That Realness Is Now Closed!!!

The original incarnation of the group included five MCs: Vinnie Paz, Chief Kamachi, Esoteric, Virtuoso and Bahamadia, along with JMT producer Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind. The group released their debut EP/single "The Five Perfect Exertions" b/w "War Ensemble" in 1998. Both tracks were later included on JMT's 2000 album Violent by Design; with "The Five Perfect Exertions" being remixed into "Exertions Remix", and both "Exertions" and "War Ensemble" shedding Chief Kamachi's verse. The Army of the Pharaohs project was put on the back-burner while JMT's career took off.

1. The Five Perfect Exertions - Vinnie Paz, Chief Kamachi, Virtuoso, Esoteric & Bahamadia
2. The Five Perfect Exertions (Instrumental)
3. The Five Perfect Exertions (Remix) - Vinnie Paz, Chief Kamachi, Virtuoso, Esoteric & Bahamadia
4. War Emsemble - Vinnie Paz, Esoteric & Virtuoso
5. War Ensemble (Instrumental)
*All tracks produced by Stoupe

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Blue Sky Black Death, the renowned production duo of Kingston & Young God, present their sophomore album exclusively featuring Wu-Tang Clan affiliate/ Sunz of Man member Hell Razah. Revisiting the successful model that bore 2006's highly debut The Holocaust, Hell Razah suitably expands upon Blue Sky Black Death's penchant for pairing tasteful instrumental hip hop with renowned underground emcees. To date, Blue Sky Black Death have collaborated with and/or produced the likes of Guru, Sabac Red, Jus Allah, Wise Intelligent, Rob Sonic, Virtuoso, Chief Kamachi, Holocaust, A-Plus, Pep Love, Mikah 9, and Awol, amongst many others. Hell Razah is experiencing an elevated profile from his recent '07 release Renaissance Child.

01. Elevation 01:33
02. Razah's Ladder 02:35
03. The Cube 03:42
04. Halos (feat. Crooked I) 04:23
05. Most Merciful 01:54
06. Audiobiography (feat. Shabazz The Disciple) 04:35
07. Pray Together 03:58
08. Poor Righteous Dreams 03:00
09. Better Than Jewelry 03:18
10. Project Prophecy (feat. Ill Bill & Sabac Red) 04:10
11. Painted Jezebels 03:16
12. Written In Blood (feat. Prodigal Sunn) 02:49
13. Stairway To Heaven 02:55
14. Sun Of Man 03:26

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Amazing album is all can say about this. Hell Razah dropped another classic last year with "Renaissance Child" and this follow-up is no exception. All beats handled by a duo called Blue Sky Black Death, they create soulful, haunting melodies... a bit like the Wu sound of old and Hell Razah spits knowledge like only he can. You gotta give it up to him, he's been gettin better with every release and continues to put out quality hip hop, check the latest... "T.H.U.G. Angelz", album is a straight up banger!!! Don't pass this one up, check the videos below if you still need convincing!



"Razah's Ladder"


"The Cube" (unofficial fan video)


"Audiobiography" feat. Shabazz The Disciple

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Jersey City, NJ--Living in the shadow of New York, Jersey never quite seems to shine like you know it could. There have been moments. We have seen crews like the Fugees and Redman, amongst others, but for some time now it seems like New Jerz has been awfully quiet. Until now (you knew that was coming); for anyone who had been sleeping on Jerz, this is the wake up according to some critics that have already begun to sing his praises. Backed by MF Grimm’s Day By Day Entertainment, Hasan Salaam unleashes his debut, Paradise Lost. Packed with solid introspective lyrics, socially conscious themes, humor and soul, Paradise Lost is bound to emerge Salaam to the masses as the new King of New Jeruzalem. But Salaam hasn’t been quick to accept the crown. He’s been carefully plodding his course for some time, honing his craft and developing his skills for the right moment. His mixtapes have garnered him attention on the college radio circuit and even won him a cover on the summer issue of Hunter College’s Shield magazine. In 2004, he was featured on FUSE TV, winning its Hip Hop for President contest only to turn down the crown. Instead, he went on 12 city college tour just to show he had his priorities straight. He has tirelessly performed all over the East Coast like a real emcee committed to his craft. Songs like “Blaxplotation” and “Fountain of Youth” are guaranteed to stir even the hardest of critics to comply, Jersey’s back. You be the judge. Take a listen and see for yourself.

1 Paradise Lost (Premenition)
2 Diaspora
3 Blaxploitation
4 Eternal Life Skit w/ HiCOUP & Sundiata
5 Fountain of Youth feat. Baron of Red Clay
6 Blues
7 One Life to Give feat. Nana Soul
8 Affair to Remember
9 Concret Watercolors feat. HiCOUP
10 Boom Bap
11 Allegro
12 Hezbollah
13 Born to a Tomb
14 Drinking Gourde
15 Prayer of a Sinner (Bonus Track)

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Sick, sick album. Dude is dope on the mic... on that political type shit. Don't sleep on this classic album. Peep his MySpace to as he has a new album dropping later this year called "Children Of God"... time for you to play catch up!!



"Blaxploitation"


"Allegro"


"Prayer Of A Sinner"

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Blu is the leader of West Coast Hip Hop. Since the days of Pharcyde, Freestyle Fellowship, and Jurassic 5, there have been few wordsmiths that have grasped the attention of listeners worldwide. Introduced to NWA and Public Enemy by his father, Blu later was captivated by the likes of Black Star, The Roots, and Common, creating a unique balance that is displayed in Blu's personality and music.

