I know we’ve already posted a few tracks off CunninLynguists new album Strange Journey Volume Two, which is available now (iTunes x Amazon). And I’m sure I’ll get a DM from Tone because they didn’t send this one out personally, but it’s Sean Price dammit! This track is dope as hell and I figured it would give me another excuse to yell at ya’ll to cop the album (if you haven’t already). Featuring guest appearances from Evidence, Sean Price, Tonedeff, Geologic (Blue Scholars), Substantial, PackFM, Freddie Gibbs, Poison Pen and more; w/ production from Kno (of course), J-Zone and Blue Sky Black Death. QN5!

DOWNLOAD: CunninLynguists – Streets f. Sean Price & Poison Pen | Mediafire

CL emcee Natti trades verses with up-and-coming, buzz-heavy Gary, Indiana emcee Freddie Gibbs, imploring peasants and wack blog rappers alike to kiss the crown. Over a haunting organ track produced by Kno, CunninLynguists‘ “Imperial” is the fourth and final leak from Strange Journey Volume Two (iTunes x Amazon), the second installment of this year’s double release from the trio.

DOWNLOAD: CunninLynguists – Imperial f. Freddie Gibbs | Mediafire

With the footage taken at this summer’s QN5 Megashow, here’s some visuals off CunninLynguists’ Strange Journey Volume Two, dropping next week. Props to Tunji (and Da Bomb Imagery). SHAKE EDIT: Now this is what live performance footage should look like! And to clear up the confusion I see in the c-section… the actual track is off A Piece of Strange but this live version will be included on the new album. Very dope…

PREVIOUS: CunninLynguists – To Be For Real

CL emcees Natti and Deacon The Villain wax poetic on the lack of substance in today’s culture and how it impacts the youth. Produced by Kno, CunninLynguists‘ To Be For Real is the third leak from Strange Journey Volume Two, the second installment of this year’s double release from the trio.

Also hit the cut for their tour dates.

DOWNLOAD: CunninLynguists – To Be For Real | Mediafire
PREVIOUS: CunninLynguists – Strange Journey Volume Two (Artwork x Tracklist x Snippets)

STRANGE JOURNEY U.S. TOUR 2009
w/ Grieves & Budo, Looptroop Rockers, Tunji and DJ FlipFlop

11-10 – Atlanta, GA – Drunken Unicorn
11-12 – Orlando, FL – AKA Lounge
11-14 – New Orleans, LA – Parish @ House of Blues
11-15 – Dallas, TX – Prophet Bar
11-16 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Lounge
11-18 – Scottsdale, AZ – Chasers
11-20 – Los Angeles – Viper Room
11-21 – Berkeley, CA – Shattuck Down Low (w/ Pep Love)
11-22 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall
11-23 – Bellingham, WA – Nightlight Lounge
11-24 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
11-25 – Seattle, WA – Nuemos
11-27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
11-28 – Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
11-29 – Steamboat Springs, CO – Ghost Ranch Saloon
11-30 – Fort Collins – Aggie Theater
12-01 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre
12-02 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
12-03 – Minneapolis – First Ave. (w/ Unknown Prophets) [DOORS @ 5:30!]
12-04 – Madison – High Noon
12-05 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean
12-06 – Gambier, OH – Kenyon College
12-08 – Rochester, NY – Dub Underground
12-09 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
12-10 – Boston, MA – Paradise
12-11 – NYC – Highline Ballroom

On the greatest day of the year (November 3rd), CunninLynguists will be unleashing volume two of their Strange Journey. Featuring the likes of Tonedeff, Substantial, Freddie Gibbs, Sean Price, Evidence, E-40, etc. Over the amazing production abilities of the criminally slept on KNO, J-Zone and Blue Sky Black Death. Hit the jump for the tracklist and check out Amazon for the snippets.

