Rewind Back- Dance In the Night x Call Me

Here are two tracks from Russian producer Rewind Back that I randomly stumbled upon. Dance In the Night is real nice. I can't wait to see what else he drops in the future.

Rewind Back - Dance In The Night by rewindback

Rewind Back - Call Me by rewindback

Video: Gary Clark Jr.- Bright Lights

I saw him at ACL this year and it was awesome.

Peep past coverage here.

Video: Random Axe- Chewbacca ft. Roc Marciano

Hodgy Beats & Jonti- Nagoya

Hodgy Beats is without a doubt my favorite Odd Future member. Here is yet another reason why as he teams up with Stones Throw Records artist Jonti. 

Hodgy Beats & Jonti - Nagoya by stonesthrow

Eligh & Amp Live- Therapy at 3 (Trailer)

Eligh & Amp Live drop the first teaser from their forthcoming collaborative project, "Therapy At 3". Follow Eligh through the streets of Los Angeles as he gives you a taste of what him and Amp Live have cooked up. Mark your calendars, the therapy session begins on November 15, 2011. Pre-Order packages will be available on October 12, 2011.

Headnodic- Dirty Diamonds Remix ft. Moe Pope, Bru Lei, Very, Jern Eye, Nightclubber Lang, & One.Be.Lo

Here is a Headnodic remix from a song off his 2011 album, Red Line Radio.

Headnodic- Dirty Diamonds Remix ft. Moe Pope, Bru Lei, Very, Jern Eye, Nightclubber Lang, & One.Be.Lo

Video: Evidence- It Wasn't Me

Evidence's latest album of the year candidate is now available online and in reality.

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Large Professor- Key to the City ft. Rob Swift (Bazooka Joe Remix)

Earlier this year Large Professor dropped a single off his upcoming (4th) solo album (listen above). Today, DJ Bazooka Joe took the record and put his own spin on it and released it for free.

Large Professor- Key to the City ft. Rob Swift (Bazooka Joe Remix)

MoonChild- Murda Sketch ft. Majestik Legend

Murda Sketch is the second single off of Michigan MC/Producer MoonChild's latest album, Love for the Music. The new album features emcees from the state of Michigan, which will also have future projects on MoonChild's label hihillrecordings.com.

Here is the single, as well as the free download of the album.

MoonChild- Murda Sketch ft. Majestik Legend


Free Album: MoonChild Presents Love for the Music Part 1

Freddie Joachim- Hope

Keeping the love for producers alive-- here is a new gem from San Diego beatsmith, Freddie Joachim.

Freddie Joachim - Hope by freddiejoachim

BMB aka Space Kid- The Sound of Tomorrow (Album Sampler)

BMB aka Space Kid just dropped a new album. Peep why he's one of my favorite new(ish) producers out right now.

All the way from the Russian Federation (Saint-Petersburg), the inspiring and young BMB aka Space Kid has created another timeless release simply entitled The Sound of Tomorrow. Mastering the AKAI MPC, BMB has created more than 20 albums for Russian, African, European and American Hip-Hop soul artists let alone a countless amount of solo projects throughout the years. This man has been on our radar since day one & we are proud to say that he is part of our series of releases (4th Release).

The Sound of Tomorrow is full of deep-heavy-sounds that will automatically trigger your mind into Deep-Thought mode. His synths, basslines, and drums definitely signify his sound. We promise you that after listening to this, you won't forget his sound.

BMB aka Space Kid - The Sound of Tomorrow

BMB aka Space Kid - The Sound of Tomorrow - Teaser by SOULECTION

Free Album: Poem-Cees- Everything You've Always Wanted

Poem-Cees is made up of three DMV artists: Black Picasso, DP aka Natural Law, and DJ Stylus. Mostly known for their slam poetry contributions, Poem-Cees have been rocking crowds around the nations capital for years, while releasing five projects since their unveiling at the turn of the millennium (I.O.U. Street, Paranoia, S.P.P. (Storm, Priest, Poem-cees), Have A Nice Day, The Solitair Mixtape: Everything You've Never Wanted, Everything You've Always Wanted). Their latest project features production and guest vocals from numerous celebrated DC area artists, such as: Oddisee, Priest Da Nomad, Asheru, Kokayi, Apex, Roddy Rod, Ardamus, Storm, and more. 

