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Brooklyn veteran spit kicker Shabaam Sahdeeq has returned with his fifth studio album, Keepers Of The Lost Art. The relentless lyricist delivers a body of work that puts his lyrical aptitude at the forefront, while placing an emphasis on top shelf production and cuts, courtesy of Ran Reed, Lewis Parker, DJ Dister, DJ Ready Cee and DJ Skizz, to name a few.

What originally started as 40 tracks, 'Keepers Of The Lost Art' was eventually boiled down to 20, reflecting S-Dub's most comprehensive long play release to date. The LP details his motivation to stay in the game and fight for the culture with bars as tough as the mic in his hand. The production runs the gamut from laid back as exemplified by the nostalgic piano chords on the Lewis Parker produced "Walk with the Light," to electrifying, as demonstrated by the DJ Skizz produced street banger "That Dope," which boasts features from Brooklyn's premiere panderer Wais P, and the lyrically sharp Sha Stimuli. And complain no more club deejays, Shabaam has you covered for a dance friendly cut to spin late Friday nights with the DJ Wonder produced "Fall In Line." It's safe to call it a comeback as his rhymes are as polished today, as they were when he made his Rawkus debut in '97 with "Arabian Nights" B/W "Side 2 Side."

Artistically, the album cover reveals a scenario where Hip-Hop's younger generation discovers the cultural keepsakes of yesteryear. From a solid gold boombox, to jewel crusted crowns, drum machines, and outboard gear, S-Dub is here to confront the generational disconnect, as spelled out on the Eric Rico featured "Grown Man Hustle" -- "Some of these young boys consider me a throwback, I birthed your style you need to give me my flow back," spits S-Dub. When explaining the album cover, Shabaam states: "Imagine the world came to an end in an apocalypse and some kids survived in a bunker. Now when the dust settles and the smoke is gone, the kids come out the bunker and discover a treasure chest in an old music store that contains all the elements of Hip-Hop, and started having fun with it." Whether you see it as a time capsule or the last defense of Hip-Hop's watchmen, Keepers Of The Lost Art could be played ten years ago, today, and ten years from now with high praise. 

'Keepers of the Lost Art' includes guest features from the likes of Tragedy Khadafi, REKS, El Gant, Wais P, Sha Stimuli, Skyzoo, F.T., Mic Handz, General DV (DV Alias Khrist), Spit Gemz, and Bekay among others, and becomes available April 22nd via digital download and CD, through Below System.

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)

Playing Games (prod. by Lewis Parker)

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Counterfeit ~ AndCia ft Apexitiez

Freestyle Lord finesse - Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show (sept 1994)

Unreleased and unheard songs from 1989-1992 recordings

That's Them Lost Files 1989-1992

Artifacts That's Them Lost Files 1989-1992 ALBUM

NOW available at www.origu.de

LIMITED EDITION 300 COPIES 7" Vinyl

ORIGU teams up with Loyalty Digital Corp. for a true banger by the legendary Sadat X of Brand Nubian.
On "Joe Frazier" Sadat X & The UMC's come together for a golden era inspired track called "Joe Frazier" that knocks just as much as the late Boxing legends left hook
The UMC's is composed of Haas G and Kool Kim, who released the critically acclaimed, full-length album Fruits of Nature in 1991, which garnered chart success with the duo's #1 Billboard Hot Rap Single "Blue Cheese" and #2 Hot Rap Single "One To Grow On." In 1994, the duo released its sophomore album, Unleashed but split up soon after. 
This is their first appareance on vinyl since 1994 and the track was also producced by Haas G aka Fantom Of The Beat.

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Do The Math 2xLP Gatefold :
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Sup y'all ?! What a great occasion to wrap up this massive Hip Hop year, with an incredible GEM from the Emerald city. Indeed after Narcotik previously released this year on B2DS here we go again  with one of the most geniune Hip Hop compilation album from Seattle and even out of this Earth! Get ready for feelings of pure DOPENESS with this 1996 sophomore compilation, a real piece of art. Tribal Music Inc. - Do The Math (A Tribal Compilation) soulful, jazzy productions cooked up by Vitamin D & DJ Topspin. Dope, deep & original lyrics performed by the 206 CREW. Emcees, musical synergies at work all the way, from start to finish! A real MASTERPIECE of a hip hop contribution. 

Finally for the first time on wax after more than 22 years,  this  remastered version with the 24 Bit analog additional vinyl mastering by our truly great brother Noiseman a.k.a. Big Noise (B Flatts Producer) This will bring you the illest audio experience ever possible, YOU ARE GONNA DIG IT! 

