Smif N Wessun have always had deep ties to the reggae culture, dating back to one of their first hits, “Sound Bwoy Bureill.” The duo have now completed a 6-song, reggae-inspired EP, entitled ‘Born and Raised.' The project, due out Dec. 3rd, is entirely produced by Beatnick & K-Salaam. ‘Born and Raised’ features Junior Reid, Jr. Kelly and Jahdan, and will be available at all digital-retail outlets. Purchase the lead single ’Solid Ground’ here: http://smarturl.it/SNWsolidground

Smif N Wessun are also doing a limited-edition physical bundle featuring a CD Digipak, 45 Single Vinyl, Illustrated T-Shirt, Custom branded rolling papers, and a custom branded grinder available at the Duck Down Shop. 

On Oct. 16th, Smif N Wessun are performing a reggae jam session in Brooklyn, NY, as part of the Duck Down x Javotti Media CMJ showcase, with Talib Kweli, Black Moon, Phony Ppl, Sean Price, The Underachievers + more. Tickets: http://bit.ly/19nmP7H

Follow: @SmifnWessun (@GeneralSteele @TekSmokeeLah) | @KSalaamBeatnick | @DuckDownMusic

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Smif N Wessun - Solid Ground (feat. Junior Reid)

New music from Smif N Wessun off their 'Born and Raised' EP out now. 

Fans can order a wide range of 'Born and Raised' speciality items at http://duckdown.com/bornandraised. The album is also available digitally on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/BornDeluxe.

Smif N Wessun - Born and Raised' (feat. Jr. Kelly)

Music from the KRS ONE & Buckshot 'Survival Skills' Album. 

KRS & BUCKSHOT - The Clean Up Crew Feat. Rock Of Heltah Skeltah

Sunz of Man - Intellectuals ft. Raekwon & U-God

This Record is a leak (bonus track) from "H.O.T." vol 3 coming 02/14/2014 ... This project will be featured on www.Datpiff.com .. StayTuned

Rollin' by Keith Murray feat. Redman

CD: 
• Below System: http://goo.gl/VARh4N
 • UGHH.com: http://goo.gl/tSXO2w
 • HHV.de: http://goo.gl/BFudqx 
 • 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

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)

Keepers of the Lost Art (prod. by Res Nullius)

Free - Krs - 1, Kool G Rap, Greg Nice - Prod By Domingo & Dj Dister Off the New album "Same Game New Rules" August 19th 2014
Pre-Order here http://kck.st/Uuqc70

Free - Krs - 1, Kool G Rap, Greg Nice - Prod By Domingo & Dj Dister

Additional vocals performed by Mar’rz Atomz and Stage One
Beat by Es-K
Scratches by Hashfinger
Mixed by Brad Parks
Mastered by Danny Gray

Building Bridges

General Steele - Do Remember (Feat. VVS Verbal and Shabaam Sahdeeq)

Mad Lion, Doug E Fresh, KRS-One, Fat Joe, Smif-N-Wessun & Jeru The Damaja - 1,2 Pass It (1995)

Frankie Cutlass "Politics & Bullsh*t 1997

Pay Ya Dues Ft: Busta Rhymes, Keith Murray & Smif n Wessun

Off of the Dj Skizz album "B.Q.E. (Brooklyn-Queens Experience)" dropping summer 2013 

DJ Skizz "Triboro Thoro" ft. H. Stax (Gang Starr Fdn), Big Noyd (Mobb Deep), & Panchi (NYGz)

Celebrating 25 years of independence in 2020.

Smif N Wessun - Solid Ground (feat. Junior Reid)

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