Sad news for the rap game once again this year. Hustle Gang’s Doe B is dead at 22 after being transported to a hospital in Montgomery, Alabama. The rapper who has been shot before, was a victim along with others of a fatal shooting early this morning and has been pronounced dead by his manager DJ Frank White. Doe B’s career really started to take off with help from T.I. and Juicy J hopping on the remix to his already popular single “Let Me Find Out“. Additionally he released his mixtape “Baby Je$us” this summer which received a lot of looks and acclaim. More details on how or why this happened as it unravels.
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We got a big response from Chicangeorge's "Homefield Advantage" track, so he sent over his video for it. Check it out. What do you think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Check out Chicangeorge's "Homefield Advantage" track where he shares his thoughts on being a artist coming from a small town and around small minded people. Is he right? What are your thoughts? Spin it or Scratch it?
If it's been easy to push the HBK Gang and get a positive response out of his fans (0:33)
Plans for the HBK Gang after the Gang Forever tour (1:11)
What he plans to do differently with Million Dollar Afro 2 (1:34)
How he ended up working with 2 Chainz on "Livin'," from B.O.A.T.S 2 (2:02)
Being a night owl, this video/track is one of our anthems here at Spin city. Check out Spends Quality "Midnight" video. What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
We know A LOT of people are responding to Kendrick Lamar's "Control" verse, but we wanted to highlight a indie that did his thing with the beat. Check out M.A.J.O.R.S. "Gain Control" version. What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Female emcees are alive and well. Make sure you check out Eternia's "Final Offering" video off of Kendrick Lamar's "Hii Power". What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
This is Apollo Brown's very first beat collection put together in 2007 a few years before winning the Red Bull Big Tune Championship in Detroit and then signing to Mello Music Group. The collection has been such a popular record around the office for the past few years that we decided to make it available to everyone here.
K.L.U.B. Monsta is a group to be looking out for from Birmingham. "Cypher Dream" is the first initial offering from the forthcoming project by K.L.U.B. MONSTA entitled "CANVAS". What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Spincity August issue releases August 18th. Get your copy at our release party at Classic Wheels or online here at spincitydvd.net..... Buy your copy to enter or sweepstakes with a chance to win $250 cash money.....
Grilly’s (Huntsville, AL) has a upcoming project Pour A Playa Up which is produced entirely by the Block Beattaz. “Melody On” is the first leak from the project that will be dropping August 16th via Live Mixtapes
Spincity Multimedia presents Slabulous Volume #1 featuring Custom, Import, and Classic cars. Filled with candy paint and eye candy over country rap tunes. This DVD should satisfy any viewers appetite for Slabs and Fabulous women thus the name SLABULOUS.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Spincity hits TV in Huntsville Athens Decatur on August 18th broadcasts to over 100,000 households and to the worldwideweb via our website spincitydvd.net. On this show we maximize exposure by promoting our event and sponsors for an entire month. We use flyers, posters, social media, and weekly tv commercials during the highest rated shows on cable. With these forms of promotion we can get your brand heard and seen on multiple media outlets leading up to our grand monthly broadcast. The promotion doesn't stop there! We also place your brand in our monthly dvd magazine sold in 3 states and 14 cities. After the show its the after party, where artist can perform & get there music directly in the djs hands at our monthly "Audio Swap"
What's your thoughts on abortion? Well, check out Yaves here with his video "Butterflies Visual" on the topic. What do ya'll think? Spin it or scratch it?
