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50 Cent - Forever King
Atmosphere - Leak at Will
La Coka Nostra - The Audacity of Coke
Lee Bannon - Me & Marvin [EP]
Mydus & Varan - VanDus [EP]
Nickelus F - Reliving A Real Experience
Raekwon - Modern Day Marvels 9
ReviewSTACKS' Official Mixtape
Royce Da 5'9" - The Revival [EP]

ReviewSTACKS' Official Mixtape! | Download

Last week, my blog brethren Nay and Drew dropped an exclusive mixtape for their site, ReviewSTACKS. The RS duo consistently gives shine to independent artists.

Tracklisting + (Rapidshare) Download Link Below:

1. Submit - Freeze Frame (feat. J. Nolan & Mac Tha Knife) (5:04)
2. DK aka Wayne Watts - The Fiyah (2:45)
3. Random - Spread the Love (4:07)
4. A.K.A. - Ace King Ape - Half 'n Half (2:37)
5. Someone - Different (3:27)
6. D. Julien - Love of the Game (3:20)
7. 810 - Living the Life (2:46)
8. E.A.R.T.H. Crew - Super Nova (3:27)
9. GodChaserz - I Can't Hear Ya'll (4:53)

50 Cent - Forever King | Download

Featuring some fresh '90's-themed backdrops, 50's latest mixtape was a pleasant surprise. The lyrical gun play is still active as ever, but it seems like for the first time in quite a while, 50's making fun music. Refreshing to say the least. Cop (pun intended) 'n enjoy:

Tracklisting + (Rapidshare) Download Link Below:

1. 50 Cent - I'm Paranoid (2:48)
2. 50 Cent - Respect It or Check It (3:42)
3. 50 Cent - Suicide Watch (3:44)
4. 50 Cent - Things We Do (3:16)
5. 50 Cent - Get the Money (4:46)
6. 50 Cent - Funny How Time Flies (3:51)
7. 50 Cent - If U Leaving, Then Leave... (5:34)
8. 50 Cent - Dreamin (4:33)
9. 50 Cent - Where You Are (Michael Jackson Freestyle) (2:47)
10. 50 Cent - London Girl Part 2 (2:54)
11. 50 Cent - Touch Me (4:10)
12. 50 Cent - Put That Work In (1:38)

La Coka Nostra - The Audacity of Coke | Download

La Coka Nostra is perhaps the only union of Los Angeles, Boston and New York in existence. Some how, some way, they've done it though... and they spit crack! They've been infusing the streets with their murderous raps for years, but they've yet to drop their debut album... until now! LCN's A Brand You Can Trust is hitting shelves on July 14th. Stay tuned...

Tracklisting + (Rapidshare) Download Link Below:

1. La Coka Nostra - Made You Look (3:04)
2. La Coka Nostra - Bang Bang (feat. Snoop Dogg) (2:51)
3. La Coka Nostra - Habitat of the Gasmask (feat. Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks) (2:40)
4. Slaine - Mistaken Identity (2:46)
5. La Coka Nostra - Goin Out In a Blaze (feat. Jaysaun of Special Teamz) (2:36)
6. La Coka Nostra - Choose Your Side (feat. Bun B of UGK) (3:36)
7. Ill Bill - Beware of the Pale Horse (feat. William Cooper of Black Market Militia) (2:26)
8. Slaine - Coke (feat. U-God & Raekwon) (3:20)
9. La Coka Nostra - Do It (w/DJ Muggs) (3:28)
10. Ill Bill - Die Hard (feat. Crooked I) (2:33)
11. Ill Bill - Coka Moshiach (Statik Selektah Remix) (feat. Raekwon) (2:38)
12. La Coka Nostra - Can't Live Like This (2:38)
13. La Coka Nostra - Nature of the Beast (3:01)
14. Ill Bill - Pain Gang (Statik Selektah Remix) (feat. Everlast & B-Real of Cypress Hill) (3:40)
15. Ill Bill - Straight Illin (feat. Steven King & Skam2?) (3:24)
16. Everlast - Kill the Emperor (2:57)
17. Slaine - This Is the End (feat. Badnewz & Jaysaun of Special Teamz) (3:55)

Atmosphere - Leak at Will | Download

Minneapolis-based hip hop duo Atmosphere gets major support from fans willing to shell out cash for CDs and concert tickets. Why? Maybe 'cause Atmosphere always finds a way to please their fans! Indies, majors, pay attention. Ant and Slug always come correct, never mediocre. They've got a great formula to success, and their status as some of the biggest players in independent rap is a testament to that!

