Apathy - Check To Check Video!!!

Check out the new video for Apathy's new Single " Check To Check" off his new upcoming album "Honkey Kong".  The hook samples an Old School Andre 3000 line, I absolutly love this joint and its a refreshing antidote to 75% of all the bullshit Radio songs that out now.  Definitly loving the relaxed vibe to this and cant wait to hear the new album when its released.  Oh yeah, shoutout to Evidence of Dilated Peoples for Producing the joint...

D-Dot of Bad Boy's In House Production Team Hitmen Reflects on Biggie!!!

The Mad Rapper recalls the studio sessions for some of Bad Boy's biggest hits.

Producer Deric “D-Dot” Angelettie served as a member of Diddy’s in-house production team The Hitmen, helming some of the biggest hits from Bad Boy Records. Speaking with XXLMag.com, the beatsmith recalled the studio session for Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize” and how the fallen rapper immediately gravitated towards the track.  “I walked in the room and Big said, ‘Yo, my nigga’ and told the engineer to press play on the DAT. He pressed play, it was the ‘Hypnotize’ instrumental and Big said, ‘Yo, this is my first single’ and he told me to come next to him,” he recalled. “I lean next to him and he just sang the chorus to me: ‘Biggie, Biggie, Biggie, cant you see. Sometimes your words just hypnotize me.’  I went across the hall, told Pam from Total get ready ’cause as soon as he lays it, she gotta go and lay it right on top of him.”

D-Dot, who raps under the alias The Mad Rapper, also reflected on the session for Diddy’s “All About the Benjamins” featuring The LOX, Lil’ Kim and Biggie.  “When we went to Trinidad I just sat in this little ass room with just me, a keyboard, my drums, my discs, an MPC 62, a turntable and a mixer,” he said. ”I found a loop going through records, it was the Barry White ‘Love Unlimited’ loop. I played it for Puff and he just went crazy. Because I wasn’t signed at the time, I didn’t let him do nothing to the beat.  And as soon as Jadakiss and The LOX heard it, they went crazy. And when B.I.G. heard it, he went crazy.”

New Apathy Single "Check To Check" Taken From Upcoming Album!!!

Taken from Ap's new album "Honkey Kong" slated to drop on August 23rd, the new single called "Check To Check" is Produced by Evidence of Dilated Peoples and samples Outkasts Andre 3000. Am making an early prediction on this album and will go so far as to say and quote me PLEASE... "This will be the best Album of 2011", Production on the Album is handled by DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, Statik Selektah, Da Beatminerz, Teddy Roxpin and Apathy himself.  Features include ATOP, Xzibit, Vinnie Paz, Celph Titled and the rest of the Demigodz crew, expect a few others aswell.  Also check the cover out below...

Crooked I "Everyday" Video!!!

Taken from his new album that is about to drop "Million Dollar $tory", expect the album to be fire with alot of lyrical heat coming from the Westcoast Rapper...

Is There A DJ Premier/Nas Collab In Store For Hip Hop???

Ever since Preemo and Nas hooked on Nas's debut LP "iLLMatic" fans of the two have been screaming for more Preemo produced Nas tracks.  Having not worked with each other for years, there has always been speculation but thats were it stop.  However after both were signed up for the huge "Rock The Bells" tour, things maybe starting to come to fruitation, check it out...

All info taken from "Rap Is Outta Control"...

Primo explains that he spoke with Nasty Nas about a few surprises that they have in store.  In anticipation of backing up Nas to perform Illmatic in its entirety at the upcoming Rock the Bells festival, DJ Premier hints that the two might get back to work for the rapper's upcoming tenth album Life is Good.
Speaking with "Rap is Outta Control," the veteran producer explained that the Queens, New York lyricist is in a classic mindset for his final LP for Def Jam.  "We spoke about the album that he’s about to drop on Def Jam, this is actually going to be his last album on Def Jam," he said. "We spoke about a lot of things, we’re very, very happy now. That’s all I can say because the rest of it will come to light soon."

He emphasized that Nas is taking it back to the earlier days by channeling a grittier rhyme style, as heard on his new single "Nasty."  "First of all, I didn’t even speak to Nas, I spoke to Nasty Nas. Chip tooth, ‘Halftime,’ ‘Back to the Grill’ again, ‘Live at the BBQ’ Nas. We spoke for almost two hours and we caught up on everything that needs to be said about each other and what needs to be done with each other. First of all, we will be doing Rock the Bells. I’m actually helping him put the show together. We already talked about the surprises, which is going to be a fun thing when we do New York."

Speaking of Nas new album, here is the first track off the album...

2Pac Quad Studio Shooter Confesses!!!

The day before ‘Pac’s 40th birthday, a new revelation has emerged. Though his murder remains unsolved, AllHipHop reports that Dexter Isaac, an associate of music exec Jimmy Henchmen, has confessed to shooting 2Pac in the lobby of Quad Studios on November 7, 1994.  He says Henchman paid him $2,500 for the hit.

Initial reports stated that two men dressed in army fatigues robbed Pac at gun point for his jewellry. On the song “Against All Odds”, Pac accused Henchmen of setting him up.  Due to statue of limitations, Issac will not be prosecuted for the crime. He’s currently serving a life sentence and also admits to currently possessing Pac’s jewelery.  Meanwhile, Henchmen is currently on the run from federal agents.

Check out the full story and add a comment and tell Underground-Dope your thoughts & opinions on the subject matter http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2011/06/15/22790289.aspx

Royce Da 5'9 Exclusive Interview

Royce recently gave a short Telephone Interview with Bootleg Kev. He talks briefly about his new "Success Is Certain" album, the Slaughterhouse new album and also the possibility of Eminem Rhyming over some DJ Premier production, Check it out below...

