The Black Opera - "Fxckin' Problem" - {Video -THROWBACK}

 Black Opera is back with visuals to their December release Fxckin Problem in tribute to 
the school shooting in Connecticut, gun control, mental health, and America's prescription drugs.  Oh yeah a major diss to WorldStar HipHop.  Check them out below.

 "In times like these, Dark Comedy is no laughing matter. So with all jokes aside, WE wanted to put a satirical spin on A$AP Rocky's "Fxckin' Problem" in order to address current events and issues. RIP to everyone that lost their lives in the Newtown, CT school shooting a the innocent lives lost everyday in these streets and around the world." - Black Opera

Joell Ortiz - "Battle Cry" - {Official Video}

Probably one of the most underrated, under appreciated, and slepped on Emcees in the game Joell Ortiz.  This guy has more bars than Alcatraz, now this is HipHop in it's most purest form.  I just had to pay tribute to one of my top ten Emcees with one of this classic joints.

Beat Bruisers x Ruste Juxx x Pawz One - "Now" - {Audio}

''Def By Stereo'', the full-length debut by production team, The Beat Bruisers. The Southern California based duo is composed of producer Suplex and producer/emcee Harsh Ramirez. With years of work and experience in the game individually, the duo joined forces recently and developed a potent chemistry. Joining Ramirez on mic duties through the entire album is Grimy NY all-star Ruste Juxx and rising L.A. spitter Pawz One.

Loopwhole Beats - "Two Cities" (Ft. Roc Marciano) - {Audio}

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Truth - "New Type Of Something" (Ft. Sean Price) - {Audio}

First leak off Truth's debut album "From Ashes To Kingdom Come", featuring the late Sean Price. Album entirely recorded and mixed by PF Cuttin. Features and production by Sean Price, O.C., AG, Da Beatminerz, PF Cuttin, DJ JS-1, JK1 The Supernova, DJ Doom, Psycho Les, The Barbarian, and Red E.
Available worldwide February 26th (CD/2LP/cassette/digital) on Ill Adrenaline Records distribution by Fat Beats and Foundation Media.

Vinnie Dewayne - "The St. Johns Scholar" - {Mixtape}

After a year of hard work and dedication, Portland artist Vinnie DeWayne, drops his highly anticipated Mixtape "St. John’s Scholar". Upon earning the title while completing his Bachelors of Arts degree at Columbia College in Chicago, Vinnie hit the ground running in the studio this fall to bring fans the long awaited project. 

With spins on Eminem's SHADE 45, over 100,00 Youtube views before #TSJ dropped, recognition from Rap Radar, Vibe Magazine, and now UnsungHipHop, Vinnie is on his way legendary status. 

LostPoet & Kincee - "The Return" (Chopped & Screwed by DJ MOE) - {Audio}

Houston's own DJ MOE serves up a chopped & screwed 

version of "The Return" (from the album Golden Calf).  While chopped & screwed tracks are not normally something I mess with, this track caught my ear. 

Slum Village - “Evolution” LP - Sampler & Official Tracklisting (Audio)

Slum Village’s forth LP, "Evolution" is still one of my favorite joints to rock.  Here is a track-listing along with the LP sampler this is some dope sh#!

 Tracklisting for Slum Village’s Evolution LP:

1.)    Braveheart f/ Havoc (produced by Young RJ)

2.)    Rock Rock f/ DJ Jazzy Jeff & Rapper Big Pooh (produced by Young RJ)

3.)    Let It Go f/ Blu (produced by Young RJ)

4.)    Forever (produced by Young RJ & T3)

5.)    Scared Money f/ Early Mac (produced by Young RJ & Early Mac)

6.)    Summer Breeze (produced by Focus)

7.)    The Line f/ Focus (produced by Young RJ)

8.)    Hustle f/ Vice & J Ivy (produced by Young RJ)

9.)    Bout That f/ Focus (produced by Young RJ)

