Grieves - 88 Keys & Counting [2008]

#1 IN UDERGROUND9's TOP TEN 2008 ALBUMS

Released: November 12th, 2008
Uploaded: January 14, 2009

Tracklist:

1. Intro
2. Catapults
3. Kings
   [You can listen to this song here]
   
4. October In The Graveyard
   [You can listen to this song here]
   
5. Dead In The Water
   
6. Life In The Hive
7. Gwenevieve
8. Identity Cards feat. Luckyiam
   [You can listen to this song here]
   
9. Nature Vs. Nurture
10. Lock Down
    [You can listen to this song here]
11. Learning How To Fall
    
12. The March
13. Greedy Bitch
    [You can listen to this song here]
    
14. Cloud Man
15. Eciting The Hive

[All tracks produced by Budo]

File Size: 64 MB

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• Partial Album Artwork
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Artist Info:
Since the release of his first full length album, Irreversible, Grieves has been called a breath of fresh air, a breakaway phenomenon, and a lyrical mastermind. Touring constantly, Grieves stunned crowds all over the country with his distinctive voice, lyrical precision, and unparalleled style. Following Grieves' encouraging reception and a stint on the CMJ Top 20 Hip Hop charts, fans speculated on what would be next for the emergent artist.
88 Keys and Counting is the response. A joint venture with friend and renowned Seattle based producer, Budo, 88 Keys is a matured record with themes that will challenge fans old and new alike. Armed with a distinct and fluid sound that will delight your ears and rouse your cerebrum, Grieves' second effort is not to be overlooked.

Underground9 Overview:
This album incredibly reminds me of Blu & Exile's '07 album "Below The Heavens", two unknown artists teamed up to craft an amazing mixture of rich beats, unique rapping style and honest lyrics.
Take out the instrumentals and you're left with 11 songs, 2 of which have no rapping in it, that's right, Grieves sings and he's damn good at it too. "October In The Graveyard" is one of the two, took me a while to appreciate it but the beautiful beat and deep harmonizing made it into one of my favorites.
This is a very unique release, Grieves is nothing like what we're used to hear, starting from his weird persona and geeky looks to what you would consider immature acting, but he doesn't try to be what he's not, his lyrics express that, and he does well in approaching this subject in the laid back "Identity Cards".
No need to look for highlights in this album, there's no fillers nor bad songs, my favorite is the dark lullaby "Kings", amazing beat wrapped in the abstract lyrics. I just love the mature metaphors, the meaningful subjects, the visuals he describes, this album is definitely my favorite of 2008, it has everything I could ever ask for.
The piano has 88 keys and each key differs in sound, Grieves and Budo managed to expand into more than just that, it's uniqueness is what makes "88 Keys & Counting" a classic.


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Sadistik - The Balancing Act [2008]

Released: May 13, 2008

Uploaded: December 8, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Dawn Of The Dead
2. Playing God
3. Searching For Some Beautiful
4. Ashes to Ashley feat. Mac Lethal
5. Memento Mori
   
6. Clockwork Grey Interlude
7. Absolution
8. Murder of Crows feat. Louise Fraser
9. Writes of Passage feat. Vast Aire
10. Angel Eyes
11. November
12. The Exception To Everything

File Size: 70 MB

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• Partial Album Artwork
• All Tracks Are VBR [Grouprip]
  

Artist Info:
The groundbreaking new artist Sadistik is quickly raising eyebrows with his debut solo album “The Balancing Act.” At only 22 years old he has developed a sound that is truly unique as he seamlessly blends his signature of deeply poetic lyrics with brooding, symphonic soundscapes filled with beauteous live instrumentation.
In addition to his own innovative rhyming style, Sadistik collaborated with the likes of underground hip-hop icons Mac Lethal of Rhymesayers Entertainment and Vast Aire from the highly regarded duo of Cannibal Ox.
Sadistik can be found doing shows around his home state of Washington performing his shockingly energetic live shows. While he writes all of his own music, his biggest inspirations range the musical spectrum from Sage Francis all the way to Radiohead. And although traces of these influences can be found in Sadistik’s music, one thing is for certain: he has created a sound that is truly his own.

