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11/26/08: Random Interview

Illuminati 2G kicked it with Random for a exclusive interview. We discuss his Mega Ran album and it's Mega Man influence, his thoughts on the music scene in Philly and Phoenix, where he now resides and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Random (11/26/08)

11/26/08: 3 Videos From Jim Jones' Bad Santa Project With Mike Epps

Bad Santa Intro featuring Jim Jones, Sen & Shoota

Jim Jones & Skull Gang present a Tribute to Bad Santa

Jim Jones & Skull Gang present a Tribute to Bad Santa Pt 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZw6KaHyScg

11/25/08: Young De Interview

Illuminati 2G had the honor to interview one of the best doing it right now in hip hop in my opinion, Young De from Tangled Thoughts. We discuss his Homeland Security album with Cashis, his solo projects and his work with Muggs and Cypress Hill and so much more so sit back and enjoy the interview.

For audio of the interview click on the link below.

Young De Interview (Audio)

Illuminati 2G Interview With Young De (Text)

11/24/08: K. Sparks Drops Week 13 Of Manic Mondays

I2G is getting behind what is a growing weekly segment from K. Sparks called Manic Mondays. Each and every Monday, K drops an original song that he has completed. Just learning word about this we have been sleeping a little bit on it I admit, but we most def support K and this and every week K continues to do this, we will have it here. Enough talk here is some background on the track and the download link.

THIS IS WEEK THIRTEEN OF MANIC MONDAYS, EVERY MONDAY WE WILL SEND AN EXCLUSIVE FROM K. SPARKS. THIS WEEKS SONG IS "BACK DOWN FEAT DAVE BARZ" PRODUCED BY KURSER!

"We recorded this song at one of our studios located in Connecticuit...This track is one of the songs that will be on the Red Tape that Kurser is producing...This is technically a Remix because originally the song had my two verses...however we added Barz verse in the middle and it knocks...alotta word play and punch lines...and MUCH PROPS as always to all of the blogs and Hip Hop sites that co sign Manic Mondays...much respect"
-K. SPARKS


DOWNLOAD LINK
ZSHARE
http://www.zshare.net/audio/516224187ed4f1d2/

ARTIST WEBSITE: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/KSPARKSMUSIC

11/24/08: G-Mack Interview

Illuminati 2G chopped it up with G-Mack for a exclusive interview. We talk about his new mixtape 4th & Inches, his thoughts on the state of music in Kentucky, the rap game and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With G-Mack (11/24/08)

11/24/08: So Prup DJs Drop New Mixtape

Affiliate site and the homies, So Prup Radio, released one of the CRAZIEST mixtape this year with the mixology. Johnny Blaze, Cutloose, R-Tistic, and Age do they thing on this tape that has a who's who in hip hop. Do not sleep on this release! Free download below.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/jw424b
http://www.soprupradio.com/?p=264
download links^
tracklisting
DJ Johnny Blaze
1.City Haze - Dry Rain
2.Balance Ft. Erk Tha Jerk & Ahku- Eyes Wide Shut
3.Tip Toe Ft. Crooked I - We Playaz
4.EPMD Ft. Teddy Riley - Listen Up
5.Q-Tip Ft. Eve & Swizz Beatz - Gettin Up Remix
6.Maino - However You Want It
DJ Age
7.Big Wy, Jim Jones, Mack 10 & The Game- Big Boys
8.Alchemist, Snoop Dogg, Jadakis & Pusha T- Lose Your Life
9.Nipsey Hussle Ft. The Game- Bullets (Remix)
10.Get It Gang- Get Um Up
11.Numskull Ft. Dru Down- Hennessy Gin & Juice
12.Roscoe Ft. Kurupt- Chip N Sprk
13.Battlecat Ft. Domino (DJ AGE G-FUNK ERA TRACK)
DJ R-Tistic
14.Bun-B Ft. Juvenile - Pop it 4 pimp
15.Soulja Boy Ft. Yung Joc - Donk
16.Gorilla Zoe - Shawty
17.David Banner Ft. Jazze Pha - Fly
18.Bubba Sparxxx - I like it a lot
19.Pitbull - Dukey love
20.Dirty Game - Ain’t shit like me
21.Trina Ft. Killer Mike - Look back at me
22.Lil Kee - Low 2 da flo (remix)
23.E-40 - Sweatbox
24.5th Ward Webbie Ft. Lil Wayne - Bend it over
25.Too Short - Gangstas & Strippers
DJ Cutloose
26.The Thunderclaps - Judgement Day
27.Ludacris - Wish You Would
28.Lil Wayne & Trap Door - Mrs Officer (Dj Cutloose Remix)
29.Hot Stylz - Yo Mama
30.Kardinal Offishal Ft. Rock City - Bring It Back
31.Ron Brown - Pop Champagne

