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clipse - exclusive audio footage [unreleased].

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modi
on November 18, 2008
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see, the thing i’ve realized about the music industry is that there’s so many things that go on that the general public will never know. every once in a while, though, things come to the surface. like this, for example. the clipse’s debut album, exclusive audio footage, was supposed to drop in ‘96-’97 on elektra records. the joint was entirely produced by the neptunes. in fact, it was their first big project together, and started the relationship they now have today.

the only single they put out didn’t do the damage that the label expected, and consequently, elektra shelved the project. the track was called "the funeral," and i got the video for you:

so the album never saw daylight. clipse eventually left elektra, and then a few years later we saw them all over TV and radio with "grindin", but they were supposed to drop even earlier! isn’t that a pity?! i want to surprise you a little bit. remember jadakiss’ "knock yourself out", produced by the neptunes?

well, before jada jumped on it, it was a clipse beat. it’s essentially the same, except the clipse’s version is a little more gritty, probably because this album was never mixed and mastered like a final album normally would be. anyway, listen:

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it’s called "hear me out" and i think it’s a classic clipse track. now listen to jada’s version:

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which version goes harder!? also, is it a blessing or a curse that the clipse didn’t release this album? and which rapper in the duo is better!? lastly, is old clipse better than new clipse!? just some food for thought. feel free to discuss in the comments section. enjoy the album.

DL: clipse - exclusive audio footage

this is my own super edition version. i took out a few skits b/c they didn’t add anything. this joint has 18 tracks, and they are pretty vicious. i almost started listing my favorites, but it was over half the album. standout tracks: “feel like me,” “power,” “taiwan to texas,” “hostage,” and the list goes on. vintage neptunes beats. and if anybody notices any other tracks from this album that were used for other artists, please point them out for me! enjoy.

bonus: jadakiss - knock yourself out
another bonus: clipse - intro to their new mixtape “road to til the casket drops”

m1 platoon - we not them, part one [the mixtape].

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modi
on November 18, 2008
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i’ll give you an idea of how good m1 platoon is.

i sent this mixtape to people in an email before even posting it. meaning i didn’t care that they got it from my site. i just wanted them to hear m1. and i swear to god this joint is incredible. nothing sounds like this at all. if you appreciate GOOD HIP HOP, then m1 platoon should be in your iPod, iTunes, boombox, car stereo, and every other place you can jam some music.

you haven’t heard about these dudes? well, they’re a rack of homies (most of which are from DC. just throwing that out there) who go to school out in north carolina, and who happen to have 9th wonder, producer extraordinaire, as their professor. i’m not even lying. so with 9th as their mentor, imagine what kind of music they create. in fact, you don’t even have to imagine, because i got it all for you right here. featuring biz markie, carlitta durand, g5 clive, and savin. oh, and huge shout out to vaughn aka arafat yates, one of the rhymers/producers in the squad. one of the few guys who gets really excited about music in general. i respect those kind of cats out there. without further ado, i’m throwing you the mixtape, complete with taste tests.

fabrics

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cowboys & indians

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and i honestly struggled giving you 3 samples, because there’s too many joints on this mixtape that are must-hears. i’ve never heard such improvement from one mixtape to another. lyrics, beats, overall cohesiveness. damn. THIS SHIT IS INSANE! i’ve never heard anything like it. that’s probably why they called this joint “we not them.” good grief. i’m hyped. everybody needs to enjoy this. and if my words didn’t move you to download this, then click the link and see how many people already have got it. that’ll probably move you a bit. ha. wzup scoopay, chopps, sean d, c4 black, napalm…i see all you guys.

DL: m1 platoon - we not them, part one

check the tracklisting, production credits, and more after the drop.

Continue reading ‘m1 platoon - we not them, part one [the mixtape].’

lil wayne - the dedication 3 [mixtape]!

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modi
on November 14, 2008
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listen to that before you download. LOL.

1. Welcome Back
2. Dedication 3 f. Mack Mane, Willie The Kid, Gudda Gudda
3. What Else Is There To Do
4. Dick Pleaser f. Jae Millz
5. Ain’t I f. Jae Millz
6. You Love Me You Hate Me
7. Bang Bang f. Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda
8. The Other Side f. La The Darkman, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda
9. My Weezy f. Shanell, Lil Twist & Tyga
10. A Dedication
11. She’s A Ryder f. Gudda Gudda
12. Still I Rise f. Nicki Manaj
13. Magic f. Gudda Gudda
14. Do’s & Don’ts Of Young Money
15. Whoever You Like f. Jae Millz & Gudda Gudda
16. That Was Easy
17. Get Bizzy f. Gudda Gudda
18. I Got That Gangsta f. La The Darkman & Willie The Kid
19. A Message To The DJ’s
20. Stuntin f. Drake
21. Dedicated
22. Put On For The Game f. Tyga & Gudda Gudda
23. Dedication 4

enjoy friday, and click the picture (or here) to DL.

[DC to BC exclusive] blast off mixtape, vol. 2: mcfly.

