What?! Do my ears deceive me? This mixtape was put together by deejays who actually mix, scratch and *gasp* blend! Once upon a time those techniques were commonplace.  But in this day and age, where any fool who sloppily throws together a bunch of songs is a deejay, turntable manipulation is a lost art.  DJ [...]

DJ Toshi just released his latest mixtape, Dig Down Deep Volume 4, hosted by the one and only Lord Finesse.  This joint features exclusive gems from Keith Murray, Lil Fame of M.O.P., Sean Price & Rock of Heltah Skeltah, Sadat X, Afu-Ra, Shyheim, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Krumsnatcha, Phil The Agony, Grand Daddy I.U., Smiley The Ghetto [...]

If you’re not a radio-controlled zombie, you may know that the legendary Kool G. Rap (arguably the greatest emcee of all time) has teamed up with death-rap specialist Necro to form The Godfathers.  Their upcoming collaborative album should be the lyrical equivalent of “Lob City,” featuring a highlight reel of witty punchlines.  I’ll keep you [...]

Rather than complain about how impotent the genre of Rap has become, I endorse creative artists making good music. L.E.P. Bogus Boys, the hardcore rap duo from Chicago, are at the top of their game right now.  Moonie and G. Count spit well-crafted gangsta shit and unlike many pure lyricists, their beat selection is outstanding.  [...]

DJ Noize dropped his latest mixtape in my inbox the other day and it immediately caught my eye.  Not just because it’s hosted by Trina and features songs by Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Wiz Khalifa, The Game and other premier artists.  Nah… what stood out to me was Trina’s thick, luscious thighs on [...]

Every day from 3pm-4pm EST, DJ Blazita hosts “The Drop Zone” on Urban Hitz Radio. She plays some dope music, living up to her rep as “Hottest Chic in the Game.” Blazita’s  new mixtape is a companion piece to the show and features new joints from 50 Cent, Kanye West, Maino, Lupe Fiasco, Styles P, [...]

ENDORSED BY PACINO718 Hell yeah… I been waitin’ for this one. You already saw the video for “Don’t Pass That To Me,” the dope first single for this free digital-album, GP Pot Heads.  It got plenty of burn (pun intended) right here at the ol’ Spiz.  Brother Hood 603 (Thanos & Arewhy), Sincere Amakulate and Sir [...]

PACINO718 SAYS FUCK THE MAINSTREAM Brother Hood 603, the street-minded rap duo hailing from BKNY (Gunset Park), is the shit.  The brothers who comprise the group, Thanos & Arewhy, score A’s in both production and lyrics. I’ve already posted the joint they did with my man Lost Soul, “We Don’t Play.” Now, they’ve teamed-up with [...]

INTERVENTION BY PACINO718 Whassup, Lex Luger? Don’t get me wrong, I dig “B.M.F.” and “MC Hammer,” the identical twins you produced for Rick Ross.  At its core, the beat for Waka Flocka’s  “Hard In The Paint” sounds just like the aforementioned songs but it’s still bangin.  You’ve got upside, my dude. Then I heard “Gretzky,” [...]

My fingers are tired from rolling an ounce worth of blunts… I don’t feel like typin’ shit.  That’s what press releases and the copy/paste function are for.  So here’s the skinny on DJ Blazita’s new PSA Mixtape Vol. 1, fresh outta my inbox: “ATTENTION THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE HOTTEST CHIC IN [...]

My inbox is paved with gems: “DJ Blazita is back at it again supplying that CLUB HEAT for your house parties, cars, iPods, and more. The 2010 Latin Mixx Female DJ of the Year and 2010 UMA DJ of the Year a.k.a. THE HOTTEST CHIC IN THE GAME got the hottest tracks in this mix [...]