TAG: Duff

Dec20

yU (of Diamond District) – Can’t Hide feat. EyeQ (MP3)

yU’s “The Earn” album is in stores now via Mello Music Group!!

“The Earn” finds the DMV representative and Diamond District member, yU, showcase his progression from his first solo album “Before Taxes” and offer fans worldwide one of the best hip hop releases of 2011. The album features production from Grammy Nominated Kokayi, Kev Brown, Usef Dinero, Roddy Rod, Slimkat78 and guest vocals include Nicholas Ryan Gant, Duff, Imani Bilal, King Tut, Diamond District, and others.

Today, enjoy the non-album bonus cut for the song “Can’t Hide” featuring EyeQ and produced by Slimkat78. Slimkat78′s production features a “You Can’t Hide” vocal sample backed up by chopped up horns while yU and guest MC, EyeQ, trade verses. The combination between yU, EyeQ, and Slimkat78 seems effortless …

Dec13

yU (of Diamond District) Discusses ‘The Earn’ (Video)

DMV representative and Diamond District member, yU, is proud to release his album “The Earn” today via Mello Music Group!!

Still reaping the rewards of his first solo effort, “Before Taxes” yU drops one of 2011′s best hip hop albums with “The Earn.” Fans and listeners are able to grow with yU for his second solo effort, displaying his progression from the last album without loosing his foundation. Tough and honest rhymes paired with solid production, “The Earn” focuses on creating a cohesive album that one can enjoy from front to end. “The Earn” features vocals from Nicholas Ryan Gant, Duff, Imani Bilal, King Tut, Diamond District, etc and features guest production from Grammy Nominated Kokayi, Kev Brown, Usef Dinero, Roddy Rod, Slimkat78, and …

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Dec06

yU (of Diamond District) – Blind (prod. by Kev Brown) (MP3)

Today marks the exclusive early iTunes album release of yU’s album “The Earn.” The official release date is December 13th via Mello Music Group!!

The DMV representative and Diamond District member follows up his critically acclaimed solo album “Before Taxes” with “The Earn,” already generating a great response alongside some stellar reviews. yU showcases his growth on “The Earn” while not loosing site of the original formula. yU enlists a host of production guests including Kokayi, Kev Brown, Charlie Ross, Roddy Rod, 00Genesis, Usef Dinero and yU himself while featuring vocal guests from Diamond District, Nicholas Ryan Gant, Duff, Imani Bilal, King Tut and others.

Today, enjoy the free download for the song “Blind” produced by Kev Brown. The track is a powerful exploration of the heightened sensory awareness …