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Method Man ft. Raekwon, Inspectah Deck – The Purple Tape (Music Video/Tommy Boy Ent)

The Wu-Tang’s epic 1993 debut ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’, which changed the shape of Hip Hop to come, with ripples that still resonate today. Then the solo albums, all produced by Wu patriarch RZA: first was Method Man’s ‘Tical’ (late 1994), then Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s ‘Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version’ (spring…

Public Enemy – Me To We (Music Video)

Check out Public Enemy’s new ‘Me to We’ music video, taken from the new album, ‘Man Plans God Laughs’ which is out now via iTunes and other major retailers. Global Beats presents: Public Enemy (LIVE IN CONCERT) @ O2 Academy Bournemouth, UK (7th Dec). www.publicenemy.com/ www.facebook.com/publicenemy https://twitter.com/PublicEnemyFTP @MrChuckD @FlavorFlav @DJLordOfficial @RealProfGriff @Jamesbombs1w

MYPYRE ft. Becca Brown – Rosetta Stone (Prod. by IGNORVNCE/Audio)

Fresh off of his show at Chicago’s Empty Bottle, MPYRE has just dropped his new single ‘Rosetta Stone’, which features comedian and singer Becca Brown (School of Rock, Green Day’s American Idiot). The Chicago emcee’s new single will be featured on his forthcoming debut project, ‘1871’, which is set to be released this Winter. ‘Rosetta…

Onyx vs. M.O.P. (Album) Prod. by Snowgoons (Kickstarter Fund Raiser)

The legendary Onyx & M.O.P. are coming together to drop the hardest record in Hip Hop history produced by the infamous Snowgoons! What defines rap music? For many it is blood, sweat, tears and dedication, but everybody agrees on rhyming, mcing and battling as the core synonym for Rap. Especially the rap battles always were…

F.Y.I. – One Thang (Music Video)

F.Y.I. releases a video for the blaptastic track, ‘One Thang’ featured on his new project – ‘Age/Sex/Location‘. The video is shows F.Y.I.’s acting chops as he plays various characters from a hood cult classic like Belly or one of the ’90s all-time greatest sitcoms Fresh Prince. Only one word can describe this video: entertaining! www.fyipsalms.com/…

G Herbo – Peace of Mind (Music Video) + Ballin Like I’m Kobe (Deluxe-Edition/Mixtape)

After releasing his highly anticipated ‘Ballin Like I’m Kobe‘ mixtape, G Herbo is back with a new video from the mixtape. The video drop for ‘Peace of Mind’ coincides with the release of the Deluxe edition of the mixtape. ‘Ballin Like I’m Kobe Deluxe‘ comes with two new bonus tracks, ‘Countin’ 100s‘ and ‘Waitin’ for…

Yinka Diz – Bobby (Audio)

Emcee/producer Yinka Diz presents ‘Bobby’, his new freestyle over a production lifted from a beat tape by Pac Div producer Swiff D. ‘Bobby’ comes on the heels of the release of the music video for ‘Hear Me, Tho’ (watch) and single ‘Night In Dubai’ (listen). Born in Chicago to a mother from the infamous Cabrini…

Bruse Wane ft. Sean Price & Chris Rivers – Venom (Audio) + Earl Manigault Of Rap (Album)

After a long and worthy wait Bruse Wane’s ‘Earl Manigault Of Rap‘ Album has final arrived. Wane kills the suspense and gives us the highly anticipated track ‘Venom’, which features the late Sean Price & Big Pun’s son Chris Rivers. A native of the Bronxdale Houses Projects in the Soundview section of the Bronx, Bruse…

Menacin Johnson ft. Rain Bisou – What It Means (Prod. by Duke Westlake/Music Video/iTunes)

Los Angeles emcee Menacin Johnson presents ‘What It Means’, the first video from ‘Stargate Aquarius’, his forthcoming collaboration album with L.A. producer Duke Westlake. The song also features singer Rain Bisou. ‘What It Means’ is a feel good Hip Hop song, based in Golden Era roots, about reaching for your higher self, & enjoying life…

Tracy T ft. Meek Mill – Topless (Audio/Maybach Music Group)

Maybach Music Group’s Tracy T and Meek Mill Drop their new single ‘Topless’. Be on the look out for the new Tracy T project coming soon! In case you missed it, check out Tracy T’s ’50 Shades Of Green’ mixtape HERE. www.facebook.com/1tracyt/ https://twitter.com/TheRealTracyT https://soundcloud.com/tracy-t-mmg http://meekseason.com/ https://twitter.com/MeekMill www.facebook.com/MeekMill/ www.mmgselfmade.com www.facebook.com/MaybachMusicGroup/ https://twitter.com/MaybachMusicGrp

A-F-R-O – Code #829 (Music Video) + Tales From The Basement (Mixtape/Free Download)

California-bred, 18-year old, lyrical titan A-F-R-O aka All Flows Reach Out debuts his first official music video, CODE #829  ‘Code #829’ is taken from A-F-R-O’s new mixtape ‘Tales From The Basement‘, the track finds R.A. The Rugged Man’s protege going in over some vintage RZA production. www.facebook.com/All-Flows-Reach-Out https://twitter.com/realfrothizzle

