#TorreyTeeTuesdays Mixtape & Video
Torrey Tee is proud to release his newest project “#TorreyTeeTuesdays” mixtape mixed by DJ Oasis, a twitter-birthed project based on a series of several tracks released this year. Special bonus tracks are included in this mixtape such as “Round and Round” featuring Nicatyne, “Let the Show begin” featuring C-Plus and produced by Billy HiLife, and “Under the Influence.” Free download →
DLRN – “Reset” (feat. Prometheus Brown & Illecism) Official Music Video
DLRN proudly presents the visual accompaniment for the track "Reset" off their second EP The Bridge. The track features the Blue Scholars' Prometheus Brown and Illecism of Fly High. Filmed for several days underneath the sweltering Mojave Desert sun, the video was directed by Sami Abdou of Faux Real Productions and filmed by Tim Jenkins. Conceptualized and written by Abdou, →
Lee Bannon – “Fantastic Plastic”
Lee Bannon's "Fantastic Plastic" EP is out now via Plug Research!! The full length album should be expected to drop sometime in early 2012. The young but prolific producer has already made waves with previous projects while working with some of hip hop's biggest names including Talib Kweli, Consequence, Planet Asia and many others. Lee Bannon's single for "Search & Destroy" featured →
EXILE: 4TRK MIND
Exile's first self-produced rap album is coming out October 4th via Soul Spazm Records. Although many know Exile for his live MPC performances and his production with with Blu, Fashawn, Aloe Blacc, Pharoahe Monch, Mobb Deep, Big Sean and many others, Exile has been rapping for years. He rapped on early Emanon records with Aloe Blacc, on Blu's "Below the Heavens" →
Jam For Japan: Uniting Hip Hop for a greater cause
Capitol Roots, Sol Collective, Northstar Zulu and Hip Hop Congress and many more inspiring organizations are sponsoring "Jam for Japan," a charity event where 100% of the proceeds go toward the Japan Relief fund (www.globalgiving.org). The night will include all elements of Hip Hop: Live Graffiti by Ben, AceRock, PayDirt and Kai (sponsored by Sol Collective) Emcee cypher and performances by: Soosh*E w/ →
Tribe of Levi featuring Bru Lei – “Things to Do” (Video)
Sacramento Hip Hop is not Sacramento Hip Hop without the legendary Tribe of Levi. Tribe of Levi represents The People's Revolution (TPR) and portray the true essence of Hip Hop culture. Spreading light, positivity, knowledge and truth is what they are known for. Check out their new video featuring Bru Lei, produced by Jae Synth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwbyzODmPQg&feature=player_embedded Check out The Tribe of Levi →
Video: “Off Tonight” by Hopie Spitshard
Her name says it all- Hopie Spits HARD! By day she does things like obtain a law degree, by night she beasts on the mic! The Dulce Vita LP, a follow up from her album Diamond Dame.. And it does not disappoint. Check out her latest video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxBkqv-iftY&feature=channel_video_title "Off Tonight", from the Dulce Vita LP, now available online at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/hopie and in select retail →
“New Perspective” by Chase Moore
Some of you may know him as a battle rapper, some know him as a producer, or an emcee... Chase Moore wears many hats and puts in work to this art form called music. Check out this single from his upcoming project Moore to Chase: "New Perspective," produced by Hippie Sabotage. Stay tuned at the end for a bonus video →
Sole and the SkyRider Band
Part Hip Hop, part electronic, part rock... This multi-genre band makes music that the people feel. Currently on tour with their new album "Hello Cruel World," don't miss them at Sol Collective on Tuesday, August 16th along with Sacramento's own Defeye and Aquifier. DJ Riff Raff and DJ Admant on deck... Check out more of Sole and the SkyRider Band Here.
Joints & Jams: Premo Beats Edition
The Sleep Rockers and First Dirt have teamed up to bring you a special edition of Joints and Jams paying homage to the legendary DJ Premier. If you've never been to a Joints and Jams event, you've been missing out! Not your typical Hip Hop show... Emcees are invited to rap over classic beats of whoever is being honored that →
NEW Task1ne Single: “What’s That Sound”
Check out the new single "What's That Sound?" by Sacramento's Task1ne produced by Adam Bomb. The much anticipated District 916 is appropriately set to release on 9.16.11, look out for that! What's That Sound? prod. by Adam Bomb by task1ne
Blee’s Block Party! #BBP 8.13.11
Turf Hop Alliance is at it again! August is here and 2nd Saturday is just a few weeks away. If you're in Sacramento you won't want to miss this Downtown Block party & BBQ brought to you by Blee... Live DJs, performances, a COOKOUT by your favorite local emcees, a water fight and more! Bring the family!