Seattle producer Def Dee digs into the Mello Music vaults and pulls out one of the earliest label akapelahs from Kenn Starr to craft a beat for. From there Dee called up the homie One Be Lo and had a new verse laid, before giving the third verse to longtime friend Chev: "Wake up everyday for the love of the work." What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Check out Team Zoe and their new video "Running". The track has some good bars and the effects on it is on point. What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Director's Statement:
"The video for "Finding My Way" takes cues from the boom bap style production of the track and imagines Uptown XO as two sides of the same young man, coming of age during the mid-nineties in Washington D.C. During the first verse XO takes on the persona of a street minded hustler, spending time in alleyways, shady housing, and rooftops. While for the second verse he portrays the role of a government insider, working to enact change through the political system on Capitol Hill. These twin lifestyles echo the flip side of the same mindset, much like the dichotomy of the District itself." What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
In the wake of the Zimmerman verdict, many artists have been letting off their steam on the mic. Here goes Defender of the art's dedication to Trayvon martin with N.I.B. What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
The Black Opera has never been known to follow rules. When the rules say you have to collab with a lot of rappers, until this point they've chosen not to. When the rules say image is most important, they've pushed their art to the forefront instead. When the rules say you have to explain to everyone what the meaning of each song is, TBO has chosen to leave it up to your interpretation and let the art speak. That has never been more apparent than with their new release "KOON SH!T". You may or may not recognize the backing soundtrack of this song depending on which era you affiliate with, but you'll undoubtedly recognize TBO's fearlessness in efforts to push the art form forward. "KOON SH!T" is the lead song taken from a spur of the moment project called "80zBabiezToDa2Gz". This ExperiMix, as they call it, was recorded at the mysterious TBOHQ in one weekend in May. TBO feels that soon is the time to expose this mix of experiments to the world. So keep your eyes and ears open for "80zBabiezToDa2Gz", until then enjoy this "KOON SH!T". So what do you think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Atlanta based artist Rocko, in this interview, points out the fact that artists end up in debt with major labels who subcontract the work needed to push and promote them. He explains how artists can bypass the need for those labels by hiring the contractors themselves. Another great example of an independent hip hop artist making it happen! Be inspired.
Everyone is talking about Jay-z's "Magna Carta" album. We decided to show you perspectives from Dead End Hip hop. The staff here at spin City has our own thoughts, so be prepared to hear from us about it soon. What are your thoughts on the album?
Shares his wildest tour story from the Welcome To Forever tour (1:09)
How he went under the blog's radars and built a solid fan base (2:41)
Getting John Witherspoon on a skit and writing the whole thing himself (4:23)
Briefly discusses being sued for his name (6:12)
Talks about Jon Bellion and their friendly competition (6:53)
If he'll release another project or even his debut album this year (8:10)
Any plans to work with fellow XXL Freshmen? (9:35)
His favorite cartoon from the '90s (10:22)
The Vibe is the first single off The Audible Doctor's upcoming EP "The Summer Tape". The second of his "Seasons" series, the EP is entirely produced by The Audible Doctor and features Oddisee, Hassaan Mackey, Guilty Simpson, Edo G, Kurious, Chaundon, Homeboy Sandman, Del The Funky Homosapien & more. what do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Following the success from his first installment of "Tha trap is my studio", TC Da Don follows it up with volume 2. So, what do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
With less than 24 hours to go before Zilla drops his "Book Of Trill" EP. We have exclusive photos of Zilla's insert credits.
With great production and a quality cast of features, "Book of Trill" will be on repeat this Indy-pendence Day.
Frostee is a Montevallo, Al rapper who is taking us on a journey to "White street". Ironically, he is white, but within his "Welcome to White Street" intro, he explains that this is where he decided to take on a role of a rapper. Frostee has really good storytelling skills (Beer Stank, The Mask Starz 3-5 am) and knows how to draw the listener in. It's real stereotypical to say that every white rapper sounds like Eminem, so we're not going there. He actually has more of a Mac Miller sound/feel. Frostee is very witty with his wordplay. I was also very entertained by his UHF soundbites through the project as well. The movie reflects the idea of the mixtape. I love his confidence for just dropping his first project and "killing it on the first take like Skip Bayless". The beat selection was good and shows that when he gets his own beats, he is going to be a problem. At the end of the day, Frostee is the clorox within the game...breaking the mold with "White Street".
