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August 2010
 G Malone - We On Ft. Tiny Beef & Tiny Doo (Audio/Video) - By : Mil - August 30, 2010
 Fresh off of releasing the official video to his radio single I Get Doe, Glasses Malone returns with another new video.
While fans continue to wait patiently for Beach Cruiser, I dont think anybody can complain of a shortage of music coming out of the Blu Division camp.
The new video features Tiny Beef & Tiny Doo, its called "We On" and we have the audio available as well as the video. Check it out!
Glasses Malone - We On (Audio) (Feat. Tiny Doo & Tiny Beef)
Glasses Malone - We On (Video) (Feat. Tiny Doo & Tiny Beef)
Stay tuned for news on Glasses street project Drive By Music!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Game & Snoop Dogg In The Studio (Video) - By : LilJay - August 30, 2010
 The Taydoe TV cameras were rolling as Snoop Dogg stopped by the Black Wallstreet studios to work on the "R.E.D. Album" with Game and listen to a few tracks. Game and Snoop vibe out to "Trading Places" produced by DJ Khalil, which can be found on the "Brakelights" mixtape released earlier this month.
Game & Snoop Dogg In The Studio (Video)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Ras Kass & DJ Rhettmatic - Scenario 2012 (BTS Video) - By : LilJay - August 30, 2010
 Check out some behind the scenes of the video shoot for "Scenario 2012" from Ras Kass & DJ Rhettmatic's "ADIDAS" collabo project.
The footage has appearances by Rhettmatic, Ras Kass, Chino XL, Planet Asia, and Money B (Digital Underground).
Ras Kass & DJ Rhettmatic - Scenario 2012 (BTS Video)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Nikki Grier Prepares "Soulgasm Vol. 6" (Video) - By : LilJay - August 30, 2010
 It's been almost two years since Dubcnn introduced you to Nikki Grier by dropping her two standout songs "AnyDay Now" produced by Dr. Dre and "Incredible" featuring 50 Cent. How an up and coming artist made it possible to even be in the same recording studio as Dre and 50, you ask? Hard work pays off! The L.A. based singer/songwriter is still unsigned and she's ready to take it one step further and show her growth on the solo tip, as she is scheduled to release her new project called "Soulgasm Vol. 6".
Below is a brief promo video that serves as an introduction to Nikki, some of the people that she has worked with, and the new project which is launching September 7th.
Nikki Grier - Soulgasm Vol. 6 Promo (Video)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... C-San - California Wax Mueseum (Mixtape Download) - By : LilJay - August 30, 2010
 C-San first graced this site when he released the track "California Wax Mueseum", the first leak from the full length project "California Wax Mueseum". The Los Angeles native just released the mixtape for free download and it's safe to say that he's not afraid to step outside the box and bring his own sound to the table.
"California Wax Mueseum" features 18 songs an receives assistance from the likes of Bad Lucc, El Prez, Dale Danja, OverDoz, Skeme, Dom Kennedy, and others. Definitely worth the download.
C-San - California Wax Mueseum (Mixtape)
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.......................................................................................... Quazedelic - Reach Out (Audio) - By : LilJay - August 30, 2010
 Following our indepth news report on Quazedelic's upcoming album "Stan Sly: AnuthaWorld" and the first single "Hold On" featuring Snoop Dogg (See: Quazedelic Set To Release Debut Album In October), we're now happy to bring you the second single off the project. The song is called "Reach Out" and it combines his talents, highlighting his ability to blend singing and rapping along with his signature, funky production style.
Quazedelic - Reach Out (Audio)
"Stan Sly: AnuthaWorld" is scheduled to drop on October 5th. Check back for the latest on Quaze and his project. Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview With Ill Bill - By : Rud - August 30, 2010
 As previously reported, DJ Muggs and Ill Bill have combined to release an album entitled "Kill Devil Hills" that hit stores last week. Over recent months we have brought you audio from the project including Cult Assassin and Narco Corridos featuring Sick Jacken & Uncle Howie.
Today veteran underground hero, William Ill Bill Braunstein, who first rose to prominence as a member of the, now defunct, Hip-Hop quartet, Non Phixion, sits down with Dubcnn for an exclusive interview. The Brooklyn, New York, emcee eventually dropped his heralded solo debut What's Wrong With Bill? in '04, followed by his stellar follow-up LP, The Hour Of Reprisal, four-plus years later, on September 16th 2008.
For his third and latest installment, Kill Devil Hills sees the 38 year old wordsmith, and older brother of rapper Necro, teamed up with legendary Cypress Hill producer, Lawrence DJ Muggs Muggerud...we sat down to get the latest on the album and more.
Exclusive Interview With Ill Bill (August 2010)
Check out the interview and the previously posted media and ensure you pick up Kill Devil Hills today.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Nipsey Hussle Ft. Lloyd "Feelin' Myself" (Video) - By : Nima - August 29, 2010
 We have just received the official video to Nipsey Hussle's lead single "Feelin' Myself" featuring Lloyd, off his long awaited and highly anticipated debut album "South Central State Of Mind", which is now set to drop on December 21st.
We brought you the song a few months back and it's been receiving a great response all across the board, hopefully the video will shift some more attention on Nipsey Hussle and will allow him to rise to greatness when his debut solo album drops at the end of the year. We're anxious to hear it, for now watch the "Feelin' Myself" video below, courtesy of MotionDose.com:
Nipsey Hussle - Feelin' Myself (ft. Lloyd) (Video)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Bishop Lamont – Your Lover Feat. Marsha Ambrosius - By : LilJay - August 29, 2010
 Here we go with another new leak from Bishop Lamont, which saw the light earlier this week: After the Carson emcee let go the Talib Kweli collabo called "Get Em Girl", we get to hear/see another track/visual called "Your Lover" featuring the incredibly talented Marsha Ambrosius.
No word when this was recorded, but this is about what I imagined "The Reformation" to sound like. Video directed by Court Dunn, courtesy of NahRight's One Shot series.
Bishop Lamont – Your Lover Feat. Marsha Ambrosius (Video)
"The Shawshank Redemption/Angola 3" coming next month!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Young Buck Finally Checks In With “The Rehab” - By : Chad - August 28, 2010
 September 7, 2010 marks the date that former G-Unit recording artist Young Buck releases his street album, “The Rehab”.
The streets, back roads and internet highways all around the world are all talking about “The Rehab” after the new leak of the song, “Hood Documentary” which finds Young Buck insistently talking to Curtis. Everyone knows that Young Buck is referring to Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent – who signed him and placed him in his multi-platinum, super group G-Unit.
David “Young Buck” Brown has sold over five million records worldwide as he took the world by storm by first appearing on 50 Cent’s “Get Rich or Die Tryin” debut album, which sold over ten million copies. Since then, Young Buck has released two solo albums himself, “Straight Outta Cashville” which has sold over two-million records worldwide and “Buck the World”, which debuted at #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart and #3 on The Billboard 200 with sales of 143,000 the first week.
Young Buck has appeared on both G-Unit releases “Beg for Mercy” and “T.O.S: Terminate on Sight”. In addition to “Get Rich or Die Tryin” – Young Buck has appeared on 50 Cent’s chart-topping, record-breaking album “The Massacre” which sold a million copies in the first four days of its release, and he also appeared on “Curtis” which sold 691,000 in its first week.
After the release of “Curtis”, Young Buck and 50 Cent had a public falling out which lead to numerous diss records, slanderous comments in the media by all parties involved -- and the infamous phone call between 50 Cent and Young Buck that was leaked to the world.
This new street album from Young Buck features 14 brand new tracks, which are all produced by Big Hollis, Cozmo and Vince V. This album has been highly anticipated for the last few years, with Young Buck stating to MTV that this album would sell over a million copies in its first week.
