I knew one mixtape would leak on Memorial Day. Download link and track listing after the jump.

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Evidence and Rakaa Iriscience speak on their friendship and how that friendship turned into forming the group Dilated Peoples (later with DJ Babu). In the last part of the clip, The Alchemist speaks on the working relationship he has with the Dilated Peoples family.

Fun Fact: The Alchemist thought of the name Dilated Peoples.

From the Dilated Peoples DVD – The Release Party. This DVD can be purchased by clicking HERE.

Today we proudly present a blunted version of our Channel Zero series. We show Redman videoclips from the Outsidaz, Madlib or Joe Pesci and get statements on another Red & Meth movie project and an Artifacts re-union. And of course do we talk about the most hilarious MTV Cribs ever.

Also, if you missed it, I recently posted a Best of Redman which was put together by Diggers Union representative DJ Books. You can check out the mixtape by clicking HERE.

A couple of days early, here is the brand new Royce Da 5’9″ mixtape hosted by G Unit’s DJ Whoo Kid. Track listing and download link after the jump.

Props to 2DopeBoyz for the heads up.
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Ice Cube spitting “It Was A Good Day” with The Roots on the beat is the highlight of this interview.

Afrika Bambaataa, Kool DJ Red Alert, and The Original Jazzy Jay reunite on the wheels of steel for the first time in over 25 years. Many have neglected the fact these individuals are primarily responsible for the genesis of hip hop culture.

Noisemaker Media’s Mark Carranceja was at the right place and at the right time to capture this historic moment in hip hop history. Carranceja is quietly becoming one of the most sought after filmmaker/music video directors in the industry and through this short edit, he shows us why his unique vision embodies the essence of hip hop culture.

The True School Park Jam Series is made possible by Christie Z Pabon [Tools of War, DMC USA] and Fabel Pabon [UZN, RSC, Tools of War]. Their hard work and dedication to the preservation of DJ and hip hop culture allows for once in a lifetime moments like this.

Dates for the True School Park Jam Series can be seen by clicking HERE.

Props to Noisemaker Media for the video.

Here is another great mix by DJ Seiji courtesy of Let The Brainz Blo G. Missed any previous DJ Seiji mixes? Grab them below.

Previously: DJ Seiji – 1995 Beat Emotion Library | DJ Seiji – Re:1994 Beat Emotion Library | DJ Seiji – 1990 Beat Emotion Library | DJ Seiji – Crates Diggaz (Lesson 5)

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The big homie Will of the East End Empire sent over this brand mixtape for you listeners here at The Diggers Union. If you interested in listening to new artists; definitely check this out and see what you think. Guest features include Raekwon, AZ, Cormega, Jaz O and more. Download after the break.

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Beanie Sigel gives the behind-the-scenes story of how he got signed to Roc-A-Fella Records back in the day. Props to Forbez DVD for the video.

“The Charlie Rose of Hip-Hop” chops it up with Mississippi’s finest, Big K.R.I.T. about his new mixtape album, production vs. rapping, being slept on and much more.