Top 5 Mixtapes of the Month (December)

Now it’s been a two month hiatus since I’ve posted any material which I do apologize for but at that moment it seems there was a shortage of “quality” music being released for those two months but seeing that it is now the end of 2013 it’s only good faith that a handful of artiste have compiled a few decent projects to go into the year 2014 so with that said here are the only 5 mixtapes to download for December.. Enjoy 

1. Fabulous – Soul Tape 3:  Now I know all loso fans are still wondering where is the release of the anticipated Loso Way 2 LP but until we get any more info on that project Fab gives us another Christmas gift with the third installment of his popular Soul Tape series, album quality project with production from Mark Henry, Sonaro, Boi-1da, Ryan Leslie and many more with features from Meek Mill, Young Jeezy, Mack Wilds and Tiara Thomas and more. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Fabolous-The-Soul-Tape-3-mixtape.558951.html

2. Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip – The Abstract and The Dragon: Busta (The dragon) and Q-Tip (The Abstract) deliver a collaborative project with new, old and unreleased records between the two, definitely worth a listen for the old heads and the new school who are fans of the two’s legacy in hip hop.D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Busta-Rhymes-Q-Tip-The-Abstract-And-The-Dragon-mixtape.557088.html

3. Tyga – Well Done 4: T-Raw on his mixtape grind once again with his scorching Well Done 4 tape with features from Meek Mill, Wayne, Honey Cocaine, Chris Brown and many more. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Tyga-Well-Done-4-mixtape.555029.html

4. King Los & Mark Battles – Broken Silence: Mark and Los team up to deliver this collaborative project with big features from Ab-Soul, Wale, Cyhi Da Prynce, Dizzy Wright and many more. D/Link:  http://www.datpiff.com/King-Los-Mark-Battles-Broken-Silence-mixtape.565292.html

5. Rockie Fresh & Casey Veggies – Fresh Veggies: MMG’s Rockie Fresh and PNCTL’s Casey Veggies have collaborated in the past on numerous records but they have decided to join forces to deliver this 10-Track project with banging production from Lunice, Jahlil Beats, Hit-Boy and many more with features from Overdoz, Kirko Bangz, Juicy J and others. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Casey-Veggies-Rockie-Fresh-Fresh-Veggies-mixtape.559248.html

Mic Check 1, 2: New York Edition

This is a whole new section of my blog that I came up with to further showcase another aspect of this culture we call Hip-Hop The Freestyle, even though in this current generation most of our upcoming emcee’s/rappers don’t really spit bars off top its still refreshing to hear the 16’s they can compose and how effortless they deliver these “Freestyles” to the masses so with the first edition id like to display videos of the young and older generation of new york rhyme spitter’s  showcasing their talent on the microphone.

Top 5 Mixtapes of the Month (September)

A lot of very constructive tapes been delivered since the beginning of September but these five are the only five tapes you should give any attention so as always listen and enjoy. 

1. Audio Push – Come As You Are: New project from Audio Push with an extensive list of features from Joey Bada$$, Vic Mensa, T.I., Lil Wayne and many more with production from Key Wane, S Dot, Matthew Burnett , Mars1500 and mainly Hit-Boy And Hazebanga. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Audio-Push-Come-As-You-Are-mixtape.529033.html

2. Astro aka The Astronomical Kid – Stravin like Marvin for a Cool J Song:  Brooklyn’s up and coming emcee Astro drops his second very impressive project with features from Skyzoo, Black Dave, Easy Mo Bee with production from Static Selektah, Brandun Deshay and BMC, definitely worth a listen. D/L Link:  http://www.datpiff.com/Astro-Starvin-Like-Marvin-For-A-Cool-J-Song-mixtape.530198.html