“The Rehab” is being released on September 7th by Real Talk Entertainment and is executive produced by its CEO, Derrick “Sac” Johnson, who had the following to say regarding its release: “We are very excited about working with Young Buck on this project. This project has been in the works for years, before 50 Cent and G-Unit. Young Buck is an international superstar and we are extremely proud to be releasing his street album, The Rehab.”
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more news & updates on Young Buck!
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.......................................................................................... Knoc-turn’al & Crooked I Set For “I've Been Here For Years” Video Shoot - By : Chad - August 28, 2010
 Two of the west coast’s most prized hip hop possessions are set to come together to shoot a music video. Both representing Long Beach City, Knoc-turn’al and Crooked I have teamed up for the first single off Knoc-turn’al’s upcoming “Knoc’s Ville” album, a track titled “I've Been Here For Years” with the video shoot coming in September by McKinley of McKinley Presents.
West Coast fans have long complained that Knoc-turn’al & Crooked I, both signed to Treacherous Records, haven’t collaborated enough during their careers and time spent on the same label. “I've Been Here For Years”, is the answer to the fans’ complaints and calling. The track also features James Elizabeth (who has worked with Too $hort, E-40) and it was produced by the legendary Bay Area producer Big Hollis who adds Knoc-turn’al and Crooked I to his already impressive resume.
Hoopla Media Group, who partnered up with Treacherous Records -- have issued an open public casting call to appear in the upcoming video for "I've Been Here For Years" by Knoc-turnal featuring Crooked I and James Elizabeth. For anyone who is interested in appearing in this video, email Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com.
“Knoc’s Ville” is coming out through Hoopla Media Group and Treacherous Records in November of this year -- and everyone is working around the clock to make this happen.
Justin Melo who is Knoc-turn'al's manager had the following to say: “We’ve been working very hard on “Knoc’s Ville” and appreciate the fans eagerness to hear the project. Knoc-turn’al hasn’t been out in the CD retail world since 2004, and a lot has changed since then. It is those changes we’ve become accustomed too and instead of just working around them, we are actively working with them. Since the project was announced, we’ve gone through a lot to drastically improve the album, and ensured that the product is top of the line west coast Knoc-turn’al music, and that it shall serve as the proper follow up to his “The Way I Am” 2004 release. We’re very appreciative of Treacherous Records, their CEO Tico who executive produced the album, everyone who has contributed to the album, and most importantly, the fans for their continued patience.”
Knoc-turn’al had the following to say: “I’m glad everyone is excited for the project. I’m excited to get it out. I’m working hard to get it out by the end of year. Ideally, I’d love to have it out for Halloween because I think it really fits that theme but if not by then, by the end of 2010 for sure. I can’t let another year go by without me serving my fans that Knoc-turn’al music. That goes for my International fans as well. I’ve always kept it true to the west coast and “Knoc’s Ville” is no different.”
Mickey of Treacherous Records was quoted as saying, "The Treacherous Records-Hoopla Media Group partnership began with Knoc-turn’al and “Knoc’s Ville”, but it doesn’t end there, as we will partner up once again for One-2 and his forthcoming “History/Destiny double EP." The project is set to feature guest appearances from Crooked I, Royce Da 5'9, Knoc-turn'al, Jayo Felony, K-Young, Kobe and more.
Although the track listing for “Knoc’s Ville” is not ready to be released to the public, “Knoc’s Ville” is tentatively set to feature guest appearances from Crooked I, Yukmouth, Jayo Felony, Sly Boogy, James Elizabeth and more.
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for news & updates on Knoc-turn’al!
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.......................................................................................... Game Feat. Jay Electronica & Swizz Beatz - Higher - By : LilJay - August 28, 2010
 New music from Compton's own Game: A few months ago he tweeted about linking up with Jay Electronica as they hit the lab together, and here goes the result of an unfinished track called "Higher". It also features Swizz Beatz who also produced the track using a Bob Marley sample. The finished version is said to have a verse from Nas. But check what we have for now....
Game Feat. Swizz Beatz & Jay Electronica- HigherDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... LDJ "Da Bassline" & The KC Gift "She Wanna Get Rich" - By : Chad - August 28, 2010
 Our friends over at DigiWaxx sent us these two new videos from LDJ & The KC Gift. LDJ’s video is called “Da Bassline” and features Jim Jones & Redman.
Check "Da Bassline" out below:
LDJ - Da Bassline (video) (ft. Jim Jones & Redman)
The second video is by The KC Gift and is called “She Wanna Get Rich”. Please check the video out below:
The KC Gift - She Wanna Get Rich (video) (Directed By Hezues R.)
Big ups to our friends over at DigiWaxx!
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.......................................................................................... Snoop Dogg "Ain't No Fun" Live @ Rock The Bells - By : Nima - August 28, 2010
 Last week at Rock The Bells 2010 in San Francisco I had the opportunity to be witness of most of Hip-Hop's timeless, classic moments. I'm talking about standing on stage with Snoop Dogg and the entire cast of the "Doggystyle" (minus Nate Dogg of course, and Mr. Malik), as they performed Snoop's classic debut album in its entirety.
Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt, Warren G, RBX, Soopafly, The Lady Of Rage were all on stage doing their thing and I had the opportunity to capture some of it on video.
Today we are dropping "Ain't No Fun" live, this is dedicated to OG Nate Dogg, get well soon brother, you're in all our prayers! Watch the crowd sing his part word for word, check it out below:
Snoop Dogg & The Doggystyle Crew - Ain't No Fun (Live @ Rock The Bells 2010) (Video)
After the show, dubcnn had the chance to link up with Tha Doggfather to chop it up, check out an exclusive drop he did for the site below:
Snoop Dogg Dubcnn Drop (Live @ Rock The Bells 2010) (Video)
Enjoy and expect for Rock The Bells videos soon.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Kendrick Lamar "Average Joe" off "O.D." - By : Nima - August 27, 2010
 Top Dawg Ent artist and Black Hippy Kendrick Lamar has established himself as one of the most promising artists coming up out of the L.A. area throughout the last year. He started buzzing as Jay Rock's sidekick when he was still called K.Dot, but it wasn't until he changed his moniker to Kendrick Lamar and really found his style that people started looking at him as a real problem.
Super producer 9th Wonder recently bigged him up and all over the internet fans are eagerly waiting for his upcoming project "O.D.", which is set to drop digitally on September 15th.
We have received a new leak off the project entitled "Average Joe", which you can check out below:
Kendrick Lamar - Average Joe
Look out for "O.D." dropping September 15th!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview: DJ Premier Speaks With Dubcnn - By : Nima - August 27, 2010
 Dubcnn had the opportunity to briefly link up with one of Hip-Hop's greatest producers, DJ Premier. Primo has had a rough year in which he suffered the loss of his long time partner Guru, with whom he created some of Hip-Hop's timeless classic music as the duo Gangstarr.
We caught up with him at Rock The Bells in San Francisco last week to get a few words on MC Eiht's upcoming album "Which Way Iz West", which is executive produced by DJ Premier. He tells us about linking up with Eiht in the early 90's and the reasons for which he wanted to get behind this album.
He also gives a few shout outs to West Coast artists, from the up and comers like Young Maylay, Jay Rock, Nipsey Hussle to the OG's like WC, Tha Chill, Monstah O (Boo Yah T.R.I.B.E), the Maad Circle and Ice Cube.
Watch our conversation with Primo below:
Exclusive Interview With DJ Premier (Rock The Bells 2010) (Video)
Transcript:
"I wanted to work with MC Eiht, because we had worked together before on Compton's Most Wanted, I did a remix for them back in 1992, it was called "Def Wish" remix. There was an East Coast remix and a West Coast remix and I did the East Coast remix. That was just messing around, but I've been a big fan of Eiht's style, his rhyme style, his "gyeah" and all that.
