Thursday, December 29, 2011

StrongArm's Favorite Tracks #100-91

#100 Talib Kweli "Distractions" prod. Oh No




Alot of music didn't make the list, because it dropped during last week or two...this track was almost one of those, but i had to squeeze it in. Talib spits dope, over Oh No production. Peep the video above. This is off Talib's upcoming album that will drop in 2012.

#99 Phonte "We Go Off" feat. Pharaohe Monche



This is an ill cut off Phonte's "Charity Starts at home". Both spit fire, while Pharaohe's verse is out of this world. listen to it above and check out Charity Starts at home here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/charity-starts-at-home/id463921756

#98 Ski Beatz "Metabolic" feat. Locksmith



This is a dope track that i first heard on Ski Beatz's 24 Hour Karate school project, but later it was also included in Locksmith's "Embedded" which was produced entirely by Ski Beatz.

Check out Ski Beatz's album here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/24-hour-karate-school-pt.-2/id452345191
Check out Locksmith's "Embedded" here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/embedded/id475010252

#97 Eligh & AmpLive "Destination Unknown" feat. Zumbi & The Grouch



This is a dope cut, one of the illest tracks off Eligh and AmpLive's "Therapy at 3" project. So dope
Check out the album: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/therapy-at-3/id474820508

#96 Pac Div "Useless" feat. Asher Roth (Prod. Cook Classics)



An ill track off Pac Div's "The Div" album. This one features Asher Roth, and has a dope beat. Peep the project out here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-div-deluxe-version/id474941480

#95 J Cole- Cole World (prod. J Cole)



This is one of my favorite cuts off J Cole's debut studio album. Check out the album here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cole-world-the-sideline-story/id464427218

#94 Freddie Gibbs x Madlib "Deep"



This is a dope B side cut off the EP Freddie Gibbs and Madlib dropped. There were only 2 cuts on the ep with vocals, and i really liked this one ("Thuggin" was also dope and mentioned in this list earlier in the #170-161 portion). Peep the ep here: http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2011/11/freddie-gibbs-madlib

#93 Kendrick Lamar "Hol Up" prod. Sounwave



Sounwave is behind alot of the dope instrumentals on Section 80, in addition to a bunch of other talented producers, this one is perhaps one of the illest beats he crafted. The 2nd track on the album, "Hol Up" captures Kendrick being Kendrick. Its a perfect track, cant really get enough of it. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/section.80/id447516359

#92 MED "War & Love" feat. Oh No (prod. The Alchemist)



An ill cut off MED's Classic Album, this one he teams up with Gangrene with Oh No spitting on the track and The Alchemist supplying the beat. http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2011/09/med-classic

#91 Random Axe "Monster Babies"



A great track off Random Axe album, which is one of the most impressive albums of the year. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=random%20axe%20itunes&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Falbum%2Frandom-axe%2Fid441376881&ei=HX72TsThPMqPiAL4xbzTBg&usg=AFQjCNEBmnYyEhvdi5MFLNnRDnJY5Braxw

Monday, December 26, 2011

StrongArm's 200 Favorite Tracks of 2011 #110- 101

#110 MED "Outta Control" feat. Hodgy Beats Prod. Madlib



This is another dope cut off MED's "Classic" album. 10 of the 14 tracks on the project were produced by Madlib, this was one of the nastiest beats from him. Peep the track above, MED's album is available :  http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/classic/id468775106

#109 Stalley "Harsh Ave" prod. Ski Beatz



This is a dope cut, one of my favorite Stalley tracks. Makes me wonder what a Ski beatz & Stalley project, (whcih is rumored to be in the works), would sound. Stalley spits: "Different types of fiends out here, they all need a fix, the uppers and the downers, the hate is all around us, i feel em when they come to me to drown out, attention from these cowards, between dirt roads and flowers, i sit n dream for hours, same mindset as desmond tutu, got a couple screws loose..." Stalley has dropped some real dope tracks and signed to Maybach Music Group in 2011, it will be interesting to see what he does in 2012. Get Lincoln Way Nights here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lincoln-way-nights-deluxe/id475812035

#108 Childish Gambino "Bonfire"



