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Boston’s own Blak Madeen deliver an incredibly potent and relevant new album, 'Supreme Aftermath,' that deftly tackles Islamophobia, media-fueled hatred, and other issues facing our society.

Group member’s Yusuf Abdul-Mateen and Al-J Both drive that point home in making it clear that their message on this album is simple: “Think for yourself; don’t let the media or the politicians tell you how to view the world,” says Yusuf. While Al-J, agrees: “We are not preaching or trying to tell you what to do. You have to gravitate to our message—it’s magnetic.”

That sentiment is felt immediately on the opening title track, an already-powerful message made that much more poignant through the use of Malcolm X quotes. His voice serves as a guiding light for the duo, two proud Muslim men who use the remaining 13 songs to spread love, dish out sharp criticisms of the media, and spit straight verbal darts.

The album boasts features from the likes of Gift of Gab, Planet Asia, and Blacastan, who provide copmelling guest appearances on “Long Way to Go,” “Guerrilla Soldiers,” and “Mic Divine,” respectively. And it’s not just the fact that these guests leave a mark on the album with their skills; they’re clearly well-thought out choices who complement their like-minded rap brethren. Al-J and Yusuf prove their just as capable on their own, though, especially on cuts like the aptly titled “Energetic Darts,” as well as the thoughtful album-closer, “Where’s Justice?.”

With 'Supreme Aftermath,' Blak Madeen add another impressive project to their already-solid catalogue, while cementing Boston’s placement on the Hip-Hop map. “I think Supreme Aftermath is our best work yet, production-wise. It’s soulful music with a good message,” Al-J says, while Yusuf notes that they knew exactly what they wanted to do both lyrically and musically. The latter received a boost from a top-notch production lineup, comprised of The Arcitype, Sicknature (of Snowgoons), and Teddy Roxpin, among others.

Beyond all that, the two just want people to enjoy this album for what it is: “This is Hip-Hop, first and foremost,” Yusuf says. “One doesn’t need to be a Muslim or a Five Percenter or whatever to feel it. Music is universal.”

'Supreme Aftermath' is out now via Rhyme Dawah, and if you’re in the Boston area on Jan. 15, be sure to head to the Middle East in Cambridge for the release party. It’ll feature performances by Masta Ace, G.Dot & Born, and Blacastan.

Tracklist: 
01. Supreme Aftermath (prod. by Skin Ced)
02. Mic Divine (feat. Blacastan) [prod. by Teddy Roxpin]
03. Main Attraction (prod. by Sicknature)
04. Long Way To Go (feat. Gift of Gab and Cyrus Deshield) [prod. by The Arcitpe]
05. Devil's Shadow (feat. Divine Styler and Rite Hook) [prod. by Skin Ced]
06. Guerrilla Soldiers (feat. Planet Asia) [prod. by The Arcitype]
07. Energetic Darts (prod. by Skin Ced)
08. The Procedure (feat. G. Dot & Born) [prod. by Divine Styler]
09. Blood Of Our Brothers (prod. by Skin Ced)
10. Words In Red (feat. Shabazz the Disciple) [prod. by Skin Ced]
11. The Worst Part (feat. Red Baren) [prod. by Skin Ced]
12. No Surrender (prod. by Skin Ced)
13. Experience the Struggle (prod. by Skin Ced)
14. Where's Justice? (feat. Krumbsnatcha) [prod. by Skin Ced]
*All Cuts by DJ Slipwax

Stream/Buy-Links:
• iTunes: http://apple.co/1UtOVBJ
• Google Play: http://bit.ly/1WedC6u
• Amazon: http://amzn.to/1Pfyhl7
• Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1RT5Uy6
• Tidal: http://tidal.com/album/55437758

Blak Madeen Online:
• Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blak_madeen
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakmadeen
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blakmadeen

Blak Madeen - Supreme Aftermath (Album Stream)

HipHopDX Premiere: http://bit.ly/1eXpSYk
In promotion for Shabaam Sahdeeq's 5th studio LP, Keepers of the Lost Art, the 5 Star General pulls his crew Kamala into the fold alongside REKS on "Speak Truth." In addition to S-Dub, Kamala consists of rappers El Gant and Parakhan, with production supplied by DJ Ready Cee.

