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DTMD - Raw (Feat. Goldy MC and Kev Brown) [Video]

2012-02-10T01:09:00.002-05:00

DTMD gives one of my favorite tracks off their Makin' Dollas LP. If you haven't got this joint go cop it now.

Songs By Me, Stalley Pt.4

2012-02-09T14:17:00.000-05:00

Stalley reps his teams (Blue Collar Gang/Maybach Music) on the lastest installment to his Songs by Me, Stalley series. He also annouced that he will give the release date for his upcoming LP Savage Journey To The American Dream when he reaches 50,00 followers on twitter. So...go follow him @Stalley.

Stalley - BCGMMG

Flowers&Rhymes

2012-02-09T13:21:00.000-05:00

About a month ago one of my favorite
Left coast rappers Blu released a new album
with the producer Exile entitled "Give me My Flowers
while I can Smell Them" which was recorded back in '09.

This was supposed to serve as their follow up
to "Below the Heavens" but was never released
for what ever reason. But it is here now so enjoy the
smoothness of Blu's voice and electic rhymes and Exile's
Jazz/funky beats.

"Give me my Flower While I Can Smell Them"

01. A Letter
02. More Out Of Life
03. The Only One
04. Mask Your Soul
05. I Am Jean
06. Money
07. She Said Its Ok
08. Good Morning Neighbor
09. Everybody Nose (Feat. Johaz & Fashawn)
10. Don’t Be Jelly
11. Berries & Juices
12. Seasons
13. John Mccain
14. O Heaven (Bonus)
15. Ope (Bonus)

Marley's Garden

2012-02-07T15:35:00.000-05:00

The Inspiration...Rrrrriiiigggghhhhtttt

In honor of the late great Bob Marley's Birthday, the Kushed God himself drops a track properly titled. Sweet Baby Kushed God out now. #RollSomethinUp

Smoke DZA - Marleys Garden (Prod. By MeLo-X) by Smoke DZA

Sir Michael Rocks Double Play

2012-02-07T15:27:00.000-05:00

Banco Populair drops off two new tracks for you to rock to.

Rhyme of the Week

2012-02-07T14:56:00.000-05:00

Posted...Layin low in the cut lamped up...Posted - Pac Div "Posted"

Go cop Pac Div's album "The Div"

2008ighties

2012-02-07T13:44:00.001-05:00

The new kid on the block Calez finally decides to drop his
debut project on 2dopeboyz.com & Rubyhornet.
This is one of those bangers with Ill rhymes and some
boom-bap beats.

Tracklisting and download after jump

"Kids With Raps"

Sorry for the Lateness

2012-02-06T13:11:00.000-05:00

This mixtape was dropped last summer and I completely forget to post it because I hadn't had the chance to listen to it. But this weekend I finally got to bump it and was highly impressed by another up-and-comer from my neck of the woods. The homies at 2dopeboyz helped drop this joint off with Phil Ade's label 368 Hustlers run by Raheem DeVaughn. Check it out.

Phil Ade - A Different World

Here...It Is

2012-02-05T22:40:00.000-05:00

Feeling good after my team (New York Giants if you didn't know) won their 4th Super Bowl title...anyways Here is some new music from the Hot Spitta. #NothinButUs

Curren$y - Here...(FreEp)

Blu-Jesus

2012-02-05T22:25:00.001-05:00

jesus∆ from aaronisnotcool on Vimeo.

New video from Blu's dope ep "Jesus"

Songs By Stalley, Part 3

2012-02-05T14:54:00.000-05:00

The artwork says it all...Savage Journey To The American Dream coming soon.

Stalley - God's Child

I See the Light

2012-01-28T12:07:00.000-05:00

As you may or may not know Curren$y's never released lp "Muscle Car Chronicles" was produced by Sean O' Connell who is a folk singer on DD172's label. The folk singer and very good producer has finally released his debut lp entitled "Free At First Light". It is a very chill trip down the road to life to tell you the truth.

But you be the judge-

"Free At First Light"

only $5 bucks!!!

Songs by Me, Stalley Part II

2012-01-26T14:15:00.000-05:00

Stalley drops his second track from his new series called "Harsh Ave". He reps his hometown over a Ski Beatz instrumental. Savage Journey To The American Dream on the way.

