I still love H.E.R.

Mp3: AZ “We Movin” (produced by Statik Selektah)

Wanja — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:36:21 +0000

First single, “We Movin,” produced by Statik Selektah, from AZ’s highly anticipated Doe or Die II LP.

Free Mp3: UGLY HEROES – “Hero’s Theme” (prod. Apollo Brown)

Wanja — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:33:15 +0000

The origins of Ugly Heores stems from Apollo Brown wanting to do a heavy blue collar album that paints a real picture of life out there. Not a gangsta record. Not a hipster record. A record that paints life as it is today for a lot of the working poor. And as much as we all want to act like we aren’t the working poor – truth is, most of us are living check to check with moments of glory intersparsed with notices from electric companies that the disconnect is pending. Emcees Red Pill (Detroit) and Verbal Kent (Chicago) lay some of the rawest slice of life narratives in the game today over 15 tracks produced by Apollo Brown. Think soul drenched beats with moody horns and heavy drums. We all listen to these rags to riches stories most people sell us, but this is that rags and still hoping story. The album is Ugly Heroes.

[ Purchase Album here ]

Hero's Theme by Ugly Heroes (Apollo Brown, Verbal Kent, Red Pill)

Single: ill Clinton Presents: “You’re Gonna Love Me” by Moses West Ft. The IGive & Farrin Sherrelle

Wanja — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:29:04 +0000

“You’re Gonna Love Me” is the title track from ill Clinton and Moses West’s upcoming collaborative album.

"You're Gonna Love Me" by Moses West, The IGive, Farrin Sherrelle, & ill Clinton

Free Mp3: Cage Lu (UK) – Wiggle Room ft. Mangaliso Asi and Cherri Prince

Wanja — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:20:52 +0000

Mr Lu returns with another cut off the ‘Slowburn EP’, this time enlisting the talents of his Honour76 familia, Mangaliso Asi(@Mangalisoasi) and Ms Cherri Prince (@CherriPrince). Produced by long-time collaborator Virtu-oso (@vmanproducer).

Free Mixtape: Mirage The Illusionist – The Truth Hurts

Wanja — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:01:35 +0000

Mirage The Illusionist is an up and coming rap artist repersenting the city of Philadelphia PA. His music is a mix of the struggles in the street, everyday 9 to 5 dead end jobs, and fight between ones self through the search of religion. Very laid back type of artist but also speaks with much intensity and power. Mirage is also known for his creative song writing, deep lyrics, and positive message he brings to his audience. Many people name him as the furture of hip hop and all around real music because everything his music repersents is all around what anybody goes through in life in search of a purpose. This is his second mixtape which he released on april 28th 2013 called “The Truth Hurts”. This work of art consist of 15 incredible deep and meaniful songs, a true revolution in the state of hip hop which is so watered down at the moment. Backed with outstanding production and excellent wordplay this mixtape speaks right to the individual listening to it by explaing the reason why the truth hurts to most of us.

[ Stream / Download here ]

Video: TREK LIFE – JUST THE MUSIC (prod. Duke Westlake)

Wanja — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:34 +0000

Cut to a laid back sunny southern California day. Take a walk down the street to the record store. Kick a verse alongside arts district murals. Give a pound to the homies. Dig through some crates. Feel the breeze. That’s pretty much the recipe for Trek Life’s opening visuals for the Duke Westlake produced lead single “Just The Music.” Nothing left to do but relax and enjoy the music.

Free Mp3: Oddisee Remix of The Black Opera “Queen Of Hearts (feat. Mayer Hawthorne)”

Wanja — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:11 +0000

The Black Opera have been busy as of late, in addition to a number of live shows including opening for Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge in Michigan, TBO has been back in the studio working on a new EP for Mello Music Group to hold fans over until the next full length for the group. In the meantime, they decided to enlist Oddisee for a remix of their popular track “Queen Of Hearts featuring Mayer Hawthorne”. The track debuted this morning on HipHopDX and is now out in the wild! Sit back and let this one roll over you.

Queen of Hearts feat. Mayer Hawthorne (ODDISEE Remix) by The Black Opera

Mp3: Statik Selektah f/ Sean Price & Mac Miller “21 & Over”

Wanja — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:55 +0000

Statik Selektah gets Sean Price & Mac Miller for the latest track off his upcoming ‘Extended Play’ album out June 18th on Showoff Records/Duck Down Music.

[ Purchase here ]

Free LP: Cult Classic Records presents: V.A. – Friends & Family 2

Wanja — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:59:13 +0000

This is Cult Classic Records second compilation featuring artists associated with the label (Friends) and artists signed to the label (Family).

This time its a double release, Side A is Instrumental and Side B is vocal featuring both rappers and singers.

Friends & Family 2 by Cult Classic Records

Free LP: SDSC ( Soul Daad & Stereo Crew) – AMSTERTROIT

Wanja — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:22:17 +0000

Today Stereo Crew & Soul Daad release their free LP “AMSTERTROIT”. As the title hints, this album is a result of Detroit and Amsterdam collaborating.

Stereo Boyz & Stereo Crew teamed up with Amsterdam’s Soul Daad recently to produce and record “Amstertroit”. The two teams of MCs and Producers first met on Twitter, exchanging beats and ideas. Amazed by the undeniable talent coming from overseas, the Stereo Boyz picked 3 beats by Soul Daad members Gianski & Bolle for their upcoming album “Carz, Clubz & Theaterz”.

During their recent Europe Tour, the Stereo Boyz met the Soul Daad crew in person for the first time, and after a whole week in their Amsterdam headquarters, “AMSTERTROIT” was born. The LP consists of production and vocals from both crews, bilingual raps and great chemistry.

Mixo says: “We wanted to show a unity with this project, a unity in Hip Hop that, it seems, has been forgotten. This is positivity. This shows you that Hip Hop brings people together, and no language barriers or far distance can stop it.”

“AMSTERTROIT” is now available for free download. Look out for the video to “Ooh La La”, dropping in three weeks.

AMSTERTROIT by SDSC (Soul Daad & Stereo Crew)