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June 2007
 Eastwood, The Game, Jay Rock & Meech Wells Combine - By : Rud - June 30, 2007
 Over recent months Dubcnn has been the epicentre for a whole host of new material from longtime fan-favourite Eastwood. With his long awaited debut album now finally in full production we have been able to release tracks just this week that included Pimp Talk featuring Too Short, Whips featuring Jazze Pha and the solo cut Freeze.
As well as these latest tracks we have been releasing music throughout May and June from Eastwood's recent alignment with Meech Wells that have included I Hear My Angels Sing as well as Holla At Me featuring Cutty, the Macadoshis featured What If? any many more.
 Today we are back with yet another track from the seemingly ever busy Eastwood however this time we have an exclusive record that is just being readied for radio release. Some early pre-mixed versions of the track have been circulating however Meech Wells, who produced the track alonside Skwirm of the Soul Mechanix, just sent us the final version that is set to appear on Eastwood's highly anticipated album.
The track is entitled "West Really" and features Compton's own The Game who is currently riding the success of his sophomore album "Doctors Advocate," and Watts' young prodigy Jay Rock who is currently gearing up to his Warner Bros debut album "Follow Me Home" due for release in September.
We urge you to download the track below and ensure you support the song when it hits radio stations over the coming weeks.
Eastwood - West Really (Feat. The Game & Jay Rock) (Produced By Meech Wells & Skwirm)
Meech Wells told us recently that this is the first in a long line of high profile work he has in progress right now that includes more material with Eastwood and Jay Rock as well as working with The Game when he returns from his current tour. As ever; dubcnn will have the latest news and media.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Busta Rhymes & Swizz Beatz "Watch Ya Mouth" - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 29, 2007
 We're back with a brand new banger by Busta Rhymes featuring Swizz Beatz! The track is called "Watch Ya Mouth," and its energetic vibe is sure to set your weekend off right. Stream the track below, courtesy of our friends at Interscope.
Busta Rhymes - Watch Ya Mouth [STREAM] ft. Swizz Beatz
Stay tuned for more news on Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beatz right here on Dubcnn!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Glasses Malone & Akon Are "Certified" [Audio] - By : Nima - June 29, 2007
 Just a few days ago we released the official confirmation that Glasses Malone had inked a deal with Mack 10's Hoobangin imprint through Cash Money Records. We also reminded you of the street single that Glasses Malone released earlier this year produced by Goldeneye entiled Malone.
In that same update we informed you that his latest single "Certified" featuring Akon had hit radio stations including Power 106 and would soon be featured on Dubcnn. Today we can fulfil that commitment and present to you the DJ Toomp produced banger that is sure to be buzzing across radio over the coming weeks. We have the street and radio versions for fans and DJ's alike; download the track below and get the hype building for Watts' finest.
Glasses Malone - Certified (Feat. Akon) (Street)
Glasses Malone - Certified (Feat. Akon) (Radio)
For the latest news on Glasses Malone and his long awaited debut album "The Beach Cruiser" stay tuned to dubcnn.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Fabolous "From Nothin' To Somethin'" (Review) - By : ConanMilne - June 29, 2007
 Today we return with a review of one of Hip-Hop's latest major releases. Def Jam's Fabolous recently released his new album From Nothin' To Somethin', and we weigh in with our opinion on whether this anticipated record has been worth the wait.
From Nothin' To Somethin' receives the Dub Quotable: "From Nothin’ To Somethin’ will undoubtedly entertain those keen to hear more punchlines explaining how rich the record’s creator is...those seeking a comfortable, cohesive collection of brooding bars and ‘dime’ dedications won’t be so satisfied." Read the full review by clicking below:
Fabolous - From Nothin' To Somethin' (Review)
Enjoy, and please remember that you can find plenty more reviews of the latest urban releases by checking out our Review Section.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... T.I. Fashion Show/Listening Party in San Diego - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 29, 2007
 To celebrate the release of T.I.'s new album, T.I. & T.I.P., Dubcnn has teamed up with Atlantic Records/Grand Hustle and Against All Odds to present an official T.I. album listening party and fashion show!
The event will take place at two separate Against All Odds clothing stores in San Diego, CA on Saturday, June 30th. Come to the Mission Valley Mall between 3 and 5 PM, or the Plaza Bonita Mall betweeen 5 and 7 PM to take part in the festivities! Models will be sporting the latest clothing in the Against All Odds store, walking the runway to current hip-hop hits.
After this, everyone is invited to stick around and listen to the entire T.I. vs. T.I.P. album before it hits stores on Tuesday!
Dubcnn will be in the house, so expect it to be as live as ever! There will also be contests for all sorts of prize giveaways. It's a free event, and everyone is invited, so stop by your choice of malls tomorrow and check it out!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Movie Review: Transformers - By : Yash - June 29, 2007
 Dubcnn was recently invited to the preview of one of this summers Blockbuster releases; Transformers. With Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg at the helm we went down to see if the movie lives up to the incredible hype it has recieved over the past few months.
Below is a link to our Movie Review page where you can get the full film details, synopsis, review and images from the motion picture.
Dubcnn Presents: Transformers (Review)
For more information on this action packed movie make sure you watch our exclusive video interview with Tyrese that we conducted last month.
Dubcnn Presents: Tyrese Video Interview
We would like to thank UIP for making this feature possible and Image.net for the stills. Stay tuned as we continue to grow our lifestyle related content over the coming months.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Mykestro Brings You That "California Love" [Audio] - By : Nima - June 29, 2007
 We're back with a brand new Mykestro track. The anticipation for this young artists album has been growing, as he keeps getting mentioned by veterans as one of the dopest from the West, and his music reflects the comments made about him.
He's got a new track called "California Love", produced by Amplified, where he adresses the lack of support from local radio and speaks on the current state of the game. 'Stro definitely drops some gem throughout the song, make sure to check it out below:
Mykestro - California Love (Prod. by Amplified)
Check Mykestro out on MySpace by clicking here, and lookout for an exclusive interview with "the best west of the 110" on dubcnn soon!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Sean Kingston "Beautiful Girls" Music Video Shoot - By : JustinL - June 28, 2007
 Dubcnn was recently on set with Beluga Height's Sean Kingston, as he shot the music video for "Beautiful Girls". Being a very versatile artist, hip hop fans may have also heard Kingston's first single "Colors" featuring The Game and Rick Ross.
The scene was shot at Wilshire & Fairfax at Johnie's Diner in Los Angeles, and featured a 50's doo wop theme. Additionally, the music video features a cameo by producer J.R. Rotem as he played a diner cook.
