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Reviews - 10 December 2013:
Brand new, kind of overlooked mixtape by the well-known San Francisco Latin: Mr. Kee - Classic |
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Fourth solo by the Decoto homeboy rap artist: |
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The latest solo release from Central California representative: |
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Short, yet solid sophomore solo album by Merced emcee: |
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06 December 2013:
D.Bledsoe - The Pure Mixtape
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Rich City representative D.Bledsoe is back with a brand new mixtape joint called "The Pure". You can download it for free from DatPiff. The album includes a set of 19 cuts with guest appearances by Erk Tha Jerk, Dions Lane, Lil Red, Young Chizle, Stevie L, D.S. and Gizzle McFly. Tracklist: (show tracklist) |
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06 December 2013:
RBCBugzy - Family Matters
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RBCBugzy hails from Richmond and has just dropped his new mixtape titled "Family Matters". You can get it for free on HotNewHipHop. The album features original beats from Barna Swiss, SB Focus, Jaray, Desean Dennis, Betty Beats, Donnie Man Beats, Dajon Mendoza, Nae Hollowz and Popz. Except for the host you'll hear guest appearances by Salty, Rich City Stu, Travie Mack, N8, 5 Star Flashy, GQ and Jaray Music. Follow RBCBugzy on Twitter and check out the tracklist below: (show tracklist) |
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06 December 2013:
B.I.G. Malo - A King Has No Friends
San Francisco representative by the name of B.I.G. Malo has recently dropped his new solo endeavor titled "A King Has No Friends". You can purchase the album in digital version on iTunes or CD Baby. The project includes 17 tracks featuring San Quinn, Rydah J. Klyde, Dubb 20 and more. Visit B.I.G. Malo on Facebook and ReverbNation. Tracklist (just titles): (show tracklist) |
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06 December 2013:
Gorilla Team - G-Team Situation
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Oakland rapper Birch Boy Barrie has recently brought his Gorilla Team's group album to the table. "G-Team Situation" is available for free download and includes 16 cuts with guest appearances by Young Gully, Young D, A.B., Ghost8800, Lil Doodie, Big Klef and Clint Collins. Get at Birch Boy Barie on Facebook and peep the tracklist below: (show tracklist) |
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05 December 2013:
Dee Cisneros - Son of a Gangsta
Dee Cisneros is a homeboy artist representing Sacramento. You could hear him on a few releases so far, including "Sav It Out Vol. 1" compilation, Ono Loco's solo and Young Loc's & Lil Raider's collabo "The Bakery". Dee now steps on the scene with his debut full-length solo titled "Son of a Gangsta" that has just dropped under So4Real Entertainment. It is available at on-line digital outlets like iTunes, but we were informed that pressed copies will be available soon as well. Expect 15 tracks with features by such homeboy artists as Lil Raider, Lil Toro, Big Cholo, Cutty, Bear, Lil C, Chucky and more. Tracklist: (show tracklist) |
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05 December 2013:
Eddie Vega - Terminal
Eddie Vega was known as Birdman in his early days, but now he's signed to 2Face Entertainment, the 831 area code record label that brought you such albums as Gemini's "Casualties of Life" as well as Yun-Gun's debut solo "16 Shots Bloc 2 Bloc". "Terminal" is Eddie's debut mixtape and it is scheduled to drop in February 2014. We don't know all the details, but it is said it's not going to have many features on it. You will certainly hear Gemini who goes by the name Grindhouse these days. Listen to Eddie's tracks on his ReverbNation page and visit him on Facebook. We'll keep you posted on this one. |
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05 December 2013:
L.Rucus - Love Victory Hate
L.Rucus hails from Vallejo and so far released two parts of "Sweet Dreams" solos which can be downloaded for free from his BandCamp page. He's planning something new for early 2014 and that's "Love Victory Hate". We don't know anything more than that, so stay tuned and visit the artist on his Facebook. You can hear his "Tupac's Back" song, which is off his earlier release, but it will give you an idea of what he's about: |
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04 December 2013:
Doc 9 & B-Dawg - Ghetto Sickness
Homeboy rap fans should have their ears and eyes open for the upcoming project from Porterville representative Doc 9 and Antioch rapper B-Dawg. These two have already laced the scene with solo albums (B-Dawg "Scarz N Stripez", Doc 9 "City 2 City: Un4givin Streets") and have been featured on other rappers' cds. "Ghetto Sickness" - their joint record - will be released under Hill Side Ent. and East Co Co Records. It will hit the streets and online spots on December 20th and will feature guest appearances by Lil Raider, Lou-E-Lou, Big Tone, Shadow, Tony B, Lil Dee, Chivo Loc, Green, Spade and more. Stay tuned to BayUndaground.com - we'll definitely keep you posted on "Ghetto Sickness" release. |
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04 December 2013:
Zar The Dip & Eddi Projex - Undadogs: The Album
It's been a minute since this one dropped, but we've missed the date, so here it is - a duet release from two Oakland representatives, Zar The Dip and Eddi Projex, called "Undadogs". The album is available in digitals via iTunes or Amazon and includes 15 cuts with production from Sean T, Hennesy, Big Ced, Mr. Cutlass, Cardo, King Dave, Blakk and more. Except for the hosts you'll hear guest appearances by Shady Nate, Purp Reynolds, Sunni Ali, Knowledge Bone, J-Will, J-Pistol and more. Visit UndaBozzRecords.com and peep Zar and Eddi on Facebook. Tracklist: (show tracklist) |
