Fresh from dropping gems on the Combat Jack show, Kool Keith has hooked up with Statik Selektah for new joint My Sons. Its got all the hallmarks of a Keith classic, including references to Lisa Stansfield (remember her?) and Taylor Swift. Dope.
Termanology Shut Up and Rap documentary
Ah, Termanology. Truly one of the hardest working artists on the independent hip-hop scene, but one of those rappers sadly destined to never quite make it. We like him though, and he recently released this short documentary about the making of his latest album Shut Up and Rap. Watch below, and then go support that album.
Spyder D – ‘This Is Real Hip-hop Yo’
Old school rapper Spyder D is back with a Larry Smith tribute track named This Is Real Hip-hop Yo. Don’t know who Larry Smith was? Shameful. Listen to this incredible mix from DJ Eclipse here if you need to jog your memory. In the meantime, watch the video from Spyder below.
Creature – ‘Sore Eyes’ feat. Vordul Mega of Cannibal Ox
Cannibal Ox rapper Vordul Mega features on new track Sore Eyes from Creature, taken from his upcoming Torn Together album. Check it below, and let us know your thoughts.
Breeze Embalm – ‘Bread Whinners’ feat. Blu
New York emcee Breeze Embalm has released a new track named Bread Whinners, featuring the always-reliable Blu. Check it out below.
Memory Man – ‘PSA (What Does it All Mean?)’ feat. Edan
Broadcast One from producer Memory Man is an absolute gem of an album, with impressive beats, plus guest spots from Kool Keith, Open Mike Eagle, Prince Po, Mr Lif and more. It also features one of our personal favorites, the Humble Magnificent himself, Edan. He appears on new single PSA (What Does it All Mean?), and you can hear that and the full album below.
La Coka Nostra – ‘The Hard Way’
Non Phixion front man Ill Bill lets loose new track The Hard Way, taken from the upcoming La Coka Nostra album To Thine Ownself Be True. Bill is also hosting the next installment of the Digital Dynasty mix tape series, hence the album cover.
Flatbush Zombies – ‘Plz Don’t Make Me Do It’ feat Domo Genesis
Brooklyn’s Flatbush Zombies drop new track Plz Don’t Make Me Do It, with Domo Genesis providing guest vocals. Listen below and let us know your thoughts.
Gangrense (Alchemist & Oh No) – ‘Play it Cool’ feat Earl Sweatshirt
Gangrene due Alchemist and Oh No have teased us with a track from upcoming album The Alchemist and Oh No Present: Welcome to Los Santos, referencing their previous work on the soundtrack for the Grand Theft Auto games. Play it Cool features Earl Sweatshirt, and you can hear it below.
Red Pill – ‘Rap Game Cranky’
Mello Music Group rapper Red Pill has dropped a new video for Rap Game Cranky, taken from upcoming album Look What This World Did To Us.