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Here's something to keep you warm during the winter; Planet Asia drops 'The Medicine' on Battle Axe Warriors. The album's fully produced by Evidence and features Dilated Peoples, Prodigy and Black Thought so it’s gonna be heatness. One thing: the exact release date has yet to be announced. Most sources say Winter, but the Battle Axe website is a more precise and pins the release date at February 2006.
POSTED 09|06|2005
MF Grimm originally came up with this concept for a new KMD album, but since that project (w/ Doom & Kurious) didn't came through, the man kept the concept for his upcoming TRIPLE solo album: 'American Hunger'. Grimm recently released this site as a part of the same 'movement' and comments his upcoming album as 'a big bowl of blood for a blood thirsty nation'. Betta watch out! Streetdate Sept 20, Day By Day Ent!
POSTED 09|06|2005
We just announced OC's comeback on Hiero Imperium in our news section, but the label launches this one first: Casual - the man of 'Fear Itself' fame - releases 'Smash Rockwell', which is his alias. Everybody should already know J-Zone got behind the boards for Casual, and if we could give you lil more of the collabos, here they come: Opio, Tajai, Young Zee, E-40, a.o. Streetdate Sept. 6.
POSTED 09|04|2005
Milton Campbell aka Ohmega Watts was born in Brooklyn, moved to Florida and eventually ended up in Portland with his crew mates of Lightheaded. Now this producer/MC is ready to drop his 21-tracks-deep debut album 'The Find' with quality label Ubiquity Records. The album features Othello, Deacon from Cunninlynguists, The Procussions, Noelle and Lightheaded. Drops September 11.
POSTED 09|03|2005
Tru Reign baby! We did an interview with A.D.O.R., the man a while back where he announced/reported on his new album 'Signature of the Ill'. It's got a streetdate now: Oct 4th. Expect Diamond D on the production tip, as well as A.D.O.R. himself, Sir Jase, a.o. A.D.O.R. equals genuine, streetsmart hip-hop so don't sleep on this one! Review commin' up soon...
POSTED 08|29|2005
'Soundvision: In Stereo' is the first album by Lawless Element. Many of you will have heard from this Detroit duo before. Those who haven't: check out the impressive guest list on the album: J Dilla and Madlib on the boards and Phat Kat, Diverse and once again Dilla on the mic. Droppin September 20 on Raw Material/Babygrande. Check out more info on Okayplayer.com or the group's own website.
POSTED 08|27|2005
'You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having' sounds like Atmosphere all over! It's their fifth studio release and it's gonna be hot. Bound to drop October 11, this could well be this Fall's highlight. Like we're used to; not one guest on the album, but strictly Ant and Slug, doin their thing.
POSTED 08|26|2005
Tres Records is proud to announce the release of Lightheaded's new album 'Wrong Way'! This Portland based trio of Braille, Othello and producer Ohmega Watts made fame with their indie debut 'Pure Thoughts' in 2001 and are now ready to make a mark in 2005. Ohmega handles most of the production. Check this out!
POSTED 08|24|2005
Soul Assassin - Wu Tang Collabo as Muggs & GZA/Genius team up for a full length album. The Cypress Hill founding member of course handles the boards, while his partner in crime GZA gets some help from Masta Killa, Prodigal Sunn, RZA, Ghost, Raekwon and even Sen Dog on the lyrical tip. 'Grandmasters' will be released somewhere in october on AngelesRecords.
POSTED 08|21|2005
Duck Down! The world was bombed earlier this year with a new Buckshot ànd a new Sean P album, and now the Cocoa Brovaz aka Smif 'n' Wessun aka Tek & Steele drop their highly anticipated 'Reloaded'. A good part of the production is handled by The Legendary Beatminerz and guests include Talib Kweli, Heltah Skeltah, Dead Prez and Tony Toca. Betta get yourself in position for part 3 of the Duck Down Invasion!
POSTED 08|12|2005
Supreme lyricist Ras Kass is biiiizzack! After the never released (?) 'Van Gogh' effort, some time in prison and some mixtape releases, the man returns with an indy solo release: 'Institutionalized'. Xzibit, Krondon as well as other heavyweights are listed on the feature-tip. Everybody still watchin out for a second 'Soul On Ice'?
POSTED 08|11|2005
Jakki The Motamouth is ready to deliver his first full length solo effort! The man of MHz-fame who spit on many of his peers records (Copywrite, Camu Tao, RJD2,...) will finally shine on his own on this 'God vs Satan' album, brought to you by NCS Records. Coming aug 23rd! Be warned!
POSTED 08|11|2005Editor's pick
