The long awaited, highly anticipated “New Deal” album is Here! Inspired by the current recession MC Squair Blaq (of Animate Objects & the Chicago Afro-beat Project) tells a story of a man who looses his employment to outsourcing, then while heading to the unemployment office his car breaks down and to top it all off after he finally makes it home he discovers that his personal belongings were thrown in the dumpster by a former girlfriend. The album produced and mixed by Mulatto Patriot has plenty of warm summertime sample based production infused with a good amount of live instrumentation. The 16 track Album features Psalm One, Pugs Atomz, Primeridian, Neak, S-Star and Charlie Coffeen of Sidewalkchalk, Kiara Shackelford, Lester Jay, Chris Paquette, The Fail, DJ Limbz & DJ Mr. Krime. Album Artwork by Enzo Moscarella.
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Free EP: Kourvioisier – “The Fear Of Progress”
Fresh off the buzz of the “Can’t Hide Love” video, DJ Skaz Digga and his production team are proud to announce the first official release from young upstart emcee, Kourvioisier, “The Fear Of Progress”. Production duties are handled by board members S.T.T.R.E.S.S. , J.L. Proof, and Kidd Bama. Features include The Away Team/Jamla emcee, Sean Boog and others.
Free Album: Jus Ra and A.P.- Duality Complex
Flint, Michigan Emcee Jus Ra (@raforshort) has just released his newest project The
Duality Complex, in collaboration with Michigan indie label Hi-Hill Recordings. After his highly praised mixtape Not Without Doubts (which is currently on sale on retail sites such asItunes.com, Napster.com and Amazon.com), Jus Ra’s newest EP will surely keep the much warranted hype going. Fresh from the True School of hip hop, Jus Ra’s rap poetics combined with A.P’s dope instrumentals are sure to make this one of your favourite gems of 2012. You can currently stream and download The Duality Complex over at hihillrecordings.com . If you are a lover of lyriciism, dope beats and real hip hop in general, this is a must have for your collection. The entire project has been produced by Hi-Hill Recording affiliate producer and Flint, Michigan native, A.P. (@ap1981)
“The Duality Complex project is one of the dopest I have heard in awhile. In my opinion, A.P is one of the dopest beat makers out PERIOD. You may have never heard of him, but do yourself a favor and pay attention!- Moonchild
“Jus Ra displays top notch lyricism throughout this project, he has proven to obtain the work ethic and talent that will ensure him a bright future in music.”- Moonchild
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Free EP: Kosha Dillz “The Jet Lag EP”
Underground rhymesayer Kosha Dillz has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners his latest project release, The Jet Lag EP. On the heels of his Bud Light “Here We Go” Superbowl Commercial, the project finds the recent Jersey-to-L.A. transplant putting his own spin on favorite records by bands he has encountered while on the road. Included is the Robbie Barclay-directed video for stand out track “Moses Wasteland.” Ducky and Jesse Palter (of Palter Ego) make the sole guest appearances throughout the project. Nate G. handles all production, sampling cuts by Chelsea Wolfe, Wavves, Black Keys, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and more.
New Video & Album Release: RenCen CoolBeanz – Breathe (feat Steffanie Christi’an)
One of the most anticipated albums of the year, sad to announce, is also the last for Detroit native artist RenCen CoolBeanz. The album was released as a digital download only on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 in respects to the world he created online. His last studio recording will be followed up by massive performances and videos that will keep RenCen CoolBeanz legacy alive. With the last recording rightfully titled, Inspiration: My Last Album, the eclectic musical influences that helped him hone in on his effervescent sound is sure to captivate listeners across all genres.
With years of hard work, blood, sweat, tears and then some under RenCen’s belt, he is definitely the ideal artist to make a soundtrack relatable to all independent artists, despite the craft. Every song on the 32 track album are considered scenes to a movie that depicts the euphoric highs and sometimes miry trenches of indie artistry through RenCen’s eyes. So it was fitting for the album to be mixed in actual surround sound. “This album is like the adventures of the downside of trying to be successful and being on the verge of quitting and fighting through all of those obstacles and monsters to continue the quest for success.”Inspiration: My Last Album will also give the universal music lovers an earful being that it does not shy from multiple genres. “Every track was made with a movie scene in mind. I literally wanted to make an album full of movie scores. This is why it’s 2 hours long… just like a movie. I would say that it’s a musical experience that you’ve never had in life- period. If you’re a fan of multi-genres of music and creativity you are going to lose your damn mind when you hear this.” When asked to describe the sound (which was all recorded live) CoolBeanz’s painted it as: “it’s a musical mixing pot of: Nirvana, The Chronicles of Narnia(the movie and sound track), Scott Pilgrim VS the World (the Movie & Sound Track), Jay-Z, Cold Play, Alanis Moresette, Tron (the movie), Paramore, Gym Class Heroes, Daft Punk, Coreen Bailey Rae, Linkin Park, RadioHead, Portis Head, Flogging Molly & N.E.R.D., all smothered in CoolBeanz and real emceeing!!! #EPIC!!!”
