All Entries tagged with "DJ Critical Hype"

DJ Critical Hype Unveils “The Art of Nate Dogg Blends” (Mixtape Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 05/06/11 | Filed under Downloads, Mixtapes, DJ Critical Hype, Nate Dogg

My brother in hype, DJ Critical Hype, has done it again. The latest edition of his "Art of [insert here] Blends" mixtape series is a tribute to Nate Dogg, a singer I feel like I have a special connection to after getting called Nate Dogg for most of middle school. Anyway, in typical CriticalHype fashion there's some dope blends on here. Regulators, mount up.

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A Complete Reference Guide to Shane Eli’s “When We Were Kings” (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 02/25/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Downloads, Underground, Shane Eli, West Coast, DJ Critical Hype

Everyone knows I'm a rap nerd, which is why I've been digging Shane Eli's recent work. As both a producer and emcee the man gives me a ridiculous amount of material to break down. Speaking of which, just like I did for "Bo Jackson", here's a complete reference guide to his new single "When We Were Kings". Listen and download...

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DJ Critical Hype Unveils “The Art of Nottz Blends” (Mixtape Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 11/04/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Downloads, Mixtapes, DJ Critical Hype, Nottz

Our brother in hype, DJ Critical Hype, is back with another one of his blend mixtapes (see previous efforts Kweli, Guru, Freeway), and this time he's giving a lesson in "The Art of Nottz Blends". By taking the doper than dope Virginia producer and melding him with some of the game's top artists, Critical's once again painted a sonic masterpiece. Listen and download...

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2Pac is “Not Afraid” to “Hold On, Be Strong” (DJ Critical Hype Blend) (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 06/11/10 | Filed under Downloads, Eminem, Tupac, DJ Critical Hype

A new dope blend from our brother in hype DJ Critical Hype? Why the Fu-Schnickens not, especially when it sounds this dope. In the words of Critical himself, "the 'Not Afraid' beat sounded like something Pac woulda spit on, so i found a Pac acapella that kinda went with the theme of 'Not Afraid'". That's right, he seamlessly blended "Not Afraid" with "Hold On, Be Strong." Listen and download...

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DJBooth Drops the “Best of the Booth Vol. 1” (Mixtape Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 06/01/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Downloads, Mixtapes, DJ Critical Hype, Best of the Booth

As proof of DJBooth's dopeness, we've teamed up with our brother in hype DJ Critical Hype - he of the blends mixtapes - to create the inaugural edition of the Best of the Booth mixtape series. Featuring the best music spun on the Booth during the month of May (and beyond), Best of the Booth Vol. 1 combines the the latest records from both established and independent artists into one purely dope package. Listen and download...

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DJ Critical Hype Pays Tribute on “The Art of Guru Blends” (Mixtape Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 05/13/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Downloads, Mixtapes, DJ Critical Hype, Guru

After the untimely death of street rap pioneer Guru everyone and their mother rushed to put out their "tribute" to the Gang Starr founder, a rush that had more than a carried with it more than a slight whiff of opportunism. Not so for RefinedHype's brother in hype DJ Critical Hype, who's taken the time to craft a thoughtfully dope ode to Guru with his "The Art of the Guru Blend" mixtape. Listen and download...

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DJ Critical Hype Teaches a Lesson on “The Art of Kweli Blends” (Download)

Posted by Richard on 04/15/10 | Filed under Mixtapes, Talib Kweli, DJ Critical Hype

Having thoroughly schooled all comers in Freeway and Clipse blends, DJ Critical Hype is back to put his own spin on the work of conscious-rap icon Talib Kweli in the latest installment of his ongoing series. "The Art of Kweli Blends" finds Hype pairing the Brooklyn mainstay's work with that of Hova, Kanye, Jada, Mos Def and many, many more. And as if that weren't enough, the tape's hosted by – who else? – Kweli himself. Download...

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DJ Critical Hype Displays “The Art of Freeway Blends” Mixtape (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 02/12/10 | Filed under Mixtapes, Freeway, DJ Critical Hype

Like chicken and waffles or french fries and honey, there's nothing better than when two things that don't seem like they go together end of being delicious, and that's why I'm always down for new blend mixtapes like DJ Critical Hype's "The Art of Freeway Blends". Hosted by the Philly Freezer himself and featuring verses from the likes of Mos Def, Jay-Z, Joe Budden, Brother Ali and many more, if you've ever wanted to hear the best beard in the game spit over some MF Doom production look no further. This is the mixtape for you. Listen and download...

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