Benz and a Backpack

We’ve seen a couple collaborations between Snoop and CuDi of late, the most recent of which (“I Do My Thing”) was produced by none other than Dr. Dre. All old school Snoop (and tree) lovers take notice: there’s a new toker in town.

CuDi’s making waves not only in the music world but also in the realm of television. He plays the bottle-popping, easy-going Domingo on HBO’s newest hit series How To Make It In America. CuDi’s character is peripheral (so far), but the show itself taps into hip hop culture in a big way: the two main characters were raised on hip hop in New York City, and now in their late 20′s and with little direction in life they team up to start a denim line called Crisp.

Hit the skip for new CuDi X Snoop, plus a full Mixtape Monday stuffed with goodies from all over the industry (including the very first single off Drake’s upcoming official album AND the first four episodes of How To Make It In America!).

Kid CuDi ft. Snoop Dogg – I Do My Thing [prod. Dr. Dre] [prod. Watts & Ringo]

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Little Brother – Curtain Call

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Drake – Over [prod. Boi-1da]

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@djdiz I counter your Watermelon Sundae with Summer Time

I like Dead Prez.  They only turn me off when they get uber-political and start bashing white people like its hate honky day.  But besides that, in the mood of a diminishing summer, here is a track off their last album Pulse Of The People: Turn Off The Radio Vol. 3 presented by Green Lantern.  Most of the album is typical Dead Prez type stuff, but this track is more in tune with songs they have made like Mind Sex. I remember when M1 came to my college to speak, and a white kid went to to ask about why they seem to hate white people.  M1 basically responded saying that in many instances, white people are going through the same type of shit as black people.  I wonder how many rappers would be willing to stand in front of an educated college audience and give a speech/Q & A.  My guess is not many…

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But nothin’ beats my all time favorite summer jam.

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The 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival kicks of tonight at 7pm with the first ever BHF Photo Exhibit held at the Galapagos Art Space in DUMBO. The main event is Saturday June 20th at Empire Fulton Ferry State Park (also in DUMBO). Tickets are cheap, and this festival is definitely something worth supporting. Here is the lineup for Saturday:

Second Stage
12-1:30 DJ Misbehaviour and Family Day
1:30-1:55 DJ Brina Payne
2:00-2:10 COTN
2:14-2:25 Eagle Nebula
2:30-2:40 Brokn.Englsh
2:40-2:50 Nyle
2:55-3:10 Donny Goines
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Main Stage
3:15-3:25 Meter Maids
3:25-3:30 Kel Spencer
3:30-3:45 Brown Bag All Stars
3:50-4:00 Keys N Krates/DJ Parler
4:00-4:10 Tiye Phoenix
4:15-4:20 Chip Fu
4:25-4:35 Keys N Krates/DJ Parler
4:35-4:45 Marco Polo & Torae
4:45-4:55 Tanya Morgan
4:55-5:00 Homeboy Sandman and Shawn J Period
5:00-5:20 Smif-n-Wessun
5:25-5:55 J Period with Grand Puba and special guests
6:00-6:30 DJ Premier
6:30-7:00 Dead Prez
7:00-7:30 Styles P
7:30-8:00 Pharoahe Monch

There’s gonna be an after party on Saturday night at Southpaws (125 Fifth Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217) from 9pm to 2am, setlist TBA.

Get your tickets to the BHF here.

Shouts to Brooklyn Bodega!

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