10.) 1 Nite f/ Vice (produced by Focus)

11.) Greatness f/ Joetka (produced by Young RJ)

12.) Riot f/ Rapper Big Pooh & Joe Scudda (produced by Young RJ)

Beneficence - "When The Sun Comes" (Ft. Masta Ace) - {Official Video}

After dropping back to back classics with "Sidewalk Science" (2011) and "Concrete Soul" (2012), Brick City veteran and Ill Adrenaline Records co-founder Beneficence unleashes his 6th solo LP "Basement Chemistry". Armed with the true sounds of the Golden Era Benef drops rejuvenated flows and shares mics with HipHop's elite lyricists. 

The lineup includes Inspectah Deck (of Wu-Tang Clan), Masta Ace, MC Eiht, El Da Sensei, AG (of D.I.T.C), Dres (of Black Sheep), The Legion, Chubb Rock, MindsOne, and Estee Nack (of Tragic Allies). Once again the close Artifacts affiliate traps the listener into slick, thought provoking rhymes backed by hard hitting yet soulful production from DJ Spinna, Da Beatminerz, 12 Finger Dan, Confidence, L'Orange, Presto, KON Sci, Jazz Spastiks, and many more. With 19-tracks strong, the dusty and raw sounding full length displays a perfect blend of street jewels like the Inspectah Deck laced "Digital Warfare" and the Masta Ace inspiring anthem "When The Sun Comes". 

Devine Carama - "500 Bars To Glorious Pt 2" (9th Wonder Beats) - {Audio}

Devine got 2016 started with the first part of a jackin' for beats project entitled "500 Bars to Glorious". Today he returns with 180 bars for part 2 featuring nothing but classic instrumentals from the one & only 9th Wonder. Before releasing "The Glorious BIG" EP in the spring he plan on finishishg off this freestyle series by dropping part 3 really soon.

"For part 2 my approach was less "lyrical" than its predecessor.. I wanted drop more jewels on this one. More things to ponder on. 9th's beats have always inspired my pen. The soulful samples to the heavy yet dirty drums leaves you know choice to write something thought provoking. I know his born day just passed so the timing was perfect for me to pay homage." - Devine Carama's

WateRR - "Power" (Ft. Vic Spencer) - {Audio}

Today we bring y'all WateRR a Emcee coming out of Chicago who just released his "Broken Levee" EP.  His first single "Power" featuring Vic Spencer is one of the reasons he caught our attention.  During a time when it seem like most of mainstream HipHop is on some freakin' fashion show BS, we always get amped when featuring REal HipHop artist, spittin' that hardcore sh#! 

will.i.am - "Go Where Your Audience Is" - #HipHopMentors - {Video}

This new series uses messages from HipHop’s best thinkers and innovators to help motivate and inspire up and coming Emcees. Former HipHop artist and RapperGeek owner Yung Prof adds his commentary after each lecture to help educate people about the music business.

ILLClinton - "Good" & "Yeah Yeah Yeah" - {Audio}

​Georgia's dynamic artist/producer duo, ILLClinton, jump off the new year with two new tracks, "Good" and "Yeah Yeah Yeah". 

Continuing to show you their musical renaissance, "Good" is just what the title implies: good vibes, good chemistry, and good music. Brennan, the group's versatile rapper/vocalist, bounces between rapping and singing effortlessly while setting the mood with his imagery on the extremely dope Blake Belair instrumental. 

The song is definitely geared towards the ladies, but the fellas will definitely be able to turn up to the catchy, heavy hitting track.  

"Yeah Yeah Yeah" is short and sweet. The beginning of the track dives straight into Brennan rapping/ vibing to the Blake Belair instrumental, before crooning at the end of this dope loosie track. These two brothers continue to deliver great music, and this 2016 is setting up to be a great year for the Atlanta natives. 

