listed previews
Another Infinito 2017 album coming up on Nephew Of Frank Records! 'Unenthusiastic Ebony Brown Soul' contains productional contributions by the one and only Thaione Davis, the honourable DJ White Shadow, Dr Singe, Cool D, Sine and DJ Swift. Cop it when it drops November 17, sorry DJ's, CD-release only.
POSTED 11|02|2006
Time for the masses to get familiar with this MC/producer from Little Rock, Arkansas, 9th Scientist who drops his 'Illatron Magnetic' on Domination Rec, November 7th. Beats by John Robinson, Kid Stress, DJ Swift, DJ G-Force, Trek 19 and 9th Scientist himself. Featuring rappers are Lil Sci, Infinito 2017, 607 Poisoned Fetus of Superiority Complex, Quantic, Angilas and Ill Chemist of Bru Records.
POSTED 11|02|2006
With his craftsmanship still being underestimated by US record labels, this time around Kankick hooked up with UK's Ramp Recordings to release 'Serious Business This'. Yet again an adventure through this Oxnard resident's music wonderland featuring contributions by Miki Valle, Blame One and Mysterious Babies. In stores November 21.
POSTED 11|01|2006
Visionaries' own LMNO teams up with producer LD of Technicali Sound on this forthcoming release, to be issued on UpAbove/Workethic Records. 'Workethic' is Leave My Name Out's fourth full length album already and combines the talents of two of the West Coast underground's finest musicians. To hear some of the tracks already, head over to Myspace. Official release date to be confirmed.
POSTED 10|30|2006
'Desired Effect' hasn't left our system yet (especially since it's just recently being released outside of Canada), or Moka Only drops another album called 'The Station Agent', a collection of 25 songs, with no features (except two by PSY), a bonus cut called 'Shove' ànd a Dilla tribute song, 'The Donut House'. Being released on Camobear, Oct 23, again it's a Canada-only issue, the rest of the world will enjoy this soon after.
POSTED 10|14|2006
Coming November 17 to a store near you: Ta'Raach aka Lacks' second full length 'The Fevers', following the instrumental CD 'Elovee' released in September. This Detroit representative has worked with the D's finest, from Jay Dee, over Elzhi and Dabrye to Carl Craig. This time around, he collaborates with his band The Lovelution, Big Tone, Amp Fiddler, Blu and a bunch of talented soul and rap artists to make this Sound In Color release a milestone in his carreer.
POSTED 10|12|2006
The follow up to the classic Hi-Teknology is finally here. October 17th is set to be the release date for Hi-Tek's 'Hi-Teknology²' (The Chip) which will be entirely produced by the man himself. Expect a whoooole bunch of guest emcees by the likes of Common, Busta Rhymes, Strong Arm Steady, Ghost and Rae, a.o... On BabyGrande of course.
POSTED 10|10|2006
New of the excellent Hiphop Is Music label, founder Braille's new album 'Box Of Rhymes' drops Nov 28th. Containing production from Ohmega Watts, Stro (of the Procussions), DJ Essence, Tony Stone, Dert, Relic and Theory Hazit, this is Braille's most personal album, featuring guets raps by Speech (of Arrested Development), Surreal, Sivion, Big Rec and Theory Hazit. Tracks of the album are downloadable at his Myspace page.
POSTED 10|09|2006
They're back! Black Sheep's long-awaited album '8WM/Novakane' is finally about to be released, but to know whether it'll be the Flavor Of The Month, you'll have to wait untill October 24. It's gonna be a digital release only and drops on Black Sheep's own Bumrush label. Oh yeah, '8WM' stands for 'Women With Women With Weed With Wine With Me', so we'll be damned if the LP isn't going to be a whole lot of fun.
POSTED 10|07|2006
Straight from the Subterraneous Crew comes Decompoze with his debut album 'Decomposition'. Having been featured on Binary Star, OneBeLo and Storm The Unpredictable albums this MC/producer from Pontiac, MI, is no stranger to making dope music. The album drops on LA Underground, Oct 31, holdin contributions by J.U.I.C.E, OneBeLo, Elzhi of Slum Village, KT and Buff 1 of Athletic Mic League and Subterraneous affiliates.
POSTED 10|03|2006
Xzibit is about to release his sixth studio album 'Full Circle'. After the surprisingly dope, very 'strongarmsteadyish' Weapons Of Mass Destruction, this follow-up is anticipated more than ever by original X to the Z fans. Guest appearances by Dj Quick, King Tee, Kurupt and Too Short. Let's hope we're as excited with this new effort, as all the people who got their car pimped by the X...
POSTED 09|25|2006
Cali Agents Rasco and Planet Asia return with the heat, November 4, releasing their new full length 'Fire & Ice' on Rasco's imprint Pockets Linted. Not much details yet on production credits but most of the tracks (10) will be produced by Soul Professa, check his Myspace page for the first song of the album 'Something New'.
POSTED 09|19|2006Editor's pick
