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 'Amad-Jamal - Barely Hangin On' | 06-22-2010
Finally, LA City’s Amad-Jamal releases his debut album 'Barely Hangin On: The Chronicles Of A Brotha Like Rodney King' on BBE Records. The record features Dilated Peoples, Defari, Doc One, D.U., Mean Green, Dirty Twan and Gotham Green. Check out AJ's latest video off the album. Release date: July 13.
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 'Shawn Jackson - Brand New Old Me' | 06-22-2010
LA’s own Shawn Jackson finally releases 'Brand New Old Me' on Tres Records, July 27. Guest producers are the illustrious Astronote, Beat-Maker-Beat, Beatnick, K-Salaam, Cook Classics, KNXWLEDGE and Ro Blvd. Guest lyricists are JimiJames, John West, Co$$, Young De, Thurzday (U-N-I), and Fly C. Check Tres blogspot for regular updates on the LP.
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 'Slum Village - Villa Manifesto' | 06-22-2010
They’re back! Despite the loss of two third of the group’s original members, Detroit’s Slum Village, return with 'Villa Manifesto' on Barak Records, July 27. The record contains production by J Dilla, Illa J and BR Gunna. Rap contributions by Phife, De La Soul, and Little Bother. Check out the webisodes for more info and upcoming tunes.
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 'Moe Pope - Life After God' | 06-21-2010
Boston resident Moe Pope releases his solo album 'Life After God' on July 27. Known from being part of the groups Mission (aka Crown City Rockers), Electric Company, Project Move and Megaphone, Pope returns with 15 tracks featuring Reks, Edo G, and more. The album is almost entirely produced (one beat from Headnodic) by upstart beat smith Rain. This Boston music fest is to be issued on –of course- Brick Records.
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 'Zo! - SunStorm' | 06-21-2010
Detroit-area born and DC-based producer Zo! will release his 'SunSet' record July 27 on Foreign Exchange Music. The album features lovely contributions by Phonte, Sy Smith, Darien Brockington, Lay Alma, YahZarah, Rapper Big Pooh and more… If you haven't already: download the teaser EP 'Just Visiting Too' to get into the vibe.
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 'Camu Tao - King Of Hearts' | 06-21-2010
Two years after Camu Tao sadly passed away, his ‘King Of Hearts’ will release on August 17 on Def Jux/Fat Possum Records. Produced by Tao himself, the 16-track album is described as 'raw, exciting and unlike anything anyone has heard’ by El-P. Kid Cudi confirms; 'These songs are so before their time it's ridiculous' while Cage sums up the album as 'a masterpiece in the making'.
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 'Black Milk - Album Of The Year' | 06-02-2010
Two years after ‘Tronic’, Black Milk will release his highly anticipated fourth full length, and apparently Album Of The Year on Fat Beats Records. The album of the year will contain 12 tracks with contributions from Royce da 5’ 9”, Elzhi, Danny Brown, Melanie Rutherford, Mr Porter, and more… Scheduled for a July 27-release. Track list and cover yet to be confirmed!
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 'The Roots - How I Got Over' | 06-02-2010
After several delays but just before festival season really flourishes The Roots will release How I Got Over on Def Jam. The record holds features by Dice Raw, Blu, Peedi Crakk, John Legend and more. Set for June 22. You already heard the title track but watch out for more tracks later…
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 'Rhymefest – El Che' | 05-31-2010
To be release June 8 is Chicago rapper Rhymefest’s second studio album El Che. The record, to be released through Allido Records, features guest stars Little Brother, Darien Brockington, Saigon, Adad. Expect production by DJ Premier, Kanye West, Mark Ronson, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Just Blaze, S1 and Lil Jon a.o.
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 'Pugs Atomz & K-Sparks – Kinda Like A Rapper' | 05-31-2010
Chicago’s Pugs Atomz teams up with producer Grant Sparks, known from Grand Pu, Sadat X and KRS-One productions, to release ‘Kinda Like A Rapper on CoalMine Music Inc/Fat Beats. Check out the trailer and first video off the album, to be issued June 1st, containing 15 fresh new tracks.
