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02/28/05 | Exclusive Soopafly Video Interview Now Up
Once again ya boy Lil Jay teamed up with Dubcnn to bring you another exclusive video interview! This time we got Soopafly in front of the camera and he told us about his new album coming out this summer, his current musical direction and sound, why him and Latoya Williams aren't working anymore and whatever happened to her record, the Pound record with him, Snoop & Daz, being accused of being Snoops Yes-Man, West Coast Rap, his current Top 5 artists, Tray Deee's prison situation, Kurupt and more.

» Click here to watch / read this exclusive video interview

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02/27/05 | YG $oprano Mixtape "The West Kept Secret"
All you Mack 10/Da Hood/Hoo Bangin fans will be familiar with Da Hood young gunner Deviossi Soprano aka YG $oprano. If not its time to get familiar. YG has just released a new mixtape called "The West Kept Secret" showcasing his skills. It contains both brand new & older songs featuring the likes of my boy Money Grip of The Swat, Mack 10 & Da Hood, Young Trey, WSCG, Kurupt, Xzibit, Lil Bam, Techniec, and many more. Check back in a few days for some exclusive audio. For now take a look at the tracklist below....

Tracklisting:

01. The West Kept Secret (intro) – YG $oprano
02. Gutta Sh*t – YG $oprano & DL
03. Still G.A.N.G.S.T.A. – THE SWAT featuring: Young Trey
04. Pop X – Mack 10 featuring: Xzibit, Skoop & Caviar
05. Like A "G" – Young Hoggs featuring: W.A.N.T.E.D.
06. It’s Going Down – YG $oprano & Lil Bam
07. Please Believe It – Da Hood featuring: Money Grip
08. Get Dat Money – YG $oprano featuring: Lil. Babe & Lil. Steve
11. Middle Fingaz Up – W.A.N.T.E.D.
10. Gangsta Sh*t – Mack 10
12. Contact Smoke – W.A.N.T.E.D.
13. I Can’t Do It – YG $oprano
14. Don’t Leave Me Lonely – Da Hood
15. Let Her Breath – YG $oprano featuring: DL
16. Bangin @ The Party – Westside Connection featuring: Da Hood
17. Look Boy – YG $oprano featuring: Kurupt, DL & Young Draws
18. F.I.R.E. Dept. – F.I.R.E. Dept featuring: Killa
19. Pay Back – Techniec
20. Slow Down – YG $oprano featuring: DL
21. Promise 2B A Hustla – Da Hood
22. That’s Official – DL

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02/27/05 | Music From "Back 2 Basics"
The official "Back 2 Basics" album sampler is out and its hosted by King Tech. There's too many sick MCs on there too even mention them all. The sampler is mostly freestyles from past Wake Up Shows as well as brand new songs from the upcoming album. Westcoast2k got a couple tracks from the sampler for the viewers out there.... There is a brand new track by Sly Boogy called "Everything". Dirty Birdy is on there with a brand new version of his banger "23 Degrees". We world premiered the original version here a few months ago...if you missed it git it below. Birdy also has a few freestyles on the sampler which are from his Wake Up Show appearances in January. This episode was waaaay to sick to let it go so quietly, and since its not on the sampler here is your chance to check out the entire thing again... Check out his stories, Bird got lyrics for months. There's some more freestyles from Planet Asia, Ras Kass, and Left & Locksmith (Frontline). Its a free sampler so pick this up or download it or get it some other way, just make sure you have this. The sampler is 34 tracks deep and its a nice appetizer for what promises to be a mind-blowing Hip Hop album. "Back 2 Basics" is in stores this May 24th.

» Sly Boogy - Everything
» Dirty Birdy - 23 Degrees (Back 2 Basics)
» Dirty Birdy - 23 Degrees (Original Version)
» Dirty Birdy - Live on the Wake Up Show (Jan 2005)
» Planet Asia - Wake Up Show Freestyle
» Ras Kass - Wake Up Show Freestyle
» Frontline - Wake Up Show Freestyle

Tracklisting for "Back 2 Basics" album:

1. Intro
2. Everything – Sly Boogy
3. Watch Closer – Chino XL feat. Tracy Lane
4. I Wish You Would – Royce da 5’9”, Chino XL and Canibus
5. Ill Hip Hop – Juice
6. Skit
7. I Don’t Think So – Kam feat.Tracy Lane and Rondo
8. Enough Beef – Royce da 5’9”, Common and Chino XL
9. Skit
10. We Don’t Give A - Kallihan
11. Watch What You Do – Crooked I
12. Wake Up Show Anniversary (2000) Freestyle – Chino XL
13. Trouble – Chino XL
14. 23 Degrees – Dirty Birdy
15. Skit
16. Better Days – Self-Scientific feat. Tracy Lane
17. High Fidelity – DJ Revolution
18. Wave Your Hands – Verb and Rock
19. I Love The Ghetto To Death – Crooked I feat. Tracy Lane
20. Outro/Hit The Deck – Crooked I

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02/27/05 | Exclusive New Music From AllFrumTha I!
Here is an exclusive new joint from AllFrumTha I's upcoming album "Larger Than Life". Its their street single called "Runnin This" and it features Boo Kapone. Its good to see Squeek-Ru and Binky Mac coming back, yall need to pay attention to the lyrics! The album has a new release date for April 19 and it can be pre-ordered right now by clicking here. Check back for some more information. Shouts to Binky! Now on to the audio...

