Dogboy-Rebel_Riddum-2007
(Reggae/Dub/Soul/Hiphop)

Dogboy is reggae artist from Hermosa Beach, CA. This album touches on alot of different styles of music that is sure to have something for someone. For fans of Half Pint, Collie Buddz, Stephen Marley.


Dogboy - Return Of The One Drop Download!

Dogboy - Where To Now Download!

Sabotage_Soundsystem-Constant_Reminder-CDS-2008
(Reggae/Acoustic)

The Sabotage Soundsystem is Kaleo (the lead singer of Pepper) and Dub aka Remy Derochemont (Peppers' sound man). Judging from the songs posted on their myspace its going to be more of a mellow acoustic sounding album. Look for the new album (The Boto Machine Gun) Feb 17th 2009!. Click the pic to check out more songs. For fans of Pepper, The Beautiful Girls, Xavier Rudd.


Sabotage Soundsystem - Constant Reminder Download!

Wilderness_Crew-Self_Titled-2008
(Hiphop/Dub)

These guys are a hiphop crew from the Sunshine Coast of BC. The group consists of 3 emcees (Brett Mjanes, Eli Dill, and Eric Amberg). I actually saw these guys last week, so it was surprising to see a scene rip of this album. For fans of The Movement, Conscious Youths, Dirty Heads.


Wilderness Crew - Killers of The Funk Download!

K_Os-Zambony-CDS-2008
(Hiphop)

Look for a new K-Os album titled "Yes!" due March 2009. I am expecting another solid album, as K-os always makes quality music. (Image courtesy of Okayplayer.com) That advance version of Yes! that's floating around on the net is bad quality.


K-Os - Zambony Download!

Archie_Lee-Be_Alright_Ft_Big_Pokey-CDS-2002
(Rap) *Random Classics*

This track is a mystery to me, I have no idea how I came across it back in the day. 100 bucks goes to who knows what this is off of and what the proper title is. If you have any info on this track please holler at me!


Archie Lee - Be Alright Ft Big Pokey Download!

Gemini-The_Product_Of_Pain-2003
(Rap) *Random Classics*

This was back when I used to go through absolutely everything no matter how shitty it looked or what ripping group ripped it, I believe this was SUT. This was a amazing track that popped out from nowhere compared to the rest of this album. If I was to come across this album today it would of gotten the delete treatment after the first song.


Gemini - The Light Download!

DSU-Da_Set_Up-2000
(Rap) *Random Classics*

A friend gave me the idea of posting up some old classic tracks from back in the napster/audiogalaxy days. So from this day on the special posts will be labeled as "Random Classics". I used to download anything and everything that was rap back in the day. So be on the lookout as I dig up some old random rap classics!


DSU - Color Green Download!

The_Movement-Breathe-CDS-2008
(Acoustic)

The guys from The Movement just released this acoustic track for fans to vibe to. Click the pic to sign up for the street team and be eligible for free tracks that the Movement will be releasing.
The site is also a good place to find about a live show near you.


The Movement - Breathe Download!

Living_Legends-Legendary_Music_Vol_2-2008
(Hiphop/Folk)

This was just recently released to the IN-ter-net. Bascially this goes the same as Vol 1, with tracks showcasing upcoming Legends projects due in 2009. Look for new albums from Aesop, Bicasso, Luckyiam, Sunzspot Jonz, The Grouch and Eligh album, and a Eligh and Jo Wilkinson album. Jo Wilkinson, a folk singer, is actually Eligh's mother. Be on the lookout for that album Feb17th as it looks pretty good with appearences from The Grouch, Slug, Pigeon John, and members of Ozomatli. Its a mom/son/folk/hiphop album...sounds good to me.


Eligh and Jo - By And By Ft The Grouch Download!

