Ace Kannon – Loose Kannon

From the lyrics to the beats to the content of the songs, Ace Kannon has got this rap shit locked down! Loose Kannon provides you with and underground take on what a commercial artist should sound like. Don’t be surprised if this mixtape ends up in your rotation on your ride to work playlist to get you amped up! This is what hip hop needs! As a matter of fact… this is what hip hop fans need! Download this one and show some love to an up and coming hip hop superstar!
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Shouts to @BOURNE_FIORE for putting me on to this one!

by bbbigalow

OneMike- New Jack City Volume OneMike The Ep

Ladies and Gentlemen, the wait is over and the time has come! OneMike drops his EP to the public for free download and take it from me, this isn’t one you want to pass up! This EP is packed with real raw classic hip hop material!! You want lyrics? OneMike got that!! You want beats? This EP has got that too!! For those of you who remember the good old days of Wu Tang and Mobb Deep… This just might take you back there! Give it a listen… Shit give it a download and bump it in your ride so you can fully appreciate what OneMike has done for ya’ll! Bourne Fiore and OneMike are proud to present New Jack City Volume OneMike The Ep!
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Shouts To @BOURNE_FIORE for this one!

by bbbigalow

Kin Dread – Pandora’s Box Mixtape

This one is for those of you who remember the good ol days of real raw hip hop. 413 Stand the fuck up and represent!! Quite possibly some of the best work ever put together by the conglomerate known as Kin Dread. If for no other reason… download this just to have in your archives or collection of must have albums/ mixtapes! I personally bump this on a regular basis and I think anybody who hasn’t heard it yet is selling themselves short… Cop This NOW!! It’s Free!! If you don’t, the only excuse you have is that you’re lazy.
Also you can hit up Kin Dread on Facebook and follow them there for all other updates and future projects! I hope you enjoy the music and make sure you download this and add it to your playlist!!
Peace to Frank White And Sicarii!!
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OneMike – New Jack City Vol. One Mike The EP

Folks you haven’t heard artistry with the talented hip hop wisdom like this. Luckily for all of us, MC’s with proper management do exist. Independent C.E.O. of Black Hoody Enterprize
 Michael OneMike Mcdonald  brings to us ‘NEW JACK CITY’ Volume OneMike The EP dropping in 2 days. We got the jump on this mans abilities and holy shit are a lot of you MC’s in trouble. 
Make sure to check out the attached video cut off this project; the award nominated video  “Hustla Muzik” directed by Myster DL which was also produced by Massachusetts resident producer Kid Boston.
Most important to notice is the production by rising new comer Seth Grace who produced all the records except for the “The Untouchables” assisted ‘Don’t Compare Me To You’ and as you should already know “Hustla Muzik”.



For now, as an appetizer, hit the download link below and grab two EXCLUSIVE leaks off the forthcoming EP to hold you over until the Main Course! You’re Welcome! 
Exclusive OneMike Leaks
Shouts to @BOURNE_FIORE for the leaks!! Follow him on Twitter!!

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Hartford Hip Hop Festival

This Saturday at the Hartford Public Library come join us for a celebration of Hip Hop History month!
The 9th Annual Hartford Hip Hop Festival

This is a free family event with performances, giveaways, awards, vendors. You will enjoy the youth Bboy/Bgirl battle and Popping battle as well as much more!
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Bangfield – Interview with Frank White

Who are the members of Bangfield?

 I’m obviously the front man/lyricist because I’m super talented and extraordinarily good looking haha j/k?, then we got my right hand man Jon Faita on Bass, the awesome Victor Rosario on guitars and we just recruited Adam FatCat Slim on the drums.

 How did the band come together?

 That’s a extremely long story so I wont get to crazy here. I toyed around with the idea of a band for a few but didn’t know how to go about it…I gave it a shot with a couple of peeps I worked with but it just couldn’t get off the ground so I kinda gave up…As time went on, I got real close with Roosta and Chris Regan of FNB and they just kept drilling it in my brain that a band is what I needed to be doing…I eventually got up wit Jon Faita and even though we had TONS of ups and downs, that’s when the band really started to materialize…So after going through musician after musician, we finally got a solid 4 of like minded peeps and we all vibed well and then the music started to flow!

What made you want to form a band? What was the inspiration?

 Well first and foremost…Boredom…I love hip-hop and that will never change, but after doing so many projects, mixtapes, features, shows and etc, I just felt like there was nothing more musically I could/wanted to do…After doing so many shows with FNB and feeling the energy and what not with a band behind you, nothing else can give me those vibes now…At that time, I knew that’s what I wanted to do….Though there is countless bands that give me inspiration, I have to give FNB mad props because they all supported the hell out of me doing this and I’m not sure I would be if not for them…Boomblaze!

 What kind of music does Bangfield make and how would you classify your sound?

We are a hip-hop/rock band that mixes elements of funk, reggae, metal, and anything else we feel like hah..Hell we even have a track that sounds punkish…No limitations…There really is NO way to describe us so we call our music Hop Rock…We may change that down the road, but Hop Rock is a ample fit at the moment…

 Have you started recording an album yet? If not, how come?

 We have not…We really want to establish a name, demand, and build a real fan base before hitting the studio…Also get a idea for what songs people dig and etc…I’d say Spring time of 2013 we will have a EP in the works

Which do you enjoy doing more, Solo work or group projects?

 At this moment I would say group…Its dope to have others input and ideas and even doper when it all comes together especially when its a mesh of minds…Plus I really feed off of my band mates energy and shit and when y’all are on point and rocking it, nothing is better…Except maybe sex…Yea

What has the public’s response to the band been so far?

