Albums Worth Checking

Silent Titan: For The Rest of My Days [Sampler]

by Kevin September 17, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

Australian producer, Silent Titan, recently released his album For The Rest of My Days, which has has features by Prince Po, Oh No, and MED. You can cop it now at Fat Beats. Check the sampler below.

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The Primeridian + Tall Black Guy: Darling Lure LP

by Thomas September 13, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

The album is finally here. The Primeridian and producer Tall Black Guy‘s collaborative album, Darling Lure is available TODAY.  We posted two tracks from the album last week, which should be enough for everyone to cop today.   iTunes and Amazon has your fix. Tracklist after the jump.

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ShimEBangO: The Bridgecard EP

by Thomas September 7, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

ShimEBango of the Fat Killaz released his EP The Bridgecard last week sometime. The project is entirely produced by Chanes and features Moe Dirdee, Miz Korona, Fatt Father, Marv Won, and Invy Da Truth.  Knocking beats and dope rhymes.  Hit the jump for the tracklist/link.

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Strange Fruit Project: 1, 2 [Stream]

by Thomas September 7, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

Last Thursday Strange Fruit Project (S1, Myth, & Myone) released their latest album, A Dreamer’s Journey via Bandcamp.  I believe the album flew under the radar because of the odd release date (a Thursday), Wayne mania, and the holiday weekend all contributing to the lack of attention the album received.  I wanted to share one [...]

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I.deals (IV the Polymath & Jondis): Spill [Album of the Day]

by Kevin June 17, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

Here’s a new album I just copped and highly recommend you all check out too. Spill is the new album from IV the Polymath & Jondis (aka I.deals) and features over 40 minutes of dope beats, rhymes and scratches.  Right now you can cop the album via Bandcamp for $9, 10% of which goes to [...]

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Louie P. Newton: Here For A Reason

by Thomas April 23, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

Detroit MC Louie P. Newton FINALLY releases his debut project/album, Here For A Reason. The project has been a most anticipated project (by me) and a long time coming since we first debut the project’s first leak, “The Bottom.” Peep what Newton has to say about the project. If “HFAH” isn’t highly anticipated it is [...]

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Dumhi: The Whole World’s Watching

by Kevin March 31, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

South Philly hip hop producer Dumhi recently released the followup EP to last year’s album, The Jungle.  The Whole World’s Watching is classic Dumhi production featuring emcees such as Elucid, Reef the Lost Cauze, Sean Price, Random and more. For a limited time, Dumhi has made this EP available for FREE DOWNLOAD via Bandcamp. It’s [...]

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O.I.S.D: Houston & 1st EP

by Kevin March 16, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

NYC collective O.I.S.D. (comprised of J.O., E.Y.E.Q, Khid 2che, ShowTyme, and J.Monopoly) just released a 9-track EP that’s definitely worth coppin. Featuring production from group members J.Monopoly & J.O. and Brown Bag All Star producer/emcee J57, Houston & 1st is available for $5 via Bandcamp. Totally worth it…

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Ill Poetic: Marvin Gaye & Pink Floyd

by Thomas February 17, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

Ill Poetic has his hand in another project. Instead of me giving you the back story of this album…head over to his SITE for information. Link underneath.

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Soulful!: Mumbo Sauce & Drumbreaks

by Thomas January 31, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

About two weeks ago we posted the first single, “Mind Right” from VA producer Soulful! featuring XO.  Today Soulful! along with Inner Loop Records and FWMJ’s Producers I Know present the full tape, Mumbo Sauce & Drumbreaks. The album is a mix of instrumentals and full songs with vocals from XO, Muggsy Malone, D. Julien, , [...]

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The BrainStormers : The BrainStormers EP

by Thomas January 29, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

The BrainStormers is a collective that includes rappers Cayoz Da Beast, A.L. Laureate, Praverb the Wyse, O*Zee and their DJ who goes by the name of Grazzhoppa. The group released their EP, The BrainStormers this morning. The EP features guest from the likes of Skyzoo, Crooked I, Hell Razah, and ManChild.  If you like beats [...]

