listed previews
A.G. of D.I.T.C. is preparing the release of his upcoming solo LP 'The Taste Of AMBrosia'. The production line-up should be DJ Premier, Lord Finesse, Diamond D, a.o. Guest starring Rakim, Roc Marciano and Pharaohe Monch and more. Release date yet to be set. Peep out the song 'Blow'.
POSTED 09|23|2015
Philly rapper Mega Ran returns with a new album 'RNDM'. 'It's the album of my life, and I don't use that term loosely,' Ran says. Guest starring Murs, Joell Ortiz, Kool Keith, Open Mike Eagle, DOOMTREE and WordBurglar. The first single is 'Infinite Lives'. 'RNDM' drops September 15th. Pre-order.
POSTED 09|04|2015
Denmark producer Kriswontwo will release his debut album on September 14th through SomeOthaShip Connect. The record features a nice selection of guests such as Skyzoo, Georgia Anne Muldrow, El da Sensei, MED, Oh No, Omar, Stacy Epps and more. Check out his website for more info, tracks and video's off the album.
POSTED 09|01|2015
Canadian duo First Division announces the release of their debut album 'Overworked & Underpaid'. The record features an impressive production line-up consisting of Marco Polo, DJ Premier, Kev Brown, Jake One, The Doppelgangaz, and BeatWyze. Guest lyricists are Prince Po, Rah Digga, Torae, Hannibal Stax a.o. Peep the album sampler. Check the video 'This Iz Tha Time'.
POSTED 09|01|2015
Red Apples 45 celebrates its five year anniversary. An opportunity for AG & Ray West to release the ten-track 'The Nickel' EP. Guests appearances by Roc Marciano, L Fudge, John Robinson and Superstar Dave Dar. The EP is dedicated to the late Party Arty. To be released November 27th.
POSTED 09|01|2015
South Dakota producer Doze is preparing the release of his upcoming album 'Pay Dues Forever'. The record features Astronautalis, Blueprint, Ceschi Ramos, C-Rayz Walz, Dem Atlas, Ecid, Evolve, Graves 33, Grayskul, Lucas Dix, Qwazaar, Qwel, and Wantedallah. All beats by Doze. Check out the first single 'Whatever' featuring Ecid.
POSTED 08|31|2015
British rapper Roots Manuva returns with his sixth studio album called ‘Bleeds’. It promises to be 'his most emotionally affecting and powerful release since his breakthrough ‘Run Come Save Me.’ Production is handled by the young British producer Fred, Four Tet, Adrian Sherwood and Switch’s new production team, With You.
POSTED 08|30|2015
A bit in the shadow of Dr Dre's heavily applauded comeback, but still: Erick Sermon's new album is big news. 'Erick Sermon's Preception' drops August 28 on Def Squad Records and features Method Man, Redman, Sheek Louch, Syleena Johnson, Too $hort, Faith Evans, Joell Ortiz, of course Keith Murray and a few more. Peep the first video of the album 'Make Room'.
POSTED 08|13|2015
Atlanta producer Illastrate and Yamin Semali connect together as Monday/Friday for the release of their self-titled album on August 14 through Working Class Music. Check the album through Bandcamp. Peep the bonus tracks that were released in anticipation of the 12-track record. Peep the first video 'Sugar & Salt'.
POSTED 08|12|2015
For his next album, Florida MC Dynas hooks up with producer Tony Galvin to release 'Big & Tall'. The record features Slick Rick, Antonia Jenae, Erik Rico, Lucian White and Chris Morales aka DJ Klassik. The first video off the record is 'Who U?' featuring Slick Rick The Ruler. Dynas last album was 2009's 'The Apartment' on BBE Records.
POSTED 08|12|2015
P.SO the Earth Tone King teams up with production team 2 Hungry Bros for their EP 'Feast Of Legend'. The record features Tanya Morgan, Substantial, Likwuid and more. The first single is 'Headphone Diaries'. The EP will be available as a digital release only. Pre-order via the usual channels.
POSTED 08|12|2015
Two years after the Chicago emcee connected with Apollo Brown and Red Pill for Ugly Heroes, Verbal Kent returns with a solo record. On this new album 'Verbal still has the aggressive wordplay, still has the over the top braggadocio, but he's added heavier thoughts to the overall canvas - the grain of his real life shining through.' Features by Freddie Gibbs, Skyzoo, Torae, and Red Pill. Beats by Apollo Brown, Varan, Kaz-1, J.O.D., Marco Polo, and Oh No.
POSTED 08|12|2015Editor's pick