Underground9 Overview:
Look at the album's cover, notice the cold colors, shadows, and the sadness depicted; notice the beauty of it, levels of abstract regions opposed to reality. It perfectly symbolizes the album's tone, Sadistik's complex poetry and the dark, vivid production.
Perhaps the album's biggest weakness is it's complexity, a big jump trough Sadistik's thoughts, dark and depressing thoughts. While I enjoy listening to music in many different moments, some hypes me up, some cheers me up, but in the cold days where I'm alone and spend time reflecting I would enjoy paying attention to the deep poetry heard in this release.

But I gave in to all my fears instead
The only thing that ran more than me (were the tears you shed)
When you told me you cut inside ya flesh
Youre depressed and youd rather die instead
I could feel my heart tear to bits
(The first time Ive cried ever since my parents split)
And I knew, there was no you and I
I kissed you goodbye, it felt like suicide

- "November"

This is truly a work of art, good songs are too many to mention, my favorite is "Writes Of Passage", perhaps the lightest on the album, Cannibal Ox's Vast Aire drops a short and incredibly simple verse before Sadistik delivers his thoughtful lines.

We walked a broken path while the sun was bleak
And we were holding hands on these rusted swings
That I called "us" and my love would sink
underseas that we would drown underneath
When you would swim deep to catch my lip's speech
To try to catch drifts to catch what it means
And you found what would grow between us
So I thought about you while I wrote The Phoenix
And now my spine shivers from the notes that you speak
of perfect pitched melodies and emotions you seek

- "Ashes To Ashley"

I understand how this album can be overlooked due to it's meaningful lyrics, the production captured me enough to make me pay attention, sometimes that's all it takes to recognize a true jewel and I hope you all will, for now I'll keep it among my top three for this somehow unsatisfying year.


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Underground9: The Archive - Volume One

UNDERGROUND9 EXCLUSIVE

Uploaded: July 1, 2008

Tracklist:

1. The Confirmation - Vakill
2. Cocaine - BadNewz
3. Aether - S.E.L.F.
4. Can You Feel My Pain - Insane Poetry
5. Clap - Celph Titled feat. Cashmere The Pro & Oktober
6. Rightous Cause - Contribution X feat. Berretta 9 & Christ Apostle
7. Anything Is Everything - The Dynospectrum
8. Walking Away - Brother Ali
9. Lessons In Drama - Tomc3 & Prince Po
10. Eyes Of A Disciple - Jus Allah feat. Bombshot & Shabazz The Disciple
11. Stripes - Cage
12. Understanding - Zion I
13. NY Confidential - Masta Ace
14. The Fourth Seal - The HRSMN
15. Something's Wrong With Him - Royce Da 5'9 feat. 6 July
16. Keep On Driving - Necro
17. Big World - Killah Priest
18. Apocalyptic Medicine - Tomc3 & Prince Po feat. Motion Man & Kool Keith
19. Say Goodbye To Yesterday [Remix] - Non Phixion feat. Cenophia Mitchell
20. I Rather Be Wrong - MF Grimm
21. Strange Ways - Madvillain
22. Deaf, Dumb & Blind - Cilvaringz
23. Caught In A Hustle - Immortal Technique
24. I Used To Love H.E.R - Common Sense
25. After You Die - Rakim
    

File Size: 145 MB

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Underground9 Overview:
If you've been listening to hip hop for more than a year you should at least recognize some of the artists above, in that case you probably have no interest in this compilation; I put together some of the songs I like the most, consisting of known album tracks and less known songs you won't find on any release, in an attempt to get some of you readers to discover or get to know more new artists.
Without a doubt my favorite here is "Caught In A Hustle" which I still consider Immortal Technique's best song to date; followed by "Anything Is Everything", "Big World", "Say Goodbye To Yesterday [Remix]" and "Cocaine".

