That Realness Is Now Closed!!!

1st Single off of Butta Verses album Reality BV.

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At the onset of 2006, Term caught his big break when legendary producer DJ Premier blessed him with one of his signature, scratchladen beats. "Watch How It Go Down" instantly became an underground classic and Termanology appeared on hip-hop's international radar. The conscious hood anthem garnered the earnest MC tons of praise, landing him in The Source's "Unsigned Hype" and XXL's "Show and Prove" columns. Since then, he has quickly climbed the industry ranks with his "Hood Politics" mixtape series and continued collaborations with DJ Premier and other big name producers. Term's hard work resulted in a joint venture deal with Brooklyn-based label Nature Sounds, which he signed in late 2007.

01. It's Time (prod. by Easy Mo Bee) [0:52]
02. Watch How It Go Down (prod. by DJ Premier) [4:01]
03. Respect My Walk (prod. by Buckwild) [3:03]
04. Hood Shit ft. Prodigy (prod. by The Alchemist) [3:55]
05. Float (prod. by Nottz) [3:15]
06. Please Don't Go (prod. by Nottz) [04:27]
07. How We Rock ft. Bun B (prod. by DJ Premier) [3:57]
08. Drugs, Crime, & Gorillaz ft. Sheek Louch & Freeway (prod. by Nottz) [3:52]
09. In The Streets ft. Lil' Fame (prod. by Hi-Tek) [3:54]
10. So Amazing (prod. by DJ Premier) [3:53]
11. Sorry I Lied To You (prod. by Large Professor) [3:04]
12. We Killin' Ourselves (prod. by Pete Rock) [3:58]
13. The Chosen (prod. by Havoc) [3:26]



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Butta Verses, a Bronx-bred rapper who now calls Fort Lauderdale, FL home made his debut appearance on De La Soul's 2004 release The Grind Date.Butta's name was bestowed upon him by fellow MCs at local ciphers but once his mixtape reached the ears of DJ Maseo from De La Soul, his rhymes started reaching neighborhoods around the world. Maseo signed Butta to his label andhe began touring with De La Soul to promote The Grind Date. Butta went on to release several mixtapes while playing over 200 shows on De La Soul'sinternational tours and began recording with his crew GCD (Glee Club Detention) as well as Seattle's Vitamin D and Bean One for his debut album"Brand Spankin". Today, Butta is wrapping up his follow-up album, "Reality BV" (Culture Kings Music | Domination Recordings) featuring the undergroundsmash hits "If I Die" and "Speech Therapy" featuring A-Butta of Natural Elements and production from The Mighty V.I.C., Marco Polo, Bean One and Tzarizm among others. Expect much more from this rising star in 2008!

01. Hello (Intro) (prod. by Tzarizm) 02:03
02. Speech Therapy (feat. A Butta) (prod. by Tzarizm) 03:35
03. It's Them (feat. Kurious) (prod. by VIC) 02:34
04. Rock Mics (feat. Joell Ortiz) (prod. by Bean One) 03:53
05. Fire (prod. by Shorte Bluez) 03:05
06. Change The World (feat. Lucian) (prod. by Steesh) 03:14
07. INTL (prod. by SS1) 03:01
08. Club Cluck (Skit) 02:03
09. Not Fun (prod. by Marco Polo) 04:39
10. Cassanova Brown (prod. by Steesh) 04:21
11. War Of The Roses (feat. CL Smooth) (prod. by Vincent Price) 04:06
12. Breaking Up (prod. by Shorte Bluez) 02:56
13. Big Dreams (feat. Lucian) (prod. by Shorte Bluez) 04:24
14. Backpacker (prod. by FLO Beats) 03:04
15. Ask For It (prod. by Mike Beats) 03:35
16. Amazing Grace (prod. by Shorte Bluez) 03:04
17. If I Die (feat. Lucian) (prod. by VIC) 04:14

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This one will most probably fly under the rader as it was released on the same day as about 6 other dope ass albums inc. Heltah Skeltah, Termanology, Murs, Jean Grae etc... but don't pass this one up, it's one of the better ones out of that list!



