J. Period is linking up with Q-Tip for a new mixtape, Best of Q-Tip, which honors the AQCQ frontman with various proteges and inspired followers (Talib Kweli, Black Thought, Skillz, ?uestlove, Consequence, De La Soul, etc) covering solo and group classics. Check the plantation for some more information on the project. Here goes a fresh leak courtesy of J. Period himself that features Tip flipping Eric B for President.

DOWNLOAD: Q-Tip & J. Period – Q-Tip for President

A quick public service announcement brought to you by XV and the good folks over at the Fly Boy Club union.

As an artist, I’ve stayed out of various “Obama 08″ songs and promotions. And although I support change and the need for democracy in America, I’ve never been a political person. I don’t think MANY artists have, until the opportunity to vote for a black President arose. Would we still be making songs and ranting about change if Hillary Clinton had won the democratic vote? Who knows. But, as an opinionated person with a voice, sense of humor and a camera, I felt like I’d release a PSA speaking on the future after today’s election.

Hov encourages people to vote in the upcoming election during a concert in Detroit. November 4th is the date. Don’t fuck around… To find your polling place or for more information about election day, check out voteforchange.com. Hit the jump for Nasir telling Virginia we have to make it happen.

I’ve been hearing about this project for about a month or so and was waiting on some information to post. It’s all here now. Crooked I is releasing Block Obama II in conjunction with the U.S. Presidential election on November 4th. Available on iTunes, Amazon, etc. Hit the jump for the (dooope) artwork, tracklist and full press release…

Treacherous Records recording artist Crooked I follows up his street anthem ‘Dream Big’ featuring Akon with the Block Obama II which features a guest appearance by Knoc-Turnal and production by Rick Rock . Block Obama II will be released in conjuction with the U.S. Presidential election on November 4th 2008, Block Obama II will be available at all digital retailers, including iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, Napster, Emusic and all Mobile Carriers.

Long Beach, CA rapper Crooked I has single handidly become one of the leading faces emerging from the ‘Digital Era’. In April of 2007, he launched “Hip-Hop Weekly, what could possibly be the most innovative musical internet marketing campaign to date. Through his official website, for a full year, Crooked released a new freestyle each week, over popular commercial beats and some personal favorites. He captivated a whole new audience, and took over every hip-hop news portal, with tens of thousands of viewers eager to hear his next offering. The monumental series earned Crooked I cover stories on two of the biggest urban music publications; XXL magazine labelled him one of Hip-Hop’s Next Superstars or “Leaders of the New School” on the cover of their November 07′ issue, and in August 08′ on the cover of Vibe Magazine, both Crooked I and Jay Electronica were labelled as “Internet Guerrillas”, with an article discussing the Hip-Hop Weekly series and his approach to marketing on the internet.

Coinciding with the delivery of Block Obama II, Crooked I has partnered with INgrooves, a leading provider of digital distribution, to start his own digital label, with plans to not only release his own content but other aspiring artists. This year, INgrooves entered into a strategic partnership with Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company. “We are very excited about working with Crooked I and being a part of more projects from him. I believe Crooked is hands down one of the most talented and prolific artist from the West Coast” said Abe Batshon of INgrooves. Crooked I joins the likes of Strange Music (Tech N9ne), Chocolate Industries (The Cool Kids), Too Short and Tila Tequila by partnering with INgrooves.

Since I was catching up on other posts, I figured I’d drop an exclusive on ya’ll to keep that 2dopeboyz name ringing. Here is a brand new joint from Nappy Roots featuring Sabrina. And since I was a goober and forgot to post their latest single when it dropped I’ll do so now. Shouts to Jonathan Hay!

DOWNLOAD: Nappy Roots – Election Day f. Sabrina
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