This is a real catchy song. Easily the best track on his album... He spits: "Move white girls like theres coke up my ass crack, move black girls cuz fuck ill do either, i love pussy, i love bitches, dude i should be running peter, in adidas with some short shorts, B.O. all over me, my green is where its 'sposed to be, your green is in my grocery, this asian , i stole his girl and now he got that koji beef... "Camp" is available now: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/camp/id474912044

#107 A$AP Rocky "Peso"

This is a real catchy song. A$AP Rocky has quickly become a household name. Look for him touring with Kendrick Lamar and Drake in 2012. THis track is my favorite off his "LiveLoveASAP" project.
http://www.datpiff.com/ASAP-Rocky-LiveLoveAap-mixtape.278798.html

#106 Reks "Mr. Nobody" prod. Statik Selektah

Another dope track off Reks' R.E.K.S. album. This one produced by Statik Selektah, has a nice hook, and allows Reks to show us his story telling side over a smooth Statik beat. Reks spits: "...Used to watch nicky on the scooter, a daughter with no father, may never realize,  a mans touch, a mans trust, scrutinize, you either treat her like your queen or your bitch right?..." R.E.K.S is available on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rhythmatic-eternal-king-supreme/id417788988

#105 Big Sean "100 Keys" feat. Pusha T & Rick Ross

This is a dope track, sure they are bragging about how cats move coke in their neighborhoods, but hey, thats how it is. Sometimes you gotta speak on these realities. My favorite verse on this track is from Pusha T. Pusha spits: "100 keys, 100 please, my gazuntite  will make a whole city sneeze, walk the mud jungle where they grind it out for the leaves, so they swarm to my honeycomb, hideout for the bees..." but Big Sean also drops some hot bars, while Rick Ross is at least kinda tolerable. Big Sean's album is available here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/finally-famous/id474598988

#104 Big K.R.I.T "American Rapstar"



Another dope story telling track from K.R.I.T. over a bangin instrumental. "They say that money make the world go round, you never lost till you lose your crown, and they dont love you till your under ground, or when you maxin out your bank account, you do it all just to live your life, even if it means you dont live it right, even if it means you dont survive tonight, and if you do wont you wont survive the hype, of American RapStar". One of the most memorable tracks of 2011 for sure. www.bigkrit.com

#103 Kendrick Lamar "Keisha's Song" prod. Tae Beast



This is an ill song, Kendrick gets on his Brenda's Gotta Baby/Black Girl Lost steez. A great track where he explores his socio/storytelling side, and raps about the "Keisha's" of the world. "She plays Mr. Shakur, thats her favorite rapper, bumpin Brenda's Gotta Baby as a pervert yelling at her, and she catchin features of a woman, but only 17, that 7 card hung in, the start runnin like flow joe, dont care if they Joe BLow, long as they got money to blow, a blow job is a sure go, She give it all to her daddy, but she don't know her father" This song is a good indication that Kendrick Lamar is going to continue to grow as an artist and can make music of all different styles. Section 80: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/section.80/id447516359

#102 Raekwon "The Scroll" prod. Evidence

This is a dope track, beat laced by none other than Evidence (Dilated Peoples). Raekwon spits on this dope instrumental that seemed to fit his style perfect. The beat reminds me of a combination of west coast hip-hop and western movies haha. Raekwon spits with a smooth flow "... He walked in the room, scar-rap, pair of timberlands b, this the potion, pulled the scroll out, ..."A dope story telling track from Rae off the dope "Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang" project. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/shaolin-vs.-wu-tang/id418563751

#101 Slaughterhouse "Sun Doobie" prod. Mr. Porter



A dope cut off their EP which dropped shortly after they were signed to Shady/Aftermath. This track features all 4 emcees going in on a dope Mr. Porter instrumental. They all did their thing, but on this track I felt Crooked I's verse was crazy on this track. The EP: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/slaughterhouse-ep/id414201733

Sunday, December 25, 2011

StrongArm's Favorite Tracks of 2011 #120-111

Keepin it goin

#120 Terrace Martin "Do it again" feat. Kendrick Lamar & Wiz Khalifa


This is one of the biggest tracks of the year as far as im concerned. 2011's Emcee of the year runner-up according to HipHopDx, Kendrick Lamar links with Wiz KHalifa on a dope futuristic Terrace Martin beat. Peep the visual above, and Terrace's album is on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/locke-high-2/id469559356