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 'Jermiside & Danny Diggs – Middle Classic' | 04-28-2010
Atlanta-based Red Giant MC Jermiside collaborates with Irish-bred producer Danny Diggs to release ‘Middle Classic’. Out May 25th on Kevin Nottingham’s HiPNOTT Records, the album features 13 tracks, of which 3 remixes (one by Kev Brown). Check out the first single ‘Didn’t I Tell You’, featuring Von Pea. Other guests include Soulstice and Donwill a.o.
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 'One Be Lo - B.A.B.Y.' | 04-19-2010
One half of the former rap duo Binary Star, OneBeLo aka OneManArmy returns with 'B.A.B.Y.' (Being A Black Youth). The release date is pinned on April 27. The album features an impressive guest list including Freeway, Devin The Dude, Phonte, Royce Da 5'9", Zion I, Guilty Simpson, Jean Grae, Kam Moye aka Supastition, Ro Spit aka Octane, Illite and more. Via MYX Music Label. Be on the lookout for the first exclusives on this site!
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 'Factor - Lawson Graham' | 04-19-2010
Canadian beatsmith Factor releases his sophomore production album ‘Lawson Graham’, two years after his debut ‘Chandelier’. With a wide range of artists such as 2Mex, Pigeon John, Myka9, Moka Only, Ceschi, Josh Martinez, Gregory Pepper, Sole, Radical Face and Cars & Trains, Factor once again hopes to impress with a psychedelic, melodic soundscape. Alike his collab album with Ron Contour, this one will be issued on Fake Four Records.
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 'Reef The Lost Cauze - Fight Music' | 04-19-2010
More news from the AOTP camp. Reef The Lost Cauze teams up with producers trio Guns Butter (J-Scrilla, Stu Bangas, Chop-La-Rok) to release ‘Fight Music’. With all beats produced by the GB crew, the album will feature guest artists Vinnie Paz, Big Noyd, Kool G Rap, R.A. The Rugged Man, Akir, Bloodsport, Slaine, K-Beta, King Magnetic and more. Check out a preview in order to get warmed up already. Out June 8 on Enemy Soil Records.
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 'Eternia & MoSS - At Last' | 04-18-2010
In the making since 2008, but now finally scheduled for a June 15-release, Canadian artists Eternia & Moss drop their collaborative effort ‘At Last’. The 15-track album includes features by Joell Ortiz, Termanology, Rah Digga, Ras Kass, Reef The Lost Cauze, Tona, Jean Grae, Tiye Phoenix and Rage, while fully produced by MoSS. Stay tuned with the weekly video episodes in anticipation of the release on Fat Beats Records.
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 'Vinnie Paz - Season Of The Assassin' | 04-18-2010
Jedi Mind Tricks’ very own Vinnie Paz is preparing the release of his debut solo album ‘Season Of The Assassin’ June 22 on JMT’s own Enemy Soil Records. The album contains 21 tracks with featurings from none other than Freeway, Clipse, Beanie Sigel, R.A. The Rugged Man, ILL Bill, Block McCloud, Sick Jaken, Paul Wall and many more. Anxious to hear a note off the album already? Check out the sampler!
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 'Declaime - FONK' | 04-18-2010
Fresh off SomeOthaShip Connect comes Declaime with ‘FONK’. In collaboration with George Clinton understudy Quazedelic, who also produced for Snoop Dogg, Declaime sticks to his heritage of West Coast G-funk. Not to be mistaken with their latest ‘fOnk Garden’ release, Georgia Ann Muldrow features on one track on this album. Here’s the first single ‘Fame’. Drops May 4th digitally and on CD.
