[Album] MOS DEF x PRESERVATION - "The [RE]ECSTATIC"

The summer is fantastic over here, and so far May and June has by far been the most incredible months in 2013 hip-hop so far, and there's stil a lot of ´heavy releases stil on the horizon. This is a real geam; I always tried to spread the word on producer Preservation since I heard him on projects like "Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture", Afu-Ra's "Dynamine", his work on Lord Jamar's solo outing and of course Mos Def's "Tru3 Magic" and "The Eccstatic".

"The Ecstatic" was to me one of the most played albums of 2009, super original, clever storytelling built on Mos' unique cadence and some of the best underground producers in the game (Madlib, Oh No, Preservation, Mr. Oizo, Georgia Anne Muldrow, and even J Dilla). So imagine my pleasure to find out that Preservation has remixed the entire album, mixed and mastered as  Jan Fairchild, as "The [RE]ecstatic". While it doesn't match the original album, it's a noble effort and actually sounds fresh as hell. Also included are an exclusive joint called "Black Fantastic", produced by heavyweight underground producer and frequent Mos Def collaborator Minnesota. That "The [RE]ecstatic" is a free project does of course not hurt either, so hurry up and download this while you still can. All you have to do is enter your name and e-mail adress and start downloading, you don't even have to wait to get a confirmation mail. BANG YOUR HEAD to this!!'

YASIIN BEY - "THE [RE]ECSTATIC" @ MON DIEU MUSIC

[Album] QUASIMOTO - "Yessir Whatever!"

Although not a true sequel to Quasimoto's second album, "The Further Adventures of Lord Quas", Quas' soon to be released compilation of ureleased material called "Yessir Whatever!" is a collection of 12 songs that are sure to please all and any fans of Madlib's blunted alter ego's two previous outings. While some of the most hardcore fans are likely to have heard some of these joints before on compialtions and in previous leaks, together they form a structure very similiar to an album and is a given in any serious collector of Madlib's work. While you're waiting for your purchase of the 2xLP or CD from Stones Throw, the good peeps at Pitchfork has got the go-ahead to post the project in its entirety for free streaming so press the link below, and press play!

QUASIMOTO - "YESSIR WHATEVER" @ PITCHFORK

[EP] Action Bronson - "Saab Stories"

Queen's spitter Action Bronson has taken the hip-hop world by storm since he first seriously appeared on the scene with a steady slew of quality mixtapes, EP:s, albums, and guest apperances. Following his absolutely superb free LP with The Alchemist, "Rare Chandeliers", is another producer driven project; and another quality one at that. For "Saab Stories" (just look at that HILARIOUS cover) Bronson hooks up with talented beatsmith Harry Fraud for the seven track project which features the banging single "Seven Series Triplets" with Prodigy and Raekwon, alongside with cameos by Whiz Khalifa and Big Body Bess. If you got Spotify, you can stream the entire project below, and either way you should throw up the $6 it cost to purchase the project @ iTunes.

U-God Ft. The GZA & Scotty Wotty - "Heads Up"

U-God brings a semi-sequel to 2009:s "Train Trussle" with GZA and Scotty Wotty The Jackpot for the lead single from his upcoming fourth LP, "Keynote Speaker". Like its predecessor, it's a pretty rugged, ruthlessly forward moving track with standout verses from all three spitters. Of especial interest to me is the apperance of Scotty Wotty, a name that probably doesn't mean much outside of extreme Wu-Tang fanatics like myself. I first heard about him in an extensive interview with RZA published in Hip Hop Connection back in 2006... Apparantly, Scotty Wotty and GZA was the number one street rhymers that pretty much everybody in Shaolin's hip-hop circles worshipped and learned how to rhyme from. Unfortunately, Scotty was caught up in a lot of negativity in the which prevented his guaranteed spot in The Wu-Tang Clan. So it's great to hear that he's back on his feet and ready to get his rhyme on again, so mad props to U-God for bringing him back again and again.

And now on to some more depressing news; I have been informed that RZA and Bob Perry's Soul Temple Records, the newly started label behind most of the great Wu releases of the past two years, seem to be less than trustworthy in their dealings. In fact so much that a Facebook group, BoycottSoulTempleMusic, has been started and is quickly gaining members who are complaining about lack of receivements of orders. In fact, I myself ordered both LP sets of Ghost's "Twelve Reasons..." over a month ago, and have got a conformied PayPayl payment to Bob Perry's account but have yet to receiver neither. Until this matter is resolved I suggest you purchase these great releases from other retailers such as UGHH, or Fat Beats.

[Tracklist] SLUM VILLAGE - "Evolution"

Few groups have gone through as much friction as Slum Village, yet they always manages to pump out quality material. T3, Young RJ, and Illa J will release the seventh LP under the SV name on June 25 this year. "Evolution" as it is called consists of 12 tracks, mainly produced by Young RJ, and features guest shots from heavy names like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Havoc, Blu, Rapper Big Pooh, Focus, and more. Check out the tracklist and listen to the album sampler via Soundcloud below, it's got a nice summer vibe to it for sure.

