Apollo Brown provides the beat for this debut single from James D. Brown 3rd. We don’t know much about the New York artist, but this is certainly a decent introduction. Its taken from his upcoming Harlem Is Timeless Vol. 1 album, and you can watch below.
Dice Raw – ‘Trouble’
Frequent The Roots collaborator Dice Raw has dropped this new single, featuring Tiani Victoria. It’s a somber affair that drags a bit towards the end, but is still worth a listen. Check it out below.
Fatnice – ‘Freedom Rings’
Last time we heard from Fatnice it was on the awesome joint You Know The Name, from his excellent It’s Nice To Meet You album. He’s back with a new track named Freedom Rings, taken from issue #03 of the Ready to Rock comic book/record series. Watch below, and let us know what you think.
Talib Kweli – Fuck The Money (album stream)
Talib Kweli made good on the promise of his hints by dropping a new free album yesterday, Fuck The Money. Some of the guests make this a bit of a more commercial album than we are perhaps used to from Kweli, but its still a winner.
Listen here, courtesy of 2DOPEBOYZ.
Finale – ‘Odds & Ends’
The new album from Finale is here, and you can stream the whole thing below. Entirely driven by beats courtesy of Oddisee, its another sureshot from the good people at Mello Music Group. Guests include Homeboy Sandman and Kenn Starr, adding to the overall sense of dopeness. Enjoy below, then go make the purchase.
Da Buze Bruvaz – ‘The Horsemen Cometh’
Last time we heard from Da Buze Bruvaz it was on the amazing, alcohol-soaked Dos Equis. They are back with new single The Horsemen Cometh, getting their drink on again. And their smoke on. And their gamble on. Its another dose of greatness, with an incredible beat from Lord Beatjitzu, and you can watch the madness below.
Mos Def (Yesiin Bey) – ‘Basquiat Ghostwriter’
The man who will always be known first and foremost in our minds as Mos Def drops this new politically-charged joint. Released to coincide with the anniversary of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s death, it was reportedly recorded just yesterday, in Paris. Listen below.
Talib Kweli – ‘Fuck The Money’
Talib Kweli has dropped this new single out of nowhere, as what looks to be an appetizer for a new, free album named Fuck The Money dropping real soon. Musically its a drastic change of pace, but the content of the verses is as relevant and raw as ever. Listen below and let us know what you think.
Semi Hendrix – ‘#4081’
Mello Music Group have introduced a new group, the brilliantly-named Semi Hendrix, and this first single from them is pretty awesome. Referencing a certain A Tribe Called Quest lyric we’re all very familiar with, the track has fast flows, a nice beat, and a guest spot from Ras Kass. Listen below, and look out for more from the group soon.
DOOM salutes Sean Price
Video appearances from MF Doom don’t come around too often, but the metal faced one has recorded this short message in tribute to Sean Price. Filmed somewhere nice and tropical, Doom is at the wheel of a fancy-ass boat, clearly taking time away from making us all wait for news of that new Madvillian joint. Watch below.