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Maino Disclosed Cover Art and Track List for “The Day after Tomorrow”

Maino

Before Maino became known in the hip-hop world, he founded an independent label named Hustle Hard. After numerous mixtape releases and key guest features, he was offered a recording deal by Universal Records. Later on, he joined Atlantic Records, imprinting his Hustle Hard label with the record company in a bid to gain stardom. Now that he had carved a name for himself in the hip-hop music industry, he made sure his fans will know his latest project.

The American rapper has announced the release date for his upcoming album, “The Day after Tomorrow”, which is his second huge hip-hop material. The New York emcee is planning to release the project on October 24. In an interview with Cheddar DVD, he stated, “My album is dropping October 4th, it’s called The Day After Tomorrow. We’re just getting ready for the second round.”

In addition, Maino expressed his desire to release a new mixtape before the arrival of the album. He confided: “It took me a minute to get the right record out there, but it’s a national look for me. It’s not a local record. It’s a big record, it’s gonna be. We just droppin’ this week and then we’re doing another mixtape, keep the streets down and staying on cheddar.”

Based on reports, the project “The Day after Tomorrow” will be released by E1 Entertainment, which is formerly known as Koch Records. The famed record label will launch Maino’s sophomore album with his Hustle Hard Music Group imprint. We remember that Maino released his 2009 debut, “If Tomorrow Comes” on Atlantic Records. The two labels will reportedly work together on this release. Atlantic and E1 have previously partnered on releases from B.G. and Juvenile.

Vado Revealed Cover Art and Track List for “Slime Flu 2”

Vado
Do you still remember the esteemed hip hop artist who popularized “Slime Flu? It is Teeyon Winfree or better known as Vado. The New York born performer is a former member of The U.N., the hip hop group which initially catapulted him into the limelight. When he officially released his much-awaited debut mixtape Slime Flu on October 12 last year under Diplomat Records/E1 Music, many of his fans were delighted. Now that he is continuing his music career, the release of his latest album is highly anticipated.

Recently, he disclosed the cover art and track list of his latest project, Slime Flu 2. As Cameron “Cam’ron’ Giles protege, he is expected to attract more fans upon release of his latest hip hop material.

The latest project of the American rapper will be released on Black Friday, November 25. For the album, he enlisted Raekwon, Jae Millz, Fabolous, Young Chris and more as featuring artists. Also, the follow-up material of last year’s Slime Flue features guest participation from Fabolous, Raekwon, Young Chris, Jae Millz, Paul Cain, Freck Billionaire and Remo the Hitmaker.

Check the tracklist below.

1. What’s Poppin’
2. Tales from The Cotton Club
3. SLime Anthem
4. Louis V Bag
5. OK Y’all feat. Fabolous
6. NY Ride
7. I See You (Black People)
8. Keep It Goin’ feat. Young Chris
9. U Know What It Is
10. Bed Piss feat. Raekwon
11. All The Drama
12. I Got That (Frankie Lymon) feat. Jae Millz
13. Somebody Gotta Die feat. Paul Cain & Freck Billionaire
14. Paid In Full
15. Ms. SLime Booty (freestyle)
16. All I Know
17. I Need U feat. Remo The Hitmaker

Torae Releases Album Entitled For the Record

Torae
We are aware that when Torae collaborated with DJ Premiere and Marco Polo, he became even more popular in the hip-hop music world. With Marco Polo, he gained recognition for their collaborative project entitled Double Barrel. Now that he has gone far in the music industry, he gave his fans a treat by releasing his latest album entitled “For the Record.”

For the project, the American rapper recruits production from DJ Premier, Marco Polo, Khrysis, 9th Wonder and others. To showcase his abilities, the hip-hop material only features two guest appearances: one from Wes and the other from MeLa Machinko.

In a press release, the well-known rapper stated: “No one can tell my story like me.” In one occasion he disclosed: “I wanted to document all that went into making an album start to finish, releasing it & the daily grind of an independent artist.” He added: “The cameras followed me around for the last 6 months during the creation of For the Record, we covered much more than just my life as a rapper, we covered my life.”