Rating: 3.5/5 Spins
Replays: Welcome to White Street, PLP, Beer Stank, World Got me Vexed,
Best Feature: Carp (Ode to Chodes)
Twitter: @frosteerap
The summertime is approaching which means more people will be outside in the blistering heat. "Summer Cypher" is a track that features 3 Connecticut hip hop (Freezy, TALLent, Birdcall) artists. The artists come together with the assistance of Asia Smiley (aka Insomniac Wolf - who also comes Connecticut) to create a laid back cypher-style song. So, what do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
"I'm Me" is the 2nd single from D-MAUB's 6th solo album, "The Missing Peace". Pick it up today on iTunes or Amazon and physical copies at www.TheMissingPeaceAlbum.com. Instagram/Twitter @DMA So, what do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Big Brother Biz has always held it down for NYC. On his track "Never Look Down", he "brings new york back" with his gritty bars. What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Subjects include Elliott's place in the game, Rap Radar, his laugh, B-Dot being annoying, his new CRWN series and more. Make sure you listen to them speak on the numbers game within blogs and the difference between rappers now and then. Good talk!
Check out "No Coasters" shot by the big Homie, Chicangeorge, and you can check out his website, speaking on the process of shooting it (HERE). What do ya'll think...Spin it or Scratch it?
How the Stay Trippy tour been going (0:34)
Recording 80 songs for his album and how hard it is to narrow down to 16 (0:42)
Releasing music not on his album and "Ain't No Coming Down" now being on his album (1:03)
The separation from his mixtapes and his album sound (1:24)
Being one of the few rappers who Justin Timberlake works with (1:39)
Getting the Pimp C verse on "Show Out (Remix)" (1:58)
If he feels he should've released Stay Trippy when "Bandz A Make Her Dance" peaked (2:42)
Check out the first Single from Moses Uvere album "Never Been Better". Produced by Jacob Stillman and Geoff Rockwell (Chaos Theory Music Media). So, what do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
I'm a sucker for love songs and I think Jamie Boxx has a summer hit on his hands. This is a nice visual from Karltin Bankz (@KarltinBankz @JuanArmin). Check it out. What do ya'll think? Spin it or scratch it?
Big K.R.I.T. ended his King Remembered In Time tour in Seattle, WA on Saturday night (June 1) with a bang. Unexpected to the sold out crowd of over 400 people, “Country Shit” came on and out sprung Ludacris, who was in town doing some radio promotion. The eruption of the crowd was intense, and this was surely one of the biggest hip-hop related moments at a concert in not only El Corazon history but Seattle as well.
After the show, Sermon’s Domain got the chance to chop it up with K.R.I.T. about if he feels challenged making the music he creates after four amazing mixtapes, his decision to work with more producers on his sophomore album, not wanting to feel rushed at all with it, possibility of doing a whole project with Wiz Khalifa, why a “I Got This (Remix)” never happened and more. Shot by Ralph Madison.
(0:00) Highlights of the show, including Ludacris’ special appearance during “Country Shit”
(2:30) Getting Ludacris to make an appearance in Seattle
(2:59) If he still feels making music is a challenge
(3:45) Why he wants to work with more producers on his sophomore album
(4:19) How he felt Live From The Underground was rushed and not falling into that cycle again
(4:56) How far along he is with this next album
(5:15) The possibility of a whole project with Wiz Khalifa
(5:41) What happened to the “I Got This (Remix)” and who he wanted on it
Check out Down Lopaz do his thing with Kidd Frankie's "Always Sunny" mixtape review. He gives great insight on production and how to better your wordplay. If you want to hear the mixtape, the link is within the youtube description.
Uptown XO has teamed up with the Creative Junkfood team to create
his newest visual piece - an animated video for the standout track
"Everyday" (produced by and featuring AB The Pro). I'll be honest..I haven't seen a cool and freaky animated video like this in a while. What do ya'll think? Spin it or sratch it?
