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The Musalini and Smoke DZA recruit King David for their new collaborative single titled "Eye of the Storm."

Produced by John Dutch @ogjohnnydutch
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Bronx, New York emcee David Jame$ releases visuals for "Whole City" featuring Izzy Miyagi and Theoryetti, off of his brand new album titled "Flowers Don't Grow Here."

Available on all streaming platforms

iTunes/Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/flowers-dont-grow-here/1681047045

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/10KoSwPVhMWJAzaOG2txAl

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Hip Hop legend Rakim has passed the torch down to his son Tahmell, who along with Da Inphamus Amadeuz will release an EP titled “The Soul (Soundtrack Of Urban Lives)" on Friday 1-26-2023.

All songs produced by Da Inphamus Amadeuz

The lead visual off of the project is "What We Have" featuring David Bars.

Directed by Da Inphamus Amadeuz

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Bronx, New York elite emcee Sauce Heist gets stellar production from Bluntedsloth for his new single and accompanying music video, "1090 Gz."

This off of Sauce's "Heistin" EP. Available on all streaming platforms:

iTunes/Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/heistin-ep/1637695873

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ywVb3X3K8S2ZqISa4dhQx

© 2022 Heist Life

"1090 Gz" directed by Mel Major Visuals @realmelmajor
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kizle is an American rapper and record producer from Massachusetts, formally known as Eskay. kizle has production credits with artists such as Cam'Ron, Jim Jones, Smoke DZA, Trippie Redd, Lil Uzi Vert, Juice WRLD and more. Self-producing 60% of this album, kizle shows his strengths in both lyricism and beat making, tagging in features from friends like Elcamino, Blaze Gee, Blaksmif along the way.

© 2022 Filthtown Records

Tracklist:

1. Cubic Zirconia Tings (Prod. by SmokeMorr)
2. Rich Father (feat. Elcamino) (Prod. by kizle)
3. Book of David (feat. Blaze Gee (Prod. by kizle)
4. Cardi B Nips (Prod. by SmokeMorr)
5. Shepards Pie (Prod. by SmokeMorr)
6. Acne Jeans (Prod. by kizle)
7. Coi Fish (Prod. by kizle)
8. 1463 (Feat. Blaksmif, Dorren Pierre) (Prod. by Dough on the Beat)
9. All Girl School (Prod. by kizle)
10. Eddie (Feat. Qwalitaye, 3LC, Crystal Senter-Brown) (Prod. by kizle)

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Production credits include Soulja Boy, Chief Keef, Migos, Lil B, Fredo Santana, Rich the Kid, Gudda Gudda, Playboi Carti, Jim Jones, Cam'Ron, Smoke DZA, Lil Poppa, Tee Grizzly, Lil Yachty, Juice WRLD, Reese LaFlare, Lil Uzi Vert, Joey Fatts, OJ Da Juiceman, Keith Ape and more.

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"Steady Mobbin" featuring KNG Bodalero and David Haller is the latest single off of Falcon Outlaw's "Maplehurst Graduates" album, which was entirely produced by Nicholas Craven.

Directed by Finn @mcdjfinn
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No Kace Krew visuals @nofacekrew

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iTunes/Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/maplehurst-graduates/1596214792

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6BDb0kC96UjZPnz3Z2hgqT

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Mark 4ord drops his "Self inflicted" EP, which is an experimental atmospheric project in a different lane than his normal sound.

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Tracklist:

1. Self Inflicted (Prod. BVT) 0:00​
2. Rule Th3 Werld (Prod. BVT) 3:06​
3. Like That (Feat. TheboyRobbz Prod. BVT) 6:27​
4. Woozi (Feat. OG David Jamez Prod. Mark 4ord) 9:30​
5. Legacy (Feat. The Krooked One Prod. BVT) 12:04​
6. Misbehavin' (Prod. BVT) 15:33​

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Mark 4ord Drops his 4th Solo Album within a year time with “Haikus from Pluto”… a different vibe for those far from the “Mainstream Spot/Sunlight”

Tracklist:

1. 00:00 - Intro
2. 00:00:19 - Open Wounds (Prod. By Mark 4ord, 2nd Track Prod. By BVT)
3. 00:02:46 - Steel Toes (Prod. By 4ord910, Cuts by DJ Manipulator)
4. 00:06:05 - Exotics (Prod. BVT, Cuts By DJ Manipulator)
5. 00:08:41 - On Air Interlude
6. 00:09:36 - The Blast Off (Prod. By Mark 4ord, Feat. Mic Bles)
7. 00:12:59 - Chose (Prod. By 4ord910, Feat. Hack The Mack, cuts By DJ Manipulator)
8. 00:15:18 - Don’t Follow (Prod. By BVT, Feat. OG David Jamez)
9. 00:18:16 - OUTWORLD (Prod. Mark 4ord)

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Mark 4ord releases an official music video for "Balance." This is the first visual off of his new album titled "Lighting Trees."

