Curren$y: Smokee Robinson The Mixtape

Curren$y aka Da Hot Spitta has finally returned on the solo mixtape side of things with Smokee Robonson mixed by DJ Don Cannon. This mixtape has been in the works since Spitta came through to Dimes and Dozens and his closed session this summer and released this morning. I've been a fan of Curren$y since the No Limit days but I have to say that my favorite work of his came with his barrage of mixtapes after gaining release from Lil' Wayne's Young Money label and culminated with his This Ain't No Mixtape album from early '09. Hopefully Spitta can return to that form considering his How Fly mixtape was trash (save like 2 songs) and regain his excellence with Smokee Robinson. The leaked tracks "Bout It", "Visions", "Lemon Kush", & "Damier Doobies" along with Chip Tha Ripper's "Fat Raps" (feat. Big Sean & Curren$y) are all certified bangers that this mixtape can definitely build upon, let's see if the Plane's truly do "Got It" this time around.

Currensy: Smokee Robinson The Mixtape (Download)

I peeped the tape first on NahRight this morning...

Bighomie DOE: "The Flyest" Video Teaser

Last week BrainiacSociety.com hit you with the stills from "The Flyest" video, this week they've provided us the first 30 seconds or so, just to give you a taste of things to come... Once again the video was shot by Mike Carson and has guest spots from YP, Naledge and more. The video itself will release late February coinciding with the release of the mixtape DOE: The Chicago Bull. (click for more)

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Niall O'Brien: Good Rats Exhibition

Niall O'Brien is an Irish photographer and filmmaker.  In 2006 he made a documentary film, Superheroes, which centered on a group of UK adolescents.  The film turned into much more, and Niall's "Superheroes" project still goes on to this day.  He recently opened up his collection of photos for public consumption at London's new Art Work Space.  His work will be on exhibit there until March 11th under the "Good Rats" title.  For more info on Niall check out his website.

Check out more pics at Hypebeast

Jay Illa x Upside of Down News

"All those train wrecks of blends and everything, it was just terrible."

Those were the early days for my fellow Chicago DJ, Jay Illa.  He talks to Wayne MT of Upside of Down News in this new interview.  Check it out below.  Yo, Wayne, let me get an interview, lol...

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Erykah Badu: "Window Seat" featuring ?uestlove

"Can I get a window seat?"

Erykah Baud links up with ?uestlove for the first single off her new LP, which will be out on March 30th.  Download it here.

spotted at illRoots

FKi: Blue Steel 2.0 Mixtape

Our ATL homies, FKi have released their new mixtape today, Blue Steel 2.0.   Raye Rich and First are two talented dudes we met in Atlanta last summer during our visit there for Perfect Attendance.  We actually shot a video for their joint "Turn It Up" (see it here).  The tracklist and download link are below... enjoy!

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Don't Drop The Soap: What Lil' Wayne Can Expect In Jail

Lil' Wayne, the highest grossing rapper of 2009, will begin a one year jail sentence at Rikers Island tomorrow.  The prolific rapper has a very different world awaiting him, one with virtually none of the freedoms he enjoys in his day to day life.  MTV talked to police and correction officers to find out what Weezy can expect when he reports tomorrow.  According to the article, Wayne will be able to watch regular TV, and keep his long dreadlocks.  He will not be able to keep an iPod, and may not be held with the general population.  Check out the video below.

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A Look At Orisue's 2010 Lookbook

Orisue shot their Spring 2010 Look Book last week, and posted some behind the scenes flicks.  Head over to their blog to check them out.

Kam Moye: "Forever Fresh" Video

Kam Moye just hit us with a new video... 

"Kam Moye releases the video for "Forever Fresh" from his latest album, Splitting Image. Produced by Marco Polo, the video is shot in a documentary style and features Kam making a brief return with his Supastition roots, as he raps slick metaphors and punchlines over Marco Polo's beat."

Check it out below.

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Fashawn: "The Score" featuring Planet Asia

Fashawn teamed up with High Water Music to release a double-vinyl edition of his very dope debut album, Boy Meets World.  The LP is available now on High Water's website, and includes three previously unreleased tracks.  One of those, "The Score" featuring Planet Asia, has been offered up as a free download that you can grab right here.

DJ Babu: Eureka Via SFO

DJ Babu is becoming a regular Cohen Brother with his output of short films.  He dropped #7 today:

Short Film #7 takes u on a 24 hour mission, follow Babu as he stops over in SF for a quick sec (quick enough to preview Dj Q-bert's Thud Rumble Gallery!), then heads to Eureka, CA to rock a show wit Rakaa Iriscience! btw did u know Eureka is close to Humboldt?  Shouts out to: dj shortkut, dj rhettmatic, rome diggs, rakaa, asr ent., and everybody in humboldt/eureka! 

Check out the new joint below.

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