#119 Phonte "Ball and Chain" prod. Swiff D



Yet another dope track from Swiff D. This is one of the freshest track of the year, off the "Charity Starts at Home" LP. Phonte shines on some sophisticated R & B ish, that is new & fresh yet still 100% Phonte's signature steez. This is the type of stuff we like to see. Charity Starts at home on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/charity-starts-at-home/id463921756

#118 Rey Resurreccion "Trainwreck" prod. Nima Fadavi



This is a big track. 408's finest Rey Resurreccion links up with talented bay area producer Nima Fadavi. peep the visuals above, and the track is available for DL : http://www.mediafire.com/?qwayanp5ivvxk8f

#117 Torae "That Raw" prod. Pete Rock

This is a dope hip-hop track. A Classic PEte Rock beat, and a Torae spits some solid flows, Raw Hip-Hop at its finest. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/for-the-record/id469494273

#116 Reks "This or that" prod. Statik Selektah

An ill cut that allows Reks to showcase his rap skills. I remember seeing him perform in San Francisco, and he walked through the crowd while performing this ill track. Another dope beat from Statik Selektah, who has been one of the most active producers in the game during 2011. Reks is album is available: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rhythmatic-eternal-king-supreme/id417788988 . Definetely one of the dopest abums of the year.


#115 Big K.R.I.T. "The Vent"


Another dope track from Big K.R.I.T. off the "Return4eva" project. He made the beat, as he did with most of his tracks, this is a great testament to what K.R.I.T. offers to Hip-Hop. A dope reflective track, and the video hit over a million views. Download Return4eva here: www.bigkrit.com .

#114. Jay-z & Kanye West "Primetime" prod. No I.D.



An ill track, bonus cut off the Watch the Throne album. This is dope, everything from their delivery, to the ill beat. One of the best songs on that project, and of this year. You can cop Watch the Throne: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/watch-throne-deluxe-version/id455402261

#113- The Roots "Make My" feat. Big K.R.I.T.



Another dope track featuring Big K.R.I.T.. This one of the best tracks off The Roots' "Undun" album which is defientely one of my favorite of the year. Peep out the video above, and the album is available here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/undun/id478164170

#112 Talib Kweli "So Low" prod. Shuko

One of my favorite tracks of Talib Kweli's "Gutter Rainbows" album. Listen to it above. and buy the album here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gutter-rainbows-deluxe-edition/id413113524

#111 Danny Brown "Black & Brown" feat. Black Milk



This is one of the dopest cuts off Danny Brown & Black Milk's EP, the title track, and last track on the ep with vocals. Both of them spit (this is the only track Black Milk raps on, on the ep). Peep the video above, and check out the EP here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/black-and-brown/id473823389

Saturday, December 24, 2011

StrongArm's 200 Favorite Tracks of 2011 #130-121

#130 Skyzoo - "Atypical" (prod. Illmind)



This is a dope cut off Skyzoo's The Great Debater project. Produced by Illmind, the two had dropped a collaborative project "Live from the tape deck" last year, and continue to make dope music with tracks like this. Peep the music video above. and check out The Great Debater (deluxe edition): http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-great-debater-revisited/id459198093.

#129 Eligh & Amplive - "LA Dreamers" feat. Busdriver



This is a dope cut off Eligh & Amplive's "Therapy at 3" project. A crazy experimental beat with unique samples, and Eligh murders this, interesting feature from Busdriver as well. Check out the track above, and you can cop the album for 10 bux here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/therapy-at-3/id474820508


#128 Statik Selektah - "Never a dull moment" feat. Action Bronson, Termanology & Bun B



A dope posse cut with three different type of emcees over a nice sample beat from Statik. This cut off Statik's "Population Control" project has a dope video (above), and you can cop the project here for 8 bux: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/population-control-bonus-track/id463889619

#127 Evidence "Same Folks" feat. Fashawn (prod. DJ Babu)



