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July 2007
 Zune - Live at the BBQ, New York City, August 4 - By : JustinL - July 31, 2007
 On Saturday, August 4, Zune will be executing their third show in its "Live at the BBQ" series in New York City, presenting a day of food, drinks and hip hip music to the community. The event is open to the public, and RSVP is required through the "Live at the BBQ" site www.zuneliveattheBBQ.com. Confirmed artists for the New York Zune BBQ include Brand Nubian, Cham, MIMS, Joell Ortiz, Clipse, and Large Professor.
Rather than sponsoring an existing concert series, the Zune team created the "Zune-Live at the BBQ" series from the ground up. Zune worked with artists directly, to give back to the cultural core consumer and connecting Zune with that core by giving them the opportunity to participate in the Zune mantra, which is to support Art, Music and Film in the digital space with technology and innovation. Consider these shows as rewards to those who have come to support the digital platform. By bringing music back to the community parks, they're also a thank you to those individuals in the cities who have come to support the local and national Art, Music and Film community. It's a nod to a time when this music was about community; community support and community interaction. The idea is to re-create that energy with the ultimate park jam experience. Zune launched the first BBQ experience in Los Angeles with performances by Common, UGK, E-40 and Collie Budz. Last weekend, the event series hit Chicago with performances by Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Bilal, Little Brother, Qualo, and a special set from Black Star.
RSVP here: www.zuneliveattheBBQ.com
For more information on Zune, visit www.zune.net
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.......................................................................................... Hecktik Soprano & Dubcnn Present: "The Factors" (Download) - By : Rud - July 31, 2007
 Long time Dubcnn co-collaborator and one of Fresno California's premiere DJ/Producers Hecktik Soprano has just completed his latest release. Hecktik Soprano has been key in bringing some of the freshest new talent to the attention of Dubcnn.com, including Diego Redd and Fashawn The Phenom and as such has just released a 20 track mixtape featuring music from Central California's finest talent.
"Hecktik Soprano Presents - The Factors" is a collection which features new and exclusive music from the West Coasts Up and Coming Star Diego Redd, West Coast Veteran Planet Asia, Teen sensation Fashawn The Phenom as well as Stunna Shade Mogul Shake Da Mayor.
Other artists featured on this Dubcnn Digital Download include Bun B, Keak Da Sneak and Mistah FAB. "Hecktik Soprano Presents - The Factors" brings light to an array of up-and-comers from the often over looked West Coast breeding ground of talent.
The lead single from the release is the previously Dubcnn featured We Taking Over, a remix to the DJ Khaled hit single. To view the full tracklist, hear sample tracks and get the full covers for this release as well as to purchase the mixtape for only $7.99; click the link below to visit the Dubcnn Digital Distribution page.
Hecktik Soprano Presents - The Factors (Volume 1) (Paid Download)
Enjoy the new music and please support Hecktik Soprano and the featured artists by purchasing the new release today. For the latest news and information from across Central California as well as Hip-Hop as a whole, stay tuned to Dubcnn.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Two New Tracks From Hot Dollar [Audio] - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 31, 2007
 We brought you an exclusive video interview with Hot Dollar just a few days ago, and now we're back with two brand new tracks for you to check out.
The first song up for download is the remix to "Streets On Lock." The track features a new verse from Hot, and guest appearances from Rick Ross and Gucci Mane. This remix definitely goes hard, so be sure download it below:
Hot Dollar - Streets On Lock (Remix) [ft. Rick Ross & Gucci Mane]
The next song we've got is Hot's second single, "Sidekick." The track is a smoother, love-type cut, and shows a different side of Hot. Check it out:
Hot Dollar - Sidekick
In case you missed our extensive video interview with Hot Dollar from last week, click here to watch it now. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest audio updates.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Freddie Gibbs "I Get Money" Diss Track [Audio] - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 30, 2007
 Interscope artist Freddie Gibbs has recorded a diss track over the instrumental to 50 Cent's current single "I Get Money." Interestingly enough, the song seems to be aimed at a few of his fellow labelmates over at Interscope. We're leaving it up to you to decide who he's going at, so have a listen and discuss the controversial song in our forum.
Freddie Gibbs - I Get Money (On The Other Side)
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest hip-hop news and audio updates.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview With Twista Up Now! - By : Nima - July 30, 2007
 Dubcnn had the great opportunity of hooking up with Chi-Town's own Twista, to speak about his upcoming album "Adrenaline Rush 2007". We talk about why he called his album that, how it compares to his 1997 "Adrenaline Rush" album, who he worked with for the record, and when we can expect it to drop.
He also tells us about his recent work with Bone Thugs and how the beef got patched up, as well as his feelings on his last album "The Day After". Twista also talks about the low sales in the music industry and why soundscan isn't representative anymore. We also get a few words about who from the West Coast he's feeling right now and what collaborations are coming up.
Read or listen to this exclusive interview by clicking below:
Exclusive Interview With Twista (July '07)
Enjoy the interview and make sure to pick up your copy of "Adrenaline Rush" when it hits the stores!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DJ Warrior & DJ Envy Prepare Strong Arm Steady Street Album - By : Rud - July 30, 2007
 World-renowned DJs DJ Warrior of Cali Untouchables, Sirius Satellite & Soul Assasins fame as aligned with DJ Envy of Hot 97 (NYC), Sirius Satellite & Blok Gang for the latest installment in the "Cali Untouchable Radio" mixtape series.
"Cali Untouchable Radio 17: Klak Klak Edition" is in conjunction with Strong Arm Steady, a street album building up the release of their long awaited debut group effort "Deep Hearted" which we reported on earlier this months [see; Strong Arm Steady Ready To Release "Deep Hearted"].
The street album will be filled with exclusive music from the Strong Arm Steady gang as well as a host of freestyles recorded for the set. Below we have two freestyle tracks off the project that were premiered by DJ Warrior on his Sirius Satellite Radio show last week.
Krondon - Lil Busta 187 (Freestyle)
Krondon & Phil Da Agony - Exclusive Freestyle
 Stay tuned for more news from Strong Arm Steady as the collective of Mitchy Slick, Krondon & Phil Da Agony prepare the release of Deep Hearted" for August 28th. The album features production by DJ Khalil, Madlib, Thayod, Evidence, Da Riffs, Blaqtoven and many more as well as guest appearences from Chamillionaire, Juvenile, Black Thought, Dilated Peoples, Talib Kweli, Planet Asia, Tha Liks, Ras Kass and many more.
For more news and information on DJ Warrior make sure you head over to is MySpace page. DJ Warrior also asked us to inform all our readers of his thanks to our readership, especially those who supported the "Cali Untouchable Radio: Who's Next Edition - Colors" from Roccett - a mixtape which has since hard extensive press in The Source and on MTV's Mixtape Mondays.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Daz Dillinger - "Only On The Left Side" [Audio] - By : Nima - July 30, 2007
 We're back with some brand new Dogg Pound music from Daz Dillinger! He's working on his upcoming album "Only On The Left Side", and just sent us the title track from the album to put up for everybody.
The song is produced by Daz and the hook samples "Drop It Like It's Hot", as some might have guessed from the title. Check out the song below:
Daz Dillinger - Only On The Left Side
Bang the song and lookout for "Only On The Left Side", as well as "Gangsta Party", another new Daz solo album, dropping soon!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Audio From Havoc & Median - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 30, 2007
 Recently, we brought you audio from Mobb Deep member Havoc's upcoming solo album "The Kush," which is dropping on September 18th. Today, we have another new track from the album. The song is called "I'm The Boss," and it sounds like a vintage Havoc production. Download the track below:
Havoc - I'm The Boss
The other track we have today is from Median, who is a member of The Justus League with Little Brother. This song is called "How Big Is Your World," and is produced by 9th Wonder. Check it out below:
Median - How Big Is Your World? (Produced by 9th Wonder)
Keep it locked on Dubcnn for the latest audio updates.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Shade Shiest & N.U.N.E. Head East To Japan For August Shows - By : Rud - July 30, 2007
 We have some news from the PutYourself Out camp that is sure to interest our readers over in Japan. Just over two years ago Shade Sheist toured all over Japan with Big-Boy and E-Man, selling out every venue in every major city.
