Apr 2014

http://kingunderground.bandcamp.com/album/code-of-silence-prod-lewis-parke

Lil Dap - Code Of Silence (Prod. Lewis Parker)

Arena.com Premiere/Feature: http://bit.ly/1ktxBw1

Whether you were a tagger, a b-boy/girl or a Hip-Hop head, The Artifacts were one of the best to do it on the underground scene back in the day. Its been nearly 20 years since the release of their debut album 'Between a Rock and a Hard Place,' and if you're curious to know how the former Boom Skwad representative El Da Sensei holds up on the mic in 2014, you'll see that he hasn't lost a step with his latest effort "Show Stoppa." Featuring a sparse and bouncy beat with sharp cuts supplied by DJ Devastate, the jam has the New Jeruz native dropping bombs like it was 94' all over again. "Show Stoppa" is taken from Coalmine Records forthcoming compilation album Unearthed (Mixed by DJ Revolution), which is scheduled to drop on May 13th via CD and digital download.. stay tuned!

'Unearthed' Pre-Order Links:
• iTunes: http://bit.ly/PMlYVL
• Fat Beats: http://bit.ly/1m6aZF3 
• UGHH: http://bit.ly/1h1cqwv

El Da Sensei - Show Stoppa (prod. by DJ Devastate)

The UN's "For The Love" from the re-release of "UN Or U Out" available 4/15 on Fat Beats Records / Frozen Files. 

Pre-Order The Digital: http://tinyurl.com/q5jys58
Pre-Order The Vinyl: http://tinyurl.com/ofan974
Pre-Order The Cassette: http://tinyurl.com/nhzloab
Pre-Order The CD: http://tinyurl.com/pqdkvpg

Ten years after its initial & highly slept-on release, Fat Beats Records & Frozen Files are proud to present the first-ever reissue of UN Or U Out, the classic debut album from The UN.

Consisting of Roc Marciano, Dino Brave, Mike Raw, and Laku, the UN first emerged on Pete Rock’s 2001 Petestrumentals album, a primarily instrumental release including two tracks—“Nothing Lesser” and “Cake”, both featuring vocals by The UN. At the time, the group hadn’t performed live and never had major prior releases, although Roc Marciano had already made his name as a member of Busta Rhymes’ Flipmode Squad. Pete Rock fans were at first perplexed by the vocal appearance of an unknown group. Yet Pete not only had the confidence and foresight to introduce the four MCs, he also furthered the collaboration, making it full circle by lending production on “Game of Death (G.O.D.)” , “Avenue” and “Ain’t No Thang” on UN or U Out.

UN or U Out remains a timeless listen, a deeply succinct homage to New York’s bygone era of gritty boom-bap, made with tasteful nods to Queensbridge’s cold-steel aesthetic. 

The UN - For The Love (Bonus Track)

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Rapsody - Murder By Numbers

Pharoahe Monch To Release “PTSD” With Guest Appearances From Black Thought, Talib Kweli, dEnAuN, The Stepkids, Vernon Reid & Production From Lee Stone, Marco Polo, Jesse West, The Lion Share & Quelle Chris

“PTSD” (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) will be released on 4-15-14

With his highly-anticipated fourth solo-LP, “PTSD” (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Pharoahe Monch re-emerges with a new concept project which finds the ground-breaking emcee tackling PTSD; a severe anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to any event that results in psychological trauma. Throughout the duration of the LP, Monch narrates as an independent artist weary from the war against the industry machine and through the struggle of the black male experience in America.
 
Pharoahe Monch has been at the forefront of lyrical innovation for two-decades now.  Not only is he one of Hip-Hop’s preeminent lyricists, crafting intricate rhyme schemes and intelligent raps, but he is also an incisive political and social commentator, using Hip-Hop as a platform for political engagement.

'Rapid Eye Movement' featuring Black Thought of the Roots Crew, is a lyrical barrage worthy of these two titans, as Monch and Black Thought get lucid for a 4-minute exhibition of pure lyricism.  "Rapid Eye Movement" is produced by Marco Polo with scratches by DJ Revolution. 

You can now pre-order Pharoahe Monch’s “P.T.S.D.” at iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ptsd-post-traumatic-stress/id791461203
 
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Pharoahe Monch f/ Black Thought- Rapid Eye Movement (Produced by Marco Polo)

DJ Premier - Chemical Burn feat. The Lady of Rage (Dirty)

From the upcoming album Silk Pyramids, by Meyhem Lauren & Buckwild on Thrice Great Records. In stores everywhere 5-27-14.

