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Rap/Soul/Funk 11/2017

Turn Off Your Radio, Volume 112 (11/2-12/3)

11 2017 RnB Beatbanga77 list

November Radio Adds

Nov 18, 2017

A few tracks from the latest releases from Brick Records!


Brick Records Sampler

4 years of my life in a mixtape... Share & Enjoy

Beach House [Prod. By Jordeaux]

The last five years of my musical growth showcased in this body of work.... 5 Y E A R S... ENJOY!

5 Y E A R S

6th Man (Prod. By Cecil)

Okay, Alright (Prod. By Thevo)

dawntodusk  {Prod. Jordeaux}

This is my first solo project and it is dank as fuck. I'm really proud of Deville and I hope y'all appreciate this as much as I do. Shoutout to Max Berman and AB for spitting dope verses on here. Also, a big thank you to Sam Macey and James Copeland for the cover art. Anyway sit back, possibly smoke a doobie, and have fun.

We'll Be Back (ft. AB)

You're Not There (Produced by King Of Chill)

@PANAMANIAN_DRO @FARMABEATS@FLASHIUSCLAYTON

CLOUDY SKIES (Prod. by @FARMABEATS)

Purchase RSXGLD: http://smarturl.it/RSXGLD

Before their much anticipated debut album arrives this Friday, RSXGLD (Ro Spit & 14KT) connect with fellow acclaimed Michigan natives Royce Da 5’9” and JMSN for a soulful new single, “True.”

There’s a deep and potent weight to the track, which stems from RSXGLD’s self-titled album, and it permeates through each element. JMSN, who appeared on lead single “I Believe,” sings his heart out on the chorus that pushes us all to leave the past behind us. And on their verses, Ro and Royce detail their respective come-ups and all they’ve been through to get to where they are today. As Nickel-Nine raps at the end of his bars, “A n***a had negatives but my positive just gon’ have to outweigh it/ N***a, I’m just happy I made it.”

“True” hits especially hard because of its musical elements, too, which are brought through the immaculate work of 14KT and guest DJ Assault. You may know Assault for being one of the forebearers of the electro-dance sub-genre of Ghettotech, and he brings that sound straight to the beat on here for track’s second half. 

“True” represents a musical journey of so much that Michigan has to offer the world, and it’s one hell of a way to get ready for RSXGLD’s impending release. 

Check out the track, and head over to the retailer of your choice to pre-order ‘RSXGLD,' which drops this Friday, Nov 03. In addition to Royce, JMSN and DJ Assault, the 12 track LP also boasts features from Denaun Porter, Elzhi, Ronnie McNeir and more, and will be available in all formats (CD, vinyl, and stream/download), via Fat Beats Records.

Pre-Order RSXGLD smarturl.it/RSXGLD

True (feat. Royce da 5’9”, JMSN & DJ Assault) *RSXGLD Is Now Available!

With "Bike Lock" @ivanave gives us a last peek into his upcoming album Every Eye. On this @mndsgn produced cut, he races back and forth between a love interest and the love for his work. His mind races too, while he makes a promise to lock it down as soon as he’s back from the grind. Pedal hard today and then kick back with this funky slow burner by dynamic duo Ivan Ave & Mndsgn.

https://IvanAve.lnk.to/EveryEye

Every Eye

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Ivan Ave - Bike Lock (produced by MNDSGN)

from the album "Beneath The Surface (Live)" available 11/10 https://lnk.to/NnJ-y

Following the release of his trenchant, celebrated LP ‘The Iceberg’ in winter of 2017, prolific MC/producer Oddisee and his band GoodCOMPNY embarked on a massive international tour that continues through the end of the year – they have played close to 100 shows already. While on this extensive initial international run between March and May, live recordings were made of songs from ‘The Iceberg’ and from his extensive catalog, and will be released as Oddisee’s first-ever live album November 10th, titled ‘Beneath The Surface’ (Mello Music Group). 

Oddisee and his deeply funky, muscular band flex through highlights from ‘The Iceberg’ including the Go-go pocket of “NNGE,” the incensed “Like Really,” and his mission statement for the album, the plea for understanding that is “Things.” The album showcases an MC and his band charging through songs with an important message and having a blast on stage at the same time. 

Non-‘The Iceberg’ tracks include “Lifting Shadows” and “Strength and Weakness” from his 2016 ‘Alwasta’ EP, “That’s Love” from ‘The Good Fight’ and “You Know Who You Are” from ‘People Hear What They See.’


