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 'LMNO - Push That Work' | 02-01-2010
First in a row of 10 upcoming albums this year, LMNO will be releasing 'Push That Work' February 16th on UpAbove Records. Each album will be in collaboration with a different artist/producer. For this effort, the Visionaries MC joins LD of Technicali. The 14-track release features guest appearances by The Prime (Luckyiam & Sapiant) as well as JFK of Grayskul.
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 'Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx - The EXXecution' | 01-31-2010
Set for a March 23 release is Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx's collabo album 'The eXXecution' on Duck Down Records. 'The eXXecution' is produced entirely by Marco Polo and features appearances from Sean Price, Rock, DJ Revolution, Black Moon, and Freddie Foxxx. Check out the promo video announcing the release. Watch out for more exclusive tracks off this release.
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 'GCM - Chain Of Command' | 01-31-2010
February 23rd marks the release of Gold Chain Military's debut album 'Chain Of Command' on Gold Chain Music/RBC-Records. GCM consists of Planet Asia, Tristate, Killer Ben, Turbin, Killa Kali, Sav Killz and Montage One. The album features production by Alchemist, Babu, Large Professor, Thayod Ausar, Evidence, Architech, Masterkraftsmen, Jazimoto and more... Peep the GCM website in the meanwhile.
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 'The White Shadow Of Norway - Victory' | 10-06-2009
Scandinavia's pride The White Shadow Of Norway returns with his third production album 'Victory' featuring an impressive guest list. None other than Sadat X, Melle Mel, Pace Won, Main Flow, Strick (EMC), Craig G, Block Mc. Cloud, a.o. bless Shadow's beats. Check out Shadow's video channel for previews! Droppin October 26!
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 'Fashawn - Boy Meets World' | 09-19-2009
Twenty-year old Fresno rapper Fashawn will release his debut album 'Boy Meets World', October 20 on One Records. Entirely produced by Exile, this album further contains lyrical features by Blu, Evidence, and Planet Asia. A few videos have been released yet, so go check them out at your favourite video sites. The latest video single off the album is 'Life Of A Shorty'.
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 'A&E - Arts & Entertainment' | 09-16-2009
All school rappers Masta Ace & Edo G have joined forces to form the duo A&E. Their LP 'Arts & Entertainment' will be released on the 6th of October 2009. The album features guest appearances by Large Professor, KRS-One, Posdnuous (De La Soul), DOITALL (Lords of the Underground), Chester French and Marsha Ambrosious. Production by Double O (Kidz In The Hall), M-Phazes & DJ Spinna.
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 'Kam Moye - Splitting Image' | 09-05-2009
Also known as Supastition, Kam Moye will drop his new album 'Splitting Image' off MYX Music. Following the 'Self-Centered' EP, this is the North Carolina Emcee's second release as Kam Moye. Check out '3 Ladies', the first song of the brand new album coming October 28.
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 'LMNO & Yann Kesz - Devilish Dandruff...' | 09-05-2009
Visionaries' own LMNO and French producer Yann Kesz are joining forces on 'Devilish Dandruff With Holy Shampoo', to be released November 17 on Up Above Records. Guest starring are JFK of Grayskul, Karim Nazem, Lorett Fleur and Kev Brown. Check out the video to 'Never Stop' if you haven't already. Chouette, quoi!
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 'Skyzoo - The Salvation' | 09-05-2009
Set to be released on September 29 through 9th Wonder’s label Jamla Records (sub-label of Duck Down Records) is Skyzoo’s long-awaited debut album ‘The Salvation. On the production tip: of course 9th Wonder but also heavweights Illmind, Nottz, Black Milk, Just Blaze, Needlz, Best Kept Secret, Eric G and Cyrus The Great.
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 'Dynas - The Apartment' | 09-03-2009
Florida-based MC Dynas releases his sophomore release ‘The Apartment’ September 29 on BBE Records. The album will be blessed by featuring artists DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Spinna and J Dilla. Rap legend Slick Rick too will take a remarkable guest spot. ‘Noted for his ability to visually depict urban tales with melodious harmonies, The Apartment was constructed during and due to the ups and downs Dynas had living by himself in his apartment’, the press release states.