Here are two of my favorite tracks, along with the free full album download. 

Click where it says "dopeshare" to download.

Poem-Cees- Shut Up (Prod. Oddisee)


Poem-Cees- Supayesterday ft. Wayna and Asheru


Free Album: Poem-Cees- Everything You've Always Wanted

Video: Chuuwee- Chez Chit

From Chuuwee's Be Cool Mixtape with Jonathan Lowell that I think I forgot to post. Woops.

DJ Cam- California Dreamin'

Here is a new track from DJ Cam off his upcoming album Seven, which is set to release October 24th.

J-Live- The Authentic (Prod. Marco Polo)

Here is a new track from J-Live's  forthcoming full length album S.P.T.A. (Said Person of That Ability) [Pronounced Spitta] set to releas tomorrow! Beat by Marco Polo.

J-Live approaches this project as if he were a three man group, rather than a solo artist.

You can order the record directly from J-Live at his online merch table.


The Authentic (prod. by Marco Polo) by J-Live

Rogue Venom- Sick Sad World

Rogue Venom's latest solo project, Sick Sad World, is a perfect introduction to the first lady of Swim Team. Each cut is under three minutes, which, in my opinion, is a perfect way to introduce yourself to these new wave (ADD) rap fans.

Download: Rogue Venom- Sick Sad World

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Video: Bless Escro- Shottas

I have no idea where "Shottas" is from, but Bless Escro's 2011 release, The Blessed LP, is worth a download.

Peep our write up on him and that album here.

Tashan Dorrsett (Kool Keith)- Supa Supreme (Marley Marl Remix)

Kool Keith is a fucking nutcase. Kool Keith is a genius.

Post Dr. Octagon, Black Elvis, Dr. Dooom, Big Willie Smith, Rhythm X, and Sinister 6000, Keith has continued to entertain and morph with the times as Tashan Dorrsett; a "real", regular urban dweller that deals with life's daily struggles and represents the essence of urban living and ghetto struggles, according to Keith. Tashan is also a character that can be solely associated with DJ Junkaz Lou's electro-funk fused production that Keith was instantly drawn to some years ago when he was in search for next level sounds that differed from the old hat sample driven music he was growing bored of in New York.

In 2009, the 21 track long Tashan Dorrsett album was unveiled. It was a departure from his weird, sci-fi/fantasy oriented characters and instead offered up a gritty Bronx reality show, starring Tashan as the antihero. The record received mixed reactions, but I really enjoyed it when it dropped.

Earlier this year, a few choice selections from that record received remixes from DJ Junkaz Lou, Domingo, Marley Marl, and more. These are two of my favorite Tashan remixes below. You can peep and purchase the album here.

Download: Tashan Dorrsett (Kool Keith)- Supa Supreme (Marley Marl Remix)


Download: Tashan Dorrsett (Kool Keith)- The Real Beginner feat. Chem (Ariel 'the Cartel' Caban Remix])


Check out the Tashan Dorrsett 3-part documentary here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

Rogue Venom- Spaced Out (Prod. Ras G)

Rogue Venom is one of the best "new" female MC making music today, bar none. Her recent contributions to the hip hop world have unfortunately slipped under the radar, but I've been highly anticipating her solo work since I caught a whiff of her skill on "Piranhas", a Swim Team collabo track from Thirsty Fish's 2008 album Testing the Waters, and her recent collaborations on Dr. Oop's The Grateful Dead record.

Here are two singles from her upcoming solo project, Sick Sad World, set to release on September 25th.  I also added the Dr. Oop cuts via YouTube.


Download: Rogue Venom- Spaced Out (Prod. Ras G)


Download: Rogue Venom- This is it Wha

Lushlife- Motivation

Lushlife tackles the Lil B and Clams Casino joint.

OKP: This new Lushlife joint (premiere!) exists at the meeting point of two countervailing forces; the gritty poetry of the rap and the fuzzy, gauzy dream sequence of the Clams Casino backing track which sounds like your mental radio is picking up transmissions from another era and/or universe. Somehow it all fits together and after all what would you expect from a cat who shares his name with a great American novel about urban professionals and hood kids both trying to get over in the constant scuffle of the Lower East Side? No More Golden Days–LL’s follow up to Cassette City, drops sometime in October (full tracklisting after the jump).