Produced By 4ord910

Directed By DMT Media Brothers

Support Mark 4ord by copping "Lighting Trees" directly from his website: https://www.mark4ordtraps.com/product/lighting-trees-digital-copy

Tracklist:

1. 00:00:00 -Intro
2. 00:01:09 - Christmas Eve (Prod. By Mark 4ord)
3. 00:04:44 - Poor (Prod. By Mark 4ord)
4. 00:07:36 - Cold Christmas Interlude (Prod. By JX)
5. 00:09:23 - Open Fire Feat. Hazerd (Prod. By Manipulator)
6. 00:12:00 - Black Christmas Feat. Roc C and Dex Mcgriff (Prod. By Manipulator)
7. 00:14:20 - Solstice Feat. Theez (Prod. By Mark 4ord)
8. 00:18:00 - Put it in Motion Feat. OG David James (Prod. By C Major)
9. 00:21:05 - The Present (Prod. By Manipulator)
10. 00:23:07 - Balance/Outro (PLUS BONUS TRACKS) (Prod. By 4ord)
11. 31:00 - Open FIRE REMIX (Feat. Hazerd, The Krooked One, Renzel) (Prod. By Manipulator)

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Mark 4ord drops his third solo album this year with "Lighting Trees" ... A different take on Christmas Carols.

Support Mark 4ord by copping the album directly from his website: https://www.mark4ordtraps.com/product/lighting-trees-digital-copy

Tracklist:

1. 00:00:00 - Intro
2. 00:01:09 - Christmas Eve (Prod. By Mark 4ord)
3. 00:04:44 - Poor (Prod. By Mark 4ord)
4. 00:07:36 - Cold Christmas Interlude (Prod. By JX)
5. 00:09:23 - Open Fire Feat. Hazerd (Prod. By Manipulator)
6. 00:12:00 - Black Christmas Feat. Roc C and Dex Mcgriff (Prod. By Manipulator)
7. 00:14:20 - Solstice Feat. Theez (Prod. By Mark 4ord)
8. 00:18:00 - Put it in Motion Feat. OG David James (Prod. By C Major)
9. 00:21:05 - The Present (Prod. By Manipulator)
10. 00:23:07 - Balance/Outro (PLUS BONUS TRACKS) (Prod. By 4ord)
11. 31:00 - Open FIRE REMIX (Feat. Hazerd, The Krooked One, Renzel) (Prod. By Manipulator)

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As promised Eto comes through with his highly anticipated "Eto Brigante" album. The Rochester, New York emcee goes completely solo on this project, which boasts production by Windsor James, D.R.U.G.S., Vokab, Tre Eight, Trox, Chup, Graph Wize, MichaelAngelo and V Don.

"Eto Brigante" is available now on all streaming platforms:


Bandcamp: https://etoairvinyls.bandcamp.com/album/eto-brigante

iTunes/Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/eto-brigante/1522907600

TIDAL: https://listen.tidal.com/album/148142957

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6OsnkN5WsRvTAMPKZwAPQ6

Tracklist:

1. Walberto (prod. by Windsor James) 03:07
2. Pool Hall Scene (prod. by D.R.U.G.S.) 02:12
3. Training (prod. by Vokab) 02:12
4. Old Hunnits (prod. by Tre Eight) 01:06
5. Lalin Scene (prod. by Trox) 01:53
6. Smoke Break Intermission (prod. by Chup The Producer) 01:12
7. David Kleinfeld (prod. by Chup The Producer) 01:37
8. Benny Blanco Club Scene (prod. by Graph Wize) 01:33
9. Button Up (prod. by MichaelAngelo) 02:01
10. Ending Scene Skit 01:34
11. The Last Call (prod. by V Don) 02:07

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If Eminencee is not one of your favorite emcees currently, he soon will be. With a unique flow that's heavy on wordplay he has quickly separated himself from the pack of new artists. With that being said, check out his debut album titled "Elevation."

Produced entirely by Homage

Available on all streaming platforms.

Tracklist:

1. Thanos
2. Underrated
3. Send Help
4. Hall of Fame
5. Jersey Call
6. Slow Feet
7. LA Clippers
8. Money Bags
9. Love Me Not
10. Peep Game
11. Outro

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Eminencee gets the weekend kicked off right with his "Full Effect (Freestyle)."

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Eminencee is a breath of fresh air. In an era where mumble rap is gaining more traction, this talented rapper offers you food for thought.

With that in mind, Eminencee releases a new 7-track EP titled "Soulsome." Produced entirely by Homage.

"Soulsome" is available now via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/soulsome/1460597193

Tracklist:

1. Goldfish

2. Positive Vibes

3. History

4. Height Fear

5. Kick Push

6. Ghetto Mobb

7. Marry the Moment

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Eminencee presents his debut EP titled "Climate." Available now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/climate/1451908365

Tracklist:

1. Ape Blog

2. Hallelujah

3. Pull Up

4. Dope Headz

5. Broken Relationships

6. Letter of the Day

7. Bandanna Eyes

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Eminencee releases an official music video for his latest single titled "Incredible Hulk." This is a response to Mick Jenkins' "Bruce Banner."