Tracklisting + (Rapidshare) Download Link Below:

1. Atmosphere - C'mon (3:07)
2. Atmosphere - They Always Know (1:52)
3. Atmosphere - The Ropes (3:30)
4. Atmosphere - White Noise (3:30)
5. Atmosphere - Feel Good Hit of the Summer Part 2 (2:15)
6. Atmosphere - Mother's Day (2:47)
7. Atmosphere - Millie Fell Off the Fire Escape (2:10)

Raekwon - Modern Day Marvels 9 | Download

Compiled by DJ Decko and DJ Lazy K, this collection some of the newest fire from the Wu Chef's kitchen. I don't know about you, but I'm really, really exciting about hearing OB4CLII. This should hold us down 'til then...

Tracklisting + (Rapidshare) Download Link Below:

1. Raekwon - Marvel Knights & Raekwon - Intro (Produced By Big Steve Gee) (1:04)
2. Raekwon - Once Upon A Time In America (1:38)
3. Raekwon - Magic City (Remix) (feat. Jadakiss) (3:43)
4. Raekwon - Staten We Go Hard (We Go Hard Freestyle) (2:36)
5. Raekwon - Watch How You Talk (feat. Uncle Murda & The Game) (3:46)
6. Raekwon - Radio Interview Raekwon Talks About Joe Budden Beef (2:33)
7. Raekwon - 4 Minutes to Lockdown (feat. Method Man, Redman & Ghostface) (3:09)
8. Raekwon - R.I.P. (feat. B Real) (3:00)
9. Raekwon - The General (0:55)
10. Raekwon - The G Hide (feat. Ghostface Killah) (2:48)
11. Raekwon - New Wu (feat. Ghostface Killah & Method Man) (3:47)
12. Raekwon - Whip & Kicks (feat. AZ) (2:06)
13. Raekwon - Cocaine Blunts (1:09)
14. Raekwon - Yessir (feat. Ghostface Killah & Crooked I) (3:42)
15. Raekwon - Crips Bloods Story (2:53)
16. Raekwon - Cartel Gathering (feat. Jadakiss & Ghostface Killah) (2:34)
17. Raekwon - Renaissance Rap (Remix) (feat. Q Tip, Busta Rhymes & Lil Wayne) (3:16)
18. Raekwon - Death Wish (feat. Busta Rhymes) (2:38)
19. Raekwon - Stick Up Muzic (feat. Busta Rhymes & Uncle Murda) (2:26)
20. Raekwon - Want In (Get In Freestyle) (1:20)
21. Raekwon - 24k Rap (feat. J Dilla & Havoc) (3:22)
22. Raekwon - Criminology 2 (feat. Ghostface Killah) (1:59)
23. Raekwon - Realer (feat. Maino) (2:12)
24. Raekwon - Heat Rocks (3:28)
25. Raekwon - Power Cypher (feat. DJ Kay Slay, Sheek Louch, Papoose, Busta Rhymes & Young Chris) (3:17)
26. Raekwon - Sha Cronz (3:17)
27. Raekwon - Give It to Me Right (Remix) (feat. Melanie Fiona & Busta Rhymes) (3:26)
28. Raekwon - Letter to B.I.G. (1:58)
29. Raekwon - Gorilla Rap (1:17)
30. Raekwon - Resolution (3:32)

Lee Bannon - Me & Marvin [EP] | Download

Featuring a who's who list of on-the-rise emcees (Termanology, Skyzoo, Donny Goines, Sha Stimuli), Lee Bannon's brand new Marvin Gaye-influenced promo release is a short but sweet hip hop experiment. Well worth the download!

