[Audio] New York Hip-Hop Drop

With the South & West coast taking over our local radio stations, I felt it was necessary to give my blog viewers a taste of some real NY hip-hop. I feel as if one's rhyming ability is overshadowed by their beat selection. If you manage to come across a catchy beat with radio appeal, you have a strong chance of becoming a known artist. Being that I'm from New York I felt it was time to spotlight some of NY's legendary artists still puttin' it down today. Included in this post are new tracks from Ali Vegas, Blaq Poet, Cappadonna, DJ Premier, Freddie Foxx (Bumpy Knuckles), Keith Murray, Nas, The RZA, Ghostface Killah, & Kool G Rap. Just to be sure every borough was represented, I threw in a bonus Jay-Z joint.


Nas - Something Foul

Nas - Fear of Mandingo

Jay-Z - My President Is Black (DC Mix)

The RZA ft. Ghostface & Kool G Rap - Whar

Freddie Foxx (Bumpy Knuckles) - Yes You Can

Ali Vegas - Everyday Iz War (Prod. by DJ Premier)

Blaq Poet - Ain't Nuttin' Changed (Prod. by DJ Premier)

Cappadonna - Somebody's Got To Go (ft. Ghetto Philharmonic)

Keith Murray - We Don't Play (ft. Infared) (Prod. by Pav Bundy)

[Audio] The RZA - Whar (ft. Kool G Rap, Ghostface & Tash Mahogany)

Here goes some new tracks from Wu-Tang Clan member, The RZA, featuring Kool G Rap, Inspectah Deck, Suga Bang & Rah Digga. As I reported last night, he will be releasing a new album entitled, Afro Samurai: Resurrection. It will be the first project released through the newly formed Wu Music Group Label, and will be in stores Januaray 27th, 2009. The album is a soundtrack for season two of Spike TV's animated television show and DVD, "Afro Samurai," featuring the voice of Samuel L. Jackson and musical production from The RZA. These are the first two joints leaked off the album and feature some legends in the game. Updated with another joint off the album titled, "Whar," featuring The RZA, Kool G Rap, Ghostface Killah & Tash Mahogany.


The RZA - Whar (ft. Kool G Rap, Ghostface Killah & Tash Mahogany)

The RZA - You Already Know (ft. Kool G Rap, Inspectah Deck & Suga Bang)

The RZA - Bitch Gonna Get Ya (ft. Rah Digga)

[News] The RZA Working On Several Projects for 2009

The Wu-Tang Clan’s main strategist and creative overseer the RZA has announced plans to kick off 2009 with three high-profile film and music projects.

On January 27, the Abbot will release Afro Samurai: The Resurrection.

The LP serves as the soundtrack to season 2 of the critically acclaimed animated series Afro Samurai.

Voiced by Academy Award-nominee Samuel L. Jackson, the series debuted in 2006 on Spike TV and went on to become the best selling anime DVD release of 2007.

The original, well-received soundtrack featured guest spots from Q-Tip, Big Daddy Kane, and Talib Kweli.

The project will mark RZA’s second full length album for the series.

In hopes of creating a diverse musical experience for Hip-Hop fans and avid watchers of the show, the RZA has secured guest appearances from Sly Stone, Kool G Rap, Rah Digga, Killah Priest, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, Rah Digga, and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s son Boy Jones.

The Resurrection will be a continuation of Wu-Tang Music Group’s partnership with The Orchard to digitally distribute and market the entire label’s catalogue worldwide.

In Summer 2009, RZA’s talents moves to the big screen with a high profile role in The Funny People, an upcoming comedy from writer/director Judd Apatow (The 40-Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up).

The film revolves around the story of a famous comedian coping with a near-death experience.

The Funny People also stars Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Leslie Mann.

Fans of the Wu-Tang Clan can also catch the legendary group on tour at select dates throughout December 2008 and January 2009.

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