Music: DJ Ill Digitz – LiKuid Sounds

Kooley High‘s DJ Ill Digitz linked me to a mix he did presented by LiKuid Nation. The artwork is what got me. Peep the fresh and get the download under the cut. Download Here!!! sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Music: Suburban District – Drop It Low Freestyle

Octavion Xcellence of Suburban District sent me a new freestlye from the SDP crew. Let’s get it. Check it out under the cut. Ketchup bitches! DOWNLOAD HERE!!! sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Music: Mike Millions – Ashes & Samples: The Michael Millions Interview [2010]

I hit you with the video for Michael Millions‘ single “Ashes & Samples“, now I’m back with the complete project. Ketchup under the cut. Download Here!!! sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Music: Ryan Flow – Things Change [2010]

The homie Ryan Flow recently released a mixtape called Things Change. He hit me up with my own personal hard copy but you can get the download right here! Ketchup, bitches! Featuring Appearances By :Nickelus F x Octavion Xcellence (Suburban District) x Matt Thornton and more.. Special Shouts : all of my fans for keeping … Continue reading

Video: Mike Millions – "Ashes & Samples"

I love being up early. Well not really, but it does afford me luxuries like peeping brand new music before the world wakes up. The homie Mike Millions hit me up with his new video “Ashes & Samples” and I gotta say this joint is dope. I had the pleasure of meeting the homie a … Continue reading

Music: Black Liquid – The Dream [2010]

My man 50 grand Black Liquid released his monster album today titled The Dream. Homie will be releasing a free album every month for the res of the year! Talk about grind. Ketchup with the artwork (created by yours truly) and the download below… WOFTD! DOWNLOAD HERE!!! sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = … Continue reading

Music: Just Plain Ant – "Beyond Me" (feat. Joey Ripps)

Just Plain Ant let go of the first cut from his next project SEEWHATEYESEE. The track features Joey Ripps. Deep indeed. Get it under the cut…Ketchup. http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=10864043-b6f sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Music: Lou Tully – Encounters

Richmond native & Bugs Raleigh member Lou Tully released a sleeper project back in December that ya boy is just getting down with. Good as new! Ketchup! http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer.swf/album=952660766/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=000000/ sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Music: Sleaze – Hear, My Dear [2010]

Seems like I have been tooling around with this album forever. Tweaking the beats. Putting more and more of my heart into it. And now it’s done. And I’m glad… Check the synopsis… Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States ((Hear)), My Dear. My “Dear Jane” letter to the game. Love it or Leave it. Thank … Continue reading

Hear, My Dear on 2-28-10

These days are sacred. I started writing ((HEAR)), My Dear in 2008. Then, It was supposed to be a free EP for I only had about 6 usable tracks. The project has grown into much more, my second full-length LP in under 6 months! Peep the fresh… Originally, I wanted this album to speak to … Continue reading

Music: TheHipHopEffect Presents…Girls I Gave My Heart To [miXtape] [2010]

My man Ant over at TheHipHopEffect has been toiling over this mixtape, Girls I Gave My Heart To, for the better part of last year. Here today, is the final project, an insanely nice project, with songs that you can dedicate to that special lady in your life. Oh, you know I’m on that (produced … Continue reading

Music: Black Liquid – Liq St8 of Mind

The homie Black Liquid is tearing up the local scene, doing two or three shows every week. Dedication has lead my man on stage with Snoop Dogg at The Nat’l on February 24th. So I’m doing my dawg some justice and lacing the folks with some of my man’s back work. First up, Black Liquid’s … Continue reading

Music: Elijah – So Much For That [2010]

All good things must come to an end, and Elijah is popping his off now. E is calling it quits with this rap shit(against my wishes), but that is the nature of music. The motivation that once drives you to create music sometimes burns out if not nurtured positively. I still think my dude is … Continue reading

Music: Vandalyzm – Vandalyzm Is Not The Father [MiXtape]

I dropped “The Matrix” on heads last week, and now I’m back dropping the complete product. I dropped “The Matrix” on heads last week, and now I’m back dropping the complete product. My homie Vandalyzm unleashes his latest mixtape entitled Vandalyzm Is Not The Father, mixed by Trackstar the DJ. The joint features guest spots … Continue reading

