The Dean’s List – Repeat
If you’re a regular here these guys need to introduction. A pretty impressive pop-hip-hop group out of Boston that can make some serious noise if they play their cards right. Yet another catchy beat with slick rhymes from the groups emcee, Sonny Shotz.
Nero – The FIFTH
That kid Nero is at it again. The NY emcee dropped a few experimental R&B tracks in the last month or so that I wasn’t feeling too much. But this one takes me back to when I first bumped Alive & Vibrant mixtape. Nero – keep spitting yo!
Mike Waxx says Nero’s next project Momentum is coming soon.
Snagged from Nero’s official blog: ChampagneYote.
Boog – Take Me Back x Disgusted X UMA All Day
This is Boog’s first time on Pwelbs.com but it won’t be his last. I’ve secretly been bumping his mixtape Are You NOT Entertained? for the last couple weeks. Chances are if you have run into me in person the last couple weeks I’ve told to you to listen to his tape. We are working on some artwork now etc. Expect some more news in the coming weeks.
Honestly, the dude slays beats with the word play.
Anyway…here are 3 tracks Boog has dropped via Twitter in the last week or so.
Danami – Bad Service with Pwelbs Interview (Audio)
What up y’all? I had the homie Danami on my radio show earlier this month. I never got the link up but now Danami has got me covered. Dope interview with a real nice upcoming MC.
More at DanamiOnline.com.
You can grab all his music right here. Twin Cities!
Big Sean – High Rise (Video)
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Big Sean drops some visuals off his Finally Famous 3 mixtape that should be dropping sooner than later. Produced by Don Cannon.
whatchu doin? bullshittin?
The Roots & John Legend – Hard Times (Live Cover)
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The best live band on the planet will be backing John Legend for a full album of covers of soul tunes from the 60s and 70s. This project should be unbelievable. Up top you get a glimpse of what is to come as they cover Baby Huey’s “Hard Times.”
The album is set to drop September 21, 2010.
The resulting album features eleven profoundly evocative songs infused with sounds of gospel, rock and reggae inflections with hip-hop influences. The album is highlighted by familiar tracks like “Wholly Holy” by Marvin Gaye and “Little Ghetto Boy” by Donny Hathaway mixed with the more obscure selections of Baby Huey and the Babysitters’ “Hard Times,” and “Hang on in There” by Mike James Kirkland.
“These songs sound so relevant now,” Legend says. “On most of them, you wouldn’t change a lyric. ‘Wake Up Everybody’ (the album’s first single, featuring contributions from Melanie Fiona and Common) has four verses—the first one is a general statement, the second is about education, third is about health care, and the fourth is about making a better environment. No editing needed.”
“When these songs were written, people were more spiritually in tune,” says Roots drummer/musical director Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson. “It was fresh from the civil rights era and there was a feeling of hope that maybe, yes, someday we will all be free. In 2010, not so much.”
The album features one original composition, Legend’s song “Shine,” which is featured in Academy Award-winning director Davis Guggenheim’s upcoming documentary film Waiting for Superman. The song, a “Stevie-Wonder-meets-gospel” stunner, clearly demonstrates the strengths of this specific group of musicians. Wake Up! blends Legend’s expressive, thoughtful vocal interpretations with an element of funk that only The Roots can provide.
Game – Phantom ft. Robin Thicke (Prod. By Dr. Dre)
Game – Phantom ft. Robin Thicke (Prod. By Dr. Dre)
This is no where near as good as it should be.
The R.E.D. Album is set to drop in late August.
Mick Boogie Presents: Rick Ross & Big Boi – SouthernPlayalisticMaybachMusic (Mixtape)
Mick Boogie Presents: Rick Ross & Big Boi – SouthernPlayalisticMaybachMusic (Mixtape)
Does anyone remix tracks better than Mick Boogie? I don’t know but this is yet another gem from the The Commissioner. All tracks are Big Boi and Rawwwwwse.
Got it from Miss Info.
Cali Swag District – Teach Me How To Dougie (Remix) ft. Sean Kingston & B.o.B
Cali Swag District – Teach Me How To Dougie (Remix) ft. Sean Kingston & B.o.B
I know this looks like a rather bizarre collaboration…well it is. No lie this absolutely being posted because of B.o.B.’s verse. He is getting away with murder right here! Not to mention I’m known to break out and “dougie” from time to time.