Blu's first full length LP, "Below the Heavens" pairs Blu with producer Exile on the Sound in Color imprint. His first single, "Narrow Path" has rocked stages across the world, as fans begin to feel the impact of Blu's music. His delivery flows flawlessly, while the content reflects the joy and pain of working class youth everywhere. Since the release of "Narrow Path," Blu has performed alongside Slum Village, X-Clan, Platinum Pied Pipers, Lyrics Born, DJ Houseshoes, and many others, while participating in 3 high-profile nationwide tours alongside musical family members: Ta'Raach, Aloe Blacc, and Exile.

The buzz has fans salivating for new music. Worldwide, people are looking to put hope into the 'next' emcee that will give them the same feeling when they first heard Black Thought, Common, or Slum Village. Blu fulfills this need, but maintains something that is entirely new, while not recycled.

1. My World Is...
2. The Narrow Path
3. So(ul) Amazin' (Steel Blazin')
4. Juicen' Dranks (feat. Ta'Raach)
5. In Remembrance of Me
6. Blu Colla Workers
7. Dancing in the Rain
8. First Things First (feat. Miguel Jontel)
9. No Greater Love
10. Show Me the Good Life (feat. Aloe Blacc & Joseph)
11. Simply Amazin'
12. Cold Hearted (feat. Miguel Jontel)
13. The World Is (Below the Heavens)
14. You Are Now in the Clouds With (The Koochie Monstas)
15. Untitled Bonus Track
16. Untitled Bonus Track
17. Untitled Bonus Track

FOR THOSE THAT SLEPT!!! This should've been voted "Best Hip Hop Album 2007"!!!


"So(ul) Amazin'"


"Blu Colla Workers"

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Now a hitmaking producer for acts like Mobb Deep and Jurassic 5, Exile's been puttin in work for a minute on the west coast underground. The Dilla influence is undeniable with the slightly off-kilter beats, but the sound is uniquely his and distinct whether at 80 or 115 BPMs. Vocals from Slum Village, Ghostface Killah, Kardinal Offishall, Trek Life, Blu, Ta'Raach, MED, Oh No, Aloe Blacc, and more.

1. Welcome
2. Time Has Come feat. Slum Village
3. Spittin' Image feat. Aloe Blacc
4. Pay The Co$$ feat. Ca$hiu$ King
5. I Don't Think You Understand (Freestyle)
6. Summertime In L.A. feat. Miguel Jontel
7. Notch feat. M.E.D.
8. Maintain feat. Blue, Donel Smokes, Ca$hiu$ King & Jontel
9. Newest Greatest feat. Oh No
10. Tell You feat. Blu & Aloe Blacc
11. Blamexlle feat. Blame One
12. Move On 'Em feat. Ta'Raach
13. Do Not Touch feat. Johas
14. A Few Words From... feat. Trek Life
15. Smoke & Mirrors feat. Kardinal Offishall
16. Fly (Song Of Liberation) feat. Blu
17. Silver Moon
18. Milk 'Em feat. Ghostface Killah & Trife Da God

FOR THOSE THAT SLEPT!!!

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Featuring a slew of guest appearances including GZA/Genius of the Wu-Tang Clan, Sunz of Man core constituent Killah Priest, Vast Aire of Cannibal Ox, Prodigal Sunn & more as well as production by Bronze Nazareth, Kevlaar 7, amongst others, Wisemen Approaching is an historic snapshot of four emcees guided by a common purpose, hardened by experience but optimistic about hip-hop’s future. They’re fighting hip-hop’s noble fight: a return to the fundamental pursuit of beats, rhymes and life.

01. Introducing (No Matter How) 03:55
02. New Year Banga 03:34
03. Illness 03:50
04. Associated (Feat GZA) 03:02
05. Mixture Of Muhammad 02:30
06. Iconoclasts (Feat Killah Priest & Vast Aire) 04:52
07. Founder Of Pain 01:59
08. Blinded 03:37
09. Up There Beyond 05:18
10. Verbal Joust 03:42
11. Words From The Prodigal Sunn... 00:33
12. Goblins (Tablets) (Feat Planet Asia & Prodigal Sunn) 04:02
13. Welcome Home (Feat Gooch & Altaire) 04:57
14. Honor's Promise 03:32
15. Wisemen Approaching 04:19

FOR THOSE THAT SLEPT!!!



"Iconoclasts" feat. Killah Priest & Vast Aire

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Chicago’s production triumvirate, the Molemen, return with “Killing Fields”, their follow-up to their fan favorite “Ritual of…” album. The Molemen invite you to ride with them and find meaning to the album’s concept, “In the killing fields is where you die.” Producers Panik, Memo & PNS enlist the best of the best MCs in their respective circles.Queensbridgefinest Kool G Rap, Cormega Littles & Hostyle share equal time alongside fellow New Yorkers Saigon (Atlantic/HBO’s Entourage) and Grafh (Black Hand Entertainment). Del & Casual (Hieroglyphics), Murs (Living Legends) and Myka 9 (Project Blowed, Haiku De’Tat) represent for California and their legendary crews. The Midwest is held down by JUICE, Rhymefest, Brother Ali (Rhymesayers), and Vakill, adding to the varied styles represented in this Hip Hop album.

