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01. WECB (Intro)
02. Welcome Back! (Beentown Natives)
03. Live From Da Source
04. Certified (feat. Day Da Don & Anti The Artist)
05. What they say (interlude)
06. Enuff (feat. Jassiel)
07. Soul Child (feat. FAITH)
08. Father'd A Child
09. Milestones
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Fresh Kils, Myer Clarity, OCDC "OCDC3" [ALBUM]
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01. Rated R
02. Unexpected
03. End of Days (feat. Roshin & DJ Versatile)
04. Work With My Hands (feat. Uncle Fester)
05. Never Give You Up (feat. D-Sisive)
06. OCDC
07. Hi Rollaz (feat. Spenny)
08. Blood, Sweat, Blues (feat. OK Handsome)
09. Game Over (feat. More Or Les, WordBurglar & DJ Versatile)
10. Can I Do Better?
11. The Assignment (feat. Moka Only & Uncle Fester)
12. Long Gone (feat. King Jus & Uncle Fester)
13. Long Ass Outro
Renowned MPC maestro Fresh Kils and unapologetically outspoken lyricist Myer Clarity are joining forces for their highly anticipated collaborative album, OCDC. This project offers a masterclass in modern hip-hop production and sharp lyricism, blending Kils' legendary boom-bap sensibilities with Clarity’s distinctive vocal delivery.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
P-Ro, Sankofa & Tali Rodriguez "The Long Leash" [ALBUM]
01. Tunnel At The Light’s End
02. Spatial Awareness
03. Schematics
04. Annie Lennox
05. Mangy Mutts
06. Everyone’s Favorite Tattoos
07. Rent On The 10th
08. Keychain
09. Old Man Game
10. Broken Brake Cables
11. The Fallout Begins feat. G Fam Black
12. Snoop’s Nail Gun
13. Mangy Mutts (Clean Version)
The long leash was forged in difficult times, life phases where candles whose light once illuminated paths flickered and dimmed, a time of loss ushering in uncertainty. The long leash is far from happy, but an undercurrent of determination to not let the environment poison hearts girds the journey. P-Ro’s voice is that of a post apocalyptic Tom Waits, lived in, dog eared, and undeniable in its raw honesty. Sankofa joins P-Ro on this journey, building a vehicle of what is left in dark days, riding shotgun where the fuel keeping the makeshift engine running is the handiwork of Tali Rodriguez, a producer with a skillset so varied to meet and navigate any terrain. The Long Leash is a journey taken, where the owners no longer exist and those once contained and restrained come to understand the destination is uncertain, but, from Tunnel at the Light’s End to Snoop’s Nail Gun, the route selected is theirs.
Nick Grant "Smile" [ALBUM]
01. Another Classic (Feat. BHess) (Prod. By Trackmasters)
02. Money Problems (Prod. By YURY, Yuri, Yuri, Yuri)
03. Same Song (Feat. Punch) (Prod. By Stoic)
04. Back Up (Feat. BJ The Chicago Kid) (Prod. By YURY, Yuri, Yuri, Yuri)
05. Price Tag (Feat. Westside Gunn & Young Chris) (Prod. By Chillon Daviz)
06. Bull Sh!t (Feat. Ransom & CyHi) (Prod. By Amarah)
07. Generational Runs / No Shortcuts (Prod. By Stoic & YURY, Yuri, Yuri, Yuri)
08. Dope Bitch (Feat. Domo) (Prod. By Stoic)
09. Sensitive Gangsta (Prod. By B.Daniel)
10. Everyday I Wake (Prod. By AG Music)
ATL transplant and former Grand Hustler, Nick Grant is back with a stacked album!! You get this 10-song offering a couple days early, so play at will! Features include Westside Gunn, Ransom, Young Chris, Punch, BJ The Chicago Kid, Cyhi, and more!