Fuzzcat-Emergency-CDS-2008
(Reggae/Ska/Funk/Rock)

Fuzzcat is a very cool funk filled 4 piece band from Vancouver, BC. I was put on to these guys recently from a friend. They released a full length album in 2007 "Impact" which I regret to have not heard YET. They are doing a show on new years in Van at the Anza Club. Fuzzcat have been releasing some new material via myspace recently and it is sounding pretty damn good. After watching the video for Emergency Ive gained alot more respect for the band. In a world where Obama is being hailed as a savoiur, its good to see musicians spreading the TRUTH. Click the cover art for more info and tracks to listen to. For fans of The Cat Empire, 10Ft Ganja Plant, RHCP.


Fuzzcat - Emergency Download!

Stephen_Marley-Mind_Control_Acoustic-2008
(Reggae/Acoustic)

Stephen is back with a album full of acoustic versions of his very good 2007 album "Mind Control" This is a perfect album to chill out to and to have playing in the background doing whatever it is you do. Its available only on itunes, there is no rip of it so don't even bother looking. If you want it, buy it. But sadly if you do buy it its in the m4a protected format and you can't even convert to mp3. Unless of course you go to your local torrent site and get a program called Tunebite. iHATE itunes!!!


Stephen Marley - Hey Baby (Acoustic) Download!

Stephen Marley - Woman I Love You (Bonus Track) Download!

VA-Doomtree_False_Hopes_13-2008
(Hiphop)

This track is from a compilation of non-album tracks put out recently by the Doomtree collective. Dessa (pictured above) shows us with this track that she has a beautiful voice along with emcee skills. I usually don't like femcees, not in a sexist way, I just don't dig how they're voices sound sometimes. But Dessa is an exception. Dessa is part of the Doomtree crew. Make sure you check out their debut Album released earlier this year.


Dessa - Into The Spin Download!

Ladyhawke-Ladyhawke-2008
(Electro/Pop/Indie Rock)

I am not familiar at all with the Indie Rock/Pop scene (I soon will be). But as I keep reading up on sites like Pitchfork I always read rave reviews on these Indie releases. Being the music fiend I need to hear everything and judge it for myself. Most of the stuff is a bit off for me. But I kinda like this Ladyhawke track. Im sure this song is old for some but this genre aint my forte. Click the cover art for her myspace. For fans of M.I.A, Santogold


Ladyhawke - Magic Download!

Madcon-An_Inconvenient_Truth-2008
(Hiphop)

Wow...a new album already from the Norwegian hiphop duo Madcon. So to say the least I am stoked on some new Madcon. But it also prompts me to ask where the HELL are the Paperboys at? What up Vinnie!?. With the release of last years "So Dark The Con Of Man" and the number one single "Beggin", has garnered Madcon some sucess in Europe. Sadly the way the music industry works you won't be hearing any Madcon over here. Unless of course you are one of my freinds. But if you are not up on your Norweigan hiphop then I suggest you check out Madcon's last album and check out the Paperboys' discography and then pray for a new Paperboys album this year! This album is DOPE. For fans of Paperboys, The Knux, Looptroop Rockers.



Madcon - Liar Download!

Madcon - The Sweetest Drug Download!

Madcon - 2000n A.A Download!

Hillydilly.com's Top 10 Albums Of 2008

1.Common Market - Tobacco Road

2.The Movement - Set Sail

3.Michael Franti And Spearhead - All Rebel Rockers

4. Kings Of Leon - Only By The Night

5.Bliss N Eso - Flying Colors

6.Donovan Frankenreiter - Pass It Around

7.Pepper - Pink Crustaceans And Good Vibrations

8.The Knux - Remind Me In 3 Days

9.Natty - Man Like I

10.Sweatshop Union - Water Street



...feel free to drop your top 10 of 2008!

Classified-Trouble-CDS-2008
(Hiphop)

Class will be back with a new album due this March. This is the first single.


Classified - Trouble Download!

