There are few DC artists in my eyes that can maintain clout in their city while at the same time transferring that success nationwide, as far as fitting in this (unnecessarily corny) mainstream music world goes. One of these in my line of vision is Fat Trel. The 20-year-old is a member of Wale‘s recently formed camp/team, The Board Administration, and is a certified goon (what’d I tell you about those face tattoos back in the day!?). He’s about that street $#!t, straight up. But hey, whoever stopped listening to music because they didn’t understand that lifestyle? Nobody! People in the wealthiest neighborhoods across the country can quote lines of some of the most notoriously hood-affiliated artists. That never mattered. My man Thiz said that Caucasians have always dominated hip-hop sales, anyway. All that aside, he just has that winning combination of flow and voice that wins me over, much like how Khalifa Man did for people by the start of this year.

I can’t say that his projects in their entirety impress me all the way yet, because they don’t show that depth that the guy I am today me would appreciate, but sometimes you just need some trunk rattlers to rock with. He does that with the most utmost ease. I don’t know what he’s going for as far as his sound or his career, but I definitely see a lot of potential. That being said, I’ve pulled my favorite joints for you to sample and download. Let me know what you think, and hit Trel on that Twitter Nation (@FatTrel) and do the same.

DOWNLOAD: Fat Trel – Freak A Melody [Editor's Note: Wale dropped a version with him on it, but this joint right here is the original, with just Trel on all verses. I personally prefer this joint because the verses connect better. You'll see what I mean. Oh, and did his producers, Da Bassheads, really just sample "Hannah" by Freelance Whales!? That's like Martha Stewart throwing sets up at a go-go. No joke. It's the equivalent.]

DOWNLOAD: Fat Trel – Trappin’ Like A Fool [Editor's Note: I know you trap music fans remember that awesome Gucci Mane freestyle that dropped on YouTube maybe a year or so ago, where he said he was "trappin' like a fool" and "trappin' like a bitch". Sure, you were confused, but that joint was hot enough to bring back like eight or nine times! He samples that hook, but raps some real sh!t on it.]

DOWNLOAD: Wale – Oh Leh Do It [Flow] [feat. Fat Trel] [Editor's Note: I Think Trel steals the show here. First time I heard him, and I knew it was over from then.]

DOWNLOAD: Fat Trel – This Plane [Flow]

DOWNLOAD: Fat Trel – Foolio

I hope you listened to all of them in that order, because they’re all ridiculously solid. If Trel does it for you, then go grab that No Secrets mixtape that dropped a while ago. I think whoever put that joint on the internet did a poor job of zipping / labeling the joint, and a lot of computers weren’t able to grab it (plus the tracklisting was in shambles and unorganized. A sight for sore eyes, really.), so I took the liberty of re-organizing and cleaning that joint up, so it’s beautiful when it plays in your iTunes. Enjoy.

DOWNLOAD: Fat Trel – No Secrets [MIXTAPE]

THE BARE MIDRIFF!!!!

Larry and Jerry mull ideas for the “Seinfeld” reunion show, including an assistant’s attire and a religious symbol. Episode was epic, as usual. Goodness. Enjoy.

DOWNLOAD: Curb Your Enthusiasm – Season 7, Episode 6 (i’m working on it. these sites aren’t working right now. they’re on to me. oh boy.)

More new Wiz, this latest joint is off his forthcoming “Burn After Rollin” mixtape which drops so soon that you can taste it. It’s a remix of “Walking on a Dream” by Australian electronica group Empire of the Sun (who got some love from the hip hop community after Jay-Z reached out and decided to throw them on the BP3).

Honestly, I think if he wanted to remix any song on their album, he shoulda rocked that “Delta Bay”. I hope he reads this and decides to take on that task, because THAT is their craziest track. Nonetheless, it’s a smooth joint. I’ll include the original. My younger brother actually put me on these guys a while back, so credit him for it all. Enjoy.

DOWNLOAD: Wiz Khalifa – The Thrill

BONUS! The original track: Empire of the Sun – Walking On A Dream

PLUS! The track I think Wiz shoulda done instead of this. I’m just saying. Empire of the Sun – Delta Bay

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Good GRIEF. This episode was hilarious. It’s called “Denise Handicap” and it’s about Larry’s encounters with some wheelchair-bound women. It’s incredible. Enjoy.

DOWNLOAD: Curb Your Enthusiasm – Season 7, Episode 5

i’ve supported jackie chain for a minute, and the alabama-born, half-caucasian half-asian sensation is back at it. two more jams that are just superb trunk volume music. look out for some type of behemoth-sized project from this guy soon, because he’s been grinding. i think we should try and get him a haircut soon, though. i’m just saying. check the video for “diamonds & cadillacs” below, as well as the audio stream and download for “alabama dodgers,” a crazy joint with yo gotti hittin’ those off-key notes on the chorus that still somehow makes the hook infectious.

