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DJ QUIK PERFORMS WEST COAST HITS AT EXCLUSIVE SHOW IN HOLLYWOOD FOR AMAZON-POWERED DECTV.TV The iconic Hip-Hop producer and artist performs live show to over 2 million live stream users HOLLYWOOD, CA (Jan. 30, 2017) – West Coast Hip-Hop icon, DJ Quik , lit up the stage at an exclusive show in Hollywood, live-streamed on AMAZON’s FireTV to over 2 million users on the new AMAZON -partnered network DECTV.TV . The L.A. artist and producer extraordinaire performed hit after hit, including fan favorites “Tonite” , “Born and Raised in Compton” and more. Celebrity guests spotted at the invite-only event, hosted by DJ Fink , included Hip-Hop trailblazer Rah Digga , rap artist Kam , actor and comedian Carl Anthony Payne II ( Cole on Martin ), breakout artist Robby Betts , Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood ’s Masika Kalysha , actress Porscha Coleman , DJ Eque , Fashion Designer Karl Kani , celebrity blogger Jasmine Brand , TMZ anchor Raquel Harper , President of Directors Guild Of ...

Cleveland, Ohio -Artist Victory teams up with CMayes , DaLomonze , and The Deep End for his release "Change The World" off his MADE4VICTORY Imprint. ***Thanks to iStillLoveHER for sending***

Boston MC and EMS crew frontman M-Dot presents the first volume of his 2-part album EgO anD The EneMy , featuring Method Man , Marley Marl , Large Professor , Buckwild , M-Phazes , Marco Polo , 7L, !llmind , Da Beatminerz and Snowgoons . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

Kingston, Jamaica’s MC super group, The Council , has unleashed a third single, titled Valhalla Doctrine , from its upcoming album, Nothing Else Matters . This time, the four-member crew connects with Atlanta-based Tha God Fahim on an ominous track produced by Inztinkz .  Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to Five Steez for sending***

Mpulse comes through with some more original music this week. He takes it to Michigan Ave with his newest release as he talks about reaping the fruits of his labor - while being a show off in the process. This marks week 22 out of 52 for Mpulse 's "52 Weeks" music campaign.  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Austin Maxfield for sending***

The Movement Fam sends the visuals to Meta by Cee , produced by Notion x Ben Tramer .  Directed, Filmed & Edited by Richard Bastarache ( @king.richardd ). Cee - Meta (produced by Notion x Ben Tramer ): Spotify: http://bit.ly/CeeMetaSP SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/CeeMetaSC YouTube: http://bit.ly/CeeMetaYT Apple Music: http://bit.ly/CeeMetaAM iTunes: http://bit.ly/CeeMetaiT

Detroit's Apollo Brown & Brooklyn's Skyzoo announced "The Easy Truth Tour" today and with it unveiled their newest video "Nodding Off" directed by Diego Cruz . The track is the closer from the album that hit #16 on Billboard's Rap Charts . ***Thanks to Mello Music Grou p for sending***

Philly/Baltimore based Shawn Micskills sends his political hip-hop track "The New America" that addresses the current situation surrounding Donald Trump 's presidency and the cultural/political division within the country.

G.O.O.D. Music 's Malik Yusef & Kr8tsland CEO Travis Kr8ts align for another 8 Planes collaboration for Week 10 of the All Saints Project (The Offering) . ***Thanks to GetMoneyMusic DotCom for sending***

After releasing his highly anticipated Who's Watching The Kids project in August '16 , he joined the "Birth Of A New Nation Tour" w/ PnB Rock , Dae Dae , and Shy Glizzy .  Mir Fontane closed the year by announcing he signed a deal with 300 Entertainment and re-released his popular "Down By The River" single with the label. Mir Fontane grabs $outh$ide (South Jersey) producer Kev Rodgers to deliver a new freestyle titled "Before The Locs" .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Go Lightly Media for sending***

Nairobi, Kenya Hip Hop and R&B artist WillX BOY sends his track "Brainstorm" , produced by LuNo Da ViNci .  Stream the track below!!!