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 'Roc C - Scapegoat' | 04-11-2010
July 10 marks the release of Roc C's Scapegoat on ABB Records. The record features Fredro Starr (Onyx), Illa J. , Aloe Blacc, Charlie 2na, Mr. Porter, Glasses Malone, Georgia Ann Muldrow, Lyric James. Production by DJ Khalil, Mr. Porter, Evidence, OhNo, The Alchemist, DJ Romes, Imakemadbeats, Slopfunkdust, Valentino, Kev Da Khemist and more...
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 'Basic Vocab - A Better Way' | 04-11-2010
Three years after their debut, Miami natives Mental Growth, JL Sorrell and Tony Galvin aka Basic Vocab release the follow-up 'A Better Way' on Mac Media Promo. The album, featuring guest vocals by Amir, Donwill, Rahsaan, Remedy, and Dynas a.o. and productions by Tony Galvin, Illastrate and Miami Beat Wave, will drop April 13.
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 'LMNO & Kev Brown - Selective Hearing pt 2' | 04-11-2010
Another one in a series of ten LMNO records this year: LMNO & Kev Brown release the follow-up to their 2008 'Selective Hearing' record on UpAbove Records, due out on May 10. The album features Chali 2Na, Trek Life, Declaime, Mr. Brady, Hassaan Mackay, Kaimbr and Kenn Starr.
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 'MF GRIMM - You Only Live Twice' | 04-11-2010
Multi-talented rapper, comic book adept and entrepreneur MF GRIMM releases his eight album ‘You Only Live Twice: The Audio Graphic Novel’ May 18 on Day By Day Entertainment. The album, featuring a 13-page comic book, contains of 13 tracks and is fully produced by Twiz The Beat Pro. ‘Supreme Excellence’ being the second, the audio novel is the first of two releases this year.
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 'Braille - Weapon Aid' | 04-05-2010
Lightheaded's Braille will release his upcoming album 'Weapon Aid' April 27th on his new label Talking Textures. Most of the tracks are produced by BigJess of Unknown Prophets. Other producers are DJ Cassidy, Xperiment, and Kid Hum. Only one feature to be expected by Ruslan and Beleaf of The Breax. Check out the first leak 'Give Myself'.
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 'Homeboy Sandman - The Good Sun' | 04-04-2010
One of the most anticipated albums of the year among underground aficionados is Homeboy Sandman's upcoming debut The Good Sun' on High Water Music. The production is handled by DJ Spinna, Psycho Les, 2 Hungry Bros, Ben Grymm, Core Rhythm, KO Beatz, M Slago and Ski Beatz. Label affiliate Fresh Daily features on one track, along with John Robinson and Daniel Joseph. In stores and online on June 1.
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 'Sage Francis - Li(f)e' | 04-04-2010
11 May marks the release of Sage Francis latest 'Li(f)e'. The twelve track album holds contributions by indie rock's most precious songwriters such as Jason Lytle (Grandaddy), Chris Walla from Death Cab for Cutie, and Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse, Calexico, and DeVotchKa. Production is made by Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron and Wine) and cohorts Jim Becker and Tim Rutili of the acclaimed Chicago outfit Califone. On Anti Records.
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 'Roc Marciano - Marcberg' | 03-14-2010
The UN's Roc Marciano returns with his album 'Marcberg' April 20 through Fat Beats. Fourteen tracks deep, of which 'Snow' and 'Whateva, whateva' have been leaked already, with no guest artists; MC's nor producers. Will be released on CD and vinyl EP.
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From The City Of Dope |
09-08-2010
Off the soundtrack of 'Step Up 3D': Zion I and the Grouch's 'One' video. |
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You Should Go Home |
09-08-2010
Termanology and Statik Selektah video from their upcoming '1982' album. |
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Dirty Harriet |
09-07-2010
New Rah Digga track in anticipation of her sophomore album 'Classic'. |
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G.U.R.U. |
09-07-2010
Title track off the upcoming Group Home album feat. Jeru. |
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Guilty Pleasure EP |
09-06-2010
French producer J-Zen recently dropped a 7" vinyl featuring Shawn Jackson and Substantial. |
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Cool-Aide |
09-06-2010
Icon The Mic King and Chum's latest release for a tweet! |
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