3. Vic Mensa – Innanetape: Fellow uprising Chicago rapper Vic Mensa releases his first project since his band Kidz These Days disbanded in May, it has features from Rockie Fresh, Jesse Boykins III, Ab-Soul and members from his Save Money Crew Chance The Rapper  and Joey Purp with production from Boi-1da, Cam from J.U.S.T.I.C.E league, Hit-Boy, DJ Dahi and Vic Himself.  D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Vic-Mensa-Innanetape-mixtape.536504.html

4. Curren$y and Young Roddy – Bales:  JetLife members Curren$y and Young Roddy deliver a collaborative project with production from Cardo, Sledgren, AJ Beats, Harry Fraud and many more. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Curreny-Young-Roddy-Bales-mixtape.529255.html

5. Meek Mill – Dream Chasers 3: After such a long delay the Philly rapper finally releases the third leg of his dream chasers mixtape series once again hosted by DJ Drama with features from French Montana, Nicki Minaj, Fabolous, Rick Ross, Tory Lanez  and production from Key Wane, Boi-1da, Rico, The Mekanics and many More. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Meek-Mill-Dreamchasers-3-mixtape.439835.html

UnHyped Audio: September 1st 2013

Here are another set of good records that have been under the mainstream radar. Enjoy   

Chiddy Bang – Breathe: It’s been a while but finally a new record coming from Chiddy Bang only this time the production is not done by member Xaphoon Jones but producer Yuri Beats nether less still a well laid back chill record to vibe to. 

Scolla – Roots: Very conscious flow driven freestyle from scolla over a classic MF doom instrumental which may be on his upcoming project.

Astro – Crazy: New cut from Brooklyn’s own Astro giving you them boom bap rhymes and also channeling his inner super cat on the hook with the beat produced by BMC this record will probably live on Astro’s upcoming free album “Starving like Marvin For a Cool J Song” dropping this September. 

Nino Bless – Rhyme of The Year (MK Ultra):  It seems everybody has given a response to K.Dot’s verse in control but I must say Nino Bless definitely has one of the best ones as he goes in bar for bar for 6 minutes giving it his all. 

Skyzoo – Along the Way:  The last of his penny freestyle series where he raps over Jay-Z’s “Allure” another talented effort from a Brooklyn emcee.

Top 5 Mixtapes of the Month (August)

It’s been such a great summer filled with a lot of interesting projects so far and for the ending month lies five very dope mixtapes that you will definitely enjoy so have a listen.

1. Dizzy Wright – The Golden Age:  The recently claimed XXL Freshman From Las Vegas drops a new project with features from his Funk Volume crew Hopsin and Swizz and others like Joey Bada$$, Logic, Tory Lanez and many more, Definitely a worthy listen. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Dizzy-Wright-The-Golden-Age-mixtape.521492.html 

2. Stalley – Honest Cow Boy:  MMG signee Stalley drops off an impressive new mixtape with features from SchoolBoy Q, Scarface and others, A must download. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Stalley-Honest-Cowboy-mixtape.519186.html

3. Rapsody – She Got Game:  9^th Wonder’s artist Rapsody drops a new project hosted by DJ Drama with huge features from Wale, Mac Miller, Ab Soul, Chance The Rapper and many more with production mainly done by 9^th Wonder himself. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Rapsody-She-Got-Game-mixtape.523310.html

4. Tory Lanez – Conflicts of My Soul: Toronto’s Own Tory releases his long awaited mixtape with features from only Roscoe Dash and Kirko Bangz. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Tory-Lanez-Conflicts-Of-My-Soul-mixtape.525461.html

5. The Underachievers - The Lords of Flatbush:  BEASTcoast Duo releases an 8 track tape with bangers produced mostly by Lex Luger himself. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/The-Underachievers-The-Lords-Of-Flatbush-mixtape.526320.html

Top 5 Mixtapes of the Month (July)

I apologize for the long delay of this month’s top 5 mixtapes but I had to make sure I review and listen keenly to every project of potential to compose the final draft so without anymore further delays I present the top 5 mixtapes of July... listen and enjoy.  

