listed previews
One half of the former rap duo Binary Star, OneBeLo aka OneManArmy returns with 'B.A.B.Y.' (Being A Black Youth). The release date is pinned on April 27. The album features an impressive guest list including Freeway, Devin The Dude, Phonte, Royce Da 5'9", Zion I, Guilty Simpson, Jean Grae, Kam Moye aka Supastition, Ro Spit aka Octane, Illite and more. Via MYX Music Label. Be on the lookout for the first exclusives on this site!
POSTED 04|19|2010
Canadian beatsmith Factor releases his sophomore production album ‘Lawson Graham’, two years after his debut ‘Chandelier’. With a wide range of artists such as 2Mex, Pigeon John, Myka9, Moka Only, Ceschi, Josh Martinez, Gregory Pepper, Sole, Radical Face and Cars & Trains, Factor once again hopes to impress with a psychedelic, melodic soundscape. Alike his collab album with Ron Contour, this one will be issued on Fake Four Records.
POSTED 04|19|2010
Jedi Mind Tricks’ very own Vinnie Paz is preparing the release of his debut solo album ‘Season Of The Assassin’ June 22 on JMT’s own Enemy Soil Records. The album contains 21 tracks with featurings from none other than Freeway, Clipse, Beanie Sigel, R.A. The Rugged Man, ILL Bill, Block McCloud, Sick Jaken, Paul Wall and many more. Anxious to hear a note off the album already? Check out the sampler!
POSTED 04|18|2010
In the making since 2008, but now finally scheduled for a June 15-release, Canadian artists Eternia & Moss drop their collaborative effort ‘At Last’. The 15-track album includes features by Joell Ortiz, Termanology, Rah Digga, Ras Kass, Reef The Lost Cauze, Tona, Jean Grae, Tiye Phoenix and Rage, while fully produced by MoSS. Stay tuned with the weekly video episodes in anticipation of the release on Fat Beats Records.
POSTED 04|18|2010
Fresh off SomeOthaShip Connect comes Declaime with ‘FONK’. In collaboration with George Clinton understudy Quazedelic, who also produced for Snoop Dogg, Declaime sticks to his heritage of West Coast G-funk. Not to be mistaken with their latest ‘fOnk Garden’ release, Georgia Ann Muldrow features on one track on this album. Here’s the first single ‘Fame’. Drops May 4th digitally and on CD.
POSTED 04|18|2010
July 10 marks the release of Roc C's Scapegoat on ABB Records. The record features Fredro Starr (Onyx), Illa J. , Aloe Blacc, Charlie 2na, Mr. Porter, Glasses Malone, Georgia Ann Muldrow, Lyric James. Production by DJ Khalil, Mr. Porter, Evidence, OhNo, The Alchemist, DJ Romes, Imakemadbeats, Slopfunkdust, Valentino, Kev Da Khemist and more...
POSTED 04|11|2010
Multi-talented rapper, comic book adept and entrepreneur MF GRIMM releases his eight album ‘You Only Live Twice: The Audio Graphic Novel’ May 18 on Day By Day Entertainment. The album, featuring a 13-page comic book, contains of 13 tracks and is fully produced by Twiz The Beat Pro. ‘Supreme Excellence’ being the second, the audio novel is the first of two releases this year.
POSTED 04|11|2010
Another one in a series of ten LMNO records this year: LMNO & Kev Brown release the follow-up to their 2008 'Selective Hearing' record on UpAbove Records, due out on May 10. The album features Chali 2Na, Trek Life, Declaime, Mr. Brady, Hassaan Mackay, Kaimbr and Kenn Starr.
POSTED 04|11|2010
Three years after their debut, Miami natives Mental Growth, JL Sorrell and Tony Galvin aka Basic Vocab release the follow-up 'A Better Way' on Mac Media Promo. The album, featuring guest vocals by Amir, Donwill, Rahsaan, Remedy, and Dynas a.o. and productions by Tony Galvin, Illastrate and Miami Beat Wave, will drop April 13.
POSTED 04|11|2010
Lightheaded's Braille will release his upcoming album 'Weapon Aid' April 27th on his new label Talking Textures. Most of the tracks are produced by BigJess of Unknown Prophets. Other producers are DJ Cassidy, Xperiment, and Kid Hum. Only one feature to be expected by Ruslan and Beleaf of The Breax. Check out the first leak 'Give Myself'.
POSTED 04|05|2010
11 May marks the release of Sage Francis latest 'Li(f)e'. The twelve track album holds contributions by indie rock's most precious songwriters such as Jason Lytle (Grandaddy), Chris Walla from Death Cab for Cutie, and Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse, Calexico, and DeVotchKa. Production is made by Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron and Wine) and cohorts Jim Becker and Tim Rutili of the acclaimed Chicago outfit Califone. On Anti Records.
POSTED 04|04|2010
One of the most anticipated albums of the year among underground aficionados is Homeboy Sandman's upcoming debut The Good Sun' on High Water Music. The production is handled by DJ Spinna, Psycho Les, 2 Hungry Bros, Ben Grymm, Core Rhythm, KO Beatz, M Slago and Ski Beatz. Label affiliate Fresh Daily features on one track, along with John Robinson and Daniel Joseph. In stores and online on June 1.
POSTED 04|04|2010Editor's pick
