#MusicMonday ... Jon B. "Are You Still Down?"

I was talking about this dude earlier and decided to throw up one of his joints as a late edition Music Monday! Truth be told, I use to dig his music. Apparently he still tours and what not but with other white R&B dudes taking all the spotlight (*coughs* Robin Thicke and Justin Timberlake *coughs*) I haven't noticed. Well, enjoy this joint and happy late Monday!



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Check It ... Kil Ripkin "Mind Free"

I caught this joint in the email. Check out "Mind Free" from Kil Ripkin, it's dope! The album, "The Balancing Act", drops at the end of January on Soulspazm Records. Kil has worked with DJ Premier, Skyzoo, Chaundon, 9th Wonder, Kurtis Blow, Khrysis and Charles Herron to name a few. Check this joint out, with more leaks coming soon. Enjoy.



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What I'm Listening to ... @MalaReignz over the Russian Roulette

Check out the new joint from the Bronx's own Mala Reignz over the Russian Roulette beat. Enjoy.

Russian Roulette [Download]

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Download ... @MEGAROYAL JAN 2010 PODCAST

Go ahead and download the new podcast from the good folks over at Mega Royal Records, mixed by Rob Viktum. Quality. Enjoy.

MEGA ROYAL RECORDS JAN 2010 PODCAST [Download]

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Download ... Carlitta Durand "The Doug & Patty EP"

I'm a little late on posting this new joint from Carlitta Durand but figured I'd post regardless. Go ahead and download this dope joint, "The Doug & Patty EP", from the songstress best known for her work with Little Brother. Enjoy.

Doug + Patty EP [Download]

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Download ... Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek "The RE:Union" mixtape mixed by Statik Selektah

Intro? Nope, no need. All you need to know is you should just download this Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek project, "The RE:Union" mixed by Statik Selektah. That is all. You're welcome!

1. Intro
2. Revolutions Per Minute
3. In This World ##
4. Hip-Hop (Unreleased)
5. Back Again ##
6. Wishing On A Black Star
7. Just Begun ft. Jay Electronica, J. Cole, & Mos Def ##
8. Come Around ft. Termanology & Royce da 5'9 (produced by Statik Selektah)
9. Internet Connection
10. Let It Go ft. Dion
11. Testify ft. Styles P
12. Time
13. The Thrill Is Gone ft. Styles P (produced by Statik Selektah)
14. Can We Go Back
The Reflection Eternal Classics:
15. Fortified Live ft. Mos Def & Mr Man
16. Chaos ft Bahamadia
17. The Express
18. Respiration ft. Common & Mos Def
19. Definition ft. Mos Def
20. RE:Defininition ft. Mos Def
21. Move Something
22. Ghetto Afterlife ft Kool G Rap
23. The Blast RMX ft. Erykah Badu
24. Good To You (produced by Kanye West)
25. Get By REMIX ft. Jay-Z, Mos Def, Kanye West, & Busta Rhymes
(produced by Kanye west)
26. Back Up Offa Me
27. Piano (Hi Tek ft. Ghostface)
28. Music is Life (Hi Tek ft. Nas)
29. Hang Ups (NEW Reflection Eternal not on album)
30. Outro

The RE:Union [Download]
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What I'm Watching ... Jay-Z Feat. Swizz Beatz "On to the Next One" (OFFICIAL VID)

"Niggas want my old shit, buy my old album ..." Check out the official vid for "On to the Next One" from Jay-Z featuring Swizz Beatz. Happy New Year!



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Download ... The Five One "Free Remixes"

I've been slacking on checking the email over the last few days, mostly because I've been overworked at the day job. Yeah, day jobs suck but they pay the bills. I was pleased to find this project in the email. This The Five One project has been sitting for a few days too. I finally got the opportunity to check it out today. I'm definitely not disappointed. The band, out of the DMV, is pretty dope. Check out the Wale "Pretty Girls" cover, as well as their full project. Enjoy.



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Download ... The Life Of A Teenage Champion (Beat Tape)

I caught this in the email. Definitely worth a post. Enjoy the beat tape.

"As Thelonious' third beat tape this year, The Life Of A Teenage Champion is 21 tracks worth of proof that Thelonious Martin is no beatmaker to be slept on. This young beatsmith's hard work and determination are reflected in his latest release, available for download below.

"The Life Of A Teenage Champion is the basic sleep-eat-create lifestyle. To me, I’m doing what I love in simplest form and I rarely let anything bother that tranquility." - Thelonious Martin"

Download: The Life Of A Teenage Champion

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2010 Canadian Rap Future Superstars

I caught this over at thecomeupshow.com. You know I dig Canadian artist reppin hip-hop. This project is a great example of the skill coming out of the country to our north. Check it out, well worth the listen.

"He does this every year and it is very successful because of the good resources, knowledge and marketing Brockway Biggs has. This year he has decided to release it for free. Brockway Entertainment’s ‘2010 Canadian Rap Future Superstars’ contains 23 of their favorite Canadian rap tracks. It features 34 Canadian artists and 24 Canadian beatmakers, spanning 11 Canadian cities including obsolete corners such as Comox, BC and Clarks Harbour, NS."

The 2010 track listing features:

1. Manafest (Toronto) – Free
2. Monark (Fredericton & Saint John) – Playground feat Phakt
3. Hellafactz (Halifax) – Thought Of U feat Yvette Jarvis & Michael Beals
4. Relic (Toronto) – Just The Day feat Saukrates
5. Drumbo (Def3 and Factor) (Regina & Saskatoon) – Take Me Higher
6. Mantrakid (Comox, BC & Calgary) – My Calling
7. Ricca Razor Sharp (Calgary & Clarks Harbour, NS) – Rampage
8. Iron Lion (Calgary) – Take a Breather feat King Lou
9. Joe Buck (Halifax) – Who We Are feat Jay Bizzy
10. Cale Sampson (Toronto) – C-A-L-E
11. Chris Quotes (Toronto) – Where’s the Cash At
12. Eye2Eye (Montreal) – Wing Man
13. KG (Ottawa) – Megatron
14. Solid Mas (Toronto) – Ridin Dirty feat Nova Kane & Priceless
15. RahZemos (Toronto) – Bad Apples
16. HeatWave (Vancouver) – Bills To Pay (CFRO ‘Urban Renewal Project’ Choice Pick)
17. Josh Martinez (Vancouver) – Responsibility feat Evil
18. Brass Tackz (Vancouver) – Broken Promises
19. Ghettosocks (Halifax) – R. Kelly’s Ghostwriter Skit feat Jordan Croucher
20. Dan-e-o (Toronto) – Yesterday
21. Tru-Paz (Toronto) – My Lady
22. Empire ISIS (Montreal) – Four In The Morning
23. Shaun Boothe (Toronto) – Music Man feat Amanda Diva

Download 2010 Canadian Rap Future Superstars


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Little Rock Cypha Featuring Epiphany, Asylum and 607

Check out Epiphany, Asylum and 607 rock the mic at Rock City Kicks sneaker boutique in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Little Rock Cypha Ft. Epiphany, Asylum, and 607 from We All Scheme on Vimeo.

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#MusicMonday ... Prince "1999"

It's the last Music Monday of the year and so I decided to throw out Prince "1999." Be safe out there on New Year's Eve and on behalf of the team over at The Mad Bloggers, we hope you have a healthy and prosperous new year! Happy Monday and enjoy!