2.28.2013

Stephen Marley feat. Akon & Buju Banton ~ My Conclusion (Video montage)

My Conclusion from Set up Shop Vol. 1

Trek Life ~ Wouldn’t Change Nothing ((Album))

California vet Trek Life is ready, and set for his upcoming album with producer Duke Westlake to hit the scene. Before we get into the new album, MMG thought we ought to share ‘Wouldn’t Change Nothing’ with the people. Get the free download of the entire ‘Wouldn’t Change Nothing’ project, and then get ready for more news on the new upcoming Trek Life album due out in April!

Rashad ft. Styles P ~ The Life (Video)

R∆§H∆Ð unveils the visual for his new single “The Life” featuring Styles P off of his critically acclaimed 
album Museum.

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BLU & MED F. JIMETTA ROSE ~ “BURGUNDY WHIP” [Prod. MADLIB] (Video)

The Burgundy EP out now!

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2.27.2013

Durag Dynasty ~ Spiral Event f. Evidence (prod. The Alchemist)

Durag Dynasty (Planet Asia, Tristate, and Killer Ben) present their latest track featuring Evidence of Dilated Peoples. Durag Dynasty's debut album "360 Waves" is entirely produced by The Alchemist, and hits stores on March 26th, 2013.

Sound Fx ~ Apathy

New album 'Empathy' coming soon!

Dirty Sanchez, Capital Steez & Rokamouth ~ Maxwell (Prod. DJ Black Diamond)



#PROERAWEEK  #LONGLIVESTEELO





AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #38: YOUNG FATHERS

For this episode of Africa In Your Earbuds, Young Fathers deliver a 59-minute mixtape peppered by a broad cast of artists from the continent — DJ Mujava, Wizkid, Flavour, King Sunny Ade and Tshetsha Boys are all featured in the mix.

Grab YF’s Tape One, available now via Anticon and listen/download AIYE #38: Young Fathers below!

Napoleon Da Legend ft Sean Price ~ "Wise Men" (Video)

Napoleon Da Legend (@TeamNDL) slings lyrical gems alongside Brownsville legend Sean P for "Wise Men" produced by DUS. This is the first single off his upcoming full length album "Awakening", featuring the likes of Raekwon and Spit Gemz.

EPIPHANY: The Next Science Genius (Video)

EPIPHANY is a series that invites impassioned thought leaders across all disciplines to reveal the innovative, the improbable, and the unexpected of their worlds.

Dr. Christopher Emdin from Teachers College Columbia University, along with GZA from the Wu-Tang Clan, are using hip hop culture to hack the science education model currently used in secondary schools in order to establish a new generation of science geniuses.

Amp Live (of Zion I) ~ Kaleidoscope Theory EP

New Amp Live EP

Download or Stream Below

DJ Honda Ft. Mysonne ~ All I Need Is Love (Video)

New music video from dj honda and Mysonne. 
Buy it Now 

True Masterz ~ God Helmet (Video)

Album: Plus Degreez Vol. 1 (available now)
http://truemasterz.bandcamp.com/album...

Chuck D On CNN: Since RnB (Reagan & Bush) There's Been Nothing But Guns & Drugs In Black Community

 Chuck D. told Costello, that when he was growing up, there were no guns in the black community. However, after 1980 and the rise of the Ronald Reagan/George Bush-era, he says that "there's been nothing but guns and drugs in the black community."

KIL RIPKIN ~ THE QUICKENING 2: ACCELERATION ((Album))

The Quickening 2: Acceleration is finally here, and sets the tone for the new vibration and energy we are now experiencing. Each song is a manifestation of life, self and the transformation that comes with it. Lyrically, the GODIAN captures the listeners imagination in a magical way and serves as a vivid guide to the The Quickening. Production on the album was done by Herroin Tracks; with additional production by Jah Free (The Force) and Krutty Ranks (Electric Boogie, Dinner).