Brother Tom Sos "The Reintroduction Of Sos" [ALBUM]
01. Buf To Bx (prod. by Brother Tom Sos)
02. Another Way feat. Benny The Butcher & Good Money KK (prod. by Brother Tom Sos)
03. Through The Mud (prod. by ACSVG)
04. Tell It All feat. Benny The Butcher (prod. by Brother Tom Sos)
05. EverLast (prod. by Brother Tom Sos)
06. One More Sad Song (prod. by Brother Tom Sos)
07. Binnamon Boast Brunch (prod. by Brother Tom Sos)
08. Anthony (prod. by Brother Tom Sos)
09. Goliath Is Dead (prod. by New Testament & Dust Junkie)
10. Drawing Nigh feat. Billy Essco (prod. by ACSVG)
11. Millionaire Speedy (Jannah) (prod. by Brother Tom Sos)
Obijuan x Camoflauge Monk "Tief From Tief Make God Laugh" [ALBUM]
01. Low Tide
02. Chronically Offline
03. Crockpot
04. Thirdworldintl.com
05. Moat
06. Big Ass House
07. Sauerkraut
08. Richonary feat. Looms
09. China White
10. Black Yebisu feat. Miyachi
11. Crime Minister
12. House On The Hill feat. Ba Pace
Kemp Dupri & Soek "A Beautiful Chaos" [ALBUM]
01. Python Clarks
02. Seventy-Six Whips
03. Not A Rap Song
04. Raygun 2005
05. Beautiful Chaos
06. 7K Sturgeon
07. Man Of Reason
08. We Accept EBT
09. Yellow Tail
10. Pay Me Now
11. Side A
12. Side B
Noqh "White Roses" [ALBUM]
01. Introlude
02. Word (Feat. Hdnroots)
03. Dragonball (Feat. Marco Plus & Fly Anakin)
04. Enything (Feat. Wakai)
05. IMeanThat (Feat. Marco Plus & Kzoba)
06. Keep Speed (Feat. JamesThe3rd)
07. Sight2BeSeen (Feat. ZekeUltra & Willyynova)
08. 4K (Feat. Sunmundi & Tau)
09. Spilled Blood (Feat. The Unruly)
10. Oppenheimer (Feat. Raz Fresco & Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon)
Pulp Cruz & PI "Handyman" [ALBUM]
01. Captcha
02. Three Sixty Deal
03. Hardwork
04. Green (Interlude)
05. Hammered
06. Madman
07. Outside
08. Work Phone (Interlude)
09. Handyman
10. Long Winter
YP Aka Young Paul x WNDERBEATS "Beef & Broccoli" [EP]
01. Chinese Spot
02. Oatmeal Cookies
03. Quarter Waters (Feat. Selah The Corner & C4 Crotona)
04. Louisville
05. White Tees (Feat. H.U.R.T. & R-Swift)
Vic Spencer "Inspire Your Idols" [ALBUM]
01. Amazon Trucks On Spokes (Prod. By Lil Kydd)
02. You A Goofy (Prod. By DøøF)
03. Happy Hour (Prod. By Jay Chat)
04. No Chumps Allowed (Feat. Nut G) (Prod. By JH Jackson6)
05. The Becomers (Feat. BlaQ Chidori, J Wade, Aakeem, Eshú, & Lil Kydd) (Prod. By Lil Kydd)
06. Come Thru On Point (Prod. By Billionaire Boyscout)
07. Tropical Smoothie From 71st (Prod. By Sebb Bash)
08. Buried Half Dead (Feat. Marv Won) (Prod. By August Fanon)
09. Weird Al Yankovic’s Weed Stash (Prod. By Jramacyde)
10. Puncture Your Lungs (Prod. By Messiah Musik)
Noah-O "Heretic" [ALBUM + VIDEO]
01. Heretic (Prod. By Ant The Symbol)
02. Dick Fosbury (Prod. By Ohbliv)
03. On Code (Prod. By DK)
04. Spy Vs. Spy (Prod. By Hernbean5150)
05. I Got H.E.R. (Feat. Tah-Dow!!) (Prod. By Hongo)
06. The Blade (Prod. By Unlucky Bastards)
07. Glowing Lights (Prod. By DJ Brice)
08. Take Your Time (Feat. Tennishu) (Prod. By DJ Harrison)
09. Thanos (Feat. One Forever) (Prod. By One Forever)
10. Glaciers Of Hype (Feat. Rah Scrilla) (Prod. By Ill Bellicose)
11. Della Morte (Prod. By Fro Organix)
12. Trilla Szn (Prod. By Unlucky Bastards)
13. My G (Prod. By Unlucky Bastards)
14. C.U.E. World Order (Prod. By Fro Organix)
15. Azalea (Prod. By Mud-Gee)
16. Had To Do (Prod. By DJ L.E.S)
Swamp Camp (Boxguts, Tha Truth & Rico James) "Swamp Camp" [ALBUM]
01. Welcome To The Swamp
02. Thump City
03. Gators
04. Tranquilize Ya feat. DJ Kanga
05. The Easy Truth
06. Bayonet Plunge
07. Playgrounds
08. All These Pythons
09. Swamp Camp
ChumZilla "Farewell To The Master" [ALBUM]
01. Intro
02. Break ‘Em feat. King Micah The Infamous & ACT-1
03. Supercharged feat. PJ Mask
04. Eye Know feat. John Ryder
05. Until There Are No More feat. Sankofa
06. Intro (Instrumental)
07. Break ‘Em (Instrumental)
08. Supercharged (Instrumental)
09. Eye Know (Instrumental)
10. Until There Are No More (Instrumental)
Producer, DJ & engineer for hip-hop group Demigodz from New London, CT. Known for producing the bulk of Apathy's debut album "Eastern Philosophy" in 2006, he's had his hands in quite a few projects since. Chum is currently set to release his new album "The Earth Man's Curse" in early 2015.
Ankhlejohn x V Don "Everything Beautiful Died Early" [ALBUM]
