That Realness Is Now Closed!!!

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The Bay Area's (not Toronto's) Prince Ali gets a major solo release push from Hieroglyphics Imperium! As he is constantly dissatisfied with some of the music that is getting more play from the Bay these days, Prince Ali refuses to conform and drops a diversified album full of melodic rhymes and rhythms over hard hitting tracks like "The Majors" with Planet Asia, Casual and Keith Murray, to space-y vibes like "Side Show". For fans of Bored Stiff's From the Ground Up and featuring a slew of other Hiero cameos from A-Plus, Tajai and Pep Love.

01. The Marquee
02. Way Of The Warrior
03. The Path (East Bay Remix) Ft Rakaa Iriscience and Pacific
04. Whom Im Being
05. Floating Lotus
06. Side Show
07. 3 Kings Ft Pacific Sonz
08. California Cliff Notes Ft Pep Love
09. The Majors Ft Casual Planet Asia and Keith Murray
10. Honor Code
11. The Building (Interlude)
12. Stay Chopped
13. War Wounds Ft James Monroe Iglehart
14. Same Struggle
15. The Soiree
16. Coordinate Israh
17. Hug Doves Ft Roy Butterfields Project
18. Breach Birth Ft A-Plus and Tajai
19. Iron Clad Ft J2
20. Polyphonic Monarchs Ft Planet Asia



"The Majors" feat. Keith Murray, Casual & Planet Asia

Video for Freeway "Hustlers Prayer" brought to you by Freeways "Month Of Madness" series.

Video for Duo Live "Shootin" featuring Billionz, Joell Ortiz, Red Cafe and M.O.P.

Listen/Download: Working Class Legend Sampler

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Interviews: Mr. J Medeiros (of The Procussions), Pete Philly, Nicolay (of Foreign Exchange) & Praverb
Music: Q-Tip, Panacea, Giant Panda, People Under The Stairs, Surreal, Common Market, Jean Grae, Qwel (of Typical Cats), Foreign Exchange, Murs & way more...
Art: Kirpy, Ghostpatrol & Matty -WTA

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Or click the cover to read the magazine online

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01. Intro (feat. DJ Raid)
02. The Green Machine (feat. Hell Yeeeeah)
03. Joke On U (feat. Block Exchange & DJ Raid)
04. We Don’t Believe U (feat. R.A.G.Z. & DJ Raid)
05. Gotta B-More (feat. Jade Fox)
06. Judging But Not Condemning (feat. Seven Star)
07. Black Mag Jack (feat. R.O.C.C.A.)
08. I Love N.Y. (feat. Supreme Deluxe, Hell Yeeeeah & Ol’ Man Funk)
09. Never Give Up (feat. O.Brown & DJ Raid)
10. Frontline (feat. Big Hop)
11. All My Life (feat. Mr.Melody)
12. Step Into My World (feat R.O.C.C.A.)

Nice heat from this Serbian producer!


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Listen/Download: Ghetto U.S.A. feat. Tess

Minute After Midnight drops Dec. 16th!!!

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Hip Hop is not dead, it"s just hard to find. Luckily for those interested in a real approach to music there are still artists who put quality before quantity. First discovered for his production work on Lightheaded"s "Pure Thoughts" LP, Muneshine has successfully built a strong following domestically and overseas. Known both for his production and emceeing, he has collaborated with artists such as: Pete Rock, Lord Finesse, DJ Spinna, Little Brother, Punchline & Wordsworth, Louis Logic, Grap Luva and many more.

With a long list of production and remix credits, Muneshine has now returned with an elaborate collection of Hip Hop instrumentals. Focusing mostly on jazz, soul and funk influences, "A Walk In The Park" is an album reminiscent of BBE"s early "Beat Generation" series. If classic composition and spectacular sample selection are essential to your listening experience, Muneshine"s "A Walk In The Park" is for you.

