Intuition Video Blog Pt. 1

Intuition is gearing up to drop a new mixtape at the end of the month entitled Girls Are Gonna Like Me presented by Kevin Nottingham & 2dopeboyz, which is essentially a retrospective mix of old material, new material, and previously unreleased material. The mixtape will serve as a prelude to Intuition's sophomore LP Girls Like Me being released on January 26th, which boasts a guest appearance by Slug (of Atmosphere), as well as NoCanDo of the "Low End Theory" club in L.A., and production from the ultra-dope Dibiase.

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Keelay & Zaire Present: Khizman 'The Trophy Winner' - The EP

After years of holdin it down with multi-platinum producer Nottz and The Incredible DMP, Khizman is back at it again with his first solo effort, The Trophy Winner EP. Though this is the first solo venture from The Trophy Winner, those in the know are already familiar with one of VA’s most respected emcees from prior collabs with artists such as Snoop, The Game, Murs, Skyzoo, Mic Legacy, Oddisee, and many more.

The Trophy Winner EP is produced by Keelay & Zaire with additional production from Nottz and J.Clyde. Features include Skyzoo, Jon Bibbs, Twice, Slo Mo, and Mic Legacy. [via URB.com]

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Muhsinah - Always (Music Video)

Here's a fresh new video for Muhsinah's "Always" off her newly released album The Oscillations: Triangle. The production for "Always" was handled by Muhsinah herself, as is the case with the majority of the album. Additional production on The Oscillations: Triangle include incredible landscapes from Exile, Oddisee, Flying Lotus, and Mike Slott.

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Buff1 - It's A 1derful Life (Hosted by DJ Rhettmatic)

Representing the Athletic Mic League and Crown Royale, Buff1 presents us with the new mixtape, It's A 1derful Life. Features on the mixtape include Kam Moye, Danny Brown, U-N-I, Fashawn, Shawn Jackson, Darien Brockington and others, as well as production from DJ Rhettmatic, Black Milk, Astronote, M-Phazes, Ski Beats, Damu, Cook Classics, 6th Sense and more.

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Dres (of Black Sheep) - Doin' It Wrong

Dres of Black Sheep does it once again with the release of his second single "Doin' It Wrong" from his EP From The Black Pool Of Genius: The Prelude, which is officially available today. The latest track is another demonstration of Dres' exceptional flow and lyrical finesse as he declares "I'm a one man Beatles, I be the Rolling Stone." When asked about the inspiration behind the song Dres explained, "The present state of mainstream hip-hop is the inspiration. It seems to me that the music has lost its concern for the world and people, and overtly speaks almost exclusively of the baubles of life and state of mind." Combining thought-provoking lyrics, a masterfully soul-inspired beat courtesy of the upcoming Urban Soul Music Group, and catchy hook, listeners are given a preview of the growth and maturity to expect from the highly anticipated EP From The Black Pool of Genius: The Prelude, as well as throughout Dres' forthcoming full-length release, described as a "deep, vast pool of soul... not always understood, but forever seen and loved." From The Black Pool of Genius: The Prelude is available now, and the full-length album is scheduled for a March 2010 release.

Download: Dres (of Black Sheep) - "Doin' It Wrong"

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Souls of Mischief - Proper Aim (Music Video)

Souls of Mischief drop the video for their first single "Proper Aim" that takes viewers through a musical and visual representation of the track. Souls of Mischief have always been groundbreaking musically, and now they are stretching the boundaries of hip-hop videos as well. When was the last time you saw a rap video with no rappers in it? There are no lip-synchs here, only a transfixing peak into what it takes to create a dope art piece that doubles as an attention-grabbing album cover. Sound slow? It's anything but; in fact, the video's unusual format allows the viewer an unheard-of degree of immersion into the song. Montezuma's Revenge is the new album, their first in nine years and produced by Prince Paul.

Download: Souls of Mischief - "Proper Aim"

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XO - DO iT (Music Video + Audio)

The first leak off of Diamond District member XO's sophomore release One One Ten is the single "DO iT" featuring Ab The Producer on the boards. The video for "DO iT" was shot in the historic district off Howell & Mill in Atlanta last month and was captured by PhiltheGod / 43FiLMS. XO takes you on a lyrical journey while navigating through the decay and destruction.

Download: XO - "DO iT" (Prod. by Ab The Producer)

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Statik Selektah feat. Bahamadia - Do What I Believe

Check out this brand new Bahamadia assisted cut off of Statik Selektah's upcoming EP The Pre-Game, which drops on December 15th. As the photo above states, this EP is a prelude to Statik Selektah's full length album 100 Proof (The Hangover), due for release sometime in February.

Download: Statik Selektah feat. Bahamadia - "Do What I Believe"
Download: Statik Selektah - "Do What I Believe" (Instrumental)

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Rashid Hadee & Pugs Atomz - Stormy

I'll let the folks who presented this album explain the content of this project, but I'd just like to add that Rashid Hadee is one of the most slept on producer's in the game and I'm very confused as to why this is. Anyways, do yourself a favor and download this album, after all it is free so what have you got to lose?

Pugs Atomz and Rashid Hadee have forged their individual paths and together look to establish a new mark of excellence on the DJBooth.net and FakeShoreDrive.com Presented Stormy LP.

Stormy blends Hadee’s soulful interpretations along with Atomz evocative lyrical imagery to create an elemental integration that juxtaposes humor and intuition. Hadee and Atomz meld their unique and acclaimed styles to reign their own brand of musical understandings of love, life, and hip-hop. Guest vocals are kept to a minimum (Von Pea drops in on "Hand on the Bible") and the production is handled mostly by Hadee, with help from Grant Parks, Race, Hakeem, Fathom 9, Ram Nation, Tall Black Guy, and Duro.

Recorded between 2007 and 2009, take a walk into the world of two of Chicago’s brightest; welcome to the Stormy LP. [via DJBooth.net]

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David Dallas feat. Buff1 - Front To Back (Remix)

Auckland, New Zealand's own David Dallas enlists one of Detroit's finest for the Remix of "Front To Back" off his recently released album, Something Awesome. The "Front To Back" Remix will serve as the bonus track on David's upcoming single "I Get The Feelin'", as well as Buff1's upcoming free release of It's A 1derful Life, which is set to drop this week.

Download: David Dallas feat. Buff1 - "Front To Back (Remix)"

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