01. Origin
02. No Specifics
03. Monyun (Feat. Sha Hef)
04. Trauma Or Tragedy
05. Inglorious (Feat. Babymaine)
06. Stoneisland
07. Vegan Goose Down Silence
08. King, Pawn & Rook (Feat. Crimeapple)
09. Solar Faxx!
10. Laugh & Cry
11. Day One
12. Packback
Primo JAB x Chuck Chan "Standin On Bidness" [EP]
01. Planet Take Control
02. Shiva
03. Back From The West
04. Louisiana’s Good (Feat. Imani Vonshà)
05. Afterlife Awaits
06. Jackals In The Swamp (JITS)
07. Well Wishes (Feat. Ole Man Stogie)
08. College Drive (Feat. Matt Paige)
09. Tapwater
10. Since Plymouth (Feat. Wakai)
11. Southern Soldier (Feat. Joe Scott)
Ronday x Wino Willy "From Baton Rouge To Babylon" [ALBUM]
01. Planet Take Control
02. Shiva
03. Back From The West
04. Louisiana’s Good (Feat. Imani Vonshà)
05. Afterlife Awaits
06. Jackals In The Swamp (JITS)
07. Well Wishes (Feat. Ole Man Stogie)
08. College Drive (Feat. Matt Paige)
09. Tapwater
10. Since Plymouth (Feat. Wakai)
11. Southern Soldier (Feat. Joe Scott)
OcBully & Tremendiss "Food For Thought" [ALBUM + VIDEO]
01. Food For Thought
02. Organic Ragu (Feat. Oun-p)
03. Chef’s Knife
04. Tiramisu
05. Sweetest Aroma (Feat. BoriRock)
06. Rotten Fruit
07. Hell’s Kitchen
08. Fitted Chef’s Hat
Isaac Castor x Machacha "Lost In Transit" [ALBUM]
01. Bullet Train
02. All Love
03. Poet Dog
04. Canadian Wildfire
05. Get Serious
06. Hopeless (Feat. Miz Korona & Nikolaj Grandjean)
07. What’s In The Box? (Feat. Jalen Frazier)
08. Candy Flip (Feat. Fatboi Sharif, Foul Mouth & Aztek The Barfly)
09. Americano
10. One Way Ticket
Alex Ludovico x Jason Griff "A Lot To Unpack" [ALBUM]
03. Discussing Baseball With My White Friends (Feat. Jesse The Tree, Rapswell & Alaska)
04. Crash Test Dummy (Interlude) (Feat. Zilla Rocca)
05. Sancho
06. #WSGTypeBeat
07. FOHICE
08. Fourth Eye Freestyle
09. Lawnmower
10. Scantron God
11. Kiddo The Killer
12. In The Clouds
Jason Griff is an above average producer in Chicago, IL USA. He is part-owner/operator of Insubordinate Records and has collaborated with Scorcese, Alaska, Zilla Rocca, Curly Castro, Alex Ludovico, Love Ulysses, billy woods, Defcee, Quelle Chris, Premrock, Teller Banks, AJ Suede, Vic Spencer and more.
Class Sick "Chef D’Oeuvre" [ALBUM]
01. Gods Don’t Cook Twice / Intro (prod. by JRed Beats)
02. Le Coup De Maître (prod. by Stix)
03. Mise En Place (prod. by Furious Stylez)
04. Wolves At The Table (prod. by Noa James)
05. Blood & Butter (prod. by Problematic)
06. Iron Skillet Blues feat. Big Chief Smash & Phantom (prod. by Numbz)
07. Who Keeping Score (prod. by YourBoySamson)
08. Âme Confit / Intermission I (prod. by WZRD Gundlach)
09. Observe The Craft feat. Blu (prod. by Class Sick)
10. Trap In Chiaroscuro (prod. by YourBoySamson)
11. Jeers In Technicolor (prod. by Act Won)
12. Fate Measured In Grams feat. Knowitall (prod. by Masterkraftsmen)
13. Salt In The Wounds (prod. by Jazzy Lion Man)
14. The Chefs Flame feat. Liym Capital (prod. by Profit Money Beats)
15. Remember The Why / Intermission II (prod. by Problematic)
16. Dividends Of Desire feat. Skyzoo (prod. by Profit Money Beats)
17. Reverie In Mask Or Raid (prod. by Stix)
18. The Economy Of Nate Cloudz feat. Nate Cloudz (prod. by FlipzWorld)
19. Skrrt In Soliloquy (prod. by Mike Booth)
20. Skyline Revelations (prod. by The Local Beat Plug)
21. Garnish The Grudge (prod. by Coughy Bitters)
22. Silk Entropy feat. Hus Kingpin (prod. by Scotie Keeys)
23. Degustation Des Ruines (prod. by Grant4ore)
24. The Pressure Valve (prod. by Mischief Master)
25. For.G.I.V.E (prod. by JRed Beats)
Monday, May 18, 2026
The Musalini x John Dutch "Stash House" [VIDEO]
The Musalini is a Manhattan-based MC who built his foundation through TCF Music Group and gained broader visibility after signing to Jamla Records in 2022; past collaborative work with Wais P and Statik Selektah on the "Choose or Lose" EP demonstrated an appetite for pairing with established names. "Stash House" is drawn from "Uptown Saturday Night," an eight-track EP shared with Smoke DZA and produced throughout by John Dutch. The track functions as a standalone video single extracted from that project, and it earns the treatment: John Dutch layers a string sample against deliberate kicks and snares that carry weight without overcomplicating the arrangement. The Musalini operates in a pocket where street realism and a certain uptown elegance cross — the instrumental choice reflects that, and his bars here maintain the balance between scene-painting and direct statement. DZA's presence across the larger EP shapes the overall vibe, but on this cut the spotlight is fully on Mu$ and the Dutch-built frame around him. The full "Uptown Saturday Night" project provides the context; this single does its job as an entry point.
