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April 2006

news 40 Glocc Flips "Love Is A Battlefield", Colton City Style - April 30, 2006 By : Nima

Everybody and their mama knows the classic 80's hit "Love Is A Battlefield" by Pat Benatar. Well, what happens when you take that sample, and let an Infamous/G-Unit artist from Colton City, California give it his own twist?

40 Glocc is a household name on dubcnn, and took that task upon himself. Sometime last year he let me hear his version of "Love Is A Battlefield", but we decided against releasing it at that time. People weren't ready! Now it's 2006, people got a better understanding of who 40 Glocc is, and through his Infamous/G-Unit affiliation, the world got to see him on "The Massacre Tour 2006" all over the world.

With his current street banger "Where Them Hammers (ft. Sam Scarfo)" (Prod. by Rick Rock) blazing radio stations nationwide, and his buzz steadily growing, I thought now would be a good time to let ya'll get a glimpse of some, you might say, different Hip-Hop.

Anyway, enough talking, it's time to let ya'll check it out! Listen to 40 Glocc's "Love Is A Battlefield" by clicking below:

40 Glocc - Love Is A Battlefield

40 Glocc is also getting ready to go on tour with Mobb Deep & the Infamous camp (Nyce, Gail Gotti, Sam Scarfo, 40 Glocc, Alchemist) for the release of Mobb's new album "Blood Money". I will be bringing ya'll the tour dates asap, lookout for them to take over the House Of Blues in Hollywood around the end of May, where 50 Cent is rumoured to be making a surprise appearance. Stay tuned!

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news Tha Dogg Pound & Ice Cube Invade Portland! - April 30, 2006 By : Nima

As ya'll know, Tha Dogg Pound and Ice Cube have been touring through the States along with The Clipse opening up for them, and they've been tearing down every venue they hit. On the 28th, they stopped in Portland, OR and our forum member 187Proof was present and posted a detailed review, aswell as a series of pictures from the show.

I've posted highlights of the review below, aswell as a couple pictures, but to see the full review and all the pictures, click here to view the topic on the forums.


"First off, let me start off by saying that I have been to this venue (The Roseland Theatre, in downtown Portland) MANY times....seen MANY concerts there, but I have NEVER see a show packed like this one! I mean, you had to almost have a snorkel that was 6 ft tall in the air to get fresh air to your lungs....that's just how packed this place was!

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After a brief break to set up their equipment, Tha Dogg Pound came storming out to the stage! Daz & Kurupt were in the building for sure on this Friday night! At this point the crowd was the loudest as it could get, all night! I mean everyone was AMPED!!! I don't remember the last concert I was at where this kind of atmosphere, this kind of electricity could be matched! It was uncanny! They performed such hits and verses from tracks such as "What Would U Do", "New York, New York", "Cali Iz Active", "Who Ride Wit Us", "Xplosive", "All That I Need" and several more!

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Next up Ice Cube & WC were brought to the stage by DJ Crazy Toones. They did about an hour set where the performed hits such as "Jackin For Beats", "Today Was A Good Day", "Bow Down", "The Streets", "Gangsta's Make The World Go 'Round", "Natural Born Killaz", and many others. At one point, before going in to "Bow Down", WC declared himself & Ice Cube as "The Real Westside Connection". Of course Mack 10 was never mentioned throughout the night so I guess their's still decension between the camp.
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Click below for some of the pictures.

Daz & Kurupt On Stage
Daz On The Mic
Kurupt Gettin' His Walk On
Ice Cube On Stage
Ice Cube & WC
WC 'The Ghetto Heisman'
Ice Cube Rockin' The Crowd

Enjoy, and don't miss out on one of these shows if they stop by your town!

Once again, to view the full review and all the pictures, click here

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news Tracklist For Roscoe's "I Luv Cali"; Album Out May 16th - April 30, 2006 By : Lil Jay

As Dubcnn previously reported, Young Roscoe is back with his new solo project "I Luv Cali". The album was entirely produced by Fingazz, and is dropping as scheduled on May 16th through West Coast Customs/Street Light Entertainment, with distribution through Fontana/Universal Records.

The record is mostly Scodie rapping solo, but has a few guest spots from Blaqtoven, Y.A., Diamonaique, and others.



Dubcnn has the tentative tracklist for "I Luv Cali" (features not listed):

1. Intro
2. Summertime Again
3. That's Wassup
4. Get My Grind On
5. Skit
6. Get High Like An Eagle
7. Rain Or Shine
8. I Feel Like
9. Flip Flop
10. Chain Bang
11. Skit
12. F*ck Buddy
13. Look How We Do It
14. Gangsta Gangsta Riderz
15. Money Over Matter
16. She's On My Mind
17. You Don't Know Me
18. Easy Come Easy Go

Also be on the lookout for Scodie's other projects dropping soon after "I Luv Cali". First off the project with Bad Azz entitled "Get A Cup", and his next solo album with Scott Storch. As Roscoe told Dubcnn, they are trying to make this a huge project: "I got another solo album I'm working on that's gonna be executive produced by Kurupt & Scott Storch, that's coming through West Coast Customs/Scodie Mac/Scott Storch Productions. That ones gonna be real big, he's even talking about bringing it to Dr. Dre. We'll see what happen, but me and Scotty have been pumping out some heat".

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news Re-Up Is In The House! Exclusive Jay 211 Freestyle. - April 30, 2006 By : Nima

"Re-Up Is The Army So Respect It Or Get Checked, Bitch!" - Jay 211 - "Symphony Freestyle"

Los Angeles spitter Jay 211 just hit me up with a brand new exclusive freestyle he recorded for ya'll. He's been under the wing of Ras Kass on Re-Up Entertainment for a little while now, and is currently blazing the streets with mixtape joints, while finishing up his debut album.

This one is called "Symphony Freestyle, check out the hype below:

Jay 211 - Symphony Freestyle

In related news, Jay 211 will be performing with Ras Kass & Styles P at the SOB's in New York City on May 11th, aswell as at the Vault 350 in Long Beach with Ras Kass & Dead Prez on May 13th.

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news Diego Redd - "Hottest In West Or Whole U.S?" - April 28, 2006 By : Rud

If you were an Up & Coming artist how would an endorsement from Kanye West register? Exactly, it doesn't get much bigger when the current "IT" man in Hip-Hop says; "One of the hottest out of the west or all over the United States"

Now if that isn't enough to make the world sit up and take note I don't know what is. Enter; Diego Redd, now if you ain't knowing - get knowing, read up and school up right here on the hottest talent out of Fresno, California.



At 25 he has already been in the game making records on a professional level for a decade however only now is he set to make the transition to the forefront of the public-eye.

So with 10 years of perfecting a craft and a verbal accolade from Kanye West surely it's time you respected the hustle and started to listen to the material that brought him that respect? Get ready then...

Over recent years he has had his share of major label attention and platinum artist affiliation; including working with producers including Scott Storch and artists such as Xzibit and Nate Dogg. Having a stint with Def Jam Records gave him the feeling that the situation he felt happy and most comfortable in was the self-made, independent route; and as such created the imprint; Rebel Music.

Having grown up in the gritty & tough westside of of Fresno, Diego Redd has witnessed and partaken in much of what you hear in the music we call Hip Hop - yet don't assume he encompasses a Thug image and is caught up with discussing what heat he holds or how much weight he moved this week. Diego Redd is a proverbial sponge, he soaks up what he sees and he lays it out for others to interpret; he sits between what some would call a "Backpack" rapper and what the mainstream is used to; exactly the kind of artist needed. He has real charisma, real emotion and when you hear him you can feel that passion that drives him to make music...the same passion that has earned him the accolades and the attention.

He first showcased all this talent last year when he released his debut album; "Living Proof" which featured artists including W.C (of Westside Connection), E-40 & Yukmouth; not bad for a first attempt. Since then he has been working even harder and in the fall of 2005 released; "Dog Eat Dog" his sophomore album which includes production from Kanye West [on "The Whole City Behind Us" - he replaces The Game, with Kanye's approval], Scott Storch, Clark Kent and others as well as Ludacris, Kanye West & 50 Cent as guest appearences. Kanye's verbal accolade makes an appearence as an album skit [available below]. The album encompases work from the Def Jam era as well as new material from his time with Hecktik and the Rebel Music camp; audio of which dubcnn has available below.

The future looks bright to say the least for this young artist, the releases so far have gained praise across the country giving this Fresno native the world at his feet...only time will tell what's next for Diego Redd, one thing is for sure; this is not the last time we will be hearing from him.

As ever dubcnn has audio for you to enjoy below, check it out and please take time to feedback over at the dubcnn community.

Diego Redd - Street Hustla
Diego Redd - All American (Feat. 50 Cent) (Hecktik Remix)
Diego Redd - In The No
Diego Redd - Incredible
Diego Redd - Kanye Skit

Most recently we have news that he has been in the studio with GLC (recording artist of Kanye West as well as San Quinn. This week he is scheduled to be in New York recording with R&B sensation Ne-Yo and Remy Ma as well as talking to labels; stay tuned to dubcnn for the latest. In the meantime visit Diego Redd's official site; Rebel 247. Our thanks go out to Diego Redd, Hecktik and Rebel Music as a whole. Photo credit: Daniella Renee.

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news Its "Shine-Time" For Watts' Halla - April 28, 2006 By : Rud

Another Watts representer has earned some "shine-time" on dubcnn, this time we have the Los Angeles born and raised artist; Halla. Equipped with slick punch lines and metaphors but with the ability to construct a track which comprises a concept and concise structure.

In these days where everyone and they momma is a rapper his kind is a rarity and welcome addition to the talent that is floating around the westcoast. Since his Senior year of High School Halla has been working on music with a passion and devotion that has earned him respect and reognition on a local level.

Mixtapes have turned heads and helped aid the "Watts City" movement in gaining prominence. Having been steadily working he has created a catalogue of music that comprises of just over two albums; with tracks from some of the most talented producers in the gamer. Halla is currently pitching his demo to labels and A&R's to land the coveted prize of a record deal. With the "Watts City" movement [including; Bad Lucc, Stix and Wifyi (Pronounced Wi-Fee)] behind him and the westcoast as a whole beginning to take note he has plans to create a platform for himself and others to showcase themselves.

As a talented songwriter he brings a fusion of R&B & Hip Hop to enable him to be receptable to a wide audience while still maintaining the essence that has created his buzz. His flow on the tracks we have to showcase below give you the chance to see how he can switch up and hop on any production that may come his way.

The emphasis behind the work and the grind has been his Mother, Daughter and Son who give him the urge to succeed in this industry and as such you can usually find him locked in a studio day and night recording or performing shows to get his foot in the door. Believe the hype, listen to the energy and embrace the fresh sound of Halla.

We have two cuts below for you to listen to; one is produced by the incredible talent that is T.H.X. and features the vocal tones of Lisa whereas the other is laced by Chordz, both are very different and showcase Halla's talents perfectly. Let me tell you that "Have You Ever" has been on repeat in the dubcnn offices all day today.

Halla - Have You Ever (Feat. Lisa) (Produced By. T.H.X.)
Halla - Snap (Produced By. Chordz)

Don't sleep on these tracks, feel free to spread them around and DJ's give them play. Look for more from Halla in the near future. Shouts to Bad Lucc & the whole "Watts City" movement.

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news Mac Dre Tribute Event @ Vault 350 With Mistah F.A.B. & N.V. - April 28, 2006 By : Rud

L.A's Stayfresh Entertianment and the Bay Area's Stubby Entertainment present an event in Memory of Mac Dre who was slain in November of 2004. Tomorrow on Saturday 29th April the Bay Area's Mistah F.A.B. will headline an event at the Vault 350 in Long Beach.

