RJ Payne (Music By & Featuring RJ Payne)

Heavy is the Head

The Red Wedding (feat. RJ Payne)

GOD CMPLX

Rhymeslayers (feat. Slug, Aesop Rock & Sa-Roc)

King of Gods. No Second

The Devil's Frequency (feat. RJ Payne)

18159 Stout

Hit Em Up (feat. Takova)

• HNHH Album Stream Premiere: http://bit.ly/1s55mLl
• HNHH Exclusive Q&A/Interview: http://bit.ly/Zo6tsG

As rap takes new forms with its various players and influencers, it's important to pay dues to those who've paved the way. While some will disregard this rule in favor of ignorant ideals, those who make it aware that they stand on the shoulders of giants will more often than not last longer than the one hit wonders and trend followers. If you rep the East Coast and can relate to the hustle and struggle of cats like Diabolic, then allow Fightin Words to be the soundtrack to get you to where you're headed. Part razor sharp rhymes and part sinister sounding beats, this album will speak volumes to underground heads both old and new, as Diabolic speaks his story, even if the Long Island emcee has to make some enemies in the process.   

Released through his own War Horse Records label, 'Fightin Words' is Diabolic's attempt to claim the throne. With a history of battle rapping against underground favorites such as Immortal Technique and Rhymefest, Diabolic concocts a lethal dose of Hip-Hop on an LP that finds the LI native joined by Sean Price, R.A. The Rugged Man, Vinnie Paz, Apathy, Celph Titled, Locksmith, Nino Bless, Coast, amongst others, with production credits from the likes of DJ Premier, The Snowgoons, Brooklyn's 5th Seal, and more. Fans of Wu Tang Clan's Enter The Wu Tang (36 Chambers) will appreciate the well-placed opening samples which are akin to The RZA's method of production. 'Fightin Words' is now available through iTunes via digital download, or through Fat Beats, on either CD or 2xLP.

'Fightin Words' Buy-Links:
• Digital (iTunes): http://bit.ly/1vtsnVR
* CD/2xLP (Fat Beats): http://bit.ly/1nyGHHK

Tracklist:
01. Diabolical Sound (prod. by DJ Premier)
02. Introvert (prod. by Junior Makhno)
03. Higher (feat. Celph Titled & Swave Sevah) [prod. by Engineer]
04. Piss And Vinegar (prod. by Junior Makhno)
05. Suffolk's Most Wanted (feat. R.A. The Rugged Man) [prod. by The Snowgoons]
06. Feel Ya Pain (prod. by Engineer)
07. Norman Bates (feat. Taboo, Locksmith, Nino Bless, Apathy & Coal) [prod. by Level 13]
08. Living In My Own Head (feat. Block McCloud) [prod. by Level 13]
09. My Attitude (prod. by Engineer)
10. Victim's Story (prod. by BP)
11. Fightin Words (prod. by C-Lance)
12. Game Time (feat. Sean Price & Vinnie Paz) [prod. by 5th Seal]
13. A.M.E.R.I.C.A. (Truth Part 3) [prod. by Engineer]
14. Here We Go (feat. Coast) [prod. by Level 13[
15. Bad Dream (prod. by The Snowgoons)
16. Alien Manuscript (prod. by Junior Makhno)
Bonus Tracks:
17. Mission Statement (prod. by C-Lance)
18. A Day In the Life (prod. by Junior Makhno)

Diabolic Online:
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/diabolichiphop
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/diabolichiphop
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiabolicFans

Press Quotes: 
• "Readers have been loving them some Diabolic as of late, giving the emcee their blessing with back-to-back VERY HOTTTT ratings…" -HotNewHipHop

• "The Suffolk County emcee is getting ready for his album, 'Fightin Words,' and if you haven’t heard of him already from the Billboard charts or the HHUG awards, this is a good place to start." -The Source

• "R.A. the Rugged Man and Diabolic are spiritual blood brothers (emphasis on "blood" here) on "Suffolk's Most Wanted," trading antisocial bars full of barbed wire over production from German neo-boom-bappers Snowgoons."  -NOISEY

• "Broadcasting from a base in Long Island, Diabolic etched his mark on the underground's rap scene with 2010's Liar & A Thief long-player. Now the MC is gearing up for the release of his Fightin' Words album…" -Village Voice

• "It’s a Long Island thing on Diabolic’s newest single from his upcoming Fightin Words LP.RA the Rugged Man joins him for some ferocious and aggressive bars over a driving Snowgoons beat." -RESPECT.

