Check out this free download of "Tattoo Song" from Eligh and Amp Live's new album "Therapy At 3."  

Both Amp Live (of Zion I) and Eligh of Living Legends (also of Grouch & Eligh) are legends of hip hop in their own right in the production and vocal side of things, and this record brings together the best of both artists. Futuristic production, signature rapping from Eligh, and forward thinking musicality make this a beast to never forget!

Eligh and Amp Live - Tattoo Song

Check out this free download of "Great Expectations" from J-Live's new album "S.P.T.A."  Album features production by RJD2, Nicolay of Foreign Exchange, Diamond D, Audible Doctor of Brown Bag Allstars.  

J-Live - Great Expectations

Check out this free download of "Medicine Man" from Rapper Big Pooh's (former member of acclaimed Hip Hop duo Little Brother) new album "Dirty Pretty Things."

Features on "Dirty Pretty Things" include Choklate, Torae, Focus..., Novel, Carlitta Durand, Chevy Jones, and Joe Scudda, amongst others.

Rapper Big Pooh - Medicine Man

Check out the free download remix of "Drugs" from Kool Keith's remix EP, "Drugs."

The iconic Kool Keith's "Drugs" gets remixed by SWITCH (Major Lazer, Dubsided) and Hot Chip. The idea spawned from Ninja Tune's Amon Tobin and Doubleclick to place the anthem on rhythmic experiments similar to those of their recent breakthrough - Two Fingers project. 

Kool Keith - Drugs (Version X by SI You)

Check out the free download of "Deltron Z Meets #Rapgod (feat. Del The Funky Homosapien" from Casual's upcoming new album "He Think He #Rapgod."

Casual is a member of West Coast staple group Hieroglyphics. He has established himself as a successful solo artist with his distinct West Coast sound. The album features Del The Funky Homosapien, Planet Asia, Pep Love, Tajai and more. 

Casual - Deltron Z Meets #Rapgod (feat. Del The Funky Homosapien)

Check out this free download of "Too Much Birthday " from People Under The Stairs new Highlighter EP

Highlighter EP, a prelude to People Under The Stairs' most ambitious work to date, marks the beginning of their 8th album release and captures the unparalleled group at the height of their 4 year career. More than just an indie hip-hop album, Highlighter's outside collaborators comprise a group of influential LA indy-rock producers, engineers, and live players. The Duo dug deep into tape, obscure recods, and live players and emerge with a project that is both unique and yet familiar. Amidst the swirling musical landscapes, the P realist their most psychedelic album yet and continue to pioneer an alternate, innovative musical direction in rap music. This special release in advance of the album features 4 handpicked selections from the 20 track album available nowhere else.

Los Angeles based People Under The Stairs, Double K (Michael Turner) and Thes One (Christopher Portugal) are the most successful fully independent hip-hop duo in the history of Hip-Hop. Since their initial full length release in 1998, People Under The Stairs have performed more than a thousand sold out shows, festivals and world tours spanning 6 continents and 40 countries. With a pioneering DIY ethic, “The P” as they are referred to by their fans, have self-managed, produced and engineered 7 full-length albums and countless singles and side projects. The musical sensibility punctuating their unique brand of hip-hop has not only earned them the title “The Steely Dan of Rap Music” but consistent critical acclaim and numerous appearances on the Billboard Charts. Their illustrious career includes an appearance on The Simpson’s 20th Anniversary Special, a John Peele Session at Abbey Road, and groundbreaking performances at key festivals such as Glastonbury, Coachella and Bonaroo, the last of which was noted by SPIN magazine as “Simply the best performance of Friday… Period”. As part of their 10 year Anniversary World Tour in 2009, People Under The Stairs travelled to new continents with sold out shows in China, Brazil and Africa and continued to tour through 2010 with main stage plays at Outside Lands Festival, Governors Ball NYC and many others. 

People Under The Stairs - Too Much Birthday

Artist: MartyParty
Album: Six Shots Of Jameson
Song: "Just Because of You"

After his wildly successful role in the dubstep and glitch hop super group Pantyraid, Marty Party has gone on to create a successful solo career in the dubstep and festival arena. He brings us the 12 track album "Six Shots of Jameson" which is a ride through U.S. bass culture and it's very active micro scenes.Laid back big bass beats, woozing synth lines, and hooky melodies knit together hip hop like constructions on this album that will appeal to fans of The Glitch Mob and Bassnectar.
A bit more information:

"Second in the series of his purple music albums, MartyParty brings us, Six Shots Of Jameson. Since the release of his Young Pimp and SubOn offerings in July 2011, MartyParty has been crafting his next full length album Six Shots Of Jameson. The 12 track drama follows the energy and emotion of the club night. Once again we see genre bending creations and we yet again head on a journey through the MartyParty genre.

“My mission is to change the way people think about electronic music and to bring the art of musical composition back into popular music. My dream is that I inspire others to do the same. We live in a digital world, I’m not interested in emulating anything that has been done before.” – MartyParty

Whether you call it the new evolution of dubstep, the latest wave in Purple music or the next big thing for hip-hop, MartyParty’s big bass bangers are taking the electronic dance music scene by storm. With a fresh musicality and narrative track structure, MartyParty’s beats bring tasty new flavor to the dance scene, breaking up the monotony of standard electronic music.

When not on the road, or performing alongside Ooah in PANTyRAiD the South African-born performer and producer locks down in his Brooklyn- based studio to produce a diverse catalog of original heat – from downtempo compositions that slip behind the curtains of a dark and twisted audio fantasy to intense stadium anthems riddled with hooks and bass.

His exploration into the world of bass tells a story of the evolution of modern digital music. Headlining shows around the US with his signature sound and performance,

MartyParty will be touring the US from Feb 16-May 22 2012 to support the album on the Six Shots Of Jameson Tour.

MartyParty - Just Because Of You

Artist:  Eli
Title: One Popular Guy
Track: "Baddest Bachelor"

Eli (signed to Andre Nickatina’s label) has been touring alongside Nickatina for 10+ years and is known as a rapper, Smoov-E. He is reintroducing himself to the world as Eli, a rock artist. One Popular Guy is his official solo release as Eli, featuring all new songs including the lead single “Baddest Bachelor.”

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