Trick Or Treat – The Geto Boys

1991 footage of Scarface, Bushwick Bill and Willie D performing their classic “Mind Playing Tricks On Me” on Yo! MTV Raps.

Funk Brother – FunkGhost

Behind-the-scenes of FunkGhost’s new video “Vintage Futuristic”.

Murda Muzik – Kill The Record Labels

“Kill The Record Labels” documentary trailer featuring DJ Green Lantern, DJ Vlad, 50 Cent and Jim Jones etc.

How We Roll – Devin The Dude / Mystro

Devin shows the UK’s Mystro how to roll Houston-style after his recent London show.

Smoke It Up – Devin The Dude

Footage of Devin performing the DJ Premier-produced “Doobie Ashtray” in Germany last week.

Dream Merchant – 9th Wonder

9th Wonder on SoulCulture.Co.Uk talking about today’s oversaturation of internet-age ‘producers’ and the art of sampling.

The Better Way – Basic Vocab

Download the sampler for Basic Vocab’s forthcoming album “The Better Way” here.

Press Release:

“If you don’t know much about Basic Vocab, their break-through single “Come Get With It” was recently featured during the credits on HBO’s Entourage this past season (S5E8). They also recently released a single called “There You Are” featuring Donwill of Tanya Morgan off the upcoming album. The group’s producer, Tony Galvin, ironically, also produced the mainstream records “Shut Up” for Trick Daddy, “Baddest B*tch” for Trina, “Ballin Boy” for No Good, “You Know Who” for T.I. feat. Travis Barker, “Show It To Me” for T.I. feat. Nelly, “Focus” for USDA, etc.”

The Invisible Man – Stat Quo

Download the Atlanta rapper’s new project here.

Tracklisting:

1. Intro

2. Invisable Man Ft. Tiffany Villarreal (Produced By Kevin Rachwel) 

3. Love (Produced By Sicknotes)

4. What Can I Do (Produced By Yung Lo)

5.  Real Talk

6. Kool Out (Produced By Kevin Rachwel)

7. Ladies

8. Swallow Me (Produced By Diverse)

9. Glasshouse (Produced By Kevin Rachwel)

10. Stat Quo Speaks

11. The Price Is Right (Produced By Kevin Rachwel)

12. Stylin (Produced By Dj Pain)

13. Plug

14. Beast Out The Cage II (Produced By Lyr1kz)

15. Heaven (Produced By Ill Tone)

16. Outro

Wonder Years – 9th Wonder

Footage of 9th Wonder working in the studio.

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New Joint – Rapper Big Pooh

Rapper Big Pooh – “The Comeback” ( Hall Of Justus / 2009 )

Taken from the Little Brother member’s “Delightful Bars” project.

So Fresh, So Clean – Big Boi

HardKnock.TV caught up with Outkast’s Big Boi at SXSW 2009 to talk about new rappers, new technology and staying relevant in the game.

New Joint – MidaZ

MidaZ – “Bang Dis Freestyle” ( Domination / 2009 )

A short freestyle from Florida’s MidaZ in preparation for his forthcoming debut album “Au”.

New Joint – Stat Quo

Stat Quo – “What Can I Do” ( Sperry Park Productions / 2009 )

Taken from the Atlanta emcee’s forthcoming mix-CD “The Invisible Man”.

Everybody Rates Chris – Ludacris / The Roots

Ludacris performs “Last Of A Dying Breed” and “I Do It For Hip-Hop” on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” backed by The Roots.

New Joint – Cyrano

Cyrano – “Bolsheviks” ( DUBMD Promotions / 2009 )

The North Carolina-based emcee goes in over JayLib’s “Red” instrumental.

New Joint – Cyrano

Cyrano – “All About H.E.R.” ( Backpackers Anonymous / 2009 )

Taken from the North Carolina emcee’s EP “Cyrano’s Republic”.

New Joint – Funkghost

Funkghost – “The Way I Rock My Clothes” ( Grand Extravagant / 2009 )

Taken from the Tampa emcee’s forthcoming album “Dirty But Sophisticated”.

Checks & Balances – Stat Quo

Download Stat’s new mix-CD “Checks & Balances” here.

Tracklisting:

1. Nolage (Performed by Dahled)
2. Pharmacy (Produced by Focus)
3.    Immortal Hustle (Produced by Illtone)
4. Homage To Premier Ft. Royce da 5′9 &Phonte (Produced by Focus)
5. Bitch Ass Nigga (Produced by Dj Pain)
6. Myspace Skit
7. Lovin’ The Sunshine Ft. Tiffany Villarreal (Produced by Billy Drease Williams)
8. Say You Will (Remix) Ft. Bobby Creekwater
9. I Just Wanna (Produced by Malaguti)
10. I Need (Produced by Divided Soul Ent. & Dj Dirty D)
11. Hiphop Skit
12. How It Goes Ft. Tiffany Villarreal (Produced by Dub-Z)
13. For the Taking (Produced by Judah)
14. Letter To 350 (Produced by Dub-Z)
15. Armagedon (Produced by King Karnov)

Let Me Roll – Scarface

The former Geto Boy talks about his career, his recent album “Emeritus” and retirement.

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New Joint – Stat Quo / Royce Da 5′9″ / Phonte

Stat Quo ft. Royce Da 5′9″ & Phonte – “Homage To Premier” ( Sperry Park Productions / 2009 )

Dope Focus-produced cut paying tribute to arguably Hip-Hop’s greatest producer – taken from Stat Quo’s forthcoming “Checks & Balances” mix-CD.