Brainstorm - Bars (Prod. by Trumaine)

Seattle MC and 1/3 of the 206 group DymeDef, Brainstorm drops his first installment to his solo project "The Celestine Prophecy." A project that im def looking forward to this year! Enjoy

Big K.R.I.T. - Return of 4eva (Mixtape)

Another highly anticipated joint this year. His music has been such a breath of fresh air for many. I been following his movement since he dropped, and he hasnt let me down since..peep

Big K.R.I.T. - Return of 4eva

New Video & Single from Rockwell Powers & Ill Pill

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With the release of our new album, "Kids in the Back 2" less than 3 weeks away (4.16.11, release show flier is attached) Ill Pill and I thought it was time to release the album intro, "Welcome to the Back" which introduces a lot of the topics and themes of the project. Local photographer, director, and graphic/web designer Michael Pierce (of 253hiphop.com) and I have been talking about working together for a long time and decided this was the right song to build on. We filmed in downtown Tacoma in the theater district, all shots where less than 3 blocks away from my apartment, reflecting the surroundings that inspired a lot of the album.

Hope you'll check it out and if you dig it post it on your twitter, facebook, and blogs.

peace and thanks,

Rockwell
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Lets Wait A While (Janet Jackson Late Night REmix)

Second installment in my old skool remix..enjoy

Biggie Smallz iz da iLLest!!

14 years ago today we lost a legendary MC, who still in my opinion, didnt reach his prime! Christopher Wallace made his debut into the hiphop world in 1994 with his classic album "Ready To Die." The album contained chart topping hits like "Big Poppa," "One More Chance," and a personal favorite of mine "Juicy." He went onto drop a second catalog title "Life After Death." Not long after the release of his sophomore project, Biggie was caught in between, what i believe was a string of bad communication and police corruption. On March 8th, 1997, Biggie traveled to LA to attend the Soul Train Music Awards. Later on that same night, Big attended a Vibe after party.Biggie was later gunned down at stop light in LA that same night after leaving the party. Today we celebrate not the death of biggie, but the legacy he left behind.

Jabee - Bout My Business ft. EL Prez & Yung Nate Prod. by Woody

|"Here is a new joint from Jabee, El Prez , and Yung Nate produced by Woody.
vibing one night in Woodys L.A. studio, and connected to make this track happen."|

POLL OF THE DAY...

Grynch - Timeless EP

SEATTLE MC GRYNCH RELEASES HIS 2011 DEBUT PROJECT ALONG SIDE DJBOOTH. DOPE RHYMES ATTACHED TO SOLID PRODUCTION FROM JESTER, D-SANE AND A REMIX TO HIS HIT SINGLE "MY VOLVO" PRODUCED BY SABZI. CHECK THE DOWNLOAD!

DOWNLOAD: Grynch - Timeless EP

DOPE BEATZ N DOPE RHYMEZ...

Phresh James - Universal Love Period prod. by DjSemaj

Dope music from 305's emcee Phresh James, he links up with NW producer DjSemaj on the joint..

Dyme Def – Comet Prod. by Trox

#SEATTLE

HAVi BLAZE- "SET IT OFF" PROD. BY HAVi BLAZE

|Check out my new song, "Set It Off". This is from my new mixtape, "Purple & Gold: The Balance" dropping March 22, 2011!!|

INBOX253 EPISODE #4

Playlist:

1. (Intro Beat) Blak Mic - The Shutdown
2. Mickey Blanco - Just Chill
3. Eighty4 Fly - Like Planes
4. D'Rocc The Gentleman - Ballin 24
5. Second Family ft Roddy Pype & Leezy Soprano - Angels Remix
6. J Stat/Chris CrazieE - BOSS
7. (Intermission Beat) Blak Mic - FullsGold
8. EvergreenOne - LaLaLaLa
9. Leon Swanks aka LockCity - Bottle In The Back
10. Sky King GT/ Greeze Anatomy - Rain City
11. D-Bones - Drive Thru Music
12. Rockwell Powers/Ill Pill - These Songs
13. Tash - Get It
14. Todd Sykes - Proceed To Getting' Blunted
15. (Outro Beat) Mike Weed - I Got Love For Tacoma

DOWNLOAD: INBOX253 EPISODE #4

Always accepting new music, email hello@253hiphop.com what you're working on

Wiz Khalifa: Rolling Stone Cover

Before you see the Snooki cover hit the stands, you get to see this idiot! smh, whats with the blonde streak Wiz? I mean really, sometimes being too different, corners you out. I mean maybe you should step away from the Ghanja for a sec bruh...

