The brother Ill Clinton hit me off with his newest free release called Illvolution and the shit is crazy dope, dark hard beats and some really good features. That beat on that AOTP fam joint is ridiculous.
Alchemist and Agallah teamed up for this free album, you know this is gonna be gutter.
Del has released a new album as Zartan Dreadnaught Cobra called Iller Than Most.
This is a new FREE LP that is futuristic and fun- but still on some Hiphop shit. Lyrically ill but fun to listen to, nothing super heavy. I did the production on it as well. Hope yall enjoy it, peace.
This playlist contains 11 tracks, total time: 34.21
2013 was a strong year for hip-hop. What made 2013 extraordinarily good was the amount of free material that was released by artists. This tactic is usually done by up and comers which is understandable as they’re trying to build their name and brand. Sometimes but not often some well known and established acts take the interntdustry by storm by releasing albums that trump those that are being peddled by major labels for money. So incase you missed something this year here’s a slew of FREE albums that dropped in 2013. I will say I don’t co-sign everything on the list but there’s no denying the importance of some of these albums. Not all links are mine as I googled most of this stuff. Shouts to HHH reddit! for the help.
You can tell by the waves atop Roc’s head that he means business.
This combo serves up some pretty good listening.
Vic Mensa is on the come up and The Innanetape is a real nice offering to show his talent.
The Underachievers took 2013 by storm releasing 2 quality albums Indigoism (1st Link) and Lords of Flatbush (2nd Link)
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Joey BadA$$ has a ton of hype around him and why shouldn’t he? He can spit, Summer Knights shows Joeys continuing growth.
$amhill is the essence of hiphop, just raw.
Killer Mike and El-P’s album Run The Jewels was not only free but it’s arguably the best album of the year hands down.
Casey Veggies and Rocky Fresh team up to drop the cleverly titled Fresh Veggies.
Rapsody is the only female on the list but don’t take her lightly she got game.
Mr.Muthafuckin eXquire did things a little different in 2013 not only did he drop the really dope KISMET (1st Link) but he dropped The Blue Edition of Kismet (2nd Link) which gave some social commentary to compliment the album.
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Flatbush Zombies remind me of ODB at his best and worst.
Pusha T is just no joke, if you didnt already know get familiar. Hard body rap.
Chance blew up and ended up on everyone best albums of the year lists so by default we had to include this and Bonafide would’ve been disgraced if I hadn’t.
Casey Veggies makes the list again with another release this time dolo.
Worlds Fair is a crew to watch. This album, Bastards of the Party will not disappoint.
AG The Coroner brings it back to that gutter, that punch a person in the face music.
Add-2 and Krhysis team up for this one called Between Heaven and hell.
This album reminds me of a mix of A$AP with a sprinkle of Flatbush.
Action Bronson continues to win like the games fixed and I’m alright with that.
Big KRIT is on a whole other level whether its production or rhymes nobodys messing with the King Remembered In Time.
Troy could have album of the year with this one. This is New York Hip-Hop at it’s roots.
Fabolous has released a new mixtape and it’s brand new! I havent given it a proper spin yet. Fabolous seems to be one of the better than average industry dudes.
Fabolous – Soul Tape 3
You like rappers with the first name Young? Look no further!
What happens when you fuse The Weekend and Drake? You get PARTYNEXTDOOR. This is soft rap that’ll make your wifeys panties drop.
This LA rapper has released a slew of material, Crenshaw being his latest release it hopes to be his best yet.
Mac Miller worked his ass off this year, and I think he’s grown quite a bit. I can back this up because everyone I know (me) was hating on this kid 2 years ago, now they pretend like he’s always been pretty good.
Pitbulls are on the album cover, need I say more? Oh yea, No relation and not affiliated with the comedian Aziz.
Yes these are the same clowns that came up with the “Jerkin” dance move a couple years ago… Apparently they said fuck the industry and apparently theyre making non fluff hop now. Give it a listen.
We know Lord Jamar and Star won’t be checking this out, but that shouldn’t stop you!
Everyones favorite smoker is back with New Jet City, with a slew of good features this is a strong freelease.
If you’re over the the age of 25 you might remember these guys if youre younger your mom and dad might bump some of their stuff, so this will be car appropriate on your way to soccer practice.
Free Gucci! No really, free Gucci.
