This dope mix pulls together joints produced by Steinski in the last 10 years, with the aim being to show that the old school vet can still cut it in the era of modern music technology. Listen below, and thank the good people from the Boogie Down Under Radio Show.
Solomon Childs – ‘Tried So Hard’
Literally hundreds of rappers lay claim to being Wu-Tang Clan affiliates. Most have a tenuous link at best, and most also happen to be wack. Solomon Childs does have at least genuine ties to the Wu, having worked with RZA, Cappadonna, and as part of Ghostface Killah’s Theodore Unit. He also isn’t wack, as evidenced on new single Tried So Hard. Its from the upcoming album Monsters In My Room, and you can listen below.
Starvin B – ‘7 Train Lungs’
Starvin B is back with yet another new project, this time the 7 Train Lungs album, with beats from SEASRA23. It gets a little boring in places, and the On The Boards skit is just lame, but the rest is well worth a spin. Dope artwork too. Listen below, and let us know what you think.
Killa Kali & DirtyDiggs – ‘Kalimari Kalcium’
DirtyDiggs has been busy this year, dropping what seems like an endless number of projects. The latest is Kalimari Kalcium, a collaboration with rapper Killa Kali. It includes recent single Broccoli Soup, and you can listen on the link below. Shouts to Gordon Ramsey.
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Evil Dee – ‘You’re Nobody’ feat. Finsta Bundy
Those still stuck in that mid-late 90s New York indy scene (aka us) will remember Finsta Bundy from a run of quality 12″ records in that era. Thankfully they are still making music, and here team up with Beatminerz legend Evil Dee for this dope cut from his Broadcasting Live album. Watch below.
Blu – ‘The Return’
The latest video from Blu puts pictures to The Return, from last year’s Good To Be Home album. It’s California through and through, and sounds good too. Watch below, and go cop that album if you missed it when it dropped.
Your Old Droog – ‘The Nicest’
Your Old Droog is back with this new EP, and it’s another impressive effort from the slick wordsmith. Beats are by regular collaborators DJ Skizz and El RTNC, plus the always reliable Marco Polo. Listen below via Spotify.
Meow The Jewels – ‘Meowrly’
And so it has begun. After months of painstaking work, we’ve finally got the first taste of Meow The Jewels from Run The Jewels. Its a reworking of Early, and you can listen below. Actually turned out better than you might imagine.
Gangrene (Alchemist and Oh No) – ‘Driving Gloves’ feat. Action Bronson
Gangrene (Alchemist and Oh No) have dropped the latest joint from upcoming new album You Disgust Me. Driving Gloves features Action Bronson, and the video might just be the most brilliantly fucked-up promo of all time. Watch the madness below.
Madlib & Sam Herring – ‘Trouble Knows Me’
Madlib is back with a new project which, after a few days of teasing, now transpires is a collaboration with rapper Sam Herring. Its dope as always from the master, and you can listen on the link to Rappcats below. Look out for more on the full EP in the coming weeks.
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