I'm taking a long break, might be back, enjoy your summer.
Underground9 will come back stronger than ever, I might create a forum as well, vote on the new poll.
Contact me if you wish to be part of the blog.

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During my absence I recommend you to visit CheckTheRhime and 187 On A Mothafuckin' Cop, both great blogs that can satisfy your needs for good music.

Immortal Technique - The 3rd World [2008]

Released: June 24, 2008
Uploaded: June 19, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Death March
2. That's What It Is
3. Golpe De Estado feat. Temperamento Y Veneno
4. Harlem Renaissance
5. Lick Shot feat. Crooked I & Chino XL
6. Apocrypha
7. The 3rd World
8. Hollywood Driveby feat. PsycoRealm & Sick Symphonies
9. Reverse Pimpology feat. Mojo
10. Open Your Eyes
11. Payback feat. Diabolic & Ras Kass
12. Adios Uncle Tom [Skit]
13. Stronghold Grip feat. Poison Pen & Swave Sevah
14. Mistakes
15. Parole [Evil Genius Mix]
16. Crimes Of The Heart feat. Maya Azucena

Hidden Bonus Tracks:

1. Apocalypse Remix feat. Poison Pen & Swave Sevah
2. Watchout Remix Rebel Arms feat. J.Arch & Da Circle

File Size: 87 MB

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INCLUDED:

• All Tracks Are VBR [Grouprip]
  

Underground9 Overview:
This is a mixtape from praised underground mc Immortal Technique, a release that follows a 5 year long absence, hosted and mostly produced by DJ Green Lantern.
Green Lantern did a pretty disappointing job on the production which is simply awful on the track "The 3rd World", barely decent on the rest while surprisingly acceptable on "Death March", Chino XL did an even worse job on "Lick Shots", predictably, even Bronze Nazareth's beat sounds weak.
Immortal Technique does come up with good lyrics, even thought I can't say that I enjoyed his overaggressive approach on some songs and the senseless casual verses, politics is still a very used subject in the lyrics but tracks like "Reverse Pimpology" are embarrassing to listen to.
This release can show off one good gem that can be compared to Immortal Technique's previous work, that is "Crimes Of The Heart", an amazing song which comes along a beautiful beat and Technique sounds more relaxed, a similar approach to the one displayed on his previous albums.
So far this album sounds more of a commercial move by the rapper, what people should take in consideration is that this is nothing more than a mixtape, Technique has stated that he stopped working on his next album recently just to take care of this release, I'm expecting "The Middle Passage" to be closer to what we heard in his past albums, I sure hope it will.

Apparently some people got their feelings hurt by the words above, some idiots don't accept this being a mixtape, while others don't agree with my view.
I am a huge Immortal Technique fan, his second album is the only 10/10 rating on here, it had everything, from the feeling to the message, but this release is not even close to it's level.
I realized that i might have been a little harsh on the rating, now that I've passed the initial disappointment i can appreciate this release a little more, however, I still stand with what i wrote before.

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Doujah Raze - Where You Are [2007]

Released: 2007
Uploaded: June 17, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Roam
2. Now You Wanna Know
3. Loose Cannons [Remix] feat. Sean Price & Barron Of Red Clay
4. Peaches feat. Scavone, Potta & Substantial
5. Win, Lose Or Draw
6. Where U Are
   
7. Virginia [Remix] feat. Thad Reid & Born Unique
8. Home
9. These Questions
10. Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft feat. Oxygen & Scavone

File Size: 61 MB

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INFO: MySpace
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• All Tracks Are 192 kbps
  

Underground9 Overview:
This is the fourth studio album by rapper Doujah Raze.
This masterpiece went through less than an unknown release, after listening to Raze's performance on Snowgoons' "Black Snow" i was very curious about the artist and downloaded this album without hesitation.
Among the perfect flow and great beats i was captured by laid back lyrics and the artist's approach on the various tracks, not the usual street poetry you would find on most underground albums but equally enjoyable.
Out of 10 tracks only one disappointed me, there's not much i can say about this release, the album is short, check it out yourself.