Music: Skillz – ’09 Rap Up

DAMN! Another year gone..2009 was very good to Black folks. And bad for entertainers. People was dropping like flies…But I’ma let Skillz wrap it up. Download Here!!! Sauce from: 2dopeboyz sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Music: Joey Ripps – Infinite Growth

You know what time it is. Introducing, once again, my man Joey Ripps, back with his debut Just Plain Sounds release Infinite Growth. This album, produced entirely by Just Plain Ant, is seriously a very well put together album. Songs and ideas seem to flow into one another perfectly. Do yourself a favor and cop … Continue reading

Music: Mick Boogie & Terry Urban – Le Da Soul

Mick Boogie & Terry Urban are back with a new mixtape, a tribute to De La Soul, one of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time. A group that has weathered the storm of hip-hop for 20 plus years. Hats off to Plugs 1, 2, & 3. Download Here!!! sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = … Continue reading

Music: Vandalyzm – "Middle of The Map (Hot Like Summer Freestyle)"

“It’s Vandalyzm from the middle of the map// the only thing thats real up in the middle of the trap// and yea i know i’m hurting feelings when I’m spitting out the facts// what you spitting out are skittles/ they need vittles not a snack…” I see Van going in! Kudos nigga, kudos! Download Here!!! … Continue reading

Music: Joey Ripps – "Nowadays"

*Album Promo For Infinite Growth* JPS Emcee Joey Ripps drops the first single of his next full length album Infinite Growth slated for digital release December 8, 2009. The cut is title “Nowadays”. Produced by Just Plain Ant, who handled the full production responsibilities for the project. Joey Ripps – Nowadays”http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=9410844-017 sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width … Continue reading

((Hear)), My Dear – Coming Soon

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Music: Brokn Englsh – The Drawing Board

http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer.swf/album=2630896949/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/ My mans and them Brokn Englsh have released their new album today, The Drawing Board on everybody’s new favorite site. The artwork is definitely dope (a quality that I admire). So do yourself a favor and download it NOW!!! Download Here!!! sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type … Continue reading

Music: Millz – The Waffle House [MiXtape]

SHHO Member & 2AM Recordings co-founder Cam hit da Gmail up with 2AM artist Millz new mixtape called “The Waffle House“. Sleaze always down to spread that Richmond love. Dude surely got lyrics. Check it out… Download Here!!! sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Music: CM aka Creative – Classic Material Volume 3: UI Radio

Netlabel BlocSonic has released yet another great original album. These guys are keeping the jams coming!! And I’m never one to hate good music… With “Classic Material Vol. 3: UI Radio”, CM aka Creative, his various collaborators and producers all present to you hip-hop that’s both new and classic. Musically it reflects back to an … Continue reading

Music: Aime – Class Act [MiXtape]

I wanna post this mixtape up from the homie Aime. I been listening to it for a couple days and I like dude flow. It’s always good to hear young guys that just want to make music. Hipped by the man over @ iDopeBoy, this joint is nice. Get acquainted! DOWNLOAD HERE!!! sr_adspace_id = 8456207; … Continue reading

Music: Oddisee – Odd Autumn

A little late posting this one up… DC area beatsmith Oddisee releases follow up to his Odd Summer tape with the fall version of the mix. Quality beat music and select features make this truly a gem! Ketchup! Track Listing 1. The Supplier (Ft. Tranquil)2. Almost A Year Since3. Everything Changed Nothing (Instrumental)4. Every Day … Continue reading

Music: Vandalyzm – "Alone (Fear Freestyle)"

New Vandalyzm via Twitter. He need to keep em coming. DOWNLOAD HERE!!! sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Video: Ghostface Killah – "Stapleton Sex" [NSFW]

http://videos.onsmash.com/e/BcXhu9TlbpKqnZrB Ghostface is forever the boy with this vid! sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Music: Finale X Vandalyzm X "Dear Moleskine" – "Watch Niggas Freestyle"

