platform's pick of the month: jamuary

First track leak from Dag Savage's upcoming "E&J" album out February 4th via Dirty Science.

Pre-Order E&J Now:
CD: http://www.fatbeats.com/collections/pre-order/products/dag-savage-e-j-cd
Vinyl: http://www.fatbeats.com/collections/pre-order/products/dag-savage-e-j-red-vinyl-2xlp
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/e-j/id815397010

Dag Savage (Exile & Johaz) "Don't Stop" ft. Blu Free Download

Check out the video HERE: http://youtu.be/6LVMSDPNObE
BLUE is the second leak from Sage Francis' SICK TO D(EAT)H mixtape which is available now at http://tinyurl.com/SickToDeathSFR
Beat produced by Reanimator. Scratches by Buddy Peace. Single artwork image by Trait Cross. The full track list for #SickToDeath and a breakdown of each track, along with some additional updates from Sage Francis available here: http://www.strangefamousrecords.com/blogs/sage-francis-blog/sick-to-death
"True enough."

SICK TO DEATH mixtape

"BLUE" - Sage Francis (2013)

RAY WEST & OC - RAYS CAFE - LEARN LESSONS
RAYS CAFE 1/21/14
Ray's Cafe Trailer 
http://youtu.be/wHSb-MgCXnM
PreOrder
http://www.fatbeats.com/products/ray-west-oc-ray-s-cafe-ep

LEARN LESSONS

Conceited Confidence produced by Ran Reed mixed by NIck Wiz

-- 
Shabaam Sahdeeq a.k.a S-DUB
Marvial Entertainment                                                                           
www.shabaam-sahdeeq.com

Conceited Confidence

The beat was made live with 2 drum machines (cheeseman vs I)
we made it live matching the samples and drums by hand and ear on 2 mpcs. 
then we added 3 of our favorite rappers on it and boom. 
you got rain is falling. cuts by DJ Inform and engineered by Ty C(again as usual)

Rain Is Falling Feat: Abstract Rude, Illogic, and Ill Poetic w/ cuts by:Dj Inform

Hip-Hop legend Edo.G teams up with his apprentices G. Dot & Born, Boston natives, to shine light on their story and style while also providing their own sound.  All production is handled by Confidence, who's claim to fame includes "Rashad and Confidence" and "Purpose and Confidence" on Ill Adrenaline Records and he produced seven tracks on Neek the Exotic’s “Hustle Don’t Stop” LP from 2012.  

The LP is fourteen tracks deep with Gdot & Born handling about half the duties on the mic, with the remaining tracks being handled by Edo.G, providing listeners with a nice diversity; while Confidence keeps a steady stream of that authentic Hip-Hop he is known for throughout.
     
Confidence, a student of the game dating back to the 90’s, first got a taste of music production in the mid 90′s while learning to DJ with his brother Technic.  His break didn't come until 2001 when he copped an MPC 2000xl which he still uses to this day to compose masterpieces.   

G. Dot & Born relay the struggle of survival in the streets with hard-hitting raw lyrics, traditional gritty street beats and a confident delivery that takes Hip-Hop back to its essence. G. Dot and Born stay true to the city of Boston that raised them and 90’s Hip Hop influences like J. Dilla, Sean P., Big Pun, Edo G., Kool G. Rap, AZ and Nas by embodying a humble braggadocio that only real life experiences teach you. 

Today, the group offers up a tribute song, “Living Legend,” dedicated to the one and only Pete Rock, featuring Pete’s former INI cohorts Grap Luva (Pete’s brother), Rob-O & EDO. G.

