Before I take a break from this thing we call the internet I wanted to unleash the world premiere of Snoop’s new video for the (2)dope Malice N Wonderland (12/8) track. The video features clips from the accompanying movie with the same name.

DOWNLOAD: Snoop Dogg – Protocol

First Joe Budden talked about his ex. Then Pusha T knew what you were doing. Now it’s time for Kevin to release his brand new extended EP. Featuring Snoop Dogg, Drake, Lil Jon, Rick Ross and more. Shouts to Jessie Maguire.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

1. She Got A Boyfriend (Prod. By Danja)
2. I Dare You – Ft. Rick Ross & Lil Jon (Prod. By Lil Jon)
3. Khaled’s Intro
4. Relax Ft. Snoop (Prod. By Danja)
5. House (Prod By HitBoi)
6. I Get Paper w/ Drake (Prod By Boi1da)
7. Take The Club Ova Ft. Schife (Prod. By Schife)
8. My Ex (Remix) Ft Joe Budden (Prod. By Danja)
9. Headboard (Remix) Ft Plies (Prod By The Inkredibles)
10. Withdrawls (Prod By Danja)
11. Late Night (Prod By Frank E)
12. U Know What U Doin Ft Pusha T (Prod By Danja)
13. Fell Out Of Love (Prod By The Runners)
14. Hang That Over My Head (Prod By Danja)

DOWNLOAD: Kevin Cossom – Hook Vs. Bridge

Yea… the misses is gonna love this shit. Shouts to NR on the linkage.

DOWNLOAD: Kardinal Offishall – Clear (rmx) f. Elephant Man | Mediafire

First single off JD Era & DJ Dax upcoming mixtape TH1RT3EN, which is dropping on November 20th. This track was originally scheduled to hit the internets on the 13th (hence the title) but what hip hop fan complains about getting stuff early? Haha… also, it’s time for a (2)Dope Giveaway. Simply state your favorite JD Era track in the c-section (using your proper email) and we’ll select one lucky winner to receive a package from Villain’s Lair and Black Market Music Group.

DOWNLOAD: JD Era – Friday the 13th (prod. Beat Merchant) | Mediafire
BONUS: Clean Version | Mediafire

Now this is what I needed. Some of that VegTroit heat! You should recognize Slimm’s name as he handles all our official mixtapes, mixes. And NR is undefeated in our (2)Dope Beat Battle series (which I’m bringing back soon enough). Check as the brothers link up for a new joint that may or may not be on Slimm’s upcoming album.

DOWNLOAD: DJ Slimm – Missing the Game f. NR (prod. NR) | Mediafire

Not that I’m exited for this year’s World Series in the slightest as I’m far from a Yankee fan. But it’s pretty dope to see that Hov & Ms. Keys are gonna rock Empire State of Mind for the first game this Wednesday.

“First of all, the new [Yankee] Stadium — it’s the Yankees and it’s game one of the World Series,” Jay said while promoting his “DJ Hero: Renegade Edition” video game, which sees him teamed up with Eminem. The Yanks happen to be Hov’s favorite baseball team.

“I’m beyond excited about it, and on top of that, it’s a New York record. It’s a record that pays homage to New York. The timing of that couldn’t be better,” Hov enthused.

Jay said his spot at game one has been in place for several days — all he needed was for the Yankees to wrap things up against the Los Angeles Angels.

“The whole time we knew we had the performance,” Jay laughed. “We knew we had the performance last week. I think it was 3-1 [in favor of the Yankees] at the time. [The Yankees] lost that game to make it 3-2. I was like, ‘Man!’ I had to come in [the stadium] with the stage and all that. I was like, ‘Man, these guys gotta come on.’ It was almost selfish.”

PREVIOUS: Timbaland – Rumors f. Keri Hilson & Jay-Z

Definitely a bit later in the day than I originally planned but some personal issues came up and had to be dealt with. Who says you can’t get sooth’d out in the nighttime. In fact… I’m sure that is when most of this music is played haha. New/unreleased tracks from Ne-Yo, Johnta Austin, Amerie, Trey Songz, Rihanna, Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Jamie Foxx, Jay Sean, Ryan Leslie and more.

DOWNLOAD: Jamie Foxx – Private Party (Girl U Know) [Full]
DOWNLOAD: Kristine Elezaj – Living Dream f. Red Cafe

Amerie – Love & War [Snippets]
- In stores November 3rd.

Amerie – Pretty Brown Eyes (rmx) f. Lloyd Banks & Trey Songz

Boyz II Men – I Can’t Make You Love Me
- BIIM rework a Bonnie Raitt track for the official single off their upcoming covers album Love, dropping November 17th.

Brian McKnight – Always Be My Baby
- Off his upcoming album Evolution of a Man, dropping 10/27.

Casely – Insane (prod. Cool & Dre)

Chris Brown – Crawl (prod. The Messangers)

Ciara – Turn It Up [Unreleased]

Ciara & Justin Timberlake – Love Sex Magic Live [Video]
- Live in Las Vegas w/ Timbaland.

