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Photo: Loren Wohl. The other night, Meka and I (and our respective ladies) headed down to the Highline Ballroom in NYC to check out our QN5 family tear the roof down. I've been a fan of the label for a decade now and watching experiencing the Megashow reminded me of the exact reason why… Dope. Fucking. Music. The idea was simple: Show the fans the complete evolution of QN5 CHRONOLOGICALLY through our most requested songs. It was a brand new format and we'd need to interchange the artists and sets frequently to pull it off. The 10+ years of albums, singles, mixtapes from 6 artists, we spent quite a bit of time figuring out exactly how we'd pull it off. In the end, we came up with a 102 song setlist that would span the length of our history and the show itself. We kept the openers to a minimum with our patented "Song Cypher" format (if you ever see it again at any show. you know where they jacked it from) to keep things moving briskly and started the show far earlier than any past Megashow. Head over to QN5 to get the full recap.

Wax & EOM – Coins x Two Wheels (Video) Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:17 AM PDT Coins. Shot by Andrew Kurchinski. Two (somewhat) new videos from the Def Jam signee. Late pass has been issued. Two Wheels PREVIOUS: Wax & EOM – Relax (Video) | Wax & EOM – Music & Liquor (Director's Cut) (Video)

[The Tens] 10 Hip Hop Collaborations Albums We Wish Would Happen Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:17 AM PDT With the rest of the East Coast spazzing out over this recent earthquake (the Angeleno in me wasn't even fazed in the slightest), the folks over at TheWellVersed dropped their latest edition of "The Tens" featuring collabo projects they hoped would become a reality. Now that Watch The Throne has brought our dreams of a super collaboration between Kanye West and Jay-Z into fruition, it has us now contemplating all of the possibilities for future collaborative efforts. After a lot of thought, TWV came up with ten hip-hop collaborations that we wish could somehow happen. Hopefully we spark up an idea for at least one of these to happen. What are your own ideal collaboration albums? READ: [The Tens] 10 Hip Hop Collaborations Albums We Wish Would Happen

Troy Ave – Powder 2 the People f. Paul Cain Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:57 AM PDT Greatest promo image of all time. All time! Troy Ave is back in the kitchen w/ Bricks In My Backpack 2: Powder 2 the People dropping August 30th! Shouts to OnSMASH. DOWNLOAD: Troy Ave – Powder 2 the People f. Paul Cain | Mediafire

STS – The Illustrious (Album) Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:56 AM PDT After a few dope leaks and one particularly nasty freestyle this morning, STS finally drops his debut long-player featuring the likes of The Alchemist, The Knux, Emile and more making contributions. Tracklist and link down bottom. 1. "Fresh" – [Prod. by Pierre Medor] 2. "Get Up On It" featuring Farnsworth Bentley [Prod. by Prentis Brown] 3. "Sugar's Here (Make Some Noise)" [Prod. by Dame the Great & School Boy Vic] 4. "The Interview" [Prod. by The Alchemist] 5. GOLD Mayfeild 6. "Cliché" [Prod. by The Knux] 7. "WWW" feat. Count Justice [Prod. by Will Power] 8. "Bullshit" [Prod. by Felony Music] 9. "This is For You" [Prod. by Emile] 10. "Mittens" [Prod. by Eric Hahn] 11. "Covered in GOLD" feat. Dice Raw [Prod. by Kari 'Ferrari' Marteen] 12. "Hello Sunshine" feat. Yelawolf [Prod. by KP and Malay] Strings by The Mad Violinist 13. "Service Royalty" [Prod. by Blak] 14. "Here Tonight" feat. Tony Williams [Prod. by Will Power] 15. "Illustrious" feat. The Mad Violinist [Prod. by Will Power] BONUS: "STSisGOLD" [Prod. by BearOne] I-Tunes Bonus: "Fly" – [Prod. by Ski] "Just Want To Be With You" – [Prod. by Kari Ferrari] "Writing's On The Wall" feat. Jon Hope and Nikkiya – [Prod. by Will Power]