01. Threshold
02. Keep Keeping On
03. Intergalactic
04. Interlude One
05. Love Is Love
06. Worldwide
07. A Walk in the Park
08. Interlude Two
09. Bon Jour
10. Four Seasons
11. You Have To
12. Interlude Three
13. Humble Pie
14. Emerald Bracelet
15. To The Beat
16. So Be It feat. Raks One (aka Emilio rojas) & Realson



Check the latest video from Munshine's debut album "Status Symbol" called "Globetrotters" (Prod. by M-Phazes)

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Includes 100 individual breaks on 50 seperate tracks, as well as bonus snare & kick libraries, song info & more. Waajeed calls it "a complete and comprehensive collection of drums that will make your tracks bang like never before.

100 rare breaks, worth over $10,000 have been edited, compressed, and EQ'ed for your chopping pleasure."

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Chops' production is like no other product in hip hop. Chops is a true musician crafting all of his tracks from the music inside of his soul and rarely resorting to sampling like most hip hop/ rap producers. After collaborating with each artist while the song is being recorded, Chops uses post production to custom tailor his tracks to the artist's performance, delivery, and vibe. Chops' music has incredible universal appeal, yet retails the unmistakable Philadelphia vibe. Chops first came to recognition with the Philly-based hip hop group the Mountain Brothers. The group's self-released debut album, Self, Volume 1 (1998) earned widespread critical acclaim among the music press. Chops' Virtuosity delves into the world of Chops' groundbreaking production. Household names within the hip hop game have lined up to collaborate with Chops in this masterpiece entitled Virtuosity.

01. Git Dat Mutha (Intro)
02. Magnificent Butcher Meets The Chef (Interlude)
03. What's Fuckin' With Us (Feat. Raekwon)
04. Let Me Just Warm Up Right Quick (Interlude)
05. Trouble (Feat. L Dorado)
06. Comin' From The Lower Level (Feat. Ras Kass, Talib Kweli & Phil Da Agony)
07. Fallen Hero (Interlude)
08. B-Girl Session (Feat. Bahamadia)
09. Opening Night (Interlude)
10. Blockbuster Smash (Feat. 2MC)
11. Still Life (Feat. CMNR)
12. Until Next Time (Interlude)
13. No Pressure (Feat. Mystic)
14. Royal Entrance (Interlude)
15. Niggarachi (Feat. Planet Asia)
16. Westbound EL (Interlude)
17. Tears (Feat. Baby Blak)
18. Thoroughbred (Feat. Mountain Brothers)
19. Juciness (Interlude)
20. War (Feat. Kev Turner)
21. Changing Lanes (Feat. Kanye West)
22. The Remedy (Feat. Dave Ghetto & L Dorado)
23. Shuffle The Deck (Interlude)
24. U Know Who It Is
25. As Live As It Gets (Feat. Phil Da Agony)
26. Get That Mutha (Extended Outro)

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Singapore Kane is a rapid rising rap star in his native city of Boston, Massachusetts. Being born of Jamaican decent to his mother Faith and Legendary Boston reggae artist Danny Tucker, Singapore was introduced to the sounds and rythym of music at an early age. Kane started his quest to become a force in the hip-hop industry in the fourth grade, discovering his ability to write clever poems, limericks and haiku's. Over time, Singapore has laid many of his competitors in the dust, hence his name Singapore Kane, derived through the lyrical bashing of his opponents during freestyle battles.

Singa is most known for his ability to conjure up vivid imagery with his lyrics. Whether spitting on topics regarding the streets or world politics, his rhymes leave you with plenty to envision and contemplate . Singa explains it best, "You don't hear my lyrics, you see em." He is a dedicated advocate for inner city youth voicing their concerns and struggles on many of his tracks. Self-described as a "Street Journalist & Observer," Singapore represents his home-town of Mattapan and the controversies that surround him.

