Oddisee - Counter-Clockwise

Oddisee - Counter-Clockwise from Mello Music Group on Vimeo.

From the upcoming Oddisee solo album "The Good Fight".

“CounterClockwise is about being there for people & them working against you as a result. Becoming the bearer of their problems because they know you can handle it," Says Oddisee.
This is the second song from the Brooklyn by-way-of Prince George's County musicians upcoming solo album "The Good Fight." The song explores the counterproductive nature of some relationships that end up draining those involved. Disorienting and complex layers of backsliding record slips, driving drums, and haunting vocalizations push the song forward while Oddisee's crisp and calm vocals tell the story of people moving in different directions. And while anger may be somes primary drive, and fire may be their weapon, Oddisee reminds us that water is their easy match.

Order Oddisee's New Album "The Good Fight"
Digital: itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-good-fight/id969829649
CD: undergroundhiphop.com/oddisee-the-good-fight/MMG00068CD/
Vinyl: undergroundhiphop.com/oddisee-the-good-fight/MMG00068LP/

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Georgia Anne Muldrow - Ankles

Kann es kaum erwarten das neue "Georgia Anne Muldrow" Album zu hören. Das gute Stück heißt "A Thoughtiverse Unmarred" und erscheint am 19. Mai über Mello Music Group. Die Produktion geht auf "Chris Keys".

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Quelle Chris - Long Tokes (f. Cavalier)

March 19th, Quelle Chris will be proud to present a new project "Niggas Is Men" that he put together with the help of some lyrically gifted friends: Cavalier (who holds down 9 tracks in remarkable fashion), Tanya Morgan, Fresh Daily, Denmark Vessey, DJ GroWeyez, and more. The dusty, sharp cornered 13 track project is a mere prelude to Quelle's upcoming Mello Music Group debut proper, but is none-the-less a head-nodding, intoxicating journey through reincarnation, long tokes, the poisoned food supply, addiction cycles, and even hot & crusty hoes. Quelle is ready to remind you "Niggas Is Men".

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J Bizness - Giraffes (feat. The Black Opera)

Since taking off this past August, J. Bizness’ instrumental album Flight Plan has gotten much mileage with fans and critics alike. The album, the first in Mello Music Group’s Instrumental Series, is a collection of 24 selections with a crisp, spacey sound inspired by the freedom of flight.

Back when Flight Plan dropped, as a celebratory bonus, MMG leaked a track by The Black Opera over one of J.’s heatrocks. The result was “Giraffes,” a testament to the sinister seduction of addiction. Now the involved parties are proud to share the visuals for “Giraffes,” directed by Andy Madeleine. The video features our perpetually loc’d out duo narrating the story of a fine young woman descending into the habit of getting high. Over J.’s smooth, electronic and airy production, TBO’s morality tale is a banger.

 

J Bizness - Flight Plan
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/flight-plan/id549889681

The Black Opera - Libretto: Of King Legend
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/libretto-of-king-legend/id564013664

 

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The Black Opera - Opera Hands b/w Teleport prod. TallBlackGuy

The Black Opera signed to Mello Music Group for a upcoming release. This constallation makes sense if you ask me, so please enjoy the first pretaste on whats The Black Opera is cooking up. Opera Hands with TallBlackGuy is nuts in contempt of an James Brown sample.

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Audio: Oddisee - Slow It Down

Mello Music Group is always the first thing I click on while scrolling through the new stuff in our inbox. They have just released a new compilation with all the cats from the label. Go and check it out here.
Oddisee and Apollo Brown are performing in Berlin on the 4th of April. Come through!

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Audio: Gensu Dean - Yen feat. Roc Marciano // MP3

 Download: Gensu Dean - Yen feat. Roc Marciano // MP3

In celebration of Gensu Dean's debut "Lo​-​Fi Fingahz" on Mello Music Group, he gives away the feature with Roc Marciano for free. Shit is tough. If you're not familiar with Gensu Dean check the album after the jump with the likes of Blame One, Brand Nubian and Count Bass D. wörd.

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Audio: yU - A Garbage Beat Tape

yU, Diamond District and Mello Music Group member has this nice Beat Tape give away for your evening. Raw, filthy, dusty and psyched out from time to time. 23 lovely sample-based tracks (and interludes). // Complete stream and download after the jump...

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Audio: DTMD - Makin' Dollas

A while ago we posted the first 2 leaks of this album, but the DTMD (Dunc and Toine) Bandcamp is'nt longer available. Now its officially released by Mello Music Group and available on itunes.
MMG: About the Song: The title track, Makin' Dollas, kicks off with Toine announcing his intentions: "The syntax is stress relief, in other words, if we speaking candidly, I be spittin' for the sanity, not really for the vanity."  This style of articulate, sharp wordplay infuses Dunc's production with the kind of wise, intelligent raps that make listeners hit rewind.  The beat itself is a working man's boom bap replete with lush guitar and vinyl scratches.

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Audio: Oddisee - The Carter Barron // MP3

First preview on Oddisee's upcoming album "Rock Creek Park" dropping this winter via Mello Music Group. The Carter Barron is an amazing soulful beat, spiked with heavy live instrumentation. The Carter Barron is a smooth, sweeping track, with amazing drums performed by DC's Jon Laine, bass from DC's Dennis Turner, keys from the always dependable Ralph Real, soulful sampling, trademark expansive synth work from Oddisee and beautiful orchestration.