The opening act at the event will be N.V. a group we have featured many times on dubcnn. The show order is scheduled to run as; DJ: 8:30-11PM, N.V.: 11:00-11:20PM, Western Conference: 11:30-11:50PM & Mistah F.A.B.: 12:30-1:15AM. Click the image to the left for the full event flyer.

Tickets for the event can be purchased at the Vault 350 website for only $20, VIP advance $30 or for $40 on day of show.

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news Exclusive Dogg Pound Interview! - April 27, 2006 By : Lil Jay

Your favorite website's favorite website is back again with yet another exclusive special. Once again Dubcnn hooked up with Daz Dillinger and Kurupt for another round in our infamous Dogg Pound interviews. To make it simple, they mainly focus on the new DPG album "Cali Iz Active" and break it down in details. The Dogg Pound Gangstas talk about the making of the album and how Snoop's guidance helped them put the project together.

Check out this exclusive interview by hitting the link below, and stay tuned on Dubcnn for some exclusive footage from the "Cali Iz Active" video shoot.

Exclusive Dubcnn Interview With Daz & Kurupt

Don't forget that the upcoming Dogg Pound album "Cali Iz Active" will be hitting stores in exactly 2 months, on June 27th.

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news Mista Cavi 'Turns It Up' on "Take Over" Album [Audio] - April 26, 2006 By : Nima

Los Angeles artist Mista Cavi recently completed his sophomore album "The Takeover", which is being released through State County/Bungalo/Universal Records. The first single, "Get Turned Up" has a trademark funky west coast sound, and Mista Cavi lays down the track with alot of energy.

The whole album is said to be banging though, with production from Battlecat and Da NeckBones amongst others, and features from Suga Free, Kokane and more.

I have the single "Get Turned Up" for your listening pleasure below:

Mista Cavi - Get Turned Up

Lookout for more audio from the album soon, and make sure to pick it up at your local record store soon!

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news Alchemist Drops Mix CD - April 24, 2006 By : Jome

Hiphop producer extraordinaire and Shady DJ The Alchemist is putting out a new mix album through his own label ALC, titled "The Chemistry Files Vol. 1", dropping April 25th.

Alchemist enlists cameos from Mobb Deep, B-Real, 40 Glocc, Cam'ron, Scarface, AZ, Obie Trice, and more, while Alchemist handles all the production on his own, except one track by Havoc.

Check out the tracklist, and place your order at Hiphopsite.

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news "Cali Iz Active" April 22 - West Coast Independence Day - April 24, 2006 By : JustinL

On behalf of Governor Snoop, April 22 is now called "West Coast Independence Day". During this past weekend, the entire west coast got together to show that "Cali Iz Active". The "Cali Iz Active" shoot was held at the Elysian Park in downtown Los Angeles and in attendance were Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, Battlecat, Julio G, Fred Wreck, DJ Quik, Ice Cube, WC, King Tee, Roscoe, Warren G, Too Short, Kam, Xzibit, Soopafly, Tyrese, MC Eiht, Mykestro, Glasses Malone, Bishop Lamont, J. Wells, Playa Hamm, Jelly Roll, Terrace Martin, Krondon, Dilated Peoples, Big Boy, JT the Bigga Figga, Daddy V, Crazy Toones, and countless others.

It was a beautiful display of west coast unity, something that the we have been missing for a long time. This video will definitely be considered a milestone in west coast history.

DJ Quik - "Look...this remind me of "G Thang" video, you know that video is like 12 years old, we haven't had this kind of comradery in a long time, so its wonderful."

Look out for the music video soon, and check back for exclusive behind the scenes coverage.

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news Ice Cube "Laugh Now, Cry Later" Album Sampler & Video News - April 24, 2006 By : Rud

We have been given permission by Ice Cube to host his Album Sampler on dubcnn which was leaked to the internet yesterday following it being given out at the first set of concerts.

The album sampler for the upcoming release "Laugh Now, Cry Later" is mixed by DJ Crazy Toones and is being given away at the current set of Ice Cube & Dogg Pound shows; if you hit one up then grab a copy and see what Ice Cube has in store when the album drops on June 6th, 2006.


In related news we have been informed that Ice Cube took some time out yesterday to shoot a video for the Lil Jon produced track "Go To Church" which features Snoop Dogg; expect to see Ice Cube, Lil Jon, Snoop Dogg, WC, Crazy Toones and others all over the video. In other news DJ Skee & DJ Reflex are working on releasing a new DJ Crazy Toones mixtape. As always stay tuned to dubcnn for the latest news.

Ice Cube - Laugh Now, Cry Later (Album Sampler)

The sampler is available above, enjoy it, bump it and remember that the album is in stores to buy on June 6th, 2006 and is titled "Laugh Now, Cry Later."

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news Scipio & DJ Warrior Have "Angel Dust" For The Streets - April 24, 2006 By : Rud

The most complete mixtape series on the planet is back with Part 10 of its award winning collection. "Cali Untouchable Radio" returns to showcase "The Lost Angel" Scipio - an artist featured on dubcnn many times and co-signed by copious names in the industry.

The Pasadena/Altadena native who was nominated for "Best West Coast Mixtape Artist" has linked up with "L.A.'s Mixtape King" DJ Warrior to create the mixtape/street album: "Cali Untouchable Radio Part 10: Angel Dust."


The release features sick original production interlaced with the hottest verses from Scipio and incredible guest appearences.

Having been grinding for years Scipio has been declared "The Last of the Greats" by Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes, acclaimed by Snoop Dogg and The Source magazine for his street single; "Street Dreams" while radio DJs like Felli Fel keep his material in regular rotation on 100.3 The Beat and Power 106. Countless Mixtape DJ's including DJ Clue have featured Scipio's talent as well as media outlets including ourselves providing regular updates and features on the New West talent.

"Cali Untouchable Radio Part 10: Angel Dust" although labelled a mixtape is more likely to be considered a Street Album as it features 13 tracks of original production by some of the hottest producers in the game such as Emile (D12 and Obie Trice) as well as the late J Dilla (De La Soul, Pharcyde, Common, Erykah Badu). As far as guest appearences on this release Scipio has gone all out and recruited artists like R&B sensation Teedra Moses and Dr. Dre's newest signee Bishop Lamont. The street album was completed in just 7 days; a feat last acheived by the Makaveli release nearly 10 years ago. Scipio has paid his dues now and its time those sleeping woke up to the talent he possesses. As ever to aid your decision to support the release and the westcoast as a whole we have the tracklist and snippets right here.

01) Die Slow (Feat. PC & Nonispits) [Produced by Daeone]
02) Rivalry (Feat. Z-Cali, PC, Blue Rose & Crow [Produced by Daeone]
03) Still In The Hood [Produced by Ish]
04) Born And Raised (Feat. Balance & Chevy Jones) [Produced by Emile]
05) Living In Hell (Feat. Roccett) [Produced by Embryo]
06) Round (Feat. Blue Rose, PC, Z-Cali & Crow)
07) Next To Me feat. Taje, Blue Rose, Z-Cali, Problem, PC & Bangloose) [Produced by DemJointz]
08) County Jail (Feat. Teedra Moses) [Produced by Josef]
09) Black Heroes [Produced by Nic Wiz]
10. Soldier (Feat. Kanary) [Produced by Daeone]
11) Street Dreams (Feat. Chevy Jones) [Produced by Daeone]
12) Gob Stopper (Feat. Bishop Lamont) [Produced by J Dilla]
13) HipHopWest.com & DJ Warrior Outro

To order the mixtape head over to HipHopWest.com and support Scipio and the Cali Untouchable Radio Mixtape series. Lookout for more on Scipio on dubcnn soon.

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news Daz & Ric Ross Are "On Some Real Sh-t" (MP3) - April 24, 2006 By : Rud

Just four days ago dubcnn brought you the collaboration track between Daz Dillinger and Miami's hustler Rick Ross, who was signed by Jay-Z and who's single "Hustlin'" has been making noise; especially the remix we brought you earlier this week with Omar Cruz & Busta Rhymes. The track in question "On Some Real Sh-t" was released by us in Windows media format however we now have the track in MP3 for your courtesy of HipHopWest & DJ Warrior, the official Dogg Pound Mixtape DJ's.

The track is produced by Jermaine Dupri and is a taster of material to be featured on the "So So Gangsta" due out on July 18th 2006.

Daz Dillinger - On Some Real Sh-t (Feat. Rick Ross) (Prod. by JD)

As always stay tuned to dubcnn for the latest on the D.P.G. as well as checking out the official website of the Dogg Pound.

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news Weekend Audio (Too Short, Jay Z, Pimp C, GP and more) - April 23, 2006 By : Yash

We start this weekend's audio update with Too Short who has a new mixtape single out called 6 Figga which features Jay Z. Too Short is buzzing at the moment with an appearence on the Kelis single Bossy; dubcnn caught up with Too Short last week at the Vault 350 with The Team, look for more on that this week.

Next up we have Pimp C's new single Pourin Up which features Mike Jones & Bun B. For dubcnn regulars you will have seen this track just the other week; lookout for his album dropping soon on Rap-A-Lot Records.

Max Julian has been creating a buzz out on the streets with his promo single titled Take Them Clothes Off, an album from Max is due out later this year, until then enjoy the audio.

GP, an artist who used to be on Deathrow Records has released and album called "The Best of GP: The Beast" which includes appearences from Yukmouth, Daz Dillinger, Keak Da Sneak and more. We have a preview track called Get Ya Gun which has an verse from Yukmouth.

We're gonna finish this week with a song from Aftermath's latest signee, the artist G.A.G.E. The song is called 2 Gangsta and is taken from his mixtape with DJ Whoo Kid entitled "Crack Murder And Missed Meals."

As always support the artists releases when in stores and stay tuned to dubcnn for the latest news, interview, features and of course media.

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news "Its Not A Game" For Lynwood's McClain - April 23, 2006 By : Rud

Lynwood, California has - as many areas - its fair share of MC's hustling to make it in the industry, one we want to showcase here today goes by the name of McClain. Hailing from the Pimp-Infested, money hungry streets of Lynwood he has grown up most of his life with no father, surviving off welfare, sharing everything he possibly had with his 4 younger siblings as they moved from city to city including Fresno, San Bernardino, Long Beach & Compton.

Poverty was the least of his worries as he watched countless friends and family members die or get senselessly murdered.

Witnessing this, no matter the age, is always going to lead someone to have an escape route and as such McClain, as do so many, sourced music as his outlet.

Now when you try and distinguish yourself as an artist you can rely on only a few things, your voice, flow and lyrics. Now although flow can be switched and lyrics can be improved your voice's texture is always going to be a factor...can people 'feel' your passion? Encompassing genres to his musical outlet has helped McClain grow as an artist and as such the flavour he brings on different cuts give different angles to his persona.

In recent years he has appeared on televison [Girlfriends & Century City], in movies [Voice over in I-Robot & Old Skool] and gotten his feet wet in the Industry; however he wants more: "I want to make an impact when it comes to anything I put my hands to whether it's music, acting, drawing, or plain out working a 9-to-5. I've been doing this whole Music thing since I was 14 years old, And now I got a Shorty there's no turning back, I'm a beast anything anyone give me. After I lost a couple people in life since then I've just been on the grind making this music stuff work for me."

Climbing the industry 'ladder' is tough for all aspiring artists however he has had advice from vets including Clarence Avant, worked with experienced professionals such as Blaqthoven & Jellyroll and had praise from Mr. Rodney O. Collaborations have been a key aspect to his rise in local circles and aims to take it to a wider level in terms of exposure.

So far he has been features on mixtapes including "Halla The Buzz Vol. 2", "DJ Nicky Slicks : Rebirth of the West", "Gain Green Records Present - Stress : Young Church Vol.1 & Vol.2" and countless others. He has also featured alongside Stress and Jellyroll in the music video for the record; "Hot Patada."