This is a brand new set of visuals from NY lyricist K.ris R.aps, from a previously unreleased 2013 freestyle over classic hip hop production. What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Hip Hop always had a way of speaking on behalf of the common man. Somewhere around the "Bling Era", that voice has began to get hoarse. Hip Hop began to become stale and stereotypical. This made Hip Hop become a "villain" among society (as well as towards fellow hip hop artists and fans). The genre needed someone to save it. It needed a hero for a ugly job. This is where Apollo Brown, Verbal Kent and Red Pill combine powers and form Ugly Heroes. The lyrics on this album are raw and define what hope is all about. The essence of overcoming within any obstacle is within every single song. Red Pill's verse on "Desperate" referring to popping bottles shows the parallel of vanity and reality. Also, Verbal Kent gives a "hot debut" to anyone who has never heard of him before this project on "Hero's Theme". Apollo Brown created some bangers on this project (Push and Hero's Theme were classic). "Never Go" is a track that will not only inspire young love, but inspiring artists as well. The chemistry (lyrics and production) are so on point. Any blue collar worker can love and appreciate this project. After hearing this project, Ugly heroes are here to save the day!
Spins: 5/5 Spins
Replays: Desperate, Long Drive Home, Hero's Theme
Best Feature: N/A Best Chemistry Track Take it or Leave it
Twitter: @apollobrown @redpillrap @big_VK1
With the government and (many) churches manipulating the common people, someone needs to stand up on behalf of the ones being lead blindly. Georgia artist, M.A.J.O.R.S., does so with his gripping "Shot Fired (reloaded) Vol.2" mixtape. Not only are the beats great, but M.A.J.O.R.S. delivers a message that lingers among the listener on several topics. Alongside with the message, M.A.J.O.R.S. has a great flow. He has something on the mixtape that can appeal to the old and new school ("King I be" is a prime example). M.A.J.O.R.S. is a lyicial Malcom X with a MLK Jr. heart. What I love about this mixtape is you can learn something and bump in the whip at the same time. "Shot fired (reloaded) Vol.2" is a great listen and needs to be heard.
Spins: 4.5/5 Spins
Replays: Destroy The HE'irarchy, Sweet love, King I Be, Famous,
Best Feature: Jaelife (Teleport)
Twitter: @itsmajors
This will be on the upcoming "Pure" album presented by Mahogany Jones. This song features Mahogany Jones, Ozara Ode, and Insite The Riot. Produced by Herb Middleton. The beat and bars are real and makes you think. What ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
The Machinist" written & performed by CONQUEST (Jason Andre Roberts) & produced by Kwesi Beats for the album "RADICAL DEPARTURE" available on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rad... & bandcamp: http://conquest.bandcamp.com/album/ra...
Official Music Video for "The Machinist" shot, directed & edited by Righteouz Knight for Holycore Visualz (2013). What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
The third single from ST 2 Lettaz's March album, The G...The Growth & Development (following "Trillmatic" and "The Crown") is "Green Light District," an ode to "weed and drink" fitted with an appropriately foggy video. Like the best impulses of ST's former group G-Side, who broke up in September, it makes a lot out of a little. Set in one room, ST is surrounded by his friends, plus some evil college-dorm party atmosphere, thanks to plenty of smoke, frantic rays of light, and everybody turn-up-hands-ing to the squishy, trap-tinged Block Beattaz production. In between the weed shout-outs (and zingers about how wack your stuff is), ST jokes that he was rejected from the kind of colleges that now pay him to perform, and boasts about how full his Gmail inbox is at the moment. Also, the way he says "garbage" when he raps, "That shit you got is garbage" is really rewarding. It's just more evidence, if you even needed it, that even after G-Side, ST remains charismatically down to earth. What ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
We peeped this video from a Chican's choice review (view it here). Ruslan is dropping some bars on this video. Dude is going in. So what ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Shout out to Sermon's Domain (@sermonsdomain), who is one of our Spin Doctor's for the site, with this interview with Dizzy Wright. Shot by Ralph Madison (@ShotBySame) and Dustin Adams (@OD_1Take).