11/23/08: K. Sparks Interview

We chopped it up with another ill MC doing the most at the moment, K. Sparks for a exclusive interview. We discuss one of the best songs I have heard this year, Hip Hop, his thoughts on hip hop right now, his Maniac Mondays series. Wait till you hear the concept. Check it out

K. Sparks- Hip Hop

http://www.zshare.net/audio/51754941423d876a/

Illuminati 2G Interview With K. Sparks (11/23/08)

11/21/08: Wordsmith Interview

Illuminati 2G kicked it with what has to be one of the hardest working artists in the game, Wordsmith for a exclusive interview. We discuss his numerous projects, what he feels is missing from hip hop and so much more. Check it out

Illuminati 2G Interview WIth Wordsmith (11/21/08)

11/20/08: Keyd Interview

Illuminati 2G chopped it up with Bay representer Keyd for a exclusive interview. Many of you recognize him on our Sanctuary Volume 2 mixtape with the smooth track Witchy Woman & The Mack. He discussed his recent mixtape that dropped, Rude & Unusual, and his upcoming album Still Rude & Unusual, the state of westcoast rap and more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Keyd (10/20/08)

11/19/08: UPDATED- ASN MADE FOR THIS REVIEW IN THE REVIEWS SECTION

11/19/08 New Alchemist Video

Man this video is on some old school shit. Scooby Doo type shit. Snoop on the hook, Pusha T from The Clipse and Jadakiss absolutely MURDER this track. Dope shit check it out. Cookbook EP on ITunes now.

11/19/08: New Music

Got a grip of new music so as Cube say yall betta get used to it.

First off we have the new single from Big Wy of the Relativez featuring Mack 10, TQ, The Game and Jim Jones entitled Big Boys. This is a certified heatrock and will be on Wy's Soo Wop compilation coming soon. Check it out.

Big Wy featuring Mack 10, TQ, Game and Jim Jones- Big Boys

The 2nd track is a dream team lineup of Ludacris, Jay-Z and Nas. Track entitled I Do It For Hip Hop and it will be on Ludacris' new album, Theater Of The Mind dropping next Monday the 24th.

Ludacris featuring Jay-Z & Nas- I Do It For Hip Hop

The 3rd track is from Game's highly successful album, LAX and it features Ne-Yo on the hook. Camera Phone is the name of this song and it is the next single from the album. Check it out and it is only on Game's Special Edition version of LAX. 

The Game featuring Ne-Yo- Camera Phone

Last but not least we have a new track from St Lunatics own Murphy Lee. It is entitled My Shoes and it features Kanjia. Hit up the forums and let your opinion be heard on all these tracks.

Murphy Lee featuring Kanjia- My Shoes

11/18/08: B-Real Featuring Young De: Don't You Dare Laugh(Video)

11/16/08: New Paul Wall Single

Paul Wall is back with a new single and we bring it to you today on I2G. It features Webbie. Be on the lookout for Paul Wall's new album Fast Life coming soon.

Paul Wall feat Webbie- Bizzy Body

11/15/08: Daytona 5 Bill Interview

Illuminati 2G chopped it up with Daytona 5 Bill for a interview. We discuss how he came up with the unique name, his new single, Take Em 2 Church, his views on the state of hip hop and more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Daytona 5 Bill (Conducted 11/15/08)

11/15/08: 2 New Tracks From Kola

The new music keeps coming yall. Los Angeles' own Kola sent us 2 bangers for everyone to check out. Interview with him coming sooner than you think. Don't sleep, my man has got heat.

Kola- Scrape The Plate

Kola- Get Um

Also check out Kola new mixtape as well, Eat Or Don't Volume 1

Kola- Eat Or Don't Volume 1 (Free Download)

11/15/08: New Dogg Pound featuring Turf Talk

Check out the video to the new single by Tha Dogg Pound featuring Turf Talk, Yall Know What I'm Doin, which will be on the 100 Wayz album dropping in 09.

11/14/08: Unk Interview

Illuminati 2G chopped it up with Unk for a interview. We discuss his new album, his thoughts on ringtone singles, and much more so check it out. For audio of the interview click here.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Unk (11/14/08)

11/14/08: Jim Jones/Mike Epps Preps Christmas Album (Yes I am Serious!!!) 

New York, NY — Just in time for the holidays, hip hop superstars Jim Jones and Skull Gang along with Dips 730 affiliate Freekey Zeekey (and co-Executive Producers Noe and Chink Santana) join comedian and film actor Mike Epps to bring their own version of the Christmas spirit to a hood near you!