Joe Con - "Mark Twain" EP - {Audio}

Fresh of his latest musical pilgrimage, Joe Con emerges with a succinct, powerful set of Boom-Bap bangers to remind us why we took notice of him in the first place. "Mark Twain", is a six song EP overflowing with knocking beats, intricate, thought provoking verses, and dizzying wordplay. This isn’t simply a return to form; it’s the next chapter in an already impressive artistic evolution.

Teaming up with producer iLLa Truth (MASSacre Music Group), Joe wastes no time in reminding listeners what he does best. The aptly titled opener – “Bookcover” – is both a statement of purpose and an open challenge: “I dare you judge a book by its cover...” Joe practically begs his listeners to take the bait. They’ll be glad they did. Behind iLLa Truth’s dark and brooding production, built on chest-thumping drums and innovative melodies, Con’s powerful timbre and evocative imagery take center stage. The results are nothing short of excellent.

Stiff Lauren - "Same Me" (Major Lazer & DJ Snake - "Lean On" (Ft. MØ) Rap Cover) - {Audio}

Stiff Lauren releases a lyrical freestyle rap cover to Major Lazer's hit single "Lean On". I'm not going to lie normally we wouldn't feature a song like this but the fusion of both cultures worked out very well together on this joint. What makes this record really interesting, is how it was never originally a HipHop song. 

Apollo Brown Presents: "Detriot Cypher" (Ft. Ras Kass, Red Pill, MarvWon, Miz Korona, & Noveliss) - {Official Video}

While West Coast legend Ras Kass was colabing with Detroit with superproducer/emcee Apollo Brown they decided to form Voltron.  They called up a few of Detriots low key legends like MarvWon, Noveliss of Clear Soul Forces, Miz Korona, and MMG's own Red Pill of Ugly Heroes. With director Jay Brown on the visuals they put together 6 minutes worth of pure dopeness.  This is HipHop at its best.

Clear Soul Forces - "Get No Better" - {Video}

Detroit MCs E-fave (Emile Manette), Ilajide (Kortez Marion), J-Roc (Jarred Douglas), and L.A.Z. (Jarrel Lowman) formed Clear Soul Forces in the wake of a spur-of-the-moment studio meeting with Motor City rap veteran Royce da 5'9". Through their Bandcamp page, CSF issued a number of small-scale releases across 2010, 2011, and 2012, with some beats provided by the likes of Detroit's Jay Norm, Flint (Michigan) native Nameless, Glasgow'sHudson Mohawke, and FLYamSam (aka Flying Lotus and Samiyam, whose collaboration was originally heard as an instrumental on the Ghostly Swimcompilation). In March 2012, Clear Soul Forces released the album Detroit Revolution(s). Featuring 11 productions from Ilajide -- the other four tracks were produced or co-produced by Nameless, KanKick, and King Midas -- the set was made available as a pick-your-price Bandcamp download. The following month, the MCs were showcased in a 12-minute documentary put together by Red Bull Music Academy.

LostPoet & Kincee - "BEATDEF" (Ft. inDJnous) - {Video}

I must admit the California HipHop scene has been on a successful incline ever since Kendrick Lamar became mainstream.  What I like about this movement the most is that they are Not trying to imitate the south Trap music.  It feels good to see REal HipHop comeback to the forefront, thanks to Emcees like LostPoet, Kincee, and DJ inDJnous. 

Chi Ali - "G-Check" (Ft. Jadakiss) - {Official Video}

If you don't know Chi-Ali is best known for his debut album The Fabulous Chi-Ali, which he recorded at the age of 14. Chi-Ali made his first appearance on Black Sheep's debut album A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing on "Pass the 40," Chi Ali at the time was a member of the Native Tongues and also had connections with the Legion family, along with Showbiz and A.G. When he released his debut single "Age Ain't Nothing But A #",  his career blew up, I'm talking about Mad radio spins not to mention countless features on Yo! MTV Raps and Rap City.  Now he's back and my dude still has bars, teaming up with Jadakiss for this joint was a dope idea.

