listed previews
Vinnie Paz' EP holds 8 tracks and features Jarren Benton, Chris Rivers, Spit Gemz, Scott Stallone, ZILLA, Sino, Blacastan, Lawrence Arnell, Slaine, Rite Hook, G-Mo Skee and Yes Alexander. Available digitally on October 29th and on special-edition vinyl on November 19th. Peep the track 'God Bless'.
POSTED 09|20|2013
Bronx beatsmith Silent Someone prepares the release of his producer's album with an impressive guest list consisting of Sadat X, Yahzeed, Mazzi of SOUL Purpose, Tame One, El Da Sensei, Dave Dar, John Robinson, Rhinoceros Funk, Akbar and more. Check the trailer.
POSTED 09|19|2013
Always nice to hear RJD2 announcing a new album. As usual it'll be mostly instrumental but you can expect features by Phonte Coleman, Aaron Livingston, Blueprint, P. Blackk, STS, and Khari Mateen. 'Just know that I wouldn't bother releasing it if I didnt think it was funky as hell.' RJD2 teases. Peep the singles 'Her Majesty's Social Request' and 'Temperamental'.
POSTED 09|19|2013
Both emcee MarQ Spekt and producer Blockhead like to work in duo. After releasing a record with Kno, Spekt now hooks up with Blockhead, who gathered much praise through collabs with Illogic and billy woods this year. No release date has been set yet. More album info coming soon. Meanwhile, watch the video for 'Hangliding Thru The City'.
POSTED 09|19|2013
The eighth album already by Geoff Wilkinson and his Us3 project. Twenty years after 'Cantaloop', Us3 now consists of rappers Tukka, KCB and Akil Dasan. Sub-title to the record is 'Hand on the Torch Vol. II', a wink to their classic debut. 'I’ve used some classic jazz tracks as the basis for some of the songs. Similar to what I did on Hand On The Torch', Wilkinson explains. Peep the first video.
POSTED 09|19|2013
Fresh off releasing his cassette trilogy, Jonwayne will issue his Stones Throw debut album on October 29th. Jonwayne will be rappin and producing, with two beats by Scoop DeVille. Zeroh, D-Styles, Mndsgn are featured. The record is mixed and mastered by Daddy Kev. Peep 'Reflection'. Yes, the album cover is uhm...a cracker.
POSTED 09|06|2013
Known from his collab with Chubb Rock and numerous songwriting awards, Baltimore, Maryland emcee Wordsmith is preparing the release of his third album. It features Sean Toure, Notoriety, Tryfe, CuzOH!, Cherri, Kontact and Paul Rivers Bailey. In 11 tracks Wordsmith takes the listener through a day in the life of a blue collar worker. Check the first video.
POSTED 09|06|2013
NY emcee/producer Deca prepares the release of his fourth album 'The Ocean'. Deca 'tackles some heavy subject matter. He plunges into the beautiful and terrifying aspects of life, human nature, and dreams, with a mixture of tongue-in-cheek wit and stoic conviction.' Check out the first video 'Breadcrumbs'.
POSTED 09|05|2013
Danny Brown will release his upcoming album 'Old' September 30 through Fool's Gold. The LP features A$AP Rocky, Purity Ring, Charli XCX, Freddie Gibbs, Schoolboy Q, Rustie, A-Trak, and SKYWLKR. Peep the video 'ODB'. Check!
POSTED 09|05|2013
Dallas lyricist Sivion is preparing the release of his upcoming album on Illect Recordings. The record features Sareem Poems, Sojourn, Propaganda, DJ Aslan, muzeONE, Jurny Big, DJ Sean P, Macho, Manchild, Shames Worthy, Zane One, DJ Manwell, Sojourn, Ahred Strange Indeed a.o. Production by The Are, Freddie Bruno, Symbolyc One aka S1, Sojourn, Theory Hazit, Dert, a.o.
POSTED 09|05|2013
Natti is a member of hip-hop collective CunninLynguists. On September 24th he will release his solo 'Still Motion'. A 14-traclk album featuring Freddie Gibbs, Sha Stimuli, Substantial and more. Production from Kno and Deacon The Villain. Excellent art work by GodTail.
POSTED 09|04|2013
Producer L'Orange and lyricist Stik Figa team up for 'The City Under The City'. The album guest stars Rapsody, Open Mike Eagle, yU, MindsOne, Has-Lo, 7eventhirty, and Belgium's very own DJ Iron. Check the first tune 'Blind Tiger'. Out October 15th on Mello Music Group.
POSTED 09|04|2013Editor's pick