The ILLZ – To Know Your Place In The Universe (Video)

Snooki: Rolling Stone Cover

So our beloved goofy reality TV girl, Snooki, graces the front of the new Rolling Stone magazine. So much controversy, but for what, cuzz its Snooki? No matter what you do, people are gonna hate, this world is built on hate. Im a fist pumper, so I salute her movement, so whats the BS fuss about?

Leon Swanks - Bottle In The Back (Video)

Some dope visuals from Tacoma MC Leon Swanks...#TURNITUP #TACOMA

Rick Ross – Ashes to Ashes (Video)

One of my fav tracks off the mixtape...if you didnt cop that joint, you def slept!

50 Cent – Run Up On Me

I usually dont post alot of mainstream ish, and I havent posted anything from 50 in a LONG time.But this beat is undeniable and 50 is back on his Get Rich or Die Tryin ish!!...but heres summin dope from ya boi! enjoy

Dyme Def – The Break Up Song

#SEATTLE

The Foreign Exchange – Authenticity (Video)

Some dope visuals from the good people of Foreign Exchange, shouts out to Phonte and Nicolay for giving us years of dope music.

Every since my man Semaj put me on to Kida a few years ago, I been following this cats movement. Always dope beats and dope rhymes!

XXL Freshman Class 2011...Your Thoughts Plz???

Like I mentioned via Twitter, who am I to judge who belongs on this cover. This world is full of politics and pop culture bullshit. As a fan I do have the right to say who I felt should have been on the cover. Congrats to the gentlemen that made it!

Nas – Top Down f. Swizz Beatz

#MONSTERMONDAYS

New Evidence found in Biggie murder case!!

#TAKEITBACKTUESDAY - The 2nd Language "Language Arts"

In wake of WHAT IT IS RADIO episode #4 (wiiradio.tumblr), I heard rapper Bruce Leroy mention a group that i feel has been forgotten, so every Tuesday Im gonna start posting throwback joints from the town.First up a few tracks from the group mentioned on the podcast. You should know the name, if not #yournotfromtacoma. The 2nd Language was a trio made up of MC's Ted, Syam and Producer/MC Silong. The group dropped their debut project "Language Arts" in 2005 courtesy of Mujestic Records. Dope production that also featured a track from 253 MC Bruce Leroy.Enjoy

The 2nd Language by stayfreshblog

Logics - Problematic EP

@AyeLogics
DOWNLOAD:Logics - Problematic EP

ScienZe – It All Starts f. L.A. (prod. Audible Doctor)

Vitamin D presents: Sta Hi Brothas - "F#%CK A VALENTINES"

A lil gift from our Seattle Unc Vita...Hit the link below to download!
http://www.mediafire.com/?v44d2v529rhevo4

Rah Digga – Check Me Boo (9th Still Checkin’ Remix)

DjFlash Justice League Radio - Dilla Tribute Episode

Dyme Def - "TIMELESS" [MUSIC VIDEO]

Some dope visuals from the Seattle hip-hop trio...enjoy

Logics - Stars & Beyond Feat Eighty4 Fly x Brainstorm

Gilbere Forte’ – Eyes Of Veriats (Mixtape)

1. The Eyes – [prod. by Raak & Forte']
2. Veritas – [prod. by Raak & Forte']
3. The Exports feat. Emilio Rojas, Reek Da Villain, Murda Mook, Joell Ortiz – [co-prod. by Don Cannon with Raak & Forte']
4. Born In ‘87 – [prod. By Don Cannon]
5. Train Lights – [prod. by Bink!]
6. Tonight feat. Sean Rose & Selina Carrera – (prod. by Raak & Forte’)
7. Karma feat. Droop-E & Raak – [prod. by Raak & Forte']
8. Lights On feat. I-20 – [prod. by Bengie]
9. Die For You – [prod. by Lex Luger]
10. Unbreakable feat. Selina Carrera – [co-prod. by Ben Pramuk with Raak & Forte']
11. What They Talkin’ Bout feat. Peedi. & Raak – [prod. by Raak & Forte']
12. We Do This feat. Don Trip – [prod. by Bengie]
13. Time Life feat. Reese – [prod. by Boi-1da]
14. Ballot Or The Bullet feat. G*Lee – [prod. Raak & Forte']
15. Three Words feat. Selina Carrera – [co-prod. by Joshua Long with Raak & Forte']
16. Archangel – [co-prod. Don Cannon with Raak & Forte'] *BONUS TRACK*

DOWNLOAD:Gilbere Forte’ – Eyes Of Veriats (Mixtape)

Donnis – Blackberry Molasses (prod. Crada & Organized Noize)

Buff1 – Get Money, Have Fun

Murs & Terrace Martin – Fresh Kicks (Video)

Phonte – Blessings (prod. Khrysis)

So refreshing hearing Phonte going at it once again...

