11/24/05 | Flixx - "Tha Dubb" (Video)
       Flixx is back with another heat rock! This time the Gardena rapper exclusively brought us his brand new video for his first single "Tha Dubb" produced by J. Wells. Flixx is definitely reppin the West on this one! To check out the video, hit the link below:


» Flixx - Tha Dubb (Video) (9 MB)


Flixx's new album "Politics & Pimpin" is out now and can be purchased by clicking here.

11/23/05 | Brand New Slo-Mo "Put You On It"
       We introduced you to rapper Slo-Mo earlier this year by dropping his debut album for free download. The record was called "One Man Gang" and it featured one of this years tightest underground Hip Hop tracks "Throw Down (Dum Dum)".

Slo has recorded a brand new track called "Put You On It" featuring Oakland's self-proclaimed freestyle king Mista F.A.B., with production by Westbrook.

Slo has just hit up West Coast 2k with this exclusive track. You can check it out by downloading it below. This will be his new single, and it will also be sent out to Bay Area radio stations.


» Slo-Mo Feat. Mistah F.A.B. - Put You On It

To check out Slo's entire solo album, hit the link below. The overall feel of the album is very pleasing, if you're a fan of that good ole boom bap you need to check this out. As Slo himself calls it, "it's Hip Hop with a left side twist", which is a great way to put it.


» Slo-Mo - One Man Gang LP (100 MB)

11/15/05 | Crooked I Pushes Back Mixtape; Links Up With DJ Skee
       Crooked I is preparing to make his anticipated return with his new mixtape "Young Boss Vol. 2". Crooked I originally planned to release the follow up to last year's Volume 1 today, November 15th, but there was a last minute delay that came up. Crook decided to push it back for a specific reason, cause the Young Boss reached out to DJ Skee to host the mixtape, which put a delay of a few days in the project.

Crooked I hit up West Coast 2k to discuss the exact reasons for the delay, as well as other details on the mixtape.

"The mixtape is ready to go," Crooked I told West Coast 2k. "but I decided that I wanted somebody to host it. So I put it in my man DJ Skee's hands, and he did his thing to it after I finished it up. The mixtape was scheduled to drop today, but that was only a tentative date though. That wasn't a date in concrete, cause once we lost the entire mixtape from the hard drive we didn't know exactly when we were gonna put it out. I was thinking around the 15th, but that was only tentative. Right now I'm just waiting on it getting finished pressed up. I'm figuring it will be done in about a week to 10 days till it's pressed up."

Being a label owner, Crooked I has obviously more to take care of than just recording music in the studio. Some fans may not be aware that the Dynasty CEO is involved in every step and process of getting his project released.

"I know sometimes it takes a little while, but people gotta understand that we're a independent company man. This is not no phony lil' label imprint deal that I got. I got a real record company, it's really independent, we have our office, we got a staff, and we work our ass off. We not like a big machine like other labels where you make a mixtape and then I'm on to the next project, while the others have to go and get it pressed up, put in the money, and make the phone calls. But it's not like that, I have to do it all. We're trying to pump it out as big as the big boys do, but they just gotta give us a little more time. And I swear it's gonna be more quality anyway." Crooked I continued.

When asked about the material and lyrical content of the "Young Boss Vol. 2" mixtape, Crooked I said:

"It ain't just a average mixtape, it's all original music on there so it's more like an underground album. It's definitely a hot project, I think people will find something on there that they can really get down with. And I'm totally speaking my mind. Some songs are considered political, cause I'm not just a rapper that wants to just rap about club life all the fucking time. The whole mixtape got different looks on it. I got tracks like "Rap 101" which is teaching rappers about the art of MCing. I got another one called "Home" which is one of my personal favorites because it tells you no matter how crazy it is in the ghetto, this is home for us. I got another one which is a letter to the homies in the penitentiaries. So the whole thing is a banger. Cause see, alot of cats on the West are arguing over who's the King on the West. But in they songs they talking about a whole lot of stuff that nobody cares about." Crooked I told West Coast 2k.


Crooked I left a message for all his fans telling everybody to look out for the mixtape. You can check that out by clicking on the link below:


» Crooked I - Message To All The Fans


To read the full article on Crooked I and the situation on the "Young Boss Vol. 2" mixtape, click here.

11/15/05 | Here First: Warren G - Get U Down Pt. 2 (Video)!
       Warren G's long awaited video for his first single from "In The Mid-Nite Hour" has finally arrived. The video is for the song "Get U Down Part 2" which features a line-up of West Coast legends. Warren reached out to Ice Cube, B-Real, and Snoop Dogg to drop a verse and to appear in the video.

