MF Doom is without a doubt one of the most influential MC/producers of the past 20 years. His influence is heard coast to coast in the sound of many hip-hop acts. Sometimes, direct credit has to be given, and Jamar Equality recently teamed up with Ruler Why to provide us listeners with some new verbal heat over some familiar tunes. Maybe if we make enough noise, there will be more to follow.
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Here’s a little something on the smoother side from Austin’s R&B scene. This song is courtesy of soul singer Jake Lloyd, with an assist from songbird Alesia Lani. Love can be a tricky game, but watch how these two navigate themselves through a triangle many of us have been through, all to the tune of a 48 Laws sonic masterpiece of a track. Dig it, share it, and support your local singers.
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Rhyme animal Mad One drops yet another collaboration with yet another dope producer for 2015. This go round, he’s teamed up with Scottish producer N95 for a rapid fire burst of ill in the form of At All Times. You already know that if Mad One is blessing it, it’s gonna bang, so this should be automatic for sharing and supporting.
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TonydArk!, Houston beatsmith extraordinaire, is currently working on his upcoming The Strange Sounds of Vincent Stevens project. While we wait for him to apply the finishing touches, he’s thrown out a little teaser to hold us over. Check out Creative Vs. Generic, and keep an eye out for the newness.
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From the digital desk of Kazee Queen:
‘There are a lot of things happening in the world around us. In the last few years, there has been an increased effort in the Hip Hop community to eloquently address the various issues facing the black community. As a female artist, I have found that there are many people who believe I should only talk about certain things. In this project, I have tried to step outside my comfort zone and be as honest as I can about how I feel when it comes to race and sex issues. I believe that my generation of creative artists are focused on insta-products and immediate gratification. This 8 track EP took a little over a year for me to complete and that’s because I wanted to give every track the dedication it deserved and make sure that I meant what I said.’
It shows. This is a solid step forward in Kazee Queen‘s growth as an artist searching for a niche and longevity in a world overrun with noise.
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We were less than an hour into 2015 when Evolve unleashed a megablast. Terms like ‘Album Of The Year’ normally shouldn’t be thrown around before I’ve had my first lunch of the new year, but I AM LYRICIST/SWOLLEN PENS will definitely be in the argument come December 2015. Evolve has never been a slouch with the bars or the beat selection, and this album is a giant step in his current trajectory. Featuring a who’s who of production credits, including Maker, Progeny, and the almighty KRS-ONE, plus a dope cover from the homie AWOL-ONE, don’t front on this album.
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Lawjick, one of the emcees from San Antonio hip-hop collective Dead The Poets, has just unleashed one of the best videos I’ve seen out of Texas in a bit. It’s direct, it’s raw as all hell, and it’s got the content to back up the visuals. Get lost in Overlook Hotel, but don’t forget to find your way towards sharing this gem.
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After many years of putting in work and developing his sound, his skill and his confidence, Roofie is hitting the ground running for 2015. While many of us were out clinking champagne glasses and making declarations of what we will accomplish in the next 12 months, Where The Hours Don’t Pass was released into the digital wild. Dig it, share it, and show your love.
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You already know the drill… D.O.S., Crew54, Jamar Equality, production by Ruler Why, and a bunch of guest appearances in the video? Too Raw is exactly that… raw beat, raw bars and raw visuals from the talented cats at DVZN Media. Automatic dopeness.
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from the digital desk of Third Root:
‘Even though some of the content of this remix speaks critically to current events, the ideas and conversations that went into producing and writing this song took place before the Ferguson, Garner, and Brooklyn tragedies. The insight of the poets involved is honest, revolutionary, and seemingly prophetic. This remix is a FREE download. The original version of Michelle Alexander was inspired by Alexander‘s book The New Jim Crow and appears on Third Root and Greg G‘s 2014 album Revolutionary Theme Music.’
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Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice 