E-40 Is Getting Money w/ Young Jeezy & B-Legit

E-40 is gearing up to release his upcoming album "Revenue Retrievin" later this year. We've just received the first leak from the album which is the song "Get Money" featuring partner in crime B-Legit and Young Jeezy. Hit the link to download the track from Dubcnn:E-40 Feat. Young Jeezy & B-Legit - Get Money"Revenue Retrievin" drops on November 24th. Shouts to Echo Hattix.

Black Kent & Bishop Lamont - "Pass That" (Video)

Bishop Lamont keeps his international connection active as he recently linked up with french rapper Black Kent. The two locked themselves in the studio to record a new song and later hit the streets of Paris to shoot a video for it. What came out is the joint called "Pass That", which will be featured on Black Kent's upcoming album entitled "Yes I Kent". Dubcnn has the video avaiable below:Black Kent Feat. Bishop Lamont - Pass That (Video)Stay tuned for Bishop Lamont's upcoming collabo project with Indef "Team America - Fuck Yeah" presented by DJ Skee. Coming this fall!

R.I.P. 2Pac; Unreleased Recordings Being Released

13 years ago today, on September 13th 1996, Hip-Hop lost it's most prominent icon and one of the greatest MC’s of all time, Tupac Amaru Shakur, who died from gunshot wounds suffered during a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.25-year-old Shakur left behind the biggest catalogue known to the history of music, with over 1000 unreleased recordings still yet to be heard by the general public. The former powerhouse record label Death Row was on the auction block earlier this year, allowing canadian firm WIDEawake Entertainment Group to purchase the label from bankruptcy for $18 million in January. It now plans what it says will be a "hugely profitable" business strategy for the company, built upon digital and mobile formats, synchronization licensing deals for television and film, and the issuing of previously unreleased material -- including songs by 2Pac. WIDEawake have the rights to release 13 recordings by Shakur, chosen from a selection of unreleased tracks.Within months of acquiring the company's somewhat depreciated assets, Lara Lavi, current CEO of WIDEawake Death Row, has already initiated new releases from the label. Amidst praise and neighs alike, on September 1st the first album distributed was a reissue of Dr. Dre’s "Chronic", called "Chronic Re-Lit" which included seven bonus tracks, letting listeners hear a few leftovers from their favourite inmates’ golden years.WIDEawake Death Row Entertainment look set to continue releasing never before heard music from Death Row. Last week they revealed the track listing for an upcoming Snoop Doggy Dogg album entitled "The Lost Sessions Vol. 1", an album that will consist of unreleased tracks from Snoop Dogg, recorded during his time on Death Row.Fans around the world can now log-on at http://www.deathrowwideawake.com/, to discuss and vote for what unreleased recordings they would like to hear from the multi-million dollar catalog, which includes completed album projects from the likes of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tupac, Tha Dogg Pound, Lady of Rage, Crooked I, and even MC Hammer.

Hip-Hop Chess w/ Rakaa, Traxamillion, Ray Luv

The Hip-Hop Chess Federation is proud to announce the West Coast Kings & Queens Tournament. The Hip-Hop Chess Federation is the world's first organization to fuse music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and non-violence. There will be a traditional rated chess tournament, people can learn chess basics, watch graffiti art battles, b-boy ciphers, celebrity chess matches, martial arts exhibitions, prize giveaways and more! It all takes place Oct. 10th 2009 at John O'Connell High School from 9AM to 6PM at 2355 Folsom St. @ 19th in San Francisco, Ca. Admission is free for all ages.Celebrity guests inculde Rakaa Iriscience from Dilated Peoples, Ray Luv, Traxamillion, Casual from Hieroglyphics, Balance and Big Rich, Conscious Daughters, T-KASH, DLabrie and others to be announced. The event will be DJ'ed by KMEL Street Soldiers DJ Malcolm Marshall. There will also be a special All Queens Life Strategies Panel where Concious Daughters, Jean Hoffman of 9 Queens and other prominent business women will discuss how young girls can step forward with positivity and confidence into the future."It was time for the HHCF to do something specifically to celebrate the power and impact of the artists from the west coast," said HHCF founder and CEO Adisa Banjoko. "We always provide safe, family friendly environments for people to discover their true potential in life and have fun. All of the artists in attendance have a proven track record not only of being raw, but in giving back to the communities they come from. We're honored and humbled to have them all in attendance."