The Black Opera have been busy as of late, in addition to a number of live shows including opening for Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge in Michigan, TBO has been back in the studio working on a new EP for Mello Music Group to hold fans over until the next full length for the group. In the meantime, they decided to enlist Oddisee for a remix of their popular track "Queen Of Hearts featuring Mayer Hawthorne". What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
They say in the rap game it's all about who is the "realist". Well, Alabama native, BP Da Realist, says you can't get any realer than him bringing his new mixtape "Country Money 4". Hosted by DJ Black Bill Gates, BP Da Realist gives us some street heat with features from Gorilla Zoe, Zed Zilla, K Digga, Luv da Brain and even Gucci Mane. The first thing you can say is that BP Da Realist knows how to make a single. The mixtape is full of street bangers and good radio cuts.The production is good throughout the whole mixtape. Zaytoven and BP Da Realist have really good chemistry on their tracks together. The bars are for the street and stay in the street. However, this is the blessing and the curse for the mixtape if you want to hear BP Da Realist speak on other topics. Aside from "Come back"(which Streling does a great job producing), he keeps it gutta. The lasting impression you can say about this mixtape is that "you can put it in your trunk and beat it".
Spins: 3.5/5 Spins
Replays: Speed Limit, Beat It, Take Over, Come Back
Best Feature: K Digga (Racked Up)
Twitter: @alabamaconnect
Check out Mahbod Moghadam and the rest of the crew from Rap Genius give their explanation the history and future of Rap Genius and News Genius. Artists, be careful. You never know who's running these sites. Do you agree with them?
Chicangeorge drops his first single from his new album, "Post Game Show", with "Stadium Mode". It sounds like a football track..which I think he intended. What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
What do you get when you mix the soulful music of Jill Scott mixed with the soulful and "mellow" lyrical skills of Substantial? You would get Substantial's new project "Jackin' Jill". Just as creative as the name of the project is, so is the concept and bars. This project is filled with bars dealing with relationships and the ups and downs that go along with them. He picks some of Jill Scott's best beats and rips all of them. Even though Substantial is "jackin" Jill's beats, he makes every track sound like his own. The features are just right. The mixtape allows your girl to vibe to the production and for you to vibe to the lyrics to create a nice time together. For that Substantial, I thank you. After listening to the project, you respect Substantial more as a fan of Jill Scott. "Jackin Jill" is dope and you need to jack the project yourself.
Spins: 4.5/ 5 Spins
Replays: Would You be mine, Cross my mind, Talk to Me
Best Feature: Dominion (Warmed Up)
Twitter: @substizzle
Apollo Brown, Verbal Kent, and Red Pill recently sat down with UHF Cable Access Channel 43 for an interview about their new self-titled group album UGLY HEROES that drops 5/28/13. Hear what the record is about and check the album previews!
An Ugly Hero is considered a myth. Growing up, the heroes we saw in cartoons and movies were perfectly chiseled, intelligent, and had senses none of us possess. An UGLY HERO is the everyday blue collar individual that makes the world go 'round. These are the heroes that work hard all day, everyday to help ensure that the lives around them are taken care of, and do it all without recognition. They wear themselves into the ground and sacrifice vanity for family.
"Hometown Heroes" was pressed on cassette and is available for free when you pick up the new album on CD. It features Oddisee and Exile among others, as well as production from Evidence, DJ Babu, Duke Westlake, and more. What do you think? Spin it or Scratch it?
KD and 1$t Dagree turn a Birmingham westside day at the part to a visual reflection of "Really Down" off KD's "Playa & G" Mixtape. So, what do you think. Spin it or Scratch it?
