“The Wild Cowboys still got the style boy…”

Foundation = severely overlooked Brand Nubian album.

What do you say to a man who been to hell and back/ escaped out of Satan’s hands with his head in tact/ made his own plans when there was no welcome mat / dog I’ll tell you what you tell him, you don’t tell him jack – Brother Ali

Here goes another joint off DJ JS-1’s incredibly dope album, Ground Original 2: No Sell Out, which is available now. And if none of the tracks I’ve posted have enticed to you cop the album already, I don’t know what to say. The line up, the production, everything… ridiculous.

DOWNLOAD: DJ JS-1 – Nuthin’ f. CL Smooth, Brother Ali & Sadat X | Mediafire

I’ve posted two joints off this project already. Now we get the final tracklisting to look over. Wu-Tang: Chamber Music (June 30th) pairs members of the Clan with other 90’s-era NYC emcees. Executive Produced by RZA and features a combination of new beats and live instrumentation by Brooklyn soul band The Revelations. Hit the jump…

1. Redemption
2. Kill Too Hard f. Inspectah Deck, U-God and Masta Ace
3. The Abbot f. RZA
4. Harbor Masters f. Ghostface Killah, AZ and Inspectah Deck
5. Sheep State f. RZA
6. Radiant Jewels f. Raekwon, Cormega and Sean Price
7. Supreme Architecture f. RZA
8. Evil Deeds f. Ghostface Killah, RZA and Havoc
9. Wise Men f. RZA
10. I Wish You Were Here f. Ghostface Killah and Tre Williams
11. Fatal Hesitation
12. Ill Figures f. Raekwon, M.O.P. and Kool G Rap
13. Free Like ODB f. RZA
14. Sound The Horns f. Inspectah Deck, Sadat X and U-God
15. Enlightened Statues f. RZA
16. NYC Crack f. RZA
17. One Last Question…

I need Radiant Jewels now! And while you wait for that… here’s an unrelated snippet from Cormega; featuring another new verse added onto the previous snippet. Can we get the full joint!?

DOWNLOAD: Cormega – Journey (prod. Large Pro) [Snippet]

Considering I had no internet the whole time I was out in Phoenix for the One Stop Shop and I was fighting off the pain from this ear fuckery (I’m losing btw) I ended up missing a few joints. So what better way to get back on track then with another installment of What’s in the Tapedeck. Three weeks in a row suckas! New music from Papoose, Add-2, AZ (sort of), Stuart Little, Cory Gunz, Nas, Scarface, GLC, Grand Puba, Sadat X, Juice, Rock City, Self Scientific and more! Check these three and hit the jump for rest…

DOWNLOAD: Ja Rule – I Do I
DOWNLOAD: Papoose – Foolish
DOWNLOAD: Malik Yusef – Chicago f. Maxamillion, J.V., Really Doe & GLC

Add-2 – Whatchalike f. Neak & Sincerely Yours (prod. Slot-A)
- Off Midwest Broadcast’s Flyover Land v.1, dropping during the week of May 18th.
Amadeus the Stampede – Bullshit f. Reef the Lost Cauze
- I dropped the Sean Price x J the S assisted cut earlier. Off House of Broken Mirrors, dropping May 19th.
AZ – Bonifide [Snippet]
- Full version should be out today sometime.
Breez Evaflowin – Over
- Featuring Swave Sevah & Shaneeka Harris; off Breez’ upcoming album, Breez Deez Treez, dropping this Summer.
Bullet – Mr. Robotic
Cory Gunz – A New Day f. Willie the Kid & MarVo
- Off his upcoming Gangsta Grillz mixtape, Heir to the Throne.
DJ Drama – Yacht Music f. Nas, Scarface, Willie the Kid & Marsha Ambrosius
- An unfinished version was floating around, here’s that official official. Shouts to NahRight!
Fat Joe – Music [CDQ]
- I was fucking with the radio rip; and I’m fucking with this. Pretty fresh; even though I guarantee the album is gonna be trash haha.
Ghostface Killah – She’s a Killer f. Ron Browz
- Sorry, there is no Killah on this track. Just ughhhhh….. shouts to KC.
GLC – If I Never
- First leak off GLC’s upcoming mixtape, hosted by Mike Tyson. Shouts to Andrew.
Good Squad (X.O. & Germ Ghee) – She’s a Ryder
Grand Puba – Go Hard f. Talee
Grand Puba – This Joint Right Here f. Kid Capri
- Both off GP’s upcoming album, Retroactive, dropping June 23rd.
Jay Bezel – Ridin Clean f. Juelz Santana
Jimmie Hoffa – Underground Freestyle
Juice – I Luv It
- Week 5 of Ju’s New Movement Mondays.
LoJ – Kick Make Love (Living Single)
Mic Terror – Nigga Like Me
- Courtesy of FSD.
Mistah F.A.B. – Mama Said (prod. Cozmo)
- A Mother’s Day dedication from Fabby Davis Jr.
Nickelus F – I Am What I Am (prod. Nate)
- Another Mother’s Day joint. This is actually a cut from and album Nick Fury dropped back in 2005.
Papoose – TKO
- This and the Pap joint above the fold are courtesy of X.
Rock City – Best I Ever Heard f. Indie
- Off Rock City’s upcoming mixtape. Shouts to Jessie McGuire!
Ron Paul – Revenge f. Ransom
Sadat X – Gamer f. Rahzel, C-Rayz Walz, Okwerdz & DJ JS1
- Another cut off Sadat’s new album, Brand New Bein.
Self Scientific – It’s On [Imeem Rip]
- The only reason this doesn’t have it’s own post is because it’s an Imeem Rip. I’ll make a new one, once Chace hits me with an official CDQ.