Sage Baby Ft. G. Malone, Jay Rock, 40 Glocc...

Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, Sage Baby has been under development by West Coast super-producer Fingazz for the last 6 years. Being the only artists signed to Streetlight Music is a heavy burden, and it has only helped Sage Baby to perfect his charismatic flow & one of a kind word play.Sage Baby has a brand new single called "Best In The West" featuring some of the West Coast top prospects: Glasses Malone, Jay Rock, K Dot, 40 Glocc, Roscoe Umali, Bigg Steele, and Fingazz on the hook. The production was handled by Streetlight protege LITO Beatz. Listen below:Sage Baby - Best In The West (ft. Glasses Malone, Jay Rock, K Dot, 40 Glocc, Roscoe Umali, Bigg Steele & Fingazz)The West Coast is in the house for sure on this one.

Apathy Shoots First (Feat. B-Real & Celph Titled)

Connecticut's rhyme wrecker Apathy returns with a warm hug and a deadly snakebite on his sophomore album, "Wanna Snuggle?". Apathy, known as lead MC of Demigodz clique as well as a member of Jedi Mind Tricks' Army of the Pharaohs, follows up 2006's Babygrande Records "Eastern Philosophy" debut with a brand new project.Some of the highlights include the uptempo "Shoot First", which is a Mike Shinoda produced track featuring the legendary B-Real (of Cypress Hill) and Celph Titled, as well as a collaboration with J-Live.Little Brother's own Phonte makes a cameo on "True Love", and some soulful hooks are laced across the album courtesy of Chip-Fu (of Fu-Schnickens) and Wu-Tang vocalist Blue Raspberry. Also contributing a major factor to the album is singer Holly Brook, best known for Fort Minor's chart topping "Where'd You Go" single and video. Fort Minor, Get Busy Committee, Demigodz and AOTP family are definitely in full effect throughout the project, including Ryu (of Styles of Beyond), Motive, Emilio Lopez, King Magnetic, Veze Skante and more. The bulk of production is handled by Apathy himself, who has been building up a production resume producing for Tiye Phoenix, Styles of Beyond, 7L & Esoteric, Eternia, and upcoming albums from Cypress Hill and Edo G.Download the lead single, "Shoot First", produced by Mike Shinoda and featuring B-Real & Celph Titled below:Apathy - Shoot First (ft. B-Real & Celph Titled)

Strong Arm Steady & Game Got That "Trunk Music"

Strong Arm Steady has been on their grizzly as usual, knocking out songs for various projects. They recently dropped the first song off their "Stoney Jackson" collabo project with Madlib called "Money Right" featuring Defari. Today we got another drop from the Steady Gang, this time from their longawaited "Arms & Hammers" album. This one here is called "Trunk Music", and when you hear the song, you'll know why. They got The Game to lay a verse over the Mars (of 1500 or Nothin') produced beat. Hit the link below to get a bar of "Trunk Music" featuring The Game:Strong Arm Steady - Trunk Music Feat. The GameIf you're in the LA area make sure you check out Strong Arm Steady live on stage with Talib Kweli at the Key Club tomorrow night.