01. Fly With Me 02:33
02. Sufferer 02:54
03. Jigs Over 02:33
04. Fast Life 03:47
05. Spit-Fire (Ft. Big Shug & Dre Robinson) 03:51
06. Summer In The City 03:23
07. Who Shot Ya 02:26
08. Angry 03:10
09. Wanted (Ft. Terry Ganzi) 04:40
10. Rumble In The Jungle (Ft. Blues) 02:09
11. Problems 01:53
12. Rise Up (Ft. Big Shug) 03:14
13. Trust No One 03:02
14. Eye For N’ Eye (Ft. Tragic Allies) 03:22
15. Streets 01:14
16. Silva Spoons 03:18
17. Street Legends (Ft. Chan) 03:21
18. Get Up (Ft. Blues) 02:21
19. Watch N’ See 03:57
20. Bust A Move 02:37
21. Stop Playin 03:55
22. Live It Up 02:09

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Hailing from the streets of Uptown Manhattan. He is no stranger to battles or ciphers, Milano made his name known in D&D studios by shooting off lyrical artillery head to head with the legendary Big Punisher. This ultimately landed him his classic duet with Big Pun called “Where Ya At?” as well as with Cuban Linx & O.C. on “Hey Luv”, both featured on DITC’s album “Worldwide”. Soon after, Milano dropped his first 12″ single “Deal With A Feeling” backed by the warrior driven B-Side “Rep For The Slums”. Milano has been featured on numerous street mix tapes, not to mention his appearances on Hip Hop radio shows like the Half Time Radio Show & Stretch Armstrong show on NYC’s Hot 97. In 2008, Milano plans to follow in the footsteps of lyrical giants such as Rakim, Nas, Big Pun, with his forthcoming album release on Affluent Records. With production from T-Ray, Showbiz, Will Tell, Agallah, Chaze and more… “Sidewalk Stories” the album will bring Hip-Hop back to the essence!

01. Big Future
02. Holy Trinity II
03. New York City
04. Skit
05. The Ladder
06. Take It Off
07. Stay Low
08. And Now
09. How U
10. Where U At? feat. Big Pun

01. Nironic
02. Let's Go feat. Dara Rolins
03. Picture Perfect
04. Pick It up feat. Rasco
05. Love Jones
06. Get Your Hustle On
07. To The Top
08. One night Stand
09. Put you In Your Place
10. 99 Corners feat. Indy
11. Not A Problem

Nironic's first EP release on Skoop Entertainment, don't sleep!

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Growing up in the city know as the big apple with a musical family background of jazz and blues it was not long before Nironic found himself with a guitar in his hand and rapping just to entertain his family…
After attending music performance school he fell in love with the drums and after some short time started working in S.I.R. studio in new york, this was the first step in his career allowing him to meet with the group LIVING COLOUR who invited him to tour with them as a drum tech, and programmer…
Nironic passion for rapping keep him writing while on tour with living colour and when the band members heard him they created an opening in their show for him, as guest during their European tour, and after was invited to the studio by Doug Winbash to record and there was no looking back.

Nironic came back to Europe and formed the band CHERRYHILL who''s first single release NO SURRENDER hit no.17 in the video charts, which caught the attention of the Czech top group Indy a Wich.. Then came his first collab. With this group and it was a hit at no.1 in the charts and stayed at no 1 for 5 months, with this success there were no questions what will be next and it came. The beginning of what has turned out to be one of the hottest collaboration setups. The solo album Chronicles of a Nomad

Listen/Download: Ladies & Gentleman

01. N.Y-C.Z. (3:30)
02. Best Thing (3:41)
03. All My Life featuring Tina (3:38)
04. 12:15 (4:35)
05. Ladies And Gentlemen (4:35)
06. 7 Ways To Sunday (4:38)
07. In This (3:15)
08. Lady featuring Tom Malar (4:17)
09. Nomad (4:01)
10. A Yo (4:10)
11. Rufus (4:02)
12. Revolution (4:07)
13. Sometimes (4:10)
14. The Hustle (3:28)
15. Blood (4:28)
16. Right Now (3:55)
17. The Real (Intro) (1:39)
18. The Real (Hip-Hop) (4:10)