Stalley-Harsh Ave (Prod. Ski Beatz) by Stalley330

Tell Ya Friends...That Chip Tha Ripper Is Here

2012-01-24T16:37:00.000-05:00

@Chip216 drops his new mixtape Tell Ya Friends. This joint features the likes of Wale, Cyhi Tha Prynce, Krayzie Bone, Kid Cudi and others plus production by Chuck Inglish, Boi 1da, Lex Luger and Hi-Tek. After hitting the link go tell ya friends.

Chip Tha Ripper - Tell Ya Friends

City of 30,000 Wolves

2012-01-23T23:23:00.000-05:00

Before the homie S-T-A-Double L-E-Y drops his next project Savage Journey To The American Dream he is going to drop some tracks in a series called "Songs by Me, Stalley". Here is the first track featuring the most featured DJ in tha game.

Stalley feat. DJ Khaled-City Of 30,000 Wolves by Stalley330

The Ruler is Back!!!

2011-12-07T12:08:00.002-05:00

Slick Rick The Ruler is back with dope rhymes for a track on the soundtrack for the movie The Sitter starring Jonah Hill. Oh and it's produced by DJ Premier. #EnuffSaid

Slick Rick - Need Some Bad (Prod. DJ Premier)

Flowers for a lovely woman

2011-11-07T16:33:00.000-05:00

Hannibal King who is a producer from Queens New York
has been on the Academy's watch list for a minute.
Today he releases his debut Lp entitled "Flowers for Pamela".

"Flowers for Pamela"

tracklisting after clicking Readmore

01. Beginning
02. Flowers For Pamela
03. Lately feat. Waneek and Ace Da Vinci
04. Gettin' High (aLoveSong)
05. Appleton Suite
06. Villains feat. Bub Styles
07. Middle (Tea and Tree Suite)
08. When We Grow Up feat. Cody B. Ware
09. Because I Love You
10. Flowers For Love
11. Persephone feat. 10ille
12. Good Days
13. Villains (Redux) feat. Bub Styles
14. Song for Lovers

Throughout the project Hannibal says he had his grandmother

in mind because she was recently diagnosed with alzheimer's.

So while listening to the project please send a prayer up.....

S.O.-Sure Thing

2011-11-04T15:04:00.002-04:00

Back from Sabatical

2011-11-04T14:22:00.011-04:00

This is not the glorious return of yours truly but this is a revival. As Prince Maybach clearly has stated school is in session but we will not be the ones teaching the lessons. In all honesty this is the beginning of everlasting.
Though me and Prince will be still giving good music critiques we will also be turning your gaze to the realm of Christian Hip Hop. But not the Christian Hip Hop that your used to, we will be focused on artist that you may not know. The Lecrae's and Tedahsi's of the genre will be shown but the focus will be on the S.O's and Shai Linne's of the trade.
Not to mention we will be having more and album reviews and critiques. This will further explain and help you to really understand what the artist is trying to portray to the audience of listeners. So with all that Said first up is my main man S.O.

So who is S.O.??
S.O. is in the new wave of Christian Rappers who are bringing a new dynamic to the art. Hailing from Britain (Ya you'll be able to tell) he uses his deep sultry voice to captivate his listeners to hearing truth or the gospel.
This free mixtape is more like a debut Lp with 13 smooth tracks. Every last song on the Lp has that old boom bap to it and the instrumentation is insane. The combination of S.O.'s voice and the dynamic beats take the mixtape/Lp to a new level that you probably have not heard in Christian Hip Hop.
Highlight tracks are: Lows and Highs, The Rally, Feminine Appeal, Quest For Love and Love Is. Though I will say the mixtape/Lp has great transitions from track to track and has no let downs at any point.
S.O. message is God's grace who redeems us and saves us each and every day. He uses slick metaphors and story plots to display an image of God's immaculateness. S.O. speaks on being a labor for the Lord and understanding that we cannot gain favor but instead repent and know that God's grace saves us all.(Ephesians 2)
Grade B+

"So It Begins" Download and Stream

A Couple Dope Videos

2011-10-30T22:00:00.000-04:00

Here are a couple dope videos for ya'll to enjoy.

