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Legal LeakZ: Celldweller Gives Away Black Sabbath/Metallica Klash-Up Prior to Debuting DJ Set

November 7th, 2011 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

Electro/Dubstep/Rock virtuoso Klayton, aka Celldweller, will be debuting his 1st ever DJ Set on November 15 at Peabody’s in Cleveland, Ohio. For a taste of the Celldweller DJ experience, check out Klayton’s brand new Black Sabbath/Metallica Klash-Up, now available for free download: http://soundcloud.com/celldweller/celldweller-disposable-war

Renowned for his dynamic electronic programming and extensive production knowledge, Celldweller’s body of work has been licensed in a broad variety of film & television, including Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Real Steel, Iron Man, Spider-man 2 & 3, American Idol, CSI, and video games such as Need For Speed Most Wanted and Dead Rising 2.

Most recently, his official remix of ‘Asking Alexandria’s’ “A Lesson Never Learned” hit #7 on the iTunes Electronic singles chart, from the band’s new record “Stepped Up and Scratched”, which hits stores 11/21. Check out the link below:

http://soundcloud.com/celldweller/01-a-lesson-never-learned

Tickets for the 11/15/11 show, which will include ‘Big Chocolate’, ‘DJ Ryle’, and ‘DJ Ekso’, are available immediately at http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4043465

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Legal LeakZ: Canuck Metal – Volume 1, feat. Ninjaspy, Endast, Scythia, Titans Eve and More FREE DOWNLOAD!

November 2nd, 2011 Filed under: Legal LeakZ, Made In Canada, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

Free Download – Canuck Metal Vol. 1 Presented by Loudtrax.com & Heavy Metal Music Association of Canada (H.M.M.A.C.)

The Heavy Metal Music Association of Canada (H.M.M.A.C.) and LoudTrax.com have teamed up to present Volume 1 of Canuck Metal, a free download compilation part of series to showcase Canada’s up and coming head banging talent.

Canuck Metal – Volume 1. features the following bands and tracks:

3 Mile Scream – Everything Slips Away


22Hertz – Detonate


All Else Fails – This World In Flames


Avery’s Descent – Rock n Roll Bitch


Bolero – Pints Held High


Dissension – Set To Kill


Endast – Black Cloud


Fallstaf – The Cost


Fatality – Thrash Fuck Eat Sleep


Kill Matilda – Geisha With A Switch Blade


Ninjaspy – Skaingkh (The Skank)


Scythia – For The King


Slaves On Dope – No One To Blame


Tantrumn – Coward


Titans Eve – Becoming The Demon

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Legal LeakZ: FREDDIE GIBBS – COLD DAY IN HELL (FULL ALBUM)

October 31st, 2011 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

The next musical massacre from Gary, Indiana’s Freddie Gibbs takes shape in the form of Cold Day In Hell, a frigid offering flaunting Gangsta Gibbs’ street-savvy vernacular with verses from a veritable who’s-who of likeminded spitters; the venerable Young Jeezy, Three Six Mafioso Juicy J, Rocafella ex-pat Freeway and West Coast stalwart Dom Kennedy are among the lyricists tapped for the project. Once again, Freddie is pulling no punches, unleashing his verbal vendetta over production from J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Big K.R.I.T., Cardo, DJ Burn One, Block Beattaz, Beatnick & K-Salaam and more.

Los Angeles clothing/media purveyor LRG has partnered with Gibbs for the release, making manifest Freddie’s creative vision in the album art and pending videos. The album cover features a disheveled marquee, a nod to Gary, Indiana’s tragic landmark, the Palace Theater as well as numerous crack-boom and blacksploitation archetypes brought to life by prolific LA graffiti writer and MSK affiliate, Augor. Similarly, the concept for the first video, the grimy “Anything To Survive”, is envisioned by LRG in-house production team Wood Works and Derrick Pike. Unwilling to merely just stamp a logo on the mixtape and call it finished, LRG is assisting in a non-traditional sense, helping to oversee the project by rounding out Freddie’s vision with their resources. The proof is in the product.

