That Realness Is Now Closed!!!

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King Syze is a core member of the Jedi Mind Tricks’ affiliated supergroup Army of the Pharaohs. Many have likened his witty, aggressive flow and his imposing presence on the mic to that of a young Big Pun.

Featuring a wealth of indie hip-hop’s most prominent players including fellow Pharaohs Vinnie Paz (Jedi Mind Tricks), Ill Bill (Non-Phixion & La Coka Nostra), Apathy, Outerspace & more, King Syze is poised to take the aggro indie hip-hop market by storm with his highly anticipated sophomore offering, The Labor Union.

01. The Labor Union
02. The Best
03. Play Ya Part (P.Y.P) feat. Doap Nixon & Ill Bill
04. Creep Show feat. Lawrence Amell & King Magnetic
05. Love vs. Hate
06. Cement Work (Produced by Snowgoons)
07. Haters Beware feat. Planetary
08. Mayhem feat. Planetary, Demoz, Des Devious, Chief Kamachi, Celph Titled, Doap Nixon & Esoteric
09. That's How You Rap
10. And Now feat. Vinnie Paz & Apathy
11. Pain
12. Sibling Rivalry Pt. 2 feat. Outerspace
13. Reality Check

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This album is a massive step up for King Syze from his last album in '06, "Syzemology". Lyrically and production wise Syze brings the truth on this release. I gave it a couple listens and was surprised at how much it grew on me. Most, if not all the tracks come correct, especially the ones that feature fellow A.O.T.P. members. My personal fave has to be the track called "And Now" which has Vinnie Paz, King Syze & Apathy spittin deep verses about how the download industry is killing their artistry, seriously, if this tune don't make you reach into your pockets and support real hip hop like this then you just a leach... show luv people, this album is dope!!



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Lil' Dap is one of the founding members of legendary hip-hop crew "Group Home." Originally cutting his teeth in New York in the late 80's, Dap is a product of the renowned New York "Golden Era" of Hip-Hop. Raised on the streets, Dap found his solace in music, assisting in the formation of legendary group Gangstarr (DJ Premier, Guru), and his own crew, Group Home. Group Home's "Living Proof" has scanned over 130,000 + units to date and solidified Dap as one of the frontrunners of the "Golden Age" era. Dap's career has since seen consistent and sustained visibility in the form of an aggressive touring schedule over the last few years including visits to Germany, Morocco, France, Japan and most of the globe. With features from Treach (Naughty By Nature), Guru (Gang Starr) and many more, "I-A-DAP-T" is Dap's long awaited solo opus and a reinvigoration of the classic "Golden Age" sound that both defined and continues to influence an entire generation of emcees.

01. Intro I.A.Dap 01:07
02. Watch Me Do 03:19
03. World Peace 02:51
04. Get It 02:51
05. Rasta 03:04
06. Hey Miss (Skit) 01:24
07. Baby Momma Drama (feat. Black Don, Kai Bee & Eric Third)
08. Son 4 Reason (feat. Guru) 02:26
09. In My Life Time 03:56
10. GHG (Skit) 00:40
11. Long Way From BK 03:17
12. Real Group Home (feat. Melachi The Nutcracker) 04:00
13. Security Deposit (feat. Twin & Big Noyd) 03:05
14. One Hand Watches The Next 02:42
15. Tha Real 03:32
16. Outro 01:31

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It is urban legend that Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side Of The Moon", if started on the third roar of the MGM lion, synchs up with the movie picture "The Wizard of Oz". The new 12-track Problemaddicts album, "The Dark Side Of Oz", is "The Dark Side Of The Moon" remixed with the SOUNDTRACK of "The Wizard Of Oz", playing on the sonic consistencies of this phenomenon. The project holds the spirit of a mash up Hip Hop concept album, yet is far from limited to the Rap demographic. Enjoy!

1. The 3rd Roar (Intro) (Produced By: Tone; DJ Theory)
2. Over The Colour You Like (Produced By: Tone)
3. Money feat. Platypus Complex (Produced By: DJ Theory)
4. Somewhere feat. Lex Boogie, Blacastan (Produced By: DJ Theory)
5. Breathe feat. Agent 23 (aka Cactus of G.F.E.), Adam Strange (Produced By: Tone)
6. If I Only Had Brain Damage (Produced By: Tone)
7. Syzygy (Produced By: Tone)
8. Dead Time feat. Agent 23 (aka Cactus of G.F.E.), Platypus Complex (Produced By: Tone)
9. Home (Produced By: Tone; DJ Theory)
10. No Puzzle (Produced By: Tone; DJ Theory)
11. Runaway (Produced By: Tone) -
12. The Last Gig In The Sky (Produced By: DJ Theory)

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One of the most critically acclaimed West Coast emcees of all time, Ras Kass is renowned for his complex lyricism, sharp battle rhymes and witty punchlines. 1996's debut "Soul On Ice" established Ras as one of the front-runners of the post West Coast gangsta rap movement pioneered by seminal acts such as N.W.A. and nationally popularized by modern day icons Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg & more. Marrying a hardcore street sensibility with his signature witty wordplay, Ras built a loyal underground core with subsequent albums including 1998's "Rasassination," featuring guest appearances by Dr. Dre, Xzibit, Twista & RZA (of Wu-Tang) as well as multiple mixtape releases. Currently serving time, Ras Kass' ambition in the face of adversity is on full display with the August 5th bow of "Institutionalized Vol. II." Sure to satisfy Ras' loyal constituency and beyond, "Institutionalized Vol. 2" is a testament to both Ras' resilience and the raw skill that underlies his longevity within the ever-changing hip-hop landscape.