Bruse Wane – Earl Manigault Of Rap (Cover Art/Pre-Order on iTunes)

Wane Enterprises CEO, New York-based Hip Hop artist Bruse Wane presents the cover art for ‘Earl Manigault Of Rap’, his forthcoming album featuring the late Sean Price and Chris Rivers dropping Monday, November 23rd on Wane Enterprises. Wane recently leaked Manigault single ‘Yuu’ (below). Bruse previously collaborated with the Price (watch the music video for…

Global Beats presents: Public Enemy (LIVE IN CONCERT) @ O2 Academy Bournemouth (7th Dec)

Legends of Hip Hop and probably one of the most influential groups of all time, Public Enemy need no introduction! Coming to Bournemouth on the 7th December this probably has to be the event of the year ! In support you have one of the UK’s leading record labels B-Line Recordings providing another incredible showcase.…

Infamous Records (Mobb Deep) Presents: Nature – The Ashtray Effect 3 (Mixed by DJ Mickey Knox & DJ Concept)

Infamous Records presents Natures newest mixtape: ‘The Ashtray Effect 3’ mixed by DJ Mickey Knox & DJ Concept. A collection of unreleased, collabs and new music featuring Dr Dre, Cormega, Masta Ace, Kool G Rap & NORE. Available for free download via Datpiff below: https://twitter.com/THEREALNATURE https://twitter.com/DJMickeyKnox https://twitter.com/concept1200 https://twitter.com/MobbDeep

Free At Last Music Presents: Bars & Beats (Mixed By DJ ROCK STARRR)

The first lady of Free At Last Music, DJ Rockstarrr releases her latest compilation mixtape ‘Bars & Beats’ which is a collection of tracks and instrumentals that have dropped over from the past year by the entire Free At Last Music roster. The mixtape features both emcees and producers from the imprint, including Centric, CuzOh,…

RAEKWON – ONLY BUILT 4 CUBAN LINX… 20TH ANNIVERSARY PURPLE TAPE WATCH BOX (Released Early December)

Hip Hop fans who will salivate at this reissue likely already know some of the backstory: in 1995, worldwide Wu-Tang frenzy was at an all-time high. First, of course, there had been the Wu-Tang’s epic 1993 debut ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’, which changed the shape of Hip Hop to come, with ripples that still…

The Bad Tenants – Loudmouths (Music Video)

Seattle based Hip Hop/Blues three-piece, The Bad Tenants, have dropped their new video for their single, ‘Loudmouths’. This track comes from their most recent EP, ‘Mostly People‘, which dropped in early August. ‘We Out Here’ remarked, “Playful, humorous and surprisingly inappropriate at times, Mostly People will impress both orthodox and progressive rap fans and leave…

Bugsy Da God ft. Masta Killa, Prodigal Sunn & Shyheim – Skill Mathematics (Prod. By Endemic Emerald/Audio)

Check out the new Wu-Tang posse cut, taken from Bugsy Da God’s new album ‘Camouflage Disciple‘. In 2011 Bugsy released his debut ‘The Terrorist Advocate‘ to critical acclaim and has toured the world with ‘Napalm Recordings’ label boss Dom Pachino. The single, ‘Skill Mathematics’ features Masta Killa, Prodigal Sunn & Shyheim and was produced by…

Red Bull Sound Select Presents: G Herbo ft. Joey Bada$$ – Lord Knows (Audio/20th Nov)

Rising Chicago rapper G Herbo (FKA Lil Herb) premieres ‘Lord Knows’, his powerhouse collaboration featuring Joey Bada$$ with production by Metro Boomin. The track premiered via The FADER. “‘Lord Knows’ which finds the two youngsters trading unflinching bars- Got some problem only Lord knows, sometimes I need a break but I got more shows, Herb…

KAHLEE & Digital Martyrs – REBLESSED (Album/Audio/iTunes)

San Diego-based, Gardena, California-bred rapper Kahlee presents ‘ReBlessed’, Kahlee’s new album on which production team Digital Martyrs remixes his previous release ‘Blessed’ (listen) which featured Sabac Red of Non-Phixion, Uptown Swuite, CookBook (LA Symphony), Awdbawl and I.Sheik (Revolution of the Mind). He recently released an Eyekon Fotography-directed music video for the remix of ‘Baring My…

Boogieman Dela – Streets Is Watching (Prod. by Wesmanchild/Music Video)

Philly rapper/singer Boogieman Dela has been heating the streets with his new music. This new groove ‘Streets is Watching’, produced by Wesmanchild is definitely the definition of Dirty Harmony. Man Dela’s new album ‘Dirty Harmony’ is set to release 15/11/15 at 11:15 (say it fast). Boog threw a private listening party in Philly and the…

Rick Ross – Black Market (04th Dec/Def Jam Recordings/Maybach Music Group)

Multi-platinum selling, Grammy®-nominated Hip Hop magnate Rick Ross, whose brand new single ‘Sorry‘ featuring Chris Brown has turned into one of the fastest growing singles of his career, has confirmed that ‘BLACK MARKET’, his third full-length album release in less than two years, will officially arrive in stores December 4th on Def Jam Recordings/ Maybach…