» AllFrumTha I - Runnin This Feat. Boo Kapone

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02/27/05 | "Da U.S. Open" Release Date
Mac Dre's & Mac Mall's collabo album "Da U.S. Open" will finally be released March 22nd on Thizz Ent. This is the album Mac (RIP) completed just before he died in November. The album cover can be seen on the left. Click here to pre-order and check back for more info.

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02/27/05 | "Flo Masters Vol. 1"
The talented trio of Certified Ryders, J Official, and Mr. Midas, who are known as Flo Masters Inc., have set the Cali streets a blaze with their independent release "Flo Masters Vol. 1". Featuring the lead single "Still Smashin", "Twerk That", and "What It Do?" featuring B-Legit.

All three artists have dropped extremely succesful underground solo projects that have sold upwards of 100,000 copies. Now they have come together to form the superlabel Flo Masters Inc. This is the product of many months of hard work in the studio. Certified Ryders have drawn national acclaim for their first album which sold over 125,000 copies. The rap duo has a timeless chemistry when it comes to making hot club records that keep people on the dance floor. J Official is considered one of the most emotional and heart felt writers of his time who paints vivid pictures and even has been endorsed by the great KRS-1. Mr. Midas (who we introduced you to last year) has been doing it for years in his home of Long Beach. Take a listen and let the music speak for itself!

Click here for audio samples & more information.

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02/22/05 | The Top Dogg Has Arrived!!!
Oh Shit, the homies Nima & Yash from DubCNN and myself had the great opportunity to do an exclusive video interview with the Top Dogg himself, the one and only Bigg Snoop Dogg. We discussed the Tray Deee/Eastsidaz situation, Dr. Dre, the 213 album, Kurupt, as well as some great news about The Lady of Rage. People, it can't get much better than that! If this here doesnt make you say woah I dont know what will. Now head your ass over to DubCNN.com to watch this major, maaaajor exclusive video interview, and be on the look out for even more very soon!

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02/22/05 | "Mash Up Radio" (Order / Audio)
"Mash Up Radio Vol. 1" is finally here! The new mixtape from Cypress Hill's DJ Muggs and DJ Warrior is now available for purchase from our online store. The mixtape is a CD version of DJ Muggs syndicated radio show that airs on four stations in the U.S. and the Shade 45 channel on Sirius Satellite radio. Mash Up Radio Volume 1 is a rock/rap mixtape of all exclusive mash up radio mix of hip hop vs. rock blends. Some of the exclusive Mash Ups on the mixtape include Jay-Z vs. Sublime, Nas vs. Led Zeppelin, and 2Pac vs. Jimi Hendrix.

Below is the tracklisting along with some audio clips. If you're feeling this please pick up a copy by clicking here.

Tracklisting:

1. Mashupradio.com & DJWarrior.Biz Intro
2. Dr. Dre & 2Pac Vs. Rage
3. Biggie Vs. Joan Jett
4. Outkast Vs. Queen
5. Jadakis Vs. Muse
6. Jay-Z Vs. Sublime
7. Mobb Deep Vs. Linkin Park
8. Franz Ferdinand Vs. Beastie Boys
9. Nas Vs. Led Zeppelin
10. Transplants Vs. Kanye West
11. Lloyd Banks Vs. Sound Garden
12. OBT Vs. Joe Budden
13. LL Cool J Vs. Aerosmith
14. Johnny Cash Vs. Nas
15. Rick Ruben Vs. Beastie Boys
16. Ludacris Vs. Disturbed
17. Ying Yang Twins Vs. Rage
18. Jay-Z Vs. Tool
19. Metallica Vs. Fabolous
20. Nirvana Vs. 50 Cent
21. Gary Newman Vs. Eminem & Dre
22. 2Pac Vs. Jimi Hendrix
23. Kool G Rap Vs. Jimi Hendrix
24. Nas Vs. Happy Monday
25. Mobb Deep Vs. Rush
26. Rakim Vs. Porno For Pyros
27. Xzibit Vs. Marilyn Manson

Order "Mash Up Radio Vol. 1" here.

