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You know it and I know it — Tanya Morgan put out one of 2009′s best albums with Brooklynati. That record took me back to the early ’90s without sounding cliche or contrived. That’s no easy feat considering the fact so many acts fail at trying to bring the Golden Era back. But hell, it’s not even like these three guys were going for that anyway. It’s just hard not to think of De La’s work from that time when I hear Von Pea, Ilyas, and Donwill on a track together. Anyway, Pea’s getting us all ready for his upcoming solo debut, Pea’s Gotta Have It, by offering us this ridiculously titled mixtape. And I expect nothing but great results from a project named So Motivation: The Most Skullduggery of Mixtapes, especially when it features cats like Danny! (Where are you, by the way?), Donwill, Sene, and the Lessondary.

You can download So Motivational after the jump. Stream “Lookin Fly” below.

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I am in complete shock this morning. Why am I posting this flawless album for free? It was only a week ago that I had received the promotional copy of Where Is Danny?, and now they decide to drop it for free? For FREE!?!?! I am telling you, this is the BEST album of 2009, point blank. I don’t know the full scoop, but I feel like this seriously devalues one of hip-hop’s true gems. It looks like enough was enough as far as delays go, and they decided to just drop the thing. At least everyone will be able to hear this masterpiece. Hit Danny and Alex Goose on twitter to thank them for putting this together, that’s an order.

UPDATE: The album is being released for free since IMEEM and other writers decided to leak the album without permission. There will be a reworked retail version available on Definitive Jux shortly. Be SURE to support that when it comes around, these guys deserve it.

Download: Danny! – Where Is Danny?

Where Is Danny? is finally upon us. Soon enough you will be able to support the best album of 2009, courtesy of Definitive Jux. That’s right, the BEST of 2009. This leak right here, which is produced by Alex Goose, is just one of 26 other tracks that will make your head explode. I’m sorry, it is just very rare that I get this excited about music anymore. Nothing against the other artists out there, but this is something we can all learn from. Be different, be yourself! That is all…

Download: Danny! – “Get Down” prod. Alex Goose [Right Click Save-As]

We have been following the leak campaign for the release of Danny’s Def Jux debut for some time now, and here comes another one! This joint is called, “Scrambled Eggs”, and it features some hysterical wordplay from Danny, something have become very used to lately. Let’s hope that we get our hands on this LP one way or another, all the leaks have proved that this is definitely some coppable music. Check it out and share some thoughts after the skip…

Download: Danny! – “Scrambled Eggs”

As we continue to support Danny Swain‘s Def Jux campaign leading up to his LP, we release another single, this time with highly acclaimed emcee of Tanya Morgan fame, Von Pea. The prior leaks have been excellent, but this one takes the cake in my opinion. You can tell the Jux influence has been rubbing off on Danny, as this joint holds to be some of his darkest production. Quite an excellent collaboration as well, I didn’t really see this coming to be honest, but it worked out well. Von comes hard and absolutely kills the first verse, and Danny comes as the anchor and finishes strong. Check it out and stay tuned as we figure out when we will be able to get our hands on this LP…

Download: Danny! – “Hoedown Showdown” feat. Von Pea [Mediafire]

According to sources, Who Is Danny?, Danny‘s Def Jux release, will be dropping sometime later this month. I still don’t have an official release date so I can’t confirm this, but definitely something that will remain on the Potholes radar as we approach month’s end. We had dropped “Manic At the Disco“, a bit of a curveball compared to some of the stuff we are used to from Danny. “Sloppy Joe” is a bit of a softer track compared to the first leak, allowing you to see the contrasting sounds that we might be able to expect from Who Is Danny? Stay tuned as we receive more news. For now, check out the track!

Download: Danny! – “Sloppy Joe, Pt. 1″