Sean Kingston "Beautiful Girls" Photo 1 | Sean Kingston "Beautiful Girls" Photo 2 | Sean Kingston "Beautiful Girls" Photo 3 | Sean Kingston "Beautiful Girls" Photo 4 | Sean Kingston "Beautiful Girls" Photo 5 | Sean Kingston "Beautiful Girls" Photo 6 | Sean Kingston "Beautiful Girls" Photo 7
Please check out the photos above, and look out for the video to premiere on MTV and BET soon.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Pharoahe Monch @ The Highline Ballroom 6/29 - By : JustinL - June 28, 2007
 In celebration of Pharoahe Monch's "Desire" release, Monch will take the stage at NYC, The Highline Ballroom, Friday (6/29). Monch will be performing new songs from the album with a complete live band. Special guest include Black Milk,The Cool Kids, Polyrhythum Addicts, and DJ Ready Cee
HighLine Ballroom / LiveNDirect / Okayplayer Presents:
Pharoahe Monch (with Live Band) plus Black Milk , The Cool Kids
Friday, Jun 29, 2007 11:30 PM EDT (11:00 PM Doors)
For more info on show, check out: http://www.highlineballroom.com/bio.php?id=122
For more info on show, check out: Digital Flyer
Pharoahe Monch - "Body Baby"
Pharoahe Monch - Body Baby (Windows)
Pharoahe Monch - Body Baby (Real)
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.......................................................................................... Tangled Thoughts & Bad Azz - Tha Struggle [Audio] - By : Nima - June 27, 2007
 Last week's track by Da Bidness got great feedback, especially the beat by Tek Nizzle was praised by fans, so I'm sure you'll be more than happy to hear that we're back with some new exclusive music from the Tangled Thoughts.
They're currently busy grinding out their debut album "Philly 2 Cali", but at the same time pumping out new music as well. They recently hooked up with Long Beach's own Bad Azz to record a banging track called "Tha Struggle", which we have for exclusive download below:
Tangled Thoughts - Tha Struggle (ft. Bad Azz & Showtime)
Enjoy the track and if you haven't, make sure to go pick up "Philly 2 Cali" today, you will NOT be dissapointed!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Crooked I "Hip-Hop Weekly" Vol. 13 [Audio] - By : Nima - June 27, 2007
 Another week, another Crooked I "Hip-Hop Weekly" edition! After killing T.I. "Big Shit Poppin'" beat last week, Crooked decided to take on UGK's current hit single with Outkast, "International Players Anthem".
As promised in his last freestyle, he's giving shoutouts to all of the people who sent in their names to his MySpace page. He didn't manage to fit all the requests in there, so next week we're going to have the rest of the shoutouts. Download Hip-Hop Weekly Vol. 13 below:
Crooked I - International Players Anthem (Shoutouts Vol. 1)
Crooked clearly checked out our Bun B interview, as his last line goes "Shouts out to OG Bun B, I know you don't want me beefing, but they beefing with me!". Check back next week with us for more Crooked!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Glasses Malone Officially Inks New Deal - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 27, 2007
The news has been buzzing for weeks, but today we can officially confirm that Glasses Malone has inked a deal with Mack 10's Hoobangin label through Cash Money Records! Glasses was originally signed to Sony's urban department, but it has since dismantled, which allowed him to explore other options.
If you haven't heard it yet, check out Glasses's first single below, which we originally premiered back in March. The track is called "Malone" and is produced by Goldeneye. Play it as much as you can, and spread the word around!
Glasses Malone - Malone (Produced by Goldeneye)
You may have also heard a new track featuring Akon titled "Certified." The track premiered on Power 106 last night, and is sure to be another hit for Malone!
Look out for more news on G. Malone real soon on Dubcnn.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Snoop Dogg & Lil Wayne Release New DVDs - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 27, 2007
  Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne have teamed up with Blockstar to separately release a pair of documentary DVDs, both of which hit stores today.
Snoop's DVD, "Welcome To LA" focuses on West Coast unity, and features appearances from Warren G,The Game, JT the Bigga Figga, Kurupt, and Daz, as well as additional interviews with DJ Quik, Ice Cube, Tyrese, Xzibit, Bishop Lamont, Glasses Malone, and more.
Lil Weezy's DVD, "Lil Wayne Edition," features the rapper "speaking candidly about his place in hip hop and where he is going." This DVD also features interviews with Too Short, The Game, Jim Jones, Mims, and more.
Make sure to go pick up both of these DVDs today at your local retailer, and look out for more news on Snoop and Lil Wayne right here on Dubcnn.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Shade Sheist & NUNE PYO Show w/ Bishop Lamont - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 27, 2007
  Shade Sheist and NUNE are back with another edition of their PYO Show on SWURV Radio, which airs tonight at 6 PM PST. On tonight's show, they've got special guest Bishop Lamont to appear on the program and drop some knowledge for the listeners! Bishop will be speaking on "all issues," according to Shade Sheist, "including, but not limited to the "Detox" album."
Tonight, Sheist and NUNE will also be holding the first in a series of "over the airwaves" music industry seminars. Sheist comments, "if you tune in you will be acquiring very valuable information that you need to know in order to survive in [this] fast-paced and very political game."
Shade also adds this, "I told you it was over.. I told you we were only working with the best.. Sometimes you just gotta go to your "Doctor" and see what's wrong with you."
The show is highly recommended, and you cannot miss it tonight! Head over to SWURV Radio's site to stream the show live, and look out for more news on Shade Sheist, NUNE, Bishop Lamont, and the PYO Show right here on Dubcnn.
Link to flyer for the show!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Video Feature With Mitchy Slick [Part 1] - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 26, 2007
 The long-awaited Mitchy Slick and Messy Marv collaboration album, "Messy Slick," drops today, and to celebrate the release of the album, we've got another exclusive feature for all the Mitchy fans out there!
Dubcnn was invited to chop it up with Mitchy Slick in his neighborhood of Southeast San Diego, where we conducted a two-part video interview. In addition to seeing the surroundings in which all the songs he writes actually take place, viewers will also hear details on his new album projects, including the Mitchy/Messy Marv collaboration album, "Messy Slick," a new collaboration album with Damu, and a new solo album, entitled "48 Hours On Gang Street." We also speak about his relationship with producer J Wells, and he tells us about the game he soaked up from hip-hop legend Sir Jinx. Check out the interview below, and props to Inspire for editing this one!
Exclusive Video Feature With Mitchy Slick [Part 1] (June 2007)
Be on the lookout for part two of this video feature dropping later this week on Dubcnn. In the meantime, head over to siccness.net and pick up a copy of "Messy Slick."Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Eastwood Drops 3 New Singles From Album [Audio] - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 26, 2007
We've been keeping you updated on the latest news regarding Eastwood, and today we're back at you with three new tracks! According to Jaded Entertainment founder Klee Irwin, "I won’t allow a song to go on a Jaded album unless it’s an addictively catchy single. There are no “fillers” songs on our albums." After listening to these tracks, it seems like that philosophy held up well! Download the tracks below:
Eastwood - Pimp Talk (ft. Too Short)
Eastwood - Whips (ft. Jazze Pha)
Eastwood - Freeze
Be on the lookout for more news and audio from Eastwood very soon, and make sure to pick up his debut double album when it hits stores. Also join our official forum here and talk to Eastwood directly!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Belly's "Wanted" - Exclusive Track - By : Adon - June 26, 2007
.png) Belly, the self proclaimed "Godfather of Canada", released his debut double album on June 5 in Canada. With the success of his singles "Pressure" with Ginuwine, and "Don't Be Shy" with Nina Sky, his album landed at #1 on the hip hop charts. The album also features Fabolous, Kurupt, Mario Winans & more.
After performing "Pressure" live with Ginuwine at this years Much Music Video Awards, Belly also received an award for "Best Rap Video".
With the success of the album so far in Canada, it's building anticipation in other territories across the globe (stay tuned for release dates). Belly is working harder than ever to push the album, and we have proof of that below. He's recorded an exclusive track for dubcnn, titled "Wanted". Download the track below.
