listed previews
After Braille and S1 hooked up for a song on the Lightheaded member's latest album, they decided to join forces as 'CloudNineteen'. Hitting stores March 3 through Hiphop IS Music, the self-titled record has numerous guest spots by Shawn Lee (Ubiquity Records), Tony Cook (drummer from the JB's), Rob Swift, Vursatyl (Lifesavas), Lightheaded, Ragen Fykes, Strange Fruit Project, DJ Idull and Theory Hazit.
POSTED 02|05|2009
Detroit rapper Finale will release his long-awaited debut album 'A Pipe Dream And A Promise' on April 7th through Interdependent Media. Featuring production by J Dilla, Black Milk, Flying Lotus, Notzz and Oddisee, the record clearly underlines Finale’s 'definition of hip-hop' as he states in the press release. In order to promote the album, the label will soon release a video game and coloring books feat. Finale and other IM artists.
POSTED 02|03|2009
For those who can’t wait till Fall -when his new album is dropping-, Brother Ali will release an EP entitled 'The Truth Is Here', March 10 on Rhymesayers. Containing nine tracks, of which two rare b-sides and seven brand new Ant-produced tracks, the EP is accompanied by a DVD featuring footage from the Undisputed Truth tour as well as interviews, a special commentary by Ali and video’s from his previous release.
POSTED 02|03|2009
After a slated release for Fall 2008, Capone-N-Noreaga's long-awaited album 'Channel 10' will hit stores March 22 on Simple Machines. Numerous guests such as Busta Rhymes, Ron Browz, Mobb Deep, Complexions, Bun B, The Clipse, DPG, Maino, Uncle Murda will grace the comeback of the Queens duo. Production will be handled by DJ Premier, Havoc and The Alchemist.
POSTED 02|02|2009
On February 10, C Rayz Walz returns with Who The F%@k Are You? on Kings Link Records. 16 tracks guest featuring Slug (of Atmosphere), Karniege, Vast Aire, Access Immortal, Poison Pen, and many more affiliates such as Major League, Echo1, Bateria, Roman E Gripp... Producers: Billy Bathgate, Dub Sonata, Beatfirm, Ill Legit, and more.
POSTED 02|02|2009
Chi-Town's own Earatik Statik are readying their forthcoming 'The Good, The Bad & The Ugly' album for a February 10 release. Besides beats by Large Pro, J-Zone, Kaz-1, K-Kruz and Single Minded Pros and guest appearances by Sadat X (on two tracks), Ed O.G. and Sean Price, Pete Rock contributed with production for the first single 'Tearz'. To be released on Gravel Records.
POSTED 01|27|2009
Justus League member Cesar Comanche returns with his sixth album titled 'Die In Your Lap' on ABB Records. Featuring a various yet solid production line-up consisting of 9th Wonder, Apple Juice Kid, Cesar Comanche, Khrysis, Lord Quest, Marvelous Beats and Science Omega, the album contains 15 tracks, including the recently released 12" 'Hands High' produced by 9th. To be released February 12.
POSTED 01|27|2009
Oakland duo Amp Live and Zumbi aka Zion I celebrate a decade in the game with their sixth album 'The Take Over alongside guests Devin the Dude, Brother Ali and Ty. To be expected according to the press release is 'a filler-free new mix of jabs, roundhouses and uppercuts that continue their streak as one of hip-hop’s most diverse groups'. To be expected January 20 on Gold Dust Media.
POSTED 01|16|2009
Protected by the red, the black and the green, the infamous X-Clan returns with their follow-up to last year's comeback album, 'Mainstream Outlawz' on Suburban Noize Records. The group, reunited by Brother J, is joined by 'some of the industry's biggest lyrical assassins' including Bun B of UGK, Medusa, Supernatural and Phoenix Orion. To be released January 27.
POSTED 12|03|2008
Time to celebrate the third album of Deep Rooted, currently entitled 'Album Three'! Mr Brady, Johaz, Brea and DJ Artistic invited guest MC's Blu, Killah Priest, Sha Dula and Moka Only while Exile, Rhettmatic and DJ Artistic join Mr Brady behind the boards. To be released January 27, 2009 on Clear Label Records!
POSTED 11|08|2008
Parrish Smith and Erick Sermon again celebrate their comeback with the release of EPMD's seventh studio album 'We Mean Business' to be released December 9 via EP Records. Collaborations are handled by KRS-ONE, Redman, Keith Murray, Havoc, Wu-Tang's Raekwon along with production from Teddy Riley and 9th Wonder. The first single 'Listen Up' will follow early November.
POSTED 10|31|2008
The new and eightiest Common album will be released under the title 'Universal Mind Control' December 9 through G.O.O.D. Music/Geffen. Guest features include Pharrell, Kanye West, Cee-Lo Green and Chester French, while most of the album is produced by Neptunes (+ 1 by Kanye and 3 by Mr Dj). The latest single 'Announcement' was released in July.
POSTED 10|30|2008Editor's pick
