Video: Pigeon John Diss.

First of all why would anyone hate on PJ, This dude is the truth. Secondly this video is crap.

Video: Kid Cudi Live In San Diego

Clip of Kid Cudi in none other than America's Finest City.  More on San Diego bellow.

The Roots - Rising Down (2008)

Another great album by The Roots, Can youe expect anything less?. ?uestlove does a great job producing this one. 

Tracklist:

1 The Pow Wow 1:15
2 Rising Down (Feat. Mos Def and Styles P) 3:40
3 Get Busy (Feat. Dice Raw and Peedi Peedi) 3:29
4 @15 0:51
5 75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction) 3:15
6 Becoming Unwritten 0:36
7 Criminal (Feat. Truck North and Saigon) 4:08
8 I Will Not Apologize (Feat. Porn and Dice Raw) 4:34
9 I Can't Help It (Feat. Malik B., Porn, Mercedes 4:39
Martinez and Dice Raw)
10 Singing Man (Feat. Porn, Truck North and Dice Raw) 4:07
11 Unwritten 1:22
12 Lost Desire (Feat. Malik B. and Talib Kweli) 3:58
13 The Show (Feat. Common and Dice Raw) 3:44
14 Rising Up (Feat. Wale and Chrisette Michele) 4:23
15 Birthday Girl 4:05
16 Bonus Track 3:18 

Preview: The Roots - The Show (feat. Common)

Martin Louie The King Jr aka Kanye West Loses Sanity

If this guy didn't make good music I swear...

Sweatshop Union - Water Street (2008)

Great album. Just recently heard about these cats from Canada.

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Tracklist:

01. Now 02:50
02. Goldrush 03:28
03. Oh My 03:52
04. Time Machine (Feat. Mat The Alien) 03:36
05. So Tired 03:45
06. Blah Blah Blah 00:58
07. Comes & Goes 04:28
08. Jeers 02:50
09. Pot Of Stew 02:39
10. Mashed Potatoes (Feat. Evil) 02:19
11. High Grade 03:33
12. Cities Of Gods 02:48
13. Shoot Low (Feat. Moka Only) 03:54
14. Itchy Back 01:42
15. Gutter Ball 01:11
16. It’s Alright 03:44
17. Never Go Home 01:14
18. Sunnyside Motel 03:00
19. Timelines 03:10
20. Moose 03:36
21. Said And Done 03:30
22. So Many People 03:59
23. Dig A Grave 07:37 

Preview: Sweatshop Union - Goldrush 

Built By Snow - Mega (2009)

Built By Snow use keyboards and programming to flesh out their loose power pop basis. 

Added to that is a healthy obsession with science in the lyrics. It kinda makes you feel like youre livin' your life through a game. But overall it's a good short album worth your'e ear. (comment = link)

Tracklist:

01. Giant Robot Attack
02. Something In 3D
03. All The Weird Kids Know
04. Implode Alright
05. A-Beta
06. Algometric Touch
07. Invaders
08. Science Of Love
09. Attachment 

Preview: Built By Snow - Something In 3D

                Built By Snow - The Weird Kids Know

Lupe Fiasco's Everywhere in June

Finally, Lupe's first disc of LupEND is coming in June. I've been waiting on this for a minute. The Fiasco announced the good news while in Australia.

Doomtree - Doomtree (2008)

Ok. I don't want to have to admit this but I really slept on this album. I've had it in my itunes for a while now but never really gave it a good listen, but this turned out to be some good ish. (Comments = Link)

Tracklist.:

01 - Close Your Ears (Intro) 01:24
02 - Drumsticks 02:37
03 - Gander Back 03:18
04 - The Wren 03:43
05 - Gameshow Host 03:58
06 - Dots & Dashes 03:24
07 - Game Over (Go Big Or Go Home Boy) 03:30
08 - Real Class (Interlude) 00:49
09 - Last Call 04:15
10 - Accident 03:39
11 - Sadie Hawkins 02:57
12 - The Walrus (Interlude) 00:49
13 - Twentyfourseven 03:30
14 - Let Me Tell You, Baby 03:19
15 - Down The Line 03:20
16 - Kid Gloves 03:35
17 - Pop Gun War 02:54
18 - Reintroduction 00:42
19 - Liver Let Die 02:55
20 - I’m Talking 03:46
21 - Jaded 03:07

Preview: Doomtree - Drumsticks

Kanye West’s Louis Vuitton Kicks

With all the talk about this collab, it’s about time that we have a clear pic of the Kayne x Louis Vuitton sneaker. These are heard to be dropping in June. 