1. Intro - DJ Presyce
2. Street Conflict - Hostyle & Cormega
3. Life Sentence - Brother Ali
4. Full Metal Jacket - Mass Hysteria & Kool G Rap
5. Up To Par - Panik
6. Proven'em Wrong - Rhymefest
7. Blackhand Clap - Grafh
8. Vague Ultimatum - Memo
9. My Alien Girlfriend - Slug & Murs (Felt)
10. One Shot, One Kill - Mike Treese
11. 2 Hour Banger - Saigon
12. The Come Up - JUICE
13. Scarlet Letter - Casual, Virtuoso & Del the Funky Homosapien
14. Love Kills War - PNS
15. Redemption - Myka 9
16. QB2BK - Littles & Poison Pen
17. V - Vakill

FOR THOSE THAT SLEPT!!!

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Hip Hop producer D-Tension is back with the ambitious follow up to 2002's critically acclaimed "Contacts & Contracts". C&C II displays D's growth as a composer, collaborator, producer and MC. The Bronx native first made a name for himself producing tracks for Krumbsnatcha, Edo. G, Hieroglyphics and Akrobatik when he burst onto the indie rap scene in the late 90's. In 2006 D-Tension has returned to his rap roots working with Apathy, Akrobatik, Krumbsnatcha and many others in addition to his new opus Contacts & Contracts II. C&C II is a double album featuring D's solo album, "Rap Music Sucks", on one disc and exclusive collaborations with the biggest names in indie rap on the other. The album features Slug of Atmosphere, Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks, Krumbsnatcha, Akrobatik, Prospect of Fat Joe's Terror Squad, 7L & Esoteric, Main Flow, Termanology and many others.

Listen to track 3, "Pretty Little Whores" feat. Vinnie Paz & Outerspace

1. Intro
2. Lay 'em Down feat. Krumbsnatcha
3. Pretty Little Whores feat. Vinnie Paz & Outerspace
4. This Is Our Year feat. Termanology & Prospect
5. Verbal Gun Talk feat. Doujah Raze
6. You're A Bitch Too feat. Slug
7. Want Some feat. Main Flow & Don Dallas
8. Back With Her Mother feat. Akrobatik
9. Bobby Brown feat. Apathy
10. Pop'd At feat. Termanology, Ed Rock & Edo G
11. Hard feat. Poverty & Mic Stylz
12. Hectic feat. 7L & Esoteric
13. Good Times feat. Wordsworth & Grime The MC
14. Fuck Friends feat. Effect
15. Any Time Of Day feat. Headkrack
16. Outro
17. Bonus Track

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Don's sleep on this bangin release from '06! Album's got some big heavyweight MC's on there including Apathy, Vinnie Paz, Outerspace, Main Flow, Slug, Wordsworth, Termanology, Akrobatik & more. D-Tension comes correct with the beats everytime, check out the new release from Effect (posted on here to) which features D-Tension handling production duties for the whole album.

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CD1
01. The Thing Before The Thing 00:39
02. Hip-Hop Ya Dont Stop 04:09
03. Nostalgic (Interlude) 00:17
04. Dont Get It Twizted 03:14
05. Purrrfect Beat 03:51
06. Shout It In The Streets 03:45
07. Accountability (Interlude) 01:21
08. Hoodtreason 03:27
09. A Quick 16 01:22
10. Self Destrukkktion 04:28
11. When I Speak (Interlude) 01:55
12. Y'all Should All Get Lynched 04:59
13. Weezy 4 Sheezy 01:31
14. The Hate That Made Love 03:46
15. Jazzy Lady 01:54
16. You're A Queen 04:22
17. Misery Loves Company 02:55
18. I Tried 02:53
19. What Up My Wigger Wigger 04:08
20. Unreal 04:00

CD2
01. Intro 03:39
02. Boombyeyay 03:52
03. Chip Fu (Interlude) 00:34
04. Meanay 02:59
05. Davey D (Interlude) 00:20
06. I Just Met My Father 04:24
07. Paradise Grey (Interlude) 00:18
08. LA LA LA LAAA Feat. Dan Wallace 03:36
09. Hassan Salaam (Interlude) 00:32
10. Girls Wanna Dance 03:49
11. Lynx Garcia (Interlude) 00:22
12. Simply Beautiful Feat. Shadii Samaad 04:04
13. Soldier (Somebody Is Lying) Feat. Chuck D 03:50
14. Dre Parker (Interlude) 00:25
15. The Difference (Spoken Word) 02:14
16. Gee Supreme (Interlude) 00:16
17. I.W.N.B.Y.S.O. Feat. Dan Wallace 04:16
18. FBI Vs. Malcom X (Interlude) 01:03
19. The Moment I Said It 04:03

Staten Island, NY, native NY Oil is best known for his racy rhymes, social commentary and forthright observations pertaining to the state of black culture and hip-hop. NY Oil is best known for his raucous single and accompanying video for "Y'all Should Get Lynched," which features photos of A-list hip-hop luminaries Three 6 Mafia, Jim Jones, The Game, and 50 Cent juxtaposed with stark images of slavery and lynchings. The video was banned from YouTube within its first 48 hours of upload and generated an immediate firestorm of controversy. Both a divisive and unifying figure, NY Oil speaks unabashedly about the deplorable state of commercial hip-hop music and culture on his debut album "Hood Treason," which will now enjoy its inaugural wide release after a limited and spotty self-release by the artist himself.

Part 1
Part 2

"Y'all Should All Get Lynched"

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Commonwealth Records is thrilled to announce the signing of the Massachusetts based hip-hop group The Camp (which consists of Dese, Grime Tha MC, Excetera and DJ Hevan) to its ever expanding roster of talented recording artists. The Camp, renowned for their live shows, are one of the fastest rising groups on the Boston hip-hop scene. The Camp’s debut, The Campaign is Executive Produced by Apathy and will feature guest appearances by Apathy, Slaine (of La Coka Nostra and Special Teamz) and Sha Stimuli, as well as production from Apathy, J. Cardim, Jaguar Skillz (who also Lupe Fiasco’s “We On”), Teddy Roxpin, Turbz, E. ONE, and Confidence.

