June 25th, 2008
Undoubtedly the front-runner of the DC/DMV Hip-Hop movement… pretty dope…
This is Wale’s first video off “The Mixtape About Nothing”
produced by Rik Cordero and Three/21 Media. Co-starring Gbenga Akinnagbe.
via NahRight
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June 11th, 2008
I saw a post on Okayplayer about Northern VA heads not getting enough credit… or something along those lines…
Not to worry, NoVA… I got you…
This cut is by Rafik, member of the crew Planet Ill.
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June 3rd, 2008
Joe D and Cool Cee Brown are “Dirtywater .”
Definately dope. No filler hip-hop here… real lyricism and flow…
And you already know they’re from the DMV…
(DMV stands for DC, MD, and (northern)VA.. if you didn’t know)
If you’re in the area, check them out on June 8th at the Black Cat in DC. They’ll be performing, w/ Che Grand & Cool Kids. Do NOT sleep!!
Check out their live footage…
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June 3rd, 2008
One of many favorite producers ZO! and Phonte(Tigallo) from one of my favorite groups, Little Brother remake the 80’s hit “Take On Me”. ZO! is from MD. Definitely has his own style, very smooth…
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June 3rd, 2008
A 3 part lesson in DC Hip-Hop History - via J2F
Good look for real…
Rough cut footage of DC Hip Hop circa late 90’s. Priest Da Nomad, Storm, Danja Mowf, Lonnie B, Babbletron, Cool Calm Pete, Flud, Unspoken Heard, Ace Lover, Filli, Trevor Goodchilde, Opus Akoben, Team Demolition, Infinite Loop, Spec Tha Khameleon, Heron Gibran, Joe Villa, Filli Foundation, In Shallah, Breez Evahflowin,Seedpopular, Poemcees, Toni Blackman, Aeroglyphics [festival] etc etc
Take an hour or so out to check it out….
Part 1
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June 2nd, 2008
Saw this over on the Okayplayer boards.
Features production from Kev Brown, Slimkat 78, Oddisee, Team Demolition and features Kaimbr, Y.U., K-Beta, and others.
Click the picture to download!
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June 2nd, 2008
New music from her soon be released mixtape “Sneak Chamber”
Milly July - Good
Good indeed. Definately a cut above the rest. Always nice to hear from a dope female emcee.
More from Milly July here.
That “Backpack” track she has up is ill.
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June 2nd, 2008
Brand new mixtape! X.O. - “The Takeover Pt. 2″. Don’t Sleep!!
Download here!
One of my favs so far… peep..
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May 30th, 2008
Another ILLLLLL cat from the DC metropolitan area - y.U. Representing the Remainz Crew, affiliated with Low Budget.
Don’t SLEEP!
check out his myspace !
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May 30th, 2008
DC’s own XO and Judah teamed up to create some dope hip-hop.
Definately 2 talented artists to listen out for.
Check them out and add them on myspace
XO
Judah
Click Here to Download the EP!
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