Belly - Wanted (Exclusive)
Belly also gave us a shoutout. Check that out hereDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Papoose Hosts "NBA" Mixtape (Jay Rock & Stat Quo) - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 25, 2007
 Papoose hosts the mixtape "UrbanWorld Order Part 4: "Nu Breed Alliance," which features hot new rappers from around the country. The rappers selected for this "Nu Breed Alliance" are Papoose from New York, Watts native Jay Rock, Atlanta's Stat Quo, Chicago's Bump J, and Mavado from Kingston.
The mixtape features new and exclusive tracks from all the artists, and includes guest appearances from the likes of E-40, Lil Wayne, & Yung Joc.
Best of all, the mixtape is available for free download! Click the link right here to get it today. Keep it locked on Dubcnn for the latest news on Jay Rock and Stat Quo.
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.......................................................................................... Dubcnn Gallery: Boss Lady Ent. Easter Egg Hunt - By : Rud - June 24, 2007
 On April 8th 2007, Boss Lady Entertainment and Echoing Soundz came together for the benefit of the Karma Kids Foundation at the first ever Boss Lady Entertainment Easter Egg Hunt. The event, which was a huge success for Kids and Parents alike, was hosted by Shante Broadus (Snoop Dogg's wife) and her company.
We have exclusive photos from the night courtesy of Hazel Eyez & Echoing Soundz. Within the link below you can see shots with the Kids, parents and images of Snoop Dogg himself who made it to the event, he even made time to speak with The Easter Bunny!
Dubcnn Presents: Boss Lady Ent. Easter Egg Hunt (Event Gallery)
Make sure you bookmark our Gallery section for the latest exclusive photos and video from events worldwide. Want us to cover your event? If so email in with the details and we can look into it.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Bun B Hooks Up With Dubcnn For In-Depth Interview! - By : Nima - June 21, 2007
 Dubcnn had the great opportunity of hooking up with one half of the legendary Texas group UGK, Bun B, for an in-depth interview. Throughout the interview, we touched on a series of difference topics. Of course, we talk about the UGK album and the new single with Outkast "Internation Players Anthem".
We also touch on Bun's connection with the West Coast, how the rap fans as well as rap artists have changed with the development of technology, problems in the hood as far as people not taking responsibility and educating the youngsters, which artists Bun is currently listening to (Bun showed Crooked I a lot of love!), as well as much much more in this exclusive interview.
To read or listen to the interview, click below:
Exclusive Interview With Bun B (June '07)
Enjoy the interview and be on the look out for "Underground Kingz" July 17th!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Jayo Felony, Tek Nizzle, 40 Glocc & Baby Down "Take A Ride" - By : Nima - June 21, 2007
 We can't go a day without bringing you some world exclusive music! The track we're bringing you today is real special, as it represents the connection between Cali and Philly. A new crew was recently formed, consisting of Jayo Felony, 40 Glocc, Baby Down and Baby Scar from the West, and Tek Nizzle and AK from Philly.
Anybody who heard the Tangled Thoughts "Philly 2 Cali" album already knows about their rhyming skills, and Tek's extraordinary production capabilities. There is no need to mention who Jayo Felony and 40 Glocc are, and Baby Down from L.A. and Baby Scar from Skyline, San Diego are some young fire spitters.
 The first track they did is called "Take A Ride" and features Jayo Felony, Tek Nizzle, 40 Glocc and Baby Down. They're a crew, but not everybody has to be featured on every track for it to work, kind of like how the Wu-Tang works. The vintage West Coast beat is a Tek Nizzle production, make sure to download the song below:
Da Bidness - Take A Ride (Jayo Felony, Tek Nizzle, Baby Down & 40 Glocc)
 I don't think that anybody that heard this track needs me to tell them to look out for more music from Da Bidness, the music is self explanatory. We briefly caught up with Jayo and Tek to speak about the project:
"Da Bidness is a mixture of the best of the west, as well as Philly all in one group. It's gonna be west coast tracks and you hear that Philly accent and that west coast shit together it's like something new. We sound good as fuck together", Jayo said about the crew.
 Tek went on to explain "We droppin' tha mixtape real soon. Jayo's been goin' hard tryna put this thing togetha so we goin' just as hard. From the first record we did togetha we knew we had to do a group project. Jayo's a vet, but still as hungry as ever. AK is my evil twin. He's a monster! Baby Down & Baby Scar are young west coast gunners. I'm feelin' what they bring to tha table stylistically. And 40 Glocc's involved with the project as well, so u already know what it is."
Sounds like a promising project, let's hope something actually comes out of this, because I know a lot of you are like "new groups are being formed every day on the West, but nothing comes out!" If this first track is anything to go by, Da Bidness have a lot of potential and should bring us some great music! Keep it locked right here on dubcnn for more news soon.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Crooked I "Hip-Hop Weekly" - Vol. 12 [Audio] - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 20, 2007
We're back with yet another edition of Crooked I's "Hip-Hop Weekly." Last week, we saw Crooked jump on the instrumentals to Rich Boy's "Boy Looka Here" and Young Jeezy's "Go Getta Remix" with his crew The Horseshoe Gang.
This week, Crooked is back on the solo tip. He selected the instrumental to T.I.'s current hit single "Big Shit Poppin," and he rips it as usual. Download the track below, and be on the lookout for another edition of "Hip-Hop Weekly" next week on Dubcnn.
Crooked I - Big Shit Poppin (Freestyle)
If you've missed any of the "Hip-Hop Weekly" freestyles, check out the Dubcnn Official Hip-Hop Weekly Archive.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Warren G Releases Unreleased Songs On MySpace - By : Nima - June 20, 2007
 Warren G wants everybody at dubcnn to come check out his MySpace page, where he just put three unreleased songs for paid download through the Snocap store on MySpace, for $0,99 each.
The tracks are called "Clownin'", which features Nate Dogg, "My Boo" (ft. Knoc'Turnal) and "Can't See 'Em Falling". Any G-Funk fan will love these, they have that vintage Warren G sound.
To go to Warren G's MySpace, click here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... The Game, WC & Omar Cruz - "Powerhouse" [Audio + Video] - By : Nima - June 20, 2007
 The West Coast Connect is in full effect! A lot of you saw the recent YouTube video of Omar Cruz and The Game in the studio working on a track, and yesterday WC and The Game were on Power 106 together where they played some exclusive music.
The Game, Omar Cruz and WC connected for a track called "Powerhouse", in reference to the Powerhouse Concert June 23rd, where they will be performing.
The Game, Omar Cruz & WC - Powerhouse
You can watch a video of The Game, Dub & Omar in the studio as they were recording the track, courtesy of Taydoe Productions, by clicking here.
The Game is headlining the Power 106 Powerhouse concert on June 23rd, with Ludacris, Bone Thugs N Harmony, T.I., Bow Wow, Lil'Wayne and Birdman, Lloyd and Mims set to perform, as well as lots of surprise appearances.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Big Wy Connects With C-Bo & CTE's 211 [Audio] - By : Nima - June 20, 2007
 In march, you saw Big Wy connect with G. Malone and Jay Rock on the street banger "2 Step", and now we're back with a new Big Wy collaboration track, this time with West Coast Mafia/Cashville artist C-Bo, and CTE's own 211.