Talib Kweli - I'm On One (Prod. by Khrysis)

Off his upcoming release "Gutter Rainbows" dropping January 25th.

Dyme Def - HardCore (PayDay Series)

Here is the second installment of the Seattle hiphop groups "Pay Day" series...

HardCore by Dyme Def

Rockwell Powers & ILL Pill feat. DJ Phinisey - These Songs (Video)

Tacoma emcee Rockwell Powers has hooked back up with his Seattle connect producer ill pill as they prepare to bring you their sophomore release "Kids in the back 2." If the 15 track LP is anything remotely close to the first project you guys are definitely in for a treat. Here's the first installment "These Songs" which also features vocals by DjPhinisey. Peep & Comment

Logics - Proud 2 Be

Logics-Proud 2 Be by stayfreshblog

Todd Sykes - While You Were Sleeping (Beat Tape)

Some ill beats from my man Todd Sykes...Download & Enjoy some real hiphop ish...

Download: www.wearecityhall.com

J. Pinder – All That Fire (prod. Jake One) (Video)

Torae - Point of View (Prod. by Eric G)

Torae-Point Of View-2dope by stayfreshblog

Blu – And If You See The E Drop ‘Em (Compilation)

01. Seasons
02. Surrender
03. Get Choze f. Mr. Brady & Diamond D
04. Pour Another Glass
05. SLNGBNGrs!
06. Hi(gh) Music
07. Cringe f. Pac Div
08. DreamLand f. Andy Allo
09. Life Of A Lover f. Theophilus London & Jesse Boykins III
10. Wonder Why f. Blame One & Exile
11. Merci Me Lord f. Ta’Raach
12. Jazz (Tribute Remix)
13. Sour Patch Kids (Remix) f. Asher Roth & Talib Kweli
14. Razor Blades
15. Steel Remains
16. So Perfect
17. KeepItGoing f. U-God
18. Excuse Me (Make Room) f. Mic Holden

DOWNLOAD>> Blu – And If You See The E Drop ‘Em (Compilation)

Saigon - The Greatest Story Never Told (Prod. by JustBlaze)

THIS IS A DOPE WAY TO ENTER 2011 FOR SAIGON, DEF ONE OF MY FAVORITES IN THE EARLY GOING OF THIS YEAR! PEEP. Saigon-The Greatest Story Never Told-2dope by stayfreshblog

Murs & Terrace Martin – On Melrose (Video)

NEW MUSIC MONDAY: LAELO HOOD

DOPE BEATS, DOPE RHYMES..HERES A PROMO VIDEO FROM THE EMCEES UPCOMING ALBUM "FUCK THE WORLD" RELEASING TOMORROW. ALSO CHECK THE SINGLE AT THE BOTTOM "COOL" FT. PROVERB & LYRICISS
TWITTER.COM/LAELOHOOD



Laelo Hood-Cool feat ProVerb and Lyriciss-ILR by stayfreshblog

NEW MUSIC MONDAY: LOLA MAXWELL

And to keep this new music monday going, we gotta female emcee that Im just now knowing about by the name of Lola Maxwell, and I def cosign on her movement. She brings you good hiphop from the city of DC. The video featured below is her new single "Era of Escapism." And for the sake of being greedy i posted a remix she did to reflection eternals "The Blast" also posted below. Enjoy


12 The Blast ft. Intalek by stayfreshblog

NEW MUSIC MONDAY: Cheeks - The Potential LP

I LOVE it when i stumble up on good music on a Monday. Lets start it off with a dope emcee by the name of Cheeks hailing from the MI state. Heres a single off his current project The Potential. Download posted below

Cheeks - The WIZ feat. K-mass and Dominick from Breathe Easy Music by stayfreshblog '

DOWNLOAD CHEEKS - THE POTENTIAL >> Cheeks - The Potential

NEW MUSIC MONDAY: Jansport J - "Forever" (Video)

This is a release from talented producer Jansport Js upcoming Instrumental LP "Save My Soul" dropping 1/11/2011