Meyhem Lauren & Buckwild - Silk Shirts and Yellow Gold

In stores worldwide April 15th!

Get the album on iTunes: tinyurl.com/q5jys58
Order the Vinyl: tinyurl.com/ofan974
Order the Cassette: tinyurl.com/nhzloab
Order the CD: tinyurl.com/pqdkvpg

Ten years after its initial & highly slept-on release, Fat Beats Records & Frozen Files are proud to present the first-ever reissue of UN Or U Out, the classic debut album from The UN.

Consisting of Roc Marciano, Dino Brave, Mike Raw, and Laku, the UN first emerged on Pete Rock’s 2001 Petestrumentals album, a primarily instrumental release including two tracks—“Nothing Lesser” and “Cake”, both featuring vocals by The UN. At the time, the group hadn’t performed live and never had major prior releases, although Roc Marciano had already made his name as a member of Busta Rhymes’ Flipmode Squad. Pete Rock fans were at first perplexed by the vocal appearance of an unknown group. Yet Pete not only had the confidence and foresight to introduce the four MCs, he also furthered the collaboration, making it full circle by lending production on “Game of Death (G.O.D.)” , “Avenue” and “Ain’t No Thang” on UN or U Out.

UN or U Out remains a timeless listen, a deeply succinct homage to New York’s bygone era of gritty boom-bap, made with tasteful nods to Queensbridge’s cold-steel aesthetic.

For The Love

Village Voice Premiere: http://bit.ly/P4Tl5Z
"Back in the late-'90s, the Brooklyn-based Shabaam Sahdeeq and DJ Spinna formed something of an impromptu duo: Tracks like the Rawkus-released "5 Star Generals" showcased Shabaam's studied flow allied to Spinna's signature space-funk production. It's a winning chemistry that's back in effect with "Do You," a bonus cut from S-Dub's new Keepers of the Lost Art album (out April 22nd)..."

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)

Shabaam Sahdeeq - "Do You" (prod. by DJ Spinna) [Bonus Track]

Slice Of Spice & DITC Studios present a collaboration of ongoing Vinyl and CD releases with the legendary Bronx crew, Diggin' In The Crates. MORE HEAT COMING IN 2016!

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D.I.T.C. - We All (Alchemist Remix) ft. O.C. & A.G. - FREE DOWNLOAD

The Legion
"Stereo"
Produced by Buckwild (of D.I.T.C.)

"Stereo" video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP7RL-pIN7M

iTunes: 
http://bit.ly/TheLegionStereo

First single by the legendary Bronx trio and D.I.T.C. affiliates The Legion, taken off their long awaited "The Lost Tapes" album, available worldwide May 20 (CD/EP/cassette/digital) on Ill Adrenaline Records/Legion Records. "Stereo" produced by none other than Buckwild of D.I.T.C. (Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Nas, Jadakiss, Big Pun, AZ, Black Rob, etc.).

Pre-order "The Lost Tapes" on iTunes:
http://bit.ly/TheLegionTheLostTapes

Pre-order "The Lost Tapes" on CD or 12" EP:
http://www.illadrenalinerecords.com
http://www.ughh.com
http://www.fatbeats.com
http://www.hhv.de
http://www.vinyl-digital.com
http://www.vinylism.de

Order The Legion t-shirt "Established 1989 Bronx, NY":
http://www.thelegionbx.bigcartel.com/


About The Legion and "The Lost Tapes":

Straight from The Bronx, the home of hip-hop, comes the trio, The Legion (Chucky Smash, Molecules and Cee-Low). As signees to Black Sheep's One Love imprint, they debuted in 1993 with the brilliant underground classic, "Jingle Jangle" - an ill piano sample driven track with a highly quotable finishing verse from Dres of Black Sheep. The Legion followed up with the sweet laden Roy Ayers looped up single, "Legion Groove" and their now much sought after debut album, "Theme + Echo = Krill" (1994) featuring affiliated acts like Black Sheep, Chi-Ali and Showbiz & A.G.

After a hiatus for a few years, they resurfaced with the 12-inch, "Street Thing / Caught Up" (1998) on Legion Records/Fat Beats and some appearances on Dres' "Sure Shot Redemption" album. Then the Bronx trio went quiet.

