A Hidden Gem from JME....

JME - Scotland.

No idea why this track is called as it is but you can tell it's from a few years back before he released his breakthrough song 'Serious'. I'm feeling this a lot.

KRS ONE - Criminal Minded 2008

KRS ONE - Criminal Minded 2008 (produced by DJ Premier).

This tracks come about as part of a marketing campaign by Smirnoff, releasing a series of 'Signature Mixes'.
"The Smirnoff Signature Mix Series is a campaign pairing three acclaimed rappers with some serious beatmakers to create new versions of iconic hip-hop songs. Nationally renowned artists Common, Q-Tip, and KRS-One are joining musical forces with Just Blaze, Cool & Dre, and DJ Premier to remix Common’s “The Light,” A Tribe Called Quest’s “Midnight,” and Boogie Down Productions’ seminal “Criminal Minded.”
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to revisit one of my signature songs and give it a breath of fresh air,” said KRS-One. “I’m grateful to Smirnoff for providing the opportunity to work with such great talent on such a ground-breaking idea and recreate hip-hop songs."
This is the 2nd track released as part of marketing campaigns for corporations by KRS and Premo since the Nike 25 year anniversary of the Air Force 1; 'Classic'. I hate to say it and I don't blame them in the current hip hop sales environment but, doesn't this contravene what KRS was about in his hay-day?
In case you haven't heard the original Criminal minded from way back in the Boogie Down Productions ( KRS One,Scott LaRock R.I.P, and D-Nice) days, here's your chance to be schooled.
Boogie Down Productions - Criminal Minded (1987)

Rich Boy Ft. John Legend, Lil Wayne & Nas - Ghetto Rich

Remember that guy with the stupidest name in hip hop that came out with that track 'Throw some D's', with the crazy Just Blaze style beat? The one that Kanye completely destroyed when he did his dub of it? The guy that gets big budget beats like the afore mentioned and 'Boy Looka Here'? Don't get it twisted, before you judge the line up of this tune and wonder why Nas has dropped his standards again realize that this tune is big. OK Rich boy may not be the hottest rapper in the South but the feeling coming from it but more importantly the features and the beat make this a track that stands out. It makes you wonder how this dude got the budget to include three high profile acts, who are arguably leaders within their respective sub genres.

Ghetto Rich

The Authorized Biography of Snoop

"Boss of the city, boss of the coast some other n!ggaz try but none of em come close"

Just when you think Snoop's rapped just about everything there is to rap about, and his career is gonna end soon, he comes with a straight banger. A track which you hear for the 1st time and reminds you why Snoops the most consistent emcee in the game (on a commercial level anyway). If you ever heard Nas' track 'Unauthorized biography of Rakim' on Streets Disciple, then this will seem familiar. Snoop goes on a three verse journey through his 15 year career, discussing his success, criticisms and all in between. The beat delivers another peice if west coast class as expected and there's local crooner Uncle Chucc (not John Legend or Charlie Wilson as it first sounds)providing the backing vocals. and melodies to make it that much more SNOOP.

SNOOP - Snoop Dogg ft. Uncle Chucc - Neva Hafta Worry

NEW TRACK: KANYE WEST & ESTELLE - AMERICAN BOY

This tracks pretty good in my opinion. Good to see some heavy weights of the US working with some homegrown artists, especially Est'elle who recently has another collabo with Will.I.Am from Black Eyed Peas. You can peep that here, though it's not posted up because I don't rate it highly. However, it does have an interesting sampling of Screaming Jay Hawkins' 'I put spell on you'. Thats the track DJ Premier sampled on Biggie's 'Kick in the door', which is up there as one of the greatest hip hop tracks of ALL TIME.
Anyway to hear the Kanye and Estelle collabo, right click and select 'save target as' or just click to stream here.

New Track: Jagged Edge ft. Bohagon, Snoop Dogg & Daz - Smoke While We Ride

This track I am feeling DIFFERENTLY... I've not heard a collaboration track like this in a LONG while. I'm pretty sure Snoop's cousin, Daz Dillinger produced this, and his verse is fire also.. Bohagon also delivers and so does Snoop (but i didnt have to tell you that, esp. when its a track about smoking and driving!)

I'll leave it up to you to make your opinion. By all means, leave a comment but I cant stop playing this at least 3 times a day since I got hold of it.. which was about a week ago!!
http://www.mediafire.com/?00wzke51os2

Some fresh grime and hip hop tracks for you lot...

Prodigy - My world is empty with out you


Frisco - Skengman mode (Ft. Chipmunk, Double S)


Frisco ft. Black the Ripper - Always recording


Tinchy Stryder - Nah Fam Ft. Dillusion Soljah Kid and Fuda guy.mp3)


Styles P ft. Jadakiss & Sheek Louch - Blow your mind (remix)


Sway - Black Stars (Bashy's Black boys remix about Ghana)


ENJOY :)