GhostWridah – Trouble On My Mind Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:43 AM PDT Another day, another new Danny Ketch freestyle. DOWNLOAD: GhostWridah – Trouble On My Mind | Mediafire PREVIOUS: GhostWridah – I'ma Boss (Video)

Apathy – Peace Connecticut (Video) Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:36 AM PDT Directed & edited by "Open" Mike & Greg LaRose Apathy's Honkey Kong is finally available (cop it here via iTunes), and the latest attempt to get you to grab your own copy is this Da Beatminerz-produced cut. PREVIOUS: Apathy – Stop What Ya Doin' f. Celph Titled (prod. DJ Premier)

Uptown XO – Rumor Has It f. Gordo Brega & AB The Pro Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:26 AM PDT The Diamond District member is gearing up to drop Monumental II on August 30th right here at the dopehouse, and here is another premiere offering from that project. Also, head down bottom for information on the Monumental II listening session going down tomorrow (August 24th). DOWNLOAD: Uptown XO – Rumor Has It f. Gordo Brega & AB The Pro | Mediafire PREVIOUS: Diamond District (Uptown XO, yU & Oddisee) – Tol' U So f. Fat Trel

Black Rob Live At Shade 45 (Video) Posted: 23 Aug 2011 09:43 AM PDT "Just imagine, me and you toe to toe back of the paddywagon/To the death, till one of us got no breath left. Protect that neck!" – #BlackRobQuotes Stopping by Sway's Shade 45 morning show, Banco Popular performed a few new and vintage cuts. Black Rob's Duck Down debut Game Tested, Streets Approved, is finally available. You can grab a copy right here. PREVIOUS: Black Rob – Showin' Up (Video)

Curren$y – Verde Terrace (Mixtape) Posted: 23 Aug 2011 09:43 AM PDT As promised, Spitta's new mixtape w/ DJ Drama is now available. Tracklist/download link after the jump. 01 Job 02 The Jet Business 03 Pinifarina 04 Hennessy Beach f. Dom Kennedy 05 Car Talk 06 Smoke Sum'n 07 Run Dat Shit 08 One For Da Wave 09 Sky Miles f. Willie the Kid 10 Crack BC (Young Roddy Solo) 11 High Tunes 12 Music to Ride To f. Young Roddy & Trademark Da Skydiver 13 My Life Is A Movie f. Mr. Marcelo 14 Ways to Kill Em DOWNLOAD: DJ Drama & Curren$y – Verde Terrace (Mixtape)

Video: Immortal Technique – The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique (Trailer) Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:01 PM PDT Trailer for Immortal Technique's upcoming documentary/film spanning his life and career, which will feature cameos by Ice T, DJ Green Lantern, Woody Harrelson, Dr. Cornel West, Chuck D and more. Immortal Technique emerged from prison a changed man. As his inner journey continues he travels the world promoting a revolution of consciousness through hip-hop. His path from a troubled youth to a fearless revolutionary is an inspirational must-see. Film premieres 9/7/2011 at the Harlem Film Festival.

Lungz ft. Sir Michael Rocks – Clouds Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:53 AM PDT Sir Michael Rocks of The Cool Kids joins his Chi-town bredren for the second leak from his Dreamkillaz mixtape with DJ Don Cannon. Download: Link Previously: Lungz – Skateboard Gangsta (Video)