Gucci Mane – Diary of a Trap God
Kevin Gates was on his grind and he dropped this gangster ass tape called The Luca Brasi Story.
Kevin Gates – The Luca Brasi Story
Reefs play on the classic De la Soul album, and an ode to Viro The Virus (R.I.P.)
Tracklisting
1.Exile On Front Street
2.Massive Your High
3.Like A Shotgun
4.Dead To Me
5.Love Is?
6.Houdini
7.Glass Houses
8.X’s
9.Death By Radio
10.Thought Control
11.One Million Miles From Me
12.No Worries
13.A Tale Of Two Parties
14.Ghost Town
15.Wit Or Witout
One of my favorite times of year is late August for this yearly event, we cover it every year and once again we gotta get the word out. Chinatown is once again hosting Films @ The Gate this week I suggest you get down there get some excellent food and a great seat. Below is the schedule of films and events and more info can always be checked out FILMS AT THE GATE.
Before the films:
PERFORMANCES, THU-SAT 8/26-8/28. As in past years, we’ll use the vacant lot for performances and demonstration classes before the sun goes down. Thursday’s film (8/26) will be preceded by a lion dance at 7:45PM by Gund Kwok, the only Asian Women Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe in the United States. Friday’s film (8/27) will be preceded by a lion dance, a demonstration class, and a Kung Fu demonstration from approximately 7:15 PM to 7:45PM by the Wah Lum Kung Fu Athletic Association. Saturday’s film (8/28) will be preceded by a Tai Chi demonstration from approximately 7:15 PM to 7:45PM led by members of Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts Association.
WALKING TOURS 6:00-6:45PM, THU-SUN 8/26-29. Explore Chinatown on a special 45 minute walking tour led by youth from the Asian Community Development Corporation. Get an in-depth look at Chinatown and its transformations over time, and connect with dynamic community workers who are working to preserve and revitalize this unique community. Learn about Chinatown’s unique urban environment, visiting historic sites that serve as connection points across generations and languages. Suggested donation $5, all proceeds support Asian Voices of Organized Youth for Community Empowerment (A-VOYCE). Meet 6PM at the Chinatown Gate (Google Map). For more information contact avoyce@asiancdc.org.
8PM Films
BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSINS (2009)
Thursday, Aug 26 2010, 8 PM
Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Simon Yam. Director Teddy Chen. Choreography Wei Tung.
Location: our traditional space, the vacant paved lot on Hudson Street, just south of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
An all-star cast in a stirring action adventure, the story is loosely based on a visit to Hong Kong by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the first president of China, in 1906. The Manchu government sends assassins to wipe out the revolutionary leader, who is protected by an informal alliance of partisans and martial artists. Starring Boston’s own Donnie Yen. Best Actor (Wang Xueqi), 4th Asian Film Awards. Best Actor (Wang Xueqi) and Film of Merit, 16th Hong Kong Critics Society Awards. Best Film & Director, 29th Hong Kong Film Awards.
DRUNKEN MASTER (1978)
Friday, Aug 27 2010, 8 PM
Starring Jackie Chan, Yuen Siu-tin, Hwang Jang Lee. Directed by Yuen Woo-ping. Choreography by Yuen Woo-ping.
Location: our traditional space, the vacant paved lot on Hudson Street, just south of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
Jackie plays a trouble-prone teenaged version of the martial hero Wong Fei-hung, but he meets his match in the Drunken Master (played by director Yuen Woo-ping’s father). This is considered one of the best kung fu movies ever made. Learn more about Drunken Master from Films at the Gate Curator, Jean Lukitsh. As we have in past years, Friday’s film will be preceded by a lion dance, a demonstration class, and a Kung Fu demonstration from approximately 6:30 PM to 7:30PM by the Wah Lum Kung Fu Athletic Association.
HAVOC IN HEAVEN (1961)Saturday, Aug 28 2010, 8 PM
Animated film directed by Wan Laiming, Wan Guchan, and Wan Chaochan.
Special Location: Chinatown Park on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, just north of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)The Wan brothers were China’s version of Walt Disney. Starting in 1922, the brothers made a series of short cartoons, then created the first animated Chinese feature film, PRINCESS IRON FAN, in 1940. HAVOC IN HEAVEN, a fantasy based on the Monkey King epic, is their best known work. Saturday’s film (8/28) will be preceded by a Tai Chi demonstration from approximately 7:00 PM to 7:30PM led by members of Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts Association.