Jim Jones and Skull Gang Present: A Tribute to Bad Santa feat. Mike Epps will be released on Tuesday, November 25^{th, and features 15 new Christmas bangers and hilarious new skits from Mike Epps.}

^{Jim Jones comments, "This could be the coldest winter ever not due to the climate, but because of the recession…smoke a blunt, stay warm."}

^{For a glimpse into the album’s recording sessions, please click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tO_Dlt6dYk}

 

^{To preview of 4 of the new Bad Santa tracks, please click here: http://eppisodes.com/}

 

^{Jim Jones has been working non-stop these past few months and has a series of exciting new projects in the works including a new studio album (Pray IV Reign to be released in early 2009 featuring the first hit single/video "Pop Champagne"), a new feature film life-spanning documentary, a coffee table book, a new off-Broadway play, and much, much more to be revealed very soon.}

^{For additional info on current and forthcoming KOCH Records releases, please visit the recently re-launched www.kochrecords.com website.}

11/12/08: Paypa Boiz Feature

In case you haven't heard the news about Tha Paypa Boiz, they're already creating quite a buzz around the "D". Trea Day Management and Publicity is super excited about their album Street Newz Vol. 1, which will drop on November 18, 2008.

November will definitely be a huge month for these up and coming Motor City marauders, who have already collaborated with heavy-hitters like Elzhi of Slum Village, MC Breed, Kurupt and a host of other Detroit artists.

Composed of Big Isz and Arcane, Tha Paypa Boiz are powerful and charismatic emcees thatl deliver the "Street Newz" on a LP that boasts banging tracks featuring Lady Blade, Elzhi of Slum Village, Young Noble of The Outlawz, and a solo by Big Isz. Tha Paypa Boiz' gritty, authentic lyrics paint a true picture of their environment.

11/12/08: UPDATED- BUN-B, YOUNG JEEZY, AND RICK ROSS REVIEWS IN THE REVIEWS SECTION.

11/11/08: Problem Interview

Illuminati 2G caught up with Problem for a exclusive interview. We talk about his work with Terrace Martin and Snoop, his soon to be SMASH single Whereva You Like (now playing here at I2G)that just recently dropped, his new album and much more. Check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Problem (11/11/08)

11/11/08: New Problem Video- Whereva You Like

11/10/08: New Slim Thug Single

Slim Thug is back with a new single. Aiming for a 2009 release, I Run serves as a preview of what is to come from his highly anticipated sophomore album. Check it out and leave comments in the forum.

Slim Thug- I Run (Produced By Jim Jonsin)

11/10/08: E-40/Hoodstarz News

OAKLAND, CA: In a bold move designed to introduce their music all along the West Coast hip hop duo, Dem HoodStarz, have organized their own tour with the ever popular E-40 as the headliner. The Wake It Up Tour will visit 19 cities that include Seattle, WA; Las Vegas, NV; San Deigo,CA; Los Angeles, CA; and Portland, OR. The tour began on October 23 in Cost Mesa, CA and runs until November 25th. All of the artists on the tour are Dem HoodStarz, Big Rich, Keak Da Sneak, and Glasses Malone. Hip Hop veteran Too Short will also join them on select dates.

Dem Hoodstarz, are the Bay Area’s newest and hottest kids on the block made up of wordsmiths Band-Aide and Scoot. "People believe because we are from the Bay we’re all Hyphy. We grew up in that era but that’s not what we’re about. Our music is a mixture of Hyphy, West Coast, East Coast and Dirty South. We do it all and The Wake It Up Tour will urge audiences not to sleep on us," says Scoot. With the Ambassador of the Bay, E-40 side-by-side on stage, fans can get ready and set to get their monies worth. "Expect me to perform old school vintage E-40 songs and new school current E-40 songs, expect leadership crowed participation , lots of energy, excitement and stage presence. One thing my momma always told me was where ever I go and what ever I do, show up and show out, Hello!," says E-40.

Dem HoodStarz sophomore album, Black Friday, is scheduled to drop November 21, 2008, but their first single, "Code of the Streets," is already receiving spins in several markets. There second release, "I Got A Problem," featuring Gucci Man, is gaining nods around the country as well.

Although Dem Hoodstarz hail from the Bay Area, they don’t hail to be all Hyphy. The two say they are all street and every time they grab a mic that’s what they represent.

We got hot tracks they need to hear," adds Band-Aide.

