Sunday, February 22, 2015
Kenn Starr - Say Goodbye (Prod. Black Milk)
The first visuals from the newly released Kenn Starr album, Square One, are for the Black Milk produced track "Say Goodbye." Directed by Jay Brown, the new video was shot in Kenn's native DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia) landscape. The vintage Black Milk beat knocks with the familiar ring of his Popular Demand era. Meanwhile Kenn takes listeners on a walk through his recent history including some industry insight as he politely gives his middle finger to some. Watch & enjoy.
Lord Hakim - Brass Knucklez (Feat. Vast Aire & Phizz Ed)
Hypnotic rhythms, dusty samples, turntable techniques, & intelligent lyricism combine to form Born With A Determined Idea, the debut album from Columbus, OH emcee & producer Lord Hakim, featuring Vast Aire (Cannibal OX), Dom Pachino (Killarmy), Bronze Nazareth, Planet Asia, & Lord Jamar (Brand Nubian).
An Emcee, Producer and Studio Engineer, Lord Hakim is a Columbus, Ohio native, is a Hip-Hop enthusiast to the fullest, but who like many of us, prefers his beats dirty and his lyricism enlightened. “My style of Hip Hop is grungy samples over boom bap percussion with razor sharp turntable techniques; now that’s Hip Hop! When it comes to emceeing, I’m a thinker; it’s all about vocabulary and being descriptive. The thing about Hip Hop is you actually get hear the novel within an orchestrated arrangement and it can set the mood for whatever chapter or track you’re on” Hakim states.
After previously building with Planet Asia (“Scripturez”) and Lord Jamar (“Peace God”), Lord Hakim returns with the visual counterpart for his collaboration with Can Ox’s Vast Aire and Phizz Ed “Brass Knucklez.”
Monday, January 26, 2015
Atmosphere - January On Lake Street
"Southsiders" is another good release from the past year. 2014 has been a good year for hip hop.
Dice Raw - Run
From Dice Raw (of The Roots) solo LP "Jimmy's Back - The New Jim Crow". This album and Big Krit's ablum "Cadillactica" are my favourite releases from 2014.
Flying Lotus - Never Catch Me (Feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Flying Lotus, 'Never Catch Me feat. Kendrick Lamar', a film by Hiro Murai. The song appears on 'You're Dead!', preview the album and learn more at http://flying-lotus.com
Apollo Brown - Detroit Cypher (Feat. Ras Kass, Red Pill, MarvWon, Miz Korona & Noveliss)
While West Coast legend Ras Kass was recently in Detroit with Apollo Brown they called together some low key D legends - MarvWon, Noveliss of Clear Soul Forces, Miz Korona, and MMG's own Red Pill of Ugly Heroes. Director Jay Brown captured the whole thing, and put together this 6 minute highlight of the late night session.
Apollo Brown recently released his newest project Blasphemy, a collaborative effort with legendary Los Angeles emcee Ras Kass, known for his 1996 critically acclaimed debut album Soul On Ice and as a main fixture of L.A.'s hip hop scene. Today, Huffington Post Detroit premiered the latest in Apollo’s video cipher series, “Detroit Cypher,” and along with Ras Kass, Apollo Brown enlisted an all-star cast of Detroit's underground for the newest edition in his video cipher series, which includes Red Pill, Noveliss, MarvWon, and Miz Korona.
Bilderburgh - Sour Lounge
The Pittsburgh, PA collective known as Bilderburgh consisting of Crumb, Blender, Traxx, Raspy and Rambo are set to release their debut album, Speak Easy, on 11-11-14 courtesy of RBC Records. The five-man collective consists of past War Veterans, Blue Collar workers and Underground Hip-Hop aficionados whose tracks reflect their personal and group trials and tribulations through stories of combat, interpersonal relationships, alcoholism and their never-ending admiration for Hip-Hop culture; that binds them all both in and outside of the booth.
Speak Easy features an eclectic blend of some of the groups primary influences representing the factions of the Wu-Tang Clan, Army of Pharoahs, Slaughterhouse, Gold Chain Military and more with guest contributions from Canibus, Planet Asia, Timbo King, Reef the Lost Cause, C-Lance and Crooked I.