The song is called "Push Me", and is on some straight raw gangsta sh*t, as Tha Relativez fans will be relieved to hear. To download this So. Cal/No. Cal/South collabo, click below:
Big Wy - Push Me (ft. C-Bo & 211)
The song will be featured on Big Wy's mixtape-turned album "Hood Hitchcock" coming soon, we'll keep you updated.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Fred Knuxx Drops "Delafornia" Album Sampler [Audio] - By : Nima - June 20, 2007
 We've been constantly updating you on Delaware rapper Fred Knuxx, who's been grinding relentlessly on the streets and online. He's currently putting the finishing touches on his debut solo album "Delafornia", which will document his connection with California, with features such as Spider Loc, Eastwood, Akil from Jurassic 5, Bad Lucc, Jazzy D, Bangloose, Problem, Mykestro, Dresta The Gangsta, Coniyac and many more.
He just released an album sampler for "Delafornia", which features snippets to a couple of the songs, as well as Knuxx himself commenting on his album. To download the 8 minute sampler, click below:
Fred Knuxx - Delafornia (Album Sampler)
Keep it locked right now for further information on this project soon!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Xpand In Full Effect: New Music From One-2 & Aryn - By : Nima - June 19, 2007
 Dubcnn visitors should be familiar with One-2 and his international crew Xpand by now. One-2 and his two childhood friends Aryn from France and Charon from Germany kept a close relationship over the years even though they were living thousands of miles apart, and Xpand represents their bond.
Today we have an exclusive new joint from One-2, who is currently working on his third mixtape, as well as a track from Aryn who raps in french. The One-2 track is strictly for the fans, this will not be on the mixtape, grab it while it's hot:
One-2 - The One
 The Aryn track features the reggae artist Skaya on the hook and is some real heartfelt music. Even if you don't speak french, don't hesitate on downloading this, good music is good music, no matter the language. Aryn recently moved to L.A. and is currently recording with One-2. Download "Y'a Pas Moyen" below:
Aryn - Y'a Pas Moyen (ft. Skaya)
Enjoy the songs, and stay tuned for more music from Xpand soon!
MySpaces: One-2 | ArynDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... 40 Glocc Ringtones Available + Mixtape On iTunes Soon - By : Nima - June 19, 2007
40 Glocc's recently released mixtape "That New Nigga" recieved great feedback and has helped to keep 40's buzz growing. For those of you who have been having a hard time finding a copy of the mixtape, it will be available for paid download on iTunes in three weeks.
The ringtone fans amongst you can also get 40 Glocc ringtones for "Where Them Hammers At" and "So Hyphy" on all sidekicks in the download section under HiFi Ringers in the Hip-Hop section. Look for numerous ringtones through carriers like Cingular, Sprint Nextel and Verizon to name a few, coming soon.
40 Glocc also recently released a track called "Lord Help Us" with a video on YouTube, a very deep and emotional track, which recieved over 30,000 views in a week on YouTube. Incase you missed the video when we first put it up, click here to check it out now.
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.......................................................................................... T.I. & Friends Broadcast Live Concert On Myspace - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 19, 2007
T.I. has teamed up with Myspace to broadcast a free concert, live on the Internet!
The Myspace Live! concert, sponsored by T-Mobile Sidekick, is on Wednesday, June 20th at The Riv in Chicago, IL. This free show will be hosted by Nick Cannon, and is set to feature performances from special guests Twista and Lupe Fiasco as well. Doors open at 7:30 PM, and it is recommended that you arrive early, as it is first come, first serve.
If you're not in the Chicago area, don't worry, because the concert will be broadcasted live on the T-Mobile Sidekick Myspace Profile page (http://www.myspace.com/sidekick) at 7:00 - 9:00 pm PST, 9:00-11:00 pm CST, and 10:00 - 12:00 pm EST. The concert is assured to be a hit, so don't forget to check it out.
Make sure to go out and buy T.I.'s new album, T.I. vs. T.I.P., when it hits stores on July 3rd. In the meantime, keep it locked on Dubcnn for the lastest updates on "The King of the South."
Links:
T.I. Myspace, Concert FlyerDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DJ Rampage & DJ Ill Will - "Thug Love Vol. 1" Mixtape - By : Nima - June 19, 2007
 We've got a special R&B mixtape download for ya'll today, by two of the hottest West Coast DJ's, DJ Rampage and DJ Ill Will, who also recently collaborated for Guerilla Black's "Real Niggaz Say Real Shit" mixtape. The mixtape is called "Thug Love Vol. 1" and is hosted by Sean Kingston, who's currently buzzing with his "Beautiful Girl" song.
The mixtape features the hottest current R&B tracks, exclusives and remixes courtesy of DJ Rampage and DJ Ill Will. To download the full mixtape for free, click below:
DJ Rampage & DJ Ill Will Present - Thug Love Vol. 1 (Hosted By Sean Kingston) (73MB, RAR)
Grab the front and back covers below:
Front Cover | Back Cover
Check out the tracklisting below:
1. Sean Kingston Intro
2. Sean Kingston Beautiful Girl Remix feat Stat Quo
3. Fabolous- U Make Me Better feat Neyo
4. Lloyd Get It Shawty Remix feat Lil Wayne, Big Boi & Chamillionaire
5. Chris Brown Wall 2 Wall Remix feat Jadakiss
6. Young Berg Sexy Lady Remix feat Jim Jones & Rich Boy
7. Rihanna Umbrella Remix (Cinderella) feat Jay-Z & Chris Brown
8. Lloyd Shook feat T.I.
9. T-Pain Buy U A Drank Remix feat Kanye West & Trey Songz
10. Twista Good Sex feat R. Kelly
11. Mario Kryptonite Remix feat Rich Boy
12. Avery Storm Stop Time feat Nelly
13. Jody Breeze Switchin Lanes feat Twista & Jazzy Pha
14. Drake Replacement Girl feat Trey Songz
15. Omarion Ice Box Remix feat Usher
16. Fabolous- Baby Don t Go feat T-Pain
17. Cyserro Finer Things feat Kanye West & Neyo
18. Hot Dollar Homegirl
19. Marques Houston Wonderful Remix feat Juelz Santana
20. Keith Murray Nobody Do It Better feat Tyrese
21. Guerilla Black Wifey feat Brooke Valentine
22. Plies Shawty feat T-Pain
23. Dream Shawty is the Sh*t
Enjoy the mixtape, and make sure to check out Rampage's MySpace by clicking here, and Ill Will's by clicking hereDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Kurupt & J. Wells autographed "Digital Smoke" CDs - By : JustinL - June 18, 2007
 In conjunction with the recent release of "Digital Smoke", Dubcnn has teamed up with Kurupt and J. Wells for an exclusive contest. Dubcnn has been provided with five "Digital Smoke" CDs which have been autographed by both Kurupt & J. Wells, and also additional copies of "Digital Master" and "Wolfpac Mixtape Vol. 1"
Dubcnn will select five winners, and each winner will win:
One Kurupt & J. Wells autographed "Digital Smoke" CD,
One "Digital Master" CD,
One "Wolfpac Mixtape Vol 1" CD.
Contest Question: Which two rappers were featured on the "Tonight" record produced by J. Wells?
Please access the Kurupt & J. Wells "Digital Smoke" contest page for entry and more detailsDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Video Interview With The Fixxers - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 17, 2007
 Dubcnn would like to wish everyone a Happy Father's Day. To celebrate, we're back with another tight exclusive. We recently caught up with The Fixxers (Quik & AMG) at the Ball 4 Real tour for a video feature. In this exclusive interview, Quik and AMG share details about their "Midnight Life" album, their position on Internet leaks, and the creation of their single "Can U Werk Wit Dat." Make sure to watch or read about all of that and more in this hilarious, but informative, interview.