01. Victory (We Shall Overcome)
02. Eyes Don't Lie
03. I'm All That
04. Capital
05. Behind The Musick
06. We Go In
07. Ironman Thug
08. The Call
09. John Is Real
10. B.I.B.L.E.
11. Ups And Downs Ft. Proof (D12)
12. Elevate Ft. Crooked I & Odious
13. Try Me
14. What It Might Be Ft. Wais B
15. I Just
16. M.V.P.

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Brand new and third official studio album from the Bay Area duo! This is the official follow up to their underground hit Dirty Deeds, and features a gang of appearances from the likes of Chali 2na, Rakaa Iriscience (Dilated Peoples), Luckyiam.PSC, Big Pooh (Little Brother), Pumpkinhead and more, plus production by Architect, Style Misia, B-Sides and Villa Nova.

1. Call 'em Out (Main Event) (feat. DJ Hen Boogie)
2. Joy Riden
3. Rock the Spot (feat. Sean Price, Big Pooh & DJ Icewater)
4. Childhood
5. Highly Doubted (feat. DJ Icewater)
6. Hustlen All My Life (feat. Karim (Boom Bap Project) & Deuce Eclipse)
7. Cali-Green
8. Grownman Biz
9. Open 40 Bottle (feat. Pumpkinhead)
10. Soul Sacrifice
11. How Sweet It Iz
12. Smooth It Out (Interlude)
13. Better Place
14. Hustler's Prayer (feat. Equipto & Persevere (Subcontents))
15. World Gone Crazy
16. Until Next Time
17. Joy Riden Part 2 (bonus track) (feat. Luckyiam.PSC)
18. Rock the Spot (All-Star Remix) (feat. Sean Price, Rakaa Iriscience (Dilated Peoples), Reef The Lost Cauze, Verbal Kent, Motion Man & Chali 2na)



"Joy Riden"

The Mixtape Marvel is back with another collectors edition mix. 'Ready to Die: The O.G. Edition' is a must-own for fans of hip-hops legend, Biggie Smalls. The 1994 debut album from the Brooklyn rapper is considered a classic not only in rap, but in all of music. The 'O.G. Edition' gives you the album in it's ORIGINAL, UNCENSORED form... and even tosses in a few NEVER BEFORE HEARD gems including an unreleased freestyle B.I.G. recorded for Pepsi. Experience the album the way Biggie wanted you to (*in high quality*), before sample clearances and label executives got in the way. Many thought this material was long lost, never to be heard again... but the Mixtape Marvel delivers! Highlights on the CD include DJ Premier's version of "Machine Gun Funk", the original version of "Me & My Bitch", the unheard original version of "Whatchu Want" and an entirely shocking version of "The What" featuring 2 never before heard verses from the Notorious One. 5 NEVER BEFORE HEARD bonus tracks are also included at the end of the CD featuring demos and unreleased material including the 1991 recording "Biggie Got The Hype Shit", which was thought to be lost in a fire and never to see the light of day. Rejoice Biggie fans... this is your must have edition of 'Ready to Die'.

01. 03:08 Intro (Original Version With Uncleared Samples)
02. 03:50 Things Done Changed (Original Version)
03. 04:58 Gimme The Loot (Never Before Heard Uncensored Version)
04. 03:20 Machine Gun Funk (DJ Premier's Version)
05. 03:37 Warning (Original Version)
06. 03:45 Ready To Die (Original Version With Different Beat)
07. 04:53 One More Chance (Original Version With Uncleared Sample)
08. 01:29 Fuck Me (Interlude)
09. 03:52 The What (feat. Method Man) (Original Version With Unheard Lyrics)
10. 04:35 Juicy (Pete Rock's Version)
11. 05:13 Everyday Struggle (Original Demo Mix)
12. 03:38 Me & My Bitch (Original Version With Different Beat)
13. 05:37 Respect (Original Extended Edition)
14. 03:23 Friend Of Mine (Original Demo Version)
15. 03:34 Whatchu Want (Unreleased Original Version)
16. 02:51 Suicidal Thoughts (Pete Rock's Version)
17. 04:57 Come On (feat. Sadat X) (Unreleased Original Version)
18. 01:10 Who Shot Ya? (Original Demo Mix)
19. 03:24 For The Macs & Dons (Unreleased Track)
20. 01:13 Pepsi Freestyle (Unreleased Track)
21. 03:53 Biggie Got The Hype Shit (Unreleased 1991 Demo Track)

17 tracks and banging from beginning to end! Mike Mictlan and Mnemonic (of LA's Finest) are The Mercenaries and this is some dope ass shit! Reminded me of the spirit and energy of the Micranots, Rubberroom and the early days of Vancouver's Rascalz! Fiyah!

1. The Mercenaries
2. Luv 2 Hate
3. The Bigger They
4. Hey Mike
5. Soul Survivor
6. 45 Degree Angle
7. Living Slightly Larger (feat. P.O.S.)
8. Get Up
9. Seventy Seven
10. Action
11. Make It Better
12. Megablast
13. Pharonology
14. Revolution (feat. Son Doobie)
15. Euthanasia
16. 1st Chapter
17. Mercenaries Outro

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This dope album is sure to be a classic soon, only a limited amount pressed so this is definitely an exclusive that you need to cop!!!

