Is it too late to decline? Shit. I meant to send an email saying thanks but no thanks.

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Mic Terror is a funny guy. If it wasn’t for this entertaining rap beef with Mazzi, I probably would have overlooked that Mic Terror is a decent rapper. Rapping over Don’t Believe The Hype, this reminds me of some old Cellski shit. via Nah Right [via]

Mic Terror - Detention (Mazzi Dis)

Nope, still not tired of this song.

New beat tape by producer GrimeySuspect from Amsterdam titled The Concept: Raw and Uncut. There’s a few treats in this 13 minute mp3, specifically the beat that comes in at around the 8 minute mark, that makes this worth a few listens this weekend.

visit GrimeySuspect, thanks Suspicious Soul Music

The Concept (Beat Tape) by GrimeySuspect

New free album by Bristol, UK MC/producer Awkward titled Atomic Lock featuring Rheteric, Mestizo, Thavius Beck and Chrome (Def Tex).

Download Atomic Lock

Tracklisting:
Lude
Atomic rot
extra roadmap remix
Fingers Plus
Rotation feat. Chrome
Arm Lock
Ultra Colour Marker
5050 feat Spye and Ben One
2 Grab rap
Flame Proof
Underwater
Situation Pristine with Isaiah, Rheteric, Mestizo, Awkward, Sir Beans o.b.e.,Thavius Beck

Prodigy keeps it subversive, denounces the bling that he helped popularize. More on his violent jail time over @ hnic2.com.

THE REASON YOU SAY DUN AND THE REASON YOU CALL PEOPLE SHOOK WHEN THEY SCARED TOO DEATH. I’M THE REASON YOU BOUGHT A BIGGER CHAIN & PIECE TO MATCH, AND IF YOU RAP THEN I’M THE REASON YOU MADE YOUR LINES MORE VIOLENT AND YOU TRIED HARDER. I’M NOT TRYING TO SAY I’M BETTER THEN YOU, BUT PLEASE STOP FRONTIN’. I’M THE REASON YOU STARTED DRINKING HENNESSY, E&J PLUS THE SOLE REASON YOU GOT CARHARTT UP AND AVIREX’D OUT. I’M NOT EVEN GONNA GET INTO TIMBERLANDS AND PELLE PELLE’S. DOGS IT’S P, I DON’T GIVE A GOOD GOT DAMN WHAT THE JZ’S AND NASTY NAS’ IS TALKIN’ BOUT. (HELLO) THEY KNOW AS WELL AS MOST OF Y’ALL WHAT P DO AND HOW I AFFECTED YA LIFE. SO WHEN I TELL YOU STOP SPENDIN’ YA MONEY ON ALL THIS GARBAGE, MONKEY, BUFFOONARY BULLSHIT; THAT MEANS STOP NOW!! LET’S SHUT DOWN THE JEWELRY INDUSTRY, LET’S MAKE THIS SHIT REACH CNN, BBC AND EVERY NEWS CHANNEL THERE IS. WE CONTROL THE ECONOMY, CAUSE WE’RE THE ONLY DAMN FOOLS SPENDING OUR LIFE SAVINGS ON A DIAMOND. PEOPLE EVEN IF YA JEWELS ARE FAKE, NOT ONLY ARE WE WASTING OUR MONEY, BUT WE LOOK FUCKING STUPID WITH ALL THAT SHIT ON. WHEN I WAS ON RIKERS WE WERE ALL IN THE CHOW ROOM WATCHING, “I’M GONNA GET YOU SUCKA.” IT WAS JUST SO IRONIC TO ME THAT WHILE THIS MOVIE WAS PLAYING, I HAD THE SAME THOUGHTS. KEENAN IVORY WAYANS MADE THE SAME POINT APPROX. IN 1991 WHEN IT CAME OUT. INSTEAD OF ANY DRUG OVERDOSE, PEOPLE WERE DYING FROM WEARING TOO MUCH GOLD. EVEN ONE CHAIN ON THE NECK LOOKS FOOLISH TO ME. PEOPLE! MY BROTHERS & SISTERS! THE SHIT IS OVER, IT’S DONE, IT’S PLAYED OUT!!! ALLLLL THE WAY OUT!!!! TIME TO MOVE ON. BLACK PEOPLE ARE THE CREATORS AND TRENDSETTERS OF ALL THE NEW STYLES. TIME TO START CREATING & SETTING. I APOLOGIZE TO ALL THE OLDER GENERATION OF BLACKS; THE ONES OUR PARENTS AGE FOR THE YEARS WE MUST OF LOOKED LIKE DAMN FOOLS TO YOU ALL. AND I ALSO APOLOGIZE TO THE YOUTH FOR CAUSING YOU TO LIKE THAT BULLSHIT. I PROMISE TO RE-PAY ALL OF YOU BY TAKING A PERSONAL STANCE AND DE-NOUNCING THAT ENTIRE LIFESTYLE; “THE LIFESTYLE OF THE BEAST.” IT’S A LIFESTYLE OF GLAMOUR AND GLITTER, THE RICH & THE FAMOUS. WHERE PEOPLE JUDGE YOU BASED ON WHAT YOU WEAR, DRIVE, AND THE COST OF YOUR HOME. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING RICH & FAMOUS. BUT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO DO WITH IT ALL!! I ALWAYS HAVE TO REMIND PEOPLE THAT THIS WAY OF THINKING IS NOTHING NEW FOR ME, I’VE BEEN SPITTIN’ ABOUT THIS KINDA SHIT SINCE “HELL ON EARTH.” SO IT’S ONLY NATURAL THAT I GREW TO BECOME THE REBEL THAT I AM TODAY.