This is a dope track that came out a month or 2 before "Cats & Dogs" dropped. Evidence and Fash spit dope verses and show some chemistry as they combine lyrics on verse 3. Peep the video above to this dope summertime track, and cop "Cats & Dogs" at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cats-dogs-deluxe-version/id462952478

#128 Nemo achida "Timeless" prod. Northern Lights


Another ill track off Nemo Achida's "Nemotional" project. You can listen to the track above. One of my favorite cuts of the year for sure. DOn't sleep on this cat, "Nemotional" is available for free at : http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/nemo-achida-nemotional-lp

#125 Fashawn- "Skating down the block" prod. Hecktik


Fashawn is back with an ill single off "Champagne & Styrofoam Cups" project that should come out early 2012. This track has a dope music video, and a true California skater feel to it. Fash spits catchy punchlines over this banger. PEep the video above, and get the track here: http://www.sendspace.com/file/g3ifb4 and also check out fashawn's website: http://blog.fashawn.ca/

#124 Royce da 5'9 "Second place (prod. DJ Premier)

#123 Jay Rock "They be On it" feat. kendrick Lamar



This is a track that got alot of love from me on the radio. Kendrick's chorus is on point, and Jay Rock drops some of his most memorable lines on this track. This is that dope riding West coast music, had to put it on the list. Listen to the track above, and cop the album "Follow Me Home" from Jay Rock here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/follow-me-home/id449934186 for 12 bux.


#122 Statik Selektah & Freddie Gibbs "Affiliated" feat. Reks & Push! Montana



THis is a dope raw track off Statik Selektah & Freddie Gibbs' "Lord Giveth, Lord Taketh Away" EP. This one features ill verses from all 3 emcees, including Reks droppin a slight diss toward Lil B. Lettin it be known. THis is real spitter shit. Cop the EP: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lord-giveth-lord-taketh-away/id446216708

#121 Thurz (Thurzday of U-N-I) "2 Clips" feat. Kobe prod. DJ Khalil



A dope track from Thurz off the "L.A. Riot" project. Featuring an ill beat from DJ KHalil, nice chrous from Kobe (fabolous tracks, etc..), and Thurz spitting some dope lyrics about "born in the gang shit, but never gave in....money was a hooper, bout to be hoosier, startin 2 , spot up shooter, hit the winning game against crenshaw, celebrating with some groupies, bout to unstrap her bra. letterman jackets, smilin for the dips, wrong territory with some blood-thirsty crips.... " Thurz's story telling is unique, and perfect on this track. peep the track above. and make sure you cop Thurz's "L.A. Riot" : http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/l.a.-riot/id455698257


*StrongArm

@StrongArm408

Friday, December 23, 2011

StrongArm's Favorite 200 Tracks of 2011, #140-131

#140 - Soul Khan- Hold On (prod. The Audible Doctor)


A Dope track off Soul Khan's "Pursuance" EP. Soul has done alot of EP's this year... he had "Resolution" produced entirely by Marink and now The Pursuance EP most recently produced entirely by The Audible Doctor. Above you can peep the visual, while below you can purchase the album:

#139 Thirsty Fish - Antique Blowed Show

Another dope track off Thirsty Fish's "Watergate" album. The album is available for purchase below on amazon. Thirsty Fish is the trio consisting of Parts Unknown which is OPen Mike eagle + Psychosiz, as well as renowned battle vet, Dumbfoundead!
http://www.amazon.com/Watergate/dp/B004ZI7CDG


#138 Murs- "Hip-Hop & Love" feat. Tabi Bonney (prod. Ski beatz)

Murs dropped alot of projects this year. He dropped "Melrose" w/ Terrace Martin, Varsity Blues 2 EP as well as "Love & Rockets" Vol 1 produced entirely by Ski Beatz. This track "Hip-Hop & Love" featuring Tabi Bonney, is one of the dopest tracks of the year. and inspired a tour that consisted of 56 shows in 60 days and featured Ski beat, The Senseis, Tabi Bonney, Da$h, Mckenzie Eddy, as well as bay area Native Locksmith performing on at least 20 of the shows with them. The crew was put together by Damon Dash's dd172/Bluroc records and Murs.  Peep Love & Rockets Vol 1. below: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-rockets-vol.-1-the-transformation/id470396116

#137 Curren$y - "This is the Life" (prod. Monsta Beatz)

