Monthly Archives: May 2011

Hardcore Composer – DJ Premier

TheHipHopChronicle.Com footage of DJ Premier’s London gig this past weekend – unfortunately yours truly couldn’t make it to this one, but having seen the Gang Starr legend play out a number of times before it’s definitely an experience you need in your life at least once.

New Joint – King Mez / Thee Tom Hardy / Sean Boog

King Mez ft. Thee Tom Hardy & Sean Boog – “From The South” (KingMez.Com / 2011)

Taken from the North Carolina emcee’s Khrysis-produced EP “The King’s Khrysis”.

Each Step Becomes Elevated Album Download – General Monks (Planet Asia & TriState)

Download this collabo album from West Coast emcees Planet Asia and TriState featuring appearances from Ras Kass, Montage One and Phil Da Agony, plus production from Evidence and Asterix.

Live From Echo Base Podcast Download – Mr Brown / Pings / Audit

Download the latest podcast from the Headcount Records crew featuring a nice cross-section of underground Hip-Hop from the both the UK and the States with tracks from the likes of Lewis Parker, Jehst, Kev Brown, Pharoahe Monch and Roc Marciano.

The Gospel Album Sampler – MCM

The third and final online sampler for UK legend MCM’s new digital album release “The Gospel” which is out now via all the usual online outlets.

Weapon Of The Future Album Download – Astronote

Having worked with the likes of Talib Kweli, Tanya Morgan and Guilty Simpson, French producer  Astronote drops this free album for A-Side Worldwide featuring Dynas, Buff1 and Finale.

The Lowdown – Dubbledge

The latest episode of New Sound Era’s Lowdown freestyle series features the charismatic Dubbledge – lookout for Edge’s forthcoming Chemo-produced album “Ten Toes Down”.

New Joint – Laelo Hood / Pro’Verb / Lyriciss / Midian

Laelo Hood ft. Pro’Verb, Lyriciss & Midian – “Cool” (Inner Loop Records / 2011)

Slick 70s blaxploitation influenced video for this smooth cut from the DMV artist’s new album “F**k The World”.

It’s Always Sunny In New York City Mixtape Download – Doo Wop & The Bounce Squad

Download this new joint from the legendary NYC mixtape king here – featuring Snaggapuss, Aul That, Lord Tariq, Jadakiss and Black Rob.

New Joint – Masta Ace / Marco Polo

Masta Ace & Marco Polo – “I Refuse” (MastaAce.Com / 2011)

One of Hip-Hop’s most consistent emcees gives props to comedian Russell Peters on this Marco Polo-produced track featured on Peters’ new DVD “The Green Card Tour Live From The 02 Arena”.

New Joint – DJ Roast / Phoenix Da Icefire

DJ Roast ft. Phoenix Da Icefire – “5 Jewels” (Higher Heights Music / 2011)

Taken from the forthcoming EP “Terminal Velocity” featuring Iron Braydz, Cyrus Malachi and Scripture.

Best Kept Secrets Album Trailer – Ghost

Online snippets trailer for UK producer Ghost’s forthcoming album “Best Kept Secrets” featuring unreleased material from 2006 – 2010 with appearances from Kashmere, Micall Parknsun, Dubbledge and Genesis Elijah.

New Joint – Omeza Meziah

Omeza Meziah – “Stuck In The Mud” (FirstAndLastUK / 2011)

“I’m no longer a slave to this world, I’m playing in a different division…”

Raw ish taken from the Pantheon Of Zenn-La affiliate’s new EP “The Dilemma Of The Branded”.

Grind Mode Cypher Vol. 3 – Lingo / Marshall Law / Jahpan etc.

Latest Grind Mode Cypher highlighting upcoming artists in the New England area over a Lingo-produced beat – in order of appearance: Lingo, Jahpan, Izzo, Duganz, J-Hook$, Revalation and Marshall Law.

Kings Of The Beats – Just Blaze / The Alchemist

TheHipHopChronicle.Com interview with Just Blaze and The Alchemist in London prior to their soundclash gig.

New Joint – Big Remo

Big Remo – “Side Of The City” (IWWMG / 2011)

Taken from the mixtape project “LRG Presents: Robin Hood Ree”.

New Joint – Rapsody / Mac Miller

Rapsody ft. Mac Miller – “Extra Extra” (IWWMG  / 2011)

More Khrysis-produced flavour from IWMMG’s first lady’s forthcoming album “Thank H.E.R. Now”.

New Joint – Action Bronson / Lil’ Fame / Statik Selektah

Action Bronson ft. Lil’ Fame – “Time For Some” (ShowOff Records / 2011)

The Queens emcee continues to keep his well-deserved buzz and momentum going with this single from his forthcoming Statik Selektah-produced album “Well Done” out July 5th.

New Joint – Jadakiss / Emanny

Jadakiss ft. Emanny – “Hold You Down” (Jadakiss.Com / 2011)

The Lox member mixes Hip-Hop with R&B the right way like it’s the 90s all over again on this smoothed-out track from his mixtape “I Love You (A Dedication To My Fans)”.

Shock Treatment – SITH

The member of NYOIL’s Staten Island PEMG clique unveils his entry for the online “Shock & Awe Cypher” rap contest.