listed previews
May 17th marks the release of Edo.G's brand new LP 'A Face In The Crowd', celebrating his 20 years in career. Guest spots by DJ Premier, Statik Selektah, Slaine, Chali 2na, M1 and Bishop Lamont.
POSTED 04|10|2011
J-Ro of The Alkaholiks has teamed up with Scandinavian producers Devestate and Don Mario to release a short EP on German label Be Focus. It'll contain two main tracks, two remixes, one bonus track and instrumentals. Coming April 2011.
POSTED 03|10|2011
Finally the release of UG's solo record 'Portals' is coming soon! It'll be issued on Creative Juices Music. The Cella Dwellaz MC will be accompanied by IDE behind the boards and shares mics with Ill Bill, Necro and Celph Titled. Peep the CJM webspot for more info!
POSTED 02|18|2011
Ex-Organized Konfusion and king of multisylabbic rapping Pharoahe Monch releases his long-awaited 3rd solo album 'W.A.R.' March 22 on DuckDown Records. 'We Are Renegades' features contributions by Styles P, Phonte of Little Brother, Immortal Technique, Mr Porter, Jill Scott and Jean Grae a.o. The Queens rapper's last effort?
POSTED 02|18|2011
Dropping March 1 on Babygrande is Doap Nixon's sophomore solo album 'Gray Poupon'. The first track of the follow-up to 'Sour Diesel' contains production by DC The MIDI Alien with features by Planetary (Outerspace) and Celph Titled. Also expect Burke the Jurke and Journalist on the record. Official Pistol Gang in the building!
POSTED 02|18|2011
So it's actually gonna happen in 2011? Yep. CunninLynguists new album entitled 'Oneirology' issues March 22. Always down for a good title and ditto record, Kno, Deacon The Villain and Natti have gathered Freddie Gibbs, Big K.R.I.T. and Tonedeff a.o. to join them on 15 tracks. To be issued on Bad Taste Records. Peep the teaser.
POSTED 02|14|2011
April 12 marks the release of Atmosphere's sixth studio album 'The Family Sign' on Rhymesayers Ent. The record is fully produced by Ant, and holds 14 tracks. According to Slug, it'll have a 'real Minnesota sound', a combination of sounds influenced by the music they grew up on. Stay tuned for more....
POSTED 02|14|2011
Due out March 22, Zion I & The Grouch return with their sophomore collabo 'Heroes In The Healing Of The Nation'. The record, four years after their magnificent ‘Heroes In The City Of Dope’ will be fully produced by Amp Live, except one track by Eligh. Brother Ali, Freeway, Fashawn and Casual a.o. co-sign on the mic…
POSTED 02|03|2011
A lot of superlatives, but not without a reason: Reks new album ‘Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme’ could be one of the highlights this year. Just look at the tracklist: productions from renowned beat smiths such as DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Nottz, The Alchemist, Statik Selektah, Hi-Tek, a.o. and features by notorious rap talents such as a.o. Termanology, Styles P, Freeway, and Lil Fame.
POSTED 02|03|2011
Get ready for a round of fun with Murs and Terrace Martin on their latest effort Melrose, to be released February 8. ‘It's playful and raunchy yet extremely liberating and innovative. So, who wants to get naked and join the revolution?’, the press sheet states. All production by Terrace, all lyrics by Murs. Check out the song ‘It’s No Surprise’
POSTED 02|03|2011
Visionaries’ emcee Dannu releases his first solo album Virgo Summer, February 15 on Soulspazm Records. You will find production by Exile, DJ Rhettmatic, Mr. Brady, and GRocka, guest spots by Freestyle, Meen Green, JernEye, Shinehead and No Less of OldEnglish and additional vocals by Bree of Deep Rooted, Noelle Scaggs, lead vocalist for The Rebirth. Can’t wait? Get it on iTunes already.
POSTED 02|03|2011
Still tingling off ‘The Who EP’? Bleuprint returns with a full album entitled ‘Adventures In Counter Culture’ on RhymeSayers Entertainment. Dropping April 5th, the record holds 15 tracks, among which ‘Keep Bouncing’. For more info and sneak bits: peep Blueprint’s blog.
POSTED 02|03|2011Editor's pick