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Heltah Skeltah, comprised of Sean Price and Rock, are a legendary hip hop group hailing from Brooklyn, NY. The duo's first album, 'Nocturnal,' released on Duck Down/ Priority Records in 1995, sold over 400,000 units world-wide. It has been ten years since Heltah Skeltah last released a group project, however as solo artists, the duo has remained heavily active.
Sean Price, ½ of Heltah Skeltah, has developed a cult-like following in the underground hip hop scene. Having released two titles since 2005, 'Monkey Barz' and 'Jesus Price Superstar,' Sean Price was named Independent Artist of the Year in 2006 and 2007, awarded by XXL Magazine, AllHipHop.com and Source Magazine.
Furthermore, Heltah Skeltah are part of the mighty Boot Camp Clik, also comprised of Buckshot and Smif-N-Wessun. Boot Camp Clik have two recent projects, 'The Last Stand' and 'Casualties of War.' With all this current activity and momentum, Heltah Skeltah are truly poised to be 'Da Incredible Rap Team.'

1. Intro feat. DonRocko, YoungJamen, BummyFlyJab & Alkatraz (Produced by D Dot)
2. Insane (Produced by Marco Polo)
3. Chipmunk 3000 (Produced by Fatim)
4. Everything Is Heltah Skeltah (Produced by Illmind)
5. D.I.R.T. (Another Boot Camp Clik Yeah Song) (Produced by Khrysis)
6. So Damn Tough feat.Buckshot and Ruste Juxx (Produced by Illmind)
7. WMD feat. Smif-N-Wessun (Produced by M-Phazes)
8. That's Incredible (Produced by EZ Mo Bee)
9. Ape Muzik feat. The Representativz (Produced by Stu Bangas)
10. The Art of Disrespekanization (Produced by Khrysis)
11. Hellz Kitchen (Produced by Evidence)
12. Shmack Muzik feat. Flood (Produced by Sic Beats)
13. Twinz (Produced by Ken Ring)
14. Ruck N Roll (Produced by Stu Bangas)



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*WORLD PREMIERE*

Video To The Critically Acclaimed "Switch" Produced By Black Milk From Torae's Debut "Daily Conversation". Directed By Science Projects.

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You can cop the album HERE if you ain't already!

13 tracks featuring Kenn Starr, Finale, Zion I, Trek Life, Hezekiah, Ave.To, and production from Kev Brown.

01. The Beginning feat. Hezekiah & Muhsinah
02. Memory Lane (Remix)
03. Represent feat. Kenn Starr & Akir
04. Life's Pie feat. Don Will, Fresh Daily & Finale
05. Sand To The Beach feat. Ave.To
06. Random Verse feat. Kev Brown
07. Chain Letter feat. Zion I & Kay
08. Book Of Days feat. SoulStice
09. iHate Rap
10. Can I Catch A Break feat. Unknown & Mudd
11. I'm Gone (Remix)
12. Searchin' feat. Yu
13. Bonus Beat

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Oddisee 101 is the official release of the acclaimed online mix. Updated to include new tracks, new features from Rapper Big Pooh of Little Brother, M.E.D., Georgia Anne Muldrow, Tranqill, and Trek Life., new guest production from Roddy Rod, remixes, plus the og classics featuring Phonte, Flying Lotus, Jean Grae, and J-Live.

01. iRap
02. Claim To Fame
03. Do Our Own Thing feat. Substantial & Iomos Marad
04. The Supplier feat. Tranqill
05. Once Upon A Mic
06. A Song For That
07. The Perch feat. Phonte, Tor & Flying Lotus
08. Delusional feat. Little Brother
09. Money On The Clock feat. Roddy Rod
10. 10 Endure (2 Fish Remix) feat. MED, Georgia Anne Muldrow & Rapper Big Pooh
11. Chocolate City Dreaming
12. 95 North feat. Lo-G, Akir & Enigma
13. Ride'n feat. XO
14. Soul Clap feat. Aziz, Jean Grae, Phonte & Josh Collins
15. Play It Safe
16. All Because She's Gone feat. Phonte
17. Camera

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01. Intro - Outside Perspective
02. Indy 102
03. There She Goes feat. Jah Orah
04. Shrink Rap
05. Invisible Man feat. 20/20
06. Rapsploitation
07. Black Gold
08. Expressions feat. Tiffany Paige
09. Outta Control
10. Crazy Music feat. Invizible Handz
11. The Truth feat. Stahhr & Invizible Handz
12. The Replenish

John Robinson on the rhymes and MF Doom on the beats, who else has this shit??!! No one I tell you so enjoy another TR exclusive!!!

NOTE: Most of the beats are from Doom's Herb instrumentals but there are maybe 2 or 3 new beats in there also, enjoy!