Common - Blue Sky

Tabi Bonney - Feeling More (Feat. Nicole Wray)

Dom Kennedy - When I Come Around

Kendrick Lamar - Rigamortis

Lupe Fiasco "Words I Never Said" Live

2011-10-12T14:24:00.000-04:00

The one bright spot of the BET Hip-Hop Awards...oh yeah and Erykah Badu was on the hook #WinningIguess

Bet Hip-Hop Awards Cyphers

2011-10-12T12:29:00.005-04:00

Last Night at the BET Hip-Hop Awards the annual Cyphers took place. Members of the Academy such as Wale, Stalley, Kendrick Lamar, Dom Kennedy, Slaughterhouse, B.o.B and Big K.R.I.T participate with others. Enjoy!

B.o.B, Big K.R.I.T, Kendrick Lamar, Tech N9ne and Machine Gun Kelly

Lady of Rage, Blind Fury, Dom Kennedy and Skillz

Nitty Scott,MC, Estelle, Lecrae (Gospel Rapper) and Soprano (of France)

Wale, Meek Mill, Pill, Stalley and Rick Ross

Yelawolf, Slaughterhouse (Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9" and Crooked I) and Eminem

Cole World: Sideline Story - Review

2011-09-27T11:58:00.002-04:00

The anticipation of this album has had me wanting to do a review of this for a while. With a lot of naysayers saying Cole isn't important any more, he took to long with this album...people are going to be very critical of my review. But i don't care what they say and clearly Grown Simba isn't paying them any mind either.
With this album Cole takes on a different style than what has been seen on his mixtapes. The production of the tracks are a mix of The Warm-Up and Friday Night Lights with Lights Please (The Warm-Up) and In the Morning [Feat. Drake] (Friday Night Lights) making the album. But the album does keep his usual toughness (not as in thugness but attacking the beat) and honesty on every track.

The lead single Work Out didn't really work out for me but it was strictly aimed for the radio. The follow up single Can't Get Enough [Feat. Trey Songz] is a radio-esque track but it should've led the album as single instead. Cole starts the album with the appropriately titled Dollar and A Dream III. This track sets the album up for the story that you are about to listen to. He has 2 title tracks, Sideline Story and Cole World which tells how you just got to get in the game and then let the game know that you are here respectively. He produced both as he did most of the album. The most anticipated track is Mr. Nice Watch [Feat. JAY-Z] which people were expecting to be the passing of the torch song. A Star Is Born off "Blueprint 3" was the passing of the torch song. This is a "I'm here and my boss/mentor has just confirmed it" track. The standouts on this album are Nobody's Perfect [Feat. Missy Elliot] and the No-ID produced Never Told. The soulfulness of these tracks draws you into the tracks especially when you have the amazing Missy Elliot singing on one of the tracks. Rise and Shine, Lost Ones, God's Gift, Breakdown and the iTunes bonus track Daddy's Little Girl give the album even more diversity with God's Gift being the affirmation that J. Cole is here. Breakdown, Lost Ones and Daddy's Little Girl are those tracks that make you think and relate to you if you have been or know someone who has gone through it. Overall, the wait was well worth it as J. Cole keeps doing what got him to where he is but he steps a little bit to attract new fans and it works for him.

Grade: B+

Coming Soon

2011-09-22T00:26:00.000-04:00

So I'm back from sabbatical and have decided to give yall a preview of things to come..

Cole World: The Sideline Story album review

By Lucky Lefty

Why was Thurz's LA Riot lp so influential?

By Cease

End of Summer

2011-09-07T12:55:00.001-04:00

What's up students? I know you have been wondering when classes would be starting back here at The Academy. Well consider this the first day. We here at The Academy are going to take a slightly different approach to site. We will still be posting singles, mixtapes and videos but we will also be doing reviews of mixtapes and albums. It not a major change but do take note that you will see less feature stories and more review articles now. Cease and I wouuld like to thank you all for your support. Now get your school supplies because The Academy is in session.

