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Press Release: Easop's Just Getting Started

In a scene filled with copycats and wannabe's, there's still some true hip hop warriors left trying to make their indelible mark on the world. Jam packed with in-your-face attitude and an unmistakable flair for honest, unapologetic lyric writing, San Francisco's Easop is your ticket to rap glory. Frequently compared to the legendary late Tupac, this songwriting, music producing entrepreneur is surging back into the music industry with a vengeance and a brand new EP.

Born and raised in San Francisco, Easop ignited his hip hop career at the young age of 17, quickly setting up his own independent record label, LOD Music as a vehicle to release and promote his material. His debut record, The Time Has Come landed onto listeners with the force of an anvil, stirring up conversation about his unmistakable voice and ability to weave both harsh street realities and Christian faith together.

Easop catapulted himself headfirst into success with his first single and music video for "Out The Box," which received critical acclaim and national airplay. The track ranked in the top 10 on TVU Networks, and was also chosen by major leaguer Ryan Freel of the Baltimore Orioles as his at-bat theme song during the 2009 season.

Now he's ready to land his next punch, as the Street Gospel EP dropped on April 24, featuring the next smash single, "You've Been Waiting" followed by "How I Do It." Easop's also putting the finishing touches on his record with LOD Boyz, Reloaded, which is due out on May 8. While drawing more comparisons to heavy hitters such as DMX, Scar Face and Slim Thug, this determined, self-made artist is ready to take his music to the next level while delivering a powerful message.

Street Gospel is available through iTunes, and fans can sample a tantalizing taste of Easop's addictive flow as well as the thrilling video for "Out Tha Box" through his official website or YouTube channel. Follow him on Twitter @Easop for all of the latest news and information.

MP3: DJ Infamous f/ Future - "Itchin"

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Video: Timothy Rhyme x My Vintage Voyage - The Pharcyde

First Dirt has teamed up with accredited videographer, Mark Gallegos, Mark1Media, and the world renown shoe company, Vlado Footwear, to release a series of short interviews with recording artist, Timothy Rhyme, about the top hip hop albums of all time that influenced him to make his next album release with producer Phil The Pain, Vintage. This release will coincide with his 1st ever US tour so stay tuned for dates.

The first video from Big K.R.I.T.'s "Live from the Underground" set to hit stores on June 5th.

Amazon pre-order: Live From The Underground.

Grammy Award-Winning Everlast to Raise Awareness and Funds for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Through Song Download

To help raise money and awareness for cystic fibrosis, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/rapper Everlast (aka Erik Schrody, who has a two-year-old daughter with CF) is supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation through the sale of the song “Long Time.” From May 8 through May 22, each 99-cent iTunes download of “Long Time” will spur a 65 cent donation (the label’s entire proceeds) from Everlast, Martyr Inc. Records and EMI Label Services to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Video: Arsun F!st - "All Alone" (prod. Apollo Brown)

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Video: Jon Hope - "Cashews"

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MP3: Marcel P. Black - "Sundown" f/ Lyriqs Da Lyraciss

Today I'd like to drop off a new song from my upcoming EP, "The 1rst Born" (which will be released May 22nd), titled "Sundown", which features the hottest up & coming emcee in New Orleans, Lyriqs Da Lyrciss (@underdogcentral). "Sundown" was originally written when 4 to 5 years ago when I was in the midst of facing personal demons, as well dealing as dealing with the death of my close friend. About 2 months ago, when going thru my gmail, I ran across both the beat and the lyrics, and decided I should release the song, because it shows a different side of me than a good portion of my music. It's very personal, and you can hear the pain & conviction in my voice & lyrics. I wanted to give people a different look from my regular "conscious" material. The record is produced by Houston beatsmith (by way of Baton Rouge) Soulcala.

MP3: Ramesses ft. Homeboy Sandman & 7evenThirty

 “Ramesses” is a term for ancient Egyptian royalty, Pharaohs to be specific. If Hip-Hop was Kemet, The Imperial Gensu Dean would be among the regal few. At a time when the music is drowned in a sea of thin synths and weak stock drums, Dean consciously keeps it analog, relying on the tried and true SP-1200 and stacks of records.

MP3: Shadowman Boogie - "Capital G Remix" f/ M-1

Born in Miami, FL during the height of the drug trade and raised there during one of it's most violent times, Shadowman Boogie sought refuge in music. This love for music would take him around the world, working with the likes of DJ Spinna, Eminiem, Shabbaam Sadeeq, Jigmastas and even rocking the stage with legends such as KRS-1 and Sadat X. Shadowman Boogie took his music to additional heights when he and his cousin Skam2? formed OldWorlDisorder, putting out releases on Beyond Real Recordings and eventually solo efforts through BBE.