Vordul Mega is one half of Cannibal Ox, a group that despite releasing only one album remains among the most heralded rap groups of this millennium. Megagraphitti is his second solo album and a full 7 years in the making. Recording was begun in 2000, suspended for the Cold Vein, resumed, then suspended again for the recording of what would become his first album Revolution of Yung Havoks. Now this future classic is finally completed; spanning the breadth of an era in the New York underground. The extremely personal record features production from El-P, Bronze Nazareth, Sid Roams, Bond, Ravage as well as features from Cannibal Ox, Tommy Gunn (Megalon of Monsta Island Czars), billy woods (of Super Chron Flight Brothers) and the Invizzbl Men (Marq Spekt & Karniege).

1. Stay Concious (Prod. By Zach One) 4:28
2. AK-47 Feat. Vast Aire (Prod. By Opto) 5:12
3. Opium Scripts Feat. Billy Woods (Prod. By Bond) 2:54
4. Hattori Hanzo (Prod. By DJ Marmaduke) 3:06
5. Air Battery Feat. Tommy Gunn & Billy Woods (Prod. By Bond)
6. Trigganomics (Prod. By Bronze Nazareth)
7. Broken Halo Feat. Invizzibl Men & Hi-Coup (Prod. By Lex Boogie)
8. Light (Prod. By Bond)
9. In The Mirror Feat. Vast Aire (Prod. By Sid Roams)
10. Beautiful (Prod. By Armyfatigue)
11. Learn (Prod. By Ravage)
12. Peanut Butta Up’s (Prod. By DJ Marmaduke)
13. Keep Living Feat. Billy Woods (Prod. By El-P)
14. Imani (Prod. By Essex Dogs)
15. Megagraphitti (Prod. By Zach One)

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Just when you thought rap music would never regain its integrity, and the essence of the art form was permanently replaced by all that glitters, unrealistic street tales (that manifest into jail time) and fatalities, here lies a beacon of hope. Olskool Ice-Gre, best known as the male half of the Chicago Hip Hop duo Abstract Mindstate, is the light at the end of a dark tunnel that has been labeled Hip Hop. A true emcee since the glory days of his group, this Southside Chi native never abandoned the roots of what made Rap music the most viable genre. Raised in the Englewood community, a section of the city that has earned status as the highest crime rated area in Chicago has yet to influence a line of content in Olskool’s poetry. He chooses to rhyme about hope, relationships, faith and life from a regular guy perspective. His penchant for wordplay, metaphors and double entendre’s transform everyday dialogue into a thought provoking conversation piece. It’s all about the art to Ice-Gre which is why Olskool is the prefix to his name. " I added Olskool to my name years ago. It’s my way of showing respect to the forefathers as well as embracing the term Old School which is the period in Hip Hop that inspires me most.". These days you can find Olskool Ice-Gre spending equal time in Los Angeles and Chicago working on various music related projects. If you’re a person who enjoys honest, truthful, intelligent lyrics over hard hitting soulful beats then Olskool Ice-Gre Tha Gud Dr. can make a house call.

1. The Introduction
2. A Great Bargain (More)
3. Identical To None
4. One Long Wednesday
5. Special Dark (My Baby)
6. Thankful
7. Tuesday Afternoon
8. Alex In Wonderland
9. Betelgeuse (Shining Star)
10. Revelation 2:18
11. Back To The Future
12. Happiness vs. Wealth
13. My New Baby
14. A Wonderful World
15. Mental Regurgitation
16. This Is It (feat. Soltre' James)
17. A Rap Tale
18. God's Soldier
19. A Rose Named Rose
20. Decisions
*All songs produced by Rashid Hadee

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Don't sleep on this!!!! Dude is nice on the mic with his female rhyme partner from Abstract Mindstate. This first solo album/mixtape is bangin' from start to finish and all produced by man of the moment, Rashid Hadee!!! Don't forget to check out all material on Rashid Hadee and Abstract Mindstate right here on this blog... get searching!!!

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Shabazz the Disciple is one of the originating members of the Sunz of Man, and was a featured Wu-Tang affiliate during The Wu's greatest years in the mid nineties. His lyrical style has influenced countless emcees including the late Big Pun. With "The Vault (Hidden Safiyahz)" Bazz finally unleashed jewels from his personal stash. All of this album is either very rare or previously unreleased, so get ready for what is virtually a brand new Shabazz album, as compiled by Bazz himself especially for Chambermusik. Producers include Frequency, Lord Jamar, Carlos Bess, Irfane, Get Large, M.O.D., The Butcher, DJ Skinny, Baracuda, Moongod, and others.

