DJ CHUCK & WANJA present DIGITAL UNDAGROUND 4 and 5 (FREE DOWNLOADS)

WORDS FROM THE HERO

The Wonderful Wanja hit me up Somewhere after the 2nd Installment of her Mix Series w/ DJ CHUCK "DIGITAL UNDERGROUND" ....and no.....We arent Talking about SHOCK G.... No Humty Dance here, tho "All around the World is the Same Song" is such A Good Theme for this post being that That cats from all over the Globe came together on these dope mixes........(FUN FACT: TUPAC used to be A Backup Dancer for Digital Underground) hahaha not many people knew that, but being from TAMPA BAY I tend to be A Huge fan of D.U. or at least SHOCK G......

"UNDERGROUND AIRPLAY".... The name Ring A Bell?.. Well, for all those hiphop heads older than 25 whom actually were fanatic's of the culture doing the mid to late 90's, you will remember when Echo 1st started making shirts (before MARC EKCO changed the spelling and went mainstream) He used to sell the Dopest T-shirt Designs Ever and w/ Every purchase you received A dope HipHop Mixtape (CASSETTE) called "UNDERGROUND AIRPLAY" hahahaha but In these days, nothing is original which is not a bad thing, it is just the way it is. So i've learned to accept the fact the people on opposite sides of the Earth come up with the same great ideas Every second....which has absolutely nothing to do with this post or the mixtape other than the fact ..."Digital Underground" Reminded me of "Underground Airplay" just A common name hahahahaha I just have not thought about those ECHO mixtapes in a while and the name brought back some dope memories. Enough of Nostalgic moments down BoomBap memory lane tho, Lets get into the Reason I am not working on music at this very moment! =)

I've been hearing about Wanja for a pretty long time now via her show. "I still Love H.E.R. show" so it is A Honor to be a part of her and chucks movement. She has a wonderful heart, Amazing Taste and keeps great company (see the pictures at end of post) hahahah.

I ended up submitted 3 tracks for VOLUME 4. and in the spirit of Project: REACH, with doing so I submitted tracks I did with other Artist So not only am I getting out to more ears but those artist whom I love and Respect are getting out there as well....

The tracks I selected are 1.) "Blood Rush" which is Buff1 & myself . 2.) "I wont stop" which is Mishoo the Drumkit & myself produced by Comfort fit and last but not least 3.) "Love is complicated tommorow" which is St Mic, Unknown and Myself. which worked out really well cus it seems Wanja wanted to get St Mic involved anyways so.... All is good! ! ! ......

Digital Underground VOLUME 4 (Intro/Snippets) by dutchmassive

"The fourth and fifth volumes of my mixtape series "Digital Undaground" are done. Due to a short hiatus that DJ Chuck went on we decided to bless you with 2 tapes, instead of one, to make up for the long waiting period. So we call this one the Independence day Edition, very fitting, since we are all about supporting independent Hip Hop.

We’re excited to let you hear both of the tapes for free. Look out for upcoming artists from all over the US and other countries, including features by the likes of Big Pooh, Chino XL, Dutchmassive, Roc C, Supastition, Baatin, OneBeLo, Elzhi, Buff1, Skyzoo, The Away Team and many more.


Download Volume 4 here:

http://www.divshare.com/download/7905374-10c

And Volume 5 here:

http://www.divshare.com/download/7905155-f5f

Also, Please Visit www.myspace.com/digitalundagroundmixtape
to get the latest news on this mixtape series.

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DJ CHUCK & WANJA

The idea for the "Digital Undaground" mixtape series came up in November 2007. Wanja, host of the I still love H.E.R. radio show, had been supporting talented unsigned artists, who she often came across on myspace.com, ever since she first started her radio show and so she was the right person to ask when DJ Chuck was looking for a partner to make "Digital Undaground" reality. "Digital Undaground" is a mix of different artists, who show their skillz over original beats. All these artists have been found on MySpace.com by the producers themselves.
If you ask them why they are doing this, they will tell you that to make a change in Hip Hop you need to get busy yourself, instead of complaining about its state! The purpose of thise mixtape series is giving talented, upcoming artists the exposure that the mainstream media wont give them, because they dont have big labels backing them up.
The primary goal was to have nothing but outstanding songs on "Digital Undaground", no half steppin allowed! And this has been done 100%.