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on November 13, 2008
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yerp. mcfly is here. inspiration? lupe fiasco’s “mcfly” and nando mcflyy, a dc native and ferocious wordsmith, both of whom are featured on this. what’s it about? it takes over where the first joint left off. sure it was about that charisma on vol. 1. but now it’s about that swag. they make you ask yourself, “how fly are you?”

and don’t stunt on this compilation, you know don’t have all of these songs. there are classics as well as exclusives on this joint, and everybody can appreciate it.

UPDATE, nov. 13: i heard this joint went down. so i’m re-upping it. everybody should scoop this and jam it. shout out to everybody who got it the first time around. enjoy.

click the artwork (or here) to download.

tracklisting:

1. lupe fiasco - mcfly
2. mighty joseph - legend (could be the most insane beat on the album. produced by madlib. trust me.)
3. michael jackson - off the wall
4. wiz khalifa - say yeah
5. kid cudi - day n nite
6. olivierdaysoul - in my spaceship
7. devin the dude - zeldar
8. pharrell, magoo, & timbaland - big white spaceship
9. mickey factz feat. drake & travie of GCH - overdose on life
10. lupe fiasco & a-trak - mastered (me and my sneakers)
11. kanye feat. GLC & consequence - spaceship
12. PRGz - wood grain (editor’s note: this joint has people going insane. just saying.)
13. g-dep feat. loon & mark curry - blast off
14. sa-ra - starwarz
15. janelle monae - violet stars happy hunting (cyber-hop remix)
16. N*E*R*D - laser gun carrying
17. nando mcflyy - sickkk! (95.5 played it, and the lines got tied up because it was too crucial.)
18. beastie boys - intergalactic
19. kelis - mars
20. kid cudi - embrace the martian
21. slim thugggaaaa - this is my life (the album CLOSER. it just fits, to me.)

michael jackson - moonwalker [HD quality].

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modi
on November 13, 2008
in audio/video, mixtapes and movies
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i kid you not. the entire joint is in DCtoBC’s patented HD (hella dope) quality. you know you’ve been looking for this for a few years.

includes everything from the live concert scenes to the part where he runs away from the crazy fans and battles the rabbit to the actual movie. a classic. i invite you to relive your childhood here for the next 88 minutes. spread the word, please.

blast off mixtape appreciation.

Published
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modi
on October 29, 2008
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anonymous photos to the inbox show that people actually jam the blast off mixtape.

i appreciate it. if you need to catch up, click the picture. you can scoop all three of them.

CTNH x KNOWxONE’s business - the mixtape.

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modi
on October 28, 2008
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WOW. 50 minutes of jams from ges, the DMV/hawaiian homie over at KNOWxONe as well as those at CTNH. the album art, both front and back, is probably the best thing i’ve seen in a while. it’s just so official. click the link or either cover to download, and look at that second picture for the tracklisting. a smooth mix filled oldies, goodies, and new joints.

tracklisting:


DL: CNTH x KNOWxONE - KNOWxONE’s business [the mixtape]
peep the official press release after the drop. Continue reading ‘CTNH x KNOWxONE’s business - the mixtape.’

blind i exclusive - DANDIGGITY PRESENTS: ECLECTICUTS VOL. 2!

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on October 27, 2008
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if i could marry a music blog, it would without a doubt be blind i for the kids. cuz every day, my wife would put me onto something incredible, forever broadening my horizons. yeah, i’m on their johnson a little bit (all hetero/no brokeback, RIP heath), but it’s because they are the greatest innovators of the compilation CD. everything they throw to their cult following is from mars, or a surrounding planet/galaxy.

the latest gem i’ve scooped from them is dandiggity’s eclecticuts, vol. 2. i just got vol. 1 in rotation like two weeks ago and it’s also vicious, but this one gave me the eargasm (all hetero/no brokeback, RIP heath). yerp. eclectic collection of b-sides, remixes, and rarities that i’ve never even thought about thinking about. ever. goodness. how do they find these precious songs, i’ll never know. but kudos, blind i. kudos. i’ll throw a sample your way, and as usual, click the artwork or the link below to download. tracklisting after the jump!

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DL: dandiggity’s eclecticuts, vol 2

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curren$y - who nose x i did it myself.

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modi
on October 26, 2008
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"jets. where haven’t we been yet?"

yeah, whatever. it dropped like a month ago, and i could care less. i’m still jamming it hard. curren$y isn’t the best MC in the game, his choice of beats for mixtapes is superb. rather than telling you to DL the entire mixtape, i figure i’d throw you some samples from his last mixtape, "fin," and let me know if they’re vicious enough for you.

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DL: curren$y - who nose

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DL: curren$y - i did it myself

if you liked those joints, get the mixtape here.

oj da juiceman - culinary art school [mixtape].

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quinn
on October 25, 2008
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juice

yeah baby, it’s the other half of DC to BC. today i’m here to bring you some heat from my son oj da juiceman. if you get down with gucci mane or gorilla zoe you may have heard of this man before. if you don’t know who he is, this is his gangsta grillz mixtape (you bastard). 

i know a lot of people aren’t down with this whole dope boy rap movement, but i am. i feel all music has a time and a place. so if you have some bass on your computer speakers or in your ride…DL this joint. here’s a preview of what you can expect:

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and more…

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click the link or the pic to DL, and let a brotha know if you like this joint. or if you don’t. 