THE LIGHTHOUSE ~ LOVE SONGS [Prod. x Jimmy Dukes]

THE LIGHTHOUSE releases an exclusive from his upcoming project HIEROGLYPHIC. He partners up with his go-to producer Jimmy Dukes once again to deliver some appetizing lyrics. All in hopes to quell the hunger from his fans whom are anticipating the HIEROGLYPHIC release in Mid JUNE. Stay Tuned. Enjoy and Feel Free to Share.

2.26.2013

Killah Priest ft. Raekwon ~ WUBIAN NATION

Single Killah Priest's new double cd album 
The Psychic World Of Walter Reed. The album features Raekwon, Ghostface, RZA, Inspectah Deck & More

Cappadonna ~ Eyrth, Wynd & Fyre ((Album))

Cappadonna returns with his double-CD

Dark Time Sunshine ft. Swamburger & Aesop Rock ~ "Take My Hand" (Video)

 From Dark Time Sunshine's ANX



Buy it here!
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The Gift of Gab ft Latyrx & George Clinton ~ "Everything Is Fine" (Video)

The official music video for the track "Everything Is Fine" off of The Gift of Gab's recent album, 'The Next Logical Progression' on Quannum Projects.

mikeflo & 504Dubb Ft. Theresa Tha Songbird & Born On The Horn ~ 365 (Single)


"365" is taken from mikeflo & 504Dubb's upcoming "Adjustment Bureau" EP. All tracks produced by 504Dubb and written by mikeflo.

Earth Amplified feat. Vandana Shiva & Stic.Man (Dead Prez) ~ FOOD FIGHT (Video)

HealThy Self...
Food Fight is the story of a kid who lives in a world where the food at the local corner store is killing his neighborhood -- literally.

Get the Word out
Share this one!!

Ghetto Youths Intl. Presents Set Up Shop, Vol. 1 ((Album))

Ghetto Youths International’s new compilation album 


Tracklist below

Boog Brown ~ Masterplan (Illastrate Remix) (Video)

Official Music video for Boog Brown's "Masterplan - Illastrate Remix" produced by illastrate off the "Brown Study Remixes" CD.

Gensu Dean & Planet Asia ~ Abrasions ((Album))

New Gensu Dean x Planet Asia Album



2.25.2013

J.Period ~ The Traveller f. Talib Kweli

Okayplayer.com Exclusive! J.PERIOD recruits Black Star alumni and legendary lyricist Talib Kweli for the latest single release from #RAGEISBACK: "The Traveller" [Produced by J.PERIOD]. Look out for other #RAGEISBACK exclusives featuring Black Thought, Common, The Kid Daytona, Homeboy Sandman, Shad and more! For more about #RAGEISBACK or to download the full-length project, visit: www.jperiod.com/rageisback


Damian Marley ~ Dem Neva Mek It

New leaked single from GY International presents Set Up Shop Volume 1.
Album release on iTunes on Feb. 26, 2013


Blaze The Sky ~ That Ain’t Street (Prod DJ Qvali) (Video)

Azon Blaze x SkyBlew (Blaze The Sky) Performing "That Ain't Street" produced by DJ Qvali off their mixtape "Double Dragon" which can be downloaded for free herehttp://www.datpiff.com/Azon-Blaze-Sky..

BLING47 BREAKS DILLA EDITION: Jeedo - Tomita (Finale)

Today is the end of an era. It’s been a year since we posted the first episode of Bling47 Breaks. We never could have expected the response it has gotten. After many late night Sunday edits we bring it to a close for greater pastures. We now enter the era of all things DIRT.  Visit us and subscribe to our Facebook HERE.
We’ like to thank all those we begged borrowed and stole from to make this year possible. Much love.
Jeedo

2.24.2013

BioLogic ~ Soar ft. Supreme Sol (Prod. Handbook)

BioLogic ft. the young god Supreme Sol 
prod. by Handbook
From his album: biologic.bandcamp.com/album/four-left-turns - Out Now.