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Jarren Benton Meets SMKA: Huffing Glue With Hasselhoff EP

by Justin January 28, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

A few days ago, Jarren Benton & SMKA released their very dope EP entitled Huffing Glue With Hasselhoff. The project continues the (Artist) Meets SMKA series and is just as wild musically as the title would suggest. Jarren is not afraid to tackle any topic and injects his humor throughout the project. Of course SMKA is [...]

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Clear Soul Forces: Departure EP

by Thomas January 22, 2011 Albums Worth Checking

Clear Soul Forces is a four man rap group consisting of members Ilajide, J. Roc, E. Fav, and Wimp. The Detroit MC’s released their six song EP back in October, but I didn’t grab it until late December from FWMJ.  Been meaning to put this up, but remembered today once “Pick Up the Sticks” played [...]

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NAMELESS : 16​-​Bit: Bonus Stages

by Thomas December 2, 2010 Albums Worth Checking

Flint Michigan producer NAMELESS finally drops his video game inspired album, 16-Bit: Bonus Stages for the masses. Peep what he says about the album. An upcoming producer, Red Bull Big Tune contestant, just released his latest project “16-Bit: Bonus Stages” on November 30th, 2010. As a follow up from his original “16-Bit” from Dec. 2009, this project [...]

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Magestik Legend: The Great Escape

by Thomas November 30, 2010 Albums Worth Checking

Detroit MC Magestik Legend‘s long awaited album, The Great Escape hits the net today. The album is 18 tracks of solid beats and rhymes. The album includes guest appearances from Guilty Simpson, Hassaan Mackey, Buff 1, Kam Moye, and production from 14KT and Astronote (who handles the bulk of the board work). The album is [...]

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TheSeKondElement: Rhythm & Poetry EP

by Justin November 17, 2010 Albums Worth Checking

TheSeKondElement recently released her latest project, the Rhythm & Poetry EP. The new record includes production by Propsek, City Sparks, Quest & Yen and serves as prelude to her LP of the same name scheduled to drop early next year. Hit the jump for a link to her Bandcamp where you can stream the EP for free [...]

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K. Gates: The Shaikback Commercial

by Justin November 9, 2010 Albums Worth Checking
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zd5TUeK1zc K. Gates aka the New Orleans Savior spits a quick freestyle in this commercial for his new album The Shaikback. Make sure you cop the dope LP which includes guest appearances by Mos Def, Melaphyre & The Show ASAP.

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JustMe & Deacon The Villain: I Know [Teaser Video]

by Justin October 31, 2010 Albums Worth Checking
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wZoZvqodNU JustMe of Scribbling Idiots drops a one verse teaser video for “I Know” off his new album Tragedy & Dope. The new LP, entirely produced by Deacon The Villain of CunninLynguists, is available now for $5 on JustMe’s bandcamp. You can also cop the instrumentals for $3.

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H.I.S.D.: The Weakend

by Thomas October 30, 2010 Albums Worth Checking

H.I.S.D (Hueston Independent Spit District) released their sophomore album, The Weakend this past Friday. The album was released via their Bandcamp page for a “name your price” (minimal $5) purchase. I’ve given the album three spins since Friday and it’s exactly what us 70 babies want, beats and rhymes. We should have a review up [...]

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Witchdoctor (of Dungeon Family): Best Years [Music Video] + New Album

by Justin October 18, 2010 Albums Worth Checking
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnzUIB5OpF8 While browsing the net, I stumbled upon a nice surprise. It’s always good to see a new album from the Dungeon Family’s Witchdoctor. Everyone knows OutKast & Goodie Mob but Witchdoctor, along with Killer Mike & Cool Breeze, are the unsung heroes of the crew. The Georgia emcee released his latest album Dracula (Transylvania) in September via [...]

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