• www.myspace.com/digitalundagroundmixtape
• www.myspace.com/istilllovehertheshow
• www.myspace.com/weloveher09
• http://twitter.com/istillloveher

Dj Chuck and Wanja are already keeping an ear out for the line up of Volume 6 and take your submissions at digitalundaground@gmail.com


PREVIOUS DIGITAL UNDAGROUND MIXES BELOW =)

Download Mixtape | Volume 1

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Download Mixtape | Volume 2

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Download Mixtape | Volume 3

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THE HOBBYSHOP HERO
Extended Fam Photo's

WANJA - PRO-NOUNCED "VON-YAH"

BUFF1 & WANJA

WANJA & LEAF ERIKSON

WANJA & APATHY

WANJA & ILLA J


* If you’d like to be featured on one of the upcoming tapes please submit your material at digitalundaground@gmail.com

Peace, HsH

NEW BUFF1 video "REAL APPEAL" feat. AB - produced by 14KT

WORDS FROM THE HERO

Peace, Man I am Glad I decided to take time away from music to do this HobbyshopHero site. I have so many people around me doing great things it would be an absolute shame not to have such a dope venue to share the things I do with my fanbase & Readers (what up Everyone!)

BUFF1 can not receive enough praise from me. The same goes for 14KT. I swear to (insert ? here) that these cats just cant go wrong. Buff has released 5 solo projects that I am aware of and thats on top of his work with the Almighty AML and There hasn't been one single song that I would consider "FILLER" or Skip (and those who know me know I got A Ichy Trigger Finger for that Fast Forward Button). Same goes for my man 14kt who's production is out of this world. (his Rhymes are super dope as well) When you hear A beat thats 14kt's it is impossible to not recognize. I was absolutely Blessed to have worked with him for one of my most personal tracks to this date "I WANT HER" from my sophomore LP "Crush Your System".

The 14kt produced / Dutchmassive Collaboration "I WANT HER" is now at this very moment among the TOP MOVERS in the magazine URB's NEXT 1000 contest thiny, GO VOTE if you like @t www.URB.com/Vote4Dutch

Needless to say it has been an absolutely breath taking year for the ATHLETIC MIC LEAGUE. Let me breakdown two personal situations I have had recently w/ A-SIDE WORLDWIDE'S catalog.

• After never hearing anything from NOW ON (besides HAIRCUT'S amazing Instrumentals) I Finally got to listen to one of their tracks "The Willows" and was blown away. I then proceeded to listen to the Album "TOMMOROW ALREADY" and it has not left my Walkman for 2 months Strait. I mean, This is one really really dope album from start to finish. I feel like a fool for never taking the time to check out the music which made me realise how many dope albums I must be missing, and how many dope artists have no Idea how much they would love DUTCHMASSIVE due to A Lack of crossing Audible paths...(sigh)

CLICK HERE 2 purchase "Tommorow Already" via i-tunes

• DJ HAIRCUT releases "Just aint Gonna work out" under the Alias MAYOR HAWTHORNE on STONES THROW - and I had no Idea until I had already been using the song as spiritual Aid copeing with a Break up. I had no Idea the Track I was listening to each morning and night was HAIRCUT's ALTER EGO and my man ASTRONOTE on the BEAT (I guess I had this remix for a long time) hahaha.

In Closing I am blessed to be surrounded by such talented and humble cats. I am so proud of Buff for taking the leap of blind faith by leaving his 9 to 5 & following his dream! Imagine if all the albums and songs you love never existed because the artist spent all his or her time working a dead end job and put music on the back burner. Be Sure to SUPPORT the music you Love by purchasing the albums. I dont care if you download ish for Free.... Once you do and you decide that you love that album. Go show that love and support and if you really cant afford the 10 dollars which is complete understandable in these times, then support by putting as many people as you can onto the album and get them to purchase it.