DL: oj da juiceman - culinary art school

motivational music!

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modi
on October 23, 2008
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still pushing this mixtape. a lot of people told me they really like it, so i just wanted to see if i could get any more people to say the same.

motivational stuff, young. it’s that “keep your head up, slim” type of vibe. i’m pretty sure everybody whose ever needed some inspiration in their life can appreciate this compilation. i hope i hit all emotions with this joint right here, too. pass this on to everybody you know.

shout out to my man smokeyyy for the crucial graphic help.

DL: DC to BC presents…motivational music!

preview it.

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trackilsting after the jump.
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christian rich - the decay mixtape [sponsored by lemar & dauley].

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modi
on October 23, 2008
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just when i felt like my iPod needed updating, the homies christian rich bless me with an exclusive. we are officially the first blog to have this precious gem for download, and we appreciate that love greatly. read on.

Continue reading ‘christian rich - the decay mixtape [sponsored by lemar & dauley].’

X.O. - US vs. THEM [EP]!

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modi
on October 23, 2008
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last time you saw X.O. , it was probably when he dropped the takeover 2 back in the beginning of june. the mixtape, with the wale-assisted "rid’n (remix)," had the streets and the blogs going crazy!

X.O.’s latest effort, "US vs. THEM," is like a mix between an EP and a full-length album. nine crazy tracks, with INCREDIBLE production from team demolition, best kept secret, judah, and jaguar skillz. he also recruits some solid local talent to help him out on the tracks, including benji, ra the MC, marky, tragic, and nightmare.  you hear lyricial progression, as X.O.’s uncanny storytelling ability is highlighted on "act like you know," and his chameleon-esque rhyme scheme switches up on tracks such as "ring, ring." there’s even some club-friendly/trunk music joints, too.

this joint gets my vote as the best thing i’ve heard in weeks, hip hop wise. if you like real rap, and you want to know the next rapper to blow from the DMV, then this is for you.

THIS IS THE BEST MIXTAPE IN ROTATION RIGHT NOW!

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DL: X.O. - US vs. THEM (the EP)

and a BONUS video from our homies, MAJOR DC! get your gear there, ASAP. they hold me down. wzup undadog, wzup dukki!

[dc to bc exclusive] blast off mixtape, vol. 3: love bomb.

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modi
on October 20, 2008
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so volume one got critical acclaim by our readers. volume two was featured on the biggest hip-hop blog in the world (what up JD!?), and got me more hits and a few sponsors. and number three?

here’s another hit, barry bonds.

25 songs that should be played in hover crafts, space shuttles, and deloreans. that’s like a CD and a half. much more eclectic than the other two. you may have heard some, but you probably haven’t heard most. old, new, with a dash of DC in there. tracklisting is insane. don’t be turned off by the amount of names you don’t know. i assure you, this joint is wild. if you don’t think this mix is crucial, let me know. so that i bring more heat next time. but it should be stellar.

if you know any of the artists that are on this joint, throw them the tape. if you need more music from any specific artist, holler at me and i got you.

tracklisting:

1. n*e*r*d - love bomb
2. marky - solar system (remix) (feat. raheem devaughn)
3. s-caliber - hey hollywood (feat. nate landers)
4. USDA - quickie
5. christian rich - schemer
6. hollyweerd - weerdo
7. janet jackson - luv
8. timbaland - miscommunication (feat. keri hilson & sebastian)
9. UCB - sexy lady
10. cassius - eye water (feat. skateboard p)
11. raheem devaughn - my soul ain’t for sale
12. club nouveau - why you treat me so bad
13. gym class heroes - viva la white girl (remix feat. lil wayne)
14. esthero feat. mouse the waldorf poster boy - gas’d superheroes, afta-1 remix
15. zapp & roger - computer love (remix) (feat. jay-z & nerv-us)
16. curren$y - she on my mind
17. kenna - say goodbye to love
18. christian rich - my famous girl
19. bilal - hollywood
20. john legend - green light (feat. andre 3 stacks)
21. little brother - starship
22. nexx level band - ladies paradise
23. fat tony - jaded
24. dangerdoom - space ho’s
25. prince - erotic city

DL: blast off, vol. 3 - love bomb

dom kennedy - watermelon sundae [video].

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modi
on October 20, 2008
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i was one of millions anxiously waiting the debut of this video on herfection some months ago, after my homie kyra put me on to this guy’s 25th hour mixtape a while back. i haven’t heard much from this guy since the video dropped, so i’m throwing it back up in hopes of a resurgence of dom kennedy love!

what up, left coast? this is your newest MC. embrace him, put him on remix tracks, and give him some radio play. thanks.

damn. if that’s what cali is like, then it truly is active.

DL: dom kennedy - watermelon sundae
DL: dom kennedy - 25th hour [mixtape]