listed previews
Latyrx rapper Lyrics Born will release his eighth record through his own Mobile Home Recordings label. 'The album follows the ethos Lyrics Born has maintained for his 20+ year career: doing things that neither he nor anyone else has done yet.' Featuring Trombone Shorty, Ivan Neville, Galactic, Corey Henry, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and Corey Glover (Living Colour), David Shaw (The Revivalists), Billy Martin (Medeski, Martin & Wood), and more. Peep the title track.
POSTED 04|18|2015
Legendary Bronx duo Geechi Suede and Sonny Cheeba are back with 'Ragtime Hightimes'. This long-awaited new album holds production by longtime collaborator Ski Beatz. The album finds 'Camp Lo and Ski Beatz pushing past boundaries while staying true to their creative vision.' 13 tracks featuring one guest spot by Tyler Woods.
POSTED 04|13|2015
West Coast legendary rapper Myka 9 from Freestyle Fellowship and Canadian producer Factor team up for another collabo. 'Known for his distinct style and progressive beats, Factor is in-demand and prolific.' The 14-track record holds no guest features. To be released May 19th on Urbnet. Listen to the title track.
POSTED 04|12|2015
L.A.-based and Detroit-bred Frank Nitt's first solo album/EP on Fat Beats Records features production by J Rocc, J Dilla, DJ Rhettmatic, Angry Old Men, Young RJ and Robroy. The record holds guest features by Botni Applebum, Illa J, and T3. To be released May 12 on Fat Beats. It holds 8 tracks.
POSTED 04|12|2015
Finally a release date has been set for Raekwon's long-awaited solo album on Ice Water Records. To be issued April 28th, the record features 2 Chainz, ASAP Rocky, Assassin, Busta Rhymes, Estelle, French Montana, Ghostface Killah, Liz Rodrigues, Melanie Fiona, Rick Ross and Snoop Dogg. Also look out for 'The Purple Tape Files', a documentary on his landmark debut album.
POSTED 03|19|2015
Aceyalone of Freestyle Fellowship and Haiku D'Etat fame will release his new album 'ACTION' through Bionik Music on April 7th. 'Accompanied by longtime collaborator Bionik (Kurupt, Ras Kass, Ice-T), Aceyalone effortlessly navigates a soundscape of booming bass, wailing sirens and cracking snares on an introspective lyrical journey.' Check out the track 'Ring Ding'.
POSTED 03|15|2015
billy woods returns with a new solo album since his 2013 collaboration with Blockhead. The record features production by Messiah Musik, Busdriver, Aesop Rock, Blockhead, Willie Green, Junclassic and Steel Tipped Dove. Guest appearances by Elucid and Henry Canyons. Additional cameos from L’Wren, Curly Castro, and DJ Mo Nicklz. Pre-order now.
POSTED 03|13|2015
MC/producer Blueprint will release his fourth studio album 'King No Crown' April 28th through Weightless Recordings. 'The end result is 60-minutes of uninterrupted music that effortlessly transitions from song to song without a single moment of pause or silence, a meticulous production effort handled entirely by Blueprint.' Pre-order here.
POSTED 03|09|2015
MURS prepares the release of 'Have A Nice Life' on Strange Music. The album holds production by Mayday and Grammy-nominated producer Jesse Shatkin. Pre-orders start as of now and carry an autographed copy, a limited edition t-shirt (XL only), a Strange Music decal and an exclusive mp3 download track.
POSTED 03|08|2015
Action Bronson will release his second studio album on March 24 through Atlantic Records and Vice Records. The album is Bronson's first for a major label. Features by Big Body Bes, Chance the Rapper, Chauncy Sherod, Meyhem Lauren, and Party Supplies. Production by 40, Mark Ronson, Omen, Party Supplies and The Alchemist.
POSTED 03|03|2015
Red Pill, known of Ugly Heroes fame, prepares his debut solo album on Mello Music Group. 'Look What This World Did To Us' is said to be 'in league with the best of early Atmosphere or Open Mike Eagle's 'Dark Comedy', a modern hustle of machinery and migraines.' Production by Castle, Dayggs & Reed, Duke Westlake, Hir-O, KuroiOta, L'Orange and Red Pill himself.
POSTED 03|02|2015
On 'His Own Self', rapper/producer/DJ J-Live will self-produce for the first time since his 2003 EP 'Always Will Be'. 11 tracks running, the record follows last year's 'Around The Sun'. Check out the first tracks and pre-order info on his Bandcamp page.
POSTED 02|20|2015Editor's pick