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Legal LeakZ: Evidence feat. Slug and Aesop Rock – Late For The Sky

September 20th, 2011 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

Evidence dropped a song with Slug and Aesop Rock from his album “Cats & Dogs” that comes out a week from today on Rhymesayers. The album includes appearances from guests including Roc Marciano, Raekwon, Aloe Blacc, Ras Kass, and more.

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Evidence feat. Slug & Aesop Rock – “Late For The Sky”

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Rapper Big Pooh Announces Dirty Pretty Things For November 1 Release

September 13th, 2011 Filed under: Legal LeakZ, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

Rapper Big Pooh is excited to announce the upcoming release of his new album, Dirty Pretty Things. Serving as the second official solo album from the now-solo emcee, Dirty Pretty Things will be released November 1st via Big Pooh’s newly formed label, For Members Only.

In 2005, Big Pooh first stepped outside of the Little Brother umbrella, releasing his debut solo album, Sleepers. Since then, the fan favorite group released a handful of highly regarded albums before finally disbanding last year, and so, as Big Pooh sat down to begin crafting Dirty Pretty Things, with his career as part of Little Brother was coming to a close, he found inspiration in a movie that he felt mirrored his own journey through music. “I always thought Dirty Pretty Things was a really dope movie,” remarks Pooh. “But it was overlooked for whatever reasons, the same way I’ve been overlooked as a solo artist.”

It makes sense, then, that an album intent on proving, once and for all, that Pooh can stand alone as a solo artist would also serve as some of the rapper’s most personal work to date. “This album is me; it allowed me to give listeners a piece of my soul and reveal a lot of what I’ve been dealing with over the past couple years,” explains Pooh. “Dirty Pretty Things is about looking past outside appearance and finding out what’s really going on inside. It’s about the truth.”

Joining Pooh for Dirty Pretty Things is an impressive cast of producers and rappers, but more than that, they’re artists that Pooh felt best complemented his own vision. “I decided who to work with based on feel,” explains Pooh, who enlisted the production efforts of Nottz, DJ Khalil, Focus… , and more, while Torae, Joe Scudda, Carlitta Durand, Darien Brockington, and others lent vocals. “I’m not into forcing music,” notes Pooh. “Everyone was chosen based on how I felt they would fit the puzzle I put together.”

One of those puzzle pieces was Family Biz, Ent., who lent their touch to “Medicine Man,” released as the first song and video from the album. Joining that track are a handful of other personal favorites of Pooh. “Free,” for example, is a track about learning how to be comfortable in your own skin. “Are You Ready,” featuring Torae and produced by Nottz, is another standout, as is “Real Love,” produced by Focus…. “‘Real Love’ is about the current relationship I have with my brother,” explains Pooh, and the song is just another example of how Pooh’s most personal work has translated into his strongest. “All of the personal and professional anguish led up to this moment,” says Pooh. “Dirty Pretty Things marks my progression as a man, my progression as a businessman, and, most of all, my progression as an artist.”

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Legal LeakZ: Skam2? – “Heart of a Man” (Ft. Lucian) Vs. Linkin Park – FREE DOWNLOAD

September 1st, 2011 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

So after getting the co-sign from Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park for “To Be A Legend” http://t.co/kHy1FOB, SKAM2? got a little inspired. Log onto SKAM2.com
Skam2? – “Heart of a Man” (Ft. Lucian)

SKAM2?, Miami Carol City native is a double-threat of musical and visual artistry. SKAM2? is a seasoned vet, having recorded with such influential lyricists as, Eminem, Raekwon The Chef (Wu-Tang Clan), Ill Bill (La Coka Nostra) and Talib Kweli. He’s also played integral role in the artwork for such albums as Eminem’s “Slim Shady LP”, D-12′s, “Devil’s Night” and A Tribe Called Quest’s “Beat’s Rhymes and Life”, (to name a few). Known world-wide for his classically, sinister illustrations, his music is the perfect counterpart. SKAM2? is truly is an artist in every sense of the word, with the unique ability to sonically paint the most vivid or darkest of scenes and then turn around and show it to you.

“I even got the underground shit that you did with SKAM2?” – Eminem, from the song “Stan”

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Legal LeakZ: Omniscient – Money Comes (Money Goes) Ft. M1 of Dead Prez

July 12th, 2011 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

Omniscient – Money Comes (Money Goes) Ft. M1 of Dead Prez

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Legal LeakZ: NEW WU-TANG! “Laced Cheeba” FREE DOWNLOAD!