THis is one of my favorite tracks off Curren$y's "Weekend at Bernie's" album. Peep the video above, cop the album at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/weekend-at-burnies-deluxe/id444095226

#136 Rapper Big Pooh "Are You ready" feat. Torae (prod. Nottz)



THis is a dope cut off Rapper Big Pooh's "Dirty Pretty Things" LP. This one features Torae. Listen to it above. Cop the album at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dirty-pretty-things-deluxe/id472879530

#135 Ab Soul- Top Dawg Under Dawg (prod. Context)


THis is a dope track we had in rotation earlier this year at 90.5FM KSJS. I picked it for rotation, and never really got tired of it. Another ill selection from Ab Soul's "Longterm Mentality" which dropped in April. Cop the album: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/longterm-mentality/id428131719

#134 Statik Selektah- Lets Build feat. Chace Infinite, JFK, Mitchy Slick & Wais P


A Dope track off Statik Selektah's Population Control album. This one features west coast emcees Chace INfinite & Mitchy Slick linking with JFK & Wais P from otherside of the country. Listen to song above, and purchase the album at : http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/population-control-bonus-track/id463889619

#133 Big K.R.I.T. - Rotation

Another dope track off one of the best free projects of the year, Big KRIT's "Return4eva" is a must have. THis track "rotation" showcases his dope delivery and ability to make hits. Listen to it above... and download the album for free at: http://www.returnof4eva.com/music.php


#132 Chip the Ripper - 25 wives feat. Wale (prod. Boi-1da)

 This is a dope track from Cleveland emcee who should make the XXL 2012 freshman cover. Chip The Ripper links up with Wale on a Boi1da beat. THis track is currently in rotation at our station as i write this, and is hot FIYAH!. download it for free AT : http://hulkshare.com/khzz0zcbnh1u

#131 9th Wonder- "Piranhas" feat. Blu & Sundown (of Actual Proof)



This is a dope unique track, with a dope verse from Blu (almost unrecognizable). This track is one of the highlights of 9th Wonders "The Wonder Years" album. You can listen to it above. and you can cop the album here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-wonder-years-deluxe-version/id466959970

Thursday, December 22, 2011

StrongArm's 200 Favorite tracks of 2011 #150-141

#150 Pete Rock & Smif n Wessun "Thats Hard" feat. Styles P & Sean Price



This is a dope album cut off Pete Rock & Smif n Wessuns "Monumental" project. Alot of dope verses on this one.  You Can cop "Monumental" here on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/monumental/id442809288 for 10 bux... also on amazon

#149 Rey Resurreccion - "Bobby Fischer" (prod. Cutso)


Another ill cut off "Old Rust new Bang 2". This one was produced by Cutso, of The Bangerz. Featuring a unique sample, a change in the beat... and Rey spitting his signature smooth flows, definetely one of the biggest tracks out of the 408 in 2011. Old Rust new Bang 2 available at http://hulkshare.com/j9cjct6r0lej

#148 Immortal Technique "A Toast to the dead" Prod. J Dilla (RIP)

THis is one of the only tracks i liked off Immortal technqiue's THe Martyr. Available for free at : http://www.mediafire.com/?bm0wfu4wk8l9zzk

#147 Action Bronson & Statik Selektah "The Rainmaker"

Another dope cut off Action Bronson & STatik Selektah's "Well done" album. A chill instrumental and Action spits some vivid tales. The album is available at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/well-done/id473284177

#146 Dom Kennedy- "When i come around" prod. Unknown

Peep the video above for this ill track off "From the Westside with love II". This is a smooth Dom kennedy track with his signature swag on it. Peep the video above, and you can buy the album at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ii-from-the-westside-with-love/id446922317 for 7 bux

#145 Statik Selektah - "Smoke On" feat. Dom Kennedy & StrongArmSteady



Another dope collabo joint off Statik Selektah's Population Control album, which was one of the dopest projects of 2011. THis one features DOm Kennedy and StrongArmSteady. The album is available at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/population-control-bonus-track/id463889619 for 8 bux.

