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After Tsutchie, Nujabes was the second artist Shinichirō Watanabe chose to contribute to the background music and soundtracks of Samurai Champloo, an anime which blends a feudal Japan setting with modern anachronisms, especially in regards to hip hop culture. In addition to Japanese artists like Uyama Hiroto, Shing02 and Minmi, Nujabes has collaborated with underground American hip-hop acts CYNE, Cise Starr (as a solo apart from the hiphop collective CYNE), Apani B, Five Deez, Substantial, CL Smooth,... (more...)

    In order for the Miami music scene to evolve (and cease being something locals complain about) the first order of business is to SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC. See a local show. Buy a new artist CD. Miami is overflowing with undiscovered talent and there are a few gems left out there. The beat on the street is strong and soulful, but often goes unheard.     Your chance for change comes in the form of Do You Party?, the single release celebration for Afrobeta. Cuci (coo-SEE) and Smurphio will be unveiling... (more...)

An 11 round, face to face battle, between Jigga and Lupe. The latest mixtape from Trackstar the DJ and The Smoking Section. DOWNLOAD: Jay-Z and Lupe – From Marcy to Madison St.zip  Read More →

Again this week we’re hitting you up with a nice hour long time killer. Special Antisteez shout outs to Marcelo “Chello” Gil and Osvaldo Hernandez over at Franklin Correctional Institute, showing Antisteez some love. DOWNLOAD: antisteez_podcast_031610.mp3 Tracklisting: 1. Lightworks – Doom 2. ‘98 Freestyle – Big L 3. All Caps – Madvillain 4. As High As WuTang Gets – WuTang 5. HipHop – Joell Ortiz 6. What A Nigga Know? – KMD 7. Simply Amazin’... (more...)

A new video from one of Duck Downs rookies. Some cameos are made and Carlitta Durand, as always, comes nice and correct. I’m sure I don’t need to mention this beat by 9th Wonder. Hot track and nice vid. Enjoy.  Read More →

From the artist that was first featured by A Tribe Called Quest at the age of 16, Consequence finally drops his highly anticipated mixtape AND he has some serious artist’s featured on it. DOWNLOAD: Consequence – Movies On Demand.zip  Read More →

Some of the most well put together lyrics you might ever hear on this mixtape. I’ve wrote a few articles and given you guys a few goodies by Blu. This right here, is just an installment to remind you guys how much funk and soul this young cat has in him. DOWNLOAD: Blu-HerFavoriteColo(u)r.zip Tracklisting: 01 Love 02 Amnesia 03 Since 04 Morning 05 Melo 06 Wind(terludeOne) 07 When(terludeTwo) 08 Silent 09 Pardon 10 Vanity 11 Beggars’/BlackGold 12 Celln’Ls 13 Untitled(LovedU)2 14 Peace  Read More →

Blu -- Amnesia: He doesn’t make an actual appearance, but he did confirm, via Twitter, that this is an official clip for the song. This song is from his most recent hixtape “HerFavoriteColo(u)r”. Elzhi -- Deep: Coming at you strong as FUCK with the lyrics that most rappers only dream about writing, Elzhi drops a new video for the song Deep, produced by Black Milk, that is featured in his newest mixtape The Leftovers. Kam... (more...)

Taken from HipHopDX Murs has a lot of music in the vault. Although fans have been anticipating his latest project Fornever, a release with producer 9th Wonder, he says he has much more in store. Recently, the Mid City Los Angeles emcee announced that he would be releasing ten albums in ten months in 2010. The theme may also lead to a box set that will be released in October. “10 albums 10 songs each in 10 months in the year 2010. 10/10/10 box set will be available,” he announced on... (more...)

So apparently this is not the first time J. Rocc makes a mixtape for Supreme. The Stones Throw resident DJ, which has been in the scene for over 10 years and has been the official DJ for Dilla and works with Madlib, made this funky mixtape, just so Supreme LA customers can grab and listen to. DOWNLOAD LINK: J.Rocc for Supreme Take 2  Read More →

    Sunday wraps up the exhibit Art of Can presented by Red Bull. Artists were challenged with the unique single parameter of using Red Bull cans for their submissions to the collection. Forty-seven original pieces have been on display this month from nationwide artists, both professional and amateur. During the kick-off gala a panel of judges chose three winners for the Miami Beach exhibition. First place was awarded to a Floridian! Noah Deledda from Tampa will be going, all expenses paid, to... (more...)

Very glad to see these cats getting the recognition they deserve. I actually wrote about them, back in October, as one of my first Learn Ya posts. This new year seems to be going GREAT for them. This time you get a leak off of their upcoming album The Payback (which might I add is a free download and will be available on their site), featuring K. Sparks, which I have also written about on a Learn Ya Wednesday post. Hope nothing but good for ArtOfficial. Damn sure know they don’t stop working... (more...)