Pound

2011-07-26T21:29:00.000-04:00

Finally a visual for this bass-heavy track that keeps my trunk rattling.

Cool Sh*t

2011-07-21T18:11:00.000-04:00

Rolling Stoned...August 30th #Rrrriiiight

Trouble On My Mind

2011-07-20T21:35:00.000-04:00

Imma Pusha T fan...Fear Of God 2:Let Us Pray coming soon

Wiz Khalifa x Curren$y x Big Sean

2011-07-20T21:17:00.000-04:00

3x dope...Here are two tracks with all three of them on it. No word on where these will belong but so what...You should be smoking by now!!!

"O.T.T.R"

"Flowers"

Tonight's Guest

2011-07-20T21:07:00.000-04:00

Sugar Tongue Slim BKA STS brings a single off his upcoming debut album The Illustrious. The track is produced by The Alchemist and introduces you to STS. Dope rhymes and a mellow of beat gets you into the song. Be on the look out for this Money Makin' Jam Boy.

"The Interview"

Old Ways

2011-07-20T21:03:00.000-04:00

One of my favorite songs off The Preview and Fight Night: Champion.

Gotta Get Paid

2011-07-20T20:50:00.000-04:00

Smoke DZA gives his Big K.R.I.T collabo the visuals...#Rrrrrriiiight

Dom Kennedy x Curren$y

2011-07-17T18:36:00.000-04:00

This has The Academy Stamp of Approval...#EnoughSaid

"Hennessy Beach"

Bad Girls Jus Wanna Have Fun...In The Club

2011-07-14T18:55:00.000-04:00

After making his name known as one of Maybach Music's newest members on Self Made, the homie Wale drops the first single off his sophomore effort and Maybach Music debut Ambition titled "Bad Girls Club" featuring J. Cole. The artwork (below) is dope and so is the song. I'm ready for the album to drop.

"Bad Girls Club"

Here is another one for the iPod, Wale Feat. Big Sean and B.o.B "First Class". Bueller?

"First Class"

Motel Lounge Soul

2011-07-13T18:55:00.000-04:00

The beautiful and talented Nikki Jeans debut album Pennies In A Jar dropped yesterday on iTunes and in stores. Here is one track I think you all will enjoy called "Million Star Motel" Feat. Lupe Fiasco and Black Thought. Need I say more?

"Million Star Motel"

Circles

2011-07-12T20:05:00.000-04:00

Nesby Phips drops a single off his latest mixtape The Catchup. And if you don't have the mixtape, you can get it right here.

Top Dawg, Top Notch

2011-07-06T11:51:00.000-04:00

Jay Rock drops off two new vids off his debut album Follow Me Home. Check 'em out!

"Hood Gon Love It" Feat. Kendrick Lamar

"Just Like Me"

2x Dope

2011-07-06T11:40:00.000-04:00

Spitta drops off a new set of visuals from Weekend at Burnie's.

Oh yeah...he also released another video from Covert Coup.

I'm On

2011-07-04T23:12:00.000-04:00

Trae Tha Truth drops off a new single off his upcoming Street King album. It's title "I'm On" and it features Lupe Fiasco, Big Boi, Wale, Wiz Khalifa and MDMA. The beat is simple but smooth and clearly has the "Return Of The Mack" sample on loop in the background. Bueller?

"I'm On"

Tammy's Song (Her Evils)

2011-07-01T13:23:00.000-04:00

New single off K. Dot's new LP #Section.80. Oh yeah...it drops tomorrow.

Looking For Me

2011-06-30T18:20:00.000-04:00

SKI BEATZ FT LEP & TERRI WALKER- LOOKIN' FOR ME from DD172 on Vimeo.

New single off 24 Hour Karate School 2 which drops August 9th...#Whoopish

Still

2011-06-29T17:59:00.000-04:00

Track #2 on Weekend At Burnie's gets the visual treatment.

Sky Diving

2011-06-29T11:44:00.000-04:00

The boy Runway Bonney drops the first single off his upcoming Ski Beatz produced LP The Summer Years. Titled "Parachute", Tabi speaks about chicks falling for him. It good to see my hometown homie back in the stu and dropping that classic Tabi music. The LP drops later this summer.