We met a long time ago in Long Beach at a show that we did together in 1989. That was my first time in Cali on that level of seeing Cali go down, like, a lot of things backstage - I'll just leave it at that. A lot of things popping off backstage and at the end of the day, he told me he was coming out as a new artist, I saw his video probably like a week later on one of the video channels in New York, I was blown away by his style! "One Time Gaffled Em Up", I've been a fan ever since and every album is consistent. His acting in Menace II Society showed that he was g'd up with that too.
He's just official man so it's like let's get it in, we ain't gotta say nothing to each other. We can just be like "Yeah, send me the album, let's get it!" Not just as a friend or a look out, but I understand his substance, he understands mine, so let's put it out and make it funky for the audience that already understands it! Anybody else that wants to join in, get it when they get it!
We're all about the people that already get what time it is with this adult G shit. Period point blank. Adult G shit. They told me it was a new category, adult something Hip-Hop, which is fine, but we'll just call it adult G shit. Kids ain't ready to be a G even though you wanna be and you act like it. Acting is one thing, being is another. Dubcnn big ups, MC eiht big ups, shouts out to my man Tha Chill, that's my dude.
Shouts out to Young Maylay man, that dude is a lyrical problem. On the West Coast you got your Jay Rock's, you got all of them coming, my homie from 60's, Nipsey Hussle shouts out to him. But Maylay is a problem man and WC is a problem." - DJ Premier.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Fashawn - Grizzly City 3 (Mixtape Download) - By : LilJay - August 27, 2010
 Hip-Hop's star on the rise, Fashawn, has just dropped his newest mixtape, which is Volume 3 of his "Grizzly City" mixtape series. You may recall when Dubcnn introduced you the Fresno emcee back in 2007, when we brought you Volume 2. "Grizzly City" was really one of Fahsawn's first avenues to make a name for himself, before he broke through to a worldwide audience with the critically acclaimed "Boy Meets World". Finally we get the third chapter of the series and it's presented by DJ Skee.
Features include The Jacka, Diego Redd, Ron Artest, Lil Wayne, Dirty Money and others.
Fashawn - Grizzly City 3 (Mixtape)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Damani Drops "International Flow" Audio & Video - By : Nima - August 27, 2010
 The homie Damani still has Inglewood City behind him, but lately he hasn't seen too much of his California home, as he's been busy traveling the world and getting his international lifestyle on. A few weeks back we dropped a freestyle he spit while at the Great Wall of China, incase you missed that, click here to watch it now.
While being on the road, he has been prepping the release of his long awaited project "On Vacation From Vacation", which has been exclusively released in Japan but is yet to drop back home or in the rest of the world.
Until it does drop, we have another leak to hold ya'll over and a video to accompany it. This joint right here shows why Damani is one of the most underrated cats coming up from the West. It's called "International Flow" and watching the video, you will see some of the spots that he's been hitting while on the road, it's definitely a good look.
Check it out below:
Damani - International Flow (Video)
Damani - International Flow (Audio)
More Damani news soon!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Machete's Danny Trejo Lowrides With Mister Cartoon - By : Conan - August 26, 2010
 Someone who has become synonymous with West Coast culture is Mister Cartoon. Now, in collaboration with SA Studios, Cartoon will release a series of West-influenced lifestyle videos.
Today Dubcnn brings you the first of these videos. It finds Cartoon and Machete's Danny Trejo travelling through the streets of East L.A. Cartoon also explains the history of something else that is quickly associated with the West Coast - lowriding.
Check the video below:
Danny Trejo (aka Machete) lowriding with Mister Cartoon (Video)
Enjoy the clip, and remember that Machete, featuring an all-star cast that includes Robert De Niro and Jessica Alba, opens in theaters on September 3rd. Be sure to check it out!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Brotha Lynch Hung & Young Buck "Out Da Way" (Audio) - By : Nima - August 26, 2010
 Aw sh-t, we've just received an exclusive joint from the Madesicc camp. Brotha Lynch Hung and Tall Cann G are getting ready to drop "Uthanizum Vol. 2", the follow up to 2003's "Uthanizm" underground compilation.
Dubcnn has been sent a first leak off the project called "Out Da Way", which finds Brotha Lynch Hung hooking up with Cashville's Young Buck. For those who heard their last collabo "What Did Ya'll Do", you already know to expect some raw street tales from the two MC's. We'll have more updates on the project for you soon, for now check out "Out Da Way":
Brotha Lynch Hung - Out Da Way (ft. Young Buck)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Video & Audio From West Side Bugg's Album - By : Nima - August 26, 2010
 Last month we dropped the news on West Side Bugg's upcoming solo album "Bugg's Life", which will be dropping within the next couple of weeks. The album features a lot of heavy hitters: Kurupt, Lil Flip, Killer Mike, Eastwood, Ras Kass, The Jacka, Beta Bossalini, Dirty Birdy, Kokane, CJ Mac, Haji Springer & more. Production was mainly done by Bugg himself but also features tracks from Prodeje of South Central Cartel, Rob Lo, Bambino & Chubbs.
As a first teaser, we brought you the street single "Gangsta" featuring Eastwood and Beta Bossalini (click here if you missed it).
Today we have some exclusive new material from Bugg for ya'll, including a new video, a new leak off the album and an exclusive mixtape joint. First up is the official double video to "Trunk Beats / Jerk" which you can watch below:
West Side Bugg - Trunk Beats / Jerk (Video)
To go along with the video, we have the full track to "Trunk Beats", which features Lil Flip:
West Side Bugg - Trunk Beats (ft. Lil Flip)
We've also got a mixtape joint called "Red Or Blue" and features Bugg, SlymIE & Eclyps. We're not sure if it'll end up on anything but it's vicious and we wanted people to get the oppurtunity to peep it. Check it out below:
West Side Bugg - Red Or Blue (ft. SlymIE & Eclyps)
Tracklisting:
01. Gangsta feat. Eastwood & Beta Bossalini
02. Senorita feat. Kokane
03. Down feat. Sus & Cheerio
04. Trunk Beats feat. Lil Flip
05. Jerk feat. Bambino & Haji Springer
06. Stay On The Grind feat. Ras Kass
07. Bugg & Birdy feat. Dirty Birdy
08. Gangsta Girl feat. Tra Chris
09. Money & Power feat. The Jacka & Young Brown
10. Da-Da Da-Da Da-Da feat. CJ Mac & Young Dice
11. G-Strings feat. St. Anthony
12. The Game Done Changed feat. Metamorphisis & Alizae
13. We Don’t Give A Fuck feat. Kurupt, Sus & Gangus
14. Eat feat. Killer Mike
More news soon.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DUBCNN TV: Jessta James - Rodeo Ft. Krayzie Bone (Music Video Trailer) (Video) - By : Jose - August 26, 2010
 A few months ago Dubcnn was the first outlet to introduce the world to up and coming artist Jessta James. Transplanted from rural Montana to Los Angeles, he's crafted a unique style dubbed "hick-hop", which he hopes will inject new life into hip-hop and the music industry as a whole. He is currently wrapping up work on his still untitled debut album.
The Jessta James movement continues to build momentum and he recently shot a video to his first single "Rodeo" featuring Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs N Harmony. Check out the teaser below and make sure you get his other single "Wanted" on iTunes.