Tracklist:
01. Keepers Of The Lost Art (prod. by Res Nullius)
02. Conceited Confidence (prod. by Ran Reed)
03. Playing Games (prod. by Lewis Parker)
04. Speak Truth (feat. Reks & Kamala) [prod. by DJ Ready Cee]
05. Walk With the Light (prod. by Lewis Parker)
06. That Dope (feat. Wais P & Sha Stimuli) [prod. by DJ Skizz]
07. Hardbody & Heavy (feat. Half A Brick, EastKoast & DJ Dister) [prod. by Lewis Parker]
08. Tranquilo (prod. by Harry Fraud)
09. Grown Man Hustle (feat. Eric Rico) [prod. by Lewis Parker]
10. The Come Back Kid (feat. Skyzoo and F.T.) [prod. By DJ Skizz]
11. Seasons Change (prod. by Lewis Parker)
12. City of Fame (feat. Mic Handz) [prod. by Teike van Baden]
13. He Who Dares (feat. Lewis Parker) [prod. by Lewis Parker]
14. Fall In Line (prod. by DJ Wonder)
15. O.G. Certified (feat. Tragedy Khadafi & DJ Ready Cee) [prod. by Lewis Parker]
16. Done It All (feat. Bekay) [prod. by DJ Dister]
17. Relax (Remix) [prod. by DJ Dister]
18. Energon 2 (feat. Spit Gemz & DJ Dister) [prod. by One Take]
19. Honor Me Now (Remix) [prod. by Science of Vinyl Villains]
20. U Don’t Want None (feat. General DV) [prod. by Alterbeats]
Bonus Tracks (Digital Only):
21. Cut From a Different Cloth (feat. Hakim) [prod. by Donald Robinson Cole the 3rd] 
22. Do You (prod. by DJ Spinna) 
23. Motion Picture (prod. by DJ Spinna)

Buy-Links:
CD:
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 • UGHH.com: http://goo.gl/tSXO2w 
• HHV.de: http://goo.gl/BFudqx 
• Kudos Records: http://goo.gl/7BbAEo 
• Amazon.co.uk: http://goo.gl/i9vbIr

Digital:
• Bandcamp: http://goo.gl/JRmucT
• iTunes: http://goo.gl/Svzfkk
• Amazon: http://goo.gl/SWwJq4
• 7digital: http://goo.gl/sh5c6G

Speak Truth (feat. REKS, El Gant & Parakhan) - "Speak Truth" (prod. by DJ Ready Cee)

The new street single from Skyzoo & Torae: "All In Together" feat. Sean Price & Guilty Simpson, produced by Black Milk. The album "Barrel Brothers" hits stores and itunes on 5/27. And if you're in NYC make sure to catch the album release party at SOBs the night of 5/27 as well. Twitter: @Skyzoo / @Torae

All In Together (feat. Sean Price & Guilty Simpson) Explicit

Available on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/iTunesKissTheRing

Available on Google Play: http://smarturl.it/GoogleKissTheRing

Buy Now!

Markis Precise - Kiss The Ring(feat. Elzhi & Fashawn)

From The forthcoming Jamla Release "Mansa Musa" available 8/26 on iTunes

Halo - "Stop It" Feat. Problem & Bad Lucc produced by Khrysis

Een van de hoogtepunten van Saigiddy's laatste plaat is geremixed!

Saigon - One Foot In The Door (Remix) (ft. Big Daddy Kane) (prod DJ Premier)

SmooVth on the rhymes
Confidence on the beat
DJ Technic on the cuts

Twitter - @SmooVth @Confidencebeats

SmooVth & Confidence - Rap Science (cuts by D.J Technic)

Produced by Domingo, Available on the 'Sessions and Lessons' CD.

Fat Joe - Part Deux [Original Version]

“Long Way to Go” is the powerful new single from Boston’s own Blak Madeen, who are gearing up to release their new album, 'Supreme Aftermath.'