Source: The Moment     

What's with this color though?

 

Wilderness Crew - Wilderness Crew (2008)

This is the wildreness crew all the way from the Sunshine Coast in BC outta Vancity, Eli Eric and Brett spit, sing and build beats from the soul. Album is Beyond Amazing and so realxing and chill. Like it? 

Pass it on to everyone. (comments = link)

Tracklist:

01. Perfect Match [03:14]
02. Northwest Rotation [03:25]
03. Killers of the Funk [03:19]
04. Widen Your Eyelids [04:39]

05. My Mind [04:18]
06. Tillicum Bay [03:46]
07. I’m Coming Home [04:26]
08. People [04:10]
09. Grammas Wishes [04:16]
10. Super Dave [03:41]
11. Trading Spaces [02:59]
12. Chandan [04:02]
13. The Push [04:08]

Preview:  Wilderness Crew - I'm Coming Home

                Wilderness Crew - People

Justice - † Cross (2007)

Ok so I want this site to be a mix of Good Music with more focus on Hip Hop, So here you go. The first non-hip hop album and what could be better than Justice. The best music to come out of France since, the genesis of France. 

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Tracklist:

1. Genesis 3:55 

2. Let There Be Light 4:55 

3. D.A.N.C.E. 4:02 

4. Newjack 3:36

5. Phantom 4:22 

6. Phantom Part II 3:20 

7. Valentine 2:56

8. TThhee PPaarrttyy 4:03 

9. DVNO 3:56 

10. Stress 4:58 

11. Waters Of Nazareth 4:25 

12. One Minute To Midnight 3:40 

Preview: Justice - DVNO (feat. Mehdi Pinson)

Grime - Let Freedom Ring With A Buckshot (2007)

God, Reality, Independence and the Message is Everything. His name shows you what he's all about. G.R.I.M.E. is from Arizona and has toured with alot of great artist including WU-TANG. This guy reminds me of Immortal Technique. Check out his myspace page here. Enjoy! 

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Tracklist:

01 Holding Hands
02 Karma
03 Thrill is Gone
04 Everywhere is War
05 Hell
06 Keep it Moving
07 The Revolution is Here
08 Let Freedom Ring
09 The Lonliest Number
10 On the White House Lawn

11 (Bonus)* Guns  

Preview: GRIME - Let Freedom Ring

                    GRIME - The Lonliest Number

Jay-Z and Meatallica - The Double Black Album (2006)

One of the better "Black Album" mash-ups in my opinion. Still looking for "The Purple Album"(Jay-Z and Prince) if any one has it, hit me up. Thanx.

Note: (Re-Up) Got taken down from Blogger. Check comments for link.

Tracklist:

1. Public Service Announcement
   
2. Change Clothes
   
3. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
   
4. My 1st Song
   
5. 99 Problems
   
6. Allure
   
7. Moment Of Clarity
   
8. Encore
   
9. Lucifer
   
10. Threat
    
11. December 4th
    
12. Bonus Track
    

Preview: Jay-Z and Metallica - Moment of Clairity

Pigeon John - And The Summertime Pool Party (2006)

Amazing album. Not what you would expect from a west coast rapper. This ish is the most original thing you will ever hear. If  he ever does a show near you make sure you go, he does the best shows (yes even better then The Roots). Can't wait for new stuff from him. Please make sure to support PJ.

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Tracklist:

1. "Welcome to the Show"
   
2. "Scene 1: I Thought You Was a G?"
   
3. "Do The Pigeon"
   
4. "Higher!?"
   
