CURTISS KING - "THE STORM ON MARS" MIXTAPE

As you all know, I'm not one to pass up on good music...known artist or unknown. Which leads me into the introduction of this latest download from Curtiss King....yeah, I've never heard of him either....UNTIL NOW. I somehow someway caught this dude on MySpace and was extremely impressed by his music. Clean, unique, professionally recorded (sounds crazy but some of these artists and their kitchen table studios surprise me).

Check out the latest mixtape from Curtiss entitled The Storm On Mars which is worth the download. Also make sure you hit up his MySpace page to show some love.

Download: Curtiss King - "The Storm On Mars"

J.A.M.E.S. WATTS - "PROM QUEEN" THE RE-FIX X "PEOPLE FEEL BETTER"

The kid J.A.M.E.S. Watts returns with not one, but two new goodies off his The Re-Fix installment series. Here's what he had to say about these next 2 tracks...

As promised, I have returned this week with two new releases fresh out of The Kitchen. After a week of holding back material, I figured it’d be best to drop something off this week that was a little different, something that was special; in that spirit, I decided to re-fix Lil Wayne’s “Prom Queen”, one of the most polarizing songs of the last year — no middle ground, you either loved it or you hated it (I, for one, enjoyed it).

Nonetheless, I took the debut rock song from Baby’s son and furthered its concept by exploring the struggle of a young man seeking the affections of a girl who is far out of his reach. No need for further explanation, just take a listen — this may be J.A.M.E.S. like you have never heard me before.

Also, in lieu of my absence last week, I am throwing in a bonus demo mp3 for my listeners; tentatively titled “People Feel Better”, this was just a little something I came up with during a late night writing session. Dusty sample x no real mixing + heartfelt lyrics = my essence.

Download: J.A.M.E.S. Watts - "Prom Queen" The Re-Fix / Mediafire
Download: J.A.M.E.S. Watts - "People Feel Better" / Mediafire

LUPE FIASCO - "THIS IS FOR MY NIGGAS" (NO DJ)

Some new Lupe for your Saturday afternoon. This track was originally on the DJ Drama and DJ Moondawg’s The Stimulus Package mixtape that dropped back in May but was infested with drops. This is the DJ free version of the joint. Lasers coming soon. You can thank me later.

Download: Lupe Fiasco - "This Is For My Niggas" / Mediafire

NELLY FEAT. DIDDY - "1000 STACKS"

Ok who wants to party!! Strip club, dance club, it don't matter! haha. These 2 on a track can ALWAYS guarantee there will be ONE chick in the party/club taking layers of clothes off one by one while someone pours liquor on her.

Download: Nelly feat. Diddy - "1000 Stacks" / Mediafire

KID SISTER - "RIGHT HAND HI"

Awesome new track from Kid Sister off the upcoming album “Ultraviolet.” Does anyone know how her first album did?

Download: Kid Sister - "Right Hand Hi" / Mediafire

SHAWN CHRYSTOPHER "UNTITLED" A CAPELLA SESSION #1

TRIUMVIR SUMMER 2009 "WILD DAYS" COLLECTION

California based brand Triumvir continues to keep it hot for the Summer and recently dropped the new "Wild Days" collection.

In Triumvir’s Summer 2009 Collection dubbed : “Wild Days”, Triumvir’s creative director Brandon Cheng presents an interpretation of the rebellious and melancholic youth of a Nation. Taking influences from the post World War II period, the current state of the American morale as well as a bit of Morrisey’s dismal demeanor, the collection is also a reflection of the good times and the bad.

The new "Wild Days" collection is available now via the Triumvir eStore.

LOV X RICKY POWELL "SEASIDE" LOOKBOOK

Check out the lookbook for the new "Seaside" collection from Life Of Villians. L.O.V. linked up with legendary photographer Ricky Powell for the photoshoot of their latest collection.

FABOLOUS - "LOSO'S WAY" MOVIE TRAILER

FALSE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE - "FALSE VER 2.0"

FALSE recently updated their website with a cleaner and easier to use layout. I'm feelin this one more than the first layout. Check it, and while you're at it hit up their eStore to cop some hot FALSE gear.

IMFLASHY.COM X KARMALOOP.COM PRESENT - "STUDENTS OF THE CULTURE" MIXTAPE

Its finally here folks! The new "Students Of The Culture" Digital Compilation from the people at ImFlashy.com in association with Karmaloop.com. The album features established and upcoming names in Hip Hop such as The Kid Daytona, Wale, Big Sean, Cymarshall Law, Nickelus F, Pugz Atomz, Shawn Chrystoper, Christian Rich, and more. A Karmaloop 20% promotion code will be included in your copy of the album which you can use for purchases at Karmaloop.com.

Download: ImFlashy.com x Karmaloop.com Present - "Students Of The Culture" Mixtape

TREAZON - "SHINING DOWN"

TreaZon is back after a hiatus going in over Lupe Fiasco's "Shining Down". Upcoming mixtape Breathe Life On 'Em 2 coming soon, with features from XV, QuESt, Nero, Threatz & more.

Download: TreaZon - "Shining Down"

DJ LISSA MONET PRESENTS - "UNHEARD OF VOL. 002"

featuring "unheard of" music by: Nas, Animal Collective, Neako, U-N-I & Cook Thomas, Ro Blvd, Jazzy, Rihanna, Wiz Khalifa & more...

Download: DJ Lissa Monet Presents - "Unheard Of Vol. 002"

WIZ KHALIFA LEAVES WARNER BROS. RECORDS

After numerous delayed release dates for his debut album, Rostrum Records recording artist Wiz Khalifa has left Warner Bros. Records. The 21-year old Pittsburgh MC signed with Warner Bros. in June of 2007, and early the next year had a Billboard Top 25 hit with "Say Yeah." Prior to signing with Warner Bros., Wiz and his Rostrum Records team were part of a riveting grassroots movement that caught the attention of Rolling Stone, XXL, MTV, Fuse, and all of the major labels.

Rostrum Records President, Benjy Grinberg, says, "We feel that this 'divorce' is the best thing for both parties at this juncture and we appreciate the leniency Warner has shown with our release. We are excited to be independent again."

The rest of 2009 is set to be a busy one for Wiz. He will immediately be dropping a new single “Teach U To Fly,” a mixtape entitled “How Fly” with New Orleans MC Curren$y, and another solo mixtape to follow up his critically acclaimed “Flight School” for the Fall. Wiz is currently touring the country on his “Orientation Tour” with remaining stops in Alabama, Ohio, Atlanta, Florida, St Louis, and ending July 31st in his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. Wiz is also set to headline a cross-country tour in the Fall.

Wiz adds, "I'd like to thank Warner Bros. for understanding our reasons for wanting to leave. I learned a lot during my time there and matured as an artist during the process. I'm happy to be moving on with all of my material and having the chance to be in control of my next moves."

PHARRELL - "DESPICABLE ME"

Pharrell was chosen to record the soundtrack single for the upcoming animated movie “Despicable Me”. Im feelin the beat, which isnt uncommon for a Pharrell track. In addition to the download track, check the movie trailer for "Despicable Me" below which looks pretty cool.

Download: Pharrell - "Despicable Me" / Mediafire