Tracklisting + (Rapidshare) Download Link Below:

1. Lee Bannon - Introduction To The Man (feat. S.O.L.) (1:32)
2. Lee Bannon - Paid My Dues (feat. Singapore Kane, Termanology & Big Shug) (3:34)
3. Lee Bannon - Volume (EP Mix) (feat. Skyzoo, Sha Stimuli & Donny Goines) (2:54)
4. Lee Bannon - A New Song (feat. S.O.L., Torae, Reks & Superstah Snuk) (3:22)
5. Lee Bannon - Dark Light (feat. Uptown Suite, The Jacka & Kali) (2:02)
6. Lee Bannon - The Phase (0:20)
7. Lee Bannon - Shadows (feat. C Plus & Uptown Suite) (2:44)
8. Lee Bannon - Props To Marv (feat. Uptown Suite & S.O.L.) (3:04)

Nickelus F - Reliving A Real Experience (w/Portishead) | Download

This isn't the first time Nickelus has messed around with Portishead production. He's found a nice niche here that hip and trip hoppers and indie fans can appreciate...

Tracklisting + (Rapidshare) Download Link Below:

1. Nickelus F & Portishead - Trash Rap (Intro) (4:57)
2. Nickelus F & Portishead - Roads (5:04)
3. Nickelus F & Portishead - Wandering Star (4:11)
4. Nickelus F & Portishead - Abandoned (3:35)
5. Nickelus F & Portishead - Mean It (4:15)
6. Nickelus F & Portishead - Over (3:56)
7. Nickelus F & Portishead - Mourning Air (4:03)
8. Nickelus F & Portishead - Un-Denied (5:36)
9. Nickelus F & Portishead - Numb (4:32)
10. Nickelus F & Portishead - Seven Months (4:14)
11. Nickelus F & Portishead - Biscuits (4:12)
12. Nickelus F & Portishead - Cowboys (3:48)
13. Nickelus F & Portishead - Guitar Vengence (1:20)
14. Nickelus F & Portishead - Electric Wizard (2:58)
15. Nickelus F & Portishead - Somebody's Watching Me (Bonus Track) (4:48)

Mydus & Varan - VanDus [EP] | Download

It wouldn't be much of a stretch to say that this release reminds me of a JayLib concoction. Beatsmiths Varan and my Twitter homie Mydus have pollied to drop a short EP with some great instrumentals and remixes. Some outer space-type shit, for real...

Tracklisting + (Rapidshare) Download Link Below:

1. VanDus - Tea Leaf Dancers (Mydus Remix) (3:28)
2. VanDus - Tea Leaf Dancers (Varan Remix) (2:56)
3. VanDus - Tea Leaf Dancers (Mydus Instrumental) (3:28)
4. VanDus - Tea Leaf Dancers (Varan Instrumental) (2:56)
5. VanDus - Vortex Cookies (Varan Remix) (3:26)
6. VanDus - Vortex Cookies (Mydus Remix) (3:00)
7. VanDus - Vortex Cookies (Varan Instrumental) (3:26)
8. VanDus - Vortex Cookies (Mydus Instrumental) (3:00)

Royce Da 5'9" - The Revival [EP] | Download

This EP is only four tracks deep, and two of them have already been featured on The Tape Deck. Plus I might end up including the other two in future TD releases, so you may not need to pick this one up just yet. Still, it's evident that Nickel is back (no Nickelback)!

Tracklisting + (Rapidshare) Download Link Below:

1. Royce Da 5'9" - Gun Harmonizing (3:15)
2. Royce Da 5'9" - Count for Nothing (3:36)
3. Royce Da 5'9" - Warriors (feat. Slaughterhouse) (5:09)
4. Royce Da 5'9" - Street Hop 2010 (2:52)