Monthly Archives: December 2016

New Joint – The Cornel West Theory

The Cornel West Theory – “Mr Colvin (sir)” (@CWestTheory / 2016)

Forthright rhymes from the Washington D.C. crew’s upcoming album “The T.A.B.L.E. Too”.

The Ride Mix Stream – DJ Scientist

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Dusty funk nuggets from the crates of Germany’s DJ Scientist.

New Joint – Juga-Naut

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Juga-Naut – “Suede Funk” (@JugaNaut / 2016)

The Nottingham emcee gets busy over a slice of classic 80s dancefloor flavour to set your New Year’s Eve party off right.

Lost Soul Files 2 Beat Tape Stream – Kolaps

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Laidback, melodic instrumental flavour from the Bosnian producer.

Overweight Album Stream – High Park Funk

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Synth-heavy new-school UK electro funk courtesy of Dimestop Poppers’ Tesko.

New Joint – Mad Skillz

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Mad Skillz – “2016 Rap Up” (@SkillzVA / 2016)

It just wouldn’t be right to end the year without Skillz giving us his customary overview of the triumphs and tragedies of the last twelve months.

New Joint – Fokis / Young P Livin Proof

Fokis ft. Young P Livin Proof – “Legendary” (@LoyaltyDigital / 2016)

Taken from the album “20/20”.

Kev Beat Tape Stream – RTNC

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Another selection of loop-based dopeness from the NY-based producer.

New Joint – Mista Spyce

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Mista Spyce – “Fraudulent” (@BillieSplyff / 2016)

The London rhyme vet gets busy on this cut produced by New Jersey’s P-Original who recently passed away.

New Joint – Cas Metah / Craig G / D.V. Alias Khryst

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Cas Metah ft. Craig G & D.V. Alias Khryst – “Where’s The Hope?” (@CasMetah / 2016)

Produced by Switzerland’s SoulSeize and taken from the Ohio emcee’s recent “Second Wind” album.

New Joint – Black Sheep Dres

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Black Sheep Dres – “SOUL” (@DresBlackSheep / 2016)

Horn-laced head-nodder from the Native Tongues member produced by Golden Era Music’s Chaundon.

New Joint – Sleaze & Sonnyjim

Sleaze & Sonnyjim – “Troutman” (@EatGoodRecords / 2016)

Taken from the UK duo’s “Paranoid City” album.

New Joint – Kingpin

Kingpin – “Somehow” (@KingpinLondon /  2016)

Filmed during a recent trip to Greece for the Thessaloniki Hip-Hop Festival, London emcee Kingpin drops visuals for arguably my favourite cut off his 2015 album “Art Of Survival”.

Au Revoir Beat Tape Stream – Jeepz

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Canada’s Jeepz drops another collection of quality instrumental flavour.

 

New Joint – Chuck D

Chuck D – “Free Big Willie” (@MrChuckD / 2016)

The Public Enemy legend celebrates the 20th anniversary of his 1996 solo album “Autobiography Of Mistachuck” with new visuals from the project.

New Joint – The Almighty $amhill

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The Almighty $amhill – “Ali” (@MoeMiller96 / 2016)

Produced by Chop Da Beatz and taken from the Bronx emcee’s forthcoming “Fort Apache” EP.

 

Divizion Rivals Album Stream – Saipher Soze & Daniel Son

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Canada’s Saipher Soze and Daniel Son lace quality production from Giallo Point, Vic Grimes and PhybaOptikz with street-smart verses for this new Crate Divizion release.

See Me When I Die Mixtape Stream – Spit Gemz

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The talented Rotten Apple wordsmith showcases his razor-sharp skills over classic instrumentals from the likes of LL, Onyx and Main Source on this Bazooka Joe-helmed mixtape.

New Joint – LEX

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LEX – “Speak Clear” (@LEX718 / 2016)

Mellow flavour from the Queens, NY emcee produced by J57 of Brown Bag Allstars.

New Joint – Moka Only

Moka Only – “Somethin’ For Warmth” (@Moka_Only / 2016)

Mellow, jazzy vibes from the Canadian veteran’s “Martian XMAS 2016”.