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Magnum Opus – ‘Mass Appeal’ by Gang Starr

Mass Appeal by Gang Starr is right up there in our top 3 favorite hip-hop songs of all time, possibly at number 1. It sent a tingle down our spine then to hear that the latest episode of the often-incredible Magnum Opus series from Complex is dedicated to the track. We get to hear from DJ Premier hinself, plus a host of others from his inner circle, each helping to paint a picture of how the classic joint got made, and its impact since. Shame we’ll never get to hear stories from the much-missed Guru. Watch below right now.

Planet Asia – ‘Presidential Suites’

The man that never seems to sleep, aka Planet Asia, is back with yet another new joint, from yet another new project. Presidential Suites is from upcoming mixtape Egyption Merchandise, and you can watch the video below. Worth a look if only for lots of scenes of PA pouring himself a juice drink. Baller.

The Doppelgangaz – ‘Rox Wid Her’

The Doppelgangaz recently dropped a free new EP named Parts Unknown, and it is pretty damn nice. Click here if you’ve yet to hear it, but in the meantime watch the video for single Rox Wid Her below. Let us know what you think.

One Be Lo – ‘Tymez’

One Be Lo makes his return with this laid back track, taken from the soon-to-be-released Laborhood Part IV project. The new album is set to include Kenn Starr and Logic amongst others, so keep them eyes peeled when it drops. In the meantime, listen to Tymez below.

Slum Village – ‘Tear It Down’

The impressive new album from Slum Village has been out long enough for any self-respecting hip-hop fan to have heard and purchased it by now. If you haven’t yet, then go do it. If you still need a little convincing, try new single Tear It Down below, which happens to be produced by original member and all-round hero J Dilla.

Cyrus Tha Great – ‘King Kong Ain’t Got Shit On Me’

Cyrus Tha Great has released his King Kong Ain’t Got Shit On Me album, including the Roc Marciano featured single Crime & Punishment that we wrote about a few weeks ago. The album also has the likes of The Black Opera, Skyzoo and Torae as guests, and you can take a listen below. The artwork is pretty ill too.

Skyzoo – ‘Luxury’ feat. Westside Gunn

Last week saw Skyzoo drop his anticipated Music For My Friends album early. If you’ve yet to hear it, get stream and buy now. In the meantime, peep the video for single Luxury below, featuring Westside Gunn.

Estee Nack & Purpose – ‘Love N Lust’

The 14 Forms: The Book Of Estee Nack album from Estee Nack & Purpose finally dropped this week, and in celebration, the people over at Ill Adrenaline have released another single. Listen to Love N Lust below, and let us know what you think.

Ayatollah & Drasar Monumental – ‘Box Cutter Brothers II’

Just weeks after getting the amazing Box Cutter Brothers album from Ayatollah and Drasar Monumental, there’s already a Part II. Judging from this dope trailer, its even more rugged beats and random sample chops, and you can’t ask for much more in life than that. Watch below, and then go support the release with a purchase.

First Division – ‘This Iz The Time’

Canada’s First Division have their debut album Overworked & Underpaid coming soon, and they’ve bagged themselves a beat by the one and only DJ Premier. It may be one of those Primo-by-numbers joints, but it still sounds dope. Listen below, and look out for that album when it drops.