listed previews
They’re back! Despite the loss of two third of the group’s original members, Detroit’s Slum Village, return with 'Villa Manifesto' on Barak Records, July 27. The record contains production by J Dilla, Illa J and BR Gunna. Rap contributions by Phife, De La Soul, and Little Bother. Check out the webisodes for more info and upcoming tunes.
POSTED 06|22|2010
LA’s own Shawn Jackson finally releases 'Brand New Old Me' on Tres Records, July 27. Guest producers are the illustrious Astronote, Beat-Maker-Beat, Beatnick, K-Salaam, Cook Classics, KNXWLEDGE and Ro Blvd. Guest lyricists are JimiJames, John West, Co$$, Young De, Thurzday (U-N-I), and Fly C. Check Tres blogspot for regular updates on the LP.
POSTED 06|22|2010
Finally, LA City’s Amad-Jamal releases his debut album 'Barely Hangin On: The Chronicles Of A Brotha Like Rodney King' on BBE Records. The record features Dilated Peoples, Defari, Doc One, D.U., Mean Green, Dirty Twan and Gotham Green. Check out AJ's latest video off the album. Release date: July 13.
POSTED 06|22|2010
Detroit-area born and DC-based producer Zo! will release his 'SunStorm' record July 27 on Foreign Exchange Music. The album features lovely contributions by Phonte, Sy Smith, Darien Brockington, Lay Alma, YahZarah, Rapper Big Pooh and more… If you haven't already: download the teaser EP 'Just Visiting Too' to get into the vibe.
POSTED 06|21|2010
Boston resident Moe Pope releases his solo album 'Life After God' on July 27. Known from being part of the groups Mission (aka Crown City Rockers), Electric Company, Project Move and Megaphone, Pope returns with 15 tracks featuring Reks, Edo G, and more. The album is almost entirely produced (one beat from Headnodic) by upstart beat smith Rain. This Boston music fest is to be issued on –of course- Brick Records.
POSTED 06|21|2010
Two years after Camu Tao sadly passed away, his ‘King Of Hearts’ will release on August 17 on Def Jux/Fat Possum Records. Produced by Tao himself, the 16-track album is described as 'raw, exciting and unlike anything anyone has heard’ by El-P. Kid Cudi confirms; 'These songs are so before their time it's ridiculous' while Cage sums up the album as 'a masterpiece in the making'.
POSTED 06|21|2010
After several delays but just before festival season really flourishes The Roots will release How I Got Over on Def Jam. The record holds features by Dice Raw, Blu, Peedi Crakk, John Legend and more. Set for June 22. You already heard the title track but watch out for more tracks later…
POSTED 06|02|2010
Two years after ‘Tronic’, Black Milk will release his highly anticipated fourth full length, and apparently Album Of The Year on Fat Beats Records. The album of the year will contain 12 tracks with contributions from Royce da 5’ 9”, Elzhi, Danny Brown, Melanie Rutherford, Mr Porter, and more… Scheduled for a July 27-release. Track list and cover yet to be confirmed!
POSTED 06|02|2010
To be release June 8 is Chicago rapper Rhymefest’s second studio album El Che. The record, to be released through Allido Records, features guest stars Little Brother, Darien Brockington, Saigon, Adad. Expect production by DJ Premier, Kanye West, Mark Ronson, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Just Blaze, S1 and Lil Jon a.o.
POSTED 05|31|2010
Chicago’s Pugs Atomz teams up with producer Grant Sparks, known from Grand Pu, Sadat X and KRS-One productions, to release ‘Kinda Like A Rapper on CoalMine Music Inc/Fat Beats. Check out the trailer and first video off the album, to be issued June 1st, containing 15 fresh new tracks.
POSTED 05|31|2010
Atlanta-based Red Giant MC Jermiside collaborates with Irish-bred producer Danny Diggs to release ‘Middle Classic’. Out May 25th on Kevin Nottingham’s HiPNOTT Records, the album features 13 tracks, of which 3 remixes (one by Kev Brown). Check out the first single ‘Didn’t I Tell You’, featuring Von Pea. Other guests include Soulstice and Donwill a.o.
POSTED 04|28|2010
More news from the AOTP camp. Reef The Lost Cauze teams up with producers trio Guns Butter (J-Scrilla, Stu Bangas, Chop-La-Rok) to release ‘Fight Music’. With all beats produced by the GB crew, the album will feature guest artists Vinnie Paz, Big Noyd, Kool G Rap, R.A. The Rugged Man, Akir, Bloodsport, Slaine, K-Beta, King Magnetic and more. Check out a preview in order to get warmed up already. Out June 8 on Enemy Soil Records.
POSTED 04|19|2010Editor's pick