Exclusive Interview With The Fixxers [June 2007]
Be on the lookout for "The Midnight Life," dropping in August, and discuss this topic, along with many others, in our official forum. Keep checking the main page for another Fixxers feature dropping in the next few days.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive WC Tracks From "Guilty By Affiliation" [Audio] - By : Nima - June 16, 2007
 Dubcnn is back with some world exclusive downloads from WC's highly anticipated upcoming solo album "Guilty By Affiliation", which is dropping August 14th. Those of you who tuned in to DJ Skee's radio show last night heard the songs on the radio, and now you get the chance to download them exclusively right here on dubcnn, courtesy of DJ Crazy Toones and WC.
The first track is called "Westcoast Voodoo", a certified West Coast banger, featuring The Game. The production comes from Hallway Productions, a young duo consisting of Teak Tha Beatsmith and De Underdue, who already blessed us with "Child Support" on "Laugh Now, Cry Later".
Download the song in dirty or clean version below:
WC - Westcoast Voodoo (ft. The Game) (Dirty Version)
WC - Westcoast Voodoo (ft. The Game) (Clean Version)
The second track is the B-Side to the "Westcoast Voodoo" single and is called "Addicted To It". This is another Teak Tha Beatsmith and De Underdue production, with Ice Cube handling the hook. Dub straight up kills this one, his flow is nuts.  Download below:
WC - Addicted To It (ft. Ice Cube) (Dirty Version)
WC - Addicted To It (ft. Ice Cube) (Clean Version)
Bang the songs and spread them around, any DJ reading this, grab the clean version and play the hell out of it! Be on the look out for new interviews with WC and Crazy Toones dropping on dubcnn very soon! WC "Guilty By Affiliation" in stores August 14th!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... O Brown. B-Real & Jay Rock Got That Peruvian Coke - By : SGV - June 16, 2007
  The New West Free Agent O Brown has teamed up with Watts Finest Jay Rock and South Gate's pride and joy, B-Real to bring you the Nalo produced banger "Peruvian Coke." O Brown has been on his grind for a while now and is readying his DJ Warrior presented Mixtape New West Free Agent.
He's already teamed up with Bishop Lamont and teaming up with Jay Rock is just further solidifying his status as one of the elite up and comers in the New West. With a co-sign from Hip Hop Legend B-Real, O Breezy is ready to make his mark and let his name be known. Be on the look out for the up coming mixtape. In the meantime, check this out:
O Brown Feat. Jay Rock & B-Real - Peruvian Coke
Be sure to check out O Brown's MyspaceDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Muggs, Jacken Unveil The Legend Of The Mask & The Assassin - By : SGV - June 16, 2007
 For years, fans of both Cypress Hill and Psycho Realm/Sick Symphonies have been fiending to hear the Sickside General Sick Jacken rock over beats provided by the legendary DJ Muggs. Well that time has come. Muggs and Jacken are not just collabing for one track, they're collabing for an entire record. The record, entitled The Legend Of The Mask & The Assassin is set to be released on Angeles Records on August 21st. The album is also being billed as featuring Cynic of Street Platoon.
To celebrate the albums release, Soul Assassins are putting together yet another Unity Festival. This time it will be held in Vegas with La Coka Nostra and Collie Budz performing alongside Muggs & Jacken. Look for that on August 28th at the Empire Ballroom.
Here's the title track, "The Mask And The Assassin" for your downloading pleasure:
DJ Muggs Vs. Sick Jacken - Mask And The Assassin Feat. Cynic
Be sure to check back for more!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Tyrese At The House Of Blues [Event Gallery] - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 16, 2007
 Tyrese recently performed at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA, singing a range of his classic cuts. Dubcnn was in the house to cover the event, and we grabbed some pictures for our readers to check out. In the event gallery below, you will see pictures of Tyrese rocking the stage, as well as a couple stills of the rock/rap group Life Nine, with frontman Stix, who got the crowd pumped with a solid collection of songs. Also look out for a few excited fans, and The Goodfellas from radio station K-Day.
Tyrese At The House of Blues Anaheim [Event Gallery]
Tyrese stars in "Transformers," opening July 4th, so make sure to go see it. Also pick up "Alter Ego Part 2," featuring eight new tracks and video footage, when it drops on July 3rd.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Mitchy Slick - Ain't My Fault [Video] - By : Nima - June 16, 2007
 We're back with a new Mitchy Slick video, from his "Urban Survival Syndrome" album. A trailer to the video had dropped a minute ago and since then Mitchy fans have been eagerly waiting for the final version to drop, and here it is! Download the "Ain't My Fault" video featuring Tiny Doo by clicking below:
Mitchy Slick - Ain't My Fault (ft. Tiny Doo) (30MB, QuickTime)
Be on the lookout for our exclusive 2-part video interview feature with Mitchy Slick dropping very soon!!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Eastwood "Hears Angels Sing" [Audio] - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 15, 2007
 We're back at you with another hot track, just in time for you to bump on your Friday night out. Super producer and Dubcnn regular Meech Wells has hooked us up again with another banger. The track is by Eastwood, and is called "I Hear My Angels Sing." The feel good song is produced by Meech Wells and the Soul Mechanix, and was mixed and engineered at In A Zone Studios by Meech himself. Download the track below, and be on the lookout for more exclusive music from Eastwood and Meech Wells here on Dubcnn.
Eastwood - I Hear My Angels Sing (Produced by Meech Wells & Soul Mechanix)
Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Pharoahe Monch in-store performance @ Apple Store NYC - By : JustinL - June 15, 2007
Pharoahe Monch teams up with Apple to celebrate Black Music Month with a live in-store performance. Head over the to Apple Store in Soho, NYC on Sunday June 17th at 3pm to catch Pharoahe Monch perform new songs from his new album Desire (in stores June 26th). Space is limited so get their early.
Store Address
103 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 226-3126
Pharoahe Monch - "Push"
Pharoahe Monch - Push (Radio) - Windows
Pharoahe Monch - Push (Radio) - Real
Pharoahe Monch - "Desire"
Pharoahe Monch - Desire (Windows)
Pharoahe Monch - Desire (Real)
Pharoahe Monch - "Body Baby"
Pharoahe Monch - Body Baby (Windows)
Pharoahe Monch - Body Baby (Real)
Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Bishop Brigante & Nate Dogg celebrate "Fo' Twenty" - By : Adon - June 15, 2007
 One of Canada's biggest names, Bishop Brigante, is out of the studio and is ready to drop his hot new joint, "It's Fo' Twenty," featuring the one and only Nate Dogg. This sure-fire club anthem is the first single off his upcoming album, The Life of a Gambler, being released on Bodog Music in September.
The duo recorded the track during Bishop's recent trip to LA where he was putting the finishing touches on his album. Plans are in motion to shoot a video for "It's Fo' Twenty" as well with RT! who recently directed Xzibit's "Concentrate" and also directed all of Bishop's previous videos which garnered heavy rotation on Much Music.
Download the song below:
Bishop Brigante feat. Nate Dogg - It's Fo Twenty
Be sure to request "It's Fo' Twenty" on your local radio station and look for Bishop's new album in stores this fall!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Spyda Speaks On The Ball 4 Real Tour - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 14, 2007
 The Ball 4 Real Streetball Tour is in full swing, hitting major cities across the United States all summer long. We recently had the chance to speak with one of the ballers on the tour, Spyda, and he filled us in on everything you need to know about the most exciting streetball event in recent memory.
