Monthly Archives: August 2016

Rogue EP Stream – Afro Sam

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Free Wize Men member Afro Sam draws listener into his world over the course of seven tracks on this entertaining solo EP, featuring production from Pro-P, Kydro and the Manchester-based artist himself.

New Joint – Ugly Heroes

Ugly Heroes – “Unforgiven” (@UglyHeroes / 2016)

Moving, poignant rhymes from the talented crew’s recent album “Everything In Between”.

New Joint – Configa & HaStyle

Configa & HaStyle –  “Nightmares” (@ConfigHaS / 2016)

Nocturnal beats and rhymes from the transatlantic duo’s new album “Hastility (H1)”.

New Joint – Al.Divino

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Al.Divino – “Versace Dinner Plates” (@AlDotDivino / 2016)

#Winners member Divino comes correct on this dope self-produced cut.

New Joint – The Natural Curriculum

The Natural Curriculum – “Middle” (@ReluctantlyTNC / 2016)

Jazzy flavour from the UK crew’s new album “The Best Fertilizer Is The Gardener’s Shadow”.

New Joint – Apollo Brown & Skyzoo

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Apollo Brown & Skyzoo – “The Vibes” (@MelloMusicGroup / 2016)

Skyzoo reps for his Crooklyn stomping grounds on this mesmerizingly haunting track from the forthcoming Apollo Brown-produced album “The Easy Truth”.

New Joint – DJ Priority & Eloh Kush

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DJ Priority & Eloh Kush – “100% Dis” (@DJPriority / @ElohKush / 2016)

In the words of the Blastmaster,  you got to have style and learn to be original.

New Joint – Daniel Son / Acetik / SmooVth

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Daniel Son, Acetik & SmooVth – “High Noon” (@DISSBBM / 2016)

Vic Grimes-produced dopeness from the Crate Divizion camp.

Beats For Ya Gran Beat Tape Stream – Dead Ott

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Styxmen producer Dead Ott drops a new collection of eclectic instrumental flavours, ranging from hazy, hypnotic head-nodders to sparse, drum-driven boom-bap.

 

New Joint – PhybaOptikz

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PhybaOptikz – “Covert Operations” (@PhybaOptikzCDVZ / 2016)

The London lyricist digs in the archives and finds this 2014 Giallo Point-produced track for his forthcoming “Season Of The Goon” project.

Gemini Mind Album Stream – Dom Pachino

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The Killarmy member delivers another dose of hardcore Shaolin slanguage on his latest solo album, featuring Inspectah Deck, Planet Asia and Bugsy Da God.

New Joint – Casanova Rud

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Casanova Rud – “Gimme My Cash” (@CasanovaRud / 2016)

Having dropped golden-era classics such as “Do The James” and “Girls I Got ‘Em Locked” with partner Super Lover Cee, NYC’s Casanova Rud delivers thought-provoking rhymes over drum-heavy production from Chris Prythm on this new track.

 

 

New Joint – Black Josh

Black Josh – “Sleepless” (@BlackJoshAPE / 2016)

Hazy horns, hypnotic pianos and witty wordplay from the UK emcee’s “Ape Tape” project.

New Joint – AB Money / Big Bub

AB Money ft. Big Bub – “Too Young” (@OfficialABMoney / 2016)

Brooklyn’s AB Money of Rappin’ Is Fundamental fame resurrects the group’s 90s doo-hop sound on this smoothed-out Easy Mo Bee-produced single off his upcoming “Gumbo” album.

 

New Joint – Shaz Illyork / RAST

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Shaz Illyork ft. RAST – “RFC (Ready For Combat)” (@Shaz_Illyork / 2016)

Taken from the NY emcee’s forthcoming album “Wide Awake”.

New Joint – Eternia

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Eternia – “Keep U” (@TheRealEternia / 2016)

The talented Canadian emcee gets up-close-and-personal as she reminisces over this soulful Apathy-produced head-nodder.

and the Anonymous Nobody… Album Stream – De La Soul

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Strong Island legends Plugs One, Two and Three return with the highly-anticipated “and the Anonymous Nobody” album, masterfully balancing their usual ambitious creativity with the group’s golden-era roots.

New Joint – Kon

Kon – “Relentless” (@OfficialKonSite / 2016)

Intense beats and rhymes from the Atlanta-based artist’s forthcoming EP “Evade The Negative”.

New Joint – Conway / WestsideGunn

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Conway ft. WestsideGunn – “Lobos” (@WhoIsConway / 2016)

The Buffalo, NY duo drop that raw, uncut wordplay over smooth, horn-laced production from regular collaborator Daringer.

 

New Joint – Ka

Ka – “Conflicted” (@BrownsvilleKa / 2016)

The mighty Dallas Penn provides Brooklyn wordsmith Ka with an unofficial-yet-still-official video for this cut off the outstanding “Honor Killed The Samurai”project.