I wanna end this by saying next to "RAIN DANCE", "REAL APPEAL" is my favorite Track off of BUFF's Latest album. So Im glad they chose this for the next video!

I wanna say whatup to STEPHANIE! ESTES - "WHAT UP! STEPH LUVA!" and I wanna Say what up To my man Kendal! "WHAT UP! where's my Replacement Joint? I havent forgotten the loss of once hahaha" PEACE AND ENJOY THE VIDEO!



BUFF1 "REAL APPEAL" feat. AB produced by 14KT
NEW VIDEO from the Classic album "THERE'S ONLY ONE"
DIRECTED BY JACKSON PERRY (of NOW ON)

CHECK OUT - 14KT
CHECK OUT - AB
CHECK OUT - JACKSON PERRY & NOW ON
CHECK OUT - BUFF1

The new full length album from Buff1.

Features appearances from Black Milk, Athletic Mic League and Now On. Production from The Lab Techs and Black Milk.

TRACKLIST:
01 THERE'S ONLY ONE
02 GOODNESS MUSIC
03 BEAT THE SPEAKERS UP
04 DREAM STREETS
05 MAN UP ft Vaughan T
06 I KNOW THE SECRET
07 THE SKY
08 CLASSIC RAP
09 LOVE THE LOVE ft Tres Styles
10 NEVER FALL ft Black Milk
11 RAIN DANCE
12 NUMBERS CAN'T MEASURE ft Now On
13 REAL APPEAL
14 ELECTRIFYING MUSIC MAKER
15 GOIN' NOWHERE
16 ONCE

AVAILABLE NOW!

HsH presents VIDEO'S That Should be In Rotation! VOL1

WORDS FROM THE HERO

What can I say, In this age of Music Television turned Reality TV its Rare to hear A good song w/ A decent Video Attached. Of course you already knew that tho. Im not going to give you A play by Play review of the videos posted. I tried to keep it pretty open and diverse. Some people you may not know but should, Some more well known then others. However you wanna label ish, underground, mainstream, hiphop, soul, pop, jazz, dope music is dope music, just so happens half of the videos are from fam. Hope you Enjoy this little Sunday Video Session.

Pe@ce

HsH

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FUNKGHOST - "THE WAY I ROCK MY CLOTHES"

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Dwele - "Subscribe To My Imagination"

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L.E.G.A.C.Y.(RAWKUS 50) - "Bang"


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U-N-I - "Hollywood Hiatus"

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BUFF1 "STREET DREAMS"

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BLACK SPADE - "EVIL LOVE"

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Swizz Beatz & Drag-On - "School of Hard Knocks"

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Invincible ft. Tiombe Lockhart "Ropes" produced by knXwl3dG3

Directed by Mr. Complex
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Fusion Unltd. ft. Little Brother, Nickelus F, H.O.F & Skillz - "The Sun"

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SKILLZ - "FOR REAL"

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HighCollide Vs Jonny Storm Rap Battle
[Grind Time Florida]



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Kill The Record Labels (Docu. Trailer)">Kill The Record Labels (Docu. Trailer)

KILL THE RECORD LABELS (OFFICIAL TRAILER) from charles rand on Vimeo.
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THE KNUX - "FIRE" (PUT IT IN THE AIR)

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Rob Roy - "Fur In My Cap"

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Diamond D - "Bad/Good"

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Tettorybad feat. Randolph "Ruff and tuff"



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CHIN CHIN - "Go There With You"

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If you have any videos or know of any that you would like to see make Vol 2, Shoot A email Dutchmassive[AT]Gmail, Cool?

HsH

"SUPER FINALE" Beat the game & win A free mp3 (prod by BLACK MILK)

"SUPER FINALE"controls (use the LEFT, RIGHT AND UP arrows to control)


WORDSFROMTHEHERO


FINALE posted A BLOG on his myspace the other day that SCREAMED HOBBYSHOP HERO CONTENT WORTHY - which really doesnt matter because FINALE is hands down in my TOP 5 Favorite EMCEE'S of ALL TIME so he will end up on here without A Fantastic VIDEOGAME to Promote his new FULL LENTH ALBUM

"A Pipe Dream and a Promise"

iM records have created a interactive video game starring FINALE (instead of Mario) to promote the upcoming album. The Amazing Marketing Strategy gets even better. When you beat the game you will recieve a free mp3 download of "ONE MAN SHOW" (prod by BLACK MILK) There is also A remix coming soon with a VERY SPECIAL GUEST. In the near future you will be able to place pre orders for the album as well through the game .