5. "Scene 2: I Was Just Looking At Her Jeans"
   
6. "Money Back Guarantee"
   
7. "Freaks! Freaks!" (featuring DJ Rhettmatic)
   
8. "One For The..." (featuring Brother Ali)
   
9. "The Last Sunshine" (featuring RJD2 & J-Live)
   
10. "Weight of the World"
    
11. "Scene 3: A Black Man on a White Horse"
    
12. "As We Know It"
    
13. "I Lost My Job Again"
    
14. "Scene 4: The Girls, the Fanastic Fireworks"
    
15. "Brand New Day"
    
16. "Growing Old"
    

Preview: Pigeon John - Money Back Guarantee

Mr. J Medeiros - Of Gods and Girls (2007)

Amazing album. Real thought provoking lyrics and good beats too. Can't wait till' "Friends Enemies Apples Apples." This is real indie stuff so if you like it please support the artist.

Tracklist:

01. Amelie (Feat. 20Syl Of Hocus Pocus) 05:04
02. Silent Earth 03:43
03. Strangers 04:01
04. Constance 03:33
05. Change (Feat. Strange Fruit Project And Rez of The Procussions) 03:47
06. King Of Rock Bottom (Feat. DJ Vajra) 05:07
07. Half A Dream (Feat. Marty James Of One Block Radius) 03:44
08. Keep Pace 03:37
09. Money (Feat. Pigeon John And DJ Vajra) 03:06
10. Her Wings 02:52
11. Apathy (Feat. DJ Vajra) 04:44
12. Call You 03:26
13. Constance (Joey Beats Remix) 03:45
14. Silent Earth (Ohmega Watts Remix) 04:02
15. Half A Dream (Siamese Sisters Remix Feat. DJ Destro) 04:12
16. Amelie (Mike Kilo Sentimental Remix) 03:18*

Download

Preview:

Mr. J Mederios - Constance

Eminem - Infinite (1996)

First album by Eminem before he went major. I think this is his best work to date. this is really hard to find so don't sleep on it.

Tracklist:

01. Infinite
02. WEGO
03. It's Ok
04. 313 (feat. Eye Kyu)
05. Tonite
06. Maxine
07. Open Mic
08. Never 2 Far
09. Searchin' (feat. Denaun Porter)
10. Backstabber

11. Jealousy Woes II

Download

Preview: Eminem - Infinite

88 Keys - The Death of Adam (2008)

Great album debut from long time producer. make sure you peep the single with Kanye West, That track is straight fire.

Tracklist:

01. Morning Wood

02. Nice Guys Finish Last

03. The Friends Zone (F. Shitake Monkey)

04. Handcuff 'Em

05. Stay Up! (Viagra) (F. Kanye West)

06. There's Pleasure In It

07. (Awww Man) Round 2?

08. Dirty Peaches (F. J*Davey)

09. Close Call (F. Phonte of Little Brother)

10. The Burning Bush (F. Redman)

11. Ho' Is Short For Honey (F. Kid Cudi)

12. No. I Said I LIKED You

13. M.I.L.F. (F. Bilal)

14. Another Victim

Download
Preview: 88 Keys - Morning Wood

88 Keys - Stay Up! (Viagra)

Japanese Cartoon?!

Have you guys heard about this? I know I'm kinda late but apparently there's this mysterious british rock band with a myspace. The mysterious part is it sounds a lot like Lupe Fiasco. this is what SmokeYYY had to say:

When you’re one of the greatest emcees of the modern generation readying your bow from hip-hop with three albums, what do you do meanwhile? In Lupe Fiasco’s case, you simply watch a film, get invigorated, start a band, begin making not so bad post-indie punk music in a faux British accent, think of a peculiar band name (cue “Japanese Cartoon”), create a MySpace page, & upload the music. Then act like it isn’t you but rather Percival Fats. Cool.

This is what Percival Fats had to say:

Percival Fats (Born Percival Hindenburg-Fats) Is NOT Lupe Fiasco (Born Wasalu Muhammad Jaco). Although he is a dear friend...Lupe does finance the band but is NOT I REPEAT NOT THE SINGER IN JAPANESE CARTOON. He is however the producer and we value his participation very much.

