A Tribe Called Quest - God Liv

Coalmine Records is proud to release a Record Store Day exclusive version of “Perfect Timing” in limited-edition blue vinyl. 

The track is led by Hip-Hop architect C.L. Smooth, who delivers his mission statement as soon as he touches the mic: “I’m here to hit ‘em with that sure-to-be-a-classic.” He drives that point home with sincere, sharp rhymes about both his legacy in the game and his future plans to keep creating. Given that this is the man who released Mecca And The Soul Brother and The Main Ingredient alongside boom-bap pioneer Pete Rock, it’s safe to say hip-hop needs C.L. Smooth.

Riding shotgun is Brooklyn-based indie-rap stalwart Skyzoo, who complements his host with poignant and passionate bars. The two prove to be a formidable team, especially with Australian producer M-Phazes behind the boards. His warm, sample-fueled instrumental adds depth to what’s proven to be one of the finest cuts in Coalmine’s library of sometimes-slept-on gems.

The artwork was crafted by Frank “DJ Concept” DeMaria, who delivers a strong shot of nostalgia with his design. On the cover, you have a piece that call to mind CL Smooth & Pete Rock’s classic Mecca And The Soul Brother, while the donuts pay homage to the old-school Elektra Records layout.

Purchase:
• 45 (Fat Beats): http://bit.ly/1Shzs88
• Digital (iTunes): http://apple.co/1VwrwUL

CL Smooth (feat. Skyzoo) - Perfect Timing (prod. by M-Phazes)

Kev Brown presents Hassaan Mackey
"That Grit"

"Dope / Hassaan Be Rappin" video:
youtu.be/67JuDzwLlUs

About Kev Brown & Hassaan Mackey and "That Grit":

Following the critically acclaimed "Pillars" EP with MindsOne, Kev Brown teams up again with Ill Adrenaline Records, this time collaborating with fellow Low Budget Crew member Hassaan Mackey to bless listeners with "That Grit".

Both the Washington D.C. based producer-on-the-mic and the Rochester, NY emcee are longtime members of the prolific artist collective and have previously worked together various times, but this mini-album marks the first time the two embark on a full project. Most boom-bap enthusiasts should already be well acquainted with both Kev Brown and Hassaan Mackey: double threat Kev Brown already showcased his skills on microphones as well as production boards on countless releases and has been dubbed "king of basslines" by fans worldwide. In addition to his solo recordings Kev's credits include beats for heavyweights like Busta Rhymes, Biz Markie, De La Soul, Jazzy Jeff, and Marley Marl just to name a few, as well as handling entire album production for LMNO, Kaimbr, and Raw Poetic. Hassaan Mackey released a string of albums, including a full-length LP with Apollo Brown, and appearances on releases by Oddissee, Kaimbr, The Left and L'Orange.

Recorded during a series of impromptu bus and train trips Hassaan took from Rochester to visit Kev in Washington, "That Grit" was created with a spontaneous approach, reflecting both Mackey's freestyle background and Brown's proven "random joints" formula. Entirely produced by Kev Brown and featuring his signature bassline-driven and raw but soulful sound, "That Grit" consists of an intro, eight full-length tracks and six instrumentals. Hassaan and Kev share mic duties on most of the songs, inviting close friends/frequent collaborators Kaimbr, Toine, yU, Kenn Starr, Eye-Q, Asheru (of Unspoken Heard) as well as the Younger Soul Brother Grap Luva along as feature guests, turning the record into a true family affair.

Websites:
www.illadrenalinerecords.com
kevbrown.blogspot.com/

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/illadrenalinerecords
www.facebook.com/pages/KEV-BROWN/…42?ref=bookmarks
www.facebook.com/HassaanMackey1

Twitter:
twitter.com/ILLADRENALINE
twitter.com/KevBr0wn
twitter.com/HassaanMackey
twitter.com/L0WBUDGET
twitter.com/iveriani
twitter.com/slimbojimboyo

Instagram:
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instagram.com/kevbrownpictures
instagram.com/hassaanmackey

Youtube:
www.youtube.com/user/illadrenalinerecords

02-Kev Brown & Hassaan Mackey-Git Em' (feat. yU, Toine, Kaimbr & Eye-Q)

Thunder Bells feat. Royal Flush, Tragedy Khadafi, Illa Gee - Psycho Les

One of the first appearances by NYC's Underground Hip Hop Legend Pumpkin Head AKA PH.  I had the pleasure of knowing this dude for nearly 20 years. Rest In Peace my brother. TCK FAMILY, TEAM HOMI. 

PumpkinHead (age 20) AKA PH w/ Poops on WKCR FM Stretch Armstrong Show Hosted by Bobbito 1996

LET THE MUSIC TALK KEV BROWN REMIX

In honor of the gawd's birthday, Sean Price, I'm posting up this remix I did for producer Cook Classics' project "The New Classics", which was released in February 2009.  The song featured emcees Cymarshal Law, Sha Stimuli, & of course Kimbo Price himself, Sean P, with the scratch hook by the homie Dj Inka One. Cook asked me to participate on the project by doing a remix for the song. I was honored.  The original version was dope already because it was some classic Boom Bap Hip Hop, so I wanted to do it justice by flipping it with a more darker feel. Everything was the same except I add scratches on the outro.  The remix never made it on the project but Cook was gracious enough to release separately.  But the biggest surprise & compliment is when Sean called me outta nowhere & said he loved the remix, and basically said "Send me some beats son!".  That practially made my day.  Sean Price is one of my favorite MC's & I'm very lucky to know him personally, but unfortunately I never had the opportunity to officially work with him.  Happy Birthday Ruck....the Hip Hop world misses you - Rhettmatic (3/17/17)

Sean Price (3.17.72 - 8.8.15)

STREET LIFE (remix) - Cook Classics feat. Cymarshal Law, Sha Stimuli, & Sean Price.

What does it mean to "RISE UP"? What does it mean to RESIST?

Produced by J.PERIOD, this epic single brings together an historic lineup of artists -- Black Thought of The Roots, Posdnuos of De La Soul, Pharoahe Monch & Joss Stone -- to explore the meaning of "resistance" and the state of our Union. Additional production and instrumentation from Stro Elliot (Playlist Retreat), Larrance Dobson (1500 Or Nothin, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland) and Jesse Blum (Misterwives). RISE UP EP available May 2.  Details: http://jperiod.com/heatrocks/view2/rise-up

RISE UP! (Music Inspired by America Divided)

RISE UP! feat. Black Thought (The Roots), Posdnuos (De La Soul), Pharoahe Monch & Joss Stone

A song from the Prince Paul Project " The Redux " By The Good The Bad and The Ugly Feat De La Soul .

The ReDUX

I dont care

DJ JS-1 & JERU from JS-1's "NO ONE CARES" album...

DJ JS-1  Science (feat Jeru Da Damaja)

Money Making Jam Boys - We Ain't Playing

Artist, Bboy, Dj, Vandal, Street Politician,representative of NYC's infamous TCK crew..Formally of Footwork/Fondle'em Records, the legendary NightTrain show 89.9 WKCR FM, TCK crew Podcast and the DOWN BY LAW! radio show 

PumpkinHead (age 20) AKA PH w/ Poops on WKCR FM Stretch Armstrong Show Hosted by Bobbito 1996

Nice and Nasty Vaz

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