DJ Views "You Alone In The Streets" (feat. Planet Asia, Melly-Mel, Lowzee & DJ DS) [SINGLE]
DJ Views is an Australian DJ and producer with over two decades of experience — MPC-based, with a production aesthetic built on classic hip-hop infrastructure and a roster of collaborators that reads like a who's-who of the global underground: past work includes Sadat X, Ruste Juxx, Wordsworth, Akrobatik, and Termanology, most notably on the 2022 full-length "Supreme" with South African MC Melly-Mel. "You Alone In The Streets" extends that international approach into a new single: Planet Asia (Fresno, California) — one of the West Coast's most consistent lyricists since the late 1990s — shares the track with Melly-Mel, whose voice anchors the South African underground-to-international pipeline, and Lowzee. DJ DS handles the cuts. "Touched By Jazz" manages the mix and master. Views builds the kind of instrumental that gives MCs latitude without dissolving into wallpaper — the track rewards the feature performances without disappearing beneath them. As a statement of intent, this single consolidates the global network View has been cultivating and adds another clean entry to what is increasingly a strong independent catalog.
P-Vers "Ghostrider" [VIDEO]
P-Vers — full name Patrick Bierhinkel, from Offenburg in the southwest corner of Germany, near the French and Swiss borders — has been a fixture of the German underground since the mid-1990s. His 1998 twelve-inch "360 Grad," produced alongside Boulevard Bou out of the Piemont Studios in Heidelberg with whom Toni-L connected him, has the standing of a scene document; he shared the splash! Festival stage in 2001 alongside Torch, Toni-L, and Boulevard Bou performing the track "Titelkampf." "Ghostrider" is the lead single from the forthcoming album "Meine Peeps," released through the Streethop-Click imprint he co-founded with Claudio Esposito in 2004. Mix and master credit goes to Versatile. P-Vers has always worked at the intersection of street realism and crafted German-language delivery — no showboating, no concession to trend. After more than 25 years in the game, "Ghostrider" carries the same register: measured cadence, unadorned production, bars that speak to rather than at the listener.
Kidd Called Quest "Ferocious" (feat. RJ Payne & Pretty Bulli) [SINGLE]
Kidd Called Quest — Rochester, New York producer Jason Martin, known for output under the Young Black And Gifted banner alongside MC Azariah — delivers a drum-driven, moody sample-flip that clears space without overreaching. Over it, RJ Payne (Philadelphia) and Pretty Bulli (Buffalo, NY) trade bars with the kind of controlled aggression that makes the sub-two-and-a-half-minute runtime feel fully loaded rather than abbreviated. Both artists wrote their own contributions independently; the seam between them is tighter than most planned collaborations manage. Midnitebeatz handles the mix. Kidd Called Quest has been building a specific lane — skills-forward, no-gimmicks boom-bap, with a regional network that stretches into Pennsylvania and Minnesota through ongoing collaborations — and "Ferocious" represents that approach at a clean peak. Pretty Bulli's presence links back to the ongoing Garcia/Quest axis visible in their "Then & Now" album from 2024; Payne's Philly cadence adds a different energy weight to the cut. Compact and unambiguous.
Magno Garcia x Retrospec "Red Rolls White Ceiling" [VIDEO]
Magno Garcia is a Boston-based MC with a catalog built on consistent collaboration and deliberate craft — past work alongside Estee Nack, King Author, and Chairman Chow has mapped out a sound that sits at the intersection of lyrical density and studied restraint. "Red Rolls White Ceiling" is pulled from the "Shots of Silence" EP, described as a prologue to Garcia's forthcoming "Lone Ranger" full-length and arriving after what was characterized as nearly two years of deliberate silence. Retrospec — a Brooklyn-based producer and occasional MC whose formative influences run from Rakim to Big L to Ghostface — provides the instrumental, and the pairing holds up: the production gives Garcia's multisyllabic approach enough room to land without stepping over each other. Garcia's writing has always carried philosophical weight without leaning into it theatrically, and this cut maintains that discipline. The EP credit list shows EvillDewer handling other cuts on the project; the Garcia/Retrospec axis here represents one specific corner of the EP's sound.
OSVN "777 Vol. 1" [ALBUM]
OSVN is a New York-based MC and entrepreneur whose catalog is built around conscious lyricism — topics ranging from social critique to spiritual misdirection to food politics, delivered without the sensationalism that tends to flatten those themes. "777 Vol. 1" opens a planned trilogy, with Vol. 2 and 3 already announced as forthcoming. The seven-track release is arranged by OSVN alongside DJ Lazy K, who hosts, and comes with a deliberate production split: Fredones handles the overall mix and master, with "Echo Echo" mastered separately by Jamison Beverly and "Base" by Chezrocka — a structure that suggests each track was treated with individual attention rather than batched. Track titles like "Queens B.I.T.C.H." and "War Outside" signal range within the project, from regional identity markers to outward-looking commentary. DJ Lazy K's involvement grounds the release in the tradition of hosted tapes, even as the content leans more toward conceptual cohesion than DJ-showcase format. An efficient opener for a series to follow.
Reez Vendetta "Milligrams Of Rap" [VIDEO]
Reez Vendetta, the Brooklyn MC known for the "Far From Famous" project and a series of raw visuals, links up with Kofi Cooks — a France-based producer whose production palette blends vintage East Coast architecture with contemporary texture — for this lean, no-frills single. Vendetta's cadence is measured and deliberate, letting bars breathe without sacrificing weight; Beatknocka handles the mix with clarity. The visual, directed by MeetTheConnect, stays in the same register: minimal staging, emphasis on performance. Straightforward underground execution.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Truth x Da Beatminerz "Get To It" (feat. Royal Flush) [VIDEO]
Truth drops his fourth video from "Nostalgia ThEraPy 2," fully produced by Mr. Walt and DJ Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz. Royal Flush – the self-proclaimed "Governor of Queens" – provides the feature. Video directed by Los of Classic Material, edited by 40oz Productions. Da Beatminerz are Brooklyn royalty – their work with Black Moon, Smif-N-Wessun, and the Boot Camp Clik defined an era. Their production for Truth demonstrates cross-generational relevance. Described as "funky hard hitting" with a "nostalgic feel" and "soulful swing" – classic Beatminerz signature. The pairing works: "witty wordplay and braggadocious bars" over that signature production.
