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)

Playing Games (prod. by Lewis Parker)

As featured on Bekay's Hunger Pains LP (2009 Coalmine Records)

Bekay (feat. R.A. The Rugged Man) - Pipe Dreams (prod. by Marco Polo)

12 Shabaam Shadeeq - It could Be Happen

Jazz rap: a subgenre of Hip-Hop discussed ad nauseam by diehard fans. Whether you've been caught in a daze while bumping Tribe's Low End Theory, or you know Blue Notes Records' discography front to back, the music has birthed passionate listeners for a reason. While some heads might discount the music as being a relic of the past, the sounds of the underground still emit those feel good jazz vibes, even in today's Internet Era. Proving that there's still an audience for that laid back groove is the Mt. Kisco, New York based rapper/producer, Roga Raph. Raph is a part of the new wave of emcees looking to expand upon those jazzy Hip-Hop cuts that many of us grew up with, in hopes that he could give both contemporary heads and new listeners, simply great music. This effort all begins with the release of his eleven track, au gratis debut, 'Visionary Shift.'

Packed with dusty piano riffs and buttery soul samples, the free release gives off that old school feeling without coming across as either formulaic, or dated. As a graduate of Manhattan's School of Visual Arts, as an Illustration major, Raph is also the graphic designer behind the project's artwork. 'VIsionary Shift' is Raph telling his story, but also having fun, by not taking this tale too seriously. The album's strengths is its sonic diversity. Whether it's the chilled out, "Signz," the debut, "Fck Whut They Say," or the uptempo "In The Now" with its prominent Eckhart Tolle samples, Raph proves that he can ride with the best of them. 'Visionary Shift' is now available for free download, so be sure to check for rap's new best kept secret.

Roga Raph Online:
• Website: http://www.rogaraph.com
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/rogaraph
• Tumblr: http://rogaraph.tumblr.com
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/rogaraph

Roga Raph - Signz

Legendary producer Easy Mo Bee teams up with the charismatic Emksee for this dope new album dropping in June 2015 on Fresh Pressings.

Easy Mo Bee & Emskee 'Two For One' (FPI004)

Positive K - How Yah Livin' - Back To The Oldschool

Beneficence "Basement Chemistry" album (CD/2LP/cassette/digital), in stores worldwide January 29. Features and production include Inspectah Deck, MC Eiht, Masta Ace, AG of D.I.T.C., Chubb Rock, El Da Sensei, Dres of Black Sheep, DJ Spinna, Da Beatminerz, L'Orange, MindsOne, Confidence, The Legion, KON Sci, and many more.

Order the album on iTunes:
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Videos:
"When The Sun Comes" feat. Masta Ace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b98rwefDac

"Digital Warfare" feat. Inspectah Deck 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX0q3hBQTwk

:: About Beneficence and 'Basement Chemistry' ::

After dropping back to back classics with "Sidewalk Science" (2011) and "Concrete Soul" (2012), Brick City veteran and Ill Adrenaline Records co-founder Beneficence unleashes his 6th solo LP "Basement Chemistry". Armed with the true sounds of the golden era Benef drops rejuvenated flows and shares mics with hip-hop's elite lyricists. The lineup includes Inspectah Deck (of Wu-Tang Clan), Masta Ace, MC Eiht, El Da Sensei, AG (of D.I.T.C), Dres (of Black Sheep), The Legion, Chubb Rock, MindsOne, and Estee Nack (of Tragic Allies). Once again the close Artifacts affiliate traps the listener into slick, thought provoking rhymes backed by hard hitting yet soulful production from DJ Spinna, Da Beatminerz, 12 Finger Dan, Confidence, L'Orange, Presto, KON Sci, Jazz Spastiks, and many more. 19-tracks strong, the dusty and raw sounding full length displays a perfect blend of street jewels like the Inspectah Deck laced "Digital Warfare" and the Masta Ace inspiring anthem "When The Sun Comes". The P Original produced banger "EZ As 1-2" opens the album brilliantly showing Benef's relaxed but witty cadence. "Basement Chemistry" travels down many avenues including the battle rap driven joint "Against The Grain" and storytelling saga "Maui Vacation". The album's formula stays true to the game with obscure samples, intricate cuts, and official boom bap sound.

:: Social media ::

Website:
http://www.illadrenalinerecords.com

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/illadrenalinerecords
http://www.facebook.com/rahim.b.muhammad

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/ILLADRENALINE
https://twitter.com/BeneficenceReal

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/illadrenalinerecords
https://www.instagram.com/beneficencereal

YouTube:
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10 - Beneficence - Forever More

Purchase here for $20.  http://www.schoolofconfidence.com/cart/

After the wildly successful Neck Snapping Drums Vol. I, Confidence decided to step back into the lab and bless producers and beatmakers with a new set of sounds. The drum break edition includes 15 breaks, cut up and processed into individual kits of kicks, snare and hats. These aren't your standard breaks just recycled, they're all hand picked and tailored around specific beats created for that authentic feel. So, you're getting drums that were all used in Confidence's own productions. No need to do anything else except to create.

Mixed by the legendary Dj Grazzhoppa

Twitter: @DJGRAZZHOPPA  @Confidencebeats

*For any beat inquiries, hit up info@schoolofconfidence.com


Neck Snapping Drums Vol. II sampler (mixed by Dj Grazzhoppa)

Mixed by: Dface & IceRocks

Music Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bq9uUi35tU

Skrewtape - Sell It For Two (Produced By IceRocks)

Turn It Up feat Blabbermouf of Da Shogunz (Produced by IceRocks)

SSR-027 - Still Funky For The 90's - Limited Edition Picture Disc

This an exclusive FREE DOWNLOAD of the full Original Version of "Funky On The Fast Tip".

For the first time, and fully remastered, the demo, original and remix versions of some lost Lord Finesse classics are available on vinyl. The "Still Funky For The 90's" release is a limited edition picture disc, featuring the original Diamond D version of "Fat For The 90's" and the Lord Finesse produced Original Version of "Funky On The Fast Tip". There are only 200 copies of this 10" Picture Disc available...DON'T SLEEP!

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Lord Finesse - Funky On The Fast Tip (Original Version)

IceRocks is everything you love about Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Havoc and Marley Marl, but in a compact, single offspring. Not that Ice is better or just like these guys, but there is a notable influence from each one of the aforementioned producers in the sounds of this awesome beatsmith. - See more at: http://hiphopspeakeasy.com/2012/12/dxa-dxa-ep-2012/#sthash.kJnYBdrr.dpuf

Go over to www.dxarecords.com for videos and merchandise.

Turn It Up feat Blabbermouf of Da Shogunz (Produced by IceRocks)

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