01. "Braveheart" (Ft. Havoc)

02. "Rock Rock" (Ft. DJ Jazzy Jeff & Big Pooh)

03. "Let it Go" (Ft. Blu)

04. "Forever" [co-prod. by T3]

05. "Scared Money" [co-prod. by Early Mac]

06. "Summer Breeze" [prod. by Focus]

07. "The Line" (Ft. Focus)

08. "Hustle" (Ft. Vice & J. Ivy)

09. "Bout That" (Ft. Focus)

10. "1 Nite" (Ft. Vice)

11. "Greatness" (Ft. Joetka)

12. "Riot" (Ft. Rapper Big Pooh & Joe Scudda) 

[Mixtape] D-FLOW - "Paraphernalia"

D.I.T.C. heads should consider themeselves very lucky this Monday as we're getting a brand new mixtape from D-Flow, the superb spitter of Ghetto Dwellas fame. I've always been a big fan of his cameo verses on albums by Show & AG, OC, and so forth but I believe "Paraphernalia" represents the first time I've heard a full project from the man, and with production by Showbiz, E-Blaze, and Drawzilla you know it's gonna be a mad interesting listen. Also featured on the project are Milano, AG, Majestic Gage, and the late, but always great, Party Arty... TURN IT UP.... A LITTLE LOUDER!!!!

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D.I.T.C. Entertainment - "Come & Get Me" [prod. Show]

Earlier today the news that up-and-coming D.I.T.C. affilliate Tashane sadly has passed away at a way too early age. In rememberance of his skill and ambition, the D.I.T.C. Ent. crew just released this relatively new song from the gang called "Come & Get Me". Featured on the track are pretty much the same guys who spat on that recent video freestyle cypher; Tashane, A-Bless, Majestic Gauge and AG. I wouldn't be suprised if we'll at least get an EP of material from these guys in a soon future, this is DOPE. Produced by Showbiz and mixed by DJ Premier.... R.I.P. Tashane!

Cheech LaMotta - "SomeTimes" [prod. Easy Mo Bee]

Why Easy Mo Bee isn't mentioned as one of the greatest producers of all time too often these days is absolutely beyond me. From producing Miles Davis latest album, lacing both first Wu-Tang solo releases ever, crafting much of the illest classics for both BIG and Craig Mack, and it ain't exactly like he fell off either as we just recently heard the boom-baptic weed anthem "Hands Up" with Redman, and so on... His latest offering is another knocking joint called "Sometimes" for a rhyme slinger who goes by Cheech LaMotta; Statik Selektah on the 1s and 2s... Spotted @ Kevin Nottingham.

[Stream] PRODIGY / ALCHEMIST - "Albert Einstein"

As promised Prodigy's horrendous reviews for "H.N.I.C. 3" made him contact super producer The Alchemist to record an album that would reclaim his spot as one of the grittiest New York rappers out there. "Albert Einstein", which is the title of the 16 track project, drops on June 11 and it can he pre-ordered on CD @ UGHH or  in a digital copy @ Itunes right now. Lucky for us, the entire album is up in good quality for full streaming below and is sounding really good to my ears; dark, dusty and progressively funky, with both live instrumentation and samples. reminiscent of the '70s blaxploatiation vibe of the "Return..." LP. All this whle Prodigy himself sounds more inspiringthan he has done in quite some time, in other Words a much hear,... Stream the entire album via PayThisHipHop.com and turn that MF up!


PRODIGY x ALCHEMIST - "ALBERT EINSTEIN"

01. "Intro"
02. "LMDVK"
03. "Give 'Em Hell"
04. "Stay Dope"
05. "Curb Ya Dog"
06. "Death Sentence" (Ft. Roc Marciano)
07. "Bear Meat"
08. "Y.N.T." (Ft. Domo Genesis)
09. "R.I.P." (Ft. Havoc & Raekwon)
10. "Dough Pildin'"
11. "Confession"
12. "Bible Paper"
13. "This One" (Ft. Action Bronson)
14. "Breeze"
15. ""Raw Fiorever"
16. ""Say My Name"

[Video] Bronze Nazareth - "Blenders"

Michigan producer and emcee Bronze Nazareth is definitely in a creative phaze right now; since he broke through on the scene in 2006 with "The Great Migration", his work with Wisemen, his "Food For Thought" projects and so forth, not to mention his recent knocker "School For The Blindman". Now the Wiseman is back at it again, with a double LP called "Food For Thought Vol. 3" which will be out on Man Bite Dogs Records later this year. What's great about this Project is that CD1 is a strictly Bronze Nazareth album while the second disc is a Bronze produced Willie The Kid album. The first single/video is "Blenders", but the one I'm really hyped for is the Willie the Kid collaboration... I only hope it gets a vinyl release and you can coun't on me being all over it!