In terms of his own projects he is putting the finishing touches to a mixtape entitied; "McClain Presents (3552 Lynwood)Da Mixtape" as well as making plans for a debut album. We have material from McClain for you to hear what he has done so far, including some original material; "Its Not A Game" featuring Blaqtoven and a record with dubcnn regulars N.V. as well as some mixtape tracks - one over the Tupac track "Pain."

McClain - It's Not A Game (Feat. Blaqtoven)
McClain - Show Me What Ya Blocks Made Of (Feat. Killa Twan & Young Thug)
McClain - Problems (Feat. N.V.)
McClain - Pain (Feat. 1 Punch) (Over "Pain" by Tupac)

Once you have heard the new music, feel free to drop your thoughts over at the dubcc community. Look out for McClain to be featured on dubcnn again as we keep up with his releases and latest news. In the meantime you can visit his label's website Gain Green Records and learn more about the company is doing and who is involved.

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news "Truth" Emerges From Louisiana To Stake His Claim - April 23, 2006 By : Rud

Although northwest Louisiana is not often aligned with dubcnn and Hip-Hop; today marks an exception. In 1982 an artist was born who goes by the name of Truth. Child of a middle-class pre-school teacher and papermill worker, he was the families only son. As the years progressed he found the perfect way to express himself was via lyrics and as a youngster began rapping accapella with no knowledge of structure. As his 'poetry' evolved he found ways to portray his life when he was transferred to a city high school where he quickly began to see life in a new light, and began to see struggles that occurred in the streets.


Having taken to participating in rap battles and freestyle ciphers he quickly made a name for himself. Dropping out of college due to financial problems he yearned for a change of scene, so with $200 and a notebook he moved to Orlando Florida, living for two months with a friend where he slept on the floor. He then met Spider who envisioned starting a label with Truth as an artist. Time elapsed and the label collapsed due to financial constraints, as a result Truth found himself at a loss until he met Dox the Ceo of Colab Ent.

After talking they made the decision to work together; this time there was no time wasting or finance issues - they were in the studio recording original material. Still in Orlando Florida he has made a name for himself performing, his wordplay, raspy voice and deep content helps him separate himself from your average southern MC. The release of his debut mixtape; "Too Good To Be Truth" has resulted in him quickly becoming a household name in the homes of thousands from the east to west coast. The hard work earned him a spot on Dow Jones' "Play Your Position Part 3" where he was featured alongside names such as Snoop Dogg, The Game & 50 Cent.

Truth explains the essence of who he is right here: "I feel that a big relevant part of the true meaning of hip hop was taken away from us in the loss of Tupac and Biggie. There is a much needed presence of tracks such as 'I Ain’t Mad at Cha' and '10 Crack Commandments.' I know my purpose in life. Its not to change some ones life but to inspire one who wants to change. I am a person for the people and of the people. That’s why when people refer to me as a rapper who writes good music about life, I swiftly correct them by stating. I am not a Rapper that writes good music about life. I am a writer that raps great music that comes from the soul"

Now the name makes sense huh? That's real talk; and as ever we have media to showcase his work available below including a freestyle over a Scott Storch production and a cut with dubcnn regular Wyze Randal.

Truth - Who Am I (Prod. By Wreck Wregular)
Truth - Real OG's (Feat. Wyze Randal) (Prod. By Publik)
Truth - Let That Go
Truth - Best Of Both Hoodz (Freestyle) (Prod. By Scott Storch)

Look out for Truth on his upcoming releases which include "Nu Money", "Strictly for the Misses" & "Best of Both Hoodz" mixtapes as well as his as yet untitled debut album. In the meantime visit Truth's MySpace page.

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news Frank Nitty Launches "Operation Save The West Coast" - April 22, 2006 By : Nima

Those of you who watched the exclusive Frank Nitty Birthday Party video feature we brought ya'll a few weeks ago, will know what kind of pull Nitty Gritty has, and what he's about. Nitty has been grinding for the West Coast for over a decade, and has now arrived at his destination. The launch of "Operation Save The West Coast" makes Nitty's quest official. The DVD is dropping in summer, and you'll be able to witness some vintage West Coast footage, and watch Nitty do what he does best, polickin' and networking.

We have a trailer for the DVD available for ya'll to watch, featuring Nate Dogg, Kokane, Bad Azz, Sly Boogy amongst others. Check it out below:

Frank Nitty Presents... - Operation Save The West Coast (Trailer) (3MB, QuickTime)

Enjoy the trailer, and we'll keep you posted on future developments regarding this project.

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news Two Snippets From The Upcoming Ice Cube Album - April 22, 2006 By : Yash

June 6th is the date everyone should mark on their calendars.
That's the day Ice Cube drops his anticipated album "Laugh Now Cry Later".
It promises to be a monster album with top notch production and few guest appearances.

Dubcnn has 2 snippets for you’re listening pleasure:

Ice Cube "The Game Lord"
Ice Cube "Doin What It 'Pose 2 Do"

Make sure you go and cop the album June 6th!

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news Everyday Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes and Omar Cruz Be Hustlin' - April 21, 2006 By : SGV

What does an up and comer from the West, an up and comer from the South and an East Coast legend have in common? Everyday they hustlin'! Omar Cruz hopped on the already hot Remix of the first single for Slip N Slide/Def Jam's latest signee, Rick Ross, entitled "Hustlin'." Previously only featuring a guest verse from Flipmode General, Busta Rhymes, the Miami emcee was blessed to have Omar Cruz drop some Cali hustle on this Hustlers Anthem.

"They said we couldn't rap, they said we couldn't trap, well ask T.I. about L.A., bet he know about that!"

Peep the little insert of T.I.'s smash "What You Know" at the point of the song. If you liked this Remix with just Busta on it, you won't be dissapointed with this latest version. Shouts to DJ Skee, LuLu and BYI Entertainment for this "Westside Hype Radio Exclusive."


Rick Ross feat. Busta Rhymes & Omar Cruz - Hustlin' Remix

Stay tuned here on Dubcnn for more Omar Cruz news (Don't believe it until you see it here first!) and as always BYIEntertainment.com

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news Young Brown Is 'Out Tha Gate' And Lookin' For A 'Fly Girl' - April 21, 2006 By : Nima

South Gate's very own Young Brown, who we've been reporting on for over a year, is set to drop his debut album
"Out Tha Gate" in June.

The Rooftop Muzik affiliate reached out to Suga Free, Bad Azz, 40 Glocc, Glasses Malone, W.S. Bugg, Kokane, Ese Daz (Spanish Fly), Ca$ino, Bokie Loc, Nek-One, Infra-Redd, Blaze and Hook to join him on the album, and got laced up with top notch production by the likes of J-Steez who did most of the album, aswell as Nek-One & Co-T.

Young Brown has been recording on the album for over a year, and has been on his grind performing and opening up shows for Suga Free & Glasses Malone amongst others and toured overseas aswell. He recently shot a video for his single "Fly Girl", which you can view here.

I have two exclusive joints from the album for ya'll to download from the 21-track deep album. The first one is the single, "Fly Girl", featuring Ese Daz (Spanish Fly). Check it out below:

Young Brown - Fly Girl (ft. Ese Daz (Spanish Fly)) (Prod. by J Steez)

The second cut features Pomona's pimp Suga Free, Ca$ino and Hook. This one was produced by J Steez aswell, so you already know it's gonna be funky! It's called "The 1-4 Me", listen/download the song below:

Young Brown - The 1-4 Me (ft. Suga Free, Ca$ino & Hook)) (Prod. by J Steez)

Hopefully now you'll have a good idea of what the album will sound like. Personally, the record like some fresh summer music, and is gonna be dropping just in time.

You can also catch Y. Brown on the upcoming J Steez album "Return Of The West", the upcoming Ca$ino & Spanish Fly albums, aswell as Westsidin Ent's "Promoting & Politikin" record. We will naturally keep you updated on the album, and bring you more audio in near future.

For now, check out the two songs, and gear up for some feel good sunshine west coast music dropping in June!

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news E-40 To Appear On Upcoming Snoop Dogg Album - April 21, 2006 By : Lil Jay

The Dogg Pound just hit up Dubcnn to let us know that Snoop Dogg recently reached out to the Ambassador of the Yay, E-40, for a guest appearance. They laid down the vocals a couple of weeks back, and the song is scheduled to appear on Snoopy's next solo album "The Blue Carpet Treatment", due out later this year.

This project will surprise a lot of people, as it will have a total different vibe than his last album "R&G: The Masterpiece". And this feature with E-40 is another indication for a switch-up.


In related news, Kurupt has already started working on his next solo album which is still untitled. He's putting it out on the major market through Snoop's Doggystyle Records at the end of the year (Snoop also took over the executive producer role). So far they recorded 6 songs, the first 3 songs are produced by Fredwreck and the other 3 are produced by Mel-Man. Until then, watch out for Kurupt's upcoming underground project "Same Day, Different Shit", and of course the DPG album "Cali Iz Active" which is out in stores June 27th.

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news Messy Marv & San Quinn's "Explosive Mode 2" Out Now - April 21, 2006 By : Lil Jay

My boy Yash already let you guys hear a preview of Messy Marv and San Quinn's "Explosive Mode 2: Back In Business" in our last Weekend Audio. Dubcnn would like to remind everybody out there that the album was officially released this week and is on sale now.

The album is a nice follow up to Volume 1, and fans are already debating on different things about the album, such as the length as it's only 10 songs and 2 skits. The album is indeed short but sweet in the song selection, with "How I Came Up" (produced by Davey D) being one of the standout tracks.

The overall production is very good and it gives the entire album a very melodic vibe. There aren't any guest appearances on the album, which is good because people requested Messy Marv and San Quinn and that's what they get from start to finish.

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news Bruce Hathcock & DJ U-Neek Say "Its Your World" - April 21, 2006 By : Rud

Anyone been looking for some smooth new music? Well your prayers have been answered; we have fresh new music from a new name on the scene who is linked with famed Ruthless Records/Bone Thugs-N-Harmony producer DJ U-Neek.

The artist goes by the name of Bruce Hathcock and his debut album is set to feature artists including Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Felicia and others.



We have two tracks for you to enjoy as a taster to the project; set to be titled "Its Your World" as ever look for more news and information on Bruce Hathcock and this release over the coming weeks. Below is a cut called "Lets Ride" which features the smooth tones of Krayzie Bone and the second track has a verse from Eazy E, although not an unreleased one (it is the verse from "The Muthaphukkin Real"), it is well used and includes a voice sample from "Hello" by Dr. Dre, Ice Cube & MC Ren.

Bruce Hathcock - Lets Ride (Feat. Krayzie Bone)
Bruce Hathcock - Everything Is Good (Feat. Eazy E)

Shouts to the Cali Untouchable DJ's; DJ Warrior, DJ Strong & the team at HipHopWest. Leave feedback over at the dubcc community.

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news Sam Scarfo, Kurupt & 40 Glocc Explore The "Concrete Jungle" - April 21, 2006 By : Rud

We are back with an exclusive track courtesy of the Cali Untouchable DJ's. We have a track by Sam Scarfo, the Fight Klub winner and recent signee to Def Jam, with Kurupt and G-Unit's 40 Glocc. Since being signed to Jay-Z's label Sam Scarfo, from New Jersey, has been declared as top priority by executives at the label. As such he is currently working on his major label debut.

In the mean time he is working the mixtape scene and has recorded
this track called; "Concrete Jungle" for the CU DJ's.


The track is available for download below, enjoy and drop feedback over at our community.

Sam Scarfo - Concrete Jungle (Feat. Kurupt & 40 Glocc)

To learn more about Sam Scarfo and his past releases as well as his recent success at Fight Klub & signing to Def Jam, visit his MySpace page.

