Background Noise Crew: Background Noise Crew Sampler, Vol. 1 (Free Download)

So I've actually been sitting on this for about a week now, but have been incredible lazy with posting. Not too worry, though, as it's an exclusive MWB premier. Minneapolis's Background Noise Crew, consisting of six rappers/producers, released their group sampler a while back. The hard copy was sold at Fifth Element and a handful of other stores; they only pressed about 1000 copies, and it has since sold out and been hard to come by. Thankfully, Egypto Knuckles hit me up and offered to let me release the sampler for free download on MWB. So, there you have it. Make sure to hit the download link below to get a good taste of the dope crew from Minneapolis. There's plenty of other projects in the works with BNC, as well. For now, hit up Culture Bully for T.Q.D.'s latest EP, which I will be posting later today. And know that T.Q.D. has also contributed an exclsuive track for the upcoming Midwest Broadcast mixtape.

Background Noise Crew: Background Noise Crew Sampler, Vol. 1 (Free Download)

Y.P.: "Flight School"

Y.P. gives GLC's track the remix treatment. If you didn't catch his previous release, "I Hustle," make sure to do that, too.

Y.P.: "Flight School"

Kid Cudi: "I Poke Her Face ft. Kanye West, Common, Lady Gaga, Scratches from A-Trak

Via Yeezy's blog. Jacked the photo from him, as well.

Kid Cudi: "I Poke Her Face ft. Kanye West, Common, Lady Gaga, Scratches from A-Trak

Wafeek: "My Friends" (Video)

Wafeek, whom you may remember for making my Best Mixtapes of 2008 list, just dropped an... interesting video for "My Friends," his latest song which gives a classic Beatles record the autotune remix treatment.

The Cool Kids & Asher Roth: "Black Mags" (Video)

Hip-Hop Official came through with this footage, which I spotted at NahRight. Asher is going nuts on stage.

Y.P.: "I Hustle"

Y.P. is a new artist coming out of Chicago. This song, "I Hustle," will gain official release via iTunes, etc., next week. And I must say, this beat is ridiculous. The track will be featured on his official LP Street Royalty, though I'm not aware of the release date yet. Y.P. is also shooting the video for "I Hustle," and some behind the scene footage of the video shoot can be found here.

Y.P.: "I Hustle"

Add-2: "Starter Jacket"

Add-2 just hit me with this new track, "Starter Jacket," and I'm digging it. Add-2 himself describes it as "less of a fashion statement as it is more so a reflective gateway into the thoughts of the young Chicago emcee." There's an upcoming video on the way for this track, and he's got a handful of collaborative projects in the works, so stay tuned.

Add-2: "Starter Jacket"

Trama: Mr. T (Mixtape)

Trama, the Minneapolis import via Queens, just dropped his latest mixtape (or .zip tape, as Trama calls it), Mr. T. 11 succinct tracks deep, the tape features Trama in all of this elements. "Bangin' Da Whole Summer" is an aptly named track, perfect for blasting in the whip. "Numbers Game" is a sharp lyrical song, featuring Trama basing his raps on a clever numerical concept. "Who Shot Ya 2009" is a remake of the classic Biggie track. "If I Was Emo" is a satirical remake of the recent Beyonce hit, sure to spark a few laughs. But the true highlight of the mixtape is "Lot Better," with Trama waxing intelectual over a smooth sample.

On Mr. T, Trama manages to provide an effective and thorough example of his many different styles. The tape is sure to satisfy all his longtime fans, and should also bring attention to one of Minneapolis' rising talents. And clocking in under 30 minutes, there's really no reason not to download Mr. T and give it a listen. You'll likely be more than satisfied. Download link at the bottom of the post.

Trama: Mr. T (Mixtape)

J.Loonz: "Oh Really" + "Euros" + "Nothin' To Lose" (Live)

It was a family affair last weekend at Tiffany's in St. Paul, where J.Loonz and the Outside crew put on a Solid Gold St. Paul Hip-Hop show (or should I just say party?). Big shout out to my man Brok for getting this footage. Sound quality is a little iffy, likely due to the loud sound system that they were rocking out with. I hear rappers like that kind of thing.

There may or may not be more videos coming on the way. There also may or may not be an official mp3 for "Nothin' To Lose," J.Loonz's newest track, which I have had the pleasure of listening to. At the very latest, you'll hear it on Nerd-Hop, Vol. 2, which is coming soon.

Atmosphere: "Your Glasshouse" (Video)

Atmosphere releases yet another video off of 2008's excellent album, Lemons (Review).