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They both have a long history in rap (together) and now the two flow-a-likes connect on 'CZARFACE'. The record, besides production partner 7L, features Roc Marciano, Vinnie Paz, DJ Premier, Action Bronson, Ghostface Killah, Oh No, and Mr MFN Exquire. Will be available on CD, digital and double vinyl. Out February 19th. Check here or there for updates.
POSTED 01|07|2013
Enter Durag Dynasty, Alchemist's latest project made up of California emcees Planet Asia, Killer Ben, and Tristate. Features by Prodigy, Evidence, Phil The Agony, Chace Infinite, and Big Twins. 'Expect head-nodding hip-hop and, in Alchemist's words, 'stretchable polyester rhythms.'
POSTED 01|01|2013
Former member of the groups Mission, Electric Co., and Project Move, Moe Pope, connects with Boston producer Rain for 'Let The Right Ones In', to be released on Brick Records, January 22th. The album features Reks, John Robinson, Blacastan and Boycott Blues a.o. On the boards, Rain is backed up by Headnodic and The Arcitype. The album 'ranges from hip-hop tradition like A Tribe Called Quest, to the abstract prose of Bob Dylan, the pure adrenaline angst of Bad Brains, to Radiohead's relentless eccentricity.'
POSTED 12|16|2012
This project has been rumoured about for some years now, but a release date has been scheduled. Trinity, the supergroup consisting of DITC's A.G., Brand Nubian's Sadat X and DJ Jab., drop their album February 26th, 2013. Check out the tracks 'Infinity', 'The Bronx' and the video to the title track. More info on tracklist and features coming soon...
POSTED 12|05|2012
Oxnard MC/producer Oh No will release 'Disrupted Ads' on January 29th through Kash Roc. The record contains previously unreleased production by Oh No -no?- and features on the LP include Blu, MED, Rapsody, Psalm One, Gangrene, Ron Artiste, Tristate, Midaz, Declaime, Georgia Anne Muldrow and Souls of Mischief -oh!
POSTED 11|29|2012
Jurassic 5's DJ Nu-Mark prepares the release of his debut on December 11th. Backed by Bumpy Knuckles, Large Professor, J-Live, Aloe Blacc, Charles Bradley, Quantic, A-Skillz, Tiron and Ayomari, 'Broken Sunlight' is a reflection of DJ Nu-Mark's love of 'hip-hop, funk and cumbia'. The album will be available as a double CD & DVD, double LP and DJ Needle-inspired USB Drive!
POSTED 11|26|2012
In anticipation of their long-awaited sophomore release 'The Second Album', following 1997's 'The Album', Lateef The Truthspeaker and Lyrics Born drop this EP. It features 6 tracks with productions by Amp Live, The Bangerz, and Headnodic. 'The Second Album' is scheduled for a 2013 release. 'What we’ve talked about is very simply, picking up where we left off', LB explains. 'We have a good chemistry and it’s kind of unique', Lateef concludes wisely.
POSTED 11|06|2012
Action Bronson recently announced the release of his new, free album entirely produced by The Alchemist. The 14-track album contains features by Meyhem Lauren & Ag Da Coroner, Schoolboy Q, Roc Marciano, Evidence, Styles P, Deep, Big Twin and Sean Price. Check out the first track 'The Symbol'.
POSTED 11|06|2012
Sadat X never quits. Right now the Brand Nubian is preparing the release of 'Love, Hell Or Right' on December 4th via Canadian label 6 8 2 Records. The record features Pharoahe Monch, N.O.R.E., Roc Marciano, Masta Ace, Dres, Jarobi, Smif-N-Wessun, AG of DITC, Mysonne, D.O.T., PHIL G., Scribby, Miss Sixx. Production by Scram Jones, Marco Polo, DJ Spinna, Grant Parks, Gensu Dean, Showbiz, Will Tell, DJ Bazooka Joe, K.P., Willie Bangg, Mike the Martyr and City Parks.
POSTED 10|26|2012
Except for preparing his release with Factor, Freestyle Fellowship MC Myka9 is also readying the release of his solo album 'Gramophone' on November 27th. Cop the first single 'PTSD'. The LP will be released on picture disc wax and digitally with a few extra features. Check out some tunes from the test pressing.
POSTED 10|25|2012
Mark November 13 in your agenda. Roc Marciano drops the follow-up to his release-of-two-years 'Marcberg'. Featured producers are Q-Tip, Alchemist and Ray West. Lyrical guests include onetime Natural Elements emcee Ka and Knowledge Pirate. To be released on Decon Media, the imprint of Roc's 'Greneberg' projects.
POSTED 10|19|2012
Following the release of his critically acclaimed 'Sidewalk Science' LP from 2011, Artifacts affiliate Beneficence returns with 'Concrete Soul'. The album features numerous guests such as emcees Billy Danze (of M.O.P.), Masta Ace, Roc Marciano, A.G. (of D.I.T.C.), Grap Luva, Lord Tariq, Rampage The Last Boy Scout, El Da Sensei, and producers Buckwild (of D.I.T.C.), K-Def, Confidence (of Rashad & Confidence), Da Beatminerz, Gensu Dean, 12 Finger Dan, Presto, Molemen, etc, etc...
POSTED 10|19|2012Editor's pick
