the link below to view the new Live From L.A. podcast page, view the tracklist and download or stream both parts of the two-hour show that aired on May 17.
Dubcnn Presents: DJ Skee - Live From L.A. Podcast Download Page
Bookmark the new home of DJ Skee's "Live From L.A." Radio Show Podcast's and ensure you check back everyweek if you miss or want to hear the show again that goes out every Saturday (9PM Pacific Time/12AM Eastern) on Sirius Satellite Radio. Please contact us with your feedback about the new streaming options and where else you would like to see the option on dubcnn by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Cuban K. Soze Returns To Dubcnn [Audio] - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 20, 2008
 Regular Dubcnn readers may be familiar with Inglewood resident Cuban K. Soze, whom we've reported on a few times. We caught up with Cuban again yesterday to get word on what he's been up to. He's currently working on a mixtape with DJ Strong, which he's very excited about. "Strong is cool, I like what he's doing," Cuban told Dubcnn. "He's trying to give everyone a shot. If it were up to me, my whole coast would shine. It's time to bring it back."
Cuban recently hooked up with Perfecto & Colombo Black for a new track called "What About Me." Check it out below!
Cuban K. Soze - What About Me (ft. Perfecto & Colombo Black)
With Cuban as the CEO of his own Blac'd Out Music company, and business partner J Rob as the president, the duo are hoping to make major moves this year. "The West is going to prosper, simply because we're the best, hands down," adds J Rob. "The fans can expect some great West Coast swag from me in 2008," states Cuban. "I embody everything that the Coast is. We're taking it back."
We've got two more cuts from Cuban for you to download today. Grab 'em!
Cuban K. Soze - Get Like Me (ft. Ace)
Cuban K. Soze - Ride
Don't forget to add Cuban K. Soze as your friend on Myspace. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on new West Coast artists.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Lil Lyn Drops Free Street EP With "Perfect Timing" - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 20, 2008
 After winning a Dubcnn contest late last year that placed him on Meech Wells's "New West World Order" mixtape, Lil Lyn has been on the grind in the studio, recording like crazy. The fruits of his labor are here today in the form of a street EP "Perfect Timing"! The project features nine tracks of original music, with production from AAA Music Group and another cut from Meech Wells! Check out the project by following the link below.
Lil Lyn - Perfect Timing: Street EP [Free Download]
Make sure to check out Lil Lyn & AAA Music Group on Myspace. We'd like to give a big shout out to Dom of AAA Music Group for all of the work that he puts in! We hope you enjoy the EP! Be on the look out for more music from Lil Lyn via his Myspace in the near future.
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest music releases!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... K.Dot Is A "Monsta" On New Freestyle - By : Eddie Gurrola - May 20, 2008
 K.Dot of Top Dawg Ent. is back on Dubcnn today with a new freestyle called "Monsta." K.Dot decides to flow over the "A Millie" instrumental from Lil Wayne and he tears the beat to shreds. Check it out below.
K.Dot - Monsta (Freestyle)
Shouts out to DJ Ill Will for hooking us up with the record! Don't forget to add K.Dot as your friend on Myspace. We'll keep you posted as usual on the latest on Top Dawg Ent. right here on Dubcnn.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Young Dre The Truth "Monumental Monday" - Week 27 - By : Nima - May 19, 2008
We're back with Week 27 of Young Dre The Truth's weekly feature, where he brings you a new blog and a new song to go along with it, every Monday. Week 27 is called "Take Flight".
This week Young Dre The Truth cooked up an exclusive track called "Take Flight", featuring fellow West Coasters Young Maylay and the currently incarcerated B.G. Knocc Out. The beat comes courtesy of Tony Dinero. In this week's blog, Dre explains the meaning of the term "take flight" and talks about his motivation to change his nightmares into dreams.
Check out the blog and the song below:
Young Dre The Truth - Monumental Monday Week 27: "Take Flight"
Enjoy this week's Monumental Monday, check back with us next week for Week 28.Discuss This Topic
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