Son of a Gangsta

New mixtape by the son of legendary southern rapper B.G. being backed by Jet Life this is first full project and honestly worth a look at... CLICK HERE FOR DOWNLOAD

The Stand4rd

New group project by spooky black, bobby raps, allan kingdom, and psymun the group first album/mixtape whatever you like to call these free projects. Download here

Slab Music

Honestly only a couple of rappers doing southern rap music right, and Le$ is one of them so peep the new mixtape $teak & $hrimp by clicking here.

Undergroud Cassette

Honestly probably the hardest sounding mixtape out this year, with a real southern feel to it brining back memories of the early 2000's. Brought to you by Gangsta Boo and Beatking. Download here 

Pen & Pixel

Going back into southern hip hop album cover history for a moment brought to you by the good people at noisey.

Dally Auston

Even though this might be a super late pass for me, but better late then never. Dally Auston from chicago and also part of Chance the Rapper SaveMoney crew brings something very different in his sound being more soulful with his beat selection. Click here for the download..

I$0Lyf3 3

Honestly this mixtape has been in heavy rotation in the past week for me, so I highly recommend this for everyone. With that being said enjoy KR "I$0Lyf3 3".

Chipped Tooth Smile

So the official trailer for Nas' documentary "Time is Illmatic" is up, something for music heads to be geeked up about. Peep the trailer..

Kidnapped

Wara from the NBHD is a new rapper, which from the start of the mixtape you can tell he is very Neptunes inspired. Give the mixtape a chance, it's something very different. 

Water

So it's been out for a while but after a couple of listens it's definitely something different. Rapper Mick Jenkins drops his mixtape/album "The Water[S]."  Download it here 

The Gravediggaz

20 year anniversary for the Gravediggaz' album which put two good producers together, the RZA and Prince Paul. so here's upnorthtrip paying tribute to the producers. 

Leaving

With all the success from the first mixtape he's back again with a second EP. Leaving by Spooky Black.

Definitive Jux

Giving respect to the old underground record labels that made such a big impact on hip hop today. So do your homework and take a look back on Def Jux aka Definitive Jux. 

Relax Rekords

Rap record label hailing from Florida about to make a lot of moves this year, to hear more click here. The team mixtape drops later this month.

Chipper Jones

  Long Beach native Joey Fatts from Cutthroat Boys drops Chipper Jones Vol 3.

Download the mixtape here.

Get On Up

Pete Rock tribute to the godfather of soul James Brown (RIP).

Can't It be

Never been so hyped for a sneaker in a while, but GOT DAMN this looks so dope. Can't wait to find out more about the release date so just stay updated with Packer Shoes for more info. Strictly for the Lo Heads.

 

Saucony Grid 9000 by Packer Shoes (featuring Just Blaze) from Packer Shoes on Vimeo.

Fatheraintshit

Random artist find of the day.. Peep the soundcloud for more music 

Paul's Boutique

So its the 25 year anniversary of the classic album Paul's Boutique by the Beastie Boys.

Paul's Boutique - A Visual Companion - Trailer from SM&A Prod. on Vimeo.

Black Jesus

New movie coming to Adult Swim premiers August 7th.

No More

New R&B ep with the production by Shlomo and vocals by Jeremih click here for the free download.

8th Planet

A short film showing Skateboard P and the whole NERD camp making music.

The Neptunes present "The 8th Planet" from Decon on Vimeo.

Everything Lit

New video from the A$ton Matthews from Cutthroat out of Long Beach. 

He's going to be a BAD BOY

Tribute to the classic samples we all know from Bad Boy Records brought to you buy Frank the Butcher and DJ7L.

Shyne Coldchain Music

Interview with up and coming rapper Vince Staples and his life growing up in Long Beach. And if you haven't herd the new mixtape go check it out here, with a good amount of it produced by NO ID.

Tha Carter

June 29 marked the 10th year anniversary for "Tha Carter" the 4th studio album from Lil Weezy..

Cash Money Millionaire 

The Man the Myth the Legend...

Zane Lowe sits down with Rick Rubin to talk about music and life...

Playstation

New Video from Sir Michael Rocks

The Abstract

The full story on Q-Tip brought to you by BBC Radio..

Til Infinity

Documentary on a west coast group Souls of Mischief and there classic album 93 Til Infinity and what changes it made in the rap game at that time. 

Til Infinity from Til Infinity Doc on Vimeo.

