North Carolina always has a way of making quality hiphop. Raleigh, North Carolina hip-hop group Kooley High is comprised of MC’s Tab-One, Rapsody, Charlie Smarts, producers Foolery, The Sinopsis, and DJ Ill Digitz.The group’s latest effort, Eastern Standard Time, was originally released this past summer, earning Kooley High a partnership with Fat Beats Records. Now, [cont.]

Via Twitter, Dru Ha of Duck Down  announced the release of the highly anticipated Random Axe LP with the official release date being June 14th. In addition to the release date announcement, Duck Down also announced a contest where the group has devised a word scramble consisting of 20 key words associated with the project. [cont.]

Detroit producer Apollo Brown recently released his new instrumental opus Clouds. With “Heirlooms”, Philly emcee Has-Lo jumps on Apollo’s “Heirloom” instrumental.

Here is a new “St. Paddy’s Day” anthem, “O’ Doyle Rules” (word to Adam Sandler) to help set the mood and probably nurse the hangover.Produced by Apathy. Diabolic, Apathy, Paradime, Joe Scudda, Rob Kelly, Ryu and Mac Lethal – “O’ Doyle Rules!” (MP3)

Latest track leak off Pharoahe Monch’s forthcoming W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) album, “Assassins” featuring Jean Grae and Royce Da 5’9″. Track produced by M-Phazes. W.A.R. hits stores March 22nd Be sure to catch Pharoahe Monch live in Austin’s SXSW Music Festival this week, below is the events he will be participating in: Wednesday, March 16th: [cont.]

‘Gremlin’ is taken from Madchild from Swollen Members upcoming solo album Dope Sick.

DJ Muggs from iconic hip-hop outfit Cypress Hill has released a dub remix of the classic track “Rock Superstar”. DJ Muggs is currently gearing up for the release of his new solo album Bass For Your Face later this year. “This mix is something to whomp to rather than to rock to. Just don’t hurt [cont.]

New shit from DC’s very own Oddisee feat. Toine.Check out the video above and download the track below.

Apollo Brown‘s album Clouds is in stores now.

Brooklyn emcee Joell Ortiz has long been on the radar of hip-hop fans. With humble beginnings on Rawkus under the name Jo-Ell Quickman, Ortiz has killed the mixtape circuit in addition to his 2007 debut The Brick: Bodega Chronicles. The former Aftermath signee’s credentials range from being  featured in The Source’s “Unsigned Hype”, XXL’s Chairman’s [cont.]

Part 1 of Fokis’ interview with the Legendary Kurtis Blow. Similar to his chat with Olu Dara (Nas’ father), producer, emcee, executive and all around entrepreneur Fokis recently caught up with the legendary Kurtis Blow for a sit down interview where they discuss Kurtis meeting Russell Simmons, how he got his start in the business, [cont.]

“On My Way” is taken from an exclusive bonus disc only available at FYE locations with the purchase of Saigon’s new album “The Greatest Story Never Told”. Shouts to Kerosene Media for passing this along to us.

Slaine From La Coka Nostra Set To Star In NBC’s ‘The Cape’ Tonight at 9pm EST Boston rapper Slaine, of the rap super group, La Coka Nostra, will appear in tonight’s episode NBC’s The Cape at 9:00pm EST. “I actually watched the pilot for The Cape on NBC in my living room the day before [cont.]

“The Warning,” directed by Todd Angkasuwan, also contains a portion of Pharoahe Monch’s title track, W.A.R. featuring Immortal Technique. Pharoahe Monch’s W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) album officially out March 22nd.

DJ Deadeye’s debut, “Substance Abuse,” will be released on 3-22-2011 in conjunction with Brick/ST. Records.Deadeye crafts the album from top to bottom, assembling a fearsome cast of talent from across the hip hop spectrum, including Termanology, Cormega, Trife Diesel, Steele from Smif N Wesson, MC Esoteric, Reks, Big Rapper Pooh, Slaine, Reef the Lost Cauze, [cont.]

Apollo Brown – Never In A Million Years from Mello Music Group on Vimeo. A couple more leaks from Apollo Brown’s instrumental album Clouds which officially drops on March 1st via Mello Music Group.Peep the video for “Never In a Million Years” and download the tracks below.

Even when he does well, Kanye can’t catch a break. His new video for “All of the Lights” can apparently cause a full out seizure as The British organization “Epilepsy Action” moved to have the video banned from the internet. A statement was issued by Epilepsy Action that included the following: “Epilepsy Action has contacted [cont.]

R.E.K.S. chats with HipHopSite about his upcoming album R.E.K.S. and more.

New mixtape from Wiz featuring appearances by Trae Tha Truth, Big Sean, Juicy J and Chevy Woods. Download link is below. Wiz Khalifa – Cabin Fever (Mixtape)

Last week, DJ Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito held their 20th anniversary show (co-hosted by Lord Sear) at Le Poisson Rouge, NYC. LTD Mag was there to film the memorable event which featured special guests DJ Spinna, Kenny Dope, DJ Eclipse, DJ Riz, DJ Homicide a.k.a. Hungry Jack, DJ A-Trak, DJ Premier, The Artifacts, Buckshot, Rock [cont.]