Part of the summertime promotional series by the OPUS, DJ Risky Bizness and the OPUS join forces to bring you this culmination of rare releases and b-side material that was exclusively released while the OPUS was on tour in Japan. Only a 1000 CD’s were made and sold out immediately while visiting the far, far [cont.]

Long time friend and DJ to the late great GURU – the legendary Bounce Master Doo Wop teams up with Mr. Peter Parker to bring you the latest mixtape by up and coming emcee T.O.N.Y, entitled Gang Starr Music. The buzz surrounding this project began after Doo Wop leaked a joint called “We Got Gunz” [cont.]

New mixtape from ATL’s Hollyweerd, brought to us by DJ Booth and hosted by DJ Don Cannon. Peep the track list and download link is below. Tracklist 01. Cannon Intro 02. Operation HOLLY [prod. OPERATION ADD] / Glow in the Dark (ft. Grip Plyaz) [prod. Scoot Beatz] 03. Lost Love [prod. The Weathermen] 04. Fixxin [cont.]

July  3rd episode of HeadQCorters Radio show, featuring a special breaks and beats tribute to Rammellzee (R.I.P.)

Dame Dash’s DD172 / Blu Roc Records imprint was on display last month in Brooklyn, showing off the talents of Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T., Trademark, Smoke DZA, Rugz D. Bewler, Tabi Bonney, Nesby Phips, and Stalley, all over live music from Ski Beatz and The Sensei’s. This all Greek to you? Then this is the starting [cont.]

Jeff and Mick celebrate the summer in style, with a collection of the greatest seasonal anthems music has to offer. DJ Jazzy Jeff + Mick Boogie – “Summertime” (Mixtape)

Hall of Justus core members team with DJ Eclipse for this mixtape that celebrates the indie hip-hop scene, not necessarily the 4th of July. Guest shots from Evidence, Darien Brockington, Amen, Eclipse, Smif N Wessun, Supastition, Sean Price, 9th Wonder, Black Milk, and more. 26 tracks free via Bandcamp? Fireworks. The Away Team – “Independence [cont.]

Big Boi serves up this mix of ‘Kast classics in preparation for the release of Sir Lucious Leftfoot: The Son of Chico Dusty, hitting stores this July 6th. Big Boi – “Mixtape For Dummies: Guide To Global Greatness” (Mixtape)

Fresh off of his Sandwich Shop collaboration with fellow Tanya Morgan member Donwill, Von Pea has been keeping himself busy with his own solo project, preparing Pea’s Gotta Have It, slated for release September 2010. In order to whet the appetites of awaiting fans, Von Pea releases his free mixtape today, So Motivational: The Most [cont.]

They can’t even call this a mixtape any more, it’s now being referred to as a “street album”, according to Maybach Music’s email blast. With additional help from Rick Ross, Jadakiss, Yo Gotti, Freeway, Red Cafe, Too Short, Bun B, Smoke Bulga, Yung Joc, Mistah Fab, Willie The Kid, Termanology, La The Darkman, and more. [cont.]

Estelle prepares for her forthcoming All Of Me album with this brand new mixtape-thats-not-a-mixtape. Ask T.I. about this trending topic. Mixed by DJ Trauma. Estelle + DJ Trauma – “Almost Made A Mixtape” (Mixtape)

I didn’t realize the profound impact Michael Jackson had on me or in shaping my musical tastes until he died. Well, that’s not completely true. One year before he died, I certainly recognized his impact, retro-reviewing Thriller 25th Anniversary Edition for this very website, awarding it the @@@@@ rating that it deserves (despite a questionable [cont.]

Mick Boogie mashes Rick Ross and Big Boi tracks for this special mixtape in preparation for the two biggest southern LP’s of the summer, Ricky’s Teflon Don and Big Boi’s Sir Lucious Leftfoot: The Son of Chico Dusty. TRACKLIST: 1. Mick Boogie – Intro 2. Big Boi ft. Rick Ross – Return Of The G [cont.]

A Cannibal Ox + Animal Collective mashup album by Cassettes Won’t Listen? We’ll definitely listen. Press release reads as follows: Indie powerhouse, Animal Collective, please meet underground indie hip-hop staple, Cannibal Ox. Now play nice and wait for (hipster?) heads to explode. Jason Drake aka Cassettes Won’t Listen has been busy working on a follow [cont.]

Nicknamed rap’s Bad News Bears, Metermaids, the New York-based duo comprised of Swell and Sentence, are releasing their mixtape, HELLO, mixed entirely by DJ Rob Swift, today on 27 Sound Entertainment. Having already released two singles to praise, including the Grizzly Bear-sampling “Yellow Tape” that peaked at #4 on The Hype Machine charts, the concept [cont.]

Call it RBGG…. DJ Drama teams with Dead Prez for this long-overdue mixtape. Dead Prez’s The Information Age LP is coming soon… Dead Prez + DJ Drama – “Revolutionary But Gangsta Grillz” (Mixtape)

Donnis finally drops his Fashionably Late mixtape….. Guest shots include John Legend, Clinton Sparks, Estelle, GLC, Yelawolf, Pill, OJ Da Juiceman, Colin Munroe, and more. Donnis – “Fashionably Late” (Mixtape)

T’was December 2007.The Frank Lucas biopic American Gangster starring Denzel Washington had recently been released and Jay-Z was tapped to provide the theme music.The movie ended up being a success,even with the questionable selection of Cuba Gooding Jr. to play Nicky Barnes.The album released by Jay Z,also named American Gangster worked as both a movie [cont.]

Here it is ya’ll. Fresh off the release of “Thank Me Later” is the full album remix project from Don Cannon and Cookin’ Soul.Download link is below. Cooking Soul + Drake + Don Cannon = “Thank Us Later”(Mixtape)

Official No DJ version of Royce’s Bar Exam 3 mixtape.Download link is below. Bar Exam 3 (Mixtape) Tracklist 1. The Most Interesting Man 2. Go Hard Pt. 1 (Feat. Kid Vishis) 3. On Fire (Feat. Crooked I) 4. Skit 5. Real Hip Hop (Feat. Black Milk & Elzhi) 6. Acapella 7. It’s Over Freestyle 8. [cont.]