Dujeous-No_Clearance-EP-2008
(Hiphop)

Dujeous has been releasing a new track every tuesday since Nov 4th and will continue until the 20th of January. Which just happens to be release date for their highly anticipated album "Inaguration Day". The tracks will be jacking beats from The Shins, Steve Miller Band to John Denver, Dolly Parton and Jon Cuba. Click the cover art to check out all the released tracks and to keep up with the next track they will leak! Click here to check out the very dope "Break Bread" now out on itunes. For fans of Jurassic 5, J-Live, Sweatshop Union.


Dujeous - Into Night Ft The Shins Download!

Dujeous - So Chill (Wintertime) Download!

Kings_Of_Leon-On_Call-CDS-2007
(Rock)

This track is from the b-side single of On Call from 07. I have never heard this track personally, so my apologies if this is old news.


Kings Of Leon - My Third House Download!

The_Grouch_And_Eligh-Say_G_E-CDS-2008
(Hiphop)

G&E are back to follow up 2003's No More Greener Grasses with a new album"Say G&E" slated for a March 2009 release date. There is no press kit for this track, but I am assuming this particular track is produced by Eligh. Look for the album to feature Slug, Gift of Gab, production from Amplive (Zion I) and of course Eligh with his signature beats.


The Grouch & Eligh - Say G&E Download!

John_Butler_Trio-Better_Than-CDS-2007
John_Butler_Trio-Funky-Tonight-EP-2007
VA-The_Songs_Of_Kev_Marmody-Cannot_Buy_My_Soul-2006
(Acoustic/Folk/Rock)

I've been doing some Google digging lately and have seen that JBT have some unreleased tracks floating around out there. (Being from Canada and not being a resident of Australia is my excuse for not knowing about these). Ain't that just the way is a bonus cut from the Better Than CDS that never made "Grand National" . Nowhere man is a supposed demo track from 2007. And finally the cover song of Thou Shalt Not Steal is from a special various artists album showcasing covers and the originals from indigenous Australian artist Kev Carmody.
For fans of The Beautiful Girls, Xavier Rudd, Daniel Wesley


John Butler Trio - Ain't That Just The Way Download!

John Butler Trio - Nowhere Man Download!

John Butler Trio - Thou Shalt Not Steal Download!

Panacea-Thinking_Back_Looking_Forward-2004
(Hiphop)

This is Panacea's first album from back in 2004. I remember looking for this album back when The Scenic Route came out. So now I assume with their new album, On A Mind Ship Through Time recently dropping, that more people are checking for them. This album has more of the same feel as The Scenic Route. For fans of Living Legends, Cyne, Cunninlynguists.


Panacea - The Great Escape Download!

Panacea - Limitless Page Download!

Heiruspecs-Heiruspecs-2008
(Hiphop/Rock)

Fresh off last years "10 Years Strong" are the Heiruspecs back with a brand new album. If you are unfamiliar with their work then you are really missing out on some quality music. Make sure you hear their second album "A Tiger Dancing" its a gem. This album has alot of depth to it, you cant skip any tracks. Felix is the type emcee that you are always glad to hear over any beat. Don't miss this album. For fans of The Roots, Crown City Rockers, Atmosphere


Heiruspecs - Pay To Play Download!

Heiruspecs - The Pushback Download!

Heiruspecs - Get Up Download!

P.O.S-Goodbye-CDS-2008
(Hiphop)

P.O.S is a member of the Minneapolis crew Doomtree and is on the indie powerhouse Rhymesayers. His third solo album "Never Better" is due Feb 3, 2009.


P.O.S - Goodbye Download!

Souls_Of_Mischeif-Tour_Stories-CDS-2008
(Hiphop)

The Souls of Mischief seem to be back as they have just recently leaked this new track to various blog sites (2dopeboyz.com). No real news of a new album but there has always been that rumor of a album entirely produced by Prince Paul.


Souls Of Mischief - Tour Stories Download!

Anthony_Hamilton-The_Point_Of_It_All-2008
(Soul/RnB)

The one and only Anthony Hamilton's latest album due Dec 16th.


