ADAM "Early Life of ADAM"

ADAM (formerly Adam Warlock) has just released an album of his previous material with a few new tracks, sort of a best of appearances before his new album drops. If you are new to ADAM or have been with him from the "Woke" days this is a project you will enjoy. So sit back, put on your headphones and go to school to learn about the Early Life of ADAM, and get ready for the full length dropping shortly.

You can stream and download the album here.

Shottie & TeV95 "Delorean"

You may remember me discussing Shottie & Tev95 joining forces to release the album "Delorean" when I posted the track "Biff Tannen," well the time is now here for the full album to drop. I thought I knew what this album would be about and what it would sound like...and I was wrong. But I am not at all disappointed that I was, it is much more diverse and rich than I was expecting. Part of me thought it would be rather straight forward and be filled with "Back to the Future" references. Instead, this is an album that has a little bit of everything, showing the range of both Shottie and Tev95. When I say a little bit of everything I do mean just about everything and not just hip hop (although there certainly is that and all sounds.) What this album really is, is dope. It will keep your head nodding from beginning to end and keeping your ear open for each rhyme. This isn't just a headphones album either, it definitely has a bit of that Miami feel, so get ready to pop this in your car and ride. But before you do any of that you need to get this album and enjoy it.

You can stream and download the album here.

Dam-Funk "Serious"

It is not a secret that Dam-Funk is one of my favorite artists out there right now. A few days ago, Dam shared a track, entitled "Serious" that did not make the cut for the new album. He describes the song as "my kinda' Jazz" that samples only his mind. If this track did not make the cut for the album, then I am almost worried about how good this album could be, but we will just have to wait and see and until then we might just have to get "Serious."

Audimatic (The Audible Doctor & maticulous) "Horse / Broken Cup remix"

Almost a year ago, meticulous dropped "The maticulous- EP" a very cool project that features a variety of MCs over his beats (as well as the instrumentals to the tracks.) Well one such track, "Broken Cup" features the Audible Doctor, best known as one of the producers of the Brown Bag All-Stars, but this time Audible Doctor shows he has skills on the mic as well. Apparently the two got to talking and decided that more of this combination had to be heard, so Audimatic was born and here is the first single from the duo. It features the new track, "Horse" and a remix of "Broken Cup." The duo was even nice enough to let you stream the single on soundcloud before buying it on iTunes (which I recommend you do and you will also get the instrumental of the "Broken Cup" remix.

Kone "Inverted Audio Mix"

Kone (creator of the incredible album "The Tractacus" and LA based DJ) did an interview with and put together a very cool mix for Inverted Audio. If you are not familiar with Kone, you need to be, and this mix is a great place to start because you get some new Kone music and get a taste of his mixing skills.

You can download the mix here or stream below.

IA MIX 54 Kone by Inverted Audio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST

1. Fat Albert Einstein – Horror
2. Octagon – Dnaebeats
3. Jincallo – Kickits
4. Young Jeezy – Way Too Gone
5. Schoolboy Q – Tookie Knows
6. Walter Gross – Collide Scope
7. Kone – Black Hole
8. Pure Filth Sounf feat. Busdriver – Nails In The Coffin
9. Elos feat. Zackey Force Funk – Bloodstain Burial
10. Jansport J – Skinny Niggas
11. Zack Sekoff – Belly Beat
12. House Shoes feat. Quelle – Golden
13. House Shoes feat. Danny Brown – High
14. Lo Fi – Let’s Go
15. Kone feat. Haz Solo – 2nd Night Back
16. Kone – Funk #1687
17. Post98 – MNDSGN
18. Kone, Knxwledge, & MNDSGN – When You Move
19. Kone, KNX, & MND – She Was Here
20. Nocando – Westside Rentals
21. Dave Betamax – Sex Tape
22. Virtual Boy – Sandias
23. Mast – The Great Wave
24. AADM Our Hatley – Compliments

Doodlebug (of Digable Planets) ft DOR "Sweet Music" remix featuring The Tones and Blame One

Late last year, Doodlebug released a dope album called "Futuristic Sci-Fi" and if for some reason you do not have it, you really should get that as soon as possible (iTunes or Fatbeats.) As a thank you to fans of the album and to get more people interested, a remix of the track "Sweet Music" (which originally featured the Tones) was released. The remix was produced by DJ Alex J & J-Bizness and along with the Tones, it also features Blame One. So check out the track, download it, and if you haven't yet, go get "Futuristic Sci-Fi."



