Chuck Inglish (AKA 1/2 of The Cool Kids) continues to push his solo work, lifting some dumbbells in the process, always keeping an eye on his BMI. Chuck demonstrates not only his prowess but also his versatility with this brand new beat tape entitled WRKOUT. Below, check out one of the tape’s standout tracks, “BEEP BEEP,” which [...]
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Chuck Inglish – WRKOUT [Mixtape]
Posted: April 23, 2012 by treylord in Chuck Inglish, Cool Kids, Downloads, Hip Hop, Mixtape0
Los Rakas – Raka Love EP
Posted: February 14, 2012 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, Los Rakas, Mixtape, VideoHappy Valentine’s Day. He’s a new EP and video from Panama’s (by way of Oakland) Los Rakas. Download and stream the EP below. Enjoy. ‘Copita De Champaña’
Gary Clark Jr. – Bright Lights EP
Posted: February 13, 2012 by treylord in Downloads, Gary Clark Jr., MixtapeOk, so I’m probably a few minutes late on this cat, but if you haven’t heard him yet, check out Gary Clark, Jr. If you like the Black Keys (who doesn’t?), you’ll dig his sound. Dig on Lenny Kravitz? Take a listen. Like the blues? Check. I was just sent his Bright Lights EP and felt like I’d [...]
Brother Ali – The Bite Marked Heart [FreEP] and “Shine On” ft. Nikki Jean
Posted: February 13, 2012 by treylord in Brother Ali, Downloads, Hip Hop, Mixtape, VideoJust in time for Valentine’s Day, Brother Ali drops his new EP, The Bite Marked Heart. The 7 track release has features from Nikki Jean, Phonte, Stokley Williams, and Aby Wolf, with Jake One and Ant (Atmosphere) handling the production. You can stream/download the EP below. Above, check out the video for the love themed “Shine on” featuring Nikki Jean.
D’Angelo Live! [Mixtape] – Sam Champ x Okayplayer
Posted: February 1, 2012 by treylord in D'Angelo, Downloads, Live, Mixtape, Okayplayer, Sam ChampSo as mentioned earlier, D’Angelo, has come out of retirement/sabbatical and is currently on tour through Europe. Because we all couldn’t wait for a new album, the guys over at OkayPlayer recruited DJ/producer Sam Champ to cut together a D’Angelo Live mix from the recordings of the tour. Most of the songs are D’Angelo classic, but there are a few [...]
Mick Boogie – illadelph/matic: The Madden Sessions [Nas X The Roots Superbowl 2012Mixtape]
Posted: January 31, 2012 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, Mick Boogie, Mixtape, Nas, The Roots, VideoIn anticipation of the Superbowl this weekend, Mick Boogie has put together illadelph/matic, a unique mix of rarities and remixes featuring Nas and The Roots. The mixtape is an advance for the Madden Bowl 2012–part of this year’s Superbowl events–which takes place Thursday in Indianapolis. Madden Bowl 2012 features live performances from Mick Boogie, Nas and The (Legendary) Roots. As Mick explains: The Roots [...]
Donae’o – ‘Move To Da Gyal Dem’ EP
Posted: January 23, 2012 by treylord in Donae’o, Downloads, Ghana, Hip Hop, Mixtape, VideoLondon/Ghanaian rapper Donae’o, of “Party Hard” fame, is giving away his Move To Da Gyal DemEP. The collection includes the original percussion-tinged title track, instrumental cuts, plus remixes from Mensah, David Heartbreak, Eddie K and — best of all — Ghana’s Azonto prince Sarkodie‘s reworking. Download: Donae’o - Move To Da Gyal Dem EP
Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew – “New Style”
Posted: January 12, 2012 by treylord in Afro-beat, Afro-Funk, Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew, Downloads, Hip Hop, Mixtape, Sierra LeoneCheck out a IIIrd World favorite, and NatGeo’s Song of the Week from Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew. Hailed as “the voice of the voiceless,” Sierra Leone’s Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew count everyone from the Roots, Talib Kweli and K’naan to U2’s Bono among their fans – and they’ll be bringing their socially [...]
Michael Kiwanuka – ‘Home Again’ EP
Posted: January 10, 2012 by treylord in Downloads, Michael Kiwanuka, Mixtape, Soul, Uganda, UK, VideoBritish/Ugandan soul musician Michael Kiwanuka constructs seamless acoustic compositions influenced by old-school greats like Bill Withers and Otis Redding. He recently won accolades as BBC’s Sound of 2012. Michael’s Home Again EP is available now.
Kay-Ara: ‘The Reality Show’ Mixtape
Posted: January 9, 2012 by treylord in Downloads, Ghana, Hip Hop, MixtapeGhanaian pidgin rapper Kay-Ara honed his skills with influences from hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone as well as across the ocean icons Tupac and Biggie. In The Reality Show mixtape, Kay spits about “the jigsaw puzzle of his life” tackling both light and heavy subjects of love, karma, and the mental weight surrounding a lover’s abortion. He also rhymes over past and current [...]