While Molecules handled dope production for Dres, Mos Def, Milano, Amanda Marshall and even appeared on P!nk's "Stupid Girls", Chucky Smash's been hosting radio shows in the BX. The three long-time friends never stopped doing music together but it was already 2011 when the trio finally made a dope comeback on the Beneficence collabo track, "Aim, Fire, Spit".

"The Lost Tapes" ain't only a simple compilation of rare and unreleased tracks, it's rather a musical documentation of a group that has been staying in its lane creating raw, uncut, and uncompromising Bronx flavor for more than two decades now. So this 20-track strong album includes the rare 12" single only "Freestyle Demolition" from 1994, rare old and unavailable on CD tracks, unreleased joints and instrumentals plus 3 brand new bangers ("For You", "Stereo", "Stereo [Remix]"), produced by The Legion, Buckwild, and Confidence (of Rashad & Confidence).

Take a trip down memory lane with these dope Bronx tales and street beats from The Legion and stay tuned for a brand new album plus the Molecules & Showbiz "A Bronx Tale" EP.

Website:
http://www.illadrenalinerecords.com

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/illadrenalinerecords
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Legion-BX/101365076644521
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buckwild/34188962578

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ILLADRENALINE
https://twitter.com/MoleculesBX
https://twitter.com/LegionSmash
https://twitter.com/DiceBX
https://twitter.com/BUCKWILD_DITC

youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/illadrenalinerecords

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The Legion "Stereo" (prod. by Buckwild)

Stereogum Premiere: http://bit.ly/1mw7mIG

In promotion for Coalmine Records ten year anniversary compilation album 'Unearthed', which is set for a May 13th, 2014 release date, the Brooklyn-based boutique label is pleased to present the project's lead single "Get Down," featuring Pharoahe Monch. The track is produced by Australia's Award Winning M-Phazes, co-producer of Eminem's "Bad Guy," as featured on the multi-platinum selling 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2,' and features scratches courtesy of DJ Revolution of The World Famous Wake Up Show. "Get Down" is to be released for Record Store Day, April 19, 2014 as a collector's edition 7" vinyl, with it's release becoming available for digital download the following Tuesday, April 22nd. 

Vinyl Buy-Links:
• Fat Beats:  http://bit.ly/1h1N0yR
• UGHH: http://bit.ly/1kvUik2 
• Turntable Lab: http://bit.ly/1eHaIpU

Unearthed Pre-Order Links:
• iTunes: http://bit.ly/PMlYVL
• Fat Beats: http://bit.ly/1m6aZF3
• UGHH: http://bit.ly/1h1cqwv

Pharoahe Monch (feat. DJ Revolution) - Get Down (prod. by M-Phazes)

single from the L'Orange album "The Orchid Days"

L'Orange - "Mind Vs. Matter (feat. Homeboy Sandman)"

Available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/masterpiece-feat.-method-man/id845461290

The Wow - Masterpiece (feat. Method Man)

Available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/noreaster/id854827294

N.O.R.E. - Rap Rushmore (feat. Nature, Capone, & Cormega)

Check out our second single off our new E.P titled Vintage coming out in June 2014. We On The Go features vocals from Black Milk and Frank Nitt...Produced By Black Milk

Slum Village (T3, Baatin, Young RJ) Feat Black Milk and Frank Nitt  We On The Go

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Showbiz & A.G. - Diggin' In The Crates (DJ Premier Remix) - D.I.T.C. Remix Project

Unkut Video Premiere: http://bit.ly/1lKaDAf

With the city on his back and the crowd chanting his name, a hero must rise to the occasion. But when it's time to put your guns up, Brooklyn spitter Mic Handz understands that sometimes fists are the best means of communication. A rowdy club anthem that plays out like the real life version of Def Jam: Fight for NY, "Don't Get Stomped" is the no holds barred smack down that we desperately need, especially in a time of new age R&B and soft rappers. As Handz plays the undisputed champion and Fame drops rhymes that pick up from where the legendary Rakim left off, we're treated to shots of some of BK's finest doing their thing in an undisclosed, underground location. You may wanna hit the rewind on this one a couple times and see if you can find all the cameos. "Don't Get Stomped" will be released on the upcoming Killin' the Game compilation from T.H.E.M Records. Somebody tell Apollo Creed to ring the bell and get this party started.

Mic Handz (feat. Fame) - "Don't Get Stomped"

Buy Blue Yankee Fitted: http://smarturl.it/blueyankeefitted

Skyzoo & Torae - Blue Yankee Fitted

Available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rap-life-single/id835371857

Apr 2014

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