
Recently, I was asked who we didn't get for The GOP B&T that I wish he would have gotten. Stepping back & looking @ it, I think the lineup is super solid. Again, there's not much else you can do to say "Hey, come check this free show, which is probably one of the best you'll see in 2009." Literally, we asked & every artist you see responded with a quick "Yes" without hesitating. But if we're speaking hypothetically, one cat I wish we had reached out to would be Mr. Boy [...]

Dope Cotoure has hooked up with DJ benzi to bring you this dope new mixtape featuring a lot of the years best new talent (and some vets as well). Hit the jump for the Tracklist & download link. Download Dope Couture Jetsetters Mixtape Free Download Link (zshare) via DC: Dope Couture Jetsetters Mixtape

...And that's as high up at the top that a brother can get So, this post has inadvertently turned into The Roots post, but I've still got a few random goodies to throw in. For those of you that don't know, that picture (cover of The Tipping Point) is Black Thought recreating this mugshot of Malcolm Little before he became Malcolm X. In my mind, that's brilliant album art. On to the music... The Roots - Please Don't Go [...]
Blu and Exile Live @ The Mezzanine in San Fran, courtesy of Blogmedown.tv . Below the break, footage of Fashawn doing his thing on stage for the camera & the crowd.

I contributed to this post so I feel obliged to let yall check it out. Post mortem, ok I admit leavin' out Jay Electronica and imaybe The Cool Kids were kinda suspect decisions. However I stand by everyone else we picked. Check it out here . Also it's always funny how cats get their feelings hurt because their favorite rapper doesn't appear on the list or isn't high enough. It never fails haha.

It's been awhile since I last heard from these dudes but I got new joint right here. Check it out. Both Nice - Arcade fly Remix feat. Buff1, Donny Goines, U-N-I, and Fashawn Previously: Both Nice - You Gotta See it Live

I first heard dude on Mick Boogie's Honor Roll tape back in October. I didn't think much of his feature since he covered Too Short's "Life is Too Short." Thus I didn't check for him like that. Then he was on Leaders of the New Cool w/ "Buyers Guide." It was cool but once again I wasn't compelled to hear more of his music. I was strongly encouraged to check out his music by a, let's say, reputable source haha. Let's just say I'm waiting on his debut album: Boy [...]
Get to know Fashawn before his debut album, Boy Meets World with Exile, drops in Spring '09. Consider this your last fuckin warning! Previously Posted - Video: Fashawn & Evidence - "Our Way" Live | Fashawn - Higher Learning Mixtape

So I met Fashawn a few weeks back at Evidence's Layover release party. The first thing I noticed was just how happy and carefree the guy was. Everybody at the party was chill, but this guy stuck out like a sore thumb, freestyling for virtually anyone out on the patio and just killing every verse on the spot. What was even more strange about the situation was he wouldn't let anyone film him freestyle, which just made each bar seem that much more special. So Fashawn and his manager let me know about this new mixtape coming out, little did [...]

Tracklist: 01. Intro 02. Fortified Live (Remix) 03. Freedom 04. Let Me See Your ID (Skit) 05. Day 'N' Nite (Remix) (feat. KiD CuDi) 06. Sunday Morning (Remix) (feat. K-OS) 07. The Far Left (feat. Alchemist & Evidence) 08. Turf Rap (Remix) 09. Seize Power (Skit) 10. Politics (feat. Krondon) 11. Jimmy (Ratatat Remix) 12. Fake ID 13. Life Is Too Short 14. Buyers Guide 15. Cold Shoulder (Remix) (feat. Adele) 16. You Lookin At Me (Skit) 17. Something Special [...]
basically my favorite tracks of the last week...

With all of the Holiday festivities going on, I hope this mixtape doesn't get lost in the sauce. Fashawn's new mixtape "Higher Learning" presented by the world famous NahRight and OnSmash is on point. Do yourself a favor and make sure you check this out in between opening last minute gifts. Download: Fashawn - "Higher Learning" Mixtape

With all of the Holiday festivities going on, I hope this mixtape doesn't get lost in the sauce. Fashawn's new mixtape "Higher Learning" presented by the world famous NahRight and OnSmash is on point. Do yourself a favor and make sure you check this out in between opening last minute gifts. Download: Fashawn - "Higher Learning" Mixtape
Fashawn & Evidence rock Exile's beat @ a recent performance in Fresno, Ca. Keep track of those three names as we head into 2009. With the recent influx of "internet artists" gaining more mainstream acceptance, I'm throwing these cats' names into the mix as those poised to have a standout year. Previously Posted - Fashawn - Higher Learning Mixtape | TSS Presents Fifteen Minutes With Evidence | Exile's Fave Five — Beat Maker Series | Exile-llence! | Fashawn - "Our Way" Video

5:30 in the am...and I finally listened to the whole tape...and I have to say this..you should download this...I could of posted this this morning with everyone else...but I wanted to listen to the whole tape... 01. Intro 02. Fortified Live (Remix) 03. Freedom 04. Let Me See Your ID (Skit) 05. Day 'N' Nite (Remix) (feat. KiD CuDi) 06. Sunday Morning (Remix) (feat. K-OS) 07. The Far Left (feat. Alchemist & Evidence) 08. Turf Rap (Remix) 09. Seize Power (Skit) 10. Politics (feat. Krondon) 11. Jimmy (Ratatat Remix)<---the biz...Fashawn went in on that one... 12. Fake ID [...]

Fashawn's been on the radar for a minute now & I've been enjoying most of what he's blessed the masses with thus far. So getting this, today = my type of gift. Nah Right & OnSMASH link up to bring all of us this one. 21 tracks with features from Krondon, Evidence, Alchemist, U-N-I, and more. 01. Intro 02. Fortified Live (Remix) 03. Freedom 04. Let Me See Your ID (Skit) 05. Day 'N' Nite (Remix) (feat. KiD CuDi) 06. Sunday Morning (Remix) (feat. K-OS) [...]

Off of the upcoming Higher Learning mixtape dropping on December 24th, here's Fashawn with "Turf Rap". Download: Fashawn - "Turf Rap"