Listen to track 7, "Walk On By"

01. The Campaign (Prod. by Teddy Roxpin)
02. Gentleman Needs feat. Apathy (Prod. by Apathy)
03. Calm Down (Prod. by Confidence)
04. So High feat. Sweetie Irie (Prod. by Turbz)
05. Little Story feat. Slaine (Prod. by Turbz)
06. Return of the Boom Bap (Prod. by Teddy Roxpin)
07. Walk On By (Prod. by Teddy Roxpin)
08. Number One (Prod. by Turbz)
09. Like It or Not feat. Sha Stimuli (Prod. by J. Cardim)
10. Cruise Control (Prod. by Apathy)
11. Forgot What It Was (Prod. by Teddy Roxpin)
12. Get Gone feat. Q-Furb (Prod. by E. One)
13. Grab the One feat. Oak Lonetree (Prod. by Jaguar Skills)
14. Moving Up (Prod. by Teddy Roxpin)
15. One Million (Prod. by Apathy)
16. Lazy As Hell (Prod. by Teddy Roxpin)
17. Why (Prod. by Turbz)

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Fo' real, this album is the fuckin shit! Dope, in ya face boom bap from Boston, backed by the lethal Teddy Roxpin who contributes 6 tracks and executively produced by Apathy who also handles production duties on 3 tracks. I think this album was a digital only release so I know plenty of people slept on this release... it only came out in April '08 so it's still fresh. I copped mine from amalgamdigital.com and thought I'd share it with you guys... Enjoy!!!

Veteran New York-based and Wu-Tang Clan affiliated emcees Hell Razah and Shabazz the Disciple commit to shining a light on the Red Hook housing projects that served as a creative breeding ground for many mid-nineties independent emcees. Boasting a deeply rooted history with The Wu-Tang lan, Razah and Shabazz were core members of the storied Wu-Tang
affiliated group Sunz of Man, guested on RZA's classic Gravediggaz LP and much more. Now, assuming the roles of tour guide, Razah and Shabazz both pay homage to and illuminate the significance of the Red Hook Houses in the development of early/mid nineties "golden age" hip-hop.

1. Cab Ride (Opening)
2. Welcome To Red Hook Houses
3. Jail Saga
4. The Obiturary (E.B.G.G.)
5. My Brothers Keeper
6. Gang Love
7. South Brooklyn (The Anthem)
8. Audiobiography Remix
9. Apt. 7G (Blacksmiths)
10. The Visit feat. 7th Ambassador
11. Under The Wing
12. Confessions Of A T.H.U.G. Angel (Closing)
13. 144,000

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Peep the interview with Hell Razah & Shabazz The Disciple... watch when Hell Razah mentions a story bout a kid comin up up to him and sayin' "Yo, is your name Hell Razah?! like Hell Rell?!!!" Shit was mad funny!!

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Praverb was influenced by the innovators of hip hop and continues to deliver hip hop with substance. His music speaks volumes on our society and culture as human beings. He is humble and has confidence in his skills as an artist. He's not trying to be the flashy emcee on TV with superstar status, but rather the well respected emcee. This emcee is the epitome of positive or conscious hip-hop. Fed up with the current state of hip-hop, Praverb continues to deliver knowledge to the masses. This positive emcee has a dedicated fan base due to performing, networking and the internet. He spends his downtime writing poems and recording them.

Listen to track 4, "Freedom To Prevail"

1. Perfect Intro (Prod. by Cold Legistics)
2. Back In The Days (Prod. by Destro)
3. Dead 2 Sin (Prod. by Streetwize)
4. Freedom To Prevail (Prod. by Teddy Roxpin)
5. Rain (Prod. by Destro)
6. I Grind, You Grind feat. Trinidad (Prod. by Teddy Roxpin)
7. Tatianna (Prod. by Teddy Roxpin)
8. You Know Me (Prod. by Agonist)
9. Time Is Ticking (Prod. by Agonist)
10. Represent (Prod. by Frelami)
11. Ordinary Day (Prod. by DJ Keor)
12. Trading Places (Prod. by DJ Keor)

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Don't sleep on this dude, album is dope as hell!!! Nice lyrics backed by some ill production including 3 beats by one of best up and coming producers on the block, Teddy Roxpin


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"The Show”is the debut concept album by Hip Hop super group eMC, which consists of rappers Masta Ace, Punchline, Wordsworth and Stricklin. The new LP features guest appearances from Little Brother, Sean Price, Adi, Strickie Love, Ladybug Mecca & Money Ham.

The Show also boasts a solid array of producers from the likes of Ayatollah, Marco Polo, Koolade, Frequency, Quincy Tones, Marco Polo, The ARE and Nicolay just to name a few.

01. Who We Be
02. Airport
03. Leak It Out
04. The Check In (Skit)
05. Traffic (feat. Little Brother)
06. Say Now
07. Message (Skit)
08. Don’t give Up On Us (feat. ADI)
09. Git some (feat. Sean Price)
10. We Alright (feat. Strickie Love)
11. Radio Station (Skit)
12. EMC “What It Stand For”
13. Angry Mech. Guy (Skit)
14. The Grudge
15. Make It Better
16. The Lobby (Skit)
17. Winds of Change
18. The Show (feat. Ladybug Mecca)
19. Back Stage (Skit)
20. Borrow U (feat. Strickie Love)
21. Once More
22. U let Me Grow
23. Feel It (feat. Money Ham)
24. Bonus Track



EMC - "What It Stand For"


"Leak It Out"


"Four Brothers" (unreleased track from EMC, produced by Ayatollah!)