Finale & Vandalyzm go in on Jay Electronica’s “Dear Moleskine” beat (prod. by Just Blaze). Maybe this will force Jay’s hand….where’s the track bruh? Either way, these two hold their own. Watch Niggas because they shady. Van spreads light on his disassociation with The Hall of Justus. I’ll hold my tongue on those cats…. DOWNLOAD … Continue reading

Music: Sleaze – Summer Fresh

http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swfThis is a joyous moment for me. I just dropped my debut album on Just Plain Sounds and I’m posting to give you a lil’ insight on the project. Summer Fresh is my ode to summer, done the right way. 12 tracks of heat. I produced most of the joints with assists from Just Plain … Continue reading

Music: Resevoir Dogs [MiXtape] (Big Pooh X Chaundon X Jozeemo X Joe Scudda)

The Hall Of Justus Boys finally with some new material. DOWNLOAD HERE!!! sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Video: Raekwon – "House of Flying Daggers"

Ft. Rebel INS, Ghostface Killah, & Method Man (Prod. by J Dilla) All I can say is Raekwon is bringing the WU back. No way he can lose with a record this incredible. I feel the same way I felt when I heard “Incarcerated Scarfaces” back in the day. Dilla goes so hard with Wu. … Continue reading

Music: Sleaze – "Summers, Past"

Sleaze back at it, dropping gems on y’all. I’m posting up a track from my upcoming project Summer Fresh EP. The name of this cut is called “Summers, Past”. I produced the track. Summer Fresh EP will be my first release on the JustPlainSounds netlabel, and it’s definitely a heater. So listen, indulge, leave feedback … Continue reading

Video: J Dilla – "24K Rap" (feat. Havoc & Raekwon)

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6194983&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1 This is my joint off Jay Stay Paid. Supreme heat. Rae is always gonna be that dude. sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Video: Skillz – "Inside A Change" (feat. Usef Dinero & DJ Jazzy Jeff)

http://www.three21media.com/videos/flvplayer.swf I can’t even front…Skillz been coming with it as of late. This piece is from the Inside A Change Soundtrack, A Film by Rik Cordero. Ketchup. sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Music: Raekwon – Cuban Revolution [MiXtape]

Another mixtape from The Chef to prepare us for Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II. I’m ready as hell! None of these tracks will be on the album however. Tracklisting 01 Cuban Revolution Intro02 All That Money Is Us03 Run Away f. Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Method Man & GZA04 Better Shoot Something05 Cipher Born … Continue reading

Music: Vast Aire – "Battle of The Planets" (feat. Genisis)

Vast Aire is dope as fuck. We need some new Cannibal Ox, like now. This joint however is a diss aimed @ Def Jux & Cage. Don’t really care to know what it’s about but this beat is nasty. I still listen to The Cold Vein like once a week. Vast Aire – “Battle of … Continue reading

Sleaze – Mom’s Spaghetti Incident

http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer.swf/album=3658990630/size=venti/bgcol=000000/linkcol=ffffff/ Mom’s Spaghetti Incident is here. I been yapping about this thing like all year and it’s finally complete. I would tell y’all that I worked my ass off on this project but that isn’t relevant. It is a labor of love. So please enjoy. And before all things, keep snacking. Please, Ketchup! Mom’s Spaghetti … Continue reading

Music: XV – Please Hold

Another featured artist on the Charlie Hilton Good Food project, XV drop’s a quality mixtape to hold you over. Enjoy! Keep snacking! 1. Intro2. Please, Hold ft. El Prez [produced by Seven]3. Cooler Than Yo Boyfriend [produced by Seven]4. Last Cause (Remix) ft. Colin Munroe5. E.T. ft. Harlems Cash & Mickey Factz [produced by The … Continue reading

Music: Joey Ripps and Faze – Waking The Dead

More new music! I’ve been meaning to post this piece as well. New album from my man Joey Ripps and Faze. Waking The Dead is a tremendous effort from the fellas, with production from Just Plain Ant. Here is a few words about the project from Ripps on the project; Its been along time but … Continue reading

Video: Reflection Eternal – "Back Again"

