10. Windom Road

9. Goodbye

8. Not Lonely

5. Erasure

Something(feat. yU)

2. My Mama Said

1. Awakening

Tanya Morgan have returned with their fifth full length album titled "Don & Von". This time the duo steps from behind the odd moniker to show listeners that they exist in a world of their own. The 12 track album tackles a wide range of topics including their tenure in the game, police brutality and being black in America.


Don & Von features guest vocals by Jack Davey, Kooley High, MoRuf, Nappy Nina & Rob Cave and boasts production by Von Pea, Donwill, Brick Beats and Aeon. Clocking in at about 45 minutes the album is a great point of entry for the uninitiated, a solid refresher for anyone who may have forgotten and an instant classic for die hard fans.

12 AFTERSCHOOL SPECIAL (Feat: Fresh Rose)

11 A WHOLE MOOD(Feat: Jack Davey)

09 BOOTS AND PRACTICE

HiPNOTT Records kicks off 2014 with its first instrumental album release, Atlas Grammar by NYC producer Clouded Slum.

Influenced by the style of producers such as Flying Lotus and Blue Sky Black Death, Atlas Grammar takes the listener’s ears on a journey through space and sound. With production that is dreamy and eccentric, Atlas Grammar will allow your mind to escape the focus of reality and target your inner Zen.

http://www.hipnottrecords.com/artist/clouded-slum

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/atlas-grammar/id766702744

iTunes

Clouded Slum - Playdough

For “Straight Drop”, I wanted something that got right to who Franklin was becoming, while still not fully getting to who he totally became. At this point in the album, Franklin has started his new career path and has seen some of the fruits of his labor, but more importantly he sees what probably lies ahead, and it’s inspiring him to mash on the gas. I wanted the beat to be a trunk rattler, reflecting the aura of dope boys riding around to something that would act as a theme song for them, regardless of if the story being told on it is predicting what their future outcome may be. The brash bravado, the acknowledgment of this whole new world, the spotlight, all while trying to keep a mask on for anonymity; “you can thank me in advance, don’t even mention it…”. It all comes together on a song that on the first listen is a head nodder, and by the third is a red light of what’s to come. The Other Guys nailed what I was going for sonically, leaving room for me to bring it home, full swing. “So picture me comparing the look on a junkie’s face/ to the look on my mama’s face when her money’s late/ and we’re mirror to mirror, there’s no cutaways/ so excuse me for choosing to peak the other way…”   -Skyzoo

Skyzoo & The Other Guys - Straight Drop

After releasing solid Hip-Hop albums two years in a row with 2012's Blood and 2013's Reflectionz, SciFi Stu is ready to kick in the door for 2014. Teaming up with HiPNOTT Records, the Scottish producer is gearing up to release his magnum opus Thru Life, set for release later this year.

The album's first single and title cut, "Thru Life", lets it be known SciFi's boom bap trade skills are first class. Featuring power bars from yU (of Diamond District), Boog Brown, and Hus Kingpin and complete with precise DJ cuts from Chinch 33, "Thru Life" should allow SciFi to finally get his just due!

SciFi Stu: Thru Life (feat. yU, Boog Brown, Hus Kingpin, & Chinch 33)

After years of producing for artists such as Homeboy Sandman, Substantial, Tanya Morgan, Sadat X (Brand Nubian), yU, and Fresh Daily as well as releasing their music independently, DMV duo The Other Guys sign to HiPNOTT Records to release their official debut album, Seeds of Ambition.

To kick off the album's first single The Other Guys team up with Von Pea and Donwill of Tanya Morgan for the feel good single, "Blow My Mind".  Produced by The Other Guys, "Blow My Mind" has Isaiah trading raps with Von Pea and Donwill, making the track sound effortless and giving us a nice preview of what's to come with Seeds of Ambition.

