[Singles] Curren$y f. Tradema – “Conference Call”

The closing track on Curren$y's Super Bowl Sunday surprise "Here" EP. Hopefully a production credits list is out by now.
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Just Blaze DJs At Star Wars Gallery

To commemorate the 3D release of Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace, Just got busy on the 1s and 2s last night during the Brisk Bodega’s Star Wars Pop-Up Art Gallery event in L.A. 57thave
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Just Blaze to Host Brisk Bodega x Star Wars Pop-Up Gallery in LA

The Brisk Bodega is back for a second consecutive year after successfully exhibiting Slaughterhouse’s most prized memorabilia and artifacts at the Shady Records Museum in New York. This time around, hosted by Just Blaze and in celebration of the 3D re-release of Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace, Brisk will be opening a [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  8 days ago.

Rep Yo’ City: 40 Hip-Hop Hometown Anthems

Everybody’s from somewhere and rappers, more than artists in any other genre, always seem to be the first to big up their cities on wax. No matter the state, country [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  10 days ago.

Saigon – Warning Shots 3 Mixtape

Saigon and Just Blaze reunite and reignite the Warning Shots mixtape series. Guaranteed all astute students of the game will be grabbing the tape after The Yardfather took home the [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  17 days ago.

Saigon: Warning Shots 3 – One Foot In The Grave (Presented By Just Blaze)

Saigon’s highly anticipated mixtape Warning Shots 3 (One Foot In The Grave) has finally arrived. The veteran emcee once again links up with Just Blaze for his latest project which features 19 tracks from the Brooklyn native. Guest appearances on Warning Shots 3 include Lil’ Fame, Joe Budden & Quan while production is handled by [...]
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  17 days ago.
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New Mixtape: Saigon Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave

Jan 24th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

Hosted by Just Blaze, the Yardfather drops the third installment of his Warning Shot series with features from Joe Budden, Lil Fame and more. Tracklist and download link after the jump. Download here
Rap Radar |  Read More |  17 days ago.
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The iPod Shuffle – Memphis Bleek’s “Round Here”

Jan 20th

Posted by AJ over at The Smoking Section

Time hasn’t been kind to Memphis Bleek, but that doesn’t detract from one of the best group cuts of the 2000s. On “Round Here,” Bleek, Trick Daddy and Tip douse [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  21 days ago.
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Saigon Warning Shots 3 Cover & Tracklist

Jan 19th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

Artwork: Karla Moy Saigon puts three fingers in the air, but one foot in the grave on the cover of his new mixtape hosted by Just Blaze. Before the third installment finally rings out next Tuesday, peep the titles after the jump.
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Just Blaze Visits YN On EVR

Jan 15th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

Common and Khaled checked in by phone but Just Blaze actually stopped by the East Village Radio studios to close out YN’s second episode of his Keep It Thoro program. Mr. Smith talked about being paid to party, his Master of The Mix reality show, Saigon’s upcoming mixtape and he even freestyled over some of [...]
Rap Radar |  Read More |  26 days ago.
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Saigon: I Am 4 Real [prod by Just Blaze] [Music Video]

Jan 13th

Posted by Jeremiah over at KevinNottingham.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNi74TWeXsI Saigon makes it on KN twice today. As Saigon and Just Blaze prepares to release WARNING SHOTS 3: One Foot In The Grave they drop the first single, “I Am 4 Real” via this dope video directed by Elan Alexenberg (FTS Creative) & Nicolas Heller(Ricky Shabazz & The Boom Bap Boys.) This got me pretty hype for the [...]
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  28 days ago.
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Saigon Warning Shots 3 Trailer

Jan 11th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

From the gym to the studio, Sai works up a sweat with the trailer for his upcoming Warning Shots 3: One Foot In The Grave mixtape with Just Blaze. Peep the first offering here. Shots fired January 24. mtv
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’11 Best Beats: #2 Just Blaze “Lord Knows”

Jan 10th

Posted by YN over at Rap Radar

It’s tough to judge this guy because he’s actually my friend but thankfully the hip-hop nation agrees—Justin Smith is one bad muthafucka behind the boards. And the man who helped build the soundtrack to the Rocafella dynasty proved that he’s still destined for more greatness in 2011. The hardest moment on Drake’s Take Care comes [...]
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7 Busta Rhymes & Twista Collabos That Won’t Piss Off Just Blaze

Dec 13th

Posted by Beware over at The Smoking Section

If you follow Just Blaze on Twitter, you felt his frustration late last week, when he thumbed the message above, indicating an unsanctioned leak of an incomplete song he produced [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  1 month, 29 days ago.
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Saigon Releasing Mixtape With Just Blaze

Dec 10th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

Sai is back on his Yardfather shit. Earlier today, he took to this Twitter to announce he will be linking back with Just Blaze for his third installment of his Warning Shots series. Three times a charm. Okay so now its OFFICIAL. New Street Album/Mixtape with @JustBlaze Drops January 24th. WS3: One Foot In The Grave…..This [...]
Rap Radar |  Read More |  2 months, 1 day ago.
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Saigon Releasing Mixtape With Just Blaze

