Ced Hughes - Jackers of the Swag (Claire Hux remix)

Ced Hughes - "Jackers of the Swag" (Claire Hux Remix)
(via Discobelle)

Baltimore Club emcees/DJ Claire Hux, also known as the 2010 Bel Biv Devoe, recently put their remix touches on Ced Hughes' "Jackers of the Swag" infusing it with a shot of adrenaline in the form of new raps and an aggressive drumline.

Related links:
Ced Hughes - What Up Tho!? Mixtape
Shoot The Moon (Ced Hughes, KiD A, Gabe Niles) - "Graduation"
Missy Elliot f. Teyana - "Put It On Ya" Prod. by The Neptunes
Klaxons - "Golden Skans" (SebastiAn remix)
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Shoot The Moon - "The Graduation"

Ced Hughes + KiD A + Gabe Niles = Shoot The Moon

When these three get down on the get down, they never fail to impress with that futuristic funk. Unfortunately, this collective hasn't done too much together but based on this cut and their last, let's hope they change that quick. More music please.

Related Links:
Ced Hughes - "Jackers of the Swag" (Claire Hux remix)
Ced Hughes - What Up Tho!? Mixtape
KiD A x Dan Le Sac - In A Dream House, We All Ride Carousels EP
KiD A - "Whatwasnot" Video
Klaxons - "Golden Skans" (SebastiAn remix)
Lupe Fiasco - "And He Gets The Girl" (Spec Video)

Craig Bass - "Blue Sky Grey Clouds" The Prelude EP

Craig Bass - "Blue Sky" f. Future

Craig Bass - "Inspirational" f. Saint

Virginia Beach's own Craig Bass has been pumping out a stready stream of quality music this year and this EP is no different.
(Click the image above to download.)

"Coke like a caterpillar, I make the butter fly"

This shit right here? This shit right here (© Katt Williams) would've sounded right at home on either of their last two records and that's a good thing. Between the hook and the beat, Chad and Skateboard P crafted something nasty for Killa Cam and the Brothers Thorton to go off on. Three weeks and counting, Til The Casket Drops in stores December 8, 2009.

Related links:
In The Lab With DJ Khalil

Clipse/Killa Cam Video Debuts Tomorrow

Clipse - "Popular Demand" f. Cam'ron

The flyers's kind of iffy but then again, expecting two rappers, who are brilliant at penning double entendres and metaphors about pitching that powder, to be politically correct is a bit much I think. Pip pip.

Related links: Clipse f. Cam - "Back by Popular Demand" Video

Missy Elliot - "Put It On Ya" (Audio)

Missy Elliot - "Put It On Ya" f. Teyana Taylor & Pharrell

Track is ridiculous and that breakdown? Sheeiiit (© Clay Davis)

Related links:
N*E*R*D - "Soldier" f. Santigold
Nicole Wray Sighting!
Ced Hughes - "Jackers of the Swag" (Claire Hux Remix)

Clipse f. Cam'ron - "Back By Popular Demand" Snippet

Till the Casket Drops drops December 8th. Click here for the tracklist along with the production credits. In addition to the Neptunes, DJ Khalil and the Hitmen are all over this. On paper, this looks great. Let's hope it translates.

N.E.R.D. - "Soldier" f. Santigold

track courtesy of DCtoBC.com / pic courtesy of bbcicream.com

Related links:
N*E*R*D's Newest Member Rhea
Clipse - "Back by Popular Demand" Vid (prod. by The Neptunes)

N.E.R.D.'s Newest Member Rhea

By now, I'm sure you've already heard about N.E.R.D.'s new addition. I didn't want to post anything up until I had more info. After some research, according to HipHopCanada.com, Rhea is Guyana born and Ontario raised. She received a full ride from Berklee College of Music for singing. We now know this girl has some pipes. She's currently working on an album that will be put out by DJ Clue's imprint. I don't really know what to expect except that it should be great since Skateboard P and co. haven't steered me wrong yet... at least with the N.E.R.D. projects.

Related links: N*E*R*D - "Sooner or Later" Video

The Silverust - "You Too" Video

The Silverust is a new project from Richmond emcee Nickelus F and Virginia Beach producer Kid Icarus. I'm definitely feeling the new direction and word is the Neptunes might be contributing to their album.