Confidence Presents G. Dot & Born Featuring EDO. G will be released on 1-28-14 and you can pre-order it here: http://redlinemusicdistribution.bigcartel.com/product/confidence-presents-gdot-born-featuring-edo-g 

Tracklisting and Credits for Confidence Presents G. Dot & Born Featuring EDO. G:

1.) “Confident”
2.) “About These Problems”
3.) “Class In In Session”
4.) “Interlude”
5.) “Its Real” f/ EDO. G
6.) “Lock And Load”
7.) “Manhunt”  
8.) “Makin Tracks” f/ EDO. G
9.) “Interlude”
10.) “Grammers Song” 
11.) “Find It”
12.) “Living Legend” f/ Grap Luva, Rob-O & EDO. G
13.) “Tuff Talk”
14.) “Interlude”
15.) “Of Course I’m Fresh”
16.) “You’re Mine” f/ M-Credible
17.) “Makin Tracks” (Remix)
18.) “Interlude”

***All Tracks Produced By Confidence

For More Information Please Visit:

https://twitter.com/Confidencebeats
https://twitter.com/edogboston
https://twitter.com/HEVnamedmeGRAP
http://www.schoolofconfidence.com/


Confidence Presents G.Dot & Born f/ Grap Luva, Rob-O & EDO.G- "Living Legend"

Hard beats, hard rhymes, a perfect match. The lead single from BIGREC's highly anticipated album DoomsDay, produced entirely by the legendary DIAMOND D. Scratches by DJ Gee Supreme. DoomsDay available April 15th.

Single available on iTunes, Amazon & Google Play #DoomsDayCometh #RHHIB

Bullseye [produced by DIAMOND D]

Free download!
https://jazzspastiks.bandcamp.com/album/delicious-feat-count-bass-d

You can watch the video here :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik8n17Cv9Oo

Delicious feat. Count Bass D

The Masters of Ceremony is the first EP in a series created to fortify the cultural aspects of Hip Hop. We took it back to ground zero in creating these songs. The sole purpose of the MC is to energize, invigorate, and guide the listener to a higher state of mind, whether that be reflection, relaxation or enlightenment. This is the culture and not the business of Hip Hop, to serve as a tuning fork to the emotions, that we may contemplate our current state collectively and forge our collective destiny with heightened perspective. A lot of people MC, but many have no idea what it really means.

- Zumbi

Official Music Video for 'Danger Zone featuring 1-O.A.K.': 
http://youtu.be/l-XC1A9VrFI

http://www.zionicrew.com
https://www.facebook.com/zionicrew
https://twitter.com/zioni
http://www.youtube.com/zionitv
http://zionicrew.bandcamp.com
https://instagram.com/zion_I_crew

DOWNLOAD

Danger Zone ft. 1-O.A.K.

KVBeats feat. Rashad (of Rashad & Confidence) & DJ Rob Swift
"You Know The Rules"
Produced by KVBeats
Taken off the digital EP "The Breadwinner" (release date: February 18th) and the limited promo vinyl 7" single (only 150 copies) "You Know The Rules / Instrumental" on Ill Adrenaline Records.

Pre-order the limited promo 7" vinyl (only 150 copies) here:
https://www.illadrenalinerecords.com/

iTunes link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/you-know-rules-feat.-rashad/id794731917

After releasing his highly acclaimed debut album "The Résumé" in 2010 with high caliber features like Slum Village, Royce Da 5'9, Mic Geronimo and Oddisee, Danish vinyl enthusiast and producer KVBeats returns with the blazing new single "You Know The Rules", taken off his EP "The Breadwinner" (featuring Torae, Pacewon, Chaundon, Little Vic, a.o.) scheduled to drop February 18th on Ill Adrenaline Records.
"You Know the Rules" is a laid back, piano driven boom-bap banger with none other than Rashad spitting fire on the mic. You might remember the Brooklyn MC as one half of the duo Rashad & Confidence, best known for their already classic album "The Element of Surprise". DJ Rob Swift formerly of the legendary X-Men / X-Ecutioners DJ crew adds some extra flavor to the track by cutting up some classic vocal samples.