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Snowgoons - German Lugers [2007]

Released: February 27, 2007
Uploaded: June 10, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Heads Or Tails feat. Virtuoso, Chief Kamachi & Jus Allah
   
2. Who What When Where feat. Celph Titled & Majik Most
3. Never feat. Reef The Lost Cauze
4. Gunz feat. Sean Price, Doujah Raze & Just Allah
5. Teacher's Trademark feat. Wise Intelligent
6. Thinking About Me feat. Baby Blak
7. No Guts No Glory feat. Wordsworth, Rasco, OC & Reef the Lost Cauze
8. German Lugers feat. Mitchell Hennessy & Edi Amin
9. Black Woods feat Living Legends & MED
10. Real World feat. Born Unique
11. Show Love feat. El Da Sensei
12. Man Of The Year feat. Last Emperor
    
13. It's Yours feat. Afu-Ra
    
14. Nothin' You Say feat. Edo G
    
15. Snowgoons Sonata feat. Pumpkinhead
    
16. No Man's Land feat. Breez Evahflowin
17. Offensive Lineup feat. Craig G
    
18. Wait A Minute feat. Kreators

File Size: 91 MB

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INCLUDED:

• Partial Album Lyrics
  
• Partial Album Artwork
• All Tracks Are 192 kbps
  

Underground9 Overview:
This is the debut album from German production team Snowgoons, currently signed to Babygrande Records.
This album died pretty quickly for me, i enjoyed my first few listens but never went back to it again, only recently i picked it up while waiting for Black Snow.
And this is the biggest problem with this album, it's too forgettable, the big names on the tracks don't provide anything more than good flows and an occasional good verse.
So i'm here listening to the songs, even though i've been hearing Reef The Lost Cause rap on "Never" for the past three minutes i don't recall anything coming out of his mouth that captured my attention, the constant insults in battling lyrics are barely covered by the amusing wordplay, what is capturing in this song? the beat, the heavy bass and the repeating strings, the Snowgoons did a very good job on this aspect.
Turn listening to "Gunz", the beat is very sinister and complex, what to expect now besides a good lyrical approach from the rappers, which is barely achieved by Sean Price and just a complete mockery on Jus Allah's side, now i'm amazed by how dark and intimidating Doujah Raze's performance is, the lyrics aren't particularly good but he doesn't sound as bland and boring as the other two.
So basically this is what happens on every track, you get a good beat followed by cheap performance and an occasional good verse, disappointing if you ask me, but pretty predictable.
The artists that managed to come up with a good performance or at least be original are very little, including the Kreators on the beautiful "Wait A Minute" and the impressive performance by Born Unique in "Real World", not forgetting Edo G which has the only relaxed feel on the album, while Afu-Ra raps hard and amazes on his track.
Disappointing but acceptable, German Lugers is not something to remember for time to come but it's easily enjoyable for whoever isn't looking for that amazing lyrical songs we are used hearing from those artists, Snowgoons are talented and their beats are something i sure will remember.


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Nas & DJ Green Lantern - The Nigger Tape

Released: June 9, 2008
Uploaded: June 9, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Intro
2. Gangsta Rap [Remix]
3. Cops Keep Firing
4. Hero feat. Keri Hilson
   
5. Black President
6. Association feat. Stic Man
7. Legendary (Mike Tyson)
8. Ghetto [Remix] feat. Joell Ortiz
   
9. Seen it All [Green Mix]
10. Esco Let’s Go
    
11. N.I.G.G.E.R. (Slave And Master)
12. Be A Nigger Too [Remix] feat. Dante Hawkins
13. Surviving The Times [Original Cool And Dre Version]
14. Nas Timeline [Mixed By Statik Selektah & Nararated By Nas]
15. Outro feat. Richard Pryor

File Size: 63 MB
DOWNLOAD: ZShare

New Nas mixtape, haven't listened to it yet, i'll probably review it as soon as i do.
Yall heard "Black President" and "Hero", amazing tracks, let's hope the rest is as good.