Seeds of Ambition will be available July 15th on HiPNOTT Records. Pre-order the album now on iTunes (mp3) and UGHH (Compact Disc). Digital pre-orders made via iTunes and Bandcamp will receive an immediate download of the first single, "Blow My Mind".

ughh.com/the-other-guys-seeds-of-ambition/HNR031CD/
hipnottrecords.bandcamp.com/album/seeds-of-ambition

twitter.com/otherguysmusic
hipnottrecords.com/artist/the-other-guys

The Other Guys: Blow My Mind (feat Tanya Morgan)

Egotripland.com Premiere!

Philly emcee MarQ Spekt and NY producer Blockhead grab Aesop Rock and Open Mike Eagle for an assist on the chill, laid back sounds of "Air Pegasus (Le Cadeau)".  Unfortunately this dope track did not make it in time for the release of their new album JustPlayWitIt, but lucky for you we're liberating it today as a free download.

If you like what you hear, make sure to cop JustPlayWitIt; available now at all digital and physical retailers.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/justplaywitit/id885595223
http://hipnottrecords.bandcamp.com/album/justplaywitit
http://www.djbooth.net/index/albums/review/marq-spekt-blockhead-justplaywitit
http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/marq-spekt-blockhead-justplaywitit/HNR032CD/
http://www.fatbeats.com/products/marqspekt-blockheadjustplaywititcd

http://www.twitter.com/marqspekt
http://www.twitter.com/blockheadnyc

MarQ Spekt & Blockhead - Air Pegasus (Le Cadeau) feat. Aesop Rock & Open Mike Eagle

With one week until the release of Von Pea and The Other Guys' album To: You, we release the second official single, "Chasing Amy aka In Your Heart".  Spittin over a head nodder produced by The Other Guys, Von Pea tells us what happens when you fall for a girl you can't have... for more than one reason. Listen and find out why.

Stream the single now on Soundcloud  or Bandcamp  and if you pre-order the album now on Bandcamp, you'll receive an immediate download of the single. To: You will be available on compact disc and digitally everywhere on November 25th. Pre-oders available on iTunes and compact disc pre-orders on UGHH.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/to-you/id937370517
http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/von-pea-the-other-guys-toyou/HNR035CD/

www.twitter.com/vonpea
www.twitter.com/otherguys/music

Von Pea: Chasing Amy aka In Your Heart [prod by The Other Guys]

The Past… is the first of three EPs leading up to the fourth studio album from prolific, Indie MC, Substantial. This time around the veteran wordsmith has partnered with HiPNOTT Records producer duo and fellow Maryland natives, The Other Guys for his latest release. Substantial’s musical past, pre-Hyde Out Productions, included many collaborations with Isaiah of TOG, which makes their project’s title quite fitting. The Past… features Von Pea of Tanya Morgan, Substantial’s protegé, See King, cuts from DJ Jav and plenty of that soulful boom bap The Other Guys have been known to provide. Lyrically, Substantial is as sharp as ever and covers subjects such as the dying art of MCing, dreams limited by stereotypes, and the exploitation of his former producer, Nujabes. 

Substantial’s full length album The Past Is Always Present In The Future drops fourth quarter 2015. Until then, enjoy this appetizer and look forward to more flavorful Hip Hop music to feed your soul.

Substantial & The Other Guys: MLK (Dream Big) feat. See King

The Past… is the first of three EPs leading up to the fourth studio album from prolific, Indie MC, Substantial. This time around the veteran wordsmith has partnered with HiPNOTT Records producer duo and fellow Maryland natives, The Other Guys for his latest release. Substantial’s musical past, pre-Hyde Out Productions, included many collaborations with Isaiah of TOG, which makes their project’s title quite fitting. The Past… features Von Pea of Tanya Morgan, Substantial’s protegé, See King, cuts from DJ Jav and plenty of that soulful boom bap The Other Guys have been known to provide. Lyrically, Substantial is as sharp as ever and covers subjects such as the dying art of MCing, dreams limited by stereotypes, and the exploitation of his former producer, Nujabes.

Substantial’s full length album The Past Is Always Present In The Future drops fourth quarter 2015. Until then, enjoy this appetizer and look forward to more flavorful Hip Hop music to feed your soul.

