Thursday, 20 February 2014

Stephan Marley ft Black Thought (of The Roots) - Thorn or A Rose NEW 2014


Fresh off the press Stephan Marley (Bob Marleys son) gives us a new joint with Black Thought (from the legendary Roots Crew) entitled Thorn or A Rose, Im not too sure if this is going to be on an upcoming album or compilation but one things for sure, these two havent lost a beat.

Schoolboy Q feat Alchemist - Break The Bank NEW 2014

                                                      
The first single released from the highly anticipated debut album from Schoolboy Q, entitled Oxymoron due in stores Feb 25, Schoolboy gives us an early taste with Break The Bank which features West Coast production heavy weight, The Alchemist. 

Sunday, 14 July 2013

Tony Touch, Method Man, Redman, & Erick Sermon - Lets Go NEW 2013


Fresh off the highly anticipated new installment of Tony Touch's "The Piece Maker" series entitled "Return of the 50 M.C.'s", Tony Toca gives us a new version of the hit "Lets Go" which features Method Man, Redman, and Erick Sermon (of EPMD). 

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Prodigy & Alchemist - Dough Pildin NEW 2013



Prodigy (being one half of the legendary Hip Hop group, Mobb Deep) and one of Hip Hop's most recognized producers formally known as Alchemist, hook up for a collaboration album due to hit stores on June 11th. To give their fans a small sample of whats to come, "Dough Pildin" has hit the airwaves, and for any head of Alchemist's signature production, this is a track for you! Also look out for a collaboration album with Evidence (of Dilated Peoples) and Alchemist due out in the 3rd or 4th quarters of 2013.

Common ft Estelle - Victorious NEW 2013


Its always a nice treat to hear new material from M.C.'s like Common. Its been just over a year since he released his latest album The Dreamer - The Believer which had numerous hit tracks including "Blue Sky",  "Ghetto Dreams" (which featured Nas), and "Sweet" (which went out to Drake and other soft (so called M.C.'s). Common's latest new music comes with a feature from the well known Estelle entitled "Victorious". 

Monday, 6 May 2013

Lauryn Hill - Neurotic Society NEW 2013



With the recent legal trouble Lauryn Hill has been going through (in regards to her eviction and tax evasion). Sony Music (her record label) has given L-Boogie notice she must release new music. Now being an avid Lauryn Hill/Fugees fan, I can truthfully say my eyes lit up when I saw the newest released track, entitled "Neurotic Society" as did my ears when I pushed "play".

Also fellow Fugees member Wyclef Jean recently released a new mixtape called "April Showers" which features Mobb Deep, T.I. and Waka Flocka Flame (if you can believe it).

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

N.O.R.E. (of C-N-N) ft Large Professor - Build Pyramids NEW 2013



N.O.R.E. short for Noreaga of the well known Hip Hop group C-N-N (Capone & Noreaga) hooks up with legendary producer Large Professor for this instant classic which is being released on N.O.R.E.'s upcoming album entitled "Student of the Game". For all the heads out there, check this track!! You will not be disappointed!!

Slum Village - Forever NEW 2013



Slum Village (consisting of T3, Baatin, and the infamous J-Dilla) are a Hip Hop super-group hailing from Detroit, Michigan. With a hand-full of classics including "Tainted", "Fall In Love", "Climax", and "The Reunion" (just to name a few) Slum Village has made quite a name for themselves. J-Dilla formally known as Jay Dee is one of Hip Hop's most recognized producers of all time, having worked with artists like Busta Rhymes, Common, A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul (among others) was known for his funky bass lines and beyond "creative" production abilities. In 2006, J-Dilla passed away from a terminal blood disease. T3 still puts out new music with unreleased Slum Village tracks, this being off their newest album which is due out by this coming summer.