Already got my ticket for his NYC date. Should be dope. Link

5/31/08 Recinto Ferial, Central Madrid, Spain
6/4/08 The Coronet Theatre, London, UK SE1 6TJ
6/24/08 Highline Ballroom, New York, NY 10011
7/11/08 Higher Ground, So. Burlington, VT 05403
7/15/08 Mr Smalls, Millvale, PA 15209
7/16/08 Magic Stick, Detroit, MI 48201
7/19/08 Rock The Bells at First Midwest Bank, Tinley Park, IL 60477
7/24/08 Toad’s Place, New Haven, CT 06511
7/25/08 Pearl Street, Northampton, MA 01060
7/26/08 Rock The Bells at Tweeter, Mansfield, MA 02048
7/27/08 Rock The Bells at Merriweather Post, Columbia, MD 21044
7/29/08 Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC 27510
7/30/08 The Loft, Atlanta, GA 30309
8/02/08 Rock The Bells at Cruzan Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
8/03/08 Rock The Bells at Jones Beach, Wantagh, NY 11793
8/07/08 Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, CA 92075
8/09/08 Rock The Bells at Glen Helen, San Bernardino, CA 92407
8/10/08 The Speedway, San Luis Obispo, CA 93444
8/12/08 Ventura Theatre, Ventura, CA 93001
8/13/08 The Exit, Fresno, CA 93701
8/15/08 The Boardwalk, Orangevale, CA 95662
8/16/08 Rock The Bells at Shoreline, Mountain View, CA 94043
8/21/08 In The Venue, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
8/23/08 Rock The Bells at Coors Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
8/24/08 Sunshine Theater, Albuquerque, NM 87102
8/26/08 The Brickhouse Theatre, Phoenix, AZ 85002

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HoodHype Episode 65 featured an interview with Killer Mike where he talks about making music that can help you buy your first rental properties and get bread. via Hoodhype

Download HoodHype Episode 65 featuring interview with Killer Mike

New song from Coherent Motion + Awkward titled Dayglo.

Dayglo by Coherent Motion and Awkward

Great interview with Carlos Berrios where he talks in detail about the beginning of his career as a 16 year old DJ from NYC spinning in Colombia and the history of Freestyle music. As discussed here previously, he points out that MTV refused to play Freestyle music videos because it was Latino music, never mind the fact that it sold millions and dominated dance radio stations across the world. Latin hip hop? Nah, that’s like saying Black rock n roll.