"Blow Up" is the first single off the "Curious Tales" mixtape by Def Manic. The beat and the flow has a good vibe to me. What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Dropping another single from his mixtape, Doe B drops a powerful video about going to God for your times of struggle shot by Karltin Bankz. What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
We been rocking with K.R.I.S. R.A.P.S. and he seems to not let us down with his bars and videos.K.ris R.aps (@KrisRapsBetter) and VMS spitter Street Inkz (@VMSMusic) link up with the official visuals for a quick lyrical cut from their upcoming collaborative effort. This beat and bars are dope, but what do you think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Diamond District's Uptown XO has been stepping his visual game up with the help of director Backie T and his newest, Evolution produced by and featuring AB The Pro, is yet another rung on XO's climb to the top. Get down if you know what's up. What do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
"BRYANT'S THEME" written & performed by CONQUEST (Jason Andre Roberts) & produced by Daniel Steele a.k.a. D. STEELE for the album "RADICAL DEPARTURE" available on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rad... & bandcamp. Official Music Video for "BRYANT'S THEME" filmed, directed, and post production by EDGAR MATTEY for MOOKIE FILMS: http://www.matteyphoto.com Special thanks for assistance in post production to CONQUEST (Jason Andre Roberts) So, what do ya'll think? Spin it or Scratch it?
Ya'll know we rock with Dead End Hip Hop (shout out to ken for his spin doctor's session interview) and love to show the indie artists some love. So, since they are discussing the XXL Freshman List for 2013, so we decided to show their webisode for it. What's your thoughts on their disscission. What's your thoughts on the list. Make sure you subscribe to their youtube as well.
Shout out to our cali/bay fans! I think that the Gold State Warriors are going to do something this year and so does Dom from Team Zoe. So, he decided to show his love for the bay area by doing a track and video for them with "Warriors Ground Anthem". Check it out and let us know if we should scratch it or Spin it.
Been a fan of these guys for a while and not only is the beat banging, but the video is too. I wonder how the video would have been if they didn't get kicked out the zoo? What do you think...Spin it or Scratch it?
G-side may have broke up, but that hasn't stopped ST 2 Lettaz or Yung Clova from making music. Check out what Yung Clova has been doing with Lambo Music Group with "Breaking News". What do you think...Spin it or Scratch it?
This is the 2nd Single from the ST 2 Lettaz solo album G: The Growth & Development. I got to say that this is ST's best video! The track goes well with the concept of the video. What do ya'll think...Spin it or Scratch it?
There are many times in your life where you want to find some tracks for work or a drive and put them (more so in your car) in cruise control. This is what Nate B and Eugiuenes had in mind for their "cruise control" ep. Hosted by DJ Fresh, they give us three tracks that give us a cruise style feel. The prodoctuion is good. "Mellow Monster" has a nice new age/ futuristic feel and really fits the theme of the project. However, the energetic "Celebration" sets the project off. The track placement is good and having "Kennedy" at the end is a great ending to the project. The double edged sword of the project is that it's short. I love the idea of the tracks getting straight to the point and giving us those emotions for every track that is represented. However, just as you get into the project it's over. Overall, it's something to ride to.
In honor of April fool's Day, we decided to hit ya'll with Karltin Bankz and JC Flamez "Foolish" track. They will be teaming up together to do a mixtape, "Meet Gloria", hosted by DJ Frank White dropping this month.. So, what do you think...Spin it or Scratch it?
Lost Soul is a preview Of Whats to Come On Hop Da Great's New Mixtape "Preconceived Notions". Its took Hop over a year to record this New project just trying making it perfect for his core listeners to enjoy and understand exactly where Hop Da Great is coming from.The track "lost soul" is giving you a look in to how Hard it is to live a life in today world feeling like a lost soul. So, what's your thoughts...Spin it or Scratch it?
Nametag & Nameless present 'For Namesake' the album dropping 4/16/13 on Brick Records! While Nametag linked up with Nameless initially based on the similarity of their monikers, the duo's chemistry was evident immediately, as they quickly created "Blaow!" and "Raw Dirty Filth," the latter landing on DJ Premier's satellite radio show. With the rest of their collaborative debut, 'For Namesake', the duo take theie biggest step yet toward living up to their hometown's legacy.
With appearances by Motor City vets (Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Miz Korona) and youngsters (Mahd, Jahshua Smith) alike, 'For Namesake' continues to cement Nametag & Nameless as one of Detroit's fastest rising talents.
I'm feeling the throwback style and look for this video. You can check out Era Hardaway on twitter at @erahardaway . What's your thoughts...Spin it or Scratch it?