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Stream "Splash Town Vol. 2"
https://soundcloud.com/theeminenencee/sets/splash-town-vol-2

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New Music: Ace Hood @Acehood - Long Way

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Ace Hood releases a new banger titled "Long Way." Give it a listen up top and let us know what you think by sounding off in the comment section below.

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Former Dipset member Max B's appeal has been denied according to the CEO of his record label.

 

DJ Next of Amalgam Digital tweeted the news on Tuesday [February 28]

 

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Max, born Charly Wingate, was convicted in 2009 and sentenced to 75 years in prison for masterminding a robbery of two Florida men, David Taylor and Allan Plowden, that left Taylor shot dead. His stepbrother, Kelvin Leerdam, and ex-girlfriend, Gina Conway, were also convicted for their part in the botched robbery.


It was Conway who told Max that Plowden and Taylor were known to carry large sums of money with them. She would eventually testify against Leerdam and Max, who wasn't at the scene of the crime when it occurred in exchange for a lesser sentence.


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Gina Conway


Leerdam received a life sentence, plus 35 years for his role in the murder, while Conway was sentenced to 15 years.


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Via Associated Press

 

NEW YORK -- NBA owners and players reached a tentative agreement early Saturday to end the 149-day lockout and hope to begin the delayed season on Christmas Day.

 

Neither side provided many specifics but said the only words players and fans wanted to hear.

 

"We want to play basketball," NBA commissioner David Stern said.

 

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After a secret meeting earlier this week, the sides met for more than 15 hours Friday, working to try to save the season. This handshake deal, however, still must be ratified by both owners and players.

 

Stern said it was "subject to a variety of approvals and very complex machinations, but we're optimistic that will all come to pass and that the NBA season will begin Dec. 25."

 

Barring a change in scheduling, the 2011-12 season will open with the Boston Celtics at New York Knicks, followed by Miami at Dallas in an NBA finals rematch before MVP Derrick Rose and Chicago close the tripleheader against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.

 

The league plans a 66-game season and aims to open training camps Dec. 9. Stern has said it would take about 30 days from an agreement to playing the first game.

 

"All I feel right now is 'finally,'" Dwyane Wade told The Associated Press.

 

Just 12 days after talks broke down and Stern declared the NBA could be headed to a "nuclear winter," he sat next to union executive director Billy Hunter to announce the deal.

 

"We thought it was in both of our interest to try to reach a resolution and save the game and to be able to provide the mind of superb entertainment the NBA historically has provided," Hunter said.

 

A majority on each side is needed to approve the agreement. The NBA needs votes from 15 of 29 owners. (The league owns the New Orleans Hornets.)

 

Stern said the labor committee plans to discuss the agreement later Saturday and expects them to endorse it and recommend to the full board.

The union needs a simple majority of its 430-plus members. That process is a bit more complicated after the players dissolved the union Nov. 14. Now, they must drop their antitrust lawsuit in Minnesota and reform the union before voting on the deal.


Because the union disbanded, a new collective bargaining agreement can only be completed once the union has reformed. Drug testing and other issues still must be negotiated between the league and the players.

 
"We're very pleased we've come this far," Stern said. "There's still a lot of work to be done."

 
The settlement first was reported by CBSSports.com.

Participating in the talks for the league were Stern, deputy commissioner Adam Silver, Spurs owner Peter Holt, the chairman of the labor relations committee, and attorneys Rick Buchanan and Dan Rube.

 

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The players were represented by executive director Billy Hunter, president Derek Fisher, vice president Maurice Evans, attorney Ron Klempner and economist Kevin Murphy.

 

Owners locked out the players July 1 and the sides spent most of the summer and fall battling over the division of revenues and other changes owners wanted in a new collective bargaining agreement. They said they lost hundreds of millions of dollars in each year of the former deal, ratified in 2005, and they wanted a system where the big-market teams wouldn't have the ability to outspend their smaller counterparts.

 

Players fought against those changes, not wanting to see any teams taken out of the market when they became free agents.

 

"This was not an easy agreement for anyone. The owners came in having suffered substantial losses and feeling the system wasn't working fairly across all teams," Silver said. "I certainly know the players had strong views about expectations in terms of what they should be getting from the system. It required a lot of compromise from both parties' part, and I think that's what we saw today."

 

But it was never easy. The day required multiple calls with the owners' labor relations committee, all the while knowing another breakdown in talks would mean not only the loss of the Christmas schedule but also throw the entire season in jeopardy.

 

Stern said that despite some "bumps" Friday evening, "the greater good required us to knock ourselves out and come to this tentative understanding."

 

He denied the litigation was a factor in accelerating a deal, but things happened relatively quickly after the players filed a suit that could have won them some $6 billion in damages if the court ruled the lockout was illegal.

 

"For us the litigation is something that just has to be dealt with," Stern said. "It was not the reason for the settlement. The reason for the settlement was we've got fans, we've got players who would like to play and we've got others who are dependent on us. And it's always been our goal to reach a deal that was fair to both sides and get us playing as soon as possible, but that took a little time."

 

And led to the second shortened season in NBA history, joining the 1998-99 lockout that reduced the schedule to 50 games. This time the league will miss 16 games off the normal schedule.

 

 

 

 

 

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