Dj Seanski ~ Public Enemy Tribute

DJ Seanski, best known for his involvement on Guru’s Jazzmatazz album series, returns to the scene with his brand new mixtape, A Tribute to Public Enemy. The 18-track mixtape features classic P.E. material such as “Fight The Power” and “Bring The Noise,” but Seanski also mixes in tracks that were sampled by Public Enemy’s production team, the Bomb Squad. According to Seanski, expect to see a lot more from him in 2013. Enjoy and be educated.

2.23.2013

Nina Simone ~ The Time Is Now

#LEGEND
To honor her life and everlasting legacy, Nina Simone's estate released a very rare track, “The Time is Now”. Originally featured on the extremely limited and Dutch-only Hidden Treasures album

IN~*~Joy

Yuna ~ Live Your Life (TWINSMATIC rmx) (Video)

 New video for the remix of "Live Your Life", 
done by TWINSMATIC. 

Major Lazer ~ Lazer Strikes Back Vol. 1 ((Mixtape))

Major Lazer announced that their much anticipated Free The Universealbum will be delayed until further notice. As an apology to fans, Major Lazer has however decided to release free music regardless. Here goes the first of three new mixtapes, Lazer Strikes Back Vol. 1


GQ ~ The Town (prod. 9th Wonder) (Video)


Death Threats and Love Notes due out 
March 26th on Jamla Records.

K-Def ~ Dark Soul ((InstruMental))

K-Def is coming with Dark Soul off his One Man Band instrumental album.

Triiifecta (@Triiifecta) ~ NewDiamonds&BrilliantCutBeryl (Video)

#3RDEYEAWAKE x #WuTang

Vintage✡ out now!

@Triiifecta ~ Vintage✡ ((Mixtape))


Sky University Records presents: #Vintage: "The story of an open iii." 

New #3RDEYEAWAKE music over some classic beats

Jasiri X ~ He Shot Satan

"He Shot Satan" is the latest single from Jasiri X off his upcoming album "Ascension" set to hit stores March 26th.

2.21.2013

Julian Marley featuring Bugle ~ Move Dem

New leaked single from GY International presents Set Up Shop Volume 1.
Album release on iTunes on Feb. 26, 2013

Erica Payne ~ KILL BARZ (Video)


Japhia Life ~ "Small World" (Video)

From the "Westside Pharmacy" album out now on 
Arms Out Entertainment

King I Divine x LD Henriquez ~ The Treatment Feat. ScienZe (Video)

Cloud 127 Out Now

Substantial ~ "Resilient (Marcus D Remix)"


Substantial "Home Is Where The Art Is" continues to grace speakers domestically and internationally after having gained critical acclaim a few months back.  Since releasing the Oddisee executive produced album, Substantial has done a quick tour with Diamond District emcee yU, dropped a few bonus tracks with Oddisee, Homeboy Sandman, and others, and even was invited to do an akapelah show at the Smithsonian in DC. 
"Speak about it, Then I be about it."
For the album cut "Resilient" Substantial brings on Seattle producer and Bop Alloy partner Marcus D to provide a smoothed out, jazz infused remix.  The track, originally produced by Eric Lau, is a testament to the strength it takes to claim your identity and walk your own path.  The Marcus D jazz remix is a perfect fit for the reflective & uplifting declarations of Substantial.  
Enjoy

Martha Knuckles (Dillon x Boog Brown) ~ The Martha Knuckles EP


Martha Knuckles = Dillon x Boog Brown. Detroitlanta. The Year 2112.

Dee-1 ~ Psalms Of David ((Mixtape))

New Dee-1 Mixtape

Stream/Download below

2.20.2013

Joey Bada$$ x Pete Rock Eckō Studio Sessions (Video)

R.A. the Rugged Man ~ The People’s Champ (prod. Apathy)

R.A. The Rugged Man presents the first single off his new album "Legends Never Die," in stores everywhere on April 30th 2013. Track produced by Apathy with intro by Rampage.

