Evil D and Mr Walt are two of the most gifted hip-hop producers of all time, crafting a whole stack of classic music in the boom bap era and beyond as the Beatminerz. In this interview they break down the story behind some of their best tracks, and about what is was like to work with a then unknown blonde kid from Detroit named Eminem.
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The Doppelgangaz – ‘Rhyme Over Beats’
The Doppelgangaz have released an incredible new instrumental album that features some of the best beat work we’ve heard so far in 2015. Stream the entire Rhyme Over Beats set below, and let us know what you think.
Mello Music Group – ‘Persona’ album stream
The Persona compilation album from Mello Music Group is finally here, and you can stream the whole thing below, including new tracks from Kool Keith, Oddisee, Open Mike Eagle and Phonte.
The Purist – ‘El Capitan’ feat Your Old Droog
Listen to new track El Capitan from The Purist, featuring a guest spot by Your Old Droog. Its taken from new album Pyrex Scholar, which is shaping up to be a good one.
Slum Village – ‘Push It Along’ feat Phife Dawg
More new music from Slum Village, this time featuring the one and only Phife Dawg. Listen to Push It Along below, taken from upcoming new SV album Yes.
Rapper Big Pooh – ‘How I Move’
Rapper Big Pooh drops another track from Words Paint Pictures; his upcoming album with Apollo Brown. How I Move is another quality joint, and we cant wait to hear the full set when it lands March 24.
Statik Selektah – ‘My Sons’ feat Kool Keith
Fresh from dropping gems on the Combat Jack show, Kool Keith has hooked up with Statik Selektah for new joint My Sons. Its got all the hallmarks of a Keith classic, including references to Lisa Stansfield (remember her?) and Taylor Swift. Dope.
Termanology Shut Up and Rap documentary
Ah, Termanology. Truly one of the hardest working artists on the independent hip-hop scene, but one of those rappers sadly destined to never quite make it. We like him though, and he recently released this short documentary about the making of his latest album Shut Up and Rap. Watch below, and then go support that album.
Spyder D – ‘This Is Real Hip-hop Yo’
Old school rapper Spyder D is back with a Larry Smith tribute track named This Is Real Hip-hop Yo. Don’t know who Larry Smith was? Shameful. Listen to this incredible mix from DJ Eclipse here if you need to jog your memory. In the meantime, watch the video from Spyder below.
Creature – ‘Sore Eyes’ feat. Vordul Mega of Cannibal Ox
Cannibal Ox rapper Vordul Mega features on new track Sore Eyes from Creature, taken from his upcoming Torn Together album. Check it below, and let us know your thoughts.