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 'Madlib + Guilty Simpson - OJ Simpson' | 03-07-2010
Enfant terrible 'OJ Simpson' is back! Not the football player but the duo of Madlib (Otis Jackson) and Guilty (Simpson). The album will contain 14 bangers with guest features by Elzhi and Strong Arm Steady a.o. Also expect some cuts by J. Rocc. The teaser single is 'Coroner's Music'. OJ Simpson will be released May 18th on Stones Throw Recordings!
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 'Murs & 9th Wonder - ForNever' | 02-26-2010
North Carolina meets California again on 'ForNever', the fourth collabo effort of Murs and 9th Wonder. Following solid releases such as '3:16: The Ninth Edition', 'Murray's Revenge' and 'Sweet Lord', the record drops March 30 on SMC Recordings. More info later.
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 'Eulorhythmics - Green St & Avers' | 02-26-2010
ADaD and Kenny Keys aka Eulorhythmics return with their newest full length 'Green St & Avers' on All Natural Inc. The release date is set on April 13th. First single off the new LP, the follow-up to 'Extended Play', is 'Leavin', which reveals already quality music in the making.
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 'Inspectah Deck - Manifesto' | 02-26-2010
Wu-Tang is in effect. This time Inspectah Deck releases his fourth solo album 'Manifesto' on March 23. A long list of guest MC’s will star on the album, such as Raekwon, Kurupt, Billy Danze, Cormega, Cappadonna, Planet Asia and Termanology. Expect productions by Alchemist, Lee Bannon, MoSS, Phenom and the Inspectah himself.
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 'Soul Crate Music - Heartland Panic Attack' | 02-26-2010
South Dakota trio Soul Crate Music will release their 'Heartland Panic Attack' March 9th. Def, Dirt Dee and DJ Absolute welcome Grieves and Mac Lethal a.o. on their record, which being issued on Black Clover Records. Check out their web spot for more music and footage about the upcoming release.
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 'Meth, Ghost, Rae - Wu-Massacre' | 02-25-2010
Another Wu release in the making for 2010. None other than Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon join their super powers on Wu-Massacre. RZA, Mathematics, Scram Jones a.o. will be handling production. Features by co-Wu warriors Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, Streetlife, Sungod and Trife da God a.o.
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 'Infinito 2017 - We Are Dark' | 02-25-2010
March 2nd marks the release of Infinito 2017's 'We Are Dark', produced entirely by Brooklyn producer Black Sparx. Guest features by Thaione Davis, Life Long, Breez Evahflowin, and Knuckles Bandit. Scratches by The White Shadow Of Norway! Off of Unlimited Chain Supply.
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 'LMNO - fOnk garden' | 02-23-2010
Number two in a row of ten LMNO albums this year, 'fOnk garden' is dropping March 16th on Up Above Records. The album will be entirely produced by Ms. One aka Georgia Anne Muldrow. All lyrics by LMNO. Watch out this section for the announcement of album number three, it's coming sooner than you think.
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 'TRUTHLiVE - Patience' | 02-23-2010
Inderdependent Media owner, MC, producer and DJ TRUTHLiVE’s debut album ‘Patience’ will be hittin shelves April 20. The record will be entirely produced by Jake One and will obviously issue on TRUTH’s own Bay Area-located label. The LP release will be anticipated by the pre-album EP ‘UnLearning’ of which three tracks already leaked. More info later...
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 'Little Brother - Leftback' | 02-22-2010
The release of Little Brother’s fourth full length ‘LeftBack’ is announced April 20th through Hall Of Justus. North Carolina’s Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh have engaged a list of producers such as Khrysis, Denaun Porter, Zo!, Symbolic One, Young RJ, Caleb, J Bizness and King Karnov. Along with the duo, Median, Chaundon, Khrysis, Torae, Bilal, Darien Brockington, will guest feature on the 13-track long album. A limited edition DVD will be included with the initial presses!
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 'LMNO - Push That Work' | 02-01-2010
First in a row of 10 upcoming albums this year, LMNO will be releasing 'Push That Work' February 16th on UpAbove Records. Each album will be in collaboration with a different artist/producer. For this effort, the Visionaries MC joins LD of Technicali. The 14-track release features guest appearances by The Prime (Luckyiam & Sapiant) as well as JFK of Grayskul.
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 'Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx - The EXXecution' | 01-31-2010
Set for a March 23 release is Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx's collabo album 'The eXXecution' on Duck Down Records. 'The eXXecution' is produced entirely by Marco Polo and features appearances from Sean Price, Rock, DJ Revolution, Black Moon, and Freddie Foxxx. Check out the promo video announcing the release. Watch out for more exclusive tracks off this release.
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 'GCM - Chain Of Command' | 01-31-2010
February 23rd marks the release of Gold Chain Military's debut album 'Chain Of Command' on Gold Chain Music/RBC-Records. GCM consists of Planet Asia, Tristate, Killer Ben, Turbin, Killa Kali, Sav Killz and Montage One. The album features production by Alchemist, Babu, Large Professor, Thayod Ausar, Evidence, Architech, Masterkraftsmen, Jazimoto and more... Peep the GCM website in the meanwhile.