STS – The Illustrious LP Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:44 AM PDT STS delivers his full-length debut, The Illustrious, with features by Yelawolf, Farnsworth Bentley, Tony Williams and more, along with production by Ski Beatz, Alchemist, Will Power and Emile. "A&Rs front on me, you know the industry shit Admit I rap my ass off, but they don't hear a hit I ain't hearing what they saying when they tell me I should quit I know a pussy when I see one cause they all ride dicks" - "This Is For You", produced by Emile. Check out the project after the jump. Stream available below. 1. "Fresh" – [Prod. by Pierre Medor] 2. "Get Up On It" featuring Farnsworth Bentley [Prod. by Prentis Brown] 3. "Sugar's Here (Make Some Noise)" [Prod. by Dame the Great & School Boy Vic] 4. "The Interview" [Prod. by The Alchemist] 5. GOLD Mayfeild 6. "Cliché" [Prod. by The Knux] 7. "WWW" feat. Count Justice [Prod. by Will Power] 8. "Bullshit" [Prod. by Felony Music] 9. "This is For You" [Prod. by Emile] 10. "Mittens" [Prod. by Eric Hahn] 11. "Covered in GOLD" feat. Dice Raw [Prod. by Kari 'Ferrari' Marteen] 12. "Hello Sunshine" feat. Yelawolf [Prod. by KP and Malay] Strings by The Mad Violinist 13. "Service Royalty" [Prod. by Blak] 14. "Here Tonight" feat. Tony Williams [Prod. by Will Power] 15. "Illustrious" feat. The Mad Violinist [Prod. by Will Power] BONUS: "STSisGOLD" [Prod. by BearOne] Download: Link iTunes Bonus: "Fly" – [Prod. by Ski] "Just Want To Be With You" – [Prod. by Kari Ferrari] "Writing's On The Wall" feat. Jon Hope and Nikkiya – [Prod. by Will Power]

Video: Freddie Gibbs on the Move from Gary, IN to L.A. Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:27 AM PDT Previously: Young Jeezy ft. Freddie Gibbs – Rough

Video: Big Sean Interview w/ KarmaloopTV Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:19 AM PDT Big Sean speaks about VMA nominations, future collaborations with Wiz Khalifa, and getting more gold.

Video: Fam-Lay – Freestyle Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:11 AM PDT Something to hold you down from Fam and Illusive Media while they shoot the video for "Look Into My Eyes". Previously: Fam-Lay – Beach Cruiser (Video)

Video: Mac Miller Interview w/ Hard Knock TV (Part 2) Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:03 AM PDT Mac talks about why he is staying Independent although major are constantly knocking at his door. Mac also shares some of the stories of being in the studio with DJ Premier and hanging out with Wiz Khalifa on tour. Previously: Part 1

Troy Ave ft. Paul Cain – Powder 2 The People Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:37 AM PDT Bricks In My Backpack 2: Powder To The People drops August 30th. Download: Link Props: OS

Video: Black Rob Performs On Sway In The Morning Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:30 AM PDT Black Rob hits up Sway's new show on Shade 45 to perform some tracks from his 'Game Tested, Streets Approved' album.

Video: Neako ft. Juicy J – Flossin Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:21 AM PDT This will appear on Neako's upcoming 'The Number 23′ project dropping Sept 12th.

YOBi ft. French Montana, Jadakiss & Styles P – Set In Stone (Remix) Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:14 AM PDT YOBi recruits French Montana to jump on her remix for "Set In Stone" with Jadakiss & Styles P. Download: Link

Video: Name The Sean Price Dance Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:07 AM PDT During Random Axe's performance at Royal Arena this past Friday in Switzerland, Sean Price stunned the fans with a new dance. Tweet your suggestion for the dance's name to @DuckDownMusic and Sean will choose his favorite one. Winner will be credited for naming the dance on duckdown.com and will receive a signed Random Axe CD.

Video: STS – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle Posted: 23 Aug 2011 09:24 AM PDT STS swung by Toca Tuesdays and spit a quick freebie.

Paul White ft. Danny Brown – One Of Life's Pleasures Posted: 23 Aug 2011 08:55 AM PDT UK producer Paul White crafts an awkwardly ill beat that fits perfectly under Danny's flow on this cut off the new Rapping With Paul White, which is available now. Download: Link Previously: Paul White ft. Guilty Simpson – Trust

Curren$y x DJ Drama – Verde Terrace (Mixtape) Posted: 23 Aug 2011 08:33 AM PDT With Pilot Talk 2 still fresh in minds and playlists, Spitta shows no signs of slowing down and drops off his latest freebie with DJ Drama. Tracklist and link after the jump. 1.Job 2.The Jet Business 3.Pinifarina 4.Hennessy Beach 5.Car Talk 6.Smoke Sum'n 7.Run Dat Shit 8.one For Da Wave 9.Sky Miles 10.Crack BC 11.High Tunes 12.Music To Ride To 13.My Life Is A Movie 14.Ways To Kill em Download: Link Previoulsy: Curren$y ft. Fiend – Televised (Video)

Video: Joe Budden TV: The Joe Budden Experience Posted: 23 Aug 2011 08:29 AM PDT No radio x No TV x No label = Self made x Fan made / Thank you. ALL of you.

