During this year’s SXSW Festival leading pro audio company Unique Squared, in partnership with Quality Control Marketing, parked a massive tour bus on Austin’s streets to serve as a state of the art recording studio. Throughout the festivities some of hip-hop’s most notable emcees stopped by the Mobile Studio to record exclusive songs over all-original production. The result is The Official SXSW Mixtape, a 30 track collection that captures the energy and creativity of SXSW.

The Official SXSW Mixtape is presented by Unique Squared, Quality Control, 2DopeBoyz and DJBooth.net. Acclaimed industry engineer Fokis handled the mixing and engineering duties while tracks were blended and arranged by DJ Presyce (three time Scribble Jam DJ Battle Champion). Featured artists include Tanya Morgan, Skyzoo, Khaleel, Nick Javas, J-Live and more. Contributing producers include Seattle’s heavyweight beatsmith Jake One, Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan), Crazy DJ Bazarro (of the Beatminerz) in addition to noteworthy up-and-comers Apollo Brown, IMakeMadBeats, Dynamite Brothers, D.R.U.G.S. and female producer Kels of TN2 Productions.

To witness artists selecting beats, writing and recording in such a short period of time was extraordinary and a testament to Unique Squared’s ability to create a unique and creative environment. It’d be an understatement to say this was a Herculean task on everyone’s part, thank you to all the partners and artists that helped make it possible. – DJ Booth

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For this weeks episode of the Combat Jack radio show, Combat Jack and Dallas Penn interview concert promoter Peter Oasis. Enjoy and be educated.

Previously: The Combat Jack Radio Show (5/18/2011) with Special Guest DJ Stretch Armstrong

At the beginning of each new month, DJ Clark Kent releases a brand new audio mix via Twitter. For the month of June (one day early, I know), Clark brings you the seventh installment of his Grown & Sexy mix series. Sorry, but no track listing was provided. Enjoy and be educated.

Download: DJ Clark Kent – Grown & Sexy Vol. 7

Forbes’ Zack O’Malley Greenburg sat down with Warner Music Group’s Lyor Cohen to get his thoughts on the future of the ever-changing music industry. Like the video title reads: the revolution will be digitized.

Maybach Music Group’s Self Made is in stores now.

Hard Knock TV takes you Behind the Scenes for an Exclusive preview of Meek Mill’s new music video Tupac Back featuring Rick Ross. While on set Mark Anothony Jenkins caught up with Meek, Ross, Pill and director Mr Boomtown to talk about concept of video, Tupac, Maybach music and more! – Hard Knock TV

On May 29th, DJ Premier performed live at the Relentless Garage in London, England in front of a sold out crowd. Imagine how dope would it be if Premier, Pete Rock, Just Blaze and Alchemist went on tour together and played all their classic produced cuts? Props to Sumit for the footage.

Do Remember: Just Blaze & Alchemist “Soundclash 2011″

Beats & Lyrics just sent over issue #3 of their magazine to read/view online absolutely for free. This issue includes interviews with Fabolous, DJ Premier, Buckwild, Royce Da 5’9″, Peter Gunz and more. If you would like to subscribe to the magazine (9 issues for $19.95), you can do so by clicking here.

Following a deep and insightful lecture at the University of Virginia, The Student Hip-Hop Organization at UVA caught up with 9th Wonder for an exclusive interview. Watch the final part of the interview as he discusses his favorite non-sample beats, memorable albums, “The Wonder Year”, and the word ‘zulu’. Interview by Trent Smith and Sofia Karad. Video by Michael Tutu and Che Harvey. – SHHO

Previously: Wise Words with 9th Wonder (Part 1 & 2)

DJ Drama and Young Jeezy finally link back up and drop the highly anticipated mixtape, The Real Is Back. This mixtape comes just in time for your Memorial Day parties/bbq’s. TM103 coming this summer. Read the rest of this entry »

Sumit was in attendance for this years soundclash between Just Blaze and Alchemist. After watching this video, it’s amazing how many classic tracks both of these producers have created throughout the years.

Watch last years soundclash footage here and here. Enjoy and be educated.