Check the following track list.

1. Intro (produced by Torae)
2. Alive f/Wes (produced by Khrysis)
3. You Ready? (produed by Marco Polo)
4. What It Sound Like f/Pav Bundy (produced by !llmind)
5. Shakedown (produced by 9th Wonder)
6. That Raw (produced by Pete Rock)
7. Do The Math (produced by Large Professor)
8. Changes (produced by Diamond D)
9. Over You f/ Wes (produced by E. Jones)
10. Imagine (produced by Eric G)
11. Only Way (interlude) (produced by 9th Wonder)
12. For The Record (produced by DJ Premier)
13. Thank You (produced by Nottz)
14. Reflection (produced by Eric G)
15. Panorama f/ MeLa Machinko (produced by Fatin)

Confidence ReCon Mixtape: Out Now

If you’re a child of the 90’s, this must be a good news for you.  Confidence presents his debut mixtape: ReCon, which resurrects 16 iconic classics from the mid-90’s.  ReCon features some of the 90’s finest tunes from O.C.’s “Time’s Up”, Black Moon’s “How Many Emcees” & CNN’s “T.O.N.Y”, to some underground treasures circa the Stretch & Bobbito era, e.g. Big L’s “American Dream” & Big Noyd’s “Recognize & Realize”.

Check what else is on the mixtape:

01.  Danger – Blahzay Blahzay

02.  Things Done Changed – Biggie

03.  Flava In Ya Ear (Remix) – Craig Mack feat. Biggie, Rampage, LL Cool J & Busta Rhymes

04.  Times Up – O.C.

05.  Freaky Flow – Special Ed

06.  T.O.N.Y. – Capone-N-Noreaga

07.  Recognize & Realize – Big Noyd feat. Prodigy

08.  Stick To Ya Gunz – M.O.P. feat. Kool G Rap

09.  American Dream – Big L feat. Herb McGruff, Murda Mase, Killa Kam & Bloodshed

10.  D.W.Y.C.K. – Gang Starr feat. Nice & Smooth

11.  On The Run – Kool G Rap

12.  Brainstorm – Lord Finesse feat. O.C. & KRS-One

13.  How Many Emcees – Black Moon

14.  Life’s  A Bitch – Nas feat. AZ

15.  Criminology – Raekwon

16.  Crooklyn Dodgers – Buckshot, Masta Ace & Special Ed

DOWNLOAD – ReCon (Mixtape)

RefinedHype:  http://www.refinedhype.com/hyped/entry/confidence-recon/

Rah Digga: Classic [Album Art], This Ain’t No Lil Kid Rap [Music Video]

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Rah Digga – Classic

Rah Digga is very cool. Her new album Classic drops tomorrow. Cop it!

Rah Digga – This Ain't No Lil Kid Rap

MySpace: Rah Digga

Available on Amazon: Rah Digga

Over at Hip Hop Press:
LEGENDARY RAPPER RAH DIGGA ANNOUNCES HER NEW ALBUM CLASSIC
TO BE RELEASED THIS FALL ON RAW KONCEPT

Pete Rock & CL Smooth: Mecca And The Soul Brother Deluxe [Box Set]

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Pete Rock & CL Smooth – Mecca And The Soul Brother Deluxe [Box Set, Reissue]

A box set reissue of Pete Rock and CL Smooth's classic Mecca And The Soul Brother is due out September 14th and it comes with a number of extra audio goodies on disc 2.