ZShare link, the tracks are separated.

eMC - The Show [2008]

Released: March 25, 2008
Uploaded: June 2, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Who We Be
2. The Airport
3. Leak It Out
   [Watch the video for this song here]
   
4. The Check In
5. Traffic feat. Little Brother
6. Say Now
7. The Message
8. Don't Give Up On Us feat. ADI
9. Git Sum feat. Sean Price
10. We Alright feat. Strickie Love
11. The Interview
    
12. eMC (What It Stand For)
    [Watch the video for this song here]
    
13. The Angry Merch Guy
14. The Grudge
15. Make It Better
16. The Lobby
17. Winds Of Change
18. The Show feat. Ladybug Mecca
19. The Backstage
20. Borrow You feat. Strickie Love
21. Once More
22. U Let Me Grow
    [You can listen to this song here]
    
23. Feel It feat. Money Ham
24. Bonus Track

[All track names fixed]

File Size: 82 MB

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INCLUDED:

• Partial Album Artwork
• All Tracks Are VBR [Grouprip]
  

Underground9 Overview:
This is the debut album from underground supergroup eMC.
Many of you should already know the rap legend Masta Ace, his amazing work in the past is very respected, right after the release of "A Long Hot Summer" a shocking rumor about his retirement started circulating around the web, but barely a year later the news about his new formed group surfaced, with members being Punchline, Wordsworth and Strick, the fans were excited about the following release despite the numerous future delays.
The album leaked two months before the stated release date, something that could have severely damaged the album's sales, but the album turned out to be a modern day classic, my expectations were overly exceeded.
The album's tone is something that impressed me, fresh lyrics and calm flows with a touch of irony on every track, the very original and capturing songs don't show off poetic or complex verses but simple words and light subjects, a tribute to music from these hip hop veterans.
Tracks like "Make It Better" and "We Alright" are cheerful and heart lightening, while the amazing "U Let Me Grow" is a deep tribute to the artists' mothers, a very personal, emotional track and perhaps the one that i enjoyed the most this year.
Another song that amazed me is "Winds Of Change" where the artists rhyme over an amazing beat, their verses are short and simple but it's what mostly makes it enjoyable on every listen.
Hip hop needs albums like this right now, support the artists and buy their album.

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Kev Brown - I Do What I Do [2005]

UNDERGROUND9 RECOMMENDED ALBUM

Released: September 16, 2005
Uploaded: May 22, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Intro
2. Alone Again
3. Say Sumthin feat. Kenn Starr & Quartermaine
4. Outside Lookin In feat. Cy Young
5. Work In Progress
6. Struggla's Theme feat. Grap Luva
7. Beats N' Rhymes feat. Phonte & Oddisee
8. Hennessey Pt. 1 feat. Kenn Starr
9. Hennessey Pt. 2 feat. Chronkite, Eric Roberson & Wayna
10. Keep On feat. Cy Young
11. Hold Fast
12. Albany
13. Life's A Gamble
    

File Size: 64 MB

INFO: Wikipedia

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INCLUDED:

• Partial Album Artwork
  
• All Tracks Are VBR [Grouprip]

Underground9 Overview:
This is the debut album from underground rapper-producer Kev Brown.
I don't particularly like this album, i do find it good and very appealing to the underground listeners but it's one of those albums that i forget about after a few enjoyable listens.
The production is very soft and jazzy on most tracks, while some are way too repetitive and dull, still i don't find it disappointing at all, but it lacks the few shocking beats i would expect from most albums bearing such fame.
I'm glad to say that Kev did a better job on the lyrics than on the beats, some tracks display true lyrical talent, unfortunately the rapper's flow is not impressive, the overly calm rapping often gets boring and way too forgettable.
I enjoy a couple of songs at most, the beautiful "Albany" is a true highlight in my opinion, though other tracks may contain richer lyrics none of them captured my attention.
Overall the album is pretty good, it didn't amaze me nor does it contain particular highlights that keep me listening to it, but i know a lot of people who enjoyed this so i still recommend you the download.