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1. One To 31 (Produced By: DJ Jazzy Jeff)
2. Be No Slave (Produced By: Evil Dee)
3. The Upgrade feat. Oddisee, Posdanous (of De La Soul) (Produced By: Oddisee)
4. It Don't Stop (Produced By: Yallzee)
5. The Understanding (Produced By: Probe DMS; Jon Solo)
6. The Last Third (Produced By: Probe DMS; Jon Solo)
7. Ole feat. Oddy Gato (Produced By: Usef Dinero; J-Live)
8. What You Holdin? (Produced By: Locsmif)
9. Oowee (Produced By: Kenny Keys)
10. The Zone feat. Chali 2na (of Jurassic 5) (Produced By: DJ Nu-Mark)
11. We Are! (Produced By: DJ Spinna)
12. Simmer Down (Produced By: Cap D)
13. You Out There (Produced By: Nicolay)

Serious minded wisdom from J-Live, who has been one of hip hop's most impressive lyricists as well as one of the scene's most underappreciated overall talents since the late 90s -- doing things right with beats by Jazzy Jeff, Yalizee, Locsmif, Numark, DJ Spinna, Nicolay, and Chicago's own Cap D. J-Live is a vivid storyteller, and his mic is front & center on all tracks -- really allowing him to work with a bevy of producers while retaining a tight flow. Guest vocalists include Chali 2Na, Pos from De La Soul, Oddisee and Oddy Gato. Titles include "One To 31", "Be No Slave", "The Upgrade" feat Oddisee & Posdinous, "It Don't Stop", "The Understanding", "The Last Third", "Ole" feat Oddy Gato, "Ooweee", "The Zone" feat Chali 2na, "We Are!", "Simmer Down", "You Out There" and more

It’s been over two-years since they released their debut, “National Anthem”, but The Away Team (Sean Boog & Khrysis) are finally back and have readied their highly anticipated sophomore release “Training Day.” Sean Boog has already contributed noteworthy appearances on Foreign Exchange’s critically acclaimed debut, Connected (“The Answer”) the Justus League’s highly circulated mixtape NC State Of Mind and an appearance on 9th Wonder’s forthcoming solo LP Dream Merchant Vol. 2.

Continuing his ascension up the Hiphop production ladder (Khrysis’ previous production credits include Jean Grae, Big Pooh, Masta Ace, Sean Price, Smif N Wesson and Little Brother) Khrysis supremely handles all of the production duties on Training Day.

While The Away Team’s chemistry is undeniable throughout, they introduce unofficial third member, Nervous Reck, and also collaborate with Dilated People’s Evidence, Sean Price, Black Milk, Supastition and Darien Brockington on Training Day.

1. Scream Out !
2. Look At Me (feat. Nervous Reck)
3. Sum Of Me (feat. Evidence & Darien Brockington)
4. Awesome (feat. Billionz)
5. The Odds
6. Steppin On Toes
7. Chitter Chatter (feat. Black Milk)
8. Rock A Bye (feat. Supastition & Nervous Reck)
9. Greedy
10. Don’t Wait
11. Psycho Ward (feat. Sean Price)
12. I’m A Fool



"Greedy"




Similar to the ideology that Gang Starr, Reflection Eternal and Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth symbolized, The Away Team (Sean Boog & Khrysis) harkens back to Hiphop’s Golden Age and reinstitutes the chemistry between emcee and producer. As the buzz around Little Brother and the Justus League continues to swell, The Away Team’s debut, National Anthem, largely reflects Sean Boog and Khrysis east coast roots ; exemplified by the spirited lead-single “Likka Hi” (Last Call) where the libations flow almost as freely as Sean Boog and their hard-hitting collaboration with the Boot Camp Click’s Smif N Wesson “Come On Down.”

1.) And Now Folks
2.) The Competition
3.) Likka Hi (Last Call)
4.) The Shining
5.) Come On Down f/Smif N Wessun
6.) The Blah Blah
7.) So I Tells The B !tch Right
8.) F*ck You
9.) Let Off A Round
10.) Me And My Fellows
11.) Make It Hot f/Phonte of Little Brother & Joe Scudda
12.) The End Of The Day
13.) Upnatem
14.) One-N-Only f/Phonte of Little Brother
15.) Always Be Around
16.) On The Line f/Big Pooh from Little Brother, Chaundon & Joe Scudda
17.) Caution (Bonus Track)
18.) Lights Out (Bonus Track)



"The Shining"

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Listen to track 14, "Crumbs" feat. King Magnetic

01. Humble Beginnings
02. Sound Of Philadelphia
03. Commander In Chief
04. How You Lose Your Mind
05. Crown Of Thorns
06. Give It Up
07. Fair Ones feat. Sean Price
08. I'm Rich feat. Charon Don
09. Main Event
10. Coltrane feat. State Store
11. Already Dead feat. Chief Kamachi
12. Look At The Sun
13. Two Guns Up
14. Crumbs feat. King Magnetic
15. Eyes Of My Father
16. Live As It Gets
17. *Nat Turner (Bonus)
18. *You Don't Own Me (Bonus)

This version of A.O.T.P. affiliate Reef's classic album comes with 2 bonus tracks. If you slept on this album, shame on you! Reef is def one of my top 5 MC's in the game right now... probably 2nd favorite after Brother Ali. Keep a look out for Reef's new album "A Vicious Cycle" dropping in Sept '08!!!



