Austin based outfit Fucking Awesome has unleashed their latest sonic journey upon the ears of the listening world. Shanta’s Tantric Mansion is full of twists and curves, ideas and execution, and angular beauty. Check it out, and throw these guys a few bucks… who knows, maybe there’s even a little room on the end of that 2014 best of list!
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An ode to when hip-hop first hit its stride. Jaz Infinite gathered all of the tools that would’ve been true to the true school era of hip-hop. DJ Chorizo Funk took the beats and mixed them together. Dinco D of Leaders of the New School came in to host and put the stamp of approval on everything. Culture Sounds has now made it available to you, and for free! What are you waiting for?
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From the brain behind Austin Mic Exchange comes some good old fashioned holiday music in the form of local hip-hop. Protextor makes it short and sweet with A Very DPS Christmas, but it can bring you tons of enjoyment this Festivus. Share it and enjoy it!
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New hotness from StormShadow… a longtime fixture on the Austin scene, and a complete beast on the bars. Dig…
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If you’ve been looking for a fresh take on today’s ever-changing hip-hop audio landscape, Austin duo Kittens Cobain may be right up your alley. I’ll let you be the judge, though…
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from the digital desk of Ceschi:
“Over time I’ve done many collaborative songs. Some of these are probably familiar to you while others barely came out or never came out. After 10 plus years of rapping on other people’s songs it’s gotten to the point where it would be possible to gather quite a few albums worth of this material – like maybe 50. One day, before i was locked up, my friend Mo Niklz suggested that he’d like to compile mixes of key verses I’ve done on tracks with other folks. He came up with the title Ceschi Behind Bars, which was just awfully sad and funny at the same time – which may also be a good adjective combo to describe a lot of what i do. Mo searched far and wide for some of these tracks and had the patience of saint when i sent him constantly updated lists of tracks i was on – even from prison. Massive thank you to Mo for making this happen and thanks to all of artists who asked me to be on tracks over the years!”
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The work of Da’Shade Moonbeam needs no explanations.. it speaks volumes for itself.
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This project by the incomparable Emcee Eats is a collection of collaborative efforts that took place between 2005 and 2010. Check it out, and support one of the most unique artist you are bound to come across.
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Are you ready for a free download? REZ is, and he brought a little something for you to the party. Dig it, download it, and enjoy it. Oh yeah, share it too… y’all know the drill.
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SSMG plans to make an impression this Black Friday. Get your dollars right and support some local dopeness.
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Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice 