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Pay For Play :: KXAN Investigates Ethics And Promotion In Austin

This news story is pertinent to both up-and-coming artists as well as those who are a bit more established.  Morgan Davis and Protextor are just a small portion of the many wonderful people in the Austin music scene that help us all better ourselves.

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Freestyle Memory Recall :: Da’Shade Moonbeam At FronteraFest 2014

This is powerful stuff… just listen…

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Spread Love :: ‘Come And Take It Vol. 2’ Now Available From AMX

In honor of Austin Mic Exchange‘s 1st Annual MLK Block Party event, they have dedicated the second installment of the Come and Take It mix series to the mixtape marketplace that will be located at the event.  This collection features a wealth of local talent, and was curated by Protextor, AustinHipHopScene.com and the Austin Mic Exchange, every Tuesday night at Spiderhouse Ballroom in Austin.


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#TBT :: Man-of-the-Downtrodden Revisits ‘The Early Years’

Back down memory lane with the incomparable Man-of-the-Downtrodden?  Don’t mind if I do!


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…Or You Can Starve :: ‘Butter And Water’ by Mindz Of A Different Kind

Cop that right now…

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The Christmas Bonus :: Progeny Drops ‘An Eerie Holiday Special’

Progeny is already thinking 2014 on this one… hell, this may jam the rest of the year… Christmas in July banger, anybody?


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The Ballad Of Yung Taco Bell :: Click-Clack Drops ‘Housework II’

It’s a banger.  It’s written and produced by one man.  And it’s free.  What’s not to like about the fact that Click-Clack is blessing us with a follow-up to his classic debut in the form of part deux?  Don’t front… cop this, share this, and blast this LOUD on your radio machines.


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Redirected Pleasure :: Fucking Awesome Takes You To ‘Shanta’s Tantric Mansion’

Austin based outfit Fucking Awesome has unleashed their latest sonic journey upon the ears of the listening world.  Shanta’s Tantric Mansion is full of twists and curves, ideas and execution, and angular beauty.  Check it out, and throw these guys a few bucks… who knows, maybe there’s even a little room on the end of that 2014 best of list!

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Return Of The BoomBap Means Just That :: Jaz Infinite’s ’93 Culture’

An ode to when hip-hop first hit its stride.  Jaz Infinite gathered all of the tools that would’ve been true to the true school era of hip-hop.  DJ Chorizo Funk took the beats and mixed them together.  Dinco D of Leaders of the New School came in to host and put the stamp of approval on everything.  Culture Sounds has now made it available to you, and for free!  What are you waiting for?

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Season’s Greetings :: Protextor Presents ‘A Very DPS Christmas’

From the brain behind Austin Mic Exchange comes some good old fashioned holiday music in the form of local hip-hop.  Protextor makes it short and sweet with A Very DPS Christmas, but it can bring you tons of enjoyment this Festivus.  Share it and enjoy it!

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