CunninLynguists man Deacon The Villain is preparing to release new album Peace or Power, but in the meantime has released this collection of instrumentals, featuring choice cuts from his back catalog, plus a few new joints for good measure. Check it out below.
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JSWISS – ‘The Heat’
Brown Bag AllStar DeeJay Element has laced JSWISS with dope cuts for new joint The Heat. Its a little late in the summer for a track like this, but it helps keeps those memories of good weather going as the fall draws in. Listen on the link below.
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Sean Price tribute show highlights with DJ Premier, DJ Eclipse and more
Few people are more qualified in the ways of underground and Indy hip-hop than DJ Premier and DJ Eclipse, so its only right that they led the tributes that came flooding in when Sean Price passed. Watch below for highlights from the Rap Is Outta Control Sean P special, with many stories of the late great rapper told.
Mannie Fresh on ‘Rhythm Roulette’
The latest beatmaker to appear in the brilliant Rhythm Roulette series from Mass Appeal is Mannie Fresh, one of the most creative producers in commercial rap. Watching the master at work is a treat for sure, and you can listen to how it turned out below.
Verbal Kent – ‘Add Anesthesia’
The new Anesthesia album from Verbal Kent is almost here, and the hype is being ramped with this new single, Add Anesthesia. Its another impressive joint, and you can listen below. Want to know who the dude mouthing off at the start is? Its loud-as-hell pro poker player Tony G.
QNC (Q Ball & Curt Cazal) – ‘Demo’
After hitting us up with the dope At The Same Time, featuring Lil Fame, QNC (Q Ball & Curt Cazal) have now dropped the b-side, Demo. Its equally great, and you can listen below.
Mos Deff (Yasiin Bey) – ‘Sensei On The Block’
Mos Def seems to be getting busy again of late, and here teams up with supreme producer Ski Beatz for a new joint that reminds us of how amazing Mos was when he first arrived on the scene all them years ago. Listen on the link below, and let us know what you think.
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Neek The Exotic – ‘Nia Long’
Veteran Neek The Exotic pays tribute to his favorite actress on this new joint. It’s taken from his recent Premium Grade EP out now, featuring production from Audible Doctor and more. Watch below.
Tha Addicts – ‘Belief’ feat. MC Serch & DJ Eclipse
Here’s yet more dopeness from the new Tha Addicts album This Is For Us, and this time there’s a guest from one of our absolute heroes, MC Serch. It also features the legendary DJ Eclipse, and you can listen below.
MC Magnif – ‘The Last’
J Dilla left a huge archive of unused beats when he passed, and the latest to bag one is Detroit artist MC Magnif. The Last is taken from a special 7″ vinyl release coming soon from Fat Beats, which also features the previous Dilla/MC Magnif collabo, The Shining Pt 2. Listen on the link below.
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