Busta Rhymes and Q-tip have been working together for decades, but for this new project, a follow-up to their 2013 album The Abstract & The Dragon, Tip is on hiatus. Never mind though, because Busta has brought along MF Doom, Raekwon and more on this new one, and even a reuion with the rest of Leaders Of The New School. Listen here.
Hus Kingpin – ‘Hennessy Privilege’ feat. M9
Hus Kingpin has had a busy year, but is somehow still finding time to drop more dope joints, like this new one with M9. Listen below.
Vic Grimes & PhybaOptikz – ‘Stickup On The 22nd Floor’
Everything we’d heard from this new album by Vic Grimes and PhybaOptikz so far had been quality, and we’re pleased to report that the full project keeps up the fine work. Stream Stickup On The 22nd Floor below, and hit us with your comments.
Ruste Juxx & Kyo Itachi – ‘Universal Sean’ (video)
We dropped the audio for this Sean Price tribute from Ruste Juxx and Kyo Itachi back in October, but there’s a video now too. Watch below.
D Strong & Giallo Point – ‘Dangerous Ground’
This new EP from D Strong and Giallo Point sounds real nice, with guests including Shabaam Sahdeeq and Prince Po. Stream below, and let us know what you think.
House Shoes – ‘The Turkey Tape’
Grown Up Rap favorite House Shoes has dropped this dope collection of beats he produced from 1995-2000. Listen to Side A below, and keep ’em peeled for Side B next year. Curious about the name? He recorded it on Thanksgiving.
DJ Spinna – ‘Labcabincalifornia 20th Anniversary Mix’
Labcabincalifornia was the second album from The Pharcyde, and featured two of the finest beats J Dilla ever created in the shape of Runnin and Drop. It’s now 20 years old, and DJ Spinna is celebrating with this mix. Listen below.
Knightstalker & Falling Down – ‘Kept In Perspective II’
This new EP from Knightstalker and beatmaker Falling Down is pretty dope, and features Ty Nitty, Sav Killz and Killarmy alumni 9th Prince and Kinetic 9. Listen below.
Coin$ – ‘Throwback’ feat. Black Thought
Black Thought guest on this new joint from fellow Philly artist Coin$, over a nice track from Mizzy Beatz. Listen below.
Starvin B & Dusty G – ‘The Schizophrenics’
We’ve loved everything Starvin B has done so far, and with no less than four releases this year alone, he’s done a lot. The latest dope one is this EP with Dusty G. Watch the video for Memory Loss below, and get the full project here.