Spyda was born in Inglewood, California, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He played with And 1 for 5 years, and then played in the ABA for three years as well. “You know, it’s just off and on streetball and professional game,” he says of his career. He was also featured on the ESPN reality series “Streetball” from 2004-2006, along with many other players currently on the tour. “The ESPN “Streetball” show was great. It helped me promote myself, and showcase my talent, and I want to say ‘thanks a lot!’”
The Ball 4 Real company is owned by the players themselves, which allows for complete freedom amongst the team to decide on how the tour plays out. When asked about his goal for the tour, Spyda said, “We plan on taking Ball 4 Real all the way to the top. We’re letting everybody know we’re the best ballers in the world, [and] we’re owners of our own company, so we’re [just] not basketball players – we’re businessmen.” The course of action is “basically going in and out of [the] cities and shutting it down, and letting everyone know that Ball 4 Real is here.”
The streetballers know that it’s important to give back to the fans, and they are doing just that, with a huge cash prize giveaway at the end of the tour. “We’re giving away $100,000 to a contest winner in [Madison Square] Garden on the August 25th. $100,000? I think nobody wants to pass that up!” The players are also giving back to the community by stopping at local outreach centers in every single city they play at. “We’re giving back to every city we go to. It’s not a must, and what we have to do - it’s what we want to do. That’s where we came from, so we’re just giving back.”
The Ball 4 Real Tour promises plenty of hip-hop flavor, with a DJ spinning tracks throughout the course of the game. Spyda is a big fan of hip-hop, citing Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent as his favorite artists. DJ Quik and AMG, collectively known as The Fixxers, have hopped on the tour for the California dates, and Spyda was excited by their presence. “It’s great to see DJ Quik [and AMG on the tour.] They’ve been showcasing their talent forever, and [they] will always be around in the rap game.”
Spyda promises to “keep it rolling and shut it down, and let everybody know ‘Spyda does what Spyda do.’ Our game is fantastic, it’s fast breaking, [and] it’s a lot of moves. It’s entertainment from the jump off, all the way to [when] the zero hits the clock in the second half.”
With an exciting basketball game, and a performance from two of the West Coast’s finest, the Ball 4 Real Tour is a safe bet for a great night out. “I just want everybody to come out and check the Ball4Real [tour.] Go to Ball4Real.com and just check it out. Don’t forget, we’re coming to a city near you!”
Go check out the Ball 4 Real Tour on June 15th at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, and on June 16th at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles. The Fixxers will be performing at those dates as well. Go to Ball4Real.com for more information, and check back later in the week when we bring you a new video interview with Quik and AMG, and another special surprise involving The Fixxers and this tour, right here on Dubcnn!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Common "Finding Forever", Released on July 31 - By : JustinL - June 13, 2007
 Multi-faceted Hip-Hop superstar Common is prepping his highly anticipated seventh album, Finding Forever, for a July 31st release on G.O.O.D Music/Geffen Records. The album is the follow up to the four times Grammy nominated, critically heralded and Kanye West produced Be, which spawned hits including "The Corner," "Go," and "Testify."
Finding Forever, finds Kanye again taking the bulk of production work with help from Will.I.Am on the sultry "I Want You," the late great J. Dilla on "So Far To Go," featuring a surprise guest appearance by D'Angelo and G.O.O.D Music producer Devo Springsteen on "Misunderstood."
On Finding Forever, Common, rips the mic like a hungry newcomer. The street single "The Game" produced by Kanye with scratches by the legendary DJ Premier is a horn drenched, vintage NY rap boom-bap banger from the Chi-town emcee, no less (check video out at www.common-music.com/media). The resounding lead single "The People" finds Common lyrically asserting why and who he creates his music for over regal strings, delectable keys and hard to get vocals by Gil Scott Heron. The video for "The People" will be in shot in by Neon in NYC on Saturday, June 9th.
Since 1992 the Chicago native and Source Unsigned Hype alum has built an unparalleled catalog of progressive Hip-Hop music. From his first release of Can I Borrow a Dollar to his ground-breaking release of Resurrection to his most recent release of Be, the media has poured in the compliments: XXL magazine gave Be a rare XXL rating in there magazine, Rolling Stone said Resurrection was a "confluence of phat beats, smooth flows, and dope rhymes, and Interview magazine noted that on Like Water for Chocolate "with piercing intellect and poignant lyrics, Common may be the most skilled rapper."
Always a Hip-Hop renaissance man of wide ranging tastes, though music remains Common's first love, he has expanded his career beyond just beats and rhymes. He has commenced a successful acting career, landing roles in Smokin' Aces alongside Entourage's Jeremy Piven and in the upcoming American Gangster with Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington and Wanted with Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman. Besides sharpening his acting chops, in early 2007, the always fashionable Common, launched a line of hand made Italian hats called Soji, available exclusively at La Coppola Storta stores in Palermo, Roma, Firenze, Bologna, and New York City.
Common recently graced the covers of Billboard, Uptown, and Ebony magazines and performed at Central Park's Summerstage Benefit Concert alongside Joss Stone on June 8th.
Common - "The People" (prod. by Kanye West)
Common - The People (Window)
Common - The People (Real)
Common - "The Game" (prod. by Kanye West, scratches by DJ Premier)
Common - The Game (Real)
Common - The Game (Window) Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Crooked I "Hip-Hop Weekly" - Vol. 11 [Audio] - By : Nima - June 13, 2007
As always back with a fresh edition of Crooked I's "Hip-Hop Weekly" series! Last week was the 10th track over the DJ Premier produced "You Know My Steez", and this week we come back to the present.
Crooked invited his crew the Horse Shoe Gang to come join him on this Hip-Hop Weekly and start off the song over Rich Boy's "Boy Looka Here" instrumental. Crooked then proceeds to grab the mic to spit ove Young Jeezy's "Go Getta (Remix)" instrumental.
Download below:
Crooked I - Boy Looka Here / Go Getta (Remix) (ft. Horse Shoe Gang) (Freestyle)
Expect more guests to pop up on the Hip-Hop Weekly's, check back next week for some new Crooked!
Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Westurn Union Issues a "West Coast Roll Call" - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 12, 2007
 Dubcnn is back at you with another top-notch video feature. We were recently invited to witness history in the making as Westurn Union (Bad Lucc, Soopafly, & Damani) recorded a West Coast unity track tentatively titled “West Coast Roll Call.” The track, produced by Soopafly, features a host of different rising stars on the West Coast, including Jay Rock, Problem, Glasses Malone, Young Maylay, and Mykestro. You can expect to hear it on Westurn Union’s upcoming debut album, which is scheduled for a late summer/fall 2007 release.
In this video feature, we speak with Westurn Union, Jay Rock, BJ The Chicago Kid, Joi Starr, Problem, Terrace Martin, and Holla about their upcoming projects and what to expect from them in the future. We then take you behind the scenes so you can witness the track being recorded and put together. This video is a “must see” for any West Coast fan, so click on the link below to download it now!
Westurn Union – “West Coast Roll Call” Video Feature [June 2007]
While you’re waiting for the video to download, check out some pictures from the studio that night.