Other new mixtapes with West Coast heat in the online store:

artist dow jones
title mask & gloves vol. 1

Purchase

artist dj fingaz
title guns & roses vol. 2

Purchase

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02/22/05 | Mitchy Slick CD Cover & Tracklisting
Below is a tentative tracklisting and album cover for the highly anticipated new album from Mitch Slick entitled "Urban Survival Syndrome". This is just a tentative tracklist and will most likely change, since a lot of familiar songs appear on there like"Platinum Dreams", "Die'n 2 F?%k U", "Trigeration Station", and "Ice Cream Muzik" (which are all heated by the way). Click on the track "Ice Cream Muzik" to hear it. The album has appearances from Xzibit, WC, Luni Coleone, T-Nutty, Messy Marv, and the Wrongkind crew. Make sure you pick up this album by San Diego's hottest thing out. Click here to pre-order it. Remember March 15th is the release date.

Tracklisting (Features not listed)

01. Die'n 2 F?%k U
02. Hate Me Later
03. Platinum Dreams
04. No Matter What U Do
05. Ice Cream Muzik
06. Federal
07. Baby You Bad
08. Amnesia
09. Pull My Triger
10. Ain't No Love
11. Pimps N D Boyz
12. 2 Trive Ta Floss
13. Urban Survival Syndrome
14. So Fast
15. Southeast Legends
16. Trigeration Station
17. Bangin Aint Nothing New
18. Funkyawholeset

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02/18/05 | Introducing DK All Day
We talked to West Coast producer DK All Day who's been making a name for himself by producing hits for the likes of E-40, The Himalayaz, Kurupt, Roscoe, Yukmouth, Baby S, and most recently the banger "Child Of The Night" for Ludacris latest album "The Right Light District". DK talked about coming up & paying dues in this Hip Hop game, and he also tells us about his upcoming project "The All Day Mixtape". Check inside for the interview and audio of some of the mentioned tracks that he produced. Click here to read this interview.

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02/18/05 | New Audio From "Baby Ree Mixtape Vol. 3"
If our last update on Damizza didn't convince you to pick up a copy of his new mixtape, this next update here sure will... We got some audio from Vol. 3 and I cant say enough how bangin this mixtape is. All you need to do is head over to www.Damizza.com and order a copy. For a full tracklisting of the mixtape scroll down a few updates. Now on to the audio preview...

» Knoc-Turnal Feat. Damizza & Boo Yaa Tribe - Sunnydaze
» Y.A. Feat. Kurupt - Blookie Blookie
» Sly Boogy & Damizza - They Act Like They Dont Know

Now if this didn’t convince you, I don't know what will.

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02/18/05 | Opio Drops "Triangulation Station"
Oakland native Opio, member of legendary Bay Area group Souls of Mischief is droppin his debut album "Triangulation Station" next Tuesday, Feb 22. Below is the full album tracklisting and an audio preview for the song "The Grassy Knoll" featuring Planet Asia.

1. Viva Main Vein!!!
2. Dream...But Don't Sleep (with Amp Fiddler)
3. Confederate Burning (with Casual/Rasco)
4. Things Do Change (with Amp Fiddler)
5. Fisful (with A-Plus)
6. Granite Earth (with Pigeon John)
7. What's Wrong With This Picture (with Del The Funky Homosapien)
8. Take My Changes (with Amp Fiddler)
9. Roxxanna (with Amp Fiddler)
10. For Those Who Don't Know
11. Mind, Body, And Soul
12. Drivers Wanted (with A-Plus/Tajai/Phesto)
13. Talk Dirty (with Pep Love)
14. Perseverance
15. Soundtrack To My Thought Process
16. The Grassy Knoll (with Planet Asia)
17. Puppet On A String

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02/18/05 | New Music From Wing
Here is some new music from Compton rapper Wing reppin for Galaxy West Entertainment. We posted one of his songs back in December, if you missed it get it now.... "Uh Oh". And check out his new song called "Heavy".

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02/18/05 | 805 South Mixtape
Check out the new mixtape from Heavyweight Entertainment called "The 805 South Mixtape". It features all new songs from San Diego's Kiki Romero, Queenie, Ramirez a.k.a. Lo-Life, and Apostle 13. It can be downloaded for free by clicking here.

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02/17/05 | Vote For C.U. DJs at Justos Mixtape Awards
Justo's Mixtape Awards are comings! The date is set for March 9th in New York City, make sure to vote for the West Coast Mixtape Kings: DJ Warrior & DJ Strong and the Cali Untouchable DJ's.

As you know,they did nothing but bring heat and helpi the leftcoast this year. Last year DJ Warrior came back home with the "Best Westcoast Mixtape DJ" Awards, and also was nominated for "Best Mixtape DJ Of The Year" on the 2004 Mix Show Power Summit in Puerto Rico, the only one for the West!

Please vote at TheMixtapeAwards.com in the following catogories

-Best Westcoast Mixtape DJ

-Best Mixtape DJ

-Best Mixtape Personality

-Best Mixtape Team - Cali Untouchable DJ's

Also, DJ Warrior is set to drop a new mixtape next week with the legendary DJ Muggs called "Mash Up Radio" and with "West Coast Mixtape Kings" one with DJ Strong, Julio G & Kam.

