Rap-Up: 800 the Jewell offers a sneak peek to 2009

This year 800 the Jewell's record label, Jewell Tyme Music, was named the Best Hip-Hop Label in Denver and in 2009, he's hoping to retain the title. To get fans amped for the upcoming year, 800, who hasn't released a new album in two years, sent us a sneak peek...

By Quibian Salazar-Moreno

December 18, 2008

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This year 800 the Jewell's record label, Jewell Tyme Music, was named the Best Hip-Hop Label in Denver and in 2009, he's hoping to retain the title. To get fans amped for the upcoming year, 800, who hasn't released a new album in two years, sent us a sneak peek of what to expect in 2009. Be forewarned, the following track is meant to rattle trunks while cruisin' up and down Federal and Colfax Blvds. Check it out after the jump:

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