Underground9

So i'm seeing that a lot of links are disappearing, but since i'm too fucking lazy to re up them all please tell me which you need as a comment on this post.
I will re-up Bronze Nazareth and Operation Doomsday, so yeah... go on, don't be shy...

Edit:
I don't know where the fuck chewman3 is, if he wants to re-up his albums i don't know, i will only re-up the ones I posted.

RipTheJacker

Apache - Afro-Gospel Mixtape [2008]

File Size: 48 MB
DOWNLOAD: ZShare

Born in Moscow but raised in North Africa, Apache is 19 years old and recorded a mixtape using a cheap mic and non original beats, but managed to impress me with good lyrics and a unique flow that exceeded my expectations.
Along the well known Stoupe beats i loved the deep subjects despite some weak points and poor mixing, after all everything he wants is his talent to be heard, it's definitely worth checking out.

Listen to "Forgive Him For He Has Sinned" here.

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

DOWNLOAD: Sharebee

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

Following a request.
Download and enjoy.

Update: Three new tracks off The 3rd World

Recently some new tracks from Immortal Technique's "The 3rd World" surfaced, i admit that i was pretty let down by this new material, the tracks are the following:

• The 3rd World [Listen/Download]
• Reverse Pimpology feat. Mojo [Listen/Download]
• The Payback feat. Diabolic & Ras Kass [Listen/Download]

What's disappointing? most of all the production, which is absolutely awful on "The 3rd World" and barely decent on the other two, nothing comparable to Tech's previous albums.
Rest is aight, haven't heard anything over the top but still satisfying enough.

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

DOWNLOAD: Sharebee
INCLUDED:

• All Tracks Are 192kbps

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.

Download and enjoy.

Update: Snowgoons - Black Snow

German Hip Hop producers Snowgoons are back with a brand new album a follow up to the critically acclaimed “German Lugers”, it will hit stores via Babygrande Records on June 24th.
I already posted the news a few days ago, though recently the official tracklist surfaced, as expected the album is very promising.
A lot of great artists on there, having such artists as RA The Rugged Man, Reef, Apathy, Jacken is unbelievable and i can't imagine how they could fuck it up (i'm also glad to see Doap Nixon on there since his performance in AOTP's "Ritual Of Battle" was outstanding).

1. The Curse - King Magnetic Charon Don, Sicknature & Reef The Lost Cauze
2. Black Snow - Ill Bill & Apathy
3. Casualties of War - Smif-N-Wessun & Respect Tha God
4. Who? - Outerspace
5. Hold Up - R.A. The Rugged Man, Lord Lhus & Savage Brothers
6. This Is Where The Fun Stops - Reef The Lost Cauze
7. Starlight - Viro The Virus
8. Knockatomi Plaza - Side Effect
9. Pay Attention - Decay, Astonish & Scheme
10. Serve Justice - Killah Priest, Rasulallah & Richard Raw
11. Still Got The Ammo - Main Flow, Godilla, El Da Sensei & J. Sands
12. Ride On - Defari, Maylay Sparks & Sondro Castro
13. Incite A Riot - King Magnetic & Adlib
14. Lost - Respect Tha God, Block Mccloud & Doap Nixon
15. Still Waters Run Deep - Supastition
16. Raining - Brainstorm, EDO.G & Jaysaun
17. Sick Life - Sick Jacken, Cynic & Bacardi Riam
18. The Storm - Boom Bap Project
19. Avalanche Warning - Pace Won, Nervous Wreck & Adlib
20. The Hatred - Slaine, Singapore Kane & Lord Lhus
21. Helpless - Equinox

Also, recently the video for the single surfaced, "This Is Where The Fun Stops" performed by Reef The Lost Cauze:

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

DOWNLOAD: Megaupload

INCLUDED:

• 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

DOWNLOAD: Rapidshare
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INCLUDED:

• All Tracks Are VBR [Grouprip]

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.

Download and enjoy.

Update: What's on the way

Here are some updates on some of the albums that are going to be released during the following month, so you can get an idea on which albums you can expect to be found here during the period, those are the ones i'm most waiting for.

