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Video: Notafake - Another

2012-01-28T11:00:00.000-05:00

"Another" is the last single from International beatmaker Notafake's new album entitled Psalms. The Polish beatmaker will take risks with this release while sticking to his hip hop roots. The project will be available in late February. If you like the video make sure you take the time to download the track below.

VA Spotlight: Era Hardaway - Hardaway

2012-01-28T09:20:00.002-05:00

"Hardaway" is the latest single from Fredericksburg, Va rapper Era Hardaway. "Hardaway" presents the growth of a young lyricist and it also serves as an ode to Penny Hardaway.I like the direction of the video, which is directed by Wesley Rose. Era is rhyming on top of a breakaway rim for a majority of the video (think Mystikal in Master P's classic video "Make Em Say Ugh").The inclusion of Penny

Behind the Beats: Judah Interview

2012-01-27T13:00:00.001-05:00

First and foremost, who is Judah and where do you reside?Judah is a guy that loves the architecture of music production, loves being creative and loves putting creative ideas in the universe. I reside in Maryland, right outside of the City.How long have you been making beats?I been making beats for 11-12 years.How is the hip-hop scene in D.C.?The scene is over saturated just like the national

Ta-ku - Dusty

2012-01-27T12:00:00.007-05:00

Here is the latest instrumental release from Ta-ku called Dusty. Ta-ku stated in the email that the instrumentals were old dusty beats. Check it out and let me know what you think. Support the brother as well and drop a 5 dollar bill if you are feeling the beats. Check out Ta-ku's Bandcamp HERE to listen to the project.

Video: Clear Soul Forces - Get No Better

2012-01-26T11:00:00.000-05:00

I have been sleeping hard on this Detroit group called Clear Soul Forces. "Get No Better" is an excellent song and the video, which is directed by Richard Taylor, is awesome. I love the simplistic approach, recording the group on top of a building rhyming. The transitions are also nice as well. Overall the video is slick and Clear Soul Forces have gained a new fan (even though I have their old

Throwback Thursdays: Jehst & Sonnyjim Live Freestyle

2012-01-26T10:00:00.000-05:00

Jehst & Sonnyjim Live Freestyle - Part 1Definitely nice to hear emcees rip off the top of the dome. Jehst is one of my favorite emcees and he has a remarkable flow. I have like four or five of his albums on my iPod and he may be the best English rapper that I have ever heard. I was recently exposed to the lyrical dexterity of Sonnyjim via his Bandcamp page. Sonnyjim easily holds his own with

Video: Theo 3 - Away

2012-01-25T12:00:00.000-05:00

Sheesh! shout out to Hip Hop Bootleggers for the lead for this new visual from Canadian emcee Theo 3. On "Away" the talented rapper rips a Big Sproxx beat to shred with a barrage of punch lines. "Away" is from the Dj Tony Touch hosted Elevator Up Mix.THEO3 and DJ TONY TOUCH ELEVATOR UP MIX CD by THEO3 and DJ TONY TOUCH

FREE Download: Sourface - Social Therapy Vol. 3

2012-01-25T11:38:00.004-05:00

Today is a glorious day, the homie Sourface finally released Social Therapy Vol. 3. Sourface is becoming one of my favorite beatmakers because of the emotion that he injects into his music. He understands sample choice and his drum programming has increased over the years. Take some time out of the day to check out this release.

Video: Kay Flow - Used 2 Be

2012-01-25T10:00:00.001-05:00

"Used 2 Be" is a single from Kay Flow's latest project Kreative Kontrol. The lyricism from this emcee is uncanny and he really has a dope style. I like the video for "Used 2 Be" because of the simple execution and the video brings the words to life. Yesterday I posted his project Kreative Kontrol, which you can download HERE.

Video: Kinetik - Memory Lane

2012-01-25T08:30:00.000-05:00

I absolutely love this video from Kinetik. The song is called "Memory Lane" and it allows me to reminisce about wrestling, Nintendo cartridges and classic music. "Memory Lane" presents the concept of spreading knowledge as Kinetik holds dialogue with a person from another generation. The dichotomy between what is deemed new and old is presented in this video. Technology has definitely come a long

FREE Download: Born Unique - The Boiler Room Mixtape

2012-01-24T12:00:00.000-05:00

The Boiler Room Mixtape is the latest project from the Virginia rhyme vet Born Unique. I have always been a fan of his grimy delivery and precise bars. Check out the video for "U or Me" below. If you like the video and Born's style make sure you download the project. I love Bandcamp because you can preview songs before you purchase or in this case download.Boiler Room Mixtape by Born Unique

FREE Download: Kay Flow - Kreative Kontrol

2012-01-24T11:00:00.002-05:00

Yes! Yes! Yes! I missed this when Kay Flow posted this on my Facebook page. Kreative Kontrol is sick, loving Kay's pinpoint flow and witty lyricism. The production from Mixtape Meako and Young Speez compliments Kay's versatile and relentless bars. I was hooked from the intro and decided to download it based on the intro. Now it is on my iPod (You know if I vibe with it then it is Praverb stamped

FREE Download: Gensu Dean - Jointz

2012-01-24T09:00:00.004-05:00

2011 was a great year for indie hip-hop label Mello Music Group as evidenced by releases from Oddisee, Apollo Brown, Has-Lo, yU, DTMD, Boog Brown and more. We are 24 days into 2012 and the emerging label has another secret weapon making his debut soon. Gensu Dean is a beatmaker from Dallas that is a beast on the SP1200. Gensu Dean is set to release Lo-Fi Fingahz on February 28th on Mello Music

