Tuesday, April 14, 2026
T.F & DJ MUGGS "CHA CHA CHICKEN" [VIDEO]
KAYDRON "Neighbourhood Tales (EP) [Vol.1]" [EP]

Released via Legacy Raw Records, KAYDRON’s "Neighbourhood Tales Vol.1" is a sophisticated sonic odyssey that bridges the gap between the gritty alleys of the East Coast and the sun-drenched rhythms of the West. KAYDRON showcases master-level beatmaking, weaving together classic Boom Bap, soulful G-Funk, and experimental Neo-Soul layers. Tracks like "Lost In The Gold" and "The South" highlight his ability to pair heavy kicks with intricate, psychedelic arrangements. The vocal contributions from The Roald Crew and The Henning Band add a layer of raw street realism and spiritual depth, perfectly balanced by Thibault Wayaffe’s immersive engineering. This EP stands as a refined homage to hip-hop’s roots while pushing the boundaries into a soulful, cinematic future.
Polo Baby Flako & Mike Martinez "It’s me, I’m him" [VIDEO]
Emskee & Jake Palumbo "Keyboard Castro Killer" [ALBUM]

This one is built in-house and it shows. Jake Palumbo has been running SpaceLAB Recordings out of Brooklyn since 2003 — producing, rapping, mixing, and mastering under one roof — with a catalog that's hosted Sean Price, Roc Marciano, and Ras Kass along the way. Emskee brings a pedigree that runs through the early 90s underground with Nick Wiz, the long-running Underground Railroad radio show on WBAI, and years of work as both a respected DJ and MC — the kind of resume that earns credibility without needing to announce it. On "Keyboard Castro Killer," Palumbo's production does what his beats consistently do best: sample-driven, weighted low-end, drums that sit in the pocket without overreaching, classic East Coast architecture with no decorative clutter. Emskee rides it with the assurance of someone who's been navigating that exact lane for three decades — bars that land, delivery that doesn't chase. DJ Dainja adds cuts that serve the track rather than show off. The four-version rollout — explicit, clean, instrumental, acappella — is the hallmark of a release engineered for DJ culture: practical, professional, built to move. Soulspazm handles distribution, SpaceLAB handles everything else.
Primo Profit & RLX "Until August" [VIDEO]
LTA "PSYCHO GLITCH" [EP]

Paris has always had its own relationship with the crate. LTA understands that tradition and builds on it without announcing it. Psycho Glitch is five tracks, none crossing the two-and-a-half-minute mark — not because of limitations, but because of intent. Every bar earns its place, every beat lands without waiting for permission. The production sits in a deliberately claustrophobic Boom Bap pocket: drums with weight and proximity, samples cut close to the bone, low-end that presses rather than vibrates. Track titles like Homme Kalash, Nuit Thermique, and Zone Rouge map a city in friction — tense, nocturnal, alert. LTA's delivery carries the same discipline as the production: controlled cadence, precise placement, no reaching for effect. There are no features here, no dilution of focus — this EP is a clean, unbroken transmission from a single source. Listeners who gravitate toward the compressed intensity of early European underground tapes or the lean architecture of stateside solo EPs will find something worth returning to in Psycho Glitch. Short runtime, full weight.
2 Dolla Will & Yung Regis "Heaven Sent" [VIDEO]
Famoso feat. E.Casanova "Olive Juice" [ALBUM]

