closed session vol. 2
Closed Sessions Vol. 2 was recorded from May, 2010 through January, 2012 and features Raekwon, Action Bronson, Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, CyHi The Prynce, Y.P. Ninjasonik, Sir Michael Rocks and many more. Download here or here and check out Volume 1 in case you missed it. Support: Official | Ruby Hornet | Soundscape Recording
rain don’t stop me now
The first single “Don’t Stop” taken from the forthcoming album “SUPA SOUL SH*T” by S3 (Miles Bonny & Brenk Sinatra) will be available on Sept 28. Those who like S3 now on Facebook can download the song for free. Album release is October 26. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Melting Pot Music
mcmxcii
Chicago-based producer Thelonious Martin who for notable Hip Hop artists such as Action Bronson, Curren$y, Pac Div, Mac Miller, Rockie Fresh, Hodgy Beats, Skyzoo and many others. On his 20th birthday, Thelonious releases his latest opus, MCMXCII. It is his most personal project to date, and is an instrumental album made in the spirit of his […]
10yrs
Melting Pot Music and HHV.DE celebrate their 10th birthdays with two all-star shows in Cologne and Berlin . This free tape is presented by Carhartt, featuring Ecke Prenz, Fid Mella, S3 (Miles Bonny & Brenk Sinatra), Figub Brazlevic, The Ruffcats, Funkommunity, DJ Adlib, Frank Nitt, TBRCK, Aaliyah, Dexter, Morlockk Dilemma, Aphroe. Download, pump up the volume […]
first of a living breed
Homeboy Sandman‘s first full-length release on Stones Throw, only solidifies his reputation in New York’s grassroots hip-hop world as a rapper with a penchant for weaving witticism into even his most serious messages. In fact, Rolling Stone, who recently branded him an “artist to watch,” praised him as being an MC with a “skill for wordplay […]
it’s all over your body
José James‘ new EP is out on iTunes. Featuring Robert Glasper, Chris Daddy Dave, Pino Palladino, DJ Spinna and Emily King. The song is taken of his forthcoming 2013 Blue Note Records debut “No Beginning, No End“. Download the track “Trouble” for free here. There’s also a radio-rip version of “Vanguard” featuring famous bass guitarist […]
mourning in america + dreaming in color
Brother Ali‘s new album “Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color” producced by Jake One is now available as Deluxe Digital via iTunes (includes bonus songs and PDF with lyrics and art). CD & Vinyl order now at Fith Element Support: Official | Facebook | Twitter | Rhymesayers
oddisee
After the release of his new album “People Hear What They See” Oddisee is touring across europe – check out the live dates. Check Oddisee performing his album cut “Let It Go” live at The Loft below and listen the new track “From Largo with Love” (free download). Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | […]
the man with the iron fists
RZA’s directorial debut, “The Man With the Iron Fists,” is an action-packed kung-fu film starring Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu. The movie will hit theaters in November, soundtrack release is October 23rd. The OST features a collection of big-name talents like Kanye West, the Wu-Tang Clan, Talib Kweli, Ghostface Killah, Pusha T and Raekwon, the Black Keys, Flatbush […]
bizarre tribe
Join Gummy Soul’s Amerigo Gazaway as he embarks on a 55 minute “Quest to The Pharcyde”. Utilizing the original Jazz, Soul and Funk recordings sampled throughout A Tribe Called Quest’s extensive catalogue, Gazaway recreates classic productions – pairing his reinterpreted instrumentals with select vocals from West Coast “golden era” favorites, The Pharcyde. Free download via […]
eccentric movements
DJ Spinna’s latest project shows off the amazing talents of Brooklyn based soul singer, Jose James. The Eccentric Movements of Jose James takes you on a musical journey thru James’ earlier works with sprinklings of music from his forthcoming Blue Note release. A couple of familiar favorites are blended effortlessly with the crooner’s eclectic mix […]
brooklyn butterfly session
The Rongetz Foundation from New York is sending in its new third album “Brooklyn Butterfly Session”, is out today on Heavenly Sweetness. Featuring musicians such as Gregory Porter, Ronnie Cuber, Renee Neufville or John Robinson. On that session, Rongetz goal was to dig more than ever into compositions that are bridging Jazz with Hip-Hop and Soul […]
rejex
After his debut mixtape “1999” Joey Bada$$ released “rejex” a compilation of unreleased material that didn’t make it on “1999”. Featuring productions by Madlib, Lord Finesse, Stuyvesant, Chuck Strangers, 9th Wonder and MF DOOM, … download for free via LiveMixtapes. Support: Soundcloud | Facebook | Pro Era
tetra
C2C‘s first album “TETRA” is now available on iTunes, stream the album mix below. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
the boogie vol. 3
Tokyo Dawn Records compilation series “The Boogie” goes in it’s third round. Stronger than ever, this issue features artists such as Amalia, DJ Vadim, Erik Rico, Reggie B, Stacy Epps, Opolopo, Positive Flow, Teeko, Wagon Cookin, Yam Who and many more. Preview streaming below and purchase via their website. Enjoy! – Support: Official | Facebook | […]
the tricks of the street vol. 3
“The Tricks Of The Street Vol. 3” is one hour of finest hip-hop tracks by artists such as Asheru, LMNO & Kev Brown, Beastie Boys, JBrown & the Mic Smith, Nottz, Suff Daddy, JJ DOOM, Oh No, Busta Rhymes, Planet Asia, Ski Beatz, Afu Ra, Consequence, Homeboy Sandman, Torae, Astro, Substantial, Mos Def & The Expressions. Listen […]
so far, so good
German beat duo JR&PH7 and The DJBooth brings their latest mixtape “So Far, So Good”. A precursor to the Cologne natives’ junior set (scheduled for release in fall of 2012 via Soulspazm Records/Foundation Media), the project is a 23-track, 60-minute collection of unreleased remixes, B-sides, outside production and previously-released jams, hosted by Sacramento rhymesayer and DJBooth fave Chuuwee. Providing guest […]
slaps
Suhnraw released another beat-tape. “Slaps” is a mixture of hip-hop experimental music. Stream below and go here for the free download. And don’t forget to check out his previous releases on Bandcamp. Slaps by Suhnraw Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Bandcamp | Twitter