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04 December 2013:
GAP, Bird Money & Young Bossi - Cake Team
Bay Area rap scene has featured Akron artists many times, so names of Ampichino, Young Bossi, Chino Nino or Freeze shouldn't be unknown to you. If you're into Ohio's music you can check out the latest project presented by Ampichino from GAP, Bird Money & Young Bossi called "Cake Team". The album dropped under Street Money Records, Double F Records and Birdnest Ent. and is now available on iTunes. You'll hear 15 songs with guest verses from Joe Blow, Lil Rue, Ampichino, SB, Young Rell, Freeze and more. Tracklist: (show tracklist) |
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04 December 2013:
JLowe - Stay Strong
Fresno rapper by the name of JLowe has recently dropped his new solo album titled "Stay Strong". You can get it in physical copies and digital version on CD Baby. The cd includes a set of 16 cuts with a few guest appearances by Tom2wice, Duane Harmony, Jg and Md. Follow JLowe on Twitter and visit him on ReverbNation. Tracklist: (show tracklist) |
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04 December 2013:
Shad Gee - Its Real 3
Back in September SFC rapper Shad Gee brought his new mixtape project called "Its Real 3" that's been so far available in digital, free download. CD collectors can now purchase its hard copy on RapBay. The album includes 19 cuts with guest appearances by Big Rich, Philthy Rich, Stevie Joe, Dem Hoodstarz, J Diggs, Dojia V, Nio The Gift, Young Bari and more. Tracklist: (show tracklist) |
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04 December 2013:
Yike 4 Life compilation
Check out a new, digital compilation called "Yike 4 Life" that features some of the latest and previously released cuts with verses handled by Clyde Carson, LoveRance, Sage The Gemini, D-Lo, D-Mac, Show Banga, 99 Percent, Priceless Da Roc and others. Grab this album from iTunes. Tracklist: (show tracklist) |
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04 December 2013:
CNote & Ziggy - Keep It Simple
Two San Jose representatives - rapper Ziggy and producer CNote - hooked up to release their joint project called "Keep It Simple". The album is already on CD Baby, while other spots should have it by December 9th. What you'll get is a set of 13 tracks with guest appearances by C Plus, Ant Bankx, RJ V, Nebulous, Taj, I.Q. and Yates. Peep Westacy.com, ThisIsOpenUniversity.com and artists' Facebook profiles: Ziggy and CNote. Tracklist: (show tracklist) |
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04 December 2013:
AK47 - Round From The K Vol.4
P-Town producer AK47 is back with fourth volume of his "Rounds From The K". It includes 19 songs with verses delivered by such figures as San Quinn, Philthy Rich, Guce, The Jacka, Joe Blow, Keak Da Sneak, Kurt Diggler and more. You can order a digital version of the album on iTunes. Be sure to check AK47 out on Facebook. Tracklist: (show tracklist) |
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04 December 2013:
Buddha Avenue - Dreaming Rose
Buddha Avenue is a hip-hop artist haling from Oakland. He has just brought his new project called "Dreaming Rose" that is available in digitals on BandCamp. The album includes 15 tracks with production from Rikio, Fresco Stevens, Ohio TheProducer, General Beats, Moods and others. Tracklist: (show tracklist) |
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02 December 2013:
Yukmouth & Dragons - Dragon Dynasty
Bay Area rap fans are definitely familiar with Oakland vet Yukmouth; we've got plenty of his albums reviewed on BayUndaground.com - read the articles. Most of you might have also heard of The Dragons, a San Leandro duo made of Remy Red and XSF; you can read our review of their debut release "Rapademics 101". The trio made of Yuk, Remy and XSF are about to bring you their joint project called "Dragon Dynasty" in the beginning of 2014. There's no release date yet and no details to share, but we'll definitely keep you posted on this one. As of now you can check out two first anthems from the upcoming cd: "Wave At Em" with Kuzzo Fly and "My Senorita" with TJ Maxximum. Listen to these cuts on DragonsEra.com. |
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02 December 2013:
The Double M Gang Compilation Vol.1
(free)
Money N Muscle Entertainment brought plenty of project this year. Among others you might have heard of "The Plug" by Rhino & TC Kapone, "Classic" from Mr. Kee or "Product Of The Game" by Young Moeja & Goph. The label has just brought its latest album - a compilation called "The Double M Gang" that's available for free download on DatPiff. What you'll get is a set of 20 songs with verses delivered by Mr. Kee, Young Moeja, TC Kapone, Goph, Dem Graffiti Boyz, Big Lou, Rhino, Spliff Tha Beast and more. Tracklist: (show tracklist) |
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02 December 2013:
A.R. - Gathered Thoughts Assembled
(free)
A.R. represents Hunter's Point in San Francisco and is a half of H2 (HardHeadz) duo, an RBL Posse protege. Back in 2012 H2 dropped its official group project called "Welcome To Trife City". Now it is time for A.R. to bring his own solo. "Gathered Thoughts Assembled" is a free-for-download mixtape available on DatPiff. It features 22 cuts with guest appearances by Prime Minister, Ronald Mack, Young Jun3, Young Shaad and more. Stay tuned for A.R.'s "Dear Opposition" dropping in 2014. Get at him on Facebook and Twitter. Tracklist: (show tracklist) |
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02 December 2013:
C-Four - The Legacy Begins: The Mixtape
(free)
Santa Rosa rapper by the name of C-Four is back with two brand new mixtape projects. "The Legacy Begins" includes 21 cuts with Starski featured almost on every track. Except for that you'll also hear two verses from Mic-C. Download the whole project for free from DatPiff, C4Mixtapes.com or TheLegacyBegins.org. Get at C-Four on Facebook and peep the tracklist below: (show tracklist) |
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