[May 20] Killah Priest - Behind The Stained Glass
Info: Wikipedia
Killah Priest has been a very respected artist for a while now, last year he managed to raise much hype around "The Offering" and i can't say that i didn't enjoy it, the album was impressive with "Truth B Told" being one of my favorite songs to date.
I found out about "Behind The Stained Glass" recently, and i'm expecting a satisfying album despite the horrendous cover, it's a matter of days now, i'm expecting it to leak by next week.

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

[June 17] Ill Bill - The Hour Of Reprisal
Info: Wikipedia
We all know what Ill Bill is capable of, able of crafting complex lyrics and supported by his brother Necro's raw production.
I haven't heard anything about this album in a while now, but it's expected to feature production from Necro, DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, Cynic and DJ Lethal.
Featured artists are expected to include Immortal Technique, Raekwon, Necro, Jedi Mind Tricks, BReal, Sick Jacken and other rumored big names.
I'm expecting an amazing release, if it does come out.
Tracklist Not Available.


[June 24] Snowgoons - Black Snow
Info: MySpace
I don't know much about Snowgoons, what i know is that it's a German production team that managed to get amazing artists on their debut album "German Lugers".
Their second album will be entitled "Black Snow", will be released on Babygrande records, and is expected to feature big names such as Ill Bill, Killah Priest, Defari, Apathy, Edo G, C-Rayz Walz, Sick Jacken, Smif-N-Wessun, and RA The Rugged Man, as well as various AOTP members.

Tracklist Not Available.


[June 24] Immortal Technique - The 3rd World
Info: Wikipedia
Now forget the previous albums listed, this release alone should be enough to make June a very pleasant month for your listening experience.
It's been over four years since Tech released the amazing "Revolutionary Vol. 2" and now his long awaited comeback should make this overly boring year much interesting.
No need to list famous producers or big featured artists, i trust in Tech's choice in beats, it might just get me to listen to music again.
Let's not forget that his next album "The Middle Passage" will most likely be released later this year, fuck yeah.

Tracklist:

1. Death March feat. Dj Green Lantern
2. That’s What It Is
3. Golpe De Estado feat. Veneno & Temperamento
4. Harlem Renaissance
5. Lick Shots feat. Chino XL & Crooked I
6. Interlude
7. The 3rd World
8. Hollywood Driveby feat. Psycho Realm & Street Platoon
9. Watchout (RMX)
10. Reverse Pimpology feat. Mojo
11. Open Your Eyes
12. The Payback feat. Diabolic & Ras Kass
13. Adios Uncle Tom-Skit
14. Stronghold Grip feat. Poison Pen & Swave Sevah
15. Mistakes
16. Out on Parole
17. Crimes of the Heart feat. Maya Azucena
    

These are just some of the albums coming up soon, if i run into more i'll update the post.

Video: Shad - Brother (Watching)

Above is the newly released video for "Brother (Watching)" by canadian rapper Shad.
Many might remember how enthusiast i was posting "The Old Prince" at the beginning of the year, i do find this song way beyond amazing and the video was a very pleasant surprise.
I hope you all share my thoughts on this, if you still didn't download this album check out my post here, but it's definitely worth buying.

I'm very busy during this period, so dont expect many updates by me this month, enjoy the video!

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

DOWNLOAD: Sharebee

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

Download and enjoy.

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

Included:

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

Download and enjoy.

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

DOWNLOAD: Rapidshare

DOWNLOAD: Sharebee

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

DOWNLOAD: Sharebee

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

DOWNLOAD: Sharebee

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.

The Roots - Game Theory [2006]

Released: August 29, 2006
Uploaded: April 19, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Dilltastic Vol Won(derful)
2. False Media feat. Wadud Ahmad
3. Game Theory feat. Malik B.
4. Don't Feel Right feat. Maimouna Youssef
5. In The Music feat. Malik B. & Porn
6. Take It There feat. Wadud Ahmad
7. Baby feat. John-John
8. Here I Come feat. Dice Raw & Malik B.
9. Long Time feat. Peedi Peedi & Bunny Sigler
10. Livin' In A New World feat. John-John
11. Clock With No Hands feat. Mercedes Martinez
12. Atonement feat. Jack Davey
13. Can't Stop This

[You can watch the "Don't Feel Right" trilogy video here, containing the songs "In The Music", "Don't Feel Right" and "Here I Come"]

File Size: 81 MB

DOWNLOAD: Sharebee

INFO: Wikipedia
INCLUDED:

