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For Akir, words aren’t just words—they’re credos, rallying cries; a way of life.  His name, for example, is an acronym for “Always Keep It Real” has zero to do with tired rap clichés, or a small-minded view of what rap is and can be.  Akir’s trademark raspy flow, his intricate nonstop rhyme patterns and his ear for soulful, dramatic beats (many of them self-produced) aren’t some gangster fantasy and if there is one thing that comes across in Akir’s music—its real life.  

2013 finds Akir bringing the spotlight back to music with his new forthcoming LP The Plan; which will be released on 9-24-0213 via Viper Records and again, words aren’t just words and his album title is not just an album title.  “The Plan is just that” Akir states, “my map for a musical journey on the way to becoming better."

The Plan is produced in majority by Akir and his beat-making parternership with Ty Steez (The Sound) along with Omen with features from his “Rebel Army” brothers Immortal Technique, Poison Pen & Swave Sevah and is a major-step forward for the lyricist and producer. 

The Plan promises to make 2013 a huge year for Akir as he says “this album has another level of music presence, taking my pre-existing formula to a larger audience.  My first-project, Street Edition, was for the streets, but now I am aiming for the world”!

Upcoming Akir Tour Dates (with Immortal Technique & Brother Ali):
9-28-2013 - Rock The Bells DC.
9-29-2013- Philadelphia, PA
10-1-2013 - Boston, MA
10-2-2013- New haven, CT
10-3-2013- Northampton, MA
10-4-2013- South Burlington, VT
10-5-2013- Rock The Bells NYC

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Akir f/ Immortal Technique- 'Future'

Jedi Code Ft. Phonte & Jay Electronica (Prod. By 9th Wonder)

Rapsody - Lonely Thoughts Ft. Chance The Rapper & Big K.R.I.T.

Buy "Rubber Souls" on iTunes: bit.ly/rubbersouls
Buy the CD, LP or Deluxe Package at imprint180.com/store

Produced by 6th Sense

Recorded & Mixed by 6th Sense at No Fame Studios, Pelham, NY

Tanya Morgan - Ain't Playin [Rubber Souls CD Bonus Track]

Jamla Presents: ADD-2, native of Chicago and Jamla's New Signee.  "Don't Go" is the first single from the forthcoming release from ADD-2 & Khrysis  "Between Heaven & Hell" sponsored by LRG.

ADD-2 - Don't Go - Produced By Khrysis

The homies and I just doin what we does. S/O Talib and Black Thought!! Prod. by Oh No

Talib Kweli x Rah Digga x Black Thought - Art Imitates Life (Produced by Oh No)

Isaiah Rashad - Shot You Down (Remix) ft. Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q
MixedByAli 

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Official Music Video: http://youtu.be/vUaqIoXGVV4

Isaiah Rashad - Shot You Down (Remix) ft. Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q

Unreleased Roc Marciano track produced by Pete Rock, as heard on DJ Premier's Live From Headqcourterz radio show.

Roc Marciano - The Specialist

Jay Rock - Numbers on The Board (Freestyle)
• MixedByAli

Jay Rock - Numbers On The Board (Freestyle)

"This shit is called Astonishing for a reason.  Enjoy. PA2 coming soon."
-Marco Polo

It’s been six years since Marco Polo took the hip-hop world by storm with his Rawkus/Soulspazm Records debut LP, Port Authority. This album not only established the Toronto, Canada native as one of the top emerging producers in his field, but also transformed Marco into a very sought-after collaborator as well. He has since gone on to release the collaborative project with Torae, Double Barrel, in 2009 and has also worked with acclaimed artists such as; Masta Ace, Special Teamz, Heltah Skeltah, Buckshot, KRS-One, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price, Copywrite, Vinnie Paz and Large Professor.

After generating tremendous momentum this summer with his free LP, Newport Authority 2, Marco Polo returns to offer up the highly anticipated sequel, PA2: The Director’s Cut, which is the culmination of thousands of hours of creative energy, manpower, crate-digging, knob-twisting, Newport-smoking and coffee-bingeing, to create an impeccable infrastructure of music that will resonate with hip-hop fans across the world.

