Kukoo Da Baga Bonez - Krush Ya Dreams (prod. by DJ Krush, 2001)

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)

Original - Hey Mr. M.C. (Remix) (1996)

CHILL.DOOM.RZA

"at [age] 6, I was makin' bomb threats to your local precinct, and [still] made it home to record Bob' and Stretch."

From the album: ''Straight From The Past Vol. 2''
Download full album: http://www.mediafire.com/download/9zhahj6dud07je6/SLJ+%26+HDZ+-+Straight+From+The+Past+Vol.+2+%282015%29.rar

05. Massinfluence - Analyze (HDZ Remix)

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbb8IIHjb7I

Ill Biskits - God Bless Your Life (Remix)

I remember when D just arrived from NY. He would come to my crib in the Hancock Projects and I would slice up beats while he rapped. I wished I saved some of those tapes. See you when I get there homie. You will always be with me in the Hip-Hop ish. Def Jam Committee for life.

Scientifik (R.I.P.)-Lawtown (Cleanish Version) 1994

Snippets taken from Disc 2 of the newly released 'Cellar Instrumentals' 2CD on GRR. The release features 40 classic 90s beats from Nick Wiz, one of the most underrated producers of his generation. The 2CD release is out now and limited to 250 copies.

Disc 2 Tracklist:
Murky Water
Xylophone
Recognize & Realize
Still Low
Darkside
Schemes
The Presentation
Take Off
Shadow Boxing
Sex Ghetto Style
Fall Back
Sho Ya Right
Check It Out
Show Me Love
Equilibrium
Hold U Down
Subterranean
Truth Hurts
On The Regular (Remix)
Ride Out

Cellar Instrumentals

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Nick Wiz - Cellar Instrumentals 2CD Snippets (Disc 2)

Dropping on vinyl, cassette, CD & digital, pre-orders go on sale tonight, Monday, 18th June, 7PM only at www.villageliverecords.com

Following the successful release of their 2017 single ‘The Raw’ long time UK hiphop veterans Micall Parknsun & Mr Thing are back with their full-length album ‘Finish What We Started’ entirely produced by Mr Thing and featuring guest raps from Melanin 9, Joker Starr, Konny Kon & Essa (formerly known as Yungun)

‘Finish What We Started’ is a 13 track LP showcasing Things diversity as a producer and Parknsuns diversity as an MC with an array of moods displayed across the album

Pre-orders Monday, 18th June, 7pm UK time
Official release date Monday, June 25th, on Village Live Records

Finish What We Started

Micall Parknsun & Mr Thing 'Finish What We Started' (Promo Mix by Mr Thing)

Played around with some beats 'n' accapellas, hope you enjoy the result!

One take. Tape rip.

Stay on the lookout for a whole official tape full of soon-to-be classic blends by Rug & Samplemind. Consider this a promo!

With:
Royal Flush & McGruff - Rotten Kids Get Biz
Xperado & Derelect Camp - Love All Night
Brainsick Mob & Street Connect - Rollin Over East NY
Gee Rock
3rd Degree
Ill Mentality
T.D.K.

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