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(12/28/2008) - North Carolina's Kaze is currently one of the seven remaining finalists in Loud.com's BattleRap Contest. The winner gets $100k and a potential deal with SRC/Motown/Universal. I don't know if I like the use of "potential" though. If you're feeling this Jake One produced track, head on over to Loud.com and support Kaze.
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(12/25/2008) - Snowgoons, for those who don't know, are a production trio from Germany who released an album early this year titled Black Snow with appearances from a who's who of lyricists. Hopefully they'll do more videos to give their album another push.
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(12/24/2008) - La Coka Nostra has accumulated a diehard, cult-like fan base with no mainstream promotion and more importantly, no album. They seem to be preparing for the release of their highly anticipated debut, A Brand You Can Trust with this sweet ode to the red, white and blue alongside close cohort, B-Real.
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(12/18/2008) - "I Need Money' is the fourth video from Pace Won & Mr. Green's The Only Color That Matters Is Green, which is arguably Pace's best solo project. (I still love the Outsidaz EP) Thanks in big part to Mr. Green's touch behind the boards.
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(12/18/2008) - Outasight's "dope happy rap" has earned him an almost equal amount of fans and haters. I wonder if those who dislike his music do so genuinely or if it comes from the lack of champagne or "popping" of said champagne, thereof. Whatever the case, here's his new clip. Cheers.
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(12/12/2008) - In Truth Universal's edutainment release of Self Determination, Truth touches on self-hatred, the struggle New Orleans residents to attain the right to return to their homes "post Katrina, 'culture theft, policies of “the George Bush regime,' the Prison systems inequities, and big business mentality. His freshman release has been featured in The Source and Urb Magazine.
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(12/11/2008) - Treologic is a live hip-hop band and one of the best underground acts Chicago has to offer. This song comes from their new album, Colabo. Also, be on the lookout for their upcoming album with fellow Chicagoan and AOR favorite, Longshot.
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(12/10/2008) - Kanye's recent release "808's and Heartbreak" left a lot of his fans on the fence. After it's release in November people seem to be warming up to it a bit more. One thing is for sure he stays true to himself. This time around he teams us with Hype Williams to bring us animated video hoes. who would've thunk it?
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(12/10/2008) - After nine years EPMD is finally back with a new album which was released December 9th 2008. It seems they haven't lost a step. Keeping with tradition they have a new "Jane" track on the album along with some classic features. It's great to see them back in action. I just wished they would've chose a different song as the debut video. I guess I can't blame them considering the climate...right?
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(12/08/2008) - Both Lodeck & Omega One have distinguished themselves in their crafts, rhyming and producing respectively. Now as a united front in the tradition of the MC/DJ combos of the past, the two have dropped Postcards From the Third Rock.
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(12/07/2008) - One of Chicago's most underrated groups hooked up with Naledge from one of Chicago's most overrated groups for this joint off Da Mornin Afta'. Check out our thoughts on the album in the Reviews section.
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(10/29/2008) - Here’s an inspiring video off of Pacewon and Mr. Green’s "The Only Color That Matters is Green". Directed by Phil Sedehi, Cinematography by Lucas Pruchnik and Edited by Jed I. Rosenberg.
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(10/09/2008) - You saw the artwork, heard the song, now here’s the video. “I wonder”(produced by Marco Polo) was the first shock alerting the masses that “The Vicious Cycle” was on its way. With a release date of October 28th there will be a lot to talk about in the coming weeks.
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(10/09/2008) - Hustle Simmons brings more of that creativeness we’ve all been jonesin’ for. When it comes to quality Hustle Simmons never fails to deliver. Whether it be their music, album covers, or street flyers, they keep it all top notch. This video is no different. Having it directed by the talented Hezekiah is another way to keep the creative juices locked in.
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(10/07/2008) - Here is an official video from ChaRon Don’s "The Art of Life “ DVD directed by DJ Rampage. The DVD contained interviews and live performance footage as well as other bonus material. Rampage stated “ The idea behind this video was to keep it simple. This is the first video that ChaRon has where he is the only subject. I wanted to make it personal because even though the topics are pretty general the overall mood/feel sounds personal to me. There are 3 nondescript locations and it features ChaRon doing what he loves. So the concept was no matter where he is, he will be creating music. The "recording booth" is with him wherever he goes”.
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(09/30/2008) - August 26th was the drop date for former DMC Champion DJ I-Dee’s solo album "Solitude". He dropped this dope video, which unfortunately won’t be on his album due to sample clearance issues. "Solitude" features the likes of Royce Da 5′9″, Ill Sanity, C-Rayz Walz and more!
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(09/30/2008) - If you haven’t seen Tore’s video for “Switch” then you’re in for a treat. A video of this caliber is definitely what da young veteran deserves.
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