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news Cyssero aka Rockstar Is "Phillys Bad Guy" - April 21, 2006 By : Rud

To those of you who have followed the mixtape scene over the past 12 months, you may well be familiar with an artist by the name of Cyssero aka Rockstar who has been featured on The Game's past four mixtapes as well as releases from DJ Skee and Nu Jersey Devil.

The young MC from Philly signed to The Game's BlackWallStreet label earlier in the year before inking a distribution deal with 101 Distribution for the release of his debut album; "Phillys Bad Guy." The record which was released on April 18, 2006 features heavy-weights in the industry including The Game, Dogg Pound Gangsta Kurupt as well as Philly Native Shortyo.

The album also inlcudes a cut, "Main Event," which responds to the diss by Cassidy on the Smack DVD. The CD also features an enchanced disc with bonus tracks.

With this debut release and guest appearances scheduled on The Game's sophomore album, "The Doctors Advocate" - with production from Dr. Dre & Timbaland, the future looks bright for the young artist. A tour is planned to support the album release and raise Cyssero's profile. As ever dubcnn has audio from the project for you to listen to before you place and order.

01) Intro
02) Breathe Easy
03) Smell Like Dat (Feat. The Game)
04) Ima Pimp
05) Crack Music
06) Laylow (Feat. Reiko)
07) Better Get Back
08) Destined For Greatness
09) Gangster
10) Its On
11) Stand Up (Feat. Lotto)
12) Bounce
13) Locked Up
14) Aint No Party
15) Story To Tell
16) Game Time (Feat. Shortyo & Kurupt)
17) The Bad Guy
18) Turn It Out (Feat. Reiko)
19) When You Hear That
20) Shit Gotta Change
21) The Main Event

We also have a track not on the album called I Don't Care for your listening pleasure.

To learn more about Cyssero and to purchase his album visit his Official Site.

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news Yung Walt: An Artist On The Rise...Quickly - April 20, 2006 By : mrtonguetwista

You will be forgiven for wondering when you first download these tracks from newcomer Yung Walt if we have presented something other than Hip-Hop, the track "Playboy" although starting with "I know you gonna dig this" presents a soulful sound with a light tempo that may surprise you - if not then "Dreams" surely will; with its light 'keys' intro that lulls you into the song with its melodic feel and unbelievable catchy hook...you'll soon be wondering when you hear the tracks if we have stumbled across something a little special with this artist.

So who is the person behind Yung Walt?

Well the goverment know him as Walter Gaines but the neighbourhood know him by his music. Graduating from Inglewood High in 2002 after swapping and changing schools he opted to head towards a career in hip-hop. When he turned 17 he looked at his life thus far and began to think that this was his calling.

Having spent most of his youth being the "Man of the House" for his mother and sister he wants to show and prove through words and rhymes and after dropping out of college in 2003, a decision he was criticsed for, he has achieved great things including landing a hit single with Snoop Dogg on the "Welcome To Tha Church Tha Album" release on the track "Shake Dat Sh-t," where he wrote and performed lyrics for the hook. He has since worked with various producers such as; Battlecat, Terrace Martin, 1500 and Chordz. He has recorded a solo album which is titled "Hustle 2 Struggle" under the independent label "Ghetto Child ENT" run by himself and partners Bubba and Mac Jackson. Due to the extensive street buzz and credibility created in California along with the street team and own promoters, the album has managed to sell over 3,000 copies in Los Angeles alone since January 2006.

This is not an artist to be ignored; raw talent is rare and when portrayed correctly a pleasure to see and hear - check out the music below and pick up a copy of Snoop Dogg's "Welcome To The Church Tha Album" to see him credited - shouts to Snoop for getting Yung Walt on the project.

Yung Walt - Dreams
Yung Walt - Playboy

Impressed? I'm sure you are - take a moment to visit Yung Walt's MySpace page to hear more audio and to read more details on him. To order a copy of the album click here.

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news DJ Kali Unleases The Talent On Dago's Streets - April 20, 2006 By : mrtonguetwista

Although the 20 year old San Diego DJ, DJ Kali has been on the scene for over two years he may not be a name many are familiar with. As such he is planning to release a new mixtape to raise the attention focused on San Diego to a higher level.

He is working hard in the scene alongside artists including Mitchy Slick, I-Rocc, Smigg Dirtee, Ecay Uno and many more and is about to release the mixtape; Dago City's Unsigned Hype Volume 1."


The release features tracks from Mary Jane Junkeez, I Rocc, Smigg Dirtee, C.G., Tiny Doo, Clyde Carson (of The Team) Black Listd, Ray C, Josh Franks & many others and he is currently offering the mixtape for sale on his MySpace before it hits the streets and sells out.

We have the covers and tracklist below along with three preview tracks from the album to enjoy, check them out and head over to DJ Kali's MySpace page to learn more and place an order.

DJ Kali Presents - Dago City's Unsigned Hype Volume 1.": Front Cover | Back Cover

01) DJ Kail - Intro
02) Beezo aka Tha Dro Boy - Gas Break
03) Ray-C - What You Lookin At (Prod By. Josh Franks)
04) C.G - Different With Your Clothes On (Feat. Smigg Dirtee) (Prod By. J-Boog)
05) Obnoxious - Don't Hate
06) Ray-C Drop
07) Josh Franks - Parlay With Us (Feat. SB, Ray-C & Dolla Phil) (Prod By. Josh Franks)
08) I Rocc - Hood Survivors (Feat. Smigg Dirtee & J. Cin)
09) Clinton Sparks Drop
10) The A-Team - This The Joint
11) C.G - Been There (Feat. Clyde Carson of The Team) (Prod. By Vince V)
12) J. Cin Freestyle
13) Beezo - I'm Ready (Feat. DJ Kali)
14) Keak Da Sneak - Aaddiimean (Remix) (Feat. 12 G Tha Livewire)
16) Clinton Spards Drop 2
17) Manny Mill - Where You From
18) Tiny Doo - F-ck Da Club Up
19) DJ Kali Speaks
20) Black Listd - Work It Out (Prod. By Kriis)
21) Beta Bossalini - Tryna Get My Hustle On (Feat, Baby Diezel)
22) MC Lyte Drop
23) Mary Jane Junkeez - I'm Fresh
24) DJ Kali Speaks
25) Obnoxious - Gas Break
26) Manny Mill - Stay Fitted (Feat. Mike Berry)
27) Ray-C - Freestyle
28) DJ Kali Outro

For more information or to place an order please visit DJ Kali's MySpace page.

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news "Concrete Hell" Addresses "NY Crips & Bloods" - April 20, 2006 By : mrtonguetwista

A new DVD has been released that is addressing issues bubbling on the streets of California; specifically gangs who have a problem with Jim Jones and Dipset claiming Blood and wearing purple. As they put it; "Nothing to do with the music, just the image. You can die fo that color swappin here."

The franchise is produced by Money Moses and introduced by Shazz Loc and features music from Dirty Birdy and Watts Guerillas amongst others. The trailer for the project is available below as is the Shazz Loc music video for the track "Whatchoo Claimin" produced by San Diego's Steve Vicious

Concrete Hell - DVD Trailer

Shazz Loc - Whatchoo Claimin (Produced by Steve Vicious)

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news 40 Glocc's Blazin' The Streets With Them Hammers! [Audio] - April 20, 2006 By : Nima

Big Bad 4-0... Sam Scarfo... Infamous.. Up in this!! That's right, Colton City's Infamous/G-Unit artist 40 Glocc has been creating a buzz with his latest street single "Where Them Hammers At", produced by none other than Rick Rock and featuring Def Jam recording artist Sam Scarfo.

We brought ya'll the track last week but it was slept on, and I just got the dirty and radio edits for all you DJ's out there, so I thought I'd give ya'll another heads up on the song. So make sure you go ahead and grab which ever version suits you and bang the track, cause 40 is on his way!

40 Glocc - Where Them Hammers (ft. Sam Scarfo) (Prod. by Rick Rock) [Dirty Version]

40 Glocc - Where Them Hammers (ft. Sam Scarfo) (Prod. by Rick Rock) [Radio Edit]

In related news, the whole Infamous camp ripped the Funkmaster Flex show in NYC on monday, those of you who caught it know what I mean. As ya'll know, this is where you get your 40 Glocc fix, and I'll be back in a hot second with some more!

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news Tha Dogg Pound Is Back Again: DPG / Daz / Rick Ross - April 20, 2006 By : Nima

Those of you who visit our forums have probably noticed that the DPG talk on there has picked up massively. With JD finally getting behind Daz Dillingers So So Def album, and Snoop Dogg really pushing the "Cali Iz Active" record dropping in June, it looks like the future is pretty bright for the rap veterans.

I have two new tracks for ya'll, one from the upcoming Dogg Pound album "Cali Iz Active", the other from "So So Gangsta". Let's start it off with the DPG one, it's called "Don't Sweat It". No word on who produced it yet, we'll keep you updated on that. Listen to the song below:

D.P.G. - Don't Sweat It (ft. Snoop Dogg)

The second song I have for ya'll is a collaboration between Daz and Miami's hustler Rick Ross, who was signed by Jay-Z and who's single "Hustlin'" has been making quite some noise. The song was produced by Jermaine Dupri and is a preview of the So So Gangsta album. Listen below:

Daz Dillinger - On Some Real Shit (ft. Rick Ross) (Prod. by JD)

Stay tuned for the latest on the D.P.G. right here as always! Also check out the new official website thadoggpound.com.

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news Problem & Dem Jointz 'Take A Lil Time' [Audio] - April 20, 2006 By : Nima

The homie Dem Jointz just hit me off with a new joint he recently produced for Compton's Problem. This time around he came with a smooth laid back joint, and Dem holla'd at his singer Krys Ivory who we introduced to ya'll a few weeks ago, aswell as singer Marleik.

The result is a hot joint to kick back to, so as they say, 'take a lil time' to let this soak in. Today is 4/20, all the smokers out there know what that means, so roll one up and enjoy the day!

Here goes "Take A Lil Time" for your listening pleasure:

Problem - Take A Lil Time (ft. Krys Ivory & Marleik) (Prod. by Dem Jointz)

Enjoy!

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news Big Stuntz & Nottz "Just The Two Of Us" World Premiere - April 20, 2006 By : Rud

We exclusively announced this week that Big Stuntz out of Long Beach, CA had been co-signed by multi-platinum producer Nottz on a non-exclusive Production Agreement; the two have wasted no time at all getting together in the studio to knock out a banging single that is heading straight for radios - this beat knocks and Stuntz' flow is, as ever, on point.

If you want to learn more about Big Stuntz then check out our On The Come Up feature article and enjoy some music off his past mixtapes.

Dubcnn will be linking up with Big Stuntz soon to talk about this production deal, the mixtape with Roccett entitled; "Green-Up & Hustl'n Hard"; which will be out later this month in C.A & N.Y., and more about his future plans.

Big Stuntz - Just The Two Of Us (Produced By. Nottz)

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news Bad News & Daz Dillinger Represent "California" [Audio] - April 20, 2006 By : Nima

Up and comer Bad Newz from Gang Profit Records recently finished his new project titled "Success B4 Death". The project is in stores now, and is his follow up to his debut "Hated by some, Loved by few, respected by all" and his "Ear Crack" mixtape.

On this new album, he reached out to none other than Daz Dillinger himself for a beat and guest feature. He hooked me up with the track for ya'll to check out aswell, so here it go:

Bad News - California (ft. Daz Dillinger) (Prod. by Daz Dillinger)

To order "Success B4 Death" or to get more information on Bad News/Gang Profit Records, hit up their website at gangprofit.com.

