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This album is just really, um… DOPE! I got hip to A Cool Stick late last year. If you’re not familiar, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you check them out. This new album is from Luke, who is the front man for A Cool Stick. The vibe is incredibly similar and just really, really great. I can’t say enough… you’ll just have to check it for yourself…
The homie Ryan-O’Neil got me hip to this hot download, featured on FreeIceCream.net. Bohemian Rap CD samples from the Queen classic, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” (get it?) to create this six track EP featuring Jake Lefco, illspokinn, Ryan-O’Neil, Kats, and Domer. Check it after the cut…
Spit Supreme drops his new mixtape Quickstrike 2 hosted by J-Ronin. Spit gets production from M-Phazes, Stu Bangas, Young Cee & more along with guest appearances by Reef The Lost Cauze, Akrobatik, Donny Goines, Sav Killz, Shabaam Sahdeeq & more. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.
It’s been a minute since we’ve heard anything from Trav Williams; 11 months to the day, to be exact. That’s when Trav dropped his controversial Illmatic tribute album, IllTravis. Now signed to HiPNOTT Records, Trav Williams is ready to make up for his absence in 2010 starting today with the release of his 6 track EP with producer Moonchild called Better Late Than Never.
Presented for free download by Potholes In My Blog and KevinNottingham.com, Better Late Than Never showcases Trav’s lyrical skills in a way that we haven’t seen since debut album, The Trickle Down. As heard in the EP’s first leak, “Hometown Heroes,” Williams shows a passion for his hometown of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The EP pairs Williams and producer Moonchild for the first time and the chemistry definitely works.
Jones Andrews drops his new mixtape The PRE PreFace which isa preview to the upcoming PreFace EP which is coming in the next couple months. The project features original tracks, freestyles & collabs he’s done over the last year. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.
Philadelphia emcee Chief Kamachi drops his new mixtape Mic Messiah as a preview to his upcoming album. The JuJu Mob leader & former Army of the Pharaohs member is set to release his new LP The Clock of Destiny later this year after his 2008 collaboration album Beautiful Mind with Killah Priest. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump. Props to Dot Got It.
Atlanta will be invading Austin, Texas for SXSW on March 19th with We Put The “A” In Austin showcase. This mixtape, brought to you by OnSmash & 2DopeBoyz, gives you a sampler of the artists that will be involved in this showcase. Appearances are made by Pill, A. Leon Craft, Donnis, Stat Quo, Grip Plyaz, FKi, Hollyweerd & more. Shout out to SMKA. Full cover tracklist & link after the jump.
The borough of Brooklyn is said to have 2.5 million stories to tell. An abundance of talent has emerged from Brooklyn over the years, but none quite like a prodigious talent known as Talib Kweli. From tales of urban life to romance, every shade of the Black experience has been presented throughout his career. Diggers Union representatives Hevehitta and DJ Unexpected have combined with Illroots.com to document his experiences with their new release A Tree Grows In Brooklyn. Inspired by the 1943 novel by Betty Smith, 30 tracks detail the life of a Brooklyn native who views life very differently from what many are accustomed to seeing. Rare/unreleased material, interviews and remixes combine to celebrate an exceptional, yet ongoing career. Be prepared to cop that new Reflection Eternal album Revolutions Per Minute on April 6th. Enjoy and be educated!
My man MIDIMarc comes through with a project that I remember him talking about 2 years ago! This is one that’s sure to knock out all the other Biggie tributes going around this week.
Arkansas emcee Epiphany delivers Part 2 of the Respect series, Womens, presented by DJBooth.net. Epiphany 15 new tracks with appearances by K. Sparks, Double M & Rah Howard as well as production by Kwestion, Bossman, Struggle, JP & more. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.
J The S drops his new street album Wish You Were Here presented by DJBooth.net, 2DopeBoyz & IM King. The project features guest appearances by Jadakiss, Crooked I, Nipsey Hussle, Emilio Rojas, Greater Good & more. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.
I’m proud to present to you the latest release from Ohini Jonez, the BiPolar Diss-order EP! Going along with the title, this EP gives you a little bit of everything. Ohini brings you original tracks, remixes & freestyles all in one on this 9 track project. The highlight of this record is the long awaited collaborations of Ohini & Tokyo Cigar, who produced 2 of the songs on this EP. You’ll also get wide ranging remixes from pop singles like Rihanna’s “Russian Roulette” to Reflection Eternal’s classic “Love Speakeasy.” Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.
MIDIMarc is back with another collaboration project, this time with fellow South Carolina natives Boondak Syndicate entitled Backyardigins. You may remember the crew from their track ”Break Ya Neck” featuring Killer Mike. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.
Check this brand new mixtape from Mike Dangerous and DJ Flash (Little Brother’s DJ). Eternal Reflected is a mix of some of the best of Reflection Eternal and it’s hosted by Talib Kweli himself! The 28 track mixtape, composed of past, present and future Reflection Eternal tracks including innovative and dynamic mixes by DJ Mike Dangerous and DJ Flash as well as EXCLUSIVE remixes by renowned producers, 9th Wonder, Jazzimoto and Khrysis. As an added bonus to the already impressive track listing, they include a bonus track featuring J.Cole, Mos Def and Jay Electronica.
After much anticipation, Good Company’s Ayatollah Jaxx finally drops his new album Hello Hip Hop! Jaxx brings you his new project for free on Godsendant Music but you can also cop a special edition for $5.99 which includes 5 bonus tracks. Full cover, tracklist & link after the jump.