On August 10 & 11, 2007; Shade Sheist will be back on Japanese soil this time alongside N.U.N.E. courtesy of Mauve-Asia. The tour celebrates the recent release of the pairs last solo albums over there, last years "Before The Waiting Before The Hating" from Shade Shiest and the debut from N.U.N.E. entitled "Nunetime."
The full flyer for the shows can be seen by clicking here. Mauve-Asia is also offering clubs across the country to take up the chance to extend the tour and benefit from reduced costs as well as the chance to raise brand awareness across Asia and Australasia. For more details head over to Mauve-Asia and make sure you check out the official Put Yourself Out website.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... The Bay Area's Prophet Is "Jackin' 4 Beats" On Re-Mixtape - By : Nima - July 29, 2007
 Prophet is no stranger to dubcnn, we've been keeping you updated on the Bay Area rapper since his debut album "Block Venom". He's been on his grind, and released a free album for download called "Listen To My Demo" in April right here on dubcnn.
He recently teamed up with DJ Doc Boogie and DJ Dizzy once again to put together a new re-mixtape called "Jackin' 4 Beats", where you can hear Proph' rapping over the latest radio tracks, as well as a couple of exclusive solo joints.
In usual dubcnn manner, we have a couple of preview tracks from the mixtape for ya'll, and if you like what you hear, make sure to buy the mixtape for only $2 by clicking here.
Prophet - Saw Intro (Prod. by BMW)
Prophet - In The Trunk (Prod. by Tha Bizness)
Prophet - My Bitch (Remix) (ft. The Game)
Once again, click here to download the entire mixtape for only $2.
Tracklisting:
01. Saw Intro (Prod By BMW)
02. Collie Buddz Feat Prophet-Come Around (Street Remix)
03. Mike Jones Feat Prophet, Bun-B,Snoop,-My 64 (Street Remix) Over 13,000 Downloads
04. Baby Boy Feat Prophet-Ya Meen (YaDa Meen Remix)
05. T.i Feat Prophet-Big Shit Poppin (Street Remix)
06. The Fixxers Feat Prophet-Can U Work Wit Dat (Street Remix)
07. Prophet-Ducktape Freestyle (Nas Beats)
08. Prophet-Bad One (Van Halen Sample)(Prod By Profound)
09. Prophet-Talkin About (Prod By Deep H2oz)
10. 50 Cent Feat Prophet, Grown Mo-Straight To The Bank (Street Remix)
11. Rich Boy Feat Prophet, Grown Mo-Boy Looka Here (Street Remix)
12. The Game Feat Prophet-My Bitch (Street Remix)
13. Prophet-MoMo (Prod By Goatmilk)(Dj Doc Boogie Exclusive)
14. Mims Feat Prophet-Like This (Official Remix)
15 Prophet-Fitted Cap (Prod By Deep H2oz
16. Prophet-Ghost Letter (Prod By Goatmilk)(Dj Doc Boogie Exclusive)
17. Kanye West Feat Prophet,Nas,-Classic (Better Than Ive Ever Been)(Street Remix)
18. Mya Feat Prophet-Lock You Down (Street Remix)
19. Prophet-Move (Prod By Deep H2oz)
20. Prophet-In The Trunk (Prod By Tha Bizness)(Dj Doc Boogie Exclusive)
21. Prophet-Thizz Face (Goatmilk Remix) (Dj Doc Boogie Exclusive)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Big Wy Shoots Video For "What It Do" Mixtape - By : Nima - July 29, 2007
 Big Wy of Tha Relativez has been working on his mixtape-turned-street album "Hood Hitchcock 2", but before that he decided to release a regular mixtape called "What It Do".
He recently shot a street video to one of the tracks on "What It Do", over the Erick Sermon-produced Keith Murray beat "Nobody Do It Better", which features Tyrese.
Watch the video on YouTube by clicking below:
Big Wy - That's Wy (YouTube Video)
Be on the lookout for "What It Do" dropping soon, and incase you missed the update we had on "Hood Hitchcock 2", check out "Push Me", featuring C-Bo & 211 by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DJ Nik Bean & Silkk Calone Team Up For Mixtape - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 28, 2007
 DJ Nik Bean and Silkk Calone have teamed up to release a new mixtape entitled "By Way Of South Central," which will be dropping in a couple of weeks. The mixtape is slated to drop along with a press release announcing some very big news, so be on the lookout for that!
Today we have the title track from the mixtape, "By Way Of South Central," for you to preview. Download the MP3 below:
Silkk Calone - By Way Of South Central
Discuss this track in our official forum, where you can even chat with Nik Bean himself!
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on DJ Nik Bean and Silkk Calone.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Brotha Lynch & COS Connect With Daz On "It Ain't Like" - By : Nima - July 28, 2007
.jpg) Brotha Lynch Hung recently dropped his greatest hits album "Ripgut Collection", which featured a couple of new tracks, and the next project on Made Sicc records is already ready to come out. On August 7th 2007, Brotha Lynch Hung and COS will be releasing their collabo project called "The Fixxx".
Dubcnn has an exclusive track from the album for ya'll to check out. The track features Daz Dillinger's, who's been collaborating a lot with Lynch, it's good to see the DPG and Siccmade connecting on some music. It's called "It Ain't Like" and was produced by Big Hollis:
Brotha Lynch Hung & COS - It Ain't Like (ft. Daz) (Prod. by Big Hollis)
Enjoy the song and keep it locked to dubcnn for the latest on Brotha Lynch Hung & Made Sicc records!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Chamillionaire: "Hip-Hop Police"/ "Evening News" Videos - By : Nima - July 28, 2007
 Hip-Hop has just been blessed with two of the dopest videos in a long time. We can thank Chamillionaire, for stepping outside the box, being creative, and having the guts to give people something to think about, even after his blew up with "Ridin' Dirty". He could have went the easy route, he could have dropped a club banger with some big booty girls shaking their ass next to muscle cars in a bling'd out video, it probably would have done the job.
But Cham decided he wanted to take it to another level, thus his two latest videos, "Hip-Hop Police", featuring Slick Rick, and "Evening News".
You see Cham playing himself, a detective, a police officer, a white anchorman, the weatherman and more roles in these politically controversial videos.
Click the links below to watch both the videos on YouTube, and support Chamillionaire when he drops his sophomore project "Ultimate Victory" September 18th, because he deserves it for these two videos alone:
Chamillionaire - Hip-Hop Police (ft. Slick Rick) (YouTube Video)
Chamillionaire - Evening News (YouTube Video)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... J. Hustles Connects With Buccweet & Hot Dollar On "Big Bank" - By : Nima - July 28, 2007
 For those of you who haven't heard of J. Hustles, he's a 818 representer from North Hollywood, representing the Luchiano/L. Gang crew, who recently dropped his album "Now There's A Problem".
Buccweet, who's no stranger to dubcnn, is also part of the Luchiano crew, and the two of them recently connected with Dolla Figga's Hot Dollar for a remix to his J. Hustle's single called "Big Bank".
You can check out the "Big Bank" remix by clicking below:
J. Hustles - Big Bank (Remix) (ft. Hot Dollar & Buccweet)
If you like what you hear, check out J. Hustles on MySpace by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Video Interview With Hot Dollar Up Now! - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 27, 2007
Dubcnn's "Summer Of Heat" Interview Series continues today with another special guest, rising star Hot Dollar. With his catchy single "Streets On Lock" blowing up on the radio, and his DJ Nik Bean-hosted mixtape "Money, Power, and Techs" generating great feedback, it was only right that Dubcnn sat down with The Dollar Figga President for an in-depth, exclusive video interview.