Related links:
Skillz - The Rap Up 2002-2009
Skillz Presents Hip Hip Confessions

Curren$y - "Dossier" (Produced by Ced Hughes)

Spitta talks about the Ced Hughes produced track "Dossier," the intro track to his latest album, The Jet Files. To support, go here to cop.

N*E*R*D - "Sooner or Later" Video

Related links: N*E*R*D - "Soldier" f. Santigold

Welcome to Virginia (Nottz Tribute)

Nottz Raw is hands down my favorite producer from VA. Known for his signature basslines, Nottz has worked with an assortment of artists which include Busta, Kanye, Snoop, The Game, and many more. Props to DJ Mike Rizzy for putting together such a dope mix. Stream above or click image to download.

Related links:
Kam Moye (Supastition) - "Forever Fresh" (Video)
Ced Hughes - What Up Tho!? (Mixtape)
EHR Potent Quotables #1

Who is Rebel E?

Rebel E members, Justin Battle and Gabe Niles, sit down with AltDaily for an interview. Click the image above for the article.

Related links:
Max Mega - Listen to Max Mixtape
Ced Hughes - What Up Tho!? Mixtape
Dante Lewis - Skatewell Beat Tape
Shoot The Moon (Ced Hughes, KiD A, Gabe Niles) - "Graduation"
Rebel-E.com
Init Ignition

CLEAN! presents No Rules Sound Manipulation Vol. 2

Instrumental album from VA producer Clean!. A lot of laid back sample heavy boom bap on this volume. Click image to download album. See comments section for Volume 1.

Related links:
Low Budget Crew - Low Budget Christmas EP
Clean! Presents No Rules Sound Manipulation Vol. 1

Ced Hughes - What Up Tho!?

Ced Hughes - "What Up Tho!?" Produced by EC|DC (Tokyo Joe)

Ced Hughes - "W.O.W. Shampoo" Produced by Dante Lewis

This is probably the best mixtape since Wale's 100 Miles & Running but then again that could be my bias speaking since Ced was a former artist on the now defunct EHR label. With that said, this isn't just a mixtape with 16's about nothing over the latest Pollow Da Don beat; this is basically an album disguised as a mixtape with quality songs over original radio ready production. Peep the samples and click on the image above for the download.

Related links:
Ced Hughes - "Jackers of the Swag" (Claire Hux remix)
Shoot The Moon (Ced Hughes, KiD A, Gabe Niles) - "Graduation"
Who Is Rebel E?
Max Mega - Listen to Max Mixtape
Dante Lewis - Skatewell Beat Tape
Rebel-E.com

Clipse x Kaws Complex Cover

Will be picking up this month's issue just for the cover.

Upcoming Shows in the 757

Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ CACV
Art Opening f. Davmo, Charlie Restless, Berk Visual,
Chelsea Barnes, MSYiii, Gus Fink, THH70
Music by: Ced Hughes, Berk Visual,
Loomis Fargo Band

Monday, September 28, 2009 @ The Norva
Shwayze and Cisco Adler, Beardo, Tabi Bonney,
B.O.B., Cold Flamez, DJ Jason Smith

Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ The Norva
Tech N9ne, Slaughterhouse, Stevie Stone,
Glasses Malone

Max Mega - Listen to Max

New tape from Max Mega out of the Rebel E camp.
Click image to download album.

Related links:
Who Is Rebel E?
Ced Hughes - What Up Tho!? Mixtape
Dante Lewis - Skatewell Beat Tape
Shoot The Moon (Ced Hughes, KiD A, Gabe Niles) - "Graduation"
Rebel-E.com

Dante Lewis and His Fresh Unlimited Orchestra

The Beat Tape Presented by Skatewell (full tape)
Dante Lewis and his Fresh Unlimited Orchestra - "Shampoo"

Be on the look out for his next beat tape. Based on his recent output, it's going to be a monster.

Related links:
Who Is Rebel E?
Ced Hughes - What Up Tho!? Mixtape
Max Mega - Listen to Max Mixtape
Shoot The Moon (Ced Hughes, KiD A, Gabe Niles) - "Graduation"
Clean! Presents No Rules Sound Manipulation Vol. 2
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