Download: Lushlife- Motivation

Freestyle Fellowship- Step 2 the Side (Prod. Exile)

Myka 9, Self Jupiter, Aceyalone, and P.E.A.C.E., along with DJ Kiilu Grand have reuinited to bring us their circus wagon full of intricate wordplay, battle raps, stream-of-consciousness rhymes, and thoughtful spoken word poetry. This is the third leak off their upcoming album, The Promise. This new leak features a Madlib-esque beat from Exile. 

You can peep our past coverage here.

Video: Casual- Fiend For Hip Hop

DTMD- Makin' Dollas

DTMD (Dunc & Toine Makin' Dollas) has officially released their debut album!  To celebrate the exclusive early itunes release, DTMD is giving away the title track "Makin' Dollas".  The new album features DMV representers Kev Brown, Oddisee, Drew Kid, yU, Quartermaine, and Godly MC.

About the Song:

The title track, Makin' Dollas, kicks off with Toine announcing his intentions: "The syntax is stress relief, in other words, if we speaking candidly, I be spittin' for the sanity, not really for the vanity."  This style of articulate, sharp wordplay infuses Dunc's production with the kind of wise, intelligent raps that make listeners hit rewind.  The beat itself is a working man's boom bap replete with lush guitar and vinyl scratches.

About the Album:

Dunc’s rich, full-bodied production serves as a natural backdrop to Toine’s technically astute rhymes, layered deep with smooth instrumentation evocative of such luminaries as J. Dilla, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Pete Rock, each of whom shaped the classic hip hop sounds of Dunc’s childhood. Toine’s energy and bright delivery belie wisdom beyond his years, inspiring deep reflection as easily as sharp battle fare and complex rhyme schemes. Maintaining a close working relationship with PG neighbor Oddisee and assuming a strong presence in the collective atmosphere of the DMV’s hip hop scene, DTMD appeared separately on MMG’s “Helpless Dreamer” compilation, Toine rhyming on “Different Now” and Dunc producing Stik Figa’s “From the Top.” Now the debut album Makin' Dollas hits itunes for an early pre-release exclusive today September 20th!  The CD release is next tuesday September 27th with a vinyl edition coming down the road.

Download: DTMD- Makin' Dollas

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Jenova 7- Dusted Jazz Vol. 1

Jenova 7 is nom de plume of Michael J. Sirois, a Boston born trip-hop musician and independent filmmaker currently living in Los Angeles. He is a member of the Dusted Wax Kingdom label and recently released Dusted Jazz Vol. 1 as a free download. The EP is exactly what the title says-- a simple five track ride through moody, dark, and dusty jazz laced hip hop beats.

The Dark Side of the Oz

You know how all of your stoner buddies (or maybe you yourself were actually a ‘stoner buddy’) talked about how the Pink Floyd album Dark Side of the Moon synched up perfectly with the movie Wizard of Oz? Well, now here is your chance via the magical internet to watch the entire thing.

Video: ESQ & Chikaramanga- A Night in the Life

Here is a new video from another Chicago MC, ESQ, off his 2010 collaboration record with Giant Panda producer, Chikaramanga, entitled The Succession.

Video: RacecaR & Kohndo- Put It On Wax (Promo)

I'm glad I checked my old WT email because I got a note from Chicago MC RacecaR to notify me about a collaboration with Vin'S da Cuero off his forthcoming album, Put it On Wax, available September 26th.

If you are not familiar with RacecaR or Modill, check our past coverage (which includes a free "get familiar" mix.

Video: One Be Lo- Rabbit Food

From One Be Lo's latest project, LABOR, which dropped September 6th.

Fashawn- Change ft. Chill Moody

This track is produced by German bred beatsmith Sepalot and can be found on his upcoming album, Chasing Clouds, set to drop September 30th.

Change feat. Fashawn & Chill Moody (Prod. by SEPALOT) by SEPALOT

Lushlife- The Romance of the Telescope ft. Andrew Cedermark

As mentioned and featured on WT before, Philadelphia MC/Producer Lushlife is preparing the release of his new mixtape, No More Golden Days, this October.  The mixtape features Heems (of Das Racist), Cities Aviv, QueST, STS, Jabee, Sun Glitters, and Andrew Cedermark (ex Titus Andronicus).