"Parachute"

50 Greatest Hip-Hop Logos of All-Time

2011-06-28T19:50:00.000-04:00

I was surfing the net and went to Complex Mags website and came across this. They list what they believe are the greatest logos in Hip-Hop. Maybe one day we'll be on this list. Bueller?

"50 Greatest Hip-Hop Logos"

She Don't Wanna Man

2011-06-28T17:31:00.000-04:00

If you don't have Weekend At Burnie's (which came out today, which means you need to get it as well as Big Sean's Finally Famous and Dom Kennedy's From The Westside, With Love II [via iTunes]) here is Spitta's newest single w/ the visual treatment.

You Decide

2011-06-23T14:17:00.001-04:00

Jean Grae drops her lastest mixtape Cookies Or Comas hosted by Mr. Gangsta Grillz himself, DJ Drama. The lady wordsmith who has some of the dopest lyrics and is one of the best females rappers not named Nicki brings it on this tape. With a couple songs from album features she did, Cookies Or Comas is a good listen.

"Cookies or Comas"

Congrats Casey!!!!

2011-06-23T10:28:00.000-04:00

Tags: MTV Shows

The homie Casey Veggies graduates from high school. He was also on the honor roll. #Congrats

Confidence Is Key

2011-06-19T18:07:00.001-04:00

I'm sitting here chillin with my Dad on this Father's Day and I stumble across this mixtape by Natasha Ramos. The Star Trek affiliate released this mixtape Fellin' Myself today. With production from some well known producers, she really brings it with her vocals. This is some good music to vibe to on a Sunday. Props to The Neptunes and kevinnottingham.com for posting this.

"Feelin' Myself"

Wigs or Weaves

2011-06-16T20:42:00.000-04:00

Wale releases a new track just because a lot of his friends were today (according to his twitter). The MMG rep talks about the ladies and their lacefronts. Ladies, stop lacefrontin'.

"Lacefrontin"

Keep It A Secret

2011-06-16T20:35:00.000-04:00

Casey Veggies drops a new track in lieu of his graduation. And it's produced by Chuck Inglish. Check It Out.

"Discreet"

Second Semester

2011-06-12T21:39:00.000-04:00

First track off Ski Beatz' 24 Hour Karate School 2. He enlist Bay-Area spitter Locksmith for this joint. #Whoopish

Grind'N

2011-06-11T11:06:00.000-04:00

Start your summer off right with the first single off Dom Kennedy's From the Westside, With Love II.

What Are You Afraid Of?

2011-06-11T10:56:00.000-04:00

XV drops a new track titled "Phobia" for the weekend. Good music to ride around with. Check It Out.

"Phobia"

Alone In Vegas

2011-06-06T21:40:00.000-04:00

The Outro to Fear of God gets the visual treatment. #EGHK

MMG x BOA

2011-06-06T21:19:00.000-04:00

Maybach Music and Board Administration artist Wale brings his two sides together for this new dopeness. Wale enlist MMG teammate Stalley and BOA teammates Black Cobain and Tone P for what they call The Cookup. Hope you got an appetite for dope music.

"The CookUp"

Here's The Video for the Track

Riding With The Fishes

2011-06-01T14:29:00.000-04:00

I know fishes isn't considered to be a real word but it doesn't matter. The Cool Kids oft-delayed debut LP, When Fish Ride Bicycles, will get the light of day on July 12th. The LP will be released on Mountain Dew's Green Sound Label. Artwork x Tracklist is down below.

Tracklist:
1. Rush Hour Traffic
2. GMC
3. Boomin’ (feat. Tennille)
4. Sour Apples (feat. Travis Barker)
5. Penny Hardaway (feat. Ghostface Killah)
6. Bundle Up
7. Gas Station (feat. Bun B)
8. Get Right
9. Swimsuits (feat. Mayer Hawthorne)
10. Roll Call (feat. Asher Roth, Chip Tha Ripper, Boldy James)
11. Summer Jam (feat. Maxine Ashley) (Prod. by Pharrell Williams)