Coming off of last weeks Crooked I assisted first single, "Written Agreement", Bilderburgh continues their plight to the top with the leak of "Sour Lounge" off their forthcoming 11-11-14 debut Speak Easy on RBC Records. Follow the Pittsburgh Quintet through their trials and tribulations brought on by their love for spirits on the new release "Sour Lounge".
Raiza Biza - Flashbacks
Visuals from a song from my Summer Album, which is available for free at: http://raizabiza.bandcamp.com/album/summer
Apollo Brown & Ras Kass - Humble Pi
"Humble Pi", from the album that Apollo Brown and Ras Kass recorded together.
Reks & Hazardis Soundz - Fear Of God (Feat. Knowledge Medina & High Collide)
Reks & Hazardis Soundz collaborative album, Eyes Watching God, displayed an uncanny chemistry, as they linked up to create a concept album which showcased the contrast between “good and evil” beginning with a “God Side” and finishing with a “Devil Side”; and the result is a highly conscious and fiercely political album.
Produced entirely by Hazardiz Soundz, Eyes Watching God also features guest appearances from N.O.R.E, Saigon, Fredro Starr, Termanology, Ruste Juxx, Dutch Rebelle and others to add to their cause.
Reks releases the visual for, “Fear Of God,” which is an iTunes exclusive track and features Knowledge Medina and High Collide.
Redman - Caviar Gold (Feat. Kurupt, Bingx & Dr. Zodiac)
Who better then Redman and Kurupt to advocate for the "The Strongest Medicine On The Planet”? Caviar Gold’s musical compilation will feature names such as Wiz Khalifa, E-40, Kurupt, Bone, Redman, Snoop Dogg, Crooked I & Techn9ne.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Statik Selektah - Carry On (Feat. Joey Bada$$ & Freddie Gibbs)
One off the music video's from DJ Statik Selektah's "What Goes Around" album. Orignally it only had Joey on the track but they added Freddie Gibbs later on. Nice to see them both on the same track.
Action Bronson - Easy Rider
Rev-up with Action Bronson's new video, "Easy Rider," the first single from the forthcoming VICE / Atlantic LP 'Mr. Wonderful' out fall 2014.
Reef The Lost Cauze - For The Have Nots (Prod. Emynd)
Second Visual From "The Fast Way EP" by Reef & Emynd.
Chris Rivers - My Ghetto (Feat. Termanology)
For those who don't know. Chris Rivers is the son of the legendairy rapper Big Pun. He sounds very similair to his dad.
Joey BADA$$ - Big Dusty
Joey Bada$$ releases the official music video for "Big Dusty", the first single off his debut album "B4DA$$" dropping this fall. I'm looking forward to listen to the album when it releases.
Ab-Soul - Closure
Don't get fooled by the intro off this music video. The actual song starts after that.
Lupe Fiasco - Remission (Feat. Jennifer Hudson & Common)
Watch Jennifer Hudson and Common perform with Lupe Fiasco during Stand Up To Cancer on September 5th.
Buckshot & P-Money - Sweetest Thing ft. T'Nah Apex
New music from Buckshot & P-Money's "BackPack Travels" album. "Sweetest Thing" features T'Nah Apex.
Twista - Devils Angel (Feat. Chris Swagg)
Here is another edgy visual from Twista newest album 'Devils Angel" produced by P Flawz.
Mick Jenkins - Jazz
Mick Jenkins "Jazz" Official Music Video. This song is from is album "The Water[s]".
Monday, August 18, 2014
Buckshot & P-Money - Flute (Feat. Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly of Pro Era)
New music from Buckshot & P-Money's "BackPack Travels" album, out June 24th on Dawn Raid / Dirty Records / Duck Down Music. "Flute" features Joey Bada$$ and CJ Fly of Pro Era.
Cormega - Industry
Cormega raps about the rap industry. This song is from the new album from Cormega titled "Mega Philosophy".
Ruste Juxx - Off The Hinges (Feat. Rock of Heltah Skeltah)
Ruste Juxx & VStheBEST are out with their new video for "Off The Hinges" featuring Rock of Heltah Skeltah. The song is off their new album, "Ready To Juxx".
Blu & Exile - Maybe one day (Feat. Black Spade)
Blu & Exile release their first official music video from their album "Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them" for the song "Maybe One Day" directed by Jerome D.
Scarface - Exit Plan (Feat. Akon)
Scarface brings some poignant visuals to his track with Akon titled "Exit Plan."