In this feature, you will hear all about Hot's beginnings as a rapper, and how his mixtape grind eventually grabbed the attention of the major labels and led to him being signed. We also speak about his relationship with Jermaine Dupri, and their experiences in the studio together.
Hot Dollar goes into detail about his forthcoming debut album "My Dreams...A Day In The Life," and tells us that it will be, without question, the album of the year when it is released. We also touch on his now-infamous altercation with Daz, and how that has been resolved.
Exclusive Video Interview With Hot Dollar [July 2007]
A big shout out goes to DJ Nik Bean, who you can also catch in this feature for a moment. Be on the lookout for an exclusive interview with him dropping in the near future as well. Pick up "Money, Power, and Techs" in the streets now.
Once again, we encourage you to head over to our forum and drop feedback about the interview.
In case you haven't seen them yet, here are the music videos for Hot's single "Streets On Lock," and his rendition of the current Shop Boyz hit "Party Like A Rock Star."
Hot Dollar - Streets On Lock [Video]
Hot Dollar - Party Like A Rock Star [Video]
Sit tight over the weekend, because we've got more surprises lined up next week!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DJ Strong & Kartoon Feature On Music Plus TV - By : Rud - July 27, 2007
 One half of the acclaimed Cali Untouchable DJs DJ Strong has had a busy summer so far with his various mixtape releases which have included the "BET 2007" project. Today we are back with news of a feature that Music Plus TV conducted on DJ Strong including performances from Kartoon.
You can view the interview section of the Music Plus TV features with DJ Strong by clicking here as well as Kartoon and Thug Angel Ent performing So Hott and Twisted.
Stay tuned to Dubcnn over the coming weeks as we get ready to announce a new venture with DJ Strong that will interest both artists and fans alike.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... XL Middleton & Dr Stank Deliver "Activity" On New Album - By : Rud - July 27, 2007
 Last time we gave you the latest on the upcoming solo offering from XL Middleton was at the back end of May when we premiered the Crooked I collaboration cut; Major.
As ever the hard-working, material relup the aforementioned album "Barliament Drunkadelic" that is now due for release in November. Today we are back with a brief update about another track that is set to be on the album however instead of sending out the audio of the track XL Middleton linked up with Tha Cinethieves to produced a video for the Dr. Stank featured "Activity."
XL Middleton - Activity (Feat. Dr. Stank) (Video)
Enjoy the new video and make sure you head over to the Dubcnn Community to drop feedback on the release as well as speaking to XL Middleton himself. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on "Barliament Drunkadelic" that is set to feature artists including Crooked I, Dr. Stank, Bo-Rocc, Clinton Wayne, Sly Boogyand Shade Sheist.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Hurricane Chris - A Bay Bay (Ratchet RMX) F/ The Game - By : JustinL - July 26, 2007
 Hurricane Chris has created a heat wave this summer with his smash single, "A Bay Bay." Now, The Game, Lil Boosie, Baby, Angie Locc (Lava House) & Jadakiss get things a bit more RATCHET on Hurricane's exclusive "A Bay Bay (Rachet Remix)."
Hurricane Chris - "A Bay Bay" (Ratchet Remix) (Feat. The Game, Lil Boosie, Baby, Angie Locc (Lava House) & Jadakiss
Windows Media (Dirty), Windows Media (Clean)
Quicktime (Dirty), Quicktime (Clean)
The video for the remix is also underway, look out for the premiere this Monday (July 30th) on Yahoo! Music Monday. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Music From Mykestro On Dubcnn! - By : Nima - July 26, 2007
 We promised you some new music from Mykestro when we dropped our exclusive interview with him on Monday, and here we are! (Incase you missed the interview, click here to read it now) We've got two banging new tracks from the Best West Of The 110 that are bound to convince anybody who's not up on 'Stro yet.
The first track is a smooth, Terrace Martin-produced track called "All About The Loot", old school sounding and fresh at the same time. 'Stro kills it as always, too many quotables to pick from, and Terrace lays a smooth hook.
Download below:
Mykestro - All About The Loot (ft. Terrace Martin)
The second track is another Terrace Martin production, more up-beat this time around, something to move to. The song is called "Hands High" and features a verse from Kurupt Young Gotti, as well as J. Black on the hook. Mykestro doesn't let off the lyricial pedal for a second, make sure to check out the song below:
Mykestro - Hands High (ft. Kurupt & J. Black)
Enjoy the tracks, and incase you missed the Amplified-produced "California Love" track by Mykestro, which we premiered a few weeks ago, check that out now by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Tyrant Is Coming With "Rap Warz" [Audio] - By : Nima - July 26, 2007
 It's been a minute since we've updated you on Tyrant from the Industry Killaz crew! He just hit me with an exclusive track called "Rap Warz", and let me know that he's ready to release a new mixtape called "Code Blue", with DJ Green Lantern and DJ Warrior.
You can download "Rap Warz" below:
Tyrant - Rap Warz (Prod. by Fog)
Be on the lookout for more music from Tyrant, and check out his MySpace.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dubcnn Links Up With T.I. For An Exclusive Interview - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 25, 2007
 We promised you plenty of special surprises with our "Summer of Heat" Interview Series, so we're happy to announce that today's exclusive feature is with none other than "The King of the South," T.I.!
In this Q&A session, we discuss a variety of different topics. T.I. gives us his take on the current state of hip-hop, and explains his comments for Oprah’s attack on rappers. We also speak about his versatility as an artist, staying relevant in the rap game, and his reason behind continually updating his delivery and flow.
In addition to all of this, we discuss his upcoming projects, including the new collaboration album with DJ Toomp, and the film "American Gangster" that he is co-starring in alongside Denzel Washington. T.I. also reveals to us that he already has another album completed and ready to be released, and gives us some hints as to who might appear on it!
Exclusive Interview With T.I. [July 2007]
If you haven't done so already, be sure to pick up a copy of "T.I. vs. T.I.P.," which is in stores now. If you've got some spare time, head over to our forum and voice your opinion about this interview and T.I.'s album.
We've got another surprise guest lined up for Friday, so be sure to keep Dubcnn "on lock!"Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Crooked I "Hip-Hop Weekly" - Vol. 17 [Audio] - By : Nima - July 25, 2007
 Right back with the latest editiong of Crooked I's popular "Hip-Hop Weekly" series! This week is the 17th week Crooked I has been dropping free weekly freestyles for the fans, and he's still on fire! The beat for this edition is the Just Blaze"-produced Jay-Z track "Oh My God" from Jigga's "Kingdome Come" album.
Download the song below:
Crooked I - Oh My God (Freestyle)
Check back next wednesday for the next Crooked I "Hip-Hop Weekly"!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Omar Cruz Announces Myspace Design Contest - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 25, 2007
 Omar Cruz has launched a new contest, allowing his fans to become directly involved with his Myspace Page! The "Omar Cruz Myspace Design Contest" is running through July 29th, and will grant Omar fans the opportunity to design his new Myspace layout. All you have to do to enter is send your codes in to http://www.myspace.com/omarcruz before the deadline. The winning layout will be posted as the new design on August 1st! Check out the flyer below for more info:
Myspace Design Contest Flyer
A special shout out goes to Crafty from the B.Y.I. Street Team for his continued promotional efforts, and for bringing this contest to our attention. In related news, The B.Y.I. Online Street Team has officially launched! If you want to be a part of the team, check out the flyer below to get more information.
B.Y.I. Online Street Team Flyer
Be on the lookout for some big surprises from Omar Cruz on Dubcnn next week.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Young Joker & Jay Rock Are "Dippin In My Cadillac" - By : Rud - July 25, 2007
 Since we released the debut mixtape of Young Joker last year exclusively on Dubcnn, the young Compton artist has been steadily building his buzz with the help of his mentor Meech Wells.
The Takeover, available for free download, was the first in a planned trilogy of releases set to culminate with his debut album, the second of which is the much anticpated mixtape "Mayhem." The new tape is nearing completion and is still set to be hosted by DJ Skee later this summer.