June 30th, 2011 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

Feat. Ghostface Killah, Sean price and Trife Diesel, prod. by Noah Rubin

New Wu-Tang Clan Album “Legendary Weapons” In Stores July 26th!

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Legal LeakZ: JEAN GRAE – Cookies or Comas (Mixtape) FREE DOWNLOAD!

June 23rd, 2011 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

Blacksmith Music emcee Jean Grae is giving away her cookies.

Free Mix CD, Cookies or Comas out now. The album is hosted by DJ Drama (A Gangsta Grillz Special Edition) & features Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Styles P & Royce Da 5′ 9″

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@JeanGreasy’s Cake or Death Album Out This Fall

Track Listing:

01. Casebasket

02. R.I.P. (ft. Styles P & Talib Kweli)

03. Imagine

04. I Rock On

05. Uh Oh (from Talib Kweli’s Gutter Rainbows)

06. Live Up (ft. Talib Kweli)

07. Assassins (from Pharoahe Monch’s W.A.R., ft. Royce Da 5’9”)

08. Jeannie Rules

09. Blame Game

10. Killing ‘Em (ft. Pharoahe Monch)

11. You Don’t Like It (ft. DJ Boogie Blind)

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Legal LeakZ: DJ JS-1 Feat. KRS-1 w/ Rahzel – “Boom Slap”

May 12th, 2011 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

Third Volume Of JS-1′s Ground Original Series To Be Released June 21st

The Song:

If you’re fed up with producers who make “fake J Dilla beats” and “pop-star radio DJs” like DJ JS-1 is, the best thing to do is slap them across the face with some real boom bap sounds. So that’s exactly what the Queens, New York DJ did with his new single, “Boom Slap,” and who better to amp up the slap than two of the kings of boom bap, KRS-One and Rahzel. The respective visionaries of rapping and beat boxing join their friend JS-1 on the first leak from No One Cares, which will be released on June 21st via Fat Beats Records. “My biggest selling single to date was my first single, ‘Essentials,’ which featured KRS & Rahzel,” says JS-1. “That was on my first album, Ground Original 1 in 2002. With this album being Ground Original 3 and the final installment of that series, I wanted to close out with a KRS & Rahzel track.”

Since his start in the early 90′s, DJ JS-1 has witnessed hip-hop evolve over the years, and “Boom Slap” explains exactly how he feels about hip-hop in 2011. “I’m all about boom bap, regardless of how some of these new-jacks feel,” explains the DJ/producer. “There are tons of people making pretty music, and that’s nice for an R&B group, but we make that boom bap that slaps you when you hear it.” This song does just that, as JS-1′s hard-hitting beat serves as the foundation for Rahzel’s background vocals and patented vocal scratches, while KRS verbally assaults the beat with his unmistakable flow. “The style of hip hop we create is not going anywhere,” says JS-1. “People can say what they want – make what they want – but this style will always be here. Forever, and ever, we will be here forever…”

DJ JS-1′s No One Cares will be available for purchase on June 21st on Fat Beats Records.

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Legal LeakZ: Blaqstarr feat. Talib Kweli – “War of Roses” (Rmx)

March 29th, 2011 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

Brand new from the boundless Blaqstarr, “War of Roses ft. Talib Kweli” and “Oh My Darling” Remixed by Blaqstarr.  “War of Roses ft. Talib Kweli” is on BLAQSTARR The Mixtape, coming April 12th to BlaqstarrMusic.com!

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Legal LeakZ: MARAZENE MACHINE – “Live Wire” ( Motley Crue cover) FREE DOWNLOAD!

March 22nd, 2011 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

Chicago’s Electro-Metal MARAZENE MACHINE have made their edgy electronic/whiskey/sex-fueled rendition of the MOTLEY CRUE classic, “Live Wire,” available for FREE download (with email signup) for a limited time at the following location: www.reverbnation.com/marazenemachine . The track is also available for purchase through iTunes.  [ FULL stream: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk7ruQeIjek ]

“LIVE WIRE” marks the first new material from the band since 2007 and provides the first listen as to how the bands new album and continually developing sound is shaping up. Two other new song titles – “WELCOME TO YOUR HOLIDAY” and “THE VERY SAD FATE OF MISS DESDEMONA ANTOINETTE MARCEAUX”, have previously been announced and are expected to be key tracks on the as yet untitled collection. 