Flow & Lyrics: 7/10
Beats: 7/10

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BadNewz - Falling Down: The Mixtape [2007]

Released: July 12, 2007
Uploaded: May 16, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Intro
2. Cocaine
3. NoNoNo
4. Liquor Store [Skit]
5. Bruce Wayne
6. 24 Bars feat. Juste
7. Block Trespassing [Skit]
8. Run The Block feat. Lou Armstrong
9. B.A.D.N.E.W.Z.
   
10. Korean Interview [Skit]
11. Stick Up Kids feat. Killa Bee
12. It's Whatever feat. BR
13. Phone Skit
14. Free Mass
15. Get It In feat. Gaff Dram
16. You Missed [Skit]
17. This Is My Life
18. Cali Mal Shout Out
19. Cigarettes feat. Trey Pound & BR
20. Teenage [Skit]
21. Growing Pains
22. Because I'm Real feat. Tangg Da Juice
23. Welcome To Boston feat. Juste
24. Outro
25. Black Child

File Size: 88 MB

INFO: MySpace

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Artist Info:
BadNewz - a.k.a. Bruce Wayne a.k.a. Killa B a.k.a The Last MC - is a product of the street with more than enough credibility to back up his cutting edge rhymes. Born and based in Boston, BadNewz has spent significant time growing up and down the east coast - Hes lived in Newport News and Hampton VA, North Carolina, and in NW Washington DC.
While traveling from 'hood to 'hood, Newz has experienced all that life hasto offer and now shares his knowledge with the world.
Against all odds,Newz has been able to parley the talent he acquired as an adolescent to mesmerize his friends and confound his competitors. He is known for his thought provoking rhymes, many of which are developed on the spot.
Newz brings to life Jay-Z's question "...maybe if you've been through half the shit I've lived through that'll make your pen move." Newz effortlessly compiles songs and lyrics with meaning that can captivate his listeners.
Having grown from a hustling youth to a profound man, BadNewz builds on the foundation his family and son have provided.

Underground9 Overview:
A reader last year emailed me recommending me this mixtape, i immediately downloaded it not sure of what to expect, listening to track after track i was nothing less than amazed.
What maybe impressed me the most was BadNewz' flow, like Blu's release the same year it captured me with amazing songs like "Cocaine", "Black Child", "Welcome To Boston" and "Growing Pains", an amazing street feel and deep lyricism.
Unfortunately between the great material are some weak tracks that might appeal to the mainstream listeners, while others are plain waste of time.
In my opinion it's definitely worth a listen, a considerable amount of people have recognized BadNewz' incredible talent, way too good for a mixtape.

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Jazz Liberatorz - Clin D'Oeil [2008]

Released: January 9, 2008

Uploaded: May 15, 2008

Tracklist:

1.  Clin D'Oeil
2. Easy My Mind feat. Tre Hardson, Fat Lip & Omni
3. When The Clock Ticks feat. J. Sands 
4. I Am Hip-Hop feat. Asheru
5. Genius At Work feat. Fat Lip & T. Love
6. Indonesia feat. Tableek from Maspyke
7. The Process feat. Apani B. Fly
8. The Return feat. Sadat X
9. U Do feat. Stacey Epps
10. Cool Down feat. Rashaad Ahmad
11. Take A Time feat. Buckshot
12. Vacation feat. J-Live
13. Speak The Language feat. Lizz Fields
14. Qidar feat. Soul Clan
15. Outro

File Size: 111 MB

INFO: Amazon

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• All Tracks Are 192kbps

Underground9 Overview:

Clin D'Oeil is the long awaited debut album by the trio of French producers, Jazz Liberatorz. As you would notice, the production is mainly jazz influenced. The Jazz Liberatorz bring a handful of American rapper to collaborate with them, including some of my favorite rappers, Asheru, Fat Lip, J-Live, Apani B. Fly & Buckshot. All of the other guest appearances on this album are great also, and the vocals suit the production well. Definitely an album worth checking out, and will go down as one of the best records of 2008. 

