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Audio: De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 - "The Work (2&4 Remix)"

Courtesy Matt B.

One of four remixes from the Deluxe-Edition of De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 'First Serve' album, available now on Amazon.com.

Video: L.E.P. Bogus Boys - "We R Chi"

Courtesy Audible Treats.

Last week, Chicago's L.E.P. Bogus Boys hit fans with not only the "Kush & Leather (Remix)" featuring Rick Ross, but also a brand new, six-track collaborative remix EP with The Hood Internet. Now, Count & Moonie are back with some special footage from a recent Reebok-sponsored show held for L.E.P.'s rabid hometown fans.

PR: Drapht Announces U.S. Release of "The Life of Riley"

Courtesy Jerry Graham.

New York, NY- Australian hip hop sensation, Drapht has announced the U.S. release of “The Life Of Riley” on May 8th via The Ayems. The Life Of Riley is the fourth studio album by Drapht and marked him as one of only two Australian artists in 2011 whose album debuted at #1 in the Australian charts. The breakaway single “Rapunzel” appears on the album and has already reached double platinum sales status down under.

Video: Bliggadi & Boy6lue - "Made It" (In Studio)

Courtesy Peter Demilo Records.

Music produced by Peter Dimilo
Vocals done by Aly/Nasti
Engineered by Nasti
Arranged by Nasti/Peter Dimilo

New Video: The Liquid Crystal Project

Courtesy Nature Sounds.

J RAWLS AND HIS JAZZ-HOP BAND UNVEIL "EQUINOX" VIDEO // NEW LCP ALBUM IN STORES NOW

MP3: Senor Kaos - "We're Here to Save the Day (Unreleased Remix)"

Courtesy Kaos Music.

In 2010 I was invited into the studio to work on a verse for The Constellations single “We’re Here To Save The Day” from their debut album “Southern Gothic.” I was excited for the opportunity and had a great experience writing/recording the track.  However due to music industry politics Virgin Records decided they wanted Asher Roth on the record instead of me, and my version was scrapped and has never seen the light of day.

Free MP3 & Album: Dopeshit Records - "A Clean Dose of Music"

Courtesy Wanja Lange.

Artists: Dopeshit Records / Various Artists
Location: Switzerland & USA
Genre: Hip Hop, Rap

Video: M-Phazes "Super Good" (J-Live) Beat Making Tutorial

Courtesy DM360.

M-Phazes is back with another beat making tutorial, this time shifting focus to his remix of J-Live's "Super Good," as featured on Phazed Out. Take a look to see the creative process used for this remix, where M-Phazes takes you through a step by step progression of how this track came to fruition, from sample arrangement, to layering the drums, bassline and chord structures, all while providing a host of tips and tricks. Phazed Out is now available through Coalmine Records. 

Video: Kyle Rapps - "Streets Move On"

Courtesy Audible Treats.

Last year, Kyle Rapps released his On Air mixtape, sampling from the legendary French electro duo Air. Now, following the video for "Universe Traveler" with Talib Kweli, and a recently released video for "Bully" from his previous Re-Edutainment EP, Rapps is excited to release the latest video from On Air, for the single "Streets Move On."

R.I.P. Viro the Virus

Details are scant right now but the news that he passed away yesterday was confirmed by his good friend Chris Hero (also known as Kassius Ohno), who he worked with in the past for an entrance song. We've included some of Viro's work in the full post.