Mixtape of the Month: Eshon Burgundy - Cleaning Out My Closet

I have been listening to this album since it came out last week. Every song on this mixtape is a banger. Better late than never...

Track List

1. Disclaimer/Intro ⁠02:05
2. New Wine(Prod.By Maudy Lo) 2009 ⁠02:30
3. Straight Up(Original Ft. Mel Alston 2009) ⁠03:09
4. On The Real-The Old Eshon Burgundy(Prod.By Kush ft. Charlie K 2007) ⁠02:36
5. Take it there-The Old Eshon Burgundy(Prod.By Kush ft. Exquisite Live 2007) ⁠02:44
6. Mrs. Bakersfield- The Old Eshon Burgundy(Prod.By Kush ft Charlie K 2007) ⁠03:25
7. Survive (Prod.By Eshon burgundy ft. Kinyon 2003) ⁠03:58
8. Have You Ever ( Feat.Tani Selah 2007) ⁠03:11
9. Breathe Again ( Prod.By TekNeek 2000) ⁠02:36
10. Ain’t Jus Talking( Prod.By Eshon Burgundy 2005) ⁠03:38
11. Forget About Me(2009) ⁠03:14
12. My City (Feat. Seipha 2008) ⁠03:55 13. Give Him Ya Life Done(2009) ⁠02:37
14. Mr.Carter Remix(2008) ⁠03:09
15. My Life Remix(2009) ⁠02:36
16. Proper ( Prod.By Fel Sweetenbreg(2009) ⁠02:27
17. Send me(2010) ⁠01:57
18. The Chamber(Prod.By Comissioner Gordon 2009) ⁠03:39
19. Timeless(2008) ⁠02:08
20. Truth(Feat. Fire Byrd 2009) ⁠02:23
21. Girl U Got Me ( Prod.By Comissioner Gordon(2006) ⁠02:44
22. I Am A Hope Boy- (The Old Eshon Burgundy 2007) ⁠02:21
23. Wake Up-(2003) ⁠01:23
24. We Almost Home( Prod.By D-Tribe 2008) ⁠02:38
25. The Evidence Of Things Not Seen200Bars( Prod. By HotHandz 2010) ⁠10:27

Download: http://eshonburgundy.bandcamp.com/album/cleaning-out-my-closet-mixtape

Kambino - Preface II: Before I Reach

The Preface II :Before I Reach the Mixtape
Sling Shot Media Group LLC Artist KamBINO is set to release The Preface II: Before I Reach Mixtape as appetizer to his debut album REACH which will be released on the Sling Shot Media Group imprint January 8, 2010. Some have had a chance to witness KamBINO's "freight train" flow on his many collabs with the very buzzworthy Street Pastor. Though he has performed all over the country and has been featured on a number of major releases, this will be the first time KamBINO will be venturing out on a full length studio project. Many have been anticipating this release and we are looking forward to checking it out!
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*File this under "I was sleeping on this cat!"

Mixtape of the Month: Eshon Burgundy - Blood Bought

Artist Name: eshon burgundy

Mixtape Title: Blood Bought

Track List

1. Blood In 01:26
2. So Amazing 04:40
3. Str8 Up 04:05
4. The Storm 04:13
5. U take it all awy ft. Mel Alston 04:38
6. Covered 02:08
7. Anote 4The Hopeless 05:41
8. Blood Brothers ft D-Maub & K-Drama 03:18
9. Blood Out 01:05

Brief Summary: Eshon Burgundy is one of the illest emcees in Christian hip hop music and the most underrated. He has managed to build a name for himself with no label backing whatsoever. The beats and lyrics on this project are amazing. This album features exclusive production by Street Orchestra and features by D-Maub and k-Drama

Website: http://www.myspace.com/eshonburgundy

Mixtape of the Month: Lamp Mode - Grassrots Vol 2

Artist Name: Lamp Mode

Mixtape Title: Grassroots Vol 2

Track List
1-Battle of the Ages // Hazakim
2-What’s Your Proof? // Stephen the Levite
3-Testify (Remix) // shai linne
4-I Do // Json
5-L.A.W. // Evangel
6-No Not One // Hazakim
7-The Choir // Stephen the Levite
8-I’m the One // shai linne
9-Who is He? feat. Lecrae // Json
10-Dedication // shai linne
11-Psalm 37 feat. shai linne // Jas Knight
12-Alone (Bonus Mix) feat. Eric Westbrook // shai linne

Brief Summary: I was really excited to hear that Lamp Mode was releasing a new project. I have been a fan of hip hop for many years. One of my concerns when coming to Christ was that there wasn't any good artist. That is until I came across Cross Movement Records and Lamp Mode. They bring that hard core boom bap that I listened to before becoming a Christian. The sound is similar to Rawkus or Loud. However they do not compromise the gospel in any shape, form or fashion. These emcees are on point with their message. The focus of the lyrics remains Christ-centered throughout the project.

Website: http://www.lampmode.com/resources/free-music/grass-roots-2/

Mixtape of the Month: Knine - Robots Have Feelings Too

Artist Name: Knine
Mixtape Title: Robots Have Feelings Too

Brief Summary: I really wasn't sure what to think when I first heard of this mixtape. I honestly wasn't too optimistic when I saw the title or the artwork. Don’t get me wrong, the artwork is impressive but it just isn’t what I’m accustomed to see for a mixtape. I expected a backpacker/abstract type of album with random references to Jesus if any. Think Kanye West meets MF Doom. I downloaded it anyway and ignored my pessimism. My boy Yung Lion had mentioned Knine to me so I thought I would give him a chance just on strength. I downloaded the free mixtape and dropped it into my phone (I am the only person in the world without an iPod) and clicked random. I was unenthused to hear the first track that played which was “Boom Boom Pow.” I was just about to write off Knine but decided to give him another chance even though I had already convinced myself of the inevitable. I was amazed, impressed, shocked and in awe that this dude (Knine) had the audacity to spit over Biggie. First off this took me back to the days when I was an avid hip hop fan and second, not just anyone can spit over a Biggie beat. I mean B.I. is considered one of the greatest and has set the bar when it comes to lyricism. However Knine held his own and spit an impressive rendition of “The Ten Commandments.” I was convinced of Knine’s skills after that. All the songs on the mixtape (except for “Boom”) were bangers. I was impressed with K’s selection of beats and his ability to display his lyrical skills without compromising doctrine. My personal favorite was Everyday featuring Kameron. This is one of the illest freestyles I have heard in a long time. Robots have Feelings Too is a solid mixtape and definitely a must have for all hip hop fans! This just might be the best mixtape of the year.

Website: http://kninemusic.com/

Eshon Burgundy - A Millie

You can download the album here

Street Pastor - Prince Among Thieves 1

Artist Name: The Street Pastor
Mixtape Title: "Prince Among Thieves Session 1"

Brief Summary: This project is banging from begining to end. It's no surprise that this been labeled by many as the Mixtape of the Year. The beats are knocking and the flows are sick. The Street Pastor’s mixtape Prince Among Thieves Ses. 1 features appearances from east coast artist Eshon Burgandy, Ohio natives J.Flue, Trev-Eaz, and Swoope (featured on DaTruth’s Bigger Picture).

Website: www.streetpastor.com