Today we are back with a new track from "Mayhem" that features another recent Meech Wells contributer, Watts' own Jay Rock who has been featured various times over recent months including an article on his debut album [see; Watts' Jay Rock Readies "Follow Me Home"] as well as with verses on the tracks Throw Yo Dubs Up with Young Joker and the radio single from Eastwood entitled "West Really" also featuring The Game [see; Eastwood, The Game, Jay Rock & Meech Wells Combine].
 The track below is the new cut in question and sees Young Joker and Jay Rock unite on another banger from Meech Wells and The Soul Mechanix entitled "Dippin' In My Cadillac."
Young Joker - Dippin' In My Cadillac (Feat. Jay Rock)
Drop in at our forum to leave feedback on the new music and even speak to Meech Wells himself. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest updates on Young Joker, Jay Rock and Meech Wells as well as the "Mayhem" mixtape.
In the meantime check out the new Meech Wells MySpace page. For those that have missed recent updates from the In A Zone camp make sure you utilise the Dubcnn "Search News" feature which can be found at the bottom of the main news page. There you can search and find recent tracks from Meech Wells alongside Eastwood, The Game, Jay Rock, Livewire, Young Joker, Cutty and many more.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Zune - Live at the BBQ f/ Common, UGK, E-40, Collie Budz - By : JustinL - July 24, 2007
 Dubcnn was recently invited to the Microsoft Zune "Live at the BBQ" event on July 12. The BBQ was held in downtown Los Angeles at the Los Angeles State Historic Park and the hosts for the day were Mr. Choc and C-Minus.
Performers included Common, UGK, E-40, and Collie Budz. In today's update we have some photos and videos from the event:
Video: UGK performance at Zune "Live at the BBQ" LA
Photos: "Crowd" | "Crowd 2" | "Stage Shot" | "Bun B" | "Bun B" 2 | "Bun B" 3 | "Pimp C" | "Pimp C" 2 | "UGK" | "UGK" 2 | "Common" | "Common" 2 | "Common" 3 | "Common" 4
*Common photos are courtesy of RoRo Mercado. Tomorrow, Dubcnn will be dropping a few more videos of Common's performance at the "Live at the BBQ" event. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Music From Blu Division's Quiz - By : Nima - July 24, 2007
 The last update we brought you on South Central rapper Quiz was a collaboration with One-2 called "Work Hard", which recieved great feedback. Today, we've got three new tracks from the man, from three different projects.
Quiz has been on his grind, working on his EP-turned-LP "Really Wit It", as well as on Blu Division's upcoming mixtape "The New Death Row", while at the same time knocking out mixtape tracks for DJ's. The first track I wanna show you is off the "New Death Row" mixtape dropping through Blu Division. The song is produced by Dae One and is a certified West Coast banger called "Ridin' N2 Da Sunset". Check it out below:
Quiz - Ridin' N2 Da Sunset (Prod. by Dae One)
The second track is off Quiz' album "Really Wit It" and is produced by Long Beach producer Sega from Misfit Ent. The song is called "Vicious", get it below:
Quiz - Vicious (Prod. by Sega)
Last but not least, we have a mixtape joint from DJ B.A.D.'s "I Got Hustle" mixtape, that Quiz recorded over the Timbaland-produced Fabolous single "Make Me Better", with Lori replacing Ne-Yo on the hook. Quiz' version is called "I Got Hustle", download below:
Quiz - I Got Hustle (ft. Lori)
Enjoy the tracks and check back with us soon for more on Quiz. You can check him out on MySpace by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Treacherous Records' Producer Komplex Update [Audio] - By : Nima - July 24, 2007
 You've heard his beats on Crooked I's "Young Boss Vol. 2", as well as on both of One-2's mixtapes. Glendale's own Komplex is a producer on the rise, who's patiently waiting for his chance to shine.
Today, we've got a couple of remixes that he did of other people's tracks that you can download for free, to get an idea of what he's bringing to the table. You can also expect to hear Komplex on Crooked I's solo album "B.O.S.S.", as well as on Treacherous Records' "Micks Tape" project coming soon.
Download the songs below:
Jay-Z - Allure (Komplex Remix)
Jay-Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Komplex Remix)
Eminem & Cashis - Jimmy Crack Corn (Komplex Remix)
The Game - Let's Ride (Komplex Remix)
You can check out Komplex on MySpace by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... MURS On The World Famous "Wake Up Show" - By : JustinL - July 24, 2007
 Dubcnn has some new Murs audio to present today. Murs was recently invited to the "Wake Up Show" to promote the upcoming Rock the Bells/Paid Dues tour, and his new album "Murs for President".
We have a audio segment in which Sway, Tech and Rev preview the new "Dreadlocks" record produced by Rick Rock, and also a freestyle session between Murs and Roscoe Umali.
Murs & Roscoe Umali - Freestyle On The "Wake Up Show"
Make sure to check out the Rock the Bells/Paid Dues tour which is being co-sponsored by Dubcnn.com, when it comes around to your city, and look out for Murs' new album to drop in the fourth quarter.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Mykestro Hooks Up With Dubcnn For An In-Depth Interview! - By : Nima - July 23, 2007
 Dubcnn caught up with one of the most talented young artists from L.A., Mykestro. We first introduced you to him in 2004 in a joint interview with his big brother Battlecat, and it was about time we hooked up again for an in-depth interview.
We spoke about his upcoming mixtape which should be dropping in august, and why he didn't want to make another mixtape at first. We dig real deep into the sad state of the music industry, the radio politics in Los Angeles, the internet, MySpace, artists watering down their music, the low record sales, the New West, Mykestro's upcoming album and much much more.
You can read or listen to the interview by clicking below:
Mykestro Interview With Dubcnn (July '07)
We're going to have some exclusive music for download right here in the next days, so keep it locked right here. Check back on Wednesday for the next interview.
Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Jazzy Jeff Plans "The Return Of The Magnificent" - By : ConanMilne - July 23, 2007
 Today DubCNN adds to it's growing Reviews section with another fresh addition. This time we have critiqued the recently released Jazzy Jeff project, "The Return Of The Magnificent." The album offers a generous dose of conscious Hip-Hop, and sees Jeff tale helm as producer.
"The Return Of The Magnificent" also boasts high-profile appearances from the likes of Method Man and Kardinal Offishall . In this review we decide if such collaborations are ultimately worth checking out.
"The Return Of The Magnificent" receives the Dub Quotable: "Jazzy Jeff may be immortalized as the person hauled off the Bel-Air property, but those who refuse to take ‘Jazzy Jeff, the Hip-Hop honorary’ to heart are doing themselves a great disservice." Check the full review and Dub rating by clicking below:
DJ Jazzy Jeff - The Return Of The Magnificent (Review)
For more recent reviews, including albums from Fabolous, Timbaland, Evidence, Redman, Damizza & Butch Cassidy, Bishop Lamont and Devin The Dude take some time to check out and then bookmark our Review Section.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Caltroit Update: "Mouth Music" - Bishop Lamont & Black Milk - By : Nima - July 23, 2007
 We've been keeping you updated on California's Bishop Lamont and Detroit's Black Milk's collaboration project entitled "Caltroit" and brought you the album' title track "Caltroit" a few weeks ago, as well as an exlcusive interview with Black Milk.
Today we've got a new track off the album. An unmixed version of the song has been floating around on the net since last week, this right here is the final version of the track, called "Mouth Music".
The track is a Black Milk production and features verses from Busta Rhymes and Guitly Simpson. Listen to the song below:
Bishop Lamont & Black Milk - Mouth Music (ft. Busta Rhymes & Guilty Simpson)
Enjoy the song and keep it locked right here for the latest on "Caltroit".Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Kitty Is "Makin All Dogz Meow" On Debut Album - By : Rud - July 23, 2007
 At the start of 2007 we finally unveiled a hot new female talent to the world who goes by the name of Kitty. This Philippines born, South California raised artist has all the qualities needed to break through and become an established artist.
