Rakim – Holy Are You (Produced by Kid Capri)

After 9 years on hiatus, Rakim is back with a new track. Listing as being produced by DJ Kid Capri, one of hiphop’s legends. Drop what you think in the comments.

(Go to the 12 most slept-on DJ Premier tracks to hear one of Rakim’s last tracks to drop)

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Everyone has a twitter account now, but just because they have one doesn’t mean you should be following 

it. These artists give you an actual inside look at their lives, their personalities, and of course the music.

Remember to follow these guys, and always, follow @beatstatus too!

1. Rhymefest – Rhymefest is definitely one of the most entertaining people on Twitter. From engaging convo’s with the fans to some of the craziest polls ever. Rhymefest is a MUST-FOLLOW regardless of what kind of music you’re into.
2. QuestLove – The hardest working man in Hip-Hop, from my own backyard to yours, Philly’s own QuestLove.
3. JustBlaze (TheMegatronDon) – It’s Just Blaze, so you know it’s going to be entertaining. Definitely some of the most random stuff coming from this guy.
4. JoeBudden (mousebudden) – Everything from Bowel Movements to Studio Sessions. This current Slaughterhouse member definitely provides an “inside look” at his life…maybe too inside sometimes.
5. BlackMilk – Good source of news from the road, and the life of Black Milk. Definitely cool to get an inside look of a world tour.
6. Illmind (IllmindProducer) – This world renowned producer/teacher/all-around good guy has been laying it down for years on the beats. He definitely keeps his twitter up to date with great links and news on his day.
7. Skyzoo (TheRealSkyzoo) – One of the hottest artists to come out in the past few years keeps it insanely real on Twitter. From public beef to reaching out for help on projects, he makes a follow worthwhile.
8. Noreaga – Lefrak’s own Superthug is on twitter. Just today he had a whole convo about how a 9-5 is keeping it real. Good stuff from Nore.
9. MistahFAB – Gotta give some attention out to the Bay. Mistah F.A.B. is one of the biggest artists in the bay, and keeps his Twitter moving. Definitely gives love to his fans.
10. Oddisee – One of my favorite producers out there, most likely one of your favorites too if you’re reading a blog like this. He definitely takes the time to talk with people on Twitter since that’s what it’s all about. Definitely follow Oddisee.

That’s it for now. Go follow all these people, Retweet this post too!

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This one is amazing right here. Everyone knows Illmind is crazy on the beats, but the lineup for this project is insane. Common, Scarface, Ed OG, Youg Buck and many many more. Enough talk, just get it and listen.

From Illmind’s site: (Go there for more)

The Blaps, Rhymes & Life compilation series continues, as the blapmaster Illmind and Dub MD bring you Volume 3 as yet another exclusive free download. Blaps, Rhymes & Life Vol. 3 is jam packed full of more classic !llmind production as he showcases his music with a mix of mainstream and underground artists, in this volume he collaborates with mainstream artists like 50 Cent, Scarface, Young Buck, and Marsha from Floetry, and keeps the balance with underground artists and rising stars such as Termanology, Wale, D-Black, Skyzoo and Torae to name a few. Also included is an official remake of 88 Keys’ single “Stay Up!” featuring Alchemist, Evidence and 88 Keys himself on the rhymes. Master Shake from Adult Swim’s hit TV show Aqua Teen Hunger Force also makes an appearance!

Download it here: Illmind and Dub MD – Blaps, Rhymes, and Life Vol 3 Mixtape

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Wale is one of the best newcomers to the game. He more or less made his major debut on the most recent project from The Roots, and quickly become an underground favorite. For this free mixtape he teams up with another underground legend in the form of super-producer 9th Wonder. This combo is any backpackers dream combo, but the idea of the project “FEATURES” makes it something worth checking out for even the most hardcore street music fans.

Features include everyone from Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, Royce da 5′9″, Skyzoo, Joe Budden, Talib Kweli and more.

Just go get it, probably one of the better free mixtapes you’ll ever find…or paid mixtapes for that matter.

Go download it from Zshare

If the link goes down, check out Wale’s Site for new link and for more Wale music (including a lot more free downloads!)

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Just came across this one via Getback Army. A really cool little project from S1 (Symbolic One) of the Strange Fruit Project. This is a “producer album” of sorts all produced by S1 with various artists on the tracks.

Some really nice guest features and some real nice hiphop. Once again, you can’t be the price. Give it a shot, you just might a new favorite producer.

Find more info at GetBackArmy

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Tracklisting:

1. Intro – S1 (Symbolyc One)
2. Diamonds – Juice and Don Cannon
3. Callin Me – Phonte (of Little Brother)
4. Sumthings Wrong – Knesssecary
5. Turn My Swag On (S1 n Caleb Remix) – Soulja Boy*
6. Supafly – Inspectah Deck, Blu, Chucky Sly
7. Tanya Like Girls – Tanya Morgan
8. Haters – Roccette feat. Juice*
9. Intervention – Yolanda J/ feat. Slum Village
10. A Millie (S1 n Caleb Remix) – Lil’ Wayne*
11. I Am Legend – Juice feat. Ya Boy (prod. S1 n Caleb)/S1 (hook)*
12. Life is A Movie – Rah Digga
13. I Get money – Young Buck/Vohnbeatz (hook)
14. Single Ladies (S1 n Caleb Remix) – Beyonce
15. Fourth Satelite – Mega
16. It Is Wut It Is – Juice feat. Da Council
17. Betta Believe It – Spider Loc, Mista Fab, Cartoon
18. Mash – Rapper Pooh (of Little Brother), Kay
19. Diamons – Nipsey Hussle
20. Comin Thru – Strange Fruit Project feat. Busta Rhymes
21. Start Spreading the News – Charlie 2na (Jurassic 5), Speech
22. Hydraulics – Mony Mone
23. Outro – S1 (Symbolyc One)

All songs produced by S1 (Symbolyc One), except (*)co-prod by Caleb

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Another Free Mixtape Friday release for you. This one comes from the VERY talented, and often overlooked, Trey Songz. Obviously this is a little bit different than the usual hardcore hip-hop we have on it, but Trey Songz brings some of the best hip-hop esque R&B out. Go grab this one, after all…it’s free!

Download it here:  Trey Songz – Anticipation (Mixtape)

Go find more info at Trey Songz blog at See Further Than I Am

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It’s 50. Yeah he has his ups and downs, some downs more than ups lately, but when it’s free, it’s worth giving 50 a shot. This is thing has got some BANGERS for real. I’d much rather listen to one of 50 cents mixtapes before I listen to one of 50’s albums anyday. This is more like “Get Rich or Die Tryin” 50 than the newer over-produced junk.

Trust me, this is worth a download.

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Go to ThisIs50 for updated links and more (a lot more) free mixtapes

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