Substantial & The Other Guys" Late Pass (feat. Von Pea)

Substantial & The Other Guys: Priceless (feat. DJ Jav)

Soul samples and hard drums. Crispy snares and vinyl pops. All the DNA involved in making a cold boom bap album. But if music is a language, then what JSOUL is saying speaks volumes. As JSOUL explains, "Each Track I make represents what I love and want to hear inside the culture I was raised in. It expresses the sentiments I believe in without having to say a word." While the core of The Purple Symphony lies in the head nod, the underlying message is "let's make something and say something real". From beginning to end, the message is clear; all you gotta do is listen. 

Coming from Baltimore the harsh realities mixed with the club culture and strong hip hop scene makes it easy to translate. Working with wordsmiths like Substantial, Greenspan, Mathematics, Eze Jackson & Sean Armstrong adds to the depth of the album's message. 

“As a visual artist I've always seen colors and shapes when listening to music. That's the reason I called it The Purple Symphony. Different Colors have an effect on our psychological imprints. When I made the album I saw the color purple; which is a strong color, but can be used in many different ways to convey many different things.” - JSOUL

The Purple Symphany drops April 28th and is available now for preorder:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-purple-symphony/id978514145

Bandcamp: https://jsoulmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-purple-symphony

UGHH: http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/jsoul-the-purple-symphony/HNR039CD/

Fat Beats: http://www.fatbeats.com/products/jsoul-the-purple-symphony-cd

http://www.twitter.com/jsoulsounds

JSOUL: Get On Down (feat. Substantial)

Following up his latest EP with The Other Guys, Maryland emcee Substantial joins forces with Algorythm (1/2 of the BK production duo The Stuyvesants) for Always. Always is the second of three EPs leading up to Substantial's upcoming fourth studio album, The Past Is Always Present In The Future.  Always features GRAMMY nominated, Ethiopian-born, singer/songwriter Wayna, QN5 founder and emcee Tonedeff, DC based singer/songwriter Deborah Bond, Danish singer/songwriter/producer Fjer, and Seattle based Bop Alloy producer Marcus D.  Musically, Algorythm provides the perfect soundscape for Substantial's witty and thought provoking lyrics which are sharp as ever.  Always is a collection of songs about legacy, life and being present in the moment that will be remembered as the soundtrack to the summer of 2015. 

Substantial’s full length album The Past Is Always Present In The Future drops fourth quarter 2015. 

http://www.twitter.com/IamSubstantial
http://www.twitter.com/Algorythmusic

Substantial & Algorythm: Lasting Impression (feat. Wayna)

After working with Jazz Spastiks last year for the Internet viral single “Hot Shit!”, Queens NY emcee Junclassic has teamed up once again with the UK production duo for a full album of jazzy hip-hop entitled Mode 7.

“Bust Ya Melon” is the first official single from the project and by the crowd’s reaction where Junclassic performed the track last week, it’s guaranteed to have the Internet going nuts. As the Busta Rhyme sample in the hook says, you’ll be “makin’ sh*t guaranteed to Bust Ya f*ckin’ Melon”!

junclassic - Bust Ya Melon [prod by Jazz Spastiks]

After producing projects this past year for Substantial and Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan), DMV production duo The Other Guys are back with an album of their own. Following up last year's Seeds of Ambition, Joe and Isaiah present their new instrumental album, After The 9 To 5. 

Chock full of soulful, head nodding hip hop production, The Other Guys let their music do the talking this time around, sans 2 new vocal tracks featuring Von Pea (Tanya Morgan) and one with yU (Diamond District, The 1978ers).

www.twitter.com/otherguysmusic

The Other Guys - Time Cards

Substantial lays the vocals of his track "Black of All Trades" over the the instrumental "Time Cards" from The Other Guys for a mash up that works so well, you would think it was done on purpose!  Substantial's Always EP is out now, as well as The Other Guys' After The 9 To 5.

www.twitter.com/iamsubstantial
www.twitter.com/otherguysmusic

https://substantial.bandcamp.com/album/always-ep-explicit
https://otherguysmusic.bandcamp.com/album/after-the-9-to-5


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Substantial & The Other Guys: Black of All Trades (Time Cards Mash Up)

HiPNOTT Records' resident deejay, DJ Crank presents Volume 11 of our monthly mixtape, Show and Prove. This mixtape series is designed to showcase the up and coming Hip Hop artist and give a spotlight to the independent artists that the HiPNOTT camp is feeling right now.