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Apparently, the vinyl-only section of the store launched late last year. And don’t assume it’s all 50 Cent and Kanye West. I snagged some really nice gems on there already at retail, non-Ebay-like prices. Props to them for recognizing the realness. Link (via)

Never heard about this before but it seems like a huge deal. Cash prizes are in the millions depending on how old you are. Not sure why age is a factor though. I’m sure, in his heyday, Shyheim could’ve wrecked most MCs regardless of age. The guest judges for the rap battles are a virtual who’s who of Hip-Hop culture with cats like Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Kool Herc, Roxanne Shante, Afrika Bambaataa, Kool Moe Dee, Slick Rick, Nice & Smooth, Just-Ice, DMC, MC Lyte, Biz Markie, Whodini and A LOT more. Too bad they’re only judging and not performing. more info

The panel of judges for the upcoming World Series of Hip Hop rap battle and hip hop dance battle tournament has been released by the tournament’s organizing body. The tournament is set to award over $5 million in cash prizes to participants in nine categories.

Today in New York City, the World Series of Hip Hop released some of the names of judges who will oversee the championship matches of this year’s multi-million dollar tournament, scheduled for August 5-9, 2008 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

Rappers and dancers from all corners of the world are expected to converge on Atlanta this summer for the opportunity to be judged by some of hip hop’s pioneers. The tournament’s championship matches will be aired live on pay-per-view Saturday August 9, 2008 at 7 p.m. EDT and will be hosted by radio personality and legendary female rapper Monie Love, New York City DJ and MTV host Cipha Sounds and nationally syndicated radio talk show host Wendy Williams. The judges who will decide who wins the Million Dollar Grand Prizes include: DMC of Run DMC, Rakim of Eric B and Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Yo-Yo, Dougie Fresh, Roxanne Shante and Slick Rick.

“We want to make sure the judges are so official, that their decision as to who is the better rapper is beyond reproach. And the list is still not done,” said Furqaan Clover the events organizer.

The Rap Battle Tournament will consist of 6 categories with Championship Prizes in each category.

1. Heavyweight Male (ages 25 and up), Championship Prize $1,000,000 CASH!!!
2. Heavyweight Female (ages 25 and up), Championship Prize $1,000,000 CASH!!!
3. Middleweight Male (ages 21 to 24), Championship Prize $500,000 CASH!!!
4. Middleweight Female (ages 21 to 24), Championship Prize $500,000 CASH!!!
5. Lightweight Male (ages 18 to 20), Championship Prize $250,000 CASH!!!
6. Lightweight Female (ages 18 to 20), Championship Prize $250,000 CASH!!!

Not sure about this. Maybe, maaaybee, if it played music somehow. Link (via BB)

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Qwel chimes in about his new album with Kip Killagain titled The New Wine. link, pre-order album

the record drops in a week or two and i been listenin heavily to it.we been tryin to keep the heater heaters super secret so as to not blow up the spot.but this record from one to z is a banger.i hope yall enjoy the different style beats on this joint.
i think this record helps to shed some light on the freezerburner for some of yall.it does for me.

when thinkin about the spring,it took me a minute to organize what me and kip wanted to pull off.cause we wanted to genuinely pull off the feel of spring without doin bambi,ya dig?somehow we pulled it off perfectly,in my opinion.wes helped alot with this.that cat can sing…very well.

i know we kinda buzzkilled the teaser a bit by puttin the snippets out hella early, but motherfuckers couldnt wait.im real curious to hear what cats get out of this record.im hella proud of the range on the record and the just straight up lyrics.the songs arent heavy heady “qwellybellyesque” the whole rip through for once and help to shed some light on what were talkin about.plus,wes helps alot to make it a less abrasive joint.

im down to answer any questions cats have about title,topics, or whatevers.and for the cats that think the snippets were dope you got a welcome surprise in store.this record is irrefutable rawness.

hit me up if you got any questions.

Pre-Order Details
The only way to pre-order from G4 right now is by Paypal. Standard ordering options coming soon, but without combo/freebie deals as explained below…

Right now you can pre-order by Paypal only the brand new Qwel & Kip Killagain “The New Wine” CD as well as the new G4 tour CD. The tour CD (Galapagos4 “Tip The Scales”) features 16 tracks with Qwel, Robust (including 3 new tracks with Qwel & Robust together), Jackson Jones, Kip Killagain, and guest verses by Wes Restless, Sketch 185, J-Note & more. Full track list on the tour CD will be announced next week.

We are offering FREE with purchase of “The New Wine” a New Wine poster (11×17 full color, great quality) as well as the bonus CD of Kip Killagain’s instrumentals from the album.

