Ridiculously creative duo Georgia Anne Muldrow and Declaime are prepping a vinyl-only EP, Heaven or Hell, that will serve as the precursor to their Someothaship album. And to celebrate that EP release, we present a new single from Someothaship. “Get Up” features two great guest spots in Prince Po and yU as well as cuts from DJ Clear amongst the madness created by Georgia and Declaime. We also have a “GoGo” remix from none other than Oddisee. Get to clickin’ and, if you aren’t yet, get familiar with two of hip-hop/soul/R&B’s finest artists.

Download: Georgia Anne Muldrow & Declaime – “Get Up” [Right Click Save-As]

Download: Georgia Anne Muldrow & Declaime – “Get Up” (GoGo Oddisee Remix) [Right Click Save-As]

The homies over at Audible Treats just sent over this cut that introduced the world to Diamond District on Oddisee’s album Foot In The Door. This marked the first time yU, X.O., and Oddisee joined forces on a track and who could have known it would pave the way for one of the best albums we’ve heard in years? Seriously, if you haven’t heard In The Ruff, you have some explaining to do. Peep the track and hit the jump for a bonus freestyle video.

Download: Diamond District – “Gully” [Right Click and Save-As]

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You know how much we love Diamond District over here! To celebrate the release of their retail LP, In The Ruff (October 27), DJ Buddy presents to you, the Diamond Exchange Mixtape. This 12-song tape includes upcoming tracks from the album, as well as some cuts from the group member’s solo work. Give it a download, a listen and let us know what you think in the comments section below…

Download: Diamond District & DJ Buddy – Diamond Exchange

If you haven’t heard Diamond District’s In The Ruff yet, I have one question for you: How’s that rock you have been living under? I hope it’s cozy, because otherwise you have no excuse for not hearing this fantastic album. Well, if you somehow missed out on the trio’s stellar LP, here’s your late-pass. Snarkiness aside, the DMV group has decided to release its debut effort in retail stores – both physical and digital – later this month. And to tease you all, here’s one of the album’s finer cuts, “I Mean Business”, as it appears on the final version of In The Ruff.

Download: Diamond District – “I Mean Business” [Right Click Save-As]

Album Review: Charlie Ross – The Charlie Ross Project (2009)
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Potholes

Download: Charlie Ross – The Charlie Ross Project

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Album Review: Kev Brown – Random Joints (2009)

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Potholes

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FS have been hitting us with some of the best exclusives in DMV hip-hop as of late, this one right here might be one of the best. A very gritty, raw sound that is quite reminiscent of the golden age of hip-hop. But don’t get it twisted, he brings that newness that a lot of artists attempting to restore that sound fail to accomplish. It also appears that yU of Diamond District is working closely with this artist as he not only cosigns the project, but is the host. This is good to know, as we continue to see a sense of unity in the city that seems to be making quite a storm in hip-hop. Check out the tape and share your thoughts in the comments section below…

Download: Charlie Ross – The Charlie Ross Project

Album Review: Oddisee – Mental Liberation (2009)
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Potholes

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Last week the Diamond District album dropped and member yU hits us again with his solo LP, Before Taxes. Even though it is free, you can expect some very fresh music on here, just like In The Ruff. The album features production from Slimkat78, Oddisee, Kev Brown and more. If you have been paying attention at all to the current hip-hop scene, the DMV is definitely one place to watch for. Peep the album and tell us what you think! Props to KennyFresh..

Download: yU – Before Taxes

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Album Review: Diamond District – In The Ruff (2009)
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Potholes

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