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This is a collection of 12 tracks of GZA remixes from his classic material behind heavy samples of classic and hard to find Ray Charles albums, with all production done by Gutter Water Music's own Dysposable Heroes. This is a concept remix project with no ties to the artists or their respective labels, estates, etc. and is for promotional use only. Please burn this and give it to anyone you think might enjoy it!

Listen to track 8, "Fame To My Soul"

01. She Knows Genius
02. Labels-Alright
03. Ring For Mama
04. Publicity Blues
05. Genius Interview 1
06. Leaving The Surface
07. Till The End
08. Fame To My Soul
09. No Achievement In The Game
10. Genius Interview 2
11. The Right World 3rd
12. New York Triumph

NOTE: Download link will take you to the Dysposable Heroes website where you can find the link, when you click on the DOWNLOAD tab!

New video from forthcoming album Die In Your Lap, the sixth full length album from the North Carolina emcee.

01. Get Ready (Feat. Median) (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
02. The Life (Feat. Phonte & Darien Brockington) (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
03. The Grind (Feat. Supastition) (Prod. by Khrysis)
04. Prelude To...
05. Up And Down (Feat. Eternia) (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
06. In The Mornin'
07. Miss You (Remix) (Feat. Edgar Allen Floe) (Prod. by Nicolay)
08. Wrong One (Feat. Chaundon) (Prod. by Nicolay)
09. Big Game Hunters (Feat. Tajai & Joe Scudda) (Prod. by Khrysis)
10. Survival Of The Fittest
11. The Future (Feat. Big Pooh & Kenn Starr) (Prod. by DJ Resident)
12. The Downpour (Feat. Stage Presence a.k.a. Ill Son) (Prod. by L In Japanese)
13. Not Hittin'
14. Rockin' It (Feat. Sean Boog) (Prod. by Khrysis)
15. Precious Time (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
16. All Praises Due (Prod. by Khrysis)
17. Outro (Prod. by 9th Wonder)

01. WJLR (Morning) (Prod. by Big Dho)
02. Lamb To Lion
03. Pest (Prod. by Big Dho)
04. Knowing Is Half The Battle (Feat. Sean Boog) (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
05. Land Of Hate (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
06. Underground Heaven (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
07. A-Game (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
08. WJLR (Evening) (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
09. Drought Of 2002 (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
10. Edited For TV (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
11. Trust II (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
12. L.O.H. (Nytetime Mix)
13. Daily Operation (Feat. L.E.G.A.C.Y. & Sean Boog) (Prod. by 9th Wonder & Khrysis)
14. What You Need
15. The Guf
16. WJLR (Night) feat. Edgar Allen Floe (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
17. Bonus Track

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Cesar Comanche is one of the founding emcees of North Carolinas critically acclaimed hip-hop crew, The Justus League. Comanche, originally from Jacksonville, NC, began writing rhymes in 1994, but didnt pursue rhyming as a career until 1996 his second year of college. In that same year, he met budding producer and fellow NC State student 9th Wonder for the first time, and began doing live performances and recording songs. After a few years of perfecting his craft, Comanche along with 9th Wonder, organized their fellow friends and rap artists in the Triangles hip-hop scene and started the Justus League Crew in 1999.

Comanche has independently released two solo albums on his own Defenders of the Free World imprint (2000's Wooden Nickels and 2002's PaperGods) and with Blues Interactions (2005's Squirrel and The Aces The Japan Tour) with ABB Records (2005's Squirrel and The Aces) and with Beathut Records (Wooden Nickels Revisited) and has appeared on Little Brother's "The Listening" LP, Edgar Allen Floe's "True Links" LP, featured in the theme song This Side of the River of the Princeville, NC Documentary, Away Team, Legacy, and 9th Wonder's "National Mayhem" Triple album, Eternia's "Its Called Life" LP, the Justus League's "NC State of Mind Vol. 1" mixtape, and the Hall of Justus' "Singles Files" mixtape. During time off from his extensive touring schedule, Comanche is currently recording for his sixth album, tentatively titled, Die In Your Lap.

01. WJLR (Feat. Big Dho)
02. The Beginning (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
03. J-Villyrical (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
04. Villainry
05. Ode To Love
06. WJLR
07. Postponed
08. Strange (Prod. by Big Dho)
09. Trust
10. No Respect (Feat. Edgar Allen Floe) (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
11. Headache
12. Amnesia (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
13. WJLR 3
14. J-Villyrical (Pure 9th)
15. Precious Time (Bonus Cut)
16. Amnesia (Bonus Cut)

NOTE: This is the REVISITED version re-released on 2006!

