The Koalition regular Skyzoo is back fresh off his GTA features. The Beautiful Decay is the first Official release off his new album "The Salvation" dropping Sept. 29th. on Jamla/ Duckdown Records. Jamla is 9th wonders new label for those wondering. And 9th Wonder also produced this Beautiful Decay banger. [Props to OnSmash]...

DJ Jazzy Jeff Grammy Award winning hip-hop and R&B record producer, actor and world famous turntablist , is set to take the virtual stage this fall in DJ Hero, Activision announced. In addition to joining the distinguished rank of playable characters that will appear in the game, including DJ Shadow, DJ Z-Trip, Grandmaster Flash, DJ AM and othe...

New Jay-Z interview mostly about his new album Blueprint 3 in stores Sep. 11th. Interview was done by DJ Semtex over in the UK. I'm not to big on Semtex, I'm sure one of my UK editors will put me on to some things he has done. One thing that stuck out in the interview was Jay's keys to success. To do something your passionate about. Also to do thin...

If your tired of coming to the Koalition and seeing songs like Swag Flu mess with your vibe (shots fired), Flashtrack Friday is here to save the day. This is the spot where you can find video game music that is unique and enjoyable and I have something very unique for you check out indeed. The track you are about to listen to is called "The Wily Ma...

Really it is! Soulja Boy lives this life. And he displays it all over his brand new "Swag Flu" video below. I'm not even going to front. I like Soulja Boy as a character and as a entrepreneur. But as a musician I just cant vibe with dude. But check out the video and tell me what you think people. "I, I, I got the swag fluuuu"...

Calling all hip hop practitioners, it’s that time again. For as long as we can all remember people have wanted to taste the unyielding pleasures of fortune and fame. Some would do just about anything to stand in the limelight yet many have no clue how to begin such a journey. If you’ve ever wondered how to attain success from the music biz ...

Following yesterday's news that Capcom will be releasing a Marvel vs. Capcom 2 mixtape. We have the first official video from said mixtape featuring two rappers who go by the name Eligh & The Grouch in a song titled "Fight The Good Fight". Check it out below....

[1st Verse] It's mean, soldier Now let me put the streets down like steamrollers - Steamrollers pave streets ("putting them down") With the CATS that push - CATS refers to Caterpillar Inc's steamrollers 40 ounces through the hood, like King Cobras - King Cobra is a malt liquors, mostly commonly known for its 40 ounces and seen in the hoo...

My boy Random is featured on this tape. He also will be doing a mixtape with us soon so be on the lookout for that. But Capcom sure knows how to promote a game. The tape features hiphop heavy hitters like Talib Kweli, Raekwon, Havoc of Mobb Deep and many more. ...

The homie Wordspit just shot me his latest interview with loud.com. Listen to him spit some bars and talk a little about the background of his rhymes. I do agree with 'spit' on the fact that rap is like kung fu. Different styles, different terriries, and different attitudes. Websites are like that to, and nobody can mess with that Koalition clan....

I really don't know what to say about this one... I'll let the people decide. Hot Or Not?...

Check out the International edition of our new Hip Hop podcast, this time it will be myself Swiff Epics behind the boards to deliver some fine hip hop music. Dont worry, you wont just be getting stuff from my side of the pond, I play a whole lot of different types of Hip Hop to suit anyone. Dont forget to check out A.B Frasier's 2nd Mix Show coming...

Wagwan bredren. The homie Gary Swaby aka Swiff Epics is graduating from college today so I have to send a congrats out to him. Now that I have done that, let me hit you with this week's Flashtrack that I want you to hear. For those who have never played Shadow of Colossus on the PlayStation 2, you have robbed yourself of a once in a lifetime exp...

Since Nas' controversial statement in 2006 that hip hop was dead, it would seem that emcees are hellbent on preserving it, mainly by way of the "concept" record. Following in the footsteps of fellow Brooklynite Jay-Z, rapper Fabolous began work on his fifth studio LP, an album based around the gangster flick Carlito's Way. For years, the stigma tha...

Calling all hip hop practitioners, it’s that time again! Gangsta-gangsta read all about it. Remember when people use to ask, “is it life imitating art or art imitating life?” Well meet the life it’s really based upon. The powerful Mexican drug Cartel known as La Familia just killed 12 federal agents in a drug war attack. You can say it, “...