Lead Vocal/ Producer: Oddisee 
Guitar/Vocals: Olivier St. Louis 
Keys/ Vocal: Ralph “Real” Washington 
MPC/ Samples: Richard “DJ Unown” Patterson 
Drums/ Vocals: Jon Laine 
Musical Director/ Lead Arranger/ Bassist: Mr. Dennis Turner 

Mixed & Mastered: Arie Van der Poel

Beneath The Surface (Live)

Like Really (Live)

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Oddisee & Good Compny - "Like Really (Live)"

Planet Asia may be two decades deep in the rap game, but he clearly isn’t ready to slow down anytime soon. After releasing a well received collaborative LP, Anchovies with Detroit producer, Apollo Brown just a few months ago, the Fresno emcee is back with an ill new single, “Tha Movement,” featuring Chace Infinite, Innate, and Bumps.

Backed by the ethereal funk from producer Genetix, the four emcees are on their no-hook steez as they kick crazy wordplay and bravado-centric bars. Of course, it’s not all braggadocio, because “Tha Movement” plays out like a battlecry for ensuring that Hip-Hop never loses its way. But if you listen to this joint without rewinding certain bars—”Rap addict like crack habit, you can’t hack it/ Half-average cats on the map?/ Yeah, the fact’s backwards”—then you’re playing yourself.

As Planet Asia says on his verse, “Motherf*ckers better respect it,” especially when they get to hear him and Chace Infinite go back-to-back. The Self Scientific rapper may have his hands full managing A$AP Rocky, but he’s clearly still got the chops to deliver a blistering alley-oop to PA, who closes the track in high form.

“Tha Movement” is now available through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms via Raw Poetix Records—support the movement!

Smart URL (Stream/Download): http://smarturl.it/ThaMovement

Online:
• Planet Asia: https://twitter.com/planetasia
• Chace Infinite: https://twitter.com/chaceinfinite
• Innate: https://www.instagram.com/innatebeats
• Bumps: https://www.instagram.com/bumpsthegoose

Tha Movement (Single)

Stream💥  Download

Planet Asia - Tha Movement (feat. Chace Infinite, Innate & Bumps)

Rolling Stone Premiere: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-asap-ferg-dj-premiers-sharp-boom-bap-on-our-streets-w509328

Just hours after the relaunch of Payday Records, the iconic record label has released its first song “Our Streets” featuring legendary producer DJ Premier and A$AP Ferg, which is available today via digital retailers everywhere. “Our Streets” is the first song released by hip-hop and EDM pioneer Patrick Moxey’s newly relaunched record label. DJ Premier is reunited with former Gang Starr manager Moxey as the first artist to release music on Payday Records. 

“Our Streets” is a true New York hip-hop track, combining DJ Premier’s signature beats and A$AP Ferg’s versatile style to create a classic, raw and energetic sound. The song marks the first time the legendary DJ and rap star have worked together, despite both being prominent figures of the New York hip-hop scene for years. 

“It's a dream to be able to work with the legendary DJ Premier on this record” stated Ferg. “Preemo has worked with all the NYC hip hop icons and greats - Nas, Biggie, Guru, Hov, KRS-one, and The Lox. Just knowing I was working with him pushed me as an MC.” 

"With Ferg, or anybody I work with, they already know my history so they know that I come from the 90s era” DJ Premier said. “Ferg just automatically said 'Don't do what I've been doing on my albums - I want you to do a Preemo style and let me show I can rap to that,' so I was like 'let's do it.' Everybody was happy off jump - no suggestions, no 'I think we should go this direction' - it was an automatic in, out, done, in one day." 

“Our Streets” is available now, and is the first song released by the newly relaunched Payday Records. Patrick Moxey, who is the President and Founder of Ultra Records, Ultra Music and Ultra International Music Publishing, originally formed Payday Records in New York City in 1992. Payday was the first record label to sign Jay Z, releasing his first single “In My Lifetime” in 1995. Other artists signed to Payday throughout the 90s include Jeru the Damaja, Mos Def (via his first group U.T.D.), Showbiz & A.G., Group Home, Guru, WC and the Maad Circle and more. DJ Premier played an integral role in Payday throughout the 1990s, bringing artists like hip-hop duo Group Home and rapper Jeru the Damaja to Payday for release, and producing a number of the label’s biggest hits including “Come Clean,” and “Supa Star.”