"The Sound of Philadelphia"


"Commander In Chief"

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DJ Muggs best known for his production work with the widely influential west coast veterans Cypress Hill and Soul Assassins politicks with Sick Jacken--another Soul Assassin and Cypress Hill affiliate and member of the group Psycho Realm for the watershed masterpiece: The Legend of the Mask and the Assassin. DJ Muggs has being going hard since the dawn of the 90's with his trademark dusty-sounding, and soul-driven melodies, and though lesser-known Sick Jacken is a legend in his own right with his groundbreaking contributions to the Cypress Hill offshoot, Psycho Realm. This album is a follow-up to his critically acclaimed collaboration with Gza/Genius from Wu Tang on the DJ Muggs Vs. Gza- Grandmasters LP. The LP is laden with macabre and murky sounds ideal for the socially conscious lyrics of Sick Jacken. Sick Jacken also intersperses his verses with a Spanglish-type flow in an effort to cater to his Latino brethren. Don't get it twisted though, you won't find any reggae ton booty shakin junts on this work. This album is reminiscent of the contemplative and thought-provoking commentary so pervasive in the early and late 90's (Cuban Link era as I like to refer to it). The album is a breath of fresh air amidst the saturated, intellectually devoid climate of present-day hip-hop.

1. The Initiation
2. Mask And The Assassin
3. Ciclon
4. Land Of Shadows
5. God's Banker
6. Reptilian Renaissance
7. Praying Mantis
8. El Barrio
9. Interlude
10. Unorthodox Blocks
11. The Hole (P.O.W.)
12. Stairs To The Beast
13. Black Ships Listen
14. Rebel Angels
15. Silent Crimes
16. 2012

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Thought I'd post up this classic album from last year. I know say people slept on this hard so cop it now, while you can. Sick Jacken is one of my top MC's, he's part of Psycho Realm & Ill Bill's La Coka Nostra family... don't sleep!!



Land Of Shadows



El Barrio


Peep the classic track from the "Terror Tapes" album Sick Jacken did with Cynic called "2 Sides 2 Every Story"

It's taken a while for the Wu-Tang Clan to re-build the steam they had in the early 1990s, but this intriguing project, which pairs members of the Clan with underground hip-hop luminaries such as Aesop Rock, MF Doom, Sean P., Del tha Funky Homosapien, and others, should help the cause. Conceived by Wu cohort Dreddy Kruger, and with production from the RZA and new Wu producer Bronze Nazareth, among others, this is partially a family affair, and the classic Wu feel is all over these tracks--complete with spare yet high-minded beats and eerie loops.

But it's the rotating roster of MCs that really makes this disc, with surprising pairings like Aesop Rock and Del tha Funky Homosapien on "Preservation," and the GZA and Rass Kass on "Versus" (one of the album's highlights). "Biochemical Equation" boasts a killer beat from the RZA, who also takes the mic to trade rhymes with MF Doom. A tribute to deceased Wu-Tang member Old Dirty Bastard evokes the ghost of the original Clan, but the overall flavor here is contemporary and fresh, with undercurrents of the classic sound that brought the original ruckus so many years ago.

Listen to track 2, "Lyrical Swords" feat. GZA & Ras Kass

1. Introduction (Prod. by Bronze Nazareth)
2. Lyrical Swords - GZA & Ras Kass (Prod. by Bronze Nazareth)
3. Slow Blues - Vast Aire, Timbo King, Prodigal Sunn & Byata (Prod. by Bronze Nazareth)
4. Still Grimey - Sean Price, U-God, C-Rayz Walz & Prodigal Sunn (Prod. by Preservation)
5. Skit
6. Think Differently - Casual, Rock Marciano, Vordul Mega & Tragedy Khadafi (Prod. by Bronze Nazareth)
7. Infomercial #1
8. Biochemical Equation - RZA & MF Doom (Prod. by RZA)
9. O.D.B. Tribute (Prod. by Bronze Nazareth) (Cuts & Scratches by DJ Noize)
10. Fragments - Del The Funky Homosapien (Prod. by Bronze Nazareth)
11. Intermission (Prod. by Fred One)
12. Street Corners - Bronze Nazareth, Solomon Childs & Byata (Prod. by Bronze Nazareth)
13. Listen - Little Khalid & Planet Asia (Prod. by Bronze Nazareth)
14. Informercial #2
15. Verses - La The Darkman, Scaramanga Shallah, Ras Kass & GZA (Prod. by DJ Noize)
16. Preservation - Aesop Rock & Del Tha Funky Homosapien (Prod. by Preservation)
17. Cars On The Interstate - C.C.F. Division (Prod. by Allah Mathematics)
18. Give It Up - J-Live & R.A. The Rugged Man (Prod. by Preservation)
19. Black Dawn - Bronze Nazareth (Prod. Bronze Nazareth)

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Thought I'd post up this classic album as a reminder of how damn ill this is, plus Bronze Nazareth is coming back end of July with a new supergroup effort called "Almighty" with Killah Priest, C-Rayz Walz & others. Anyway, for those that slept on this classic, here's your chance to cop one the best hip hop compilations, ever! Look at the tracklist, it don't get no better than this!! Enjoy!

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"Clusterbombs" is the debut solo LP from Gravel Records recording artist and Giraffe Nuts member Alltruisms. "Clusterbombs" features top-notch production from such indie heavyweights as J-Zone, DJ PRZM (RIP), Maker (GLUE), Kaz1, K-Kruz (Modill), Earmint, 5th Element (All Natural) & Overflo, as well as guest appearances from Verbal Kent & Rusty Chains. "Clusterbombs" is an innovative release that is sure to please fans of such artists as Mr. Lif, Sage Francis & Atmosphere.