Each track on Show and Prove is personally handpicked by DJ Crank from submissions received each month. We invite all artists to submit their music for an opportunity to be on upcoming volumes. If you're good enough, maybe you'll make it on our next mixtape. If you're really dope, then maybe Crank will play your music on HiPNOTT Radio: The Platform . And if we're really feeling you, just maybe we'll sign you for a deal on HiPNOTT Records.

So what are you waiting for? Download this mixtape now and if you want to be considered for the next one, email your track to crank@crankcave.com with Show and Prove Submission in the subject line.

Don't forget to tune into The Platform tonight and every Tuesday night at 5pm Eastern Time at radio.hipnottrecords.com!

TRACKLIST
01. Deejay Crank Intro
02. KoolQuise: Cupid's Handgun
03. Heavy J: Create The Mind (Ft. Hephty, Epyk Saga, Wonders Trillions)
04. Topic: Me (You)
05. Innocent?: Came Up (Ft. Tek & Shabaam Sahdeeq)
06. Corey Lee: Moment Of Clarity
07. Jared Xavier: Sincerely Yours
08. Bag Of Tricks Cat: Never Sober (Ft. Bizarre & Justus)
09. Edgar Sekloka: Encore
10. Cloud City Projects: Who They Lookin' At?  (Prod. Mr. Mamadou)
11. Tranzformer: Rock The house (Ft. Isaac Castor, Tenacity & Laz)
12. Viktor Rasiia: 36 Chamberz (Ft. Gov Mag)

DJ Crank Presents Show and Prove: The Mixtape Vol. 11

HiPNOTT Records is proud to announce the addition of Baltimore emcee Greenspan (@greenspanmusic) to its 2016 artist roster.  We first introduced you to Greenspan last year on the JSOUL (@jsoul-aka-black-sinatra) single "Secret Life of Purp" off JSOUL's album The Purple Symphony.  To bring things full circle, it was only right for the Baltimore duo to team up again for Greenspan's debut single on HiPNOTT, "Think About April".  This track is the first single from Greenspan's forthcoming album, Never Gon' Die, set for release this spring on HiPNOTT Records.

"Think About April" is available today for download as a deluxe maxi-single, which includes explicit, clean, and instrumental versions of the single, as well as the b-side "Secret Life of Purp" and its instrumental.

Greenspan: Think About April [prod by JSOUL]

After announcing Deep's new solo album Bushwick Beatfeed and in light of all the ass kicking that Bernie Sanders seems to be delivering on the podium and social media, P.SO & 2 Hungry Bros deliver an "Open Palm Strike". Stone Throw's Homeboy Sandman and Brooklyn's Kung Fu Bum, K.Gaines join P.SO over signature 2 Hungry Bros horns with bass, organ keys, and hard drums. P.SO & 2 Hungry Bros serve up some more delicious and nutritious Hip Hop on this #PaleoTuesday.

https://psotheearthtoneking.bandcamp.com/track/open-palm-strike-feat-homeboy-sandman-k-gaines

P.SO & 2 Hungry Bros. - Open Palm Strike (feat. Homeboy Sandman & K. Gaines)

On this second single from Substantial's upcoming EP with fellow Bop Alloy producer Marcus D, the Maryland rhymespitter raps about the path of life.  We all have a different path to travel, and the right way is not neccessarily set in stone.  

Sub cleverly weaves​ together​ the story of ​his journey with​ ​the various train stops​ he grew up near in​ ​​the DMV area and later in New Y​ork​ City​​.​

Not everyone will take "The Sub Way"... we all have to find our own way.