01. N.P.P.
02. B.I.D. (Blessings In Disguise)
03. Bail Money
04. Ya Exodust
05. I’m Breathing For You
06. Lord, Why Marion?
07. Peep Game
08. Crime Saga 2 (The Saga Continues)
09. Punanyay
10. Ricki Ricardo (Pimpy Behavior)
11. Isiah 3:16’s
12. Daughter’s Of Zion
13. Sebilibong Bang!
14. Honk Ya Hornz
15. Point Game Feat. Yay-Yay
16. Last Ghospel Of David (1 Thug!)
17. F-Train (Easter Sunday ‘88)

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01. Da Ol' Jersey Bastard: Live & Uncut
02. Action Word
03. Against The Grain
04. Move feat. Mr. Turner
05. Haha Da Rah Rah feat. Sean Price
06. J Dilla Summer Camp Unplugged
07. Milk Of Magnesia
08. Supanatural
09. Catch Me feat. Del The Funky Homosapien
10. For You
11. The Night Cap (After The Jam)
12. Now

When one thinks of legendary hip hop icons from New Jersey, the name Tame One has to come to mind. As a member of the mid-'90's group "The Artifacts", Tame One and partner El Da Sensei became household names in the underground hip hop movement. The pair released their debut album, "Between A Rock & A Hard Place", which included the single "Wrong Side Of The Tracks", an ode to graffiti art. After going their seperate ways Tame released his debut solo effort "When Rappers Attack" followed up by the critically-acclaimed "O.G. Bobby Johnson" album.

Tame has collaborated with artists such as Busta Rhymes, Redman, Mos Def and KRS-One. With his newest offering, "Da Ol' Jersey Bastard", Tame One hooks up with leading independent label Amalgam Digital. The new album includes the street-bangers "Catch Me" featuring Del The Funky Homosapien and "Haha Da Rah Rah" featuring Sean Price. For all the Tame One fans who have patiently been waiting for a new album, the wait is over. Sit back and let one of Brick City's finest bless you with the hard beats and lyrics that we've come to expect from "Da Ol' Jersey Bastard".

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1. BLACKBELT INTRO
100 PROOF & GRAVEYARD SHIFTER
2. NEEDLE SWORD
SKAMPOE, JIGSAW, H. NOTIK & ICABOD CHANG
3. ABBOTT VS NINJA
LORD ZERO, ILL TRAGEDY & STYLEMASTER
4. 18 STYLES
ERN DAWGY, SHINOBI IRONFIST & ICABOD CHANG
5. FIST OF THE GOLDEN MONKEY
TECHNICIAN & STYLEMASTER
6. LYRICAL CHESS
SINAPSE & MAX MUNCH
7. WORLD OF KUNG FU
IMPERIAL SKILLZ EMPERA, SKAMPOE, JIGSAW & MAX MUNCH
8. LO-FI KICK DIRTY PUNCH
SHINOBI IRONFIST, LORD ZERO & ERN DAWGY
9. 8-BIT EXPERT
SINAPSE & LORD ZERO
10. ACKNOWLEDGED MASTER
MAXIMUS DA MANTIS, 100 PROOF & ERN DAWGY
11. MONKS WINE
SINAPSE, MAXIMUS DA MANTIS & DEVAMPS
12. NINJA POWER
JIGSAW, SKAMPOE & MAX MUNCH
13. DRAGON SPIT
MAXIMUS DA MANTIS, SHINOBI IRONFIST & LORD ZERO
14. WILD OX
STYLEMASTER & H. NOTIK
15. UNKNOWN KUNG FU
100 PROOF, ERN DAWGY & ICABOD CHANG
16. WISDOM CHAMBER
MAXIMUS DA MANTIS & TECHNICIAN

ALL TRACKS PRODUCED BY LORD BEATJITZU

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G FREQUENCY...Producer / Musician / Dj from Dublin..He has been on the scene for at least 10 year's rockin shows with the likes of DJ Vadim, The Herbaliser, The Scratch Perverts, Fingathing, Bugz in the Attic, Amp Fiddler, Voice & Moonstarr to name a few. The last couple of years G has been working on his production skills..With his first vinyl release "Eggs n Cheese" (Allcity Records) Feat Tableek of NYC'S finest "Maspyke" Selling out before it even hit the streets aswell as it being featured on 5 or 6 Japanease Hip hop compilations & Ninja Tunes legendary Solid Steel Mixes. G has now got his Debut album finished and ready to drop in july in Japan (Goon Trax Rec's) & the USA (Domination Rec's) who have also signed and worked with the likes of Count Bass D, Stacy Epps, Jazz Addicts, Rob Swift etc..The album "LET'S BEGIN" features Dudley Perkins aka "Declaime" (Stones Throw), Tableek (Maspyke), Othello (Lightheaded), Voice (PTR), Big J (Clever monkeys) and more..On the Live tip..G has played with various acts in Ireland, Uk & Germany and even appeared on channel 4 with Jools holland at the age of 16..Watch out for more releases and Remixes this year!!

01. Flight Ticket Ft. Othello
02. Let's Begin Ft. Voice
03. Picture Perfect Ft. Othello & Voice
04. Overtime Ft. Othello
05. Never See Her Again Ft. Tableek
06. Cassandra Ft. Tableek
07. What's Next Ft. Othello
08. So Cold Ft Voice & Zardis
09. Outside My Window Ft. Big J
10. Buss Dat Bubble Ft. Tableek & Hanif Jamyl
11. One Hour Ft. Big J & Claudia
12. Fonk 112 Ft. Dudley Perkins & Tableek
13. Nobody Knows Ft. Big J, Dudley Perkins & Thesis

If you like Jazzy Hip Hop, don't sleep on this dope release!!!

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IN 1999, AT THEIR FIRST DAY AT ST. BERNARD HIGH SCHOOL, Y-O MET THURZDAY, ANOTHER RAW MC. DURING LUNCH THEY WOULD HAVE FREESTYLE BATTLES THAT WOULD GET THE WHOLE SCHOOL WILD. THEY QUICKLY RECOGNIZED EACH OTHER’S TALENTS.