Lookout for audio from the mixtapes coming soon, and don't forget to VOTE for the Cali Untouchable DJ's by clicking here.

And last but not least, there is the Bernard Hopkins 40th Anniversary party jumping off in Downtown L.A. this Saturday February 19th, with DJ Warrior on the 1's & 2's, and Oscar De La Hoya as special guest. For all the information about this event, simply click here now!

Support the Cali Untouchable DJ's!

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02/16/05 | JT The Bigga Figga Droppin Another Game CD
JT The Bigga Figga's Get Low Records announces the upcoming release of The Game's "West Coast Resurrection" on March 29, 2005. The album features previously unreleased material recorded in the Bay Area with JT The Bigga Figga.

JT the artist-CEO traveled from his Bay Area base to attend a hip-hop conference featuring Russell Simmons and Minister Louis Farrakhan and was inspired by some of the personal and professional lessons he learned at the event. But JT was most impressed by an up-and-coming rapper he met there. The rapper's name: The Game.

"He caught my attention," JT recalls of the superstar rapper now signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment. "His style was not like a normal West Coast style. It was more like an East Coast style with a West Coast look and West Coast lyrics. He sounded like a bunch of famous people. I knew if the right amount of money was behind him that he would definitely become a star. I told him I could bring him to the Bay and go ahead and knock out an album -- really as much material as possible. I told him, 'All I want claim to is the songs that me and you do. Whatever you do on your own after that, it's on you. Get your money, cousin.'"

As they say, game recognize game, so The Game agreed to JT's terms and recorded approximately 30 songs with JT. Some of those songs are featured on The Game's 'West Coast Resurrection'.

Fans of The Game's major label debut, 2005's platinum-plus 'The Documentary', will be able to trace the Compton rapper's evolution with 'West Coast Resurrection'. "You can hear early stages of The Game," JT explains. "You can hear a little bit of his development all the way through the album. You can hear the youngness in his voice, but you can still hear the hunger and still see the style."

The first song The Game and JT recorded together was "The Streetz of Compton," a stellar remake of DJ Quik's classic "Born and Raised in Compton." Another one of their early recordings was "Blacksox," a thumping song that also features JT and Bluechip.

"When you listen to that particular track, that's him finding his identity and it stands out because it's the rookie card," JT says of "Blacksox." "It represents The Game's essence coming into this rap game. That is the resurrection of the West Coast, because he's the shining star of the West and everybody's taking their hat off to him for the West."

Now, with The Game's 'West Coast Resurrection' ready to hit the streets, JT The Bigga Figga has positioned himself as an artist and executive with a keen ear for emerging talent.

"I want to be known as the guy that you can come to when you want to get your jumpstart," JT says. "If you're dope, let's throw it out there and see what we can do."

The Game did it. Who's next?

Tracklisting For "West Coast Resurrection":

1. Intro / feat JT
2. The Streetz of Compton / feat JT
3. Blacksox / feat JT & Bluechip
4. Krush Groove / JT & Get Low East
5. Troublesome
6. Rookie Card / feat JT
7. Promised Land
8. Gutta Boyz / feat Sean T
9. Put It In the Air / feat Sky Balla
10. Desparados / feat JT
11. 100 Barz and Gunnin
12. Work Hard / feat JT & Get Low East
13. Untold Story / feat JT
14. Outro / feat JT

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02/14/05 | Damizza "Baby Ree Mixtape Vol. 3"
Damizza has just released Volume 3 of his successful Baby Ree mixtape series. Again you got the best from the West all on one mixtape. With brand new joints from Damizza, Knoc-Turnal, Butch Cassidy, Jayo Felony, Sly Boogy, Dj Quik, Y.A., Nate Dogg, and many more. It can be ordered at www.Damizza.com. Click on the thumbnail for the full sized front & back covers.

Tracklisting:

01. (Eminem Intro) - "This Is What They Think Of U" - Dj Quik & Nate Dogg
02. (Boo Yaa Intro) - "Sunnydaze" - Knoc-Turnal Feat. Damizza & Boo Yaa Tribe
03. (JD Intro) - "Titus Fuk" - Titus Feat. Butch Cassidy
04. (Ice Cube Intro) - "Lights Out" - Westside Connection Feat. Knoc-Turnal
05. (Dj Quik Intro) - "Chip Tha Curb" - Damizza Feat. Kurupt & Roscoe
06. (Jayo Felony Intro) - "Born A Rider" - Jayo Felony Feat. Knoc-Turn'al
07. (Young Buck Intro) - "Blookie Blookie" - Y.A. Feat. Kurupt
08. When Daddy Calls - "Butch Cassidy" Feat. Dj Quik
09. (Fat Joe & Mack 10 Intro) - "Dirt" - Damizza Feat. Fat Joe & Mack 10
10. (Mariah Carey Intro) - "Top Billin" - Damizza Feat. Butch Cassidy
11. (Ashanti Intro) - "Hood Patrol" - Tristar of Y.A.
12. (TQ Intro) - "Word Up (Remix)" - Korn
13. (Nate Dogg Intro) - "Gangsta Walk" - Nate Dogg
14. "Bitches" - Kurupt Feat. Butch Cassidy & Roscoe
15. (Sly Boogy Intro) - They Act Like They Dont Know - Sly Boogy & Damizza
16. "Balls Out (Remix)" - High Skillz & Young Tremayne
17. "Odd Squad" - TQ & Kurupt
18. (Snoop Dogg Intro) - "Cry Baby" - Mariah Carey Feat. Snoop Dogg
19. (Damizza Shout Outs) - "Major Leagues" - Stacee Adamz
20. "Do My Thang" - 3rd Degree