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news Exclusive Video Interview With Raekwon - April 18, 2006 By : Yash

Another week, another dubcnn exclusive. This time we present an exclusive Video Interview with an artist who has been in the game over a decade now - enjoying both group fame and solo success.

Dubcnn sat down to speak with one of the members of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan; "The Chef" Raekwon who over the years has been an influence and a prescence few possess in the world of Hip-Hop. We discussed how the Wu-Tang Clan started, spoke on the new "Cuban Linx 2" album, working with Dr. Dre, Busta Rhymes and one of the strongest memories that Old Dirty Bastard left on Raekwons mind.

For those of you who have been fiending for the second installment of "Cuban Linx" as well as news on the Dr. Dre collaboration then this is a video feature not to miss.

Click Here to watch our exclusive Video Interview with Raekwon!

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news Rock The Bells With Wu-Tang, BlackStar, Murs And More - April 18, 2006 By : SGV

August 5th and 6th, all of California will be in for a treat. Guerilla Union is back again with yet another monumental Hip Hop festival. With names like Snoop Dogg, DMX, Linkin Park, Cypress Hill, Wu Tang, Tribe Called Quest and Nas just being a fraction of the acts they've showcased at one of their concerts, they truely outdone themselves this time around.

Re-grouping Wu Tang for another show (and as a tribute to Ol' Dirty Bastard), they're ready to Rock the Bells both in Southern and Northern California.

Alongside the Killa Bees is Mos Def and Talib Kweli, Redman, De La Soul, Del Tha Funkyhomosapien, Immortal Technique, Murs, Supernatural, Living Legends and that's just what they have lined right now.

Click the image to see the flyer.

They're already billing Suprise performances, which they're really good about keeping under wraps and of course they'll be adding more artists as the days go by. So, all you Hip Hop heads in or around the California area (be it Northern or Southern) you have a little under 4 months to save up for these tickets. I'm sure they'll go fast. Stay tuned to Dubcnn or RockTheBells.Net for more info on this massive two day innerstate Festival.

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news Weekend Audio (Messy Marv, San Quinn, RBX, Papoose) - April 16, 2006 By : Yash

I decided to end this years Easter holiday with a huge audio update from upcoming albums that we think you guys should definitely give a listen to.

We start with the album from Messy Marv & San Quinn called Explosive Mode 2. It is a very solid album with zero featurings, which is refreshing. How I Came Up is my favourite song from the album but pretty much all of the songs are certified bangers.

Now let’s move on to one of the realest groups from the west called The Coup; who have an album coming out April 25th on Epitaph entitled "Pick A Bigger Weapon"; the release has some of the freshest audioscapes The Coup have ever produced. Backed by Tom Morello, Dwayne Wiggins, veterans of Parliament-Funkadelic, The Gap Band, Toni Tony Tone, Jesse Johnson, and Frankie Beverly and Maze.

Listen to the song called My Favourite Mutiny featuring Black Thought & Talib Kweli.

Next up we bring a banger from Ant D.O.G. entitled "Playaz Party" featuring Yukmouth, Shock G, Ray Luv, Mac Mall, JT.
His brand new album is called "Dogshit" and apart from the above mentioned artists, he also has T Kash, Skrilla & Roc on the album, which is in stores now.

This weekends’ r&b song is from Avant's upcoming album "Director". The album drops April 25th on Geffen. The song we have for you features JD and is called "GPSA". Make sure you checkout our interview with Avant for more info on this smooth r&b album by clicking here.

This week we decided to showcase the soundtrack to Touchstone Pictures' new comedy "Stick It"; the movie starts playing in cinemas April 21st and the OST is in stores right now. We have the song called Crowded by Jeannie Ortega and Papoose. Missy Elliot and Talib Kweli are some of the other artists who are on the soundtrack.

RBX is working on his upcoming album, but for now you can check him out on the Da Danker's debut album "Vallejo's Top Exec".
Da Danker's album is out in stores and features San Quinn, Keak Da Sneakand few other bay rappers. Checkout the song titled "End Of Days" ft RBX and Jt The Bigga Figga.
RBX is about to do some stuff with Dresta the Gangsta but more news on that later.

Last but not least I got a slumper from DJ Fresh Presents...The Tonite Show with Smigg Dirtee. The song I'm talking about is "A Gust Of Wind" featuring Ya Boy & Tower..

As ever we feature "Weekend Audio" to remind you of what new material is out and urge you all to go out and buy the albums and mixtapes if you are feeling any of the tracks!

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news Happy Holidays & To All Fans & Readers A Request - April 16, 2006 By : Rud

To all dubcnn readers and fans; we would all like to once again thank every single one of you for supporting dubcnn consistantly and wish each and every one of you a Happy Holiday period; no matter what race or religion - and hope you spend some valued time with family and friends.

We are currently asking any supporters of dubcnn who feel happy to help towards dubcnn's costs to aid us in the improvement and increasement of the services we offer via a donation. We currently have a Paypal donation scheme in place and ask for any donations no matter small or large.

We thank each of you for your support and visitation of dubcnn.com and all the work that we currently do; it is a costly exercise to maintain and grow dubcnn so any donations to the cause are greatly appreciated. Please follow the link below to learn more.

Help To: Support Dubcnn

Also dont forget that time is ticking down for the Dubcnn & Bigg North "Next 2 Crack" Volume 1 Mixtape contest; so learn more below and MC's/Singers etc - get entering.

Dubcnn & Bigg North Present: "Next 2 Crack" Mixtape Contest

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news Da Backwudz and Bun B Don't Like The Look Of It - April 13, 2006 By : SGV

Oompa Loompa's has never been so funky. Atlanta duo Da Backwudz recently released their latest single "I Don't Like The Look Of It" with a hot sample from the 1971 cult classic movie Willy Wonka And The Choclate Factory. They take one of the songs performed by the little works of the factory the Oopma Loompa's and flipped into their new banger. As with any hot track, a Remix always follows. They keep the vocal sample, but DJ Montay of the Oomp Camp lays a menacing backdrop for Da Backwudz and Caz Clay to match their new verses with the legendary Underground King himself, Bun B.

We have the track here for you:

Da Backwudz feat. Bun B & Caz Clay - I Don't Like The Look Of It Remix (Prod. DJ Montay)

Make sure you pick up Da Backwudz' album Wood Work on April 18th. Shouts to DJ Burn One.

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news Pastor Troy Says The Police Cant Break It Up - April 13, 2006 By : SGV

Born in the College Park section of Atlanta, GA, yet growing up in Agusta (Only to move back to Atlanta later in life) Pastor Troy made his name back in the late 90s with his scathing Master P diss record "No More Play In GA," as well with his amazing Independent following, which led to a three year stint with Universal Records. Since his last major release in 2004, PT has been keeping a steady pace of strong guest appearances. This year, he's dropping two albums, Money & Power and the 845 Ent./SMC/Fontana/Universal release, Stay True. We have a track from the latter, that, yet again, reaffirms Pastor Troy is a force to be reckoned with on the mic. More than your typical Crunk rapper, the Pastor implements substance, alongside his ode's to tearing clubs up.

This particular song though, is more riot inducing, than thought provoking.

"My Killas Is Tired, And I'm Gettin' Tired, And We Won't Quit, Til That Grill Re-Wired, Ya Hoe!"

Check out "Police Can't Break It Up" courtesy of Dubcnn, the Room Service Group and 845 Ent.:

Pastor Troy - Police Can't Break It Up

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news Stay Up All Night With Candis Francis - April 13, 2006 By : SGV

You may know this 22 year old singer/songwriter from her work with Hip Hop veterans Cypress Hill or up and comer O.Brown, you may have seen her promotional pictures all over websites like Myspace.com, or maybe you haven't. But, it's about time you wake up and find out just who has the industry buzzing. Born in Toronto, Canada, then moving to various cities all over the place, she now calls Los Angeles, California her home.

At the age of 12, Candis Francis started her now blooming career. Summer of 2005, she toured Europe, hitting Italy, Germany and The Netherlands. Back in the states, she's had her video played on BET's The Next, Much Vibe, The Box and other outlets. For only being 22 and not have any major backing, Candis Francis is proving her worth, her grind and her hustle. Using more than her pretty face and good body, the singer wins crowds over with her amazing voice.

We have a couple of Candis' tracks here for you to check out below.

First we have the up-tempo-club-ready-title-track from her latest solo effort All Night:

Candis Francis - All Night

We slow it up a bit as Candis drops this song for a special man in her life:

Candis Francis - Kash Baby

Check the All Night Album Cover. Now that you're convinced, cop the album here and visit her official site.

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news Dubcnn & Bigg North Present: "Next 2 Crack" Mixtape Contest - April 13, 2006 By : Rud

Attention all New Westcoast artists, Dubcnn & Bigg North are currently finalising a new mixtape entitled: "Next 2 Crack" Volume 1. The mixtape is being prepared for a June 15th release with distribution in all swap-meets, mom and pop stores around California and of course online. The mixtape will be heavily promoted on dubcnn, radio and in various magazines.

The final release is being pressed with a view to increase the coverage of Westcoast Hip-Hop and take the names you hear about every day online to a wider audience.

We want to showcase the premiere New West Hip-Hop & R&B talent for A&Rs, Radio Stations, Labels and fans to see what the music is all about. We are offering one last spot on the mixtape to a New Westcoast Artist (Hip-Hop/R&B) that wants to be a part of this mixtape. You will be featured alongside names such as Sly Boogy, Mitchy Slick (Angeles Records), Young Hoggs, Lunch, Diamonique, Dirty Birdy, Chevy Jones, Bishop Lamont (Aftermath) and many more. We aim to generate exposure and gain these artists a wider fan base.

To read the details of what has to be done to enter the contest and gain a spot on this mixtape follow the link below and submit your music. Hurry though: Contest Closes on May 1st 2006


Dubcnn & Bigg North Present: "Next 2 Crack" Mixtape Contest

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news Big Stuntz Is "On The Come Up" - April 13, 2006 By : Rud

In early 2006 we premiered a new artist by the name of Big Stuntz out of Long Beach, CA. This solo artist was something different; something fresh, someone with the talent and most definitely the drive to add another dimension to the game.

Having been heavily featured and allowing us to present nearly 20 tracks of material to you Big Stunts is back with some incredible news; not only is he putting the finishing touches to a mixtape with Roccett entitled; "Green-Up & Hustl'n Hard"; which will be out later this month in C.A & N.Y., he has also been co-signed multi-platinum producer; Nottz.

To showcase more details on this non-exclusive Production Agreement, the new mixtape with Roccett as well as lots of audio and information we have created a Big Stuntz On The Come Up feature article which introduces him to new readers and allows existing fans to catch up.

Lookout for the Nottz produced Big Stuntz single later this quarter on dubcnn and ensure you head to the Annual Players Ball on April 30th - a Red Carpet Event - the 6th Annual Ball at the; Legendary Patriotic Hall, 1816 South Figuero Street, Los Angeles.

Big Stuntz On The Come Up (Feature Article)

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news PYO & Cali Untouchable DJ's Present: GTA 3 - April 13, 2006 By : Rud

As we reported last year Shade Sheist and his company PutYourselfOut we're preparing to release the third edition in the mixtape series; "Grand Theft Audio." The two previous installments received accolades including "Best Westcoast Mixtape of 2003" (Grand Theft Audio) and "Best Westcoast Mixtape of 2004" (GTA2). We released the first teaser track from the album; Hey Yo, which features Shade Sheist, N.U.N.E., Eddie Kane Jr. and Nate Dogg. Since November 2005 the work has only increased on the project and we made the announcment in January that they had aligned with the L.A. Mixtape Kings; DJ Warrior and DJ Strong to release the mixtape.