In one of our acclaimed On The Come Up articles we introduced Kitty as well as showcased some of her current music to our readers to an incredible response. Today we are back to announce that her debut album "Makin' All Dogz Meow" is complete and ready for a August release.
Kitty, who has worked alongside and been under the watchful eye of countless artists and producers including The Eastsidaz, BattleCat, Fred Wreck, Suga Free and also Snoop Dogg, has just completed the 17 track album with production from 8 East, DJ Lethal, Steve Vicious and Cricet.
 To the right we have the album cover for view and you can view the album's back cover and full tracklist here.
Below we have the lead single for download once again which we premiered back in January entitled "Stinky Face" - a production by Steve Vicious - as well as three brand new track snippets from the album.
Kitty - Stinky Face (Produced By Steve Vicious)
Kitty - That's The Bump (Snippet) (Produced By 8 East)
Kitty - Filthy Rich (Snippet) (Produced By 8 East)
Kitty - No One But Me (Snippet)
The album "Makin' All Dogz Meow" is scheduled for an August release through Fedha Entertainment, the official website to which can be accessed here. Make sure you stay tuned to dubcnn for the latest on this release and take a moment to hit up Kitty on MySpace.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Slip Capone: Don't Call It A Comeback - By : LilJay - July 21, 2007
 It's been a minute since the West has heard from names like Slip Capone, Knoc-Turn'al, or Time Bomb. All of them were signed to L.A. Confidential Records, which was headed by Big D. One of the label members, Slip Capone, was supposed to have his big debut with his album "Caponey Boy", which had completed songs with Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre, and other big names.
"My album never dropped due to different reasons." Slip told Dubcnn.com. "For one, there were a lot of creative differences. People want to put you in a box and make you a certain image.
But I'm way more than a gangsta rapper. I'm a gang member but I can rap my ass off about everything, not just jerry curl music. That was one problem, but there were a lot of haters in the mix. Not artists wise, but behind the scenes. The problem was the management and the people handling the business. I mean how can you have Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, Aaron Hall on your album, but the album never drops? You can tell that it had nothing to do with money or how dope the record was. It's obvious that you have to be some kind of hater to not put out a record with all those names. The business just wasn't right, so I'd rather just walk away."
Today, Slip is currently putting together his upcoming project called "Kill The Industry". As far as features you can expect Bad Azz, Daz and Kurupt, Aaron Hall, and other, even international, guests. Production on "Kill The Industry" was handled by S-Dog, Dae One and other upcoming producers. "These are all West Coast guys that ain't Dr. Dre yet, but I guarantee you, they will be!" Slip continued.
Dubcnn has some old and some new audio from Slip Capone. We got two tracks from the new project "Kill The Industry", as well as two exclusive tracks from his unreleased "Caponey Boy" album, one of them being "Mind On My Money" featuring Nate Dogg with production by S-Dog.
Slip Capone - Devils Dance Floor
Slip Capone - Starvin Artist
Slip Capone - Mind On My Money Feat. Nate Dogg
Slip Capone - What They Say Feat. Knoc & Bad Azz
Hit the links above and enjoy the exclusive new music. Make sure also to hit up Slip's MySpace at myspace.com/slipcapone.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Zune's "Live at the BBQ" Chicago: Sunday, July 22 - By : JustinL - July 20, 2007
 This coming Sunday, July 22, Zune will be taking its "Live at the BBQ" event to the communities of Chicago, presenting a day of food, drinks and hip hip music. The event is open to the public, and RSVP is required through the "Live at the BBQ" site . Confirmed artists for the Chicago Zune BBQ include Mos Def, Bilal, Little Brother, and Qualo.
Rather than sponsoring an existing concert series, the Zune team created the "Zune-Live at the BBQ" series from the ground up. Zune worked with artists directly, to give back to the cultural core consumer and connecting Zune with that core by giving them the opportunity to participate in the Zune mantra, which is to support Art, Music and Film in the digital space with technology and innovation. Consider these shows as rewards to those who have come to support the digital platform. By bringing music back to the community parks, they're also a thank you to those individuals in the cities who have come to support the local and national Art, Music and Film community. It's a nod to a time when this music was about community; community support and community interaction. The idea is to re-create that energy with the ultimate park jam experience. Zune launched the first BBQ experience last week in Los Angeles with performances by Common, UGK, E-40 and Collie Budz. The "Live at the BBQ" series will continue following the Chicago date with an event in New York City on August 4th. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Next In Line: A Da Business! - By : LilJay - July 20, 2007
 If you've never heard of Los Angeles rapper A Da Business a.k.a. A-B, then it's not your fault. He has been quiet and patiently waiting a long time for his big break. The hard work behind the scenes has paid off, as he's currently in negotiations with several major record labels, thanks to his resume which includes names like 50 Cent, Kanye West, LT Hutton, Tyrese and many others.
Going back 3 years, A-B was introduced to 50 Cent to collaborate on a song called "Infrared" produced by Red Spyda.
To this day, the song is still unreleased. Why you ask? The reason is that the same beat later found its way onto "Guerilla City", a song from Guerilla Black's last album, even before A-B got his chance to shine.
"Me and 50 Cent originally did the song," A-B told Dubcnn.com. "but then the beat was sold to Guerilla Black. It wasn't Guerilla's fault, it was his A&R from Virgin Records who fucked up. He heard me on the song and he was like "I'm working on the Guerilla Black album, I need to buy that track!" So he went behind my back and bought the beat from Red Spyda. It was a gay ass lil' move. But I wasn't trippin', cause like I said, once 50 and me touched the song it was over! I never put the album out so the song never saw the light of day. If I would have put the album out, Guerilla Black would have never been able to put that song out. But Guerilla is my homeboy too, so it ain't no bad look for him, it's just his A&R." A-B continued.
A-B said that he might still use "Infrared" for his upcoming mixtape, but him and 50 are probably gonna do something new for the album. "50 did his thing on there for me as far as putting the hook on there, and I laced the verses. They did the song under Dr. Dre's roof, and you know, when they do something under his proof, it's a Dre beat automatically. But Spyda originally did the beat though. The only way Dre's name was gonna be on it is if I had put it on my album, but I was still gonna give Red Spyda his credit." A-B said.
When asked why he never got the chance to drop the album, even though it had appearances from heavyweights like 50 Cent, he said that "I couldn't drop it by myself. We need the deals to go through, and I never signed no contracts with nobody. I did that song independent, but I pulled that off being a hot artist. They asked me to come in and do a few songs and one thing led to another. I was also fucking with my family at BMF [Black Mafia Family], so everybody thought I was signed to them. I was an artist at BFM, but I never signed any contracts."
Around that time, Sha Money XL tried to sign A-B to G-Unit after the song with 50 was completed. And as of today, he's just looking for the right place to get signed. "Right now, my big homie Warren G is trying to shop me to Aftermath, so we're trying to see what's going on with that situation. Warren said that Aftermath would probably be the best place for me, being a L.A. artist. But I'm not the type of dude hunting down labels and beating down their doors telling them to play my music. I just stay recording, and whatever comes up, comes up!"
Being aware that many artists signed to Aftermath were dropped in the past, A-B explained that it's all about your dedication and your grind. "The record label can only do so much. It's on you to make yourself hot!"
A-B is currently cooking up hits behind closed doors, before he's getting ready to hit the big scene. He's got a new single that is about to drop called "Don't Get Me Confused" featuring Tyrese on the hook with production by LT Hutton. Frequent Dubcnn visitors will be familiar with the song, as it was previously featured on Tyrese's (a.k.a. Black Ty) mixtape "Ghetto Royalty", which we offered for free download a while ago. The mixtape version was a Remix and also featured a verse from Kurupt.
The track will be featured on his upcoming album "Have Heart, Have Money". To create a buzz for his debut, he's coming with a mixtape first called "Hood Classic". As you can see, A-B is about his work ethic. In addition to these two projects, he has already started working on his follow-up album called "All Business, Never Personal".
