listed previews
Every land is a beach, every human is an elephant. Thaione Davis and J. Sayne are Elephant Beach. The first one is a talented MC/producer from Chicago, the second one is a Swiss producer. Their project 'Escape' is due to come out June 19 on Ish Records/Groove Attack and contains 15 bangers.
POSTED 03|29|2006
Brooklyn native and founder of Brooklyn Academy (the rap group not the school) Block McCloud has his debut album 'Spitting Image' coming out soon on DayByDay Records. The producer/MC's album features guest appearances by Jean Grae, Pumpkinhead, Killah Priest and some upcoming talents.
POSTED 03|29|2006
Following the footsteps of Emanon colleague Exile, Aloe Blacc comes with a solo full album on a quality label. His 'Shine Through' drops this Summer on Stones Throw Records featuring different styles from hip-hop to soul to Latin influences. Prepare for a musical journey through the mind of Nathaniel aka Nathan Yell! More details will follow soon!
POSTED 03|26|2006
Dudley Perkins (the other persona behind Declaime) releases 'Expressions (2012 a.u.)' on April 18th. The 12" 'Testin' Me b/w Funky Dudley' is already out now, so go check it out on his myspace! Produced by Madlib. Y'all know to watch out for this full album right?
POSTED 03|24|2006
Awarded and cheered at for their excellent debut album, the group Deep Rooted, consisting of Mr Brady and Johaz, release their sophomore effort 'The Second Coming' March 30 on their own OpenMyndz Ent. Production is handled by Mr Brady, Jake One, Oh No and DJ Artistic while Abstract Rude, Sha Dula, Planet Asia, Aloe Blacc, Oh No, Main Flow, a.o. bless the mic.
POSTED 03|21|2006
It's been a few years! Well, The Perceptionists album made up a lot of the agony of waiting, but the new Mr Lif album 'Mo' Mega' is droppin June 13 on Definitive Jux. Not much details are out yet but, in the meanwhile, check out the first single 'Brothaz' on Lif's Myspace page. Produced by El-P (of course!). More info will follow soon.
POSTED 03|17|2006
Next week (March 21) in stores: RADIx' long awaited debut effort 'The Staple'. The Boston formation, consisting of talented rappers QuiteNyce and Seek, teams up with respected names such as Akrobatik, Mista Sinista (X-Ecutionerz), Mr Eon (High & Mighty), DJ JS1 (Rocksteady Crew) and Insight. An Abstrak Recordings production in conjuntion with Early Spotter.
POSTED 03|16|2006
With a production on Mobb Deep's album, stardom is lurking right behind the corner for Exile, better known as the producer of the group Emanon. 'Dirty Science' is his first official solo album on Sound In Color, in which his production features a background for a solid range of artists such as Slum Village, MF Doom, Ghostface Killah, Kardinal Offishal, Oh No, MED, Aloe Blacc, Blu, Trek Life and Ta'Raach a.o. Out May 16.
POSTED 03|06|2006
More news from the West Coast: 2 Mex (Visionaries) and Life Rexall (Shape Shifters) team up as $ Martyr to release their first collabo effort 'Money Symbol Martyrs' on Cornerstone RAS. The album features production by Rexall and Polyhedron (producer on Rasco's latest album). Expect it to drop April 16.
POSTED 03|04|2006
Finally, after roaming NY streets and makin a name for himself through a documentary on Dutch TV a.o., Pack FM aka 'Hip-Hop's Punchline King' drops his first album 'WhutduzFMstand4?' on QN5 Music, June 13. Expect production from Cunninlynguists, ToneDeff, Domingo and Elite while Icon The Mic King deals with a guest feature, just as Pack's group Extended F@mm.
POSTED 03|03|2006
Hip-hop's most prolific crew since the Wu-Tang, Army Of The Pharaohs, finally releases their highly anticipated debut effort 'The Torture Papers' on Babygrande Records. AOTP consists of Vinnie Paz, Apathy, 7L & Esoteric, Outerspace, Celph Titled, Des Devious, Faez One, King Syze and Reef The Lost Cauze. The album drops March 21. Download a track of the album, 'Battle Cry' now!
POSTED 02|25|2006
Get ready for Cadence's second solo album 'Creative Commerce', to be released May 2006 on Domination, holdin 16 tracks featuring Dumi Right (OUO/Zimbabwe Legit), micthefinite, Blame One, Shed Light and the one and only Prince Po (Organized Konfusion). Can't wait? Then download this 6 minute album sampler.
POSTED 02|24|2006Editor's pick
