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One Dae BK All Dae + Bonus Mixtape

hiphopruckus2 — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:33 GMT

I don't what it is about this video and this song by the mc One Dae from Brooklyn, but when I absorbed it I thought it was dope and well-written. The backdrop of the video goes thru BK on a picturesque-old school grimey tip and I like it. I give this an 8 out of 10 yo! After watching this selection, take a minute a download his free mixtape "The Scrapbook" while you're at it!

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Tribe Called Quests, Mos Def, Method Man and more to perform live in D.C. on 7/27 & 7/28

hiphopruckus2 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:39:28 GMT

THIS WILL PROBABLY GO DOWN AS ONE OF THE MOST ILLEST EVENS TO TAKE PLACE IN THE CITY THIS SUMMER... TRIBE CALLED QUEST LIVE HOSTED BY CELEBRITY GUESTS: MOS DEF, NAS , METHOD MAN, THE PHARCYDE, DE LA SOUL, RAKIM, REDMAN, RAEKWON,GHOSTFACE & WALE. 18 TO ENTER 21 TO DRINK Start Time: Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 9:00pm End Time: Monday, July 28, 2008 at 2:00am Location: Avenue Street: 649 New York Ave. NW City/Town: Washington, DC

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Roccett Throw Your Hoods Up with Young Buck

hiphopruckus2 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:25:33 GMT

I'm not about gangbanging and all but I thought i'd show big homie Roccett (Arizona reppin' by the way) "Throw your hoods up" with G-unit's prodigal son Young Buck. I really don't care what anybody says about Buck though, I still think he's got skillz and brought that raw energy to the unit. Anyways, after reading go vote for Roccett for this year's Ozone Awards, by clicking here. "Throw Your Hoods Up" (click to listen)

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Uncle Lukes new reality show to aire on 8/4

hiphopruckus2 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:39:28 GMT

I wanted to write this post because on Uncle Luke cuz like a lot of people I was a big fan of 2 Live Crew back in the day, not just for the sound, but for the atmosphere and virtual shock value that was created when those volumptious pieces used to perform at the shows. Well, believe it or not, Uncle Luke has a TV show coming out on August 4th which will go thru his day to day biz as a bachelor and his quest to find a honey!! I think it's going to be off the wall and I seriously encourage you to be on the look out for this show that aires at 10:30 on the aforementioned date on VH1!!!

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Plies Excuse My Hands with Jamie Foxx & The Dream

hiphopruckus2 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:25:29 GMT

I ain't a big fan of Plies by no means, but I thought this video was cool cuz it presents me with a little comic relief because that nigga Dream is a joke and sounds like the lead singer of Klymaxx. Ugghhhhh....

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Savage Swing Soulja Boy Tellem

hiphopruckus2 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:16:38 GMT

Upbeat, hot and catchy is what I can say about this joint by my polynesian fame Savage from New Zealand. The joint he's got on deck is called "Swing" with that nigga Soulja Boy Tell'Em. Give this chance cuz it's that shit. For more on Savage, hit em up on his myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/savagedkonz. "Swing" (click to listen)

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I Want to Work For Diddy to aire on VH1 on 8/4

hiphopruckus2 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:00:16 GMT

VH1’s new competitive reality series “I Want To Work For Diddy” tracks 13 hungry applicants as they compete to land the job of a lifetime. This isn’t some boring job interview. They’ll be challenged emotionally, physically and mentally to earn the privilege of doing Diddy’s bidding, and just one lucky person will get the chance to call him “My Boss.” Will the determination, motivation and drive pay off, or will the pressure be too much to bear? Tune in on August 4th at 9PM on VH1 at for all the tears and meltdowns as we find out who will ultimately work for Diddy.

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Paulie Rhyme From Dusk Till Dawn with Prince Po

hiphopruckus2 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:49:02 GMT

Another excellent addition. New release by Paulie Rhyme called 'From Dusk Till Dawn' with Prince Po of Organized Konfusion. Good stuff and feel free to show him some love at his official page...www.paulierhyme.com. "From Dusk Till Dawn" (click to listen)

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The East Flatbush Project A Day In the Life with Stress, Peter Pallis & Anika

hiphopruckus2 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:22:46 GMT

It's always a pleasure when I come across well done work from independent artists on the grind for theirs. Listen to this gem by group called The East FlatBush Project with "A Day In The Life" with mcs Stress, Peter Pallis and Anika. I really dig this cuz it's got so more energy and meaning. Good hip hop my peoples!! "A Day In the Life" (click to listen)

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ThrowBack Get This Dough with Wiz Khalifa

hiphopruckus2 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:05:52 GMT

Steppin' over to crumblin' town of Youngstown, Ohio, here's a track by MC Throwback called "Get This Dough" with Wiz Khalifa. It's a good track and sounds real good in the whip. Throwback is set to release a new album "Ballin' Since Birth" in September of 2008 with Affluent Records. Oh yeah, this beat is produced by Michael Glazener of BeatCatererz. "Get This Dough" (click to listen)

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Dizzy Rascal to perform at the Turntable lab in LA on 7/24

hiphopruckus2 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:51:58 GMT

Dizzy Rascal, Aaron LaCrate, and MC Verb will be performing at TTL from 5-7pm in Los Angeles. Check it out..