TOGETHER AS “U-N-I”, THEY HAVE OPENED UP FOR REDMAN AT THE SNEAKER PIMPS TOUR IN LOS ANGELES, AND CHICAGO’S VERY OWN, LUPE FIASCO AT THE KEY CLUB ON SUNSET. THEY HAVE CONQUERED AIRWAVES ON POWER 106FM IN THE MIX WITH DJ RAPHIKI, AND ON 93.5 KDAY WITH THE GOODFELLAS. THEY ARE CURRENTLY FEATURED IN THE FOURTH EDITION OF SCHEME MAGAZINE, AND HAVE BEEN INDUCTED AS THE FIRST SCHEME MAGAZINE ARTIST, OR SCHEMERS. U-N-I CAN BE SEEN ON SCHEME MAG’S WEBSITE AT HTTP://SCHEMEMAG.COM/SCHEMERS/U-N-I.

RECENTLY THEY HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN URB MAGAZINE’S NEXT 1000. THE NEXT 1000 IS WHERE URB SCOURS THE GLOBE TO BRING YOU 20 BREAKING ARTISTS PER WEEK FOR A WHOLE YEAR. U-N-I RECEIVED A COPIOUS AMOUNT OF VOTES AND YOU CAN ADD A VOTE AND COMMENT AT HTTP://WWW.URB.COM/PROMOTIONS/NEXT1000/PROFILE.PHP?BANDID=371.

CURRENTLY U-N-I IS PROMOTING THEIR STREET ALBUM, “FRIED CHICKEN AND WATERMELON.” LACED WITH 14 TRACKS OF COMPLEX, THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND PLAYFUL LYRICISM COUPLED WITH SURE-FIRE BEATS, “FRIED CHICKEN AND WATERMELON” IS SET TO BREAK THE STEREOTYPE GIVEN TO WEST COAST RAPPERS. THEY HAVE RECEIVED GREAT REVIEWS ON OKAYPLAYER.COM AND RAPMULLET.COM, AND HAVE BEEN RECEIVED WITH OPEN ARMS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC.

THE STREET ALBUM ALSO INCLUDES HOT PRODUCTION FROM SWIFF D, RO BLVD, MOUFAHZA, PROH MIC, DIABOLIC AND DAME TAYLOR.

01. Intro
02. The Launch (Prod. Ro Blvd.)
03. Soul Hop (Prod. Moufahza)
04. Let Me BE (Prod. Swiff D)
05. The Show ‘07 (Prod. Prah Mic)
06. Do Wit Me (Prod. Swiff D)
07. Let Me Sing For You (Skit)
08. Knock On Wood (Prod. Swiff D)
09. Fat Girl (Prod. Prah Mic)
10. The Proposal (Prod. Prah Mic)
11. Castlevania (Prod. Dibiase)
12. LapDance (Prod. Dibiase)
13. Beautiful Day (Prod. Dibiase)
14. K.R.E.A.M. (Kicks Rule Everthing Around Me) (Prod. Dame Taylor)

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This street album is dope as fuck, the freshest sounds I've heard in a long while. Definitely worth checking out and supporting. I'm hyped about this duo now and look forward to hearing an official album, you will be to after giving this a listen. Gimme some feedback about what YOU think of this dope release...



"Beautiful Day"


"K.R.E.A.M."

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Born in East Flatbush, Okai began beating on anything he could get his hands on at the age of five. By the time his twelfth birthday came along hip hop had exploded and his ears were infected by the conscious sounds of collectives like The Natives Tongues, Leaders of The New School and Haitian band Boukman Eksperyans, to say the least. As his skills as an MC grew and his talents as a percussionist followed Okai began to go hard for his. He started doing madd shows like, opening for Billal at CBGB’s, showing off his one of kind percussion skills at the 2006 Latin Grammy’s at Madison Square Garden on stage with Louis Fonsi. And also performing with percussion group the Drumadics at the Fire House Theater in Portland, Oregon. He also opened for ?uestLove, of the Roots at S.O.B’s.
Although most MC's pass around the term conscious like a blunt in a cipher, Okai is the one that actually inhales. As an immediate descendant of Haitian immigrants, Okai has an ear to the world and is tuned in to the struggle of the less fortunate. He recently gave a lecture at the United Nations on Haitian immigration and politics and also performed in Toronto, Canada at Gulu Walk, a fundraiser for the children of Uganda. Okai chose his name as homage to his homeland; it’s the name of the city his family is from. While on the grind Okai got offered a deal on independent label in early 2005, and got up with legendary hip hop producer Ayatollah to create Dekonstruktion of the Mind.

1. Dekonstruktion of the Mind
2. Face/Off feat. Planet Asia
3. Bout That
4. Black Poetry
5. No Question feat. Vinia Mojica
6. Left We feat. N-Lytn & M.E.
7. Natural feat. Tara Thomas
8. Brand New Day
9. Family Values
10. Phish to Come feat. Jen Holland
11. Critisize
12. Boss Michelet Speaks
13. Amendment (Starvation)

FOR THOSE THAT SLEPT!!!

Hip-hop heads across the world may still pray for that second Cannibal Ox record, but why dwell on the past when Vordul Mega and Vast Aire continue to put out music. On August 19, 2008, Backwoodz Studioz will be releasing the second solo effort from Vordul Mega entitled Megagraphitti.