Get the album from iTunes or Fatbeats.

Jasiri X "Trayvon"

By now most of you have heard the story about Trayvon Martin, the 17 year old, who was murdered by George Zimmerman in Florida and how Zimmerman has not been charged with any crime because "he went to college" and doesn't have a record (ignore the fact that he hit a cop and the charges were dropped.) Really there is too much about this story to write about on here, but I highly recommend checking out Rusty Redenbacher's blog where he posted the 911 recording and a link to sign the petition to have Zimmerman prosecuted.

Not surprisingly, Jasiri X decided to create a track about Trayvon and as usual, it hits you hard, as Jasiri X does a great job of painting a picture of both Trayvon and Zimmerman and the murder scene. Please check out the track and sign the petition. I also posted the lyrics to the track, let us make sure that the child killer is prosecuted.



It's Sunday the God's day a day of rest
The Nba all stars are playing next
But right outside that same city
The celebratory atmosphere would change quickly
Who watching the game with me you know lil Trayvon
Was reppin his home town D Wade and LeBron
He had just came up from Miami to see his daddy
Who knew such a great weekend would end so badly
In a place where you move because it's safe for your family
But some people got a ingrown hate for your family
Halftime just a short brake from the slammin
Bout to go to the store lil cuz you want some candy?
Bet I grab you some skittles kid
I'll be right back in a little bit

Paid for lil cuz's skittles and a ice t
walked out the store and felt the chill of the night breeze
it seemed a little colder than before
he didn't know it was a boy like a soldier in a war
that was watching him clocking him thinking about stopping him
nine milly cocking them who's this nigga walking in my neighborhood
he fits all the specifics of criminal statistics he looks suspicious
911, what's your emergency
A black man's walking through my hood purposely
stay clam, it's just little Trayvon but he wanna be the hero so he put's his cape on
George Zimmerman neighborhood block captain
loaded glock strapped in fake cop has been
got out the car ignoring what the cops asked him
They always get away this time that will not happin

George Zimmerman didn't take his Ritalin
drunk off adrenaline says he making a citizens arrest
Trayvon looks at him vexxed
I just walked to the store nothing more nothing less
Just steps from his home he ignored his request
George grabs him, Trayvon swings and connects
Starts screaming out for help but Zimmerman see a threat
so he pulls out his gun and he points it at his chest
He fires but he misses Trayvon pleads for forgiveness
I didn't do nothing this is senseless
but George Zimmerman was so vicious
he made sure the second shot hit em no survivor no witness
Trayvon never gave his cousin his skittles
missed the all star game didn't see another dribble
And George Zimmerman wasn't even arrested
the message is only white lives are protected
in America

Autolect "The Altruistic Adventures of Sleep Walker"

I won't lie, I was a little upset when I first heard of Autolect. Not because I did not enjoy his music, no, just the opposite, I thoroughly enjoyed it, when I heard him via "Autology Vol 1" a very dope mix by elmattic. No, I was upset because I found out that he was going to stop rapping and focus on his instrumentation work as Bil Basmala (also very dope) but a funny thing happened not too long ago, Autolect made an appearance on Bil Basmala's self titled debut album. Then something even better happened, I found out that autolect was back working on demos and then noticed he just dropped a new project entitled "The Altruistic Adventures of Sleep Walker." Guess what? It is everything I was hoping for, that mix of laid back, thought provoking rhymes, that can quickly change up and alter speed and delivery at any given moment and of course great beats. So sit back and get lost in "The Altruistic Adventures of Sleep Walker" and prepare yourself for whatever the people over at Urban Sufi Music have coming next.

You can stream and download the album here.

PremRock & Willie Green "PremRock & Willie Green: Reassembled"

Last year, PremRock and Willie Green joined forces to create one of my favorite albums of the year (#7 on my hip hop list) with their self-titled debut. Now they are back, this time the entire album, each track handled by a different producer. It is incredible how new the project sounds, and you find yourself forgetting you have heard the rhymes before. It is always a risky move in my opinion to do a remix album, but "PremRock & Willie Green: Reassembled" knocks it out of the park, with quality producers who are not trying to do a Willie Green impersonation. But that isn't all that you get with this album, you also get a bonus track featuring Warren Britt, a live version of "How'd You Get So Fresh," and the instrumentals to the original album. This project would stand on its own very well, but when you combine it with "PremRock & Willie Green" it becomes something even greater, go download this album now, you will to be disappointed.