1. Departure – Part 2 [Intro]
2. Imperial (ft. Freddie Gibbs)
3. Substantial (ft. Extended Famm) – The WWKYA Tour [Remix]
4. Streets (ft. Sean Price & Poison Pen)
5. Heart
6. To Be For Real
7. Cashmere The PRO (ft. Deacon The Villain) – Tear Trax
8. Jermiside (ft. Deacon The Villain) – Still With Me [Remix]
9. Close Your Eyes (ft. Geologic of Blue Scholars, Grieves & Macklemore)
10. Pit Stop
11. The Park (Fresh Air) [Blue Sky Black Death Remix]
12. Nothing To Give [Live] (ft. Club Dub)
13. Cocaine [Produced by J-Zone]
14. Running Wild (ft. E-40 and Evidence of Dilated Peoples)
15. Witchdoctor (ft. Deacon The Villain) – Everywhere
16. Arrival [Outro]

+ Bonus Beats

PRE-ORDER: CunninLynguists – Strange Journey Volume Two

Produced by Kno and featuring emcees Natti and Deacon the Villain trading verses with Evidence of Dilated Peoples and Bay Area legend E-40 about society’s uptick in chaos and violence, CunninLynguists‘ Running Wild is the official first single from Strange Journey Volume Two, the second installment of this year’s double release from the trio.

Look for Volume Two to drop on the best day of the year (November 3rd); with features from Sean Price, Tonedeff, Geologic (of Blue Scholars), Freddie Gibbs, Substantial, Poison Pn and more.

DOWNLOAD: CunninLynguists – Running Wild f. E-40 & Evidence | Mediafire
BONUS: Clean x Instrumental x .zip

Today is my only full day in NYC, so excuse me if I don’t want to spend it sitting on my laptop updating the site. I know… I’m a jerk. But fuck it, things will be back to normal after the weekend. Anyways… if you’re in the NY area you NEED to be at this event as the entire QN5 roster will be in full efffect! Myself, Meka and a few other (2)dope people will be in attendance as well. UPDATE: It’s about that time for myself to hit the street. There’s a big chance there won’t be anymore updates for the rest of the day, but we’ll see. Be safe this weekend ya’ll!

DOWNLOAD: 2DopeBoyz.com Presents QN5 MEGASHOW Mix (Mixed by DJ JS-1)

…until the damn roof blows off at the Highline Ballroom in NYC as the entire QN5 roster will be in full effect for the 2009 Megashow. If you still don’t have tickets, I feel bad. The show is going to be amazing (add that to the fact 2dbz is a sponsor). And in anticipation of their live performance, CunninLynguists are releasing a Deluxe Edition (original 16 songs x instrumentals x rare remixes) of A Piece of Strange (iTunes x Amazon).

If you’re are looking to support independent artists, be sure to buy THIS version of the album. The original regular-flavor-digitial/version of this album is being inappropriately sold by another label. Don’t put your hard-earned dollars into the wrong cause – pick up the DELUXE EDITION. – QN5

Hit the jump for the tracklist…

1. Where Will You Be? 1:02
2. Since When 4:02
3. Nothing To Give 3:30
4. Caved In (f. Cee-lo Green) 3:17
5. Hourglass 3:21
6. Beautiful Girl 3:24
7. Inhale (Interlude) 2:02
8. Brain Cell 4:23
9. America Loves Gangsters (f. Tim Means) 4:28
10. Never Know Why (f. Immortal Technique) 3:51
11. The Gates (f. Tonedeff) 4:05
12. Damnation (Interlude) 1:38
13. Hellfire 2:29
14. Remember Me (Abstract/Reality) 4:26
15. What’ll You Do? 2:43
16. The Light (f. Club Dub) 5:28

17. Since When (Instrumental) 2:49
18. Nothing To Give (Instrumental) 3:30
19. Caved In (Instrumental) 3:19
20. Hourglass (Instrumental) 3:17
21. Beautiful Girl (Instrumental) 3:28
22. Brain Cell (Instrumental) 4:00
23. America Loves Gangsters (Instrumental) 4:22
24. Never Know Why (Instrumental) 3:36
25. The Gates (Instrumental) 4:05
26. Hellfire (Instrumental) 2:29
27. What’ll You Do? (Instrumental) 2:45
28. The Light (Instrumental) 4:53

