The XXL annual freshmen list always, without fail, stirs up controversy. Some sit and complain because they didn’t make it. Cortez doesn’t. He called up DJ Messiah, grabbed a slew of freshmen alumni instrumentals and went to work. The end of this is I’m In A Class All By Myself. He uses beats by Mac [...]

Lo-Keys has always been one to drop some ill concepts with his tapes. His latest one comes from the remake of The Green Hornet. This is easily his biggest project yet, ’cause it starts the beginning of his jump to the next level. He’s got his team of producers rolling with him and bringing in [...]

Right on time comes Cortez’s 16′s & Better tape. We can all see that it is free, but you’re definitely getting your money’s worth by downloading. Boasting an incredible 27 tracks featuring Math Hoffa, Cory Gunz, Charlie Clips and more mixed in with a lot of freestyles. Big L Freestyle Dirty Money

In addition to Young Gliss, Lo-Keys is another artist who I’ve helped mold into a hard worker and get love from a lot of these blogs. With his hilarious concept (or possible secret love for Glee), Lambo hits it hard with an 11 track tape hosted by DJ Simonsez , DJ L-Gee and DJ Messiah. [...]

Usually I don’t post tapes that are just like this but I’ll make a little exception for Messiah. Although, I was hoping for one of his signature concept tapes. However, if you need to catch up on some music, check this out. Track listings for both are after the jump. One file BTW.

All good things must come to an end. After three installments of Twitter Freestyles, this is the last one. Lambo doesn’t go out like some sucker though. This tape is insane! One of the best short but sweet tapes you will hear this year. Presented through DJ Messiah, myself, SMACK and URL TV, I believe [...]