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Don't sleep on this, along with that Wildelux album I posted, this is one of the best albums released last year that you never knew about. I think DJ Wich produced the whole album and if you got to check the DJ Wich album, The Golden Touch then you know the beats are gonna be fire. There's a perfect blend of boom bap, soul and clubby vibe without sounding wack or cheesy. Nironic definitely can spit and as you progress through the album, you soon realise how ill Nironic is. Trust me, this is one sick album and you'd be crazy to past this one up. He also has a recently released EP called "Let's Go" which I'll post up in a little which ain't bad but this right here is the real deal. Don't forget to let me know what y'all think of the album! Enjoy!!!

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Heavily endorsed by The Smoking Section & hosted by Trackstar The DJ, The Aristocrats is Wafeek's second solo release. The title is twofold in name - an allusion to the mythic dirty joke told and retold by comedians and the subject of a documentary of the same name in 2005. Also, it's a reference to Wafeek's ability to carry the torch on behalf of Hip-Hop's grand tradition of storytellers.

Wafeek has taken a novel approach, eliminating the bells and whistles to simply create a mixtape full of damn good music. This barebones approach captures Wafeek's essence; each song is a conversation in which the St. Louis MC reveals details about himself and his credo while inviting the listener to add input.

To say Wafeek is gifted on the mic is an understatement. "Instant Gratification" and "Internet Celebrity" are going to be lauded for their great storytelling and emotional core. However, "Let The Beat Build Backwards" is just Wafeek spitting bars like a madman to show off his insane talent. His flow & talents are multifaceted and undeniable!

1.Intro-Produced by Dro
2.Just Go - Produced by Damien Taylor and Shawn Lindell
3.Wafeek(ee) - Produced by Riley w/Keys by Ish and Vocals by Lady Ann
4.Die Backwards
5.Rags 2 Riches - Produced by Tech Supreme
6.Rep My Hood (Snippet) - Produced by Shawn Lindell and Skhye Hutch
7.The Hollows-Produced by Visto
8.Power of Rap - Originally "Give it to Me" Remix by Timberland
9.Instant Gratification - Produced by Jr. Flood
10.Romance is BACK - Produced by Azeem w/Vocals by Karma, Estadje, and Azeem
11.Earth Day - Produced by Stoney Rock
12.Blind by the Facts featuring A-Bex - Produced by Azeem w/Vocals by Azeem
13.Internet Celebrity
14.Three the Hard Way (Pause) - Produced by Vandalyzm
15.Cocaine Flow
16.I'mma Learn Ya - Vocals by Azeem
17.Say It's True - Vocals by Sophia Blak

Aight people. this is my 1st post in here and I'm starting with a great record from the crew...
ILL SOURCE. There’s not much information to share bout those cats. The record got much attention the last few months as the track “devastation” was used on several mixtapes around the globe. This lil hype obviously already created the strong will in some diggers heads to get crazy on the wax and bid hard at “tha bay”. Guess that’s why the last copy seen on ebay went for more than 70bucks!!! C’mon people – it’s a fresh wax but IMO never worth this amount of cream!
Anyway let’s get to the content on this twelve. The a-side is giving you the very solid tune “immaculate” that starts with an introduction that is taken from a medieval movie (it may be “Braveheart” but not sure…). I already apologize for the 2 skips you can hear at the beginning of the tune. Dunno if they’re on the record or from my needlz that need to be replaced once! On the flipside is the banger track I was talking bout above – “devastation”.
When my homie Onur played this track the 1st time (I didn’t know that gem before!) I experienced damn goosebumps! I think the reason to that are the spherical synthesizer sounds that are just awesome and build the main structure of that track. Rhyme wise it ain’t the best though but who cares with such a damn dope beat?
The vinyl was released approx. 1996 on the unknown Blue House Ent. Label.