Dirty Glove Bastard x LiveMixtapes x Red Three Digital is proud to announce that will be bringing you the exclusive SXSW HSV Edition Mixtape. This mixtape will features all of the cities best Hip-Hop/R&B talent from crew like Slow Motions Soundz, Pleasure House, Mafia Material, 100% Entertainment, O'Third Entertainment, PRG'z & more to be announced. This mixtape will also be hosted by Dj Burn One & 103.1 WEUP Dj ILLIE ILL
Video: "10000"
Artist: Gritty Boi ft Veli Sosa
Labels: Gritty Boi Ent | Duct Tape Ent
Video Type: VIRAL
Dir By: Deno Terrorteno
Prod By: Tek Support Productions
Check out this video by Tos x 1800 "Hypocrite". The bars are really nice and the video has a nice concept and subplot of the lyrics. What do you think...Spin it or Sratch it?
It takes money to make money.This is a proverb that all hip hop artists have to understand in order to make it in the rap game. Most artists lose before they even start for not understanding the importance of getting their money up. However, Birmingham, Alabama rapper, Big Gen aka The Bread Staker, brings bars of building your budget with "Money On My Mind" mixtape. Big Gen's voice (somewhat similar to Young Jeezy) really draws you into his bars. Snipe Young's produced "Hold on me" adds flavor to the mixtape as Big Gen speaks on the rap game's influence on him. Big Gen teaches us how to get and how to keep your money. The double edged sword of this mixtape is how Big Gen pushed the theme of this conceptual mixtape. He does have his relationship tracks ("The Bomb", "Shawty Got my Back", "Crusing"), but his subject matter is very limited. However, the beat selection helps to allow the mixtape not to become stale. The best thing about Big Gen and this mixtape is that he knows how to make a single. Almost every track on here has radio/single potential. Big Gen lives up to his name as a bread stacker on this mixtape. He clearly shows us if you have money on your mind, then you can have money in you hand.
We're watching out for Myke Bogan this year, look for a review on him soon. Dude has fun with hip hop and you can truly see it in his latest video, "Beach and a Blanket". Check it out... Spin it or Scratch it?
I love a video that has a concept to it. Wax Society does a good job with their visual of their "Diamonds" track with Teek Hall on the remix. Shout out to Summer the kid on the production and direction of this video. What do you think... Spin it or Scratch it?
Bp da Realiest (@alabamaconnect) is Back at it ! With this explosive tale that happens everyday in the hood. This video is more than a video, it's about the "street code". I like watching it to see who the inside man was. I was pretty surprised at the end. Check it out and let us know if we should Spin it or Scratch it?
One of our writers, Chicangeorge, interviewed Ruslan from The Breax. Chicangeorge put us on to them and who he when he did a mixtape to The Game'sJesus Piece with his "Jesus Peace". Listen to his mixtape and listen to him talk about his new album (Carry On) here.
Young Guru is a great figure in hip hop. He is always dropping knowledge and wisdom for the artists. In this interview, he speaks on how to make money beyond just the music. Check it out.
Check out Katybug ft Niece Elliot "TrendSetta" (remix) video. It's directed by Mr E Films (@MrEFilms) and produced by Polarys (@Polarys). Follow on Twitter @SwaggBarbee @NieceElliott @Sexcie_LaLa @33MsChiChi #TrendSetta
Please call 256-837-1031 or ur FAV radio station to request "TrendSetta" REMIX by Katybug & Niece Elliott
Hunstville, Alabama artists aren't slowing down steam dropping projects this quarter. Bama Starz brings us "Blackz & Bluntz" hosted by DJ New Era . The first thing that catches you is the production. Shawdi P sets the project off with the production on "Playa Talk" and you can hear the connection of Bossman's production with Bama Starz. The chemistry amongst the group shines throughout the mixtape. "High Paradise" is a great song with some heartfelt bars about the groups present state and their ambitions for their future of the group and for their loved ones. The bittersweetness of "Blackz & Bluntz" is that it sticks to the theme of the mixtape. If your a smoker, you'll love this project. However, aside from "High Paradise" and "5 deep", your going to get a lot of tracks that have the same feel to them. Overall, this is a fun mixtape and something to ride to.What's your thoughts...Spin it or Scratch it?