PutYourselfOut, saddened by the death or Proof of D-12 on April 11th, have released another track from the mixtape which they are now dedicating to the late MC; the track, "Legends Never Die" sees Tupac Shakur & The Notorious B.I.G. united once again. This track available below will feature on the "GTA 3 - Cali Untouchable Radio" mixtape due later this year.

PYO Present - Legends Never Die (Feat. Tupac Shakur & The Notorious B.I.G.)

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news Its "Now Or Neva" For New Jersey's TM - April 13, 2006 By : Rud

Born an raised in Plainfield, NJ, TM was the victim of a torrid childhood; aside from bullying in school he tragically, before the age of 3, lost his sister. Fast forward to present day and TM is trying to find a way out of the struggle to help his mother with rent and to ensure the life that so far sees him awaiting a trial, changes.

Enter: Hip-Hop. In a short space of time TM has been making moves in the mixtape community.


He has been on a mixtape with Techneic's group Dynamic Certified, Shortyo's mixtape and he is looking to feature on the second "New West Attitude Mixtape" - as he states; think of me as NJ's El Dorado Red - working hard with westcoast talent such as Livewire, Balance, Dynamic Certified, Eastwood, Jayo Felony & City Boy. Aside from that he and some artists from Plainfield have formed a group called Get Right; Trigga, Wawa, Chase, Young C & E-Dot make up the collective with beats provided by Tone Clutch.

TM is currently putting the finishing touches to his mixtape; "Now Or Neva", hosted by DJ L-Gee, an official BWS & BumSquad DJ. We will have news and audio from the mixtape later this month however for now this is just an introduction. Below we have two tracks from TM both mixtape cuts; one of which "My Life" is over the Eminem production from the Tupac single "Ghetto Gospel" which sees TM poor out his heart about his life. The other is a cut with Stat Quo, Shortyo & City Boy called "Im'a Bang"

TM - Im'a Bang (Feat. Stat Quo, Shortyo & City Boy)
TM - My Life (Over "Ghetto Gospel")

Stay tuned to dubcnn for the next update from TM with audio featuring Balance; until then enjoy the music and drop your thoughts at the forum.

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news Exclusive Prodigy of Mobb Deep Interview! - April 12, 2006 By : Inspire

Recently we had the opportunity to sit down with Prodigy of The Infamous Mobb Deep for an exclusive interview regarding their new upcoming album, "Blood Money," which is set for release on G-Unit Records in May.

The signing of Mobb Deep to G-Unit sparked some controversy for obvious reasons and made some of Mobb’s older fans angry; Prodigy had a few words in response to this and told us why he thinks signing to G-Unit was good for the future of Mobb Deep.


Other than this, Prodigy answered some of the questions that have been burning as of late; and also what he thought about the issue with some Mexican's, who state that Mobb Deep was being unfair to them in some of their videos.

Head over and check out the full interview in either text or audio!

Mobb Deep Interview (April 2006)

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news Dresta.com Is Back In Full Effect - April 12, 2006 By : Inspire

After a long absence from both Dresta and his official website www.dresta.com, things are finally start to pick up steam again. Dresta is home and as such his official site and forums are back in full effect with updates and new music.

Many of you may remember the Dirty West Mixtapes from last year - if you thought they were hot, just wait till you hear what Dresta has in store for you next!


For any future updates regarding Dresta, stay tuned on right here on Dubcnn or head over to the official website Dresta.com, where you can download both volumes of the Dirty West Mixtape and even connect with the big homie himself on the official forums!

For a sneak peak of what is to come we have a special new track currently playing at the new site; to hear the new track called "Crip Blue" click here. Also, if you are a member of Myspace - head over to Dresta's official Myspace page here.

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news Mark Morrison is an "Innocent Man"! - April 12, 2006 By : Yash

Mark Morrison, mostly known for his 95' smash Return of the Mack, is back with a hot new single entitled, Innocent Man which features DMX. The single which has been leaked for well over a year now due to the problems with the release of the album got its official release this week, and is taken from his now upcoming album of the same title.

The album is scheduled for a May 1st release and has appearences from DMX, Gabrielle, Adina Howard, Alexander O'Neal, Elephant Man, Mica Paris, Daz Dillinger & Tray Deee.

Mark was recently spending time in Barbados with R&B songstress Rhianna, an island he visits to catch up with his parents, who have retired to their homeland after emigrating first to Britain, where Morrison spent the first half of his childhood, and later to the US, where he spent his teens.

Join the Mark Morrison fan forums at his Official Website.

The album "Innocent Man" is out on May 1st on Mona Records. The single, also called Innocent Man, is in stores now.

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news E-40 "My Ghetto Report Card" Exclusive Footage & Gallery - April 11, 2006 By : Rud

Last month, March 15th 2006, dubcnn was invited along with the worlds press to Basque on Hollywood & Vine for the prestigious Hollywood Album Release Party of E-40's latest solo release "My Ghetto Report Card." The event was as you would expect BIG, the Bay, LA, all out to support. The building was packed with media and artists including; Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, B-Legit, Federation, Battlecat, Bosko, Chace Infiniate, DJ Muggs, Wallet, DJ Juice and many more. As ever dubcnn was able to capture images from the evening as well as footage to compile an exclusive Video Feature.


In it we speak with many of the artists in attendance and even had brief interviews with Battlecat, who discussed his future projects & the man of the hour, ambassador of the Bay - E-40 who discussed the album, Hyphy & much more. Our thanks go out to Echo Hattix and the entire Echoing Soundz Staff for having us out there and for putting the event on - as ever doing an incredible job. Click the link below to see the full sub-section and the video feature.

E-40 - My Ghetto Report Card Launch Party (Exclusive Feature)

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news Angeles Records Take A Trip Down Under - April 11, 2006 By : Rud

The good people over at Angeles Records have teamed up with Australia's Area 38 to take the Grandmasters 2006 Tour to Australia. In May DJ Muggs and GZA will bring their music to promote their critically acclaimed "Grandmasters" release; click here to read our review on the album.

Joining them for the four date tour will be fellow Angeles Records recording artists and all round underground legends Self Scientific along with DJ Solo (Soul Assassins) and local turntablist DJ Def Rok (SYD). This is a line up to make any self respecting hip hop fiend’s mouth water.

Area 38 have ensured they have put together a group of artists who are guaranteed to bring a neck-snapping onslaught to the audiences of Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

The live collaboration performance will showcase the material on the "Grandmasters" release as well as Muggs slashing up a
Cypress Hill set on the decks while GZA will be performing Wu-Tang hits and tracks from his solo LP’s.

The underground duo Self Scientific comprising of Chace Infinite and DJ Khalil will be performing hits from their latest album "Change" as well as thir debut and "Gods & Gangsters" releases. The duo have had praise in abundence in recent years with acclaimed album reviews as well as DJ Khalil being used as a producer by Dr. Dre for his own Aftermath Records imprint.

As ever if you want to attend, book your tickets early as these will sell out; we know dubcnn has a large readership in Australia so dont miss out, the dates for the shows are as follow

Perth
Metro City
Tuesday 9th May 2006

Sydney
Home Nightclub
Thursday 11th May 2006

Brisbane
The Arena
Friday 12th May 2006

Melbourne
Metro Nightclub
Saturday 13th May 2006

Tickets are on sale now and can be obtained thorugh Area 38 or directly at Ticketek.

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news DJ Quik & Omar Cruz Tear Up Rosarito On April 15th! - April 11, 2006 By : SGV

Compton and West L.A. connect to bring you the final and possibly the hottest show during Rosarito, Mexico's Spring Break concert series. The series, which has already boasted performances from Dancehall top biller Sean Paul, Mack 10, The Game, E-40 & Lil Jon, Lil Eazy E and many more, will come to a close this weekend, with DJ Quik and the next to blow Omar Cruz.

For those in and around the SouthWest area, I suggest heading South this weekend to catch this show. It'll be well worth your money. Not only great performances, but there's sure to be an abundance of women (plenty of dudes for the ladies) as well as no shortage of liquor in sight. As long as you're 18 and up with a valid ID, you're good to go. Hop on those 5 and 15 freeway's drive South to the border, you'll be there in no time. Dubcnn will be in the place alongside the BYI Family so holla at us!

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news Melloe Won States "Im Back" & "Gets Busy" - April 11, 2006 By : Rud

Last year we introduced you to an artist on the westcoast by the name of Melloe Won who was grinding hard as part of the group The Doty Boys. Since we initially brought him to the attention of dubcnn readers he made the biggest noise on the internet when we exclusively premiered a track of his with Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg - a track that countless DJ's, websites and outlets edited and called a "Detox" teaser track which was utter rubbish. The Snoop & Nate verses were new as was the Dr. Dre production however his verse featured on Nate Dogg's "Your Wife" track in 2001. The track, as we originally stated was given to Melloe Won for his mixtape; "The Next On The West Vol. 1". The track we premiered was: There They Go.

Since then he has been working hard touring across the country as part of the DUB Magazine Car Show where he has performed with countless mainstream artists including Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Slim Thug and many more. He often has the pleasure of Vida Guerra for company too - its a hard life! To view some of the footage and pictures from those shows check out Dub Magazine or visit his Official Site.

With the year now in full effect he gave dubcnn a call and asked us to premiere some new music that will be on his latest mixtape; "The Next On The West Vol.2" which drops at the end of this month. We have a new track which features fellow memeber of The Doty Boys, Moe Moe laced by Dem Jointz as well as a second which sums up his message; "Im Back"

Melloe Won - We Gets Busy (Feat. Moe Moe) (Produced By. Dem Jointz)
Melloe Won - Im Back (Produced By. Marshall Law)

Stay tuned to dubcnn for more news and audio from Melloe Won and remember to visit his Official Site to order the mixtape when its released at the end of this month.

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news Proof (D-12) Killed Today In Tragic Shooting - April 11, 2006 By : Rud

Dubcnn has just received word that Proof of D-12 was shot and killed this morning in Detroit. Early reports indicate he was not the only victim in the attack. Fox 2 News in Detroit are said to be revealing more details.

We will have more news on this as the story unfolds, our condolences go out to Proof's family and friends at this tragic time.


Rest In Peace Proof.

Update: The shooting occured on Detroit's northeast side on the famed 8 Mile Rd. Proof and one other man were both shot and killed at the Triple C club approximitely 4:30 a.m. Police are investigating the scene however as yet there is now word of suspects or motives according to local news station; WXYZ

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news Dresta & Young Hoggs Release New Track - April 10, 2006 By : Yash

As we reported on dubcnn earlier this week; Dresta is back home following a prison sentance. He is currently putting plans in place to release new material later in the year, stay tuned to dubcnn for the latest on that.

In the meantime, to celebrate his return, we at Dubcnn decided to bring you a new exclusive banger from Dresta which features The Young Hoggs called Compton Unified Thug District. Enjoy the track and be sure to lookout for more news from Dresta later this week. Make sure you also bookmark Dresta's Official Site and sign up for the forums. Welcome Home Dresta!

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news One-2 "Can't Leave Rap Alone" - New Joint! - April 9, 2006 By : Nima

That's right! Treacherous Records artist One-2 hit up dubcnn again with a new joint! After we brought you his critically acclaimed mixtape "High School Dropout", where One-Tweezy showed us for the first time why he's one to really watch out for, he has recently completed his new tape called "New Day, New Money".

The 21 year old MC, who's catalogue boasts tracks with the likes of Crooked I, Jayo Felony & Big Syke, is known for his clever wordplay and sharp lyrics. Personally, he impressed me by speaking on deep topics, but at the same time keeping it humorous and easy to listen to.

On this new song, produced by Komplex, he samples the infamous Jay-Z line "Can't Leave Rap Alone, The Game Needs Me" over some hard hitting drums. 'Nuff talk, download the song for yourself and be the judge:

One-2 - Can't Leave Rap Alone (Prod. by Komplex)

Enjoy, and watch out for the latest on One-2, as always, right here on dubcnn.