“The Essence of Sweetness” by Mandark
Check out this time lapse video of one of Sacramento's own Mandark creating a dope work of art. Follow @Mandark on twitter, also check out & buy his art HERE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrGIpMMHaNQ&feature=youtu.be
Interview with the Cool Kids by Miss Special
Cool Kids chop it up with Miss Special of Special Sundays about the myspace days, origin of their group name, working with Pharrell Williams, Ghostface and more! Check it out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJfrEZ3aDX0
“The Solution” by Styles 1001 drops 12.05.10
Producer Styles 1001 will release his album "The Solution" on December 3rd 2010 which features some of Sacramento, CA's finest: Random Abiladeze, Floe Montana, La Undadog, Chuuwee, R.I., DJ Rated R, Keno, Tribe of Levi and more. I sat down to ask him a couple questions so YOU would get to know him a little better. Can you introduce yourself please? My →
Trump Gees x Curren$y “Without U”
Dope song! Thank you Wenzel Dashington! [audio:http://themashup.net/website/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Without_U_Trump_Gee.mp3|titles=Without_U_Trump_Gee]
H8 – TAIS Feat. DJ Rated R (Prod. DizzyBeat Smith)
"So check it out man everybody wanna talk about they got haters and celebrate that fact. But if we really got down to what hate is… and what a hater really is I bet you you’d change your mind….” [audio:http://themashup.net/website/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/TAIS-H8-Feat.-DJ-Rated-R-Prod.-DizzyBeat-Smith.mp3|titles=TAIS - H8 - Feat. DJ Rated R (Prod. DizzyBeat Smith)] www.taismusic.com
2mex presents: “Songod Summer Fest” Southern California
For more info and ticket information visit www.fusicology.com.
C-Plus x DJ Flow presents “All On Me”
Today was a very special day for Sacramento... Along with the significance of the date 9-16, Sacramento's own C-Plus of Neighborhood Watch and Turf Hop Alliance celebrated his birthday AND dropped "All On Me." It hasn't even been a full day and this project is a buzz with lots of positive feedback. Check it out for yourself and download it →
S.W.A.G. – Students with Aspiring Gifts
Vote to Fund a Youth Hip Hop Program. Every month Pepsi grants money to fund great ideas. S.W.A.G. is a Hip Hop cultural non-profit organization in Sacramento. Please help by voting for this idea at http://www.refresheverything.com/swag916hiphop. If you believe Hip Hop can make a positive impact on our society then please help out this cause. Overview of S.W.A.G: Students With Aspiring Gift →
Task1ne presents: “Task1ne Verses The World”
Last Wednesday evening Task1ne had the twitter world waiting in anticipation of his mixtape "Task1ne verses The World." He finally dropped it that evening and so far over 300 people have downloaded it. He calls this tape not his own but, "Sacramento's Mixtape." Features include A.R.A.B., Drian, Nerb, Mad Flows, J. Good, Keno, Chuuwee, DRLN, Skynet, Max Bundles, J Leake, →
dead prez x DJ Drama present “Revolutionary but Gangsta Grillz”
TURN OFF THE RADIO VOLUME IV. dead prez celebrates the 10th year anniversary of "Lets get Free" with the release of "Revolutionary But Gansta Grillz." The "Beamer Benz or Bently" remix is genius.. give it a listen "Malcolm, Garvey, Huey." Download this FREE at www.deadprez.com. Don't sleep! Concert dates are also available on the site. Tracklisting after the jump...
DLRN presents: “The Bridge”
DLRN releases their 2nd album “The Bridge” available for free download now at http://www.DLRNmusic.com . Features on this album include: GeoLogic of Blue Scholars, Hopie Spitshard, Dahlak of Ill-Literacy, Iman, Chuuwee, AV, C-Plus, Task1ne, Illecism and Young D Scott. Come to the listening party for The Bridge tonight at “Soul Cypher Lounge,” a hip hop weekly at Level Up 2431 J Street, →