H.U.B. Volume 3: The Tipping Point Cover Revealed!!!

Remember I told you all that I've been reading that Book series called H.U.B. by Author Benjamin Jones, well the Cover to the latest book H.U.B. Volume 3: The Tipping Point has just been leaked, Check it out...

Also go and check the website, it tells you all about the world of H.U.B.

Eminem & Royce Da 5'9 - Fastlane Video

Here it is for all you Em & Royce fans, the new video to the "Fastlane" track taken off their new "Bad Meets Evil: The Sequel" EP. Watch and comment on the video...

Wu-Tang Clan Compilation "Legendary Weapons" Tracklisting Revealed!!!

Cappadonna, Action Bronson, Termanology, AZ, M.O.P., Roc Marciano and Sean Price are among the guests on the follow-up to the 2009 "Wu Chamber Music."
Fans of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan got a taste of what the group’s upcoming project titled Legendary Weapons will be like when the first single from the album was released earlier today.
The album’s first single, “Only The Rugged Survive,” features just RZA and is produced by Noah Rubin. Rubin produced several tracks for Legendary Weapons and also produced the majority of songs on Chamber Music.

A follow-up to 2009’s Chamber Music, Legendary Weapons will include appearances from Ghostface Killah, RZA, Method Man, Cappadonna, Inspectah Deck, U God, and several special guests.
The album will also feature production from Fizzy Womack (more commonly known as Lil Fame of M.O.P.) and Andrew Kelley.

Weapons will be released on Tuesday, June 28.
With features from Sean Price, Termanology, M.O.P., Action Bronson and longtime Wu affiliate Cappadonna, the tracklisting to Legendary Weapons is as follows:

1.  Start the Show (feat. Raekwon and RZA)
2.  Laced Cheeba (feat. Ghostface, Sean Price and Trife Diesel)
3.  Diesel Fluid (feat. Method Man, Trife Diesel and Cappadonna)
4.  Played By The Game
5.  The Black Diamonds (feat. Ghostface, Roc Marciano and Killa Sin)
6.  Legendary Weapons (Ghostface, AZ and M.O.P.)
7.  Never Feel This Pain (feat. Inspectah Deck, U-God and Tre Williams)
8.  Angels Got Wings
9.  Drunk Tongue (feat. Killa Sin)
10.  225 Rounds (feat. U-God, Cappadonna, Bronze Nazareth and RZA)
11.  Meteor Hammer (feat. Ghostface, Action Bronson and Termanology)
12.  Live Through Death
13.  Only the Rugged Survive (feat. RZA)
14.  Outro

Wu-Tang/D-Block "Wu-Block" Album Nearly Finished!!!

He reveals that the album is nearing completion and that a single will be dropping within the week.
Sheek Louch has revealed details surrounding the upcoming Wu-Block album. The Lox member explained that the album, a collaboration between D-Block and Wu-Tang Clan, is nearing completion, and that the first single features Ghostface Killah, Styles P, Jadakiss, Cappadonna, Raekwon and Louch.
“We got the me and Ghostface, Wu-Block. That’s me and Ghostface presents The Wu-Block,” he told Hard Body TV. “Far as D-Block and Wu coming together and mashing on these niggas. As far as the 18 songs we got done, 19 or 20 songs we got done, it’s nothing like that shit out there.”
The single, which will be released soon, also features Jadakiss and Styles P doing their signature back-and-forth rhyming alongside fellow collaborators. “The first song we ‘bout to put out next week, it’s me, Ghost, Styles and Kiss going in and out, and you’ve got Cappadonna and Raekwon. This shit is monstrous.”

Jay-Z & Kanye West's "Watch The Throne" Album Tracklist Confirmed!!!

Check out the Tracklist for the new Collab album by Jay-Z & Kanye West called "Watch The Throne", a close source to the project confirmed the tracklist is true BUT also said there will be a few more tracks added. Also Producers have been confirmed for the project BUT cant be revealed to the public yet...

1. Lift Off (Feat. Beyonce & Bruno Mars)
2. Murder To Excellence
3. Illest Motherfucker Alive
4. Why I Love You So (Guilt Trip)
5. That Shit Crazy
6. Living So Italian
7. Who Gonna Stop Me
8. Whole Lifetime
9. We Are Young
10. Anthem

At this point the tracks "H.A.M." & "That's My Bitch" are not included on the album due to the Negative feedback from the fans. Underground-Dope will be first on the scene when the album cover drops, STAY TUNED... 

Royce Da 5'9 - Second Place (Produced By DJ Premier)

Latest Track that Royce leaked himself, this cut is taken off his new album "Success Is Certain", check it out..

The Dayton Family "Charges Of Indictment" Cover Revealed!!!

Them Boys from Flint, Michigan who brought you the Classic albums "What's On My Mind" & "F.B.I."along with two other albums "Welcome To The Dopehouse & "Family Feud" are back.  After a long hiatus in the rap game they are about to release their new album "Charges Of Indictment" on June 21st. They recently signed with one of the biggest Independent Record Companys out right now "Psychopathic Records", so expect them to make a big bang on the Hip Hop scene once again, it will be good to hear them ferocious voices scream Flint Town!!! Check out the album cover cover below...

The Dayton Family music:

Producer Teddy Roxpin (Video)

Came across a nice lil video of Producer Teddy Roxpin (Mac Miller, Apathy, Esoteric), there's not a lot of young producers comin up doin it like Teddy, u kno with the samples and everything.  Check it out...