Anthony Hamilton - Fine Again Download!

Zion_I-Antenna-CDS-2008
(Hiphop)

This track was recently released along on the promo they released. From the snippets its shaping up to be a damn good album. If you liked Amplives "Radiohead Rainydayz Remixes" then your going to like direction of this album. Amplive seems to be letting loose with the creativity as he has been making some defying beats lately. The Takeover will feature Brother Ali along with Devin The Dude. Look for it this January.


Zion I - Antenna Download!

Half_Pint-Half_Pint-1997
(Reggae)

Here is some classic old Half Pint. Its sad how I have never heard of this guy till this summer.


Half Pint - Level The Vibes Download!

E_Reece_and_Core_Elements-L.I.S.N_2_This_Live.In.Studio-2008
(Hiphop/Jazz)

Some of that jazz influenced hiphop from L.A. The emcee is E Reece and Core Elements is his live band complete with the saxophone. For fans of Jazz Liberatorz, Nujabes, Crown City Rockers.


E Reece & Core Elements - What You Need (Smooth Current Remix) Download!

Epicure-Till_My_Wallet_Runs_Dry-2006
(Rock/Reggae/Surf/Hiphop)

Epicure is a 5 piece band from Santa Cruz, CA. This album was their last album as they are now not together anymore. You can get this album and their first album from 2003 "Forgotten Pacific" on CDBaby. For fans of Pepper, The Expendables, Heiruspecs.


Epicure - The City Download!

VA-Twista_Presents_Whos_Got_Next-2008
(Crap rap)

I just wanted to show you guys some of the ridiculous shit that I come across by listening to everything. This has to be the worst/most ridiculous/funniest song I have ever heard in my many years of listening to some terrible music. The chorus is the best, "who suck cock, cock, who suck cock" hahahhaha oh man. The funny thing is Twista named this cd "Who got next"
Download this track and pretend you like it.


Mello Tha Guddamann - WHO SUCK COCK? Download! (are you kidding me your actually going to download this....)

Seth_Sentry-The_Waiter_Minute_EP-2008
(Hiphop)

Seth Sentry is a emcee from Melbourne, Australia. This EP is entirely produced by the very dope Matik, who also produced Pez's A Mind Of My Own. You can get this EP via myspace by clicking the cover art. For fans of Pez, The Herd, TZU.


Seth Sentry - Simple Game (Prod. Matik) Download!

Half_Pint-No_Stress_Express-2008
(Reggae/Roots/Acoustic)

The first time Ive heard of Half Pint was at this summers Tailgate tour stop in Seattle. I finally got around to check out this guys' work. This is his latest album. For fans of Ziggy Marley, Natty, John Brown's Body.


Half Pint - Unity Ft Long Beach Dub Allstars Download!

Half Pint - Girl Like You Ft Toko Tasi Download!

Everyday_Prophets-Lazerbeam-CDS-2008
(Reggae/Electronic)

Look for the new Everyday Prophets album to drop this new years eve. These guys have a unique sound to them blending reggae, dance and electronic. This album should be their best work to date after releasing this track and "Flinch" earlier this year. Check back later for the 101 on this new album. For fans of Slightly Stoopid, Staylefish, Gnarls Barkley.


Everyday Prophets - Lazerbeam Download!

Common-Universal_Mind_Control-2008
(Hiphop)

Common is back with another solid album. There is no production from Kanye on this album so don't expect the same sound as "Be" and "Finding Forever". Most of the production is done by Neptunes and Mr. DJ. UMC is out this tuesday and Common is apparently selling the album for 99cents.


Common - Inhale Download!

Common - Everywhere Download!

Evidence-The_Layover-EP-2008
(Hiphop)

New Evidence from the Dilated Peoples. This Ep is out now and features Phonte, Will.i.am, Elzhi, Defari, and production from the Alchemist.


Evidence - To Be Determined Ft Elzhi and Aloe Blacc Download!