Thought I would give this nifty collection of joints a post, a little Consequence never hurt anybody. The tape features appearances from Kanye West, Common, Talib Kweli, Q-Tip, Rick Ross (BAWSE), Pharoahe Monch, Asher Roth, Diddy, Kid Cudi, Styles P, and more. I don’t really have much excitement for this tape, but Cons last album was nothing short of superb. Give the tape a download and share some thoughts…

Download: Consequence – Movies On Demand

9th Wonder returns with his second installment of the 9th Invented the Remix (AGAIN). 9th Wonder released his original remix project was back in 2003 after the success of Little Brother’s The Listening. The new mixtape has some notable hip-hop and R&B remixes. Some of the highlights include Little Brother’s – “Not Enough (More)” (9th Wonder STILL Ain’t Enough Remix), Tweet’s – “Turn Da Lights Off” (9th Wonder Oh No You Didn’t Remix) which samples Teddy Pendergrass’ “Turn Off The Lights” remixed with 9th wonder’s drums. Some of the other R&B remixes were a bit underwhelming, but he did remix “Wordplay” by A Tribe Called Quest so there’s still a lot to like on here. Please let us know the what you think. Props to Eskay

Download: 9th Wonder Presents: 9th Invented the Remix (AGAIN)

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1. The Roots - How I Got Over

Tentative Release Date:  Spring/2010

Producers/Collaborators: Phonte (of Little Brother), Blu, Cody Chesnutt

What We Know: The Roots are set to release their ninth studio album How I Got Over. The album title comes from a Mahalia Jackson gospel song of the same name. The band has described the new LP as upbeat, funky with political influences. The title track was first premiered on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon in June 2009. According to ?uestlove, Phonte recorded three to five tracks for the album. Here’s hoping the live version of “How I Got Over” makes the final cut it because its clearly superior to the studio version. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s no secret that hip-hop is in constant motion – it changes year to year. Emerging technologies combined with the fickle needs and wants of the industry, the artists, and the fans, all play a role in shaping our musical world. Some of the changes to the hip-hop scene have been, well, less than desirable (see: the decline of radio rap). However, the past ten years, 2000-2009, still held releases of some of the most creative and unique hip-hop albums of all time, with an ever-expanding range of sub-genres. Traditional hip-hop rooted in the golden age of the ’90s was certainly alive and well, but it was sharing chart space with newer, progressive styles. That said, we have compiled a list of our 25 favorite hip-hop albums from the past ten years, as a form of celebrating the musical diversity in hip-hop from the decade that was.

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Remember what was happening across the world ten years ago? People were losing their minds, wondering what was going to come from the ominous Y2K bug. However, while all the old farts were shaking in their boots waiting for the clocks to strike midnight, something 100x cooler was happening – in music! Looking back at all the fantastic hip-hop that has come out in this past decade, I was struck by how many of my favorite albums were released in 2000.

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Welcome to the weekly rundown where we (soulsupreme and Marty) provide you with our top ten headlines for the week that was.

1. Shyne to be released from prison and possibly deported. Lookout Diddy, Shyne is coming home. The real question is will he deported back to Belize or not.  I don’t like the way P. Diddy did Shyne with different lawyers © Nas
2. The Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch feels ‘hopeful’ about cancer treatment. After a year full of deaths, we’re happy to report some good news from the Beastie Boys. We’re hoping for a speedy recovery.
3. Jay-Z wins MTV’s Hottest MC of the year, Eminem not included on the top 10 list. MTV sucks, ’nuff said. Seriously, there’s nothing else to say about this without stooping to MTV’s level of shittiness. Read the rest of this entry »

Album Review: J Dilla – Dillanthology 3 (2009)

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Potholes

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Welcome to the weekly rundown where we (soulsupreme and Marty) provide you with our top ten headlines for the week that was.

1. R.I.P. Mr. Magic. Radio personality and hip-hop legend passed away this week from a heart attack.  He was instrumental on getting hip-hop mix-shows on the air in the early ’80s. He also indirectly had a part in the creation of “The Bridge Is Over” by BDP.
2. Pharoahe Monch Leaves SRC, new album in the works for 2010. We think this is a good move for the Mighty one. Sure, he might get a lil’ more exposure via SRC, but probably not much. And we’re sure he can handle it on his own. We just want that damn album already.
3. Common reunites with Kanye West and NO I.D. for new album. Only room to go up at this point after the disaster that was UMC. Hopefully getting back with NO I.D. will invigorate Common to not just mail in the verses. Read the rest of this entry »

Album Review: KiD CuDi – Man On The Moon: The End Of Day (2009)
Rating: 3 out of 5 Potholes

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Album Review: The ReBel Yell – Love & War (2009)
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 Potholes

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