URBVN ARCHITECTS NYC "DO OR DIE" [VIDEO]
"Beat Produced by the late & great Fendi Pendergrass beats. Rest in beats, thank you" – posthumous production provides the foundation. Shot and edited by Tiszo Video. URBVN ARCHITECTS NYC as a collective name suggests urban planning meets hip-hop metaphor. "DO OR DIE" as the ultimate binary choice. The #FOCUSAHEAD hashtag signals forward-looking vision despite the loss of their producer. Using posthumous beats honors legacy while creating new art – a bridge between memory and future.
UUuTANG MASKMAN "ICEBOY" [EP]
Recorded in a single day, UUuTANG MASKMAN’s "ICEBOY" EP is a testament to raw, unfiltered output. With production primarily by DJ Bilingual and a standout nod to the "Buffalo Kids" via Jluce, the project lives in the dark corners of lo-fi boom bap. It’s personal, gritty, and dedicated to those lost along the way. Pure basement energy.
Noa James & IsThatOD "Tony Tony Chopper" [VIDEO]
"Tony Tony Chopper" pays homage to the One Piece character – the Straw Hat crew's doctor who consumed the Human-Human Fruit (Hito Hito no Mi). Positioned as "fun, expressive nerdcore hip-hop," the track captures Chopper's transformation energy – "from playful moments to kaiju-level vibes." The description emphasizes that "music is supposed to be fun — animated, creative, and full of character." While anime references in hip-hop trace back to Wu-Tang, One Piece as specific inspiration represents contemporary nerd culture integration. This isn't just reference-dropping – it's character study through hip-hop lens.
Emerg_Da_Mc "PSYOPS EVADING" [EP]
Nine tracks featuring heavy involvement from King Bobo as both featured artist and producer through Bobo Production. Track titles like "CLOSET THING TO GOD IS BLACK PEOPLE" and "PSYOPS EVADING" signal political and spiritual themes. Emergancy Production and Bobo Production split beat duties. Multiple freestyle tracks ("YOU THE ONE", "CREEPERS AND LURKERS OFF THE DOME") emphasize spontaneous creativity. "GHETTO GOSPEL" and "LONG WAY HOME" suggest introspective moments within the politically charged framework. The PSYOPS reference positions this as resistance music.
Kain Cole & Foul Mouth "Khronicles of Kain" [VIDEO]
Kain Cole and Foul Mouth team up for their "overdue second installment" as an MC/Producer combo. The description promises "Beats and bars with no filler" – a straightforward mission statement. "Khronicles of Kain" plays with spelling to emphasize both the chronic nature and the artist's name. The MC/Producer partnership format – from Gang Starr to Madvillain to contemporary collaborations – remains one of hip-hop's most effective frameworks. This being their second run suggests an established chemistry worth revisiting.
Bizarre "Freestyle Friday" (feat. J Classic, Bareda, Dango Forlaine & J Nutty, Lokye) [VIDEO]
Bizarre from D12 ends his Freestyle Friday Part 2 series with features from J Classic, Bareda, Dango Forlaine, J Nutty, and Lokye. The full project drops May 28. Bizarre – known for his shock-value lyrics as part of Eminem's D12 crew – maintains his underground presence. The Freestyle Friday series demonstrates commitment to traditional hip-hop formats. Bringing together multiple MCs for freestyle sessions recalls the cipher tradition, adapted for digital release. Bizarre's transition from major label group member to independent artist hosting freestyle series shows adaptation to the current landscape.
Black Silver x HardMoney "Void Where Inhibited" [SINGLE]
Black Silver and HardMoney present the title track from their upcoming EP – described as "an experimental Boom Bap record about rejecting industry boxes and choosing independence." The hook declares "this ain't that regular sound, we are unlimited bound" – a mission statement in bar form. Gritty drums and layered textures push boom bap into experimental territory without abandoning its core. The thematic focus on rejecting industry categorization while maintaining lyrical, raw, forward-thinking hip-hop positions this as conscious alternative to mainstream pathways.
Reek Osama & BeenOfficial Lord "No More" [VIDEO]
Reek Osama and BeenOfficial Lord deliver "No More" from the "MALANDRO LP" – entirely produced by bop phrases who also shot and directed the video. "Malandro" translates from Portuguese/Spanish as rogue or scoundrel – a term from Brazilian street culture now applied to hip-hop context. The triple role of bop phrases (production, video, direction) demonstrates complete creative control. The Instagram handle @skumbag_reek_osama signals the aesthetic positioning. This is self-contained creativity – no external dependencies, full ownership of the artistic process.
Amalgam8 "Still Got It" [VIDEO]
Amalgam8 delivers part 3 of the "Steak-out" series, shot by Luke Navarro on location at Little Toad Brewery, Rad Retrocade, and Downtown Blues Coffee in downtown Las Cruces, New Mexico. Music, lyrics, and original cover art by Jeremiah J. F. Archer, released through Faceless/Some Weird Kids 2026. Las Cruces isn't a traditional hip-hop hub – which makes the hyper-local approach (brewery, arcade, coffee shop) more significant. New Mexico hip-hop operates far from the established centers, creating its own ecosystem. The "STILL GOT IT" declaration functions as both personal statement and scene validation.