CLICK ON THE "PUT THIS GAME ON YOUR PAGE" link and THERE'S AN EMBED CODE THAT WILL POP UP SO YOU CAN COPY AND PASTE IT ON YOUR MYSPACE PAGES.

Im sincerely asking each person reading to do me, and more so yourself a huge favor and PRE-ORDER this album as SOON as you get the chance. If you are having difficulties finding the record, shoot us an email and we will point you in the right Direction.

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DUTCHMASSIVE NEWS:

"Crush Your System" was released digitally on Rawkus Records last year. It can be purchased on itunes or any other digital download site (zune, rhapsody, amazon, etc) - It was released Via the RAWKUS 50 campain, where myself & 49 other talented Artists each released A digital Record.

Click the Album cover above to Download
Rawkus 50 presents
"Crush Your Sytem" + "14 Bonus Tracks"

Why would I give out all that music for free?

Because....

This year, Summer 2009 we (Domination Recordings & Save The Empire) are RE:releasing "CRUSH YOUR SYSTEM" on CD w/ A whole new Tracklist. There will be a few tracks from the original Digital release as well, but be prepared for A handful of tracks you've never heard of.

Of those new tracks will be A Limited Issue 7" Vinyl of the 1st single

Dutchmassive - "Shuffle Step" (feat. BUFF1 & FINALE) - produced by SAMIYAM

A Remix Contest is being launched soon A the Winners version of "Shuffle Step" will be featured on the 7" as well as another song which will be kept ???? for the time being featuring your favorite producers Producer and Emcee's. Keep checking back for more details on that soon.

Here is A Sneak Peak / Snippet of "Shuffle Step" below






Now back to the HEADLINER of this post, FINALE!
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A Pipe Dream and a Promise DROPS April 7th, 2009 on Interdependent Media.



A Pipe Dream and A Promise pulses with the evolving Detroit hip-hop sound; a multi-layered blend of hard-hitting beats, abstract electronic instrumentals, and illustrative lyrics that tell the personal story of a man’s journey in a city on the cusp of a simultaneous economic breakdown and musical resurgence. Featuring production from J Dilla, Black Milk, Flying Lotus, Notzz, and Oddisee, the album showcases the work of a variety of exceptionally talented producers, with each offering a different musical foundation for Finale to showcase his lyrical onslaught.

Speaking about the title of the album, Finale says, “That’s my definition of hip-hop. There are two sides to hip-hop or any dream that you follow. It starts as a dream that everyone says is a pipe dream. They deter you from your dreams. But as artists we promise ourselves we are going to follow our dreams.”

Before making his entrance into hip-hop, Finale worked as an automotive engineer promising to one day follow his dream of becoming a rapper. Making the rounds at local Detroit open mics and emcee battles, Finale began to mingle with local talents like Guilty Simpson and One.Be.Lo. After emailing some joints back and forth with J Dilla, Finale finally met him backstage at the DEMF (Detroit Electronic Music Festival), where Dilla introduced him to Madlib, saying that he was one of the best in the game. “It was an honor and definitely a defining moment,” says Finale. After realizing his passion and talent for hip-hop, Finale decided to finally quit his day job, follow his true passion, and make music a full-time career.