DOWNLOAD: What’s in the Tapedeck v.27 [.zip]

Sadat X links up with his old rhyming buddies for the title track off his solo effort (which is in stores now)! Speaking of Brand Nubian, the bonus sees Sadat revisiting a classic.

DOWNLOAD: Sadat X – Brand New Bein’ f. Lord Jamar & Grand Puba (prod. DJ JS-1) | Mediafire
BONUS: Sadat X – All For One ‘08 | Mediafire

Another smooth jam off Sadat X’s upcoming album, Brand New Bein, dropping May 5th!

DOWNLOAD: Sadat X – Nuthin’ f. CL Smooth | Mediafire
PREVIOUS: Sadat X – Blow Up Da Spot f. KRS-One & Rahzel

Sadat X is planning the release of Brand New Bein’ on May 5th; which will feature the likes of Grand Puba & Lord Jamar, C Rayz Walz, Buckshot, CL Smooth, KRS-One, Rahzel, Poison Pen and more. Today, I’ve got the KRS & Rahzel assisted cut for ya’ll. Speaking of Brand Nubian… Grand Puba is also readying the release of his new project, Retroactive, dropping June 23rd on Babygrande. Hit the jump for full artwork on both…

DOWNLOAD: Sadat X – Blow Up Da Spot f. KRS-One & Rahzel | Mediafire

And so does Shake!!! Anyways… PackFM, Masta Ace, Sha Stimuli, Sadat X, Peter Rosenberg, Skyzoo and many more talk about the many reasons that they F*cking Hate Rappers. A call of action for people to raise their standards and show respect for the art form, in an age where rapping is the last thing rappers are known for. Soo much truth is spoken during this clip, it’s not even funny. Rappers take note!

PackFM encourages hip hop lovers worldwide to take a stand and let these rappers know that you (the fans) are fed up too! Speak out and win a FREE I F*cking Hate Rappers t-shirt before they go on sale. Hit the jump for details…


Step 1. Record your own video explaining why you “F*cking Hate Rappers”

Step 2. Upload your video to youtube (or whichever video hosting service you choose)

Step 3. Email the url to IFHR@qn5.com by 11:59pm EST March 25, 2009

The winner of the contest will be announced on March 30, 2009 and featured on QN5.com and receive one FREE “I F*cking Hate Rappers” T Shirt courtesy of MooseShirts.com.

T-Shirts go on sale April 1, 2009

In the latest installment of D-Nice’s True Hip Hop Stories, Sadat X discusses the making of Brand Nubian’s Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down. He also speaks on the state of hip hop today and how his time on Rikers Island changed his life.

PREVIOUS: True Hip Ho Stories w/ Buckshot (Video)

Let’s keep in the Chi for a couple posts shall we? Up first is a brand new leak off Pugs Atomz‘ upcoming album Roof Top. Featuring the legendary Sadat X and production by Smirz.

DOWNLOAD: Pugs Atomz – Wait & See f. Sadat X (prod. Smirz)