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01 - Cali Agents - whats really good
02 - Nironic - not a problem
03 - Emdee - right here (rmx)
04 - Rytmus - cigansky sen
05 - Kontrafakt - zme uplne napiču
06 - Kontrafakt - neverim nikomu
07 - Čistychov - rap hra
08 - H 16 feat. Vec - oni nevieda
09 - James Cole - v garáži skit / Orion - pobřežní hlídka
10 - Orion - teritorium
11 - Orion feat. James Cole - zápas
12 - Indy a Wich feat. Eldo - originalny Pilsner (Rmx)
13 - Indy a Wich feat. Nironic, Emdee- Out of the fire pt 2
14 - Indy a Wich feat. Ego, W518 - jednou
15 - M.E.D. feat. Nironic, Doppel skoops- lights camera action
16 - Rasco feat. Supastition - southwest
17 - Supercroo feat. W518 - sweet dreams
18 - LA4 - na vahách
19 - Moja reč - je mi to jedno
20 - Hugo Toxxx feat. W518 - boss vede
21 - Dj Wich feat. W518 - du dolů
22 - Jay Diesel feat. H16, Tafrob - je to jen tvůj boj (rmx)
23 - Jedker - drogi PL
24 - Molesta Ewenement - dla spoleczenstwa
25 - Pio Squad feat. Smiff n Wessun - co si zasel
26 - Dara Rolins - party dj
27 - Tina feat. Čistychov - čo ma láká / zlatokop mash up
28 - Nironic and Dj Wich - revolution
29 - Dj Wich feat. Little brother - give it up

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A word from Donny...

"This is the third video from my upcoming album titled "Minute After Midnight" (Executive Prod. by Dame Grease) which drops Dec. 16th via Amalgam. It was directed by John Colombo, Prod. by Dub Z and features a cameo from my boy AC".

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1. Let It Bang feat. E Ness (prod. 9th Wonder)
2. I Got It Covered
3. My Theme Music (prod. Illmind)
4. True Romance (prod 9th Wonder)
5. Stack Bundles Freestyle
6. Rise & Shine (prod. Khrysis)
7. Picture Perfect
8. My City feat. Esso Sha Stimuli
9. Hit Me feat. Mickey Factz Nina B
10. The Art Of Storytelling Part 5
11. Superstar Freestyle
12. History
13. S K Y
14. Keep It To The Side feat. Rapper Big Pooh
15. The Hustler’s Theme (prod. Hi-Tek)
16. Good Looking feat. AC
17. Only One Can Win (prod. by J Dilla)
18. Turn It Up
19. Speed Racing feat. Little Brother & Chaundon (prod. 9th Wonder)
20. For The Love Of The Game feat. MC
21. Sick Wit’ The Slang
22. Ghetto America prod. Hi-Tek)
23. Stop Fooling Yourself (prod. 9th Wonder)
24. The Bodega (prod. 9th Wonder)
25. You & Me (prod. 9th Wonder)
26. Good Morning America feat. Poca
27. Submission
28. Hold Tight (prod. Black Milk)
29. Hold Tight Remix feat. Black Milk
30. I Still Love Her
31. Peter Rosenberg Freestyle 1
32. Never Sleep (prod. Illmind)
33. Way To Go (prod. 9th Wonder)
34. Get It Done feat. Torae (prod. DJ Premier)
35. Click feat. Torae (prod. by DJ Premier)

These are all the tracks from Sky's "Career Archives" series all rolled into one dope mixtape.

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With accessible lyrics and production that can be enjoyed by anyone who likes real hip hop, New Jersey native 8thW1 drops a full-length debut worth a listen with Love, Money and Music! Starting at a young age and perfecting his skills over the years, the seasoned emcee conceptualizes the albums meaning on every track, and overall the philosophy is that you can have money, love, and music but you can almost never have all three and be happy without outside influences and hardships in your life that only you can overcome. Intellectual, philosophical a little spiritual, at times experimental and not afraid of criticism. If you need comparisons think a less commercially influenced Lupe Fiasco.

