We knew there was a DOOMSTARKS (Ghostface Killah and MF Doom) track coming in the latest Adult Swim Singles series, and now its here, we’ve lost our shit. Its as dope as always from these two, and you can check it out below.
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Shabazz Palaces – ‘The Mystery of Lonnie The Don’
The latest release in the Singles series from Adult Swim is by Shabazz Palaces. It’s on a weird tip as expected, but is worth a listen for the sparse production. The series is also set to include new tracks from Run The Jewels and DOOMSTARKS (MF DOOM and Ghostface Killah, and its those we are looking forward to the most. In the meantime, listen to The Mystery of Lonnie The Don below.
Ghostface Killah – ’12 Reasons to Die II’ (stream)
The New York Times has bagged early streaming of the new Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge album 12 Reasons to Die II, and you can hear it on the link below. It’s thick with RZA and Raekwon features, making this a proper Wu-Tang Clan family affair, and it sounds pretty good. Hit the link below to hear for yourself.
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Slept-on albums in retrospect: Raekwon’s – ‘Immobilarity’
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx was always going to be difficult to top, even for one of the best artists amongst the nine men that made up the Wu-Tang Clan. By 1999, the world had already been blessed not just with Raekwon’s classic debut some four years previously, but also superior albums from Ghostface Killah, GZA, Old Dirty Bastard, Method Man and Cappadonna. The pressure on Rae to turn-in something as good as his debut must have been thick, even if no one dared to mention it.
When Immobilarity did drop, it was given something of a lukewarm reception from fans and critics alike. Listen again in 2015 however, and its actually a pretty good album, and arguably better than the genuinely disappointing proper sequel to the classic debut, 2009’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II.
What seemed to bug people most at the time was how little this seemed like the other Wu-Tang solo albums so far. There are no guest spots from Ghostface, and in fact Method Man and Masta Killa are the only two official clansmen to appear. And perhaps most noticeably of all, there are no beats by RZA.
Looking back, this was actually a good thing. A lack of guests gave Rae the space needed to focus, and write with enough confidence and weight to carry entire tracks on his own, the way that Ghost has always been able to.
Moving from RZA production also added some variety, away from the occasionally stale beats that he was sometimes guilty of making, even if the little-known producers on the album were usually just trying to ape his style. Its no coincidence that the nicest beat is the Pete Rock produced Sneakers, hinting for the first time just how good Rae sounded over beats from skilled beatmakers outside of RZA. By Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II, the line-up of producers had become diverse enough to include everyone from Dr Dre to J Dilla, via Erick Sermon, Alchemist, Marley Marl and more.
Other standout tracks include Friday, My Favorite Dred and Live From NY, each of them filled with the same vivid imagery that helped maintain Rae’s reputation as one of the best storytellers in the game.
If you slept on this album in 2009, dust it off and have another listen. You’ll be surprised at how good it sounds.
Ghostface Killah – ‘Let The Record Spin’ feat. Raekwon
Ghost Deini is back with another single from Twelve Reasons to Die II, his upcoming sequel album with Adrian Younge. Its all the better for featuring Raekwon, but actually a little dull overall. See what you think by checking it out on the link below.
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Ghostface Killah & BADBADNOTGOOD – ‘Six Degrees’ (remix)
The Sour Soul album from Ghostface Killah and BADBADNOTGOOD was pretty decent, but we think this remix of the Danny Brown featuring Six Degrees by Island Riot is an improvement on the original. Listen below to decide for yourself, and let us know who you think won.
Ghostface Killah – ‘Emergency Procedure’ feat. Pharoahe Monch
The Pharoahe Monch featuring Emergency Procedure is one of the standouts from recent Ghostface Killah album 36 Seasons (except for the damn repetitive hook from Ghost), and has now been given the same animated video treatment as previous single The Battlefield. Watch below, and let us know what you think.
Ghostface Killah – ‘The Battlefield’ feat. Kool G Rap & AZ
Ghostface Killah treats us to a comic book video for The Battlefield, taken from his recent 36 Seasons album. The track also features Kool G Rap, AZ and Tre Williams, and you can watch below. Let us know what you think.
Jise – ‘Fall’ feat Freestyle
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.
Ghostface Killah and BADBADNOTGOOD – ‘Sour Soul’ (stream)
You can now listen to a full stream of Ghostface Killah and BADBADNOTGOOD album Sour Soul, just ahead of its official release. The set features plenty of classic Ghost lines, plus guest spots from MF Doom, Danny Brown and more. Speaking of DOOM, now that this album is out, hopefully they can get moving on that long, long awaited GhostDOOM/DOOMStarks/whatever else they end up calling it album.