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 'JJ Brown - Connect The Dots' | 09-03-2009
After making a lot of noise with Louis Logic, producer JJ Brown is about to release his debut full album ‘Connect The Dots’ November 10 on Well Done Entertainment. The album holds features by Craig G, Reef the Lost Cauze, Celph Titled, King Magnetic, Poison Pen, Homeboy Sandman, Block McCloud, Eternia, Travis McCoy (Gym Class Heroes) and the1shanti. In support of the release, weekly videos will be published on the label’s Youtube page.
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 'D.Black - Ali' Yah' | 09-03-2009
Sportn’ Life and MYX Music Label team up to release D.Black’s sophomore album ‘Ali’Yah’ September 29. The album contains production by Jake One and Vitamin D. The Seattle, Washington-based emcee first gathered praise by his appearance on Jake One’s ‘White Van Music’, now he comes with a well-anticipated follow-up (title means ‘ascend’ in Hebrew, no references to Aaliyah) to his debut album 'The Cause & Effect'.
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 'Apathy - Wanna Snuggle?' | 09-01-2009
In the pipeline for a October 20 release is Apathy’s sophomore album entitled ‘Wanna Snuggle?’ to be issued on Demigodz Entertainment. Most production is handled by Apathy himself. Besides that the long list of guest stars consists of B-Real, J-Live, Phonte, Chip Fu, Emilio Lopez, Celph Titled, King Magnetic, Ryu (of Styles of Beyond), Motive, Veze Skante, Dose, Black Raspberry, Holly Brook, Fort Minor, Get Busy Committee, Army Of The Pharoahs and of course the Demigodz crew.
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 'Slug & Murs - Felt 3' | 09-01-2009
For the third time, Slug and Murs have dedicated their 'Felt' album to a B-movie actress. This time the two have made a tribute to Rosie Perez, following earlier ‘tributees’ Christina Ricci and Lisa Bonet (so we guess it was Slug’s turn to choose again?). The album will be fully produced by Aesop Rock, who’s following in the footsteps of earlier Felt1 and 2-producers The Grouch and Ant. First leaked single is ‘Protagonists’. The album drops November 17 on Rhymesayers.
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 'Rita J - Artist Workshop' | 09-01-2009
Finally Rita J’s debut album 'Artist Workshop' drops October 20 on All Natural Inc. Featuring on production is K-Kruz while Guilty Simpson, Cap D, Black Spade and Rashid Hadee join Rita Jackson on the mic tip. The album has 14 cuts which should propel Rita to the cream of the crop of female lyricists. First single and video are in the making.
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 'Freestyle Professors - Gryme Tyme' | 09-01-2009
After a few push-backs, Freestyle Professors’ new album 'Gryme Tyme' is finally to be released October 1st independently on double LP and CD. The record contains production contributions by Lord Finesse, Buckwild, Showbiz, Diamond D, J-Supiria, Minnesota and 12 Finger Dan. Guest rappers are Lord Finesse, Akbar, Stanley Grimes, Don Q, Lil Sha and G.W. Foxx. Seems like the South Bronx grimiest is back in full effect!
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 'Soulico – Exotic On The Speaker' | 09-01-2009
Jdub Recordings has announced the release of Israel’s production/DJ team Soulico’s debut album 'Exotic On The Speaker', October 6. The album contains contributions by Ghostface Killah, Lyrics Born, Del the Funky Homosapien, Pigeon John, Rye Rye and many others. Comprised of four DJs, DJs Sabbo of Mad Decent fame, Rob, Shimmy Sonic and Wido , Soulico combines their trademark eclectic blend of energy-charged beats with a masterful fusion of everything from hip-hop, reggae and dancehall to Israeli folk and disco.
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 'People Under The Stairs – Carried Away' | 08-30-2009
The Seventh Rap album by People Under The Stairs entitled ‘Carried Away’ will be released October 13th on OM Records. Thes One and Double K dedicate this album to their fans, while the first issue of the release will contain a ‘guide to party’-poster and a VIP (Very Important Partier)-lanyard allowing free access to fans at PUTS’ upcoming fall tour. Oh yeah…besides that, the record’s gonna be stacked with funk, fun, fun.
