@KapKallous & @ViktoBeats new single “FRESH” was premiered today on DJBooth.net the song is from their joint project titled “The Martian EP” coming out May 22nd! The song, and complete project is dope, don’t sleep, and stay tuned for the “I Get Down” Music video dropping in a couple weeks!

Earlier this year we posted @NikkoDator & @LiteboyPT‘s “Pre-Vision” Mixtape, and now they are back with pt 2, which is even better than the first! If you follow artists who are making a name for themselves through the youtube scene, there is a good chance you’ve heard of these dudes, and if not, now is a good time to start! I’ve given the mixtape more than a few listens from front to back, and my favorite songs would have to be What’s Missin, 7 Digits, Strippers Bedroom, Fuck The Team, and 1,000,000 Bitches. Every track is worth listening to so I definitely recommend downloading the whole tape, and playing it in the whip! And if you’re not convinced by me saying the tape is dope, the mixtape reached #1 Up And Coming Artist on HotNewHipHop in their first 72 hours of it’s release! Multiple download/stream links below, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to Lo Visibility – Youtube Channel where you can find over 60 high quality videos with tons and tons of views!

Pre-Vision 2 Download Links: HotNewHipHop | Mediafire | DatPiff

We are also in the works of having a cypher contest hosted on the Lo Visibility youtube channel, which we will be giving away a pair of Beats by Dre headphones, a Karmaloop Gift Certificate, a Fuck Your Hustle tee & lanyards! So be on the lookout for that very soon!

@NikkoDator & @LiteBoyPT also known as Lo Visibility released the mixtape “Pre-Vision” deemed as the mixtape before the mixtape, which is a taste of what’s to come from the emcee & producer duo. They continue to gain steam online through putting out high quality material and gaining co-signs from various established artists on youtube such as Timothy DelaGhetto, Lil Crazed, and Erika David to name a few. Check out the mixtape, as well as their many high quality music videos on their youtube channel “LoVisibilty” and prepare to be entertained! Follow them at their links below to stay updated on their musical journey.

Pre-Vision Alternate Links: Datpiff | Hulkshare

Nikko Dator’s Links: Twitter | Tumblr | Facebook
PT’s Links:  Twitter | Tumblr | Facebook

Wax, Def Jam’s newest signee is featured on KarmaloopTV’s “The Daily Loop“. He’s been killing the game on Youtube for a while now, and it’s good to see someone who’s put in a lot of hard work, have it pay off for them. He also put out a new mixtape on the same day it was announced he was official signed, titled “Scrub Life” be sure to check that out on DJBooth for free! Be sure to hit all of his links below to stay updated with his life, as I’m sure it’s gonna get even more interesting then it already was! Big congrats to Wax, and wish you the best on your journey! Keep killin shit!

Check Out Wax: Youtube | WaxDotCom | Twitter | Facebook

For those of you that haven’t heard of Grind Time, or didn’t see our previous post on them, it’s The World’s #1 Rap Battle League started by emcee’s for emcee’s. I’ve been a huge fan of Grind Time, and a lot of the rappers involved for as long as I’ve known about the league, and certain battlers based on performances prior to the league’s formation. When I first heard about Battle Of LA 3, I knew I had to be there, and I waited impatiently for a few months till that day finally came. The event, better known as “BOLA 3” was held on New Years Eve at The Airliner, in Los Angeles, and I couldn’t think of a better way for me to have brought in 2010 than being at this event. It was my first time at a Grind Time event, and it was easily one of the funnest nights of my life, a jam packed night of entertainment from start to finish! Grind Time has single-handedly taken the battle scene to new heights, and I look forward to another big year from them. Much love to @LushOne, and everyone else involved in making this event happen! I hope they hold more events in Los Angeles, cause I will definitely be there every time!

To stay updated with their events, and latest battles visit the following links:
GrindTimeNow.com | Youtube.com/Drect (SUBSCRIBE!) | TWITTER | Myspace

Now Available For Purchase Non-Perishables Vol. 2!!! Cop it on Itunes | Amazon

I will keep this post updated with links to each battle as they come out, stay tuned!

Okwerdz gave us a shoutout in one of his video updates on his Youtube Channel and to my surprise he also gave a shoutout later in the night during a freestyle cypher he did during his set with Dizaster, Sahtyre, Cadalack Ron, etc when I decided to pull out the video camera. I will post that footage later. Big ups to Okwerdz for showing love!

BOLA 3 Release Schedule (all dates subject to change) (VIA Coconuts Ent.)

