That Realness Is Now Closed!!!

KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT unveil the first song off their highly anticipated album "SURVIVAL SKILLS" in stores August 25th on Duck Down Records.

ROBOT, produced by Havoc of Mobb Deep, is a hard-hitting track that showcases KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT in true form, highlighting the current auto-tune trend in Hip-Hop and exposing the copy-cat mentality that has rappers hiding behind "the program." Stepping outside the factory that Hip Hop has become, the duo lead the charge in the battle for originality.

The video for ROBOT is being filmed this week by Todd Angkasuwan in Brooklyn, New York with BET providing exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage.

"Survival Skills" has confirmed features from Mary J Blige, Slug, of Atmosphere, Immortal Technique, K'NAAN, Talib Kweli, Sean Price, Naledge of Kidz In The Hall, Smif N Wessun, Rock of Heltah Skeltah and Geo of Blue Scholars.

Production on the album includes tracks from Havoc, of Mobb Deep, 9th Wonder, Black Milk, Marco Polo, Moss, Coptic, KHRYSIS! and Ill Mind

Listen/Download: Robot (Prod. by Havoc)

To read the lyrics from ROBOT visit KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT's LYRIC BOOK:
www.duckdown.com/krsbuckbook

For more information on the project visit:
www.duckdown.com/
www.myspace.com/krsoneandbuckshot

Mary J Blige joined KRS-ONE & Buckshot in the studio to record a powerful hook for the song "ON THE GRIND" (produced by Black Milk) off the forthcoming KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT collaborative studio album in stores this August on Duck Down Records.

They are rap's first great duo, one that excelled as rappers and producers. They are among the most-sampled rap acts of all time, their tunes having been mined by Jay-Z, DMX, 2Pac and Tha Alkaholiks, among many others. They introduced funk-styled production to rap, paving the way for Dr. Dre's The Chronic. And even though their own rap skill was immense, they are also the best talent scouts in rap history, introducing the likes of Redman, Das EFX and Keith Murray. Then they broke up and reunited to rave reviews. The group is EPMD, undisputed legends in the rap game.

Now, after more than 20 years in the game, EPMD returns with We Mean Business, their first album on their own EP Records and their seventh overall. The new collection is a testament to their Business plan.

"All of our albums have Business in the title," Smith explains. "Now that we're in a new era and the game is changed, we realize that it's different from when we handed in a CD to our first label to being at Def Jam. Erick and I created our own vehicle to be able to drop this album. That's how we came with the title We Mean Business, because we do."

EPMD updates its classic sound and sentiment on "Listen Up," a funk-drenched song complete with a talk box and featuring the one and only Mr. Teddy Riley. Recognizing EPMD's status as pioneers, Sermon acknowledges how important his lyrics are: "Can't talk ignorant/I got some intelligent folks that's digging it."

Those same folks will be digging We Mean Business song "Roc Da Spot," a throwback of sorts to "You Gots To Chill," one of 1988's most acclaimed rap singles. "The beat had that EPMD sound, as far as the claps," Sermon says. "It had a familiarity to it because of the sound and, 20 years later, we've still got that funk coming."

"It's very important for us to stay us," Smith adds. "People want to hear and see EPMD." That's because We Mean Business isn't just an album title for EPMD. It's a mindstate.

1. Puttin’ Work In (Feat. Raekwon the Chef)
2. What You Talkin’ (Feat. Havoc)
3. Roc-Da-Spot
4. Blow
5. Run It (Feat. KRS-One)
6. Yo (Feat. Redman)
7. Listen Up (Feat. Teddy Riley)
8. Never Defeat ‘Em (Feat. Method Man)
9. Jane
10. Left 4 Dead (Feat. Skyzoo)
11. They Tell Me (Feat. Keith Murray)
12. Actin’ Up (Feat. Vic D. Tre)

Full Scale is a 1998 release from Hip Hop duo Show and A.G. The EP features appearances from O.C., KRS-One, Big Pun, the Ghetto Dwellas as well as most members of there crew D.I.T.C. including Diamond D, Big L and Lord Finesse.