So here’s the ways you can pre-order…

Paypal to jeff@galapagos4.com

- $25 US or $30 international will get you both “The New Wine” and the G4 tour CD along with the free poster and instrumentals!
- $15 US or $18 international will get you “The New Wine” along with the free poster and instrumentals.

Pre-orders will begin shipping by Friday May 30. These deals will not extend past pre-orders!

Necro, DJ Muggs and Sick Jacken are releasing a new album under the name PCP (Psycho+Logical, Cypress Hill, Psycho Realm). Should be a banger. (via)

From Necro:

WE ALLREADY RECORDED 3 SONGS SO FAR…1 SONG IS COMPLETELY DONE, AND IS A FUCKING BANGER!!!…THATS THE LEVEL, THE BAR THAT WE ARE SETTING FOR THIS PROJECT. AT THIS POINT, MUGGS IS DOING ALL THE BEATS. IF I HAVE IT MY WAY, HE WILL DO THE ENTIRE ALBUM
IM ALLREADY PRODUCING SO MUCH SHIT MYSELF FOR MY LABEL, THAT I DONT NEED TO TOUCH THIS…AND LET ME TELL YOU, MUGGS GOT FUCKING HEAT MAN. BESIDES THE FACT THAT MUGGS IS A FUCKING LEGEND, CYPRESS HILL PRODUCTION LEGEND, AND HAS DEFINITELY BEEN AN INFLUENCE OF MINE. FROM THE FIRST CYPRESS RECORD, DONT GET SHIT TWISTED, HE IS STILL INSANE NOW. NOT MANY PRODUCERS THAT DROPPED JEWELS IN THE 90′S ARE STILL COMING WITH BANGERS. ALMOST EVERY BEAT MUGGS PUT ON IN THE STUDIO WAS BRUTAL
SO ITS GONNA BE A PLEASURE FOR ME TO JUST BE ABLE TO MURDER HIS BEATS, ITS AN HONOR ACTUALLY, AND I APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY

SICK JACKEN IS COMING WITH HEAT TOO, THE FIRST TRACK IS A DOWN SOUTH FLOW STEEZE, AND JACKEN CAME INSANE ON IT…WE FLOW SICK BACK TO BACK, SOME NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES SHIT…SHOW MOTHERFUCKERS THAT WHOLE COAST SHIT IS BULLSHIT, I NEVER REALLY UNDERSTOOD THAT CRAP ANYWAY…BUT THEN AGAIN THATS WHY I NEVER CLICKED WITH THESE FAGGOT MAGAZINES

THE IDEA BEHIND PCP CAME WHEN ME AND JACKEN KEPT TALKING ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER ON TOUR, WHEN WE DID CANADA TOGETHER…JACKEN AND TONE WERE LIKE, WE GOTTA DO SOME SONGS, I WAS LIKE NO DOUBT, IM WITH IT…THEN THEY SAID, WHAT ABOUT A WHOLE FUCKING ALBUM, I WAS LIKE NO DOUBT, IM WITH IT…THEN I WAS THINKING, PSYCHO+LOGICAL- CONNECTS WITH PSYCHO REALM, IT JUST SEEMED CATCHY CUZ WE BOTH ROCK PSYCHO IN OUR NAMES…AND THATS WHERE “PCP” CAME FROM, AND JACKEN WAS FEELING THE CONCEPT…THEN I ASKED JACKEN IF WE COULD GET MUGGS INVOLVED BECAUSE HE JUST DROPPED THE MASK AND THE ASSASSIN JOINT…PLUS I LOVE TO SEE REAL WHITE KIDS LINK UP, AND MUGGS WAS SOMEONE I FELT IT WOULD BE AWESOME TO WORK WITH
WHILE ME AND TONE WERE ANALIZNG THAT WE REALIZED THAT THE “C” IN “PCP” STANDS FOR “CYPRESS”…SO IT WAS MEANT TO BE…JUST WANTED TO GIVE YALL A BREAKDOWN OF THE PROJECT SO YOU UNDERSTAND THE NAME AND THE CONCEPT…IT ISNT GONNA NECCESARILY BE ABOUT DRUGS, THE MUSIC IS THE FUCKING DRUG ITSELF, ITS JUST A SICK CYMBOL/METAPHOR/IDEA THAT WORKS…AND IT LEAVES ALOT OF POSSIBILITIES OPEN FOR US TO EXPLORE