"You Have To Think Beyond Thought To Fish For A Mermaid" - Chuck Inglish

In Memory of A Legend

2011-05-31T14:22:00.000-04:00

Cookin Soul has decided to dedicate a mixtape to the Godfather of Rap. The Revolution Is Being Televised is a great tribute to a legend. Check It Out. #RIPGilScottHeron

"The Revolution Is Being Televised"

Death of A Legend

2011-05-28T20:41:00.000-04:00

The Godfather of Rap Gil Scott Heron passed away yesterday. The legendary poet, soul singer, and philosopher will be greatly missed. With hits like "Home is where the Hatred is", "New York is Killing me", and "It's your world", Gil will not only be missed but more importantly remembered for his ground breaking music. His message of Revolutionizing our minds into thinking outside the world's gates made those who listened to him understand what it means to rise above obstacles and overcome our troubles. Though I am young, I do understand the impact of this great human being, and I just hope that people remember that the Revolution will not be televised.

Instead you have to live it.

April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011

Everyday Chillin

2011-05-26T16:23:00.000-04:00

Visuals for one of my favorite's of Gift Raps.

Sunlight

2011-05-25T22:12:00.000-04:00

Off Tabi's Fresh LP

HiiiPower!!!!!

2011-05-25T19:14:00.000-04:00

#Section80 coming soon!!!

Trapper's Alley

2011-05-24T11:55:00.000-04:00

The Cool Kids homie Boldy James drops his new mixtape Trapper's Alley: Pro's. The production on this joint is fire and Jimbo brings the heat w/ the rhymes. The Detroit Spitter brings you into the Alley. Check it out. Update: The mixtape actually has 14 other tracks which is the "Con's" side. So the link below is the link to the entire mixtape. Now back to our reguarly schedule program. #Concreatures

"Trapper's Alley: Pro's and Con's"

May-May-May-Maybach Music

2011-05-23T14:36:00.000-04:00

The homie Stalley drops his first Maybach Music release today. It's produced by Rashad, who produced most of Lincoln Way Nights: ITM. All I can say is #dope. Fasten your seatbelts as we take off in "Chevys and Space Ships".

Chevys & Space Ships by Stalley330

"Chevys and Space Ships"

Old School Mondays:The Last Electro

2011-05-23T12:12:00.000-04:00

So yesterday I came across this MadlibLp entitled "Miles Away". The project
was an infusion of new and old school
jazz. Madlib decided to go under a new
alias in which he created a band called
'The Last Electro-Acoustic Space Jazz &
Percussion Ensemble". It's something smooth
for all those who need to just unravel, and forget
about everything; just for a bit.

"Miles Away"

Cool Jets

2011-05-19T16:28:00.000-04:00

Sir Michael Rocks drops off the video for the collabo with Trademark Da Skydiver. #JetLife #CoolKids

This is a Get To Know

2011-05-18T21:43:00.000-04:00

So as you know I'm always up on
music updates on alot of blogs, one
in particular is Dame Dash's DD172
blog which informs people about artist
signed to Bluroc or associates of Bluroc.
Yesterday I was browsing and I came
across a new mixtape/ep by a new artist
named Corey Davis. The tape was entitled
"Corey".

Corey is from Atlanta, Georgia and is actually an aspiring artist(drawing)

who just happens to rap. He started out in hip hop

with a group called Mach Five. They have had sucess but

Corey has now decided to go solo and has released his debut solo

ep/mixtape "Corey".

The tape is a sensual and is an electronic master piece. Mixed

with Corey's fast pace rapping style, the tape

transforms into a trip downtown to see the

night life of an aspiring artist.

"Corey"

DZA!!!!!!

2011-05-18T19:34:00.000-04:00

One of my favorite joints off THC gets the visual treatment. #Rrrriiiight

The Artist Formerly Known as Print....

2011-05-18T00:43:00.000-04:00

Yes Chris Faust AKA Print finally decided to drop
his highly anticipated free lp entitled "FAUST".

I'm listening to it now and I feel like this is going

to be one of the most ground breaking lps to come

out in 2011. The live instrumentation, and the clever

word play by Chris makes this something special. So

download and make sure you give this a good listen.