Megagraphitti is the follow-up to the underrated Revolution of Yung Havoks, which was released in 2004 on Nature Sounds. In describing the record Vodul stated, "Megagraphitti is me trying to capture the last six years of my life on record, show where I've been at and where I am trying to go. I put it all out there and just tried to make the record that is true to me and what I've been through."

Producers on Megagraphitti include El-P, Bronze Nazareth, Sid Roams, Bond, Ravage. The album also features guest spots from Vast Aire, Tommy Gunn (Monsta Island Czars), Billy Woods and the Invizzbl Men (Marq Spekt & Karniege).

1.) Stay Conscious (produced by Zach One)
2.) AK-47 f/ Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox) (produced by Opto)
3.) Opium Scripts f/ Billy Woods (produced by Bond)
4.) Hattori Hanzo (produced by DJ Marmaduke)
5.) Trigganomics (produced by Bronze Nazareth)
6.) Light (produced by Bond)
7.) Beautiful (produced by Armyfatigue)
8.) Learn (produced by Ravage)
9.) Keep Living f/ Billy Woods (produced by El-P)
10.) Imani (produced by Essex Dogs)
11.) Mega Graphitti (produced by Zach-One)



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*The official release on August 19th, comes with 15 tracks, proper track listing below":

1.) Stay Conscious (produced by Zach One)
2.) AK-47 f/ Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox) (produced by Opto)
3.) Opium Scripts f/ billy woods (produced by Bond)
4.) Hattori Hanzo (produced y DJ Marmaduke)
5.) Air Battery f/ Tommy Gunn (Megalon of Monsta Island Czars) & Billy Woods (produced by Bond)
6.) Trigganomics (produced by Bronze Nazareth)
7.) Broken Halo f/ Invizzibl Men & Hi-Coup (produced by Lex Boogie)
8.) Light (produced by Bond)
9.) In the Mirror f/ Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox) (produced by Sid Roams)
10.) Beautiful (produced by Armyfatigue)
11.) Learn (produced by Ravage)
12.) Peanut Butta Up’s (produced by DJ Marmaduke)
13.) Keep Living f/ Billy Woods (produced by El-P)
14.) Imani (produced by Essex Dogs)
15.) Mega Graphitti (produced by Zach-One)

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Contacts + Contracts is the first full length release from the very talented and versatile producer D-Tension who has worked for Edo G with Tajai and Casual of Hieroglyphics, Krumbsnatcha, Thirstin Howl III, Akrobatik and many others .This album ranges from the quality intelligent lyricism of Mr Lif’s Trouble Shooting and Encore’s It’s Time to the sexual exploits of Thirstin’ Howl’s Orgasms and L-Fudge’s Hunt’s Point to the cutting and scratching whirlwind that is 7L’s Who’s That. Also you can find the battle rhymes of Thin Line and D-Tension’s hilarious self criticizing ‘My Fashion Statement’. All this over an eclectic mix of neck snapping instrumentals, strung nicely together with interludes that would make Prince Paul proud.

1. 7L - 'Who's That'
2. Encore - 'It's Time (Ode To Breakin' Atoms)
3. Checkmark, Esoteric & Mic Stylz - 'Thin Line'
4. Thirstin Howl III - 'Orgasms'
5. Contact Interlude
6. Akrobatik - 'The Fugitive'
7. El Da Sensei - 'Hard Times (Hard Rhymes)'
8. D-Tension - 'My Fashion Statement'
9. Breez Evahflowin' - 'Open'
10. L-Fudge - 'A Night At Hunt's Point'
11. Contacts Interlude
12. Mr. Lif - 'Trouble Shooting' Listen
13. Clockworx - 'Rudi'
14. Apani B-Fly Emcee - 'True + Exact'
15. Pizza S**t Interlude
16. D-Tension - 'The Producer'

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What do you get when you have a monstrous flow and a stature to match? The answer is King Magnetic. The 6'9 Pennsylvanian got involved in hip-hop in the early 90's. From rocking' house parties to 4 track demo tapes. Shortly after being kicked out of high school and serving 8 months in juvenile detention, Mag was sentenced to five-years. Using this time to further hone his rhyming skill (with help from Quarter Pound) Magnetic was finally granted work release with recording privileges. After making some regional noise, a parole violation had Magnetic maxing-out his 5-year sentence. Within four months he was facing up to fourteen years for drug & gun charges. Realizing you can't sprint your whole life Mag decided to slow down and start a family.

Magnetic never quite left the game completely. He could still be seen performing, gaining notoriety for his unmistakable flow, while producing tracks for some of PA's top Independent artists. Mag kicked the door down when he produced the Philly anthem "The Sound of Philadelphia" for Reef the Lost Cauze. It wasn't until 2006 after annihilating Penn's Landing stage in front of thousands with hip hop legends such as Redman, Wu-Tang & EPMD-there was no question it was the King's calling. Mag began to pen Everything's A Gamble Volume as a prelude for his Upcoming full-length debut. "Everything's A Gamble" features underground heavyweights Sean Price, Edo G, Chino XL, Copywrite amongst others. While recording his solo project, Mag was invited to appear on the legendary Army of the Pharaohs (AOTP) LP "The Ritual of Battle". Spearheaded by world-renowned Jedi Mind Tricks' front man Vinnie Paz. After standing out on tracks such as "Drama Theme" and Black Christmas", Mag earned a coveted spot in the Army of the Pharaohs.