1. A Lightyear Away (Produced By: Kaz1)
2. Deposit (Produced By: DJ PRZM)
3. Blindfolded feat. Verbal Kent (Produced By: J-Zone)
4. Nine-Digit # (Produced By: Kaz1)
5. Rockets Red Glare (Produced By: Maker)
6. The Birds And The Bees feat. Rusty Chains (Produced By: Overflo)
7. Knight in Shining Armor (Produced By: K-Kruz)
8. Clusterbombs Laos (Produced By: K-Kruz)
9. Oh (Produced By: K-Kruz)
10. Oh Epilogue (Produced By: Earmint)
11. Dry-spell (Produced By: Maker)
12. Nutcamp feat. Verbal Kent, Doomsday, Roadblok, Moodswangz (of Giraffe Nuts) (Produced By: Kaz1)
13. Jalopy (Produced By: Kaz1)
14. Hire Me (Produced By: Earmint)
15. Dear Hip Hop feat. Verbal Kent (Produced By: 5th Element)
16. Clusterbombs Me (Produced By: K-Kruz)



Peep the dope video for "Nine-Digit #"

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Listen to track 3, "Sledgehammer!"

"One of the most talented emcees I've ever heard black or white, male or female..." -Talib Kweli
"Invincible is one part emcee, three parts revolutionary, but the recipe is all Hip Hop." -Shook Magazine

It is truly rare to find an artist like Invincible. Her spitfire wordplay has gotten her acclaim from Hip Hop fans all across the world, while her active involvement in progressive social change has taken her music beyond entertainment, and towards actualizing the change she wishes to see. Repping Detroit, MI, many are already familiar with her work with Waajeed and the Platinum Pied Pipers, Finale, the all-female ANOMOLIES crew, Black Star, and many others. Dubbed by XXL Magazine as "every A&Rs worst nightmare" for rejecting major label deals and general industry politrix, Invincible started her own record label, EMERGENCE, self-releasing her long-awaited full length LP, ShapeShifters, June, 2008.

1. State of Emergency Intro (prod. Black Milk)
2. Looongawaited (prod. Vaughan T of LABTECHS)
3. Sledgehammer! (prod. 14KT and Haircut of LABTECHS)
4. People Not Places w/ Abeer (prod. Vaughan T of LABTECHS)
5. Spacious Skies (prod. Apex)
6. No Easy Answers (prod. 14KT of LABTECHS)
7. Deuce/Ypsi w/ Buff1, SUN, PL (prod. Djimon and Jayhask, co-producer Belief)
8. Recognize w/ Finale (prod. Black Milk)
9. Ransom Note w/ ANOMOLIES (prod. Belief)
Grace Shift interlude featuring Grace Lee Boggs
10. ShapeShifters (prod. Waajeed of bling47)
11. Ropes w/ Tiombe Lockhart (prod. Knowledge)
12. Keep Goin w/ Wordsworth and Indeed (prod. Waajeed of bling47)
13. In The Mourning (prod. Waajeed of bling47)
14. Locusts w/ Finale (prod. House Shoes)

LINK REMOVED BY REQUEST!!!

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Had to post this one up again because: 1. The link was dead and 2. This album needs to be heard!!! So don't sleep and check out one of the best album released this year!

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Chicago MC, Verbal Kent, returns with Fist Shaking, his third installment to his concept started in What Box and followed up in Move With The Walls. This concept consists of sticking to the script of dropping raw underground hip hop without the glamour and glitz. Hardcore lyrical wordplay overlaps polished and gritty beats with drums that bang the box. Cover artist Gary G keeps continuity in the artwork by giving visual sense of what the music is speaking. Top-notch production is handled by Marco Polo, Oddisee, Kaz 1, Panik, K-Kruz, and a rising talent to watch, Varan. Verbal Kent enlists his rapping peers Rusty Chains, Roadblok, Doomsday, Mood Swangz, Lance Ambu and Alltruisms for thight guest appearances. As a testament to VK's hustle and grind, Molemen Records will be releasing his current opus.

Listen to track 2, "Brand New Style"

1. First 3 1:32
2. Brand New Style 1:39
3. Remain Psycho Feat. Roadblock, Doomsday, Moodswangz & Alltruisms 1:55
4. The Dagger 2:41
5. A Rapper Who Quit Part 1 2:56
6. Underdogs Feat. Rusty Chains & Lance Ambu 3:18
7. Game Face 3:26
8. OMU Rehearsal Skit 1 0:49
9. I'm a Rapper 2:36
10. You Can't Rap Feat. Rusty Chains 3:40
11. Tim Hardaway Hates You Feat. Rusty Chains 3:14
12. Fist Shaking 2:40
13. OMU Rehearsal Skit 2 0:09
14. Users and Pushers 2:09
15. Man Down 2:30
16. Snakes on a Stage 3:15
17. Another Masterpiece Feat. Lance Ambu & Alltruisms
18. Get a Job 2 Feat. Alltruisms & Lance Ambu

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This album is dope, best of the 3 albums he's released! Releasing this album through Molemen Records really helps this album reach out to more people, with Panik, Marco Polo & Oddisee contributing beats then you know this battle MC is gonna get the props he finally deserves. Another dope release out of Chicago, don't sleep!

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Features over 20 tracks of collaborations between Verbal Kent, Rusty Chains, Lance Ambu, Alltruisms, Roadblok, Doomsday, E-Brown, Moodswangz, Kang the Konqueror & Elfamail. Production by J-Zone (2 tracks), Kaz1, DJ Prizm, Roddy Rod (of Maspyke), 5th Element, Kut-O, Earmint & more.

