Gem Stacks June 2020

Sho'Nuff /JigInTheBasement\

World Premiere: "Wake Up (Revolt!)" by Blaq Poet & Serious Truth.

Serious Truth and Blaq Poet lyrically paint a vivid, first person picture of what it might be like to be an insurrectionist on the streets of any major US city in 2020. Sparked by the racially motivated murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police, they made a decision to usher in a resurgence of politically conscious, radical hiphop in an attempt give a voice to the streets through their music with DJ Grazzhoppa delivering a clear message on the chorus. Every revolution needs a quality soundtrack.

Their collaborative album "Cultural Revolution" is due for release late 2020 or early 2021. 

"Time for the people to rise up, revolt- Fuck going to vote, motherfuckers gettin' CHOKED/" - Blaq Poet

Wake Up (Revolt!) - Blaq Poet & Serious Truth

From the upcoming album "As God Intended" by Apollo Brown & Che Noir https://smarturl.it/AsGodIntended

As God Intended

Apollo Brown & Che' Noir - '94

“The only constant in life is change”

...thanks https://soundcloud.com/thundercat-official

"THEM CHANGES" Remixed by 10KBC

The Quarter Inch Kings X Zagnif  Ft Che Uno, P.Genz, & Fred Ones- Writing My Name

Skyzoo says... "With “A Song For Fathers”, I wanted to make a theme song for fellow dads to celebrate on Father’s Day, as well as every day that we may need to hear some encouragement. We’ve all grown up to music that celebrates motherhood, which has been beautiful and is always needed, but the songs celebrating fatherhood, although existing, have been few and far between.

Production wise I specifically went to !llmind, who’s been a frequent collaborator of mine throughout my career, for two reasons: one, he’s one of the greatest producers ever, and his specialty is bringing your idea to life larger than you’d imagined, and two, if you know !llmind you know he makes music due to his dad having been a musician in his own right. His dad passed away awhile back and I know he’s hugely influenced by his dad’s legacy, so I knew he’d understand the importance of such a record. Needless to say, he hit it out the park.

In our current climate as a people, the reality of families being left without a father is deafening. Due to all of the social injustices that are ringing louder than ever, we’re seeing the impact of fathers being stripped away from their loved ones. Although I wrote this record way before our current events began to take place (summer ‘19), the timing is eerily spot on. This is one of my favorite records I’ve ever written, and if it somehow becomes the record I’m most known for down the line, I couldn’t be prouder."

https://smarturl.it/SkyzooMilestones

Milestones

A Song For Fathers

Skyzoo - A Song For Fathers (prod. !llmind)

THIS track is dedicated to the Black Lives Matter Movement and to the many people who have been beaten, incarcerated or ultimately Killed by corrupt police everywhere, Because "ALL LIVE MATTER"

IS IT BECAUSE IM BLACK (RE)

KOOL TAJ THE GR8 x INNOCENT x NAPOLEON DA LEGEND - BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY

RECOGNIZE ALI X STU BANGAS - BULLET TRAIN FEAT LORDGOAT & ILL BILL

Ground Up (feat. Devin Hailey, Nbrown, GQ Nothin Pretty, Sticky Money & Stevie Franks)

• Video ("H1N1): https://youtu.be/BMy5OY9KTf0
• Vinyl (Fat Beats): https://www.fatbeats.com/products/revenge-of-the-truence-h1n1-lp 

Revenge of the Truence’s MuGGz and Tay Dayne waste no time getting to the point on their great new EP, 'H1N1,' produced entirely by frequent collaborator Endemic Emerald. They kick things off by landing a massive uppercut with the lead single, “The Outbreak,” and they never take a moment to rest until the closing track fades. It’s a signal of immediacy that coincides with the New York duo’s mission statement of keeping it moving with a steady stream of quality releases.
 
Since releasing their debut 'Rot4ever' in 2015, they’ve dropped a staggering four albums and six EPs, with each building on what came before it. “The progression is what keeps me going,” Tay says of their strong work ethic. “Not only seeing how the music gets better and better, but also seeing people’s reception to our art.” 
 
To say that fans and newcomers alike will be receptive to 'H1N1' is a massive understatement. There is so much to dig into and digest on this EP’s six tracks, whether you’re in it for Endemic’s grimy aesthetic, MuGGz and Tay’s quotable verses, or the tack-sharp songwriting. While tracks like “The Outbreak” and “H1N1” highlight their rapping chops, the duo really shows off their pen game on standouts “Trading Places” and “Major Ways.” After all, there’s a good reason those tracks are among Endemic and Tay’s favorites. “They’re beats with bars and a message,” Tay says. 
 
There’s a strong message running through the video for the title track as well, which is available for viewing today to coincide with the project’s release. ROT self-directed the visuals that center on footage from the H1N1 outbreak of 2009 and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a bit of a heavy watch, but it's a poignant one as well as a grim reminder of where the world is at right now.
 
H1N1 is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms via No Cure Records. The six track effort is also available on vinyl in limited quantities via Fat Beats. 

Revenge of the Truence: 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rot4ever
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/livethruyours
• Spotify: https://bit.ly/ROTonSpotify
• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rotpack2020

Endemic Emerald: 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endemicemerald
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/EndemicEmerald
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/endemic.nocure
• Spotify: https://bit.ly/EndemicEmeraldOnSpotify

No Cure Records: 
• Website: https://www.nocurerecords.com
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/nocurerecords
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nocurerecords
• Bandcamp: https://nocurerecords.bandcamp.com

H1N1

Revenge of the Truence - Trading Places (prod. by Endemic Emerald)

1/2 in French - 1/2 in English
www.smarturl.it/charlesdegaulle

Charles de Gaulle

Pernell Whitaker ft. Giallo Point

produced by C-Doc
cuts by DJ Slipwax
The SpitSLAM Record Label Group

Teachin On Feat Sadat X

CHARLIE HUSTLE | SQUEEGIE O • BOBBY CRAVES • REIGN SUPREME • WANN SKLOBI • cuts D SPLIFF

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