• Full Album Lyrics
• Full Album Artwork
  
• All Tracks Are VBR [GroupRip]
  

Underground9 Overview:
This is the seventh studio album from Hip Hop band The Roots, an acclaimed work that helped making 2006 one of the most successful years in the genre.
There's just too much to say about The Roots, many of you should already be familiar with their Jazz sound and the unique usage of live instrumentation.
The lead mc is Black Thought, currently the only member of the legendary band that raps, on the album you will find many appearances by other artists, mostly by the former member Malik B.
What makes a Roots album unique? the sound, the heavy use of drums, abstract guitar play and a raw delivery that never gets old, the work put into this album is what makes it a classic.
The album is rich with sounds within great tracks, i loved the calm beat and clean delivery on "Clock With No Hands", as well as the emotional feel of "Atonement", even the fast "Here I Come" captured me, most of the album is a treat for the ears.
Here's a verse from "Clock With No Hands":

"Yo, I'm like Malcom out the window with the weapon out
Searching for somehow to find a minute or the second now
Precious time is money that I ain't got to mess about
Need it from the horse's mouth or from an eyewitness account
Lessons with my back to the wall, scoping my session out
Stay a little edgy at times when I ain't stressing bout
Haters don't know shit about me, they the ones that talk shit
Those that love me send it out, so I ain't got to force quit
Cause I'm doing better now, don't mean I never lost shit
I was married to a state of mind and I divorced it, man
I'm from where brothers moving product from the porches
People locking their doors, clutching to their crosses
The block hot by the law, there ain't too many choices
So what I do is for y'all, there ain't too many voices left
I watch my back, and watch my step
And I might forgive, but I will not forget come on"

It's hard to find a favorite track in an album like this, the album's singles are impressive, i remember when i first heard "In The Music", the track started with a stripped drum beat, then a guitar started playing, a fast paced sound that turned into an unexpected dramatic beat, the track amazed me, it's easy to get hyped up with the aggressive lyrics:

"It's kinda ill how we grip these bitches in the Bonneville
It's kind of a thrill, my mind it will spill, my nine it will kill
Of course bro like crossbow, I bring the force though
Hittin your guts splittin your torso
It's colder than the North Pole livin unlawful
I'm giving you a jawful Of somethin awful
Yo my theoretic is leaded, Will come and set it
The shit bang and leave you diabetic for paramedics
I spit flames and get dames to get change
With pitbull bark and lock the shock
Don't bother me Och, don't you dare lie to me Och
I don't know, who's this nigga that you try to be Och
Benefit of doubt had me think you in it for clout
Big shit, send it for route and finish him out
Joints stiff from rigor mortis
While we swimmin in waters, women with daughters
Will have us niggaz sinnin with orders"

One of the songs that are worth mentioning is "Long Time", a very joyful song with an incredible feeling belonging to it.
The album's last song is "Can't Stop This", an eight minute tribute to the late J Dilla, an incredible track.
Expect a lot from this album, it's filled with unique material that will perhaps need some time to get used to but once you hear every sound that richened the complex production, every verse born from the artists' minds you will hardly forget about it.


Flow & Lyrics: 9/10
Beats: 7/10

Here you can read a full review on RapReviews.

Download and enjoy.

Video: Wu-Tang Clan - The Heart Gently Weeps

This is the official video for "The Heart Gently Weeps", off of Wu-Tang Clan's last album, 8 Diagrams.
If you still didn't download the album you can find the post with a link and my review here.

Atmosphere - When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold

Released: April 22, 2008
Uploaded: April 18, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Like The Rest Of Us
2. Puppets
3. The Skinny
4. Dreamer
5. Shoulda Known
6. You
7. Painting
8. Your Glasshouse
9. Yesterday
10. Guarantees
11. Mesmorized (B Rock Remix)
12. Wild Wild Horses
13. Can't Break
14. The Waitress
15. In Her Music Box

File Size: 76 MB

DOWNLOAD: Rapidshare
DOWNLOAD: Rapidshare
INFO: Wikipedia

INCLUDED:

• All Tracks Are 192kbps

Brand new album from Ant & Slug. Pretty good from what I've heard. Download and enjoy.
- Links Updated

DJ Heat & Blu - (So)ul Amazing [Mixtape]