GRIND TIME NOW PRESENTS: BATTLE OF LA 3 (PROMO VIDEO)

1/20/10 Dizaster vs Vision
1/26/10 NoCanDo vs DirtBag Dan
1/29/10 Cadalack Ron vs Absyrd
2/2/10 Okwerdz vs Hollow the Don (1st battle with 100K views in 1 week, support below!)
Okwerdz – The Off Season Mixtape on Itunes | Amazon | Physical Copy
Hollow Da Don – “Money Changes, Loyalty Don’t” street album
2/5/10 Fox vs QuDawg
2/9/10 Fredo vs Kronic Plague
2/12/10 Reverse Live vs Pariah
2/19/10 Sahtyre vs Real Deal
2/26/10 Marvwon vs Madness
3/1/10 Rheteric vs Tiger Ty
3/8/10 Detective Blacksmith vs Everybody Knows
3/13/10 Ghambit vs Cobra Ky
3/18/10 Vokab vs Celestial
3/23/10 Lucky Luch vs Absyrd
3/28/10 Taz vs ET

I’m a strong believer that “Mixtapes Are The New Albums“, and Laws – 4:57 PM definitely strengthens my feelings on that statement. This new mixtape from Laws has solid original production (which includes J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, 9th Wonder, & DJ Khalil), great lyrics, dope hooks, and a variety of styles that blend together to make some great hip hop music. Laws is an extremely talented artist that has been paying his dues in hip hop, and is currently signed to J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League/Asylum/Warner Bros. I downloaded the cd when I saw him post it on a message board we both post at, and the last thing I expected to hear on it was the line below…..

“We’ll be alright, play your cards right you’ll be standin in some new clothes… cause I got them KARMALOOP CODES” – Laws on Vintage Futuristic 2

My favorite tracks from 4:57 PM are Vintage Futuristic 2, My Chick, This Is Me, Wall to Wall, Want It All, Murder, and Hold You Down!

Download Laws mixtapes for free, and visit him on the links below:

4:57 PM | Your Future Favorite Rapper | Myspace | @LawsHipHop

I thought I was tripping when I first heard him say Karmaloop Codes on “Vintage Futuristic 2“, and didn’t want to assume it was actually about the site, but it turns out, even Laws himself is a fan of the site! It was a great surprise to hear while I was casually listening to the mixtape, and I knew I had to post it on the site. The cd is very well put together from start to finish, and I’m not just saying that cause he shouted us out, it wouldn’t be on here if I didn’t think it was dope. I’ve been bumping it non stop since I downloaded it. He’s got lyrics that appeal to underground fans, and production/hooks that appeal to the mainstream audience, he is YOUR FUTURE FAVORITE RAPPER!

And for those wondering what the title 4:57 PM means, it represents the transition of quitting his regular job, and living a regular life to pursuing music full time. He would pack up and get ready to leave work at 4:57, and when he got signed, he no longer had time for a regular job, so he had to make a choice, and he chose music. He mentions it in this video.

Here is the commercial that has been airing on MTV with Kid CudiKarmaloop promoting , and a special code to get you 20% off your purchase! This is big for Karmaloop. Be sure to support Kid Cudi’s album if you haven’t already! To get the full discount enter the codes below before you complete your order!

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The Lil Wayne “The Carter” DVD Documentary is available to purchase on Karmaloop. You can purchase the DVD or a limited edition tee separately, or get them both as a combo package.

This is a Kazbah Item, but you can still get a discount by using the Karmaloop Rep Code: AGENTSPITS on our homepage, that allows you to get a 10% discount on Kazbah items, whereas most codes don’t work for Kazbah items.

Dimepiece Designs has hooked up with Cassie for the Fall/Winter 2009 Collection known as “Nine Lives”. The collection is now available on Karmaloop, don’t miss out on some of the hottest womens wear this season! And if you’re looking for codes to save on your purchase, you’re at the right place. Get all the latest Karmaloop Codes on our homepage!

Chester French was recently featured on KarmaloopTV. Their debut album “Love The Future” comes out April 21st, and if you are feeling these guys music then I would strongly suggest you pick up the album.  If you haven’t heard of them, you need to GET FAMILIAR! They have been building a pretty strong buzz off their hit song “She Loves Everybody“, and they are signed to Pharrell’s label Star Trak Entertainment.  I first heard the song a couple years ago when it was played on Entourage, and I found the song online, and loved it. Then recently, to my surprise I saw a thread on a forum that was discussing their free mixtape they just put out with Clinton Sparks titled “Jacques Jams Vol. 1: Endurance“. The mixtape features Pharrell, Common, P. Diddy, Jermaine Durpri, Bun B, Pusha T, Jadakiss, and more. I really enjoyed the mixtape, and would highly recommend downloading it, it’s free, you’ve got nothing to lose! Their music isn’t normally the type I listen to, but I am really enjoying their stuff, especially the Hip Hop collabs. I hope these guys have a successful career in the music industry, and stick around for a while.

Buy the album “Love The Future” at the following locations.
ChesterFrench.com, Amazon, or at a local store near you!!!!!!!!