"Right now we're working on the marketing strategy and promotion for "Have Heart, Have Money", A-B told Dubcnn. "As for the music, I did everything on my own. I did over 70 songs with all kind of hot producers like LT Hutton, Kanye West, Jelly Roll, Denaun Porter, DJ Khalil, No I.D., KG from Naughty By Nature, Rick Rude, Rodney Jerkins, and many others. Basically I'm making the label's job a lot easier. The package is ready. What you wanna do? Just cut the check, start on media and promotion, drop the single, shoot a video, and it's a wrap!" he said.
Of course we're not gonna let you sit there reading this without bumping some of A-B's music. So we present you the aforementioned tracks "Infrared" featuring 50 Cent and "Don't Get Me Confused" featuring Tyrese, as well as another track called "Where You Are".
A-B - Infrared Feat. 50 Cent
A-B - Don't Get Me Confused Feat. Tyrese
A-B - Where You AreDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Elephant Man Interview + Live Feature Up Now! - By : Nima - July 20, 2007
 Dubcnn went Ragga one time and hooked up with Elephant Man on his European tour to talk about his new album "Let's Get Physical", which is dropping on Bad Boy Records. He told us about his new single "5-0" which features Wyclef Jean, and about his many collaborations with Hip-Hop artists.
He explains his growth from his first album "Good 2 Go" to this one, what fans can expect from it and much more. You can also check out a part of his show in Hamburg.
Watch the full feature below:
Elephant Man Dubcnn Interview + Live Show (July '07)
Check back with us Monday for our next exclusive interview!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Charmaine Laudat "Sensational" Ft. B-Fly - By : Nima - July 20, 2007
 I want to you introduce you all to the singer Charmaine Laudat from Bristol, UK, who recently collaborated with The Game's sister B-Fly on a soulful R&B track called "Sensational".
The track has been getting some airplay in the UK, and for those of you who haven't heard it before, you can download the song below:
Charmaine Laudat - Sensational (ft. B-Fly)
If you like what you hear, check out Charmaine's MySpace by clicking hereDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Pacific Division performing at The Roxy, Thurs/July 26. - By : JustinL - July 19, 2007
 Pacific Division will be performing alongside J. Davey on Thursday, July 26 as part of Filter Magazine's "The Revenge of the Sunset Strip". Make sure to go out and support this local L.A. talent by coming out to the Roxy Theater located at 9009 Sunset Blvd. Additionally, look out for a Dubcnn interview with Pacific Division to appear on the site soon.
Pacific Division Performing at the Roxy, July 26 with J. Davey (Flyer)
Some audio from the Dubcnn archives:
Pacific Division - Fareal (Produced by Swiff D)
Pacific Division - Women Problems (Produced by Swiff D)
Please check out MySpace.com/PacificDivisionMusic for more info.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Problem Featured In August's "Ozone Magazine" - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 18, 2007
 We've been keeping you updated on the latest news regarding Problem, the rising star coming straight out of Compton, and we're back today with another story.
Problem is featured in the August issue of "Ozone Magazine," where he discusses his recent moves in the hip-hop game. We've got a scan from the magazine below, so check it out:
Problem In "Ozone Magazine" [SCAN]
Problem is currently in talks with many different labels for a major deal. He wants everyone at Dubcnn to know that he's got "something big" in store for all the fans real soon. In the meantime, get ready for his Dow Jones & DJ Skee-hosted mixtape "The Streets Is Mine" to drop in the near future.
If you slept on it previously, grab the MP3 of the hot-to-death collaboration between Problem and Terrace Martin that we world premiered last month. The controverisal song is called "Listen."
Problem & Terrace Martin - Listen
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest on Problem.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Video Interview With Mitchy Slick [Part 2] - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 18, 2007
 Dubcnn's "Summer of Heat" Interview Series continues with the highly anticipated second part of our in-depth interview with Mitchy Slick.
We cover plenty of topics in second half of this feature. Mitchy gives us his perspective on why the West Coast doesn’t get as much of a national spotlight as the East or the South. He also gives us some new details on his upcoming solo album “48 Hours On Gang Street,” and tells us about latest happenings with his Wrongkind Records crew.
In addition to this, we discuss his collaborations with veteran artists such as WC and C-Bo, and find out who he might like to work with in the future. Read on to learn a lot about the hip-hop game in this informative interview.
Exclusive Video Interview With Mitchy Slick [Part 2]
If you haven't done so already, go pick up a copy of Mitchy's new "Messy Slick" duo album with Messy Marv from Siccness.
Come back on Friday for another exclusive interview. The summer is heating up!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Fixxers Performance + New Video System Launched! - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 18, 2007
 After numerous requests for a faster video system, Dubcnn is pleased to announce the introduction of a new streaming player through Brightcove. This new design will let you watch all of our video interviews, concert footage, and behind-the-scenes documentaries with very minimal load time!
To kick off the new video player system, we've got some footage of The Fixxers (DJ Quik and AMG) live! Dubcnn was on hand at the San Diego stop of the Ball4Real Streetball Tour, and we were granted the opportunity to capture their entire performance on film!
In the video below, check out Quik rocking the crowd with his classics “Tonite,” “Let’s Get Down,” and “Born & Raised In Compton.” The Fixxers close the set with a performance of their current single “Can U Werk Wit Dat.”
The Fixxers (Quik & AMG) Performing Live At The Ball4Real Tour
Enjoy this high energy performance, and look out for more from The Fixxers on Dubcnn!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Crooked I "Hip-Hop Weekly" - Vol. 16 - By : Nima - July 18, 2007
It's Wednesday, that means a new Crooked I "Hip-Hop Weekly" freestyle! Last week was over Kanye West's "Can't Tell Me Nothing", but this week we come back to the West Coast, as Crooked chose the DJ Khalil produced track "My Bitch, which was a controversial leftover from The Game's "Doctor's Advocate" album.
More shoutouts this week, and Crooked rips the beat as usually. 16 weeks, that's 4 months of Crooked I music every week, for free. Download Vol. 16 below:
Crooked I - My Bitch (Freestyle)
Check back next week for Vol. 17! In the meantime, if you've missed any of the "Hip-Hop Weekly" freestyles, check out the Dubcnn Official Hip-Hop Weekly Archive.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Too Short & Friends Release "I Love The Bay" Compilation - By : Nima - July 18, 2007
 Too Short has a new compilation out there through his label Up Al ll Night Records. It's called Too Short & Friends: "I Love The Bay", and the CD showcases a lot of talent from the Bay Area over moslty Hyphy production.
The production was handled by Traxamillion, E-A Ski, Young L and Droop-E for the most part, and features include Yukmouth, Keak Da Sneak, Turf Talk, San Quinn, Frontline, Mistah FAB, Dem Hoodstarz, The Team, The Pack, Big Rich and more.
Dubcnn has three preview tracks for the compilation available for ya'll to listen:
Too Short & E-40 - This Is My One
Traxamillion - Scrape
Yukmouth - Shine Like Me
Check out the tracklisting to "I Love The Bay" below:
1. Going Dumb - Young Bay / G Stack / Keak Da Sneak / Too Short
2. That Thang - Mistah FAB
3. Blame It on the Drugs - The Neighborhood
4. Video Vixen - Dem Hoodstarz
5. This What It Is - Big Rich
6. I Don't Dance - Messy Marv
7. Park the Scrapers - Bavgate
8. In the Street - Turf Talk
9. Shine Like Me - Yukmouth
10. You Don't Wanna See Me Rich - San Quinn
11. You See It - The Team
12. Yes Sir - The Pack f/Mistah FAB
13. Scrape - Traxmillion
14. Doors Open - Dolla Will
15. Town Business - Beeda Weeda / Dolla Will / J-Stalin / Lil Al tha Gamer / Eddi Projex / Zo The Roasta
16. We'll Roll You - Mac Dre / Zion I
17. Don't Lose Your Head - Too Short / Zion I
18. Richmond - Frontline
19. Lose It - Mistah FAB / Too Short
20. I Love the Bay - Madam Alizay/ Kreme / Pryceless
21. This My One - E-40 / Too Short ft Mike MarshallDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Jihad Readies Sophomore Mixtape With DJ Warrior - By : Rud - July 18, 2007
 Its almost a year since we first introduced you to the Cerritos, CA talent Jihad, the man who linked up with DJ Warrior and DJ Nutty last year for his debut mixtape; "Death Before Dishonor," which received widespread acclaim with a spot on MTV's Mixtape Mondays and in The Source Magazine.