Pat D & Habitat 617 "Lake Placid" [SINGLE]
Pat D handles beats, production, and cuts while Habitat 617 (Boston's area code) delivers lyrics and vocals. Mixed by Pat Dooner at Element Studio in Hull, mastered by Pete Maher, with artwork by Ben Jones. "Lake Placid" as a title references either the New York location or the horror film franchise – both carrying weight. The Hull studio connection suggests UK production meeting Boston lyricism. Two tracks – original and instrumental – keeping it focused. This transatlantic connection between UK production and Boston hip-hop continues a long tradition of cross-pond collaboration.
Kazu & Sabue "La Sacra Vendetta (Donato)" [VIDEO]
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Kazu and Sabue deliver "La Sacra Vendetta" (The Sacred Vendetta) – a title that evokes classic Italian vendetta narratives translated into Spanish-language hip-hop. NN Producciones on production, Klip Sound handling mix and master, with Azteka directing through Paradox Music Company. The "Donato" reference suggests either dedication or character study. The professional production chain – separate beat production, mixing, mastering, and video direction – demonstrates a mature Spanish-language hip-hop infrastructure operating with full creative autonomy.
D-Track "Don't Play Fair" (feat. RJ Payne & Akhenaton) [VIDEO]
D-Track from Montreal connects RJ Payne from Buffalo (BSF/Griselda affiliate) with Akhenaton of IAM from Marseille – this is international hip-hop convergence at its finest. Production by Karlitodakid, with $hu$hot creating a found-footage collage video described as mixing "fine arts, sci-fi, raw nature, technology." Akhenaton brings French hip-hop royalty status – IAM shaped the Francophone scene since the early '90s. RJ Payne's technical prowess and Buffalo griminess meets Montreal production sensibilities. The visual approach – dense, elusive collage work – matches the international scope of the collaboration.
Clever 1 x Shar tha Analog Bastard "Lo Kirkland: Da Baddest Incredible B-Boy Known 2 Mankind" [ALBUM]
Clever 1 of Da Buze Bruvaz delivers six tracks entirely produced by Shar tha Analog Bastard. The project description doesn't mince words: "Drawing from the early foundations of Hip Hop and fused with a crack hustler's mentality, Clever 1 delivers street journalism at its most elevated, raw, and unapologetic." Features from Driz LO and Him LO on "Suicide Wall ball" expand the Bruvaz network. Track titles like "Razorblades of Cocaine" alongside "Invincible Backspinz" span from street reality to B-Boy culture. The statement "This ain't music — it's a movement" positions the project as cultural artifact rather than entertainment product.
01. Brown Paper Bagz feat. Ralphiie Reese
02. Suicide Wall Ball feat. Driz Lo & Him Lo
03. Eat Those Eggz 4 I Break Thoze Legz
04. Razorblades Of Cocaine
05. The Baddest Incredible
06. Invincible Backspinz
One Be Lo "Moon Walkman" [VIDEO]
The Binary Star architect continues to prove why he’s a staple in the independent pantheon. "Moon Walkman" finds One Be Lo floating over his own production, maintaining that intricate lyrical density that defines the Pontiac sound. Mixed by Decompoze, the track carries a weightless yet grounded energy. It’s a reminder that Lo doesn't just write bars; he builds worlds.
Mista Pigz & Slowpace "Jokes on You" [VIDEO]
Mista Pigz and Slowpace keep it strictly underground on "Jokes on You." Taken from the "Trust the Process" sessions and re-imagined through a Midi Chlorian mashup, the track thrives on Milkshake Godfather’s heavy production. It’s a relentless display of raw lyricism over dusty, neck-snapping loops. This isn't for the playlists; it’s for the heads who value substance over shine.
DJ Crypt "NY State Of Grind" (feat. Nine & Big Twins) [SINGLE]
Nine from the Bronx – the gravelly-voiced MC behind "Whutcha Want" and the cult classic "Cloud 9" album from 1996 – links with Queensbridge veteran Big Twins over DJ Crypt production. "NY State Of Grind" captures exactly what the title promises: New York's relentless hustle mentality. Nine's distinctive rasp remains unchanged after decades in the game. Big Twins, whose history with Mobb Deep and The Alchemist runs deep, brings Queensbridge authority to the collaboration. DJ Crypt provides the foundation – this is borough-to-borough unity over boom bap beats.
Roey Marquis II. x S.L.A.P. "GRAU" [VIDEO]
Roey Marquis II., the legendary producer known for shaping the sonic landscape of German hip-hop, returns with "GRAU" featuring S.L.A.P. on lyrics and video production. Roey Marquis II. is a german-italian hip-hop producer and DJ from Frankfurt, Germany. Having been voted Producer of the Year by Juice magazine readers in 2001, Roey's credentials run deep. From 1993-96, Roey Marquis toured throughout Europe as support DJ for Run DMC, Onyx, Moloko, Grandmaster Flash, Nas, the Fugees and KRS-One. His production catalog includes work with German hip-hop royalty – from the pioneering Stieber Twins to contemporary stars like Samy Deluxe and Curse. The collaboration with S.L.A.P. bridges generations: a producer who helped build German hip-hop's foundation working with new blood who handles both lyrics and visual production. This is Frankfurt hip-hop heritage in action.