Present - The EP drops May 27th.

https://substantial.bandcamp.com/album/present

http://www.twitter.com/iamsubstantial
http://www.twitter.com/marcusd
http://www.twitter.com/bopalloy

Substantial & Marcus D (Bop Alloy) - The Sub Way (feat. Precious Joubert)

Following the success of their collaborative albums with Von Pea and Substantial, DMV production duo The Other Guys return with their new album, Life in Analog. Busting at the seams with the soulful sounds and hard hitting drums the duo has been known to provide, Life In Analog features guitarist Brian Woods and bassist Mitch Beer, with vocal performances from veteran artist Skyzoo, Tanya Morgan, Kooley High & Substantial. Life In Analog careens through tales of friendship, family, and the everyday grind. 

Kicking off the first single is the Kooley High assisted "For My People". Life In Analog will be available worldwide on July 22nd and can be preordered on Compact Disc and Mp3.  Preorders will receive an immediate download of "For My People".



The Other Guys - For My People (feat Kooley High)

The Other Guys recently travelled up to Brooklyn, NY to shoot a video with BK's own Skyzoo for the next single off The OG's forthcoming album, Life In Analog.  While we wait for the video to be edited, here's the audio to "Realer Than Most".  Life In Analog will be available worldwide on July 22nd and can be preordered on Compact Disc and Mp3.  Preorders will receive an immediate download of the album's first two singles: "For My People" and "Realer Than Most".

https://otherguysmusic.bandcamp.com/album/life-in-analog

http://www.twitter.com/otherguysmusic
http://www.twitter.com/skyzoo

Life In Analog

The Other Guys: Realer Than Most (feat Skyzoo)

For the third leak off JSOUL's upcoming remix project, the Baltimore producer/singer remixes Eykah Badu and her 1999 single "Southern Girl". 

JSOUL Remixed It drops June 30, 2016. Pre-order the instrumentals below:

https://jsoulmusic.bandcamp.com/album/jsoul-remixed-it-instrumentals

http://www.twitter.com/JSOULsounds

JSOUL Remixed It

Erykah Badu - Southern Girl (JSOUL Remix)

After dropping two full albums this past Friday, MarQ Spekt keeps the momentum going with the latest single off his album with NYC producer Blockhead, Keep Playin'.  "Devil's Island Storyteller" is Spekt's gritty collaboration with legendary Brand Nubian member Sadat X.

This one is meant to be bumped at high volume in the whip, so head on over and cop the album on compact disc for the car ride.

https://marqspekt.bandcamp.com/track/devils-island-storyteller-feat-sadat-x

Keep Playin'

MarQ Spekt & Blockhead: Devils Island Storyteller (feat Sadat X)

NYC freestyle stalwart and eMC rhymesayer Wordsworth connects with Baltimore producer JSOUL on the upcoming HiPNOTT Records release, Blame It On The Music.

When asked about the project, Wordsworth said, "Once I heard JSOUL's beats, the diversity caught my attention. Immediately my mind start racing with ideas and we started vibing to make something solid. We decided on the title 'Blame It On The Music' because it seems like the music is another excuse for society. Instead of a healthy dialogue just blame the culture of the youth." Wordsworth continued by mentioning, "HiPNOTT Records represents quality and integrity of music. It’s a home for artists and producers creativity but a movement of motivation."

Their stark cohesiveness is put on full display on the new single, "Satellite." JSOUL provides a wicked baseline and alluring vocal sample as the perfect backdrop for Wordsworth's vivid poetics that serves as a reminder that the struggle is real is this Cold Cold World.

Blame It On The Music drops September 23rd. Pre-order your copy now on compact disc or mp3 and receive an immediate download of the first two singles ("Blame It On The Music" and "Satellite").

https://jsoulmusic.bandcamp.com/album/blame-it-on-the-music

Blame It On The Music

Wordsworth & JSOUL - Satellite

MidaZ the BEAST is back and gearing up for the release of LOOPS 2, the follow up to his first LOOPS project in 2012.  LOOPS is a project focusing on lyricism, which is definitely where MidaZ the BEAST excels. 

"Cunning Lyricists" features verses from Planet Asia and Murdoc and is one of the many LOOPS tracks that were left off the upcoming project.

