Check It ... Classic "Pay Day"

You may remember Classic as a part of the group Reinvention. Well, he's back doing the solo thing. He hit me with a new jawn that's dope! Check "Pay Day." Enjoy.



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Check It ... @GilbereForte "Buttons" (@DJBooth Exclusive Freestyles)

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Damn, I really like this joint. Shouts to the folks over at DJBooth! Gilbere Forte does his damn thing on this track. Enjoy!

  DJBooth.net Exclusive Freestyles - Gilbere Forte - Buttons by djbooth

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Download ... R.J. and Technique "Crash Sanaa"

I've had this jawn for a little while. It just kept slipping my mind to post. It's a pretty fresh project from the Chicago duo R.J. and Technique. Check one of my favorite cuts from the project below. If you dig it, download the full joint. It's well worth it. Enjoy.



Download: Crash Sanaa

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RefinedHype: 1 Year Anniversary Edition (Mixtape)

Enjoy.

One year ago DJBooth launched its partner site RefinedHype.com, and we’re proud to say that the response has been beyond anything we could have imagined. As a thank you to all the fans, artists, promoters and bartenders who have supported our mission over the past year, we’ve put together an all-exclusive mixtape, which we’ve perhaps not-so-cleverly titled RefinedHype: 1 Year Anniversary Edition (hey, at least it’s direct).

Mixed by former Best of the Booth Vol. 1 creator DJ Critical Hype, 1 Year Anniversary features brand new cuts from some of the emcees who frequented our pages heavily over the past 365 days, including K. Sparks, K. Beta, The Black Sunn, Mike Schpitz, King Mez, Dominique Larue and many, many more.

To the artists who contributed to the mixtape, the hundreds of others who’ve shared their dopeness on the site, the fans and the countless others who’ve supported RefinedHype, thank you. We can’t wait to show you what we have in store for the second year.

Tracklist:
01. FloDeep (Marion Write, Radio Ramone & Nique) - Monster Music
02. Wordsmith - Out of My Mind (ft. Harmony Muzik) [prod. by Certified]
03. Jason James - Depression
04. Concise Kilgore - 83 Fresh Fest
05. Mike Schpitz - One Thing
06. King Mez - My Name (ft. Rapsody & Sundown)
07. 810 - Open Mic
08. The Black Sunn - Hip Hop’s Lament [prod. by Mydus]
09. K. Sparks - Never Stop [prod. by MizfitSoundz]
10. Fresh Cut Collective - Never Over
11. Dominique Larue - The CountUp [prod. by IlL Meel]
12. El Prez - Piece of Work (ft. Chris Focus & Dale Danja)
13. K. Beta - Murder Rapp (ft. Sketch)
14. Stanza - Coma
15. M-Dot Ft. EMS (Revalation, Strick 9 & Mayhem) - Rap Breath [prod. by Gajos]
16. DJ Critical Hype - Radio Freq (Critical Hype Blend)

Download: RefinedHype: 1 Year Anniversary Edition (Mixtape)

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Check It ... ¡MAYDAY! “One Foot In The Grave”

I think I mentioned this before but O put me on to ¡MAYDAY! I've been checking them since. I just caught an email from the folks over at DJ Booth.net with the new track from ¡MAYDAY! and production crew Miami Beat Wave called "One Foot in the Grave." Good shit as per usual. Check it and tell me what you think down in the comment section. Enjoy!



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What I'm Watching ... Def Sound "Up.Is.The.New.Down." feat. Novena​ Carmel

There is something incredibly dope about both the track and video. The video reminds me of some Tarantino shit. It's pretty damn fresh! Enjoy.

This is what happens when everything happens at Once !! Welcome to the world where Up.is.The.New.Down. Starring Novena Carmel as Hella Fitzgerald, Def Sound as Lando Goodweather, Ty As Cadbury Adams, Haz Solo as Pico D. Bully, JimiJames as Cherry Street, Graham Haynes as Guy Chatterson, Rica & Amber as The Girls Looking Beautiful at A Table Collective and Jasmin Golan as Crazy Girl with Bunny Mask On Face. Visuals were Directed by The Ports.. It's a fun watch. Download the song from the "Alive" project at defsound.bandcamp.com

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Download ... @_ChrisClassic "The Summer Classic 2" (#latepass)

Jess (iheartdilla.com) hit J Crillz (HipHopisCoolAgain.com) with her track of the week featuring Chris Classic. He then posted the entire project over on his site. I trust both Jess and Crillz's opinion with music, so it was a no brainer to check out the project too. I definitely dig it, so NOW I'm passing it along. Might be kinda late (it dropped August 9) but maybe you haven't heard the project yet either. Enjoy The Summer Classic 2!



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What I'm Watching ... Black Milk "Deadly Medley" Feat. Royce Da 5'9" and Elzhi

I hear this Black Milk "Album of the Year" project is crazy! I need to get an advance copy to preview but like the rest of folks, I'm willing to wait for the official release! Anyway, here's something new for you to enjoy in the meantime. Check the visuals for Deadly Medley. Chea!



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What I'm Listening To ... Cee Lo Green - "F**K YOU"

Funny. Ass. Fucking. Record. Yeah. I swore. Fuck you. And them gold diggers. Haha. Check it.





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Download ... SPEAK Easy "That Was Easy" mixtape

A very strong project from a talented emcee! Check out the latest offering from Milwaukee's own SPEAK Easy! The mixtape features dope tracks, great production and even a cameo from yours truly. Enjoy.




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Ladies Makin' Moves: Spotlight Conversation with Jasmine Solano

Ladies are making moves in 2010. Simple. It is always Mad Blogger duty to bring you the up and coming buzz. Jasmine Solano has been moving through the Underground and more openly the mainstream circuit for some time now. She is on her "A" game all the time and she is definitely one to watch. You can catch her on Frank151.com, rockin' turntables on any given day in NYC, opening shows for our favorite rappers or in the studio laying down some kick ass tracks. Take 6 minutes and get to know... Jasmine Solano (Interview Pt. 1)

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Download ... Tay Bulter "UMG Summer League"

Another dope project from the folks over at UMG. Playing off the NBA summer basketball league theme and pushing other emcees to "step their game up or focus on a plan C." Tay Butler delivers with features from some of the usual suspects and UMG fam Prophetic, Ka$h, Yo-Dot. There's also production from a gang of regular contributors, including Adlib, Dylan Thomas and Haz Solo. The joint is a freebie, so enjoy. If you dig this, go ahead and get Tay's Anatomy, on iTunes.

Download: Tay Bulter Presents UMG Summer League

Check one of my favorite cuts on the project. If you dig it, hit that download link above! Chea!

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