Dubcnn TV: Jessta James - Rodeo Music Video Teaser Trailer Ft. Krayzie Bone (Video)
Stay tuned for more on Jessta James.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exile Leaks "Population Control" Samiyam Remix - By : Nima - August 25, 2010
 We have just received a leak off Exile's highly anticipated album "AM/FM", which will be dropping August 31st 2010. One of the highlight songs on Exile’s upcoming album, is one which fellow instrumental producer Samiyam remixed his track, “Population Control.” Sam Baker, aka Samiyam, is from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is best known for his work with experimental producer, Flying Lotus and the Brainfeeder Crew.
"AM/FM" is a collection of reworked/remixed/new compositions and interpretations of Exile’s "Radio" tracks.
Samiyam will featured on the album along with Alchemist, Evidence, Aloe Blacc, Shafiq Husayn, Samiyam, Blu, DJ Day, Fashawn, Free The Robots & more. Listen to the "Population Control" remix below:
Exile - Population Control (Samiyam Remix)
The album will be released August 31, 2010. Pre-order now: iTunes / Amazon.
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.......................................................................................... D/L: K-Young & DJ Far Drop "Freestyles Remix Radio" - By : Nima - August 25, 2010
 While fans await the release of K-Young's upcoming EP "Keep Talking About Love", the Treacherous Records and Magic Ink singer has this special project in the mean time.
Here is K-Young's brand new mixtape titled "Freestyles Remix Radio". The DJ Far hosted project features a collection of exclusive songs and freestyles that K-Young has released over the past year. Although the project serves as a prelude to K-Young's upcoming EP, it is sure to stand on it's own and stay in rotation for months to come.
Go ahead and download "Freestyles Remix Radio" below, thanks to K-Young for shouting out dubcnn:
K-Young & DJ Far - Freestyles Remix Radio (Mixtape Download)
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.......................................................................................... Crooked I's "Hip-Hop Weekly Reloaded" - Week Three - By : Rud - August 25, 2010
 It's week three already of the Hip Hop Weekly Reloaded series we announced earlier this month. So far Crooked has dropped Mass Appeal in week one with Bang Yo City last week.
This week Crooked I tackles Drake's track "Light Up" and as ever delivers introspective lyrics, speaks on real issues and more importantly challenge's other emcee's to do the same!
Crooked I - Light Up
As ever we'll be your number one source for Hip-Hop Weekly Reloaded as with the original. Expect an archive page to be announcenced with the next update as with the first Hip Hop Weekly. Don't forget that Crooked I's "Planet C.O.B Volume 1 EP" became available for purchase on his official website - check it today.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Video From Lil B "Cold War" - By : Nima - August 25, 2010
 Say what you will about Bay Area rapper Lil B aka The Based God, but the youngster has achieved within the last year is amazing. Granted, he's not your typical rapper-type, his flow is often off beat, his subject matter confusing and he calls himself a "princess" and "pretty bitch".
But, the following this kid has built online with his viral videos and "based freestyles" is second to none. He recently rocked a show in New York City based off his online buzz and had the whole crowd doing his "cooking dance". He first rose to fame as one third of the group The Pack ("Vans"), who dropped their latest group effort "Wolfpack Party" yesterday, August 24th.
Lil B released a new solo video yesterday called "Cold War". This one should be more accessible for people who have had a hard time getting into him, as it kind of follows a "normal" song structure, more or less. Check it out below:
Lil B - Cold War (Video)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Kurupt Releases "Massacre Central" Video - By : Nima - August 25, 2010
 Right before Kurupt released his solo album "Streetlights" back in April, a song was leaked online that did not make it on the record but received great feedback online. I'm talking about "Massacre Central", the Dame Grease produced cut on which Kurupt spazzed and shouted out a lot of his homies in the rap game.
The video was just released last night and features cameos from Daz Dillinger, 40 Glocc, Roscoe and many more. Check it out below and make sure to pick up "Streetlights", in stores now:
Kurupt - Massacre Central (Video)
Kurupt - Massacre Central (Audio)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Annimean Video With G. Malone & Omar Cruz - By : Nima - August 25, 2010
 Los Angeles rapper Annimean is best known for releasing his latest mixtape "The Valkyrie" with September 7th earlier this year. The project was a free offering and Annimean captures his listeners with a gritty and blunt commentary about life in the ghetto's of Southern Cali.
As the summer is about to wrap up, Annimean brings out a summer anthem called "Summer Time In My City". The track was produced by Dae One and it features Glasses Malone, Omar Cruz and it introduces singer Kree.
We dropped the audio of the song recently and are now following up with the official video. Watch below:
Annimean - Summer Time In My City (ft. Glasses Malone, Omar Cruz & Kree) (Video)
Annimean - Summer Time In My City (ft. Glasses Malone, Omar Cruz & Kree) (Audio)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Amad-Jamal Is "Barely Hangin On" - Debut Album Out Now - By : Rud - August 24, 2010
 Back in June we dropped an update on the then impending release Amad-Jamal's debut album "Barely Hangin On: The Chronicles of a N-gga Like Rodney King."
The anticipated release from underground hip-hop phenomenon Amad-Jamal is now available and has been getting regular spins from the Dubcnn staff so we had to drop a reminder that you have to pick this album up. The album achieves a balance of old and new by bringing back the elements of live talent blended with old timeworn traditional hip-hop collaborations. The whole feel of this album is innovation without compromise to the fundamental elements.
DJ Brisk One, the foundation of this record, is a seasoned DJ/Producer from West Salt Lake City who worked alongside Amad-Jamal and Colonious Funk to craft a definitive sound that bridges Hip-Hop from the past with the commercially viable sound of the genre at present. "Barely Hanging On: The Chronicles of a N-gga Like Rodney King" is an intimate look at Amad-Jamal’s growth as an artist and as a man. He honestly exposes his most dark and intimate thoughts while sending the message that empowerment can come from just taking a really good look in the mirror and not denying what’s there.
Today we wanted to remind you of the track we dropped back in June, the Defari featured Regardless and give you two more tracks from the album to show you why this is on release not to be ignored. First up we have the Dilated Peoples featured "Believe That" followed by the solo track "Goin Postal"
Amad-Jamal - Believe That (Feat. Dilated Peoples)
Amad-Jamal - Goin Postal
The album, "Barely Hangin On: The Chronicles of a N-gga Like Rodney King," is in stores now and features Dilated Peoples, Defari, Maaya Ota aka Lady Dragon, and Gotham Green. Production is shared by Brisk One and DJ Dahi.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... DPG's Pilot "Goin In" Official Video - By : Nima - August 24, 2010
 The newest member to the Dogg Pound is young Pilot aka Savage P. Throughout the past weeks, since we've introduced you to Pilot, we've dropped his first street video "4 Tha Ladies" (click here to watch), as well as his latest single, "Goin' In", which was produced by Soopafly.
We've just received the official video to "Goin' In", shot by Dah Dah, with cameos from Daz, Kurupt and Soopafly amongst others. Watch below:
Pilot - Goin' In (Prod. by Soopafly) (Video)
You can also catch Pilot starring in Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" mini-movie that he filmed for his Rock The Bells segment, where Pilot plays the kid in the intro to "G'z & Hustlaz". To see Pilot meeting the Dogg for the first time and rapping for him when Daz took him to the studio, click here.
You can check out Pilot on Twitter and on MySpace.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dangerous Crew's Shorty B Preps New Book “The Truth B Told” - By : Chad - August 23, 2010
 Get ready to enter the life and times of Dangerous Crew multi-platinum producer Stuart “Shorty B” Jordan, in his new book “The Truth B Told”. Most notably known for his extensive production work with Too $hort and the Dangerous Crew, Shorty B has a multi-platinum track record spanning 25-plus years and over 85 million records sold. With a production list featuring some of the industry’s most celebrated artists including Too Short, Digital Underground, T.I., Rappin’ 4-Tay, TLC, Earth, Wind & Fire, MC Breed, 2Pac, Nelly, George Clinton, Ant Banks, Erick Sermon and several others, Shorty B has been behind more than a few of your favorite hits.
