TABI :: "RICH KIDS" [VIDEO]

DIAMOND DISTRICT DOCUMENTARY & TRACK

Get to know new DC Hip Hip group "The Diamond District"

Filmed by T. Purnell for Packing Light Productions & Humble Monarch
Edited by Humble Monarch

[FROM VIMEO]
The District of Columbia is home to our nations politics and some of the wealthiest African Americans in the country. It is also home to one of the nations largest income gaps with some of the highest crime, murder and STD rates. It is the culmination of these statics that defines DC Hip Hop. Oddisee (producer/MC from Prince George's county, Maryland) formed this group with solo artist, XO and YU. The idea was to create a mid-90's boom-bap themed record for the DC, Maryland & Virginia metropolitan area. XO, (born & raised in North West DC) defines what it is to be a black male raised in the district, with lyrics that have a way of philosophizing that street life. Oddisee defines the experience of growing up in black middle class Maryland. Bordering the poverty his and many other families fled to escape, they found the troubles of the inner city came along with them. YU, having been raised in the district, Maryland & Virginia, shows that DC culture exceeds it's 10 mile radius. "In The Ruff" is the DMV's soundtrack. its street savvy, politically conscious lyrics and grimy beats depict life in and around our nations capitol.

DIAMOND DISTRICT :: "WHO I BE"

CADI MAC MOOLAH :: "MOOLAH ROUGE" [MIXTAPE]

[FROM SPYNEHITAZ MUSIC GROUP]

SMG presents Cadi Mac Moolah's debut Mixtape, "Moolah Rouge"....The Construction Vol. 1

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NEW TRACK FROM DE-U.C.E. DOUBLE

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RAMAR :: "GLEAMIN"

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WALE "BACK TO THE FEATURE" INFO & LEAK

MESSAGE FROM WALE ON TWITTER:
So I wanted to make a mixtape that was different than any of my previous mixtapes. Paint A Picture and Hate Is The New Love were my first two when I was just the young, hungry rapper from MD by way of DC. I was just trying to show I could spit. I truthfully had no direction, I just wanted people to hear me. 100 Miles & Running was after I hired a manager and linked up with Catchdubs, so we went about creating something a little more cohesive showing I could create “intelligent” rap but it was just my mellow mood; some chill shit. The Mixtape About Nothing was showing that I could do a concept album/mixtape. I appreciate the love and critical acclaim I have gotten for it but Back To The Feature is taking it back to the fun days in hip hop when artists worked with each other for the love and not for the checks or politics. It’s an easy listen; no controversy, no dramatic records. It’s pure hip hop from artists that love to listen to. It’s collaborations with me and other artists like Joe Budden, Currensy, Joell Ortiz, Tre frm UCB, Drake, Bun B, J Cole, Talib Kweli, Royce the 5′9″, XO, Kenn Starr and many others. Here’s another leak:
WALE- WORDPLAY FT. CURREN$Y & TRE OF UCB

P.S. - "BACK TO THE FEATURE" COMES OUT ON APRIL 29TH!!!

-VIC RAIN
[WE OUTCHEAAAA 'CHILLIN']

MARKY :: "DELUSIONAL"

ALOT OF PEOPLE IN THE D.M.V. HAVE BEEN ASKING WHERE HE GO? WHAT HAPPEN? IS HE STILL WITH 43? WELL HERE YOU GO...WAT UP BOY!

[FROM MARK DEF]

"This record here is a heart-felt joint I did once I started to notice a change in people around me. The subtle-tone on the track embodies my state of mind. This is actually one of my favorite cuts."

[FROM UNIVERSAL]

Universal Records/SRC/Studio43's artist Marky from Washington, D.C. will be releasing mini-album (mixtape phase is over y'all) "Nothing is 43ver" on 4.3.09. "Delusional" is his first release off the project. This is a track that takes you on a journey through the everyday life of Marky and demonstrates his lyrical repertoire. Marky's vivid imagery along with the amazing production of label-mate AB the Producer provides an instant classic.

As we know, the DMV has definitely been an area that has increasingly been getting a buzz and Marky is one of the key talents that shines from the DC area with a diverse flow. So, listen to the track and let it marinate, get ready for 4.3.09. Let us know if you post up the track by sending us your link. We will definitely show you love on Marky's blog and Twitter. Second leak, coming NEXT WEEK! Stay Tuned...

We here at 43ntourage are just as much about the fans as we are about the music...Enjoy the track because "Nothing is 43ver"

Peace.

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T.E.F.L.O.N. :: "REALMATIC FREESTYLE"

[FROM T.E.F]

Whats good everyone, I know i'm late on a drop this month so I wanted to hit everyone with a quickie for right now... Heres a little something i did over a track off of an upcoming DC artist named X.O.'s album called "Realmatic". Go google it, download, support it, etc.. It's produced by Best Kept Secret. Hit me with some feedback, I got alot of shit in store for when it warms up outside.

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THE PAXTONS :: "AIN'T I" [PREMIX]

THE BOYS IS BACK!

[FROM THE PAXTONS]

This is the newest track from Chicago-bred rappers, The Paxtons. Now residing in DC, The Paxtons are hard at work on their next mixtape after the success of their last, Members Only. Feel free to share this with readers of your blog and with others.

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LADY A :: "TRY TO UNDERSTAND" [FT. ISHAN BILAL]

THIS TRACK WAS SENT IN BY VAGES, PRODUCED BY MARK HENRY!

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