#144 Locksmith- Silly Negro (prod. Ski Beatz)



Another ill joint off Locksmith and Ski Beatz's "Embedded" project. This one is Lock on his vicious spitter steez, spittin some real eye opening lyrics. Embedded is on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/embedded/id475010252

also check out www.iamlock.com as well as the following interview I did with locksmith x SKi Beatz on Murs' tour bus:


#143 Pac Div- Chaos (prod. Swiff D)



A great song off "The Div" album. Swiff D has been producing great ish for the likes of Phonte & Skyzoo this year... but he started out by pioneering the Pac Div sound along with Like, Be Young & Mibbs. THis track is a great testament to how far along Pac Div and Swiff D have come in the game. THe Div is available at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-div-deluxe-version/id474941480

#142 The Roots - One Time feat. Phonte & Dice Raw

listen to it here: http://www.okayplayer.com/news/audio-the-roots-one-time-f-phonte.html

A dope joint off The Roots' "Undun" project. One Time has a holiday feel, and a real melodic vibe to it... i was feeling this track big time. Undun is available: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/undun/id478164170


#141 Drake - She Will feat. Lil Wayne



As mainstream and played out as this song may be. I thought it was a dope song, and deserved to make the list. Shit is catchy as hell...

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

StrongArm's 200 Favorite Tracks of 2011 #160-151

#160 Danny Brown- "DNA" (prod. Frank Dukes)



My favorite track off Danny Brown's well received "XXX" project. This cut , produced by Frank Dukes, is signature Danny over a nicely laced laid back beat with an ill bass line. Peep it above, and cop XXX FOR FREE at: http://www.foolsgoldrecs.com/xxx/

#159 Action Bronson & Statik Selektah- White Silk

This is one of the freshest tracks of the year. Off Action Bronson + Statik Selektah's "Well Done" album. You can buy it here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/well-done/id473284177

#158 Locksmith - Mad World



This is straight heat, Locksmith showing you his personal side on this dope track off the "Iamlock" EP... available for free at www.iamlock.com ..

#157 Black Star - The Fix Up (prod. Madlib)



Another heater from Madlib, and its good to hear Black Star still doin their thang. This track tells us there will be alot of music comin from Kweli & mos in 2012. And if this is the direction they are heading, then we should be expecting more dopeness.

#156 Pharaohe Monche- Assassins feat. Jean Grae & Royce Da 5'9


A unique ill track from Pharaohe, royce & Jean Grae. Nuff Said... M Phazes on the beat. You can cop W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) from Pharaohe Monche, one of the best projects from 2011 at :  http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/w.a.r.-we-are-renegades-bonus/id424258341 for only $7.99


#155 Terrace Martin "Smoke With me" feat. Problem & Wiz Khalifa


A Dope cut off Terrace Martin's Locke High 2 album. This one features Wiz KHalifa & Problem.

You Can purchase the album at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/locke-high-2/id469559356 for 10 bux.

#154 Eligh & Amp Live- "Guides"

This is a dope track off the Therapy at 3 project. Amp Live provides a dope futuristic beat and Eligh never dissapoints with the delivery. You can cop the project at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/therapy-at-3/id474820508 for 10 bux.

#153 Bad Meets Evil (Royce da 5'9 & Eminem)- "The Reunion" prod. Sid Roams

This is a dope track off the Bad Meets Evil project. Royce da 5'9 and Em show dope chemistry here, as we witness Em spittin that dope rude shit we wanna hear. Bad Meets Evil- HEll: The Sequel is available at : http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hell-the-sequel-deluxe-edition/id440330623 for 8 bux.

#152 Random Axe- Chewbacca feat. Roc Marciano



This is a dope track off the Random Axe album, one of my top 5 of the year in hip-hop. This one features Roc Marciano, as well as Sean Price & Guilty simpson of Random Axe spittin ill bars over a dope Black Milk beat. Random Axe album is on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/random-axe/id441376881 for 8 bux

#151 Freddie Gibbs- Menace II Society feat. Dom kennedy (prod. Cardo)




This is a dope ass track off Freddie Gibbs' "Cold day in hell project, available for free at http://l-r-g.com/blog/2011/10/31/colddayinhell/ . The project is very dope and also features the track "Rob Me a nigga" produced by Big KRIT among other dope Gibbs ish. Peep the music video above directed by the homies at Infamous Green Streets.