Lushlife also has an album on the way with a guest appearance from Styles P of The Lox.

Free Album: Nacho Picasso- For the Glory

Until today, I've never heard of Nacho Picasso out of Seattle, Washington (Thanks, Sniper). But with the otherworldly production duo Blue Sky Black Death and Raised By Wolves behind him, Nacho has the potential to be an instant smash hit with underground hip hop heads and swag rap aficionados alike. 

On my second go around with his new free album For the Glory, I have officially become a fan of Nacho's nonchalant talk-rap delivery and voice reminiscent of Luckyiam on lean. At first, Blue Sky Black Death/Rasied by Wolves' overwhelming and vaporous production was overshadowing Nacho's presence, but eventually my ear caught up to his original wit and punchlines. To me, this is one of Blue Sky Black Death's best collaborations with an MC, crushing the output of Jean Grae, Hell Razah, and artists featured on A Heap of Broken Images. With the popularity of acts like Asap Rocky, Main Attrackionz, Clams Casino on the rise, Picasso, BSBD, and Raised by Wolves have an undeniable chemistry that rivals the output of these guys on the opposite coast.

Check out a few of my favorite songs from the album below, as well as the full album stream & download.

NumbNuts


DMT ft. Thaddeus David


Moor Gang ft. Jarv Dee

Video: The Doppelgangaz- Nexium

Another video from their 2011 album Loan Sharks. These guys are hilarious and I don't know if they mean it or not.

C-Plus- Checkmate ft. Chuuwee and Illecism

Posting this for the Chuuwee feature and the beat alone. I can't say I've followed C-Plus or Illecism at all since they started dropping a few years back, but I dig the collabo overall.

Free Mixtape: Alive & Well (Mike Flo & Ekundayo)- The Offering

Last month I posted about an Atlanta based MC named Ekundayo that really impressed me and today we get another free offering from him and MC Mike Flo (who is also Dead Prez' DJ). Ekundayo and Mike, known together as Alive & Well, tackle known beats from Madlib, Full Crate, FS Green, Jansport J, Kanye West, Nicolay, Flying Lotus, as well as some freshly made productions.

Download and track list below.

Download: Alive & Well (Mike Flo & Ekundayo)- The Offering
Check out past coverage/free music from Ekundayo

Video: Killa Kyleon- Bodies Hit the Floor ft. Bun B

Visuals from one of my favorite tracks off of Candy Paint & Texas Plates 2. It's the year of the Killa.

Free Mixtape: Zumbi- Versus

Zumbi (from Zion I) released his Versus mixtape today that features unauthorized (I think?) collaborations from artists Zumbi digs.

Finally, the mixtape is here yall!!  It's been a labor of love, and I offer this to all of you out of the goodness of music and higher source vibrations.  The concept governing this project was to link with dope artists whom I respect.  It features joints from Bassnectar, Flying Lotus, and Little Dragon amongst others.  Enjoy the funk...Bless!!

Download: Zumbi- Versus

 

Video: aDaD- The Time (Prod. Exile)

Here is another aDaD promo video for his upcoming P.S....I'm Next mixtape featuring production from Waajeed, Exile, Illmind, Tensei Beats, Ta-Ku,  ADaD and more.

Gary Clark Jr.

Over the weekend I came to a conclusion that I need to dive deeper into what the local Austin music scene has to offer. After finding a few dope hip hop acts to follow, I came across an Austin artist that has been making noise locally since he was 17 years old: Gary Clark Jr.

With a day in Austin (May 3rd) already named after him at 17, Gary Clark Jr. has become one of the most heralded blues artists working today. Rarely does an artist explode onto the music scene with the force and impact of a comet. But when it does happen — as it did when 26-year-old singer-guitarist Gary Clark Jr. delivered an incendiary debut performance of his song “Bright Lights” at Eric Clapton's 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival last June — the result is magical. Funky, hip, and badass, Gary Clark Jr. is a rocking soul man for a new generation.

Born and raised in Austin, TX, Clark began playing guitar at age 12. He performed small gigs throughout his early teens before popping up on the radar of legendary promoter Clifford Antone, owner of Austin blues club Antone's. Through Clifford's connections, Clark was soon sitting in with and learning from an array of musical icons, including Jimmie Vaughan. Vaughan, and others in the Austin music community, mentored Clark along his path, facilitating his steady rise on the Texas music scene. His peers have showered him with acclaim for his galvanizing live performances. In 2001, Austin’s mayor, Kirk Watson, declared May 3rd to be “Gary Clark Jr. Day.” Clark was 17 years old.