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Audio: Apollo Brown & Hassaan Mackey - Volume // Daily Bread

 Download: Apollo Brown & Hassaan Mackey - Volume

The new album from producer Apollo Brown & emcee Hassaan Mackey, Daily Bread, is officially out today. Ascending production star Apollo Brown started making waves in 2009 after winning the Detroit Red Bull Big Tune Championship. The next year he signed to Mello Music Group and released a series of critically acclaimed albums: The Reset, Brown Study (selected by iTunes as one of the Top 10 Hip-Hop Albums of 2010), Gas Mask (with his group The Left, which made DJ Premier's Top 25 list in 2010), and most recently the instrumental opus Clouds. It's been a busy couple years. Add into the mix Hassaan Mackey of Rochester, New York, and the new group Daily Bread was formed. (Peep the Album after the Jump)

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Audio: Sareem Poems - Black & Read All Over

Mello Music Group continues it's Free Fridays Summer Giveaways!
This weekend MMG is offering up one of their earlier projects from former LA Symphony emcee Sareem Poems. "Black & Read All Over" brings the luminous side of life to light. Inhale and enjoy the revolution that has nothing to do with guns.(Complete album stream and download link after the jump)

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Audio: Seph Jones - Long Road // EP

The "Long Road" EP showcases his skills in 9 tracks that detail the emcee's ongoing journey for respect and recognition.  With beats by veteran producers Tom Delay, SideFX Studios, Nick Tha 1da (Mello Music Group), and Rosirus, Jones provides a taste of what's to come on his long-awaited full length album..(complete EP stream after the jump)

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Audio: Georgia Anne Muldrow & Declaime - SomeOthaShip

This Friday Mello Music Group continues it's free music series, offering fOnk legends Georgia Anne Muldrow & Dudley Perkins "SomeOthaShip" album for free download all week! This project is 13 tracks long featuring Black Milk, Prince Po, MED, Rapper Big Pooh, Kazi, LMNO, Kool G Rap and more. The production is equally stellar featuring work from Black Milk, Oddisee, Dudley Perkins, Georgia Muldrow, and Flying Lotus. Included in the download version is bonus material including an Oh No remix featuring Rapper Big Pooh & MED and an LD mix. This project was originally released in 2010 and represents some of MMG's earliest work having been the 2nd project Mello embarked on. G&D are busy preparing another album which is due out in Fall on Dudley & Georgia's label SomeOthaShip Connect.

Playthe complete album after the jump

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Audio: Apollo Brown - Heirlooms feat. Has​-​Lo // CLouds LP // MP3

Download: Apollo Brown - Heirlooms feat. Has​-​Lo // CLouds LP // MP3

Detroit producer Apollo Brown recently released his new instrumental opus Clouds to universal critical & popular acclaim. A lot of emcees have been laying down vocal sessions over the inspiring collection of beats, but when the newest emcee to sign with Mello Music Group decided to jump on Apollo's Heirloom instrumental, we had to share it with the world....

Audio+Video: Apollo Brown - Never in a Million Years // from "Clouds"

Apollo Brown's Instrumental Album "Clouds" is in stores now. This is the newest leak.
Hit the Video after the Jump.


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Audio: Has-Lo - Black Rose - GumShoe RMX

In preparation of Has-Lo's full length album "In Case I Don't Make It" dropping 29.march , Mello Music Group sent this gift over. Black Rose also appeared on MMG's Helpless Dreamer, got a remix-facelift by GumShoe and is now available for free download. Enjoy!

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Audio: Apollo Brown - Time Passed Autumn // MP3

Apollo Brown's upcoming instrumental album "Clouds" drops March 1st, 2011 via Mello Music Group. His previous work with "The Reset" "Brown Study" and "Gas Mask" developed this Detroit producer a solid following from both fans and critics alike.


Today, enjoy the mp3 download of "Time Passed Autumn" a track from "Clouds". The track is representative of the album, as "Clouds" is more like a mood piece than an album full of 'bangers.' Please stay tuned for the upcoming music video for the song "Time Passed Autumn" dropping NEXT WEEK!

Mello Music Group serves Dopeness, Apollo Brown's 1.st preview Time Passed Autumn off his new instrumental project "Clouds". Very nice! Call it Yeyooo!

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Audio: Apollo Brown - TreeTops Mini​-​Mix // Mello Music Group

Download: Apollo Brown - TreeTops Mini​-​Mix // Mello Music Group

Fresh new Mini Mix with Tracks and Remixes by Apollo Brown mixed by Tree Tops. I love this Bang Bang Instrumental. Candy-ish Spots at this mix, check out the Danny Brown, Diamond District and The Left, dope!

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Audio: The Left - Gas Leaks Ep // Mello Music Group

The Left dropped one of the best or maybe the best album in 2010, "The Gas Mask". Mello Music Group has some more dope songs that dont appear on the new projects. You can digg, stream & purchase this 3 tracks on Bandcamp.

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