Since debuting in 2008, the duo of Al-J and Yusuf Abdul-Mateen have used their positivity and passion to craft some of the more poignant Hip-Hop to come out of the New England area. And that’s especially apparent on “Long Way to Go,” a cutting song that features a sharp guest verse from living rap legend, Gift of Gab (of Blackalicious). He and Blak Madeen recognize that with each step we take forward as a society to get better, we’re still not there just yet.

Their message is anchored by a contemplative, piano-laden instrumental supplied by The Arcitype, who captures the emotion heard within the verses and chorus. The latter is supplied by rising singer-songwriter Cyrus DeShield, a gifted vocalist who we’ll surely be hearing more from in 2016.

'Supreme Aftermath' is due out January 15th, via Rhyme Dawah, and includes guest features from Blacastan, G. Dot & Born, Shabazz the Disciple, Krumbsnatcha, DJ Slipwax and more, and boasts production by Sicknature (of Snowgoons), Divine Styler, Teddy Roxpin, and Skin Ced. 

'Supreme Aftermath' (Press Release): http://bit.ly/1MrvNyj

Tracklist:
01. Supreme Aftermath (prod. by Skin Ced)
02. Mic Divine (feat. Blacastan) [prod. by Teddy Roxpin]
03. Main Attraction (prod. by Sicknature)
04. Long Way To Go (feat. Gift of Gab and Cyrus Deshield) [prod. by The Arcitype]
05. Devil's Shadow (feat. Divine Styler and Rite Hook) [prod. by Skin Ced]
06. Guerrilla Soldiers (feat. Planet Asia) [prod. by The Arcitype]
07. Energetic Darts (prod. by Skin Ced)
08. The Procedure (feat. G. Dot & Born) [prod. by Divine Styler]
09. Blood Of Our Brothers (prod. by Skin Ced)
10. Words In Red (feat. Shabazz the Disciple) [prod. by Skin Ced]
11. The Worst Part (feat. Red Baren) [prod. by Skin Ced]
12. No Surrender (prod. by Skin Ced)
13. Experience the Struggle (prod. by Skin Ced)
14. Where's Justice? (feat. Krumbsnatcha) [prod. by Skin Ced]
*All Cuts by DJ Slipwax

Blak Madeen Online:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakmadeen
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blakmadeen

Twitter:
• Blak Madeen: https://twitter.com/blak_madeen
• Gift of Gab: https://twitter.com/realgiftofgab
• Cyrus Deshield: https://twitter.com/Mr_Deshield
• The Arcitype: https://twitter.com/TheArcitype


Long Way To Go (feat. Gift of Gab & Cyrus Deshield) [prod. by The Arcitype]

HipHopDX Premiere: http://bit.ly/1R9pBmx

Boston duo Blak Madeen proudly put their fists in the air with “Guerilla Soldiers,” a gritty new single off their upcoming album, 'Supreme Aftermath,' that features West Coast bully-rap icon Planet Asia.

As soon as the Arcitype’s bruising beat hits your speakers, it’s clear that the track couldn’t have had a better guest than the Cali Agent, Nautical Pirate. His tough-guy raps like “Dump you on your face like a cigarette” provide a snarling dose of bravado that serves as a balancing act. Whereas PA sucker-punches the competition, Blak Madeen’s Al-J and Yusuf Abdul-Mateen stick to dizzying rhymes and slick wordplay (“off the wall like asbestos”).

'Supreme Aftermath' drops January 15th via Rhyme Dawah. Until then, you can stream both “Guerrilla Soldiers,” along with the project’s inaugural leak, “Long Way to Go,” featuring Gift of Gab of Blackalicious fame.

‘Supreme Aftermath’ (Press Release): http://bit.ly/1MrvNyj

Tracklist:
01. Supreme Aftermath (prod. by Skin Ced)
02. Mic Divine (feat. Blacastan) [prod. by Teddy Roxpin]
03. Main Attraction (prod. by Sicknature)
04. Long Way To Go (feat. Gift of Gab and Cyrus Deshield) [prod. by The Arcitype]
05. Devil's Shadow (feat. Divine Styler and Rite Hook) [prod. by Skin Ced]
06. Guerrilla Soldiers (feat. Planet Asia) [prod. by The Arcitype]
07. Energetic Darts (prod. by Skin Ced)
08. The Procedure (feat. G. Dot & Born) [prod. by Divine Styler]
09. Blood Of Our Brothers (prod. by Skin Ced)
10. Words In Red (feat. Shabazz the Disciple) [prod. by Skin Ced]
11. The Worst Part (feat. Red Baren) [prod. by Skin Ced]
12. No Surrender (prod. by Skin Ced)
13. Experience the Struggle (prod. by Skin Ced)
14. Where's Justice? (feat. Krumbsnatcha) [prod. by Skin Ced]
*All Cuts by DJ Slipwax