CHILDREN OF INVENTION (2009)
Sunday Aug 29 2010, 8 PM
Starring Cindy Cheung, Michael Chen, and Crystal Chiu. Directed by Tze Chun.
Special Location: Chinatown Park on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, just north of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
Two young children living illegally in a model apartment outside Boston are left to fend for themselves when their hardworking mother disappears. Filmed in Boston’s Chinatown, CHILDREN OF INVENTION made its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, played over 45 film festivals, won 16 festival awards incuding 7 Grand Jury or Best Narrative Feature prizes, and was released theatrically in 8 cities in 2010. Film web site.
Directions and Details
Language
All movies have Chinese language audio and English subtitles. If subtitles are unavailable, bilingual summaries will be provided.
On the Lot
Folding chairs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Feel free to bring your own seating. Nearest public restrooms are in South Station, a short walk from the site. Take out food is welcome at the movies—please help us support local businesses. (Open alcoholic beverages and smoking not permitted.)
Getting Here
This year, movies are showing at two locations:
- On THU 8/26 and FRI 8/27 we’re at our traditional location on the vacant paved lot on Hudson Street between Beach and Kneeland Streets, just south of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
- On SAT 8/28 and SUN 8/29 we’re in the Chinatown Park on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, just north of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
By MBTA:
- Orange Line to Chinatown Station.
- Red Line to Downtown Crossing or South Station.
- Green Line to Boylston Street
By Car:
- Take I-93 or the Mass. Pike to the South Station exit.
Parking available at nearby lots in Chinatown, including the Beach Street Garage. Additional parking at the South Station Bus Terminal.
In case of Rain
Check the Films at the Gate home page for updates.
One of my favorite times of year is late August for this yearly event, we cover it every year and once again we gotta get the word out. Chinatown is once again hosting Films @ The Gate this week I suggest you get down there get some excellent food and a great seat. Below is the schedule of films and events and more info can always be checked out FILMS AT THE GATE.
Before the films:
PERFORMANCES, THU-SAT 8/26-8/28. As in past years, we’ll use the vacant lot for performances and demonstration classes before the sun goes down. Thursday’s film (8/26) will be preceded by a lion dance at 7:45PM by Gund Kwok, the only Asian Women Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe in the United States. Friday’s film (8/27) will be preceded by a lion dance, a demonstration class, and a Kung Fu demonstration from approximately 7:15 PM to 7:45PM by the Wah Lum Kung Fu Athletic Association. Saturday’s film (8/28) will be preceded by a Tai Chi demonstration from approximately 7:15 PM to 7:45PM led by members of Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts Association.
8PM Films
BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSINS (2009)
Thursday, Aug 26 2010, 8 PM
Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Simon Yam. Director Teddy Chen. Choreography Wei Tung.
Location: our traditional space, the vacant paved lot on Hudson Street, just south of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
DRUNKEN MASTER (1978)
Friday, Aug 27 2010, 8 PM
Starring Jackie Chan, Yuen Siu-tin, Hwang Jang Lee. Directed by Yuen Woo-ping. Choreography by Yuen Woo-ping.
Location: our traditional space, the vacant paved lot on Hudson Street, just south of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
HAVOC IN HEAVEN (1961)
Animated film directed by Wan Laiming, Wan Guchan, and Wan Chaochan.
Special Location: Chinatown Park on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, just north of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)The Wan brothers were China’s version of Walt Disney. Starting in 1922, the brothers made a series of short cartoons, then created the first animated Chinese feature film, PRINCESS IRON FAN, in 1940. HAVOC IN HEAVEN, a fantasy based on the Monkey King epic, is their best known work. Saturday’s film (8/28) will be preceded by a Tai Chi demonstration from approximately 7:00 PM to 7:30PM led by members of Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts Association.
CHILDREN OF INVENTION (2009)
Sunday Aug 29 2010, 8 PM
Starring Cindy Cheung, Michael Chen, and Crystal Chiu. Directed by Tze Chun.
Special Location: Chinatown Park on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, just north of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
Directions and Details
Language
All movies have Chinese language audio and English subtitles. If subtitles are unavailable, bilingual summaries will be provided.
On the Lot
Folding chairs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Feel free to bring your own seating. Nearest public restrooms are in South Station, a short walk from the site. Take out food is welcome at the movies—please help us support local businesses. (Open alcoholic beverages and smoking not permitted.)
