DJ Honda has cooked up some incredible beats over the years, and we are pleased to report that he’s still making them today. Watch the video for new single Sapporo Times below, featuring B.I.G Joe on vocals, taken from new album Unfinished Connection.
Moka Only is back with new album Chicken Wingz, and has dropped single Freak Ya Heart Out, which features Yancey Boy Illa J. Listen below, then go cop that album.
We’ve previously posted the first couple of dope singles from the new Vursatyl album Crooked Straights, and as it turns out, De La Soul legend Maseo likes ’em too. He’s put together a mini-mix of the album’s highlights, which you can hear below. Look out for the full album coming soon on BBE.
Oddisee interviews are rare, but when they happen, we’re always pleased to find out that he’s exactly what we imagine him to be: humble, laid back and insightful, just like his music. Truly one of the most creative rappers and producers of the last decade, if you haven’t yet copped new album The Good Fight, you need to click here right now. Watch the interview with Pete Rosenberg below.
Ras Kass is without doubt the hardest working man in rap so far in 2015, popping up all over the place. We recently posted the audio for the Rasy Kassy featuring Rolling Stone from Agallah, but there’s a video now too. Watch below, and look out for the new Agallah album Agalito’s Way, out now.
The Tonite Show album from eMC has been out for a minute, but Masta Ace and his crew are keeping the momentum going with a video for The Monologue, produced by Diamond D. Watch below, then go cop the album if you haven’t already.
There’s now a video for Ras Kass single So OG, and its got a cameo from the realest OG of them all, Ice T. Watch below and shout us with your comments.
This unearthed gem is a project recorded in 2004 by the incredibly-named producer Wally What and NYC indy rapper Breez Evahflowin’. It never saw a proper release, but is finally now available for your listening pleasure. Its dated a bit, but is still worth a listen, and even features a guest spot from Immortal Technique. See further down below for the full story courtesy of the Breez Evahflowin’ Bandcamp page.
“The story starts with a tour of the Carolinas. NYC’s Breez Evahflowin, C-Rayz Walz and Boston’s MC Akrobatik were promoting the compilation album Detonator records volume 1. In Charleston SC thanks to DJ Kurfu Breez & C-Rayz meet a young dread head producer by the name of Wally What? That night the rare and extremely difficult to find ‘Zelda’ freestyle was recorded.
Over the years that follow Breez would continue to collaborate with Wally in SC and then in Boston where Wally relocated. A few years later they would end up sharing an apartment in Bed Stuy Brooklyn where more tracks were created and the concept of the theme album began to take shape.Wally delivered track after track of intense sounds. Breez used this canvas to verbally illustrate his growing frustration with the War on Terror and the ruling administration at the time.
There were ambitious plans for an LP, a tour, a book and more but, as can happen, life got in the way.
Out of necessity, Breez moved to North Carolina for a few years. Wally moved to Baltimore. Though the digital age made it possible for the collaboration to continue from a distance, it never quite got back to becoming what it originally was.
Wally & Breez have gone on to find happiness in life as Husbands & Fathers.
They still keep in touch and take jabs at each other over social media every football season (Breez=Steelers, Wally=Ravens).
10 years later for your consideration is the concept as fleshed out as it is going to be.
The vocals a little harsh at times, some beats are raw and unfiltered.
The message still very strong and resonant.”
Production outfit Altered Tapes have released an EP of Biggie Smalls dance remixes, following on from the Hypnotize edit they let loose back in March to commemorate the anniversary of Big’s death. The new set includes reworks of classic tracks Party & Bullshit, Juicy and Warning, and you can listen below.
Staten Island producer Git Beats has delivered a banging track in the shape of new joint Trio. Vocals are brought to you by Bob Banner and the rugged raps of Sean Price, and you can listen below. Also check for the Git Beats & Bob Banner album Get Mad, Turn Green coming May 26.