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 'The White Shadow Of Norway - Victory' | 10-06-2009
Scandinavia's pride The White Shadow Of Norway returns with his third production album 'Victory' featuring an impressive guest list. None other than Sadat X, Melle Mel, Pace Won, Main Flow, Strick (EMC), Craig G, Block Mc. Cloud, a.o. bless Shadow's beats. Check out Shadow's video channel for previews! Droppin October 26!
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 'Fashawn - Boy Meets World' | 09-19-2009
Twenty-year old Fresno rapper Fashawn will release his debut album 'Boy Meets World', October 20 on One Records. Entirely produced by Exile, this album further contains lyrical features by Blu, Evidence, and Planet Asia. A few videos have been released yet, so go check them out at your favourite video sites. The latest video single off the album is 'Life Of A Shorty'.
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 'A&E - Arts & Entertainment' | 09-16-2009
All school rappers Masta Ace & Edo G have joined forces to form the duo A&E. Their LP 'Arts & Entertainment' will be released on the 6th of October 2009. The album features guest appearances by Large Professor, KRS-One, Posdnuous (De La Soul), DOITALL (Lords of the Underground), Chester French and Marsha Ambrosious. Production by Double O (Kidz In The Hall), M-Phazes & DJ Spinna.
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 'Kam Moye - Splitting Image' | 09-05-2009
Also known as Supastition, Kam Moye will drop his new album 'Splitting Image' off MYX Music. Following the 'Self-Centered' EP, this is the North Carolina Emcee's second release as Kam Moye. Check out '3 Ladies', the first song of the brand new album coming October 28.
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 'LMNO & Yann Kesz - Devilish Dandruff...' | 09-05-2009
Visionaries' own LMNO and French producer Yann Kesz are joining forces on 'Devilish Dandruff With Holy Shampoo', to be released November 17 on Up Above Records. Guest starring are JFK of Grayskul, Karim Nazem, Lorett Fleur and Kev Brown. Check out the video to 'Never Stop' if you haven't already. Chouette, quoi!
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 'Skyzoo - The Salvation' | 09-05-2009
Set to be released on September 29 through 9th Wonder’s label Jamla Records (sub-label of Duck Down Records) is Skyzoo’s long-awaited debut album ‘The Salvation. On the production tip: of course 9th Wonder but also heavweights Illmind, Nottz, Black Milk, Just Blaze, Needlz, Best Kept Secret, Eric G and Cyrus The Great.
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 'Dynas - The Apartment' | 09-03-2009
Florida-based MC Dynas releases his sophomore release ‘The Apartment’ September 29 on BBE Records. The album will be blessed by featuring artists DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Spinna and J Dilla. Rap legend Slick Rick too will take a remarkable guest spot. ‘Noted for his ability to visually depict urban tales with melodious harmonies, The Apartment was constructed during and due to the ups and downs Dynas had living by himself in his apartment’, the press release states.
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 'JJ Brown - Connect The Dots' | 09-03-2009
After making a lot of noise with Louis Logic, producer JJ Brown is about to release his debut full album ‘Connect The Dots’ November 10 on Well Done Entertainment. The album holds features by Craig G, Reef the Lost Cauze, Celph Titled, King Magnetic, Poison Pen, Homeboy Sandman, Block McCloud, Eternia, Travis McCoy (Gym Class Heroes) and the1shanti. In support of the release, weekly videos will be published on the label’s Youtube page.
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 'D.Black - Ali' Yah' | 09-03-2009
Sportn’ Life and MYX Music Label team up to release D.Black’s sophomore album ‘Ali’Yah’ September 29. The album contains production by Jake One and Vitamin D. The Seattle, Washington-based emcee first gathered praise by his appearance on Jake One’s ‘White Van Music’, now he comes with a well-anticipated follow-up (title means ‘ascend’ in Hebrew, no references to Aaliyah) to his debut album 'The Cause & Effect'.
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 'Apathy - Wanna Snuggle?' | 09-01-2009
In the pipeline for a October 20 release is Apathy’s sophomore album entitled ‘Wanna Snuggle?’ to be issued on Demigodz Entertainment. Most production is handled by Apathy himself. Besides that the long list of guest stars consists of B-Real, J-Live, Phonte, Chip Fu, Emilio Lopez, Celph Titled, King Magnetic, Ryu (of Styles of Beyond), Motive, Veze Skante, Dose, Black Raspberry, Holly Brook, Fort Minor, Get Busy Committee, Army Of The Pharoahs and of course the Demigodz crew.
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 'Slug & Murs - Felt 3' | 09-01-2009
For the third time, Slug and Murs have dedicated their 'Felt' album to a B-movie actress. This time the two have made a tribute to Rosie Perez, following earlier ‘tributees’ Christina Ricci and Lisa Bonet (so we guess it was Slug’s turn to choose again?). The album will be fully produced by Aesop Rock, who’s following in the footsteps of earlier Felt1 and 2-producers The Grouch and Ant. First leaked single is ‘Protagonists’. The album drops November 17 on Rhymesayers.
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 'Rita J - Artist Workshop' | 09-01-2009
Finally Rita J’s debut album 'Artist Workshop' drops October 20 on All Natural Inc. Featuring on production is K-Kruz while Guilty Simpson, Cap D, Black Spade and Rashid Hadee join Rita Jackson on the mic tip. The album has 14 cuts which should propel Rita to the cream of the crop of female lyricists. First single and video are in the making.
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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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