Notes To Self team up with Dilated Peoples for the remix of their joint “Yellow and Grey”. This is the official video for this joint, which is available on their “Warning Shots EP” through BBE Records.
First Marco Polo and Torae, now Random Axe, the collective of Guilty Simpson, Sean Price, and Black Milk have officially signed to Duck Down records to release their highly-anticipated debut LP! If you heard “Run” on Guilty Simpson‘s debut LP “Ode To The Ghetto”, then you know what to expect!
“Brown Bag Season is a marketing campaign we developed and have steadily been working on since back in November; During Brown Bag Season we will be leaking 2-4 brand new Brown Bag songs and/or video clips (Brown Bag in studio with artists, Fat Beats ciphers with us and other artists, etc) each week starting today and continuing all the way into September.”
The Brown Bag AllStars Are:
The Audible Doctor (Emcee/Producer)
J57 (Emcee/Producer)
KONCEPT (Emcee)
Soul Khan
DJ E Holla (DJ)
Deejay Element (DJ)
DJ Goo (DJ)
J57 f/ Skyzoo – Lights Out (Prod. J57, cuts by Deejay Elements)
Quite possibly my favourite joint from Keelay and Zaire’s debut LP “Ridin’ High, very glad to see some visuals for this beautiful joint.
Wio-K is no stranger to the Global Hip Hop community, with his first ever release coming from Tommy Boy records “Planet Rap” Hip Hop compilation featuring artists from all over the world during the “Golden Era”. Also during the mid “Era” Wio-k was featured on Canada’s Rap Essentials Vol. 1 compilation with the Canadian hip hop Classic “Sunlight”. Wio-k went on to be featured in 2002 on Kardinal Offishall‘s ground breaking album “Firestarter Vol. 1″ on the super large hip hop classic “Ol Time Killin”. In 2008 Wio-K released his Debut album “In Real Life” featuring worldwide production and appearances from Frank-N-Dank.
“Hide an Shoot” is a buzz track set to be digitally released via itunes in July 2009 as part of Wio-K‘s EP entitled “The Craftsman”, which is the follow up of the “Footloose” EP released by Netgroove Records UK.
“DIRECT DEPOSIT” is the product of a collaboration between Tona & producer Lyve, to be released through Da District Ent/E1 Music Canada. “DIRECT DEPOSIT” will be in stores/iTunes June 2nd, 2009 and features appearances from Skyzoo, Saukrates, DJ T.R.A.C.K.S., Richie Sosa, Richie Hennesey (aka S-Roc from Brassmunk), Via Linez, JD Era and Tenisha! Get a sneak peak at the artwork and full track listing after the jump. This is a must-cop!
“Producer Fundamental of Toronto and critically acclaimed MC Ayatollah Jaxx of Pittsburgh are “Good Company”. Their first release, “The Damn Good EP” was released for free download April 22nd. The 4 track ep, includes the college and underground radio favourite, “G.O.O.D” and the upbeat, pro conscious civil rights anthem, “Malcolm With A Mic”, which inspired a fan made video which is quickly becoming a viral favourite. Since it’s release, “The Damn Good EP” has been downloaded a staggering 1300+ times and growing steadily every day.”
Exclusive from that upcoming “Double Barrel” collaborative LP between Marco Polo and Torae, dropping June 2nd on Duck Down records. This is that raw dawg, underground hip-hop right here! Shouts to Matt on the linkage.
Purchase Marco Polo & Torae’s “Double Barrel” Single Vinyl at FatBeats
Pre-Order Marco Polo & Torae’s “Double Barrel” album at Duck Down’s Store
Collabo album between DJ Quik & Kurupt, “BlaQKout” in stores June 9th. Directed by Dah Dah.