Blak Madeen Online:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakmadeen
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blakmadeen

Twitter:
• Blak Madeen: https://twitter.com/blak_madeen
• Planet Asia: https://twitter.com/planetasia
• The Arcitype: https://twitter.com/TheArcitype

Guerrilla Soldiers (feat. Planet Asia)[prod. by The Arcitype]

After dropping subterranean classics with Sidewalk Science and Concrete Soul, Brick City veteran Beneficence is back with a new album, Basement Chemistry; which will be released on 1-29-2016 via Ill Adrenaline Records. 

Armed with the true sounds of the golden era, Benef drops rejuvenated flows and shares mics with hip-hop's elite lyricists on Basement Chemistry, including Inspectah Deck, Masta Ace, MC Eiht, El Da Sensei, AG, Dres and Chubb Rock among others.  Once again the Artifacts affiliate traps the listener into slick, thought provoking rhymes backed by hard hitting yet soulful production from DJ Spinna, Da Beatminerz, Confidence and L'Orange.

The album's formula stays true to the game, official boom-bap, with obscure samples and intricate cuts.

After linking up with east coast stalwarts INS Deck (“Digital Warfare”) & Masta Ace (“When The Sun Comes”), Beneficence heads west to build with MC Eiht on “Anyway It Goes.” 


Tracklisting For Beneficiance’s Basement Chemistry:

1.      ‘Intro’ (prod. by Sam Brown)
2.      ‘EZ As 1-2’ (prod. by P Original)
3.      ‘Digital Warfare’ feat. Inspectah Deck (of Wu-Tang Clan) (prod. by Ben Hedibi)
4.      ‘Anyway It Goes’ feat. MC Eiht (prod. by KON Sci of MindsOne)
5.      ‘Wranglers & Asics’ (prod. by Confidence)
6.      ‘Smooth Hardcore’ feat. AG (of D.I.T.C.) (prod. by Jazz Spastiks)
7.      ‘Vibrate the Streets’ (prod. by DJ Qvali)
8.      ‘Maui Vacation’ (prod. by Malik Turner)
9.      ‘Against The Grain’ (prod. by Explizit One)
10.     ‘Forever More’ (prod. by 12 Finger Dan)
11.     ‘When The Sun Comes’ feat. Masta Ace (prod. by KON Sci of MindsOne)
12.     ‘Ghetto Music Rap (We Doin' It)’ (prod. by Confidence)
13.     ‘Blast This $hit!’ feat. El Da Sensei (prod. by Da Beatminerz)
14.     ‘Each One Teach One’ feat. Estee Nack (of Tragic Allies) (prod. by DJ Spinna)
15.     ‘We Got That!’ (prod. by Presto)
16.     ‘Masters Of The Class’ feat. Chubb Rock (prod. by Confidence)
17.     ‘Manuscripts’ feat. MindsOne (prod. by L'Orange)
18.     ‘The Heart’ (prod. by Astro Vandalist)
19.     ‘Make It Hot (Jingle Jangle 2.0)’ feat. The Legion & Dres (of Black Sheep) (prod. by The Legion)

For More Information:
https://twitter.com/BeneficenceReal
https://twitter.com/eiht0eiht 
https://twitter.com/ILLADRENALINE


Basement Chemistry

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Beneficence f/ MC Eiht 'Anyway It Goes'(prod. By KON Sci Of MindsOne)

 Boston’s own Blak Madeen deliver an incredibly potent and relevant new album, 'Supreme Aftermath,' that deftly tackles Islamophobia, media-fueled hatred, and other issues facing our society.