Click Here To hear Finale “Motor Music” Prod By Black Milk

DJ GRAFFITI / BUFF1 - "Hipsters need soul too" - MIX TAPE | PODCAST

DJ GRAFFITI / BUFF1 - "Hipsters need soul too" - MIX TAPE | PODCAST

DOWNLOAD: DJ Graffiti Presents... Hipsters Need Soul Too DOWNLOAD: Buff1 - "What Does Hipster Mean?" (zShare)

"Blood Rush" - BUFF1 & DUTCHMASSIVE by dutchmassive

Tracklisting:
1. Buff1 - What Does Hipster Mean? (exclusive)
2. Intro
3. Jessica Tonder and Proton - The Bee Rmx
4. Mickey Factz - Light
5. 6th Sense & Wildabeast (Both Nice) - Arcade Fly
6. Sir-Mix-A-Lot - Posses on Broadway
7. Black Moon - How Many MC's (Cool Kids G-Fix)
8. Eazy E (NWA) - Boyz in the Hood
9. Beastie Boys - Paul Revere
10. Black Milk - Stupid
11. Masta Ace - Born To Roll
12. Rahsaan - Sneaker Store Terrorist
13. Pacific Division - Taste
14. O.C. - Time's Up G-Fix
15. Cool Kids - Dreams
16. Cepia - Ithaca
17. J Dilla ft. Ayah - Like This G-Fix (exclusive)
18. Heralds of Change (Hudson mohawke & Mike Slott)- Work That
19. C.R.A.C. (Ta'Raach & Blu) - Love Don't
20. The Grouch ft. MURS - The Bay to LA
21. N.E.R.D. ft. Kanye West & Pusha T - Everyone Nose (Remix)
22. Devin The Dude - I-HI
23. Outkast - Spread
24. J*Davey - Mr. Mister
25. DJ Assault - Let Me Bang G-Fix
26. Kid Cudi ft. Pitbull - Day N Nite Rmx
27. Born With It ft. B.o.B - Stack My Paper Up
28. Hollyweerd - Weerdo
29. Kenna - Say Goodbye To Love G-Fix
30. Common ft. Pharrell - Universal Mind Control
31. Cybotron - Clear (Interlude)
32. J Dilla - Trucks
33. August Darnell - Friendly Children (Todd Terje Edit)
34. Mickey Factz - Up High
35. Santogold - L.E.S Artistes
36. Yelle - Les Femmes
37. Ghostface Killah - Cherchez La Ghost (DJ Illo Rmx)
38. Prince - When Doves Cry (A Ghost In Detroit Mix)
BONUS MIX
39. Cool Breeze - Cre-A-Tine G-Fix
40. John Legend ft. Andre 3000 - Green Light
41. Drake - City Is Mine
42. Now On - Unwind
43. Outro
44. Buff1 - For You (M Phazes Remix)

LINK: OFFICIAL DJ GRAFFITI SITE | OFFICIAL A-SIDE WORLDWIDE SITE

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DJ GRAFFITI<--(left) & (right)--> BUFF1

• BUFF1 MYSPACE link

• DJ GRAFFITI MYSPACE link

• DUTCHMASSIVE MYSPACE link
  

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WORDS FROM THE HERO....






WTF is a Hipster?!? Neo-Soul?!? BackPacker?!? Commercial?!? Battle-Rapper?!?!

"LABELS"

Music defined by the sound? The Lyrics, Beat?... or is it music defined by the style or brand of clothes you wear? Is it a Lifestyle.... From my understanding, Mickey Factz coined the Hipster phrase or at least made it spread more.
But the thing is, and I will make this perfectly Clear. I DONT CARE. PERIOD.
I would never Enjoy a persons music based on they're so called "Swagger" and I would never not like a persons music based on what they do or dont wear.
When Common was in his Mismatched - Badu -Thrift shop phase I thought he looked ....Well (if I dont have anything nice to say..) point is.....Electric Circus AMAZING.
A few months ago Buff & I were speaking on the phone about his new album, some 14Kt Beats, Finale, Rawkus, Pac DIV, U-N-I, And Street Wear......
but Jamal Bufford is not really a fan of the whole "Streetwear" phenomeom. However, I on the other hand Embrace it whole heartedly. Now Buff always was a Fly Gear rocking Rico Suave Super emcee.... Back when The AML crew was Rocking Sweats and Kicks.... =)
I love alot of the styles now, but I understand Buff and why he doesn't feel the Bright Colors, 80's retro, 90's throwback ish..... Is That Hipster?.... Hahaha. The one thing that Buff & I can point out, Pull out, and for the love of god, Do without...Is the Super tight pants on men. Haha
It's perfectly fine to wear normal pants that fit properly, but these skinny tight pants..... oh man... Im spending way to much time on this......So I guess Everything I mentioned was Clothes when trying to depict "Hipster"... Does anyone know any particular Music traits of A so called "HIPSTER". Cus I dont.

