For weeks I've been extolling the hip-hop virtues of My City alumnus Big K.R.I.T., and thankfully the man's found fit to deliver on my promise of dopeness with his new mixalbum "Krit Wuz Here". Other than David Banner (sometimes), Mississippi hasn't has a representative who can represent his home state lyrically, but if he keeps smashing tracks like this, emcee/producer K.R.I.T. has the potential to be that guy. Listen and download...
When they flipped Aaron McGruder's Boondocks strip into a tv show I was stoked, and when they flipped that tv show into a mixtape, I was even more stoked. Long story short, I'm not happy to say that in conjunction with the launch of a new Boondocks season comes the official Boondocks mixtape "Hip-Hop Doctrine 3: The Final Chapter", put together by Dub Floyd and DJ Willy Sparks and co-signed by creator Aaron McGruder, HighOffLife.com and BoondocksBootleg.com. Listen and download...
As the perpetually raspy D-Block member works on his upcoming album "Dead or Alive" Jadakiss has decided to remind the world who still throws the hardest street rap uppercuts on his new mixtape "The Champ Is Here 3". Yes, it's hosted by DJ Drama, which means there's no shortage of unwarranted yelling, but with production from DJ Green Lantern, DJ Absolute and more, plus mic appearances from Nas, Styles P, Nicki Minaj and others, it's a small price to pay. Listen and download...
After a day filled with superstar rappers (Drake, Eminem, T.I., Nas) I thought it was only right to give some less-known (but still deserving) acts some shine. In other words it was the perfect time to introduce Chicago-based trio The Gent$. Comprised of Pugs Atomz, Ill Legit and Wes Restless, The Gent$ have created a sound that's a lush yet minimalistic blend of funk and hip-hop, with a measure of porn thrown in...you know what, you're just going to have to listen to their new project "High Profile" . Listen and download...
After an onslaught of west coast riders lately (Ice Cube, Game, Pac Div etc.) I thought we could all use a change of pace, and I couldn't possibly think of a better way to unwind then with Theophilus London's new mixtape "I Want You". As you'd expect from someone named (or calls himself) Theophilus, London has been garnering growing praise for his often ambient blend of pop, r&b, electronic music and whatever else happens to pop into his eclectic musical mind. Listen and download...
West coast trio Pac Div have been building a burgeoning fan base with their high energy shows and peerless style, both qualities which are on full display throughout their new "Don't Mention It" mixtape. Featuring appearances from Colin Munroe, Pill, Dom Kennedy, Chip Tha Ripper, and more, "Don't Mention It' serves both as a dope introduction for those sleeping on the Pac, and a means of tiding fans over until their debut album "The Grown Kid Syndrome" drops....eventually. Listen and download...
Brooklyn buzzmaker Sene stars in this tale of young adults still search for a meaning to their wandering lives. Along with Winona Ryder..wait...it's not that "Reality Bites"? Oh, my bad. Instead of the classic Generation X flick, this is the dope mixtape from Sene (pronounced "Scene") who's hooked up with DJBooth.net, 2DopeBoyz, Kevin Nottingham and RubyHornet.com to bring us his latest street release. Listen & download...
As a general rule people with facial tattoos aren't very reliable, so it really shouldn't be surprising that rumors of "don't call me the" Game's new mixtape "The R.E.D. Room" have been swirling for what feels like months now. Well, somehow, someway, Mr. Taylor's new street opus has found its way to the interwebs, and despite earlier rumors it turns out it's hosted by DJ Skee (ball), not DJ Drama. Shrug.Listen and download...
Almost unbelievably it's been over six months since Marion Write first appeared on our pages with his dope "May December Freestyle", but in that relatively short time the Sin City emcee has quickly become a RefinedHype favorite known for his deceptively complex yet always accessible rhyme scheme and double entree laden rhymes. So I'm sure it will come as no surprise to RefinedHype nation that we've given a listen to Marion's latest opus, the "Write History" mixtape, and judged it more than gracing our not-so-humble pages. Listen and download...
Pop quiz: what's the most powerful cosign that an artist can ever hope to get? I know, I know – the obvious answer would be, of course, “RefinedHype” but let's try and think a bit bigger. How about having the backing of none other than the man upstairs? Secure in the knowledge that they're "God's Favorites," emcee Web and production team I.D.e.A. have hooked up to create an album fit for a deity. Download...
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