Getting Here
This year, movies are showing at two locations:
- On THU 8/26 and FRI 8/27 we’re at our traditional location on the vacant paved lot on Hudson Street between Beach and Kneeland Streets, just south of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
- On SAT 8/28 and SUN 8/29 we’re in the Chinatown Park on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, just north of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
By MBTA:
- Orange Line to Chinatown Station.
- Red Line to Downtown Crossing or South Station.
- Green Line to Boylston Street
By Car:
- Take I-93 or the Mass. Pike to the South Station exit.
Parking available at nearby lots in Chinatown, including the Beach Street Garage. Additional parking at the South Station Bus Terminal.
In case of Rain
Check the Films at the Gate home page for updates.
THE MIX
DJ Dawit Justice of Hungry Bros. Boom Sound brings you a raw mix of Tragedy Khadafi classics, blended with Top Notch Hip Hop Production, from Producers Dawit envisions Tragedy creating classics with. 53 Minutes of Beats, Rhymes, Mash-Ups and Fx. fellow Hungry Bros., Ras Ceylon and June22 contribute Word, Sound & Power to the Sound scape.From being the youngest member of the legendary Juice Crew in the late 80’s as Intelligent Hoodlum, to reintroducing the world to the grimy and conscious side of QBC in the mid 90s, Tragedy Khadafi is a bonifide Hiphop Legend.
Tragedy is currently locked up in NY on trumped up charges in what appears to be a shady set-up. With minimal support from the industry, Hungry Bros. Boom Sound has chosen to reach out and support Tragedy the way he supported us on the song “The Damage” which appears on Ras Ceylon’s “Scientific/Non-Fiction” album. We are in direct contact with him and his family and ALL DONATIONS WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY 2 TRAGEDY KHADAFI’S FAMILY! We thank you in advance for supporting HipHop culture and the legends that built it. 25 Salute! – Ras Ceylon
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DJ Dawit Justice of Hungry Bros. Boom Sound brings you a raw mix of Tragedy Khadafi classics, blended with Top Notch Hip Hop Production, from Producers Dawit envisions Tragedy creating classics with. 53 Minutes of Beats, Rhymes, Mash-Ups and Fx. fellow Hungry Bros., Ras Ceylon and June22 contribute Word, Sound & Power to the Sound scape.From being the youngest member of the legendary Juice Crew in the late 80’s as Intelligent Hoodlum, to reintroducing the world to the grimy and conscious side of QBC in the mid 90s, Tragedy Khadafi is a bonifide Hiphop Legend.
Tragedy is currently locked up in NY on trumped up charges in what appears to be a shady set-up. With minimal support from the industry, Hungry Bros. Boom Sound has chosen to reach out and support Tragedy the way he supported us on the song “The Damage” which appears on Ras Ceylon’s “Scientific/Non-Fiction” album. We are in direct contact with him and his family and ALL DONATIONS WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY 2 TRAGEDY KHADAFI’S FAMILY! We thank you in advance for supporting HipHop culture and the legends that built it. 25 Salute! – Ras Ceylon
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DJ Dawit Justice of Hungry Bros. Boom Sound brings you a raw mix of Tragedy Khadafi classics, blended with Top Notch Hip Hop Production, from Producers Dawit envisions Tragedy creating classics with. 53 Minutes of Beats, Rhymes, Mash-Ups and Fx. fellow Hungry Bros., Ras Ceylon and June22 contribute Word, Sound & Power to the Sound scape.From being the youngest member of the legendary Juice Crew in the late 80’s as Intelligent Hoodlum, to reintroducing the world to the grimy and conscious side of QBC in the mid 90s, Tragedy Khadafi is a bonifide Hiphop Legend.
Tragedy is currently locked up in NY on trumped up charges in what appears to be a shady set-up. With minimal support from the industry, Hungry Bros. Boom Sound has chosen to reach out and support Tragedy the way he supported us on the song “The Damage” which appears on Ras Ceylon’s “Scientific/Non-Fiction” album. We are in direct contact with him and his family and ALL DONATIONS WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY 2 TRAGEDY KHADAFI’S FAMILY! We thank you in advance for supporting HipHop culture and the legends that built it. 25 Salute! – Ras Ceylon
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