Video: Smoke DZA ft. ASAP Rocky – 4 Loko Posted: 23 Aug 2011 08:15 AM PDT Off Smoke DZA's upcoming album 'Rolling Stoned'. Directed by Christopher Schafer & Kory Smith.

Game – Niggas In Compton (Niggas In Paris Freestyle) Posted: 23 Aug 2011 07:30 AM PDT After going for 500 bars over the 'Otis' beat, Game takes another WTT instrumental and drops some bars over 'Niggas In Paris'. Download: Link Props: LA Leakers

Video: Rick Ross x MMG @ Dolphins Game & Meet Dan Marino Posted: 23 Aug 2011 07:00 AM PDT Rick Ross and the MMG team watch the Dolphins game at Sun Life Stadium's Club LIV and meet with Hall Of Famer Dan Marino. Then they head out to Club Iguanas for Meek Mill's performance.

Video: Lil Wayne's 2011 MTV Video Music Awards Promo #2 Posted: 23 Aug 2011 06:28 AM PDT In the latest VMA promo spot Lil Wayne explains how emotions inspire his rhymes.

Yobi ft. French Montana, Jadakiss & Styles P – Set In Stone (Rmx) Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:03 PM PDT Coke Boy French Montana hops on the remix to Yobi's "Set In Stone" single featuring Jadakiss and Styles P. Enjoy DOWNLOAD: Yobi ft. French Montana, Jadakiss & Styles P – Set In Stone RESPECT: Los

Video: Vitaminwater Uncapped – Freddie Gibbs Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:53 AM PDT Freddie Gibbs says he out to tell the story of Gary, Indiana, his former hometown and cradle of the "underdogs of america." Forever shaped by that environment but afraid of getting stuck—both career-wise and in his own head—Gibbs moved to LA. But that's old news. Here's a look at what's to come and an introduction to the sidekick star he's taking along with him. RESPECT: The Fader

LP: STS – The Illustrious Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:41 AM PDT After months of anticipation, the release of STS' full-length debut, The Illustrious is finally here! This free album features 15 cuts from STS with appearances by Yelawolf, Farnzworth Bentley, the incomparable Tony Williams and more. Recorded in Atlanta's legendary TreeSound Studios, The Illustrious, finds STS planting his flag in the new hip-hop landscape. To insure the proper picture is painted, STS gathered up some his personal favorite producers to provide backdrop complimentary to his distinct style. They include SKI BEATZ (Jay-Z, Camp-Lo, Curren$y), ALCHEMIST(Nas, Linkin Park), WILL POWER (YelaWolf, Wiz Khalifa) and EMILE (Kid Kudi). Tracklisting and download link, below! RESPECT: STS

Video: 2 Chainz ft. Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. – Pimps Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:35 AM PDT RESPECT: Teknikz

In The Mix With DJ Steph Floss: 8.22.11 Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:31 AM PDT Let's GET EM FLOSS! Here's the big homey's latest mix from his Z109 mix show. DOWNLOAD: In The Mix With DJ Steph Floss: 8.22.11 RESPECT: DJ Steph Floss

Video: Neako ft. Juicy J – Flossin' Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:25 AM PDT Oh oh oh oh some new visuals from Neako featuring Juicy J. "Flossin" will appear on Neako's forthcoming project The Number 23.

Video: Skylar Grey Performs @ East London's XOYO Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:18 AM PDT Wisconsin hailing singer and hit songwriter Skylar Grey performed her first ever UK show last night at East London's XOYO, including a medley of well known choruses she penned for Diddy Dirty-Money's "Coming Home", Lupe Fiasco's "Words I Never Said" and Eminem's collaborations with Dr Dre​ and Rihanna, respectively "I Need A Doctor" and "Love The Way You Lie." RESPECT: SC

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah ft. Kardinall Offishall, Skillz & Shad – Notorious 2.0 Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:11 AM PDT