Watch out for...

Aloe Blacc ladies and gentlemen.

9th Wonder, step aside

This dude, Boon Doc, is ridiculous with the MPC. Just listen to that beat! If hes not coming up in the next few years, I don't know where Hip Hop is going.

Check out the rest of his stuff HERE.

Man-drake

Came across this cat named Drake on 2DB. Pretty dope stuff. Give him a look see.

Drake - Try Harder
Drake - President Freestyle
Drake - Grind

These are just a few songs, click here for an entire list of some leaked songs.

Folk & Stress

I've never heard of these guys. Folk and Stress...Saw them on 2DB and thought what the hell, I'm up for some new stuff. Also partially because the song has Blu in it haha. Check em out.

Folk and Stress (ft. Blu) - Lear Jet

Whats a Niyat??

The Niyat - Vector Prime (mixtape)

1. Intro / Demonstrate (prod. J Dilla) / World Turns (prod. Mike B) / Renegade Renaissance (prod. Mirawge Bizarre)
2. Close Encounters (prod. The ARE)
3. The Struggle (prod. The Are)
4. Independence (prod. Khalif)
5. Nose Bleeds (prod. OH NO!)
6. Projects (prod. Domo)
7. Interlude
8. PULSE (prod. Mirawge Bizarre)
9. We Got It (prod. The ARE)
10. Break Bread (prod. The ARE)
11. The Heart (prod. Mirawge Bizarre)
12. This Ol Coon (prod. J Dilla)
13. Bottom Feeders f. Kazi Noble / Outro
14. The Walk (prod. The ARE)

Another mixtape, haha sorry guys, a lot of these up and coming artists put out mixtapes as a way of subjecting their material to the masses for feedback. These guys right here are called The Niyat from Huston, Texas. They have a very unique style, and a few of their songs were produced by the late great J. Dilla aka Jay Dee (RIP). Give this tape a listen, you might just like them.

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F*ck Has Day

Has-Lo - F*ck Has Day (EP)

1. Prelude
2. Calibration
3. Fuck Has Day
4. The Usual Way
5. Unsigned Emcees
6. Hands
7. Molotov Cocktails
8. All's Fair

Has-Lo is signed to the same record label Canto I is, Outbox Records. He's pretty lyrically blessed, and pretty good at producing too, since he produced this free EP by himself. I'm looking forward from some more stuff from him soon, check him out for yourself. Drop me a comment, let me know what you think of him.

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"80 bars of pure hip hoppery"

Whoa, whoa...this guys actually pretty good, well he better be since he's signed with Big Boi on Purple Ribbon. Check his Myspace too.

Kyle Lucas - Johnny Quest Think Ima Sellout

Missing ELements 1+2

So If you haven't been keeping up with the times, this cat Black ELement has been providing some kind of buzz lately. He's been all over 2dopeboyz, Herfection, Nah Right, etc. If you havent checked him out yet, here's a few tracks to get you started. His rhyme style is very quick and complex so be ready.

Black ELement - Confirmation
Black ELement - The Itis (Bonus track)
Black ELement - Ride It Out

He'll be releaseing a new track every monday, wednesday, and friday. He calls this project "Missing ELements" Check his myspace for the updates

New Artist

So while checking my e-mail today I find a message from this guy who calls himself 'Master 3' from Chicago. The message had links to 3 of his tracks from his newest project called Women and Music. I checked out the tracks just for kicks, and I was thoroughly surprised. This guy can really spit, and he's only 18, but has been making music for 6 years. I think he deserves some recognition. His rhymes are very witty, you can definitely tell that he put passion into his music. And to top it all off he's an exceptional lyricist for only 18 years of age. If you don't believe me check out the tracks below and let me know what you think of him. Drop a comment.

Master 3 - What's Your Name

Master 3 - Battle Without Honor or Humanity

Master 3 - Ride With Me

Check out his myspace