listed previews
Our answer 'Where Is Thaione Davis' has been answered by the release of his upcoming release 'Still Hear' on Jericho Lounge Music. To be released on April 28th, the 15-track-deep album contains contributions by Iomos Marad, Infinito2017, Longshot, and is fully produced by Rashid Hadee (Little Brother, Chapter 13).
POSTED 03|15|2009
Jorge from the Projects aka Kurious is back with a new album entitled 'II' to be released March 24th on Amalgam Digital, digitally and on CD. The album features guest MC's MF Doom, Max B and MC Serch over production by Dame Grease, 88-Keys, Hi-Tek, The Beatnuts, V.I.C., Domingo and Yogi. Check out footage of MF Doom and Kurious rehearsing the track 'Benetton' on the streets and the video to 'Back With V.I.C.'.
POSTED 03|13|2009
You might now Pugslee Atomz from his radio show, you might know him from Nacrobats, but you will get to know him with his upcoming album 'Roof Top'. On this record, to be expected somewhere in April, the Chicagoan teams up with Sadat X, Naledge (Kidz In The Hall), DJ Vadim, Primeridian, Rashid Hadee and many others. To be expected on SoFlo Entertainment with digital distribution by The Orchard.
POSTED 03|11|2009
Tres Records presents the sophomore self-produced release of Detroit's Big Tone entitled 'The Art Of Ink'. To be released March 17 digitally and April 14 on vinyl and CD, the album contains contributions by Blu, Ta’Raach, Guilty Simpson and Breezly Brewin from the Juggaknots. Check out the first single 'Business b/w A Song Called Triumph' that already dropped February 24.
POSTED 03|11|2009
Three years after his debut 'Windmills Of The Soul', rapper/DJ/producer and web designer Kero One returns with 'Early Believers' through his label Plug One on April 7. The soulfull jazz album with synth-driven upbeat bangers features Ohmega Watts, Gilles Petterson's protégé UK singer Ben Westbeech, and Finland's own 'Stevie Wonder'. First track off the album is 'Welcome To The Bay'.
POSTED 02|26|2009
Finally, the long-awaited new Doom (formerly with an MF prefix) album 'Born Like This' is slated for a March 24 release date on Lex Records. The album features Wu veterans Ghostface Killah and Raekwon, Empress Sharh and Kurious. Furthermore the record will feature production by J Dilla, and Jake One (the earlier leaked 'Ballskinz' single) while some songs are influenced by the works of Charles Bukowski ('Cellz' and 'One Beer').
POSTED 02|26|2009
One half of the A-Team, one third of Haiku d'Etat and frontman of Abstract Tribe Unique, Abstract Rude re-introduces himself to the game with his 'Rejuvenation' album April 7 through Rhymesaysers Ent. 14 tracks and entirely produced by Vitamin D, the record contains featurings by Aceyalone, Myka9, Sahtyre, Alpha MC, Busdriver, Nocando, Open Mike & Dumbfoundead.
POSTED 02|26|2009
April 8 marks the return of the golden duo The Grouch and Eligh with the release of their 'Say G&E!' release on Legendary Ent. Featuring guest appearances from Slug, Gift of Gab, Pigeon John, Mistah F.A.B., Blu and Sage Francis. Most of the production is done by Eligh, the rest by Flying Lotus, Amplive and Rick Rock. Check out the first (title) track here.
POSTED 02|16|2009
Three years after 'Hell's Winter', Cage aka Chris Palko is about to release 'Depart From Me' through Def Jux on June 30th. Production is crafted by F. Sean Martin, Aesop Rock and Camu Tao (R.I.P.) Anticipating the LP is a free download EP called 'I Never Knew You' via Adult Swim, coming somewhere in April. First free track off the album is 'Nothing Left To Say'.
POSTED 02|16|2009
Newsflash from Chicago: Verbal Kent drops his brave new album 'Brave New Rap' Aldous Huxley-wise on April fool's day through Gravel Records. The album features production entirely from Kaz One, with guest appearances by Ill Bill, Wordsworth, Braille and Coldhard of the legendary Crucial Conflict. First track off the album is 'Remove The Gag'. Stay tuned.
POSTED 02|06|2009
On March 24 Illogic will be releasing his new album 'Diabolical Fun' through Weightless Records. Produced entirely by Ill Poetic, the album is 12 songs deep and contains no guest features whatsoever. For more info on the first tracks check out Illogic's Myspace, where you can also download his 'One Bar Left' EP for free, just to get prepared.
POSTED 02|06|2009
March 24th marks the release of Quite Nyce & Raydar Ellis’ collaboration album 'Champs vs. The League' on Brick Records. The album is described as 'a project full of positivity, pride in family and community, self respect, reflection and hard work' and is entirely produced by Raydar Ellis. Guest MC’s include Akil of Jurassic 5, Project Move and Soulstice of Wade Waters.
POSTED 02|05|2009Editor's pick
