Smoke DZA has a new project dropping on Tuesday. Sounds pretty good so far. This is the type of song you play after coming back from a party at six in the morning. The Spitta has a new tape out too.
“Impromptu Notes” is a Jazz inspired homage to an art form that paved the way for Hip-Hop. Alongside Soul Music, Jazz has always been a strong foundation for the evolving Hip-Hop sound, from heavy bass lines to melodic instrumental work, there is a definite relationship. This relationship is explored and defined with Impromptu Notes.
Sacramento native, Rufio dropped his new Album (Beat Tape) with 17 tracks including Bonus material with Chuuwee and PC. He got some Bangers inside.Also check the visuals for "07 fHeight Foo" featuring Yae of Fly High, dope! Thx. Rufio° // Video & Album Download after the jump!
Showbiz and A.G. keep recording for "Mugshot Music". Executive Producer: Dj Premier (whatever that means...) Anyway. Yet another timeless Show&AG tune! Plus an antique mealy photo! Daiiimn. via
Received the new Juels album by 100 Akres which is full of euphonious beats. Break Bread is available for free download on bandcamp and also ready for purchase on cassette. Sean Price is featured on the intro track, and a german sample :) on track nr. 7 (long way to L.A.) . (Album stream after the jump)
The new album Dagger Mouth sounds pretty sick. Get it via itunes. MadChild is back from his drug addiction and just battled Dirtbag Dan sounding sharp as ever.
Good Guy Aaron aka. dirtybird released his first wax, "I'm going home" on 7". If you like what you hear, you can purchase at his blog. Support independent music!
Knocksteady: Dibiase came into Knocksville to drop a speaker-blowing beat set and talk about the beginnings of the LA Beat Scene, gangster rappers at his pop's restaurant, and his love of loose drums.
Apathy recently released his latest solo-LP, "Honkey Kong". The Connecticut emcee and The Get Busy Committee (Apathy, Scoop Deville and Ryu released Uzi Does It in October 2010) and AOTP member has undeniably crafted his project to date and it includes production from Apathy, DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, Statik Selektah, Evidence, Da Beatminerz and Teddy Roxpin among others. Guest appearances on Honkey Kong include Xzibit, Slaine, Vinnie Paz, Esoteric, Ill Bill, Celph Titled, Action Bronson, General Steele (Smif N Wessun) and Mad Lion.
Real Live (upcoming Channels LP), the new single by Mr. Toki Wright featuring Yakub. Song is produced by Dj Three A Day. If you missed his last EP "Blackmale" get it here. powpow dope.