Liquid Beat Records is incredibly proud to announce the new producer EP entitled “Treat Yourself” from New Orleans native, and current Portland, OR resident, DaiN . The EP features collaborations with LA’s New Funk queen Moniquea , Seattle’s Malice & Mario Sweet, Black Spade, Rozzi Daime and up and coming Portland songstress Blossom . ***Thanks to TOPE for sending*** Tracklist 1. Gave it a Try ft. Moniquea 03:29 2. Let Go ft. Malice & Mario Sweet 03:31 3. All's Calm ft. Black Spade 03:32 4. Fonky ft. Blossom 03:15 5. Stay ft. Rozzi Daime 03:47 Treat Yourself by DaiN

Live and direct from Newburgh, New York we're taken to the frontlines with this gritty new visual "In The Field" from the city's own Pardison Fontaine , who is gearing up for his 8-track EP, Not There Yet , which is set to drop later this year. ***Thanks to Dux Free for sending***

PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA sends the visuals to the new single "I'm Better" by the Missy Elliott ft. Lamb available for streaming and download now: https://missyell.io/tt/imbetter

And now some genuinely great news in an otherwise unremarkable week: every aspect of Bandcamp’s business was up in 2016. Digital album sales grew 20%, tracks 23%, and merch 34%. Growth in physical sales was led by vinyl, which was up 48%, and further boosted by CDs (up 14%) and cassettes (up 58%). Every single one of these numbers represents an acceleration over last year’s growth. Hundreds of thousands of artists joined Bandcamp in 2016, more than 2,000 independent labels came on board (like Dischord , Merge , and Dualtone ), and the rate of fan signups tripled. Fans have now paid artists nearly $200 million using Bandcamp, and they buy a record every three seconds, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The record business overall did not fare as well. According to Nielsen , it grew 3% in the U.S. in 2016, while sales of digital albums fell 20%, tracks were down 25%, and physical albums dropped 14%. These declines are not at all surprising given the industry-wide push tow...

In 2017 BK's own RRose RRome has released an updated version of a classic track based on street ethics, "How To Rob" , produced by GQ Beats . ( Rendition of 50 Cents' version ) ***Thanks to PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA for sending***

On a recent trip out to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan for a beat camp with fellow producer Rayne Drop , Notion hit the booth with SK MC Mer and the result was "Gladiator" with some dirty cuts courtesy of Toronto's Digital Junkie . "Gladiator" was mixed and mastered by Notion at Illnote Studios , Toronto, Canada. Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to The Movement Fam for sending***

Mello Music Group sends the Stik Figa 's album Central Standard Time featuring Homeboy Sandman , Elzhi , Rappin 4-Tay , Quelle Chris , produced by illmind , Nottz , L'Orange , D/Will , Black Milk , Exile , Apollo Brown .  Stream the album below!!! Tracklist 1. Pardon The Interruption 01:04  2. Down Payment (feat. Elzhi) [prod. Nottz] 03:38 3. Oldtown 96 (feat. Bonzo Madrid) [prod. !llMind] 03:07 4. Cold [prod. L'Orange] 02:29 5. James Lemonade (feat. Homeboy Sandman & Quelle Chris) 04:09 6. The Ends & Outs (prod. Black Milk) 01:39 7. The Heart Wants [prod. D/Will] 03:25 8. Holding Back Tears [prod. Apollo Brown] 03:16 9. The Git Down (feat. Rappin 4-Tay) [prod. Exile] 03:05 Central Standard Time by Stik Figa

With his official debut "Ego and the Enemy" dropping everywhere today (1/27), decorated Boston lyricist M-Dot drops his latest single "The Empathy" . And lending his Legendary production talents to the three and a half minute opus, Large Professor ( Nas, Kool G. Rap, Main Source ) creates a soulful, yet distinct sampled back drop for M-Dot to vent about his dedication to his music and the strained relationships it has caused along the way.   ***Thanks to Revalation (of EMS) for sending***