"Olive Juice" finds Famoso and E.Casanova operating in a high-stakes emotional vacuum, channeling the transcendent, "us-against-the-world" energy of Neo and Trinity. Producer N.A.B crafts a masterclass in atmosphere, grounding the record in a lush, neo-noir landscape characterized by warm analog synth-work and a rhythmic swing that feels both steady and surreal. Famoso’s delivery is surgical yet vulnerable, trading verses with E.Casanova to explore a connection that feels less like a coincidence and more like a glitch in the Matrix. It is a sophisticated, narrative-driven piece of independent hip-hop that prioritizes texture and intentionality over radio-ready tropes, proving that true chemistry is timeless.
AZ "So High" (feat. Mumu Fresh) [VIDEO]
Back Block Music Group & Kendu 718 Present "Gritty" Single & Interview
NY rapper Kendu 718 and Back Block Music Group LLC announce the release of his new single "Gritty." Produced by Juxx Diamondz, the record hits with true NY flavor; aggressive and intimidating. Although his message is simple, he's writing bars and putting out heat, his signature blend of lyricism and storytelling looped with slick metaphors annihilates. Get to know Kendu 718 below and stream "Gritty."
MJ: Before we jump into your new single
"Gritty," take a moment to let the world know who Kendu 718 is.
Kendu 718: Kendu 718 is someone who really lives what he talks about. I
come from the pain of the ghetto—both my mother and father struggled with drug
addiction, and growing up, all I saw was crime, poverty, and hardship. That was
my environment. But through God’s grace, I was able to change my life. I left
the streets behind 17 years ago, and I’ve been clean and abstinent from drugs
and alcohol ever since.
MJ: When I think of gritty New York Hip Hop, you fit
the mark. Define your lane in Hip Hop.
Kendu 718: I’m part of the culture, this isn’t something I picked up,
it’s something I’ve lived. Hip-hop is a lifestyle, not just something you do in
the studio. I’m not chasing trends or trying to fit into what’s popular. I
represent authenticity, experience, and real New York energy. I’ve been doing
this for years, and my lane is staying true to the essence of the culture.
MJ: Let’s talk about the new single
"Gritty." What can listeners expect once they hit play?
Kendu 718: The truth. Straight up. Real-life stories that reflect what
I’ve been through and what I’ve seen in the streets. It’s raw, it’s honest, and
it shows survival. When you hit play, you’re stepping into reality—no gimmicks,
no filters. “Gritty” is my story. It’s everything I lived and everything I
witnessed. But more importantly, it’s a message—just because we come from
struggle doesn’t mean we have to stay there. We can grow, change, and build
responsible, productive lives.
MJ: How did you link up with Juxx Diamondz and Back
Block Music Group LLC?
Kendu 718: That connection goes back. I met Juxx
through a mutual friend—rest in peace to the OG Benny Hill from Harlem, who
managed both of us around 2011–2012. That foundation built real chemistry, and
from there, everything developed naturally.
MJ: Can audiences anticipate a visual to
"Gritty?"
Kendu 718: Definitely. Me and Juxx Diamondz are
currently putting the treatment together now. The visual is going to match the
energy of the track—raw, authentic, and true to the story.
MJ: What is next for Kendu 718? What are you
currently working on?
Kendu 718: Right now, I’m working on my EP
titled From God’s Mouth to Y’all Ears: The Sermon. It’s produced by myself
and Juxx Diamondz, with additional production from SaulyOBeats, SkullzAngels,
and my guy Dreadful Krueger. Everybody brought heat to the project. We also
have some dope features on it.
MJ: Give audiences a little more insight into the
sound and movement behind the project.
Kendu 718: We’re putting this out independently through Back Block Music
Group, with distribution through Roc Nation. The project is a combination of
strong lyricism, real-life storytelling, and powerful features. We represent
that golden era sound—we’re keeping that foundation alive. And we’re always
boots on the ground, staying connected to the people and the culture.
MJ: Let everyone know where they can find your music
and stay connected.
Kendu 718: You can find my music on all digital streaming platforms.
Follow me @Kendu_718 on Instagram to stay locked in. This is just the
beginning—it’s going to be a hot summer. Peace.
Stream “Gritty” on preferred platforms - Gritty
Pasquale "WindDrift" [SINGLE]
Wind drift is the long preferred mode of transportation for say, a tumbleweed in the desert, or perhaps a paper airplane launched off the side of a 200 storey high rise apartment building. We are the paper. Gliding through life at such a fantastic rate we hardly ever take the time to slow down and feel that breeze pass over. Air, wrapped tightly around each branch and twig, propelling us forward, and onward to the next destination. This is no mistake, just a big ball of sticks blowing in and out of municipalities and counties alike. Drifts of wind continue to shape and form everything from the clouds in the sky to the very landscapes we gaze upon in our daily travels. Energy flows and time will continue to carry us into the future.
Monday, April 13, 2026
Comet MadMen "MadMen By Design" [VIDEO]
P-Ro "Parlor Tricks As Usual" [ALBUM]