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The Reavers kind of came together like, (cliche's aside), Voltron. Seriously how did this many underground MCs get together and form a group of this size and caliber? Most likely you recognize a good amount of heads in Reavers. Some notable members include Killarmy family member Don Pachino, Monsta Island Czars (Spiega and Kong), and Vordul Mega of Cannibal Ox. Throw in people like Hasam Salaam, Karniege and Akir and you basically have a lot of real formidable dudes stepping up on various cuts throughout. Tracks like "America" showcase how all these different styles really become one on this album. "Beast" features the two Monsta Island Czars doing their thing. Definitely check the songs featured on the first single in "Slums" and "Dusted". A group of this magnitude pretty much demands a listen.

1. America feat. feat. Spiga, Hasan Salaam, Akir
2. Web feat. Vordul Mega, Billy Woods
3. Dusted feat. Karniege
4. Slums feat. Akir, Priviledge, Goldenchild, Billy Woods, Vordul Mega
5. Bodybuilding feat. Keith Masters, Billy Woods
6. Pirate feat. Priviledge
7. Beast feat. Kong, Spiega
8. Invasion feat. Hasan Salaam, Billy Woods
9. Penmanship feat. Vordul Mega, Billy Woods, Karniege
10. Napalm feat. Dom Pacino, Keith Masters, NLZ
11. Empire feat. Priviledge, Billy Woods, Vordul Mega
12. Melody feat. Akir, Keith Masters, Goldenchild, Priviledge, Karniege
13. Arcade feat. Priviledge, Billy Woods
14. Nature feat. Vordul Mega, Billy Woods, Goldenchild, Spiega
15. Warrior feat. Hasan Salaam
16. Genocide feat. Spiega, Billy Woods, Kong
17. Scoundrels feat. Keith Masters
18. Skirmish feat. Priviledge, Billy Woods
19. Shadows feat. Akir, Hasan Salaam, Billy Woods, Goldenchild, Vordul Mega
20. Hochiminh feat. Vordul Mega, Billy Woods

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This month is the beginning of the Global Takeover the new EP project from Polish up and coming DJ / producer team Returners and New Jerz native El Da Sensei (formerly of The Artifacts). The new EP hosts guest spots from the likes Doujah Raze, Reef the Lost Cause and Roc Marciano and will be available everywhere on September 26th via Asfalt Records.

01. Global Takeover Intro: The Beginning
02. Introducin'
03. Hard To Find
04. Aight Then!
05. Super-Fly Jazzy-J
06. Got Fire (feat. Doujah Raze)
07. Life It Is
08. Money (feat. Reef The Lost Cauze & Roc Marciano)
09. And You Know...
10. It's Not That Way
11. Global Takeover Outro: It’s Only The Beginning

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Make sure you cop this, one of the best releases this year. Polish duo Returners bring the heat with the beats and underground legend El Da Sensei makes a welcome return.

Video For The KnuX "Bang! Bang!" Off Of "Remind Me In 3 Days" Coming Out On October 28th!



This is there debut video off the album!

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Half A Klip is an Album from Kool G Rap, released on February 5, 2008. The album release was pushed back twice from September 25 to October 23, then to February 5. Half A Klip was solely financed by CEO DMAK. An abridged version of the album was leaked to the internet by Koch for marketing purposes on January 31. Half a Klip is the first new solo music from Kool G Rap in six years and features production from figures such as DJ Premier and his old Juice Crew mentor Marley Marl, as well as an unlikely collaboration with actress and songwriter Haylie Duff.

01. Risin' Up (Prod. by Domingo)
02. Turn It Out (Prod. by Critical Child)
03. 100 Rounds (Original Version) (Prod. by Domingo)
04. The Life (Prod. by MoSS)
05. Typical Nigga (Prod. by Frank Dukes)
06. What's More Realer Then That? (Prod. by Domingo)
07. I Feel Bad For You Son (Feat. D-Roc) (Prod. by Nomadic)
08. With A Bullet (Feat. 5 Family Click) (Prod. by Marley Marl)
09. On The Rise Again (Feat. Haylie Duff) (Prod. by DJ Premier)
10. What's More Realer Than That (Original Mix) (Prod. by Marks)
11. On the Rise Again (Radio Edit) (Prod. by DJ Premier)

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Hand Over Fist is the latest project album to come out of the Doomtree camp and features the Murder Maker, Mictlan on raps and beats by the currently untouchable Lazerbeak on their self titled effort. With the Doomtree crew album showcasing exactly what the Minnesotan crew are all about, Mictlan kicks the driver of the run away train out of the cabin and puts a brick on the accelerator.