1. Joey Bada$$ - Summer Knights: Joey releases his second mixtapes since his 2012’s “1999” debut which features collaborations from Collie Buddz, Smoke Dza, Dessy Hinds, Kirk Knight, Chuck Strangers etc. With production from Lee Bannon, The Alchemist, Kirk Knight, Navie D and more.  D/L: http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/22392/joey-bada-summer-knights.html

2. ScienZe – Ella: The Prologue: New mixtape from Brooklyn emcee wid features from Blu, Luxx and Noah Bility with production mainly from Lord Quest, EOM, and King I Divine, truly a worthy listen of conscious rap. D/L: http://www.datpiff.com/ScienZe-BK-Ella-The-Prologue-mixtape.507738.html

3. Phil Ade - R.O.S.E:  It’s been a minute but Maryland rapper Phil Ade is back with a new project which features Rockie Fresh, Shawn Chrystopher and Raheem Devaughn with production from Sunny Norway, DJ Black Diamond and Teddy Roxpin. D/L:  http://www.datpiff.com/Phil-Ade-ROSE-mixtape.510332.html

4. Jetpack Jones – Beyond Infinity:  California rapper Jetpack Jones releases his latest project with features from Mann, LB, IE z and many more with production from Beemo, Asel, Brock Berrigan and Mike Meds. D/L: http://www.datpiff.com/Jetpack-Jones-Beyond-Infinity-mixtape.511146.html

5. ProbCause – The Recipe Vol. 2: Upcoming Chicago rapper releases the second volume to his mixtape series with features from Chance the rapper, Action Bronson, Diggs Duke and Martin $ky. D/L:   http://www.datpiff.com/ProbCause-The-Recipe-Vol-2-mixtape.510836.html

Top 5 Mixtapes of the Month (June)

Its summer time so we gonna expect a lot of music being pushed out during this period so as always here is my list of top 5 mixtapes that came out for the month of June, all are a guaranteed body of G.O.O.D music so as always have a listen and enjoy.  

1. Vince Staples – Stolen Youth:  Long Beach and Odd Future’s associated act Vince Staples releases his long awaited Stolen Youth with features from TDE’s Ab-Soul and Schoolboy Q, Da$h, Joey Fatts and Mac Miller which solely handles all of the production under his alter ego Larry Fisherman. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Vince-Staples-Larry-Fisherman-Stolen-Youth-LP-mixtape.501544.html

2. Tito Lopez – Y.O.U:  Tito Lopez drops a new mixtape which features Jon Connor, Big Sant and Trae the Truth with production by The Futuristiks, 1500 or Nothin, CheckBoy, Mr. Porter and Navie D.D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Tito-Lopez-YOU-mixtape.500564.html

3. Rickie Jacobs – Beautiful America:  The latest project from rising Baltimore emcee Rickie Jacobs is the "Beautiful America" EP, featuring production from Cardiak, Artic, YOG$, Eu IV, Oab Jenkins and Mike White. Jacobs recommends you "turn your speakers up at ignorant levels and enjoy the ambient sound," and we second the motion.  D/L Link: http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rickie-jacobs-beautiful-america-mixtape.86916.html

4. Da$h – V.I.C.E.S:  Rising New Jersey emcee Da$h's latest 15-track project is presented by Hz Global and includes guest appearances from A$AP Ferg, A$AP Nast, Action Bronson, Vince Staples, Ab-Soul and RetcH. Production was handled by V'Don, P on the Boards, Sean O'Connell, DJ Boogz, Skrewface, Harold O'Neal, Soufein3000, Thelonious Martin, NDT75, B Korn, LS_XXXX, Mordecai Beats, Larry Fisherman and RandomBlackDude. D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/DaH-VICES-mixtape.504799.html

5. Machine Gun Kelly – Black Flag: MGK's releases a new mixtape! The all-original track mixtape finds features from Meek Mill, Pusha T, Dub O, Sean McGee and more.  D/L Link: http://www.datpiff.com/Machine-Gun-Kelly-Black-Flag-mixtape.503453.html