Clark went on to win the Austin Music Award for Best Blues and Electric Guitarist on three separate occasions, in addition to receiving awards from various blues magazines and associations around the country. After playing the nationally televised show Austin City Limits and touring with such artists as Jimmie Vaughan, Pinetop Perkins, and Doyle Bramhall II, Clark released two self-produced albums, and composed the original score for the film Full Count. Clark’s creative versatility and love for not just blues, but also soul, hip-hop, classic rock, and jam bands, has allowed him to transcend his own musical talents. He starred alongside Danny Glover and Stacy Keach in John Sayles’ 2007 film Honeydripper.

In 2010, Clark was the only young newcomer to be selected by Eric Clapton to perform at the Crossroads Guitar Festival, where he performed with Doyle Bramhall II and Sheryl Crow. A DVD of the show, released last November, led to Clark’s signing with Warner Bros. Records for whom he is currently working on his major-label debut album. Clark’s singular talent has also attracted a bevy of artist support, including accolades from Sheryl Crow, Citizen Cope, Damian Marley, Ron Wood, and Questlove. As the latter recently Tweeted after witnessing a December performance at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl: “I don’t think y’all understand the greatness that is in front of you. Gary Clark Jr. is kickin’ ass and takin’ names.”

The Bright Lights EP is available now on iTunes.

Gary Clark Jr by GaryClarkJr

Free Mixtape: Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire- Lost in Translation

If you pay attention to smart blog buzz than you might already know who Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire is. If not, Lost in Translation is the perfect starting point and a mixtape that is supposed to catapult eXquire into the upper echelon of up and coming New York reppin' rappers.

For those that like to follow co-signs from other artists, eXquire has already been embraced by El-P and Danny Brown, which I hope turns into many more future collaborations like the hidden remix you might find in the download below.

Despite the tape falling short of all the hype he has been receiving from various celebrated underground artists and east coast websites, exQuire's potential is still showcased in songs like Huzzah!, I Should Be Sleepin', and Maltese Falcon, but the fumbling use of Cannibal Ox beats and his presence on the other tracks didn't hit me as hard as Huzzah originally did and what I expected LIT to provide.

With that being said, I'm still looking out for eX.

Download: Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire- Lost in Translation

Track list on the flip side.

Free EP: Amp Live- You Are Not Human (The Love EP)

Travel with the music producer Amp Live (of Zion I) as he takes you on a journey using the art of fusion, mixing glitch, hip hop, quirky electronic, and jazz. This first EP is based on a love theme, You Are Not Human (The Love EP). It is of many to come as Amp LIve continues to follow up his previous remixes of other artist such as Radiohead In Rainbows and Tyler the Creator’s Goblin. . . Enjoy and please past along if you like.

1. The Return
2. Differ.e.n.t.
3. Noontime In Paris
4. 6/8
5. Playing With My Tremelo
6. Yesterdayz ft Natasha Adorlee

Download: Amp Live- You Are Not Human (The Love EP)

Blasphemous Jazz- The Bitches Brew Session

On Thursday June 2, 2011 at The Little Bar in South Philadelphia; Mndsgn, Swarvy, Sir Froderick, Knxwledge, Josh Hey and Stainless Steele came together to play a live show that they called “Blasphemous Jazz”. The concept for the show was that each artist would produce the re-workings of Miles Davis’ ‘Bitches Brew’ album. Each producer played a live set which included their Bitches Brew session. The show was hosted/Emceed by Stainless Steele. This release is the studio version of what was performed live that night.

Download: Blasphemous Jazz- The Bitches Brew Session

Video: East 35- 83

East 35 is a rising Austin, Texas based duo made up of Young Gift and Bigg John. I want to know everything that I've been missing if it sounds like this.

Athletic Mic League- Get Go

It has been awhile since I heard rumors that Athletic Mic League were back together for another album (supposed to be called Jungle Gym Jungle?). I still remember the night in my dorm room in 2000-2001 (Napster era) when I first came across their Lyrictricity 12". Here is the first leak, as well as some background info I snatched from one of my ancient blog posts at another site.