The song itself is a dedication to all Hurricane Katrina victims. Kevin Hunter directed the video and did a great job bringing the song to life. As you can see, it was shot at many different spots which makes it a very creative video.

I'll let it speak for itself. West Coast 2k gives you a first look at the video by offering the complete video for download. Check it out:


» Warren G - Get U Down Part 2 (Video) featuring Ice Cube, B-Real, and Snoop Dogg (33 MB)


And don't forget to cop Warren G's "In The Mid-Nite Hour" if you haven't done so already!

11/15/05 | The Prince Of The Bity Is Here!
       You have seen the video commercial we've posted last week and you have felt the wave coming at you. Now it's finally here! Larceny Entertainment brings you Young Hootie's brand new mixtape "Prince Of The Bity".

The mixtape is being distributed and released today, and we here at West Coast 2k got the entire mixtape available for free download, courtesy of our folks at Larceny. On "Prince Of The Bity" you get 27 bangers from one of the most promising talents on the West Coast, doing jacking-for-beats style with the majority being original beats.

For now here's the mixtape available for download. Included are front and back covers along with tracklisting.


» Young Hootie - Prince Of The Bity Mixtape (93 MB)


Also look out for Hootie's major debut "Destroy & Rebuild" coming soon.

Shouts to Mark Breezy as usu- al!

11/15/05 | New E-40 "Tell Me When To Go"
       E-40 is gearing up to release his upcoming album entitled "My Ghetto Report Card" early next year. The album is looking at a January release through Sick Wid It / BME / Warner Bros. with distribution by Navarre.

40 is already creating a buzz for the album with his brand new single which is called "Tell Me When To Go". The song was produced by Lil' Jon and features Keak Da Sneak on a verse. West Coast 2K got the track for you to check out below:


» E-40 - Tell Me When To Go Feat. Keak Da Sneak


"My Ghetto Report Card" will have guest appearances from Too $hort, Lil Jon, Keak Da Sneak, and others. The production was handled by Lil Jon, Droop-E, Rick Rock, E-A-Ski and more.

11/15/05 | Snoop Dogg Appears on Biggie's "Duets"
       Snoop Dogg, amongst others, is paying tribute to the late great Notorious B.I.G. on the upcoming "Duets" album. The project was put together by P. Diddy and features rhymes recorded by Biggie throughout his career, melded with newly recorded performances by some of contemporary music's greatest vocalists and MCs. The production is all brand-new, created by many of the industry's top producers.

Snoop is dropping a tight verse on the song called "Living The Life" alongside Ludacris, Faith Evans, Cheri Dennis, and Bobby Valentino. West Coast 2K got the song for you to check out. If you like what you hear make sure you pick up a copy of the album!


» Notorious B.I.G. - Living The Life Feat. Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Faith Evans, Cheri Dennis, and Bobby Valentino


"Duets: The Final Chapter" features other guest appearances by The Game, Nate Dogg, Bone Thugs, and many more. The album hits stores on December 20th.

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11/03/05 | More Audio From King T's "Boss Up Mixtape"
       We got a couple more tracks from the upcoming King T "Boss Up Mixtape Volume 1", courtesy of the King himself.

This time we got the Dogg Pound Gangtas representing on this well rounded mixtape, which features some of the biggest names in West Coast Rap (for a full update on the mixtape see "King T Back With 3 New Projects!").

Now on to the audio... Kurupt has a solo cut on the mixtape called "That's Gangsta 2005". Next up you got Daz Dillinger, Richie Rich, Gonzoe, and Soopafly appearing on the track "Like We Doo". All DPG fans will already be familiar with those tracks. However, these are the songs that were chosen for the mixtape. Check them out:

» Kurupt - That's Gangsta 2005
» Daz Dillinger, Richie Rich, Gonzoe, Soopafly - Like We Doo


The "Boss Up" mixtape is scheduled to come out this month.

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11/03/05 | "Armageddon - The Prequal" Release Party
       Relic Entertainment would like to invite all out to the "Armageddon the Prequal" album Release Party Saturday November 5, 2005 at The Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA!

The party will be the official release of the album. Sly Boogy will be in the house performing his new single "Popcorn Artist". Expect other performances by RBX and more. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Click on the flyer for more information.

There will be another show for the album on the 17th with Sly Boogy and Crooked I performing. Check back for more info on that soon!

Also look for our longawaited exclusive interview with G-Flow coming this weekend!

Check out the new Relic website www.relicent.com where you can hear and buy the music.

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