listed previews
People will probably know him from a feature on Jay Dee's 'Welcome 2 Detroit' or Phat Kat's 'The Undeniable', but now Big Tone is here with his debut effort 'The Drought'. Besides those features, Tone has dropped a few 12's and did some guest features but never really broke through. However, now is the time for this Detroit MC/producer to shine with a 16-track album featuring soul singers Dwele, Deion Lucas and Laniece McKay. Dropping October 18 on ABB Records.
POSTED 10|11|2005
Wesssidde Up! Since 2001 we've been waiting eagerly for another album by the super duo Chace Infinite and DJ Khalil aka Self Scientific. Now it's finally gonna happen, after the compilation albums 'Gods & Gangsters' and 'The Works' (whoa!), Angeles Records releases their sophomore album 'Change', October 25. It features Planet Asia, Bun B (of UGK) and crew member Kombo (but yo, where's Krondon?). Prepare for another treat of Chace's slickest rhymes and Khalil's fattest beats.
POSTED 09|28|2005
Colorado based group Deux Process drop their anticipated debut 'In Deux Time' October 25 on Avatar Records. The group consists of MC's ViseVersa and Chief Nek, backed by DJ Shawn Dub. 'Determined to always keep their music fresh and free from the limitations of categorization, Deux Process delivers 17 innovative tracks that audiences are sure to enjoy' their website states. And listening to their first single 'The Process' only confirms these words.
POSTED 09|27|2005
Schoolz Of Thought's very own Intense is about to drop his debut solo album 'The Bohemian Pimp Project' on Defend Music. The album is produced by Illmind, Hezekiah and Adam Bomb! There's also a feature by soul singer Lady Alma. Philadelphia in the house, whut! Oh yeah...the album drops October 18. First single of the album is 'A Healthy Obsession b/w The Truth About Me...'
POSTED 09|24|2005
Hiero soldier Tajai and Philadelphian producer SupremeEx are connectin once again, this time for the release of 'Nuntype'. In 1999, the duo released the 'Projecto: 2501 EP', which was critically acclaimed among the underground for its innovating, story-telling qualities. 'Nuntype' runs 11 songs deep and also features Goapele, Oakland's siren voice. There's a great website dedicated to this project so go peep it. The album's release date is set for October.
POSTED 09|22|2005
Jep. 'Good Music', this is what the Lone Catalysts have brought us over the past years. Their second album drops November 11 and features hip-hop legends such as Master Ace and Mixmaster Ice, long-timer Grap Luva and underground heroes Mr. Complex, El Da Sensei, Wordsworth, Lil Sci, Thes One and Asheru. Check out the video clip for the first song of the LP 'En La Ciudad' on J Sands' MySpace page
POSTED 09|20|2005
The 'most awaited' debut album by producer/DJ/poet Rich Medina, is called 'Connecting The Dots and drops October 4 on Medina's own Kindred Spirits USA label. The album contains a variety of smooth hip-hop and soul flavaz, featuring Jneiro Jarel, John Doe, Sy Smith, Martin Luther, DJ Kemit and much much more...If you're anxious to hear some of it, you can already check out the promo mixtape hosted by Bobbito.
POSTED 09|19|2005
His fifth solo release already! After signin with Hiero Imperium only a few months ago, here's O.C.'s first album on the ambitious label entitled 'Smoke & Mirrors'. The LP promises to be 'a concept album based on themes of contradiction and hypocrisy that run rampant in the entertainment industry as seen through O.C.'s eyes', the press release quotes. The album drops on Halloween.
POSTED 09|19|2005
After the release of their mixtape 'Prequel to a Classic' there has got to be a sequel from Slum Village. Not a mixtape this time around, but a full new studio album: 'Slum Village'. Expect collabo's of Dwele, J.Dilla and BR Gunna. The self-titled album will also contain a DVD about Slum's journey through music. More info on the Barak site. Oct 25th!
POSTED 09|18|2005
Aight, Asamov's (pronounce Az-em-mahv) debut album 'And Now' is the highly anticipated debut LP of this Jacksonville, Florida group. It features Mr Lif, 9th Wonder, Akrobatik, Wordsworth and J-Live and is bound to drop...where? On 6 Hole Recordings, home of 9th Wonder, The Away Team, Phonte and L.E.G.A.C.Y. When? October 18, but you can already pre-order at cduniverse.com for less than 10 bucks!
POSTED 09|17|2005
The long-awaited follow-up to 'Southernunderground' from QN5 artists Cunninlynguists is about to drop! 'A Piece Of Strange' is coming in october! Production is takin' care of by the Lynguists themselves, as on the lyrical tip they get some assistance now and then: Immortal Technique, Tonedeff and Cee-Lo are the guests. Also check out the remarkable artwork: seems like a concept album... Watch out!
POSTED 09|10|2005
Good Hands and Eastern Conference present another one from the 'Juju-camp': Reef The Lost Cauze solo album! The AOTP and Juju Mob member's 'Feast Or Famine' is highly anticipated and has Sean P and Chief Kamachi as guests; Mighty Mi, Dj Huggy and more on the production. Streetdate sept 20.
POSTED 09|09|2005Editor's pick