COMING EARLY 2009

1. Dutchmassive - "SHUFFLE STEP" (feat. Buff1 & Finale) - Produced by SAMIYAM
2. Dutchmassive - "BETTER MAN" PART 2 (feat. Buff1 & ???????) - Produced by M-PHAZES

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Hipster (contemporary subculture)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In the late 1990s and during the 2000s, the 1940s slang term hipster was used to describe young, urban middle class and upper class adults with interests in non-mainstream fashion and culture, particularly alternative music, independent rock, independent film, magazines like ViceClash and websites like Pitchfork Media, and organic, vegan, or locally-grown food.^[1] In some contexts, hipsters are also referred to as scenesters.^[2] and

It is difficult to give a precise definition of a hipster, because hipster culture is a "mutating, trans-Atlantic melting pot of styles, tastes and behavior[s]."^[3] One commentator argues that "hipsterism fetishizes the authentic" elements of all of the "fringe movements of the postwar era—Beat, hippie, punk, even grunge," and draws on the "cultural stores of every unmelted ethnicity" and "gay style", and "regurgitates it with a winking inauthenticity" and a sense of irony

WIKIPEDIA DEFINITION CLICK HERE
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BONUS DOWNLOAD....... THE HOBBYSHOP HERO is FOR THE PEOPLE =)
We go the EXTRA for the Readers and the Artists, musicians, people, things, places, that we are posting about. =) Particularly YOU!

Please Visit Graffiti's Webpage and Enjoy this Extra mix.
peace.

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DJ Graffiti - Killin' The Game [ CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ] 192kbps MP3

Buff1 - Exclusive DJ Graffiti - Intro Devin The Dude ft. Andre 3000 - What a Job Youngbloods ft. Big Boi - 85 Betty Wright - Girls Can't Do What The Guys Do Eternia ft. Torae & Ms. Davis - Nowhere No More Mighty Jai - One Time Talib Kweli ft. Norah Jones - Soon The New Day Boot Camp Clik - I Need More (prod. 9th Wonder) Mr. Wrong aka Bareda ft. L'Renee - Never Say Never Raekwon presents Ice Water ft. Method Man - Love Don't Cost (A Thing) Fat Joe - Say Word Magestik Legend - Baby Girl (prod. Nick Speed) 9th Wonder ft. Keisha Shontelle & Chaundon - Sunday Lords Of The Underground - Faith Saigon ft. Swizz Beatz - Come On Baby (Recall) Phat Kat ft. Guilty Simpson - Nightmare (prod. Nick Speed) Skyzoo - The Paper Percee P ft. Vinnie Paz & Guilty Simpson - Watch Your Step (prod. Madlib) The Regiment ft. Finale - It's On Styles P ft. Jadakiss - How We Live (prod. Havoc) Silent Knight ft. Tiffany Paige - Verbal Assault Strange Fruit Project - The Feeling (prod. Black Milk) Common - Nag Champa (prod. J Dilla) Mims - Where I Belong Gangstarr - Moment of Truth Chrisette Michele - Let's Rock Camp Lo - Black Hollywood (prod. Ski Beatz) The One - Pistol Whipped (Remix) Havoc - Be There 14 KT - Make Me Smile Again Hezekiah ft. Bilal - Looking Up Othello ft. D-Minor - Sillhouette PPP ft. J Dilla - Shotgun Black Milk - Danger (Interlude) Now On - 15 (prod. House Shoes) (Exclusive) Cy Young - Down 2 Do It Chaka Khan ft. Mary J. Blige - Disrespectful Pharoahe Monch - Welcome to the Terrordome DJ Graffiti - Outro

THE HSH SIGNING OFF FROM TAMPA BAY 2 The D!