Now, the multi-platinum producer prepares his next addition to the game in the form of a book, giving you an inside look to Shorty B’s journey of 108 albums: 23 platinum, 4 gold and 2 diamond certified albums. “The Truth B Told” brings you closer the celebrities and icons from yesterday and today with stories ranging from hanging with 2Pac the day before he was shot 5 times in New York:
“I was living in downtown Atlanta in a building called the Scandinavian House. My phone started to ring, and when I answered it, it was 2pac saying he was down stairs. He knew that he could chill at my place undisturbed. It was him and a few of the little homies. We were chilling and smoking weed, and his phone kept ringing off the hook. It was some people calling from Quad Studios asking how much he wanted to do a verse on a song for this rapper named Little Shawn. ‘Pac said he wanted about $7700 – $7800. His phone kept ringing and they wanted to know what time ‘Pac was coming. ‘Pac stayed at my crib the rest of the night and most of the next day. That following evening, he went to the airport and boarded a flight to New York, where he was later shot 5 times.”
to the Suge Knight, Jake Robles, Puff Daddy incident:
“One night I was walking out of a club in Atlanta and a white limo pulled up in front of me. I noticed that it was Suge Knight. I introduced myself, and he already knew who I was. I told him my contract was over with [Too] Short, and that I was looking for work. I told him ‘Pac and I were close like family. That’s when Suge introduced me to Jake Robles and two female friends who were with them. I gave the female that I was with my keys and pointed to my car, which was a burgundy Benz. Suge then asked if that was my car, and I said yes. Suge told me he liked my style and told Jake to give all the numbers he had to me. I was aware that they were coming from a party at Jermaine Dupri’s house. Before I concluded my conversation with Suge, I told him that Puff Daddy and a bunch of his homies were in the club and that he should be careful. I walked to my car, and pulled it over across the street, directly in front of the club. Just then, another Benz pulls up behind me and it’s my homeboys Bobby & Keith from the bay area. Soon after, I see people back-peddling out of the club entrance, arguing. I notice that it’s Suge & Jake being surrounded by Puff’s people. I see a guy in a light blue, aqua green sports jacket and white pants, a guy named Anthony “Wolf” Jones who later gets killed outside of club Chaos a few years later in Atlanta. Wolf pulls out a chrome pistol and starts shooting into Suge & Jake’s direction. I’m actually standing inside my car door area when I hear, “BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!”. I duck, and look back over my shoulder and see that this other guy is shooting into the crowd, and then he takes off running. I jump behind the wheel and take off at top speed. 10 minutes later I drive back by the club and I see the paramedics putting Jake in an ambulance. He received 4 gunshots to the stomach and torso. He died 4 days later.”
Without a doubt, this will be a must read book! You think you know, but you have no idea until you heard the truth that B told.
Stay tuned to dubcnn for more updates and info on “The Truth B Told”.
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.......................................................................................... WIDEawake/Death Row Cuts Daz A Six-Figure Royalty Check - By : Chad - August 23, 2010
 HipHopDX reported over the weekend that Daz Dillinger, who never got paid from the Suge Knight-owned Death Row Records, was given a six-figure royalty check from Wideawake Entertainment Group, the new owners of the legendary and storied label, for his work on Snoop Dogg’s classic “Doggystyle” record.
Talking about his and Kurupt’s 5th studio album, “100 Wayz” Daz reveals, “"I had just got a check for like $100,000 from Death Row Records - the new Death Row. They're paying royalties on all their music. [Former Death Row Records CEO and President] Suge [Knight] wasn't trying to pay us our money. Now they're payin'." Daz continued that he wanted to use the royalties to further the DPG legacy. "So I take their money, and bein' hungry with the game, I just grabbed Soopafly and Kurupt, dropped them off some money, and said, 'Damn, let's make this happen.' Money-makin' mothafuckas do whatever, ya dig?"
Click here to read the DX exclusive with Daz in its entirety.
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more upcoming news & updates from Wideawake Entertainment Group.
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.......................................................................................... Exclusive Young Dre The Truth, Nipsey Hussle & Bad Lucc - By : Nima - August 23, 2010
 Now that's a lineup. We have just received an exclusive joint that brings together three of the West's hardest street lyricists, Mr. Cheah Bah Young Dre The Truth, Neighborhood Nipsey Hussle and the Watts Riot Bad Lucc. They join forces on a 1500 Or Nothin' production, so you already know to expect something monumental. Monumental it is, check out "Bad Hussle Truth (The West)" below:
Young Dre The Truth, Bad Lucc, & Nipsey Hussle-Bad Hussle Truth (The West) (Prod. by 1500 Or Nothin')
In related news, Young Dre The Truth just dropped the first episode of his Cheah Bah TV, which showcases the making of the music behind the movie "Just Another Day". Check it out by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Coolie High Readies Cool Ppl Ent & Forms Group - By : Rud - August 23, 2010
 Coolie High formally known as Coolwadda of the acclaimed rap duo Chico & Coolwadda had a hugely busy 2009 with the release of two street albums, including the Zakadelic mixtape download which we also dropped enabling you to stream. Since that last update he also started a radio show and created a new imprint called Cool Ppl Entertainment. Cool Ppl Entertainment sees Coolie align with long time friend D-Tect and a new head of production; platinum producer Mahogany who many will remember as the man behind the global hit "Bad Intentions" with Dr. Dre and Knoc-Turn'Al. Check out the recently released Mahogany Still Dropping Instrumentals video.
The team are aiming to put their stamp on the music Industry this year and have started already with The Suspects. Kayottic & Lefty Knuckles have been making noise in LA and across the interner with their single and video anthem "Mexican" which features SinfulM. If you haven't yet seen the video check it below.
The Suspects - Mexican (Feat. Sinful) (Video)
Coolie High is also using Cool Ppl Entertainment to release his newly formed group that sees him alongside XL Middleton & Lefty Knuckles under the name D.W.P. Their first single, "Smashin" can be heard below and will feature on the soo to be released "Westbound & Down" project, we also have a video below for the "Smoke Everywhere" track featuring Mac Dre that will also be on the release.
D.W.P (Coolie High, XL Middleton & Lefty Knuckles) - Smashin' (Feat. Genesis Ian) (Audio)
Coolie High - Mexican (Feat. Mac Dre) (Video)
Stay tuned for more news and audio from "Westbound & Down" and keep checking Dubcnn for news of a "Best Of" mixtape that will feature all Coolie's weed songs called "Coolie Say's Hes High" as well as an EP "Legalizing Business." Enjoy the new music and let Coolie High know your thoughts on our forums.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Locksmith - Man Up (Official Video) - By : Nima - August 23, 2010
 The Bay Area's Locksmith has by now established over and over again why he's one of the top lyricists and MC's coming up from the West Coast, especially when his voice is combined with the fierce production by veteran producer E-A Ski.
After he kicked off the official Wake Up Show Anthem 2010 earlier this year (watch here) and fans saw him on MTV last year with his short-but-intense banger called "Rare Form", he returned a few months back with a new solo joint called "Man Up", which was very well received by fans and critics.
We have just received the official video to "Man Up", which premiered on MTV Jams this weekend. Make sure to watch it below and see why Lock is one of the hardest MC's out right now:
Locksmith - Man Up (ft. E-A Ski) (Video)
Look out for more Locksmith soon, including his appearance on Ski's award winning mini movie "No Problems" coming soon, starring E-A Ski, Danny Glover, Locksmith and Eastwood.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Suga T Releases "The Return Of Suga" Mixtape For Free - By : Rud - August 21, 2010
 Veteran Bay Area rapper/singer-songwriter/actress/entrepreneur and community activist, Tenina Suga-T Stevens, finally returns to the limelight after a lengthy musical hiatus, with her mixtape outing, "The Return Of Suga: The Best Is Yet To Come..."