In his career so far Jihad has defeated BET's Freestyle Friday Hall of Famer and Ruff Ryder signee Jin The MC as well as being featured in The Source Magazine as their On The Radar MC in March.
Today we are back with news of Jihad's highly anticpated sophomore mixtape release again put together by DJ Warrior. This release is set to be entitled "93' Fly" and enlists the help of DJ Envy & DJ Arkane with hosting duties being filled by Shady Records' Cashis.
"93' Fly" will include guest appearences by artists including Cashis, Jayo Felony, Tri-Star, Marc Spitz, Duke Riddles, Tracey Lane, Diamyn & Bellywize with production from Swizz Beats, J. Classic, Pakman, Beat Masta Wes, Lou Dog, Harry Sona/Trailblazerz, JRK, Big 4D, Shizz Beatz, Khalil Ansari & Shadowville Productions.
With the new mixtape currently being finalised and mixed down Jihad wanted us to refresh readers memories with a cut that featured on "Death Before Dishonor" entitled "Live Your Life" produced by Khalil Ansari, you can download the track below.
Jihad - Live Your Life (Produced by Khalil Ansari)
In related news Jihad featured in last months (June) Source Magazine when DJ Warrior listed him as his "Next Up" MC. Stay locked on Dubcnn for the latest on Jihad and his new release "93' Fly."Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New JT The Bigga Figga "Lil Bit Of Change" [Audio] - By : Nima - July 17, 2007
 You've probably heard about JT The Bigga Figga and Snoop Dogg's collabo project "Mandatory Business" DVD which is dropping with a soundtrack. It's currently scheduled to drop in August, and we've got an exclusive JT The Bigga Figga single called "Lil Bit Of Change, produced by Tek Nizzle of Tangled Thoughts off the soundtrack.
Listen to the song below:
JT The Bigga Figga - Lil Bit Of Change (Prod. by Tek Nizzle)
Check back with us soon for more info on the "Mandatory Business" DVD, as well as an interview with JT.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Audio from Hezikiah, Bilal, and Famouz - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 17, 2007
  We're back today with another audio update. The first track up is from Philadelphia-based MC Hezikiah, who is prepping his sophomore effort "I Predict A Riot" for a September 18th release. The song is called "Looking Up," and it features a soulful hook from Bilal. It's a hot track, so be sure to check it out below.
Hezikiah - Looking Up (featuring Bilal)
The second track for download today is by Famouz, also known as former New York Giants player Reggie Stephens. He's serving us with his hardcore cut "Push," so grab it below and see what you think of it!
Famouz - Push
Famouz's debut album, "Ghetto Passport," hits stores on September 25th. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest audio offerings.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview With Celly Cel - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 16, 2007
 Dubcnn's "Summer Of Heat" Interview Series officially starts now, and we are happy to reveal that our first featured artist is none other than Bay Area legend Celly Cel!
In this exclusive feature, Celly chops it up with us about many different aspects of the rap game. We discuss the West Coast movement he is pushing on his new mixtape “Cali Luv,” and he also shares his first-hand knowledge of the benefits of being on an independent label versus a major. In addition to all of this, we discuss his new solo album “Jealousy,” which will be dropping in early 2008, and for all the old school fans, Celly takes us back in time and re-visits his experiences making the classic hits “Hot Sunny Day,” “It’s Goin’ Down,” and “Game Ain’t Blind.” Check out the interview below.
Exclusive Interview With Celly Cel [July 2007]
Celly's mixtape "Cali Luv" drops tomorrow, and it will be available for purchase right here on Dubcnn! Come back later in the week and grab yourself a copy.
Who will be the next artist featured in our "Summer of Heat" series? Come back on Wednesday to find out...Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Audio from Havoc, Raekwon, & Remy Ma - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 16, 2007
 We can't stop hitting you with the audio today! Here's two more tracks for everybody!
The first track is from Mobb Deep member Havoc, who will be dropping a new solo album entitled "The Kush" on September 18th! The track we have for you today is called "Be There," and it retains the classic Mobb Deep sound. Download it below:
Havoc - Be There
The second track is from the legendary Raekwon, who is going to release "Raekwon Presents...Ice Water" on August 28th. The album features guest appearances from Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Method Man, Jagged Edge, and more, so definitely check it out when it hits stores. The song to preview is called "Tell Me How You Like It," and also features Ice Water and Remy Ma, the latter of which was arrested over the weekend on attempted murder charges. Check out the track below:
Raekwon - Tell Me How You Like It (featuring Ice Water & Remy Ma)
Enjoy the tracks, and keep checking Dubcnn for all the latest new audio.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Termanology Is "So Amazing" Over Primo Beats [Audio] - By : Nima - July 16, 2007
 Actually, that title is misleading... Termanology is not only dope on DJ Premier beats, he's dope on any kind of beat, he's without a doubt one of the most talented new artists I've heard in a long time. The Massachaussets rapper who's residing in New York got his first big look with his DJ Premier-produced smash hit "Watch How It Go Down!", and Primo just blessed him with another banger.
We've got a brand new Term track called "So Amazing", where he speaks on different labels and why he's "the best new artist out that's on the market". Talking about the song is senseless, you need to hear it:
Termanology - So Amazing (Prod. by DJ Premier)
Enjoy the song, and keep it locked on dubcnn for the latest on Termanology. Support good Hip-Hop!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Keith Murray Gets His "Hustle On" [Audio] - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 16, 2007
 Keith Murray is gearing up to release his new album "Rap-Murr-Phobia" on July 31st. We've already heard and seen the video to his summertime anthem with Tyrese, "Nobody Do It Better," and today we're back with new audio from the highly anticipated record.
The track we have for you is called "Hustle On," and it features a sample-heavy dose of reggae flavor. Keith rips the track as usual, and demonstrates that this album will definitely be one to look out for when it drops. Download the explicit version in MP3 below.
Keith Murray - Hustle On
If you've got a couple minutes, head over to our official forum and discuss this track, along with many other topics.
Hit up Keith's Myspace Page for more music, and keep it locked on Dubcnn for the latest audio drops!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dubcnn's "Summer of Heat" Interview Series - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 16, 2007
 We're officially half way through the summer of 2007, and so far it has shaped up to be a great year for hip-hop. We bet you're enjoying your summer so far, but we're looking to make it all that much better by hitting you with our "Summer of Heat" Interview Series. Starting today, get ready for a brand new, exclusive interview dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Until further notice, Dubcnn will be giving you thrice-weekly in-depth interview features!
For years, Dubcnn has been your number one spot for the latest exclusive interviews - giving you an unprecedented look into the minds of your favorite artists and distributing first-hand knowledge of the rap industry. With our "Summer of Heat" Interview Series, we're hoping to step our game up even further and give you something to look forward to throughout the rest of your summer weeks. It's always going to be a surprise who's going to stop by and drop some knowledge for Dubcnn, and we have more than a few special guests lined up already!
Get excited, because we're coming! Stop by later today and see who was up first in the interview chair when we kick off the series!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Custom Made & THX Unite For "Street Cinema 4" - By : Rud - July 16, 2007
 It's been a few months since we last updated you on the Los Angeles Hip-Hop collective Custom Made. Since the start of the year we have been providing new material from the group including tracks from their long awaited "Fresh Out" album due later this year on BabyGrande Records.
