Once part of the group Rise & Shine, who released a couple of records on Rawkus back in the day, Ali Bey is now flying dolo, and has dropped this new joint from his upcoming EP, Negus. Listen below.
Fisher – ‘Fisher Over Premier’
Lots of music was recorded in the final weeks before D&D Studios closed down, most of it overseen by DJ Premier, including this joint from Fisher. We’d never heard of Fisher before today, but he’s apparently affiliated to DITC, which is good company. Listen below.
Illa J – ‘Illa J’
J Dilla’s little bro has dropped his new self-titled album, with production from Potatohead People, and guest spots from Moka Only among others. Stream the whole thing below, then go buy it.
Semi Hendrix – ‘Breakfast at Banksy’s’ (video)
The Breakfast at Banksy’s album from Semi Hendrix (Ras Kass and Jack Splash) is almost here, and everything we’ve heard so far has been dope. Here we get a video for the title track, and its equally good. Watch below, and pre-order the album here.
Da Buze Brothers – ‘Revolver’
We’ve been singing the praises of everything Da Buze Brothers have dropped so far, and this latest one is dope too. The beat is from DJ Rock Steady, and you can check it out below. Props to Unkut for this one.
Hus Kingpin – ‘Jet Flip’
DJ Skizz has laced Hus Kingpin with a dope beat for new joint Jet Flip, off of HK’s upcoming House of Kingpin album. Check it out below.
Mayhem – ‘Patriots’ feat. Big Shug, Edo.G & M-Dot
Boston is definitely in the house on this new joint, Patriots, where Mayhem is joined by Big Shug, Edo.G and M-Dot. Its from the Soul it May Seem project, and you can listen below. Shame about the awful artwork though.
Durag Dynasty – ‘Effortless’ feat. Big Twins and Godfather Pt.3
Durag Dynasty (Planet Asia & Tristate) are back with a new one, this time featuring Big Twins and Godfather Pt.3 of Infamous Mobb. DirtyDiggs is on the boards, and its taken from the upcoming new EP, Extended Capes. Listen below.
White Boiz – ‘Main St’
The new Neighborhood Wonderful album from White Boiz (Krondon from Strong Arm Steady and Shafiq Husayn from Sa-Ra) is set to be released on Stones Throw real soon, and here we get a video for the single Main St. Watch below.
Akrobatik – ‘All Hands on Deck’
Akrobatik is back with this new joint, All Hands on Deck. Its a posse cut that also features Chino XL, and you can watch the video below.