The six emcees of Athletic Mic League came together while still attending high school in Ann Arbor, MI. Known then as the Anonymous Clique: Buff, 14KT, Grand Champ, Texture, Tres Styles, and Vital joined forces with DJ Haircut and after two years of love and support from the local hip-hop community they made it official. Athletic Mic League was out to show the world what their brand of hip hop was all about.

By 1998 AML had blessed high school talent shows, house parties, and hip hop nights across Detroit. Following up with their underground classic demo The Thrill of Victory, The Agony of Defeat, the buzz grew to deafening levels. In 1999 they settled in Jersey City, quickly building their reputation and skills in the neighboring New York hip-hop scene.

Athletic Mic League "Get Go" (Prod. by Vaughan T) by 14KT

Awon- Supreme Flows

It's been awhile since we have heard from Awon, but here is a random loosie he recently released for the hell of it. You might remember Awon from his underrated Beautiful Loser album that dropped a few years back that had tracks like this:



Supreme Flows beat by Rashard by Awon

Zumbi (Zion I)- Dank ft. The Jacka & Martin Luther

This is the first leak off of Zumbi's forthcoming VS. mixtape.

“The concept is to take the ultra creative landscape of hip hop and crush it down into a microcosm of what I’m feeling. I’m stretching out over varied styles to challenge myself.”

Zumbi-Dank ft the Jacka X Martian Luther by Zumbi808

Video: Planet Asia- Last Air Benders

From PA's Crack Belt Theatre album.

Video: Luckyiam- For You ft. Aceyalone & Slug

First video from Luckyiam's album, "I Love Haters". Available on digital outlets on Sept. 13, 2011. Beat produced by Kruse.

Video: Chuuwee- French Inhale

Off the Be Cool mixtape collaboration with producer Jonathan Lowell. I think I forgot to post that? Weird. Download here.

Video: DaVinci- D.R.E.A.M.

Download Feast or Famine EP here.

Free Album: Ryan Hemsworth- No Plans

Ryan Hemsworth of Halifax, Nova Scotia has making beats for seven years. Now, at the ripe age of 21, he is taking the internet by storm with his oddly infectious instrumental projects. My first peek into Hemsworth's world was his 2011 album, No Plans. On this album, Ryan haphazardly hoards 80's pop, modern electro, funk, soul, dirty south production, and vintage Nintendo cuts,  while blanketing them in crisp, hard hitting drums.

The 12-track freebie was released in May, but with tracks like Good Things Can Never Last, we can skip over the ol' "I got too much new shit on my hands to give something old a chance" thing that the music nerd/internet generation does.

Bask in the samples & bathe in the download below.





Album Download: Ryan Hemsworth- No Plans

Lushlife- Back On My Slang ft. QuESt

From Order of Operations to Cassette City, Philadelphia based rapper/producer Lushlife has been one of my favorite artists that's been flying under the radar for the better part of a decade.  A friend of mine recently let me know that Lush was working on a new album (Plateau Vision), so I immediately began my hunt to re-connect with Lush post-myspace and found him on hip hop's newest networking domain.

Before Plateau Vision drops in October, Lushlife is preparing a mixtape called No More Golden Days that will feature guest spots from Heems from Das Racist, STS, Dice Raw, and more. Here is the first leak with Miami MC QuESt killing a double-time flow.


Download Directly from Lush Here (Right Click/Save)

Video: Mr Muthafuckin eXquire Interview + The Song That Never Ends Part 2

MR. MUTHAFUCKIN' EXQUIRE from SHHO on Vimeo.

The SHHO recently spent a day in the city with Mr. MFN Exquire, in which we attended his performance at Manhattan’s Webster Hall and talked shop with him on the top floor deck of his manager’s Williamsburg apartment.

Free Album: Illogic & Walter Rocktight- Year 8076

After the story and a few leaks, Illogic and Walter Rocktight have set their shelved album FREE. Free being the key word, as this album is available for no charge (just your email address) via Illogic's bandcamp website.

Free Instrumental Album: Memorecks- Camcorder

I just came across Toronto, Canada based beatsmith Memorecks today and have been hooked on his YouTube channel ever since. Using various midi controllers, keyboards, and MPCs, Memorecks is making a name for himself by filming his live beat making sessions, Ableton tutorials, and fucking around with other production equipment he gets to play with from his job at a local music store.