We were also priveledged to distribute their Rawkus Records EP "Truth Be Told" as a Digital Release. For those that missed the the EP download ensure you grab it now by checking our Exclusive Download Page.
With work still well underway on "Fresh Out" Custom Made have decided to drop the fourth installment in their "Street Cinema" mixtape series. "Street Cinema 4: Heavy Traffic" is due for release in the next few weeks and we have a brand new track that will feature entitled "LAX." The piano riddled, melody rich instrumental is provided by an ever present up-n-comer that is sure to feature on a host of top releases over the coming years; THX.
Custom Made - LAX (Produced by THX)
Dubcnn will, as ever, be keeping readers fully updated on Custom Made over the coming months. Check our Archives for previous updates and dont forget to utilise our Search News function at the bottom of our Main Page.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Mitchy Slick & Tha WrongKind "Lights Out" [Video] - By : Nima - July 14, 2007
Back in march we brought you a banging Mitchy Slick exclusive with his WrongKing crew, consisting of Mitchy Slick, Young Reef, Lil Mitch, Lil Fat Bat & Don Diego. The track, off the "48 Hours On Gang Street" soundtrack, was called "Lights Out" and was a real WrongKind anthem. Dubb Knoxx provided a banging beat and each MC did their thing.
Due to the great feedback, they recently shot and released a video to "Lights Out", which you can watch on YouTube by clicking below:
Tha WrongKind - Lights Out (YouTube Video)
Enjoy the video, and incase you missed our extensive 2-part video feature with Mitchy Slick recently, click here to check it out now. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Glasses Malone & DJ Nik Bean Release "Streets of L.A. 3" - By : Rud - July 14, 2007
 As we previously reported Glasses Malone recently inked a deal with Hoo Bangin'/Cash Money Records to release his long awaited debut album "The Beach Cruiser" later this year.
To celebrate this release and to make sure the streets know of the changes G Malone has aligned with DJ Nik Bean for the third installment in the popular mixtape series "Streets of L.A." The new release features G Malone speaking on current issues intermixed with new tracks, freestyles and his current singles "Malone" and "Certified" featuring Akon.
Below we have the full tracklist with audio to check out that we have released over recent weeks and months that will feature on "Streets of L.A. 3."
01) Dj Nik Bean Intro
02) G Malone Streets of L.A. Intro
03) Right Now
04) G Malone Speaks on New Single Malone
05) Malone
06) G Malone Speaks on Internet Mixtapes
07) Certified Ft. Akon
08) G Malone Speaks on the New West
09) Streetz on Lock Ft. Hot Dollar & Jermaine Dupri
10) G Malone Speaks on MixtapeBuzz.com
11) Hoggs Anthem Ft. Big Wy & Jay Rock
12) G Malone Counting Money
13) I'm Bout a Dollar Ft. Kam & Kanary Diamonds
14) G Malone Still Counting Money
15) Da Money (From Recordkingz' "Heavyweight" Album)
16) G Malone Speaks on Young Hoggs
17) Young Hoggs - Go Go Gadget
18) G Malone Streets of L.A. Exclusive Freestyle
19) Street Shit Ft. Mack 10 & Butch Cassidy
20) G Malone Speak on Older Rappers
21) Doors Open Ft. Big Wy & Roccett
22) G Malone Speaks on Streets of L.A.
23) Crack Music Ft. Undadogs (Balance + Big Rich) & Scipio
24) Blaze it up Ft. Daz
25) That's on the Set Ft. Spider Loc, Snoopy Blue, B.G. Knoccout
26) G Malone Speaks on Upcoming Projects
27) West Coast Roll Call Ft. Spider Loc, Papa Smirf, Piper, & B.G. Knoccout
28) G Malone Speaks on Blu Division
29) Bloc Boyz - South Central
30) Grindin ft. Kila Krock, Problem, & Young Hootie
31) G Malone Speaks on Dj Nik Bean
32) They Sayin Ft. The Game
33) Fucc Wit Me Ft. Mannie Fresh
34) G Malone Speaks on HoodTimes Magazine
35) Los Angeles Ft. Foxx
36) Listo Ft. Young Brown & 40 Glocc
37) DJ Nik Bean Outro
38) G Malone Streets of L.A. Outro
To grab a copy of this tape now, click here and to check out some video of DJ Nik Bean in the studio with G Malone click here. We will be keeping you informed and updated on Glasses Malone and his debut album "The Beach Cruiser" as the weeks progress.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Introducing Fresno's Lieutenant - By : LilJay - July 14, 2007
 Representing the West Coast, Lieutenant is giving life to a part of California that is not typically voiced, Fresno. After a few failed attempts with local labels, Lieutenant decided to take matters in to his own hands and begand to manage his career. But at the same time he was following the cliché path of so many other rappers, as Lieutenant began to peddle drugs in and around the city, in a desperate attempt of finance trips back and forth to Los Angeles, in hopes of breaking into the rap scene.
These trips paid off, as Lieutenant managed to prove himself and work with the likes of Teddy Riley, Rick Rock, Akon, and others. Fueled by inspiration from some of the greatest songwriters of all time, Scarface, Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac, and Stevie Wonder, he was able to develop his own technique.
To showcase his songwriting skills, Dubcnn has three songs from Lieutenant available for download. All songs were produced by Mynority Live (Nate Dogg, Lupe Fiasco, Cruna). My personal favorite being "Afta Tha Afta Party", has a self-explaining title, so you know how the song goes. Lieutenant comes off dope on a laid back joint with an addictive hook that is sure to have your speakers bumpin' early in the morning. The song is actually the #2 most requested record in The Kingdom Of Bahrain right now, and Lieutenant will be heading out there next month in support of the single. The other two tracks we have are called "Rock Music" and "Angels", two perfect examples for his diversity.
Lieutenant - Afta Tha Afta Party
Lieutenant - Rock Music
Lieutenant - Angels Feat. A.E.
For more info on Lieutenant you can check out his MySpace page at myspace.com/officiallieutenant.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Killah Priest ft. Nas & Kurupt - Gun 4 Gun (Tek Remix) [Audio] - By : Nima - July 13, 2007
 We've got a brand new exclusive remix to Killah Priest's newest single "Gun 4 Gun", off his new album "The Offering". Tek Nizzle of Tangled Thoughts remixed the track, which originally featured Nas. Priest's Horsemen partner Kurupt also pops up on the remix and drops a hot 32-bar verse.
You can download the song exclusively by clicking below:
Killah Priest - Gun 4 Gun (Remix) (ft. Nas & Kurupt) (Prod. by Tek Nizzle)
This is another banger from Tek, he's killing the beats lately, definitely one of the hottest up and coming producers, he blends his Philly style perfectly with a West Coast twist. You can check him out on MySpace by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Hot Dollar Drops Two New Videos For Dubcnn - By : Eddie Gurrola - July 13, 2007
 Hot Dollar, who was recently signed by Jermaine Dupri to Island Urban Music, has been making a lot of noise with his catchy single "Streets On Lock." Today, Dubcnn is hitting you with two new Hot Dollar music videos!
Hot recently recorded his own version of the current Shop Boyz hit "Party Like A Rock Star," and it turned out so nicely that he decided to shoot a video for it. We've got the high quality, high energy video below, so go ahead and watch it!
Hot Dollar - Party Like A Rock Star (Video, .MP4, 28MB)
In additon to this, we also have the video for his new single "Streets On Lock." The stylish black-and-white video is sure to grab your attention. Check it out.
Hot Dollar - Streets On Lock (Video, .MOV, 10MB)
If you're looking for more Hot Dollar music, check out his excellent "Money, Power, and Techs" mixtape with DJ Nik Bean. Head over to Hot's Myspace Page for more info. Be on the lookout for much more from Hot Dollar on Dubcnn in the near feature, including an exclusive video interview.Discuss This Topic
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