listed previews
Four years after 'Power In Numbers', Jurassic5 aka Chali2na, Akil, Zaakir, Marc 7ven and Nu-Mark return with 'Feedback'. As the group is tryin to 'step into a new realm', they've invited producers such as Scott Storch (!) and Bean One. Other beats are by Exile, Nu-Mark and Salaam Remi. And oh yeah, the first single 'Work It Out' features Dave Matthew Band. Due out July 25.
POSTED 06|08|2006
Venice Beach producer Elusive, known from collabos with El Da Sensei, Rasco, Main Flow, Planet Asia, Wildchild, Shock G and so on..., has recently landed a deal with Pockets Linted and is already workin on his release 'Basic 2 Basic'. Guest starring are Aceyalone, El Da Sensei, Planet Asia and Concise Kilgore a.o. Ready to drop Fall 2006.
POSTED 06|08|2006
BBE and J. Dilla's second team-up 'The Shining' will be released on August 22nd. The album was near completion when Jay Dee passed away; being exec produced by Dilla's longtime friend Karriem Riggins assures The Shining will be exactly how the super producer envisioned it. The album will feature Busta Rhymes, Common, Pharoahe Monch, Madlib, MED and more. Be sure to pick it up. The legacy continues.
POSTED 06|05|2006
Soon to be released on Babygrande; the comeback album of Brand Nubian's Lord Jamar, entitled 'The 5 % Album'. The record, inspired on the Five Percenter's philosophy (remember Lakim Shabazz), features RZA, GZA, Raekwon, Papa Wu, Grand Puba and more. The truth is out June 27!
POSTED 05|28|2006
Firt release on Jay-Z's 'alternative' Def Jam Left: The Roots seventh album called 'Game Theory' will hit stores August 29. The first single is a ?uestlove production called 'Don't Feel Right' which can be heard here. Expected guests are MF Doom, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Saigon, Bunny Sigler and MFSB Orchestra.
POSTED 05|25|2006
Watch out for the debut instrumental album by K-Def entitled 'Willie BooBoo - The Fool' coming out June 20 on Ghettoman BeatsLLC/Redline Music Distr. The man behind the music of acts such as Lords Of The Underground, Real Live, The Artifacts and Ghostface Killah, is also about to release a second instrumental record plus a full album with El Da Sensei. Peep the audio preview of 'The Fool' here (click on artist name)...
POSTED 05|25|2006
Coming sooner than you think (July 25 to be exact): 'The Case', a collaboration EP between The Pacifics and producer Illmind featuring 7 brand new tracks. Coming out on All Natural Inc, this is The Pacifics' third effort after the LP's 'The September First Project' and 'Sunday's Chicken'. Chicago in the house once again!
POSTED 05|22|2006
Chum The Skrilla Guerilla (of Demigodz fame) and Icon The Mic King are teaming up for 'Mike & The Fatman'. The LP should be out by summer on the Uprising Records label, which also recently signed Icon. Peep the duo's myspace to check out 'King Me'... a nice prelude to the album!
POSTED 05|07|2006
Here comes that City Brother who lives by the beach...Defari has his new album 'Street Music' coming up August 8 on ABB Records. Featuring production by Fredwreck, Alchemist, E-Swift and Revolution. Guest appearances by Dilated Peoples, Threat (!), Krondon, Phil The Agony and Planet Asia.
POSTED 05|06|2006
BCC! The Boot Camp Clik is back with a new crew release. 'The Last Stand' will be in stores July 18 and features production by none other than 9th Wonder, Beatminerz, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Illmind, Marco Polo and Coptik. Oh yeah, there's also a new Sean Price album coming in September entitled 'Jesus Price Superstar'! All on Duckdown Records.
POSTED 05|01|2006
She not only looks good, she's got mad charisma and skills on the mic: Chicago's Psalm One drops her full length 'The Death Of Frequent Flyer' July 18 on Rhymesayers. Production by Ant, Thaione Davis, Overflo, Maker, Mad Crates and V-Traxx. Brother Ali and Thaione Davis join in on the mic.
POSTED 04|30|2006
The Wu-Tang extended fam's newest revelation, producer Bronze Nazareth from Detroit, releases 'The Great Migration' on Babygrande May 23. The album features Sean Price, Timbo King, KillaSin, Prodigal Sunn and many more... Fans may know him from productions on RZA's 'Birth Of A Prince' and the Black Market Militia album. Stay tuned...
POSTED 04|30|2006Editor's pick