Damani & Bad Lucc
Damani & Saaphyri (From “Flavor Of Love”)
Westurn Union (Damani, Bad Lucc, & Soopafly) & Glasses Malone
Myspace links for the artists featured in the video/song (click on the name of the artist):
Westurn Union, Bad Lucc, Damani, Soopafly, Jay Rock, Joi Starr, Problem, Terrace Martin, Young Maylay, Mykestro, & Glasses Malone.
Be on the lookout for more on Westurn Union, and all of the artists featured in this video, real soon on Dubcnn.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Gucci Mane Signs So Icey Label to Atlantic/Asylum - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 12, 2007
 Atlanta-based rapper Gucci Mane has officially signed his So Icey record label to Atlantic/Asylum Records. This news comes with the announcement of his still-untitled third album, which is set for a summer release date. The album will feature guest spots from Pimp C, Rich Boy, and Silk (of "Freak Me" fame,) as well as production by Zaytoven, Nitty, Shorty Red, Butta, and SupaSonics.
If you're fiending for some new Gucci Mane tracks, check out the buzz singles for the album, "Pills," "Bird Flu," and "Freaky Gurl," over at his Myspace page. Be on the lookout for more news on Gucci Mane here on Dubcnn.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Pomona's Weazel Loc Set To Drop New Album - By : LilJay - June 12, 2007
 Pomona City Rider's member Weazel Loc is going solo for his next project. He'll be releasing a new album called "Operation Geez Moving" on July 4th. The album is in the process of being completed with the help from producer-duo The Soundscannerz (Quazedelic and Josef Leimberg).
You can expect an album full of street anthems mixed with guest appearances from heavyweights such as Redman, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Quazedelic, and others.
Dubcnn lets you preview two tracks from the album. These are "Mac Music" and "Stupid Dummy".
Weazel Loc - Mac Music
Weazel Loc - Stupid Dummy
Weazel will also appear on the upcoming album from The Soundscannerz called "The Resume". The compilation will feature songs from selected artists they've produced for, including Snoop Dogg, Suga Free, 50 Cent, Latoiya Williams, Redman, Method Man, George Clinton, and more. To get the full scoop on that project, browse our archives or click here.
For more info and music on Weazel Loc, visit myspace.com/weazelloc.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Review: Convinced - "I Do It For The People" - By : LilJay - June 12, 2007
 As you already know, not only do we review established mainstream artists, but also up and coming rappers that we believe in. One of them is Los Angeles based emcee Convinced, who we introduced you to with his album "I Do It For The People". As the title implies, the project is strictly for the people and available free of charge. If you missed the article on the release back in April, you can go back and grab it here.
And if you can't decide (there's no reason for that as it's available for free download, but just in case), read the review written by Dubcnn's Music Editor, Conan Milne, and you'll be convinced.
"I Do It For The People" receives the Dub Quotable: "Incorporating a generous dose of honesty and humour into his innovative music, this young man seems intent on breaking the stereotypical image of the unapproachable 'gangsta' rapper".
Convinced - I Do It For The People (Review)
In conjunction with the review, we also have an exclusive sneak preview of Con's upcoming album "The First Impression", which is due out this summer. The track right here is called "High Ambitions" and it's another piece of proof why he's one of the brightest (and ambitious) new talents to emerge from the West Coast in a while.
Convinced - High Ambitions
Convinced can be contacted on his MySpace @ myspace.com/convincedmusic.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Introducing Compton's Young Dumm - By : LilJay - June 12, 2007
 One might expect an up and coming rapper to capitalize off the attempt on his life, but Young Dumm wants his message to be clear "There's no amount of money that will bring you back from death". He continues, "I wasn't in a coma and I didn't walk out of the hospital. I rolled out of there in a wheelchair thanking God I was still alive". The product of an unstable home and gang culture in Compton California makes him a man of the streets, intimately familiar with its codes and its violence.
Young Dumm refuses to let these life etrocities hinder him and wants you to get his story straight from the horses mouth in a fourthcoming DVD, titled State Raised. "I'm an entrepreneur by definition. Whether it be a full featured album or a DVD, I'm a walking opportunity. Right now i'm just trying to organize resources to help take advantage of the opportunity".
For those expecting to be pulled into a fabricated world of drug deals gone bad, fictionalized characters, and the lifestyles of Tony Montanna should be forwarned. Young Dumm wants you to party and have a good time hence his popular song, "West Coast Margarita" where he introduces a new drink in his smooth melodic Compton dialect over a Lil Rob beat. "I'm not here to justify my Gangsterism. I have nothing to prove. I'm not trying to get in this game and go ass out backwards by catching cases and gaining more enemies than I already have. Exploiting my story is one thing but living it is another. Being able to share my music and story with the masses is a blessing."
Dubcnn is bringing you three tracks from Young Dumm. These are the aforementioned "West Coast Margarita", along with the left coast anthem "West Coast" and "All Grown Up", a track over Jay-Z's "30 Something".
Young Dumm - West Coast
Young Dumm - West Coast Margarita
Young Dumm - All Grown Up
Fore more info on Young Dumm, visit his MySpace page. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Music From Re-Up Artist Jay 211 [Audio] - By : Nima - June 11, 2007
 It's been a minute since we brought you an update on Jay 211, from Ras Kass' label Re-Up Ent. He just sent out two new tracks to pass around, and that is just what we're going to do.
The first track is a posse cut featuring Spider Loc, Ras Kass, Dre'sta & Michelob called "One", get it below:
Jay 211 - One (ft. Ras Kass, Spider Loc, Dre'sta & Michelob)
The second one is called "Fuck You" and features Livin Proof. Download below:
Jay 211 - One (ft. Livin Proof)
Make sure to hit up Jay 211's official website jay211.com, and be on the lookout for more music from the Re-Up camp soon!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Bangloose Returns With "Rated R" Single [Audio] - By : Nima - June 11, 2007
 Bangloose had his "Greygoose" single all over L.A. radio a few months ago, and he's back to follow up with another radio banger. His latest single is called "Rated R" and has been getting a good ammount of spins. Incase you haven't heard the song by now, download it below:
Bangloose - Rated R (ft. Chevy Jones)
The track is produced by Dem Jointz and Big Saccs, and will be featured on a street EP that Bangloose is preparing right now called "I Ain't Giving Ya'll 12 Songs For Free", before he drops his debut album "Rats & Roaches".
To request "Rated R" on the radio now, hit up the following request lines:
Power106 text 69106 to Request
93.5 KDay (323) 520-5329
99.1 KGGI (909) 431-5991Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Balance & Big Rich Ready "Da Unda Dogs" Release - By : Nima - June 11, 2007
 As announced a few months ago, Bay Area rappers Big Rich and Balance have connected for a duo mix CD called "Da Unda Dogs". The CD will be dropping on July 3rd exclusively at all Rasputin locations for the first month, with a limited edition printing.
After that, on August 3rd, they will release it for free download here on dubcnn.com. Two songs from the project have been leaked so far, "Speakers On Blap" and "That's Wassup", featuring Mistah FAB on a verse. Incase you haven't heard those songs yet, check them out below:
Balance & Big Rich - Speakers On Blap
Balance & Big Rich - That's Wassup (ft. Mistah FAB)
 The two songs are just an appetizer of the 17-track deep CD, which will feature appearances by Ya Boy, Scipio, Glasses Malone, Planet Asia, Mistah FAB, Traxxamillion, Papoose, Coolio Da Unda Dogg, Kaz Kyzah, Dutch, Big Tuck, Hoodstars, Nio The Gift, Devo and more. Production will be handle d by Iconz, Traklordz, Midi Mafia, Automatikk, Scandel, Traxxamillion, Drasticmatter, and all tracks are mixed by DJ Rick Lee.