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news Fat Fish & Jae Millz Collaborate On "Defense" [Audio] - April 9, 2006 By : Nima

We've been bringing ya'll music from the Albuquerque producer/rapper crew Fat Fish Ent for well over a year now. They've provided beats for Tha Dogg Pound, 40 Glocc, Styliztik Jones, Ooh Wee to name a few, and they recently sent me a new song they did with Harlems young gunner Jae Millz.

The track is called "Defense", and I have the pleasure of letting ya'll listen to it right here. Check it out below:

Jae Millz & Fat Fish - Defense (Prod. by Fat Fish Ent)

Enjoy, and watch out for more Fat Fish soon!

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news Jynxx Showcases Talent On "Beats & Life" - April 8, 2006 By : Rud

In January we introduced an up and coming producer out of the Inland Empire called Jynxx. At that point he was still working on his latest compilation called "Beats And Life Vol. 1," where he was set to handle the entire production with guest MC's on all the tracks. Since then he has finished the release and is ready to showcase his work to the world.

This release features much of the best new talent on the west including Dirty Birdy, W.S. Bugg, City Boy, Wallet, SUPe, SKiLL and more. Others who guest include Eddie Kane Jr.

We previewed two tracks in January and they are available again however we now have the complete release in sample format; let me assure you this will not dissapoint - this is well worth the $8.99; check the download below and hear the samples.

Jynxx - Beats And Life Vol. 1 (Sampler)

We have the full tracklist below as well as two complete preview tracks that we premiered in January.

01) Beats And Life (Feat. SUPe And Locey)
02) My Hustlas (Feat. City Boy)
03) Carolina Hotness (Feat. Dirtyface)
04) Clutch My Mic (My Mistress) (Feat. G-Mo)
05) We Don't Need Ya (Feat. Eddie Kane Jr. And The Conference)
06) Inland Empire (Feat. SKiLL)
07) Can't Stop (Feat. War Da Villin)
08) La Vida (Feat. Redencion And BocaFloja)
09) Away (Feat. SUPe)
10) FED (Feat. Jon Notty)
11) Tryin' 2 Survive (Feat. Professor P)
12) Bless Me Lord (Last Days) (Feat. The Hood Affiliates)
13) You Know (Feat. Wallet)
14) Ho Cake Nigga (Feat. Dirty Birdy)
15) Bizness, Never Personal (Feat. Mykill Miers)
16) What The Game Been Missing (Feat. Dirtyface)
17) Mercy (Feat. Johnny Kashe)
18) Gotta Go (Feat. SUPe)

If you like what you hear then visit Jynxx's official website to order a copy and support the westcoast; 909lab. To contact Jynxx you can send him an email by clicking here. Look for more from Jynxx on dubcnn in the near future.

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news MC Eiht Links With Dubcnn For An Exclusive Interview! - April 8, 2006 By : Inspire

That’s right, we hooked up with the West Coast legend MC Eiht for an exclusive interview following the release of his nineteenth album entitled, "Affiliated." In this interview, we spoke with MC Eiht about his new album, who he worked with and who he would like to work with in the future and much more, and for those of you who might have been wondering about another Compton’s Most Wanted project, then we have good news.

Apart from this, MC Eiht also shared a few of his thoughts on Hip-Hop in general, and what he thinks his new album has brought to the table which other albums recently did not.

Check out more of what MC Eiht had to say in this exclusive interview with Dubcnn!

MC Eiht Interview (April 2006)

And for those who want to keep up to date with MC Eiht you can visit his MySpace pages - G-Yeah!

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news DJ F Sharp & Ras Kass Showcase "California Love Pt.3" - April 8, 2006 By : Rud

DJ F Sharp is no stranger to dubcnn, he has been featured numerous times with his "California Love" mixtape series as well as providing exclusive audio for the visitors. He is back once again with the third installment of his acclamied mixtape series; "California Love Part 3" hosted by the Waterproof MC Ras Kass. The mixtape which is the latest in the series by the Bumsquad DJ features westcoast talent; much of which has been on dubcnn in recent months.

There are tracks by Damani, Snoop Dogg, Dirty Birdy, Dr Stank, 40 Glocc, The Game, E-40 and many more.

The mixtape host Ras Kass provides two freestyles to the mixtape as well as the customary Intro & Outro. The tracklist is below as well as some audio from it that has featured on dubcnn this year.

DJ F Sharp - California Love Pt.3 Tracklisting:

01) Ras Kass - Intro
02) Snoop Dogg - Get Rich or Die Tryin
03) LA Zuu - How The Game Goes (Feat. Kurupt)
04) Dirty Birdy - Say What I Wish
05) The Game - 360 Bars
06) Ras Kass - Jackin 4 Tha Dirty (Freestyle)
07) Lil Eazy E - That Fire
08) 40 Glocc (Infamous/G-Unit) - What It Do (Feat. Zoo Babies)
09) Damani - Gotta Stay Paid (Feat. Keak Da Sneak)
10) Scarface - I'm A (Feat. The Product)
11) Bishop Lamont - Warrior
12) Frontline - Take That
13) Nick Cannon - Dimepiece
14) Ray J - One Wish (Feat. Fabolous)
15) TQ - Hotel California '06
16) Ras Kass - Stay Fly Freestyle (Feat. Talib Kweli)
17) E-40 - Been There, Done That (Feat. Lil Jon)
18) Kurupt - Im Quicker
19) Miguel - Getcha Hands Up (Feat. Major)
20) Dr. Stank - Girls Go Crazy
21) Daz - Git Drunk (Produced By. Scott Storch)
22) DPG - Sittin on 23z
23) Sean Biggs - Freestyle
24) Balance - It Is What It Is (Feat E-A-Ski)
25) Ice Cube - Why We Thugs (Produced By. Scott Storch)
26) Warren G - I Need A Light (Feat. Nate Dogg) (Fredwreck Remix)
27) Too Short - Blow The Whistle
28) E-40 - Tell Me When To Go (Remix) (Feat. Keak Da Sneak & The Game)
29) Dr. Stank - Thats What Niggaz Do
30) Zion I - Live Freestyle (w/ F Sharp)
31) Ras Kass - Outro

This mixtape is available now all over California and can be ordered online at MixUnit. If you wish to email DJ F Sharp with any enquiries about his mixtapes then you can click here. Lookout for his next project; "1 Nation Under A Groove" later this year.

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news Ice Cube Shows "Why We Thugs" In New Video - April 8, 2006 By : Rud

Dubcnn as you will all know has been keeping you updated better than any other outlet on the highly anticpiated new album from Ice Cube entitled; "Laugh Now, Cry Later". Having been updating you all on the release since last year we have steadily released audio from the project and even spoke with Ice Cube in February at SIR Studios about the album when we were among the world's press invited to a private listening party for the new album. If you missed that then check out our exclusive "Laugh Now Cry Later" Listening Party Feature page to catch up.


The album is still due for release on 6-6-6 (June 6th 2006) and as ever the single, which we premiered in February (Why We Thugs) which is produced by Scott Storch, now has a video; and let us assure you this may be an independent release however Ice Cube knows exactly what to draw the masses; this video is far from the typical independent project; look for cameos from Mike Epps, W.C. and many more.

The video takes its backdrop in Los Angeles, Houston & New York and sees the videography drawing heavily from Ice Cube's lyrics; you even see Cube sporting a 'Grill' in Houston.

Ice Cube - Why We Thugs (Video)

This is available in m4v format so get it on your iPod's or enjoy in Windows Media Player. Drop your thoughts on the video at the forum where the video originated!

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news MC Eiht Tells Us "Say Nuthin" In New Video - April 7, 2006 By : Rud

MC Eiht released his long awaited nineteenth album this week entitled; "Affiliated" - his first release through Paid In Full/Koch Records. As we reported the album features his first enhanced disc as well as exclusive interview footage and a new music video starring MC Eiht performing the song "Say Nothin." Well that music video is now available to all through dubcnn and MySpace. The single off the album "CPT’z Bac" which dubcnn premiered early this year which was well received and was added into airplay at the legendary Los Angeles radio station KDAY by Julio G after he heard it right here on dubcnn; is also available below.

If you haven't already then ensure you grab a copy of MC Eiht's latest release "Affiliated" which features 14 brand new tracks.

MC Eiht - CPT’z Bac (Feat. CMW & King T)

Stay tuned to dubcnn as ever for the latest news and audio from MC Eiht and enjoy the link to the video below.

MC Eiht - Say Nuthin' (Video)

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news "Tell Me When To Go Remix" Featuring Ice Cube (Audio) - April 7, 2006 By : Lil Jay

After countless unofficial and a semi-official Remix of E-40's hit single "Tell Me When To Go", we now finally get to hear the official version of the Remix. In addition to Kanye West, E-40 also secured Ice Cube for a verse. Kanye's verse is the same as the one from the previous Remix, but this time around we have the brainiac Ice Cube on the last verse who replaced The Game to do the official Remix.

He proves he still got it and he spits a fresh 16 over the same Lil' Jon beat. Cube has been making a strong comeback to Hip Hop lately, it's almost as if he pops up on new songs every week. It's always beautiful to see rappers from LA and The Bay connect with eachother, especially two vets like 40 and Cube. Hopefully E-40 will follow up with a Bay Area anthem too.

The regular version is still hot on the streets and also doing good in the mainstream. The song made it on #10 on BET's "106 & Park" countdown earlier this week. That's for the moment, Dubcnn has the audio of the Remix:

E-40 Feat. Kanye West & Ice Cube - Tell Me When To Go (Remix)

Stick around on Dubcnn for an exclusive feature on E-40 in the next couple of days.

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news Dubcnn Presents: Killa Klump - April 6, 2006 By : Yash

Killa Klump is poised for a takeover with his new album "Foundation", and continuing the Rah Muzic movement of the Super-Hyphy sound that has become the Bay area’s new signature sound.

Klump, born Noah Kerrien, is not new to the game, his father David wrote and worked with people like Michael Jackson in the early 80’s. Klump was born with music in his soul. He started out in talent shows singing and developed a love for music. “This was in me before I was even born….my dad is a musician, my grandmother use to sing at functions and it is what it is, it’s in my blood”.

Klump has worked on albums and mixtapes such as LouieLoc’s “Power Moves,” CTDC’s “The Arrival,” etc.

After those projects he put out a double c.d./mix-tape album entitled “Trial’s and Tribulations” featuring Turf Talk, The Team, Doonie Baby, San Quinn, Coz & Rell Dirt.

Klump went to the lab with a producer who was working on the Keak da Sneak project for Rah Muzic and produced “Best Sex” and “911”, two tracks that truly show his range as an artist.

Al got a hold of the tracks and called Klump up right then and there to fly him out to San Diego, and they’ve been doing business together ever since including the Dopegame 3 and 4 projects, The "I’m Good" mix-tape with Yukmouth, and several other mix-tapes in the works such as The Noble, Klump & Layzie Bone mix-tape.

"Foundation" is the ultimate album with features from Styles P, Youngbloodz, Scarface, Yukmouth, Allen Anthony and many more. Klump is well on his way, making moves toward the top with a lot more time to come in the industry and endless talent to coincide.

Here’s the song entitled "Go Hard" featuring Styles P.

Make sure you keep your eyes open for Killa Klump and lookout for our exclusive interview with him coming soon.

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news Dresta Back Out On The Streets! - April 6, 2006 By : Yash

Dresta just hit me up so I could let y'all know that he is once again a free man. He is going to start working on his mixtape and finish his long overdue solo album this year. So all you haters that didn't want to see this album drop it's coming soon so go take cover because the aftershock of this heated album will blow you away.