Shout outs to Damizza & Jorge from Baby Ree.

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02/14/05 | Bigg Steele Finally Droppin / Exclusive Audio!
Its been a while since we last reported about Bigg Steele and the status of his debut album "Size Does Matter". After dealing with label problems, he's now off Thump Records and signed to Blockready Records. The album is scheduled to drop in the second week of April and it comes with a DVD. While the first single "Bubble Bounce" featuring Hi-C is creating a buzz, Westcoast2k would like to take the time to world premier the BANGIN Remix to "Bubble Bounce" featuring Hi-C. Click below to hear it. Stay tuned to his official website www.biggsteeleonline.com for some album snippets. Props to the homie Bigg Steele!

» Bigg Steele - Bubble Bounce (Remix) Feat. Hi-C

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02/14/05 | New Dow Jones Mixtape "Mask & Gloves"
Cali Untouchable DJ Dow Jones is back with another blazin mixtape called "Mask & Gloves Vol. 1". Its hosted by Roscoe P Coldchain from Neptunes' Startrak Records. An All Exclusive Mixtape featuring World Premiers from Balance, Mitchy Slick, Ras Kass, Scipio, Yukmouth, Sly Boogy, Xzibit, Kam, Messy Marv, Fat Joe, 50 Cent, B.I.G, Geto Boys. With production from Dow Jones, Jake One, Scott Storch, Rick Rock, Battlecat and more... plus a guest appearance from Pharell of the Neptunes.

Tracklisting:

01. Dow Jones-Mask & Gloves Intro
02. Roscoe P Coldchain Is Here
03. Roscoe P Coldchain ft. The Stockholders-1 Day At A Time (World Premier)
04. Balance-Killed Kali (World Premier) prod. by Left
05. Scipio ft. Planet Asia & Ras Kass-Round Hurr (Exclusive)
06. Ras Kass-Fuk U Up (World Premier) prod. Scott Storch
07. Fat Joe ft. 50 Cent & B.I.G-Incredible (Dow Jones Rmx)
08. Planet Asia-Freestyle prod. by Jake One
09. Geto Boys-Real Nigga Shit
10. Mitchy Slick-West Craven (World Premier)
11. Roscoe P Coldchain-Rearview (World Premier) prod. by Dow Jones
12. J Kwon ft. Petey Pablo-X'D Out
13. Flii Stylez ft. Martin Luther Black-Elastic (Exclusive)
14. Kam-Real Life (World Premier) prod. by Jake One
15. Pharell-Its Real
16. Roscoe P Coldchain-Handle Your Biz (World Premier)
17. Sly Boogy-Everybody Bounce (World Premier) prod. by Rick Rock
18. Memphis Bleek-Like Dat (World Premier) prod. by Swizz Beats
19. Yukmouth-Catch A Round (World Premier) prod. by Kanye West
20. Ras Kass-Kaution (Exclusive) prod. by Rick Rock
21. El Dorado Red-El Dogg (World Premier) prod. by Rick Rock
22. Redskin-Freestyle (Exclusive)
23. Messy Marv ft. Guce-50 Explanations (Dissin 50 Cent)
24. Roscoe P Coldchain-Whats Happenin
25. Roscoe P Coldchain-Gangsta Banger (Exclusive) prod. by Alchemist
26. B Real (Cypress Hill) ft. Nate Dogg-Real Warriors
27. Vice Raw-Freestyle
28. Roscoe P Coldchain-Interlude
29. Roscoe P Coldchain-Cant, Wont, Shit On Me (World Premier)
30. Xzibit ft. Krondon & Ice Cube-Criminal Set prod. by Battlecat
31. Messy Marv-Get On My Hype (Exclusive) prod. by Droop E
32. King T ft. WC-Twist A Corner (Exclusive)
33. Roscoe P Coldchain-Young Boys (World Premier)
34. Roscoe P Coldchain & Dow Jones-Its A Wrap
*** Bonus Track Big Cas ft. Stack Bundles-Im That Nigga

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02/14/05 | Site Information
If there is any people who never received their merchandise ordered in our online store, please email me by clicking here.