Killah Priest - Behind The Stained Glass [2008]

Released: May 20, 2008
Uploaded: May 14, 2008

Tracklist:

1. I Believe
2. 4 Tomorrow
3. A Crying Heart
4. Hood Nursery
5. Redemption feat. Jeni Fujita
6. Profits of Man feat. 60 Second Assassin
7. The World
8. Vintage (Things We Shared)
9. Looking Glass feat. Allah Sun
10. I Am
11. The Beloved (The Messenger)
12. Jeshurun feat. Victorious
13. God's Time
14. Born 2 Die feat. Victorious
15. O Emmanuel feat. Jeni Fujita
16. The End Is Coming

File Size: 88 MB

INFO: Wikipedia

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Underground9 Overview:
Latest album from Wu affiliate Killah Priest, following last year's "The Offering".
I still didn't download it but i'm expecting a good album, i'll upload it myself by tomorrow and write my thoughts on it.

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Bizzy Bone - A Song For You [2008]

Released: April 22, 2008
Uploaded: April 27, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Prelude
2. A Song For You feat. DMX & Chris Notez
3. I'm The One feat. Joel Madden Of Good Charlotte
4. Muddy Waters
5. Money feat. Twista
6. What Have I Learned
7. Mercy Mary
8. I Truly Believe
9. Ballin' feat. Jim Jones
10. I Need You
11. Hard Times feat. Chris Notez
12. Memories
13. Real [Freestyle]
14. Crossroads [Outro]
    

File Size: 67 MB

INFO: Wikipedia

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INCLUDED:

• All Tracks Are VBR [Grouprip]

Underground9 Overview:
This is the latest studio album by former Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member Bizzy Bone.
I've always been a Bizzy fan, even after numerous disappointing albums I still ended up waiting for this album before eventually forgetting about it.
This is not an album showing off an over the top production, nor does it contain amazing lyricism or powerful featured artists, but I enjoyed the album as much as I enjoyed Bizzy's debut "Heaven'z Movie", if not more.
Like most of his albums this one manages to entertain in numerous ways, smart lyrics are in place and the choice in beats is mostly right, but every single song is richened by Bizzy's great performance, beautiful spiritual songs and his harmonizing trough every track is a strong reminder of what made us appreciate numerous Bone Thugs albums in the past.
After seeing so many artists falling off lately I'm glad Bizzy managed to set up a good major comeback release, a very satisfying listen for every Bizzy Bone fan out there.

Flow & Lyrics: 7/10
Beats: 7/10

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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - E 1999 Eternal [1995]

Released: July 25, 1995

Uploaded: April 23, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Da Introduction
   
2. East 1999
   
3. Eternal
   
4. Crept And We Came
   
5. Down '71 (The Getaway)
   
6. Mr. Bill Collector
   
7. Budsmokers Only
   
8. Crossroads (Original Mix)
   
9. Me Killa
   
10. Land Of Tha Heartless
    
11. No Shorts, No Losses
    
12. 1st Of Tha Month
    
13. Buddah Lovaz
    
14. Die Die Die
    
15. Mr. Ouija 2
    
16. Mo' Murda
17. Shotz To Tha Double Glock
18. Tha Crossroads
    

File Size: 101 MB

INFO: Wikipedia

DOWNLOAD: Megaupload

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• Full Album Artwork
• All Tracks Are 192kbps

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The Roots - Rising Down [2008]

Released: April 29, 2008
Uploaded: April 23, 2008

Tracklist:

1. The Pow Wow
2. Rising Down (Humdrum) feat. Mos Def, Styles P & Dice Raw
3. Get Busy feat. Dice Raw, Peedi Peedi & DJ Jazzy Jeff
4. @ 15
5. 75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction) feat. Tuba Gooding Jr.
6. Becoming Unwritten
7. Criminal feat. Truck North & Saigon
8. I Will Not Apologize
9. I Can't Help It feat. Malik B. & Porn
10. Singing Man feat. Porn & Truck North
11. Up There (Unwritten) feat. Mercedes Martinez
12. Lost Desire feat. Malik B & Talib Kweli
13. The Show feat. Common
14. Rising Up feat. Wale & Chrisette Michelle
15. Live at WPFW, 1994
16. The Pow Wow 2

File Size: 95 MB

INFO: Wikipedia

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INCLUDED:

• All Tracks Are VBR [Grouprip]

The new studio album from The Roots. Downlaod & Enjoy.

Buckshot & 9th Wonder - The Formula [2008]

Released: April 29, 2008
Uploaded: April 21, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Intro - The Formula feat. The Formula Crew
2. Ready (Brand New Day)
3. Be Cool feat. Swan
4. Go All Out feat. Carlitta Durand
5. No Future
6. Hold It Down feat. Talib Kweli
7. Whassup With U feat. Keisha Shontelle
8. Only For You (Lou)
9. Just Display
10. Here We Go
11. Throwin' Shade
12. Shinin' Y'all feat. Arafat Yates & Big Chops
13. Man Listen

File Size:

INFO: Wikipedia

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INCLUDED:

• All Tracks Are VBR [GroupRip]

New highly anticipated album from Buckshot (of Boot Camp Clik & Black Moon) & 9th Wonder (of Little Brother). Thanks to DMXXX over at ChecktheRhime for the link.

Elzhi - Out Of Focus EP [1998]

Released: 1998
Uploaded: April 20, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Broken Frames (Theory 13)

2. Scattered Pictures

3. Musick (The Last Days Of Hip Hop)

4. Horney Joint

5. S.A.R.A.H. Intro feat. Dwele

6. Someone As Real As Her feat. Dwele

7. Interlude

8. Choose

9. What I Am

10. The Big F.U.

11. Boomerang Slang

12. Where It All Begins feat. Big Tone

13. Save Ya feat. T3

14. Fire

File Size: 75 MB

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INCLUDED:

• All Tracks Are 192kbps

The Roots - Do You Want More?!!!??! [1995]

Released: January 17, 1995

Uploaded: April 18, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Intro/There's Something Goin' On
2. Proceed
   [You can watch the video for this song here]
3. Distortion To Static
   [You can watch the video for this song here]
4. Mellow My Man
5. I Remain Calm
6. Daskat
7. Lazy Afternoon
8. ? Vs. Rahzel
9. Do You Want More?!!!??!
10. What Goes On Pt. 7
11. Essaywhuman?!!!??!
12. Swept Away
13. You Ain't Fly
14. Silent Treatment
    [You can watch the video for this song here]
15. The Lesson Pt. 1
16. The Unlocking

File Size: 161 MB

DOWNLOAD: Megaupload

INFO: Wikipedia

INCLUDED:

• Full Album Lyrics
• Full Album Artwork
• All Tracks Are 320kbps

Underground9 Overview:

Do You Want More?!!!??! was released in 1995 on Geffen Records. This is the major label debut by the legendary hip-hop group The Roots. This album remain some of the best material that The Roots have released nearly 15 years after. I think it is safe to say that this is one of the top 10 hip-hop albums I've ever listened to.

The live recordings of this album are great. This crew has it all including a keyboardist (Scott Storch), the best beatboxer in my opinion (Rahzel), an extraordinary drummer (?uestlove), a bassist (Hub), and two of the greatest MCs (Black Thought & Malik B.) . The jazzy production is spectacular and tracks 'Mellow My Man', will have you zoning out on Black Thought and Malik B's lyrics and have you focused on the extraordinary production

From the back to back lyrics from lead MCs Black Thought & Malik B (think, Nas and AZ's The Essence), the lyrics do not disappoint for one second. Not only that, but Black Thought and Malik B flow perfectly with the soulful production, which is apparent on tracks like 'I Remain Calm'.

This album never disappoints. After listening to this album for 2 to 3 years, I cannot note any flaws in this album. This album is a hip-hop classic and should be mentioned along with legendary hip-hop albums such as 'Illmatic' or 'All Eyez On Me'.

Flow & Lyrics: 9/10

Beats: 10/10

Download & Enjoy.