1. Hand Over Fist
2. Suicide Jimmy Snuffa
3. Clam Casino
4. SHUX feat. P.O.S
5. Wolf Tickets
6. LA Raiders Hat
7. Fire on the Watermark
8. Northstarrr
9. Butcher’s Lament
10. Head Full
11. Head Fuller
12. Young Hunger
13. Prizefight

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Life and Death have been placed before a world filled with chaos, flooded with spiritual pestilence. Yet a remnant chose life, and in choosing life a voice is given... a voice that refuses to be bottled in. A voice that not only erupts, but turns into action. Carried by love, it flows into the cities, deserts, dark alleys, every crack and crevice. It travels anywhere the light of Christ is needed. Its a voice that cries out for the hurt, the lost. Because of this voice they can’t help but respond, especially in a world where many heads became paralyzed, not able to step into the full potential of their gifts, blind guides, wounded soldiers who plead the 5th. Like dry bones, they thirst for God’s voice. So the remnant speaks because they have been spoken to. A voice that leads you face to face with Love, despite trends or traditions. When the seed is planted, penetrating roots need no permission. For this very reason, URBAN OPS "WONT DIE IN SILENCE!"

01. Intro
02. Move
03. Road Less Traveled
04. Purpose of It All
05. Struggle to Survive
06. Sink or Swim
07. Intervene
08. Battle of the Flesh
09. Triumphant
10. This Time
11. Hold the Line
12. Fist in the Air
13. Prodigal Son
14. Sleeping Beauty
15. Hear Me Clearly

Driving beats, heartful lyrics, hope, struggle. "Won't Die in Silence" is soulful, underground hip hop, laced with vibes that will touch the chords of your soul.



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''Trouble Is'' tells the story of a vagrant farmer's hardship in a town where the locals call into question his intentions and work ethic. The video captures this tension with unmistakably rustin and southern imagery as the first scene opens with a fiery sermon delivered from the pulpit of a dusty Baptist church. The farmer, played by the emcee RA Scion, is aggressively pursued by a town mob, first driven out of town over distrust and distaste, then back again for the purpose of assimilation by force. The video takes a curious turn in the final scene, ultimately leaving the viewer in the position of the town-folk to question the farmer's motivation.

Video For Heltah Skeltah "Ruck N Roll" Off Of "D.I.R.T." In Stores September 30th!

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01. Changes Of Atmosphere (Intro) feat. Liza Garza
02. I Say Peace feat. J-Live
03. Live The Life feat. J-Sands
04. The City feat. J-Live & Surreal
05. Won't Do feat. Miles Bonny
06. Stress feat. Queens Connex & Termanology
07. Long Life feat. Talib Kweli
08. Veuillez Veiller Sur Vos Reves feat. Les Nubians & John Banzai
09. Vibrate feat. Blu
10. How To Fish feat. Reach
11. The Plan feat. Dynas
12. It Is What It Is feat. Naledge
13. Chill feat. Large Professor & Meemee Nelzy
14. Changes Of Atmosphere feat. Supastition
15. Live The Life feat. J-Sands (Original Mix)
16. Chill feat. Large Professor (Lark Chillout Mix)

Some dope jazzy hip hop here and the guestlist is sick! Dela is a producer from Paris, check his myspace for more details!

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"Blaps, Rhymes & Life" is the exclusive new mixtape project from Dub MD and one of the most accomplished producers in Hip Hop Illmind. A producer that balances both the mainstream and underground successfully, working with a full spectrum of artists from Heltah Skeltah to 50 Cent, Little Brother to Black Eyed Peas, the list goes on. This new project features some of the artists Illmind has been working closely with over the past year or so including the likes of 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Heltah Skeltah, Skyzoo and many more.

Lookout for Illmind dropping his brand new studio album currently "Untitled" coming soon, along with his highly anticipated group album as "Fortilive" with Mushmouf and Slo-Mo and his exclusive collaboration project with North Carolina's Supatition and make sure you check out his new beat-tape "New Blap City" + limited edition T-shirt which is available right now, cop them @ http://www.illmind.biz.