Website:
https://www.illadrenalinerecords.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/illadrenalinerecords
https://www.facebook.com/pages/KVBeats/140979229272092

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ILLADRENALINE
https://twitter.com/KVBeats
https://twitter.com/DJROBSWIFT

Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/illadrenalinerecords

KVBeats feat. Rashad (of Rashad & Confidence) & DJ Rob Swift "You Know The Rules"

Buy on iTunes: http://bit.ly/LordSteppington
Buy on CD/Vinyl http://bitly.com/Steppington_FE

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#MumsintheGarage

Step Brothers - Mums In the Garage feat. Action Bronson

After a 5 year hiatus from releasing music the Jigmastas are back and ready for a RESURGENCE! The recording has been ongoing over the last decade and an ep entitled  "Resurgence" is soon to be released followed by a full length in the fall. The Beyond Real heroes are back!

The Resurge - Jigmastas (Produced By Dj Spinna)

from WHITE SANDS (Homeboy Sandman & Paul White) 
http://stonesthrow.com/news/2014/02/homeboy-sandman-white-sands

Homeboy Sandman - Wade in the Water

Live  from Michigan Ave... in the party life DL the whole project here http://www.audiomack.com/album/pugs-atomz/benetton-days

Grease Ft Raj Mahal And Greg Blackman

Qwa & Batsauce’s newest platter, an EP entitled Stress Chasers, begins with "Love Liez", a perfect curve replete with gauzy keys and the indomitable Qwa intoning that he’s "never felt so free, never felt so special…" It’s an unexpected opening for the heroic South Side rhyme champ, a hooky Trojan horse with incisive critique hidden in velvet melody.

Qwazaar & Batsauce - Love Liez

An atypical love song, this is an exclusive remix featuring Co$$ of Dirty Science (Blu, Exile).  Produced  by @Mr-Rozz 
Original version taken from Senior Dues available at yendollarmusic.com 

Artwork by Rick Egidius

You & I (Land of Passion Remix) feat. Co$$

With the amount of work Amiri puts in, you would think music is his full time job. Since 2010, he has released two solo albums, two albums as Spectac & amiri, a couple albums worth of remixes, and a handful of beat tapes... all while producing for other artists. On his third solo LP, the South Carolina producer makes it clear that This Is Part Time. Though with an album this cohesive and tenacious, listeners would be none the wiser.

For the first single off the album, Amiri sticks to his jazz roots as he quotes legendary rapper O.C. in the song's chorus: "I'd rather be broke and gain a whole lot of respect." "Broke" is just one of the many great new tracks on This Is Part Time.

This Is Part Time will be available February 25th on HiPNOTT Records. Pre-order the album now on iTunes (digital) and UGHH (compact disc). Digital pre-orders made via Bandcamp will receive an immediate download of the single, "Broke".

Download: https://hipnottrecords.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-part-time

iTunes

Amiri: Broke

From starter jackets to Air Force 1's, fashion trends are a dime a dozen in the world of Hip-Hop. Though styles and influence may change, one thing is for sure: you'll never catch Illa Ghee in a pair of skinny jeans. On the hunt for trend setters with a certain penchant for swag rap, "Salute The General" is the conscription for emcees of the Golden Era to ban together on the war against weak lyrics and generic beats. With M.O.P's Fame dropping bombs as Ghee bodies the competition with reckless abandon, the track fires some well deserved shots towards those that aim to cheapen the culture. "Salute The General" produced by DJ Skizz is one of the many bangers you can expect to find on Illa Ghee's forthcoming full length LP Social Graffiti, set to drop on July 8th. Refer to the tracklist, below.