Dave vs David

Dave Chapplle sit's down with Letterman to talk about his life and what's going on. 

Culture Vulture

Dame Dash drop knowledge on the hip hop culture and not selling out on the Combat Jack Show..

Black Music

D'Angelo sits down in a red bull interview about how he got his start plus more about his progression in music.

RIP Maya Angelou

Bruce Lee

Meet Bruce Lee leader of the underground drug trafficking in Romania, and is also father to many of the homeless drug users of society..

The Future is Now

This new re release book set album of Non Phixion "The Future is Now" which is an all time classic hip hop album in my eyes, looks like a must buy for all album collectors.

The packaging comes with the following, and for more information on how to buy it click here..

- 2 CDs, containing the original album vocal versions and instrumentals

- Three 7-inch singles featuring original 12-inch artwork: “Black Helicopters,” “Drug Music,” and “Rock Stars”

- An 80-page, hard-cover liner notes book featuring dozens of group-sourced photos and archival images, and in-depth interviews with all group members by author Chris Faraone

- Full reproduction of the group’s press-only sampler cassette from 2000 (with early singles, demos, freestyles and promos): “The Past, The Present and the Future Is Now"

 

- Expanded artwork from Mear One’s original album visuals

Born X Raised

Probably one of the better up and coming brands in LA right now just because it's represents what Los Angeles is really about and means more then just being a next pop clothing brand. Especially in a time where a bunch of bright colored clothing brands are successful and making a bigger appeal just because they are copying something that's already out and has no originality. The Hundreds sat down with the two creators of the brand Spanto and 2tone in a good interview about the brand and what it really stands for. Read the article here..

Funkee Phlavaz

A public access rap video show that was started in the early 90s with your host Alchemist aka AL, live from Melrose...

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Am I My Brother's Keeper

Recently "CNN Tonight" had a special on one of the rap games better duos Clipse, being a group that consist of two brothers Malice and Pusha T they held it down for rap games better drug inspired raps. Check it out

Down On My Luck

Brand new song and video from one of the better freshman 10 on the XXL cover Vic Mensa peep it.

Gangster Doodles

Gangster Doodles Vol. 1 by G. Doodles dope drawings by an artist from Toronto 48 pages long and all dedicated to pro ball players, famous rappers and more.. For more info check the website here.

Parachute Escape

New visuals for Da$h Parachute Escape / Counseling and honestly super trippy, but one of the better mixtapes to drop in 2013 so check it out.

Godzilla

Okay now I know this is about 10 days away but honestly probably the most anticipated movie for me coming out just because its GODZILLA MAN! Yeah we all know how bad the first one was so don't go there, but this one has so much potential with Godzilla fighting another monster. The hype is real..

Dedicated to the Freaks

Nothing but those early 90s freaky tales, download Sex Rap Volume 1 by DJ Raze and the Genevan Heathen for that summertime rider music. 

Need Something to do in LA??

Download this new app 5 Every Day..Guide on things to do in Los Angeles for the day.

Spooky Black

Honestly did not take this serious when I first saw it but, I actually gave it a listen all the way through and its really good. So just give it a chance.. 

Pimp Game

I've seen a pimp documentary a while ago called American Pimp and honestly after that just been wanting to know more. With that being said I found this by just googling "pimp documentary" so here it goes Pimps Up Ho's Down.

I LOVE SELLING BLOW

Just peeped this video on World Star the other day by rapper Stitches out the 305 and honestly probably one of the hardest songs out right now ....  Kinda reminds me of WAKA FLOCKA"O'Let's Do It" video when it came out!!

Pervert Streetwear

Meet Don Busweiler creator of "Pervert" streetwear that started in the early 90s like other great streetwear brands. Don later drops out of the streetwear industry and ends up joining a cult called the Jim Roberts Group and ends up leaving everything he had going on with this up and coming brand.
How Can I Be Down (Extended Trailer.) from Louis L on Vimeo.

For more information peep the interview with Louis Loizou.

Rawkus Records

Even though most people wont know what is Rawkus Records or what it did for underground hip hop at the time and the big artist it introduced at the time where hip hop was becoming more mainstream and about how much money you make or how many cars you drive. This is the history behind Rawkus Records.

The Thrill Can Kill You

Todays is a new day and the most important thing is to bring you entertainment and what influences me Rafael Ramirez in everyday life read at your own risk...