Free DL: Omar Cruz - The Hand Of God (Street Album)

B.Y.I Entertainment artist Omar Cruz has compiled a new street album along with the help of DJ Ill Will, DJ Rockstar and long time collaborator DJ Skee titled "The Hand Of God".The project is not be be mistaken for a mixtape as it contains 20 tracks all of which contain original production from J-EX, Rome, DJ Flict & Killa Rob as well as guest appearances from Jay Rock, Goldie Loc, Ya Boy, Barrington Levy & more.We have "The Hand Of God" available for free download today, use the link below to view the download page where you will find the cover, tracklist and of course the download link. DJ Ill Will, DJ Rockstar & DJ Skee Present Omar Cruz - The Hand Of God (Free Download)

Shade Sheist & N.U.N.E. Deliver "9ines 9ines 9ines"

Shade Sheist has certainly made up for a quiet start to 2009 on Dubcnn with back to back updates over the past couple of months. First off we saw the release of his latest Worldtape "Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind - Canada Edition" for download and to stream, swiftly followed by the RedMusicUK,Young Noble & TQ track Bad Enough and its subsequent video.Today we have just been sent a perfectly titled track forthe date; 09/09/09. "9ines 9ines 9ines" is the first leak from the long awaited and much anticipated "Movin Units" album from Shade Sheist and N.U.N.E. that is out in December. With appearances from Techniec, Domino, RedRum781 and Eddie Kane Jr, as well as a single that blends Westcoast funk with electronica - in Movin Like A Boss" that you will hear in early November - the release is set to gear up over the coming weeks.From what we have heard of "Movin Units" you can expect a mix of smooth 90's-style G-Funk laced with gritty authentic sounds produced by the very outgoing emcee from the CPT, N.U.N.E.. Shade is determined that this long in development project satisfies his fans before the release of his 3rd and final G-Funk solo lp "P.N.L.A: The Exit Strategy" which you can expect in the summer of 2010.Shade Sheist - 9ines 9ines 9ines (Feat. N.U.N.E. & Eddie Kane Jr.)

Fashawn Plays It Cool (Prod. By Alchemist) (Audio)

Fresno native and Soul Assassins affiliate Fashawn is readying the world for the release of his forthcoming mixtape "The Antidote".This young MC brings his A game (with a little help from world renowned producer Alchemist) on this track titled Fash Plays It Cool, which is off his soon to be released mixtape.Fashawn - Fash Plays It Cool (Produced By Alchemist)Make sure you check for and grab a copy of Fashawn's mixtape "The Antidote" when it drops on Dubcnn, and stay tuned to Dubcnn for more updates regarding Fashawn, Alchemist and the rest of the Soul Assassins affiliates.

RBX (Feat. C.C.G.) - Automatic (Audio)

As promised we now have another track off RBX's recently released mixtape "X2 The Digital Kush"."The Narrator" is currently in the studio wrapping up work on his forthcoming album. Today's track is another one with C.C.G..RBX - Automatic (Featuring C.C.G.)Also make sure you check the video interview we did with him awhile ago. In it X talks about his views on the state of the game and the different path his career has taken him.Dubcnn Exclusive interview with legendary West Coast veteran RBX "The Narrator"Grab a copy of RBX's mixtape "X2 The Digital Kush", and stay tuned to Dubcnn for more updates regarding his full length project. Shouts out to Eddie & Joaquin at Napsac Entertainment and Apparel. Be sure to check our behind the scenes footage courtesy of Napsac at the Streetlow Magazine 2009 Car Show in Anaheim.