Personally I think it's him. but what do you think? Listen to the tracks and let me know.

Download:

Japanese Cartoon - Firing Squad

Japanese Cartoon - Army 

Japanese Cartoon - Heirplanes

Inverse - So True (2009)

Just heard about this one, and I had to post it up right away. These guys are gonna bring the west coast back.

Tracklist:

1. Rise and Shine (prod. Cook Classics)
2. So True f. Deacon (of CunninLynguists) (prod. Decapbeats)
3. SunnyCalifornia pt.2 (prod. Adam Berg & Cook Classics)
4. Spark My Soul f. Substantia (prod. Kno]
5. Beautiful City (prod. Cook Classics]
6. Goodnight Goodnight (prod. Kno)

Download

Preview: Inverse - SunnyCalifornia Part 2

Pace won and Mr. Green - The Only Color That Matters Is Green (2008)

Pacewon & Mr. Green are underground MC's from New Jersey. Overall this is ONE of the best albums of 2008, this is an album that you can vibe to every track without skipping a song. This is true Hip Hop. She be so cold, Hip-Hop, and Childhood are my fav tracks. I want everyone to check this out, you will not be disappointed, if you are you don't appreciate good music, plain & simple.

Tracklist:

01 05:28 Four Quarters
02 05:07 Children Sing 
03 03:59 The Eye Of The Needle 
04 04:35 I Need Money 
05 04:26 Let A Shot Go
06 03:14 Who I Am
07 04:14 Hip Hop
08 03:31 Childhood Ft Cymarshall Law Mary Lou and Kosha Dillz
09 04:10 So Straight
10 04:05 Won On Won
11 03:41 She Can Be So Cold
12 03:58 The Joker

Download

Preview:Pacewon and Mr. Green - She Be So Cold

Blu and Exile - Below The Heavens (2007)

Real talk, this is my favorite album after Nas' notorious "Illmatic". A lot of people know about Blu by now, but if you haven't than you are really missing out. Don't sleep on this and make sure you support Blu.

Tracklisting:

1. My World Is …
   
2. The Narrow Path
   
3. So[ul] Amazin’ (Steel Blazin’)
   
4. Jucien’ Dranks (feat. Taarach)
   
5. In Remembrance of Me
   
6. Blu Collar Workers
   
7. Dancing In The Rain
   
8. First Things First (feat. Miguel Jontel)
   
9. No Greater Love
   
10. Show Me The Good Life (feat. Aloe Blac & Joseph)
    
11. Simply Amazin’
    
12. Cold Hearted (feat. Miguel Jontel)
    
13. The World Is (Below The Heavens) Pt. 1
    
14. The World Is (Below The Heavens) Pt. 2
    
15. I Am …
    
16. You Are Now In the Clouds With (The Koochie Monstas)
    

Download
Preview: First Things First

Evidence - The Layover (clean) (2008)

Tracklist:
01- The Layover [03:01]
02- For Whom the Bell Tolls [04:27]
(Feat. Phonte, Blu, Will.I.Am)
03- So Fresh - Step Brothers [03:59]
04- Solitary Confinement (Feat. Krondon) [03:01]
05- Don't Hate (Feat. Defari) [03:56]
06- My Favorite Part of Traveling (Interlude) [01:23]
07- The Far Left [03:38]
(Feat. the Alchemist and Fashawn)
08- Rain or Shine [03:26]
09- To Be Determined [04:13]
(Feat Elzhi and Aloe Blacc)
10- The Cold Weather [03:53]

Download
Preview: For Whom the Bell Tolls

Mos Def - Quiet Dog

Second sinlge off his upcoming album The Ecstatic. Good Ish.

I also droped in his first Single as well. Don't forget to support Mos Def.

Mos Def - Quiet Dog  Download

Mos Def - Life In Marvelous Times  Download

The Genesis

Ok so this is the first official post from Priceless˚. Bringing you the best of the "Independent Hip Hop/Rock Culture"

Underground/Independent/Alternative/Real.

"If Happiness is priceless, well than price my life."  -  Blu