Essential item in every serious hip hop collection, 2xLP Gatefold edition with insert. more than 50 minutes of sweet music for your Soul and Ears.

Don't sleep on this crazy release, 300 copies pressed only (CD format available and limited to 300 as well)

Track title                                              Performer:

1 Intro                                                    T.H.C .
2 Main Attraction                                   Phat Mob
3 Sho Sum Respect                                Sho Nuff
4 Traffic                                                 Sinsemilla
5 Eye Listen                                           B Self 
6 Who's Listening                                  The Ghetto Chilldren              
7 Earth Girlz R EZ                                Chile & Vitamin D
8 The Truth Hurts                                  Infinite feat Los
9 Interlube                                             T-Dog & D-Uneek
10 N's don't L                                        The Ghetto Chilldren
11 Rap Capsule                                     The Crew Clockwise
12 Do The Math                                    Topspin,B-Self,Samson,S,Poetry,Vitamin D, H-Bomb, Truth,                                                   
                                                               Shahrazad, Blak, Infinite & E Wreck


13 Interlucifer                                        Infinite & C-Note
14 What's It Worth                                 Union Of Opposites
15 Wrong Numbers                                Phat Mob
16 Solider Intro                                      Rob Brewer & Samon S                 
17 Solider                                               Samson S feat H-Bomb
18 Temporary Insanity                           T.H.C.
19 Game Of Checkers                            Narcotik 
20 Game Show                                      Shahrazad
21 The Shining                                      Wordsayer & Blah
22 Schoolin' Em                                    Infinite 
23 Sinsebility                                         H-Bomb
24 Equilibrium                                      The Ghetto Chilldren



Additional mastering : Danny Carter AKA Noiseman (B Flatt Producer)
Graffiti & Handsyles : Nerco Black AKA Piet Pado
Design lay out : Pascal Ross Marquette


Release date : mid January 2019, exact release date coming soon

DONT SLEEP !!!

Peace. One Love

Do The Math - A Tribal Compilation (Snippet mix by DJ Grazzhoppa)

Sup y'all?! We are Proud to announce that we have The Tribal Crew Inc. once again in the house, 206 style! Untranslated Prescriptions is one of the dopest compilation you will ever hear, I know I said the same for Do The Math, but that's what's up! Both Do The Math and the Untranslated Prescriptions compilation is a seriously DOPE projects. Again, Very Melodic Production, Poetic & Spiritual Rhymes, Produced by Vitamin D & Topspin. And this burner from 95' we knew we couldn't go wrong with that! Originally was only released on cassette (K7) format at the time, and is considered a rare gem almost impossible to find! So yes brothers and sisters if you liked Do The Math (and we know you did!) This one is for you ! Nothing but pure medication for your Heart & Soul ! If you feel down, or a bit tired of this fucked up world... This Prescription Is For You! We did our best to source the purest sounding versions of this album that is even possible due to loss of original masters due to a flood. Tracks were sourced from the original Cassette and were maticulously mastered by Vincent Ternest of Wax Flowers Studio, . And it turned out great. A real "LOST" project, more than likely to have never seen the light of day again. Enjoy, something we couldn't let go by lost to a tragedy that left it on the backburner. In all honesty a project that's close to the Back2DaSource Family and the Tribal Music Inc. Crew. Let's keep the wheels moving!! Peace from the Family

 Only 300 copies pressed don't sleep on this Gem ! 


Track Title                                             Track Performer

1 Get Off Me                                         Culture Born Ft Vitamin D
2 I Wanna Win                                      Ghetto Chilldren
3 Interlude                                            Niggaz In Space
4 93'-94 '                                              Tizzy T ft Infinite                      
5 Confrontations                                  Sinsemilla
6 P.H.A.T.                                               PHAT Mob
7 Interlude                                             Woo Hoo
8 Retrospect                                         Sho Nuff
9 Elevations                                          Ghetto Chilldren
10 Intro                                                  Sinsemilla
11 Don't Think About It                         Sinsemilla          
12 Skit                                                    Arnold The Grocery Store                  
13 She Wants Me (Oh!)                         PHAT Mob
14 Shapelee Utopia                               Sho Nuff ft Vitamin D
15 Interlude                                            Music Definition
16 Enter The Cipher                               Union Of Opposites
17 I'm An MC, I'm An DJ                        Ghetto Chilldren
18 Shante's Last Stand                          Ghetto Chilldren ft Poetry


Release date : mid/end March 2019

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