Listen to track 8, "Where's The Armor Award?"

1. "Coming Attraction"
2. "Tom breaks into Adler" (skit)
3. "Trouble Ahead" (prod. Piojo)
4. "Eat People" (prod. Kut-O)
5. "Eat Them" (prod. DJ Prizm)
6. "Senseless Hate" (prod. J-Zone)
7. "Orderly is briefed after visiting Travis" (Skit)
8. "Where's the Armor Award?" (prod. Roddy Rod)
9. "The Exorcism of Emilie Rose" (prod. DJ Prizm)
10. "That's Not a Knife" (prod. 5th Element)
11. "Dr. River quits" (skit)
12. "Another Fidel Surgery" (prod. Earmint)
13. "The Saliva Monologues" (prod. DJ Prizm)
14. "Dr. River Briefs Dr. Murphy" (skit)
15. "Barry the Hatchet" (prod. Kaz1)
16. "Walking Cadavers" (prod. DJ Prizm)
17. "Meat Hook Memories" (prod. E. Brown)
18. "Orderly Meets Juando" (skit)
19. "The Group Meets" (skit)
20. "Adler Sanitarium" (prod. J-Zone)
21. "Outro"

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Listen to track 7, "Urban Guerillaz"

01. Building To Building
02. Die Harder feat. Octave
03. Backtrack
04. People Know feat. Lameck
05. Outside The City feat. Ovtave
06. Voices
07. Urban Guerillaz
08. Goldenshower

An album at 8 tracks? You’re having a laugh ain’t you? Well it would appear Toronto’s (T-Dot… ergh!) latest export, Wasun isn’t joking. Still, if “What Must Be Done” is dope, who cares right?

Looking at what people Wasun’s worked with shows he’s well respected in the Canadian scene (Saukrate’s & Choclair) so he’s certainly managed to hook up some quality beats, which come mainly from Octave. These instantly impress and leave you feeling like you’ve listened to some good old fashion boom bap, such as the feel good think back track “People Know” or the paranoid “Voices”. But it’s the RZA sounding “Golden Shower” track that shows Wasun in his best light on the CD. Unfortunately though, this album is over as soon as it’s started, to the point that if you’ve got your CD on loop, you’ll be thinking “haven’t I heard this already” when track 1 comes back around.
*Sone random review from the net

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This EP is amazing, dope lyrics and sick beats by Octave... I can't believe I slept on this release... and it came out in '05?! On the real though, this is probably one the best EP releases since the classic "Champion EP" by Brother Ali back in '03! Don't sleep, you'll be surprised at how damn good this is! Trust me, as soon as you hear the classic "Golden Shower", you'll be cursing when you realise that that's the last track! "I wanna hear more"!!!!

1. I Gotta
2. Apart Of Me
3. That Your Man
4. Here They Come
5. Promise Land
6. In The City
7. Taxi Driver
8. Take You There
9. Watch Me Get This Money
10. The Girl For You
11. So Crazy
12. I Think I'm In Love
13. Detroit, Detroit
14. Hip Hop 911

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I think this was originally planned for release in '07 but whatever happened, it never surfaced and Royce went on to concentrate on his 2 official projects for release in late '08. These projects include the "Bar Exam 2" mixtape, planned for release on August 26th & his official album "Street Hop". This unofficial cd recently surfaced all over the net, so if it generates some buzz leading up to "Bar Exam 2" then it's def worth a listen.

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Listen to track 5, "Sky High" feat. Chief Kamachi
Listen to track 8, "Curtains" feat. Planet Asia & Reef The Lost Cauze

01. Intro Ft. Kawshen 01:37
02. Us Against The World Ft. Mr. Eon & Charon Don 03:21
03. Relax Ft. Maylay Sparks 03:21
04. Slum Hustler Ft. State Store 03:43
05. Sky High Ft. Chief Kamachi 03:04
06. Say What? Ft. Charon Don 04:24
07. Dutches & Phillies Ft. NY Rhyme Exchange & Reef The Lost Cauze 04:09
08. Curtains Ft. Planet Asia & Reef The Lost Cauze 03:14
09. Hood Shit Ft. Broady Boy Ace 04:01
10. Rap Circus Ft. Kawshen, Krumbsnatcha & Broady Boy Ace 03:32
11. Observers Ft. Charon Don & Killah Priest 04:38
12. Ain't No Holding Back Ft. Granz 03:12
13. Vocab & Knowledge Ft. Drac, Mic Wrecka, Madman & Broady Boy Ace 03:57
14. In The End Ft. Reef The Lost Cauze 03:42
15. Captivating Instru 02:26

Up and coming Philadelphia/New York producer Dev Rocka, best known for his work with Chief Kamachi and Reef The Lost Cauze, is about to unleash his debut album "Night Shift". With help from an all-star ensamble of independent Hip Hop's elite, Dev Rocka will leave an undeniable mark on the game with this producer album, as he provides a new fresh sound for Hip Hop fans everywhere to take in and enjoy. The record features guest vocals from Planet Asia, Killah Priest, Krumbsnatcha, Chief Kamachi, Reef The Lost Cauze, Maylay Sparks, The High & Mighty, Charon Don, State Store, Black Opz and more.

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Don't sleep on this dope album. Dev Rocka is a name to look out for, fresh beats with an element of the old school sound, some big name heavyhitters out of Philly on here to make this a must have album, enjoy and spread the word... artitst like this need to be promoted so they can continue to bless us with quality hip hop!