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 'Crown City Rockers – The Day After Forever' | 08-30-2009
Bay Area collective Crown City Rockers release their upcoming album ‘The Day After Forever’ on Gold Dust Media, September 29. After each member concentrated on their solo releases, Raashan Ahmad, producer Woodstock, keyboardist Kat O1O, bassist/producer Headnodic, and drummer Max MacVeety find each other again after 2004’s ‘Earth Tones’. The first single ‘Soul’ and a preview of the album can be found on the website of the group.
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 'Neal Rames & Ill Mondo' | 08-30-2009
Ill Mondo Records presents the self-titled album of Neal Rames & Ill Mondo, to be released November 17. Cali-bred MC Neal Rames hooked up with the producers’ team of Ill Mondo, JRK and Johnny Red, and gathered Sean Price, Prince Po and Percee P on a lively, funk-infested album. For more info on the artists and their anticipated release check out Ill Mondo’s Myspace page.
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 'Cormega – Born And Raised' | 08-30-2009
To be released October 20 on Legal Hustle, Cormega’s next solo opus ‘Born & Raised’, will be Mega Montana’s first solo album in seven years. Born & Raised represents me because I got to work with artists I respect and some of my favorite producers,” Cormega said in a press statement. Among the impressive guest list are DJ Premier, Large Pro, Pete Rock, Easy Mo Bee, Havoc, Buckwild, Nottz, Les, Fame, Dr Period and Ayatollah. October 20!
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 'Del & Tame One - Parallel Uni-verses' | 08-20-2009
Slated for a release on Gold Dust Media the collaboration between Del the Funky Homosapien and Tame One will drop October 13. Entitled 'Parallel Uni-verses', the record will be fully produced by Parallel Thought. The first leak is a track called 'Special'. An adjective that will perfectly fit the album.
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 'Brother Ali-Us' | 07-31-2009
This just came in from Rhymesayers: Minneapolis rapper Brother Ali is dropping his new album Us on September 22. Politically and socially aware, Ali paints the human condition over Ant beats, with help from guest rappers Chuck D, Freeway, Joell Ortiz, and Stokley Williams of Mint Condition. In order to support the record, Ali embarks on a North American tour with his currently new label mate Evidence.
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 'Fresh Daily - The Gorgeous Killer' | 07-25-2009
To be released August 18 on High Water Music (DJ Spinna & Sucio Smash) is the debut album of Fresh Dialy entitled The Gorgeous Killer: In Crimes Of Passion’. This Brooklyn upcoming MC has gathered an all-star production line-up including DJ Spinna, Illmind, Oh No, Ski, Exile, 2 Hungry Bros, 88 Keys, Analogic, Donnan Links, and Prism. Among the guest Mc’s are Tanya Morgan, Cool Calm Pete and P.CASSO and Homeboy Sandman. Not convinced yet? Peep out the video 'Get Over'.
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 'Breez Evahflowin - Breez Deez Treez' | 07-25-2009
After a time-off in the woods of North Carolina, Breez Evahflowin comes back stronger than before with his latest release ‘Breez Deez Treez’ on Domination Records. The collaboration with producer Dave ‘Daveytree’ Archuletta, includes guest appearances by Harlem's very own Swave Sevah (The Source Magazine "Best Unsigned Hype" of 2008), Dojah, Symphonic and Ike P. The first single ‘When You Fall’ was released as a video. The album is set to release on August 4.
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Leavin |
02-03-2010
First single off Eulorhythmics' upcoming 'Green St & Avers' album, dropping April 13. |
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Folk & Stress |
02-01-2010
The Box Album Prelude download. 17 tracks from duo Folk & Stress. Features by Madlib, Vast Aire, Aesop Rock and Preservation. |
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Wild Cowboys II |
02-01-2010
Coming soon on EP, followed by the LP. Here's the first track 'Turn It Up'. Sadat X and Pete Rock.
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Clockers |
02-01-2010
Brand new Shinobi Stalin track featuring Edgar Allen Floe and J Biz. |
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Lose Control |
01-31-2010
Rashid Hadee and Augustine video off the Chopped Not Screwed Vol. 1 (808’s & Hadee) mixtape. |
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Figure Four |
01-30-2010
Sean Price video! |
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