Sunday, 21 April 2013

Marco Polo Ft Talib Kweli & DJ Premier - G.U.R.U. (Tribute) NEW 2013



With the unfortunate death anniversary of the unparalleled, late-great, Guru (of legendary Hip Hop group Gang Starr) this past Friday (April 19th 2010). Hip Hop heavyweights Talib Kweli and DJ Premier hook up with a relatively new producer out of New York; Marco Polo for this dedication to truly one of the most influential and best M.C's to ever touch a mic, Gifted, Unlimited, Rhymes, Universal better known as Guru.

De La Soul - Get Away (Wu Tang Clan tribute) NEW 2013



There's no doubt De La Soul (consisting of Posdnuos, Maseo, and Dave Jolicoeur) left an unprecedented legacy in Golden Age Hip Hop. Dwelling from Long Island, New York, De La has an extensive catalog of classics including the famous "3 is the Magic Number", "Buddy" (which features fellow Native Tongues members A Tribe Called Quest) and "Stakes Is High", to their more recent classics like "Church", "Verbal Clap" and "Rock.Cocaine.Flow" off of their more recent 2004 album "The Grind Date". With the reuniting of the infamous Wu Tang Clan at this years Coachella Music Festival this past week, De La dropped this new track which payes homage to the Wu.

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

R.A. The Rugged Man Ft Talib Kweli - Learn Truth NEW 2013


As fans from the Golden Era of Hip Hop continue to wait for the release of R.A. The Rugged Man's upcoming album (entitled Legends Never Die). R.A. gives us an early treat, with the single called "Learn Truth", featuring Talib Kweli.

Being an avid 90's Hip Hop listener, artists like Talib and R.A. really stand out when researching new music, I mean who could forget the release of the infamous Blackstarr album from Talib Kweli Mos Def or the Reflection Eternal duo of Talib and DJ Hi-Tek who put out the highly acclaimed "Train of Thought".. Both being widely recognized classics.

Rihanna ft T.I., Rick Ross, Juicy J and Young Jeezy - Pour It Up (Remix) NEW 2013


Well as you can see I dont really post much music from any of these artists, as I just dont really listen to too much that is "commercial-esk" (being Rihanna, T.I., Rick Ross, Young Jeezy and Juicy J (formally of Three 6 Mafia) but after listening to this new remix of Pour It Up, I'm actually really feeling this track. Check it out for yourself and tell me what you think! Comment below!

Monday, 11 March 2013

Hit-Boy ft Method Man, Redman, Xzibit, Raekwon and more - Cypher (Hits Since 87' Inc) NEW 2013


Well for how gloomy and rainy it was this Monday morning in London (Ontario), the day got alot better as I came upon this new track with an all-star line up including brand new verses from Hip Hop veterans, Method Man, Red Man, Raekwon and Xzibit which all came out spitting with their usual velocity. Im not going to lie, I havent gotten into much of the other artists being Audio Push, School Boy Q, or Casey Veggies, although this track surely demonstrates they all have some serious potential. Great track.

Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Yelawolf - F.A.S.T. Ride NEW 2013


With Yelawolf's highly anticipated release of "Trunk Muzik Returns" right around the corner (March 14th), Yela treats his fans to a trunk-rattling, funk-induced new track entitled "F.A.S.T. Ride".

Thursday, 24 January 2013

Sadat X ft Masta Ace - Plan of Attack NEW 2013


Sadat X (one half of legendary Hip Hop group, Brand Nubian) is well known in the music industry for classics such as "All For One", "Nubian Jam", "Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down", "Slow Down" and "Alladat" (which features Busta Rhymes). Sadat's latest album entitled "Love Hell & Right" is full of ear-catching samples as well as contributions from artists like Pharoahe Monch, Masta Ace (posted track) Smif N Wessun, Dres (of Black Sheep) and Jarobi (of A Tribe Called Quest). In this track, Sadat hooks up with Masta Ace for "Plan of Attack".

Sadat X and Brand Nubian are also affiliated with the Native Tongues which includes artists like Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, The Jungle Brothers and Queen Latifa.