MAGNIF x AYATOLLAH - "Comin' Up"

I first came across Detroit duo Lawless Element when I stumbled across their Jay Dee produced 12" single "The Shining" which also featured a sick Phat Kat assisted cut on the flip. Since then I've been keeping an eye open for the works of producer/emcee Magnif and rapper JH-Allday (formerly known as Griot). Soon after they released their heavily slept-on full-lengther "Soundvisions", which featured beats by Dilla, Young RJ, Madlib and Magnif as well as guest spots from Dilla, Phat Kat, Big Tone, Melanie Ruthford and more. If you like Detroit hip-hop and still haven't heard this one, be sure to hunt it down for yourself.

After some pushbacks "Soundvisions" were finally released in late 2005, and was a commercial flop. However, last year the duo reunited and released the free EP "Detroit Badboys". Now Magnif is hooking up with no other than Elementality's legendary producer Ayatollah for a full-length LP to be called "Tha Real" coming later this year. Sounding good for real, so watch up1

MAGNIF - "U Kno"

Magnif is the producer/emcee of the very underrated Detroit duo Lawless Element who's one and only debut "Soundvisions" in 2006 was a very overlooked release despite sporting guest production and cameos from the likes of Jay Dee, Madlib, Young RJ, and Phat Kat. Since then, the group seemed to dissapear entirely from the scene, and as a big fan of their debut album I'm happy to announce that it seems that Lawless Element is back in full effect (though they seem to have changed their name to Lawless Gang). Late last year we got the five track Magnif produced EP "Detroit Badboys". Now Magnif is coming through with a brand new single of dopeness entitled "U Know" which features the Lawless member both rhyming and producing. Check it out below and stay tuned for more news as this is the first single from an upcoming EP called "MagnifiAM" and even more excitingly a full-length debut album entirelty produced by genius producer Ayatollah.

[EP] LAWLESS GANG - "Detroit Badboys"

Lawless Gang is the new name of Lawless Element, who's 2005 debut album on Babygrande Records I actually started a post on here as an underrated Detroit album but I don't think I ever finished it. Anyway, for those who know the duo consisting of rapper/producer Magnif and emcee JH-Allday and was as big a fan of "Soundvisions" LP, featuring the brilliant J Dilla/Young RJ produced "The Shining" (which first put me on to them when I copped the 12"), the Madlib produced single "Higher" and collaborations with Phat Kat and Jay Dee on the mic, here's some crazy news for you.

The potent duo is back as Lawless Gang, with a free new EP and a music video that will please fans of old at the same time as they clearly have moved with the times, creating a really banging EP that I highly recommend. Called "Detroit Bad Boys", the 5 track EP is entirely produced by Magnif who does a fine job with forward driving drums and groovy basslines, rewind worthy llines and fine sample chopping. Check out the video for the lead single "M.O.E." above, and download the "Detroit Bad Boys" digital record for free below... I'm super pleased with all the hot shit that's coming straight out of the D right now!

01. "Real Niggas"

02. "M.O.E."

03. "2 Da Bitches"

04. "Loyalty First"

05. "Recline"

LAWLESS GANG - "DETROIT BADBOYS"