Hot!! Download - "Underground Radio Vol.1"

Yo, check out this mixtape that came out in May this year, released on the worldwide label The Main Underground Stream Inc. (aka The M.U.S.Ic.), it got artists on it from all over the world, from different labels: BMC, Kostas, T.e.N. (all from The M.U.S.Ic.), Al Gator (Underboss Ent.), Steady Tek-Nick (Low Life Ent.), Mobb Squad (Imperial South), Riggs (Souled Out Ent.) a long with some features, out of the 20 tracks 12 got exclusive beats by producers such as ZonQ, Stremski M.D, Mic Dogg & L-Stick, Benjamin Beats (all from The M.U.S.Ic.), Focus (a.Fam/Aftermath Ent.), J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Ill Pill Producetions etc., it includes artists/producers from countries such as Russia (T.e.N., BMC, Kostas, Turtle), Canada (ZonQ, Benjamin Beats, 5th Element) and of course USA (Stremski M.D, Al Gator, Mobb Squad, Focus, Riggs, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League) and is executive produced by Dargine from Smokers Heaven aka The Netherlands.. shortly after this mixtape dropped, a new artist got signed to The Main Underground Stream Inc; Blak Civil (also from the USA).

"Underground Radio Vol.1" (click to download)

The Main Underground Stream Inc. - "Underground Radio vol. 1"
1. T.e.N. ft. BMC - Hip Hop (Prod. by Mic Dogg & L-Stick)
2. Al Gator - The Boss Of Atlanta (Prod. by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League)
3. Riggs - The Code (Prod. by Ill Pill Productions)
4. BMC - The Time (Prod. by Sam)
5. T.e.N. - Dreamz (Prod. by Mic Dogg)
6. T.e.N. ft. Whyte (of BMC) & Kostas - Hoes (Prod. by Mic Dogg & L-Stick)
7. BMC - In Da Zone (Prod. by ZonQ)
8. Al Gator - Where I'm From (Atlanta) freestyle
9. BMC ft. Mic Dogg (of T.e.N.) - A Day Of Lonelyness
10. Mobb Squad - We Ain't Askin'
11. Steady Tek-Nick ft. Throwback & 2Face (of CFC) - Myspace Groupies
12. Mic Dogg (of T.e.N.) ft. BMC - Magick Stick
13. Motherfucker (Weed Break) (Prod. by Stremski M.D.)
14. BMC ft. Turtle - How High (Prod. by Mic Dogg)
15. T.e.N. - Lines In A Game
16. Al Gator - So Clean (Prod. by Focus)
17. BMC ft. Kostas & L-Stick (of T.e.N.) - Underground
18. Mobb Squad - Breakin' Bread
19. 5th Element - Scratch If It Itches (Prod. by Benjamin Beats)
20. T.e.N. - 99 Percents (Prod. by Mic Dogg & L-Stick)

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J.R. Writer "Where You At" (Video)

Posted at 11/10/2007 11:05:00 AM

As JR Writer preps for the November 20th release of "Writer's Block 5," check out this sneak peek at his forthcoming video for "Where You At."

There are guns, army whips, planes, smoke grenades and more in this frenetic first look at the forthcoming video which was directed by the visual guerilla himself, Dan the Man (50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Prodigy, Styles P...peep his resume at dantheman.tv).

"Where You At" (click to view)

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Wade Word "Please Don't Move" + Bonus (Audio)

Posted at 11/10/2007 10:43:00 AM

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Think you know what to expect from a Southern MC? Well, Wade Word is on some OTHER shit. This 3rd Coast rhymer and producer Dolomick from Nootrac, a collective dedicated to banging beats and intense lyrics. Their latest album, "Citizens of the Ultra-Past," uses imagery from the post-apocolyptic landscapes of Mad Max, the old west, and ancient civilizations. Lay that over some next-generation production that makes the trunk bump, and you've got a head-nodding album that will keep you thinking.

"Please Don't Move" (click to listen)

"Clap With Me, Apathy" (click to listen)

"Hip-Hop is all about challenging boundaries. Who says every song has to fit a traditional radio format? Heads out there want something new, " says Wade Word, "and that is what we're giving 'em." Nootrac's "Citizens of the Ultra Past" drops December 11th. Until then, enjoy these free jewels, the anti-anthem "Please Don't Move" and the smoothed-out "Clap with Me, Apathy."

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Young Snead "I'm A Star" feat. Yae High (Audio)

Posted at 11/10/2007 10:36:00 AM

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Yo on the independent artist tip, peep this new joint by Young Snead called "I'm A Star" featuring his homie Yae High. It's proper and after you listen, hit these cats up on their official myspace page.

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Lil Kim to guest star on "The Game" this Monday night

Posted at 11/10/2007 10:29:00 AM

Monday (11.12.07- 9:30/8:30c on The CW) on THE GAME, just after Malik collaborates with Lil Kim, who plays herself, he makes a shocking statement to the press, starting a media firestorm that could end his career.