DJ Premier feat A$AP Ferg - 'Our Streets' (Produced by DJ Premier)

YG ADDIE A$AP ANT - RACKS ON ME ( PROD. LORD FUBU )

November 5th

Train Of Thought

Teddy Walton teams up with Dom Kennedy for "Mental Health", on Teddy's upcoming project.

Teddy walton x Dom Kennedy - Mental health

Mental Health - Teddy Walton & Dom Kennedy

ShaqIsDope has released "Ble$$ings," a new single from his upcoming self-titled EP. The track is the official first single from the project, which is due out November 17, following "Mans Not Hot" with Shaquille O'Neal. ShaqIsDope premiered the new song on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 Radio show on Apple Music. ShaqIsDope EP will be his first new project since 2016's Black Frames. Stream "Ble$$ing" below.

Apple Music: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1305480805
ITunes:http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1305480805?ls=1&app=itunes
Stream "Ble$$ings" on https://open.spotify.com/album/4dEpLNe6Bws1Wnyrpij93c
Twitter:
twitter.com/ShaqIsDope
Instagram:
instagram.com/ShaqIsDope
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/ShaqIsDopeFanPage

ShaqIsDope - EP

Ble$$ings

Ble$$ings (Prod.By Aaron Bow + Teddy Walton)

Whispers drops a banger for the streets called Back Block Nigga featuring Styles P. This is fresh off his Whismonoxide album dropping Nov. 17th. Production by Khardier Da God.

Whispers Ft. Styles P - Back Block Nikka - Prod. By Khardier Da God

Download Now! 

https://Empire.lnk.to/HellaDisrespectful

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Too $hort, G-Eazy & Ezale -Sidepieces

Red Bull Music Academy and Capcom are excited to share samples from the original Street Fighter II theme song for download as part of the 30th anniversary of Street Fighter II. Those samples are now available for you to make into your own remixes here:
https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/street-fighter-2-remix-project

You can upload your creation for video game music experts including Ryan Hemsworth and the host of Red Bull Radio's Diggin' In the Carts Nick Dwyer to review. They will select their three favorite remixes, and the artists behind those remixes will each receive a Komplete 11 by Native Instruments.

Enjoy these Diggin’ in the Carts x Street Fighter 2 remixes from Ryan Hemsworth, Knxwledge, Asmara and Wavves for inspiration, and head over to Red Bull Radio to check out the latest season of Diggin’ in the Carts, which explores the influence that Japanese video game music has on contemporary artists today:
https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/diggin-carts

Ryan Hemsworth - Ryu's Theme

First leak from the upcoming Planet Asia album "The Golden Buddha", dropping Jan 19th, 2018 on Brick Records.  

The project was produced entirely by izznyce and features AZ, Hus Kingpin, Turbin, Marvelous Mag, Killa Kali, TriState, Xiomara and The Architect (who handles the cuts on this song). 

The Fresno MC is fresh off of a strong 2017 which featured well-received collaborative albums with producers DirtyDiggs ("Dirty Planet") and Apollo Brown ("Anchovies").  For 2018, Asia teamed up with Bay Area producer izznyce for a true solo project that's sure to be considered the next classic in his catalog.

'The Golden Buddha' will be in stores January 19th, 2018 on LP, CD and Digitally.

The Golden Buddha

Hood Legends

PLANET ASIA "Hood Legends" (prod. by izznyce; feat. cuts by The Architect)

THE PATH

Mass Appeal Premiere: https://massappeal.com/kxng-crooked-the-maga-continues-premiere/

Almost a year ago (11-11-16 to be exact) today, 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 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.

While Trump is busy adding to his portfolio by peddling pumpkin MAGA (Make America Great Again) hats, Crooked’s “The MAGA Continues” examines the other side of the catchphrase that 45 used as his campaign slogan; one that has further empowered law enforcement that “used to kill us in the dark, now they just do it in the light.”

Just like any good leader, Crooked isn’t afraid to rock the boat if a culture change is in order, especially those who have the platform to affect change, but lack the fortitude to do so; and he is more than willing to sacrifice Jason Whitlock for Gregg Popovich.

 “Donald Trump coined the now famous acronym MAGA.  I personally believe the phrase ‘Make America Great Again’ is a dog whistle for racism and turning the clocks of progression backwards” Crooked commented to Mass Appeal.  “The way the country is currently divided it seems to be working. I’m really just letting off steam on the joint, but some important points are definitely being touched on. One point I covered in the song is being widely overlooked; maybe because it’s a fairly new form of division in Hip Hop. I’ve done many shows with white rappers and seen some of their fans in the crowd wearing confederate flag and swastika symbols on their clothing. Shit blew my mind. Nobody talks about this element in Hip Hop that is growing and will cause division on another level. I chose to speak on it because Hip Hop is a tool for unification and we need to keep it that way. How long will we allow the MAGA to continue?” 