Phil Ade – #PhilAdeFridayII (Mixtape)
Posted: December 31, 2011 by treylord in DMV, Downloads, Hip Hop, Mixtape, Phil Ade, VideoI’ve been posting up most of the Phil Ade’s #PhilAdeFriday songs, the weekly releases of hot new tracks from the DMW emcee. Missed a few? Have no fear as each installment is packaged nicely into one little folder. Download: Phil Ade – #PhilAdeFridayII (Mixtape) And here is one of my favorite tracks on the mixtape:
Jack Freeman – Lynnie’s Juke Joint (Album) & Slow Dance (Acoustic Video)
Posted: December 13, 2011 by treylord in Downloads, Jack Freeman, Mixtape, Neo-Soul, The Niceguys, VideoCheck out the visuals and new album from former collaborator of The Niceguys, Jack Freeman. While on set for his upcoming visual off Lynnie’s Juke Joint, Jack decides to up and perform it with Leelonn backing him up and Frank Liu on the guitar.
Lupe Fiasco – Friend of the People: I Fight Evil [Mixtape]
Posted: November 25, 2011 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, Lupe Fiasco, MixtapeLupe just dropped his long awaited follow up mixtape to Enemy of The State. Download: Lupe Fiasco – Friend of the People: I Fight Evil [Mixtape]
Immortal Technique – The Martyr (Album)
Posted: October 27, 2011 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, Immortal Technique, MixtapeAfter visiting several of the “Occupy Wall Street,” Immortal Technique is releasing this album for free, pushing the anti-establishment movement. A quick rundown of just some of the guests on Tech’s latest project: Cornel West, Chuck D, Styles P, Dead Prez, Joell Ortiz, Brother Ali, Killer Mike, Vinnie Paz, Poison Pen J. Dilla, DJ Green [...]
Suuth: ‘The Hiatus Mixtape’
Posted: September 21, 2011 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, Mixtape, South Africa, SuuthI first heard of Lesotho/South African hip-hop producer Suuth with his jazz-tinged IGN: Simplicity EP. On The Hiatus, Suuth enlists an international crew of rappers to spit over his throwback instrumentals. The tape features appearances from Azon Blaze (USA), Mic Reign (Canada), Core Wreckah (Lesotho), Getto Street Familiez (South Africa), and more. Stream standout track “Motherland” w/ Azon Blaze below [...]
Los Rakas: Chancletas y Camisetas Bordadas EP
Posted: August 24, 2011 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, Los Rakas, Mixtape, ReggaetonLos Rakas‘ new EP Chancletas y Camisetas Bordadas drops today (only a few hours in and it’s already #1 on iTunes’ hip-hop & reggaeton’ chart!). The whole EP is tuff but this track might just be the tuffest, club-wise. Los Rakas put a serious dose of Baltimore in their Oakland for this one–and considering their Oakland was already [...]
Wale – Eleven One Eleven Theory [Mixtape]
Posted: August 17, 2011 by treylord in DMV, Downloads, Hip Hop, Mixtape, WaleAt 1:11pm EST Wale dropped his new mixtape The Eleven One Eleven Theory (11.1.11. is the tentative date his real LP Ambition is slated to drop). Download Wale – Eleven One Eleven Theory [Mixtape]
Shaun Boothe – Waiting Room [Mixtape]
Posted: August 3, 2011 by treylord in Downloads, Hip Hop, Mixtape, Shaun BootheToronto emcee Shaun Boothedrops his aptly titled mixtape, Waiting Room. The project has features from Cyhi Da Prynce, Amanda Diva, Kardinal Offishall, STS, Talib Kweli, and more. The wait is now over, check out what the T dot representa has been cookin’ up. Download: Shaun Boothe – Waiting Room [Mixtape]
Cormac Presents: Beach Bone (Bone Thugs and Beach Boys mash-up)
Posted: August 2, 2011 by treylord in Beach Boys, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Cormac, Downloads, Hip Hop, MixtapeFriend of the blog, and up-and-coming emcee Cormac put together this dope mash-up tape, perfectly timed for the heat of the summer. The combination of old school surf crooning and old school cleveland flow makes them both sound new. When I first heard about the project, I thought it was a stretch but a minute [...]
Ghostface x Afrofunk [Mixtape]
Posted: July 12, 2011 by treylord in Afro-beat, Downloads, Ghostface Killah, Hip Hop, MixtapeMax Tannone, the evil genius behind the Mos Dub and Dub Kweli projects, has focused his diabolical talent for gene-splicing towards Africa, dubbing the one Ghostface Killah over a variety of obscure Afrofunk breaks. Of course there’s actually nothing on here as recognizable to Broadway ticket-holders as the redoubtable Mr. Allen’s beats, but that’s for [...]