MidaZ the BEAST - Cunning Lyricists (feat. Planet Asia & Murdoc)

Ringing in the New Year, Maryland MC Substantial teams with Mello Music Group producer and fellow DMV native Oddisee for the first official single off Substantial's upcoming album, The Past Is Always Present In The Future. Made In Maryland is Substantial's greatest ode to his home state since his debut solo single in 2000, Home Sweet Home, produced by the late japanese producer DJ Deckstream. The new single also features fellow Marylanders and frequent collaborators: vocalist, Steph the Sapphic Songstress and DJ Jav adding cuts utilizing vocals Joe.D. 

Even if you're not from Maryland as QN5 Music's Tonedeff stated after hearing the song, "S#!t so hard, I'm about to move there!" So pack your bags and take a ride with us through the home of Tubman. 

Pre-orders for The Past Is Always Present In The Future are available now via iTunes and Bandcamp and will be released digitally on January 6, 2017. Compact Discs ship on January 13, 2017 and cassettes and vinyl will be announced at a later date.

https://substantial.bandcamp.com/album/the-past-is-always-present-in-the-future

@iamSubstantial

the past is always present in future

Made In Maryland

Substantial: Made In Maryland [produced by Oddisee]

Album Pre-Order: https://vonpea.bandcamp.com/album/im-good-luv-enjoy

Von Pea & The Other Guys reunite after the release of their acclaimed EP “To:You” (2014) and their full length LP “The Fiasco” (2017). The “Tanya Morgan” emcee and DMV production duo return with a 5 song EP entitled “I’m Good Luv, Enjoy” laced with the soulful samples, hard hitting drums, and clever rhymes the trio have been known to provide. The EP features fellow Lessondary Crew members Donwill and Rob Cave.

I"m Good Luv, Enjoy

Pardon Me

For Donwill’s® HiPNOTT Records debut he teams up with his Tanya Morgan cohort Von Pea to tap into a bit of that group chemistry for himself. The duo locked in to create ‘One Word No Space’ which serves as the MC’s first full length solo outing since Don Cusack in High Fidelity (2010).  Von Pea’s signature ‘bat crack’ sound provides an ample bed of hard drums and emotive loops for Don to bare his soul over and reintroduce himself to those who may not be in the know. Clocking in at 35 min the album is a jarring jaunt with high replay value and features that include Quelle Chris, Paul Barman, Theory Hazit, Von Pea, ilyas, Rob Cave and several other Lessondary spitters. Donwill® is a registered Trademark.

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Screens ft: Quelle Chris

City For Sale is a breakup album. A relationship album. Instead of a woman its about my hometown...YOUR hometown...your old way of living. Growing apart from a place, from people, from who you once were. Because i'm from a currently gentrifying city that theme is on the surface of the album but the overall narrative is for any person that feels unfamiliar in a space that was currently familiar to them. This album is me finding my new comfort zone because I have to. 

This City For Sale album is the first time I've produced an entire album on my own including making every beat. Even Donwill's "One Word No Spaces" LP (which I'm credited as the producer) was co produced and co arranged by Donwill. Thats something we always wanted to do. City For Sale is another personal goal for me. I've been afraid to do an entire album alone until now....if this shit is wack its all my fault. With that said this is my calling card album. This is the one I will hopefully be known for when its all said and done.

City for Sale

Von Pea - Doorbell (Produced by: Von Pea)

Next week Tanya Morgan member Von Pea and Lessondary producer Aeon will drop their new EP Duly Noted. Here's another taste to hold you over.

Listen to "Pessimistic" and pre-order your copy now on iTunes or UGHH.

Von Pea & Aeon - Pessimistic

HiPNOTT Records was founded in 2009 by hip hop blogger Kevin Nottingham (of KevinNottingham.com) in an effort to release good music by artists that deserve to be heard. This is the first instance of a hip hop blogger branching out to form an independent label.

HiPNOTT Records’ goal is to continuously build their artists’ resumes and consistently develop an image that hip hop will have no choice but to admire. With Kevin Nottingham at the helm, a man who certainly respects the past, present, and future of the genre, it is hard to deny the capability of reaching these goals amongst others.

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