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02/14/05 | Music From Go Twice
GO Twice has been hard at work on his still untitled album for many years now. After producing for artists such as 2Pac, Nuttso, Too Short to name a few, he has decided to drop a solo album entirely produced by himself! This is a little taster of the lead single "Ryde 2nite". Feel free to pass this snippet around as the build up to GO's debut album begins.

Also, if anyone is interested in working with GO Twice feel free to get in touch by emailing gotwicepr@hotmail.com

» Go Twice - Ryde 2Nite (Snippet)

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02/14/05 | The Wacsta "West Coast Resurrected"
South Central rapper The Wacsta released his slept on debut album entitled "West Coast Resurrected" in November last year. His project was inspired by the everyday activities he experienced in Los Angeles and various other places in the world. The Wacsta rapped and produced on the record which has guest appearances from heavyweights such as C-Bo, Kokane, Short Khop, Jayo Felony, Spice 1, WC, Tash, Too Short, and others. Hit up his website @ wewhitit.com for album snippets. The album is now available for purchase on their site.

Tracklisting:

01. Gansta'z Feat. KoKane
02. HipHop'ra Feat. Short Khop
03. N-Da-Land Feat. C-Bo, KoKane
04. Pop'n Feat. C-Nasty
05. Skit Reality Feat. Jayo Felony, Spice 1, WC
06. For The Mind
07. We Get Down Feat. Tash
08. Federal Feat. KoKane
09. No Games
10. Street Life
11. Mr Game Feat. Too Short, C-Nasty
12. STR8-G
13. Plite Of Life Feat. J Roc & Big Bro
14. Feel Me
15. Round & Round Feat. TC
16. Outro

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02/14/05 | The Regime Live 2/25/05 in Santa Cruz, CA
Performing Live on Feb 25, 2005 @ The Attic in Santa Cruz, CA:

Yukmouth
The Regime
Messy Marv
AK - PBK
Bigg Spank Locc

AK is the up and coming artist that is featured on the No Limit's TRU remix "Where U From". He is a hot artist from Salinas, CA

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02/14/05 | Soul Hood Presents "Frat House"
Among some of the hottest young new talent to come out of the West Coast, Long Beach natives, G.B & E Money, collectively P.S.C, are bringing the West Coast back full force with their debut album Frat House set to release on the Soul Hood Entertainment, LLC label in association with Gangsta Advisory/DPG Recordingz. "Frat House" features songs with artists such as DAZ, RBX, Soul Hood Artists LIFESTYLE, Mecca Dawn, and Prime, and many more.

Tracklisting:

01. Roll Call (Intro)
02. Wanna Be
03. Head Up
04. Don't Mind f /Bada Bing, Prime, Mecca Dawn
05. Chuuch f /Ozone
06. AKIN (Interlude)
07. Anything 4 U f /Donecia
08. City 2 City
09. Lost 4 Words f /Mecca Dawn
10. I Don't f/ H.I.T
11. Chirp Talk (Interlude)
12. Toast 2 Da West Coast f /DAZ
13. Guerilla Warfare f /RBX, LIFESTYLE, Prime
** Cloud Nine (Bonus Track)

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02/11/05 | Game Says "Aint No Beef"
Game appeared on a UK radio station today and cleared up the situation with Jay-Z. To quote Game, he said "It aint no beef, I heard they was in New York on Hot 97 and they were talking a little bit reckless and Jay did a freestyle, and he didnt say my name but kinda said my name. But one thing about me I respect legends, so you don't have to worry about nothing coming from me from this way, unless I keep getting hit in the head with a bat. I got a lot of respect for Jay, but I'm not in the States so I dont know whats really going on. And when I get back I'll do more reasearch. But I hope its not what it is cause I would lose a lot of respect. I dont think I have done anything to spark that one, although I have started many beefs in my time."

Game also talked about his plans for his next singles. To hear the interview from the Tim Westwood show click here to download it.

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02/11/05 | Audio From Celly Cel's "It'z Real Out Here"
As previously reported, Celly Cel is droppin his new album "It'z Real Out Here" Feb 22nd. We let you preview 2 tracks from the album which can be heard by clicking on the song titles below. If you like them please pick up the album or order it online by clicking here.

