listed previews
Open Mike Eagle returns with producer Paul White for 'Hella Personal Film Festival'. The album is 'sharper still than any either has done before'. Features by Aesop Rock and Future Islands frontman Hemlock Ernst. To be released March 11th on Mello Music Group.
POSTED 01|23|2016
K-Def's 'The Way It Was' is a collection of rarities, unheard tracks and instrumentals from the vaults combined with a handful of new songs. Features by Blu and Damu The Fudgemunk a.o. Available on blue steel color 12" vinyl. To be released on CD also, along with another album 'The Unpredictable Gemini'.
POSTED 01|23|2016
Straight from Oslo, Ivan Ave drops his debut solo 'Helping Hands' February 12 on Berlin based label Jakarta Records. 11 tracks deep, the record is produced by Stonesthrow artist MNDSGN. The release follows the EP 'Low Jams' and 'Fruitful', a collabo project with Fredfades. To be issued digitally, on cassette tape and LP. Peep Bandcamp for more music.
POSTED 01|21|2016
South Carolina MC/producer Amiri is preparing the release of his fourth album 'The New Negative' to be issued on HiPNOTT Records. 'It's a movement which Amiri defines as being older, positive, and understanding.' Droppin January 29th 2016, just 6 years after his debut effort. Peep the album's single 'LiveYaLife'.
POSTED 01|13|2016
Detroit lyricist Phat Kat and Hiero emcee Casual are set to release their collabo album 'Neaux Mursi' on Feb. 19th. Fully produced by Hiero affiliate producer Unjust, the record also features Saafir, Guilty Simpson, Cold Showda (of Chosen F3W) and Hiero members Opio and Phesto. Peep the first single 'Time Tunnel'.
POSTED 01|09|2016
Ill Adrenaline Records co-founder Beneficence is about to drop his 6th solo LP on Ill Adrenaline Records. The record includes Inspectah Deck (of Wu-Tang Clan), Masta Ace, MC Eiht, El Da Sensei, AG (of D.I.T.C), Dres (of Black Sheep), The Legion, Chubb Rock, MindsOne, and Estee Nack (of Tragic Allies). Beats by DJ Spinna, Da Beatminerz, 12 Finger Dan, Confidence, L'Orange, Presto, KON Sci, Jazz Spastiks, a.o.
POSTED 12|21|2015
J-Live prepares the release of his solo record 'How Much Is The Water?' for a November 13th release on Mortier Music. The 10-track record features Rome Supreme and Ekundayo. All songs produced by J-Live. Will be available on CD and cassette. Pre-order this album now.
POSTED 10|27|2015
You might know UGeorge aka George Moolenaar as one half of The Hemisphere or member of Soundsci. This time around, the Atlanta emcee is readying up his solo release 'Many Faces of U George'. The album 'gives the listener a peek into the complex mind of this artist as he shows different perspectives of life through a grown man's eyes.' Besides feats by colleague Soundsci crew members, there's beats by Floyd the Locsmif, Silent Someone and Myke Forte a.o. Guest emcee: Supastition.
POSTED 10|27|2015
Shabaam Sahdeeq returns with a seven-track EP. On the record, the Brooklyn rapper is backed by Amsterdam-based beatsmith Big Ape and Sweden's DJ Devastate. The EP furthermore features Outerspace, Ruste Juxx, Reef the Lost Cauze, Torae, 8thw1, and the late great Pumpkinhead. A limited-edition tape version drops Oct. 17 on Cassette Store Day.
POSTED 10|01|2015
West Coast lyrical coryphees MED and Blu team up for the release of 'Bad Neighbor'. The record holds production by Madlib. It also features Frank Nitt, MF Doom, AMG, Aloe Blacc, Anderson .Paak, Black Spade, DJ Romes, Dam-Funk, Hodgy Beats, Mayer Hawthorne, Oh No and Phonte. Peep the single 'Knock Knock'.
POSTED 10|01|2015
After teaming up with Apollo Brown for 'Words Paint Pictures', Big Pooh returns with a new collabo with producer Nottz. While both representin Virginia, the album promises to be a homage to their origins. Thus 'Home Sweet Home'. Check out their first single 'Memory'. The album drops November 13.
POSTED 10|01|2015
Producer Ray West teams up with the legendary Kool Keith for 'A Couple Of Slices'. 'Keith's wizardry intertwines with Ray West's melodies to create a mood of sarcastic romance at the same time setting rappers straight.' Featuring AG of DITC, Cormega, 3rd Eye and Dyin Breed. Out on CD and vinyl LP October 30th.
POSTED 09|23|2015Editor's pick