Press Release (PRLog): http://bit.ly/1rR1s4k

Buy-Links:
Digital Download:
• iTunes: http://bit.ly/1odCIT1 
• Amazon: http://amzn.to/1qeHr6N
• Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1rLW5pV

Compact Disc:
• Fat Beats: http://bit.ly/1qF7qrF
• UGHH: http://bit.ly/1j2PGE4

Tracklist:
01. Social Graffiti (Intro) (prod. by William Giovanni)
02. Salute The General (feat. Fame) [prod. by DJ Skizz]
03. Speak To 'Em (feat. Sean Price) [prod. by Crummie Beats]
04. Murda Boyz (prod. by Diallo)
05. Rum Raisin (prod. by M. Stacks)
06. Get Money (prod. by Vinyl Frontiers)
07. Razor Blade Vomit (prod. by Amazing SB)
08. Blurred Pupil (feat Rell [prod. by Shawneci]
09. James Worthy (prod. by George Black)
10. Bruised Ego (feat. JuJu) [prod. by Crummie Beats]
11. No Mercy (feat. Guilty Simpson & Switch) [prod. by Crummie Beats]
12. B.O.D.Y. (Bars Over Dose Yours) (prod. Crummie Beats)
13. Hold Up (feat Royal Flush) [prod. by Grayce Musik]
14. Talking In A 3rd Person (prod. by Ayatollah)
15. 90 (prod. by Large Professor)
16. On The Bklyn Side (feat. Steele & O.C.) [prod. by Shawneci]
17. Open Up The Door (prod. by Team Demo)

Illa Ghee (feat. Fame) - "Salute The General" (prod. by Skizz)

DOWNLOAD DORNER VS. TOOKIE BY HELLFYRE CLUB
http://hellfyreclub.bandcamp.com/album/dorner-vs-tookie

ALSO COME TO SEE THE DORNER VS. TOOKIE US TOUR THIS SPRING
with BUSDRIVER, OPEN MIKE EAGLE, NOCANDO AND MILO

Tue 02-11	Fullerton, CA	The Slide Bar

Wed 02-12	Riverside	UCR

Thu 02-13		

Fri 02-14	        SF, CA	The Elbo Room

Sat 02-15	Ashland, OR	The Lounge South

Sun 02-16		

Mon 02-17	Seattle, WA	Crocodile

Tue 02-18	Portland, OR	Star Theatre

Wed 02-19	Boise, ID	Neuorlux

Thu 02-20	SLC, UT	Kilby Court

Fri 02-21	        Denver, CO	Marquis

Sat 02-22	Ft. Collins, CO	Road 34

Sun 02-23		

Mon 02-24	Kansas City, KS	The Riot Room

Tue 02-25	Milwaukee, WI	Mad Planet

Wed 02-26	Minneapolis, MN	7th Street Entry

Thu 02-27	Chicago, IL	Schubas Tavern

Fri 02-28	        Grand Rapids, MI	The Pyramid Scheme 

Sat 03-01	Cincinnati, OH	         Northside Tavern

Sun 03-02	Toronto, Canada	Lee's Palace

Mon 03-03	Montreal, Canada	ill Motore

Tue 03-04	Buffalo, NY	Dukes Hohemian Grove

Wed 03-05	Philly	The Barbary

Thu 03-06	NYC, NY	   Mercury Lounge

Fri 03-07	        Boston, MA	The Middle East

Sat 03-08	New Haven, CT	Stella Blues

Sun 03-09	DC	DC9

Mon 03-10	Charlotte, NC	     Snug Harbor

Tue 03-11	Atlanta, GA	The Masquerade

Wed 03-12		

Thu 03-13	SXSW	

Fri 03-14	        SXSW	

Sat 03-15	        SXSW	

Sun 03-16	SXSW	

Mon 03-17	ABQ, NM   TBA

Tue 03-18		

Wed 03-19	Phoenix, AZ	TBA

Thu 03-20	Tucson, AZ	Opti Club @ Congress

Fri 03-21	         LA, CA 	TBA






Honest(y) w/ milo, Open Mike Eagle, Nocando and Busdriver prod. by Riley Lake

From the forthcoming album "Jamla Is The Squad" Hosted by Statik Selektah 1/28 on iTunes and DJBooth.net

Buckshot - At Night(3AM Sh*t) - Produced by 9th Wonder

Music selector, reviewer, chief editor of platform8470, belgian hip-hop magazine - www.platform8470.com

platform's pick of the month: jamuary

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