The video for Summertime from clipping is one of the most creative visuals we’ve seen in a while. The joint also happens to feature King Tee, which is always a good thing.
It seems like almost every piece of quality independent hip-hop is coming out on Mello Music Group, and the run continues with new track TechnoGroove from producer Drew Dave. It features Kenn Starr on guest vocals, and is taken from new album SynthBASED.
Another day, another awesome track from Mello Music Group and their upcoming Persona compilation. This time its Open Mike Eagle on mic duty, with Oddisee on the beat. Listen to Celebrity Reduction Prayer below.
D.I.T.C. veteran Diamond D proves he’s still got it in this new video for Superman, taken from his dope recent album The Diam Piece.
Just when we thought DJ EFN had given us enough quality tracks in the last few weeks, he goes and drops another one. Paradise features Talib Kweli, Wrekonise and Reggie Noble himself, Redman. This, and the DJ Premier produced Who’s Crazy are taken from the upcoming Another Time album, out soon.
The wait for a new Cannibal Ox album is finally over, and early than expected too, thanks to a full Blade of The Ronin stream. Its been a long time coming, and although we had our reservations, its sounding good.
Arsonists crew members Jise and Freestyle have unleashed a banging new track named Fall, from Jise’s album The Passion of Jise album. The Arsonists were one of the most impressive groups from the late 90s golden era of independent hip-hop, and its great to see them still making quality music. Watch below and let us know your thoughts.
We make no secret of how Madlib is one of our absolute heroes, and we’re confident we’ve heard almost every beat he’s ever produced. If you are not familiar with some of his lesser-known work, then check this stream of instrumentals released by Rappcats. The tracks first featured as bonuses on the Beat Konducta in Africa release, part of Madlib’s epic Medicine Show series.
Another new track has surfaced from DirtyDiggs, taken from the upcoming Rodman album. Splash Gordon features Planet Asia, Rozewood and Killa Kali, and is mad nice. Listen below for yourself.
SKAM2? and M-1 from Dead Prez have released a video for Definition, from their upcoming album The Skronik: Flying Monkey Murder Cirkus. The video is by-the-numbers, but the music is fire. Watch the video below and let us know what you think.