Dec 10th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

Saigon’s back on the Yard and earlier today on Twitter, announced that he will be reuniting with Just Blaze for another installment of his Warning Shots mixtape series. Third time’s a charm Okay so now its OFFICIAL. New Street Album/Mixtape with @JustBlaze Drops January 24th. WS3: One Foot In The Grave…..This shit is GOLDEN. January 24th.. [...]
Rap Radar |  Read More |  2 months, 1 day ago.
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King Mez: Lord Knows [Freestyle]

Dec 9th

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

King Mez does his thing over the Drake/Just Blaze instrumental. I can get down with this version. Mez’s debut solo project My Everlasting Zeal drops 1st quarter 2012. Related posts:King Mez: Freestyle In Reed Space NYCKing Mez: ReignKing Mez: 919 (DJBooth.net Freestyle)
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  2 months, 2 days ago.
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Just Blaze On The Combat Jack Show

Dec 1st

Posted by Amaya over at Rap Radar

On the always-entertaining Combat Jack Show with Dallas Penn, the special guest for the night was Just Blaze. In case you missed the show, below is it in its entirety. Visit the show’s iTunes page here.
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[News] Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Kurtis Blow & More Tribute Heavy D At Soul Train Awards

Nov 28th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

Additional performers included Naughty By Nature, Goodie Mob and Whodini.
HipHopDX RSS Feed |  Read More |  2 months, 14 days ago.
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So Kendrick Lamar And Just Blaze Have Been In The Studio Together

Nov 15th

Posted by J. Tinsley over at The Smoking Section

You know, to be honest and this is no disrespect whatsoever to Dr. Dre, but I’d be just fine if Detox never left rehab as long as he laced Kendrick [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  2 months, 26 days ago.
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[Singles] B.o.B. f. Big K.R.I.T. – “5 On the Kush”

Nov 15th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

TJ dropped this one in the inbox with no explanation, but we can only assume this will be on Bobby Ray's upcoming "E.P.I.C." mixtape.
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Donny Goines Feat. Just Blaze, Jon Connor & Laws – “Barbarians” x Success Served Cold LP

Nov 14th

Posted by Beware over at The Smoking Section

It’s only a few days after the release of his latest project, Success Served Cold, and Donny Goines is upset. That’s right, the New Yorker’s a tad mad he recorded [...]
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[Singles] J57 f. Von Pea, Charlie Smarts, Andrew Thomas & Jefferson Price – “Do Earth [Prod. J57]“

Nov 12th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

It's like one big multi-crew party on this one, compliments of J57.
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Drake Interview w/ Stereogum

Nov 8th

Posted by nation over at Nah Right

In this interview, Drake reveals “Lord Knows” was initially a gospel sample which they couldn’t clear so Just had to go back and have a choir come in to re-do it. Later he says, about his writing process on the album: As far as the raps go, it’s sorta crazy like, I really set out with [...]
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Video: Just Blaze & The “Lord Knows” Choir

Nov 7th

Posted by nation over at Nah Right

Doesn’t sound much like the final product but it’s still impressive. Previously: Drake & Rick Ross Working on Y.O.L.O. Mixtape
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Just Blaze “Lord Knows” Choir Session

Nov 7th

Posted by B.Dot over at Rap Radar

The bad news: Overnight, Drake’s sophomore album Take Care sprung a leak. The good news? One of the records sprouted was “Lord Knows” produced by Just Blaze. Simply put, the track is amazing. The song sounds like its anchored by a soul sample, but its not. Here’s brief footage of Just getting his Quincy Jones [...]
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[Singles] A$AP Rocky – “Bass [Prod. Clams Casino]“

Oct 29th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

New record deal, new mixtape coming, new single.
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[Videos] Ca$he – Generation Next Presents… (ep. 7)

Oct 26th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

The latest in the series takes a spotlight and throws it on the Harlem emcee.
HipHopDX RSS Feed |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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Jay-Z explains the origins of “Public Service Announcment” in Decoded

Oct 22nd

Posted by Mr.North over at MissInfo.tv

In the video above Jay-Z speaks to MTV about how the second verse to his 2003 Black Album cut “Public Service Annoucement” came together. The Just Blaze produced classic is one of many songs that Jay will break down it’s lyrics in his first book Decoded that hits shelves on November 16th. “The second verse of [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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Jay-Z explains the origins of “Public Service Announcment” in Decoded

Oct 22nd

Posted by Mr.North over at MissInfo.tv

In the video above Jay-Z speaks to MTV about how the second verse to his 2003 Black Album cut “Public Service Annoucement” came together. The Just Blaze produced classic is one of many songs that Jay will break down it’s lyrics in his first book Decoded that hits shelves on November 16th. “The second verse of [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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