The sixteen track collection, hosted by Official H.Y.P.E. DJ, The World Famous DJ Jack Da Rippa, is the first in a projected three part series. The mixtape features past records to familiarise yourself with, as well as new music that give a taste of her upcoming solo album "Chameleon: Best of Both Worlds."
Over the course of her twenty-five plus year career in music, the self-proclaimed "First Lady" of The Click, has come through a host of adversities including teen parenting, domestic violence, male chauvinism in Hip-Hop, exploitation and gun violence throughout her life. Suga T created an organization, The Be About It Movement, to help others overcome their obstacles, gain success, make positive change in their lives, and ultimately acheive their dreams.
Although Suga has achieved a multi-platinum single, in the form of her "Sprinkle Me" collaboration with sibling, E-40 - which happens to be the biggest brother/sister duet in rap history - she still feels that her full potential has remained untapped; until now.
"The Return Of Suga: The Best Is Yet To Come..." features track snippets including "The Game Needs Me" with Spice 1, the Ms. Toi assisted "Back It Up Daddy," a solo cut "Bottom To The Top" and "Servin' Candy (O.G. Remix)" alongside The League & 40 Water. We have the mixtape for free download below, to see the covers and to download or stream the mixtape click the link below.
Suga T - The Return Of Suga: The Best Is Yet To Come... (Mixtape)
Volumes two and three will follow in early September and October, respectively, with "Chameleon: Best of Both Worlds" slated for an early 2011 release.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Knoc-Turn'Al & Wes Coas "Can't Knoc The Wes" (Mixtape) - By : Rud - August 20, 2010
 Since returning from his hiatus, Knoc-Turn'Al has been busy releasing music on Dubcnn with tracks including Games Dead, In Ya Mind with Jaguar & J. Almighty and just this week Mad At The Aftermath with and Shorty.
Today we have new mixtape for you that Knoc-Turn'Al has just released entitled "Can't Knoc The Wes" that sees him team up with Compton native, Wes Coas for 12 tracks that includes appearances from Akon, Crooked I, Maro, J Almighty and more.
Knoc-Turn'Al & Wes Coas - Can't Knoc The Wes (Mixtape)
"Can't Knoc The Wes" comes right on time to promote the "Can't Knoc The Wes Tour" that starts on October 1st in Scottsdale, AZ. Knoc-Turn'Al's long awaited new album is slated to drop this fall along with the re-release of the Wes Coas album, "Great Western Form" including bonus songs.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... "Welcome To The West Coast" For Koncrete Rose - By : Rud - August 20, 2010
 Koncrete Rose is a new name to Dubcnn, the duo reppin' Fresno and California consists of Rich Nix who holds down the emcee duties while A. Rose handles the soulful melodies.
The first offering from the duo is a Summer Banger entitled "Welcome To The West Coast" the video for which can be watched below.
Koncrete Rose - Welcome To The West Coast (Video)
Check out the video and stay tuned for an exclusive Dubcnn interview in the near future. To learn more about the dueo check them out on FacebookDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Double Vision Show You Their "Bifocal" View On Debut EP - By : Rud - August 20, 2010
 The hip-hop world has two new musical genius' - Johnathan and Jarred - better known individually as Mackamillion and Mr. Mackmore and together as Double Vision.
Double Vision are twin brothers that have been compared to duos such as Kriss Kross, Camp Lo, Little Brother, Outkast and the recent chicago based duo The Cool Kids, for their impeccable style of dress code. "We like to set trends for what should and shouldn't be. We're not gangsters, we're more like a funky twist of backpackers and macks," states Mackamillion
Being born in Venice, CA, they are used to being around artistic energy and cultural diversity, combine that with their time spent living between cities across the mid-west and south the duo are wise beyond their years and offer real insight in their music.
When asked about their genre of music they so proudly claim as their own, Mr.Mackmore explains, "we speak for the men and women who seem to naturally attract the opposite sex without what some people call game or the use of pick up lines. As for the backpacker part, we're talking about those independent artist, Hip Hop purist and entrepreneurs who's got their own hustle, no matter what genre of music or business their involved in"
With that said the duo are ready to showcase this style when they release their debut album "Bifocal" on August 24th. The album, available on No Sleep Records, is an EP that consists of eight tracks that is said to be "reminiscent of Pharcyde and Outkast mixed with Gym Class Heroes" - from what we've heard we couldn't agree more, the project musically fuses Hip-Hop, Rock and Ska and with the duos lyrically ability you are in for something truly distinctive.
The EP's single "Skinny Jeans" showcases Double Vision's playful side while the introspective "Walk On By" sees the twins trade verses about individuality and acceptance. Both the tracks, along with "DIY Or Die," can be heard within the full tracklist below.
01) DIY Or Die (Anthem)
02) Walk On By (Feat. Chuck Treeee) (Produced By Stress)
03) For My
04) Skinny Jeans
05) Father's Day (Feat. Dale "Uncle Perk" Perkins)
06) Other Side (Feat. Johanna Phraze)
07) Elevate
08) It's You
Enjoy the new music and ensure you support Double Vision when "Bifocal" drops on August 24th. Let's leave with a quote from Mr. Mackmore about the album; "When we started, it was the bling era of hip-hop, so we were different from the norm. So we just kept doing our thing. And that’s the concept of this album: Be You!"Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dubcnn Presents M*A*S*K! - By : Yash - August 19, 2010
 Veteran rapper Money B who's famous for being part of the legendary group Digital Underground is "Gettin It In" which is the title to the mixtape of his new group M*A*S*K; consisting of Money B and young rapper Scott Knoxx.
Dubcnn has their mixtape up for free download, so make sure you check this bangin mixtape out and leave some feedback in the forum!
Click here to check out the tracklist and download the mixtape!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive Interview With XL Middleton & Young Sau - By : Rud - August 19, 2010
 Last month we informed you that the project we've been updating on since March, XL Middleton & Young Sau's album "There Goes The Neighborhood" was finally in stores and online. In a world where West Coast artists are slowly declining on the radio as well as in retail outlets in recent years, independent artists like XL and Sau have taken the opportunity to fill this void with their distinctive styles and infectious sound.
Conjuring up memories of better times for the coast, this dynamic duo bring to the table a full length album with introspective street narratives and party records that appeal to listeners across the globe.
J-Double, a new and welcome contributor to Dubcnn, recently sat down with both XL Middleton and Young Sau to discuss their new album, find out how it came to be, as well as what fans can expect if they havent got hold of it yet.
Exclusive Interview With XL Middleton & Young Sau (August 2010)
Check out the interview and ensure if you havent already that you watch the "There Goes The Neighborhood" Album Preview video as well as the single Mathematics and Only In Cali. Pick up "There Goes The Neighborhood" featuring appearances and production from Sly Boogy, Dave Moss, Dubble R at XLMiddleton.com.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Rome & Young Gliss Have To "Get My Money Right" - By : Rud - August 19, 2010
 Since we announced that BYI Entertainment's own R.O.M.E. was gearing up to release his new mixtape "No Excuses" later this year we've been dropping new music almost weekly. The long awaited follow up to his debut release My Demo is set to feature artists including Freddie Gibbs, DOM Kennnedy and Curt@!n$.
So far we have brought you two tracks from "No Excuses," Never Landing and the Marquez produced No Days Off. Today we have another new track produced by Marquez, this time featuring up & coming Philly artist Young Gliss - a cousin of ?uestlove of The Roots - called "Get My Money Right."