P-Ro out of Boston has been putting in the work for years — 49 releases deep, every single one handled solo. "Parlor Tricks As Usual" is exactly what the title suggests: business as usual, and the business is calling it like it is. The concept centers on government as illusionist, pulling sleight-of-hand moves in plain sight while the crowd stays distracted — it's a frame that gives the album room to move through paranoia, satire, and cold observation without losing coherence. Production stays in the jazzy soul-inflected boom bap pocket P-Ro has refined across his catalog, the "Sideshow" interludes doing real structural work between the main tracks. Sankofa and G Fam Black both appear, familiar collaborators who know how to operate in this space. The asking price of $6.66 is a statement on its own. Everything by Ro — no label, no middlemen, no compromises.
DIE$EL-E "Rockin With The Blessed" [VIDEO]
Chrome Bills "Facts" [ALBUM]

Chrome Bills — MC K-Cromozone and DJ Steve Bills out of Washington D.C. — have been building their world the right way: a decade-long podcast that championed the underground, a network of collaborators forged on mutual respect, and a discography that's never chased anything it didn't already believe in. "Facts" is eight tracks of exactly that. DJ Steve Bills handles production on nearly the entire album and his command of the sample-based framework is unhurried and deliberate — drums with the right pocket, textures that breathe, nothing wasted. K-Cromozone has been in the game since 2002 and it shows in the best possible way: a MC who knows where every bar is going before it leaves his mouth, technical without being cold, grounded without being plain. The J.Bomb.Beat-produced "Common Sense" OG Mix is the kind of collaboration that carries real history behind it, a connection stretching back over two decades. Dood Computer steps in on "Keep Rappin," artwork handled by DJ Remedy. Full creative control, front to back — this is what independent hip-hop is supposed to sound like.
Curren$y "VIP Parking" [VIDEO]
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Bars IV Days "The Bad Guy Is Back" [VIDEO]
Guilty Simpson x Rad Brown "Higher Level" [EP]
Godilla x Native Born "Prismas Electricos" [ALBUM]
Tyshawn "Man In The Mir" [EP]
Cymarshall Law & Frigstep "ANNO 1981" [EP]
CERTAIN.ONES x Astro Vandalist "DIG DUG" (feat. L.I.F.E. LONG, Frank Stress & Bobby Craves) [SINGLE]
Whose, Marley B. & BigTimeBake "Shattered Dreams" (feat. Tomcantsleep) [SINGLE]
Big Gates x Camoflauge Monk "Birth Of The Biggest" [ALBUM]
Don D x Original Super Legend "Roeping" [ALBUM]
Cashus King x Big O "Streams" (feat. Blu, Frannie EL & Shari) [SINGLE]
Cracked Wax Syndicate "C.W.S (REMIX)" [SINGLE]
Finale "The Good" [ALBUM]
Tre-Dot x Ski Sharp "Hello" [SINGLE]
WateRR x Vanderslice "Imperial Legacy" [VIDEO]
Showrocka, Ansolu & Blonju "Freedom Voices" (feat. Sa-Roc) [SINGLE]
Perfect Pete x MoicanoBeats "Mean What U Say" [VIDEO]
Novatore "Pale Horse Of The Apocalypse" [ALBUM]
Nuse Volume (Nuse Tyrant & Ghostvolume) "Prism Of The Subconscious" [ALBUM]
DeevoDaGenius "Deevo Type III" [ALBUM]
Chino XL & Canibus "Necksnapper LP" [ALBUM]
Napoleon Da Legend "G.A.M.O. (Gods Against Man’s Oppression)" [ALBUM]
Xzibit, B-Real, Demrick & Scoop DeVille "This Thing Of Ours" [ALBUM]
Propaganda x ProducerTrentTaylor "This Is Our Fellowship" [ALBUM + VIDEO]
Y.N.X. 716 "Temporal Lobe Experiment" [ALBUM]
TrueCipher & Estee Nack "S.E.T.U. (Se Embromaron Todito Ustedes)" [ALBUM]
Al-Doe x Spanish Ran "Rock, Paper, Scissors" [ALBUM]
Mellow Mike & R'Know "Scratch Soup" [EP]
DJ Muggs & T.F "Don’t Call Me Lucky" [ALBUM]
King Kamal "Theme Music" [ALBUM]
The Troubles (JB Swift & Agent Smith 78) "The Trouble Is..." [ALBUM]
DJ LOTMIX : LOTMIX SHOW - S7 EP39 [BoomBap Mixshow]
πLOTMIX SHOW S7 Ep39
.png)
.jpg)



MSJ.jpg)




















MSJ.jpg)

MSJ.jpg)
MSJ.jpg)