German-based producer Superior ’s new video for "Rapper Shot" is a grimy, bad-ass take on your favorite Saturday morning cartoon—just with more hybrid-robo animals, epic space battles and explosions galore. The video was put together by the team at Street Hearted Videos , who were clearly inspired by this brassy banger. On its own, "Rapper Shot" is a hard-nosed posse cut featuring tough bars from Don Streat , Termanology , and Lil Fame ; precise cuts from DJ Grazzhoppa on the hook; and a horns-driven instrumental courtesy of Superior . ***Thanks to Below System Records for sending***  Download & Stream: http://smarturl.it/SuperiorTheJourney Vinyl: - Below System Records: http://bit.ly/TheJourneyVinyl - hhv.de: http://bit.ly/2j5K7Ws - ughh.com: http://bit.ly/2jJCPcS

Another video from the Snowgoons "Goon Bap" album and this round the goons bringing Rhode Islands finest Passionate MC to shine. The video entitled "Cypher God" , which is Passionate MC 's nick name, and well known from the Team Backpack movement with his lyrical fitness. This song is dedicated to the legend Sean Price (R.I.P.), who worked heavy with the Snowgoons during the last 10 years. ***Thanks to Snowgoons PR for sending*** New Snowgoons Album Goon Bap out now: iTunes US: http://ituns.li/S-GoonBap-US iTunes Europe: http://ituns.li/S-GoonBap Amazon US: http://amazn.li/S-GoonBap-US Amazon Europe: http://amazn.li/S-GoonBap Bandcamp: https://snowgoons.bandcamp.com/album/... USA: https://www.undergroundhiphop.com/pro... OBC Europe: http://obc-ya.com/en/physical-recordi... Switzerland: https://www.cede.ch/en/music/?view=de... Hungary: http://www.hanyagelegancia.hu/termek/... Canada: https://ephin.com/collections/snowgoo......

Frederick, MD artist Kahary sends his debut mixtape 'Licen$e To Dream' . Licen$e to Dream by Kahary

Cap 1 celebrates life with his new track entitled '4Eva' featuring Verse Simmonds .

Virginia by Florida emcee Jered Sanders drops the track "Children of the Cloth" . ***Thanks to MC Bravado for sending***

Taj Mahal drops the track "Dear Rocafella" ,produced by Chicago's super producer duo the WatchM.E.N. Off of the upcoming POWER MIXTAPE . ***Thanks to PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA for sending***

Following a tremendous 2016 and the release of his debut Until Now EP , Brampton, Ontario's own, EverythingOShauN kicks off 2017 with a new single Co Sign which features additional vocals from Xpress and Aman .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Gold PR for sending***

It’s a busy week for chart-topping group Bell Biv Devoe . The group releases the video for the upbeat track “I’m Betta” today.  “I’m Betta” was produced by Naughty By Nature ’s Kay Gee , and is the third track made available from their new album, Three Stripes ≡ . ***Thanks to eOne Music for sending***  Order the album today – http://flyt.it/ThreeStripes

DMV artist Tokyo Cigar sends the new visuals to the track "The River Phoenix" . From the EP "The Megaman Theory 3: The less you care, The better you do" : https://tokyocigarmusic.bandcamp.com/...

