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)

12 Shabaam Shadeeq - It could Be Happen

Producer Confidence links up with Bronx emcee Wildelux for the new track "Still Got It". This free download is boom bap hip hop at it's finest. Cuts provided by DJ Technic.

Confidence - Still Got It (feat. Wildelux)

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'The Path of Mastery' is a collaboration album by French producer Kyo Itachi and veteran emcee John Robinson (Lil' Sci). 

Originally released in 2013 via Digital Download & CD format, we are now very happy to announce that we have joined forces with Shinigamie Records in order to give this incredible album, a well-deserved Vinyl release.

The album consists of 12 tracks, with features including Skanks (of Bankai Fam), Contro Versy, Eloh Kush (of Angelz INC), DJ Djaz and many more.

Tracklist:

Side A:
1. All Hail the Honorable
2. Gritty Trenches
3. Who Goes There (feat. Hus & Skanks of Bankai Fam)
4. The Rap Shotgun
5. Life Itself 
6. Love you (feat. Contro Versy & Maty Soul)

Side B:
1. Masterful (cuts by Dj Djaz)
2. Manga
3. Indigo Child (cuts by Dj Djaz)
4. War Spelled Backwards (feat. Eloh Kush of Angelz INC)
5. Mystical Strings
6. They Just Don't Care (feat Memee Nelzy & Maqflah)

12" Vinyl with 3mm spine and full colour sleeve. Limited to 500 copies only.

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John Robinson & Kyo Itachi - 'The Path Of Mastery' LP - LTD 12" Vinyl  - SNIPPETS (NOW SHIPPING)

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:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/basement-chemistry/id1061764926

Order the album on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019P2HJB6

Order the album on CD, 2LP, or cassette:
UGHH:
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Fat Beats:
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HHV:
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Vinyl-Digital:
http://www.vinyl-digital.com/en/Hip-Hop-Rap/Basement-Chemistry.html

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:
https://www.youtube.com/user/illadrenalinerecords


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10 - Beneficence - Forever More

Rap Buddhaz is a collaboration album between True Masterz & Da Shogunz.

TRACK INFO:
‘Intro’
Produced by Truffel the Phunky Phaqir
Scratches by DJ Grazzhoppa

‘Rap Buddhaz’
Written & performed by Corto Maltez, Jmega the God, Christmaz, Ntan, BlabberMouf
Produced by Truffel the Phunky Phaqir
Scratches by Propo '88

‘Jailhouse’ (interlude)
Written & performed by Jmega the God
Produced by SicknessMP

‘For Those That Don’t Know’
Written & performed by BlabberMouf, Corto Maltez, Jmega the God
Produced by Truffel the Phunky Phaqir
Scratches by Truffel the Phunky Phaqir

‘Hawk Eye’
Written & performed by Jmega the God, Corto Maltez
Produced by DJ Propo '88
Scratches by DJ Propo '88

‘The Orchard’ (feat. Killah Priest)
Written & performed by Killah Priest, Jmega the God, Corto Maltez
Produced by Truffel the Phunky Phaqir

‘Building’
Written & performed by Jmega the God, Corto Maltez
Produced by Zudo
Scratches by DJ Grazzhoppa

‘Verbal Boxing’
Written & performed by Jmega the God, Corto Maltez, BlabberMouf
Produced by Zudo

‘Don't Front’ (skit)
Written & performed by Truffel the Phunky Phaqir, Jesse Jeffs, Mad Rev
Produced by Truffel the Phunky Phaqir & Jesse Jeff

‘Can’t Stop Us’
Written & performed by Jmega the God, Corto Maltez
Produced by Truffel the Phunky Phaqir
Scratches by DJ Grazzhoppa 

‘City Lightz’
Written & performed by Jmega the God, Corto Maltez
Produced by Zudo
Saxophone by Jan Driessen


ALBUM CREDITS:
Commissioned by: 
Corto Maltez

All mixing, Arranging & Song Production by: 
Truffel The Phunky Phaqir & Jesse Jeff