Yo illRoots.
Donnis – Fashionably Late (Mixtape)
Donnis – Fashionably Late (Mixtape)
Hosted by Clinton Sparks, DJ Ill Will and DJ Rockstar
Brand new mixtape form ATL’s Donnis. As usual the energy is high on this one. A bunch of party records that make you wish it was Thursday night. As you can see below the tape features quite a few dope guest verses. Personally I can already tell it won’t have the longevity that Diary of ATL Brave had. Some tracks could be skipped and I’m never really big on skits etc. Oh well…Donnis still rips it. Looking forward to his debut album whenever that may be.
Curren$y – Roasted ft. Trademark & Young Roddy
Curren$y – Roasted ft. Trademark & Young Roddy
The first single off Spitta’s debut album Pilot Talk. An official release date is up in the air right now. Expect it late summer.
spotted at illRoots.
J. Cole – Who Dat (Video)
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Crazy good visuals from Mr. J. Cole whose debut album is set to drop in October. ROC!
Lee Greenwich Spring & Summer 2010 Lookbook
I love the baseball theme. Good stuff from the Twin Cities/Chicago based clothing line. Check out the reset of the lookbook at LeeGreenwich.com. Don’t forget to cop some new threads for the summer while you’re over there.
Lupe Fiasco – Nothin’ On You ft. Bruno Mars (Demo)
Lupe Fiasco – Nothin’ On You ft. Bruno Mars (Demo)
Before in landed in the hands of B.o.B. – Lupe dropped some bars on an original demo version of the track.
spotted at Fake Shore Drive.
B.o.B. – Airplanes ft. Hayley Williams (Video)
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Crazy how popular this song has gotten in the past month. Congrats to B.o.B.!
B.o.B Presents: The Adventures Of Bobby Ray in stores now!
Gucci Mane – Georgia’s Most Wanted
Gucci Mane – Georgia’s Most Wanted
This is the first leak off Gucci’s upcoming album The Appeal: Georgia’s Most Wanted. BRRR!
holler at iR.
Lipset – Live Footage at Alma Matter (Video)
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Twin Cities homie Lipset headlines the battle of the bands at his high school. Good stuff! Everyone should hustle as hard as this kid. Lipset is in the studio right now, expect new material soon.
Young Jeezy – All White Everything
Young Jeezy – All White Everything
New single from Jeezy off TM 103. I’ve heard better attempts at a summer anthem.
A release date is set for July 20th.
KiD CuDi – REVOFEV
KiD CuDi – REVOFEV (Prod. by Plain Pat)
Kid CuDi is some dropping some next level shit right now. A crazy new joint off CuDi’s sophmore album Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager. From what I understand this is going to be quite the party album. I’m so fine with that.
spotted at illRoots.
Donnis – Outta Here ft. Tony Williams (Video)
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This is pretty fresh. Simplicity at it’s best. Directed and Produced by Mike Carson and Mike Waxx over at illRoots.
A fresh joint of Fashionably Late mixtape – which I will post up in a little bit.
It’s so dope even Kanye posted about it. That’s whats up!
Kanye West In-Studio Footage (Video)
I am so glad that Kanye is back.
Good Ass Job is dropping this year people.
Props to OnSmash.
Uffie – ADD SUV ft. Pharrell (Video)
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I like what this chick is doing. Plus it’s got Pharrell.
Off Uffie’s debut album Sex Dreams And Denim Jeans. Directed by Nathalie Canguilhem.
J. Cole – Who Dat (Trailer) + N.E.R.D. – Hot N’ Fun (Trailer)
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Dr. Dre ft. Jay-Z – Under Pressure (NMC Tags)
Dr. Dre ft. Jay-Z – Under Pressure (NMC Tags)
I was just as excited as the next guy when I first heard about the mere existence of this track. Two artists that are responsible for my love of hip-hop today. The leaders in their respective realms of hip-hop. The best living emcee and the best living producer. Months have passed since initial rumors started. The above photo only fanned the flames. We have what we are waiting for.
Off the bat I am disappointed. I’m assuming this isn’t the final mastered version of the track but I’m not sure I hear much potential anyway. Time will tell. As of right now, in my silly opinion, this track will get lost in the shadows of Dre’s slow paced release of Detox.
New Music Cartel had it first.