Reks & Hazardis Soundz - Garvey (Feat. Noreaga & Saigon)
Brick Records is proud to present the REKS & Hazardis Soundz collaborative album Eyes Watching God. The concept album has the duo showcasing a contrast between “good and evil” beginning with a “God Side” and finishing with a “Devil Side.” The CD artwork features a dual-image album cover showing both the 'Good' and 'Evil' sides, depending on what angle you view it from. The Massachusetts lyricist linked up with the Queens native in South Florida to complete the album during the past year, and they enlisted N.O.R.E, Saigon, Fredro Starr, Termanology, Ruste Juxx, Dutch Rebelle and others to add to their cause. The result is a highly conscious and fiercely political album.
"Working with REKS on this project has been a great experience. The creative process was organic and effortless. We were in the studio together for every song on the album and it was as simple as me showing Reks a beat and him picking up the pen and writing. Nothing was ever forced. I am really proud of this body of work and I'm very excited for the world to hear it." says Haz.
REKS adds, "It felt natural working with Haz. He has a great ear for music and was interested in me trying beats I am not accustomed to spitting on. It helped me diversify myself a bit". The chemistry between the two is evident throughout Eyes Watching God, which was released on CD and digitally on 7-15-14.
Cool Nutz - Crushed
Cool Nutz drops the Jhene' Aiko influenced "Crushed" which speaks to every artist ever caught in the struggle of chasing their dreams. From the highs of ones successes to the lows of ones failures.
Kirk Knight & Dyemond Lewis of Pro Era - Extortion
Pro Era comes at you with a brand new music video "Extortion" off their Scion AV release "The Shift" EP.
JoJo Pellegrino - Pretend
JoJo Pellegrino "Pretend" produced by Jon "Flip" Muro. This song is simply pointing out that the American public is clueless to what their Govmnt is doing. The lies the cover ups the brainwashing ect.
Roc Marciano - Ruff Town (Feat. Cormega)
Roc Marciano and Cormega head down to Miami to handle some unfinished business in their newest music video "Ruff Town."
Buckshot & P-Money - Just Begun (Feat. Raz Fresco)
New music from Buckshot & P-Money's "BackPack Travels" album, out now on Dawn Raid / Dirty Records / Duck Down Music. “Just Begun” features Raz Fresco.
Loaded Lux - Bars in the Booth (Session 5)(Prod. DJ Premier)
Simply, “Bars in the Booth” isn’t about age, popularity, or how many Twitter followers you have; it’s about an Emcee and a DJ moving the crowd—and that is the definition of Hip-Hop.
For Session 5, Premier linked up with up with Harlem’s own Loaded Lux.; who recently battled Murda Mook at Total Slaughter.
Raz Simone - Bow Down
Raz Simone delivers the latest salvo off his critically acclaimed release, Cognitive Dissonance Pt.1 with “Bow Down”. Directed by illustrator, Joe Garber, “Bow Down” finds Raz taking an animated approach on the subject of allegiance and sacrifice.
Souls of Mischief - There Is Only Now (Feat. Snoop Dogg)
Souls of Mischief released the music video for title track single, "There Is Only Now," on Billboard. This is the first video from the Oakland collective's upcoming album, There Is Only Now, due to drop on August 26, 2014. The album was produced entirely by multi-instrumentalist and renowned producer Adrian Younge and will serve as the inaugural release for his newly launched label, Linear Labs. The song is available for purchase both through iTunes and as a 7" single with the accompanying b-side, "All You Got Is Your Word." Also currently available are various bundles featuring seven different formats of the album: CD, double vinyl, cassette tape, instrumental-only LP, instrumental-only cassette tape, Ali Shaheed Muhammad remix of "There Is Only Now" in 10" vinyl and cassette, and more at the newly launched Linear Labs website.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Silkk The Shocker - C.O.L.O.R.S.
I used to be a big fan of No limit Record. Now they ain't as good as they used to be but they still make some decent music once in a while.
Wizdom - Set It Off
Wizdom Mriminthere born and raised in jersey.He's seen ups and downs. Growing up rite outside of one of America's murder capital's. His life experiences have fueled his pen to take you on a ride of emotions From the party to the cypher Wizdom will deliver what you been waiting to hear. Everythings from the heart the way Hip Hop is supposed to be.