01. Never Leave U Again (intro)
02. Thugged Out
03. WhatuGoneDo? ft Stress
04. Jealous
05. Who Iz That?
06. I Told Yall
07. No Tomorrow
08. It'z Real Out Here ft Hobo Tone, Young Kev & Mo Cheez
09. Scrape Wit Me ft Juvenile & Doonie Baby
10. D-Boyz ft E-40
11. Seniorita ft Jay Tee & Chev
12. Real Niggaz ft W.C.
13. They Go 2 Wayz
14. When I Ride ft Mac Reese & Protajay
15. I Want You ft Art N Soul
16. Not tha Average
17. Keep It Real

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02/11/05 | Sway & King Tech "Back 2 Basics" Info
Sway & King Tech, legendary hosts of the syndicated rap radio program "The Wake Up Show", will showcase up-and-coming artists alongside veteran acts with the release of their second album "Back 2 Basics". Among the featured artists on the album are Common, Royce Da 5’9’’, Kam and Canibus, and emerging talent like Sly Boogy, Crooked I, Kallihan, Self Scientific, Dirty Birdy and Verb & Rock. Sway & King Tech have already released Kam’s "I Don’t Think So" featuring Tracy Lane and Rondo to mix show DJs, and the first single "I Wish You Would" features Royce Da 5’9”, Chino XL and Canibus. Production will be handled by DJ Premier, Focus, DJ Khalil, Kwame, Supa Dave West, King Tech, Fingaz, DJ Revolution, Jake One, Darren Vegas & Hispanik. Back 2 Basics is scheduled for release in May. Be prepared for some real Hip Hop!

The track listing for Back 2 Basics is as follows:

1. Intro
2. Everything – Sly Boogie
3. Watch Closer – Chino XL feat. Tracy Lane
4. I Wish You Would – Royce da 5’9”, Chino XL and Canibus
5. Ill Hip Hop – Juice
6. Skit
7. I Don’t Think So – Kam feat.Tracy Lane and Rondo
8. Enough Beef – Royce da 5’9”, Common and Chino XL
9. Skit
10. We Don’t Give A - Kallihan
11. Watch What You Do – Crooked I
12. Wake Up Show Anniversary (2000) Freestyle – Chino XL
13. Trouble – Chino XL
14. 23 Degrees – Dirty Birdy
15. Skit
16. Better Days – Self-Scientific feat. Tracy Lane
17. High Fidelity – DJ Revolution
18. Wave Your Hands – Verb and Rock
19. I Love The Ghetto To Death – Crooked I feat. Tracy Lane
20. Outro/Hit The Deck – Crooked I

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02/11/05 | Bosko Presents "That Fire"
Super Producer Bosko Presents "That Fire" will finally see the light of day on Tuesday, March 8th. All new music on this superstar collection of tracks from Platinum Playaz like Lil Jon, DMX, E-40, Kurupt, BG of The Hot Boys, Bubba Sparxxx, & Truth Hurts!!! Add to that the fact that the title track "That Fire" by Bosko feat. E-40, C-bo, & NW Legend Cool Nutz is getting Major Airplay in the NW (top 4 KXJM 95.5 Portland!) and you have a sure fire winner. Bosko, a Portland native, made his mark producing hits for the likes of E-40, Limp Bizkit, Tupac & The Outlawz, Master P & Too Short. His most recent accomplishments include Production and guest appearances with his signature talkbox sound on Lil Flip’s “Sunshine Remix”, Xzibit’s “Hey Now Remix”, and Kanye West’s “The New Workout Plan”. Bosko showcases his multiple talents throughout the album, producing, rapping, performing the talkbox, and singing on almost every track, proving that he is one of the few producers who can shine on his own as a Star Artist… E-40 fans and Bosko fans alike will be fiendin’ for this highly anticipated release!!!

For more information on this project check out our interview with Bosko & Cool Nutz.

Tracklisting:

01. That Fire
E40, Bosko, C-bo, & Cool Nutz

02. Do You Like…?
Lil Jon, Bosko, & Felli Fel

03. That's Who We Be Remix
DMX, Drag-On, & Phats Bossi

04. Rude Boys Remix
BG of the Hot Boyz, Cool Nutz & Maniac Lok (The Goon Sqwad)

05. She's Mine
E-40, Bosko, & Cool Nutz

06. What You Got Remix
Bosko & E-40

07. Jus Fuckin
Bosko

08. Ghetto Remix
Bubba Sparxxx, Lil Nut, Bosko

09. Heat Rocks
Kurupt, Bosko, & Cryciz

10. No Regrets
Truth Hurts

11. Someone Else
Bosko

12. Walktadis
D.B.A.(Bosko, Cool Nutz, & Kenny Kingpin)

13. Pass Me by
Cool Nutz feat. Bosko

14. Coffee
Bosko

15. She's Mine -Reprise
Bosko

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02/11/05 | Kokane "Mr. Kane 2"
The Kokane album entitled "Mr. Kane 2", consisting of tracks which leaked on different bootlegs in 2003, will be released in stores March 8th on 33rd Street Records. It can be ordered by clicking here.