• "Whenever I see a new joint from the legendary DJ Premier, I'll drop everything to check it out, especially if the homie Diabolic delivers the bars." -Earmilk

• "Diabolic and Preem mastermind a crime wave." -egotripland

• "When it comes to hip-hop, eastern Long Island is thoroughly overshadowed by the neighboring boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. Which is a damn shame, because it’s produced some downright phenomenal underground talent. For proof, look no further than Suffolk’s Most Wanted, the latest single off Diabolic‘s next full-length." -DJBooth.net

• "In one of those benchmark career moments, Diabolic links with DJ Premier for one of those vice-grip tracks, “Diabolical Sound.” -Ambrosia for Heads

• "As the legendary Preemo builds upon his signature style to create a sinister anthem akin to what brought him to the forefront of the game during the genre’s Golden Era, Diabolic delivers bar after bar of creative genius that runs circles around your typical radio rapper’s cookie-cutter rhyme scheme." -Wax Poetics

Piss And Vinegar

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Brown Bag AllStars feat. Akie Bermiss "Set Ablaze"

Produced by: J57
Cuts by: DeeJay Element
2nd Movement Keys by: PJ Katz
2nd Movement Vocals by: Matt Stamm (of MAK3RS)

Set Ablaze Ft. Akie Bermiss (Prod. By J57)

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Volatile Vernacular (Ft. RJ Payne)

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Little Vic, 38 Spesh, & Fashawn - Santeria (Feat. RJ Payne) (Prod. By Little Vic)

SRH presents In Spade We Trust

That's Coke

Almost a year ago KXNG Crooked released a manifesto in the form of Good Vs Evil.  To rewind, Donald Trump had just been elected the 45th President in one of our most controversial presidential elections, divisiveness infiltrated every aspect of the populous, governmental agencies were willingly pumping poison into its communities, protests were raging in the streets, unprovoked police brutality was rampant (with zero accountability) and the societal divide widened with each passing day. 

With a seemingly basic disregard for human rights, it was understood that we were living in a complicated and dangerous time.  People were in search of answers and a unifying message; Kxng Crooked’s Good Vs Evil could not have appeared at a more needed time as he delivered a project that stared into the face of oppression and struck a nerve.

Though it seems counter-intuitive and unimaginative, the year that has passed in-between has led us even further astray.  The Donald Trump era has borne witness to fake news, championing racism, bigotry, separatism, sexism and a general contempt for rule of law.  Further, he continues his quest to eradicate the health care of millions, advocated a foreign government meddling in an election, diminished our standing in the International community and has displayed more concern about the behavior of NFL football players; then he has for the well-being of the citizens he is sworn to uphold.  

Welcome to the new normal!  

Thankfully, Kxng Crooked’s Good Vs Evil 2: The Red Empire picks up right where its predecessor left off. On the surface, Good Vs Evil 2 is the epitome of woke; a politically and socially conscious decree that demands to be heard and processed.  At its core, it’s designed to be the theme music that Colin Kapernick and a generation can proudly knell to.

“When I first started creating Good Vs Evil I wondered how I would get my audience to listen to a project covering social injustice, racism, classism etc. in a climate where most rappers are making music about poppin' Xanax and drinking lean” Crooked commented. “My immediate afterthought was who gives a fuck what other artists are doing, Hip-Hop needs this album! Look at the world today. We have a president whose ex-wife is on record saying she was raped by him. We have police officers who are on film killing unarmed citizens with no consequences. We have entire cities like Flint, MI drinking poisonous water. Good Vs Evil 2 is just as necessary as part one. From the production to the content to the music sequencing to the artwork everything is designed to provoke thought. And the shit slaps too!” 

Good Vs Evil 2 is just as incendiary, authentic and unapologetic as its predecessor and that is evident by the projects cover art and first single, “Truth” (Why You Mad) as one half of Slaughterhouse (Crooked and Royce 5’9”) reunite to drop bars on the right wing. 

“There are a few messages I wanted the artwork to communicate” Crooked asserted.  “One is the thin line between good and evil. Sometimes there's light in villains and darkness in heroes. I also added a figure that may be a bit controversial and that's the widely accepted image of Jesus Christ. No shot at Christians, but that particular image of Christ symbolizes death, slavery and colonization to many. Most American slave masters and the Klu Klux Klan members hang that image on their walls and truly believe themselves to be Christians. I'm trying to open doors to taboo conversations. And lastly, the Trump figure is “Red Hood,” the albums new enemy of justice being inducted into the Tyrants club and kneeling like the football players for what he believes in; hatred and division.”

No Justice, No Peace! 

KXNG Crooked Good Vs Evil 2: The Red Empire 12-8-2017!

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