A release date for the new album is forthcoming. Labels interested in working with the band should contact mgmt@narcicessity.com.

The principle songwriting tandem of producers DieTrich Thrall and Nikk Skum have largely kept a low profile since the tragic loss of co-founding member KRISTOPHER “KRISTOV” KEMP to a three year battle with colon cancer in early 2009. In recent months however the members have been dropping hints as to demo progress while putting the finishing touches on the follow-up to 2007′s critically regarded ‘MachiNation’ album

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Legal LeakZ: “She’s Enough” by Atmosphere

March 11th, 2011 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

Atmosphere returns with their 7th official studio album and the newest addition to their unparalleled body of work. The Family Sign comes from a place well refined and firmly planted, from a universal perspective. It’s about being okay with losing friends and strengthening your bonds with others, celebrating the person who’s been the most positive in your life, your kids, your homies, leaving the people you need to behind, and bringing the ones you love with you. It’s about your family, your time and the time you have with them. It’s about living and dying. It’s the truth about family, that it comes from loyalty as much as biology. It’s about breaking down your perceptions of family and really appreciating the people who’ve made you who you are and continue doing so.

The Family Sign is Atmosphere’s most personal and intimate album yet; it involves and engages the listener like never before. Slug’s signature voice weaves in and out of Ant’s ASR-born production, Nate Collis’ bluesy guitar riffs and the sound of Erick Anderson’s unmistakable keys giving The Family Sign a fresh, unique edge without sacrificing Atmosphere’s signature sound. Join the Family April 12th, 2011.

“She’s Enough” is the 2nd song off The Family Sign which drops April 12th on Rhymesayers.

Listen below

Atmosphere – She’s Enough by rhymesayers

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Legal LeakZ: Nottz & Asher Roth – The “RAWTH EP” FREE DOWNLOAD!

December 29th, 2010 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

First we gave the you the track “Break Bread”, Now HERE IS THE FULL EP

‘The Rawth EP’ FREE DOWNLOAD HERE

(Zip File Right Click “Save As”)

OR

Download the EP for free here: rawkoncept.com/rawthep

Taking advantage of the lull between holidays, Asher Roth and Nottz have blessed us with an EP entitled Rawth, which is available for free download from Nottz’ label’s site, rawkoncept.com/rawthep. In just 8 short tracks, Nottz demonstrates his wide-ranging production talents to match Asher’s honest and clever lyrics. Featuring guest appearances from D.A. of Chester French, Rhymefest, and Kardinal Offishall, the album deftly combines the sonic influences, lyrical abilities, and subject matter from a rare mix of talents to create the ideal album.

The Rawth EP will be made into a special limited-edition 7” box set, which will be available in early spring.

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Legal LeakZ: Asher Roth & Nottz – “Break Bread” (Dirty Version)

December 10th, 2010 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

NOTTZ RAW AND ASHER ROTH JOIN FORCES FOR RAWTH EP DROPPING DECEMBER 27th

EP TO FEATURE VERSES FROM BOTH MCS AS WELL AS BEATS BY NOTTZ

Two of hip-hops most accomplished personalities, Nottz & Asher Roth join forces for a dream-team collaboration of the most charitable variety, the Rawth EP, available for free on Monday, December 27th. After meeting while Asher Roth was completing debut album Asleep In The Bread Aisle, the two cemented a hyper-productive working relationship during the recording of Nottz’s You Need This Music. The MCs decided to make an artistic donation to the hip-hop community by releasing a jaw-dropping collection of songs with stellar verses and original bangers from Nottz at no charge.

The Rawth EP features verses from both spitters, both of whom riff off of each other with wild abandon, effortlessly writing the contained material. In many ways, this release embodies the essence of hip-hop by completely disregarding convention, subscribing to the new model of internet distribution. The Rawth EP is fun, free and for the fans.

