[Audio] K. Sparks - Tattoo

"This is week 26 of Manic Mondays which means we have reached the 6 month mark...6 more months to go...I will continue to provide you guys with quality original music weekly...Below are two links...one is to download the song...and the other is for a video blog I did to go along with the song explaining the concept...If you guys haven't noticed by now there is a method to my madness...I try to provide balance within my music...one week I'll throw out something commercial and the next week I try to provide some substance...balance...this song is entitled Tattoo which is a metaphor for race...racial profiling, injustice, material wealth, self hatred, and violence are just a few problems that often are influenced by ones race...the song is deep and addresses a lot of issues that we all face in society...shout out to T-Mos on the production...much respect to EVERY website that supports my movement...ya'll know my motto...Saving Hip Hop One Wack Rapper at a Time"
-K. SPARKS


K. Sparks - Tattoo

[Audio] Joe Budden - In My Sleep

I posted the promo for the official video to this joint yesterday and of course a day later the internet soldiers track down the Mp3. The joint is the second single off Joey's forthcoming album, Padded Room, and is produced by the Klasix. The album is in stores Feb. 24th, the video to this joint should be out sometime this week.

Joe Budden - In My Sleep (Prod. by The Klasix)

[Audio] Grand Theft Auto: The Lost & Damned EP

The homie Statik Selektah is on his bonafied grizzly these days, recording an album with Sai' in 24 hours, working on the 1982 album with Termanology, & still managing to record this dope EP for the new Grand Theft Auto: Lost and Damned video game. The EP is produced entirely by Statik Selektah and features joints from Consequence, Freeway, Saigon, Skyzoo, Termanology & Talib Kweli. The mix can be heard in it's entirety during the game, or can be purchased through iTunes or Amazon. Enjoy a couple of my fav' cuts off the album for now.


Skyzoo - The Chase Is On

Talib Kweli - My Favorite Song

Termanology - Here In Liberty City

[Audio] Joell Ortiz - Bout My Money

Here goes the street single off Joell's forthcoming project, Free Agent, dropping this summer. In related news, we should start to see more Slaughterhouse music as soon as Budden's album drops at the end of this month.


Joell Ortiz - Bout My Money (Prod. by Needlz)

[Audio] Raekwon - Heat Rocks

Raekwon cooks up some "Heat Rocks" with this new joint produced by DJ Absolut, off his upcoming mixtape titled, Blood on Chef's Apron, due out sometime in April. The mixtape will be followed by Rae's long-delayed sequel album...OB4CL2.


Raekwon - Heat Rocks (Prod. by DJ Absolut)

[Audio] Carlito Rossi - Ride & Die Wit Me

This song "Ride & Die Wit Me", is from Carlito Rossi's / DJ Chriskill'znew mixtape called 'Jersey To Germany" Vol.1 which will be available early March of this Year 09. "Ride & Die Wit Me" is produced by platinum producer "Apex" who produced 50 Cent's club anthem "I Get Money" along with many other notable production credits. "Ride & Die Wit Me" is not a club anthem, its more of a "Street" anthem. Enjoy


Carlito Rossi - Ride & Die Wit Me (Prod. by Apex)

[Audio] Grafh - Welcome To My City

Here goes another joint from Grafh's forthcoming album, The Evolution, coming soon to a store near you. This joint is titled, "Welcome To My City" and is produced by Jimi Hendrik (not to be confused with Jimi Hendrix). Overall it's a solid track that will contribute to a dope debut album.


Grafh - Welcome To My City

[Audio] Saigon - The Rules

After getting a suprising video announcement of a collabaration album between Saigon & Statik Selektah titled All In A Day's Work, we are blessed with the first single off the project. The album which was recorded in 24 hours should see the light of day soon, unlike Sai's unreleased debut album.


Saigon - The Rules (Prod. by Statik Selektah)

[Audio] M.O.P. - Blow The Horns

Finally off of G-Unit Records, M.O.P. (Mash Out Posse) have plans to release a new album entitled, The Foundation later this year. The duo consists of Billy Danze & Lil' Fame, with production from Fame's alter-ego Fizzy Womack. Check out the first single "Blow The Horns" off their new project.


M.O.P. - Blow The Horns (Prod. by Fizzy Womack)

[Audio] Rakewon - Realer (ft. Maino)

Gotta love this pic of Raekwon "The Chef," and this new joint he cooked up with Brooklyn MC Maino titled, "Realer." It's good to see Rae' dropping a song a week these days, instead of a song every couple months. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 is still scheduled for an April 7th release, Wu fans rejoice.


Raekwon - Realer (ft. Maino)

[Audio] K. Sparks - Genesis

"I was in the middle of going through a lot of beats that were not grabbin me at all...after a while I got bored and put the pen down to start watching some super clear bootleg DVDs...one flick had Samuel L Jackson talkin about how he is the Genesis and that no one can fuck wit him...I thought the concept was cool and so I started lookin for a beat that could match the Genesis vibe I was goin for...then I came across this joint that T-Mos sent me...when I heard it the beat made me want to emphasize clever word play along with solid punch lines...the song has a cocky tone but it's merited...thanks for all of the support...check it out"-K. SPARKS


K. Sparks - Genesis

[Audio] Rick Ross - Kiss My Pinky Ring, Curly (50 Cent Diss)

So after numerous radio interviews Rawse finally drops his own diss track at 50. After listening to the track, Ross definitely does not go in on this one, deciding rather to spit garbage lyrics with weak punchlines. The beat selection couldn't of been worse, rhyming over Black Rob's "Special Delivery,"which certainely is not the best choice for a diss record. All in all Ross should just give up as soon as possible; the internet soliders have spoken and are siding with 50 on this one.