1. What?
2. One King
3. King and The Cauze (featuring Reef the Lost Cauze & DJ Kwestion)
4. Hi @ Work (featuring Hakim of Channel Live)
5. What It Is (featuring Godilla & Chino XL)
6. Bully Shit (featuring Sean Price)
7. Beast
8. I Don't Know You
9. Who Made the Rules (featuring Edo G, Reef the Lost Cauze & Godilla)
10. Better Than Perfect
11. Monster (featuring Reef the Lost Cauze & Tug McRaw)
12. My Song (featuring DJ Kwestion)
13. The 5 Piece (featuring Copywrite, Godilla, Adlib & Kasper)
14. Crown Me

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This is the official digital release, not the mixtape version from last year. Don't sleep on King Mag, if you peeped A.O.T.P.'s "Ritual of Battle", you should already know about this dude. He's got a sick flow and rips every track track he spits on. King Mag is also about to release his next mixtape called "The Co-Sign". Click here for more details.



"I Don't Know You"


"Crown Me"

Yo, this shit right here is pure comedy.
Apparently, some british herb (from the Conspiracy UK Radio) phoned Necro for an interview. But Necro didn't share any interest in this interview and just made fun of the interviewer. Things got heated and they were insulting each other. At the end, the british bloke was furious and near crying. You gotta listen all the way to the end, this so called DJ gets murdered by Necro, and the way he goes all high pitched and screaming after Necro hangs up is too funny!!!
Don't miss it, good times !

01. Bliss N Eso - Mad Tight
02. Supastition - Relaxation
03. Tactic One - Chopped Ft Syntax
04. Johnny Five - Sex On The Beach
05. Autism - The Epitome Ft Fatty Phew (Remix)
06. Muneshine - Reality Bites Pt 2 Ftdminor
07. Awar - Down The Line
08. Supastition - Step It Up
09. Tactic One - Golden Sands Ft Haunts
10. Bliss N Eso - Nowhere But Up
11. Muneshine - Ode To The Realness
12. Raks One - For Good (Remix)
13. Skyzoo - All Over The World
14. 13th Son - Missing You Ft Dminor
15. Awar - Purple Heart
16. Supastition - I Remember
17. Tactic One - Say What Ft Trace Elements
18. Bliss N Eso - Lights Camera Action

CD2

01. Bliss N Eso - Party At My Place Ft Motley
02. Tactic One - Droppin Names Ft Syntax and Baptist
03. Kenn Starr - Middle Fingaz
04. Supastition - Homecoming
05. Awar - Utopia
06. Trace Elements - Tell Em Ft 13th Son
07. Unseen - More (Remix)
08. Tactic One - Conqueror (Remix)
09. 13th Son - Mothers Song
10. Muneshine - The Sun Goes Down
11. Supastition - Always
12. Tactic One - Whatever Happened Ft Syntax
13. Weapon X and Ken Hell - Know What I Like
14. Awar - Blood Guts and Glory
15. 13th Son - Nowhere To Run
16. Tactic One - Wonder Woman
17. Bliss N Eso - Soldier On Ft Kye
18. Supastition - Da Waiting Period (Remix)
19. Tactic One - Whats The Deal

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01. Supastition - Don't Stop
02. Johnny Five - Call Response
03. Bliss N Eso - It's Working
04. Raks One - The Run Around
05. 13th Son - Feeling
06. Awar - Insecurity Guards
07. Hezekiah - Put Your Toys Away
08. Tactic One - Hold Our Ground Ft Roshambo
09. Bambu - I Scream
10. Muneshine - Industry Ills Ft Naps-N-Dreds & Oddisee
11. Supastition - Boombox (Remix)
12. Awar - Feelin Like Ft Dez & Shane
13. Boltz - The Best Ft Royce 5'9
14. Emilio Rojas - Rebellion In Occupied Territory Riot
15. Tactic One - Straight Up Ft Syntax & Supastition
16. 13th Son - The Hush Ft Spit Syndicate
17. Bliss N Eso - Then Till Now
18. Trace Elements - Our Time
19. Emilio_Rojas - Breaker 1'9
20. Tactic One - Buckets Of Spit Ft Haunts

CD2

01. Kenn Starr - Back At It Again Ft Median
02. Tactic_One - Whatever Happened
03. Othello - Lets Just
04. Bliss N Eso - That Feeling
05. Supastition - Nickeled Needles V2
06. Autism - Choke 'em Out Ft Brinks
07. Awar - Let My Nuts Swing
08. Strange Fruit Project - Makin My Way
09. Tactic One - Simplistic Pimp Shit Ft Syntax
10. Supastition - How That Sound Ft Emilio Rojas & Kenn Starr
11. Emilio Rojas - Things Change Ft Dminor
12. 13th Son - Ladies Ft Fame
13. Supastition - Split Decisions
14. Bliss N Eso - Get Your Boof On
15. Tactic One - Play For Keeps
16. Supastition - If I Knew
17. Bliss N Eso - Coppin It Sweet
18. Tactic One - Hip Hop Is

M-Phazes is the perfect example of a diamond in the rough. Born and raised in the Gold Coast of Australia and relatively isolated from Hip Hop culture, M-Phazes has carved a place for himself among Australia's Hip Hop elite and is putting Australia on the global Hip Hop map.