With their highly anticipated collaborative album coming soon, Saga & Thelonious Martin drop their gripping and lyrically rich lead single, “Yesterday” , featuring a compelling guest verse from Fashawn . “Yesterday” can now be streamed through all major streaming outlets, and is available for download as the first instant grat track off the iTunes pre-order for Molotov , which drops February 17 through all major digital retailers via Saga 718/EMPIRE .   ***Thanks to Coalmine Records for sending***

New Jersey rapper Mazzi & S.O.U.L. ( Sense Of Understanding Life's ) Purpose presents his new album The Building , featuring DJ Rob Flow , Quadir Lateef , Eva Lazarus and Ali Baba Abnormal .  Stream the album below!!! ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

Seattle rising star Macntaj wastes no time dropping new music after kicking off 2017 with the fire single "Deception" .  This time Macntaj links up with Karma , trading nothing but flames on the new single entitled, "Carnage" .  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to TOPE for sending***

This week, Mpulse was inspired to throw some bars over the popular DJ Khaled single. Here's what Mpulse had to say: "Last week I heard one of my favorite rappers, Royce Da 5'9, BODY the 'I Got The Keys' beat. I was so inspired by it that I wanted to try my hand at it as well."  ***Thanks to Austin Maxfield for sending***

Oddisee has unveiled the second song from his forthcoming full-length album ‘The Iceberg’ , out February 24 on Mello Music Group . Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to Mello Music Group for sending*** The Iceberg by Oddisee

Chris Cape sends the visuals to his track entitled by "Love My People" . Directed and edited by Chris Cape .  Filmed by Amy Jane .

The Cella Dwellas general U.G. is back again with new audio visuals. “Broken Vessel” the dark orchestrated symphony provided by IDE takes us on a mechanical journey through portals of imagination, and creativity, with hard hitting, placed word play.

Pittsburgh artist Hubbs , joins up with Grammy-nominated producer M16 (Credits: Young Jeezy , Jay-Z , Andre 3000 , Cyhi the Prynce , 2 Chainz , etc) for this long-awaited collaborative project. While drawing attention to the political dynamics of America, Hubbs articulates the value of love and humanity, over hard-hitting, soulful M16 production. The album features Brooklyn wordsmith, Skyzoo .  Stream the album below!!! ***Thanks to PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA for sending*** Tracklist 1. Tre Styles (Intro) 00:36 2. Cherry Blossom 02:31 3. You Don't Own Me 03:03 4. Buck (feat Skyzoo) 03:32 5. You Got it All 02:52 6. Lost Privileges 04:26 7. Be Careful 04:41 8. May Day (Twenty Sixteen) 03:43 9. Lassey 03:08 10. Spats 01:51 11. What's Left to Give 03:02 12. Man and His Music 03:01 13. BONUS - Sixteen 03:12 HUBBS & M16 - Black Privilege by HUBBS & M16

"Walk Around" created by Leak , produced by Masart , is a track describing a young bull coming from nothing and making something out of it. Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to GreenHitz.com for sending***

The talented DMV artist SteveAkaMoney ( @SteveAkaMoney ) just dropped his new mixtape on us, "No Cosigns" . The project is hosted by DJ Grady . ***Thanks to DMVLIFE.com for sending***

Portland's DANIELSEVENTWO returns with new music fresh off of his Teddy Walton collab, "Nowadays" .  This time connecting with Denver based producer, D. Pilkington , Daniel continues to elevate and switch up styles on the new smoked out joint, "Priceless" .  ***Thanks to TOPE for sending***

Hazleton, PA heavy hitter SIK VIK resurfaces with his latest cut, 'Now I'm Up' . Coming off a busy 2016 campaign, which includes a featured track with Dave East and opening up for Lil Uzi Vert , SIK VIK looks to keep the momentum going into 2017. 'Now I'm Up' is a melodic bass-heavy track that features production by Branford Beats .  Stream below!!! ***Thanks to Sik Vik for sending***

Young Troubled Minds and ONEPPL unite to present, "2017" , a double-feature music video. Both artists paint a portrait for what lies ahead through reflection and continual growth. ***Thanks to Pro Young for sending***

North Carolina emcee and educator Chris Shreve (aka C.Shreve the Professor ) just released a new visual for one of the standout tracks from his Twenty Sixteens project. The song was produced by Raleigh artist P.A.T. Junior and the video was directed by Asheville native Andrew Anderson . ***Thanks to FTO Music for sending*** Twenty Sixteens  is available for streaming and download on all platforms:  https://play.spotify.com/album /0e9iRNFvmV4FjuLhNHTQGy  