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LegaL LeakZ: ATMOSPHERE “Freefalling” FREE DOWNLOAD!

September 1st, 2010 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

ABORT MAGAZINE’S LEGAL LEAKZ brings you ATMOSPHERE  – “Freefalling” in support of their upcoming To All My Friends tour (and accompanying double EP)

Atmosphere’s To All My Friends Tour featuring Blueprint, Grieves, Budo & DJ Rare Groove

09.08 – Madison, WI @ Orpheum Theatre
09.09 – Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Riverside Theater
09.10 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
09.11 – Covington, KY @ Madison Theater
09.12 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
09.15 – Bozeman, MT @ Gallatin Co. Fairgrounds
09.16 – Missoula, MT @ Wilma Theater
09.17 – Missoula, MT @ Wilma Theater
09.18 – Spokane, WA @ The Knitting Factory
09.20 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
09.21 – Bend, OR @ Midtown
09.22 – Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theater
09.24 – Chico, CA @ Senator Theater
09.25 – Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
09.27 – Arcata, CA @ Arcata Center
09.28 – Sacramento, CA @ Sacramento State University
09.29 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
10.01 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
10.02 – Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
10.04 – Rapid City, SD @ Dublin Square
10.05 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Sioux Empire Fair Expo Hall
10.06 – Des Moines, IA @ People’s Court
10.07 – Chicago, IL @ Congress Theater

READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH ATMOSPHERE’S SLUG IN ISSUE 8 OF ABORT

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Legal LeakZ: Exclusive new Rah Digga track “Do Your Numbers”: FREE DOWNLOAD!

August 22nd, 2010 Filed under: Legal LeakZ by Editor in Chief

Legal LeakZ: Exclusive new Rah Digga track “Do Your Numbers”. It’s produced by Nottz but isn’t on her new album “Classic” that drops 9/14.

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Legal LeakZ: Wu-Tang / El Michels Affair Remix Project Enter The 38th Chamber Releases Final Tracks Of Series

May 14th, 2010 Filed under: Legal LeakZ, News/Calendar/Industry by Editor in Chief

After leaking the initial series of remakes from  Enter The 37th Chamber in late 2009, El Michels Affair is back with the final three installments to the remix series. Released last year on Fat Beats, Enter The 37th Chamber is El Michels Affair’s retro-soul recreation of many classic Wu-Tang Clan songs with an infusion of their signature style. In a project presented by URB.com, Fat Beats, and Audible Treats, Enter The 38th Chamber was released featuring a slew of artists remaking their own versions of these Wu-Tang Clan songs using El Michels Affair’s instrumental covers.

The first leak in this series, “C.R.E.A.M.” features A-Plus of Souls of Mischief and Knobody of the Hieroglyphics crew. While recreating a Wu-Tang anthem may be a difficult feat, the two met the lofty challenge. Over top El Michels’ jazz-soul instrumentation, the duo maintains Wu-Tang Clan’s original mantra with, “Cash rules everything around me / C.R.E.A.M. get the money / Dollar dollar bill, ya’ll.” Their new tone is complimented with upbeat guitar and bass and a more prominent embellishment of the track’s original piano melody, all while maintaining the original sounds and elements that made the track a classic.

Next on deck is Nuk Farm, N.R.O., and The Dugout’s cover of “Protect Ya Neck,” re-titled “Trifect Ya Neck.” Taking the original dialogue from Wu-Tang’s version, the cover’s distorted bass, aggressive lyrical attacks, and strong instrumentals bring Wu-Tang’s classic sound into the 21st century. Paying homage to the clan, the trifecta performed “Trifect Ya Neck” live at Southpaw in conjunction with the release of Enter The 37th Chamber.

The third and final leak is “Shimmy Shimmy Ya,” by the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard of Wu-Tang Clan. Remade by Von Pea of Tanya Morgan and Spec Boogie of the Lessondary crew, the track overflows with horns and adds a child-like voice to rap the chorus. While recreating the classics was never an easy task, the variety of artists that created Enter The 38th Chamber didn’t try to overshadow the legends. Instead, they revamped the tracks to demonstrate their own unique styles, bringing new life to the Shaolin classics.

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