"What's poppin it's ya boy Dresta hollering at you folks. I truly appreciate y'all keepin my name alive during my unfortunate violations. This shit has been my worst nightmare but you know ya boy is a soldier so we gone keep it pushin. I'm trying to get crackin on a new mixtape but im also ready to drop an album
when time and circumstance permitts.


He will also start interacting with the fans on DRESTA.COM forums. so make sure you head over there and sign up.

We will bring you more news on Dresta later this weekend.

Free BG KO

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news Spit Fiya Is THE "Boy N Tha Hood" - April 6, 2006 By : Lil Jay

Compton sensation Spit Fiya has been patiently waiting to let the world hear his talent on his anticipated mixtape "Boy N Tha Hood". The project had a lot of hype around its original release date which was last summer, but after a few delays the buzz died down a little bit, leaving fans disappointed. But the wait is finally over and the mixtape is here, and ironically it seems that it came out of nowhere. The project was released with little promotion, which will result in people missing out on a great mixtape.

It's presented by DJ Skee and The Bullets, who will help spread the good word about it. Spit showcases his amazing skills on 20 dope tracks, rapping over original production handled by The Bullets, as well as other artists beats. People asked for Spit Fiya and that's what they get, as it's mostly him rapping solo, with a couple exceptions like the New West anthem "All In The Same Gang".

Spit Fiya and the camp were kind enough to offer this mixtape for free download. Visit spitfiyamixtape.com to download the Mp3's separately, or click on the link below to get it as one zipped file from the Dubcnn servers. It comes with both front and back cover. Don't miss out on this!

Spit Fiya - Boy N Tha Hood (Mixtape)

Please accept this free download and spread it around. Hopefully more people will hear what Spit Fiya sounds like and recognize his talent.

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news Mitchy Slick Is "Drug Flippin" (Video) - April 6, 2006 By : Lil Jay

Mitchy Slick recently shot a video for his street track "Drug Flippin". The video was shot in where else but South East San Diego. It features partners in crime Tiny Doo & Damu, and it was directed by Daddy Bill.

The video also has a clip of Mitchy's song "I Know" at the end. Both songs are from the upcoming Wrongkind / Angeles Records release "Urban Survival Syndrome", due out May 16th.




Left click on the link below to watch the video:

Mitchy Slick - Drug Flippin' (Video)

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news Press Release For Tha Dogg Pound's "Cali Iz Active" - April 6, 2006 By : Lil Jay

As Dubcnn previously reported, Tha Dogg Pound are getting ready to drop their new album entitled "Cali Iz Active" on June 27th. We recently premiered the self titled single from the album, "Cali Iz Active", featuring Snoop Dogg with production by Battlecat. The promotion for the album will be starting in the next couple of weeks, so you will definitely read and hear a lot about this album right here on Dubcnn. Here is the official press release:


(April 4, 2006) - Los Angeles, CA - It was over ten years ago that Tha Dogg Pound laced the music world with their multiplatinum-selling debut album, Dogg Food. With Bigg Snoop Dogg again at the helm along with Daz Dillinger and Kurupt a.k.a. Young Gotti, the bangin' and much-anticipated new disc CALI IZ ACTIVE is re-energizing the Golden State music movement and galvanizing the West Coast.

"We just came back together and made a classic Dogg Pound gangsta album," says Daz Dillinger. "Some of the original G sounds with a new twist, new millennium G shit!" adds Kurupt.

Doggy Style Records in conjunction with KOCH Records will release Tha Dogg Pound's new album, "Cali Iz Active", on June 27, 2006. The CD follows Snoop's "Welcome to Tha Chuuch - Da Album", which contained the Dogg Pound heater, "Real Soon."

This summer, Tha Dogg Pound will open for Ice Cube in a national tour which is set to kick off on April 20th in Anaheim, CA and run through June. The West Coast bill is sure to be one of the hottest tickets around.

Besides Daz and Kurupt spittin' fire on the mic, the new album features Tha Dogg Pound family (Snoop Dogg, RBX, Soopafly, and Bad Azz). Also appearing are B-Real, Busta Rhymes, David Banner, Paul Wall and producing legends Battlecat, Fredwreck, The Alchemist, Swizz Beatz, Jazzy Phae and Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs. "A lot of people came together to make this Dogg Pound record the biggest and best it can be, and with Snoop's leadership we can never go wrong," says Kurupt.

"I'm like the quarterback," says Snoop Dogg, "putting the team together, gluing it together. I'm the one that puts everything in the proper perspective. Get everyone thinking alike, moving alike, loving alike. Let everybody know that it's built on love first. If we love each first, the music will kick right in."

Tha Dogg Pound album's long list of hardcore cuts will be strong contenders for heavy national radio rotation-- like the first single, the Battlecat-produced and soon-to-be classic, "Cali Iz Active," producer Ryan Leslie's contribution "Heavyweights," and "Dogg Pound Gangstaz" produced by The Alchemist.

"I'm letting everybody know that the West Coast is definitely making a strong comeback," says Snoop Dogg. "Tha Dogg Pound sound is fresh and fly. It's a beautiful thing for me to be able to work with them, and when we drop this album it's gonna shake the whole game up! Chuuch."

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news D-Shot Is "Callin All Shots" - April 6, 2006 By : Lil Jay

The Click's D-Shot has put out a new album this week called "Callin All Shots" through Sick Wid It Records. The 14 track album finds Shot hooking up with some West Coast vets such as E-40 and Kurupt, as well as new artists. The album has more guest appearances from Turf Talk, Mugzi, Al Capone, A2thak, Levitti, as well as Suga-T on the feel good joint "I'm Ya Dude".


Dubcnn has a little audio preview from the album. We got the track "G'd Up" featuring Kurupt, Y.A., and J.Minix. If you like it make sure to cop the album!

D-Shot - G'd Up Featuring Kurupt, Y.A., and J.Minix

Click here to order the album and to see the full tracklist.

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news The Team's "World Premiere" Out Now - April 6, 2006 By : Lil Jay

The Team made their return to retails this week by releasing their highly anticipated new album "World Premiere". Their sophomore album, which was released a year and a half after their debut "The Negro League", suffered from a lot of push backs. As you can see in the tracklisting below, a lot of familar track titles pop up. A lot of these songs were leaked in the last few months as teasers in hope to create a buzz, and they all made their way onto the album.

It's an enhanced cd and it comes with guest appearances from Goapele, Da Wayne Wiggins, as well as
Keak Da Sneak, The Delinquents, Richie Rich, Humpty, Too Short & M.C. Hammer on the Remix of "It's Gettin Hot".

1. Lets Go Team!
2. Bottles Up
3. On One
4. Top Of The World
5. Touch The Sky
6. Just Go
7. Hyphy Juice
8. Good Girl feat: Angelina
9. Its Gettin Hot
10. Stuntin On Ya
11. Addiction
12. Summertime In The Town
13. Ambassadors Night
14. Im A Player feat: Da Wayne Wiggins
15. The Definition
16. Sunshine feat: Goapele
17. Its Gettin Hot Remix feat: Keak Da Sneak, The Delinquents, Richie Rich, Humpty, Too Short & M.C. Hammer


"World Premiere" is out in stores now. Click here to order it.

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news SKG Is A Boss; 40 Glocc Asks Where Them Hammers At? - April 4, 2006 By : SGV

South Central native SKG put her spin on the Young Jeezy track entitled "I'm A Boss" featuring fellow BMF member Bleu Davinci and Atlanta up and comer, Oomp Camp's Baby D. Leaving only the Snowman and Baby D, she fit the song well.

Check it out here:

SKG feat. Young Jeezy & Baby D - I'ma Boss


Infamous/G-Unit is in full effect! Colton City's own 40 Glocc teams with Sam Scarfo on his latest track "Where Them Hammers At?"

"Infamous G's, Do What They Want To / Move In A Unit, Like We S'posed to!"

Download this song right here:

40 Glocc feat. Sam Scarfo - Where Them Hammers At?

Shouts to DJ Warrior for the hook up.

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news "Pourin' Up" & "Ridin'" with UGK, Mike Jones & Chamillionaire - April 4, 2006 By : SGV

Pimp's Home!!! Sweet Jones aka Pimp C has been on a roll since his release from behind the walls. He is now readying his album "Pimpalation" for release on Rap-A-Lot in May of 2006. The first single from the album features his long time collaborater and UGK member, Bun B and Houston hard-hitter Mike Jones, titled "Pourin' Up."

As usual, we have that single here for you courtesy of Rap-A-Lot:

Pimp C feat. Bun B & Mike Jones - Pourin' Up

And for anyone who hasn't got it yet, here's the UGK remix of Chamillionaire's latest hit "Ridin'." And, for those who check out our forum, a few days ago I put up some info regarding a few other Remixes of the same song. You've already heard the NY remix with Jae Millz and Papoose, the UGK remix (which you'll be able to download after all this!) and Trae's Remix. But, that's not all there's going to be an extended Houston All-Star's remix featuring the likes of: Magno, Rasaq, Killa Kyleon, as well. There's going to be a West Coast version that may feature people like DJ Quik, The Game, San Quinn, Keak Da Sneek, Mista Fab, and maybe others. We'll keep you updated on those. Here's the "Ridin'" UGK Remix:

Chamillionaire feat. UGK - Ridin' Remix

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news Damani Links With Mack 10 On "Inglewood" Remix - April 3, 2006 By : Rud

Only in February did we drop the exclusive news that the Inglewood artist Damani, who was first featured online through dubcnn's now merged site; Westcoast2K (see On The Come Up: Damani), was back with a new mixtape entitled; "Congratulations Playa" with DJ Reflex and DJ Skee. The result? 18 tracks of nothing but heat, a solid release featuring the acclaimed track "Gotta Stay Paid," as well as appearences from Daz Dillinger, WC, Butch Cassidy, Keak Da Sneak and of course Damani's "Partner in Rhyme" Bad Lucc his Westurn Union collaborator.


Since then heads have been turning and Damani has been grinding hard to keep the name buzzing and reap the rewards. One track on the release stood out with its infectious chorus and club banger feel was "Inglewood"; so guess who came through for the remix? You guessed it; Mack 10. We have the audio exclusively courtesy of Damani, Mack 10 & Bad Lucc; shouts to them.

Check below for the audio of the remix as well as the link once again to Damani's acclaimed mixtape "Congratulations Playa."

Damani - "Congratulations Playa" (Mixtape) Front Cover | Back Cover

DJ Reflex & DJ Skee Present - Congratulations Playa (Mixtape)

Damani - Inglewood (Remix) (Feat. Mack 10)

Support the movement and spread the word and also please take some time to listen to the music and drop in at the only forum you'll ever need; WestCoast Connection to express your thoughts.

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news The Young H.O.G.G.S & Young Jeezy Say "Lets Get It" - April 1, 2006 By : Rud

Dubcnn is back with new audio from westcoast group; The Young H.O.G.G.S who are currently preparing their debut album entitled; "Album Fulla Singles" which after numerous delays and issues is finally slated for a September 5th 2006 release date. We will have more news and audio from the group as the release draws closer however today we are proud to present some exclusive music called "Lets Get It" which sees the group collaborate with Young Jeezy; the intro of the track features Young Jeezy explaining that "Lets Get It" is an adlib he uses that people ask him to explain - exactly what we addresses in the song.

This track is a grower; download it, give it some spins and we guarantee that the melody and lyrics will stick with you all day. Expect more news and exclusive music from The Young H.O.G.G.S soon; shouts to the whole group.

The Young H.O.G.G.S - Lets Get It (Feat. Young Jeezy)

Once again the debut album; "Album Fulla Singles" is slated for a September 5th 2006 release. Feel free to drop off at the dubcnn community to let us know your thoughts on the track.

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