Inspiration: My Last Album features emerging talent, strategically placed by RenCen CoolBeanz, such as producers Jay Norm, Randy Lynch, Que (Lead vocalist of Final Cue), Diff Jones (vocalist) , Steffanie Christi’an (vocalist), and a host of others. “I wanted to only work with people who aren’t known or popular yet to give them a chance to be heard and inspired. I met Ashley Christine at a fashion show,she told me she was a big fan of mine and wanted be a singer. I made her sing for me right then and put her on the album the next day.” If that isn’t enough to convince you of his passion for the independent artist, allow yourself to indulge in his latest and final masterpiece- digital downloads only-. The album is available on major online retailers such as iTunes, Amazon.com, Spotify, Myspace Music, and more.
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Free EP: Aztek The Barfly – Warm Whiskey Sampler
Aztek the Barfly originally one half of the Rising Sunz is the newest addition to the United States of Mind crew. Having traversed the Detroit hip-hop scene for some time, Aztek has made all the right rounds and has been featured on many of the cities most acclaimed & favorited projects as both emcee and producer. The Barfly is currently grinding out a couple of long overdue releases which is why we present to you…
The Warm Whiskey Sampler!… a sampling of what kind of musical shots the Barfly is downing. Similar to drinking whiskey without ice this sampler is quick, sweet & easily downed at first…but as all good barfly’s know you exhale pure FIRE!
The first project to expect from Aztek The Barfly is the “Little Green Monsters” Instrumental Album produced entirely by Aztek and is scheduled to hit the street
this June 23rd. Second project to look out for is the “From Above” LP that features Aztek on MC duties rhyming over production by Foulmouth (JFK, Bash Bros.)
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New Video: Stereo Boyz – Punchline Drunk
“Punchline Drunk” is the second single off the Stereo Boyz’ latest Mixtape “Guten Tag!”. The video was recorded during the groups’ “Midwest Neighbors” Tour, with scenes in Chicago, New York and at the legendary MonkeyBarz cipher at Union Square. “Punchline Drunk is a rap style we created, it’s the Stereo Boyz Drunken Master Style. We black out and write the illest sh** we possibly can. It’s our demonstration of being inebriated with creativity.”
The full “Guten Tag!” mixtape is available for free Download. Not only Switzerlands’ own Dj Jesaya lend cuts for the tape but also fellow Detroiters Dj Soko of The Left and Dj Prime Minister. With Mixo’s Father on the vocals of “From Ex to Best Friend” and Jon C (featured on J.Dilla’s “The Rebirth” project) this tape offers a variety of great talent, up tempo as well as soulful songs and of course the signature Stereo Boyz sound, which Germany’s legendary Dj Mad (Absolute Beginner) called “a breath of fresh air”.
Free Mp3: BIC (Bitches Is Crazy)- The HighGo Chronicles (THC)
The 2012 4/20 release from Bronx hip-hop group B.I.C. aka Bitches Is Crazy. This one is for #SeWord.
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Free Mp3: Apollo Brown & OC – People’s Champ
Fast rising production star Apollo Brown and the legendary OC debuted their new album “Trophies” a week early today on itunes (the official wide release is May 1st). The project is one of the most anticipated of the year and has garnered high praise from DJ Premier all the way to Dame Dash. The record is 16 raw tracks with no guest features and 3 verses per song – no frills, just beats and rhymes. To kick things off Apollo & OC are giving away the single “People’s Champ.”
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Free Mixtape: Alpha Male Society – Super High 2
The Super High series is back, and it’s more potent than ever…
The original Super High was a mixtape released on 4/20/09 by Alpha Male Society (AMSOC) members Big Hop & Kotix (Don DiGiorgio).
The mixtape was a favorite among weedheads and achieved great reviews and tons of downloads. This time around, they brought in their whole Alpha Male family to help out with their lyrical onslaught of the cannabis culture. The production is held down by X3M, Leland Jones, L’Orange, Verbal, Poe Mack, JMProductions and more. Standout songs include the posse cut, Super High 2, Weedman, High Definition & Light Up, however all the tracks will make you want to kick back, smoke something, and turn every day into 4/20…
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