29. Brain Cell (Notion Remix) 3:47
30. America Loves Gangsters (SlopFunkDust Remix) 4:35
31. The Gates (Blue Remix) ] 3:32
32. Hellfire (Joey Beats Remix) 2:29
33. The Light (Amplifya Remix) 3:57

That’s right… you’ve read the title correct. Your favorite dopeboyz on the internets have linked up with (what should be) one of your favorite independent hip hop labels. On August 7th I’m inviting all of you to join myself and Meka to check out the QN5 Megashow that will be going down at the Highline Ballroom in NYC (get your tickets here). The one time of the year that you can catch the entire QN5 roster on stage. Yes… CunninLynguists, Tonedeff, PackFM, Substantial, Mr. SOS, Session, Kokayi and DJ JS-1 will all be in full effect (along with a few special guests). I posted 10 reasons why you should go earlier, and you should definitely take note. The other year the Megashow was held on the West Coast (the best coast) and myself, the misses and Meka were in attendance. I must say, it’s one of the livest shows I’ve ever been to. And I’m sure they would agree. Anyways… to help you get familiar (of for you to enjoy music you already enjoy), DJ JS-1 has put together the official mix for 2009.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

1. Tonedeff’s Intro
2. CunninLynguists – Hellfire (1:43)
3. PackFM & Domingo – Sire (2:43)
4. Session – MC 2003 (3:38)
5. CunninLynguists – Old School (6:11)
6. PackFM – Great God (7:20)
7. QN5 All-Stars – Fifth Gear (9:00)
8. Mr. SOS – T.H.E.Y. (11:11)
9. Tonedeff & Kno – No Hope (12:37)
10. CunninLynguists – Be Free (15:38)
11. Tonedeff – Masochist (17:50)
12. CunninLynguists – Falling Down (19:16)
13. Session – Route of Evil (20:19)
14. Extended Famm – Line Drop (21:38)
15. Kokayi – Knowus Mayne (24:18)
16. CunninLynguists – Caved In (26:57)
17. Last Emperor, Substantial & Session – U Talk 2 Much (28:13)
18. CunninLynguists – Hypnotized (30:33)
19. PackFM – Stomp Remix (31:41)
20. Tonedeff – Case Closed (33:04)
21. Mr. SOS – Apocalyptic Doomsday (36:22)
22. CunninLynguists – Nothing To Give (38:22)
23. PackFM – I Can’t Win (39:47)
24. CunninLynguists – Never Come Down (40:51)
25. Extended Famm – Good Combination (42:08)
26. Extended Famm – Velocity (44:12)
27. PackFM, Slug & Brother Ali – Fuck U Mean? (46:49)
28. Mr. SOS & PackFM – Stop/Start (48:45)
29. Substantial – Resurrection of the House Party (50:38)
30. Tonedeff – Let’s Go (52:29)
31. Mr. SOS – Bionic (53:59)
32. Tonedeff – Move In, Ride Out (56:19)
33. Substantial – R Love Songs Gay? (57:11)
34. Kokayi – Babylon (59:10)
35. CunninLynguists – Beautiful Girl (1:00:42)
36. PackFM – Suzie (1:02:04)
37. CunninLynguists – Yellow Lines (1:03:32)
38. Substantial – Q.T. (1:04:38)
39. PackFM – Token Love Song (1:06:02)
40. Mr. SOS, CunninLynguists & SunnyStylez – Digital Video (01:07:24)
41. Tonedeff & Kno – My Lady (01:08:45)
42. PackFM – Plucking Daisies (01:10:07)
43. Tonedeff – Optimist (01:11:30)
44. Substantial – My Favorite Things (f/ Steph) (01:13:45)
45. Tonedeff – Warden (01:15:34)

DOWNLOAD: 2DopeBoyz.com Presents QN5 MEGASHOW Mix (Mixed by DJ JS-1)

The CunninLynguists producer makes fun of Kanye’s “Amazing” for the NBA. Who’s already tired of that damn song now that it’s splayed all over the playoffs?

Über-[||] at that still shot.

UPDATE: Do people not know that Kno is White himself? Good fucking lord, everybody wants to play a victim. Get over yourselves quickfast.
SHAKE’S APPARITION UPDATE: Credit to the “good folks at QN5“.