Rome - Get My Money Right (Feat. Young Gliss)
The "No Excuses" mixtape is to be hosted once again by DJ Skee and will feature production from Tha Bizness, Cool & Dre, DJ Muggs, Josh The Goon and of course R.O.M.E. himself. "No Excuses" will be available right here on Dubcnn on October 27, 2010.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Oakland Rapper Esinchill Returns With New Music - By : LilJay - August 19, 2010
.jpg) You might already be familiar with Oakland rapper Esinchill for his previous work with Shock G and Digital Underground, or maybe even for his coverage on Dubcnn around the time he was getting ready to release his street album entitled "Vigilante".
Since the project has been out for a hot minute and we feel that it didn't get the recognition that it deserved, we bring you another record which is apart of the same project. This track is called "Feel My Pain" and is produced by Jake One protege Beatroc.
Esinchill - Feel My Pain (Prod. by Beatroc)
Next up we have another track from Esinchill which you won't find on "Vigilante". This is his latest single that he's pushing on major radio stations – KMEL has already picked it up and they've been spinning it for some time now.
Esinchill - What's Up (Prod. by Beatroc)
"Vigilante" can be purchased at www.dopeonly.com for only $5. The album has features from Dave Hollister, Mistah F.A.B., Casual (Hieroglyphics) and others.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Fat Beats Announces Closing Of Retail Stores - By : LilJay - August 19, 2010
 As most of you probably heard by now, Fat Beats announced the closing of their legendary retail stores in New York and Los Angeles. Since the report hit the net, people all over the globe have expressed their feelings about the situation on Twitter. Here is the full press release in case you haven't heard the news yet...
Brooklyn, NY – After 16 years, Fat Beats has announced the closing of the legendary label's two remaining retail locations in New York and Los Angeles. Fat Beats will celebrate the legacies of the stores, which are scheduled to close in early September (New York: September 4th, Los Angeles: September 18th) by throwing a series of blow-out sales and tribute parties open to the public during their last weeks. Fans can check www.FatBeats.com for updates.
Fat Beats’ longest running and most famed location is at 406 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. Since the 1994 opening of Fat Beats' flagship retail location, hip-hop fans have traveled far and wide to visit the iconic store. With locations soon following in Los Angeles (7600 Melrose Ave.), Atlanta, Amsterdam, and Tokyo, the record stores were a place to experience hip-hop culture and its legacy, which became a global phenomenon. “The closing of Fat Beats is just like one of my friends passing away. They promoted vinyl at its highest degree for the culture of good music and that makes it more difficult to say goodbye," says DJ Premier.
The announcement of the closings is a reflection of the woes that have been plaguing the industry for years. Global chain HMV closed their last US location in 2004. Tower Records shuttered in 2006. Last year saw the close of the last Virgin Megastore, and the story is no different in 2010. For Fat Beats, maintaining two stores well into 2010 is a testament to the stores' importance to the music and to fans and consumers continuing to support independent hip-hop.
While news of the stores' closing marks the end of an era, the future is not doom and gloom. Digital sales continue to increase industry-wide; for Fat Beats, currently operating a profitable and growing online retail store, this has provided a boon to business as fans continue to order mp3s, vinyl, and CDs from FatBeats.com. Although digital sales continue to grow, executives at Fat Beats understand the importance of independent retail stores and are planning to re-open a brick and mortar hip-hop lifestyle location sometime in the near future.
The future looks just as bright for Fat Beats Distribution and the label. Fat Beats Distribution, which has been renamed FB Distribution, continues to strike noteworthy distribution deals with independent and major labels worldwide and is now working with different genres of alternative music. Fat Beats Records will continue to release notable albums from their own impressive roster of artists including ILL BILL, TruMaster/KRS-One, Black Milk, Trinity, Sha Stimuli, Q-Unique, and more. Fat Beats owner and President Joe Abajian says, “This is the start of a new era for Fat Beats. We’re adapting to meet the needs of our demographic by revamping and improving our existing systems. While our website, which stocks everything available in our retail stores, continues to do very well, we’re still exploring our options for alternate retail locations in the future. We’re proud of our legacy and will continue to re-invent ourselves. For now, we’ll see you online at FatBeats.com.” Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Exclusive SL Jones Interview - By : Chad - August 18, 2010
 Bill Clinton is perhaps the most recognizable person to come out of Little Rock, Arkansas, but SL Jones might just be on the verge of changing that. Jonesy has been heating up the ‘net lately with dose after dose of fire courtesy of his “No Expiration Date” leak series.
His remake of Jay-Z’s “1900 Hustler” with Mike Bigga and Pill dubbed “Grind 100 Hustler” was a tremendous hit all over the ‘net as just about every major hip hop blog and site featured it.
With his mixtape WhYSLjones? on deck, SL says he won’t put a date on it until the streets and fans demand for it. Dubcnn recently talked it up with Jones about his leak series, upcoming mixtape and gang culture as the Crip-affiliated rapper takes us into his state of mind.
Exclusive SL Jones Interview
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.......................................................................................... Crooked I's "Hip-Hop Weekly Reloaded" - Week Two - By : Rud - August 18, 2010
Yesterday we let you know that Crooked I's "Planet C.O.B Volume 1 EP" became available for purchase on his official website and dropped the track Let Me Buy You A Drink featuring Vaughn Anthony. Today we are back with the second installment of the Hip Hop Weekly Reloaded series we announced last week!
Week One saw Crooked drop Mass Appeal to rave reviews and hype once again. Today he is back, as promised, with edition two of the Hip Hop Weekly Reloaded campaign; a freestyle over Torch's "Bang Yo City" instrumental.
Crooked I - Hip-Hop Weekly Reloaded: 02 - Bang Yo City
We'll be your number one source for Hip-Hop Weekly Reloaded as with the original. Expect an archive page to be announcenced with the next update as with the first Hip Hop Weekly.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... LBC Crew - Which Way Is Up (Audio) - By : LilJay - August 18, 2010
 As we reported a few months ago, the legendary LBC Crew has reunited and reconnected to finally release their longawaited debut album with all new material. The group includes the original members Bad Azz, Techniec and Lil C-Style (minus South Sentrell and Big Tray Deee, who is still incarcerated). Since the announcement, they've already performed at different shows, so it's about time we get to hear the music!
The video to their first single has already been shot, expect to hear the song right here on Dubcnn in the very near future.
In the mean time we bring you a brand new track called "Which Way Is Up". The track features the aforementioned members over a track by grammy nominated producer Co-T. It feels good but weird at the same time hearing actual new music from the LBC Crew, since their entire catalogue dates back to the mid 90s.
Check out the song below. Although this is labeled as audio, you will have to stream this as a Youtube video, courtesy of Techniec's weekly series "Brebel TV Audio Leak".
LBC Crew - Which Way Is Up (Audio)
Check back with Dubcnn for more news and music on the LBC Crew.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Entourage Dabbles In "Tequila and Coke" (Review) - By : Conan - August 18, 2010
 HBO's Entourage continue to venture into new territory in its eventful seventh season. After years of avoiding its temptation, latest episode "Tequila and Coke" found Vince experimenting with a certain dangerous white substance - one obviously referenced in the episodes title.
