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Compiled Dopeness :: Mello Music Group’s ‘Persona’

Every once in a while,  a compilation comes along with the right mix of new and old artists, and a spirit of collaboration amongst them.  Mello Music Group‘s recent release, Persona, brings those elements to you in major doses.  Here’s the word straight from the source:

Persona unveils the murderer’s row that is the Mello roster of 2015.  Oddisee, Apollo Brown, yU, L’Orange, Red Pill, Open Mike Eagle, Rapper Big Pooh, Quelle Chris.  The stars of the present teamed with timeless innovators like Phonte (Little Brother), Blockhead, Ras Kass, Gift of Gab (Blackalicious), Oh No, Masta Ace, and Bilal Salaam.  The result is something that binds current greats with the pioneers who paved the asphalt.  It’s both a historical moment and hard as hell.’

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Big Chances For Big Wins :: ‘Rhythm Roulette’ Unleashed By J-Kid

Houstin hip-hop stronghold J-Kid is dropping a new project nearly a year to the date of the introspective Far From Home.  Where last year’s project went in terms of raw truth, this album parallels in raw release.  With production from the likes of Apollo Brown, Black Milk, Mac Miller, Pyramid Vritra, NonPlus, John Tunstle and more, it’s clear that J-Kid is thinking of going big this go-round.  Dig it, share it, and show some support if you can.

 

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