Released: April 4, 2008
Uploaded: April 4, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Blu - Piece
2. Blu feat. Move Ment & Trek Life - Give It Now
3. Blu feat. Cro$$ - City Of Los(t) Ang(e)les
4. Blu feat. Sene - Dope 4 Gold Rope
   
5. Blu - Spanish Winter
6. Blu - My Boy Blu
7. Blu feat. Myth & Definite - Its Ok (Part One)
8. Blu - Local Legend
   [Prod By Flying Lotus]
9. Blu - Respect
10. Blu feat. Jontel - Sun In My Face
    [Prod By J-Dilla]
11. Blu feat. Mumbles Flora Purim - Never Ending
12. Blu - Top 5 N Luv (Taking A Little Break)
13. Blu feat. Talib Kweli & Joell Ortiz - Hostile Gospel (Remix)
    [Prod By Just Blaze]
14. Blu- Bad News Barnes
15. Blu feat. Sene - Stoopid
    [Prod By Blu]
16. Blu - Mars (Remix)
17. Blu - Fly (Song Of Liberation)
    [Prod By Exile]
18. Blu feat. Donel Smokes Cross & Jontel - Maintain
    [Prod By Exile]

File Size: 99 MB

DOWNLOAD: MeadiaFire

INCLUDED:

• All Tracks Are VBR [GroupRip]

This is a mixtape from DJ Heat, featuring Blu tracks both pre and post "Below The Heavens".
Basically all this "DJ" did is put together unedited Blu tracks and called it a mixtape, but i know many of you will enjoy hearing more from Blu.
Thanks to Breeze from RGF for the link.

I know that the blog is pretty much dead now, I'll try to provide more albums during this period.

Pacific Division - Sealed For Freshness Blendtape

UNDERGROUND9 RECOMMENDED ALBUM

Released: 2007

Uploaded: April 1, 2008

Tracklist:

1. Intro

2. Pacific Division

3. Definition

4. Nasty

5. Put Me On

6. U Know My Style

7. Ack Like You Chillin'

8. Passin' Me By

9. Flexin'

10. Brand New

11. Grown Kids Syndrome

12. How We Chill

13. Do My Thing

14. Unbelievable

15. Okay (Like This)

16. Syc & Mibbs

17. Bang It

18. Run

19. Relax

File Size: 105 MB

DOWNLOAD: Megaupload

INCLUDED:

• All Tracks Are 192kbps

Underground9 Overview:

Pacific Division (Pac Div for short) is a hip-hop trio hailing from Los Angeles comprised of brothers Likewise and Mibbs and emcee B. Young. The Sealed For Freshness Blendtape is their debut blendtape (not a mixtape nor an album) and shows a promising future for Pac Div.

In the 'Sealed For Freshness Blendtape' Pac Div spits over classic old school instrumentals such as 'Mass Appeal', 'Passin' Me By', ''93 Til Infinity' and 'Bonita Applebum'. That doesn't mean that there aren't original production on this blendtape. The tracks 'Grown Kids Syndrome', 'Act Like You Chillin', and 'Flexin'.

The three emcees sure don't fail in the lyrical portion of the blendtape. On the track Put Me Own, which is Pac Div's rhymes over A Tribe Called Quest's classic instrumental of 'Bonita Applebum', emcee Likewise spits:

"Man these niggas can't rap but,

nowadays you get signed for if you wack

so let me rap about how I'm pushing crack or

how I'm getting stacks oh I think I like that

Or maybe I can rap about rims

Yeah, black people love those

and we can shoot a video with hoes

dancing by the poles while taking off their clothes"

Highlights on this blendtape include 'Grown Kid Syndrome', 'Put Me On', and 'Passin' Me By'. This is definantly something that you don't want to miss and it is worth the download and so will their album 'The F.A.T. LP' when it is released later on this year.

Flow & Lyrics: 8/10

Beats: 8/10

Bonus:

F.A.T. Boys off of 'The F.A.T. LP' Video

Here

You can download this video in .mp4 format (for ipods and PSPs) here.

Video: DJ Muggs & Sick Jacken - Land Of Shadows

After a short stop at 187 I ran into this video by DJ Muggs and Sick Jacken for the song "Land Of Shadows", since I posted the album a while ago [The Legend Of The Mask And The Assassin] I thought that many of you would have enjoyed watching the video as well.