You can stream and download the album here.

Chief Megatron "XL" and "Brain Wont Die" (Video)

The villainous Chief Megatron unleashes his evil on the world with his new album"XL" and even offers some visuals with a video for the track, "Brain Wont Die." "Brain Wont Die" is produced by Eprom Be PF, who also handles production of five other tracks. Check out the video and then download the whole project and get ready for some raw and laid back flow to invade your ears.



You can stream and download the album here.

Lyle Horowitz "The Last Dance"

Late last year, Lyle Horowitz released 5 albums in one day (check my original post) and believe it or not, there were songs that were cut from some of these projects. One such track was "The Last Dance" which was suppose to be the final track on the album "The Dance." But before it was released, an MC claimed the beat so Horowitz kept it off the album. Well, the MC didn't do anything with it, so the instrumental has been released, and I am pleased to provide it to you below. Enjoy.

Uncommon Records "Uncommon Vs SXSW" mixed by elmattic

Uncommon Records has put up a special mix of mostly unreleased tracks for consumption at SXSW. While the only way to get the physical copies is to actually be at SXSW, the good people at the label decided to offer the digital version on their bandcamp page, the days of the festivals...March 13-18, in fact they actually released it a day early, i.e. today. So download this quickly before it disappears and is gone forever.

Tracklist:
Milk & Bullets by Aeon Grey / Unhandled Crossings by Taiyamo Denku & Agartha Audio / Spirits (feat. ADAM, Produced by Willie Green) by Atari Blitzkrieg / Repeated Questions by Pruven / Two Days (feat. DJ Addikt, Produced by Goodman) by ADAM / Odd Future by Short Fuze & Nasa / Live From Tent City by DCK VNNGT / The Grind by Acid Reign



You can stream and download the album here.

Illingsworth "Bread Winner"

Illingsworth handles all the production and rhyming on his latest project that answers the question, What do you win when you become an independent musician? Answer: You win the right to eat bread, for every meal. That is right, indie musicians do not make a lot of money, but guess what, luckily they often make very dope music, and that is exactly the case here.

You can stream and download the album here.

Megabusive, Passive65ive & Lou Cypher "Dead On Arrival"

Who says the world cannot work together. On "Dead on Arrival" three real artists of hip hop come together to create one banging song. Megabusive (US) and Passive65ive (UK) handle the vocal duties, while Lou Cypher (Germany) takes care of the beat. It is a spaced out track that will leave you wondering what you just heard, but you will know you enjoyed it. Therefor your only course of action is to listen to it again, and again and again. So let us start the journey now, enjoy and let us hope these three get together more in the future.

Carl Kavorkian "Uglyass Music Vol. 1"

Carl Kavorkian was apparently bored one day and decided to open up the vaults to give us some dope music, this is the result. The music on "Uglyass Music Vol. 1" are all songs that did not quite make the cut for various albums, released between 2002ish and 2004ish. Often when you hear tracks that did not make an album, they, well, they suck. That is NOT the case with the music on here, in fact, there are a few tracks that I am shocked did not make it, but for one reason or not they didn't. Yes, the tracks are "rough" mixes, but sound better mixed than A LOT of stuff out there. Now, there is one particular track I have to call attention to, and that is "Strange Chatter." Why do I mention this track? Well, for one it features Masai Bey and Zesto, two criminally slept on artists. Second, it is one hell of a track. But enough of that, why not go get the album, whether this is another edition to your Carl Kavorkian collection or this is the your first exposure (if that is the case raid his bandcamp) "Uglyass Music Vol. 1" will not disappoint.

You can stream and download the album here.

IV the Polymath & ThirtySeven "The Frame"

Sometimes I feel like I really have to talk about a track so that readers will check it out. Well, this is not one of those cases because I feel like all I need to say is that the song is produced by IV the Polymath and ThirtySeven provides the vocals. There really is not much more you can ask for than one hell of a producer and one hell of an MC coming together to make a dope song, so check it out now.