Friday, May 15, 2026
El Da Sensei "Blow Shit Up" [VIDEO]
Time to "Blow Shit Up" is the next Unusual video invading the internet!!! Strapping up the boots and loading all the ammo. El Da Sensei and producer extraordinaire J Rawls bring you an arsenal of a song to download and cop.
Hieroglyphics "Drum Talk" [SINGLE]
Hiero is back! Fresh off their international Hiero 360 Tour, the Oakland, CA super-crew has announced their first release in over thirteen years! All Said And Done will be released on 9/3/26 and the album’s first single “Drum Talk” is now available on all streaming platforms.
“Drum Talk” features an all-out lyrical smoke session from Casual, Souls Of Mischief members Phesto Dee and Tajai as well as Del The Funky Homosapien.
Listen to “Drum Talk”: https://promo.
Speaking on the forthcoming album (the first official Hieroglyphics release since 2013 mixtape The Kitchen) Del beamed “It’s like the best-case scenario, the way it’s working. I love it! It's working better than I even could have imagined.”
Formed out of the Bay Area, Hiero includes Casual, Souls Of Mischief (a quartet composed of A-Plus, Opio, Phesto and Tajai), Del The Funky Homosapien, Domino, DJ Toure and Pep Love. The crew announced their presence to the world on the track "Burnt", the B-Side to Del The Funky Homosapien's 1991 single "Mistadobalina." However, it was the 1993 release of Del’s sophomore album, No Need For Alarm, Souls Of Mischief’s debut album, 93’ Til Infinity and Casual's 1994 debut, Fear Itself that solidified their skills to hip-hop fanatics worldwide. Label frustrations and politics spurred the formation of their own label, Hiero Imperium. In 1998 Hieroglyphics released their debut album Third Eye Vision. This was followed by 2003’s offering, Full Circle.
More Info: https://hieroglyphics.
D.V. Alias Khryst "Rumble" (feat. V-Twizzy, Trendsetta, Bada Bing & Will Sully) [VIDEO]
D.V. Alias Khryst delivers "Rumble" as part of the "Flip Phone Rap Freestyles" series – a concept that consciously pushes back against the smartphone era's influence on hip-hop. Produced by Jp The Producer, directed by Matt Fingaz, mixed by M.I.N.G., and mastered at Batcave Studios. The label constellation – Dgsup Inc, ICW LLC Entertainment, Soulspazm Records, Teamwork Records – speaks to a broad independent infrastructure. Features from V-Twizzy Trendsetta, Bada Bing, and Will Sully fill out the roster. The "Flip Phone Rap" tag is more than branding – it's a deliberate aesthetic choice that prioritizes raw delivery and lyrical substance over production polish.
Fam Ross "They Don't Want Me Hear" [ALBUM]
01. Drexel (Feat. Yorel Tifsim)
02. Nita
03. Real Specific
04. Spinning Wheelz
05. At Midgets Baggin’ Yampers
06. Kents Variety
07. Toot Gave Me My First Chain
08. In The Liver With The Barber
09. White Lion
Fam Ross delivers "They Don't Want Me Hear" – a title that doubles as declaration and defiance. Nine tracks with titles like "Drexel," "Kensvariety," and "Inmtoliverwitthebarber" that map Philadelphia's geography directly into the music. Drexel Hill, Kensington, Oliver Street – this is Philly narrated through hip-hop. Yorel Tifsim features on the opener. The track naming convention – running words together, referencing specific blocks and local figures – suggests deeply personal, neighborhood-rooted storytelling.
One Be Lo "Phoenix Sons" [VIDEO]
One Be Lo – one half of Binary Star, whose "Masters of the Universe" (2000) remains an untouchable underground classic – delivers "Phoenix Sons" from his "C Section" album. The Pontiac, Michigan MC has built a substantial solo catalog since Binary Star, maintaining the lyrical density and conceptual depth that made that project legendary. The title "Phoenix Sons" carries symbolic weight – rebirth, legacy, continuation. For heads who came up on "Reality Check" and "Honest Expression," Lo's return to the mic is always worth attention.
Pab Montage "Pab VS The Jet" (feat. TheBeatDealers) [SINGLE]
Pab Montage delivers "Pab VS The Jet" featuring production from TheBeatDealers.
UUuTANG MASKMAN x BEHOLD DA FRAIL HOARSE
UUuTANG MASKMAN exists in the experimental corner of Wu-Tang-inspired underground hip-hop. "Behold Da Frail Hoarse" – the title plays with language in a way that suggests deliberate abstraction. The Dehancer reference points to intentionally degraded visual aesthetics. Minimal information, maximum mystique. This feels like the deep underground where explanation takes a back seat to experience.
Timbo King x Asethic "Cup of Dollars" [SINGLE]
Timbo King – a member of Royal Fam and a long-standing affiliate of the extended Wu-Tang universe – delivers "Cup of Dollars" with Asethic. Staten Island runs through everything Timbo touches. No additional production details or features listed for this single. With Timbo King, the expectation is set – Wu-Tang-adjacent lyricism rooted in street realism and martial-arts-meets-five-percent philosophy.
