XXL Magazine – Freshmen ‘10 Live Concert

What better way to get to know the 2010 freshmen hip hop class than at a live concert?  DJ Envy will be hosting the event that’s going down on Wednesday March 31st at 9PM at New York City’s The Highline Ballroom.  Nipsey Hussle, Pill, Jay Rock, Donnis, Big Sean, and Freddie Gibbs are already scheduled to perform but don’t be surprised if any of the other four freshmen make a surprise appearance.

XXL 10 Freshmen For ‘10 Mixtape

As promised, XXL Magazine and DJ Whoo Kid present the 10 Freshmen For ‘10 mixtape with exclusive music from each of the 10 freshmen rappers in this year’s hip hop class.  Download link and tracklist is below:

• XXL 10 Freshmen For 10 Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid)

Snoop Dogg – We Da West Vol. 1 Mixtape

DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Skee, and DJ Scream grabbed a nice collection of songs from Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger, Nipsey Hussle, and other West Coast rappers to make this mixtape.  Download link and tracklist is below:

• Snoop Dogg – We Da West Vol. 1 Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Skee & DJ Scream)

XXL Magazine’s – 2010 Freshmen Cover

You’ve heard and watched the freestyles and now here’s the cover for this year’s Freshmen Class of Hip Hop according to XXL Magazine.  Some of these picks are no-brainers while others will make you scratch your head a few times.

XXL’s 2010 Freshmen Freestyle: Nipsey Hussle

The homie from the West Coast is the third freshmen revealed.

KiD CuDi x DJ Green Lantern x Broke Mogul – How To Make It In America Mixtape

Besides from acting in the show, KiD CuDi is showing support in getting the comedy rolling by dropping this new mixtape fittingly titled How To Make It In America – The Mixtape.  Besides from Cudder, the mixtape is also hosted by DJ Green Lantern and Broke Mogul.  The 18 track collection has features from KiD CuDi, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, Nipsey Hussle, Lupe Fiasco, Chromeo, Styles P, Phoenix, Dan Black, and more.  Download link and tracklist is below:

• DJ Green Lantern x KiD CuDi x Broke Mogul – How To Make It In America (The Mixtape)

1. Kid Cudi & DJ Green Lantern – Intro
2. Jadakiss feat. Sheek Louch – Searchin’
3. Dan Black feat. Kid Cudi – Symphonies (Remix)
4. Nipsey Hussle feat. K.C. – Husslas State of Mind
5. Aloe Blacc – I Need A Dollar
6. Yacht – Psychic City (Classixx Remix)
7. Chromeo – Night by Night
8. Duck Sauce – Anyway
9. Freddie Gibbs feat. California Pudd – Playa (Capski Juke Remix)
10. Johnny Polygon – Riot Song
11. Holy Ghost! – Hold On
12. Florence & The Machine – You’ve Got The Love (The XX Remix)
13. Wave Machines – Keep the Lights On
14. Lupe Fiasco & Kenna – Resurrection
15. CyHi Da Prynce – Tired of Being Broke
16. Styles P feat. Dwayne Collins – Send a Kite
17. Phoenix – (Neighbors Remix feat. Devendra Banhart and Friends)
18. Junkie XL – Cities In Dust

Curren$y – Smokee Robinson Mixtape

It’s Jets, Fool!  Shout outs to Curren$y and DJ Don Cannon for actually coming through on their mixtape release date *cough* Young Jeezy & DJ Drama *cough*.  I’m sure the New Orleans Spitta had plenty of celebrating to do last night but he still managed to find time to drop this Smokee Robinson mixtape to the masses that features Wiz Khalifa, Nipsey Hussle, Chip Tha Ripper, Big Sean, Dom Kennedy, and more.  Download link and tracklist is below:

• Curren$y – Smokee Robinson Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Don Cannon)

Drake Ft. Nipsey Hussle – Killer (Fan Made Video)

Here’s a cool little fan made music video for Drake and Nipsey Hussle’s banger.

Tony Billz produces yet another reference video…this time, with a Drake and Nipsey Hu$$le collaboration. Not only does he create dope visuals to add to ‘Killer’, but also notice his original artistic interpretation of the song. We were informed that this will be his last cover video produced, so enjoy!

2009 BET Hip Hop Awards Cyphers

Mos Def x Black Thought x Eminem

The 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards aired last night and as I mentioned before, the cyphers are the best part about the show.  Check out the last one they aired above with Mos Def, Black Thought, and Eminem.  All 3 murder that shit and if Em is going to spit like that from here on out, release “Relapse 2″ asap!  Check out the other two cyphers including one with Wale x Nipsey Hussle x Gsan and the other with Nicki Minaj x Joe Budden x Buckshot x Crown Royyal after the jump.

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Drake Ft. Nipsey Hussle – Killers

A very random collaboration here with Drake and a west coast feature in Nipsey but it’s official thanks to October’s Very Own.  Download link below:

• Drake Ft. Nipsey Hussle – Killers