Also keep your eyes out for Dub MD's exclusive new mixtape project for the purest called "Hip Hop Renatus" which features the whos-who of underground hip hop emcees (44 MC's / 34 Tracks) doin what they do best over the greatest hip hop producers of all-times instrumentals, out next month for exclusive free download!


01.) Get Ya Ass Up! (Intro) (Produced By Illmind)
02.) Heltah Skeltah - Everything Is Heltah Skeltah (Produced By Illmind)
03.) Brooklyn Academy - Raise Ya Hands (feat. Jean Grae) (Produced By Illmind)
04.) Fresh Daily - Get Over (Produced By Illmind)
05.) D. Black - The Come Up (feat. Skyzoo) (Produced By Illmind)
06.) 50 Cent - Make A Movie (Produced By Illmind)
07.) Supastition - Thankful (feat. Kil Ripkin) (Produced By Illmind)
08.) Naturel - The Bullets (Produced By Illmind)
09.) K.O. (K-Otix) - 48 Seasons (Produced By Illmind)
10.) Torae - New Blood (feat. Skyzoo, Emilio Rojas & Fresh Daily) (Produced By Illmind)
11.) Fortilive - The Come Up (Produced By Illmind)
12.) Broken English - Different World (Produced By Illmind)
13.) Skyzoo - Lyrically Inclined (feat. Wale) (Produced By Illmind)
14.) Naps N Dreds - Do What I Should (feat. Copywrite) (Produced By Illmind)
15.) Quan - Geez Like Deez (feat. Rapper Big Pooh) (Produced By Illmind)
16.) Naturel - Resurrect (Produced By Illmind)
17.) 8th W1 - A Fool's Lullaby (Produced By Illmind)
18.) Faro-Z - Clap Ya Hands (Produced By Illmind)
19.) A.P.E.X. - One More Time (Produced By Illmind)
20.) LL Cool J - Queens (feat. Prodigy, 50 Cent, Kool G Rap, & Tony Yayo) (Produced By Illmind)
21.) Wannabe? (Outro) (Produced By Illmind)

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Longtime Wu-Tang affilate Killah Priest along with Army of The Pharaohs core member Chief Kamachi have teamed up to release a full length collabo album entitled "Beautiful Minds" on Good Hands Records. Both rappers are considered two of the top poetry writing MC's in the game, and by joining forces Priest and Kamachi plan to deliver an album that fans of lyricism will love. "Kamachi and I are alike in a lot of ways, and this album is going to turn a lot of heads," says Priest. Kamachi responds with "Working with Priest was like going to the studio with myself. It was second nature working with him. It all just came so naturally." The album features only one track with guest appearances, a rarity these days. West coast mainstays Planet Asia and DJ Rhettmatic lend a hand on the track "Illest". Production on "Beautiful Minds" is handled by Tekneek (Kurupt, Tha Dogg Pound), E. Dan (Reef The Lost Cauze, Kamachi, Wiz Khalifa), C Sik (Dilated Peoples, Strong Arm Steady), Dev Rocka, Diamond Legit, Emonex and more. After Killah Priest's recent success with albums "The Offering" and "Behind the Stained Glass" combined with the success of the latest Army of The Pharaohs album called "Ritual Of Battle" from 2007, which scanned well over 20k, this release is destined to be on every top ten independant Hip Hop list for 2008.

1. Beautiful Minds (Produced By: Emonex)
2. All Hail (Produced By: Diamond Legit)
3. Closest (Produced By: Diamond Legit)
4. Reflections (Produced By: Danny Diggs)
5. Illest feat. Planet Asia, DJ Rhettmatic (Produced By: C Sik)
6. Most High (Produced By: Tekneek)
7. Time Out Revisited (Interlude) (Produced By: Dev Rocka)
8. Don't Waste Your Lungs (Produced By: Tekneek)
9. All Been Buried (Produced By: E. Dan)
10. Blessing (Produced By: Tekneek)
11. See Clearly (Produced By: DJ Woool)
12. Scrolls feat. DJ Rhettmatic (Produced By: S Sik)

Two of the illest lyricists in the game, don't sleep!

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Florida might not be the first place you'd look for dope hip-hop. But don't underestimate Asamov, a four man crew out of Florida. Everyone does the DJ, producing, and MCing deal. An album that in a way dropped out of nowhere but is now receiving critical acclaim across the board. Led by an incredibly strong lead single in "Supa Dynamite" with Mr. Lif jumping on in vintage form. This album plays well all the way through and is without a doubt one of the more quality hip-hop releases to drop lately.

