BLAKROC

Yo remember rap meets rock?  Well this is completely different and DOPE.  The soulfull sounds of The Black Keys get pummeled by the likes of Mos Def, RZA, Billy Danze, Pharoah Monch, Q-Tip, Ol Dirty, Raekwon, and Jim Jones.  You have to check the trailer below... its dope just by itself.  The album is out now (Came out on Black Friday).  It's definitely worth the cheddar so cop this shit ASAP.

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New eLZHi Mixtape--------> FREE

Yo what up world?  Here is a lil somthin somthin from that dope ass cat eLZHi.  Just like the title of this post says, THIS SHIT IS FREE FOR YOU TO DOWNLOAD.  According to the site its: "The Leftovers UnMixedtape is exactly what it sounds like: A compilation of one of the game's most talented Emcee's unreleased and featured works. Whether it's a promo joint from a few months back (eLZhi and Black Milk - Deep), a feature from another artist's project (Danny Brown - Contra feat. eLZhi), or just a rare gem from years past (eLZhi and DJ Dez - Living), these Leftovers would have passed for a fresh cooked meal if you didn't know better. It's raw, uncut, unmastered, fresh from the studio and ready for your ears. No DJs, just eLZhi and his comrades, your speakers and you. Without the Leftovers UnMixedtape, most of these songs would never have seen the light of day, so consider this a gift, and come get your grub on!"

Get some homie.  CLICK HERE FOR THE DOWNLOAD SONDOOBIE!

De La Soul Forever

Yo what up world?  This is one of the all time greatest hip hop groups ever!  Period, point fuckin blank.  If you don't agree, sorry.  And you need to heed the words from "Church", and "Wake UP... Wipe the sleep from yo eye cracks..".  For real, for real.  Turn off the radio and listen to real, true HIP HOP MUSIC.  I remember the first time I heard "Pot Holes In My Lawn" back in High School, and being like, "Yo who the hell is this?"  That was '89 and these brothas are still murdering beats.  Half the cats out today should take heed and sign up for the De La Soul Hip Hop 101 Classes. 

The Grind Date came out in 2004 and it still gets front to back play in my ride on a damn near daily basis.  The lyrical genious of these living legends is evident through out the whole album, and the production is second to none.  One of my favorite joints is "Church", and the production is by 9th Wonder.  The Plugs continue to show the world what real Hip Hop is and they are amongst the top live shows out there today.  So heres to you Dave, Posdnuos, and Maseo.  Keep slappin these mutha fuckas around and settin the bar for this game amongst all the fake ass microwave popcorn-ass bustas.  This joint right here is another one of my favorites from the album.  "Much More" was produced by J-Dilla and is a classic.  RIP Dilla.....

Immortal Technique Reigns Supreme

One of the greatest MCs/storytellers of our times is the legendary Immortal Technique.  Here are some facts about this cat straight from the Viper Records website bio of him: "Born in a military hospital in South America, Immortal Technique was brought to the United States in the early 80's while a civil war was breaking out in his native Peru.....Although he had escaped the belligerent poverty and social turmoil of life in the 3rd world, he was now residing in Harlem which had its own share of drama. Growing up on the streets of New York, the young man became enamored with Hip Hop culture, writing graffiti and starting to rhyme at an early age. Although he frequently cut school and ended up being arrested time and time again for his wild behavior, the kid still managed to finish high school and got accepted to a state university. Unfortunately the survivalist and aggressive attitude that was the norm in New York City caused him to be involved in more violent altercations at school, whether it was with other brothers, false flaggers or the relentlessly racist population of an uncultured Middle America.....Compiling multiple assault charges in New York State and in other states eventually caught up to the uncompromisingly hardheaded actions of one Immortal Technique. He faced several charges for Aggravated Assault in the tri-state area....Paroled in 1999, Immortal Technique returned to NYC and began a campaign to claim victory to what he had discovered he had a talent for; battling. One of the rites of passage in establishing oneself in the Hip Hop community is following in the steps of those who made their name in lyrical warfare before you. Immortal Technique quickly became known throughout the underground. His brutally disrespectful style was trademark, and it was not long until he had won countless battles not just on stage and in clubs, but on the streets whenever a random cipher would pop up. From Rocksteady Anniversary, to Braggin Rites, SLAM DVD's and hookt.com's infamous battles, he established himself as someone who could captivate a crowd and who people looked forward to seeing....Established in the underground circuit Tech began another round of dealing with record labels unwilling to see the direction of his brutally honest and cultured rhymes. He decided to continue with what had been so successful, his hand to hand out the trunk hustle. In the post 9.11 climate, as the music industry crumbled, Immortal Technique built on the truth with a hardcore brand of street politics. Being featured in XXL, The Washington Post, and having been titled with the Hip Hop quotable in The Source (10/03) for his sophomore independent release Revolutionary Vol.2 was just the beginning.. On Viper Records, where he is the Executive VP, he sold 29,000 copies of Revolutionary Vol.2 to date."

