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That's right, the Original Sweaty Back Bastard Majik Most is back to molest hip-hop with 'You Got Jokes?!'. Containing features by Celph Titled, Apathy, J-Zone, Louis Logic, DJ Cheapshot, DutchMassive, Laws and PFM, this album will be just the boost your (Indian) Summer needs. Dropping within a few months on Domination Records.
POSTED 07|02|2007
Fans been waiting for five years, but Camp Lo is finally to release its third album 'In Black Hollywood' this summer. Geechi Suede and Sonny Cheeba are backed by producer Ski Beatz, who handles all beats. Album's dropping July 24 on Good Hand Records, check out the first single on their Myspace page.
POSTED 06|26|2007
The 'Truth Be Told' on July 10 by K Banger, Shaman Work's newest signee, who already blessed some label compilations, will hit hard with his debut album. Coming out only in downloadable form, through digital release, 'Truth Be Told' will feature a production line-up of Floyd the Locsmif (50 Cent), K Dubble, John Robinson, Decompoze, ID 4 Windz, Rickochae and one track by the man himself.
POSTED 06|13|2007
'Finding Forever' really means to find a place in music where you can exist forever', Common explains the title of his seventh album. No need to warm up 'the people', because with production by Kanye West, J Dilla, Devon Springsteen and Jeff Atkins, they will mark July 31 in their agenda for sure. Dropping on GOOD Music/Geffen.
POSTED 06|13|2007
Thank God again for Traffic Ent, because they releasing another shelved album people have been waiting for for yearsss. On top of that, the Pharcyde-affiliates The Wascals' 'Greatest Hits' will include bonus videos and instrumentals as it is issued as a enhanced double CD (and on vinyl of course). All tracks produced by J-Swift ('Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde'), guest feature by Fatlip.
POSTED 06|04|2007
Four albums far from the Black Star era, 'Ear Drum' is Talib Kweli's first release on his own Blacksmith label, in conjunction with Warner Bros Records, releasing July 24. Contributing artists are KRS-One, Jean Grae, Sizzla, UGK, Norah Jones and Raheem DeVaughn, production by Hi-Tek, Kanye West, J Dilla, will.i.am, Pete Rock, Just Blaze and Madlib.
POSTED 06|04|2007
Inspired by the instrumental album-era and James Bond, Oh No comes with a collection of 28 beats in 'Dr No's Oxperiment'. Following his debut album 'The Disrupt' and 'Exodus Into Unheard Rhythms', this is a bigger challenge for Oh No to establish himself as a producer. Dropping on Stones Throw Records July 31.
POSTED 06|02|2007
Nearly ten years after 'A Book Of Human Language', producer Mumbles and supreme lyricist Aceyalone return with 'Transformations/Illuminations'. Due to the critical acclaim of the former album this is one of Sound In Color's most anticipated releases of the summer, next to the Exile and Blu project. To be released July 17.
POSTED 06|02|2007
Ian Matthias Bavitz aka Aesop Rock returns with his fifth full album already, entitled 'None Shall Pass' August 28 on Def Jux. Featuring producers: Blockhead (seven tracks), Aesop Rock himself (five tracks), and one track by El-P and Rob Sonic each. El-P, Cage, Camu Tao, Breezly Brewin, Rob Sonic and John Darnielle are starring rappers.
POSTED 06|02|2007
Coming out on Boston's Brick Records June 19 is Project Move's Raheem Jamal's 'Boombox'. Hookin up with Raydar Ellis (7L&Esoteric, 'Late Pass') is the perfect move for a rapper that is on the verge of breakin through. Fresh production and clever lyrics, this album will soothe you throughout the summertime chill-outs.
POSTED 06|01|2007
Out on Rawkus June 26: The Procussions' Mr J - not Glenn- Medeiros' debut full length 'Of Gods And Girls'. Guest starring: Procussions colleagues Stro the 89th Key, Strange Fruit and Rez, friends/associates Pigeon John, 20Syl (Hocus Pocus), Marty James (One Block Radius), Headnodic (Crown City Rockers) and Ohmega Watts (Lightheaded). Production by Illmind, Stro, Headnodic, Ohmega Watts a.o.
POSTED 05|05|2007
What was bound to happen, happens June 26. The long-awaited collabo between Exile and Blu with the unconventional album cover, entitled 'Below The Heavens' (In Hell Happy With Your New Imaginary Friend) releases on Sound In Color. Album features Aloe Blacc, Taraach, Joseph and Miguel Jontell. The first single of the album 'The Narrow Path' dropped months ago...
POSTED 05|05|2007Editor's pick