01. Intro
02. Past Futures
03. Hookslide
04. Bad News
05. Fem Fems
06. Real Good (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
07. Suckas
08. Supa Dynamite (Feat. Mr. Lif)
09. Boombox
10. Gonehead
11. Git Loose (Feat. Akrobatik)
12. Seven
13. Say Somethin'
14. Help Me Sing
15. Standing Room Only (Feat. J-Live, Wordsworth & Cassidy).

*All track produced by Wille Evans Jr. & Therapy except track 6, which is produced by 9th Wonder

NOTE: The group is now known as The Alias Brothers, check their MySpace for more details.

01. Blue On Blue
02. Brothaz feat Cannibal Ox (Remix)
03. Requiem For A Neo Con
04. Home Of The Brave (Remix)
05. Shut Up feat Murs, Vitamin D & Mr. Lif)
06. 7L & Esoteric feat Mr. Lif - Operating Correctly
07. Troubleshooting
08. Galactic feat Mr. Lif - ...And I'm Out
09. Grieves feat Mr. Lif - Irreversible
10. My Number One
11. Guru feat Mr. Lif - Relax (Demo Version)
12. Wanted
13. Graphic

13 tracks for the fans!

Sleepyheads II (Classic Combos) was originally available only as a tour CD - 13 collaborations tracks with Mr. Lif and various artists!

01. Universal (Feat. Insight)
02. Rapperfection (Feat. Edan)
03. Supa Dynamite (Feat. Asamov)
04. Speech Cobras (Feat. Jedi Mind Tricks)
05. Orion's Belt (Feat. Virtuoso & Esoteric)
06. Sneak Preview (Feat. Murs)
07. Nosferatu (Feat. DJ Krush)
08. See That (Feat. Apsci)
09. 360 Degrees (Feat. Push Button Objects, Del & A-Trak)
10. I Am Myself (Feat. Raw Produce)
11. Possibilities (Feat. STS9)
12. Storm (Feat. Cut Chemist & Edan)
13. Low Key (Feat. Murs, El-P, BMS & 3 Melancholy Gypsies)

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01. Madness In A Cup
02. This Won
03. Elektro
04. The Nothing
05. Triangular Warfare
06. Inhuman Capabilities (Feat. Akrobatik)
07. Farmhand
08. Settle The Score
09. Be Out!
10. Because They Made It That Way
11. Day Of Power (Feat. Fenom)
12. Night Train Radio Freestyle
13. Target: Gristle

Hip Hop heads from every generation have all agreed on one thing: POSSE CUTS RULE! From “Live at the BBQ” to “Scenario,” the essence of the posse cut has left an indelible mark on the Hip Hop genre. Enter underground sword-swinger ESOTERIC (of 7L & Esoteric) who goes coast to coast and combines with virtually every other underground heavy-hitter in the country for the sake of the posse cut. JEDI MIND TRICKS, C-RAYZ WALZ, DEL and TAJAI of HIEROGLYPHICS, RASCO, DJ Z-TRIP, APATHY & CELPH TITLED of the DEMIGODZ, J-LIVE, PACEWON, BREEZLY BREWIN, REKS, J-TREDS, THE PRUNES, COUNT BASS D, and many more swoop in and handle business alongside ESOTERIC. Featuring plenty of unreleased material and a few rarities and remixes, this limited edition CD is a must have for any Hip Hop fan. A major bonus on this record is the never before released audio of the ARMY OF THE PHARAOHS’ ESOTERIC, VINNIE PAZ, and VIRTUOSO live on BAHAMADIA’S radio show in 1998, right around the recording of the classic first AOTP 12”.