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Raekwon - Blood Missiles

hiphopruckus2 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:03:33 GMT

On point with the lyrics as usual, here's a cool lil J from Rae Rae called "Blood Missiles". Shouts go to the crew over at Killer Beez Promotions for this one. "Blood Missiles" (click to listen)

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Did Max B get merked?

hiphopruckus2 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:51:19 GMT

According to Joli O'Shay, a publicist for Max B, the show that he was performing at last night (7/22/08) at S.O.B.'s in NYC got testy and some serious gun play was involved. Here's some info on what happened: Max B was looking forward to performing at the Hot 97's 'Who's Next Concert' on the evening of Tuesday, July 22nd when a disruption occurred. A group of individuals entered the club shortly before Max B was scheduled to go on stage, one of whom shot a round into the VIP section where Max and his entourage were seated. Max B was not hit, and no serious injuries occurred among his guests. Max B would like to extend his thanks to Hot 97, SOB's, Gus Heningburg at Trevanna, Jerry Saluti, and all the fans who came out in the hopes of seeing a great show. He wants to stress to his fans that he was focused on his job that evening, excited about performing as the headlining act at Hot 97's concert. "I had no control over it. I didn't want any trouble. I never want any, but people despise me. They are jealous and envious, and they're gonna do whatever they can to stop my movement. Shit is real," Max B stated. Shortly after the shot was fired, the club cleared out and police came to conduct an investigation. Max B claims not to know the identity of the group of individuals who were responsible for the gunshot. "I didn't know the wannabe thugs who let off a round," he said.

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Animal Farm Peace with KRS-One

hiphopruckus2 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:47:51 GMT

This piece is one that really makes me proud to see that Hip Hop and lyricism as a marriage are not dead. To promote the the vibe of peace, giving and dopeness, check this joint by Animal Farm called "Peace" with hip hop legend KRS-One. Yo, on the next tip peep out this extra commentary that was gathered on Animal Farms' new album "The Unknown". I seriously encourage you to peep the album as well. "Peace" (click to listen) More Commentary Animal Farm is one of the hottest groups to burst upon the northwest hip-hop scene, creating a significant buzz in just three years after joining forces. The group has quickly developed a large regional following after performing live throughout the west coast with the likes of KRS-One, GZA and RZA from Wu-Tang Clan, Brand Nubian, Aceyalone, Mike Jones, 2 Live Crew, Tha Alkaholiks, and many others. Animal Farm's new album, "The Unknown", is currently receiving radio play throughout the country and recently debuted at #12 on the CMJ Hip-Hop Charts. The group is a collaboration of MCs from Portland and Eugene, OR, and was voted the Eugene Weekly’s best hip-hop group in 2006 and 2007. Animal Farm was also recently praised in Urb Magazine’s Next 1000, which claimed “The animated Animal Farm achieves a classically feel-good tone.” The much anticipated debut album will be available in stores on July 15th, 2008 and will feature some great surprises and collaborative efforts, including the legendary KRS-One, as well as Nightclubber Lang from Rhymesayers’ Boom Bap Project. The album has already been featured on numerous prominent websites, including hiphopdx.com, urb.com, hhnlive.com, and 2dopeboyz.com, among others. Some notable songs on the album include “Ragtime Gal”, a great throwback to the 1920s, “Mean Streaks”, a humorous track about bad tempers, as well as the socially conscious “War”, “Crying”, and “Peace”. The album also features a wide array of soulful party tracks, often produced by group member Gen.Erik. Gen.Erik has also received high acclaim in XLR8R magazine and in features on hiphopdx.com and okayplayer.com for his work with Animal Farm and his other group, Cleveland Steamers. Animal Farm is quickly gaining popularity due to a live stage show and group camaraderie. In promoting the new album worldwide through Focused Noise Productions and Burnside/ IODA Distribution, the whole world will soon find out about Animal Farm. "With an effort like this out of the gate, it's a fair bet that these four emcees won't be unknown for long." -Portland Mercury "Animal Farm keep a true-school aesthetic with a feel-good tilt to their brim. Different flows; warm, bumping production; great hooks; and fresh trade-offs separate the Farm from the pack." -The Stranger (Seattle)

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The Retro Kidz to release TV show, album and more in the coming weeks.

hiphopruckus2 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:35:53 GMT

The exciting, new group The Retro Kidz, launches their very own advertising campaign, TV show, and prepares to release their debut album on BroBot Entertainment this summer! The Retro Kidz turn heads everywhere they go in New York City. The look like real, live action figures, sporting architectural haircuts, big, door-knocker earrings and clothes that looked borrowed from the closets of Fresh Prince and Kid N Play. They make it clear they are not in costume and their shared obsession with the late 80’s, early 90’s is more than just a passing fad. The Retro Kidz are the modern day example of what hip hop culture was really all about back in the day, self expression, creativity, fun and a dedication to hip hop. The Retro Kidz say it best in their own words, “When we walk down the street, people look at us like we’ve been stuck in a time capsule for 15 years. But this is how we really dress every day. We love it.” The eight person crew ranges in ago from 18 to 22 and all hail from Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island and Harlem; they support ancient gadgets like beepers, practice dances like the Running Man and Roger Rabbit. The Retro Kidz and their fierce dedication to their look has attracted the attention of the style world beyond their neighborhoods. They posed for fashion magazines such as Complex, The Source, Vibe, and XXL. Already accomplished dancers the Retro Kidz added rhyming to their repertoire. When Aahmek Richards, the co-owner of independent record label, BroBot Entertainment, witnessed their unique phenomenon he immediately signed them to his independent label. Their solo debut, album entitled Back To The Future is scheduled for release in summer 2008. There are more big plans for the Retro Kidz besides their upcoming album, a clothing line, a variety TV show with Nickelodeon, more fashion shoots, a host of performances, and advertising campaigns with major companies, including Puma and Target. Also listen to Hot 97 to hear their hot, new single, that Funkmaster Flex has been dropping bombs on every week, “New Era.” To find our more about the Retro Kidz, www.brobotlife.com or contact Zenobia Simmons, zenobia.simmons@tmo.blackberry.net

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