I Had An Accident Records is the forerunner these days in independent abstract hip-hop. My man Babelfishh, through this label, has released a wild journey of free-association lyrics, incredibly dense sonic soundscapes, and enough adventurous spirit to make even the dullest hip-hop head become inspired. Support his cat by sharing this album, downloading, diving headfirst into the sounds presented.
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from the digital desk of Grid Squid Ent. :
‘When CA the Commoner first joined Grid Squid, SymmaTree had the master plan to release a badass mixtape with the two of them rapping over production by renown producer Illmind.
That plan failed….
Since then both artists have gone on to release other solo projects, but Grid Squid is happy to release the completed songs from that project for your listening pleasure.
CA the Commoner & SymmaTree are The Commonwealth.’
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Austin based crew Black Market Pluto is flexing their independent muscle for 2015. First up is a collaborative EP between Houston singer/songwriter Bateau (formerly known as Melina Evalyn) and producer HADES (Hungry Artists Don’t Ever Stop). Downtown (Houston) is an ode to the city the song is named after, and if this lead single is any indication of the EP to follow, we should be in for some good sounds.
You can grab Downtown (Houston) here.
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Ceschi, the mind behind Fake Four Records, is currently in Europe touring. Interesting things always seem to occur in his life, and this snippet is another one of those golden moments that, lucky for us, was caught on film. All Dogs Go To Heaven is a perfect demonstration of his musical ability and sensibilities, as well as the ability of his writing to cut right through the bone to where it hits you in a very honest way. Dig it, share it, and support his movement.
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While doing my daily searching for new material to post, I came across a music video from a few years back that I missed. Checkmate by DoWrong and B.L.A.X.Smith is about as raw as raw rap can get… beats and bars. Happy I found this… better late than never.
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Space Camp Death Squad is a name in Austin that is always associated with raw hip hop and high energy live shows. The collective recently got together to put together this self-titled EP for your enjoyment, so why not enjoy it?
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(iN)Sect Records alumni Kinder has recently dropped a new album… Tourney picks up where the self-titled debut left off, and improves on the already dense textures Kinder is known for weaving. This one covers a deep spectrum of sound, and will more than likely raise Kinder‘s profile to a place it deserves to be in terms of today’s electronic architects. Dig it, buy it, and spread the word.
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New track from the homies Homeroom. Some good old boom bap rap for all the heads that don’t understand how gaining knowledge can better you, which betters the world around you. Props to NonPlus on the guest verse. Dig it, share it, cop it.
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Surely you know the drill by now. Mad One drops bars on Ruler Why production. I get you hip to it. You support and share it. That’s how the dopeness gets spread. This time, the dopeness takes the shape of Beginning Of Forever, a prelude to the upcoming full length project Eternity’s Sequel. Are you ready?
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