Recently, Memorecks also put out one of his first releases, Camcorder, which is a small collection of his best beats from his YouTube videos. Here is the download below, as well as a few sound samples and videos.

Download Album: Memorecks- Camcorder

Cartridge by memorecks
Deepwaters (Video Edit) by memorecks



More videos on the flip side.

Writtenhouse- Sunshine Philadelphia Vol. 3 Mixtape

Slept on Philadelphia hip hop quartet Writtenhouse, made up of Charlie K, Chris Conway, Kush Shalimar and Somerville Sleeves, recently released the third edition of their Sunshine Philadelphia mixtape series. As usual, the 215 foursome kill it. If you need a sample of the tape before committing to a download, just peep the first track after the intro.

Check out past Writtenhouse coverage on WT

Download: Writtenhouse- Sunshine Philadelphia Vol. 3

Oddisee- Mattered Much ft. Olivier Daysoul

Oddisee's Rock Creek Park is officially available everywhere today on CD! To celebrate Oddisee is giving away the special edition vocal version of the track Mattered Much.

Mattered Much was not initially  made for Rock Creek Park, but after putting together nine songs for the album, Oddisee went back into the hard drive, rediscovered this song up, and realized it was perfect for the album. Oddisee's really proud of the drum programming on this track, it took him "a long ass time to program all those rolls". The guitars played by Andy Faus give it such a grimy feel while Lucan Pipkin’s strings polish the track. Definitely a track produced by the ’96 Reasonable Doubt in Oddisee, meeting up with the 4Hero in him. This is the official vocal version of the track featuring Olivier Daysoul. 

For the complete track by track breakdown from Oddisee, visit http://allindstrom.com/2011/09/track-by-track-breakdown-of-rock-creek-park-by-oddisee/

 Download: Oddisee- Mattered Much ft. Olivier Daysoul

Video: Task1ne- What's That Sound

Sacramento, California MC Task1ne has released two mixtapes since 2009 and is set to drop his debut album, #District916, in the upcoming months. Here is the first single/video from his debut album, What's That Sound, featuring production from Adam Bomb. 

You can download the single below along with his past two mixtapes, The Invincible and Verses the World.

Download: Task1ne- What's That Sound
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Toro Y Moi- All Alone

In exchange for the bounty of your e-mail address, a bumpin’ new Toro Y Moi track is available called “All Alone,” a song from the South Carolina indie pop wizard Chaz Bundick’s forthcoming Freaking Out EP.

Video: Blakroc 2

Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney are back in the studio lacing up the Blakroc 2 album featuring: Talib Kweli, U-God, Jay Electronica, OC, Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, Jim Jones, Sean Price & The Cool Kids.

Video: Stalley- Sound of Silence

The best beard in the business drops another video from a song off of Lincoln Way Nights, which is being re-mastered and re-released on Nov. 1st.

Killa Kyleon- Candy Paint & Texas Plates 2

Killa Kyleon and Rapid Ric are back with the second installment of Candy Paint n' Texas Plates featuring Bun B, Pimp C, Mac Miller, Lil Keke, Big KRIT, and more. The first tape is one of my favorite releases of this year, so I can't wait to see what the most underrated rapper in Houston did on this one.

Download: Killa Kyleon- Candy Paint & Texas Plates 2

Video: Edo G- Dummies Remix

Poetic Republic- Summer Dream x Tell Me What It Is x We Go

I post a lot of artists on the rise and a lot of artists that other sites don't cover (for whatever reason) and if I had to choose one group from my years of hip hop blogging that deserves a look from the rest of the blogosphere, it would be Cleveland, Ohio's Poetic Republic.

Almost a year ago to date, I posted their 2008 LP, The Natural Progression of Things, and a mixtape of live recordings and unreleased studio cuts called The Blackest Man Alive. After their move to Brooklyn, Poetic Republic have been hard at work on a new album set for a March 2012 release date entitled Future World.

Here are three tracks from their forthcoming album, as well as a re-up of all the stuff I've posted in the past. Wake up.

Poetic Republic- Summer Dream


Poetic Republic- Tell Me What It Is


Poetic Republic- We Go


More free stuff on the flip side.