DOWNLOAD: Jackie Chain – Diamonds & Cadillacs

DOWNLOAD: Jackie Chain – Alabama Dodgers [feat. Yo Gotti]

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In The Ruff is the highly anticipated debut album from new DC hip hop group The Diamond District, created by state veterans Oddisee, X.O. (yes, the same man from studio 43. he’s working overtime.) & YU. it’s the answer for any lover of hip hop who asks the question – “Where did that grimy east coast sound go?”

the group was founded by rapper/ producer oddisee (right), who has a long list of production & collaboration credits with the likes of Freeway, Talib Kweli, Siagon, Little Brother, Trek Life, Charles Hamilton, Jazzy Jeff, Buck Shot, Royce the 5′9”, Nikki jean, Muhsinah, J-live, Lil Fame of MOP, Skyzoo and many more. Oddisee’s soulful, haunting samples over bass-heavy beat breaks create the perfect instrumentals for him, X.O. (middle) & YU to match with their street savvy, politically conscious lyrics.

that raw mid-90’s Boom-Bap themed album for the DC state of mind, destined to appeal to all lovers of hip hop’s golden era, managing to travel back in time and push the boundaries of DC Hip-Hop simultaneously.

now who says i don’t post great hip hop? legendary status for this mixtape, should have got more love by the e-masses for sure.

if you want the dirty version, gotta buy it! how’s that for aggressive marketing? and nah, i’m not late. i posted some of their work in march. after the drop, get the download, AS WELL AS a the tracklisting and short documentary.

DOWNLOAD: Diamond District – In The Ruff

my man dj meistro just passed me Ram di Dance 1 & 2 for your reggae listening enjoyment. the DC based spinning pro mixed up some classic, early 90′s reggae with some current dancehall jams. featured on Turntable Lab (and in their retail stores). big up to the multi-talented Dave Nada for the A+ cover art! who says DC doesn’t support reggae/dancehall, anyway?

ram di dance ’06. click to download

Ram di Dance ’06:
1. Intro/Perfect – Hand Cart Boy
2. Damien Marley ft. Eek-a-Mouse & Bounty Killer – Khaki Suit
3. Super Cat – Girls Town / Pharcyde – Passin Me By / Stalag Riddim
4. Junior Kelly – Love So Nice
5. Techniques & Lady G – Samfie Lover
6. Super Cat, Frankie Paul, Heavy D – Big & Ready
7. Capleton & Method Man – Wings of the Morning / Life Riddim
8. Lady G – Naturality
9. Luciano – Burn
10. Chronicle – Jah Rise
11. Razah – The Only One For Me
12. Burro Banton – One for the Money
13. Burro Banton – Settle Yourself
14. Pampidoo – Synthesizer Voice
15. Little Twitch – Good Work
16. Red Rose – Under Mi Fat Ting
17. Flourgon – Bounce
18. Red Dragon – Duck
19. Papa San & Lady G – Legal Rights
20. Tinga Stewart & Ninja Man – Cover Me
21. Tony Rebel – Guns and Ammo
22. Tony Rebel – Hypocrites
23. Buju Banton, Tony Rebel, Terry Ganzie – Tribal War
24. Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Assasin – Loving in the Street
25. Loving in the Street Version
26. Richie Spice – Devil
27. Chuck Fender – Hip Hip Hooray
28. Sugar Minott & Sizzla – Dem a Rush Me
29. Richie Spice – The Way You Living
30. Anthony B – System
31. Turbulence – Rest a Show
32. Fantan Mojah – Hungry
33. George Nooks – Call on Jah
34. Richie Spice – Operation King Fish
35. Pinchers – Fire
36. Anthony Cruz & Buju Banton – Too Bloody
37. Yami Bolo & Capleton – Put Down the Weapon
38. Terror Fabulous – Jah Works
39. Half Pint & Anthony B – Two to One
40. Sugar Roy & Conrad Crystal – Tired of It
41. Richie Spice – Bad Lamp
42. Richie Stephens – Friends and Lovers
43. Tanya Stephens – We Nah Run
44. Gregory Isaacs – Cool Down the Dub

ram di dance ’07. click to download

ram di dance ’07. click to download

Ram di Dance ’07:
1. Chezidek – Who I Am
2. Fantan Mojah – So Many Problems
3. Sizzla – Show More Love
4. Sugar Roy & Conrad Crystal – Righteous Train
5. Lutan Fiyah – A Lie
6. Pinchers – Kingston Jamaica
7. QQ – Never Know the Use of Her
8. Alborosie – Slam Bam
9. Sizzla – Shout it Out
10. Smokie Benz & Tony Tuff – Fulfillment Time
11. Al Poncho – Me Come From
12. Capleton – I Know
13. Buju Banton & Pinchers – Don & Dupes
14. Pinchers – Don is Don
15. Top Cat – Pass the Chalice
16. Scion Success – Number 1 Title
17. Super Cat, Sugar Minott & U-Roy – A Class Rub-a-Dub
18. Apachie Scratchie – Father and Son
19. Michael Famous – Run Them
20. Pinchers – Bandelero
21. Wickerman – Bow Delero
22. Tony Rebel – War & Crime
23. Papa San – Herb in the Morning
24. Tony Rebel – Something Ah Guh Happen
25. Wayne Ranks & Louie Culture – Circle Africa
26. Super Cat – Come Down
27. Capleton – Punany Wid Di Dum
28. Daddie Ruppie – Punanay Can’t Done
29. General TK – Long Donkey Meat
30. Louie Culture – Ganga Lee
31. Louie Culture – Pressure
32. Simpleton – Coco Cola Shape
33. Capleton – No. 1 Pon the Look Good Chart
34. Mad Cobra – Fat & Buff
35. Beres Hammond – No More Pain
36. Pinchers & Bounty Killer – Twenty One
37. Tony Rebel – Firing Strong
38. Gospel Fish – Wickedest Thing in Life
39. Frankie Paul – Dancehall Run Hat
40. Chaka Demus & Pliers – Boom
41. Steven Marley, Damien Marley, & Buju Banton – Traffic Jam (rmx)