I have no recollection of the first two. But I will find them. In the meantime, tracklisting and download link after the jump.
The Origin: Black Ivory – You & I
Come on, now. Don’t make me have to explain to you what song this is about. The highest profile use of such a soulful hit would of course be by Q-Tip, but check out Wiz Khalifa having a go at said intrumental. Can’t forget about the ever so talented but weird sounds of Madlib.
Q-Tip – Gettin Up
Wiz Khalifa – Gettin Up (using Q-Tip’s instrumental)
Madlib – Understanding (Comprehension)
9th Wonder x The Beast x Nnenna Freelon – Freedom Suite (Mixtape)
Now THIS is some good music to listen to: a 12-track jazz/hip hop fusion hosted by 9th Wonder and guest appearances from the likes of Phonte, Darien Brockington, YahZarah, Thee Tom Hardy, Carlitta Durand, Kooley High, Geechi Suede (of Camp Lo) and more. Tracklisting and download link (or stream) after the jump.
Jah Cure x Rick Ross x Movado – Like I See It
New Music from Jah Cure featuring ya boy Ricky Rozay and Movado.
Glasses Malone – Drive-By Muzik (EP)

1. What’s Up Now (Intro)
2. Still In The City
3. Respect Mah Gangsta
4. Son
5. And The Shit Goes
6. Don’t Follow Me (Skit)
7. Emergency Room
8. Never Let You Down Ft. The Jacka & AJ
9. Peppermint Stripes Ft. DB The General
10. All I Know Ft. Ty$ & Lo-Diggs
11. Respect Mah Gangsta (YMCMB Remix) Ft. Gudda Gudda & Brisco
DJ Epps – S.W.V. (Streets Want Volume) Volume #001 (Mixtape)
DJ Epps (G-Unit/Rhythm 105.9FM/Shadyville DJ’s/Alize) is one of my homies from Miami, and he dropped this mixtape a few days ago and included one of DC’s own, Product The S.P.I.C. Check out more info, the tracklisting and the download link after the jump.
DJ EPPS Presents Streets Want Volume #001
Featuring new music from Lloyd Banks, Nicki Minaj, Product, Gucci Mane, Lil Boosie, 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa, 2pac, Maino, Nelly, Jadakiss, A.X., Jetnoiscardi, & much more!!!!!
STREETS WANT VOLUME SEASON HAS BEGUN!!!
Wale – Make It Rain (Freestyle)
Wale continues to grace his with some more lyrical exercise, this time over the Travis Porter hit.
Download: Wale – Make It Rain (Freestyle)
Lupe Fiasco – The Show Goes On
It’s about time ,Lupe finally releases the new single from his highly anticipated LP, Lasers. Kane Beatz on the beat with an interesting sample. The album drops in march.
Melo-X x Jesse Boykins III x Theophilus London – She Is Forever
Quote from SoulCulture.co.uk:
“Some songs strike you from the get-go. Glued from the first few bars; this became my motivational anthem of the year. Recorded well over a year ago but unreleased until now, MeLo-X joins forces with Jesse Boykins III and Theophilus London on “She Is Foreverâ€; a metaphorical celebration of black culture, packed with fierce quotables, emotive sentiments and passionate delivery over galactically epic production by MeLo, who also impresses with his own lyrical prowess on this number.
We’ve been sitting quietly on this track for most of 2010 so it’s with immense pleasure that I can now exclusively make it available to you all for free download. I LOVE it. I hope you do too:”
Don Cannon x Rock City – No Off Days (Mixtape)
Hope this gets them the exposure they deserve. Tracklisting and download link after the jump.