Mastered by:
Ivo Statinski (Statinski Mastering)

Beats by: 
Da Shogunz & SicknessMP

Cuts by: 
TrueMasterz & Da Shogunz

Lyrics by: 
TrueMasterz & Da Shogunz + Guest appearance by Killah Priest (The Orchard)

SHOUTOUTS:
Big thanks to our parents and family for supporting us to do this music all these years!
True Masterz: Jmega the God the Benificent Buddha, DJ Grasshoppa the Belgian Buddha, Mighgawd the Beat Buddha. 
Da Shogunz: Corto Maltez the Build Buddha, BlabberMouf the Blabbarastic Buddha, Propo '88 the Bougatsa Buddha, Truffel the Phunky Phaqir A.K.A. the Blunt Buddha, Zudo the Bantam Buddha , Kick Back the Kick Back Buddha & NTAN the Bugged-out-Buddha.
FREE SICKNESS MP REPRESENTING FOR INDONESIA, stay strong homie!

Special thanks to…
Vincent de Boer the Bomb Buddha.
Our studio engineering/mixing partner Jesse Jeff the Blaupunkt Buddha.
Ivo Statinski, top class mastering engineer.
Nadia Piet, Christmaz, MC Mad Rev, Hugo Braat, Yaghist, Joshua Uiterloo, Sentwali Dors (NyameBeats), Ramzi Rejeb, Mella, Florido Meacci, Micha Lensink, Madou Dioum, Jairo, Jan Driessen, DJ Midnight, Casto, Rauwe School, David Paris, Delta Charly, Soeki AKA DRC, Kay LC, DC Real 67 (Jan-Willem REST IN PEACE!), Redlight Boogie A.K.A. Sugacane, Ubah Kadie, Maj & Max, Dennis de Jong, Judith de Leeuw, Emma & Deshney, Ashca Candy Akosua Bierings, Yotah a.k.a. Venomous Virtue, Judith Elisabeth & Jessica Ritsema (chickies van de bar!), Het Verzet, James Weekend, Ints Graffiti (our manager in Greece), JK One (our main recording engineer in Greece), Eversor (Our homie who made the remix for The Orchard for his album ‘Closed Circuit’ AKA ‘Κλειστό Kύκλωμα’), Thanasimos, Xarmanis, Negros Tou Moria (Ghana one love), Sifu VERSUS, Mike & Angelo, Efthimes (TXC/AE), Inka, Mc Yinka, Razastarr, Detro, Logos Apeilh, Dj Noiz, Dj Cutbrawl, Papa Loukas, Mama Loukas Chris, RospyL (Eis Ygeian), Phyrosun, Sandy Karlsson, Taf Lathos, Stixoima (Xplicit & Marina), Phattcaps, Tomahok, Zoltan Tribe, George Tzi

TrueMasterz & Da Shogunz - The Orchard (feat. Killah Priest)

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)

Here we go again with some dope 1995 unreleased Pudgee gems! Both tracks got lost at some point but were recorded with the intention of becoming part of his classic 1995 sophomore album "King of New York"! The first track is "Down For My Crown" featuring Bas Blasta and was produced by DJ Clue. The B-Side is "Your Hood Is My Hood" which was produced by Nikke Nikole. Once again we spared no expense and will drop these gems on a picture disc 7"! Don't sleep, only 300 will be made and once they're gone, they're gone!! Comes with sticker !

A1 - Down For My Crown Feat Bas Blasta (Prod by Dj Clue)
B1 - Your Hood Is My Hood (Prod by Nikke Nikole)

PRE ORDER : http://back2dasourcerecords.bigcartel.com/product/pudgee-down-for-my-crown-your-hood-is-my-hood-7

Will be out end of november 2017 

Dont miss it 

Peace

One Love 

Peace.1

Pudgee - Down For My Crown / Your Hood Is My Hood (7" Picture Disc, 45RPM)

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

Derrick Dee :: Wizard Of Large

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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