J Littles, Blak Twang & Kong The Artisan "Know About Me" [VIDEO]
Blak Twang is UK hip-hop royalty – active since the late '90s, a foundational voice in London's underground scene. J Littles connects with him on "Know About Me," produced by Kong The Artisan, from the album "Found" released through Noel & Poland Records. Mixed and mastered by Rola at Khameleon Sounds, with visuals by Honey JD. Blak Twang's presence on any track elevates it – his experience and delivery carry decades of credibility. Kong The Artisan provides the production framework, while J Littles holds his own alongside a legend.
Chip Fu "Invisible Footsteps" [ALBUM]
The three friends from East Flatbush, Brooklyn, first gained attention after performing at a hip-hop event at Howard University, which led to a deal with Jive Records. The "Have Mercy" single reunites Chip Fu with Busta Rhymes – two artists whose shared lineage in the early '90s Brooklyn creative explosion produced some of the most technically demanding rapid-fire rap of that era. Chip Fu arrives sharp – the speed-shifting cadences, tongue-twisting patterns, and animated wordplay that defined his work with Fu-Schnickens are present and undiminished, while Busta enters measured, building through the verse before shifting into rapid-fire territory, giving the track genuine shape. "Invisible Footsteps" also features a reunion with Shaquille O'Neal, more than three decades after "What's Up Doc (Can We Rock?)." Fu-Schnickens is also notable for its many references to martial arts films and Asian culture before Wu-Tang Clan helped make such references popular in hip-hop music. A return that arrives with something to say rather than something to trade on.
Sonnyjim & Brainorchestra "Politic Ditto" (feat. The Musalini) [SINGLE]
Sonnyjim – Birmingham, UK's most prolific underground export – links with Brainorchestra for "Politic Ditto," featuring The Musalini. Sonnyjim's catalog is vast and his ability to bridge the Atlantic through seamless collaborations with US-based artists remains one of his defining qualities. The Musalini adds his own weight to the track. Brainorchestra provides the canvas.
OT The Real, BoriRock & Nickel Plated "Evil Eye" [VIDEO]
OT The Real and BoriRock deliver "Evil Eye," produced by Nickel Plated, as a visual from the album "Villain." The track operates within the gritty, street-level aesthetic that OT The Real has cultivated throughout his catalog. Nickel Plated's production reinforces the dark atmosphere the album title promises. No frills – just execution.
Chill Rob G x C-Doc "Survival of the Better" [ALBUM + VIDEO]
Chill Rob G, born Robert Frazier, is a gruff Queens MC who was part of Wild Pitch producer the 45 King's Flavor Unit MCs in the early '90s, releasing one album, Ride the Rhythm. "Ride the Rhythm" contained four singles – "Dope Rhymes," "Court Is Now in Session," "Let Me Show You," and "The Power" – and was selected as one of The Source's "100 Best Rap Albums" in 1998. Now, decades later, "Survival of the Better" arrives with a feature roster that reads like a hip-hop history course: Copywrite, Sadat X, R.A. the Rugged Man, Stretch (of Stretch & Bobbito fame), Chuck D, Wise Intelligent, and Lakim Shabazz. That's Poor Righteous Teachers, Public Enemy, and Wild Pitch lineage converging on eleven tracks. The title itself signals intent – not just survival, but elevation. When a voice this historically significant returns with collaborators of this caliber, the underground pays attention.
01. Level Up Season
02. Never Ready (Feat. Copywrite)
03. Ridiculous (Feat. Sadat X & R.A. The Rugged Man)
04. I Am
05. Intrusive Thoughts (Feat. Treach)
06. Shots Fired (Remixx)
07. Let’s Go (Feat. Chuck D)
08. Higher Level (Feat. Wise Intelligent & Lakim Shabazz)
09. GTFO
10. Dream Big (Feat. Thrilla Aka Shardcore)
11. Choose Life
BAWON "Rite Thang" [VIDEO]
BAWON – also known as Stalin The Innercity Rebel – has been holding it down in Queens for over a decade. "Rite Thang" is the sixth official music video from "Winter In America (The Epstein Files Disclosure)" on Free Em All Records. After five visuals confronting political power structures, this track returns to the block. Built at 106 BPM over a sub-bass dominant boom bap foundation, the record sits in the classic East Coast pocket that Queens helped define. Press coverage from HOT 97, The Source, Hip-Hop Vibe, and Hype Magazine speaks to the reach. The most human entry in the series – an MC doing what he was built to do, in the place that built him.
Lord Sko x Statik Selektah "Elevator Music" [ALBUM + VIDEO]
01. Elevator Music
02. How It Is
03. Better Days (Feat. Dave East)
04. Northern Lights (Feat. B-Real & Smoke DZA)
05. Drunk Dial (Feat. Ab-Soul)
06. Hangman
07. Donnie Brasko
08. Wonder
09. N.W.O (Feat. Andre Lawrence, LifeofThom, Rhakim Ali, Kai Ca$h & Marco Plus)
10. Wish Upon A Star
Statik Selektah produces the entire album – a quality baseline that needs no elaboration for anyone who knows his catalog. Lord Sko, just 22 years old, hailing from Washington Heights, delivers "Elevator Music" as a follow-up to his 2025 project "PIFF." The feature list is serious: Dave East, B-Real, Smoke DZA, Ab-Soul, Marco Plus, LIFEOFTHOM, and Kai Ca$h. Nine tracks, all produced by Statik. The generational bridge is the central narrative here – a young MC from NYC pairing with one of the most respected producers of the last two decades. Whether Sko can hold his own alongside the heavyweight features is the real test. Statik's confidence in the pairing speaks volumes.
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