Dem Hoodstarz made their debut in 2007 with their hit single, "Grown Man On," produced by San Jose's Traxamillion from their freshman album Band-Aide & Scoot. Currently signed to their own independent label, Lawless Records, they are charted on a course to the land ultimate stardom and the Wake It Up Tour is the first rocket they’re launching to get them there.

For more information visit www.myspace.com/demhoodstarz

11/10/08: Mixtape Numbers and New Single From Pre Tape

I am proud to announce the Sanctuary Volume 3 is nearing 2000 downloads on only 2 weeks since it's release. Thanks to everyone out there for the support and checking out the project. Another single is coming soon.

We also have the premiere single from our other project, The Sanctuary Pre Tape. It is From Lil Tex featuring Mr. A-Dot and the song is called Poppin Tags. Check it out and the project.

Lil Tex Featuring Mr. A-Dot: Poppin Tags

Illuminati 2G Presents The Sanctuary Volume 3: The Pre-Tape

11/10/08: New Disko Video

11/9/08: New Mixtape By Sheek Louch

KOCH RECORDS ANNOUNCES NEW MIXTAPE BY SHEEK LOUCH

EXTINCTION: LAST OF A DYING BREED IN STORES ON

NOVEMBER 25^{TH, 2008}

 

^{( New York, NY) ¯ KOCH Records is proud to announce the release of Extinction: Last of a Dying Breed, the brand new mixtape album by D-Block member Sheek Louch, on November 25th, 2008. This album contains all new material.}

^{Sheek Louch, along with Styles P and Jadakiss, is a founding member of THE LOX, the Yonkers-based group who were the backbone of Sean "Puffy" Combs’ Bad Boy label during its heyday, the mid ‘90s. Hired as writers, the trio wrote and performed on Combs’ "I Got The Power," and "It’s All About the Benjamins," Mase’s "24 Hrs. to Live," the Notorious B.I.G.’s "Last Day," Mary J. Blige’s "Can’t Get You Off My Mind," and many others.}

^{The Lox released their debut album, Money, Power & Respect in 1998—it reached #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts. To date, THE LOX has sold 1.7 million albums.}

^{Sheek Louch has also built a successful career as a solo artist. After releasing 2003’s Walk Witt Me, Sheek released After Taxes in 2005, which debuted at #23 on Billboard’s Top 200, and Silverback Gorilla earlier this year. Sheek Louch has sold over 450,000 units as a solo artist.}

^{About Extinction…Last of a Dying Breed, Sheek Louch says, "Yeah man, this mixtape is for all my hoods, jails and group homes out there – all my fans. I just wanted to serve some food while I’m cooking up the main course. My new studio album is coming soon after. Hold Me Down!"}

^{Alan Grunblatt, General Manager and Executive Vice President of KOCH Records, adds, "Sheek Louch is a successful core KOCH artist and he defines gangsta rap in New York."}

^{Look for a new D-Block mixtape to hit streets in February!}

11/8/08: Lunatic Preps Unity Compilation & Drops 1st Single

Aspiring journalist, Lunatic (www.raptalk.net and more) has secretly been preparing a debut compilation album of his own in recent months. The project, appropriately titled "Unity" will be dropping via free download on multiple hip-hop website media networks on January 11, 2009.

"I did this album for many reasons. One being that people don't seem to see unity in hip-hop right now. Me being a journalist who really has networked hard and connected up with multiple artists from the 5 major coasts, it only made sense to do a unity-themed album; Hip-Hop needs it" says Lunatic.

The theme sure does fit the project and it's content. With artists from all over the continent such as Bad Lucc, Spark Dawg, Knoc-turn'al, Yung O, Warren G, Trick Trick and more making guest appearances, fans are in for quite a diverse listen.

"I never understood why Hip-Hop fans must get behind one coast and only support that one coast. Even as just a Hip-Hop listener, I always enjoyed music from every single coast and from many different artists; it never mattered to me where your from; as long it's good music, that's what it's all about" adds Lunatic.

The first single from the project, "Get Back On It" which features Knoc-turn'al and Jaguar is now available here:
http://www.zshare.net/download/51062441a957b232/

stay tuned for more on this upcoming project...

11/5/08: Dump Interview

Illuminati 2G caught up with Macon, Georgia's own Dump for a exclusive interview. We discuss his upcoming mixtapes (3 of them), his musical influences, and much more so check it out.

Illuminati 2G Interview With Dump

http://www.illuminati2g.webs.com/dumpinterview.htm

11/5/08: New Music From Anthony Caruso

Anthony Caruso has a new track he just recently produced. It is called Vegas Piano and it is available to check out on his myspace page. Click the link below to check it out.

http://www.myspace.com/anthony4flow