Two versions were released in early 1998; Full Scale EP featured 5 songs together with the instrumentals and was only available on 12" vinyl. The CD version, Full Scale LP included the same 5 songs found on the EP but with an additional 10 tracks, thus making up a full-length album.

Four of the songs from the CD later appeared on the self-titled D.I.T.C. album released on Tommy Boy in 2000. The songs were "Dignified Soldiers", "Drop It Heavy", "Spit (Remix)" and "Time To Get This Money", 2 of them being remixed for the album while the other 2 appeared in there original form.

Production on Full Scale is handled by Showbiz and A.G. except for "Time To Get This Money", produced by long-time collaborator Ahmed, and "Hold Mines" plus "Hidden Crates" which were produced by DJ Greyboy.

01. Themes, Schemes & Dreams feat. O.C., D-Dlow & Party Arty
02. Drop It Heavy feat. KRS-One & Big Pun
03. Q & A feat. Party Arty & D-Flow
04. Full Scale feat. O.C.
05. Spit
06. Time To Get This Money feat. Diamond D & O.C.
07. Who's The Dirtiest feat. Party Arty & D-Flow
08. Dignified Soldiers feat. Big L, Lord Finesse & O.C.
09. Put It In Your System
10. Raw As Ever
11. Dignified Soldiers [Remix] feat. Big L, Lord Finesse & O.C.
12. Spit [Remix] feat. D-Flow
13. Hidden Crate
14. Hold Mines
15. Get Dirty feat. Party Arty & D-Flow

This Super Emcee combines with Super Producer from Hungary to make one of the best Hip Hop Albums of 2008. It has substance , originality , raw lyrics , wordplay and Bangin' Beats ranging from a DJ Premier to DJ Hi-Tek Style. it also features KRS-ONE.

"Cymarshall Law represents the best hip hop has to offer his energy and passion is refreshing in todays climate " - Talib Kweli

"Cymarshall Law has his own flow and originality that Hip Hop lacks plus lyrics" - Wordsworth

Soon The balance will be brought back to the living force we've come to know as Hip Hop. The Soul is the the purest most raw part of any living thing and the lack of these elements have forced people to claim Hip Hop is dying but this couldn't be far enough from the truth. Refreshing New MC , Producer Tag Team of Cymarshall Law ( New Jersey ) & Mr. Joeker ( Hungary ) are presenting to the world an album that could only be defined as Raw, Pure , Original Hip Hop from the Soul in other words what Hip Hop has been missing, the boys are not claiming saviors but some may say otherwise. The Albums's lead single is a mash hit on college radio CONTROL feat. the legendary KRS-ONE! Hip Hop in the Soul is Cymarshall Law's follow up to his 2007 Album Hip Hop in the Flesh which Rawkus Records courted Law for to release the album digitally. Mr. Joeker who is also an MC in a prolific Hungarian Hip Hop group known as Hosok ( Heros ) has won 5 music contests with his amazing production skills. Joeker is a producer who seems limitless in his style and creativity, he has learned from all the great producers from Jay Dilla , DJ Premier, Pete Rock and more but unlike other producers has kept his originality and own style while still paying homage to greats that came before him in a way that is sure to raise many eyebrows of even the pioneers he pays homage too. Many are saying the project is an early contender for Indie Hip Hop Album of the Year. The project is testament to all Hip Hop stands for. Together with Law's uncanny wordplay and lyrical skill it guarantees their first album plenty of playback time all across earth. The Album Hip Hop in The Soul commands attention and is destined to become a favorite of Hip Hop lovers new and old.

01. Intro To The Soul
02. The Takeoff (Getting It)
03. I’m A MC ( Hip Hop In The Soul)
04. Control feat. KRS-One
05. They Gon Know feat. Skit Slam
06. Truth feat. Skit Slam & Supastition
07. Stick And Stones
08. Out Of The Rain feat. Mary Lou
09. Love, Sex Or What
10. Greed
11. No Explanation
12. Live While You Can
13. Sorry
14. King With 4 Wives

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Don't pass this one up, it's definitely one of the best albums this year. The beats are ridiculously ill and Cy Law has definitely grown as an MC since his last album. This is sure to be a classic in the near future!