RythmIQ ft Crooked I, Jay Rock, Stat Quo & More

Shut Up & Listen!! “The dumb are mostly intrigued by the drum” – classic lyrics from the Wu-Tang Clan referencing towards a hip-hop fan base mostly intrigued by good beats with no lyrics; how about a combination of both? That is what to expect when west coast producer RythmIQ releases his upcoming album “Shut Up & Listen.”A west coast producer on the come up, it was no question whether or not RythmIQ could release an album filled with A-List beats; but how do you make sure the lyrics are on par? RythmIQ had a strategy for that as well - you tap west coast lyricists Crooked I & Jay Rock to appear on the album, as well as out of town legends such as the Chi-town’s Twista; other guest appearances include Royce Da 5’9, Hot Rod, Ludacris protégé Willy Northpole, former Aftermath standout Stat Quo, and Black Wall Street member, Juice.With the upcoming release of “Shut Up & Listen”, RythmIQ is sure to surprise anyone who gives the album a chance, and will quickly be thrown in the conversation of best up-and-coming west coast producers that he is so often shafted from; from now on, expect to hear people like Terrace Martin & RythmIQ in the same sentence.For more on RythmIQ, visit his Official MySpace.Stay tuned to Dubcnn as we bring you an exclusive interview with RythmIQ as he breaks down the studio experiences for his debut album “Shut Up & Listen” with Crooked I, Jay Rock, Stat Quo, Twista, Royce Da 5’9, Hot Rod, Willy Northpole, Juice and more.

Slaughterhouse Define 'Hottest MC' -- But Can They Make Our List?

When you ask the members of Slaughterhouse — Royce Da 5'9", Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Crooked I — what it means to be the Hottest MC in the Game, you'll get four different opinions.There's so many different dimensions of a hot MC," Ortiz said. "You gotta be able to do what you do in the booth. Be yourself in interviews. Be a great showman. Be an on-spot rap dude. You gotta have the complete package. If you do records well and get up onstage and you're looking at your shoes, you're not a hot MC. You gotta have every element mastered. You gotta love the art."
Budden (who has ranked very high early on in our Hottest MCs fan poll) has a very gruff relationship with the word "hot."
"Joe Budden is against the word 'hot,' " the Jersey native said, talking about himself in third person. "I don't like it. I don't use it. 'Hot' is not something that comes down to your craft. That's why I despise the word. It's too many other things that come into the equation. The label can make somebody hot. It's to the point now where the artist and the fans don't even decide what's hot."
"I equate the word 'hot' with buzz," Royce chimed in. "Somebody can have a big buzz and be hot. It doesn't make them an MC. 'Hot' to me, I don't use the word either. 'Hot MC' doesn't mean he can rhyme. I can wake up and turn my swag on, doesn't mean I'm a dope MC. It means I'm hot for the moment."
Crooked I had the most optimistic viewpoint when talking about Hot MCs.
"I think 'hot' is a way for everybody putting together the list to create a conversation," Crook said. "You can put so many different things under 'hot' that can spark a debate. I think it's about the debate. I don't think it's about the actual list."
Crooked said if you want to just judge on skills, then you have to put the title 'dope' on the list, then all four members of Slaughterhouse would definitely make the top-10 rankings. But what about our upcoming Hottest MCs in the Game list? (To see what it takes to make the list, check out our Hottest MCs criteria.)
All the members would make it if it were based strictly on lyrics. They all have a huge buzz on the Internet, especially Budden, who has been very forthcoming with his personal and professional life on Joe Budden TV and UStream. Nothing is off limits, from his girlfriend talking about a stranger punching her in the eye to Joey's beef with Raekwon the Chef to studio recording sessions.
But Slaughterhouse have put out albums independently thus far and have to complete with artists who sell hundreds of thousands in one week. Now it's up to the MTV News Hip-Hop Brain Trust to decide.
Who do you think is the Hottest MC in the Game? Don't forget to vote from now through September 21 to have your voice heard.

Slaughterhouse - Hot97 Morning Show Freestyle

The machine greeted the Tri-State Area this morning with a fresh freestyle on Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg’s morning show.

DOWNLOAD: http://www.zshare.net/audio/644552723f79da6f/

Joe Budden - We Outta Here ft. Slaughterhouse

Here’s the first leak already off Escape Route, featuring a few of his friends that you may be familiar with. Props to DJ Xalence. Also apparently the Rae x Joe beef bullshit seems to have ended. Check out the following words under the cut.

DOWNLOAD: http://usershare.net/ofev6qzdrf2r

which under ground rapper is hot right now?

as of right now, i would have to say Slaughterhouse! anyone else have any one close?