 Haven’t been in the public eye to much yet because we really just unleashed ourselves, BUT, the response has been AWESOME…People really dig what we doing because even though we ain’t the first to do something like this, we have a unique cool sound and people seem to have been waiting for something like this…Though I know some “rappers” in our hip-hop community had funny comments and hate before evening hearing us, the fans (the ones that matter) absolutely love what we doing…When someone has never heard you before but by the end of your song they are chanting YOUR hook back at you, well you know you doing something right….The show offers are pouring in and people are demanding to see us play out…Actually if I get asked one more time when the next show is, I’m going to karate kick Nate Hindle hahaha j/k 

How did you come up with the name “Bangfield”? In other words, does it have any sort of meaning?

Well Bangfield is the nick name for the city we all come from, Springfield MASS, because, well…There’s a lot of damn shooting in my home town haha…But its really become synonymous for us out here and we want to rep our home…Secondly…We make bangers…We like banging woman…And Bang Bang is a awesome catch phrase hahah..Also, its a name people love or hate…It makes them ask again like “Bangfield?”…Its different…Sticks out…Last but not least…There was no one else using it!!!

 What is Bangfield currently working on?

Right now we are just making songs and nailing down our set lists as we book more shows and developing more as a band…Letting our chemistry evolve so to speak…Good things coming!!!

 What’s in the future for Bangfield?

Bangfield has the privilege of being friends and having support from some dope and awesome bands/people and has us in position for some great opportunities in 2013…We plan to keep playing out while hitting the studio in the Spring to deliver you guys a quality product! Expect to hear a lot about Bangfield next year!!!

 Has there been any complications or drawbacks thus far?

 TONS!!!!! But we ain’t letting that stop us…When you are a solo Emcee or even in a group, its not so difficult…You pretty much get the instrumental, write your lyrics (or vice verse) and record that shit…With a band, every member counts and sometimes shit just doesn’t work out and replacements need to be found or schedules conflict or etc etc etc…Its been a trip but everything works itself out and now Bangfield is READY!!!!

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Td3 – Back To School 3 and Interview

It’s your boy, Nate, of The Legal Dope Spot and I’m here with my man Td3. For those of you who don’t know who Td3 is, this is your chance to get to know the man who puts on some of the best shows in the Western Mass area and has one of the hottest mixtape series out to date. The “Back To School” mixtapes have some of the greatest features on them from some of hip hops most up and coming artists. All three of the “Back To School” mixtapes are available for free download at td3music.bandcamp.com.

1. How did you get your start in the music industry?
I think of it more as a hobby, really. I have always had tha belief that if I made money doing something with music that would be a win-win…but its never been my main objective. I guess I started to really get involved in tha Hip-Hop scene around 1998 when I started my Hip-Hop radio show in college. I loved doing that so much, having artists call up, come thru, etc that I worked my way up to assistant manager of tha station by tha time I graduated. After that I started throwing local shows and battles in 2002, etc etc.
2. Who were some of your influences?
Hmmm…honestly anyone that I have met that I see doing what they love with music & not doing it for only financial gain. Them and Big Baby Jesus/Osirus.
3. How do you make your connections and get your features?
I guess from just staying into contact with people. Getting an artist shows/promo is absolutely one way… every artists needs shows! Then from there just being an honest person… I have never once dicked an artist out of pay for a show, even if it came out of pocket. Most artists respect that & don’t forget. Because there is a zillion shady promoters out there, ask any established artist! Ha. But lately since I have been established in on tha underground hip-hop scene for 10+years now, a lot of people recognize tha name so it has become much easier to get well-known artists for my mixtapes, etc.
4. Is there anybody that you haven’t worked with that you would like to?
Billy Joel…pretty much got everyone else covered.
5. Is there anybody that you refuse to work with?
Cocky no-name rappers who have a sense of entitlement.
6. Who have you enjoyed working with the most?
Oh man.. I’ve got some crazy stories..but tha best times were tha years working with E3 (The Camp.. Dese, Skipp Whitman, Excetera), Mic Stylz, and Grime tha MC… those kids are all amazingly talented on every level…and hilarious to hang out with.
7. What do you enjoy most about working in the music industry?
I wouldn’t call it “working in the music industry” but I enjoy a final product of something I have worked hard on…plus when my favorite rappers shout me out on songs…that’s pretty cool. Haha.
8. What do you enjoy least about working in the music industry?
Cocky no-name rappers who have a sense of entitlement.
9. What can we expect from Back to School 4?
Well … shit… its hosted by arguably my favorite rapper ever, Joe Budden (of Slaughterhouse) so that’s a good start. Its going to feature a great mix of dope MC’s (mainly battle rappers from leagues like KOTD, URL/SMACK, and GrindtimeNow) but also got some surprise guests that will be announced soon…some really well known artists…old school and new.
10. When is the new tape dropping?
End of January 2013
11. What about your previous work… Where can we get it?
http://td3music.bandcamp.com/ … all past releases FREE… take ‘em.
12. What’s in the future for TD3?
For tha company? more battles, perhaps starting a battle league???, more shows, more mixtapes with big names…oh and I am writing a script loosely based off of all my experiences in this industry as well as real life… its obv going to be a comedy.
by bbbigalow

Benefit – Fear Precise Timing

For those of us who like our rhymes hard and our beats even harder… I give you “Fear Precise Timing”, Benefit’s latest mixtape. This is not for the weak hearted, soft skinned, sensitive folks. This is for real hip hop fans that appreciate lyrics and wordplay and intricately layered beats. Listen up ya’ll!


Downloadable Link from Datpiff below!

by bbbigalow