No Justice, No Peace!

For More Information:

https://twitter.com/CrookedIntriago 
https://www.instagram.com/kxngcrooked/
https://www.facebook.com/KXNGCROOKED/

Good Vs Evil 2: The Red Empire

KXNG Crooked- 'The MAGA Continues'

Planet Asia’s ‘The Golden Buddha’ will be released on Jan 19th 2018 via Brick Records

Pre-order Planet Asia’s The Golden Buddha now from iTunes: http://apple.co/2AfyoOb

Pre-order The Golden Buddha on CD: https://shopify.undergroundhiphop.com/products/planet-asia-the-golden-buddha-cd

Pre-order The Golden Buddha LP on Vinyl: https://shopify.undergroundhiphop.com/products/planet-asia-the-golden-buddha-vinyl-lp-record

Watch Planet Asia’s “Fireworks” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNg20nLUiiI

Planet Asia helped jump-start the West Coast independent hip-hop movement and has solidified himself as one of the most consistent and respected MCs in the game over his 20+ year career.   He dropped his debut EP with producer Fanatik in 1998, and followed up quickly with the singles "Definition of Ill" (Stones Throw) and "Place of Birth" (ABB Records).  In 2001, The Source Magazine gave him the ‘First Round Draft Pick’ and ‘Independent Album of the Year’ awards for How the West Was One, which was recorded with fellow CA rapper Rasco under the group name Cali Agents.  This landed him a deal with Interscope Records, where he was signed until 2003 without releasing an album.  

Planet Asia was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002 for his feature on the song "W" by Mystic and was later signed to Avatar Records, which released his official debut album, The Grand Opening, in 2004.  It earned him another ‘Independent Album of the Year’ award from The Source.  Later, he started his own imprint Gold Chain Music, on which he has churned out multiple projects.  He has also collaborated on albums with the likes of DJ Muggs (Pain Language), Evidence (The Medicine)and Madlib (Cracks In The Vinyl) among others and released songs with artists such as Linkin Park, Bun B, Talib Kweli and Ghostface Killah.

The Fresno MC is fresh off of a strong 2017 which featured well-received collaborative albums with producers DirtyDiggs (Dirty Planet) and Apollo Brown (Anchovies). For 2018, Asia teamed up with Bay Area producer izznyce for a true solo project, The Golden Buddha, sure to be considered the next classic in his vast catalog.

The Golden Buddha was produced entirely by izznyce (producer for Superstar Quamallah and more) and features AZ, Hus Kingpin, Turbin, Marvelous Mag, Killa Kali, TriState, Xiomara and The Architect.

Today, Asia releases the first visual from the project, “Fireworks,” which was premiered by Hiphopdx.

Speaking on the project, Planet Asia says: “This album represents the foundation of what Planet Asia is about and that is ‘balance’. Me and izznyce also took our time with the record, and had a chance to really vibe out and make the type of music we personally like that will stand the test of time!”

Checkout the Hiphopdx Premiere: https://hiphopdx.com/videos/id.26430/title.dxclusive-planet-asia-preps-for-chinese-new-year-in-fireworks-video

Tracklisting For Planet Asia’s ‘The Golden Buddha’:

1.) ‘Magnetic Lord’            
2.) ‘Fireworks’      
3.) ‘Hood Legends’ feat Cuts by The Architect     
4.) ‘Smart Too Late’       
5.) ‘You Are King’ feat Xiomara
6.) ‘I Climb’ feat Marvelous Mag, Xiomara & Hus Kingpin       
7.) ‘Shots At Your Highness’ feat Turbin
8.) ‘Pieces Hittin’
9.) ‘Salute My G’s’ feat Marvelous Mag
10.) ‘Black Egypt’ feat TriState
11.) ‘Royal Blood’ feat Killa Kali       
12.)’ Siddhartha’
13.) ‘Take It Higher’ feat Xiomara
14.) ‘Fast Not Slow’ feat AZ
15.) ‘Fly Writtings’  (CD Bonus Track)   
 

Previous:

Listen to Planet Asia’s “Hood Legends”: https://soundcloud.com/brickrecords/planet-asia-hood-legends-prod-by-izznyce-feat-cuts-by-the-architect

