listed previews
After makin a name with his 12" 'Politricks', the self-released 'Street Edition' volumes and being a member of The Reavers, Akir is here with his debut album 'Legacy', scheduled to be released in March on Viper Records/One Enterprises. Expect guest features by Immortal Technique, Hasaan Salaam, Jean Grae, The Heatmakerz, Southpaw, Abiodun from The Last Poets, Poison Pen and the Fyre Dept.
POSTED 02|24|2006
The Eulorhythmics, Adad and Kenny Keys, have a brand new EP coming up on All Natural Inc, called 'Extended Play'. Two years ago, they released the LP 'Sociology', only to be issued in Japan. A few songs of that record appear on this release, just as the song 'Blam!', which is to be found on the new 'All Natural Inc Anthology'. The EP totals 10 titles. Release date: April 11.
POSTED 02|20|2006
While waiting for Apathy's album on Atlantic, here's 'Eastern Philosophy'. But don't get it twisted this will be much, much more than an appetizer! The album features production by Chum the Skrilla Guerilla, Celph Titled, Quincy Tones, DJ Cheapshot, Exact Beats and Apathy himself. Expect guest raps by Celph Titled, Bad Seed, Poison Pen, Ryu, Emilio Lopez and Motive. Drops March 21 on Babygrande!
POSTED 02|06|2006
After some label problems, Prozack Turner's second album is finally about to see the light of day. 'Bangathon' will drop March 21 on his own Hunger Strike Records in conjunction with Pockets Linted. The front man of Foreign Legion raps to the beats of Oh No, Quincy Tones, Jake One, DJ Ray, Paul Nice and own creations. Check out Prozack's website for more info on the tracklist.
POSTED 02|05|2006
Two years after 'A Complex Burdon', San Diego rapper Blame One is back with his latest 'Priest, Thief & Wizards'. The album drops March 14 and features production contributions by Kan Kick, Exile, Mr Brady, Hoax One and Mike Castillo.
POSTED 02|05|2006
Tamer Dizzle aka Encyclopedia Brown or Tame One teams up with production duo Xing N Fox to release 'Spazmatic', 22 new and hot tracks which will guarantee a tight chemistry between both the Nu Break specialists and the rapper with the Nottyheaded Terror. 'Spazmatic' is scheduled to drop March 14 on Blazin Records. Check out exclusives on Xing N Fox's Myspace page.
POSTED 01|31|2006
Remember Scarface's famous words 'Every dog has its day'? March 10, J-Zone and Celph Titled prove to you that 'Every Hog Has Its Day' also, when their debut collabo drops on Mt. Kill-A-Ho/Hog Cabin Entertainment. The album contains no guest lyrics and is fully produced by both artists, except for one guest production by Mr Walt of Da Beatminerz. The first single '$teady $mobbin b/w Celph Destruction' is out now!
POSTED 01|28|2006
April 4 marks the release of RJD2 and Bleuprint aka Soul Position's third issue 'Things Go Better With RJ And Al' on RhymeSayers Ent. After teamin up in 2002, this Ohio duo has dropped the 'Unlimited' EP (2002) and the full-length '8 Million Stories' (2003). Their second full album contains 13 tracks. No guests, strictly Ohio Players!
POSTED 01|27|2006
This was originally set for Fall 2005, but after a few delays the release date is now March 21. 'Murray's Revenge' is Murs and 9th Wonder's second team-up after the wonderful '3:16: The 9th Edition' and promises to be even better than their first effort. Not many details are out just that this is an all-9th Wonder-Murs connection, no guest spots, no guest producers, but a straight up LA-NC collabo.
POSTED 01|22|2006
It's been buzzing for a while now about this one! Ghostface Killah's 'Fishscale' is about to drop March 28th on Def Jam. A track- and producerslist popped into our eye and we can tell you we're even more excited than before now. None other than J Dilla, Pete Rock, Lewis Parker and MF Doom (5 beats from MF?) will lace the beats amongst others. Ghost will most def surprise once again.
POSTED 01|22|2006
The West Coast supergroup Dilated Peoples returns with their fourth album already. Droppin February 21 on Capitol Records, '20/20' promises to be a return to Dilated's artistic roots. Guest rappers are Defari, Talib Kweli, Krondon, Dr Greenthumb and Capleton. The first single is the recently released 'Back Again'.
POSTED 01|22|2006
New Jersey's own Tame One and the Dusted Dons team up to form 'Slow Suicide Stimulus'. The album will feature production from El-P, Face Valyou, Camu Tao, DJ Mighty Mi, Govone and Space Dog. There's guest appearences by Camu Tao (SA Smash), Aesop Rock (y'all know), Metro (SA Smash), Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox), Yak Ballz (Weathermen), Cage (Weathermen) and the legendary Grandmaster Caz. EDIT: album drops March 7 on Flospot Records!
POSTED 01|21|2006Editor's pick