Fans have already heard glimpses of what MP has in store for PA2: The Director’s Cut, as his heartfelt dedication to Gang Starr’s Guru (“G.U.R.U.” featuring Talib Kweli & DJ Premier) not only went viral in a day, but also clearly resonated with the late MC’s friends and family as they offered up their support for the track. The LP’s most recent leak, “3-O-Clock” did what hip-hop fans have been impatiently waiting on for over fifteen years; reuniting Organized Konfusion (Pharoahe Monch and Prince Po) on the same track. Official music videos for these tracks will be released in the weeks leading up to the album. The “G.U.R.U.” video is a nostalgic tribute to the legendary lyricist, directed by Todd Angkasuwan, while “3-O-Clock”, directed by The Doppelgangaz, effectively captures the grimy and gritty New York vibe on this MP x OK collabo.

PA2: The Director’s Cut is not a “compilation” project. Rather, much like projects from the producers (Jay Dee, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, etc), that have influenced Marco, it’s a seamlessly blended piece of art featuring a who’s-who of the industry’s top MCs; each track crafted and specialized to fit each MC’s strengths. This is evident throughout PA2. On “West Coast Love” Marco displays his versatility, cooking up some premo G-Funk for West Coast legends MC Eiht and King Tee to spread their Cali love on. Further, “Astonishing” featuring Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C. and Tragedy is like riding shotgun to “The Tunnel” in Doc Brown’s DeLoreon, and the shimmering “Strange Brew” with Gangrene (Alchemist & Oh No) pushes the BPMs to maximum levels. The LP’s apt closing track, “Glory” (Finish Hard) featuring Masta Ace, A.G. and Posdnuos (of De La Soul) offers up a hilarious commentary from Ace on Marco’s tedious “work ethic” and ends with commentary from everyone’s favorite beer-drinking Canucks Bob and Doug McKenzie (of Strange Brew fame) who revisit their “Strange Brew” days.

For nearly 10 years, Marco’s mission has remained the same: to keep the masses moving and their heads bobbing, and PA2: The Director’s Cut is a shining testament to that. “I put together an album that I felt picked up where Port Authority left off but updated it for 2013. I'm proud to finally let this album out into the world. It's a long-ass album and I don't give a flying #!@*. At the end of the day I'm excited with the finished product; which took me five-plus years to create. DJ connoisseurs can also expect some of finest-quality cutting courtesy of DJ Revolution, DJ Premier, Shylow, DJ Linx & DJ Romes. Moving forward, I'm seriously looking forward to touring this record and smacking them MP pads live for all those inviting me to do so. Catch me traveling the world again soon backing my big bro Masta Ace, as well as rocking some solo production sets for the hip-hop heads.” Marco states.

twitter.com/marcopolobeats
www.facebook.com/MarcoPoloBeatsPA 
@www.soundcloud.com/MarcoPoloBeatsPA
Instagram: MarcoPoloBeats
www.soulspazm.com
www.slice-of-spice.com

Marco Polo "Astonishing" f. Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C., Tragedy Khadafi & DJ Revolution

Ziggy is the 1st single off of Opportunity Knox vol 2 brought to you by the good folks over at Deep Concepts Media

Emilio Rojas- Ziggy (Prod by Sickness Beatz)

Isaiah Rashad feat. SZA - "Ronnie Drake"
Produced by The Antydote
• Mixed By Ali

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Isaiah Rashad feat. SZA - Ronnie Drake

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Vaughaligan Walwyn - Grace Still Abides (feat. Scarface & Dwaina)

Pressure

#itsthaworld vol.2 available 11/27 at midnight!!!!!

produced by Drumma Boy!!! 

Jeezy "FOUL PLAY"

Ice.Moon Revisited
SZA feat. Ab-Soul
Produced by Felix Snow & Pat Lukens
Mixed by Felix Snow & MixedByAli

SZA - Ice.Moon Revisited feat. Ab-Soul

ScHoolboy Q - "Man Of THe Year"
Produced By Nez & Rio
MixedByAli

OXYMORON Coming Soon

ScHoolboy Q - Man Of THe Year

off that New York City (the album) ft. King Sevin produced by @ScramJones available here - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/new-york-city/id736930643

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