Decoded: 9th Wonder “Threat” (Video)

Grammy-winning hip-hop icon 9th Wonder tells the story behind the production of "Threat" off JAY Z's 
"The Black Album."

KRS-ONE ~ The Gospel Of Hip Hop (CLASSIC 8UILD)

PEACE
LOVE
UNITY
& HAVING FUN

GHOSTFACE KILLAH x MONTREALITY (Video/8uild)

Ohbliv ~ blk lite​.​EP


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Miguel ~ Candles In The Sun (Video)

"It's so easy to ignore what's right in front of us sometimes. I wanted to create a song and visual that addressed my everyday concerns of life as I know it in the world that we live in," says Miguel of "Candles in the Sun."
Kaleidoscope Dreams is out now

Devine Carama – Suspect [Nas Tribute] (Video)

Second visual off the 2012 mixtape "It Was Rewritten: A Nas Tribute" available now for FREE at http://www.devinecarama.bandcamp.com 

2.19.2013

Reks ~ Judas [Prod. by Lee Bannon] (Video)

BE WEARY OF FALSE PROPHETS

Grab the MP3 on ITUNES

Revolution Cocktail drops February 26th.

Skyzoo ~ Ticker Tape Parade

For the fourth and final piece of the critically acclaimed weekly freestyle series "Band Practice", we present part 4: 'Ticker Tape Parade', by Skyzoo. The track is another freestyle over Jazz production, in honor of the tonight's live concert "The Writings of Skyzoo", orchestrated by a full 7 piece Jazz band. 

Georgia Anne Muldrow ~ Akosua


Georgia Anne Muldrow has 2 new powerful tracks to share with listeners today.  As part of the Mello Music Group 7" Series, Georgia has contributed Akosua and In My Heart.  The songs both were produced by Georgia and feature her as well on vocals.  The vinyl is a limited edition of just 300 copies so grab a pair for the collection today before they are gone. Get a jump on things though by downloading the A-Side "Akosua" free.


Collect the Limited Edition 45:

Chill Moody ~ Mathematics (Video)

Chill Moody delivers a video to his “Mathematics” freestyle

Saint Lyric ~ The Level (Video)

The latest video from Saint Lyric is "The Level" from the project "MOVE 3.14."

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Father Jah & D.R.U.G.S. ~ Manuscripture ((Album))

Here is a stream of Father Jah and D.R.U.G.S. Beats "Manuscripture of the Father as Inspired by D.R.U.G.S. (Dope Real Under Ground Sh*t)" album!!! To purchase the album please visit bit.ly/W4qfB2 or steal it IMMEDIATELY and share it with 10 friends!!!

Listen below 

Czarface Ft. Ghostface Killah ~ Savagely Attack

CZARFACE Is Now Available Anywhere Fine Music Is Sold Courtesy Of Brick Records

2.18.2013

PREEM-ROC (DJ PREMIER & SA-ROC) ~ Quantum leap featuring Rakim

PREEM-ROC (DJ PREMIER & SA-ROC) -"Quantum leap" featuring Rakim

BLING47 BREAKS DILLA EDITION: Jeedo ~ Come and Get it

Were on our second to last episode of Bling47 Breaks, I’m talking about the source material for “Welcome to Detroit’s” Come and Get It featuring Elzhi. This was the first major appearance of El before he joined Slum Village. Check the jump for the business.
Enjoy!
Jeedo

DJ JAV presents HOMEBOY SANDMAN ~ Orphans

30 Boy Sand joints. Some guest appearances, some DJ JAV exclusives, some exclusive remixes, an exclusive radio freestyle, plus some slept on gems. All orphans.



Planet Asia & Ras Kass ~ Kings (prod. Numonics)

South Florida's Numonics connects with two of the best MC's out of California for "Kings". Planet Asia and Ras Kass exchange verses over an infectious boom bap production from Numonics, with cuts from Miami's DJ Heron on the hook.

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