Hip-Hop icon Too $hort continues to capitalize on his long-lasting legacy in the rap game, with a game-changing new digital show dubbed “Too Short’s BoomBox” , available on the largest podcast network, PodcastOne.com ,, and iTunes. The ingenious new show, co-hosted by Too $hort and industry heavyweight Bobby Loco , exclusively brings together various celebrities, athletes, business experts and industry influencers for uncensored, hilarious and never-before-heard discussions on what’s hot, what’s viral, and how they became successful in today’s ever-evolving marketplace. Global entrepreneur, network TV show host, actor, comedian and music artist, Nick Cannon , recently graced the show to chat with Too $hort about jaw-dropping topics from which artists should box whom in the latest round of social media beef and how to politely ask your girl for a blow job, to how $hort impacted Nick as a young aspiring artist. ***Thanks to Echoing Soundz for sending***  

Chicago emcee the legendary Twista drops Next To You featuring Jeremih .

Notoriety 's debut studio album, "Expect The Unexpected" just released 1/18 and is now available everywhere. The project boasts production from Incredible Chuck himself, Slim Banks 50 , D-Man , Phil The Pain , Furgersen7 and Chilled Cow while also receiving verse features from Ofats (MA), Modern Day Soulja (CA) and Andre Auram (CA). Check out the track "Big Picture" featuring Ofats . Notoriety - Expect The Unexpected : iTunes:   http://tinyurl.com/z6brqxf GooglePlay:   http://tinyurl.com/ha88q2g Physical/Hard Copy:   http://tinyurl.com/za9ffos ***Thanks to Notoriety for sending***

Creative Juices Music sends "Portals B Sides & Remixes" by U.G. & IDE . Portals B Sides & Remixes by U.G. & IDE

Staten Island producer, Git/GITBEATS ( BBE/Yoruba, UsedWax ) teams up with Brooklyn veteran Mr. Live ( Bobbito's Fondle'Em Records ) to form SuKaFrE ...a duo rooted in Underground True School Hip Hop, both classic and refreshing to hear...Here's their first new single, "Can't Take it No More" from their forthcoming project (TBA) on Git 's own UsedWax label.  Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to PR DEAN MULTIMEDIA for sending***

Fort Worth, Texas emcee Citamos drops new visuals for his new single "Can't Do It Like Us" . Growing up in El Paso Citamos represents the true hip hop artform, be on the look out for his forthcoming album "Wyndn Roadz" . The joint is produced by Endemic Emerald and features Richiano . ***Thanks to No Cure Digital PR for sending***

Here's the live perfomance of "Delayed Gratification" by Siobhan Heard . "Delayed Gratification" is from the album "Love In All Aspects" . Buy on iTunes: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album...

ILLECT Recordings sends the track Promise Land by Lansing, Michigan artist James Gardin . The track is produced by French producer Terem .

Wale sends his single "Running Back" featuring Lil Wayne .  Stream below!!!

New project from Cardi B part 2 of her "Gangsta Bitch Music" mixtape series.

Snypa has made his wave into the Atlanta rap scene over the course of 2016 with his Trap Rock and Trap Rock 2 projects. Snypa collaborated with artists like Young Thug , Zuse and Compton Menace . Snypa starts off his 2017 campaign by releasing a new 19-track mixtape titled Raja (King of Kings) . ***Thanks to Tazz Media Group for sending***

Diana Schweinbeck sends B.L.A.C.K Baron 's latest single Mayretta (Remix) featuring well-known ATL artist, Scotty ATL .  Stream the track below!!!