This cat is truly one of the dopest MCs and has built a fanbase around the world.  This is a video for his song "Dance With The Devil", and I am sharing this with you because its not a typical video.  The video was animated and created by a fan from Germany named Viola Baier.  DOPE!!!!

Kardinal Offishall Reppin Toronto

Yo what up world?  Speaking of the world, you have probably heard this cat Kardinal Offishall on a few joints over the past 10 years or so.  He's coming out of Canada reppin Toronto.  He is definitely known as the ambassador of Canadian Hip Hop.  Well, homie has a new album droppin soon and this single is called "We Gon Go".  The production is by Super Dave West.  If you don't know who that is you better ask somebody.  De La all day fools.  Peep it.

DOOM New Album Coming Soon

Yo heres a sneak peek at the first single off of the upcoming release from DOOM,  Born Like This. According to the LEX Records website: "DOOM's album BORN LIKE THIS. will be available to download from next week. it includes a bonus beat produced by DOOM and remixes from Thom Yorke, Dr Who Dat? and Jneiro Jarel / Dave Sitek. Beatport exclusive version matches the 12" vinyl (out January 2010) and also includes instrumentals, acappellas, and DJ friendly Villainous scratch samples... "

The song is straight dope so smack your eardrums around a little bit with this shit.

Unreleased Joint from Black Thought

Yo heres a previously unreleased track from that lyrical genius Black Thought.  This was recorded around the time Phrenology came out and was going to be a part of Black Thought solo release, Masterpiece Theatre.  Produced by Karriem Riggins. The track is "Mona Lisa", and its a flipped version of the Slick Rick joint. Peep it.  It's DOPE.

Nas Arrested In Georgia Last Week

Yo what up world?  It appears that the Police are up to the same ol shit again.  Thats according to Nasty Nas, who apparently was arrested for DUI last week in Georgia.  Nas told TMZ that,"You know what it is, profiling man. You know they can’t keep a good man from shining,”.  You can hear Nas in the video, shot from the dash cam of the PoPos ride, admit to passing a joint around at a friends house a few hours earlier.  The video released last week shows Nas going throught all the road side sobriety tests.  Keep your head up Nas.

Also in news about Nas, Damien Marley and Nas are set to release Distant Relatives.  You can see the duo in the photo above hard at work.  This will be a banger I'm sure and I can't wait to hear it.  Yo here's the video.

Which Doobie You Be

You what up world?  Ya'll remember them brothas Funkdoobiest?  Heres a video off their latest album, The Golden B-Boys.  Some dope shit.  If you aint ever heard of these cats, get out and pick up their shit.

Tony Touch Toca Tuesday Interview

That Puerto Rican genius on the 1's and 2's spent some time with Joell Ortiz on Toca Tuesday recently.  Check out the interview and the freestyle that blessed the ShadE 45 listeners. 

Poll Winner: BIG DUKE FROM PSYCHO REALM

Yo big ups to that Psycho, Big Duke from the Realm. I know I voted for you SICKO. If you don't know Duke or his brother Sick Jacken, then stop listening to the fucken radio and put some real Hip Hop in your brain. Like one my homies always tells the young bucks, "Listen to this shit.... it'll change your life homie". And that ain't no bullshit. I can still remember hearing Duke for the first time ripping through "Psycho City Blocks" and just sitting there feeling like this dude was talking to me. One of the best to ever grab the mic. Big Duke you are truly a living legend homie.

WEST COAST BABY

Yo what up world? Remember back in the day when Death Row had this shit on lock. I do. I was in high school or just out of it when that Deep Cover movie came out. That was when the world got a little sample of Snoop D- Oh Double G. Those Chronic and Doggystyle joints would go on to be the soundtrack of California parties for quite a few years.

Almost everybody from those days has split from Tha Row, but there is a new album out recently that chronicles all those funky ass Cali dreamin songs that are sure to make you fiend for a 40 oz of O E and fat sack of that chronic. If you cant get down like that anymore, here is a little sample from that new release. This is the video that was never released until now.