His style is best described as a combination of Neo-Soul & Boom Bap with a modern twist. Drawing inspiration from producers like J Dilla, Battlecat, DJ Premier & Pete Rock, M-Phazes has forged an original sound that is uniquely his own. As soon as the beat drops, you know it another M-Phazes classic.

With 9 years of production work under his belt and over 50 releases all over the world, M-Phazes has moved from strength to strength. Landing his first significant release on Supastition’s 'Chain Letters' in 2005, M-Phazes has been unstoppable since. His discography reads like a who’s who of underground US Hip Hop with his beats being blessed by artists like Pharoahe Monch, CL Smooth, Edo G, Royce Da 5’9, Elzhi, Freeway, Termanology, Sean Price, Othello, Wordsworth and many more.

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01. Sniper Elite Feat. MF Doom
02. Murder Goons Feat. Ghostface Killah
03. Sniper Elite & Murder Goons (Bonus) Feat. MF Doom & Ghostface Killah

In late 2005 Ghostface Killa and MF DOOM were both recording over tracks from J Dilla's instrumental opus, Donuts, which saw release the following February. Some of these were released on Ghostface's Fishscale in 2006, while others, including a Dilla-Doom project, were postponed indefinitely after J Dilla's passing. Two of these tracks, “Sniper Elite” and “Murder Goons,” are presented here for the first time. The two are taken from two sequential songs off Donuts, meant to mix together. We are presenting the two songs unmixed, plus the two mixed together as a bonus track.

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01 - Darkim Be Allah, Atari Blitzkrieg, Steadfast, Negro Scoe, Step Savage, Emad Saad, Brooklyn Brawler & Krohme - March of the Godsends
02 - Atari Blitzkrieg feat. Wildchild & Breez Evahflowin - Morgan Freeman (Live at the Stax Wax Party)
03 - Darkim Be Allah - Still The Christ
04 - Rack-Lo feat. Atari Blitzkrieg - Play The Encore
05 - Ayatollah Jaxx feat. Jasiri X - M.W.A. (Muslims With Attitude)
06 - Atari Blitzkrieg - American, Idle*
07 - Steadfast feat. Punchline & Iron Soul - Em-Cee
08 - Atari Blitzkrieg feat. Krohme - The Spirits Within*
09 - Beyond Comprehension feat. Vast Aire - Grief Counsel
10 - Atari Blitzkrieg feat. Krohme & Royce Da 5'9 - The Forsaken Version 2.0
11 - Block McCloud Feat. War Bixby - Time (The Battle for 2012)
12 - Karniege, Atari Blitzkrieg & Little Indian - Dark Water
13 - Krohme - Dead Awakened*

New project from Godsendant Music featuring: Atari Blitzkrieg, Ayatollah Jaxx, Beyond Comprehension, Block McCloud, Breez Evahflowin, Brooklyn Brawler, Darkim Be Allah, Emad Saad, Iron Soul, Jasiri X, Karniege, Krohme, Little Indian, Negro Scoe, Punchline, Rack-Lo, Royce Da 5'9, Steadfast, Vast Aire, War Bixby & Wildchild.

All Tracks Produced by Krohme, Except Atari Blitzkrieg's American, Idle (Produced by Karl Lazlo) & The Spirits Within feat. Krohme (Produced by DeNovo) and Krohme's Dead Awakened produced by Christian Olde Wolbers of Fear Factory. Cuts on Dark Water by Chinch 33.

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Dope shit right here, features big underground artists like Royce Da 5'9, Krohme, Karniege, Breez Evahflowin, Punchline, Vast Aire, Wildchild & more. Check it out!

1. The Intro
2. Are You Ready?
3. Nina Ross
4. Free
5. And I Love It
6. Pusshhhhhh
7. It’s For Real
8. Marry Me
9. Love The Way
10. Murs Inatra

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Needs no introduction really, you got super producer 9th Wonder & west coast legend Murs together for the 3rd time! This was made roughly 2 years ago, according to Murs. If you ain't got "3:16" & "Murray's Revenge", then your missin' out on 2 classics! Check out this exclusive album, given away free by our good friends Murs & 9th Wonder... enjoy!

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After nearly 10 years of anticipation over the debut album from the Ohio-based hip hop crew Scribbling Idiots, the wait is finally over. The Scribbling Idiots crew consists of 12 MC's and producers: Theory Hazit, Cas Metah, JustMe, Wonder Brown, Mouth Warren, MotionPlus, Kaboose, Ruffian, Elias, Griffin, Re:Flex the Architect, and Mattman. However the core emcees of SI are: JustMe, Cas Metah, Mouth Warren, Theory Hazit and Wonder Brown.

Listen to track 5, "Almost Famous" (Produced by Vintage)

01. Have Nots
02. More Than Crew
03. That's Life (Prod. By Theory Hazit)
04. Where I'm Going
05. Almost Famous (Prod. By Vintage)
06. Is That You? (Prod. By Deacon The Villain)
07. Start Livin
08. Easily A Muse (Prod. By Theory Hazit)
09. Don't Settle
10. Alexithymia (Prod. By JustMe)
11. Publicity Stunt Doubles (Feat. LMNO)
12. Residual (Prod. By Theory Hazit)
13. Moonlighting (Prod. By Theory Hazit)
14. Told You So (Feat. Masta Ace) (Prod. By Kno)
15. Eseye