"FAUST"

Academy Reference

2011-05-17T20:46:00.000-04:00

So the homie Hero turned me onto
Kenna's new ep which has a long title
so I wont bore you with it. But it's 3 dope
tracks with production from Chad Hugo.

"Land 2 Air Chronicles: Chaos and the Darkness"

The Album's name is WHAT!?!?!?!?!?

2011-05-17T20:40:00.000-04:00

That's what Vada asked me when I first
told him about Blu's new lp entitled "Jesus lp".
And I can't lie, I can't even defend my man on this
one because that is a very left field title for an lp.
None the less he released it and it is some what
okay. Okay quality, and the same weird rapping style
that can only be explained as Blu. So ya here it is.....
Bueller.......

"Jesus lp"

Designer S**t

2011-05-17T20:01:00.000-04:00

Dom gets the visual treatment for this joint of his latest offering The Original Dom Kennedy.

It's Willie!!!

2011-05-17T15:04:00.000-04:00

Willie The Kid goes over Sunz of Man "Five Arch Angels". He digs into his inner Wu as he rips this beat apart. I guess it's in his blood, his brother LA The Darkman is a Wu-affiliate. Gun-Ryu!!!

"Sunz of Man Dart"

Blow

2011-05-16T20:59:00.000-04:00

Latest set of visuals from Ziploc P. #LetUsPray

Cool Fridays

2011-05-13T19:54:00.000-04:00

Yup, Cool Fridays is back with an old school vibe

to it. Oldies covers always brighten up my day.

In today's installment the Detroit homie Mayer Hawthorne

drops his new Ep "Impressions:The Covers".

Mayer covers some old school favorites and keeps

it soulful as usual.

"Impressions:The Covers"

#JetsGo

2011-05-13T18:45:00.000-04:00

Weekend at Bernie's...June 28th...Fool

Beating My Chest Like.....

2011-05-13T18:34:00.000-04:00

FINALLY!!!!!!! LA's own El Prez decides to
release the full song of "I'm Gone" from his
Solo effort "Animal Style". Play this in the whip
and let the bass ride.

"I'm Gone"

Illmatic never Dies

2011-05-10T22:56:00.000-04:00

Elzhi - Halftime Official video from GerardVictor.com on Vimeo.

Nas' Debut Lp Illmatic has been remixed,remade,

and rapped over for years now but
finally Elzhi's highly anticipated mixtape/lp
is out after a year of setbacks. And let me tell
you, him and the production crew known as
Wll Sessions did their thing on this latest
rendition of Nas' legendary debut.

Free/Support

Still Cole

2011-05-10T21:04:00.000-04:00

J. Cole release this song as just some good music to vibe to. This will not be on his album. It's still a Cole World after all.

"See It To Believe It"

Open Your Eyes

2011-05-10T18:14:00.001-04:00

#LetUsPray June 21st

You Are Appreciated!!!!

2011-05-08T17:20:00.000-04:00

In honor of Mother's Day!!! Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers.

THANK YOU for caring for us so much. We love you!!!!!!!

Frank Ocean-Nostalgia Stream

2011-05-06T13:23:00.001-04:00

Frank_Ocean-Nostalgia_Ultra-(ALBUM_PREVIEW)-2011 by Spa_Water

Cool Fridays: The Smooth Sea

2011-05-06T13:15:00.000-04:00

Ya it's that time again and you know

for "Cool Fridays" Ima

give yall something so smooth for

you and yours...

Though this artsit is apart of the Odd Future group

(who the Academy do not support)

Frank Ocean is the breath of fresh air or

the light with in the group.

He's got Kid Cudi creativity and the

voice of Chris Brown.

His debut lp "Nostalgia Ultra"

is one of the best R&B lps that I have

heard in a while.

So cruise to it, love to it, or even slow down life

to it. Either just make sure you listen to this

on this fine Cool Friday that the Lord has made...

"Nostalgia Ultra"

Dame's Nephew

2011-05-05T16:07:00.000-04:00

Da$h decides to let this cut losefrom his upcoming project.
Check it-

"Kid Dynamite"

Curren$y-Full Metal (prod. by Alchemist)

2011-05-03T14:27:00.001-04:00

JET LIFE TOUR - Los Angeles from Jet Life on Vimeo.

