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Sadat X – ‘Murder Soundtrack’ feat. A.F.R.O. & Rahzel

Sadat X – ‘Murder Soundtrack’ feat. A.F.R.O. & Rahzel

SADAT XThe new Agua album from Brand Nubian Sadat X is shaping up to be good. This latest drop features A.F.R.O. and former Roots man Rahzel on human beatbox duties.

Posted on July 8, 2016Categories Brand Nubian, Hip-hop, Legends, New Music, News, Sadat X, The Roots
Black Thought – ‘Making a Murderer’

Black Thought – ‘Making a Murderer’

BLACK THOUGHT AVERYBlack Thought isn’t fucking around on these new solo joints, sounding better than he’s ever done on a dope beat from 9th Wonder, which also brings out the best in Styles P.

Posted on April 6, 2016Categories 9th Wonder, Black Thought, Hip-hop, Jamla, Legends, New Music, News, The Roots
Malik B & Mr. Green – ‘Metal Is Out’ (remix)

Malik B & Mr. Green – ‘Metal Is Out’ (remix)

MALIK B MR GREENLast year’s Unpredictable album from The Roots affiliate Malik B and producer Mr. Green was dope, and here Green remixes one of the album’s best cuts, the Benefit featuring Metal Is Out.

Posted on February 17, 2016Categories Hip-hop, New Music, News, Production, The Roots
Coin$ – ‘Throwback’ feat. Black Thought

Coin$ – ‘Throwback’ feat. Black Thought

COIN$Black Thought guest on this new joint from fellow Philly artist Coin$, over a nice track from Mizzy Beatz. Listen below.

 

Posted on December 20, 2015Categories Black Thought, Hip-hop, Legends, New Music, News, The Roots
Money Making Jam Boys – ‘Mad Men’ session

Money Making Jam Boys – ‘Mad Men’ session

JAM BOYS MAD MENThe Money Making Jam Boys (aka The Roots legend Black Thought, Truck North and STS) have dropped this rhyming session over The Wurxs version of the Mad Men theme, which of course is itself taken from the 2006 Magnificent City album from RJD2 and Aceyalone. Confused? Just listen below.

Posted on August 20, 2015Categories Hip-hop, Legends, New Music, News, The Roots
Dice Raw – ‘Trouble’

Dice Raw – ‘Trouble’

DICE RAWFrequent The Roots collaborator Dice Raw has dropped this new single, featuring Tiani Victoria. It’s a somber affair that drags a bit towards the end, but is still worth a listen. Check it out below.

Posted on August 15, 2015Categories Hip-hop, Legends, New Music, News, The Roots

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