Mecca And The Soul Brother Deluxe Tracklist:

Disc: 1
1. Return Of The Mecca
2. For Pete's Sake
3. Ghettos Of The Mind
4. Lots Of Lovin
5. Act Like You Know
6. Straighten It Out
7. Soul Brother #1
8. Wig Out
9. Anger In The Nation
10. They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)
11. On And On
12. It's Like That
13. Can't Front On Me
14. The Basement Feat. Heavy D., Rob-o, Grap & Dida
15. If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right
16. Skinz Feat. Grand Puba

Disc: 2
1. It s Not A Game (Original 12 Version)
2. Lots Of Lovin (Remix)
3. They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Remix)
4. Straighten It Out (Remix)
5. They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Vibes Mix)
6. It's Not A Game (Inst.)
7. They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Inst.)
8. The Basement (Inst.)
9. If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right (Inst.)
10. Skins (Inst.)
11. Straighten It Out (Inst.)
12. They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Remix Inst.)
13. Ghettos Of The Mind (A Capella)
14. They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (A Capella)
15. The Basement (A Capella) Feat. Heavy D., Rob-o, Grap & Dida

MySpace: Pete Rock & CL Smooth

Available on Amazon: Pete Rock & CL Smooth

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Q-Unique: Between Heaven & Hell [Album Art & Tracklist]

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Q-Unique – Between Heaven & Hell

Q-Unique's Between Heaven & Hell is due September 7th.

Between Heaven & Hell Tracklist:

1. Paradise & The Abyss (Intro)
2. Listening Problem
3. Crack Era
4. Mr. Lopez
5. Green Grass
6. Between Heaven and Hell (Prologue)
7. Just Because (feat. Cashis & Realm Reality)
8. Man of God
9. Questions (feat. Freestyle & D Stroy)
10. On My Block
11. Conspiracy Theory
12. Gutta Talk (feat. Jise)
13. Dead Roses
14. Between Heaven and Hell (feat. Psycho Realm)
15. Dark Knight (feat. Ill Bill & Jise)
16. BK, BX, BK
17. The Brute Squad (feat. Mr. Hyde & Ching Rock)
18. No Turning Back (feat. Slaine; Jise) [Explicit]

MySpace: Q-Unique

Available on Amazon: Q-Unique

Big L: 139 & Lenox [R.I.P. Big L, 1974 - 1999]

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Big L – 139 & Lenox

Big L's 139 & Lenox is due August 31st:

Ever since his untimely death in 1999, Lamont "Big L" Coleman has cast a long shadow over the New York Hip Hop scene that remains to this very day. His untouchable reputation as a solo artist and member of the legendary D.I.T.C. crew has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest MCs of all-time, respected by old and new generations of fans around the world…

139 & Lenox, a 12-song collection of rare and unreleased recordings from the undisputed "Most Valuable Poet on the M-I-C." These tracks capture Big L at the height of his powers, showcasing his flawless rhyme technique, sharp wit and Harlem swagger over classic East Coast production from the likes of Buckwild, Hi-Tek and the late Roc Raida (of the X-Ecutioners). 139 & Lenox is a testament to Big L's enduring appeal and an essential volume for any fan's Hip Hop collection.

Official Sites: BigLOnline ~ Wikipedia: Big L

Godfather Don: Properties Of Steel: The Hydra Records Singles

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Godfather Don – Properties Of Steel: The Hydra Records Singles

Godfather Don's Properties Of Steel: The Hydra Records Singles is due August 31st:

Properties of Steel contains every Godfather Don 12" single on Hydra Records, originally released individually in the late 90s and early 2000s. Ten of these tracks have never-before been available on CD or digitally, and three of the tracks [Stuck Off The Realness, Status and Burn (Original Version)] are from a legendary test pressing for a single that never made it to market, which fetches $300 plus on the auction market.

This album is as much about the label, Hydra, as it is about the artist Don's impeccable string of singles, released in the heyday of independent New York Hip Hop, was entirely recorded at the Hydra / Sneak Tip bunker, a subterranean fortress that housed a state of the art studio…Properties of Steel features guest rappers Sir Menelik, Mike L, Big Lance, Prince Po, and RA the Rugged Man, and the album is entirely produced by Godfather Don.

Wikipedia: Godfather Don

Gucci Mane: The Appeal: Georgia’s Most Wanted [Album Art Updated]

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Gucci Mane – The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted

Gucci Mane's The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted is due September 28th.

MySpace: Gucci Mane

Available on Amazon: Gucci Mane

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