listed previews
Jay Dee RIP. On February 7, 2006, his recent album dropped as his first solo project on Stones Throw Records entitled 'Donuts'. It's an instrumental album displayin Dilladawg's geniality behind the boards and has become a true legacy of one of the greatest producers.
POSTED 01|21|2006
Brooklyn MC Okai teams up with producer Ayatollah for his debut album 'Dekonstruktion Of The Mind', which is bound to release March 21 on Soundchron Records. The record features Vinija Mojica and Planet Asia a.o. The latter also guest stars on Okai's first single 'Bout That' b/w 'Face Off'. March 6!
POSTED 01|20|2006
Australian and Japanese fans already have this, but Ugly Duckling's new album 'Bang For The Buck' drops elsewhere March 2006 on Fat Beats. 'On this album, we made the songs more up-tempo, hi-powered and bold', member Einstein claims, so expect nothing but a banger. The first single 'Smack' b/w 'Let it Out' comes in February.
POSTED 01|18|2006
Already released in Japan, but coming out soon in the rest of the world is Sound Providers' 'Looking Backwards' album of collected material recorded before their debut album on ABB Records. The album contains promo's, (un)released singles and a remix. Dropping March 21, first day of Spring!
POSTED 01|18|2006
Expect to be charmed by Five Deez' unique style as they drop their third full length 'Kommunicator' February 21 on Rapster Records. Moody riffs, charming raps and a crossover here and there are on the menu. Get ready, Jon Doe and co serve up 11 hot tracks!
POSTED 01|14|2006
Since his feature on Smut Peddlers' 12" 'For The Record' on Rawkus and the single 'Paper Mache' (produced by El-P) on Def Jux, Masai Bey has gained attention as being the new underground star at the firmament of alternative hip-hop. January 31, Masai drops his debut full length 'Natural Magic Music' on Raptivism and is about to convince the crowd with his skills. Not many details have leaked untill now...more info will follow.
POSTED 01|11|2006
Houston calling. At last the new K-Otix is about to see the light of day. '48 Seasons Vol 1' is another venture through jazz-infused, pure boom bap beats, produced by Symbolic One (Strange Fruit Project), Illmind (he again!), DJ Cozmos, Moonshine, Damien and Loptimist. Expect features from Strange Fruit Project and Chip Fu (Fu Schnickens).
POSTED 01|11|2006
Look out for a new album of Infinito 2017 on Raptivism. 'The Soul Of Benjamin Banneker In The Age Of Aquarius' is dedicated to Benjamin Banneker, a great African-American thinker of the 18th century and features a guest spot by L.I.F.E. Long and productions by Illmind, Thaione Davis, Memo and Panik. Droppin January 31.
POSTED 01|11|2006
The teacher/backpacker is back! The second solo album of former Artifacts member El Da Sensei called 'The Unusual' drops February 26 on Fat Beats and features production by Jake One, Illmind, K-Def, Saukrates, DJ Revolution and more. Guest rappers include Sean Price and O.C. First 12" is 'Crowd Pleasa/Natural Feel Good' coming this month.
POSTED 01|08|2006
Straight from The Wannabattle camp comes this CD called 'Flowfessionals', mixed by Swiss DJ Jesaya and featuring brand new tracks by Main-Flow, Whosane, Donte of Mood, King Solomon, Respect from The Perverted Monks, Don Dallas, Holmskillit, Piakhan, Mic Devious, Co-op, Zerah and GLK. Production is done by Dj Mike Steez, Dj Lethal, Jus One, Da Riffs, Kallisto, D-Tension, Mesk, Dj Hi-Tek, Preme Ohio, J Rawls, One800 and Kursewerd. Check here for tracklist and audio samples.
POSTED 01|07|2006
He started makin beats on Marley Marl's drum machine and made the world a bit brighter by deliverin the beat to Mos Def's 'Ms Fat Booty'. January 24, Ayatollah's coming with his second instrumental solo album 'Now Playing', but the first one on a label, Nature Sounds that is. The album is described as soulful and experimental, so be prepared for some exquisite listening pleasure.
POSTED 01|06|2006
Meet Modill, Chicago's newest hip-hop sensation, (consisting of emcee Racecar and producer and DJ K-Kruz) January 17, when their full album 'Midnight Green' drops on E.V. Productions. Holdin features of fine artists like Thaione Davis, Diverse, Dave of De La Soul, Verb T and Truth Enola, this year promises to start off with a revelation.
POSTED 01|04|2006Editor's pick