Rating: 3/5 Spins
Replays: Playa Talk, We be chillin', High Paradise
DJ I Rock Jesus and DJ Sean Blu brings it again with his mixtape series "Keep it moving". This time he gives us a nice dancehall mix. If you like dancehall, you'll love the mixtape. If you haven't had a chance to be introduced to it, today is your lucky day. What's your thoughts... Spin it or Scratch it?
Check out the Official Video for the hit single and Bonus Track from K.ris R.aps "The Dope Compilation Mixtape Vol. 2" project. This is a real video and the bars to match it.I got mad respect for a convicted felon that's trying to do right and take care of their family reguardless of what society thinks of them. You can check out the mixtape at www.KrisRapsBetter.Bandcamp.Com!! Spin it or Scratch it?
Kentucky artist, Jay Elly, had caught our attention with his video submission for "Black & White". We knew after posting video that we would be reviewing his "Nobody but God" album. Jay Elly's flow is flawless. His voice puts in the mindset of Los. He did a great job with his beat selection. Ballonz and Jay Elly have great chemistry and I'll be looking out for more from Ballonz production in the future. One of the only things that disappoints about this project is the subject matter. After hearing "Black & White", I thought I was going to hear some more deeper or socially conscience tracks. I'm only saying this, because I know and can hear that Jay Elly is capable of doing more. Jay Elly is a dope artist and I don't want him to get lost in the weeds (pun intended) as just "another rapper". I truly believe that he can put Kentucky on the map and is now my favorite artist from Kentucky as he "pulls up like Martin luther king with a dream on him I will be checking out more of him in the future. Jay Elly is completely right about one thing, "nobody but God" can tell him when he will decease...and as far as career is concerned... it hasn't been called home yet.
I know that it's Thursday and you want to see a Spin Doctors Sessions, but the staff was talking about how important this interview Jermaine Dupri did with The Breakfast Club. It's encouraging for indie labels, producers and southern artists.
Check out this heartfelt video from Black Montana with "Gone". It was filmed by Cotton films, who I think is going to be a problem in the near future with videos/film. What's your thoughts...Spin it orScratch it?
Every now and then within hip hop, an artist doesn't merely make a mixtape or album...they create art. This happens to be the case with Swerve & SYP's "Cold Winters and Warm Whiskey 2". Similar to the name of the mixtape, they shift through the spectrum of life within a paradox format. I love how they can shift from tracks like "fearless" to exploring God and morality within the next track with "paradise". The bars are so vivid and gripping that you forget that the project is 18 (actually 20 with the bonus tracks) tracks long. As far as content, they show us that there "gotta be more than" typical topics. You can respect their transparency and that is what helps draw you into every track. This mixtape is really balanced with tracks on life, social issues and dope lyrics. I also love their hooks. Not only are all of the hooks catchy, but they are just as important as the lyrics on each track. This helps create more single worthy tracks on the mixtape. This mixtape defines where hip hop is going and is going to be a trailblazer. This is one of my favorite listens of the year and they do all of this while their style stays "fresh even if it's laundry day".
Rating: 5/5 Spins
Replays: Paradise, Only Wishes, China White & Reflective Dreams,
Best Feature: N/A but DJ Mentos had best production with "Only Wishes"
I'm a big fan of Tig Knight's (@tigknight) work. He goes beyond just shooting simple videos. I like the concept to this video. Naimah brings it on this track and shows off some acting skills as Cutt Dogg brings a nice verse. You can find out more about Naimah at www.OFFICIALNAIMAH.com . Let us know what you think...Spin it or Scratch it?
Saluting DJ Sean Blu from giving us a great Spin Doctors Sessions interview, we decided to let you guys hear his newest mixtape, "My Neighborhood 706". It's got some bangers on it! Check it out and let me know if you would spin it or scratch it.