Ab-Soul - Stigmata
New Ab-Soul album is on the way. The full version of this song also features Action Bronson and Asaad.
AKD & Deepstar - Familiar Names
This is the second single off the upcoming Universal Language LP from AKD & DEEPSTAR featuring artists such as: Masta Ace, Tragedy Khadafi, Nutso, Rob Swift, Sadat X, A.G. of D.I.T.C., Ed O.G. and more.
Buggs Tha Rocka - My$tery (Prod. Sal Dali)
Rap - lies = Hip-Hop. With that said, here is Buggs Tha Rocka's first single, "My$tery," which is produced by Sal Dali. The single is off of Buggs' highly anticipated project, Scattered Thoughts: Of An American Poet, which will be released to the world-wide web on August 6th.
A.G. - Bars in the Booth (Prod. DJ Premier)
DJ Premier’s “Bars in the Booth” is for SERIOUS SPITTERS ONLY! For the uninitiated, “Bars in the Booth” is a new series Preemo has started which revolves around titan emcees of all genres coming thru and being put to the test over a DJ Premier track!
Simply, “Bars in the Booth” isn’t about age, popularity, or how many Twitter followers you have; it’s about an Emcee and a DJ moving the crowd—and that is the definition of Hip-Hop.
For Session 4, Premier linked up with up with A.G.; from the legendary Bronx Duo Showbiz & A.G.) and fellow D.I.T.C brethren who puts it down!
You can go to Premier’s new website portal premierwuzhere.com to view the new “Bars in the Booth” with AG, or simply go to Premier’s YouTube channel (below)
Tristan - Cortez Nikes
Some artist I haven't heard from before. He kinda suprised me with this good song.
Paranom & Purpose - Dayz Go By
A track with a nice vibe, performed by Paranom and produced by Purpose. “Dayz Go By” released under Ill Adrenaline Records, a track off the upcoming “Life Outside the Frame” album, a 19-track album Paranom is going to release on December 10th. The visuals were directed, filmed, and edited by P. Silva of Solid Connect.
The Legion - For You
Longtime D.I.T.C. affiliates and Bronx legends The Legion dropped their long awaited "The Lost Tapes" album + brand new visuals for the track "For You" today! The album features production from Buckwild, Showbiz (both of D.I.T.C.), Confidence, and The Legion and is available worldwide on CD/12" EP/cassette/digital formats.
Straight from The Bronx, the home of hip-hop, comes the trio, The Legion (Chucky Smash, Molecules and Cee-Low). As signees to Black Sheep's One Love imprint, they debuted in 1993 with the brilliant underground classic, "Jingle Jangle" - an ill piano sample driven track with a highly quotable finishing verse from Dres of Black Sheep. The Legion followed up with the sweet laden Roy Ayers looped up single, "Legion Groove" and their now much sought after debut album, "Theme + Echo = Krill" (1994) featuring affiliated acts like Black Sheep, Chi-Ali and Showbiz & A.G.
After a hiatus for a few years, they resurfaced with the 12-inch, "Street Thing / Caught Up" (1998) on Legion Records/Fat Beats and some appearances on Dres' "Sure Shot Redemption" album. Then the Bronx trio went quiet.
While Molecules handled dope production for Dres, Mos Def, Milano, Amanda Marshall and even appeared on P!nk's "Stupid Girls", Chucky Smash's been hosting radio shows in the BX. The three long-time friends never stopped doing music together but it was already 2011 when the trio finally made a dope comeback on the Beneficence collabo track, “Aim, Fire, Spit.”
"The Lost Tapes" ain't only a simple compilation of rare and unreleased tracks, it's rather a musical documentation of a group that has been staying in its lane creating raw, uncut, and uncompromising Bronx flavor for more than two decades now. So this 20-track strong album includes the rare 12" single only "Freestyle Demolition" from 1994, rare old and unavailable on CD tracks, unreleased joints and instrumentals plus 3 brand new bangers ("For You", "Stereo", "Stereo [Remix]"), produced by The Legion, Buckwild, and Confidence (of Rashad & Confidence).
Take a trip down memory lane with these dope Bronx tales and street beats from The Legion and stay tuned for a brand new album plus the Molecules & Showbiz "A Bronx Tale" EP.
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