Konfident x Oh No x Sean Price - "Bogarts"

Funky shit by LA producer/emcee Konfident who enlists two heavyweights in the form of Sean Price and Oh No for his latest single, "Bogarts". I believe this is my first time hearing of Konfident, but this is some vintage hip-hop shit right here so I'll definitely be checking for more ish from this guy.

"DiLLATROiT" Coming Soon

As recently reported, a collection of new tracks based on rare J Dilla beats and titled "Return Of Detroit" is set for a June 12 release. Before the LP hits stores, Mahogani Music is providing fans with a pre-EP called "Dillatroit", available as a limited vinyl release this May 25. I believed "Jay Dee's Revenge" were supposed to appear here, but I don't see it on the tracklist. The announced B-side, "Birthright" is the opener though. I can't find where to order, but if you're interested in getting your hans on this I suggest you keep an eye on their online store.

01. "Birthright"
02. "Feel This Shit"
03. "The Best That Ever Did It"
04. "Let's Pray Together"
05. "Ride With It"
06. "Say My Name"
07. "Dillatroit"
08. "Detroit Madness"
09. "Possible"
10. "Mind Yo' Business"
11. "Rebirth is Neccessary"
12. "Pitfalls"

Nice Ski Beatz Article

The original Roc-A-Block producer, Ski Beatz has kept his name relevant in the hip-hop game through hard work and skills. The homie Chris Moss recently got a chance to pick the brains of the producer, which resulted in a great interview for Al Lindstrom's site. Check  out Ski speaking on his move from samples to live instrumentation, staying relevant, industry changes, and much more. 

"It's Still All About The Beatz" @ AlLindstrom.com

Roc Marciano - "Do the Honors"

Another blazing cut from Roc Marciano and producers Arch Druids, called "Do the Honors". This track is fucking FIRE; Great to hear Roc with Dino Brave again, both members of The U.N. crew. It looks more and more like Marciano's next album will be entirely produced by Arch Druids, and from the singles so far it's looking like it might very well be just as incredible as "Marcberg". The digital single can be purchased in high quality via Goodfelons, and also includes two severely dope remixes by J-Force, and Nuance. Click here if you can't stream all the songs below.

Big Shug - "Still Here"

Gang Starr Foundation member Big Shug follows up the announcement of "I'm.4-Eva" with another single from the album; "Still Here", produced by Kid Called Quest. Interesting to see that MoSS is not listed amongst the featured producers on the disc, considering that he laced a majority of Shug's three previous LPs. This track goes hard tho, real thumping shit! Shouts to DJPB.

BIG SHUG - "STILL HERE"

[VIDEO] Percee P - "Mastered Craftsman"

The one and only Rhyme Inspector Percee P revisits his 2006 single "Mastered Craftsman" with a new video, directed by Caddy One. The song originally appeared on Perc's debut LP, "Perserverance", completely produced by Madlib and released on Stones Throw. While there's been a lot of debate around whether or not that was the sound to go with for the legendary Bronx bomber's debut, but fact is that it's an all around very dope album that still holds up today. While you're at it, check out the great "Untold Hip-Hop Story" interview, where Percee P speaks on some of his classic work from the early '90s.

[VIDEO] Torae - "That Raw"

Now that both this and "For the Record" is out, my two favorite tracks from Torae's latest has gotten the visual treatment. Cool video, sick verses, banging Pete Rock track... Satisfaction!

House Shoes x Nottz x Oh No x MED

House Shoes, one of the foremost representants of the Motown hip-hop scene, is releasing his album "Let It Go" on June 19. From there, we hear the fat single "Last Breath", featuring Nottz, Oh No and MED ripping the mic. Other guest spots on the LP are held down by people like Guilty Simpson, Roc Marciano, Alchemist, Charlie 2na, and many others; all produced by Shoes himself. I'm especially looking forward to hearing another "Greneberg" collaboration. Pre-order here.

01. "Let It Go" (Ft. Shaqif Husaayn)
02. "Empire"
03. "Goodfellas to Bad Boys" (Ft. Moe Dirdee)
04. "Dirt" (Ft. Greneberg)
05. "Time" (Ft. Big Tone)
06. "Crazy" (Ft. Black Milk & Guilty Simpson)
07. "Last Breath" (Ft. Nottz, Oh No & MED)
08. "Keep On" (Ft. Co$$)
09. "Sweet / Noodles"
10. "So Different" (Ft. Charlie 2na)
11. "Everything (Modern Family)"
12. "Sunrise" (Ft. Black Spade)
13. "Trouble" (Ft. MarvWon & Moe Dirdee)
14. "Nails" (Ft. Quelle Chris & Guilty Simpson)
15. "Castles (The Sky is Ours" (Ft. Jimetta Rose)
16. "Cry Now"
17. "Roller Coaster" (Ft. Self Sayes & Fat Albert Einsteen)
18. "Empire (Reprise)" (Ft. Sam Beubien of Will Sessions)

HOUSE SHOES - "LAST BREATH" (Ft. Oh No, MED & Nottz)

[Tracklist] Big Shug - "I'm.4-Eva"

Big Shug of The Gang Starr Foundation is set to release his fourth solo album, "I'm 4-Eva" this year. The project has been in the works for some time now and is strapped with production from long time associates DJ Premier and Fizzy Womack amongst others, and cameos by Fat Joe, M.O.P., Termanology, Reks, Slaine and Singapore Kane. Peep the tracklist below and check for the album in stores on July 24. Spotted @ DJPB.

01. "Still Here"
02. "Hardbody" (Ft. Fat Joe & M.O.P.) [prod. by DJ Premier)
03. "Spit Six" [prod. by DJ Premier]
04. "For the Real" (Ft. Termanology, Slaine, Singapore Kane & Reks)
05. "Blue Collar"
06. "Ass Mouth" (Skit)
07. "I.M. 4-Eva" (Ft. Singapore Kane)
08. "Big Fly Homie"
09. "No More" (Ft. Trumayne)
10. "War In The Club"
11. "We Miss You" [prod. by DJ Premier]
12. "My Kids"
13. "I’ll Be Here"
14. "Sixteen Go"
15. "New Era"
16. "True Love"
17. "Basically"

[EP] Oddisee - "Odd Renditions"

"Odd Renditions" is the title of the latest project from always interesting producer/MC, Oddisee. Included are four fresh Oddisee remakes of songs by Marvin Gaye, K-Os, Bon Iver, and Metronomy. The real meal comes next month, when the full-length LP "People Hear What They See" hits stores.