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Behind the Scenes at Nelly's video "Wadsyaname"

Posted at 11/09/2007 03:39:00 PM

Nelly and Universal Motown Records Group team up with Panraven to bring you an exclusive, behind-the-scenes, multi-media story from Nelly's "Wadsyaname" music video shoot.

"Behind The Scenes Look" (click to view)

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Tabi Bonney "Syce It" (Video)

Posted at 11/09/2007 03:35:00 PM

Check out, "Syce It," as seen on MTV Jams and VH1 Soul, from his upcoming album, "Dope Meet Fresh... Fresh Meet Superstar"!!

"Syce It" (click to view)

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"Alica Keys As I Am Album Review" by Queen Princess

Posted at 11/09/2007 03:27:00 PM

“Alicia has done it again!” That’s an exact quote from countless listeners across blogs, magazines and random conversations. I for one will say that I agree 1000 percent. It’s been four years since A. Keys hit us with a studio album and by listening to As I Am, I can assure you that the extended creative process was worth the wait. A true Alicia Keys fan is not going to be disappointed with this project. Her voice and sound is a bit edgier and free this time around, but it’s still Alicia. She’s recognized for soulful melodies and sounds, meaningful lyrics and all around music that you can feel (in her words “heart music”) and listeners will definitely get all of that on her new album. After listening to the intro which goes equally as hard as “Harlem’s Nocturne” I had to give Alicia an independent round of applause because it was just that good!

The first single off of the album “No one” got a lot of people excited about her new project and the video amped fans even more. Despite the album’s introduction single, the second single, “Like you’ll never see me again,” which sounds like it was influenced by Prince and The New Power Generation, is a true reflection of the album as a whole.

Standout tracks like, “I need you,” “Where do we go from here”, “Lesson learned” and “Tell you something,” a song for her grandmother makes the album personal. It’s evident that she rode the waves over the sophomore slump, but in the wake of that accomplishment critics still compared tracks from The Diary of Alicia Keys to tracks on Songs in A Minor. Her fourth album As I Am is completely different in sound and style and has a new feel that is easy to adapt to. “Wreckless love,” an up-tempo track has a jazzy/cotton club/hip-hop type feel which is something that people may have not expected to hear from her. “Teenage love affair” and “Go Ahead” gives the album the hip-hop element that runs throughout all of her works including her 2005 release Unplugged on which she had the hip-hop hit “Love it or leave it.”
I know that Alicia Keys had us scared when she described As I Am as raw and edgy. I’ll admit that I thought her album was going to sound like “Gimme shelter” the Rolling Stones’ song she performed with Keith Urban at the 2007 Live Earth Concert. Thank God it doesn’t! Her album is hip-hop, it’s R&B, it’s Soul and it’s KrucialKeys all the way.

Overall, As I Am is an excellent effort from Alicia Keys. She mixed it up by collaborating with Linda Perry and Marsha Ambrosius on writing instead using their vocals. However, John Mayer does contribute vocals on the track “Lesson learned.” The instrumentation on the majority of the songs is crazy and sounds as if they were constructed from a hard body jam session which is definitely inviting. So, for all the people who were a bit doubtful or worried about this project, heighten your expectations because As I Am is what it is! Lellow’s back! If you’re a supporter if real music and you’re a true A. Keys fan then go out on November 13th and cop the album.

For more information on Alicia Keys visit her official site http://www.aliciakeys.com , her fan site http://www.alicia-keys.net or check out her myspace page http://www.myspace.com/aliciakeys.

Got questions or comments for the Queen Princess, email her at this link.

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Ghostface Killah checks into rehab on December 4th

Posted at 11/09/2007 03:23:00 PM

"When you get a new Ghostface Killah album, the only reasonable reaction is to get lost in it," said the New York Times of Ghost's last full studio album, '06's instant classic Fishcale. Plus, with the December '06 release of More Fish and Ghost's near-constant touring in '07, his legions of fans have been happily lost in the World According To Pretty Toney.

Now, with a new Def Jam album - The Big Doe Rehab - set for release on December 4th, his current tour with Rakim, and a coffee-table book set for release on January 8th through MTV Press, the devoted will be positively delirious.

Fishscale, Tony Stark's return to vivid street tales and gripping narratives of the drug trade, was greeted with universal acclaim and topped crtitcs' year-end lists unanimously: Rolling Stone (#5), Blender (#5), and Spin (#4) all anointed the return of the Wu's greatest banger. The Big Doe Rehab finds Ghost and company still in razor-sharp form, weaving a rich, complex tapestry from tales of drugs, violence, paranoia, love, hate and humor over gritty, soulful beats. The lead single "We Celebrate" featuring Kid Capri is a party on wax, with Ghost proclaiming "Tony Starks just won an Oscar, y'all!" and Capri hyping up the crowd over Rare Earth's classic "I Just Want To Celebrate." Elsewhere, Ghost's partner in crime Raekwon shows up on two of the album's standouts "Yolanda's House" and "Shakey Dog Starring Lolita," an epilogue to the Shakey Dog story on Fishscale. On 'White Linen Affair (Tony Awards)," Starks and Theodore associate Shawn Wiggs host through a hilarious, star-studded white linen and "Evian water" affair, complete with the requisite A-list - Janet & Jermaine, Kanye & Keyshia, etc. Ghost truly shines on the album's quieter, darker, more introspective moments, "Walk Around" and "I'll Die For You."