Group member’s Yusuf Abdul-Mateen and Al-J Both drive that point home in making it clear that their message on this album is simple: “Think for yourself; don’t let the media or the politicians tell you how to view the world,” says Yusuf. While Al-J, agrees: “We are not preaching or trying to tell you what to do. You have to gravitate to our message—it’s magnetic.”

That sentiment is felt immediately on the opening title track, an already-powerful message made that much more poignant through the use of Malcolm X quotes. His voice serves as a guiding light for the duo, two proud Muslim men who use the remaining 13 songs to spread love, dish out sharp criticisms of the media, and spit straight verbal darts.

The album boasts features from the likes of Gift of Gab, Planet Asia, and Blacastan, who provide copmelling guest appearances on “Long Way to Go,” “Guerrilla Soldiers,” and “Mic Divine,” respectively. And it’s not just the fact that these guests leave a mark on the album with their skills; they’re clearly well-thought out choices who complement their like-minded rap brethren. Al-J and Yusuf prove their just as capable on their own, though, especially on cuts like the aptly titled “Energetic Darts,” as well as the thoughtful album-closer, “Where’s Justice?.”

With 'Supreme Aftermath,' Blak Madeen add another impressive project to their already-solid catalogue, while cementing Boston’s placement on the Hip-Hop map. “I think Supreme Aftermath is our best work yet, production-wise. It’s soulful music with a good message,” Al-J says, while Yusuf notes that they knew exactly what they wanted to do both lyrically and musically. The latter received a boost from a top-notch production lineup, comprised of The Arcitype, Sicknature (of Snowgoons), and Teddy Roxpin, among others.

Beyond all that, the two just want people to enjoy this album for what it is: “This is Hip-Hop, first and foremost,” Yusuf says. “One doesn’t need to be a Muslim or a Five Percenter or whatever to feel it. Music is universal.”

'Supreme Aftermath' is out now via Rhyme Dawah, and if you’re in the Boston area on Jan. 15, be sure to head to the Middle East in Cambridge for the release party. It’ll feature performances by Masta Ace, G.Dot & Born, and Blacastan.

Tracklist: 
01. Supreme Aftermath (prod. by Skin Ced)
02. Mic Divine (feat. Blacastan) [prod. by Teddy Roxpin]
03. Main Attraction (prod. by Sicknature)
04. Long Way To Go (feat. Gift of Gab and Cyrus Deshield) [prod. by The Arcitpe]
05. Devil's Shadow (feat. Divine Styler and Rite Hook) [prod. by Skin Ced]
06. Guerrilla Soldiers (feat. Planet Asia) [prod. by The Arcitype]
07. Energetic Darts (prod. by Skin Ced)
08. The Procedure (feat. G. Dot & Born) [prod. by Divine Styler]
09. Blood Of Our Brothers (prod. by Skin Ced)
10. Words In Red (feat. Shabazz the Disciple) [prod. by Skin Ced]
11. The Worst Part (feat. Red Baren) [prod. by Skin Ced]
12. No Surrender (prod. by Skin Ced)
13. Experience the Struggle (prod. by Skin Ced)
14. Where's Justice? (feat. Krumbsnatcha) [prod. by Skin Ced]
*All Cuts by DJ Slipwax

Stream/Buy-Links:
• iTunes: http://apple.co/1UtOVBJ
• Google Play: http://bit.ly/1WedC6u
• Amazon: http://amzn.to/1Pfyhl7
• Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1RT5Uy6
• Tidal: http://tidal.com/album/55437758

Blak Madeen Online:
• Twitter:  https://twitter.com/blak_madeen
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakmadeen
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blakmadeen

Supreme Aftermath (prod. by Skin Ced)

Mic Divine (feat. Blacastan) [prod. by Teddy Roxpin]

Main Attraction (prod. by Sicknature)

Devil's Shadow (feat. Divine Styler & Rite Hook)[prod. by Skin Ced]

Da Villins x DJ Skizz - "Indivisible (P&P)" ft. Sean Price

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"Dangerous Artform" is available on all platforms via Chuck D's SpitSlam Records.

https://blakmadeen.bandcamp.com/

Guerrilla Soldiers (feat. Planet Asia)[prod. by The Arcitype]

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