Monday, December 19, 2011

StrongArm's Favorite Tracks of 2011 #170- 161

-#170 Dubb - Determination feat. Will Smith



This is an amazing track off Dubb's "The Departure" project. This one really stuck out to me, while the entire project got some good feedback from the homies and liseteners on KSJS. Peep Dubb's album for free download at: http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/en/view-album/24589-The-Departure

Also peep his site out at: www.HoodzFinest.com

-#169 Jay Rock "No Joke" feat. Ab Soul (prod. Willie B)




THis is a dope track, off Jay Rock's 2011 release "Follow me Home". After Kendricks success with Section 80, Follow me home further affirmed that Black Hippy is for real, and Jay Rock links with Ab Soul on this track. One of my favorite cuts. Peep follow me home at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/follow-me-home/id449934186

#HiiiPower

-#168 Matty Slims - "Untitled" feat. Nordy Derk

http://mattyslims.bandcamp.com/track/untitled

Album available at  for 5 bucks. : http://mattyslims.bandcamp.com/album/cmon

#3pieceSuit

#167 Rapsody - ABC/Guilty (prod. Eric G)


Another dope cut from Rapsody, this one off her 2nd release in 2011 "For Everything". Available for free at : http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/rapsody-for-everything

#166 Koncept & Tranzformer "Look Back"

http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/kon-tranz-more-than-meets-the-eye/

An ill cut off Koncept x Tranzformer's More than meets the eye EP. one of my favorite projects of 2011. #BrownBagAllStars

#165 Skeme "Truth" prod. Kenny Beats



This is a dope ass track off the Skeme x LA Lakers "Before my next statement project" available at: http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/15407/skeme_before_my_next_statement.html

#164 Curren$y - "Money Machine" Prod. Dirk Pate, Monsta Beatz

Curren$y's ill track off the Weekend at Bernie's. Listen to it above, cop the album at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/weekend-at-burnies-deluxe/id444095226


#163 Rashad & Confidence "Brand new"

A dope track off Rashad & Confidence's Element of Surprise (questionable album name)
available at:
http://www.amazon.com/Element-Surprise-Rashad-Confidence/dp/B005WXN1VA

#162 Nemo Achida "Stoop Music" prod. Northern Lights
This is one of the dopest tracks from Nemo Achida. His Nemotional is one of my favorite albums of the year. Peep the music video above. Nemotional is available for FREE DOWNLOAD at http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/nemo-achida-nemotional-lp

#161 Freddie Gibbs x Madlib "Thuggin"

This collaboration between one of the dopest emcees in the game right now and legendary producer Madlib is one of my favorite tracks of the year. Peep the project out at:

Sunday, December 18, 2011

StrongArm's 200 Favorite Tracks of 2011 #180-171

#180 Skeme - Good Vibes

A Dope cut off Skeme's "Before my next statement" mixtape. This one produced by Beats 4 Clothes. Peep the project out at : http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/15407/skeme_before_my_next_statement.html

Shout outs to LAUNFD & Skeme.

#179 Rey Resurreccion What u Tellin Em (prod. Chexmex)

http://soundcloud.com/reyresmusic/what-you-tellin-em

Album available at www.Rey-R.com

http://www.mediafire.com/?lqjbd1kkhus57wj

#178 Dubb "Fly" (prod. Roosevelt)


You can check out Dubb's Face of California" mixtape here, the first of 2 quality projects that the South Central emcee dropped in 2011. http://www.datpiff.com/Dubb-Face-Of-California-mixtape.184602.html


#177 Locksmith "Breaking Point" (prod. Ski Beatz)



This is an unreleased cut. it was supposd to be on "Embedded" however ended up on the bonus deluxe version of the Iamlock ep. You can get this project for free at www.iamlock.com
Peep the dope video for the track above.