Dj Low Cut - NY Minute (Snippet)

2012-01-23T18:31:00.003-05:00

Props to FreshNewsBySteph for posting this snippet for Dj Low Cut's album NY Minute which is set to drop March 19th. The snippet features material from Ruste Juxx, Guilty Simpson, Blaq Poet, Nutso, Reef The Lost Cauze, Journalist 103, Jojo Pellegrino, BAM, Shaz Illyork, Fran-P, Dontique, Preverb, The Opposition, Randam Luck, King Magnetic, GQ AKA Nothin Pretty, Banish, Dirt Platoon and Smiley The

Behind the Beats: L'Orange

2012-01-23T11:00:00.002-05:00

First and foremost who is L'Orange and where do you reside? My name is Austin and I'm a North Carolina producer.Describe the hip hop scene in your area.I'm currently living in Nashville, TN, but everything about my style and music mentality is from NC. North Carolina has a rich hip hop community these days. There are producers and MCs all over the state that are dropping amazing material. People

Alkota - Bang These Beats Vol. 1

2012-01-23T08:42:00.002-05:00

The homie Alkota delivers an instrumental project that includes released and unreleased beats that he has produced from 2008-2011 called Bang These Beats Vol. 1. The professionally mixed and mastered project includes beats that were picked up by Rasco, Sean Price, Don Streat, Ruste Juxx, Pep Love, Soiled Seed, RD Peoples, Indefiniate Etiquette, and Phonetic. The cuts are provided by International

FREE Download: Avens - Modern JaZz Mixtape Vol. 1

2012-01-22T20:15:00.002-05:00

Shout out U Call That Love for pointing me onto this compilation from Avens. The compilation is called Modern JaZz Mixtape Vol. 1 and it features music from Jazz Liberators, Jazz Addixx, Justis, Mr. J. Medieros, Cradle Orchestra and more. You can listen to the project below and download the project HERE. Modern JaZz Mixtape Vol.1 (2011) by Avens

FREE Download: Peoples Logic - The Care Package

2012-01-22T11:00:00.001-05:00

The Care Package by Peoples LogicPeoples Logic consists of emcees King James, EQ, Tay Black and Logic Marselis. Logic Marselis and Lx Lu handle the production on this three track sampler. The Care Package is the salad before the main course, which happens to be LooP Dreams. Vocalist Leona adds a lovely hook on "Don't Judge Me." You can learn more about this group HERE.

FREE Download: The Sound Diggerz Podcast (1.20.12)

2012-01-21T18:38:00.004-05:00

The Sound Diggerz are a collective trio that present a hip-hop podcast every week. This week's podcast features tracks from the Hieroglyphics, Audio Dope, Brother Ali, El Fudge, The Roots and more. The tracklist will be provided below with an option to download the podcast/compilation.The Sound Diggerz Podcast (1.20.12)1. Hieroglyphics - Make Your Move 2. Audio Dope - Nightlife 3.

Video: A.L. Laureate Interview with Dante Luna

2012-01-21T17:46:00.002-05:00

Great interview with the BrainStormers homie A.L. Laureate. I love the fact that I learned a lot about one of my closest rap homies. Alex expresses his love for concepts, his dedicated to the culture and his purpose as an emcee. Alex states that he wants to be known as a "picture painter with lyrics." This awesome video is directed by Boston based videographer Dante Luna. Check out the interview

Video: Cane - The Appetizer

2012-01-20T20:55:00.003-05:00

Today is January 20th, 2012 and I am proud to present this video from my homie Cane called "The Appetizer." Cane spits some braggadocio bars over Common's controversial track "Sweet." I was actually at the video shoot and the played the part of monster face haha. Lou Burna played the role of the Chicken (haha would have loved to see that part when Lou was eating the chicken) and Dre Eastwood

Foka - Midnight Marauding (Sample Tracks)

2012-01-20T17:15:00.005-05:00

Midnight Marauding will be released March 2012 from Polish beatmaker Foka. Midnight Marauding is an instrumental project that incorporates vinyl samples (jazz), mpc 2000xl and s950 production. Check out the sample tracks below.midnight marauding by foka

Knightstalker - End Of The Tunnel b/w Countdown (7Inch Remix)

2012-01-20T10:29:00.003-05:00

Last week Praverb Dot Net presented a video from Knightstalker called "Countdown" and today we offer the iTunes single End Of The Tunnel b/w Countdown (7Inch Remix). "End Of The Tunnel" is the first single from Knightstalker's album Knighttime. The track promotes self-confidence and the power of believing in yourself. Swiss duo Nefew, handles the production for "End Of The Tunnel."German

Video: Notafake - Psalms

2012-01-19T22:39:00.002-05:00

"Psalms" is the first single from International beatmaker Notafake's new album entitled Psalms. The Polish beatmaker will take risks with this release while sticking to his hip hop roots. The project will be available in late February. If you like the video make sure you take the time to download the track below.

Video: Knoe FM - Backyard Rap

2012-01-19T12:00:00.003-05:00

Here is a new video from Australian emcee Knoe FM. I like the vibe of the video and the fact that Knoe is in his element, rapping in front of friends. I like the intro and the dog is awesome haha. I know that it is hot in the Oz so I will give him a pass on the shades haha (Knoe FM aka Neo from The Matrix hehe).