Emɐnuǝl X - "Doves" - {Audio}

 

Emɐnuǝl X drops two new releases to start off 2016, along with showcasing his project "5 Percent Theory". One of the tracks "Doves" was created by Gekould, a gifted producer coming out of The United Kingdom. The instrumental boasts a beautiful vocal sample with smooth drums and sounds like something straight out Of Drake's "So Far Gone" project. 

Marcellus Juvann - "Nothing At All" - (Prod by Eyelowbeatz) - {Audio}

Fresh off the release of his first debut project "The Fall". Marcellus Juvann returns with the unexpected release of two new singles! "Holy Grail" (Prod by YungLadd) and "Nothing At All" (Prod by Eyezlowbeatz).  It looks like 2016 is going to be very promising for this talented Emcee.

Devine Carama - "500 Bars to Glorious Pt. 1" (Prod by K-47) - {Audio}

 After Devine Carama took most of 2015 off (besides the release of his "A Vintage Love Supreme" mixtape w/ producer DJ Well Blended) to focus on his children's non profit Believing In Forever Inc. Now he is locked & loaded and ready to get back to HipHop for 2016. Before starting on the progression for his The Glorious B.I.G. EP, he dropped a "Jackin' For Beats" type track entitled "500 Bars to Glorious Pt. 1". This masterpiece was blended together by legendary Kentucky DJ JK-47 who goes H.A.M. on this joint.

Gadget - "Jazz Jousters sessions 2" EP - {Audio}

We wanted to start the year off with another original genre of music created by black people, Jazz.  Gadget just dropped his "Jazz Jousters Sessions Season 2" EP, which showcases all of his productions during the second season of the Jousters sessions parts 11-20.  Before HipHop or R&B, Jazz was one of the main pipelines for black people to get out of poverty.  

Fab Soares - "Live From The Underground" EP - {Audio}

Fab Soares has been apart of the UK Urban Underground HipHop scene for sometime now.  He released his first EP project "Nothing But Rhymes" early last year.

Now he's back with his highly anticipated second project "Live From The Underground" which truly showcases his lyrical range. This project is for the REal HipHop Heads who respect the art of rhyming, no Ghost Writers included.

MCskill ThaPreacha - “The Season (Remix)” (Ft. Dominant1, Magic Man, Third Eye, AWKWORD, Shva-1 & DJ Teck-Zilla) - {Audio}

Nigerian rapper MCskill ThaPreacha wraps up another year with an official remix to “The Season”, the lead single off his sixth project, The Season EP.

Like the original, the official remix of “The Season” is produced by Nigeria’s Stormatique. Guest verses come from Malawi’s Dominant1 and Third Eye, the UK’s SHVA-1, Nigeria’s Magic Man, and New York’s own AWKWORD. Teck-Zilla of Nigeria handles the DJ duties.

KOTO The Friend - "Angel" (Ft. Sha Summers) - {Audio}

KOTA is a HipHop / NeoSoul artist from Brooklyn, NY 

influenced by people like Lauryn Hill, Jay Z, Nas, Blu and Bob Dylan.

In his teenage years, he taught himself the piano, guitar and electric bass

as well as music production which allowed him to have more control over his music.  As a college dropout he picked up cinematography in order to stay afloat financially. Little did he know, film and video would take him farther than he thought.  As he excelled as an up and coming videographer he created opportunities to shoot music videos for artists like Asher Roth & Blu. 

Under the alias aiP & Chimp, he created a string of fan made videos that went viral gaining mainstream press on blogs like Complex, XXL, Rap Radar and HipHopDX.  He also shot and directed a fan video for Kendrick Lamar's "You Ain't Gotta Lie"  which accumulated over 100,000 views. 

Today, KOTA has his mind set on making music and is taking DIY artistry to the next level by creating self produced albums along with cinematic visuals directed by KOTA himself.