01. Pound For Pound feat.Rasco & Beyonder
02. Top Shelf feat.Karma
03. Hip-Hop Philosophy feat.Tha Trademarc
04. Ryan’s Revenge (Esoteric Remix) feat.Apathy & Celph Titled
05. Street Pay feat.Main Flow
06. 5 Perfect Exertions Original feat.Jedi Mind Tricks,Virtuoso,Chief Kamachi & Bahamadia
07. Global Networking (Battle Stance) feat.Virtuoso,Mr. Lif, Z-Trip
08. Devil-Smasher feat.Breez Evahflowin & C-Rayz Walz
09. Final 4 feat. Reks,J-Live,Shabaam Sahdeeq,Young Zee,Pacewon,Danjamowf & Lonnie B
10. The Hunted feat.Jedi Mind Tricks
11. Gunn Clapp feat.J-Treds & Breezly Brewin
12. Higher Standard feat.Virtuoso,Mr. Lif & DJ Vadim
13. Skitzofreniks’ State feat.Checkmark,Reks,Virtuoso & Killa Cal
14. Recognize feat.Kabir
15. Bringing It Back (Esoteric Remix) feat.Mic Stylz
16. Chain Reaction (Apathy Remix) feat.Vinnie Paz
17. Duck Hunt feat. Porn Theater Ushers
18. Well, Well, Well (Well-Done Edit) feat.Celph Titled,Rise & Apathy
19. Piece Of The Pie feat.Count Bass D & Virtuoso
20. Beantown feat.John Cena & Tha Trademarc
21. Battle Royal feat.Akrobatik
22. AOTP Live On 103.9FM Philly (Bahamadia’s B-Sides Feb. 98′) (Bonus)
23. Chop Off The Head feat. Del, Tajai & K-The-I (Bonus)

Army of the Pharaohs (AOTP) was initially conceived by lead emcee Vinnie Paz of the independent powerhouse group Jedi Mind Tricks. His vision was a constantly-evolving, collaboration of epic proportions that would include MC's, producers and DJ's. AOTP's first incarnation included Bahamadia, Jedi Mind Tricks, Chief Kamachi, 7L & Esoteric and Virtuoso and resulted in the wildly successful 12" single, "Five Perfect Exertions." The response was beyond all expectations and fans worldwide have clamored for more material ever since. 2006 saw the long awaited debut The Torture Papers, which has scanned 20,000+ units to date. The supergroup's sophomore offering, Ritual of Battle, reunites the winning formula, once again featuring the legendary lineup of underground emcees/artists including Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks, Outerspace, Apathy, 7L & Esoteric, Celph Titled, Chief Kamachi, King Syze, Faez One as well as first time AOTP constituent (and renowned former Jedi Mind Tricks member) Jus Allah & many more. Of particular note (and to rabid core fan delight) is the inclusion of the first collaborative effort of original material between Jedi Mind Tricks' founding members Vinnie Paz & Jus Allah since 2000's Violent By Design. Ritual of Battle is released to heightened anticipation, shortly after Jedi Mind Tricks' return from a coveted slot on the entirety of the wildly popular Rock The Bells summer tour 2007.

1. Swords Drawn feat. Chief Kamachi, Demoz, Planetary, Esoteric, Reef The Lost Cauze, Celph Titled (Prod. by Esoteric)
2. Time To Rock feat. Celph Titled, Demoz, Vinnie Paz (Prod. by Celph Titled)
3. Dump the Clip feat. Planetary, Esoteric, Celph Titled (Prod. by Esoteric)
4. Black Christmas feat. Planetary, Doap Nixon, Des Devious, Demoz, King Magnetic, Vinnie Paz (Prod. by Aktone)
5. Blue Steel feat. Vinnie Paz & Jus Allah (Prod. by Vanderslice)
6. Gun Ballad feat. Chief Kamachi, Demoz, Vinnie Paz, Doap Nixon (Prod. by Ill Bill)
7. Strike Back feat. Planetary, Demoz, King Syze, Esoteric, Vinnie Paz (Prod. by DJ Kwestion)
8. Frontline feat. Doap Nixon, Vinnie Paz, Planetary, King Syze, Demoz (Prod. by Aktone)
9. Through Blood By Thunder feat. Chief Kamachi, Crypt The Warchild, Demoz, Vinnie Paz, Jus Allah (Prod. by Skammadix)
10. Murda Murda feat. Crypt The Warchild, Des Devious, Celph Titled (Prod. by Esoteric)
11. Bloody Tears feat. Planetary, Doap Nixon, Demoz, Vinnie Paz (Prod. DJ Kwestion)
12. Seven feat. Planetary, Chief Kamachi, King Syze, Reef The Lost Cauze, Doap Nixon, Demoz, Celph Titled, Vinnie Paz (Prod. by Ill Bill)
13. Drama Theme feat. Jus Allah, Chief Kamachi, Vinnie Paz, Doap Nixon, Celph Titled, King Magnetic, Demoz (Prod. by Aktone)
14. Pages In Blood feat. Vinnie Paz, Demoz, Chief Kamachi (Prod. Beyonder)
15. D And D feat. Des Devious, Demoz (Prod. Aktone)
16. Don't Cry feat. Doap Nixon, Planetary, Demoz, Vinnie Paz (Prod. JbL)

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