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In Rotation: Joell Ortiz, E-40, Raekwon, Grand Puba, Drake & More
By Anne van de Sande ♦ Published 05/15/2009

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This week the old hands of hip-hop make their comeback. Grand Puba and Raekwon show their successors how it should be done, while Joell Ortiz honors the classics on his new mixtape. We completed the list with new stuff from the future of hip-hop; Drake, Papoose, Donny Goines, just to name a few. Enjoy two days of relaxation and rest.

Tanya Morgan - Brooklynati Mega Mix by DJ King Most (Full Album Sampler) - Listen Here
Tanya Morgan has left the building and are now happily ensconced in the city of their dreams, Brooklynati. Mayor Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson welcomed Donwill, Ilyas, and Von Pea at a special ribboncutting ceremony at Yancey Park. Brooklynati's DJ Laureate King Most commissioned a special public works project for the event. Enjoy the result.

Donny Goines ft. Peter Hadar & Outasight - "Sublime" (Prod. by Buckwild) - Listen Here
Another joint from Donny's new album The Breakfast Club, dropping next Tuesday.

Grand Puba ft. Kid Capri - "This Joint Right Here" - Listen Here
With a beat reminiscent of 1980's era "White Lines", and the up-tempo lyrics of Kid Capri, Grand Puba is in top form on this track. Adding his skills on the boards, the Brand Nubian member produces in addition to lacing the song with his signature style, unmistakable voice and one-of-a-kind delivery.

Big Lou ft. Reed Dollarz & SandMan - "Pedal 2 Tha Floor" - Listen Here
New track from New Jersey rapper Lou, also known as the Spanish Frank White.

J. Dilla ft. Havoc & Raekwon - "24K Rap" - Listen Here
Brand new leak off the upcoming Dilla album, Jay Stay Paid, in stores June 2nd.

Tony Yayo - "Candy Man" - Listen Here
The Unit's Tony Yayo leaks a new track from his upcoming mixtape, Swine Flu.

Grafh - "Call Me Up" - Listen Here
The G-R has a new single, produced by Cookin' Soul.

J-Money - "Give Her To Me" - Listen Here
J-Money is back in the solo game. His first single “I'm Ballin” featuring Rick Ross blew up the streets, while this second single is impacting radio this week. His album, My Life “Check Me Out” was released last Tuesday.

Yung Berg ft. Drake - "I'm Still Fly" (Remix) - Listen Here
Canadian rapper Drake on the remix makes this song appreciated.

Raekwon & DJ Absolut - Blood On Chefs Apron Mixtape - Listen Here
You never know what The Chef is cooking, but this tape is damn tasty.

Heltah Skeltah ft. DJ Revolution - "Midnight Madness (M-Phazes Remix)"  - Listen Here
M-Phazes gives Rock and Ruck a make-over, taken from The Midnight Madness Remix EP.

TF Mafia ft. Papoose - "Everybody Knows" - Listen Here
Dope song straight outta the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn. Welcome back, Pap.

Roc C ft. Fredro Starr - "Hustler's Theme" - Listen Here
You might know Roc for his stellar debut mic appearance on the 2004 Oh No single “Move Pt. 2”, produced by J Dilla. Roc’s stand-out verse and cameo in the song’s video generated quite a buzz, leading to his own solo deal with Peanut Butter Wolf’s Stones Throw Records. Now he returns with a new song for the hustlers.

Fam-Lay ft. Pharrell - "Get That Work Up" - Listen Here
New hotness from the Star Trak camp.

Torae - "Yeah" (Freestyle) - Listen Here
This freestyle is produced by Marco Polo, with whom Torae will release the album Double Barrel, in stores June 2nd. More good news; they've been added to the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival.

E-40 - "On Oil (Turned Up)" - Listen Here
New music from the ambassador of the Bay, taken from the upcoming The Bay Bridges Compilation 2.

Jennifer Lopez - "What Is Love" - Listen Here
Style icon J Lo is back in business with an uptempo song, contemplating what amor is all about.

Joell Ortiz - Covers The Classics Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Green Lantern) - Listen Here
Covers The Classics is finally here and it was well worth the wait. Joell goes in over all the old school hip hop classics beats we all grew up to love.

Hussein Fatal ft. Jim Jones - "Wut You Talkin Bout" - Listen Here
Fatal teams up with Jim Jones on a track that's more commercial than what we're used to from the Outlawz.

Lil Haze ft. Ray J - "Work That Body" - Listen Here
Track taken from Haze's upcoming album Doin’ Da Most.

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  • …well alright

    E-40 Fizzie Fonzarelli from the bay baby!!!

  • http://www.darealist.net anthonycruzQB

    DAYUM. DRAKE GO HARD WITH THAT. I'M STILL FLY!

  • guyb415

    Who's is Drake?? Never heard of him. Hope he's not trying to be a gangsta rapper. Cause there ain't no gangsta's in Canada!!

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