#176 MED "Classic" feat. Talib Kweli (prod. Karriem Riggins)



A Dope track off MED's "classic" album. This one features Talib Kweli, and on one of the smoothest beats of the album. You can check out MED's album, on Stones Throw Records: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/classic/id468775106



#175 Paulie Rhyme "Lights' feat. Rey Resurreccion & Oneself DaVinci



One of my favorite joints of the year. An ill beat from Rey Resurreccion, all 3 emcees do their thing.. this is one of the freshest beats of the year. Peep the entire project from Paulie Rhyme: http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/14516/paulie_rhyme_less_than_zero_2.html


#174 Danny Brown "Wake Up" (prod. Black MIlk)




This is a dope joint off Black & Brown EP. if you like Danny Brown, and you know whats up with Black Milk beats, this is definetely for you. Peep the entire project out at : http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/black-and-brown/id473823389

#173 The jacka - So High



A dope track off The Jacka's "Flight Risk" album. "SO FUCKIN HIGH I CANT EVEN MAKE A LEFT"

Peep the project out at : http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/flight-risk/id407674383


#172 Revolution of the mind "They Must All" feat. Reef The lost Cauze




Another dope track off Revolution of the mind's "Honor in sin project". Available at http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/revolution-mind-honor-sin


Peep the video above for the track.


#171 Thirsty Fish "Director's Cut" feat. Swim team

Another dope cut off Thirsty Fish's "Watergate' album

Album available at http://www.amazon.com/Watergate/dp/B004ZI7CDG





StrongArm's 200 Favorite Tracks of 2011 #190-181

#190 BIG K.R.I.T. - My Sub



Just a dope ass song off Big KRIT's acclaimed "Return4eva" project

Available at: http://hulkshare.com/mwaxyu1il1bq


#189 Rey Resurreccion - "The Way You not" feat. Stik Gilatine & Nump



This is one of my favorite cuts of the year, feat. Stik Gilatine & Nump, off of the Old Rust new Bang 2 project. You can download the project for free at : http://hulkshare.com/j9cjct6r0lej

also definetely check out www.rey-r.com


#188 Murs- Life & Time feat. Ab-Soul & O.C. (prod. Ski Beatz)


A dope album cut off the Love & Rockets Vol. 1 project. This one Murs links with Black Hippy's Ab Soul, and O.C. This album is available at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-rockets-vol.-1-the-transformation/id470396116

#187 Revolution of the mind "New Mourning"


Dope intro track to "Honor in Sin" album from Revolution of the mind. I Sheikh performed this track live on my radio show this year, and i have been bumping it since then! Peep Revolution of the mind's album and download it for free at : http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/revolution-mind-honor-sin

#186 Casual - "Mic Memorial"


Another dope track off Casual's "Hierophant" album. this one produced by DJ Toure

Check out the album here: http://casual1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hierophant

#185 Locksmith- "Going Numb"  (prod. Ski Beatz)


A very ill track. This is the last track on Locksmith's Embedded project , produced by Ski Beatz. In this one he talks about some personal issues, and shows a different side to the cali emcee's lyrical abilities.
You can purchase embedded here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/embedded/id475010252


Also check out www.iamlock.com


#184 Sahtyre "Holdin On" feat. Open Mike Eagle


THis is a dope cut off Sahtyre's "The Buddha" project. Holdin On shows a more personal side of sahtyre, as he links with fellow Swim Team member, Open Mike Eagle. Peep Sahtyre on twitter at @Sahtyre, http://www.mediafire.com/?7z239j7w63yacvo

The Buddha also for sale at: http://sahtyre.bandcamp.com/album/the-buddha

#183 Random Axe- Random Call


The second single off Random Axe album, dope video above. THis is a great song, and a good beginning to a great album. One of my favorite projects of 2011. available here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/random-axe/id441376881


#182 Rapsody "Black diamonds" feat. Raekwon (prod. 9th wonder)


Rapsody track off "Thank H.E.R. now" that was in rotation. Hot fire!

This is the first 2 quality projects the Its a Wonderful Music Group (9th wonders label) first lady, has dropped. Peep it here: http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/rapsody-thank-her-now


#181 TiRon & Ayomari- M.F.G. (prod. D.K.)


This is a dope cut off TiRon & Ayomari's "A Sucker for Pumps" album. Dope lyrics over live instrumentals, this song has a real nice jazz club feel, and is definetely one of the most memorable of the year. A Sucker for Pumps is available at: http://thecafeterialine.bandcamp.com/album/a-sucker-for-pumps