Rick Ross - Kiss My Pinky Ring, Curly (50 Cent Diss)

Artist Spotlight: Suave The Ape

Let me introduce you to a dope up-coming MC out of New Brunswick, NJ, who goes by the name, Suave The Ape. He has been quietly doing his thing for a couple years now, having already released his debut album, Thoughts Of An Ape, in 2008. He describes himself as, "a poet. I put my feelings, thoughts, and visions into my work. & I express them on a beat." The joints I posted are featured on his forthcoming mixtape, The Ape Still Remains, which will be followed up by his next album, Planet of The Apes. Download the joints and give dude a chance, he's representing for the cats trying to bring real hip-hop back to the top.

Suave The Ape - Microsoft Therapy

Suave The Ape - Classic As If

[Audio] K. Sparks - Soul Child

"Shout out to the homie DJ Z...I did an exclusive freestyle called Soul Child over production by the legend DJ Jazzy Jeff...check it out...much respect"

-K. SPARKS

K. Sparks - Soul Child

[Audio] Carlito Rossi ft. Shy Boogs - Street Life (Freestyle)

"Right after Carlito Rossi provided us with one of the hottest remixes so far this year ("Hater in the Club Remix" which featured Cashis, D12, Roccett & Freeway) for Carlito Rossi's long awaited independent album "Carlito's Way The Lp which will be available early 09, He provides us with this new hot freestyle track "Street Life" with his partner in crime Shy Boogs. Enjoy!"

Carlito Rossi ft. Shy Boogs - Street Life (Freestyle)

[Audio] Cesar Comanche - Hands High (Prod. by 9th Wonder)

Cesar Comanche is one of the founding emcees of North Carolinas critically acclaimed hip-hop crew, The Justus League (Little Brother, 9th Wonder, The Away Team, etc.). Comanche, originally from Jacksonville, NC, began writing rhymes in 1994. In 1996, he met budding producer and fellow North Carolina State University student 9th Wonder, and commenced performing regularly and recording shortly thereafter. In 1999, Comanche, along with 9th Wonder, organized their fellow friends and rap artists in the Triangles hip-hop scene and started The Justus League Crew.

Cesar’s forthcoming LP, Die In Your Lap, will be released on 2-24-09 on DOTFW/ABB Records and the LP’s lead-single is the 9th Wonder produced “Hands High” (which is available now exclusively at iTunes).


Cesar Comanche - Hands High (Prod. by 9th Wonder)

[Audio] Saigon - Breathe Thru The Years [Extended]

Here goes another track off J. Cardim's new compilation album, Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite Producer, in stores now. I hit you with the remix to French Montana's "Straight Cash," a coloboration joint "Don't Play With My Dough" featuring Red Cafe, Wale & MIMS and now this one. A classic Saigon joint "Breathe Thru The Years," which was originally released in 2005, but now features an extended third verse and better quality; production by J. Cardim of course. Be sure to pick up a copy of J. Cardim's new album, and be on the lookout for Saigon's new mixtape, Warning Shots Pt. 2 coming in April.

Saigon - Breathe Thru The Years [Extended]

[Audio] Havoc - Heart Of The Grind

Here goes the second single from Havoc's forthcoming solo album, Hidden Files, set to drop Feb. 24th. This joint follows up his other single "Watch Me" which has already begun to get some serious spins. As I finish every Havoc post...Free P!!!


Havoc - Heart of The Grind

[Audio] Raekwon - Wu Ooh (ft. Ghostface Killah & Method Man )

Here goes another joint from Raekwon titled "Wu Ooh" produced by The RZA and features Ghostface & Method Man. A radio rip of this song leaked a couple days ago, but this is the full CDQ version. I don't know about y'all but I am digging these new songs from Rae' & cannot wait for that OB4CL2 to drop. If you haven't heard the other tracks posted below, I would suggest downloading them.


Raekwon - Wu Ooh (ft. Ghostface Killah & Method Man)

Raekwon & Ghostface Killah - Criminology 2 ('09)

Raekwon - Yes Sir (ft. Ghostface Killah & Crooked I)

Cappadonna ft. Raekwon & Ratchet - Life's A Gamble

[Audio] J. Cardim ft. Red Cafe, Wale & MIMS - Don't Play With My Dough

Here is the bonus joint off J. Cardim's new compilation tape, Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite Producer. The song is produced by J. Cardim and contains a three rappers you wouldn't expect to see together, Red Cafe, Wale & MIMS. The beat is bangin and they all hold their own, shouts to Eskay for this one.


J. Cardim ft. Red Cafe, Wale & MIMS - Don't Play With My Dough

Bonus:
J. Cardim - Born and Raised (ft. Shawty Lo, Paul Wall & Ghost Ridah)
French Montana - Straight Cash (Remix) (ft. Gorilla Zoe, Cassidy & Max B)