01. Death of A Slacker
02. A Fool’s Lullaby (Could It Be)
03. Money
04. Runnin’
05. Life
06. Fresh
07. Drunken Saturday
08. HeartBeat
09. Posers
10. The End to Begin
11. Rain
12. Stroll

Tracks 1,6 and 9-12 Produced by Nas550. Track 2 Produced by Illmind. Track 3 Produced by Dom of DG Music Group. Track 4 Produced by Manamana. Track 6 Produced by 8thW1.



As a bonus, here's the newest single from 8thW1...

Listen/Download: Song of Random thoughts

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Throughout their 12+ year career, Indie powerhouse Jedi Mind Tricks have carved out a distinct niche in independent hip-hop, having helped define an entire "hardcore" sub-genre in the process. With their highly anticipated sixth solo album, A History of Violence, Jedi return to the signature gritty sound that they pioneered via such classic releases as "Violent By Design." With cumulative career scans topping 250,000+ units, Jedi also welcome back the long awaited return of core member Jus Allah, long regarded as one of the integral components in Jedi's rise to independent stardom.

01. Intro
02. Deathbed Doctrine
03. Deadly Melody (feat. Block McCloud & Demoz)
04. Monlith
05. Those With No Eyes (Interlude)
06. Trail Of Lies
07. Heavy Artillery
08. Seance Of Shamans (feat. Outerspace & Doap Nixon)
09. Geometry In Static (Interlude)
10. Godflesh (feat. Block McCloud & King Magnetic)
11. Terror (feat. Demoz)
12. Butcher Knife Bloodbath
13. The Sixth Gate Shines No More (Interlude)
14. Death Messiah

Yooo, I'm still learning to scratch but this chick got mad skillz, thought I'd post this up so you can see for yourself... bit of eye candy for the lads to! Enjoy!!!

01. The Truth feat. Freeway & Brother Ali (Clean)
02. The Truth feat. Freeway & Brother Ali (Dirty)
03. The Truth (Instrumental)
04. Trap Door feat. MF Doom
05. Trap Door (Instrumental)
06. Hurt U feat. Kardinal Offishall & Pharoahe Monch

First single 12" from the album "White Van Music", features a non album bonus cut called "Hurt U"!

01. Intro
02. The Arrival
03. Heart Breakers
04. Soul
05. Caterpillars Cocoon
06. What Matters
07. All In
08. For The Wax
09. Stomps To The Summit
10. Incoming Message
11. Street Runners
12. Lion’s Heart (Remix)
13. The Last Word Heard

Son of Ran on the rhymes, The Messangers on the beats, dope shit right here, don't sleep!

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We're not posting this on the blog for good reason, if you know how we do then you know where it'll be. With that said, this is a definite must have album. As with the Cymarshall Law album, I was blown away when I first heard this. We all know about the big guns in the world of underground hip hop and this year is no different with the likes of Reef, Reks, Almighty, JMT and other heavy hitters dropping dope albums but every now and again there'll be an album that comes out with no real known label backing and little promotion that really surprises you... like the aforementioned album by Cy Law and the other recent release, I-Disciple - The Compass. This is one of those such albums and this is why I actively make the effort to promote these artists and hope that people that didn't know anything about them will discover more ill hip hop like this.

Anyway, below is some exclusive tracks you can check out or download, should you decide to buy the album, you can do that directly from either of the 2 myspace links below for the nice price of $12 or roughly £8 for the UK heads... this is where your money should be going, no matter if or when it gets leaked or you can cop it for free, trust me, it always feels good when you know your money is going towards buying quality hip hop like this. Enjoy my choice for ALBUM OF THE WEEK!!!

Peep the album sampler:

Listen/Download: Incoming Message Sampler

Here's 3 exclusive cuts from the album:

Listen/Download: Heart Breakers
Listen/Download: For The Wax
Listen/Download: Incoming Message

MAKE A PURCHASE FROM EITHER LINK BELOW:

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