Listen to Planet Asia f/ Turbin “Shots At Your Highness”: https://soundcloud.com/brickrecords/planet-asia-shots-at-your-highness-feat-turbin-prod-by-izznyce

the Golden Buddha

Fast Not Slow

PLANET ASIA f. AZ "Fast Not Slow" (prod. by izznyce)

Official single from German producer Kemp's  'Stars & Stripes' album, in stores on limited CD and digitally on May 18th, 2018.   The project features El Da Sensei, Grand Agent, Maylay Sparks, El Gant, Blaq Poet, Pace Won, Kaimbr, Granite State, Main Flow and more

Order now on iTunes :
https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/stars-stripes/1367167965?app=itunes

Stars & Stripes

El=MC2

KEMP feat. El Da Sensei & El Gant "El=mc2"

Lead blast from the 'Things Got Worse' album out May 17th 2019

Pre-order LPs and CDs now:
http://getondown.com
http://www.thingsgotworse.net

Produced by Dope KNife
Directed/Edited by Yung Scorsese 

Special thanks to: Magnolia Minx, the Local Legends, Soco tha Kahn
 
2019 Brick Records 

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Dope KNife twitter: http://twitter.com/dopeknife
Dope KNife instagram: http://instagram.com/dopeknife

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Things Got Worse

So Upset

Dope KNife "So Upset"

Lyfe or Def FULL ALBUM

Hide n Seek (Shango Mask)

Support 'The Diamond Report'🔊 smarturl.it/thediamondreport

It’s a Gang Starr Foundation celebration on “Still Big,” the tough-as-nails new single from Big Shug that features DJ Premier’s signature head-nodding production and scratching. And to make the cipher complete, Premo laces the hook with a Guru sample from Gang Starr’s classic, “Put Up or Shut Up.”

The track stems from Shug’s upcoming album, 'The Diamond Report,' which solidifies several things about the Boston rap stalwart. First, there’s his unrelenting passion for the craft even after multiple decades in the game, which he sums up eloquently when rapping, “Infinite torch, my flame’s eternal.” And then there’s his unquestionably keen ear for production, as he goes-in over this dope Premo instrumental. 

Finally, there’s his loyalty to the artists who helped him get where he is today. You hear this not only in the Guru sample, but also when Shug shouts out his late friend and fellow rap royalty. He of course does the same for Premo, who he calls his brother. “Our chemistry has always been great,” Shug says of collaborating with Premier. “At some point we’ll do an album that he’ll produce entirely.” 

While you sit and ponder what an entire Shug and Premier project would sound like, go ahead and support “Still Big” through your preferred digital retailer or streaming platform. 'The Diamond Report' is available now for pre-order through iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Bandcamp, and is available now through all DSPs on Oct 25 via Brick Records.

Tracklist: 
01. Diamond Report (Intro) (prod. by Bryce Quiz Quinn)
02. EMF (prod. by DJ Premier) 
03. Dirty Rat (prod. by Brutal Caesar)
04. Keep It Cool (feat. M-Dot,  B.A.M & International Dreez) [prod. by Lil Fame]
05. Old Man Rapper (prod. by Ben Malick)
06. Doing My Shit (prod. by Thir(13)teen)
07. Don't Understand (prod. by Mike Martinez) 
08. I Gotcha (prod. by Reel Drama)
09. Stay The Course (prod. by Elevated Music)
10. Interlude (prod. by Big Shug)
11. Still Big (prod. by DJ Premier)
12. All I Need Is You (prod. by Kid Called Quest)
13. Okay (prod. by Reel Drama)
14. Too Much (feat. Big Chat) [prod. by Big Chat]
15. Play Your Hand (prod. by Reel Drama)
16. No Real Rappers (feat. M-Dot & Singapore Kane) [prod. by Reel Drama]
17. Days Of My Life (prod. by Reel Drama)
18. Get Some (prod. by SMIDI WATERS)
19. Why Hate (prod. by SMIDI WATERS)
 20. You Ain't About It (prod. by Kid Called Quest)

Twitter: 
• Big Shug: https://twitter.com/thereelbigshug
• DJ Premier: https://twitter.com/REALDJPREMIER
• Brick Records: https://twitter.com/BrickRecords96

Big Shug Online:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigshuggangstarrfoundation
• Spotify: http://bit.ly/BigShugSpotify
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BIG-SHUG-89700151359