Get To Know: A Jazz Hip Hop Fusion

2011-05-03T12:58:00.000-04:00

As I was on Kevin Nottingham today
I stumbled upon this video by this artist
known as Versis. The Video is entitled
"Slow Down", which talks about him in a
meaningful relationship with a girl.

Versis "Slow Down" from JeromeD.com on Vimeo.

The video and song were dope. So then

I decdied to take a trip down the internet lane

and find his album.

I downloaded the Lp and was highly impressed.

Versis is a breath of hip hop fresh air.

He's got the old school beats with his

slow, but smooth electric flow.

He uses his life experience, specifically "Love"

to paint a canvas.

So check this out, you won't regret it....

"Illcandesent"

Y.E.$. (Yen Euro Dollars)

2011-05-03T12:32:00.000-04:00

This joint has been on my desk for a minute just hadn't posted it til now. Ab-Liva x iCan better known as Y.E.$ dropped Y.E.$ Vol. 1 in November. After giving it a full listen, we gave it The Academy stamp of approval. The FreEp includes features from The Clipse, Gilberte Forte and others. Check it out. #ReuniteTheReUp

"Y.E.$ Vol. 1"

3 Times Tha Magic

2011-05-02T22:43:00.000-04:00

Nesby Phips enlist fellow Jet Curren$y and Maybach Music signee Stalley for his new track "Magic. No word on whether if the track is on an album or mixtape but it doesn't matter. This track is pure fire set ablaze on a Phips beat. #Jets

"Magic"

Fonzworth Bentley - "Venice Beaches"

2011-04-29T20:02:00.000-04:00

Coordinatin' C.O.L.O.U.R.S

2011-04-29T01:16:00.000-04:00

I know its been a while since people have heard the name Fonzworth Bentley, but he is back with a vengenace with his new mixtape C.O.L.O.U.R.S (CoolOutrageousLoversOfUniquelyRawStyle). This mixtape, though it's more like a FreEp, it's very consistent with very well produced tracks that don't take away from the lyrics. Fonzworth gets his hustle on with this. G.O.O.D Music is in the house.

"C.O.L.O.U.R.S"

XV, Seven, and Just Blaze in the Studio for "Zero Heroes"

2011-04-28T16:48:00.001-04:00

Get Your Coats Ladies And Gentlemen

2011-04-26T15:29:00.000-04:00

I know I'm probably late with this video but we here at The Academy have had a really busy month. But any ways here is the new video from The Cool Kids called "Bundle Up". When Fish Ride Bicycles coming soon...we hope so.

Curren$y J.E.T.S.

2011-04-26T09:13:00.000-04:00

Curren$y da Hot Spitta decides to release this new single
"JetsGo". This dude never takes a break, this is fresh off his
release with The Alchemist.

"#JetsGo"

Old School Mondays:Von Pea Remake of Himself

2011-04-25T19:15:00.000-04:00

So yall remember when back in '07 Von Peareleased an album entitled "Grand Vonye" where
he went over different Kanye West beats. That project was
Ill, but 4 years later he decided to release the remake
of the classic mixtape with his beats substituted in.
Honestly either way Grand Vonye is dope, take your
pick....

"Grand(er) Vonye"

Sundays are for God and good music:Happy Easter

2011-04-24T12:14:00.000-04:00

Today is the day that the Lord made in order forus to show our love for him. So how fitting to give
yall Mickey Factz "Love.Lust.Lost" tape which
was released in February. Honestly I just got around
to giving it a full listen, and let me tell you I was not
disappointed. Mickey goes in on production from Melo-X
, Justin Rose, Soundsmith and many more. This is defintiely
one of his best tapes. This brought me back to "Heavens Fallout.

"Love.Lust.Lost"

Oh and you can stream the mixtape before

you download to see if you like it

Mixtape Stream

Watch him Flow

2011-04-22T00:35:00.000-04:00

Fresh off his "Zero Heroes" release XV decidesto hop on the this J. Cole produced track. This
is defintiely some kind of wonderful that should
happen more often.

"Watch Me Go"Produced by J.Cole