Considering its still only April, Planet Asia has been damN prolific in 2015 so far. He’s back again with another EP alongside DirtyDiggs, Nautica Naggas. Listen below, and let us know what you think.
Termanology – ‘Streetwise’
Termanology has released a video for Streetwise, taken from the Shut Up And Rap album, out now. Watch below and let us know your thoughts.
The best hip-hop writing from the last seven days
Here’s a round-up of the best hip-hop journalism from the last week, from sites where you’ll find some of the best music writing today.
Kanye Haters at Glastonbury: Racism, Rockism and Flying Bottles of Piss by Ashley Clark.
This excellent piece looks into the true-meaning behind the hate thrown towards Kanye West since it was announced that he’ll be headlining the hallowed Glastonbury music festival in the UK.
Read here.
The White Lie That Broke Bobby Caldwell by Jered Stuffco.
Singer Bobby Caldwell has been sampled in many rap songs, including The Light by Common, and Do For Love by 2-Pac. This article tells the story of how the industry and fans around the world were shocked when it first transpired that Caldwell is in fact white.
Read here.
Posdnuos Shares How De La Soul Will Spend Your Kickstarter Contributions by Martin Connor.
In this exclusive interview, Pos provides more info about the group’s incredible Kickstarter project, and progress on the new album so far.
Read here.
William Cooper – ‘True-N-Livin’ Nightmares’ feat Reef and Sticky Fingaz
True-N-Livin’ Nightmares is taken from William Cooper’s God’s Will album, and features Reef the Lost Cauze and Onyx legend Sticky Fingaz. Side note: The music is dope, but this is a contender for worse album cover of all time.
L’Orange & Jeremiah Jae – ‘Ignore The Man to Your Right ‘ feat. Homeboy Sandman
We’ve been shouting about how dope a producer L’Orange is for a while now, and those who don’t believe us should check out latest track Ignore The Man to Your Right with Jeremiah Jae, taken from their upcoming The Night Took Us In Like Family album, out April 21. The track also features the ever-impressive Homeboy Sandman, and you can listen below.
Michael Christmas – ‘ADHD’
For those that slept, Michael Christmas released one of 2014’s best albums; Is This Art? He’s now graced us with new single ADHD, and its sounding dope. No word yet on if this is from a wider project, but the man with the most festive name in hip-hop is said to be working on his next album right now.
Frank Nitt – ‘Slippin’
J Dilla affiliate Frank Nitt has dropped new single Slippin, with a nice beat from J. Rocc. Listen below, and look out for new album Frankie Rothstein coming next month, including production from Dilla.
RJD2 & STS – ‘Hold On, Here It Go’
RJD2 has hooked up with STS for new album RJD2 x STS out soon, and you can listen to first single Hold On, Here It Go below.
Willie The Kid & Alchemist – ‘Gettysburg
The Willie The Kid and Alchemist Masterpiece Theater album has been around for a while, but this video for Gettysburg has only recently been doing the rounds. Watch below, then go cop the EP, if only for Medusa, which features a lovely Al beat, plus guest spots from Action Bronson and Roc Marciano.
dEnAuN – ‘Told Ya’ll’ feat. Rapsody
dEnAuN (aka Denaun Porter aka Mr Porter aka Kon Artist) will soon be dropping his Stuff in My Backpack album, and today releases first single, Told Ya’ll. It has guests spots from Rapsody and Scram Jones, and you can listen below.