On "Da Unda Dogs", you will also be introduced to Balance's new artist Ahku, as well as Big Rich's 3 Story Music click. So be sure to go cop the album on July 3rd, or wait for the internet release here on dubcnn.com.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Strong Arm Steady & Talib Kweli Take "One Step" [Audio] - By : Nima - June 10, 2007
 We've got some brand new heat from Strong Arm Steady featuring Talib Kweli for ya'll today! Everybody has been anticipating their new music under Talib Kweli's Blacksmith label, and they recently released a street single along with a video to give people a taste of what they've got coming.
The song is called "One Step" and is from their upcoming compilation album called "Deep Hearted", which will be dropping this summer on Strong Arm/Nature Sound Records. The compilation will feature Chamillionaire, Ras Kass, Talib Kweli, Juvenile and many more.
Download "One Step" by clicking below:
Strong Arm Steady - One Step (ft. Talib Kweli)
You can watch the video to the song on Krondon's MySpace by clicking here. For those of you wondering why Mitchy Slick isn't on the song, this is what Krondon had to say: "You will see as Strong Arm Steady puts out more material that much like our West Coast forefathers N.W.A., we don't have to be on every song for it to be Steady!!!!"
Stay tuned for a new feature on Strong Arm Steady on dubcnn soon!
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.......................................................................................... Tyrese, Ginuwine & Tank "Please Don't Go" [TGT Remix] - By : Nima - June 10, 2007
 A few weeks back, we brought you the news of Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank joining forces to create a R&B supergroup called TGT.
We just recieved the first song of the trio that is being released to the masses, a remix of Tank's single "Please Don't Go", off his album "Sex, Love and Pain". We have the song available for ya'll to download below:
TGT - Please Don't Go (TGT Remix)
Enjoy the song, and check back with us very soon for more news on this new group. Incase you missed our in-depth two part video interview with Tyrese from last week, click here to catch up on that now!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DJ Crazy Toones DVD Contest Update - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 9, 2007
 Recently, Dubcnn teamed up with the legendary DJ Crazy Toones to give away 50 copies of his “CT Experience” DVD. The contest has ended, and the copies have been sent out to our readers. Some of the winners have already received their copies, and the feedback has been great. We would like to take this opportunity to announce the winners of the contest. If you didn’t win this time, don’t get discouraged, and look forward to more exclusive contests in the future!
Winners (some names have been omitted at the request of the winner):
Mauricio Moreno, Juan Lopez, Robert Vasquez, Aaron Anderson, Cesar Soriano, Danoys Rojas, Roger Mendez , Albert Rosales, Jan Devos, Jose Ruiz, Bryan Bonilla, Mike G., Darrick Morrell, Edgar Valenzuela, Slikk J, Sin Syxx, Santiago Winces, David Robles, Aaron Parra, David Lee, Alex Dexheimer, Riley Buchannon, Daniel, Al Bundy, Derek Montaigne, Chris Dewey, Kevin van Beers, Demarcus Webb, Julian Thieme, Theo “PapaTio” Flatch, Zak Khan, David Ing, Delaino, Jose Contreras, Tony Chong, Cesar Carrillo, D1G1T4L, Michael V., Dustin (aka Smokey) Kayser, and Eric Washington.
A special shout out goes to DJ Crazy Toones for making this happen. Be on the lookout for more updates on Toones, WC, and Ice Cube here on Dubcnn.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... 40 Glocc Goes Deep On "Lord Help Us" [Video] - By : Nima - June 8, 2007
We've got a brand new video from 40 Glocc for ya'll today, and I advise everybody reading this to take the time to watch it. The song is called "Lord Help Us", and is one of the deepest songs I've heard in a minute.
"It's just a song from my heart and will be released to radio accross everywhere. I made if for the world to show people what's goin on with our lives and giv'em a lil history lesson and show them that after the club and the dancing, welcome back to the real world, where there are no exotic cars and jewelry."
You can watch the video on YouTube by clicking below:
40 Glocc - Lord Help Us (YouTube Video)
Enjoy the track, and if you haven't yet, make sure to pick up 40 Glocc's latest mixtape "That New Nigga". Check out 40 Glocc on MySpace by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Video Feature With Tyrese [Part 2] - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 8, 2007
Dubcnn is proud to present the second part of our mega video feature with Tyrese. In the second part of our interview, Black Ty speaks about a variety of different topics, including his in-studio chemistry with Kurupt, his experiences on tour, and the creation of the amazing title track from his recently released “Alter Ego” album. He also clues us in on the “Alter Ego Part 2” re-release, which will be in stores July 3rd. We cap the feature off with footage of a phone conversation between him and Busta Rhymes.
Exclusive Video Feature With Tyrese (Part 2) [June 2007]
Make sure to grab "Alter Ego Part 2," featuring eight new tracks, when it hits stores on July 3rd.
If you missed the first part of the interview, where Tyrese goes in-depth about the making of his new film "Transformers," click here.
Keep checking back next week for coverage of a recent Tyrese concert. Also, make sure to go out and support Tyrese by seeing "Transformers" when it lands in theaters July 4th.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Shake Da Mayor States "You Turn Me On" [Audio] - By : Eddie Gurrola - June 7, 2007
 We have an audio update for all our readers today courtesy of Clear Label/Palm Tree Ent. The song is by Shake Da Mayor, and is called "You Turn Me On." The record is sure to get people on the dance floor, but it also has a smooth, relaxed vibe to it. Check out the song below, and discuss it on our forum.
Shake Da Mayor - You Turn Me OnDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview With ATL.A (Atlanta/Los Angeles) - By : Rud - June 7, 2007
 Dubcnn recently sat down with the members of ATL.A, Malachai (of the Dungeon Family) out of Atlanta, and James Wade a.k.a J-Dub out of L.A. to discuss their project that fuses the mentalities of not just two separate regions, but of two separate cultural backgrounds.
As part of our Dangerous Crew interview features we have linked up with both Malachai & J-Dub to talk about the concepts of ATL.A, how they came together and what we can expect from ATL.A
This is the same group who provided the Dangerous Crew movement with the video snippet of Shorty B at the Tupac video shoot; to check that hit up our official Dangerous Crew MySpace page.
In this world exclusive we also discuss the fans responses to Tupac's legacy being “destroyed” by all the south interventions as well as getting the lowdown on the South's current involvement in mainstream Hip-Hop as a whole. You won’t want to miss this discussion and another exclusive interview as part of our Dangerous Crew features.
Exclusive Interview With ATL.A (June 2007)
For those of you that want to hear what material the duo have been working on for the ATL.A project we also have an exclusive track for download entitled "It's A Pleasure" which features the duo showcasing their abilities through thought provoking lyrics and melodic flows.
ATL.A (Malachai & J-Dub) - It's A Pleasure
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest news and audio from ATL.A as well as more Dangerous Crew features to follow the list of interviews so far which include; Shorty B (Part 1 & Part 2), Pee Wee, Sean G, DJ Pizo and Krushadelic (Part 1 & Part 2).Discuss This Topic
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