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Here's more from the Black Elvis: almost ten years after the first project 'First Come First Served', Kool Keith returns as Dr Dooom on Threshold Recordings, September 23. A few weeks ago the first single 'Dr Octagon Is Dead' was released with a video. This time the tracklist has been revealed and shows 14 more tracks and guest stars such as Motion Man.
POSTED 08|25|2008
Following a row of highly respected producers such as Pete Rock and J Dilla, it's time for Madlib to release his Beat Generation album 'WLIB AM: King Of The Wigflip' in the BBE series. Featured artists are Defari, MED, J Rocc, Prince Po, Karriem Riggins, Oh No, Murs, Frank N Dank and Guilty Simpson a.o. Out September 30, of course, on BBE Records.
POSTED 08|24|2008
Scheduled for October 21 on Soulspazm Records is Blame One's 'Days Chasing Days'. Besides guest appearances from Sean Price, Blu, Exile, Aloe Blacc, Johaz and Mr Brady of Deep Rooted, there's production by Black Milk, Oh No, Exile, Kankick and Black Sparx a.o. In order to get prepared: peep out the (home) video to the track 'Supreme Beings'.
POSTED 08|18|2008
The legendary Large Pro returns with a new album named after his former group, 'Main Source', dropping September 30. Featuring artists go by the name of Jeru The Damaja, Killa Sha, Lil Dap, Big Noyd, AZ and Styles P. Just to get in the mood: check out the video to 'The Hardest' or download the new track 'The Entrance'.
POSTED 08|07|2008
October 14 marks the release of 'Droppin Science Fiction'; Headnodic, Lateef The Truth Speaker and Gift Of Gab's project aka The Mighty Underdogs on Def Jux Records. The album features collaborations with MF Doom, Mr Lif, DJ Shadow and Damian Marley. Peep out the video for 'Gunfight', the album track featuring Doom.
POSTED 08|02|2008
Most anticipated is upcoming rap talent Termanology's new album 'Politics As Usual', dropping September 30th, and holding an incredible production line-up including DJ Premier, Alchemist, Buckwild, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Hi-Tek, Easy Moe Bee, Havoc and Nottz. Expected guest rappers are Prodigy, Sheek Louch, Bun B, Freeway, and Lil Fame. To be released on ST Records/Nature Sounds.
POSTED 08|02|2008
This LA group's sixth album already, People Under The Stair's 'Fun DMC' will drop September 30 via Gold Dust Records. 'As the name implies, it’s a party record, filled with the sounds of afternoon BBQs and curb-side beer drinking', the press release reveals, in supporting of the new album both Thes One and Double K prepare a tour through the whole of the US.
POSTED 08|02|2008
Following Killah Priest's latest solo album is his collaboration with Chief Kamachi, entitled 'Beautiful Minds', to be issued September 23 on Good Hands Records. The LP will hold guest features by Planet Asia and DJ Rhettmatic while production will be handled by Tekneek of Tangled Thoughts, E.Dan, C Sik, Dev Rocka, DIamond Legit, Emonex and more. Peep the album sampler here while waiting.
POSTED 08|02|2008
The sixth album of Jedi Mind Tricks entitled 'A History Of Violence' is scheduled for October 14th on Babygrande Records. Guest starring is Sean Price, Sheek Louch, Sabac Red, Demoz, Doap Nixon, Planetary, Reef the Lost Cauze, King Syze and the one and only Tom Araya of metal formation Slayer. Fans of the Tricks can also anticipate a brand new DVD 'Divine Fire' out this Summer.
POSTED 07|31|2008
Leflaur leflah eshkoshka! Ruck (aka Sean Price) and Rock are back as Heltah Skeltah with the release of 'D.I.R.T.' (Da Incredible Rap Team), their long-awaited third album. Dropping September 30th on Duck Down Records, the album will have contributions by Alchemist, Evidence, Marco Polo, Khrysis, Illmind, Black Milk and Stu Bangas!
POSTED 07|31|2008
Slum Village's Elzhi will be finally releasing his debut solo album 'The Preface' on August 12 through Fat Beats after some push back. Almost entirely produced by Black Milk, the release will feature other Motor Citizens like Royce Da 5' 9", T3, Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat and Fat Ray. Also look for the follow-up 'The Feed' hittin shelves 2009.
POSTED 07|30|2008
Scheduled for a August 19-release is Vordul Mega's sophomore album 'Megagraphitti'. With production from El-P, Bronze Nazareth, Sid Roams, Bond, Ravage and guest featurings by Vast Aire, Tommy Gunn (Monsta Island Czars), Billy Woods and the Invizzbl Men (Marq Spekt & Karniege), this former half of Cannibal Ox is back after his 2004's 'Revolution Of Yung Havocs'. Peep out the video!
POSTED 07|02|2008Editor's pick