1. Intro
2. Make Me Wanna feat. Warren G, Goldie Loc
3. Movin To Fast feat. Snoop Dogg & Bigg Pimpin
4. Ptown LBC
5. Freak of Tha Week feat. Snoop Dogg & Soopafly
6. I'm a Ridah feat. Snoop Dogg & Jagged Edge
7. Feels So Good
8. So Quick So Fast feat. Snoop Dogg
9. Major Skrilla feat. Kurupt & Roscoe
10. Nite Locs feat. Snoop Dogg & Goldie Loc
11. Soul Food feat. Snoop Dogg, Butch Cassidy & Latoiya Williams
12. Roll Wit Me
13. Tonight
14. Automatic feat. E-40 & Fabolous
15. Givin Up The Funk

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02/06/05 | Suge Knight Arrested Again
BARSTOW, Calif. - Rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight was booked on suspicion of violating his parole after police found marijuana in his truck during a traffic stop, authorities said Sunday.

Knight was arrested about Saturday evening in Barstow and held by sheriff's officials pending his transfer next week to state prison, said sheriff's Cpl. Lorraine Riser.

State officials would then review his case to determine if he should be held or released, Riser said.

Police said they searched Knight's Ford pickup and found marijuana after pulling him over for making an unsafe U-turn. He was cited for not having insurance.

A woman in the vehicle, identified as Alexis Wilkenson, 18, of Las Vegas, allegedly had a fake ID and was arrested for investigation of providing false information to police. She was later released.

Knight, 39, co-founder of the pioneering rap label Death Row Records, was released from prison in 2001 after serving time for assault and weapons violations. He recently served an additional 10-month prison sentence for violating his parole and striking a Hollywood nightclub valet.

A call to Jonathan Wolfson, a publicist who has represented Knight, was not immediately returned Sunday morning.

Barstow is in San Bernardino County about 100 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

This article is courtesy of CNN / Yahoo News

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02/03/05 | Tray Deee Gets 12 Years For Shooting
Tray Deee was sentenced to 12 years in a California state prison on Wednesday for his role in a 2003 shooting. Appearing in Long Beach Superior Court, Tray Deee pleaded no contest to shooting at an occupied vehicle and remains in county jail awaiting transfer to an as-yet-undetermined prison, according to prosecutor Cynthia Barnes.

For a full article visit MTV & DailyNews.

We would like to give our support and strength to Tray Deee and his family.

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02/02/05 | New Celly Cel Album
Celly Cel is droppin' his album "It'z Real Out Here" February 22nd on 33rd Street Records. It comes with appearances by E-40, Jay-Tee, The Federation, The Hillside Stranglers, and W.C. Tracklisting is posted below. Its available for pre-order by clicking here.

1. Neva Leave U Again
2. Thugged Out
3. WhatUGoneDo?
4. Jealous
5. Who Iz That?
6. I Told Yall
7. No Tomorrow
8. It'z Real Out Here
9. Scrape Wit Me
10. D-Boyz
11. Seniorita
12. Real Ni**az
13. They Go 2 Ways
14. When I Ride
15. I Want You
16. Pu**y In Tha House
17. Keep It Real

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02/02/05 | New Ras Kass Prod. by Rick Rock
Thanks to Abby "One-iLL" for lacing us with this brand new Ras Kass, his FIRST joint since he's long awaited return. Its called "Caution" produced by Rick Rock. Get Yo Bars Up!!

» Ras Kass - Caution (Prod. by Rick Rock)

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02/02/05 | Video of The Week: L.J.'s
We got a new video of the week, this time its Defari & DJ Babu as the Likwit Junkies with their new single "One Day Away" off their upcoming "L.J.'s" album droppin March 22nd on ABB Records. Featuring the underground bangers "The Hop", "S.C.A.N.S.", and of course the single "One Day Away". Its a real strong album, straight up underground Hip Hop representing for the West. Check out this video, its 7 MB & and plays in Windows Media Player.

» Likwit Junkies - "One Day Away" (Video)

Here is another goodie from the upcoming album, its the track "Strength in Numbers" featuring Phil Da Agony & Evidence.

» Likwit Junkies - Strength in Numbers feat. Phil Da Agony & Evidence

Tracklisting for "L.J.'s":

01. Intro
02. LJ’s Anthem feat. Noelle
03. One Day Away
04. The Hop
05. Salute
06. Change
07. Strength in Numbers feat. Phil Da Agony & Evidence
08. The Good Green
09. Keep doin’ it
10. One Time feat. Planet Asia & Krondon
11. D.G. Interlude
12. 6 in the Morning
13. Ghetto feat. Noelle
14. S.C.A.N.S.
15. Dark Ends feat. Rakaa Iriscience
16. Dreamgirl
17. Brother
18. The Interview

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02/02/05 | Bone Brothers Pics From Video Shoot
Here are some pics of the video shoot for Bone Brother's video for their new single "Hip Hop Baby" featuring Krayzie Bone. The video was shot in NYC this past friday. The video will be available mid February. The self titled album "Bone Brothers" by Layzie and Bizzy Bone will be in stores Feb 22.

» Bone Thugs Group Shot
» Krayzie Bone in Action
» Layzie Bone Chillin Backstage
» Layzie Bone & Wife

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