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshhVZZ1d968n97qcH3v Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek) return to the formula that made them both household names. This joint is funky too. Not to change the subject, but I wouldn’t mind seeing a BlackStar Pt2. Yea.. sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Music: Charlie Hilton – "Tears of Our City" (feat. Kid Fly, QuEST & Adele)

Wsup good peoples! I bring to you today the first “leaked” track off a project I just completed a track for. The artist is Charlie Hilton, and the project is Good Food (Vintage Youth performs the title track! yea!). Hilton is a UK-based producer looking to make a serious impact across the pond. This first … Continue reading

Press: Sleaze – ‘The Ocarina of Rhyme’

Click the pic to get the mixtape if you haven’t! http://www.datpiff.com/embed/mixtape/m9365677/ The innanets are talking! And I like what they saying! You can check out what people think for yourself. A list of all the sites that mention The Ocarina of Rhyme is posted below for your enjoyment… Thanks everyone! http://kevinnottingham.com/myblog/2009/03/28/the-inbox-week-ending-32809/ http://www.gowherehiphop.com/2009/03/29/dave-wrangler-sleaze-ocarina-of-rhyme-after-austin/ http://www.zimbio.com/The+Legend+of+Zelda+Ocarina+of+Time/articles/26/Sleaze+The+Ocarina+of+Rhyme http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=85848 http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?p=519720 … Continue reading

LinkFiend: Sleaze – ‘The Ocarina of Rhyme’ Instrumentals

LinkFiend: The OoR Instrumentals http://sharebee.com/2cc47371 Zeldalust. Is that a word? Well, That’s what it is. The rush of people that came through the site last week was amazing! The energy was fantastic. So I’ve decided to give folks a treat! The instrumentals that helped spark the frenzy, free of charge. I’m toooo nice… Click the … Continue reading

Video: The Knux – "Fire (Put It In The Air)"

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshh29A03Li2f3bz5XtK Do what the song say…and holla cause I’m on my grind and feeling fine. Where the bubs at?!Ya Dig? sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

Sleaze – The Ocarina Of Rhyme Mixtape

The Link is up. I hope you enjoy the mixtape. Never settle for second best! Click either picture for the d’load! Thanx! http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer.swf/album=250675905/size=venti/bgcol=050000/linkcol=2a6f33/Update: I wasn’t gonna post this until tomorrow but i have to post it now because some fool jacked my title! sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; … Continue reading

Video: John Forte – "Runnin’ Up That Hill"

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/e/16711680/wshhJVvJKh5X70cD9Toh Music video for John Forté’s new track which is a remix to Kate Bush’s 1985 track “Running Up That Hill”. sr_adspace_id = 8456207; sr_adspace_width = 700; sr_adspace_height = 90; sr_ad_new_window = true; sr_adspace_type = “graphic”;

The Ocarina of Rhyme in 10 Days!!

Wsup friends?! Yep, you guessed it. Ocarina of Rhyme time…Just ten days until I release my first mixtape in over 5 years! It pays excellent homage to the master conductors over at Nintendo, and the one & only Link. On the mixtape, I talk about all issues including: the current state of hip-hop, growing up … Continue reading

Music: Ketchup Packets 4; N!GG@ SH!T

Front Cover KP4. # four in a series of instrumental albums created by I. A more aggressive mix of beats. These instrumentals are best suited for gritty lyrics and no apologies. Y’all can spit on em, rap on em, I really don’t care. You can burn this shit and piss on it, just d’load it. … Continue reading

Music: TIRon – Ketchup

I thought long and hard about posting this mixtape up…seeing that dude has officially “jacked” my idea…smh. It just goes to show you that great minds think alike. Upon further inspection, i realized this cat was actually tyte! “3 Drink Minimum” is my new joint. So here it is, the new mixtape from TIRon, Ketchup.TIRon … Continue reading

Dig Deep Tomorrow!!

We should all be downloading Bloc Sonic’s first original release Dig Deep by my friend Just Plain Ant. I personally was floored by the project, overwhelmed by the openendedness of it. Soulful throughout, originally crafted, quality indeed. Not to mention I got a track on the project! Ant, hats off my man! Let’s get it!Everybody … Continue reading