Ghostface's penchant for dropping random pearls of wisdom is notorious. Co-written by MTV's J. Brightly and inspired by the popular MTV skits of the same name, The World According To Pretty Toney is the modern hustler's guide to life; Pretty Toney offers nuggets of wisdom on the key elements to becoming your own personal success story: Living, Hustling, Love, Nutrition, and the all- encompassing Toneology. Coupled with vibrant 4- color photos by Dave Hill that illustrate each pearl of wisdom, and a companion audio disc, these are indispensable life lessons that will teach hustler's everywhere what to do and what not to do.

Ghost has also taken those lessons on the road. Presented by Flow TV and Dodge, the HIP HOP LIVE! Tour showcases the hip-hop's top wordsmiths backed by an incredible 10-piece live band. Celebrating the progression and possibilities embraced by Hip-Hop culture, Ghost is joined by the legendary Rakim and underground sensation Brother Ali, bringing the show to life with new songs and infectious renditions of the classics you know and love - each energized by the amazing Rhythm Roots Allstars.

REMAINING TOUR DATES
* November 9th, Aspen, CO @ Belly Up
* November 10th Kansas City, MO @ The Beaumont Theatre
* November 11th Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
* November 12th Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
* November 13th Bloomington, IN @ Bluebird Theater
* November 15th New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place
* November 16th New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre
* November 17th Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
* November 18th Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
* November 21th Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero

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Trey Songz talks about recent arrest

Posted at 11/09/2007 03:18:00 PM

Trey Songz says he is contemplating legal action against the Springfield, Massachusetts, police department after he and two members of his entourage were arrested early Sunday morning following a performance at Springfield's Hippodrome.

In an incident involving several police officers that followed a person firing a gun into the crowd outside the Hippodrome, Songz (real name: Tremaine Neverson) was arrested for resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, according to Springfield police. Kenny Bugg, who was with Songz, was arrested on the same charges while another man in their party, Jasper Murray, has disorderly conduct charges pending. Both offenses are misdemeanors. Anthony Williams, the man who allegedly fired the gun, is charged with a number of crimes including assault with intent to murder, assault and battery and assault with a dangerous weapon.

"The show went real well. No incidents [inside]," Songz recalled on Tuesday morning (November 6), describing the night. "As soon as we finished [performing], they turned the lights on and everyone started to leave."

Ironically, the end of the show marked the beginning of Songz and company's problems. They exited through the performers' entrance, but that entrance leads into the same parking lot used by the general public.

"My homie goes to get one of the police officers to escort us out of there and [someone in the parking lot] started bussin' [firing a gun]," Songz recalled. "So we started ducking in the car. So my homie runs back to the car and gets in like, 'They bussin'!' By the time we look up, we see the police [had] apprehended somebody, so we said, 'We ain't finnin' to wait.' We got out the car and proceeded to walk, 'cause the hotel is only a block away. The police stopped us and were like, 'Hold up, hold up.' "

Songz said that the police were not letting anyone out of the parking lot without being searched. Songz said he and his entourage were trying to comply with the officers' request to search them, but things went badly.

"They go to my road manager Bobby and they wanna check him," the singer said. "Bobby tells them he had like $6,000 in show money — because if they started feeling on that, they might think something. So he tells the cops he's got the money in his pocket and the cops break bad with him. They grabbed the road manger by the neck, and I'm standing right beside him. So my bodyguard steps out and pushes me out the way because that's [his] second nature. They think because he steps up, he wants to stop something."

Songz said that one officer tried to take down his tall, 300-pound bodyguard but did not succeed, so more officers got involved and took him down.

"It was seven on him, beating his a--," Songz said bitterly. "He caught it in the back of the head with a nightstick. His face was swollen. His arm was out of place."

Songz said he too got roughed up after yelling at one of the officers. He said he was angry because he saw a group of white officers laughing about what had just happened, and verbalized his disdain.

"The officers were joking about hitting [us]," Trey fumed. "I was like, 'Man, y'all stomped my n---a's face in.' That's when they tackled me. It was like four officers on me. One officer had his knee in my throat. They was kicking me in the ribs. Talking to people in that community, they say that thing happens all the time.

"I'm blessed to be up out of that situation," Trey continued. "Somebody could have gotten shot. I look at the best of the situation but something's gotta stop with the nooses, Jena Six. So much i