Atlanta rapper Skinny-C presents the music video for his new single "MC" , in which he raps only using words that begin with the letters 'M' and 'C' sequentially. Shot in front Martin and Coretta King 's gravesite in Skinny's hometown of Atlanta, "MC" is the new single from Never Hungry Always Thirsty Vol. 2: Back For Seconds , his new album featuring Monsta Luther King , Loc Barz , F1Phat , Skolar B , Shod Cooley and Holly Crew as well as production from Nobody Famous , SMKA , and On A Heist . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***

Bronx, New York emcee G.C. a.k.a. Godz Chyld presents the music video for "Crazy" , a single from Reborn , his collaboration EP with producer Jordan River Banks , featuring Killah Priest and Loaded Lux . ***Thanks to Dunn Deal Promotions for sending***  Reborn EP: https://godzchyld.bandcamp.com/album/...

When Donald Trump won the presidential election this past November, one of the few things people found solace in was that it would lead to some seriously great art. Enter rapper-producer Mister Wise ’s “The Man of Orange” , a wonderfully biting and potent wrap up of everything that makes its target so infuriating. “The Man of Orange” becomes available this Friday, inauguration day, through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms, but can be streamed right now in its entirety, courtesy of SoundCloud. ***Thanks to DM360 for sending***

Below System Records sends the song "Single Mother Song" by Chuuwee , produced by Money Montage . Stream the track below!!!

Below System Records sends "Kill Us" , the new single by Trizz produced by Ac3 Beats .

Chuuwee releases his new single "Dispersion (Wave)" produced by Derrick Beats . ***Thanks to Below System Records for sending***

J57 linked up with long-time BBAS friend, multi-instrumentalist and established musician, Thomas Phenomas to create a new genre-less group called The Aware Wolves . Their EP is out now for free via FiveSe7enMusic.com .  Stream below!!! ***Thanks to the Brown Bag AllStars for sending***

Take a road trip thru Northern Arizona with Lando Chill in his new video starring Laisa Laii . The new visuals were shot by acclaimed director Malcolm Critcher and DP Symeon Platts of Mild West Productions . The song originally appeared on Lando's debut album " For Mark, Your Son " and then was recreated with his band (shout to Deep Greasy & Lasso ) while staying at Madera Canyon. The new version appears on the " Madera Canyon EP " out now. ***Thanks to Mello Music Group for sending***

Robby Betts drops off his video to the track “Bow to the King” . The video shot in Los Angeles, CA. has a Coming to America theme showing his royal excellence flying from his palace in Africa to the City of Angels.  ***Thanks to Echoing Soundz for sending***

With "The Campaign" near completion, and U.S. politics being in the state that it's in, the time is right to share this important song. "One Day" by Champagne Duane is an uplifting track that takes cues from speeches and writings made by iconic politicians and activists like Dr. King . Sprinkle some Saeeda Wright and Nehemiah Booker all over the Cee Goods -produced track.  Stream below!!! ***Thanks to Cee Goods for sending***

Polo500 ( @The_RealPolo500 ) and Big Dawg Tayo ( @BigDawg_Tayoo ) just dropped a dope new mixtape on us, "On My Way 2 Texaco" . Stream & Download below!!! ***Thanks to DMVLIFE.com for sending***

Upcoming artist/producer from the DMV TL sends his track "Whippin'" .

Writing HERstory is the honest, soulful, and emotionally gripping new album from Jazzmyn RED , a multi-talented artist hailing from Taunton, Mass. who deftly blends genres and styles to create her own unique sound. Writing HERstory is now available through  iTunes and all major digital retailers and streaming services.  Stream the album below!!! “I don't want anybody to feel voiceless, and if I can use my voice to make those stories heard, then that's exactly what I'm here to do”. -Jazzmyn RED ***Thanks to DM360 for sending***

On this weeks release, Mpulse decides to vent a little bit. The Chicago emcee takes an honest look at his career - past, present,and future - detailing every failure along with things he's hoping to accomplish moving forward. Stream the track below!!! ***Thanks to Austin Maxfield for sending***