Frankie J – Finish What We Started (prod. Insomniax)

H-Town – Knockin’ Your Heels f. Jodeci [Video]

Jaheim – Ain’t Leaving Without You

Jason Derulo – She Flys Me Away [NoDJ]

Jay Sean – ThisIs50 Interview [Video]

Johnta Austin – Temptation f. Mary J Blige [Full]

Kenny Ortega Talks Michael Jackson’s This Is It [Video]
- The director behind MJ’s upcoming film speaks about his memories of Michael, his talent, his last days and more. This Is It in theaters October 28th.

Lloyd – Take It Off f. J. Holiday

Ne-Yo – Love U

Ne-Yo – Sometimes (prod. Stargate) [Demo]
- Reference track for Mary J Blige’s Fade Away.

Omarion – I Get It In (Sneak Peak) f. Gucci Mane [Video]

Pretty Ricky – Say A Command (prod. Diamond Blue Smith)
- 2nd single off their upcoming self-titled album, dropping 11/17.

Rihanna – Russian Roulette (rmx) f. Kardinal Offishall

Rihanna – The Wait is Ova BTS [Video

Ryan Leslie – I Choose You
- Transition in stores November 3rd. Check the snippets here.

Ryan Leslie – Zodiac

Shontelle – Licky

Usher – Rockband

Wynter Gordon – Created A Monster

Shouts to YK, Splash & ThisIsRNB

DOWNLOAD: Shake’s Sunday Soothing Session (Take 31)

I’d really like to stay and check out this video (as I dig the song) but I haven’t eaten breakfast yet and it’s 4pm. Health FAIL.

DOWNLOAD: Raheem DeVaughn – Bulletproof f. Ludacris

A few Chicago spitters jump on an (unofficial) remix of one of the biggest records of the year. Shouts to GoWhereHipHop (who also has the lyrics).

DOWNLOAD: Drake – Forever (Chicago Remix) f. S-Preme, LA & Bullet | Mediafire

MEKA: Two years ago, this site started on the foundation of two things: a platform for the two of us to put potential viewers on to the music we liked, and a voice for the Left Coast that wasn’t heard previously. I, however, also had another motive for the site: desperation.

Two weeks prior to the site’s debut, I had lost my job of two years in commercial production due to the impending writer’s strike that forced studios to trim the fat in order to save money. It was the first time in nearly seven years that I didn’t have a job and to be honest I was scared out of my mind, as no amount of college training had prepared me for unemployment. So in between scrambling for a job and freelancing like gangbusters to keep my lights on, I only started doing one daily post on the site: Meka’s Soul Mix Show, just to keep at the very least my sanity in check.

Eventually I landed another job, but by then I had slowly begun to put more input into the site that the ideal of “working my way up the professional ladder to success” wasn’t as all it’s cracked up to be. Eventually I left from that job, deciding to throw my energy and faith into something that, while was starting to catch on with the masses, I was unsure what it would do for me and my career. Seems that I’ve made the right choice, as not only was I hired to head the new media department at a digital marketing agency, I was able to accomplish a life’s goal of mine by moving to New York, thanks in part to this site.

Long story short, if there is anything to take from my long-winded diatribe it’s that you should never lose focus on your goals and dreams if you’re really passionate about it. I’d like to give props to everyone who’s ever been instrumental in this site’s growth, and I thank you all for lining my pockets sticking around with us for so long.

SHAKE: I guess my “story” is a bit in reverse as I started 2dbz with a full time gig at the slave ship some of you know as HipHopDX; and now I’m unemployed with only my free lance design work (ArtByShake.com /plug) keeping me a float. The past few months have really tested my strength and faith in this site as I’ve dedicated a lot (some say too much) of my time to making it one of the best sites on the internets. And doing it with little to no (financial) return. Regardless… the site was never birthed to make myself and Mek millionaires (although, it would be nice haha) so it’s running just as we imagined. Well… not exactly. I never thought something we started just 2 years ago would blossom to a place where over 400k different people visit a month. That’s pretty intense and I thank you all for being a part of this.

I will say this… even without the cashflow, the rewards of (co-)running 2DopeBoyz have been fantastic. As a fan of music since my mind (and my one good ear) could comprehend what I was listening to I’ve always been a “taker”. Sure I pay for albums still and go to shows when folks decide Vegas is a good place to stop. But I’ve never had a chance to “give back” to the artist. Now-a-days I’m more instrumental in the success of artists that have made songs that have got me through the darkest times of my life as well as guided me to the the brightest. I now find myself having artists I’ve been a listening to for years reaching out and showing genuine appreciation of me helping promote their projects, etc. It’s a surreal experience every time and I’m thankful for it each day. I’ve built a lot of great relationships (and gained absurd amounts of haters) along the way. And I’m sure these times will continue for years to come. Let’s get it!