Hit the link below for our review of "Tequila and Coke," and to discover the Dub rating bestowed upon this particular Entourage:
Entourage - 707 - Tequila and Coke (Review)
Check back next week for our review of the seasons eighth episode. Now more than ever it looks like Vin is on the verge of losing his role in Stan Lee's AirWalker. It will be interesting to see how Ari copes with his latest dilemmas too. Finally, be sure to send me any feedback you might have on this review - it's always welcome!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Song & Video From Nipsey Hussle - By : LilJay - August 18, 2010
 While Nipsey Hussle is enjoying success with his current single, the 1500 Or Nuthin' produced "Feeling Myself" featuring Lloyd, he continues the marathon leak of songs that didn't make his longawaited debut album "South Central State of Mind". This is a perfect thing for two reasons: 1) the album IS finally completed, and 2) these leftovers keep coming in on a daily! On top of that he proves that the hype around him is justified, because almost everything that finds its way to the public's ears is quality material.
Here goes the latest banger called "Hotel Room Music".
Nipsey Hussle - Hotel Room Music (Audio)
As Nipsey Hussle said on this track: "Album done: check. More mixtapes and videos on the way." Having said that, Nip wastes no time and links back up with Jordan Tower Films to deliver a brand new visual for "Change Tomorrow". Taken off "Bullets Ain't Got No Names Vol. 3.1". Enjoy.
Nipsey Hussle - Change Tomorrow (Video)
"South Central State Of Mind" is scheduled for a October 19th release.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... I-Man - California Dreaming Feat. Chino XL & Ras Kass - By : LilJay - August 18, 2010
 It's been a minute since we last heard from the Long Beach rap group Tha Mexakinz. The latin duo, which consists of I-Man and Sinful, released three albums in the 90s and continued to put out various solo projects.
I-Man is back at it on the solo tip and he's slated to release his new album later this year. He has just sent us the first track from the project called "California Dreaming". I-Man recruited two of Hip-Hop's finest lyricists for this collabo, Chino XL and Ras Kass. Production was handled by Bobby C, cuts by Mix Master Tony G.
I-Man - California Dreaming Feat. Chino XL & Ras KassDiscuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Raekwon - About Me (RMX) Ft. Game; Exclusive Footage - By : LilJay - August 17, 2010
 Almost one year after the release of Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II", he hits us with "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II: The Gold Edition". This special edition comes with new tracks and remixes featuring the likes of Bun B, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Jadakiss, Styles P and others. Game is also making a guest appearance on the Remix of "About Me" produced by Dr. Dre. You know you can't go wrong with that line-up! Hear it for yourself:
Raekwon - About Me (Remix) Feat. Game (Prod. by Dr. Dre) (Audio)
To celebrate and accompany the new Raekwon release, we bring you some exclusive, never before seen footage of Rae. In this video, the legendary emcee sits down with Dubcnn at this year's Paid Dues Festival and takes some time out to explain what he tried to do with "OB4CL2".
Raekwon Speaks To Dubcnn About "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II" (Video)Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Crooked I - Let Me Buy You A Drink Ft. Vaughn Anthony - By : LilJay - August 17, 2010
 Crooked I's EP "Planet C.O.B Volume 1" came out today for purchase on his official website. "Let Me Buy You A Drink" is track #4 off the EP and it features singer-songwriter Vaughn Anthony with production by TABU, a production team from Denmark.
Download the joint below and support the project if you like what you hear!
Crooked I - Let Me Buy You A Drink Feat. Vaughn Anthony
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.......................................................................................... Evidence - To Be Continued... (Video) - By : LilJay - August 17, 2010
 Following the snippet of Evidence's new single "To Be Continued..." that we posted yesterday, we now have the official music video for you to check out. This is the first track to surface from his upcoming album "Cats & Dogs". Watch it below:
Evidence - To Be Continued... (Video)
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.......................................................................................... Quiz - Ask About Me Feat. G. Malone & Sega (Video) - By : LilJay - August 17, 2010
 Fresh off dropping his mixtape "Pass or Fail", Blu Divison's own Quiz is back to release a new visual for the track "Ask About Me" featuring Glasses Malone and Sega. "Ask About Me" has been labeled as a fan favorite thanks to the captivating production by Infra Red of the Aviators. Watch the video below.
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.......................................................................................... Shaunta - Mad At The Aftermath Ft. Knoc-turn'al - By : LilJay - August 17, 2010
 Here's a track that leaked last week but slipped through the cracks, and since it's very rare that we get to dig in the Aftermath Records crates there's no reason not to get this one up!
Knoc-turn'al sent this unreleased track over that he recorded with former Aftermath member Shaunta. She's best known for her time being signed to Dr. Dre between 2000 and 2004 and her appearances on "The Wash" soundtrack. She was working on her debut album for Aftermath shortly thereafter with Dr. Dre, Focus, Knoc-turn'al and others.
This special track we have for you was given to Knoc-turn'al and his camp by its original producer, Focus, and was intended for Shaunta's debut album. Title goes as "Mad at the Aftermath" and it features Knoc-turn'al and Shorty.
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.......................................................................................... DJ Skee Named To Billboard "Power Players" List - By : LilJay - August 17, 2010
 Los Angeles, CA – Scott “DJ Skee” Keeney, 26, was featured in Billboard Magazine’s influential "Power Players: 30 Under 30” list for 2010. The list highlights young industry executives that are driving the music industry forward today with their artistic and business vision. World famous, DJ Skee, has quickly become a music industry influencer and currently DJs for KIIS-FM Los Angeles and has four Sirius XM Radio shows. In addition, DJ Skee runs a multimedia music/marketing/production company, Skee.TV, which has created distinct marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 companies.
“It’s a honor to be recognized by Billboard Magazine in this year’s 30 Under 30 list,” said DJ Skee. “This year has been a big year for Skee.TV and we look forward to continuing the momentum with creative events, videos, new business partnerships and innovative marketing initiatives.”
Combining his passion for music and love of new media and marketing, DJ Skee founded Skee.TV, which is a unique production, marketing, and content distribution company specializing in creative visual productions alongside new media marketing to virally spread content which is viewed by millions of fans around the world. Since its launch in 2007, Skee.TV has garnished over 150 million streams on its website, and is responsible for many major label music videos, web content, behind the scenes pieces, and other clips of its projects.
Skee.TV recently launched Skeetox, a live music experience featuring a live seven-piece band, LED light wall and special guest artists. The events have garnered rave reviews from LA Times, LA Weekly, AllHipHop.com and more and brought out special performances by Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Chamillionaire, Mike Posner, Ya Boy and Cisco Adler. For more information visit: www.SkeeTV.com or www.Skeetox.com.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... New Homeland Security - "The Barber Shop" - By : Mil - August 17, 2010
 As promised yesterday Shady Capo Ca$his is back with another new track, this time as one half of Homeland Security. Consisting of Ca$his & Young De fans have been starved of new music from the group since the 2008 DJ Whoo Kid presented mixtape Homeland Security.
The song we have available today is "The Barber Shop" and features production from Rikanatti.
Homeland Security - The Barber Shop
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.......................................................................................... Evidence Drops "To Be Continued" (Audio) - By : LilJay - August 16, 2010
 Evidence's new single "To Be Continued..." from his forthcoming album "Cats & Dogs" is hitting iTunes tomorrow. It's already available at some places, so depending on your time zone you can already purchase the song. If not you can just preview the 1 minute snippet below. It's produced by Sid Roams (Mr. Slow Flow & Solitary Confinement) and has cuts by DJ Revolution. Video is coming tomorrow too.
Evidence - To Be Continued (Snippet)
In related news, Evidence & Rhymesayers are giving you the opportunity to remix "To Be Continued..." for Evidence. Grab the "To Be Continued..."single pack from iTunes and remix the included acapella to win. Evidence will be picking his favorite track and the winner's remix will be featured on Rhymesayers.com, they'll receive a fresh prize pack from Diamond Supply Co. have their remix played on RSE Radio with an artist spotlight and interview. The remix will also be performed live by Evidence along side the winning producer the next time he performs near the winners town! Video from that performance will be posted on the Rhymesayers Youtube Channel.
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